Food is good. It's halal. We stop by after bike ride went first time in around 10:30am. Service was simple. A lot of space and they have small parking in the back including handicap. read more

23rd Street Cafe - Paratha, pani puri, and paneer spinach bowl (w/rice) - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

23rd Street Cafe is such a nostalgic place for me! I used to come here in college and just returned for the first time in 5 years. I am happy to say the food is just as delicious as it's always been! My friends and I always get the paneer or chicken tikka burritos. They are stuffed to the brim with the most delicious rice and beans, and they come with a red and a green salsa. They are definitely filling so be prepared for an afternoon slump after your meal. The staff here is friendly and always greets you with a smile! The outdoor patio seating is lovely. They have plenty of tables and enough shade to hide from the LA sun for a while. Overall, I would definitely come here if you're craving some Indian-Mexican fusion food. read more

23rd Street Cafe - Chicken Tikka Burrito & Paneer Tikka Burrito - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We arrived to a small parking lot in the back that connects to the back door of the cafe. My boyfriend and I liked the interior and the patio. There is a roomy restroom. We came here for a very late Sunday brunch of masala dosas and idly. I was so eager to dig in that I forgot to photograph the idlys. I asked for them on the side. The lady working here came and double checked with us at our table on how we wanted the idlys on the side. They came separately garnished with cilantro. Simply delish! I made short work of the idlys. I ate my dosa hot and it was so good! The filling in the batter was very tasty and I loved it! I had every bit of it. The chutney was great and I liked the flavor of the spicy sambar. We opted for tables inside. We filled our plastic cups with cold water at the self serve station. I'm happy we tried this pleasant spot rather than drive out further for our dosas/idly breakfast. read more

23rd Street Cafe - Masala Dosa - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Really cute patio, came here with friends and had a great time. Super good quesadilla actually and really nice staff. Def recommend !!

Great food and staff. Loved the outdoor patio seating. Wonderful flavors and fresh ingredients. Kids loved the food too read more

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Wonderful food in big portions, and a really great atmosphere. Has a back patio section that's a perfect spot for a date.

Delecious Indian chat, pav bhaji and South Indian food with great service and cozy ambience. Very reasonable prices

The food is such a great deal. Very tasty and quite affordable. I really enjoyed this place. Great carry out.

Amazing food must go back again with friends good service I try chicken burrito and paneer burrito that's really good

Customer service was amazing and so was the food. First time coming here and I'll definitely be back. read more

23rd Street Cafe - Amazing food !!! - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food was made fresh to order! Felt very authentic and I loved seeing the collaboration between different cultures. The tikka burrito was incredible, never had anything like it! read more

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The food was very delicious and flavorful! We got the chicken briyani, chicken tika burrito, mango lasi, and garlic nann bread! My favorite was the mango lasi and chicken briyani. The service was quick and the server was very attentive to anything we needed. The ambiance was very nice and cozy! They had a really cute outside seating as well as indoor seating read more

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I have ordered the paneer tikka breakfast burrito multiple times and while it always takes a long time for them to make their food, it's usually pretty good but as for making a Postmates order they never seem to follow the requests. I know in person they charge extra for extra green salsa and that's fine and every time I ask for extra and mentioning it's okay for the upcharge they never even read it but today I was highly annoyed with mt whole order. Not only was the burrito different this time but there was absolutely no condiments included with the highly salty hashbrowns in it which made the burrito almost unbearable and I couldn't even really taste the tikka masala sauce or whatever. I asked for salsa and they don't have it in their sides menu, which they should but the quality of todays burrito was gross and also it was much smaller than their previous one and it's the exact same burrito I have always ordered. read more

Came here a few weeks ago. Had the Pav Bhaji, Poori, & a dosa. Very good. Ill be coming back

amazing!! good food, nice atmosphere, attentive staff. definitely coming here regularly read more

23rd Street Cafe - Chicken Tikka Burrito - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I was in the area and heard about this Indian cafe and wanted to try the vegetarian dishes. The bhel puri was good and wholesome. I ordered the paneer burrito to take home. It comes with paneer cubes, rice and beans with a red and green sauce on the side. The burrito was very filling. What really stood out to me was the service and warmth of the new owner (Megha). She was very warm and let me try the aloo gobi too. The ambiance was decent and the place was clean. There's a patio at the back which will be great on days when it's not hot. I would definitely come back to try the other dishes and I wish the new management the best. read more

@ how kev eats brought me here located in a fairly sketchy place, i was excited to try their breakfast burrito after realizing wake & late was closed. i believe its family-owned, with a mother and her sons(s?) operating the restaurant. service was friendly and helpful but as the woman is the only one preparing the food, it took longer than expected for the burrito. the price off the menu seems a bit outdated as well as i was charged $1 or $2 more. now onto the food itself: the burrito was breathtaking. the tikka masala, soft potatoes, and the scrambled egg was a combo i never knew i needed to try. food 4.8.5 service/ambiance 3/5 read more

23rd Street Cafe - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This spot has quickly become a local favorite! The food is consistently delicious and always fresh, with a unique menu that blends the flavors of Indian and Mexican food in the best way. They always deliver on taste and quality. The staff is friendly, the portions are generous, and you can tell they take real pride in what they serve. It's one of those places you find yourself coming back to again and again. If I had one suggestion, it would be to open a bit earlier in the day. I'd love to stop by for coffee and breakfast options. I can only imagine how good a fusion breakfast menu would be here! Highly recommend if you're looking for fresh, flavorful food with a twist. read more

We came for lunch with a party of 7 on our way to USC . Don't let the outside location fool you on the quality of this place . Inside you will find a delicious home cooked food served with amazing hospitality. We ordered Vada pav , dosa ( note it's a thin slice of dosa ) , chicken and goat curry with plain naans and puris . Everything was cooked fresh. Filter coffee was the only item that didn't come the way I thought it will. Megha & team run a great restaurant. Will definitely visit next time I am in the area read more

Amazing food, amazing atmosphere, service so good they gave us free dessert and for that we are very grateful!

Good food for what's in the USC area but prices were steep for what's given. The tikka burrito is such an interesting fusion and was pretty good! The chicken was a bit dry but the flavors were so umami and tasty. The naan was also fresh and crispy, but came out a bit later than everything else. I was most excited to see the pani puri and try it for the first time, but a bit surprised by the steep price ($10). The place is a hole in the wall and I would recommend if you want Indian fusion in the area. Service was a tad slow but I was able to catch up with my friend waiting. read more

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The food, service, and the ambiance was good. I love the food that my family picked out for me and us to eat.

(Tookout 10/07/2023 SA @ 5:00pm): In many ways, creativity was lacking from the literal name of this restaurant located at the corner of 23rd St. and Portland St.! A gifted soon-to-be-expired Groupon ($15.00 worth of food for $8.80) brought me to 23rd Street Cafe on this lazy Saturday evening as I had nothing to eat in my place. Their fusion of American, Indian, and Mexican cuisines certainly sounded appealing and odd at the same time, but it wasn't the first time I've eaten such a collaboration (I was fond of the late Cowboys & Turbans in Silver Lake). I loved all three of these types of cuisines, so was it worth the cost of admission to drive out to this unfamiliar part of town for this neighborhood cafe!? PURCHASE Mango Lassi 12floz Cup ($5.00): I loved all-things mango, and I always ordered this whenever I dined at an Indian restaurant. It lacked the familiar fragrances of mango and saffron, it was more watery than the thicker consistency I was used to, and generally it lacked much flavor with only hints of mango at best. A truly disappointing drink. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=rK-bz0-8XSF71p1lmJLcvg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw 2pc Lamb Samosa ($5.99): Large deep-fried orbs of ground lamb, I enjoyed the crispy wrapping, but the lamb, although plentiful, lacked much flavor which I had to resort to using the provided condiments. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=4MSZJB9KCc9R0btsnLoYCw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Another disappointment (sorry, I forgot to take a picture of this dish). Chicken Tikka Burrito ($11.99): I was impressed by the size of this two-hander! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=2mWqxbmEK7FYGTui4kZ5IA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Once I sliced it open to reveal its innards, I was dismayed to see that it was more filler (seasoned beans and rice) than thriller (actual chicken). Again, the meat lacked flavor, so the condiments were usual again. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=S0dda4NXe6FhHSdD-Zi6ew&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Paneer Tikka Masala Quesadilla ($11.99): This large greasy thing with plenty of melted cheese was easy to tear into. As with everything I've tried, it also lacked flavor and certainly wasn't spicy as you'd expect it to be. Such a total fail. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=UvPUosSDm__NBuV-7tZJ7Q&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw SERVICE There was little to be desired during my visit. The place was completely empty of customers. I encountered two gentlemen at the front who didn't speak nor understood any English when I tried to present my Groupon, one of which then led me to woman who sat in a car in the back parking lot who then led me back inside only to crudely state, "We canceled our Groupons; we can't take that!" Well, fuck me! Since I was already inconvenienced to no end, I still decided to order food which took nearly 30 minutes before it was done... with no customers or online orders - ultimate failure! PARKING (FREE) They had a tiny private lot in the back that held less than ten spots. Otherwise, there appeared to be plenty of parking along the main drag of 23rd St. and all surrounding side streets - "nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A corner eatery on a somewhat busy street, this somewhat long structure really struck me with its avocado green painted walls https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=wbtqtVAMsJr1AkbrsilO7Q&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw and empty food heating trays behind the counter. There were plenty of chairs & tables throughout as well as a small outdoor patio in the back. Random framed pictures hung on the walls, and the place honestly looked like it was either closed or a front for something else. Plenty of natural lighting came in through the many windows and doorways while various hanging ceiling lights filled in the rest. There was one TV with a paused program while I couldn't recall if there was any background music. ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL 23rd Street Cafe was a dumpster fire from beginning to end with absolutely no plans ever to return. The food was awful, the prices would be comparable if the food was remotely decent, and the service was horrendous (which still gave them too much credit). I found nothing redeemable about this place regardless if it was a small mom & pop business which I usually liked to support. I found no value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $38.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 1.0 STARS read more

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The food was great, very flavorful and tasty. This joke in the wall is really good for a quick bite. I highly recommended the salsa verde especially if you're getting any of the burritos here. read more

23rd Street Cafe - Chicken tikka masala breakfast burrito - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Great, authentic food. Welcoming and very hospitable people. Ambiance, especially the outdoor space, is nice.

really cool concept of the mexican indian fusion but it was a little lacking in the ratios with ingredients. i really like the idea and the staff was super nice ill have to try again read more

Very attentive and welcoming staff, delicious food, loved the tandoori chicken, the place was very nicely decorated with lovely outdoor seating. read more

Welcoming place and yum food . Was in the area stumbled across and will be back for sure . Hidden gem close to USC. read more

When we entered, someone greeted us immediately. Staff were very polite and attentive. Im not someone to usually tried new food, but I'd love to go back and try all the other dishes they have to offer. Very fair prices too for good quality food. There's an indoor and outdoor seating area, both of which have a nice ambiance. The whole place was clean and well kept. After going, I can now see why so many people love 23rd Street Cafe! read more

Place is amazing. Neighborhood felt extremely safe staff was very friendly. Food is amazing.

My first thought from stumbling upon this place was "a Indian/Mexican/American fusion???? What?" I honestly didn't expect this place to be as good as it was with so many specialties. But it was great! 100% would recommend. I ordered the garlic naan, chicken tikka masala, veggies, samosas, paneer, and chicken masala burrito. All were amazing! I rarely have Indian food but this place hooked me! I'm super impressed. As for parking, parking is easy. There's street parking and a small lot. There was plenty of spaces in the lot at 7pm on a Sunday night so parking wouldn't be an issue surprisingly. Overall, yes yes yes. This place is great! Try it out, you won't regret it!! read more

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The food here is quite average, but what really ruins the experience is the behavior of the staff. particularly one man who makes dining extremely uncomfortable. He hovers over you while you're eating, constantly interferes in personal conversations, and lacks basic manners. Overall, the service completely overshadows the meal in a negative way. read more

Incredible food, well-priced and very very tasty! A hidden gem for Indian and non-Indian students alike. Manju checked me out for my pickup order and was very sweet. Forgot to take a photo of the chicken tikka burrito because I ate it so quickly!! 10/10. read more

Terrible Food. Ordered on Doordash - not only was the order wrong, but the food tasted really bad. Do not recommend ordering at all. read more

Chicken Tikka burrito was amazing. Surprised that there was so much flavor packed into the burrito. Not sure if there was supposed to be more sauce--based on another comment, but there seemed to be more than enough sauce in the burrito. Service was minimal, you ask for your food and they serve it up. Though the ambiance was lacking and not really there. Didn't seem like a whole cafe experience, but the food was delicious; would go back again. read more

This place had my favorite food in LA (or maybe anywhere). I read an article a few years ago about four different places in LA that had Indian burritos and eventually tried them all. Unlike the other places, 23rd St Cafe had Indian breakfast burritos. The paneer tikka masala breakfast burrito was a perfect food - creamy, saucy paneer tikka masala, eggs, crispy hashbrowns, and gooey cheese in a large translucent tortilla. After having it once, I only ever ordered this - with the exception of occasionally branching out to the paneer tikka masala quesadilla (also amazing). Yes, it usually took a long time for the food to come out. But it was always amazing, the portions were large, and the price was reasonable. I don't even live in LA but I would go there whenever I was in the area. Unfortunately, it seems the cafe has changed ownership. I went in once earlier this year and they said I couldn't order the breakfast burrito at that time - so I got the quesadilla. It was a little different than usual (different (worse) tortilla, maybe smaller). I went in again in September 2025 and the menu has completely changed - the breakfast burrito and quesadilla were not on it anymore. I asked if I could order the breakfast burrito and was told yes. The price was more expensive than before, but I was just happy it was still available. When I got it, it turns out it was something completely different - paneer, egg, potato, beans, onion and cilantro. Much smaller than before also. The paneer was not in a sauce, and overall the burrito was pretty flavorless. I'm devastated about this change - but want to let everyone know who is looking for those burritos that the menu is no longer the same. read more

SERIOUSLY HAVE TO READ!! I grew up in this neighborhood, on this block, and know the previous 23rd street liquor store owners, The Lee's, well. I also know the current owners, Sabi and his father. This place was an empty warehouse before it turned into a cafe. Needless to say, it remains part of the community. A great location to grab a bite or settling in to study for that upcoming exam. Great joint right? Wrong! First time I came in after a few years, the young woman attending the cash register was snooty and didn't even wait for me to put my bag down before she rushed at me telling I need to buy something if I want to sit in. I gave her a smirk and told her I would order in a minute. She left me alone. I did just that. I went up to the register and ordered my drink/snack but not before giving her a very diplomatic earful. I gave her a 10sec history of who I am and made sure she remembered this is MY HOOD! I also advised her to learn better customer service skills if she wants people to support her business. She looked shocked and fearful, and she apologized. I continued going because it's the only place where I can concentrate and do work. Fast forward 2 months. I come back in around 2pm on a Saturday. I grab a menu and look through it. Once I was ready to order, the whole staff was sitting down at the tables having their lunch. I looked confused and asked if I can order, the Latina lady looked at me and said "I'm sorry, but right now we're having lunch." YOURE KIDDING RIGHT?? LOL. I went to put the menu back on the counter as they all watched, and sat down. 15mins later, same lady asked if I was ready to order. I said "Nope. I changed my nind." I finished my work and left. Moral of this story: If you don't know how to run a business, stay your ass home. :) read more

Sketchy area but I've been in worse. First red flag, their health letter was removed and just the tape was left from the outline. My guess, probably it not an A. Second red flag, one of the workers got back from lunch, barely washed his hands, no gloves, no hair net. Third red flag when the microwave sounded. Didn't touch nor order anything but the above was enough for me to get back in my car and head somewhere else. read more

Fresh tasty food at a good price! Interesting Indian and Mexican fusion mom and pop spot. My go to for lunch in the area. My favorite is the chicken tikka masala burrito with no beans. p.s. they have a nice convenience store next door read more

23rd Street Cafe - Chicken Tikka Burrito (no beans) you're welcome - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Interesting hidden away restaurant- a strange fusion of Mexican and Indian food. Would be willing to try again for a to go order as it's not the most aesthetically pleasing in the small restaurant. read more