This place hits!! I…read morefound out about this a few years ago, but I didn't know it was a long time establishment. The only thing I got was the chicken and fries, but I think that's all you really need. It's very flavorful and the fries. I soak up all the juices from the chicken, which make it so delicious. The service was excellent and they're super friendly, it's a takeout style place. I recommend just grabbing your food and heading home to enjoy. You'll definitely be in a food, if you can eat the whole thing, but I'd recommend to share.!

1.to expensive 2. Stupid people work there…read more3. Disgusting environment I wrnt there, stood in line, and the casier called the guy behind me, and served him first. I just gave up on this stupid behave and left and never to see them again.

First time and definitely will be back when in town again. The staff were so sweet and all very…read morenice. The young man who helped us was so polite as well. Amazing spicy chicken!

The location is very clean and well maintained, with a bright and well lit ambiance. I've never run…read moreinto issues with dirty tables, and everything seems very sanitary. I really like the spicy chicken sandwich, and the peach mango pie! Service is usually fast, and the employees seem efficient! The location is very convenient to access by metro, since it is right outside the 7th st metro station, I love dropping by sometimes when I'm in the area.

Super reliable & fun dining experience, at every single Monty's location (I believe I've visited…read morethem all.) Cool music, friendly & helpful employees, & BOMB VEGAN FOOD !!!!!!!! The tater tots ???????? Doused in ranch, ranch on everything--put it in my milkshake, I don't even care. I love Monty's. The milkshakes though......!!!!!!!!! I get strawberry every time but they have all the flavours. Affordable. Definitely invite your nonvegan friends, too. They'll convert.

10/10 food and service! The impossible dog is worth trying…read more very fast too, thank you

You won't believe what I finally got around to doing the other day! I finally caved and made a…read morepilgrimage to Tommy's Burgers, the legendary spot famous for those incredible chili burgers everyone's always buzzing about. And wow, I totally get why it's such a big deal now. My mind is officially blown! I'll be honest, when I saw the menu, I did a slight double-take at the prices, but trust me, every single penny is worth it. This isn't just fast food; it's an experience in itself. These aren't just ordinary burgers; they're *the* iconic chili burgers, and they absolutely live up to their reputation. As soon as I bit into mine, it was pure bliss. The rich, savory chili, the perfectly cooked patty, and all the fixings just melted together in a glorious, wonderfully messy symphony of flavors. It was exactly as amazing as everyone described, and I'm officially obsessed. I think I've found my new favorite indulgence! So, I had a thought - if you, Art, or Beverley ever find yourselves in the vicinity, you absolutely, positively *have* to stop by and treat yourselves. It's truly a unique culinary adventure, and I have a feeling you'd all be singing its praises too.

The overall Yelp rating reflects the customer experience--not the food ( i.e., what customers…read moreexperience while waiting, before ordering and receiving foods ) Part I: Production of Service Employees earn 3 Stars ***** The customer experience is awful--not awesome. I avoid this location, for sure, on celebratory occasions and may drive-by if the vibe is off--hence a little. Although, this iconic location is nestled in the middle of a busy street intersection, homelessness, and the hostility of the neighborhood--You could easily experience a great experience (the food) or a bad visit (the food and experience). This Los Angeles institution has built a reputation for serving the public--not the community or neighborhood. A successful business model in malnourished neighborhoods is a crucifix. However, I don't think Original Tommy's should carry the cross alone. But, I would be curious to know how they benefited the community and not their bottom line. By celebrating 80 years and to charge .80 cents for a chili burger is Good--but ".80 cents" every eighty years--not so much. This location's only production is to manufacture and produce hamburgers. The irony is that customers need to communicate beforehand. The employees are not trained properly in how to communicate with patrons or retain their knowledge of products and use of terminal operations of cash and credit card systems efficiently will make less than stellar occasions, for the following reasons: - wait longer than necessary to order and receive - processing food orders without customers request - you will receive someone else's order by mistake - after waiting in line (your turn to order) and the credit card systems is down "but you have no cash" -constantly watching out for moving vehicles "driving in or backing out" - the uncertainty of conflict and confusion that arise in long lines - offering promotional opportunities with failed knowledge and understanding of the PROMOTION! - the inconsistency of staff asking customers "for their telephone" to credit their purchases with "points to earn" or when customers supply their food requests and tele- information the employees appear clueless and customer are repeating their orders "over and over" and reconfirming their order "over and over" again. -depend upon your visits your hamburger may have been prepared (the patty pre-cooked) not on the grill. So your hamburger experience may be "super hot" on busy days and nights but "Luke warm" on other days and nights. - the uncertainty of the "other" section where customers can place orders are "open or closed" I haven't figured it out yet--neither have they. The reason why most ppl will order at the original location because the emphasis of production is placed on the landmark location--not the side bar to handle crowd overflow, etc... Original Tommy's Burgers has mastered the art of food not public relations--for example, read Yelp Reviews. Part II: Customer Satisfaction Foods earn 3 - 4.5 Stars ***** The food is enjoyable and can easily bring a smile to your face. No one enjoys going from "smiling to frowning" for any reason (before, during or after). I hope that personnel do better to improve customer experience before customer satisfaction--hence "customer" is before customer service. I recommend this location. Buyer BeWare.

Sonoratown's hype is real and hype is justified. I don't know why I never came here when I lived in…read moreDTLA, what a miss on my part. Oh well, no time like the present. I wanted to order all the things but I exercised some restraint and just ordered the CARAMELO ($8.75 - Flour tortilla, pinto beans, Monterey Jack cheese, avocado salsa, salsa roja, avocado, cabbage.). I picked chorizo as my protein option. I also, of course, had to also add the smoky grilled poblano chile for $1.25. It was SO good and FLAVORFUL - it didn't even need the salsas. Although, I will note that both the salsas were lovely. The flour tortilla was clearly freshly made. Also, it was a massive portion. I don't know what I was expecting. If this is the size of their caramelo, I don't want to know how giant the burrito is. I also had to get the cucumber agua fresca to pair with my caramelo. It was perfectly sweetened and wonderfully refreshing. I'll have to make my way back here now to try the burrito 2.0 and chivichanga.

Cute spot, very clean staff all very busy but still have time tontine care of your order which is…read morevery admirable. The tacos de cabeza!!!!! Wow they are amazing. The way the perfect thin tortilla just lets you taste all the meat and sauce perfectly (I want some as I'm writing this). I can really see why this place is so popular.

The Best Chicken Around. By Far. And their Gizzards YUMmmmmmmmy. The One In ECHO Park.read more

For those of us who are native to LA, Pioneer Chicken is a childhood staple that's attached to good…read morememories (at least for me). I had a Flashback Friday moment when I drove by this location. My brain quickly got nostalgic with fond images and feel-good vibes and I knew I had to stop by. My mom brought me to Pioneer Chicken when I was a child and I remember how crispy the chicken used to be. Sometimes, leftovers made it into my lunchbox. She knew how to win my heart through my belly even back then. I haven't had Pioneer Chicken since the early 90s, and I was pleasantly surprised when I dug my teeth into the drumstick. It was super crisp -- exactly how I remembered it. And the iconic orange batter was the same yummy recipe, possibly crispier than KFC's. The biscuit was my next favorite and I don't remember it being THIS good with its hint of honey flavor. The mashed potatoes and gravy have not changed, but the coleslaw was a tad different. It used to be chopped into mini squares. Now it's shredded cabbage, but it has the same light mayo flavor. Also, I love that they use less plastic Their side item containers are made of paper, both top and bottom, which also adds to the retro vibe. Loved looking at the old school photos on the wall that date back to the 1960s with Pioneer Pete, The Flintstones, and Muhammad Ali, aka the OG "G.O.A.T". It was cool to learn that Jessica, who took my order at the register, was part of a bigger franchise history. Her dad owned this location, and passed it on to his son. Family-owned for the last 38 years, this location is one of the originals. And one of the last two still standing. The nostalgia of this place will always have a special place in my heart. I'll have to come back for their fish & chips and maybe even try the gizzards on my next trip down here.

Does the food here deserve a 5, of course not. But I come here on a Wednesday night and get myself…read morea grilled chicken sandwich - it's a little messy but tasty. Does it deserve 5 stars, no but I look thru the window and I see 3 hardworking kids making my order, give me extra napkins and an apology for taking so long (it wasn't). And they deserve the 5 stars. Also fck ice.

LOCATION: inside CVS parking lot. Plenty of parking in addition to drive thru. I have noticed that…read morethe parking lot has gotten a lot cleaner recently and feels safer than it use to. FOOD: extreme sausage combos with coffee. food and coffee were hot! What else can you ask for one of the few places open in dtla in early morning. I live in the area and this is my go to pick up something quick. SERVICE: The young cashier had a good attitude esp for being before 5AM! Good way to start the day!!

It's opened 24/7, that's one of the bonuses of this place and it's located close to some bars and…read moreother late night ventures in Los Angeles. We were heading back from the Grayson and wanted a quick bite to eat. Ordered from the app for drive thru pick up. Not sure if it was on the worker's side or the food ordering speaker was messed up, the menu did look like an Eldritch horror, but we had to repeat our order code several times. We were told to go to the next window. We get to the next window and it's a window to the actual restaurant and not part of the kitchen. I have never seen this at a McDonald's before. Usually the first window is to pay or to get your receipt, second window is to get your order, and if it's super busy there's a small pull up area where they may walk out your food. But no, second window was just a window to the restaurant. We pulled up too far and instead of letting us just walk back and pick up the food, or just bring the food to us in the parking spot, I guess this is for safety of the workers since it was really late at night and there's transients around, but we had to just weirdly reverse and bring our car back into the drive thru line, much to the ire of the other customers. Not a great experience. Lady working there was also tapping her fingers and obviously very impatient. If you were a bit more clear with your instructions it wouldn't have led to this. Food and prices were cheap and normal, as of all the franchise locations.

The food was okay, but the service was a little slow. The restaurant was clean, and the staff was…read morepolite. Overall, it was an average experience.