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    Big Fat

    4.0 (213 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Diners
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    The food is decent and the portions are solid, but everything really lacked seasoning. I had a burger, onion rings, and fries, and honestly, every single item needed salt. The quality of the ingredients is there, but the flavors were just flat because of the lack of salt. It's a good, unpretentious spot for a quick meal, but the kitchen definitely needs to be more heavy-handed with the seasoning.

    Cheese burger with grilled onions
    Tatiana M.

    Came here for lunch while out running errands and I was very pleasantly surprised by this place I was very pleased with my meal and the service was great Javier took my order and he was very friendly and told me this place has been open since 1961 all I'm saying is open that long and survived Covid you know this place is good. There are many returning loyal customers is one of the first thing I've noticed while sitting waiting for my food all shaking hands or waving at each other.

    $7.99 special. Chesburger with fries and drink
    Leslie M.

    Came here on a whim as we were driving by and saw a big sign that said $7.99 special. Burger with cheese, fries and small soda. We pulled in and ordered two of the special and wow we were not disappointed. They offer a variety of foods from American to Mexican and we did not try that but we did see alot of people came in to order the Mexican so we'll have to try it later. The burger was on the smaller side but for the price you really can't ask for more. It was so good and the fries were super crispy. They have a seasoning salt to put on the fries that I highly recommend. For $18 with tax, not a bad day. Will be back

    Carne asada burrito with no meat
    Michael C.

    So my friend and I went here about 3pm yesterday, it wasn't busy at all. We just got out the gym and wanted to get a burrito with some carne asada for protein. We go here to try it and ordered 2 carne asada burritos which came out to $29. There was less than a teaspoon of meat in the burrito and I asked for sides of green salsa and the guy told me it was in the burrito,l. I love salsa so I got one extra side of it anyway. After eating the burrito it was less the a teaspooon of carne asada. Zero salsa inside. And Hardly any cheese. Mostly was just beans rice and tortilla. Horrible!!! What a waste. Will definitely not be back to this place. Either the guy at the counter straight up lied, or the chef was not following instruction. I am so disappointed and will never recommend this place to anyone.

    Agustin R.

    Stopped by to take my lunch since I'm not from the area and I needed to take my DOT lunch because I was working I gave them a shot and it was pretty good food . the service was fast and the prices were really good . Rarely do you find a place that sells a cheeseburger special for under $10 the place is not the best looking and neither is the location but it did the job

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    John L.

    UPDATE: My hubby wanted Big Fat tonight. I told him if he brings it home, I'll divorce him!! I had to use my husband's account because my Yelp isn't working, but I am throughly DISGUSTED by the way the owner treats his loyal customers. There are two brothers. Javier is very cool, but the other guy who used to be the cook with his son, now works the register and is sooo RUDE!! Every time I go there it's a crap shoot. Several times I've ordered a double bacon cheeseburger and NO bacon! Now they have a young kid grilling the burgers that has ZERO personality and NO clue. And these are the kids that want $20 an hour??? I told him NO dressing/mayo so the bun doesn't get soggy, so instead he decides to put 15 wet pickles on it! The bun was so wet it just fell apart, and I couldn't eat the bottom bun. I showed the rude owner (can't remember his name) a video of it, and he said "Well, that could have been caused by something else". Wait, WHAT??? Did I take a fire hose to my burger???? I told him I wasn't asking for any refund or anything but just wanted to show him what I DIDN'T want and to make sure he put the pickles on the side. Then he says, "Out of all my customers, you're the only one that has problems". I said, "So, it's my fault you don't put on what people order and pay for??" How is that MY fault?? What you're REALLY mad about is that I complained"! Then he handed me the burger just wrapped in yellow paper, NO bag, and of COURSE, no pickles on the side tells me to go! Been going there for years and feel bad now that I'vr referred so many people there. Even the lady at the liquor store next door said the place has gone downhill, and they rarely order there anymore. Sad, because I try to support small businesses, but I think I'll stick to In~n~Out. (In fact, I'm going there NOW!) At least they're consistent, less expensive, friendly, and APPRECIATE the business.

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    Great burgers and something on the menu for everyone. Pastrami chili fries were outstanding

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    5 months ago

    Just had a fantastic meal. A perfect, delicious, unpretentious burger. Amazing barbacoa tacos. We'll be back!

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    Stopped by 'Big Fat' and grabbed a Double bacon cheeseburger combo for $21. Honestly, it was nothing special to justify the steep price. I

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    2 years ago

    Definitely one of the best burger joints I've ever been too in LA. This spot knows how to make a good burger and there nice !

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    2 years ago

    Carne asada fries are really good. And that burger is super bomb. Definitely recommend this place for a quick bite.

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    1 year ago

    Big Fat lives up to its name with big cheese burgers. I always get the double cheeseburger with everything and I add a fried egg. 10/10 !

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    2 years ago

    Good for daily breakfast or a nice lil taco fix! Big portions and flavorful food! Nice family owned biz!

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    Pretty big portions but very delicious ! I got the doubke bacon cheesburger, not a bad price for what you get

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