Man, I gotta tell you!…read moreI saw this spot featured by In The Kut on YouTube and I was hooked just by how the place looked. It had those old menus that just by looking at it, you KNOW the food is fire! This spot is located in the historic Boyle Heights area of L.A. At first, it was hard to find. It's next to a large BofA building that kind of hides it. Once we parked in the lot behind the building,e stepped out and immediately got a whiff of that grill! I stepped up and ordered the pastrami burger combo (burger, fries, and a drink). I also ordered the onion rings on the side, which I'll describe in a bit. The pastrami was nice and lean- not too fatty. I spread some ranch onto it and my eyes rolled back into my head after that bite! The ranch is thicker than others that I've had. There is also what looked like dill in it. The burger also came with a small side of spicy mayonnaise. It was perfect! Then I saw the onion rings. They are the size of a glazed donut! Just massive! 4 come in an order. That's probably enough. The breading is that smooth one- not the rough panko one. You know that one is going to slap! My whole meal was $24. Not too shabby. Bonus- they were blasting some oldies like Barbara Mason the whole time. You KNOW I'll be back! Shoutout to the young guy (I forgot his name!) working the register. He was really cool and friendly! I can't wait for our next visit!

Ok, maybe I had high hopes for this place, but I'm not I was disappointed either…read more To start off, the young lady behind the window was great. She helped me select a nice choice out of their burger selection. She was polite and very helpful in answering my questions., I picked the avocado bacon burger. Here is where the good and room for improvement could happen. To start the meat was very tasty with a nice bit of char, but a little on the dryer side. The bacon had good flavor as well, but the avocado was barely there. Don't get me wrong this taste like a backyard barbecue burger and I would definitely like to dry their pastrami burger next. Now as for their onion rings, it would be for the fact I took them to go, as they must have steamed in the bag and gotten a bit soggy. The batter was like a bear batter and loved the portions of onion to batter ratio. So minus being a bit soggy and oily, I still liked them. I think the highlight was the ranch dressing. I loved their ranch dressing for sure. Hahaha Now since I didn't stay to dine in, I can only say it was a hot afternoon and there was outdoor seating with some in the shade and some that you would definitely get your tan on. I'd definitely be back, and like to try their other selections.

Order onion rings and was surprised to find no onion in them. They are all onion flavor more like…read morefried funyons. Really disappointing. Not worth the 6 dollars.

The asada tacos were cheap and delicious!! $10.00 for 4 stacked with meat tacos was so worth it. I…read moream definitely going again. The service was 10/10, the staff are kind and quick.

This burger stand/pop-up opened a few months in front of El Super and it is BOMB! The owner said…read morethere aren't any In-N-Out's in East LA and is hoping to fill the void with Darwin's. Honestly, I think his burgers are waaaay better AND! it's walking distance from my place :) I've gone a few times and each time I get a single cheeseburger combo ($12.50), which comes with seasoned fries and a canned soda (a cheeseburger alone is $5.50). I love a thin patty on my burger - provided that the bun and veggie ratios are balanced and Darwin's is perfect. The patty is well-seasoned, the veggies add a nice crunch and the buns are lovingly toasted on the grill. The burger fits nicely in my mouth and doesn't fall apart. And unlike In-N-Out, where the fries are a sad and limp afterthought, Darwin's are crunchy and have a delicious seasoning on it. Service is quick and staff are super friendly. You can grab your food to go or they have a few tables and chairs set up. They are open from: Wed to Sat: 5-10pm Sun 11am-6pm

Darwin's is a lone burger soldier amongst the endless taco spots in El Sereno!…read more Darwin's is a pop-up burger spot that sells chicken burgers, chorizo burgers, Hawaiian burgers, etc. The employees could not be any friendlier, accommodating, and appreciative. They are the small business that you are compelled to support! This is definitely the place where everyone will remember your name. The Chorizo burger is the best burger on their menu according to my mouth (add pineapple). But the real star is their pineapple habanero salsa. Don't question it, just pour it on your burger! Please support this place!

I was visiting from fresno and craving a burger. Stopped by this GEM of a restaurant. Cheese…read moreperfectly melted with good flavor. Fries are crispy with good seasoning. Restaurant is very clean and welcoming. I needed caffeine to drive back to fresno, and to my surprise they have specialty coffee. I got the cookie butter coffee, and was delicious. Staff is friendly and welcoming. Food came quickly.

Really surprised at this place. Really decent bacon avo cheeseburgers with fries. Plus you can…read moreget your own chili peppers and carrots? Come on now don't abuse it. Decent price as well. Overall great value for the quality and amount of food you get. 5/5

Hands down the best burger spot in East LA I've had the pleasure of trying! The most amazing fries…read morein all of SoCal, and the staff are always super kind to me and my family when we stop by. Very clean indoor and outdoor seating areas. There is an attached parking lot with about 6ish car spots but also plenty of street parking nearby, which works out with the quick service. Highly recommend!

Horrible. I spent $50 on this nasty an unflavored food, and the drink was FILLED with ants. I…read morecalled and informed the lady, and she said it was in the cup and not the fountain machine. Despite that, this is completely unacceptable. My daughter finished about half of the drink, and she found numerous little ants in her drink. If it was in the cup, why wasn't it checked? It should've been stored properly or checked. Unacceptable, the food alone isn't worth it $50, but this is unsanitary.

This place seems to get increasingly popular for their burgers over time. I believe this is their…read moreoriginal location and it's in the heart of Chinatown. It has a small hole in the wall café type vibe to this place and the service is really friendly. I came specifically for the DH, which is the dry aged 10 oz patty. At $21 as of 6/2026, it's not a cheap burger, but you are getting a lot of burger and with high quality food ingredients. Just a really great burger and not one of those smashburgers either. These are thiiiicck. I've been wanting to come here for a very long time, but for whatever reason, I just haven't had a chance. I actually even went to their other location into Topanga a while back (which is no longer there along with lots of other places in that ill fated food court). I also saw that they recently made a list of one of the best burgers in the country/world. And while I feel those list are pretty subjective, I do think that this is one of the best burgers I personally have had.

I'll preface this by saying burgers aren't something I typically go far out of my way for. I like…read morethem, but I've never fully understood the obsession, especially when LA has so many unique, global, authentic, and genuinely incredible food options. But Amboy has gotten a ton of hype, especially from food influencers, so I decided to make the 45-minute trek and try the DH Burger. We arrived just before 5, so there was hardly a line. After ordering, we waited about 25 minutes for our burgers and fries, which felt reasonable for a thicker patty cooked with some intention. The DH is a seriously good burger. It's probably about as good as a classic burger can get. The meat was juicy, the bun was soft, and everything was cooked and constructed really well. Does it justify the higher price? I'm not entirely sure. Was it a mind-blowing experience? Not really. Was it delicious? Absolutely. I just don't think it's so far superior to other great burgers that most people need to travel 45 minutes for it, especially considering the extremely limited seating, crowded space, and slightly grungy DTLA location. If you're anywhere nearby, Amboy is absolutely worth trying. If you're a true burger connoisseur, it may even be worth the longer pilgrimage. Overall, I'd absolutely recommend Amboy and agree that it's a top-tier burger. I just think there are a lot of really good burgers out there, and it's difficult for something as simple as a burger to reach the almost mythical level of hype that surrounds this one.

Love this spot! Had a great 1st experience. Tasty food,…read moresuper friendly service, small restaurant offering covered outdoor seating. They have burgers, hot dogs, tamales and pastrami. Reminds me of The Hat. Great prices!! The chili cheeseburger was big, filling, and delicious! Fries and onion rings were perfectly salted and crispy! I was in heaven when I saw how much came in the box Get the orange bang! It's so good you'll want to get a large!

ramon es muy nice! que bueno la comida ! So happy ! Had…read morethe cheeseburger special and u loved every bite :)

The food was incredible. I ordered the Mushroom Swiss burger, which was amazing, along with fries…read morethat were good and a strawberry lemonade that was warm despite having some ice. Luckily, Hanny helped us and recommended our meal.

I am born and raised Boyle Heights I welcome new businesses to the area. I tried it for the first…read moretime and I will return. 5 star hands down the bacon was thick and flavorful and the patties had crispy edges as they should be on a smash burger. The Horchata was good and the special sauce was seasoned well the prices were reasonable. The service was excellent 5 stars all the way!!!!!

Grew up on these delicious burgers please take the time and try them out. The person at the front…read moreis rude but besides that everything is great

Prices are insane here almost 10$ for a regular burger and 16$ just for a combo that is sad man.read more

Old school since 1972. My friends and I were waiting for the Pool Hall to open up so they decided…read moreon ordering some food. The carne asada tacos are big and the meat was delicious. I don't like string fries and they offer steak fries which were crispy and delicious.

This is the third time this has happened. My brother and I told the lady at least five times that…read morewe wanted no cheese on the chili burger, yet it still wasn't listed on the order. I'm not sure if the issue is with her or the cooking staff, but there clearly seems to be a communication problem. Please improve your order-taking process so this doesn't continue happening to me or any other customer. I'm tired of having to remove the cheese from a burger that I specifically paid for and ordered to go without cheese.