Chile Verde

great burgers. had them after a long day. quick service and the ambience was great. highly…read morerecommended them

Respectfully this review may sound harsh but it's 1000% truth…read more The burger...eww. Why? Low grade, FOUL smelling Jennio-O caliber meat quality at best. And desert dry at that. If you're okay with this, then have at it. But just remember this review when you smell this under seasoned chunk of rancid meat you just spent your hard earned money on. The first thing I noticed cutting into this burger was the scent. It was FOUL. And then I instantly remembered why it has been 2 years since I visited this place. Same experience. This meat cannot be fresh whatsoever. It stinks. But to no surprise, it mirrors the poor quality of the fries (mid at best) and the knock off hidden valley ranch disguised as a house ranch you have to pay extra for. TBH the idea of a burger spot specializing in turkey burgers is really unique and opens up options that are both simple and satisfying. However, the turkey-- where you buy it, how you store it and the overall quality is the star of the show, and this ain't it. Simply put, it's not for me. I could not eat this food. Not to mention I feel there is a bit of deflection on the workers part when a concern is politely brought to their attention. The food, guaranteed IS NOT FRESH. I recommend Chinollo across the street. Fresh, high quality and juicy farm raised meats paired with equally high quality sides made in house (not frozen), fresh veg, fresh hand cut fries, house made sodas, milk teas and teas; nothing reeks of left over food being sold at ransom prices

The Big Burger!

You have to salt your fries yourself. And they're delicious.

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Combo specials as of 01/2023

SKECHERS Food Spot

4.0(316 reviews)

1.2 mi

Came here once 2 years ago and decide to come back before hitting the beach. There was no wait on a…read moreSaturday during lunch time. Service was nice and efficient. The food really slaps here. The quality is beyond fast food's and the portions are ginormous. I recommend the nashville hot chicken sandwich which wasn't overly spicy but had a nice kick! Outdoor seating only and plenty of parking.

Seems like a popular spot and it looks like a Costco food court but it's not…read more I want to order Parmesan tater tots, but I think I may have accidentally ordered Parmesan fries When I got the bag, I got like a small batch of fries that looks mashed up, but it was just with light Parmesan on it, and it looked like it was full of greasy garlic with bits of garlic. The cost of the item did not really stand up to the quality paying five bucks for a thing of fries is crazy work, especially for a small batch of fries. I wouldn't even pay five dollars for McDonald's fries. All the other items seem kind of overpriced in the quality seemed like a gimmick But it's next to the car place which I have been to that is also a disaster. But if you want shoes and some food go at it but you were worn that you might not be satisfied with the food the staff are nice, but quality was terrible

Picture Menu

The spot style fries with the spot sauce with 4 hamburger patties diced.

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Smashburger perfection new item I decided to try it crispy fries patty with grilled onions pickles ans sauce.

Louisiana Fried Chicken

3.2(124 reviews)

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Food is good (fried chicken). In fact, on of the better locations in L.A. County and certanly…read morebetter than everything in the area - though consistency has been an issue at times. However, this is one of the few LFC spots in L.A. County that serves its customers through protective glass and the ONLY place in Carson that chooses to treat the community in this way. I'm not from Carson, or Cali, but I've lived in some of the biggest cities in the U.S. and Carson is not 'that area'. I'm not sure why this is supported /tolerated as this area doesn't seem to warrant such measures. I can only assume that good chicken overrides personal dignity (?). Respectfully.

No issues I came in. There were a few people ahead of me, but I was promptly served. This spot is…read morein a strip mall that's under construction. Plenty of parking. Everything is seasoned with a heavy hand. But I guess it's fried chicken and fries so what do I expect?

It's 9pm and it's locked up, but they close at 9:30...nahhh they trippin

Fries under cook fish dry as hell. What's going on

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Here for the chicken

KFC

2.2(67 reviews)

2.1 mi

The food was fresh, service excellent. Only complaint is the price a little expensive for fast food…read morebut in this economy, I guess it's OK. I will return.

At 11:11am, I ordered a chicken fried steak meal, and was told no drink was included, even though…read morethe sign indicated otherwise. This was today, 5/13/26. Also, per the sign. I ordered the 4 apple pie/fritters, at$ 2.99, but was told I only get 2. Their website is "conveniently" difficult to navigate, often purposefully screws up your spelling, as I had to repeat my complaint 5 times. They suck, and they should be sanctioned for misleading the public and future sales.

Turtle

Fries that are devoured and half of my soda left and a bag

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$5.00 Fill Up, Leg And Thigh

Pronto's Burgers

3.6(83 reviews)

1.4 mi

My local work lunch spot . Bomb .com! Get you the chile…read moreverde breakfast with the eggs and two red salsas. Or get you the breakfast sausage burrito with two red salsas. You will not be disappointed

I tried this place a few weeks ago. I would always drive by here and wondered if their food was…read moregood so I finally decided to go. I ordered their birria tacos. Think it was a combo 3 tacos and a drink for like $20 bucks plusss. Tacos were okay, I don't know, felt like it didn't really taste like birria. Birria tacos from el charro place are cheaper and wayyy better I believe. Their dipping broth is 100x better.

Menu items and prices 7/1/25

Chile verde breakfast to-go

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Horchata

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

2.3(253 reviews)

2.9 mi

Just here for my kids. They like it so quick and fast for them.the bread is so good just hope the…read morepieces are bigger this time like AZ

POORLY PACKAGED!! If you're going to to on the any food apps take pride in how it's packaged!!!…read moreOther food companies around the area does but you refuse to? Every time I receive an item that poorly packaged I'm gonna take a picture and I'm gonna upload it up here onto this website so people can see what I'm talking about. Every time!! Let's call it a city project.

Menu as of 9/1/24

Ice ice baby !! I wish I could make snow angels on this ice !!!

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Restroom hall with 3 private rooms.

Smashburger

3.2(294 reviews)

2.8 mi

The Chef, Johnny, makes food with a bit of imagination, has daily specials, different special…read moredeserts on different days...just love it! I've taken a few different friends there with me and everyone enjoyed it! You GO Johnny!

I had a very disappointing experience at Smashburger. My order was incorrect from the start. They…read moregave me regular fries instead of the Smashfries I ordered. As someone with a disability, I had to painfully hobble back into the restaurant to have the mistake corrected, which was frustrating enough on its own. When I explained the issue, the staff was not very friendly or sincerely apologetic. They remade the fries but said they would just keep my burger under the heat lamp while I waited. Unfortunately, when I finally got to my destination, I discovered they had given me the wrong burger as well. I ordered a Deluxe Double but received something else entirely. I paid for a meal I never actually received. Between the multiple mistakes, the lack of concern for the inconvenience they caused, and the poor customer service, this was an extremely frustrating experience. I expect much better!!!

Fully loaded sides

Deluxe Chicken Smash and All-American Smash (wrapped) with four packets of ketchup

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Five Guys

3.5(738 reviews)

2.9 mi

saw a sign for their $13.99 combo meal of a small burger, fries, and a drink. FINALLY a good five…read moreguys deal, that i would definitely try again. the cheeseburger was great quality like always. I appreciate the generous amount of cheese and how well the burgers are cooked and tasted.But for how much the fries cost i've never received FRESH fries, they are constantly kinda cold when received. The service is always welcoming and efficient, it's even cool getting to see them assemble the burger from in front of the counter. (didn't go in their bathroom) the place was nice and clean, definitely clean enough to feel comfortable to eat there again. besides those 100+ drink dispensers those are always a messy mess

Been here a few times to pickup lunch…read more Today, I did the BOGO code online, and I also picked up a few orders for my coworkers. Half the items were wrong lol. Missing cheese. Missing all condiments. Missing s the toppings. Burgers are good here but dang. It sucks when it isn't what you asked for, and it's clear from the app that you put what you want. I'd be way more pissed if we paid normal price.

A photograph of the contents of a Five Guys burger bowl, which include two ground beef patties, tomatoes, jalapenos, lettuce ...

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A Five Guys hot dog sits on the counter in a Five Guys restaurant.

Pitburger

4.3(500 reviews)

0.4 mi

Been driving by this burger joint for approximately 17 years and never have it a second thought…read moreuntil just recently. Four days ago, I decided to stop by and check it out. It's a to go only joint. No place to sit unless you go old school 5-0 and use the trunk door of your shop as a table. 1st time I ordered the chicken teriyaki bowl, very basic, chicken and rice only. Surprisingly, there were big chunks of chicken and the sauce was no overly sweet or thick, it was perfect in my opinion. The small bowl was very filling. I told my wife about it and the next day I order a bowl for her to try out. At the same time I ordered a teriyaki burger for me. The burger was a mess when I got home, the bun was soggy with the juice of the meat and the sauce. Plenty of napkins needed; however, the charred meat combined with it's flavor and the sauce made this a perfect meal. Ate it like a savage with sauce dripping at every bite. Today I looked at some reviews and a Yelper noted that he would challenge anyone to try the chili and to disagree that this chili was one of the best ones around. Well, I accepted the challenge and ordered a chilli burger, in case the chilli sucked, I could always just eat the burger. However, the chilli is very tasty and not oily as some other places I have tried. I concur with the other Yelper and would say that this is one of the best chilli I've had in a long, long, long time. The location is nothing to write about but you can always close your eyes when ordering and they will be open once you take a bite, at least of these three items I reviewed. Service was friendly, but as others have suggested, call your order in advance. You might encounter a long wait when you show up and get in line to order at the window. I will continue to frequent this location and will try a hot dog or chili dog next time.

Ordered Chili Cheese Fries Price 8.12…read more Tipped 21% BEWARE of containers littered with ash. Specks found under the Top and bottom of the boxes. It was evident as I smeared it just to confirm it wasn't dust particles. Fries were limp and undercooked. Couldn't taste any salt at all. Threw away 75% of it as the meal was ruined. Hopefully the owners correct the issue before the next health inspection.

Great Char Smoky Teriyaki Plates served here.

Teriyaki Combo Rice Bowl with chicken and beef

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The best teriyaki charburgers in Gardena, fasho fasho.

McDonald's

1.9(187 reviews)

2.7 mi

I honestly don't know why this Mc Donald's has really low ratings because every time I've been…read morehere, it hasn't been as bad as others have been saying it is. Personally, I think it's wayyyy better than the one down Sepulveda and Main! This one has the oldschool look with the big-ass Golden Arches on the sides, it's so spacious inside, the drive thru's pretty prompt. The last time I came here, my order was personally brought to me within seconds of me sitting down! I was extremely surprised because I'm used to having crappy service at the other Mc Donald's these days! Even back when they used to have the Filipino manager, they were really excellent in service, cleanliness and food quality; all around. People around this area can be very rude and/or too damn picky....I mean the customers, NOT the workers. I dig the fact that they still have the soda machines that we can personally refill our drinks at! The one on Sepulveda and Main don't even have that luxury anymore!!!!! This Mc Donald's doesn't feel as soul-less as the others and that says a lot these days, sadly.

Yall are rude af!!! I called at 1020am for a question on lunch items and I was cut off in the…read moremiddle of talking and said call back at 1030am and got hung up on!

Order & pickup Soda Refill Closed

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Breana F.

310

7 years ago

if i could give it a 0 review i would... first of all when got there the woman in the front looked at me and my friend up and down. as we ordered she did not make contact at all and seemed bother when my friend custom his torta. Anyway we paid and we sat right across from the register.... that is when we started hearing the girl with the long nails, black long hair talking to the cooks as if the were not working and people were not around... calling them pendejos and bossing them that she wanted them to cook for her with a miche( beer) they should fire her. i order there enchiladas worst mistake ever i got food poisoning and i am still recovering save your money and go else where .... why go to a place where the cooks are not paying attention when cooking your food because they are joking around with the cashier SO UNPROFESSIONAL read more

Justin D.

Elite 26

327

254

281

2 years ago

Yelp Review: I stopped by this Mexican restaurant and ordered two quesa tacos--one barbacoa and one chicken. The tacos were okay but didn't stand out. The flavors reminded me of what you'd find at a taco man food truck, which isn't bad, but I was expecting a little more from a sit-down restaurant. The barbacoa was tender, and the chicken was decently seasoned, but neither really wowed me. The queso added a nice touch, but the overall experience felt pretty average. If you're looking for something quick and familiar, this place might work for you. read more

Andrea C.

7 years ago

Food is fresh and very good. First time here but when I'm in the area for a must come back

Ashton Z.

7 years ago

The best place Very clean Great food Good prices Great service Highly recommend Enjoy!!!! read more

Chile Verde - mexican - Updated September 2026

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