El Pollo Loco

Family-owned & operated

Large group friendly

Love the food here! This is called overindulging! The place is not fancy and the seats aren't super…read morecomfortable, but they have a super juicy pastrami with great flavor! I've also had their fries, chili fries, onion rings, and various other items. All so good that they may be bad for you. Still going here after many years and I keep coming back. I even went to one on my wedding day.

We were passing through Simi, had heard of The Hat and saw the location. Pulled into the lot, it…read morewas jammed but found a space down the back. I figured the odds are the food is good. Just inside the door it was obvious to get a place to sit you better be seated "now!" Everyone was eating, tables were covered with food, it looked great. Our order was taken, the person taking the order was quick, to the point and was not asking how my mother was doing. We were there to eat-not socialize. The receipt was ripped off and passed over with a flick. No instruction given like 'they'll call your number' or 'you pick up over there.' In the next 5 minutes if you paid attention for about 20 seconds you learned how things worked. It was busy, plates looked great and the aroma inside the place was something else. Our food came quick, we sat and began to peel open our pastrami dip sandwiches. Oh, they smelled great. They looked great. The meat was delicious, melt-in-your mouth tender. They did notice us! They like us! I could not imagine how much better a pastrami sandwich could have been. The bread was very good too-you know the Earl of Sandwich was onto to something way back when....the combination of meat and bread was great. The Hat has numerous other locations in the LA area...if you want a beyond generous sandwich you must stop and order the pastrami.

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In-N-Out Burger

4.0(332 reviews)

5.0 mi

Burned again, cold and tasteless. We've mentioned it to the…read moremanager not asking for a replacement. We'd just like them to get it right but half the time it's no good and they know it. Nothing worse than cold In n Out fry's. The burgers only good hot as well. No reason for this.

Always fresh food and very friendly service. Need extra condiments? No problem and no extra charge…read more Get your food made your way, a nice place for a clean quick bite. Love the interior space, one can get peppers and refills without any hassles. In n Out rocks the burger universe!

In and Out Free Soda Fountain In Simi Valley California 93065

Not what i asked for

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Tapo St BBQ

4.0(134 reviews)

3.9 mi

Simi is famously very hard on restaurants…read more I hope people come and support this fairly new, small place behind Mcdonalds off Tapo St. I like to check out reviews before I go anywhere, but im glad I didnt read too much into the handful of bad reviews peppered in between these mostly glowing reviews before I had my amazing tender smokey perfect pork ribs, fluffy decadent Mac and cheese and finely chopped red cabbage cole slaw. Im a dude that will specifically search bad reviews, cause those are often more interesting to read. I feel like the handful of bad reviews this spot gets is either from local competition, some people that wish they opened their own joint or from people who would rather have someone lie to them about any situation more serious than an uncomfortable trip to the end of their own driveway I didnt know anything about this place, the owner, or anything else. Still dont really. Just saw it pop up in a Google search for ribs, and was really wanting ribs today. Don't eat out too often tbh, but have been seeking ribs a bit ever since visiting family in Alabama a couple times the past few years. I had a feeling about this place and I was right. The owner was there when I went in. He seems like a very real dude who takes pride in what he does. In this case food. Sometimes a very real dude like that isnt going to give you some real smooth type customer service experience. My customer service was great. Just saying I could see how it could go different if there was a rush or something. Doesn't take away from the clean presentation of this no nonsense establishment and the very high quality of the food. I hope this place ends up with enough customers so they can pay someone to smile and nod to anyone that cant appreciate that this is a real authentic homegrown kind of place that, frankly, kicks the crap out of most places that wouldnt have the time or energy to put the level of detail I had in my food. This place is old school and I guarantee not only will you enjoy not feeling like you were served by a bot who used an AI chef, as a lot of other places feel these days, youll also agree the food is really good.

Excellent BBQ: Tri tip - Excellent…read morePulled Pork - Excellent Brisket - Excellent Ribs - Excellent Mac and Cheese - Very Good Potato Salad - Very Good Banana Pudding - Excellent

Inside

Fatty briskets which I don't mind at all if more fatty

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Heavenly tri tips

Chick-fil-A

3.3(302 reviews)

2.0 mi

drive thru: holy massive line! i came here at night and the line was so long. and the fans were…read morepouring water? i questioned it but i loved it. the service was mid, nothing special. and the person who gave me my meal was having a long chat with another customer. don't know what that was about. after i get my chicken, just a regular experience. inside: this is where the magic begins! i met some of my lifelong friends on that playground! i loved those drawings! i loved reading the history! this is flat out good! no no, it's great! it is amazing! no, it is perfect! i love the inside of chick fill a yeah chick fill a is perfect with no flaws and i saw two of my friends there! lets freaking go!

We gave this location another chance. Order was short of…read moreitems and the Cobb salads stunk really bad, inedible. This location has gone from bad to worse. Too expensive to risk any more visits.

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Taco Bell - Live Más Café

2.2(124 reviews)

4.0 mi

Taco bell is definitely one of my comfort foods! This location is never busy. Even though…read moresometimes, there is a long line for the drive through, it goes by pretty fast. Staff is also very nice! I will keep coming here.

The strawberry matcha chiller 10/10! Mexican mocha latte…read morechiller 1000/10 must try! Everyone is soooo sweet here

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The Sandwich Spot

4.5(807 reviews)

2.4 mi

Whoa! The Skywalker Sandwich is phenomenal,I don't think I have ever had such a flavorful sandwich…read morebefore. The Dutch crunch bread type was very interesting and a must try,if you have never had it. I had everything on it. Mustard, mayo lettuce, tomato, pickles. Not sure what else was in it other than avocado but it was amazing. Customer service was much to be desired and the dude with the long dirty blonde hair definitely needs some lessons with explaining kindly rather than just pointing at a sign. This dude shouldn't be at the front line taking orders,who knows how much business he's losing as a result of his public social skills. Placing an order. Speaking with this guy was a very unpleasant experience. The owner needs to record the interaction and reactions of the employees and customers to see what's going in. The food? Fantastic! Couldn't recommend a better place to order a sandwich from. Service not so much. Would have given at least a 4 ,but again customer service skills is lacking here. The sandwich maker with the brown short hair is really nice and pleasant to interact with. Maybe ted Nugent should watch how he interacts with the public. Update: Mgmnt got back really quick and remediated the issue with the employee and hopefully improves over time. Sometimes,that's all it takes to get the full 5* stars, thanks Steve!

I'm a huge sandwich guy and this is a great sandwich spot! They offer a nice selection of…read moresandwiches with chicken, turkey, salami and other deli meats. I decided to go with The Lake show sandwich, cause I love the Lakers and I love salami. In addition to salami, the sandwich came with their bomb sauce, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and pickles. The sandwich was served hot and it was absolutely delicious. With every bite I experienced so many flavor notes. It was savory, a little sour, vinegary and also a little sweet from the ripe veggies. The yummy salami was perfectly complemented by the other ingredients and each bite was perfect, especially with the sourdough bread that I chose for my sandwich. For salami lovers, The Lake Show sandwich is top notch and a must try! The customer service was solid and the spot is pretty casual and has some tables i side for dining in. Will come back again when in the area!

Inside

The $14 Highlander.

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The menu I was talking about

In-N-Out Burger

3.9(209 reviews)

5.0 mi

I'm sure we can all agree that when it comes to a hamburger that In-N-Out puts out a pretty good…read moretasting burger Consistent Quality,Service and Cleanliness. Another thing that they do pretty well is that they never nickel and dime you when it comes to additional condiments . Other Burger Chain Restaurants have a tendency to charge you. Their standards are pretty high when it comes to the dress code and we'll see how observing everybody is for the men. They don't allow facial hair, so which means most of the men don't have mustaches or beards so I commend them with this policy. So great job as an independent owner and putting out a pretty good tasting burger and consistent no matter what location I've gone to the service has always been up on par.

In N out never disappoints. I came to this location while on my way back from the salon. Being…read morePrego means you get hungry fast and when you smell In N out, you cant resist!! always good flavor. My one and only amazing fast food and cheese burger. highly recommend.

Inside of In N Out

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Makenna Beach House

4.3(241 reviews)

3.5 mi

When it first opened I thought it was just okay, but they've really dialed it in. This is now the…read morespot if you want a proper smash burger. The burgers have that crispy edge you want, good flavor, and they don't overcomplicate it. Service is quick too. Even when there's a giant line you're never standing around forever. The place has a cool casual vibe and it's easy to just grab food and hang out. Definitely one of my go to burger spots now.

Service was friendly and quick. Interior is bright and has lots of tables…read more Food was where it slightly missed for me. The fries weren't hot enough to even mildly melt the cheese on top. The Mahi Mahi was slightly overcooked. But the Johnny Aloha (potato taco) was fantastic and all the flavors were super good. Execution just fell a little short for me, especially with the attached price tag. Would go back again though to give it another chance. Parking is a breeze since it's in a shopping center.

Inside

Cookies were good, especially the white chocolate one

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Drink it up yo!

The Flying Yolk

4.4(904 reviews)

3.6 mi

My wife and I have been coming to Flying Yolk since they first opened, and it has become one of our…read morefavorite breakfast spots. The staff is always incredibly friendly and welcoming, and we're consistently impressed by how quickly the food comes out without ever sacrificing quality. You can tell they genuinely care about every plate they serve. The menu is creative, everything is made with attention to detail, and the food is always cooked to perfection. My personal favorite is the Steak & Egg Burrito--the marinated steak is incredibly flavorful, the grilled onions take it to another level, and every bite is delicious. Flying Yolk offers great value for the quality you receive. This isn't just another fast-food breakfast place; it's a restaurant that takes pride in serving fresh, high-quality food with excellent service. We highly recommend Flying Yolk to anyone looking for an outstanding breakfast or brunch. We'll definitely continue coming back!

The food is ok... fine... edible. Nothing really blows me away. A little bland, but apparently I…read morelike salt more than many. To add a drink and a little tub of fruit to my order was like $5. Eh. Not impressed. 8 grapes, 8 blueberries, one strawberry. Fountain drinks all have sugar except for the Diet Pepsi and the worst iced tea in existence. The most shocking was the restrooms. Omg. The womens was "out of order" and the mens stunk worse than a morgue with faulty air conditioning. My husband wanted to go before we left. I don't know how he did it. I went next and -- this has never happened to me -- as soon as I closed the door I immediately had the urge to vomit. I ran out and exhaled. Gawd it was the most horrid sulfur, rotting flesh, overflowed septic smell ever. So, today is 7 May 2026... if you go there any time soon and think you might need to "go", check in the back before you order. You might want to skip this place til they get their literal shite together!

Fountain drinks

Lomo Saltado Bowl

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Indoor seating

Del Taco

2.2(92 reviews)

2.4 mi

I go to this Del Taco often. The food is always great, the workers are always cool, and the wait…read moretime is low. The best Del Taco I've ever been to. I order from here for pickup at least once a week and the food is always good quality and made perfect. All other Del Taco's should take lessons from this location. 5/5 stars all the way.

I ordered a California burrito meal, what i got wasn't a California burrito at all. The burrito was…read morealso cold. I would recommend to at least put the right burrito in the bag. I wouldn't go back

Cashier

Crispy Chicken Taco Habanero

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Tori A.

2 years ago

I recently visited this location and decided to try their New Double Baja Shrimp Tostada. I was pleasantly surprised! The crunch from the tostada shell added a nice texture, and the overall taste was delicious. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because the service was a bit slow during my visit. However, the staff was friendly and the food was worth the wait. I highly recommend the Double Baja Shrimp Tostada if you're looking for a satisfying and flavorful meal. I'll definitely be back to try more items from their menu! read more

Esmeralda P.

2 years ago

El día de hoy fui a este bello y agradable restaurante, y me gustó la forma de cómo me trataron , la cajera muy amable , los que sirven la comida fueron muy atentos y me dieron muy buen servicio, el restaurante estaba muy limpio , la comida muy deliciosa y fresh , me encantó volver a este lugar que es uno de mis favoritos,. Gracias por su buen servicio y por tener el restaurante clean . Great job everyone . read more

Idalia H.

2 years ago

My co worker's and I always stop by this restaurant because they make quesadillas so delicious and the salsa is always fresh, and let's not say the burritos are so tasty as well.. The manger Veronica is always friendly and makes sure everything is well done. This location is enjoyable and peaceful.. read more

Victoria H.

3 years ago

Excellent customer service, fast healthy food... clean and great place to eat with coworkers ... I come here every day for lunch and never disappointed... guys behind the counter are very friendly.. manager Veronica always make me feel like her favorite customer .. thank you guys .. read more

Marcus W.

2 years ago

ordered this chicken burrito from there with my card when I bit into it all i could taste was cabbage I opened up the burrito only to find three small pc of chicken and the rest was cabbage beans and avocado.Its ridiculous to charge me $13 for a cabbage soggy burrito. read more

CristalAlexandra S.

2 years ago

I get my lunch today, I like this restaurant because the employees is very friendly and the costumer service excellent, food fresh and delicious , the restaurant very clean . read more

Elizabeth M.

1 year ago

The food was very delicious, the customer service was very good and attentive and friendly, the restaurant was clean, I would return again. Thank for your service . read more

Gregorio V.

3 years ago

You can find a lot of healthy good options in this restaurant. Fast service and friendly environment. I only have 30 to eat and service is really fast . read more

Kaylee Q.

3 years ago

Staff very attentive, and food was amazing and warm. The tables were freshly cleaned as well. Overall very pleasant restaurant with a calm atmosphere. read more

Julian L.

2 years ago

I recommend this restaurant because my daughter loves their Mac and cheese it's so tasty and I love their burritos their so juicy and so good read more

Eddie A.

6 years ago

creamy Cilantro dressing should not be watered down to "green water" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jose M.

1 year ago

This place is amazing! Food and order is always right! The crew is so nice and welcoming when i walk in

Jane L.

2 years ago

My favorite place good service and all clean restaurant friendly employees and managers

Ellinor T.

3 years ago

Great food, great service! Staff is always helpful and friendly.

Richard K.

118

848

15 years ago

Good chicken, tasty salsas

Rushelle L.

14 years ago

Love it...

El Pollo Loco - mexican - Updated September 2026

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