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    For The Win

    4.3 (188 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Burgers

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    Double Smash burger  Sweet Potato Fries
    Gillian S.

    We stopped by the Montebello area after a long day exploring East LA. We happened across For the Win inside the building. The service was friendly and fast and we got our smash burgers pretty quickly. I ordered a double cheeseburger with sweet potato fries that absolutely hit the spot. Would recommend stopping by for a bite-the AC inside felt amazing during this heatwave!!

    Juan F.

    First time at this location. I've had FTW before at GCM and the Alhambra location. This spot took over the Chicken Coop. I got a double cheese smash burger with japaleños and a side of fries and then walked over the Angry Horse to pair my meal with a beer. Burger was solid as always. But the lack of service and emotion from the cashier was the highlight. Dude didn't say a single word the entire time we ordered. Literally rang us up and said nothing.

    Let's eat
    indigo m.

    The burger was honestly really good although for the price it would be nice if it came with fries. I also think I was missing the fresh veggies crunch with lettuce and tomato. But it was a good meat flavor and the cheese was amazing plus the pickles were a nice touch with their special sauce. I wouldn't crave this but I would eat here again if my friends were craving it.

    menu (Dec 2024)
    Van D.

    My boyfriend took me to Broguiere's nearby so we decided to stop at the Blvd Market food hall while we were already in the area. For the Win is one of the indoor businesses in the food hall. Parking can be a struggle, this was one of the only spots we found appealing in the food hall. For the Win is known for their smash burgers. They all come with a toasted potato bun, grilled onions, pickle and fry sauce. Since we weren't too hungry we decided to share. We got their Hamburger ($8). They were nice enough to cut the burger in half for us. We also got an order of Fries ($4.95). We were the only customer there so the order was ready pretty quickly. You can seat yourself anywhere at the food hall. To the food hall staff's credit, they were all vigorously cleaning constantly. One of the cleaner food halls I've been to. When we unwrapped the burger it was smaller than we expected and super thin too. I really enjoyed the taste of the burger but not for the price tag. I get equal to greater satisfaction for the In and Out burger that costs less. Nevertheless nice trying at least once.

    TV(s) in court area.
    Joey V.

    Food: The burgers and fries here are good. Great in flavor, patties are not over burnt and the sauce is flavorful. Plenty of cheese and the smashed patties are good in size. Pairs great with a Mexican Coke. The burger is a little greasy though but good overall. Service: It's simple here. You just go up to the window, order your food and they hand you an alerting device for when your food is ready for pick up. Staff were nice and friendly there. Ambiance. It's a nice little spot hidden within the food court as they have two entrances. The main door on Whittier blvd or the other way to come in through the external food court. They have plenty of seating tables and tvs to watch while you eat. Some tables have electrical outlets if you want to charge your phone or work on your laptop. There's restrooms located outside in the external food court as well. Very simple and clean inside and outside. There's a public parking lot next door on 6th street as well. Overall, this place & food is good and simple but just pricey IMO. For 2 double cheeseburgers, 2 fries and 2 Mexican cokes, it was about $46 in total. They even charge you .50¢ for lettuce and/tomato, it's not much but still... I wouldn't mind coming back again sometime.

    Brussels sprouts, cheeseburgers, sweet potato fries, fries
    Christina P.

    My mother and son love their burgers so I decided to give this spot a try. Smash burgers. Very hearty and flavorful. Adding the jalapeños and bacon is a nice touch. The portions of fries and the size of the burgers fits the price. The service was good and looks very clean. For me, it's more of a on the go kind of venue or you can enjoy eating in the hall area or outdoors of all the nearby food spots of the Montebello mart. The brussels sprouts are a little too drenched with sauce for my liking. The sweet potatoes fries are good. Great burgers and fries. I'd come back.

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    Mary A.

    Great ambiance in a little food court area with several choices of food that include For the Win Hamburgers. The music radio over speaker is playing soft soul music and outdoor live Spanish music tonight (Sunday). People are happily dancing and eating. I ordered a cheeseburger, Brussels Sprouts and Sparkling drink. The Sprouts were juicy and tasty . A bit burnt but a normal burnt cook for Sprouts l enjoyed the juicy cheeseburger. It it is a bit small but very juicy. About the size of a cheeseburger from McDonalds pretty similar but more authentic tasting.

    Sweet potatoe fries
    Wendoline G.

    This is honestly the best burger ive ever had. I love the sl8ght spice to it . I can taste the black pepper . The fries are delicious . This hamburger is addicting . I did recieve $10 cards since i order un grubhub but when i try to use it it doesnt discount anything. So not sure if it can only be used in person .

    Bacon cheeseburger and fries
    Kim R.

    These are yummy burgers! Especially on national cheeseburger day. We ordered 2 singles with bacon and a side of fries. It was plenty of food for both of us. The burgers were crunchy, cheesy and ooey gooey deliciousness. The fries were good too. I could dltake or leave the ranch. Seemed store bought but the fry sauce was bomb. I love to eat the pickles off first. Then eat the rest of the burger. Only real complaint is the food wasn't too hot. The service was ok and you order with them, or with a screen if no one is there. We ended up ordering 2 more cheeseburgers to go and they lost our order so we had to go ask for it after 20 min. Instead of saying they lost it they pretended it was still working but i watched the cashier look for the order on the screen and then come back to the register, reprint, then put up the reprinted order...and then they magically came out about 5 min later. We would come back

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    Travis P.

    Finally got around to trying this spot and was not disappointed! I love smash burgers and this place does it right. It's located in a little food hall in Montebello. Wasn't too lively during the morning. I ended up ordering a double hamburger (+tomato/lettuce) as well as a single cheeseburger and sweet potato fries. Burgers were delicious, perfectly smashed and cooked. Wasn't dry and had the perfect amount of seasoning. The bun was buttery and slightly toasted. Sweet potato fries was a perfect compliment, perfectly fried with a crispy outer layer and a soft inner. The menu is small with a few burgers and fries. I enjoyed the simplicity of it and also the quality. Yes it's expensive, we spent $29 for two burgers and a fries but I can say it makes a good meal forsure.

    Cheese smash
    Jacob H.

    We are not from here but went on a side quest on our way home based on a Tik Tok review. I cannot give this place enough stars!!! 100/10!!! Simple yet delicious! The bread is what did it for me... so soft! I don't usually eat much but quickly learned I could easily get a double or a triple, it is that good!!!

    Double Cheeseburger
    Lucho V.

    The hype is real. Top 5 smash burger for sure. Small burger that packs a big punch. Flavorful patty cooked to perfection. Their sauce and pickles are delicious. A little pricey at $13 plus for a double cheeseburger with no drink or fries. It's roughly the same size as a Macdonald's cheeseburger. The service was good. I would definitely recommend.

    Sherry T.

    The BLVD Market concept is cool and I've been coming for a few years. This part of town is not very hip and doesn't have nice places for young people. It's great that For the Win is inside the building since you have seating and AC. I got a double cheeseburger with tomatoes and lettuce ($1 extra but worth it). It was a restaurant-quality burger for $15 (which is hard to swallow for this area). I didn't get much crispiness from the edges of the meat, but the beefy flavor was great along with the cheese and sauce. The burger was satisfying though quite messy with buns smaller than the meat patties. I think this place is getting franchised. I don't know what the original tasted like but I did like this burger. I don't think this joint belongs in this more low income part of town and makes more sense in a place like Pasadena. I don't know if it'll survive but good luck.

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    2 years ago

    Great service! Burgers were an avg of 7.3 across our group, which is already a point above your ex. Go for it.

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    2 years ago

    New spot great food will come back. In a marketplace and the service was quick. Definitely recommend

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    2 years ago

    The best Smashburger around in montebello.! the burger so tasty I would recommend anybody come in Montebello to try it the fries of the bomb

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    2 years ago

    Great service, burgers are always consistent. One of my fav smashed spots. Would recommend.

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    2 years ago

    Great place to eat. Best burgers in LA... great smash burgers with amazing cheese and good buns! 10/10 amazing

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    2 years ago

    Why do they charge $3.17 for a can coke regular and $2.75 for the rest of the can sodas?

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    2 years ago

    Great location great vibe Next to craft drinks, and other eating spots, burgers look great

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    2 years ago

    Wow, what a great experience not to mention the food was amazing. Took my kids for their first time and they love it!

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    2 years ago

    A must try, Really good smash burgers and fries combo with their house sauce... can't go wrong

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    2 years ago

    This place is a hidden gem. It has cool decor and the food tastes amazing. Theres a lot of seating inside and service is great!

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    2 years ago

    Honestly one of the best burgers in all of LA, fries are always on point and the smashed patty makes it nice and crispy

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    2 years ago

    Service was amazing food was amazing highly recommend this spot one of the best smashed burgers

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    2 years ago

    Best smash burger joint in Montebello! Give it a try. Will definitely come back again! Thank you guys!

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    2 years ago

    It's my first time here and loved the place. Mashed burger delicious. Come and enjoy

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    Absolutely delicious food and great service! Would highly recommend! We had the burger and shake.

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    2 years ago

    I must say the cheeseburger and fry's are the shit!! A little pricey but shit I think everything is going up(fuckin Biden). Great food

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    Good customer service and very clean. Nice location with other food options as well. Nice outdoor seating as well

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    2 years ago

    Super good and very nice it was the best meal I've had in years thank you very much and can't wait to go again

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    At the time that I want the service fast and the cashier was knowledgeable of the menu and was able to meet my expectations.

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    2 years ago

    Been wanting to eat here and damn didn't disappoint everyone is nice atmosphere is great good prices love it

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    2 years ago

    Great service, good food all around. Was able to scan a code and get free fries that was awesome !!

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    highly recommended good food. Great customer service. The environment is so peaceful and nice

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    2 years ago

    Great smash burgers! Good service, love the quality. Tried a few different locations and they all are great. 10/10

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    Service was excellent! food was da bomb! loved the atmosphere. Burgers were gas. Only complaint, should have had free water.

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    Amazing service! The waitress was really kind and the food was delicous! Would come again 10/10

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    Great service. Great burger very juicy -and crispy, great value for the price. very friendly staff.

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    Friendly staff and great food. Environment is great as well. Will definitely be coming back again!

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    New spot across the street from angry horse. Burgers are delicious! 10/10 recommended

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    The service was great and the food too. I would recommend you to give it a try. They are inside the Blvd market in Montebello.

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    You've heard about this place no doubt. Get the burger, load it up, and enjoy. Food comes quick and service is friendly.

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