Happy Boy Grill

Found this spot on Yelp this past Saturday, 05-23-26. Was headed home from the barbershop but I…read morehadn't eaten all day and I began looking for the nearest happy hour spot. Couldn't believe what I saw on both Yelp and Apple Maps, 4.8 stars and over 100+ reviews and this spot is in Compton, my city. Didn't even know a spot like this existed. Busted a u-turn going down Alondra so I could go back to Atlantic then make that right and slide to Compton Blvd and make that left. A few streets from there on your right side you'll find boulevard gastropub. Sitting next door to some other business which is right next to a big parking lot which is free by the way. I've parked in this lot at least a couple of times just to go to that taco truck and never noticed gastropub. Immediately when I walked in it was good vibes and the sense of a good atmosphere. I was greeted by the owner and a young lady who was the bartender. The owner is real cool. We had a short conversation I shared with him how I discovered his business and informed him I do reviews as well as post some content on my social media platforms in hopes of businesses receiving more attention and customers. Unfortunately, due to them not having an alcohol or liquor license, some of their drinks such as the cocktails are more so wine based drinks. So please don't come here expecting to get some Don Julio or Hennessy. Ain't gone happen lol. I had a Classic Mojito and enjoyed it. The price was $10 which I found exceptional. The food was delicious. I recommend the Blvd Burger as a go to if you can't decide on anything else. I loved it so much I had to make a video. And definitely try the Voodoo Wings. You won't be disappointed. Just imagine buffalo wings with lemon pepper seasoning. Cuz that's what it is and they're fire. No bs with the ranch dressing too. I'm definitely returning for another visit. I can see this being a new frequent spot to pull up to and hang out. I love the ambiance, my drink, the food here and the customer service. All things to be considered when going out and spending money. What I spent was definitely worth the first time experience.

At first glance, it looked like parking was limited to the street, but after calling, I found out…read morethere is a parking lot on the corner, which made things much easier. The restaurant itself is small but mighty, with a cozy feel and a menu that delivers. Everything is made to order, and they offer a rotating selection of local craft beers, which is a nice touch if you like trying something new. We ordered the spicy Korean wings, and thankfully they were not overly spicy, making them easy to enjoy. The real standout, though, was the Blvd burger. It was excellent and easily the highlight of the meal. I will definitely be coming back to try more of their burgers. Overall, the prices were better than most places, especially considering the quality. Definitely worth a visit.

Dining room

Spicy Korean Wings

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Signature cocktail

Hawkins House of Burgers

4.2(2.2k reviews)

6.2 mi

Yesterday I tried the 2 piece chicken and waffle. And today I tried the fat burger combo with a…read morestrawberry lemonade. The wait time was definitely a lot quicker getting the burger vs waffle and chicken. But the food is great. This is up there with A-1 Burgers. Great place to eat at.

May 17, 2026 12:15…read more Server Yaya Hawkins House of Burgers is a historic, family-owned restaurant in the city of Willowbrook/Watts area, Cynthia Hawkins is the owner. If you find yourself in the neighborhood you will realize quickly that it's not the best of neighborhoods. However you must stop by at least once at Hawkins to enjoy some hommade food. I had been wanting to come here for more than several years. Since I knew I'd be driving by them on my way back from visiting someone. I made sure to stop today and try them. There was several people sitting in cars and standing waiting for their orders. They have door dash and all these other delivery options. Most of there orders are delivery. We overlooked the menu and decided what we were going to get. We ordered 1 fat cheese without onions and tomato combo 1 triple cheese burger combo with large chili cheese fries added pastrami 1 peach cobbler The order came to $52. And some change There menu is American, specializing in burgers, but also serving tacos, hot dogs, chili cheese fries, and burritos. Menu highlight is the "Farmer Otis Burrito" (a 2-foot-long burrito) and options with pastrami and hot links. There menu options are huge just keep that in mind when ordering. We waited for our order for about 40 minutes. Remind yourself fresh and good things take time. My burger was so fresh packed with flavors the meat crispy the mayo and mustard on my buns made me wanting more. The pickles were delicious. Now for that triple burger make sure you bring your hunger that's no burger to play around with. 3 large patties just might send you into burger coma. Those large chili pastrami fries are a meal within themselves. We barley put a dent into them and gave up we were full. Now for dessert that Peach Cobbler was deliciously homemade. Only thing missing was some whipped cream. The cinnamon and nutmeg in each bite was mouth watering.

Sketchy ATM i wouldn't use. They have pay machine when you order inside.

Fat Burger

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Burgers and fries and stuff

Louis Burgers

3.3(410 reviews)

4.0 mi

Last visit 04-15-26. It's been a while since I had went to Louis Burgers and the reason for my…read morerecent visit was because too many ppl been telling me they have the best chili cheese fries. So I had to see for myself. Of course it was a long line in the drive thru when I got there lol. Don't know what the vibe was like on the inside of the restaurant. It's best to pull in off of Rosecrans being that it's more convenient to swoop in the drive thru lane. It probably took 15 mins though to order and then receive my food at the window. The service was quicker than I anticipated. I ordered the chili cheese pastrami fries. Fire !!! Out of all of the spots I've been getting chili cheese fries or any pastrami, theirs so far is the best. Still had some left over the next day. Fries were cold. Didn't wanna warm it up in the microwave. So I just finished the rest off being room temperature. Still was good.

Definitely an iconic location, there is usually a line for drive thru that stretches down…read moreRosecrans. The food quality remain consistent, burgers are great, fries are good, chili is great! The staff are a little direct so don't expect a world star experience, but the food is worth it. Also, big heads up, no combos here. Have to buy everything separately so take that into consideration before buying for your whole family = $$$

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Chili cheese fries

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Tony's Burgers

3.8(22 reviews)

3.0 mi

Omg! This place is always my go to place on Fridays! I love the ham tortas and the fries!…read more The service is great and so is the environment! We love the lady that attends the place. The cooks are also very nice and clean !

This is ridiculous there portion of their food is a joke. You have to do better. Quality is ok.read more

Menu and atm inside

Wet Asada Burrito

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Grabbed a burger for lunch. It was ok, nothing special. It's not a mom & pop type of spot, it's more like tams.

Tam's Burgers

3.1(132 reviews)

4.6 mi

This is my spot!!! When I say that those fries have me in a chokehold omgggg I have literally gone…read moreup there just for the fries, but the burgers and breakfast plates are so delicious too! The staff is always so amazing as well

im so tired of this tams. first off they don't fucking listen. i ask them for one thing & receive…read moreanother. i told this mf 2 small chili fries & charges me for a whole different meal. told me one price, got charged higher. they always take thee LONGEST EVER. like wtf make this ur last choice.

Worker eating my fries

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Big Rays Drive In

4.4(46 reviews)

3.1 mi

Big rays drive in is my favorite spot for Burgers and especially Chili's fries. The taste is…read moreindescribable, as long with amazing dipping sauces. The customer service was amazing. The cashier was very nice and even complimented me. Just going to this place alone made my whole day

This spot used to be ELITE, but it looks like it's falling thru the cracks. The burger was decent,…read morenot good, just decent. The seasoning of the fries were solid, so can't complain there. My soda was 99% ice and 1% soda too! 4 healthy sips and it was gone. However, the service kind of rounded out the experience for me and killed it. I ordered 3 hamburger combos which came out to around $32 give or take. After ordering, I sit down outside, which the floor is super slippery, and I see that a combo pack for 4 is $28??? Now I didn't need 4, but wouldn't you, as the establishment, mention that I could save some money and get more for less? That rubbed me the wrong way, but whatever. What used to be a Compton staple has seriously went downhill.

Breakfast sausage, egg, and cheese, tomatoes, and lettuce on Ryebread

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Burger Point

4.7(127 reviews)

8.2 mi

Wow! I absolutely loved the Avocado Burger . The combination of fresh arugula and avocado was…read moredelicious and full of flavor . Even though I'm not usually a burger person, this one really impressed me. I highly recommend giving this place a try!

Ordered the BP burger. Tasted pretty good! It was a bit pricey at $13. The ingredients tasted fresh…read moreand the grilled bun was a nice touch. It was assembled with care. I personally wouldn't wouldn't reorder it, but they did have other intriguing options I wanted to try such as their Spicy Chicken sandwich and their Cajun fries. Located in a plaza with plenty of parking. Polite staff, no restroom.

Interior

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Hot Chicken Burger Combo, Korean Sweet Popcorn, Avocado Burger Combo, BP Bacon Loaded Fries

Nexx Burger

4.1(1.6k reviews)

8.7 mi

We've been to Nexx Burger a few times now and it's consistently great. We usually go for the…read morechicken burger, the regular hamburger, or the chicken strips, and the food is always on point whether we use the drive-thru or eat inside. Today was an especially nice visit! The atmosphere was perfect--good music, entertainment on the TV, and the A/C was at a comfortable temperature (not too cold, which we appreciated). The vanilla smoothie this time and it was delicious. I didn't catch her name, but I want to give a huge thank you to the girl at the front register; she was very kind and welcoming. We left around 4:40 PM, and another team member even held the door open for us on our way out. It's those small gestures that make a big difference. Overall, a wonderful experience--today was a standout!

Well need a lil dinner so our best friend and God mom of my daughter and my wife decided to dine…read moretonight. Well wasn't disappointed with 2 double cheese burgers made to order. Tasty and good as always, but the Chicken club sandwich was a disappointment. 2 pieces of chicken barely fit the bun with bacon. My wife doesn't squavel like I do. My first job was in food. But she said it was still good. If it's going to be the strips used for the Chicken club make them a bit larger at least sticking out the sandwich. Otherwise.... Place is clean and busy as always and counter staff as friendly and helpful as always Thank you for dinner

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Tom's Jr

3.5(130 reviews)

4.2 mi

If you're looking for fast food with a drive-through check them out the food here is pretty good…read more They have American and Mexican. From breakfast to lunch to dinner they have a pretty big menu.

I'm very dissatisfied and disappointed arriving home and looking at this. I don't even wanna eat…read moreit. No cheese and no chili at all. All the fries are mid warm. Truly sad because I been coming here for 15 years and never had an issue until now. This is truly sad. I'm hurt cause I was truly craving it and it just disappoint me.

Chorizo breakfast burrito with bacon

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Tam's Burgers No 23

3.2(80 reviews)

3.6 mi

The service here is great all the cashiers are always nice, patient and quick , they forgot to bag…read moremy burrito but when I came back they offered me a free large drink for the inconvenience. Overall this place is great the only thing I would complain about is the small drive thru.

While in the area. Stopped at a Tams that ai have not been to in decades for my at least monthly (…read moreat times even weekly) pancakes and coffee crave. Service was courteous and professional. Plenty of people ordering to-go dine-in (like myself) and delivery. Nice buzz of people indicating strong ties with their offerings to the community and the community apparently showing love right back. My pancakes were Tam's for sure. Reminded me of those morning noon night and early morning Tam runs of the early & mid '80's. But ai had to tap in being literally right there and able to. Tasty. Signature. And no disappointments. Knowing what to expect and getting exactly that is fair exchange and no robbery. Gratitude and give thanks Tams 23 for this a.m.'s coffee and pancake crave quencher. And gratitude to the staff for polite courteous and professional service.