Hot Dog Queen LA

This is a great weekly Food Truck event that has about 4-5 anchor trucks that are regulars and…read moredepending about 6-10 or more visiting trucks. Regulars include Lomo Arigato, Tropical Shave Ice, Mambo Juice, Takoyaki Tanota. Check it out. Every Thursday 5-9:30pm. Check them out on twitter as well. "DO NOT PARK IN FUJITSU parking lot." They will ticket you.

Please go back to Lowes or get a good parking lot!…read more This 18300 Vermont thing was lame. Otherwise SBDDAGG or SBDND or whatever you call yourself now... you are awesome see you next Thursday

Lomo Arigato

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El Antojito

3.8(695 reviews)

1.2 mi•Harbor Gateway

I've eaten here a few times. The food is good mostly…read more If you don't look and talk like them they will leave you feeling like an outsider. It's an oddity. A food truck with no wheels. Or a sort of permanently stationed thing that really isn't a sit down restaurant but it has seating. I don't know what to call it. Parking is pretty much impossible. I returned multiple times and ended up leaving due to nowhere to park. You have to get lucky. Or live in walking distance.

I visited this restaurant this week because my friend mentioned something about a ceviche. First of…read moreall is super big. It has three different areas where you can order different food when you arrive. You will see the food truck. Go there and order any soup, ceviche tostada, any heavy food. I order ceviche and oh boy! this is the best ceviche I have ever tried for 2026!! The price was another thing that really surprised me since when you bought a bigger size of ceviche can go up to more than $60 to my surprise this place give me a very good deal which I do appreciate. This place has been in my head the whole week, servers are very kind patience and give you a lot of options so you can get what you want, after ordering my ceviche I went inside the restaurant now which is the building and they have one section of only ice cream lollipops oh my God they have three times more options than any other places. If you go around where the tables are outside, you will see a little window where you can order any kind of Agua fresca and other snack snack. please go and visit this restaurant. This is a very unique Mexican flavor restaurant You will be amazed by the variety and the taste of the food. they have plenty of parking lot, but I've heard that they can run out of parking lot since a lot of people can come in and out but most people do order and takeout since this Restaurant do not have an AC.

Outstandong Cuban Sandwich !

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Doty's Tacos

Family-owned & operated

I have went to this local taco truck for at least 6 years of my life and it has always been a…read morestaple for my family and I. I think their food is solid & there is always a nice chill atmosphere there. Service is pretty much what good service is supposed to be like.

Weekend hours open 24hrs. Authentic Mexican food from this truck. Glad I stopped by after 4AM on a…read moreFriday morning. Great food. Skipped the Mac's today. Had to park on Crenshaw though. No parking lot tonight

Asada soooo good

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Al pastor, carnitas and asada

Ramen Ibarra

4.6(61 reviews)

1.7 mi•Harbor Gateway

Ambiance: the food truck is located nearby freeway exit, and close to Toyota dealership…read more Service: very friendly and patient with questions, provided useful suggestions Food: simple menu for ramen, rice bowl, and tacos Tonkotsu Shoyu - **** Rich Pork Broth with Black Sesame Oil, toppings including bamboo shoot, green onions, egg, and chashu pork, rich in flavors, recommend Asada Taco - *** chewy beef Pastor Taco - **** soft pork recommend Price: very generous portions and affordable prices, expect $15~$20 for a hearty meal

Tasty birria tacos! The meat is extremely tender and they do not skimp. Their ramen is pretty…read moregood and popular among the locals. The food truck is parked in front of the Toyota dealership on Western Avenue in Gardena. Give it a try if you're in the neighborhood.

Menu as of 9/1/23

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Los Viejones

5.0(4 reviews)

1.7 mi•Harbor Gateway

Had a special request to grill up something they have on hand. Shrimp and Al pastor quesadilla isread more

Food it's amazing! Hector your Chef , AKA ( your cook ) takes his tacos to another level by adding…read morea sprinkle of beans on top of his tacos. I never had tacos with beans on top, so at first I was a little skeptical, I took the first bite and WOW it definitely gives them a whole different meaning to tacos! ambiance it's what you spec for a wonderful little joint like this, eat at your car or on the side walk seating it's the BEST! Btw he also has seafood, if you like chiles toreados he has them must ask thou. and can't wait to try it next time I am around which almost every two weeks! Thank you Hector for your friendly service.

Menu as of 2/15/2023

Bigger and better than chipotle

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Tamales Cassandra

4.2(25 reviews)

5.2 mi•Wilmington

Best tamales so far!…read more Second year in a row that we've gotten our tamales from Cassandra's for our family occasions. Their pricing is also very fair compared to other tamale spots especially considering they put plenty of very tasty meat inside their tamales and many other places basically sell masa torpedoes. Try them for yourselves and you'll see what I mean. Good stuff!

When I say these have to be the most horrible tamales. I tried my best to support local vendors but…read morethis right here was the most disgusting tamale I ever had. Literally threw up just after a couple of bites. The texture was so raw. I don't have nowhere, but please do not try these.

Ordered 5 dozen for a work lunch. Needless to say these tamales were an absolute hit! Very tasty. Fed 25-27 people well.

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Aunty Maile’s Hawaiian Restaurant

4.5(1.8k reviews)

1.2 mi•Harbor Gateway

The food was delicious. The sandwich was great and I went on a weekday after work and it wasn't too…read morecrowded on the weekend this lot of people so you know it's good.

Our aloha Fridays happen here! best food. Best Ohana feel. Feel close to home here! ALOHA!read more

Interior

Hawaiian roasted pork with the brown gravy mushroom and onions. Delicious!

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SNCC Food Truck

3.7(18 reviews)

1.0 mi

Made to order! Many complain about the wait time as it takes 20-30min BUT you have to understand…read moreyour meal will ALWAYS be fresh and you can't possibly be mad at that! I've tried SNCC a handful of times and every time it never fails! Follow their IG for live updates regarding their arrival times and truck hours so you know when they are going to arrive and you aren't sitting their waiting. Their chicken is SOOOO crunchy, juicy and absolutely yummy! If you like heat I would recommend spicy for their sandwiches as the slaw and pickles help with the heat and makes it the perfect sandwich. For their tenders I would go mild and ask for sauce on the side as spicy is pretty painful even for someone that loves spicy. FYI I don't believe they do a la carte so every time you order it'll be with a side whether it's fries or fries and a biscuit.

Best fried chicken in California. I've been a customer for 4 years , going on 5. Everything is…read morefried fresh to order, guaranteed all of your food will be fresh. The wait is well worth the food.

Food truck

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Belly's Sliders & Wings

4.2(163 reviews)

2.1 mi•Harbor Gateway

On Thursday 12/28/2023 finally made it to this place. My only thing was I didn't get pictures of…read moreeverything I ordered. 1. Their customer service was 5 stars. The girl behind the counter was Effin awesome. I loved her attitude and was soooo helpful. I feel bad for not getting her name. But she rocked!! Food Review: Tacos were man o man... they are a must. I got the chicken tacos with the BBQ sauce. The cream sauce n pico de Gallo was yummy and flavorful. The chicken was juicy and flavorful too. Mac N Cheese was soo good it was just missing a lil pepper lol but over all it was good Fries were hot and fresh and seasoned well loved the fries. Last but not least ....... My Chicken Wings....I got the spicy lemon pepper. The chicken was cooked very well...seasoned to perfection. I love how crunchy it was as I bit into it then the meat was nice and juicy. I loved them. They were pretty big and worth the price. I'm a bit sad I didn't take pictures of my wings. Ranch that they use good I will be going back to try the rest of the menu

My partner and I were trying something new for dinner, i remember I saw this place on IG and…read morecouldn't wait to try it. We ordered online and picked up moments after we arrived. I got the 6 pc chicken tenders tossed in "Cha Cha" sauce (honey sriracha) with a side of fries. My partner got the Belly something, but his box consisted of lemon pepper and honey BBQ wings with buffalo ranch fries . The food was SO GOOD! I can not wait to try the chicken tenders in several of the sauces. The establishment appears to be more of a place of "order your food and go". The cook knew our order off the top of his head. Lastly, the parking lot is pretty tight.

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Aguilars Food Service

5.0(1 review)

0.8 mi•Harbor Gateway

Love the asada, pastor and chicken tacos. The asada fries…read moreare the best! Glad they finally made a Yelp. I recommend calling in your orders to (424) 204-2262 if you're in a hurry because of the lunch rush

From the owner: The best tacos in LAread more

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Una rica salsa de aguacate

Quesadilla

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Heidi G.

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2 years ago

Hey beautiful people I rate the hotdog queen 5 star first for food I've eaten at this establishment several different times and each order was great the pastrami eggrolls taste good all the nice juice was great also ordered the pastrami chilli burrito was huge and nacho bowl was fully loaded and my children love it .The texture and taste and size was great the price was affordable also .The service was good I appreciated how I was greeted and it was a long line but they still showed me attention. The atmosphere was nice I enjoyed the soft back in the day music kept me good while my order was being made . I would like more people go out and try it I know I'll be going back asap read more

Raven M.

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4 years ago

New business to my neighborhood and boy am I glad. I had the king street dog loaded with toppings and let me just say DELICIOUS!! I also got the Mac & cheese, you won't be disappointed. Fresh, tasty and a great addition to the foodie community. I'll definitely be back! Hope everyone gives it a try! read more

Kathleen C.

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4 years ago

I was looking for a great place to get a tasty plant based hot dog and well, I found my place. The hot dog was amazing. I got it with onions, peppers, and tomatoes with a side of fries. I definitely will be coming here anytime I need my hot dog fix. read more

Cindy A.

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3 years ago

I've been trying to find this place three or four times. All that's there is a pastrami truck. And all the reviews are 11 months ago. They said they were opening in November. Is that 2023? Wondering if it's ever going to be open read more

Warren C.

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4 years ago

This is the place for great hot dogs and burgers. I tried the sloppy joe dog first then came back for the veggie burger. Both were great, I suggest trying this place. Best hot dogs in LA hands down. read more

Shedon P.

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2 years ago

I highly recommend Hot Dog Queen LA! The service was excellent and you can tell everything was made with love! Everything I tried on the menu was Amazing!!! read more

Albert M.

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2 years ago

Hotdog Queen LA food was so delicious excellent customer skills pastrami egg rolls was very delicious I will be returning for some more food two thumbs up read more

Margo H.

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4 years ago

OMG! I had the best hotdog in town! Hot Dog Queen is amazing. When I want a great hotdog, I will coming back here. I love this place. Great food! read more

Josean P.

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2 years ago

Great customer service from her and her son. I had a hot dogs had a pastrami burger and fries all hit the spot. I will definitely be back

Meliessa A.

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4 years ago

Omg her dogs are Absolutely Delicious, everything is always so fresh n tasty n the hotdogs are very meaty n Juicy

Brittney G.

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4 years ago

Great people. Great service. Great eats. All around great experience. Can't wait to taste the rest of the menu!

Kevin R.

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4 years ago

Great burgers and fries! Amazing customer service. Skip in-and-out this is the spot near LAX.

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(115 reviews)

Whenever possible, I like supporting local businesses. I recall seeing a promotion of this…read moreestablishment from "Carson 411" so I definitely had to pay them a visit. Thank you for the warm welcome despite me coming in near the end of day and it being a national holiday. I was recommended to try their popular Avocado Bacon Cheeseburger and I added an order of Chili Cheese Fries. While waiting for my cooked to order dinner, I noticed the quiet and comfortable indoor dining area...very simple. There is also outside seating if you prefer. I ordered "to-go"...didn't want to keep the staff waiting on me. My meal.did not disappoint. The was juicy and flavorful...the chili cheese fries...filing Note, they have an extensive menu so I definitely need to return. If ever in the erea, give this place a try

I asked for extra seasoning on the fries and did not get that. I also paid for extra cheese and…read moredressing inside but I also believe it was just a regular burger. I still gave 5 stars for the great customer service that was provided when the gal took the order and gave the order. She was very nice. The place was empty. One person cut in line and completely drove right to the window which caused us to wait longer. But it's okay. Area is safe. Clean on the outside. 4 stars just because I did pay for extra and didn't get it. Customer service was definitely a 5/5. The gal was really nice, smiled and did give moodiness. This is appreciated always

Olympic Flame Burgers

4.4

(19 reviews)

Olympic Flame Burgers is your classic neighborhood burger spot--think Tam's, Jim's, Troy's, Pat's,…read moreetc. Nothing fancy, just one of those old-school corner burger joints that you hope serves a solid meal. It's right on the corner with plenty of parking. When I walked in, there were quite a few people eating, which is always a good sign. I saw a few plates coming out of the kitchen that looked really good, so right away I was feeling pretty confident about the place. The lady at the counter was all business. Very serious, not much of a smile or pleasantries, but she gets the job done, and I can appreciate that. I ordered a cheeseburger and wanted a half order of onion rings, but they don't offer a half order, so I went with a half order of chili cheese fries instead. The chili cheese fries surprised me. A lot of burger spots have pretty bland chili cheese fries, but these actually had good flavor. I especially liked that they used very thinly shredded cheddar instead of those huge, thick strands of cheese that can get chalky once they cool down. Now the burger--the bun was nicely toasted, the lettuce had a good fresh crunch, tomato seemed fresh, pickles were good, and most importantly, the meat actually tasted like MEAT. It had plenty of flavor and was a very solid burger overall. My only knock is that I personally love a burger with that crispy, griddled texture around the edges. This one wasn't really crispy and was actually a tiny bit on the softer/mushier side. Not enough to ruin it by any means, but getting a little more crust on that patty would take it up another level for me. Overall, though, Olympic Flame made a good first impression. Solid cheeseburger, surprisingly tasty chili cheese fries, good portions, plenty of parking, and I saw enough other food coming out of that kitchen to make me curious. I'll definitely be back--not only for another burger, but to try some of the other stuff on the menu.

Olympic Flame Burgers is located in an area with relatively few food options. This restaurant is…read morethe replacement for the Pit Stop, which was located here for many years. I've made a couple of visits here. The first time I ordered a Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich. It was not what I expected. In fact, I'm not sure the cook has ever seen an actual Philly Cheese Steak. (Did the chef misunderstand my order and just give me a steak sandwich? Perhaps, but the point is I ordered a Philly Cheese and my receipt reflected the same.) The steak portion of the sandwich was a single slab of meat, very tough and requiring a knife to cut through the sinew. The other toppings and bread were fine, but the tough meat (even if I just thought of it as a steak sandwich) was a disappointment. On a second visit, I tried a more tried-and-true option, a cheeseburger and fries. Overall, the burger was average. However, the bottom bun had become so stale that it had turned crusty. The fries were average - I used a little bit of ketchup and had no regrets. One other item worth mentioning is their pricing. They need to form some consistency. For example, my "cheesesteak" sandwich on the menu was priced at $10.99, my receipt showed $14.99, and the online price was $18.74. I had similar issues with my cheeseburger. The place was generally clean. The restaurant has received a little bit of a facelift since it's Pit Stop days, so it looks better than before. The people working there seemed friendly. NOTE: Olympic Flame Burgers is actually located within the City of Los Angeles, in the Harbor Corridor. They show a Torrance address because of the way mail is delivered.

Hot Tender Wings

3.9

(12 reviews)

I had an order of the quesabirria and it was very good, the flavor was really nice and it had a…read morelittle kick to it. The service was also amazing and it made me feel very welcomed into the establishment. The inside of the restaurant does have plenty seating despite it looking small from the outside. Definitely worth a stop and I will be returning!

This is my second visit to hot tender. I came back because I wanted to try their wings. Shoutout to…read morethe lady that took my order, her name is Natalie, she's really funny love her energy. I ordered the 6 piece combo, by the way I didn't know you have the choice to get the wings alone or the combo. If you get the wings alone it's a lot cheaper. I wanted to try the fries so I got the combo. It comes with fries and your choice of garlic bread and something else I can't remember lol and also a pineapple or strawberry lemonade (I had them mix it together, sooo goooood ) The fries are crinkle cut fries with very nice seasoning on them. The wings, omg the size of the wings definitely matches the price, these wings are pretty big so that good. The lemon pepper seasoning on them is perfect. I definitely will be coming back again to try their Mexican food and sushi.

El Chiapas Tacos #2

4.1

(9 reviews)

I'll be honest: my household tends to go to the taco stand posted a few yards away where this truck…read moreis parked, but they weren't there this one random night we were in the mood for street tacos. So talked about good timing! I stayed in the car while Hubbers put in his orders. It wasn't long before he was back in the car. Tacos were delicious. I tend to do away with the usual al pastor/asada and went for lengua and suadero. Both cooked tender and very minimal game taste. I tried the al pastor and that was packed with flavor. Hubbers opted against the fresh made tortillas but still delish. HEADS UP: there is an up-charge if you opt for the fresh made tortillas. Also got an horchata which was delish and a good drink to wash it all down. FOOD: 4. SERVICE: 3. VALUE: 2.5. Hubbers has the tendency to compare prices on all the taco stands we go to. He said they're pricier here. PARKING: Street. There's also a lot adjacent to their spot belonging to a couple of businesses. They're closed by the time the truck posts here, so all good. OVERALL: 3. A follow up visit is more than likely, but that's all depending on Hubbers. Street taco runs are almost always his call. Stay tuned...

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SNCC Food Truck

3.7

(18 reviews)

Made to order! Many complain about the wait time as it takes 20-30min BUT you have to understand…read moreyour meal will ALWAYS be fresh and you can't possibly be mad at that! I've tried SNCC a handful of times and every time it never fails! Follow their IG for live updates regarding their arrival times and truck hours so you know when they are going to arrive and you aren't sitting their waiting. Their chicken is SOOOO crunchy, juicy and absolutely yummy! If you like heat I would recommend spicy for their sandwiches as the slaw and pickles help with the heat and makes it the perfect sandwich. For their tenders I would go mild and ask for sauce on the side as spicy is pretty painful even for someone that loves spicy. FYI I don't believe they do a la carte so every time you order it'll be with a side whether it's fries or fries and a biscuit.

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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.

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