I was craving a burrito, had never been to this place, and had it delivered…read more The burrito was SOOOO good AND it was massive. Every ingredient in there was perfect. I was worried I was going to get something small for the price but you get a huge portion for what you pay for. This is the kind of burrito where youre saving some for lunch for the next day. I also got a churro (which is something I never get) and it was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I will absolutely be ordering from here again

Stopped in around 10:45 on a whim. I was driving through Santa Monica, got hungry, saw the sign and…read moreswung around the block. They'd been open maybe an hour and there was one other person there picking up an order. First time here. The guy at the counter was very friendly, asked if I knew what I wanted, and I told him no and asked what's popular. He recommended three tacos so I went with that. He never asked about tortillas so they came out on corn. I'm not the biggest fan of corn tortillas, but after I sat down, I looked at the soda cup, and saw "handmade corn AND flour tortillas." Would've gone flour if I'd known that was even an option. My bad for not asking, but also a great opportunity to let a new customer know it's an option. Food came out fast. Three tacos, chips, a couple sides of salsa. All the meat was cold. Not fridge cold, but noticeably below room temperature. I'm sitting five feet from the kitchen in a place that opened 30 minutes ago. How is that even possible? The non-beef tacos were seasoned well, both of them, that part was fine. The beef was where it fell apart. Every single bite had pieces I literally couldn't chew through, and I kept pulling chunks out of my mouth. After my second bite I just stopped going back for more. For over $4 a taco, that quality is atrocious. Very fast if you need something quick to eat. First and last time for me.

The food here was really good. The birria is great! I really wanted to try some good birria tacos,…read moreand I was really happy with this.

Papi has the best tacos. Now they are hot and there is not getting around that so I can't eat them…read more But my family loves them. The place is small, but very cute and comfortable. It is also kept spotless. The service there is fast and friendly. You order your food at the counter and pick it up. You can eat there, take it to go or have it delivered. They have Churros, which everyone loves, but even they are too spicy for me. So, if you need to eat mild food this is not the place for you. I can't even eat their beans. But if you like spicy you will love their entire menu. Their O.G. Plate is great and it has a lot of food for one. It has a taco, Quesataco, Mulita, Quesadilla, and Consome. Their Carne Asada which is mesquite grilled steak and chicken is also very good.

Have I ever known what it's like to eat cookies like Cookie Monster? Well that's basically what I…read moredid today with Palm n' Patties beef tallow fries. WOW. They were so so good. I've been wanting to check this place out for awhile as they blown up on social media and today just felt like a burger and fries day and I have to say this is a place that lives up to the hype and more. I ordered the grilled smash and it was amazing. Perfectly balanced and delicious and the perfect size for me, not too big or small, not too greasy, packed a ton of flavor across the meat, cheese and perfectly balanced with their house sauce and pickle. Ate that one up too. I also appreciated their level of service in how they packaged up my order so nicely and with a great level of care, and hooked me up with a ton of fries too - they were overflowing when I opened the bag and still nice and hot when I took them home! Casual spot definitely is going to be on my list of go to regular spots for one of the BEST in LA. Hands down. I totally get it. You got something real special here Pn'P!!!

I'm not going to lie, this burger slaps! I've wanted to try this spot for a while, as I'm on a…read moremission to try all the popular smashburgers in LA. The concept of the bun's exterior being on the inside with the patty is completely new to me and gives it a different texture. The interior of the bun was buttered and heated on the griddle, though I felt it was a bit overly buttered, but not too salty. I recently had a smash burger elsewhere that was overly salty, but not here. While the price is a bit steep, I'm happy to pay more knowing they use quality ingredients. They are very efficient; I received my burger 10 minutes after ordering. However, the burgers aren't very filling. I ordered the Grilled Double Smash ($13.54), and while it was very good, I still felt a little hungry afterwards.I loved the crispy edges, the sweetness of the onions, and the butter pickles. There's so much to love about this spot. Despite ordering at the kiosk, the customer service was great. The staff was happy to offer suggestions and help. They use the best ingredients, with 100% organic, grass-fed patties, and they don't use any seed oils. You can check out their website for more details. I love eating burgers with my son, and I'll definitely bring him here again, knowing they use better ingredients. This is a place that cares about its customers and community.

Been coming here a ton. Totally reasonable prices. I've had the mahi mahi burrito, shrimp burrito…read more they've got great veggies in there. I've also had both as a breakfast burrito too which are similar and come with potatoes and eggs. I really like their green salsa, red is a little spicy. I actually like the bag of chips, keeps me portion controlled. Nice size menu. I had the huarache the other day, I enjoyed it, but not as much as the burrito and some other places I've had huarache at. Big venue, order at counter and sit. People behind the counter have been super friendly as is the woman who hands out the food.

So classic, such a constant neighborhood food hub in the area…read more One of my first creative jobs (at $75 a day) was in a commercial production and motion design studio in a Frank Gehry loft on nearby 12th street. The work was tedious, the people often annoying, but the learning real. And I would duck out to grab a burrito at TPF at lunch because the walk there and back was almost meditative. TPF speaks to an earlier version of Santa Monica, before Silicon Beach happened. When Dogtown was still in transition, the commercial and industrial spaces still plentiful, and the creativity flowed. I usually get a chicken burrito. It's great. The space hasn't changed. And is never crowded. But you see people popping in, and you can tell that maybe they were having a slow day at home, and that a little homestyle Mexican comfort food is part of their ritual. Their salsas are incredible and I've never tasted similar ones elsewhere. If you're looking for a simple, satisfying, no-frills Mexican experience, this is it.

One of my favorite restaurant food chains I go to! Place serves good quality food. Salads, wraps…read moreand chicken. Stopped at this specific location by work as a To Go Order. Nice establishment and nice people. Ambiance was clean and comfortable. Bit tight but well worth it. Purchased a family meal which included wraps, pasta, Cesar and chicken salad. I did not have to wait long to receive my order.. My order was ready after 10 minutes! Great prompt service. "Speed and efficiency." Took my food home and noticed the nice presentation how everything was packed neatly. Unboxed my meals and ate it. Just have to say how fresh and delicous my cesear chicken salad and chicken drumsticks was!! This food chain doesn't dissapoint. Where ever I go, I search for Calif Chicken Cafe! I would definitely come back. 4 stars since I did not actually dine in. It was rather small and cozy. Kudos for the freshness.! Place has good quality food.

Worst California chicken cafe in Los Angeles …read more They always are backed up or completely forget your order ; and /or your order just sits and they forget it. I had about 10 people ordering after me receive their order before...... Ridiculous

I love their chicken tenders here!! Perfectly seasoned and their Bruxie sauce is delicious!! The…read morecross cut waffle fries are also super crispy and fresh! I highly recommend coming here for their chicken, waffle and fries for brunch! They are so generous with the portion size, even with takeout! My favorite spot now!

Stopped by here on a Saturday morning, and it was pretty crowded, but the service was still…read morefriendly and pretty well-paced. I tried the grilled chicken ranch BLT and my friend tried the original. Both were delicious! Highly recommend if you are in the mood for chicken! My only issue would be that since they're so busy, the tables are pretty dirty. Also, the staff have to wander around and call for people to get their orders to them. Maybe having table numbers or buzzers would be better? Just a thought!

The Katsu here is actually so good, it maintains its crunch, comes out very quickly, and also the…read morebreading actually sticks to the meat. I tried both the pork and the chicken Katsu, both are extremely tender and flavorful. I recommend also ordering that Korean curry dipping sauce on the side, trust me, it is worth it! My favorite bites of the day were the Katsu sandwich, the tteoboki Katsu, and the strawberry sando. Service is very fast, food comes out quickly, and they're very friendly!

Been wanting to try this place for the longest time and finally got a chance to visit. The chicken…read morekatsu was exceptional. I'm someone who loves light and crispy breaded chicken and that's exactly what theirs was, and so surprisingly tender you could slice through it with a spoon so easily. The tteokbokki was also so yummy, I wish they had a rosé option though. I also would love the option to choose what goes in it as there was a lot of fish cakes which I personally don't love and would like to swap it out for more rice cakes or rice noodles. The service was exceptional. I did work there for a few hours and they continued to check on me and got me a to go bag. Small spot so would recommend for to go.

Their 'Hongo' mushroom tacos are a vegetarian/vegan's DREAM TACO! And meat-lovers go crazy for them…read morealso! Generously topped with onions, cilantro, guacamole, and red salsa on a corn tortilla, wrapped in a cute triangle shape. The head chef and cofounder of Tacos 1986, Jorge "Joy" Alvarez-Tostado, decided at age 12 to become a chef because the girl he loved wanted to marry a chef. Muchos gracias, Maria! A variety of high quality mushrooms are soaked in a salsa macha vinaigrette, turning them into the most magical mushroom experience of your life.

It was ok... I did order 2 combos and got a half side order…read moreof rice and 3 sides of beans! The carne asada was dry, overcooked for sure. The tortillas were not the business, not my taste in tortillas. $30 with tip, it was edible