If you're craving savory fast food, their chili dogs completely hit the spot!! The chili is finger-licking yummy. I highly suggest eating their chili dogs with a fork since it will be a super messy eating experience. Their thick-cut fries are very good and not too salty. On a future visit, I want to try their burgers and chili cheese fries. Only downside for this location, the drive thru line moved sluggishly. Other than that, I would for sure grab takeout for a quick lunch at this Original Tommy's location! read more

Unsatisfied with my last order of a chili cheese hotdog I ordered both fixings I ordered both double chili cheeseburger and chili cheese dog with EVERYTHING ON IT AND got it with nothing but Chili & cheese wtf happened to my tomato pickle and onion ⁉‼ read more

Original Tommy's - Double Chili Cheese Burger with two yellow peppers - Burgers Near Me - El Monte, California

I've been a customer of Tommy's for a long time now, and I can't believe I haven't yelp them yet. Remembering the good old days of taking that road trip to LA, to their original stand, on Beverly and Rampart, every late Friday or Saturday night. Those were the days. Now that I'm a little older...ok, much older, I can't go as often as I would like. All the items here are still great as the original stand, blah blah years ago. At this particular restaurant, place is nice and clean. Doesn't have The character of the original stand, but same great tasting food. The employees are super friendly and nice, attentive and helpful. If I could, I would eat here twice a week. Still a fan after all these years. 4 stars. read more

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It's been awhile since I've been to a Tommy's. My buddy pointed out there was a bogo on the 21st of July and he was hanging out with an old friend I hadn't seen in years so I met up. The bogo was buy one chili cheese burger and get one free. I ended up getting the second one but gave it to a homeless dude down the street. The burger ingredients haven't really changed and it was still greasy and tasty. I also bought chili cheese fries to go along with my order. The place was overall looking clean. I'd go back for another bogo deal. read more

I was served cold food, extremely old. I get it for Saturday night.. but yall job ain't that hard. The line in the drive through was empty. I fee robbed read more

The staff thinks it's ok to make fun of and disrespect people with disabilities. My finance suffers from a disability which effect her speech. The staff taking the order at the drive thru made fun of and mocked her disabilities. Avoid this place at all cost. read more

Stopped by today at around 10:45 pm to the drive through and no one attended me or any of the cars in front of me. Was in line for a couple minutes and seemed like everyone just left. All the lights and the open sign were on but no one ever came to the window. read more

Got 8 dbl chili cheese even though I didn't say cheese but they rung it up already. Cashier took a moment to register the change I gave her. Since it was regular price, the quality wasn't worth the money spent. Watered down chili. Quite disappointing. read more

This Tommy's gives more of the fast food franchise vibe vs the OG Rampart location. Big restaurant. A lot cleaner then the LA location. Drive thru was fast. Food came out quick. Chili Cheese Fries - $5.05 - SUPER small for the price you pay. Chili was good. Very simple and made well but small. Chili Cheese Dog - $4.60 - Big hot dog portion wise. The hot dog itself was small and skinny. The bun was big. Good chili and comes with all the toppings. I prefer the iconic original location more. Something about lining up and waiting in that shack. read more

Weirdest chili I have ever had. It's puree - it's so odd. It's flavorful. Their French fries are the best. Hot, salty, crispy. Just the way they should be. But weird chili read more

Original Tommy's - Chili? - Burgers Near Me - El Monte, California

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I like going to Tommy's when I am craving a chili cheeseburger. It's not the healthiest but when I am craving a junky delicious chili burger I look no further. Service is usually quick. I am happy we have a location here in Monrovia. read more

Even when ordering through post makes Tommy's especially el monte location is awesome my food was packed so well thank you congratulations to Alex on his promotion read more

This has been my favorite burger stop when im craving chili cheese burgers. I love Tommy's

My go-to when in the mood for Tommy's. They make the burgers just like at their original Los Angeles location. On all my visits, the fries have always been perfect; and the burgers never soggy and sad, which is the case at the Monrovia location. read more

I haven't had chili cheese in a long time and decided to give this place a try. I ordered the Caliente Burger and Chili Cheese Fries for delivery. I have to say, it was really messy but it was delicious! The spiciness hit the spot and the chili was really tasty. I didn't enjoy the fries as much as I did the burger and the portion is a bit small. I'll definitely come back to have more of their chili as well as try out the chili dogs! read more

Worked late last night- long day at work- decided to drive thru Tommys- 10pm- Black El Mone Police SUV in front of me in drive thru- ordered chilie bowl, Double chile cheese burger, fries and single chile burger- drive up to pay- was told no need- the cops covered my order! - no need to pay! WHAT! Tried to catch up to them to share my fries or at least say Thank You! No Luck. Made my week- I will pay it forward. So I had dinner last night and lunch today compliments of an El Monte Police Officer. Thanks officer and thanks Tommys- always hits the spot. read more

Seriously, my order was wrong. Ordered chile cheese fries an cherrie pepsi. I got fries an orange drink. WTF. Listen to the person's order an repeat it! read more

Original Tommy's - NOT my chile cheese fries I paid 4! - Burgers Near Me - El Monte, California

One of the best hamburgers I have ever had love the fries reminds me of homemade food or like fresh off the grill

First time ever trying Tommy's. The cheese burger is just ok. The chili cheeseburger is as nasty as a middle school lunch menu. Just disgusting. Ok never coming back here. read more

I want to start by saying that I really enjoy going to Tommy's and ordering my double cheeseburger combo and chili cheese dog. However, I would not recommend going to this location. I have gone to many other Tommy's location and the food is excellent. At the El Monte location, the quality of the food is terrible. Prior to 2020, I would visit this location frequently and the food and service was excellent. Since then, I slowly stopped visiting the El Monte location because I noticed that quality of the food was not the same. The first thing I noticed is that the chili sauce and meat patty consistently tasted old. The chili sauce many times was dark, very thick and salty, and the meat patty's tasted old and were very dry around the edges. This happened several times and I decided to stop going to the El Monte location. Instead, I have gone to other Tommy's locations where the food has been consistent and delicious. I had not returned to the Tommy's El Monte location since approximately March or April 2023. Today, I was driving by the Tommy's El Monte location and I decided to give it a try. I ordered a chili cheeseburger with extra mustard, chili cheese dog and a large drink. I was really looking forward to my meal and when I got home, I immediately began to eat my meal. AGAIN, I was disappointed. The first thing I noticed is that the chili sauce at this location is totally different than at all of the other Tommy's locations. It was light colored and very runny! When has the sauce been runny at Tommy's? Never! Also, the meat patty on my chili cheese burger was dry and stiff around the edges, as if the meat patty had been sitting for a while. Someone from Tommy's Corporate office needs to investigate this because this location is obviously not following the same formula/ingredients as all the other Tommy's location. As for the customers, I would recommend going to a different location. This place is horrible! Stay away! read more

Burgers were undercooked and the lady at the window seemed to be in a rush. They didn't seem that busy but I think I'd really have to debate to go back read more

Original Tommy's - Burgers Near Me - El Monte, California

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Was craving a chili dog today, and so I looked to see what was around me, and Tommys came up. I havent have Tommys since I was high school and I dont really remember much about it. So I ordered the Chili Dog + Chili Fries (I can feel the Heartburn as I order it) Went thru the drive thru - Grubbed, and I dunno - its not as good as some of the reviews make it. The chili is like a paste consistancy. The pickle didnt really go with the chili either. The container holding the fries were soaked thru with grease, no lie. I had to get a plate to set it on so the grease wouldnt hit the table. This place isnt for me, and dont get me wrong I love me some good fast food. read more

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We ordered on doordash. $17 for 2 burger and fries. Pretty price but maybe because they were doordash price. Burgers were big and pretty good. Fries too. Wouldn't drive all the way there just to get a burger but if I'm near, would get again. read more

Original Tommy's, If your looking for a good chile dog or chile tamale this is a great place to get it! All burgers are great as well with a lot of chile. read more

Original Tommy's - CHILE DOG AND FRIES - Burgers Near Me - El Monte, California

Mmmm... Just writing this review I am drooling lol. I love the original chili burger with chili fries! Can't go wrong.

I'll say upfront , I live in Georgia and was raised on Tommy's burger and they never disappoint. Staying in California on a vacation and saw Tommy's and stopped nostalgia wow !! The food was amazing yet our order was wrong, just I had never had one of their hot dogs so no biggie. The food was just as I remembered Amazing read more

08/25/18 Thanks Blanca Rosa for the excellent service. Also this place looks brighter and cleaner. First time a month ago the food waa good. So what happened between then and now? Sloppy Tommy's Burger just threw the burger together tasted terrible and very salty. Maybe that's called a gravity Burger. As the gravity shifts so does the burger. Soft warm chili fries were gross. And on the combo they throw a big giant soda which I didn't really want. Oooh boy! Can't you guys pay attention to what people ordered??? Horrible service. Horrible food. And I love Tommy's but not this one I guess I'll get the poop poop de do's tonight. read more

I've been going to Tommy's for 65 years! Today I Had the worse food ever! The hot dog was green, no crunch and smelled. The chili tasted like metal!! Even my dog won't eat it!! It's normally favorite. What a embarrassment!!! read more

Stopped by for dinner since it was Tuesday. Gotta love the monthly Tuesday specials. I've been to a few different Tommy's and the seating is less than acceptable for plus size folks. However this location has mostly Fat Friendly seating. The dining area was very clean. The staff was all smiles and very friendly. Our food was very hot and fresh. Great food. Great location. Best of all Fat Friendly Seating. read more

Original Tommy's - Burgers Near Me - El Monte, California

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Amazing customer service the girl At the window. She does great job at exceeding this. For a moment I thought I was at. Hick Gil a or something. read more

If I could do zero stars it would be zero stars. There were multiple ants at the ordering counter and when I mentioned it to the worker he didn't even the acknowledge what I said. Counters were dirty and unkempt. Also the burger patties are smaller than a breakfast sausage. read more

Chili fries and double chili cheeseburger w/ xtra chili is what i usually get. Been eating tommy's original hamburgers for over 30 years.

How things change. Tommy's use to be so good. Messy chili burger and fast service - Loved it. Now Service is much slower, burgers are packed very neatly and not as good. I usually only go to the Original one on Rampart & Beverly, Where there were chips and canned sodas. Now they have changed and the food and service has too. Still Like Tommy's sometimes but quality and service has gone way down. I wish they could have left the Original place the same with the chips and canned soda and fast service with delicious messy chili burgers. Leave the fries and fountain drinks to all of the other places. Keeping traditions is rare these days read more

10/14/21 7:50PM Came here because the line was short which was the best idea. We ordered our food and got some drinks, i fumbled my words on accident while ordering but the person behind the speaker (Danielle) was very kind and friendly. I asked at the very end "Can i please get light ice in the drinks" after i was already given my total and the lady said " Of course you can this is your order and you can have it the way you'd like" Great Customer Service ! read more

Don't get the chili dog. They are 1/4the the size and taste of the original Tommy's. The buyers should be ashamed of themselves. Chili Cheese Dog read more

Yelp 100 Challenge 2017 - #2/100 It was late at night in the middle of my K-drama marathon that I suddenly got a hankering for a burger and a Big Mac just wouldn't do. Been to this location' drive through twice and both times service were fast and friendly enough. Ordered Chili burger, chili fries and a drink. Don't forget the yellow chilies and ketchup to get those chili fries even "dirtier". It's been more than twenty years since I first had a taste of Tommy's chili burgers and fries and it hasn't changed at all. Maybe the size of the portion and definitely the price has gone up but I'm glad I can still rely on this classic to deliver in the taste that I've come to know and crave for time and again. read more

TLDR, it's not healthy, it's not inexpensive, and it's not for every day. What it is, is an experience and worth going at least once but if you don't like chili, don't bother. I normally have the number 1 extra chili (I don't upgrade to the 1/4 pounder option). For me extra chilli on the burger is key because I don't like getting chilli cheese fries... but I want some chilli cheese fries lol. With the extra chilli on the burger you can shake it a bit and scoop to your hearts content. Unlike a lot of visitors, I grew up with the original, original Tommy's in Los Angeles. I personally can't understand how people can eat this more than once a month maybe? Still every time I go to Tommy's it's great and I'm happy. At this specific Tommy's, everything is super clean. The staff is polite, and service is fairly quick. They have a drive thru, but I prefer dining in. Growing up it used to be a Wendy's and the shape of the restaurant remains the same. A quick add is that their tamales are kinda dry but the chilli helps, hotdogs are great, and the normal size drink is big. read more

Original Tommy's - Double chilli cheese burger with extra chilli (note the standard chilli cheese burger jealously gazing from behind) - Burgers Near Me - El Monte, California

Tommy's is probably a yearly visit for me. Today was the day my bro is visiting from Seattle. He was feeling Tommy's chili. My brother ordered the double with chili fries. My boys orders the chili cheese dogs with fries. My oldest wanted chili fries, but I told him to use the excess chili that falls off for his fries. I'm sure he would pay for it afterwards. That's just too much chili. I got a chili cheeseburger. man it taste just like the last time I had it. I will see how I feel later. Lol. Smooth and warm so you have to eat it right away I think the onions and pickles enhance the flavor. This location seemed quiet at about 2:30 in the afternoon not sure about lunch rush. It was worth the visit , and will cool my craving until next time around or whenever I visit this establishment again. read more

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Came here today with co workers terrible service the tomatoes in our burgers were green yuck not even ripe and it was in all 4 combos I'm very disappointed and I don't think im going to ever come back tbh. read more

Original Tommy's - Raw tomatoes - Burgers Near Me - El Monte, California

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This is my favorite Tommy burgers. I like this one cuz it's a drive-thru and they're usually pretty fast and get my order correct .