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    Original Tommy's

    3.2 (146 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers, Fast Food
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Mary S.

    It was pouring rain and nothing hits better than something hot on a cold night. I had not been here in ages, but after ice-skating and with the rain still coming down, my friend and I decided to stop by.The employees were very nice, the service was fast, and the food was just classic comfort food. They have a drive through and they also have a small covered outdoor seating area. There is no indoor seating, but the covered tables were enough to keep us dry. If you are craving a chili cheese dog or a chili cheeseburger, this is the place. That is what they are known for and it really hit the spot.

    Combo 2 with chilli fries, sorry already half eaten lol
    Ceon A.

    What a nice surprise, The person that helping at the drive thru was super nice and polite, He made sure everything was exactly as I asked and reassure it was complete. even offered me a bigger meat patty and jamie it FIRE adding spicy stuff and chilli. great service. I will be back for sure

    Chilli Burger omg
    Nancy M.

    So glad I found this nostalgic Tommy's , I haven't had it in forever. Of course I order the combo with chillie cheese fries LOL My drive thru experience wasn't bad at all , very straight forward for a lunch time rush. I was there for an early lunch. Ambiance seemed easy going , I don't think this location has seating inside. St and some restaurant parking spaces available. So delicious !!

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    Lisa P.

    This location is on a corner lot. One direction in and one direction out. Parking is limited. Ordered a hamburger and fries along with a soft serve ice cream cone. The service was quick and we were off on our way. The area location is in Van Nuys on Victory.

    Perfect, soft bun, and extra chili Excellent   Better than the Tommy's over on Rampart and Beverly

    In the area and I remember how good this place was the last time. Ordered the double chili cheeseburger extra chili with nothing else and it was delicious cooked perfectly soft bun and the chili was not dry. Crew lead (Jefferson is his name) was very nice and pleasant to work with.

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    Mario Fierro P.

    Good old Tommy's, we got a double berger and a drink, for some reason it wasn't as good as I remember, the service was good and quick and the servers very nice. The French fries were very good! My wife had a soft serve cone, but it was pretty Ambiance ate a small drive through really?

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    Jennifer C. L.

    This is my guilty pleasure spot that I love to pick up on a last minute whim on a weekday. They do have the best chili burger in town. Plus, they are minutes away from me. When I do order from their drive through on the way home from work I love to order everything double and triple decker. I usually get their Triple Chili Cheeseburger with no mustard and pickles. I mean on a cheat meal why not go all out. I also order their Double Chili Burger too. Their fat fries are a perfect compliment to it all. I also usually order 3x of each item and we eat them for days. I also don't eat the buns so I feel a little less guilty but it's so good how can you resist.

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    Carmela D.

    Very Convenient location because it has drive thru ! Everyone is always very kind , food is tasty and fresh , hot . Also it's a good idea to sign up to their e-club ! You will be notified of deals and promos ! Everything is pricey nowadays so when the OG Tommy's sends me an email with 2.99 chili burgers I'm going !! Jefferson the manager is very kind and proactive with guests . Thank you Tommy's a Cali legend for good reason .

    Another deliberately crushed, colder than room-temp burger.

    No one goes here for ambiance or service (if you do, review your life choices). They come here for burgers and chili and fries. That's it (and only marginally, at that, if truth be told). And after getting poorly-made burgers for an exorbitant amount -- ones that *somehow* managed to both be deliberately crushed -- hey, they were actually cold, too. Not room temp. Cold. Hey, losers, this will still probably be your finest work (and your highest-paying job). You did this. You screwed yourself. Deliberately. I came here for the *only* thing Tommy's can offer, and your hard work of deliberately screwing it up guarantees that I (and everyone I ever talk to) will never be back for crap like this. Tommy's used to be okay, then settled into 'meh' but acceptable. If the burgers had only been cold, that would've been bad enough, but deliberately crushed like this? We didn't bother eating them, of course. If you are childish enough to do this, you are stupid enough to do anything. When Tommy's finally closes, it will be because you did this and things like this. I got a far better burger down the street -- hot, tasty, and strangely, not crushed by childish idiots -- and actually paid a little less. Buh-bye, Tommy's, you used to be great.

    So good. Buddy approved.
    Elizabeth L.

    Tommy's has the best chili burgers in the City. They are filled with flavor, greasy, and yummy. They are not for those who want healthy food. They are made the old fashion way and they taste do great. They also have breakfast, hot dogs and all sorts of drinks. You can dine in, which is always fun or get it to go, use the drive thru or have it delivered. The service is super nice. This is one of our favorite Tommy's. If you are in town try it.

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    Wow, doesn't taste like a taste burger at all., not good flavor, not warm, not hot , the fries were coldest ever..

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    chili perfect . peppers perfect. great burgers hot dogs and tamales' are gggooodddd

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    Outstanding Chili Burgers and fries. Simply the best in Los Angeles. I always take out of town guests here.

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    I think they are open 24/7. Good food. Mess up orders occasionally. No major complaints.

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