What is wrong with this place and why do they keep changing items they've had for years? Been coming here since I was a toddler and it was good for years and years. The hard shell tacos they used to have a few years we're so good but they have changed, Chili cheese fries are no longer the same and now the onions rings have changed which are horrible. I used to take a 20 min. Drive because this was my favorite place for so long. Are you guys serious? Why try and fix something that isn't broke? I'm afraid to try anything else anymore. Horrible!! read more

Junk food paradise. If you like microwave beef & bean burritos, order the combination burrito. It's a giant homemade copy of one of those. I felt guilty eating it. Their breakfast burrito with chorizo is the best breakfast burrito in the area. Their burgers are really tasty too. read more

Rod's Char-broiler - Combination burrito. - Burgers Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

I grew up in Redondo. This place was a huge part of my childhood. Awesome food. Fond memories! The most awesome chili cheese fries anywhere! And, if you ask for extra cheese, you better mean it, cuz you will get it! read more

I got charged a extra 5 dollars for the pastrami and this is all I received it's bad enuf their prices are high but to decrease the portions is unacceptable this was my goto never again read more

Rod's Char-broiler - Large Chili Cheese Fries with Pastrami - Burgers Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Tried Rod's for the first time and were disappointed. The burgers had no taste and were a funky color of grey; my girlfriend stopped eating hers halfway through and said it was gross. The burgers look like a cheap fast food burger and the funky color made her worry she was going to get sick. For a burger place charging $16 for a "gourmet burger" they need to invest in quality meat. My onion rings were stale. We paid $80 for 2 adults and 2 children and half the food went un eaten because everyone was disappointed. They really need to take notes from The Standing Room if you want an amazing burger go there! The location is great and hopefully the owner will try other burger places in the area and up his game! The service was good friendly staff that was great. The best thing they have is the kids said their chocolate chip cookies was amazing I tried it as well and it was fabulous! yummy so are they a cookie place or a burger place?? i digress Hoping they fix the burger cuz that was our biggest problem. (We ordered 2 junior cheese burgers, a bacon avocado cheddar burger and a double cheeseburger) we weren't wowed by any means sadly. If they fixed that tasteless disgusting burger meat they would have made a huge impression! It's really a cute place and could do extremely well as with all the shopping on Artesia sometimes you get hungry and want an amazing burger really not trying to just leave a bad review for no reason I thought the ambiance was good and the ordering counter was clean and old school which was great. They had lots of people so i just wanted to give some feedback as feedback is a gift. read more

Was really good before but now it's super pricey we paid almost 100$ for 3 people just for burgers and fires and 2 drinks

I ordered a regular char burger combo, and truthfully... the drink was the best part. ingredients tasted fresh, but nothing had flavor! Fries unsalted, bland burger patty. I was disappointed with the first bite. As many people I've seen inside as I drove by other the years, I would've thought this place was something to rave about. So not the case. Maybe they have a signature item that people love, but the burger gets a 3/10 for me. read more

Bomb Bacon Cheese Burger . Let's just say it nailed the classic burger joint burger ! Fresh ingredients and the purple onion is a plus ! I'm definitely adding this place to my burger roster !! read more

Rod's Char-broiler - Bacon Cheese burger A classic - Burgers Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

This review is only for their chili cheese fries* On my never ending search for the best chili cheese fries in the South Bay, I tried Rod's for the first time and I was (surprisingly and sadly) very disappointed lol. I honestly didn't think I could ever be *that* disappointed with chili fries.. The chili was a light pink color, almost as if they added cream to it it didn't have that chili aroma and had the texture of refried beans. At one point, it reminded me of vomit (I'm sorry, had to say it). My friend and I both agreed it tasted so bland and nothing like chili (so it wasn't just me yall). The fries were good on its own. I added an extra star bc their ranch was delicious!! We basically drenched our food with ranch to be able to enjoy it lol. Service was ok. They were filming an interview when we walked in so service was slow.. Kid at the counter was friendly. read more

I've been coming here since I was a kid. I usually get a cheese burger combo with fries and a drink for about $9. It's usually busy, but food comes out fresh and quick. Much better than a fast food burger. Employees are nice and restrooms are clean, but need a code. The code is on your receipt. Parking is near and can get full if it's super busy. read more

Rod's Char-broiler - Cheeseburger and fries - Burgers Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

This place used to be so good . They changed the burgers and the seating inside it was a classic burger joint and the flavor was unbeatable . Lost its vibe and most important the taste . I wish they'd go back to how they used to make it Atleast but this place will always be hold a special spot in my heart cause I've been coming here since I was born . read more

Good burger joint. You know what you're getting here a burger and fries. Order your fries extra crispy tho. Good breakfast burrito, decent size. The carne asada was not something I would order again. Otherwise most everything else here is pretty decent read more

If you say you close at 9, close at 9. Not 8:45 or whenever you feel like it. Incredibly disappointing.

My boyfriend and I were trying to find a place to eat one Friday night we were thinking burgers but didn't really want to drive too far for them and the usual in n out was not really doing it for us so we yelped and saw this place close to us. I'm so glad we came! they were really good place is very clean and the people were very nice! Everything was made fast. A week later we bought food to go about 10 burgers and again service was great and people were really happy about the taste and size !! It's our new go to now !! read more

This place use to be so good. From gourmet to no way. What happened? Ordered two cheese burgers and chili cheese fries with onions (did not add onions). Both had: - Dry buns - Thin slice of dry tough meat patty. Thinner than shoe string fries. - Added extra lettuce to make the burger look "juicy". I'm so sad the quality has changed. I won't come here again. What can you do if you decide to order a burger here? Notice the size of their meat patty. read more

Rod's Char-broiler - Never seen a patty thin like this. Thick as 3 drivers license stacked. Never again. - Burgers Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

This spot is conveniently located in the South Bay. I am surprised I hadn't tried it till recently. Believe me when I say they have the best breakfast burrito I've ever had (5 stars for their breakfast burrito). I was surprised at how delicious breakfast burritos taste with chili in them! We're hooked on these burritos! Came for lunch once and got a burger and fries. Lunch was average (3-4 stars). Breakfast is the sweet spot here! Just remember to come before 11:00. read more

What a great place to eat in the Redondo area. I ordered a burger and it was delicious. I love the Greek Salad as well. Menu selections seem healthy and good. Nice staff here. Place is near the beach with a great view. Cant wait to visit again. read more

Not like before good quality going down ! rude cashier, the taste of chicken is ugly! flies in the window! the water comes out with the color of lemonade! The price increase is not worth the food read more

Rod's Char-broiler - poorly covered ice - Burgers Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Great place! People are super friendly. The kitchen is very clean. The food it good. You can tell the vegetables are fresh. They're avocados were perfect! Perfect local place for burgers and breakfast burritos. read more

Rod's Char-broiler - Inside - Burgers Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Burritos, burgers and salads are the best. Usually busy on weekends. Should try their Rod's supreme burrito or Greek chicken Salad. read more

I really wanted to like this place so I went a second time and just like the first time the burger buns were incredibly stale and fell apart after one bite. The beef is undercooked and tasteless. The staff are unhappy and that's too bad, because they are conveniently located but I will not go back again. read more

If you're in the mood for a savory,delicious,quick and well priced meal stop by Rod's Hamburgers hit the spot for sure fries are just the way I like them not over fried. Staff is polite and offers quick service. Go enjoy a great burger at a clean establishment Offering good burgers. read more

Lived in the neighborhood for over a decade and this place has always been the go-to!! Everyone is super nice and food is great

Rod's Char Burger has definitely warranted several visits from me and my boyfriend. It's a shame that we've only recently started dining here, all the while driving past it for months. I don't eat beef or pork so my review here is slightly different. While my boyfriend on the other hand is in love with their Cheeseburger. Actually he's had it every time that we came here. I've only been here twice. First time I ate their breakfast burrito. I asked them to substitute turkey bacon and turkey sausage for their pork meat. I didn't realize that it would come with some sauce on top with mystery meat. It was already too late to take it back and I was lazy. I ate around the sauce. It was okay....partly because I didn't eat it with the sauce that it came with. For my second visit, I had their special of the day Wild Sockeye Salmon Sandwich. I loved every bite of it....juicy and tasty. I usually don't like eating salmon. The only drawback and my boyfriend will attest too are the sides. He had warned me their fries does not hold up against their juicy burgers. He was right. Average fries and excellent sandwiches do not go together. Their onion rings recipe really need a make-over. I have yet to try other items on their breakfast menu AND the turkey burger and veggie burger. Kudos to Rod's for offering options for those with limited dietary needs. Parking is plenty in their own private lot. read more

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Great service and food! What else can I say, this is an iconic place for those that grew up in Redondo Beach and Lawndale area. For a burger joint, this place employee a lot of people that really works very hard. The comes out super fast and the service is one of the best around. Their food is very good along with the quality. My favorite is their combo burrito or the famous Greek salad with chicken. Come hungry! They give you a lot of food. The parking lot gets pretty packed and the line goes out the front door onto the side walk. But definitely worth the wait. For a fast food burger joint, this is my favorite place and you will see tons of regulars. read more

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Stopped by this morning for a breakfast burrito and did not leave dissatisfied. Absolutely phenomenal breakfast burrito. Decided to write this review cause I'm sitting here eating the other half for lunch and compelled me to right this lol read more

Giving reviews is a very touchy subject,but I can tell you that this place has shown an honest effort to keep quality and prices at a balance(great food and still affordable) Been eating there for a kool while and seen staff come and go,but I got to tell you that the morning staff is stepping up there game.The two Juans in the griddle and Jenni and Erna on the counter,finally things are going back to BETTER! read more

I wish I had taken a pic. Found this place by accident and happy I did. The burgers are great for the price. The patty is very substanial after being grilled and the fries crisp and fluffy inside. Definitely check it out. read more

I'm a sucker for a great salad and this place by far had became my new fave place for salads now that sprouts self serve is non existent. I don't think I've ever waited longer than 5 minutes for my food either which is a plus. However, there was an incident that happened my last visit that angered me to the point of not wanting to go back. The last time i came and ordered the chicken salad this much older lady asked me to wait for a second. Then she walked over with a folded paper food tray and placed it in the bag. I had no idea what it was because no one had ever done that before or included that before so i just took my bag and walked out. When i ended up sitting down to eat my food i first took out the salad but when i placed it down i noticed there was a liquid all over my hands and i thought that was weird. Then i pulled out the food tray and next thing i know I'm covered in chicken grease and chicken pieces because that lady put the chicken in that tray instead of in the container with the salad like how it always is... completely ruined my pants too. I would take off another star for that but this is about the food so I'm trying to be fair. Maybe one day i will go back because the salads were great but for now I'm good without it. Photo is from the first time i tried their salad not this last time. read more

Rod's Char-broiler - Burgers Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Loving your new burgers! So much juicer and tastier then before! Thanks for changing boxes to environmentally friendly boxes.

This place is great! The food is fresh and made to order. The people were nice and friendly. Got a pastrami sandwich, zucchini fries (sooo good) and chili fries. The zucchini fries were great, and a big portion, good for sharing. The pastrami has good flavor and tastes fresh. They have a parking lot, and take cards. I'll be coming back here again. read more

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Rod's Char Burger is an A-OKAY place that's average and on par to its peer local diner / grills. To disclaim 'tho I see a lot of * * * * * five star reviews of Rod's, not to bring their rating average down, I have to be honest, I'm not the type of reviewer who throws out 5 stars haphazardly, nor do I give 1 star reviews unless it was an avoidable incident that occurred. With that, 3 stars in my system is good, where 4 stars is great. I would continue recommending and coming back to places I rate 3 stars as a solid reliable place. There's no signature item I've had here, nor anything extraordinary. So, that's what's keeping Rod's from higher than 3 stars. However, the service with a smile has been consistent. It's fast and friendly. The quality and quantity of food for the price has always been fair. They do have a fairly robust menu, including solid breakfast offerings ('tho they don't offer corned beef hash nor waffles). Parking is always easy if you're willing to walk should the parking lot be full and front street parking occupied. The adjacent residential streets offers convenient options. read more

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Very good and healthy. The service was great. Nice and friendly staff. I ordered my green salad with greek dressing and fetta cheese and it tasted bomb. read more

Rod's Char-broiler - Delicious green tossed salad - Burgers Near Me - Redondo Beach, California