Amazing options people! Sam's has many options for food; breakfast, lunch and dinner. My spouse and I have now tried a variety of dishes, and let me tell you, every one has been great! Every dish has been flavorful, mixed with the right amount of seasonings. Also the amount of food that is provided, is pretty good, more than enough for one person. Customer service also has been great every single time we have ate there or ordered to go. Always greeted with a smile and quick service as well. The times we have gone, we have always been able to find a table but we have gone early mornings. Mornings can also become busy though. It might just depends what time you get there. read more

Me and my family have been coming here for years. Great local diner with a bunch of affordable options. Breakfast burrito is really good and they serve free refills on coffee. Not sure if the AC is out, but it was super hot inside. Restrooms need a remodeling read more

Excellent hamburgers, Mexican food, and breakfast. Super friendly staff. Prices are very competitive.

Decided to stop in after service. Nice to see busy. Young staff friendly as I seen before. Very clean and maintained for a long time shop that serves it community. Decided on two pastrami sandwiches price is good for the sandwich good amount of pastrami. Not salty as some I had. Buns fresh. Did a combo fries piping hot top off with a hochata and my wife with tea and no salt fries. Music flowing as you enjoy your meal nice family oriented prices are fair especially for the economy this is a mom and pop and the food and customer service has not disappoint me read more

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Came by here Summer of 2025 during my stay at the hotel across the street. I came here with a few friends, walked across the street and got breakfast in the morning. I got a breakfast burrito with ham which was absolutely delicious. The salsa is thick and excellent. My date had the jamaica and I tried the spinach pineapple drink, the jamaica was very strong and sour and the spinach pineapple was especially good and surprisingly refreshing. The prices are a bit high but the portions are pretty big so I don't find it unreasonable. The atmosphere is good, you can tell most of the customers are regulars. Service was a bit awkward but the servers were very kind. I'd go back if I were in the area! read more

Not sure if it's common practice but I was grossed out when I saw the cook throw some cold fries back in the fryer.I could definitely taste the old oil on those refried fries. read more

Today I stopped by Starbucks to quickly grab two egg white and turkey bacon sandwiches but thought to myself, maybe I should go to a burger place where I can get a steak sandwich instead. So I went online and did the normal "near me" search and let me tell you guys, the steak sandwich was good. The service was amazing and now that I'm familiar with Sam's Burgers I will definitely come back in the future. Thank you Ms. Sarah. read more

Nasty food, I got breakfast and everything is soaking wet, the hash brown were over cooked and super crunchy and eggs had no salt or pepper and they didn't give any in extra or on the side, how was I suppose to add that?? Breakfast was completely nasty read more

Sam's Burgers - Burgers Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

Four of us stopped by after watching the Raiders football game across the street at Iguanas. We ordered the family pack cheeseburger deal and upgraded the some fries to chili cheese and onion rings. They have a wide variety of food on their menu which is overwhelming when you think about it. The greasy spoon cheeseburger was pretty good but the patty was thin, a double cheeseburger would be a better choice. The fries were perfect, fresh onion rings pretty good, and the chili cheese fries got us stuffed. read more

So I used to come here as a kid back in the early 2000s and obviously the place has changed but not in a good way you'd expect. Prices went up by so much but they're still serving crummy canned food. For $15 chili cheese fries, I have to assume at least something on the plate is fresh. At least freshly grated cheese? Got a sprinkle of store bought shredded cheese, unmelted, a glop of chili that tasted canned, and fries that were barely fried they were still white. I'm perfectly capable of enjoying some trashy food but this was just pure trash. I didn't bother ordering anything else as we noticed the grill (assuming where they make the burgers and stuff) looked dirty and kind of rusted. Probably should be switched out for something newer... match the 2020s standard if you're going to be charging these modern prices. Got rid of the arcade room which was a fun little spot but there are two machines near the bathrooms. Galaga and some other game. Signs don't look updated. Still got the old school coke logo and everything. Late 90s style, which is pretty cool. Place is completely dead although we came on a Monday night so probably not a day we'd find it bumping. Plenty of parking. Cashier was nice, young lady, didn't really talk much. It seems the Mexican dishes are more popular so we probably just ordered the complete wrong thing but still. Should've been better. Definitely not the hole in the wall spot it used to be. read more

Sam's Burgers - $15 for canned chili, unmelted cheese, cold fries - Burgers Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

Your thoughts overall? 0/2 Had some chili cheese fries recently and they chili was pretty awful. The chili was gross. Even for canned it was bad. The fries themselves were crispy and well seasoned though, should have just ordered regular fries. Expenses. Worth it? 0/1 Prices here are a bit too high for the quality. The chili cheese fries were pretty low quality and they cost around $12. Location & Ease of Access 1/1 The location has it's own parking lot with several spots. Staff was polite on our visit. They have some old arcade games to pass the time. I enjoy the spot, even if it is a bit outdated. Reminds me of simpler times. Plan to return? 1/1 Yes, but I will try something else. For full transparency, I'm a sucker for the nostalgia here. Used to come a lot as a kid and play the same arcade machine. I doubt I would be coming back otherwise. read more

The food is good and prices are reasonable. Customer service is great. Only thing I have to say is they didnt listen to my request for "well done fries" or extra powder on my French toast. I will eat here again! read more

I was a little bit hesitant to come here but we tried it anyways especially because they accept EBT. It was a great pleasure to have homemade Mexican food! Menudo was great portioned for its price. Caldo des res and pollo are also yummy , I personally added a little more salt but that's my own preference. The waitresses we have encountered are extremely kind and patient ! I think the elderly lady is kinda always rushing and sorta mean but overall we enjoy coming back. The same waitress we encounter is very welcoming . Great service! read more

I love this place! They are better than Jim's and Tams. There steak, egg, and hash brown plates are highly recommended. I also love their grill catfish that comes with the beans and rice. Their food is cooked with love which you can definitely tell when taking a bite. It's a family owned business with good service. read more

Went for breakfast. They reduced the eggs from three to two. Surcharges for the two eggs. Dropped from four sausages to three also. Cashing in on the egg shortage thing I guess. Makes their breakfast plate look even smaller now. Wasn't worth the time I spent to get to this place. Left and went to Mr. Pete's, and had a big breakfast with three eggs, four sausages, and no surcharges. Sams has very good menudo served daily. read more

Ordered by phone and by time I came down from the motel the food was already prepared but there was a line until I could get my food. The phone sounds broke so it's difficult to listen to what she's saying but she's very patient.. the food was decent. read more

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Came to this area to help my Fiancé work on a friend's house and came across this place... Glad we did! Food was GREAT and employees were very Friendly! Will definitely stop by here whenever we're around!! read more

Fire Lowkey hole in the walll looking but fire vintage look idk I like the vibe and the cashiers Sara and daniela were really nice and helpful and answered all my questions. Honestly food was amazing and hot when I got it great burgers read more

Sooooo good, the breakfast is a must we go weekly. On Sundays we get the menudo, the steak quesadilla, the French toast special, the chile verde con huevos, the fried taqueria, the chicken soup, the beef soup, I've even tried the chicken salad and it's all good, very homemade and hearty. They have a wide variety of food, you can't go wrong with anything... I recommend you stop by on the weekend and if you like Menudo, bring your pot and fill it up. read more

An absolute pleasure from the food to the people. You can expect to receive quality care and and bang for your buck. The homestyle posole rivals only my own. I look forward to my lunches here and highly recommend as a meeting spot; the ambiance is welcoming and private. The owner is a sweet man that caters to you and gives you the time you need should you need to figure something out with him; the company I worked for held a corporate account. He was patient and perhaps did think it a nuisance to sit with me and go over receipts etc. but he sure didn't show it. On your way somewhere on their busy intersection, please stop by. A cool cup of their Jamaica in this weather we are having will do you wonders. read more

Secret is out! Best Birria in Pico Rivera and Downey! It's goat birria and consomé is included with the plate. Other great items are the pozole de puerco. The teenager loves chili cheese fries from here and the boy likes a plain burger. Great customer service is also a plus! You can dine outside right now during COVID-19 or take out. read more

I love this place. I've been coming here for years. The food is great. Great service. Everyone greets you with a smile. I'll keep coming here for many more years. read more

Good service. Excellent cafe de olla. The portions are great. My husband enjoyed his plate of fish and chips Mexican style with a jalapeño and some salsa. I enjoyed two favorites the Chile rellenos. Perfect combination sauce and beans. This place is old but good portions as well as service. The menu is very large like a breakfast place with all meals menu. We really enjoyed it. If in the area again we're going to try a different item from the menu. Mexican meets Burgers read more

Sam's Burgers - Cafe de olla with real sugar and real cream. - Burgers Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

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No body wearing gloves there is not hand sanitizer around (and a lot of brands have come with a bunch of sanitizers so is not an excuse to say that there is not..) its very dirty, you can see the build up of dirty on the doors and counters quality have dropped a lot :( is so sad I'm so sad and sorry for this business I don't have an idea why health department haven't close this place You guys need to do something about it Improve your business Comments like this are good so you guys can see what can you do better. read more

Sam's Burgers - The black dot next to the Jamaica drop is a cockroach... - Burgers Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

I've been coming to this burger spot for years. The food is always fresh and great quality. I love the sausage breakfast burrito, it's my go too. The auga frescas are bomb too. Service is great, they are always friendly. read more

Found this place when I was going down the street getting massages. Nice staff, good food, good price. Large selection of diner food and Mexican food. read more

This is a hole in the wall.. and please don't judge the appearance. This place serves some really good food , there menudo is delicious, there sopa de res outstanding and there tacos de tripa amazing. read more

I have lived down the street from this restaurant for over 15 years and we used to eat from here at least twice a week. I haven't eaten here for a few years now. My daughter and I ate here on Tuesday. I got a chicken plate. The chicken was good but the fries were terrible. Some tasted like they had been sitting a while and some where undercooked. Today I got a chicken burrito. The chicken was so dry that some pieces were barely edible and some were not edible at all. I will not spend anymore money here. The good is trash. read more

Good burgers and fries!! Ashley was very polite and friendly while taking orders! 100% recommend for food and service! read more

The food is amazing. The service is great. Especially the waitress Naya. She is always polite and has a great smile. read more

I have been going to this establishment since 1986 when I moved to Downey! The business is getting worse and worse! I ordered pancakes over easy eggs today the pancakes are rubbery in the over easy eggs are not over easy yolks are dry.... Returning the order is not resolving the issue gas is close to six dollars a gallon. My health requires me to take medication with food in the morning there for bringing the food back in getting a new order. It's really bothers them to me. About 3 years ago I received a half of a order of zucchini, fries;'( Another situation a year ago I went there to get a Polia meal and the chicken was anorexic and it appeared that the pieces were cut and part of the meat was cut off. My assumption. My assumption is they use a part of the chicken for something else. This will be my last time patronizing this place.!!!! I am forced to leave one star I would like to leave a negative star!!!! I AM DONE WITH YOU SAM's!!!!! FYI - the waitress needs an immediate attitude adjustment‼ read more

Great food. Great service. The staff were friendly and understanding. Lovely ambiance and love the bilingual staff read more

Sam's Burgers - Banana split was delicious - Burgers Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

Amazing breakfast spot ! They open at 7 am and they have huge Breakfast Burritos and Cafe de Holla. I had the chorizo breakfast burrito and coffee and I was good to go. Also will deliver via Uber Eats if you want. The owner Jorge is a great guy. read more

I gave it a 3 star. For the following reasons: I order large menudo, huevos ranchero verde and a soda, orange juice and milk. I paid almost $50.00 bucks. It was a bit pricey for being breakfast. read more

Sam's Burgers - Huevos rancheros verde plate. It needed a bit of more flavor. It looks good but they need to add flavor to it. It was okay. - Burgers Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

Love this place, family owned and operated, always great customer service on our weekend breakfast trips. It's our local go to spot for weekend breakfast, the customer service is great and food is hearty and delicious. You'll always find the patriarch of the family and his family members manning various stations at the restaurant. This is not to say they're unorganized but rather that no task is beneath any of them. Try out anything on their menu, you have many choices, they serve traditional breakfast like pancakes, sausage and eggs but also a variety of Mexican breakfast options. If you're lucky the patriarch of the family will come sit and chat with you if he gets a chance and you welcome him. This is an all around great place to bring your family for great food. Please patronize this restaurant, great family owns and manages the establishment. Just in case you're wondering, no I'm not related to them, I just love their customer service. two up. read more

Good customer service along with good food. Great place to sit down and eat I've never had an issue here

This restaurant is bad tbh and last time I went like they give me cold fries and the bacon was over cooked. I used to go here when I was lil boy like I thought that it be the same but I was wrong. If you want to eat something bomb like don't come here and they don't love their food. Respectfully read more

Got the carne asada taco plate to go. Decent prices. Would return but wouldn't be a place I'd ever request going to if that makes sense (in my opinion it's one of those "not bad but not super good either" places). read more

Sam's Burgers - Carne asada plate to go. - Burgers Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

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I've been going to Sam's for over twenty plus years. Friendly staff, reasonably priced, clean Place to enjoy your meal. Come see for yourselves. Like many have said you wouldn't be disappointed. read more

THIS PLACE IS THE BEST. I always want to try something new but I cannot help it, I always stick to the chilaquiles cuz they're so DAMN GOOD. (This place also has really good wet burritos and their pozole is the perfect remedy for a hangover if I'm being completely honest) read more