I am by no means an expert when it comes to Philly cheesesteaks -- I've been to Philly, had a cheesesteak there, but I'm from Jersey, so an interloper, and that was 30+ years ago -- but I really liked the one I had at this place. I had the regular cheesesteak with whiz cheese, and it was super good. Both the bread and the meat were soft and fresh, and the cheese gave it a really nice kick. It was also a really big sandwich. I probably could've kept half for later, though I don't imagine a cheesesteak being any good when it's not fresh and hot. Speaking of which, my sandwich came out quickly, though not so quick that it made me suspicious. The staff were also nice and friendly, and the place was clean. That said, two notes of possible concern (though not for everyone). First, the place is small, and all the seats are outside, so don't go on a rainy day unless you plan to get it to go. Don't worry, they seem well prepared for this. My sandwhich came out as if I was taking it to go, and was not only nicely wrapped up, but came with lots of napkins. Which brings me to the bigger issue: their napkins were kind of small. Granted, there was a big pile of them, and, as I said, they gave me a bunch when they gave me my sandwich, but I still went through them quickly. And had to wash my hands when I got home (which I always do anyway, but you get the point). Though, admittedly, that may be because the whiz makes the sandwich messier than, I suspect, the provolone or American cheese. Lastly, the place is on Pico, so we're talking metered street parking. Though when I went -- noon on a Thursday -- I had no problem finding a spot. Which will come in handy when I go back. read more

Wow! Wow! Wow! I brought my car in next door for an oil change and while waiting I saw this spot. I am a huge sucker for a Philly cheesesteak and as most people know the pickings are slim in Los Angeles. I've tried 15 to 20 different cheese steaks all over LA and the range from terrible to pretty good. Until this review Boos what's the best that I've found. And that's a great Cheesesteak but this one is on another level. It's a family-owned shop everyone I spoke to couldn't have been nicer. 100% top-notch service and the Philly accent adds a great level of authenticity. But what matters most is the food and these cheesesteaks deliver 100%. I ordered a regular cheese steak with Wiz, onions, and peppers. I'm a big dude and it was more than enough to fill me up. The quality of the ingredients is the first thing that jumps out and they're not afraid to season their meat. Everything about it screamed authentic and delicious. This is easily going to be my go-to spot for cheesesteaks going forward and I've already got a few Philly friends heading over here to give it a shot. I know the knock is you can't get a good Cheesesteak out here compared to Philly but if they get better than this out there then I can't wait to go. There's plenty of seating outside and no seating inside. They've got drinks, sodas and chips for sale as well. A full Cheesesteak and a bottle of water was 20 bucks which I thought was more than a fair price and I got plenty of delicious food in return. I cannot wait to come back. Great ambience, great people, and one hell of a cheesesteak! read more

This is the real deal here Bread shipped in from Philly The sandwich is a decent size Bread is soft Owner is there to chat too No parking available here read more

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3.4 stars I was at the office again and decided to try the philly cheesesteak here. I think it's above average. It is definitely a family business and they seem very sweet. The establishment is definitely no-frills. I ordered the cheesesteak wit onions and American cheese and whiz fries ($7). I don't remember how much the sandwich was, but the total plus tax came out to $25-something. The price point isn't great, but the portions are huge. I think my least favorite item is the whiz fries...it was just too salty for me. Seating is all outdoors. I parked right outside their door and $1 in the meter bought me 40 minutes, which was enough time to order, pay, and eat. It's alright and worth a try. read more

South Philly Experience - Cheesesteak wit onions - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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One of the best Philly I've had in Cali. Get it with hot peppers. Immaculate! Great meat quality, soft bread, cheesy! The old man so nice. He kept asking if everything is ok. Even came out to bring me extra peppers. read more

Hard to find a decent cheesesteak in LA and South Philly Experience provides a solid option. They also had a Strawberry Cream Dr. Pepper, which I hadn't tried before. Definitely a to go spot even though there's seating outside. read more

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Best Philly in LA. Amazing service. Would recommend to any Philly lovers in the LA area.

I love me some Philly Cheesesteak. This is literally the closest to actual Philly. I hate that it's so far away but when in town, I try to make my way around. Service is great and friendly. Definitely need to sit down and enjoy this as it's a pretty good size. read more

South Philly Experience - Philly Cheesesteak - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I don't usually write reviews like this but this was really disappointing. I placed my order on Postmates. My Order: - Cheesesteak w/ Sharp Provolone and Hot Cherry Peppers (No Onions) - Whiz Fries The cheesesteak came full of onions which I cannot eat and I think they completely forgot to add salt to the meat because it was completely flavorless and dry. I ended up eating about a 1/4 of the sandwich and had to throw it out. The only positive was that they use good bread for the sandwich. The Whiz Fries were okay. Similar to other whiz fries I've ordered from other places. As someone who orders Philly Cheesesteaks from all around LA, this was disappointing. Hopefully someone at the business will read this and make sure they are more careful with the orders. Maybe without onions and with some salt, this could have been a completely different experience. read more

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So I recently had the south Philly experience. I can't speak too much to the service cause I got a DoorDash but when I got to it was fresh it was on time so that was really great. I want to start with the sweet chili wings because I didn't know what to expect from them, but they are so delicious so saucy so juicy they were tremendous no critiques no notes highly recommend . This is one of the cheesesteaks that I've had in California. You know a lot of places claim they have great cheesesteaks, but let me tell you something about South Philly experience has a pretty good cheesesteak on their hands. Nice juicy steak tender the meat well season and the portions on it are phenomenal . The bread was nice soft chewy like from soaking in the cheesesteak delicious I would 100% order from here again. The honey mustard also surprised me because I'm a big honey mustard guy, and their honey mustard had all the right flavors in there. I couldn't tell you what it was but delicious. Also, their hot sauce is very interesting cause I don't know what it is, but it's very tasty. read more

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Stopped here for lunch on a tip from a friend. Street parking and Outside seating are available. This tiny shop is a hidden gem. Ordered the cheesecake with onions, bell peppers, and Pat's way (American Cheeze). Inside the wrapping, was a perfect Philly cheesesteak, against which all other cheesecakes should be measured. In SoCal, it's not easy to find a good Philly cheesesteak, although a lot of restaurants say they have one. Service was very friendly and the food is excellent, reasonably priced and definitely worth it a visit. Well recommended, will return. read more

I first heard of the roast pork italian sandwich on a TV show called "Man vs Food." It's a popular sandwich in Philly, not as famous as the cheese steak sandwich, but according to "Man vs Food" roast pork sandwich is just as good. I was planning to go to Tony Luke's Philly sandwich in Las Vegas because I heard they had the roast pork sandwich. Recently, on instagram, I found out this location had the roast pork sandwich. Eventually, I will go to Tony Luke's in Las Vegas, but today I decided to come here with my brother. We ordered 2 roast pork sandwiches, and one order of fries. We were about to buy 2 orders of fries, but the owner said one order is enough for 2 people. One order of fries is $6, and the owner was right, the amount was more than enough for 2 people. I'd say, it was enough for 3 people, because my brother and I couldn't finish it. As for the sandwiches...The roast pork is either the 2nd best sandwich in Los Angeles or even the best sandwich in Los Angeles. The only sandwich I think maybe better is the Langer's Pastrami. However, the roast pork is cheaper and bigger than Langers. The roast pork is very juicy, not just tender. I'm guessing it's made with soaking marinade, because the bread was slightly wet. The experience left me in awe. Would definitely come back for the cheese steak. read more

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Great place to grab a quick sandwich. I was actually quite surprised at how large the sandwich is. The overall the Philly cheesesteak with cheddar, onions and hot peppers was delicious. The reason why I'm giving four out of five stars is because I think they don't have any hot sauce available like other places I've been. Also, the bread that my sandwich was served on was very cold on the outside, which I thought was very strange. The inside was very hot and the cheese was melting, but the bread was just very cold almost like it might've been frozen before? Service was fine, there is a lot of outdoor seating with umbrellas. No indoor seating. read more

South Philly Experience - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cheesesteak with whiz, onions, and banana peppers is elite. I also ordered the Italian hoagie, it was huge! I placed an order online for pick up. Walked in and grabbed my order that was ready and waiting. So good. read more

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Saw the art on the wall and i had to stop. They have Really good helpful service. The cashier was super helpful. I decided to got with a cheesecake with cheese wiz. A great choice the bread was so soft but able to maintain all the cheese and meat. Meat wasnt chewy like this cut of meat can be. This was a great spot and one you need to swing by if your around. read more

South Philly Experience - Cheesecake with cheese wiz. Great great choice. - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food: 4.6/5 Service 4.7/5 Value 4.6/5 A truly great experience right on Pico. Both of the ladies working there were extremely nice and very appreciative of our business which felt really nice. They also had great recommendations which turned out to be great. Fried Ravioli - this was the most mediocre thing that we tried. I probably wouldn't get it again but it was still tasty. I think the main issue I had with it was that there wasn't enough cheese in the ravioli so it was quite flat. The spicy vodka sauce was great but that was the only part I would recommend. Cheesesteak - a great take on the classic. The meat was plentiful, the cheese was cheesy, and the peppers completed everything you would want in a cheesesteak. Meat Lover - A great alternate on a cheesesteak but is extremely heavy. This aligned well with everything I would want in a sandwich but I can understand if it's not for everyone. Very meaty, very dense, extremely flavorful. Strongly recommend if that's your vibe. Orange Cream Sickle- quite sweet so not for everyone but tastes perfectly like orange cream sickle ice cream from back in the day. It is a great counter balance to the sandwiches but again, very sweet so if you're sensitive to that, be wary! read more

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My boy wanted a Philly cheese steak so we came here because the reviews led us here. The lady helped us order our delicious lunch and looked after us. My boy even asked if he could cook in the kitchen. We were recommended the classic Philly cheese steak with provolone cheese and a marinara meatball sub. The fries come with many topping choices, but we got cheese wiz and got a little serving of marinara sauce too. All good. My boy liked the meatball sub a lot. It was nice weather so we say outside on the tables and watched Pico Blvd passby. Lots of delivery drivers too as this place is popular. read more

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Great sandwiches. My cheesesteak was delicious with good quality meat and very soft bread. Good job.

They say you can't get a good philly cheesesteak in LA. I disagree because this place is probably the closest you'll get to a real one without having to hop a plane back east... Location: Right next to an auto collision shop and a clothing store. Parking is all street so pay attention the signs for street sweeping because they will tow your car. Food: I got the Cheesesteak wit whiz (American white). Soft, bread crusty bread with a melt in your mouth steak and melty cheese. NOT a small sandwich either so if you get the shoestring fries ( and they are generous with a small order) bring an appetite with you. I've never been to Philly, but if this is an accurate representation, I'd get one weekly. Summary: Definitely pay attention to the signage on how to order and if you mess up, don't worry. The staff there can help you out especially if you're a rookie. They also got hoagies and serve breakfast too. Drinks are all bottled and cash and debit/credit are accepted. Seating is outside on a patio or your car. Service was good, but just know what you want when you get to the counter. Ambiance is mostly to-go and the typical South Philly know what you want feel. You can also call ahead or do Doordash too. Wouldd I come back? If I'm in the area and in the mood for a beef sandwich. Happy eating!! read more

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Finally got a real South Philly experience and it did not disappoint. The bread was on point, and honestly I should've ordered extra cheese because that bite-pull combo was almost perfect. The fries kinda overwhelmed me, but nothing too crazy. Definitely going back to try something else on the menu. And yes... I'd recommend this spot over Boo's. read more

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Used to go to Philly all the time so having a good cheesesteak was something I've missed. Try their cheesesteak with whiz. That's the only way to do it. Tasted just like old times to me. Also tried the fried raviolis and crab fries but next time would just stick with the cheesesteaks. There's metered parking in the front, small place with no restrooms. Service was great! Finally found my cheesesteaks spot :) read more

Wow, my overall experience was a pleasant surprise! They were nice enough to honor my request for a cheesesteak half provolone and half wiz, both with onions. I liked the provolone but the wiz was better, which I found unusual since I've never really been a fan of wiz. The bread was soft and fresh and the steak was definitely seasoned which I loved. After every bite I was uttering sounds of delight, and for me that says a lot. I prefer the steak less chopped and the provolone more incorporated into the onion/steak mix, but I still enjoyed both cheesesteaks very much. Even more of a pleasant surprise was the Roast Pork Sandwich with sharp provolone and broccoli rabe. What a combo...quite dee-lish! Whoever invented that in Philly deserves a culinary award. If I had a minor critique for this sandwich, I wish the pork had a tad more flavor and I thought the sharp provolone would have been more present. The older gentleman who took my order sounded like he was from Philly. That added some extra authenticity. I will be in Philly next month and can't wait to try these sandwiches in the city where they were invented, but for now....Well Done South Philly Experience! read more

I've been to this place at least 20 times in the past two years! The food is so good. I've had the crab fries, Phillies, pasta salad ect everything's really good you can tell the ingredients are fresh! Great customer service too and cute outdoor seating! read more

South Philly Experience - #1 Philly - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First time: ordered a cheesesteak with sharp provo and hot peppers. DELICIOUS. ZERO ISSUES. Second time: ordered 2 cheesesteaks with sharp Provo + hot peppers and 2 Italian hoagies on Postmates. Ordered was canceled and I had to call the restaurant. Super helpful employee let me know that their toasttab was offline and didn't receive many orders but if I give her my name and reorder, they'd push my order to the front and SHE DID IN FACT DO THIS!!! Love the food and customer service. This has become one of my favorites. read more

I tried this the cheesesteak with provolone and hot peppers, and their crab fries. Service was ok: you order inside and there are tables outside to eat. It's along Pico Blvd so a busy place to people/traffic watch. Parking can be tough, residential is recommended or metered. I wasn't a fan of the crab fries - something about crab and white melted cheese didn't work for me. The crab texture was like pulp and the flavor/smell reminiscent of the seafood counter at grocery stores. The melted white cheese was ok. The fries were good though, thin shoestring style and plenty of Old Bay seasoning. Value wise, definitely something to share with 4 people. I'm glad I got the cheesesteak with hot peppers, and wish there was more of it because it's certainly a decadent sandwich in flavor and size! The Amoroso bread was super soft, pillowy and the cheesesteak had plenty of meat/was nicely mixed up with the other ingredients. I would have liked a little more texture in each bite. I would come back to try their other sandwiches (they ran out of broccoli rabe when I came). read more

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I'm from Philly and am usually disappointed by cheesesteaks in LA. The owners are from south jersey and are doing it right! I had the roast pork sandwich with broccoli rab and prov cheese. The meat was tender and juicy. The broth was flavorful. Perfect soft amoroso rolls. And they make really good flavored sodas to drink (like a good carbonated agua fresca). If we were in Philly this is a solid 4 star sandwich (high praise) but they deserve 5 stars for being in LA and sticking to Philly roots and doing it the right way. The only thing that could improve this would be yoo hoo and a butterscotch krimpet! If you know... you know read more

Popped in on a Wednesday afternoon. This is mainly a takeout spot. They had a few fold up chairs I assume are for waiting on orders. The food came fast, service was friendly. I ordered the chicken Cheesesteak and it was decent. I will say chicken cheesesteaks are harder to perfect and my comparison is Dalessandro's in Philly. This place is worth a try. read more

South Philly Experience - Chicken Cheesesteak - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

10/10, no notes. I got the Italian sandwich with everything on it. Amazing. My boyfriend got the cheese steak fries. Amazing. And they're super nice, rarely do you get a shop in LA with such great hospitality, they have everything down right. Seating, food, hospitality. So good. read more

South Philly Experience - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I wish this place had better food because I really love the staff here. After watching a lot of reviews I was excited to come and try this place. I ordered the cheese steak and crab fries. The bread was ok, the meat was under seasoned and I really didn't taste or see any cheese. The crab fries had a good amount of crab but it was dry and the fries were a bit too salty. The service is great and there's only seating is very limited. But I just feel it's overpriced. read more

South Philly Experience - Cheesesteak Special Crab Fries - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

THE HYPE IS INDEED REAL! This spot was so so SO good! I ordered the cheesesteak with peppers and onions and it was so delicious. It had a little bit of spice to it which I loved and was pretty packed with meat in the best way. I found myself basically inhaling it at one point lol so I made sure to slow down and savor it. It's a relatively small spot, but there's a good amount of street parking and some spots to sit outdoors to eat. Shout out to the staff for the great customer service! Definitely doing to come back and try out more of their menu. read more

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This my the best cheesesteak in LA. With that being said I have had this several times and it always hit. On sat I ordered for delivery and honestly just didn't not hit. The steak was diced so much everything just tasted mushy like cheese and a little snap from the onion. I don't know how else to let you know but I know this is a 5 star sandwich but was highly disappointed after wanting this and feel like I wasted money and calories, this time. Please reach out if the owner sees this read more

Friendly service and a good tasting Philly cheesesteak. I ordered and took it home, place is somewhat small, not much seating area.

Probably the best Philly cheesy steak you can get in LA or atleast it's in contention for the best. I get the regular cheese steak with wiz and it was phenomenal. From the whiz, to the onions to even the bread everything blends so well. Also tried the cali cheesesteak which came with fries and some peppers and that was also really good. This is the third time I've been here and every time it's been consistently great. The people who work there (believe it's the family that runs it) are all really nice and helpful. Place is clean, the inside is a little small but they have tables to sit out side. Unfortunately didn't take a photo of my Sandwhich. read more

I rarely give 5 stars unless I'm like blown away. And this was amazing! My husband and I went to Philadelphia and ate at some of the most popular cheesesteak places and non even came close to how good south Philly experience is. I got the regular cheesesteak with cheese and grilled onion and the bread was so soft, the meat quality was good and it was just delicious. My husband got a hoagie on seasame seed roll with hot peppers and veggies. His was A LOT better than mine. The hot peppers give it a kick but it wasn't too spicy at all. I definitely recommend either sandwich. The ship instead is small. It's a to go place only as there's no seating. Call ahead and order as each order takes about 15 minutes. We ate it in the car while it was still hot and fresh and it didn't disappoint. Staff was really friendly. Meter street parking wasn't hard to find on a Wednesday during lunch. read more

South Philly Experience - Cheesesteak - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Called in my order, service was friendly and helpful. Food was ready when I got there. Ordered Italian hoagie with cherry peppers; must get! Street metered parking, small shop but there is seating available to eat in. Love the sandwiches here. read more

South Philly Experience - Cantrell Street Italian Hoagie...w/cherry peppers...so good! - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My roommate found this online- I can't say it was the best I have ever had but it was SO GOOD and huge portions. The staff were extremely nice and our food came out quickly. The bread was fresh and the meat was tender. read more

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I had high hopes for South Philly Experience, especially knowing the owner is from Philly, but unfortunately, it just didn't deliver that authentic Philly cheesesteak flavor I was craving. The sandwich was okay, flavorful enough and served on a soft hoagie roll. The meat-to-bun ratio was decent. But overall, it tasted more like a California take on a cheesesteak than the real South Philly thing. One of the biggest letdowns for me was the ranch. I'm big on ranch, and theirs had a tangy profile that didn't add anything meaningful to the experience. It actually threw it off for me. While this wasn't the worst cheesesteak I've ever had, it also wasn't something I'd go back for. It simply didn't scratch that Philly itch. If you're looking for a true Philly cheesesteak, this place might leave you underwhelmed. read more

Showed up during normal operating hours. Right in the middle of the day. Closed. No sign, nothing. Wasted my time driving over here I guess.

Really good , authentic tasting cheesesteak. Plenty of cheese and grilled onions. Steak is chopped, works really well with cheese. Bread also phenomenal, squishy and absorbs all the juices without falling apart. Will be back read more

South Philly Experience - Philly Cheesesteak - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I hate Philly fans but I do love a good cheesesteak. And this place is authentic. Good size sandwich and friendly service.