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    Tam's Burgers

    3.1 (132 reviews)
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    Closed 6:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Big Chicken Taco
    Jason M.

    I was asked to pick up food for a client at this location & I ordered the tacos since I never tried their tacos before, I ordered 2 ground beef tacos & 2 chicken tacos for myself & the chicken tacos was better than the beef tacos. I would definitely order the chicken tacos again & I would try the carne asada tacos on my next visit. Service was great & the staff from the cashier to the cooks was awesome & to my opinion they work well together because the cook was listening to me making my order & wanted to make sure the cashier understood what I was ordering when I mentioned 2 beef tacos since there are 2 options which is ground beef & steak & my client wanted the ground beef. The lobby was clean, the parking lot was clean also although the parking lot was not big there was enough parking & most customers went through the drive thru.

    Woooo! Bacon Cheeseburger (KDot favorite)
    Leland S.

    Here because Kendrick put this place on the map due to his music video. AMBIANCE: Parking: Plaza parking but limited, room for about 20 cars Seating: Inside seating, good for small groups, maybe about 8 groups with 4 people each. Vibes: Compton has gems all over the area, this is pretty close to Compton College. The spot itself is nothing too flashy. They recently added a mural celebrating Kendrick's Not Like Us. music video. Aside from that, it was nothing too flashy, just your usual fast food joint. You'll hear the hustle and bustle of the employees working hard. Great place to chill or grab and go. FOOD: Bacon Cheeseburger (Recommend) Or what I call it the Wop wop wop wop whopper with some extra mustard on the beat. They say it's Kendrick's favorite. Verdict: Not the best but it does deliver - fulfilling, good amount of tomato, pickle, lettuce, mayo spread, cooked burger, slices of bacon, and a pretty big bun. Mix it with the free hot chili peppers for a good kick. Fries (Recommend) Solid. Savory, good crunch, and reasonable portion. This complemented the burger very well. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Awesome! Business started picking up for them during lunch TL; DR OVERALL: 4.5 Stars. I know it's not gourmet or anything but I dig it! Reasonable prices, solid food, and good range! I know Hawkins Burgers may take the crown but it's the comfort and wide amount of selections that I feel makes this a fan favorite. If you happen to be in this area and want a taste of Compton, check it out! TIPS: * They got a drive through! * This was also featured in 2022 Super Bowl

    Fake cheese on the chili cheese fries. I understand the economy is rough but this is disgusting and super unhealthy
    Kenneth M.

    They put fake cheese on the chili cheese fries. Not only is it disgusting it's probably super unhealthy probably closer to plastic than food. I threw it in the trash

    Valerie N.

    TURN HIS TV OFF. Amazing service, yummy burgers, and ambiance is off the charts. It's a classic for a reason.

    It's a tourist attraction now with the new mural. Make sure to get some food too.
    Shannon M.

    Had to come to the iconic Tams #21 for the epic colossal burger and the hot, well seasoned, signature fries. The service is decent and the prices are reasonable. The inside of the restaurant is worn and graffiti ridden from the seating on to the bathroom, but honestly this is the norm for this type of establishment. If you don't want to deal with the inside, they have a convenient drive through window to order and get your fix of chargrilled greatness.

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    Howie C.

    In a trek to find the important spots of West Coast Hip-Hop lore, I accompanied a friend to Tam's Burgers #21. The $1 burgers are no longer $1, but they are $4 now, which is about right. $4.49 for a cheeseburger, $7.99 for a bacon burger. Fries are $3.99. Cheeseburger - You get one wide thin patty that is flat grilled, shredded lettuce, tomato and special sauce on big hamburger bun. The bun is also quick toasted on the grill. It's a good sized burger that will fill you up. Nothing about it really stood out, it's about the same as most local burger spots. Fries - You get your money's worth with the fries, one order is enough for two people to split. They are medium thick, crispy and come with seasoned salt sprinkled on top. Maybe there is some late night rap history here, but don't expect anything crazy with the food. It's a local breakfast/burrito/burger place that's open 24 hours and it serves its purpose.

    I did drive thru which was fast. The price on the menu didn't match the total. I ordered a pastrami double burger and zucchini. The pastrami was good and I wished I'd just gotten a pastrami sandwich. The burger patties were smashed flatter than any I've ever had or seen. This there was no flavor. Two patties didn't even equate to one smash burger imo. The fried zucchini was fresh and hot, however as soon as I bit into them the water came flowing out. There is a trick to fried zucchini and they haven't learned it yet. Overall, I give them a 6/10. I probably will not be returning as there are better burgers around.

    Alvaro M.

    Got the pastrami double cheeseburger with fries, portions were pretty big and the taste was adequate but something about it just screamed low quality, the bun definitely was low quality, the fries were very plain. Kinda odd since the price of the meal was 20.99. The place was a little rundown and not kept well, the people were friendly. Not the worse place in town but definitely their quality and pricing doesn't align.

    Only 2 chops not 3 smh fails advertisement
    Maurice M.

    False advertisement....I order thru drive thru a pork chop breakfast plate for 12.99 which comes with 3 chops grits/hashbrown, eggs toast. I received 2 chops gritz and eggs, when call back about the order the server told me it only comes 2 chops but when informing him of the issue with the menu vs. order he agrees with me about the menu and what I suppose to receive but refuse to satisfy the correct order. Which will cause the more than 12.99 in the lawsuit I will send them for failure to fulfill this order

    Boneless chicken dinner with half fries and half zucchini.
    Jennifer S.

    Used to come here very often when I lived in the area. They were always good for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. A little sketch since they had a hella bullet proof window to get your food. But IMO, the food was always fresh and tasty. My go to was always the boneless chicken dinner. Was recently in the area and ordered it. Although it was very fresh, it just wasn't the same as I remembered it. I remember the fries being super seasoned and this time they barely had any salt. I also remember the ranch being so much creamier too but this time a little more watery. They now offer fried zucchini which I was pleasantly surprised that I was able to get half fries and half zucchini. Overall a great meal, if ever in the area I wouldn't mind visiting again.

    Christian P.

    For all the Kendrick fans coming through after the "Not Like Us" video, make sure to get a chili cheese fries with an orange bang. If not, you can get a side salad if you're from Toronto. You're welcome!

    Pastrami Sandwich...first and my last. sandwich was salty and very dry, no lettuce tomatoes cheese or onions on it.

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    The burgers here were immaculate some of best I ever had. The coca cola was oddly good i would come back again.

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    5 months ago

    Not what it was 20 years but the burgers are still good but I mean that's about it at this tams burgers restaurant

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    Great service and solid prices here. Food is yummy and always fast. Still one of the best BLT and fries combos out here

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    9 months ago

    Every time I go here they always mess up my order every single time never fails I rather go somewhere else tell you the truth

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    Great food portions fairly generous love this place Best value prices are budget friendly

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    7 months ago

    their food is good but their drinks taste like it has mold I've tried Dr Pepper Sprite I would highly recommend not ordering a drink yuck

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    Amazing food, amazing service, you might have to wait in line for a bit cuz THEY NOT LIKE US!! Much love!!

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    Fries were raw drench in oil soggy asf.. disappointing.. my bag is literally dripping oil.... Never again.....

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    4.8(122 reviews)
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    Found this spot on Yelp this past Saturday, 05-23-26. Was headed home from the barbershop but I…read morehadn't eaten all day and I began looking for the nearest happy hour spot. Couldn't believe what I saw on both Yelp and Apple Maps, 4.8 stars and over 100+ reviews and this spot is in Compton, my city. Didn't even know a spot like this existed. Busted a u-turn going down Alondra so I could go back to Atlantic then make that right and slide to Compton Blvd and make that left. A few streets from there on your right side you'll find boulevard gastropub. Sitting next door to some other business which is right next to a big parking lot which is free by the way. I've parked in this lot at least a couple of times just to go to that taco truck and never noticed gastropub. Immediately when I walked in it was good vibes and the sense of a good atmosphere. I was greeted by the owner and a young lady who was the bartender. The owner is real cool. We had a short conversation I shared with him how I discovered his business and informed him I do reviews as well as post some content on my social media platforms in hopes of businesses receiving more attention and customers. Unfortunately, due to them not having an alcohol or liquor license, some of their drinks such as the cocktails are more so wine based drinks. So please don't come here expecting to get some Don Julio or Hennessy. Ain't gone happen lol. I had a Classic Mojito and enjoyed it. The price was $10 which I found exceptional. The food was delicious. I recommend the Blvd Burger as a go to if you can't decide on anything else. I loved it so much I had to make a video. And definitely try the Voodoo Wings. You won't be disappointed. Just imagine buffalo wings with lemon pepper seasoning. Cuz that's what it is and they're fire. No bs with the ranch dressing too. I'm definitely returning for another visit. I can see this being a new frequent spot to pull up to and hang out. I love the ambiance, my drink, the food here and the customer service. All things to be considered when going out and spending money. What I spent was definitely worth the first time experience.

    At first glance, it looked like parking was limited to the street, but after calling, I found out…read morethere is a parking lot on the corner, which made things much easier. The restaurant itself is small but mighty, with a cozy feel and a menu that delivers. Everything is made to order, and they offer a rotating selection of local craft beers, which is a nice touch if you like trying something new. We ordered the spicy Korean wings, and thankfully they were not overly spicy, making them easy to enjoy. The real standout, though, was the Blvd burger. It was excellent and easily the highlight of the meal. I will definitely be coming back to try more of their burgers. Overall, the prices were better than most places, especially considering the quality. Definitely worth a visit.

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    4.2(2.2k reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    Yesterday I tried the 2 piece chicken and waffle. And today I tried the fat burger combo with a…read morestrawberry lemonade. The wait time was definitely a lot quicker getting the burger vs waffle and chicken. But the food is great. This is up there with A-1 Burgers. Great place to eat at.

    May 17, 2026 12:15…read more Server Yaya Hawkins House of Burgers is a historic, family-owned restaurant in the city of Willowbrook/Watts area, Cynthia Hawkins is the owner. If you find yourself in the neighborhood you will realize quickly that it's not the best of neighborhoods. However you must stop by at least once at Hawkins to enjoy some hommade food. I had been wanting to come here for more than several years. Since I knew I'd be driving by them on my way back from visiting someone. I made sure to stop today and try them. There was several people sitting in cars and standing waiting for their orders. They have door dash and all these other delivery options. Most of there orders are delivery. We overlooked the menu and decided what we were going to get. We ordered 1 fat cheese without onions and tomato combo 1 triple cheese burger combo with large chili cheese fries added pastrami 1 peach cobbler The order came to $52. And some change There menu is American, specializing in burgers, but also serving tacos, hot dogs, chili cheese fries, and burritos. Menu highlight is the "Farmer Otis Burrito" (a 2-foot-long burrito) and options with pastrami and hot links. There menu options are huge just keep that in mind when ordering. We waited for our order for about 40 minutes. Remind yourself fresh and good things take time. My burger was so fresh packed with flavors the meat crispy the mayo and mustard on my buns made me wanting more. The pickles were delicious. Now for that triple burger make sure you bring your hunger that's no burger to play around with. 3 large patties just might send you into burger coma. Those large chili pastrami fries are a meal within themselves. We barley put a dent into them and gave up we were full. Now for dessert that Peach Cobbler was deliciously homemade. Only thing missing was some whipped cream. The cinnamon and nutmeg in each bite was mouth watering.

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    WOOOOHOOOOO a wonderful experience!…read more Alright firstly is the food great, yes! It's a fast-food drive-in burger joint okay so let's talk about it. When I walked last night 15 minutes before close, no one was trying to rush me out and still asked if I wanted to eat there. This was delightful because usually people are completely poops about it. I wish I knew the young man's name who was the cashier he was so kind, outgoing, and just overall super bubbly and friendly. My had a small baby and I went in first to order and then went outside to trade with my husband so he could use the restroom as we waited for our to-go order. Without me sharing any thoughts with my husband the first thing he said when he got back is how supremely friendly the young man was and how he swears his attitude was contagious because he came out with a smile on his face. The food itself as mentioned was great. We took advantage on the specials for the double cheeseburger and the chicken sandwich. I know people will debate it, but I enjoyed the well seasoned and tasty breaded sandwich much more than In-n-out. The chicken sandwich tasted so high-quaity in comparasion to most fast food sandwiches I've ever had and priced so affordably. The entire resturant and the restroom were impicaly clean, the defintion of "sparkling clean". This location really has it together and the chose the right person to be in the front dealing with their customers. Truly a wonderful experience!

    Well need a lil dinner so our best friend and God mom of my daughter and my wife decided to dine…read moretonight. Well wasn't disappointed with 2 double cheese burgers made to order. Tasty and good as always, but the Chicken club sandwich was a disappointment. 2 pieces of chicken barely fit the bun with bacon. My wife doesn't squavel like I do. My first job was in food. But she said it was still good. If it's going to be the strips used for the Chicken club make them a bit larger at least sticking out the sandwich. Otherwise.... Place is clean and busy as always and counter staff as friendly and helpful as always Thank you for dinner

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