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    Tev's kitchen

    4.3 (309 reviews)
    Open 1:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Chicken curry
    Stefanie M.

    Let's start from the beginning... This was my first time coming and I'll for sure be back. They have a cute patio with games and a TV that played music videos. Jazmine greeted me with a big smile and was very pleasant. I asked how we get our food if we are outside and she explained the process with a smile. We ordered the fried wings and curry omg you get sooooooo much with your meal. You get cabbage, Mac and cheese, red beans and rice and lemonade. Then there's. Random who handed me our food with a smile. Their smiles are beautiful and contagious my niece and I give a chefs kiss and 10/10!!!!

    Oxtail combo meal
    Andre S.

    The service was friendly and filled with energy. You will stand in a small line to order your meal at the window. Once you've ordered you can find seating either indoors or outdoors under a covered patio. The oxtails are tender and seasoned well, it came with rice and peas, cabbage, Mac & cheese, sweet plantain, and a drink. I left so stuffed. Support BOB!!

    Barbi wings, oxtail, rice and peas, cabbage and Mac and cheese. $48
    Francis V.

    I don't like to give low ratings but the system here for ordering should be addressed for a better experience for the customer. When you walk up there are two lines outside. One is for walk in and the other is for people who have already ordered. The security guard tells you when it's your time to go inside to stand in another line to order or pick up. Mind you the lines inside are semi crossed and confusing, so if the guard does not walk you in and point you to the correct spot you might be in the wrong line or unknowingly cut someone. There's a large menu board but it does not have the full menu stating the cost for additional sides, drinks or combos. And if they run out of items you don't know until you're at the window. When you get to the window they have a paper menu, I'm not sure why it is not available before reaching the window which would be convenient and save time. After I stood in line I ordered and received my number. They do not call names or numbers, I was told to get in the other line after 30 minutes, bruh! The food is good but dang near lost my appetite after so much confusion and lack of organization. They accept Zelle and Apple Cash.

    A delicious Salmon Mac n Cheese Broccoli with Mashed potatoes
    LeRon M.

    This Tev's Kitchen dish on 48th is Amazing delicious and affordable. I can't wait until next Thursday to try the Jerk shrimp

    All in the Family
    Pascale P.

    Itis!! Food coma!! This will be your result after eating from Tev's Kitchen. You're looking at Oxtail, Rice, Mac 'n cheese and Cabbage. I also purchased Wings, something I don't normally order. I saw the glistening sauce on a wing someone was eating, and I was curious. Don't skip on the cabbage. It's so tasty and perfecrly spicy which made it hard to stop eating. I purchased this order to go, arriving home over an hour later. I did not warm the food, and dove into the oxtail. They were small but plentiful, perfectly seasoned and the meat fell off the bone becoming addicting. I ate a couple of the tender wings and used the sauce as lipstick. Finger licking good. You'll love the wings . The Mac 'n Cheese will be your demise. It was tepid by the time I got home, but with every bite it was richer and more indulgent. Each bite was gooey, creamy and felt like a warm hug. I can only imagine how rich it would taste hot. I also loved the diversity of people in the restaurant. So many different cultures coming to share a meal. Good food brings people together. Parking is difficult but you'll find it. If you're lucky, you'll see the house with the cats and chickens.

    Oxtail
    Brian C.

    Had the oxtail here and it was my first time having oxtail but it was fantastic. The oxtail is so soft and tender, you can scrape the meat off the bones really easily. The their Mac and cheese was a little too cheesy for my liking however.

    Alyssa B.

    The food here is amazing, they serve you such a good amount with two sides and a drink. The ambiance here is awesome and love that they have indoor and outdoor seating and lots of outdoor activities to do while waiting for your food. I LOVE TEVS KITCHEN!

    Oxtail + Jerk Chicken
    Jonathan L.

    One of the best meals I've had this year. The oxtail and mac & cheese were standouts, everything was packed with flavor. Portions are generous enough that one plate can easily feed two. The covered outdoor seating area is a nice touch. If you can, call ahead to order. Worth the wait!

    Jerk & garlic sauces weren't needed.
    Susan J.

    Nice covered patio area outside to eat and a few booths inside. Security guard is on site. Second visit and Tev's does not disappoint. Service was straight to the point. Enjoyed steak, mac n cheese and broccoli. A complementary cup of Koolaid was a nice treat.

    short ribs
    Luis R.

    Tevs kitchen is a must have when in la and looking to just hang out! food is heavy so that's why i say on a chill day lol but nonetheless very good, exceptionally good at that everything was amazing from the jerk chicken to the short ribs! The sides now they're on a level all alone just delicious!! service was great, super friendly and inviting they do triple check when using a credit card for online orders so please make sure to have the card handy and ID they do not mess around !

    Ariana C.

    6 stars if I could. I think about this place everyday. if someone asked me "where is the best food in LA you've ever been?" without even thinking I would say here. you will have absolutely zero regrets. absolutely phenomenal.

    Frances L.

    Caribbean soul food restaurant with delicious food and generous portions. Service was friendly The menu is small so it was easy to choose what we wanted to try. We had four platters and it was so much food-oxtail, goat curry, jerk chicken and fried (boneless) chicken. Love the bold flavors of the food here. Every platter was served with mac & cheese, rice and peas, cabbage and fried plantains plus sweet iced kool aid. The oxtail was AMAZING and the jerk chicken was some of the best I've tried. The oxtail was very tender in a savory sauce that went really well over the rice and beans. The jerk chicken was well seasoned with a great smoky flavor. The goat curry was meaty and flavorful. The fried boneless chicken was good but I loved everything rise even more. The mac and cheese is so good too and I wish my stomach had more room. Definitely recommend Tex's kitchen!

    Rashina Y.

    Tev's Kitchen is the truth!! Hands down the best Jamaican spot in Los Angeles. Everything is perfectly seasoned and packed with flavor. The oxtails and short ribs were tender and full of flavor. The mac and cheese was delicious, and the cabbage was amazing. The Kool-Aid took me straight back to my childhood. And don't skip the cakes--the yellow caramel cake was incredible!

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    1 year ago

    Incredible food. Incredible service. Incredible staff. Large portions. Lives up to the hype. Worth the $$$$$

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    2 years ago

    A taste of soul !! A nice place to sink your teeth into some wonderful flavor. Awesome

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    1 year ago

    It was worth the wait. They were 30 minutes late on my order, but the food was HOT and DELICIOUS!!

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    1 year ago

    Everything was great except for the wait. Plan on being in line cause the food is GOOD!!

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    2 years ago

    The salmon plate was good!!! Portions are a good size worth the money wait time wasn't long!

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    1 year ago

    The oxtails were extremely tender ,the Mac & cheese was delicious and cabbage was off the chain.and the Blaken salmon was delicious

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    2 years ago

    Amazing food everytime 10/10! I definitely recommend the pasta & oxtail. It's two meals in one.

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    1 year ago

    Very bad customer service, wouldn't recommend! Uu needa show yo id social n card number just to order food! Very bad service !

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    2 years ago

    Everything was delicious! The best mac and cheese. Salmon cooked to perfection. Will definitely go back again

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    1 year ago

    Good food,but Let's make some adjustments in the future. Uber eat would be great to have if you dont want to wait in the hood.

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    I could go on and on about this place. The food is so fire they give you a lot of food for the price and I was very happy with the food.

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    Ask the Community - Tev's kitchen

    Do they accept EBT?

    No lol

    Hello, do you cater? I am interested in ordering food to feed 12 people.

    No they don't

    Do they do online orders?

    Yes

    Do they take visa and master card?

    Yes

    Can I get a menu with the prices?

    They post the menu everyday on their Instagram.

    Where is the menu and prices?

    On their instagram page. Its a rotating menu and the prices are listed on his story: https://www.instagram.com/tevs.kitchen?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==

    Is this place on food delivery apps like Postmates?

    No, it's not. You can only purchase at the location.

    Do they serve vegan dishes?

    No they do not!

    What are the hours of operation as I can't seem to find it to know when to come?

    I believe it's 1:30 to 6:30, but they only post stuff on IG and Facebook

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    Pioneer Chicken

    4.2(715 reviews)
    6.1 miBoyle Heights
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    I felt a little nostalgic, but not because I had eaten at Pioneer Chicken before. It was because…read morethis is what fast food used to look like: friendly cashiers who asked if we had any questions and then happily took our order, rather than directing us to a kiosk or telling us to use an app. The dining room was clean and inviting, and they still offered free refills on soda. I ordered the chicken strips with fries, while my partner ordered a two-piece chicken dinner with macaroni salad and spicy rice. Although we had to wait a little while for the food, it arrived hot. We both agreed that it was some of the best fast-food fried chicken we had ever eaten. The chicken was moist and the batter was crispy. My fries were good, and my partner's macaroni salad and spicy rice were both flavorful. We especially loved the biscuit. I also couldn't help noticing that although the dining room feels like something of a relic, it is very well maintained. There were no dirty tables and no trash on the floor. I was genuinely shocked when the cashier came out to ask how everything was and whether we needed anything else. Most fast-food chains seem determined to eliminate as much human interaction as possible. Pioneer Chicken was a refreshing reminder that fast food can still be friendly, clean and satisfying. Pioneer Chicken is a winner in my book!

    I didn't know Pioneer Chicken was still around until I saw my coworker with some. I haven't had PC…read morein years and wanted to give it a try. I ordered 8 piece bucket and one fish. It's a chicken joint, but I wanted to taste the fish. I'm glad I only ordered one piece, it was too greasy. The chicken was pretty good, not as good as I remember, but good. The chicken was also greasy, but not as greasy as the fish. Would I order again? No. Not because it wasn't good, but because there are much better chicken joints that are not greasy.

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    kodo

    kodo

    4.3(568 reviews)
    5.4 miDowntown

    The inside is low lit & gives an elevated ambiance. Service was fantastic and very attentive. We…read morestarted with the pacific oysters & spicy tuna crispy rice. The pacific oysters are a good size and I really enjoyed the yuzu-kosho ponzu sauce on it. The spicy tuna crispy rice have a good amount of spicy tuna on top & I loved how crispy they made the rice underneath. The Kodo trio comes with uni, toro, & wagyu and the Toro sampler comes with o-toro, chu-toro, akami. All of these handrolls were phenomenal & just left you wanting more. The Wagyu katsu you cook on a hot stone at the table which I liked as an interactive dish. The Wagyu cheeseburger was dripping with juice but still had those crunchy edges. The Uni pasta was beautiful & delicious. The Chimichurri prawns I could eat multiple plates of- the shell comes sliced down the middle so you just have to peel it off. For dessert we ordered the Kodo basque cheesecake & Miso chocolate torte. I love a basque cheesecake & the sesame crumble added great texture. The miso chocolate torte made me wish I ordered my own. Everything from start to finish was amazing, it's hard to pick favorites. Parking- valet $13

    I really enjoy eating here because service is fast and friendly. You get a lovely meal and every…read morestaff member you meet is always so friendly. Food is delicious, drinks are good, and parking isn't hard to find if you're willing to walk a little. The design kinda dark inside, but the patio is always nice. The best part? I can be in and out in less than an hour if I wanted!

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    The Red Chickz - IG: happyfoodieoc

    The Red Chickz

    4.2(778 reviews)
    4.8 miDowntown
    $$

    so so so so SO good. I got medium and the spice level was perfect for me. The lady at the register…read morewas saying how the difference between medium and the next level was big, so I played it safe with medium. She was also so sweet in helping us figure out what to order. We decided to order the chicken tenders, potato wedges, and the cheese curds. Absolutely no complaints. The chicken was SUOER crispy and super juicy. It's also huge, so next time I will be ordering two instead of three. I've also never had actual crispy potato wedges until trying this one as well. Even after finishing all my chicken, everything stayed crispy. The cheese curdles were also good. They're like mini mozzarella balls, nothing too crazy but still super delish. I will be making a return soon because this is so far, my top chicken place!!!

    One word = FANTASTIC! I came here to try the chicken and shrimp and was extremely impressed. I…read moreordered the shrimp meal with mac and cheese and one side of chicken tender! The favor is definitely there and seasoned soo good on both. The service was nice. They have inside and outside seating but inside is better. Outside on spring st there is ALOT of activity going on with people watching and the food robots, service trucks running around. Oh yes and they have a bathroom which is key! It's in downtown LA so parking i can't see where anyone could park here. They have a $2 chicken tenders on thursdays also. They had a lot of take-out orders so people must agree it's good quality food. Overall, yes i would be back and try the sando next time but this place is jamming good!! Go visit these guys and enjoy. Food rating: Fried seasoned shrimp 8.8\10 Chicken tender 8.8\10 Mac and cheese 8.5\10

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    Wingstop

    Wingstop

    2.0(82 reviews)
    6.0 miBoyle Heights

    I was craving some wings and drove by here on a Friday at 8pm. I also saw in the parking lot a…read morespace opened and that convinced me to make the stop! Lul! This is a chain place that sells wings near a freeway entrance, and Inext to a 711 and a laundromat. I give it 5 stars because of what this place is and the style of food and service that I expected to get :) There is inside seating but it seems like more of a place where people ordered and left. I was the same with a to go order of a 10 piece combo with garlic parm and lemon pepper bone in wings. The cleanliness was fine enough and the staff was fine and nice enough :) The person that took my order smiled as I gave my order and smiled as I picked up my order. The place had a constant flow of people coming in and the staff looked all pretty busy. I like the open windows to the kitchen area too verify the cleanliness and cooking of the food :) Wings were as expect, good :) Will I return... maybe... if I'm in the area again....

    I'd legit want to give this store a 0 Star review worse customer service over the phone for an…read moreorder they messed up! I ordered a 5 piece chicken tender combo 1/2 Original Hot & 1/2 Lemon Pepper with Cajun fries & drink. The Chicken Tenders Were Stiff/Stale like they were just sitting there for god knows how long, the fries cold as heck like what's going on mind you I ordered via the Wingstop delivery app and my order got here in literally 15 minutes it didn't add up it just wasn't fresh at all! The Supervisor went by Jazmine or Jasmine said she didn't care if I made a complaint about her cause it wouldn't effect her in any way like customer complaints are irrelevant or where irrelevant! It's in a terrible unsafe area so I ordered delivery to get crappy food and crappy service I waited nearly 4 hours for a "supervisor" to call back and no call back and they can't fix my order that I literally have to bring back that food to get it fixed cause ppl always call in for free food. I don't care about other ppl but I'll gladly dig into my garbage can to get that food out! What a joke. I've been inside that restaurant it's filthy and dirty and looks like they never clean. Food 0.1/10 Service 0/10 Cleanliness 0/10 Don't recommend this spot to anyone

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    Sampa

    4.4(726 reviews)
    5.4 miArts District, Downtown
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    We came here during DineLA week. $55 for 4 course menu. It is our first time here but we had tried…read moretheir kare-kare tamale and ube cheese cake at food festival... so, we were quite excited to dine here. The menu is simple but creative, perfect blend of Filipino and Spanish cuisine. Inasal cesar salad: calamansi dressing is refreshing. Grilled chicken is perfectly grilled add a nice twist to the salad. Kare-kare tamale: signature dish. The braised oxtail is so moist and tender..the veloute sauce is milky. Bucatini and rigatoni are also so yummy. We can't decide the winner. Bucatini is spicy. Rigatoni is milky and buttery... so you decide. Grilled escabeche white fish: the fish is moist with crispy skin. Ribeye is melt in my mouth. For desert, panna cotta is a.perfect ending of a beautiful dinner. Every dish.is beautifully presented. The service is impeccable. There is paid parking across from the restaurant for $10. It is probably one of the best meal we had this year. If you have not been here, Sampa should be on your bookmark to check out.

    First time dining here. Decided to try it out for Dine LA week. Featured photos in this post are…read moresmaller than their standard menu plates, since the Dine LA menu served as almost a sampler dish. Food: loved the creativity of the dishes. What a way to elevate Filipino cuisine for western palates. Parking: paid lot directly across the restaurant for $10 for the day. Street parking was extremely limited. Service: Jaden was our server and he was attentive with checking in on us. We had ordered a steak, but did not receive a steak knife. We tried to get by with the butter knife at the table, but obviously it did not pan out well. Our server was occupied with another table, so I was patiently waiting to make eye contact. Miraculously another server saw my desperate eyes and before I could even raise my hand or say "excuse me" to flag her down, she came right over with a SMILE no less (!!!) and asked how she could help. That level of attentiveness was very much appreciated. Even the tall white guy came to clear our plates. I don't know what he does, because at the end of the meal, we saw him hauling in and hand-carrying 5 bags of ice. The level of hustle across the team is obvious and helps round out the experience of dining out and choosing to spend money on a dining experience. Even the bus boys were attentive with filling our water cups, which was quite appreciated. Can't say any more good things about the service and truly appreciated our server Jaden because he seemed so personable to have a genuine conversation while running around. Really seems like a hard worker. Ambiance: kudos to whoever set the playlist for Friday night -- Kaytranada songs came up a couple times and really helped to set the mood to kick off my weekend.

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    Bar area

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    Crab omelette

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    Tev's kitchen - soulfood - Updated September 2026

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