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    The Halal Bodega

    4.7 (41 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Phuoc B.

    We drove all the way from San Diego just to try Halal Bodega on their grand opening day! There's plenty of street parking outside. There is seating inside and outside. Lots of space to sit! I loved that you can see the Hollywood sign from the front of the restaurant Service was fast and friendly. Abdul was very friendly and educated us about the menu! He had the greatest suggestion's! I love that the menu was small and simple. I wasn't overwhelmed with too many options. We ordered a single smash burger with everyone on it, the bodega special and the fries with everything on it too. Everything was soo sooo good! It was worth the 3 hours drive from San Diego with traffic. Super excited to come back!

    Hira R.

    Ahhh I'm so excited for this place because i've been loving their burgers since they were a pop up in the parking lot! It's a great smash burger that has a great bun, crispy edge patty, and great burger sauce. I love seeing a good halal option for a smash burger! Also they now have a chopped cheese on their menu that is ABSOLUTELY mandatory you HAVE to get it if you come!

    Yahaira N.

    Delicious smash burgers. Made to order! The quality is amazing! Great costumer service! I added jalapeños and they are fresh so the crunch it gives it so tasty! The wings have a nice crisp to them so even though they have sauce! The bread they use is nice and soft! All the flavors work well together and i love how thin and crispy the meat is!

    single patty smashburger, smash fries, chopped cheese
    Bethany L.

    crisped patty, soft potato bun, and thoroughly melted cheese- amazing 8$ burger pricepoint for great quality (: spoke to the owners who are two friends that started off as a pop up tent around Irvine and recently opened up their storefront in LA. super kind and they make great smashburgers, fries, and chopped cheese sandos!!

    The double with smash fries... WOW
    Mike L.

    Amazing smash burger! Got the double with pickles on the side. The hitter sauce had a sweetness to it. Enjoyed every bite. 9.5/10! Will come back!

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    Ashrakat I.

    AMAZING everything, staff, food, people and everything 10/10 must try. we got the burgers and smash fries. it was really good, fulfilling, and good portions.

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    X V.

    I wanted to like Halal Bodega, and to be fair, the burger was great. But the experience overall was frustrating. You can get in line around 5:45 and still be waiting at 8:25. The process feels highly disorganized, and the staff often seems more focused on talking with friends than actually cooking or moving orders along. If they could get their logistics in order, this place could be amazing. But right now, and in the short term, I can't imagine waiting another 2.5 hours for a burger anytime soon. I'll just go to Hammer Burger instead. I thought I was saving the drive to Santa Ana, but clearly I could have gone back and forth four times in the amount of time I waited.

    Double Smash Burger, jalapeños banana peppers, pickles
    Yousef R.

    The smash burger is great, the meat very well seasoned and smashed perfectly. The sauce is really good and the buns are toasted nicely. Everything is made on the spot with fresh ingredients and came out quickly. The seating and space inside is good. are The location is great with lots of fee parking in the structure in the back. Definitely am coming back anytime I need a smash burger

    fire smash burgers genuinely one of the best i've ever had, everything was fire and the chopped cheese man 11/10 i'm def coming back

    2 Single smash burgers with jalapenos

    Halal Bodega is on another level. The quality of the food really stands out -- the burgers were insanely juicy, packed with flavor, and everything tasted super fresh. You can tell they use good ingredients and actually care about how the food comes out. The fries were hot, crispy, and just as good. On top of that, the customer service was top tier. Everyone was friendly, quick, and made the whole experience smooth from start to finish.

    Smash burger with cheese, grilled onions, and sauce. Side of fries and bodega sauce

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    The food was good I would recommend if you're in the mood for a clean halal burger ..

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    Very good quality burger and friendly staff! I got the smash fries and a double burger.

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    Amazing food and friendly staff. Burger was perfectly cooked and seasoned, some of the best fries I've had, you can taste how fresh it is.

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    10/10 one of the best smash burgers and fries I've had in La! My bf just came home with it and it brought me back to life!

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    Best halal smash burgers in LA.....matter of fact, in all of California! The sauce is heavenly, with perfectly crispy patties.

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    The food was amazing and the customer service was top tier! Very clean and respectful. Can't wait to go again!

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    Its the second time I came to the location, but no one is here. Really excited to try out their burgers

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