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    Tom's Express Restaurant

    3.4 (63 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Cheese burger combo
    John T.

    Similarities: Look and feels a bit like Jim's Burger. They offer american and mexican breakfast, mexican food, sandwiches, salad's, burritos, and burgers. Credit Card: They're accepted. Restroom: They have a restroom out back. Go to the cashier/staffer and ask for the restroom key. It's a bit of a hassle but you got to do what you gotta do to relieve yourself. Location/Parking: NE corner of E 57th and Pacific. Decent amount of parking in their lot, but if you don't see any just park on the street. Ambiance/Decor: Alright ambiance with modern furnishings. Service: Staffers are always nice, friendly, and attentive when I patronize the place. Food comes out at a decent time also. Food Of Choice: I usually get the cheese burger combo with no salt/seasoning on the patty and fries. It's yum! Make sure you ask for ranch! The only negative is that the water/juice/grease from the patty and lettuce will continue to drip if you don't hold the burger correctly. It can get quite messy. Food For Thought: Not many food options in Huntington Park/Vernon, but it'll do.

    Double Chili-Cheeseburger + Bacon
    Steve A.

    Oohhhweeeeeeee! Got the: Double-Chilli Cheeseburger w/Bacon, xtra crispy Fries & a root beer. Service was great, the cashier was very professional and nice. A bit of a wait in the drive-thru but I definitely know when it takes a lil'while it means is FRESH!! My fries were actually crispy! Got two thousand islands & two baggies of yellow chilis. I been inside so I know it's always clean and the mood is always great. Will be telling my peeeeps about this burger!

    Small Chili Cheese Fries

    I was very happy with my side order of strawberries, with the quantity and quality. Second, I think this place had the best chili cheese fries, the French fries are cooked fully, never soggy.

    Chili cheese fries
    Kassandra C.

    Love this place- food is bomb! And I always get superb customer service. I'm weak for their chili cheese fries.

    Waffle Breakfast Special

    Chefs always deliver with the food. Presentation is always on point and the food tastes great too. Great prices too. Highly recommend their waffles and pancakes.

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    Bad service and food isn't that good. Won't be returning to this place. Seemed like the cashier was new but should be able to get it right.

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    The cheeseburger was tasty and the French Fries were the best I've had in a while. Slightly crispy and seasoned just right.

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    none of these cashiers speak english they always get my order wrong. i will not be going back here lousy customer service.

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    7 years ago

    Order tru drive tru the girl was making food and using the cashier and taking cash and never wash her her disgusting

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    Excellent services. Cashier was friendly, was attentive and kind. The place was clean and food was fresh. Definitely recommend...

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    Best Breakfast place in Huntington Park! My Wife loves the build your own omelette and there is a drive thru.

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    Not sure why only 3 stars, went for breakfast and everyone in our party enjoyed the food. And there was plenty of diners

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    Love them chicken and waffles you guys have to come out here try this place out bomb ....

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