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    4.6 (510 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Hibiscus and coconut horchata mix! So bomb!!!
    Sarah K.

    Okay, first of all--JOE AND GINA!!! I'm literally not sure how they did it, but I was standing at the register laughing, smiling, and having the best time with them. They are SUCH good vibes and genuinely made the whole experience. And then the JUICES. Oh my God. Everything is house-made--the watermelon juice, the hibiscus, and the coconut horchata are absolutely INSANE. They let me try all of them, and we even mixed two together and accidentally created this delicious smoothie concoction that I'm now obsessed with. Highly, highly recommend asking them about it! And on top of all of that, the food is EXCELLENT. Everything feels fresh, healthy, delicious, and just GOOD. I was so happy I randomly stumbled upon Wild Bird because this is absolutely one of those places you want to come back to. Seriously, go visit Joe and Gina. Come for the food, come for the juices, come for the good vibes--and come try our new smoothie concoction. I cannot recommend this place enough. SO GOOD!!!

    Harvest Bowl
    Angela P.

    This spot was in a quiet and clean spot in the middle of Hollywood which I really liked. Really appreciate how there's a kiosk up front so we can choose what we want on our on timing. Chose to dine in and waited not too long before the food came out and they served our plates directly to us which was convenient. Chicken was really juicy and tender, and paired nicely with the fresh kale, goat cheese, and sweet potatoes from the harvest bowl. Able to return the bowls back for reuse, so that's a big plus on the eco friendly aspect of this restaurant. I recommend this place!

    Boneless breast plate w/double kale
    Araceli A.

    First time at Wildbird. Didn't know what to expect but I wanted to eat as cleanly as I can this week. The inside is very clean although plain. It felt like any fast casual spot. You order through a kiosk and get a number. The ordering process is very easy with photos so I just chose what I want with the substitutions I wanted all in the kiosk. You also get to choose up to 2 sauces. I ordered the Bonless Breast market plate and subbed kale salad for the rice. It looked really plain, but was actually really good. The chicken was not dry and had good flavor. The kale salad was very lightly dressed even without me asking them to do so. My favorite was the sweet potatoes, which were both soft on the inside crunchy and chip-like on the outside. Fantastic! The food came out in less then 10min. I would be back. I really liked my food. I like the ease of the ordering and everything was simple and healthy.

    My salad is the absolute bomb!!
    Teresa G.

    This food is so good I love their salads they hook you up they have the best dressing they have the freshest ingredients I am addicted to the super food salad with a ginger and the chipotle dressing mi this is my favorite place to eat. They always treat me good. The food is delicious. It's always fresh and if it's not, they will take care of it and make everything right. This is the best location in Hollywood.

    Like WHATTTT ? this is stuff you do before open JUST UNPREPARED
    Adara Y.

    To be on sunset blvd this business can not handle any actual customers, lunch will always be late!!! It's a wanna be healthy Mexican-American fusion spot that's not even that good, all they have is protein options which you can get at the store and cook it without seasoning it'll taste the same cus WILDBIRD IS BLAND. Save your money AND TIME just cook at home considering the ACTUAL wait time is never what the workers say it's always 30 minutes later, DONT WASTE YOUR TIME, AND I GOT THIS FOR FREE LIKE NEVER AGAIN

    QUARTER BIRD - PROTEIN: +51G BRUSSEL SPROUTS MAC SALAD
    Stephanie H.

    I arrived early in the complex for an appointment so I decided to grab dinner since I had time. I have never heard of Wildbird before, but since I have been trying to eat healthier options, I decided to try it out. I ordered at the kiosk and then went to find a seat. All of the tables were dirty with food crumbs, and the seat cushions on the bench were so filthy, full of stains. Honestly, they need to throw those cushions away! I opted to sit at the window area since it was the only clean option. About 5 min later the waiter walks from behind me and puts the plate down without saying a word and quickly walks away. I literally turned around as he walked away and yelled across the restaurant, "do you have a cup for water?!" and walked over to get it from him. I ordered the quarter bird with brussels sprouts and macaroni salad. The food was good. Not the best mac salad I have ever had, but good. I would eat Wildbird again, but not at this location.

    Great service, quick, helpful, clean place! Food looks great - different plates and sides, Veggie options too

    Linda C.

    - Chicken was delicious - Sides were addicting, we got buffalo cauliflower, Mexican street corn - Parking was $12 without validation, so make sure to get validated T_T - Service is friendly and efficient Discovered the Blue Note Jazz Club next door after eating here, can't wait to check that out and come back for more chicken!! Just make sure to GET YOUR PARKING VALIDATED... so miffed the parking cost nearly as much as the chicken

    Eduardo C.

    The best and healthiest chicken !!came here and the staff was really nice. Got me what I needed easy and quick and when I ate it the food after made me feel great

    Quarter Bird (white meat) with Brussels sprouts and Mexican rice.
    Matt G.

    I order from here at least twice a week. Good portions, tastes great, and is easy to hit my protein goals with their food. I'm so happy I found this place!

    Taco Tuesday
    Zada S.

    So I stumbled upon wow bird on my way to somebody else when you walk in the service was awesome. The guys were very welcoming and helpful with helping you decide what to have on the menu even let us try some of the food first to see what we wanted to choose. The ambience is nice. It's a couple of seats and don't miss the beer on top. This was some delicious grilled chicken not to mention brussels sprouts and the sweet potatoes. They have a taco Tuesday special on Tuesday with two dollar tacos so don't miss that so if you're on sunset and you're hungry, don't miss Wildbird

    The good is delicious I mean the chicken was savory well seasoned the beans were delish I had the burrito and the guacamole that was perfect My husband had the tacos crispy and yummy Our food was served to us at the table I wish I had one in the valley Will drive out here more often now

    CHICKEN TINGA MARKET PLATE
    Cristina Z.

    Came for lunch. Smells yummy! Joe was nice and answered my questions. We used the kiosk to order. Joe was very busy! We order a quarter bird all white meat with choice of 2 sides (kale, salad, and ) and the tinga bowl with choice of two sides (Mac salad and chard broccoli). The food was delicious!!!!! Chicken was flavored extremely well cooked perfect the beans were fabulous. The kale salad was light and crisp. The salsa I chose were the spicy ones the green and the charred tomato along with pico de gallo. Added chips for extra cost. If you check in and write a yelp review, you can get free chips and salsa which I asked you about but we didn't get that so I will get it on my next visit. He was too busy and we had enough food so next time. I will definitely come back! The food here is a healthier option if you're looking for something light and fresh. Management/Owner: you should open a location near CSUN Northridge/Porter Ranch area....you'd do great! I would love it!!! Please!

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    Go there for $2 taco Tuesday!! Delicious, and very vibes music. Service was quick and friendly

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    So good! Will come back! Loved the vibe and the sides were great! They also had Seven Tea which I love and hardly see at restaurants.

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    5 months ago

    The customer service stinks. I think the main guy taking orders doesn't like African Americans. I'm one and was treated terribly.

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    Incredible service! Food was so good!!!! increíble servicio muy lindos todos nos gustó mucho el pollo

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    6 months ago

    Amazing fast casual spot! Good parking too. Chicken is great. Service was fast and friendly.

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    9 months ago

    Love the taco Tuesday special $2 tacos. It's located conveniently below 24 Hour Fitness so it's perfect after a good workout.

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    7 months ago

    Delicious and affordable! We tried them for the first time with a BOGO on Postmates and were very happy with the deal. Rolando is the man!!

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    Rolando gave me the best experience ever! Great understanding attentive and overall great! Definitely Worth It coming back

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    We had the best experience! The food was good and the service was great! Joe was the best. Would recommend and will definitely be back :)

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    Food looks great/Fresh! Great staff!!! Recommend the salad and add chicken!!! Salsa is good as well

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    Great experience after me and my pluddy were walking around Westwood, nice customer service, great food

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    The best place in Hollywood , we like spend time with family at wildbird, thank you Edel

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    My family has been coming to El Tepeyac Café since before I was even born, and they've never once…read moredisappointed us. This place isn't just a restaurant -- it's culture, it's history, it's meaning, it's family love all wrapped into one. Every time we walk through those doors, it feels like coming home. The food is incredible every single time. From the small big burritos to the huge big burritos, everything hits with the same flavor and comfort we grew up on. The portions are legendary, the taste is unforgettable, and the consistency is something you don't find everywhere anymore. El Tepeyac gives so much to the community. It's one of those places that holds memories for generations -- birthdays, family gatherings, late‑night cravings, comfort meals after long days. It's a spot that brings people together, and you can feel the love in the food and the atmosphere. This café is part of my family's story, part of East LA's story, and part of the community's heart. I love coming here, and I'm grateful for a place that still feels like home after all these years.

    Smiling that the burrito tasted homemade and hearty!…read more El Tepeyac Cafe had a small line but it moved fast. If it is just you, grab the counter. The Hollenbeck de Pollo had a huge filling of guacamole, and chicken!!! Mini $12.99. What a great deal in this economy. The portions were large and the wet burrito just had so much flavor. I loved how everything came together. Ordered the half basket of chips and boy was it worth! Thanks Eric for the recommendation and tips!! Will be back if in the area!! And there was a line when I left! The guy behind the counter was great!

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    Holbox

    4.7(2.7k reviews)
    6.3 miHistoric South Central
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    Holbox is kind of tucked away inside a food hall, so it's easy to miss if you're not looking for…read moreit. The line can get pretty long, but it moves surprisingly fast, so don't let that scare you away. Once you get your food, you'll need to find your own seat somewhere in the food court, which can be a little chaotic when it's busy. The seafood was definitely the highlight for me. Everything tasted really fresh, bright, and limey which worked perfectly with the tacos. The citrus and acidity kept the seafood tasting light and refreshing, while the toppings and sauces added enough flavor without overpowering the main ingredients. I really enjoyed the tacos and liked how clean and fresh everything tasted. It's a nice change from heavier, more traditional taco spots, especially if you're in the mood for seafood. Overall, the setup is a little unconventional, but the food is absolutely worth it. I'd definitely come back for the seafood tacos, especially when I'm craving something fresh, citrusy, and flavorful.

    Although I dined after 3pm the wait for the food to arrive to my table was over 30 minutes and I…read moreordered only one item - Sea Urchin. How long should it take to crack open a sea urchin? Having said that, the dish was worth the wait. Uni was sweet scallops tender. Nice. Ambiance? It's a food hall. Noisy and has a tendency to echo your neighbors conversation and squelch yours. If that's your jam. I got lucky with my parking space. I can't imagine parking at dinner time. Can we say Ride share?

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    WILDBIRD - chickenshop - Updated September 2026

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