Cocina Express

This place was everything I remembered and more. Chicken was…read moreexcellent! The fish was on point and the tartar sauce was out of this world Jessica and the staff were beyond nice and the attitude of the place was upbeat and very friendly. Restaurant was clean and we were very full and happy when we left Thank you PIONEER! We will definitely see you again

After a very disappointing experience at the Bell Gardens location on Mother's Day, we ended up…read moredriving to the Boyle Heights Pioneer Chicken location just to get biscuits, and honestly, this location completely restored my love for Pioneer Chicken. The difference between the two locations was night and day. Even though it was Mother's Day and busy everywhere, Boyle Heights was organized, fast, friendly, and fully stocked. There was plenty of parking, the line moved quickly, and the employees were courteous and professional from the moment we arrived. Most importantly! THEY HAD EVERYTHING. Fresh biscuits? Yes. Fully stocked menu? Yes. Good customer service? Absolutely. The biscuits were fresh, hot, buttery, and delicious, exactly how I remembered Pioneer Chicken growing up in Los Angeles. We honestly ate them on the drive home because they were THAT good. You could immediately feel the better energy and management at this location. People were constantly coming in and out, yet the staff still handled things efficiently and professionally. As someone born and raised in LA, Pioneer Chicken is nostalgic for me, and this Boyle Heights location felt much closer to the Pioneer I remember. I will definitely return to this location again. Thank you to the Boyle Heights staff for saving Mother's Day dinner. Sorry I didn't take a picture of the biscuits, the aroma took over, the box was opened and my mouth ate before my camera! ha ha ha

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Large orange whip drink with combo

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George's Burger Stand

4.3(292 reviews)

1.9 mi•Boyle Heights

Stopped by for dinner at George's Burger Stand around 6pm on a Thursday night and they were not…read morebusy at all. Walked right up and got to my place my order. Within 5 minutes my meal was out so the service was very fast which was appreciated. Here you will only find outdooor patio seating. We sat there and tried their chili cheese hot dog and their cheese burger. The chili cheese dog was a bit disappointing. The chili cheese was great however the hot god itself was not good. It was a bit under cooked for my preference. Would have to give the hot dog a 2 out of 5. The cheeseburger on the other hand was good. No complaints on that and would have to rate the cheeseburger a 4 out of 5. The French fries here are so good, love the seasoning on them. Fries are a 5 out of 5. Overall maybe just stay clear of the hot dog but they are worth checking out if your in the area looking for a fast and cheap meal. Till next time.

I found George's Burger Stand after accidentally finding it on the YouTube channel from the former…read moreWorth It guys Andrew, Steven, and Adam. (They have since launched a new channel after the Buzzfeed series.) At any rate I was dying for something different and the onion rings at George's Burger Stand looked SO GOOD that I had to run out and try it for myself. Upon arriving, I quickly decided that I wanted a Western Burger (bacon, 1 onion ring and BBQ sauce), a small order of onion rings and a Sprite. The food took a little bit of time, but that's ok because you know it's freshly made. There's a nice covered patio where you can eat your food, and if you are a solo PLEASE do yourself a favor and get the small order of onion rings. Any larger and you won't be able to finish it. The burger is pretty delicious and not drowning in sauce, which I like. I had to ask for a side of ranch, since ranch and onion rings go so well together. The onion rings are DELICIOUS and so different from the breaded kind you get from the frozen food section of the grocery store. These are made out of a beer batter, and CRISP. The coating doesn't fall apart like all of the other onion rings you have tried. It's crisp and you can bite it, like an apple. My meal was $24, but definitely try this place you haven't!!

Chili Cheese Fries and Chili Cheese Dog

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Al & Bea's Mexican Food

4.2(1.2k reviews)

2.2 mi•Boyle Heights

Really good and probably my new favorite burritos in East LA/Boyle Heights. This was my first time…read morehere, after hearing about this place for years and seeing videos online. I arrived about 20 minutes before opening on a Saturday and there was someone there before me. This was clearly not his first time so I sat in my car and waited for him to make his way to the counter. Once he made his move I walked to place my order. It feels like I went back in time looking around. The entire place is spotless. Very clear menu and a few places to sit if you want to eat there. The gentleman taking orders at the window was in a great mood. Very friendly and polite. Took my order and then I walked to the sidewalk to wait. The music playing takes you back to a time long gone. Older couples walking down the street, holding hands and getting in line to place their orders where they probably have since this place opened. I ordered 2 Green Bean and Cheese and a Combination Burrito. My number was called and I made my way to the pic up window. I grabbed my box, said thank you to the lady and walked to my car. I was so excited but knew the burritos were so hot that they need to cool down. Once I made it home, they were the perfect temp and ready to eat. I started with the combination. The first bite and the flavors popped. I was surprised and wished I'd purchased a second one. It was great! The b&c were also great. I can't wait to go back. Fantastic food and experience.

Thirty years later, and this is still my favorite place for the best green chile bean & cheese…read moreburritos ANYWHERE! Though prices have gone up over the years, my family and I remain loyal customers as the burritos here are well-made, DELICIOUS, and fresh. Employees are hardworking and do their best to move the daily long lines quickly. This place is very popular, so be prepared to wait in line, and at times, parking can be a challenge. The small restaurant is always kept clean and there are several tables avail for those wishing to eat here. Despite these two minor issues, the food here is sooo worth waiting for and your patience.

Chili fries

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Bean & Cheese burrito. Very good beans.

China Express

3.8(4 reviews)

2.1 mi•Boyle Heights

I was really uncomfortable with my experience here. While we were sitting near the food area, staff…read morekilled a roach right in front of us and very close to the food. It was disturbing and completely ruined my appetite. Cleanliness is extremely important when it comes to restaurants, and seeing that made me question the hygiene standards. Unfortunately, after that, I didn't feel comfortable eating there. I hope management takes pest control and sanitation more serious

This is the first time I've stopped in this restaurant and the food tastes good. It wasn't crowed…read moreat all. I'm from Bakersfield and I'm guessing this place is a local favorite among the community here. No complaints here.

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Howlin' Ray's

4.7(8.2k reviews)

3.9 mi•Chinatown

Ryan, Best service out there. Would Highly recommend!!! The food is incredible aswell.read more

Haven't been here in over 5 years. Line was only 30-45 minutes compared to 2 hours plus when I went…read morelast time so I was impressed. Line was decent but moving and it is way more efficient now Got to the front and met Ryan. Man made our day greeting us, making us feel welcome and helping us out with our order. He also checked in on us several times before during and after our meal despite the hectic environment. You rock man! Also shoutout to Matt. Went to pick up my order and struck up a good short convo. Man I'll drive back here for the service alone The food..... even better than ever. I'll be back very soon this time around!

The inside

Chicken sandwich. Great!

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Carl's Jr

2.2(85 reviews)

2.1 mi•Boyle Heights

Best fast food I had in a long time. Fresh and hot! Drive through order quick and accurate.read more

What a wonderful surprise a very good location. Believe me…read moreeven though under same brand some are not nearly this good. Selena C. was cleaning dinning room, greeted me and rang me up while answering questions on rewards! What a great employee! Selena C. definitely deserves recognition: reward/raise! No I don't know her or anyone at this location. Yet I know good employees while by owning my own businesses and working restaurants and fast food! Good order fresh tasty zucchini. See pics!

Leaking soda machine needs to be fixed, wasting a lot of water

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Super Pollos Rostizados

4.3(116 reviews)

1.8 mi•Boyle Heights

This place is my go to at least twice a month! Can't go wrong with the whole chicken meal and 2…read moresides. The coleslaw, beans, cold potatoes side are fire!!! You can always call and place a pick up order too!

Food is really good. Good price. Make it easy to order and…read moregreat price for great tasting food. Highly recommend it

The beautiful chickens!!!

Lunch special - frijoles and arroz for my sides and also got a few potatoes and tortillas - great deal

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Guisados

4.4(2.7k reviews)

2.1 mi•Boyle Heights

Authentic & Flavorful Tacos!…read more -I absolutely love Guisados! We were in the LA area as we went to Crypto Center for a concert and Guisados is conveniently open late, so we skipped dinner just to eat here after our concert. If you're craving truly authentic tacos packed with rich flavor and quality ingredients, this is the spot. We've visited a few different Guisados locations, but this one is always a 10/10 -- consistently delicious food, great service, and you get the full LA vibe since it's right in Boyle Heights. Such an experience! Parking is easy with a lot right across the street. The only downside is that if you go later at night there aren't any bathrooms -- but other than that, it's perfect. Highly recommend the mole taco and the calabacitas taco -- they're my absolute favorites. And don't forget the horchata... SO good and worth the drive. Definitely a must-try!

It's been years since I have been to Guisado's. But it was my best friend and I's first time…read morechecking out this particular location. The service here was lovely. I encountered a man and a women, both of whom were very friendly. My friend tried 2 tacos de Tinga de pollo. She also tried a steak taco. I tried 2 tacos de Tinga de pollo and added one with mole poblano. I even added a tamal de elote (corn tamale). I didn't know they had agues frescas until afterwards my bestie ordered one - she got cantaloupe. We sat down and caught up on life. We had the place to ourselves. It is a smaller location but with lots of seats and it was very clean. The servers Brought us our food. The food was delicious and surprisingly the portions were bigger than what the photos show. I dont know if I mentioned this in a previous review but the meat portions are typically small. So for them to add a lot of meat ( thank you, I really appreciated it :). The taco was delicious, fresh, full of flavor, not dry nor dull. The only thing missing from the tamal de elote was the crema. But, I forgot to ask for one, so that's on me. I really recommend visiting this location and even supporting Latino/a owned businesses in this community. You won't regret it. I want one now.

Interior

The OG Sampler

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Chorizo Breakfast Taco

Tom's Burgers

3.8(103 reviews)

1.0 mi

Love this spot! Had a great 1st experience. Tasty food,…read moresuper friendly service, small restaurant offering covered outdoor seating. They have burgers, hot dogs, tamales and pastrami. Reminds me of The Hat. Great prices!! The chili cheeseburger was big, filling, and delicious! Fries and onion rings were perfectly salted and crispy! I was in heaven when I saw how much came in the box Get the orange bang! It's so good you'll want to get a large!

Came here for the first time and was greeted by the cook. He was very friendly and polite. I only…read morewaited about 6 minutes for a pastrami sandwich combo. Portions of the pastrami are well served and had fat fries thoroughly cooked. Ambiance was great with patio seating to enjoy a meal on a sunny day in Cali.

Space that they're working in.

SO MANY FRIES!

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On the corner- easy to find, small parking lot but there's also street parking

Tenampal

4.7(319 reviews)

2.4 mi•Boyle Heights

Awesome place in BH. Food is excellent!…read moreService is superb! Ambiance is beautiful! Love to support small businesses in Boyle Heights!

Speechless. This food literally left me speechless…read more Ordered: - Jamaica. Freshly made, lightly sweetened - Brussels & Butternut Squash. Semi sweet appetizer. Chorizo helps balance out the natural sweetness of the butternut squash. - Huarache Azul. This was the star! Blue corn tortilla layered with frijoles and a hefty portion of TENDER suadero. Seasoned with salsa macha negra, crema, y repollo. Added the fried egg. Can't even explain how delicious and authentic this food was. Don't want to overhype it but you have to try it, trust. - Flan con pecanas. Sweet and drool worthy. The pecans add a perfect crunch. - Iced Cafe de olla. Ordered it without cream, it's slightly sweet but great nonetheless. Aside from the amazing food, the service was top tier. Junior was so sweet and attentive. The whole family was so welcoming. Cannot wait to go back and try the rest of the menu.