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    Dollar Hits

    4.2 (838 reviews)
    ModerateFilipino
    Closed • 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    DOLLAR HITS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Ashli A.

    Fun spot! Plenty of options. If can be tricky because they don't tell you how long to cook certain things. Everything was delicious though. Everything is $2 now instead of $1

    Marthin M.

    I thought it was ok and as a Filipino, each piece wasn't even a dollar in which I could definitely get it for cheaper. Be ware though there's the Filipino tamale that I had an allergic reaction to because I didn't know it had peanut. I'm not sure if it was cross contamination but I would not go here again. Service and ambiance was ok.

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    Kevin M.

    The best part about restaurants is when culture and community are together under one roof. When you come to Dollar Hits, that is exactly what you're going to experience. Dollar Hits is a street food-style restaurant located in Historic Filipinotown at the corner of West Temple and Carondelet St. Since they're in a small strip mall, it's either going to be street parking unless you're lucky and find a spot inside. The food here is authentic and the fun part is that whatever skewer you decide to order, you're going to be grilling it yourself. Theres plenty of chairs and tables outside to eat and hang out. Each time I come by, it's always a good time and the staff here make you feel at home. If you haven't been recently or at all, you're missing out on what makes Filipino culture so fun.

    John C.

    TL;DR: Welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and a fun interactive dining experience. It can feel chaotic at first with the crowds and grills, but the food and hospitality make it well worth visiting. -------- Full review: This place has both the welcoming atmosphere and good food that many people look for. At first, the experience can feel a little overwhelming with the open grills, karaoke playing in the background, and the lines of people waiting to grab food. However, I would absolutely say it is worth the wait. The tables turn over fairly quickly, so it does not take long before seats start opening up. Even while waiting in line, one of the workers running the karaoke setup stood outside greeting guests and striking up conversations by asking questions like, "Where are you traveling from?" and "Is this your first time visiting us?" She had such a great personality that it genuinely made my family's experience even more enjoyable. Once you get inside, you grab a tray and start picking out whichever skewers and sticks you want to eat. After paying, you head outside to the grill area where you warm up and char the BBQ skewers yourself. One small thing to keep in mind is paying attention to which direction the smoke is blowing so you do not accidentally end up standing directly in it. The food tasted great once everything was grilled and ready to eat. I would also highly recommend getting some vinegar on the side since the acidity complements the meats really well. Overall, if you are looking for a family-oriented place that makes people feel welcomed regardless of where they come from, I would highly recommend stopping by to experience their hospitality.

    Denise R.

    Nice place with authentic Filipino food. It's a quick in and out. I came on a Sunday right when they opened. There was a line but it went by quick. This was my first time, so I just copied what everyone else was doing. You simply pick out your food on a stick, buy drinks or other things, and then put your sticks on the grill to cook. A lot of what they had reminded me of my childhood. Just like I remembered it. They have a huge variety of drinks, food, and snacks to choose from. You sit and eat outside with Filipino music blasting. I love it. There's plenty of seating for the family. The service was great. I want to come back and try other yummy options.

    Grilled skewers and mango with bagoong (shrimp paste)
    Mary U.

    Wow, I love this place. It's the most authentic Filipino street food spot you can get. From the food to the ambiance, this place brings you to the Philippines. It's basically heaven if you're Filipino like me, and if you're not Filipino, it's a great way to try yummy authentic street food! It's self service where you go in line to pick your skewers, pay, then grill them to your liking outside. Each skewer is about $2 each. It's a really popular place so there's likely a longish wait but it's totally worth it. The bbq sauce they add at checkout was sweet and yummy, I would recommend adding it to everything. After grilling, the skewers were delicious and exactly what I wanted. Not only do they sell skewers but almost everything I could think of: mango with bagoong, fruit salad, buko pandan, turon, carioca, gulaman, fish ball (the ones you would get from the street cart in the PH), and a lot more! The service is also amazing. Waiting in line and eating outside, their social media manager goes around talking to people on a mic and making sure everyone is having a good time. At checkout, they are happy to help you and grab anything you need. They also have people outside monitoring the grill and stepping in if you need help or the stick accidentally catches on fire. Just the feeling of sitting outside surrounded by Filipinos and Filipino food lovers and eating food from our childhood, just made me and my group feel so nice. We left repeating "Wow, I love being Filipino." This is definitely a destination spot for those who love Filipino street food. I would 200% recommend going here.

    Brandon W.

    I really enjoy Filipino street food. Done right, you not only get some of their traditional flavors but you get to try some delicacies you can't find outside of the Philippines. It was packed that evening. We stayed for at least two hours, taking in the experience. Visiting you want to try your traditional proteins, chicken, pork and barbecue chicken. If you're feeling adventurous try the dried squid, chicken skin, pork isaw, pork skin and beef liver. Some of my favorites would include the vegetable ukay, kewk kwek and had I known I would've had their Balut just because! This will be another spot I'd come to visit again when I'm in LA. The outdoor seating is lively, patrons are enjoy Ming their skewers, the smell of barbecue is in the air. What's not to love?!

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    Cheryle L.

    First time here after seeing people rave about this place from Instagram. My parents and I came up from San Diego to do some errands nearby and realized Dollar Hits was about 5-10 minutes away -- of course I had to go! I said.. tara na! I was primarily interested in eating isaw & other street foods but came to find out, they begin cooking that at 4pm and my parents were there at 1pm so we just ended up ordering the following: 1. Kare-Kare (10/10) 2. Chicken BBQ Skewer 4 piece (6/10) 3. Pancit Palabok Bowl (4/10) 4. Pork Sinigang (7/10) 5. Karioka (10/10) 6. Halo-Halo (9/10) Reasons behind my ratings: I rated the kare-kare 10/10 since it was packed with flavor, the veggies were not soggy, great consistency and the bagoong was sweet with a hint of spice and the usual salty bite. Perfection! The chicken bbq was a good portion, but lacked flavor and was a bit dry imo. Pancit Palabok was the worst I have ever ate in my life! I love palabok but not theirs. The intro flavor was sweet and the end flavor after chewing tasted like they cooked it days ago and wasn't fresh. HARD PASS. I do not recommend. Pork Sinigang - serving size was small, flavor was okay.... just wish they served a bit more so the value would be worth it. Karioka dessert - best I've ever had (from a restaurant) it was perfectly crunchy on the outside and perfectly chewy inside and best of all - it wasn't too sweet!!! :) Halo-halo, it was great - def can share amongst 3 people. I just thought it was a bit TOO sweet. As far as ambiance - it felt very home-y inside. Nothing fancy, but just right. They have sodas, water, juices and more as drink options. The music was pleasant! And the staff was nice. Would I drive here from San Diego just for their food? Prob not... only if I had errands I'm doing in the area and craving Pinoy food. All in all - it's a solid restaurant. Parking can be tight -- street parking is available, however you pay have to pay a fee.

    Daily Specials
    Danny Y.

    Got some lunch here today. This is my first experience here. I was lucky to find a parking spot just before the lunch time rush. It was moderately busy with to go orders and to eat there in the small outside eating area. This more like Filipino street food kind of vibe. Employees were friendly. The food in the trays were not labeled on what it was nor the prices. It was a bit confusing for me. The two pork and one chicken skewers looked like a good portion, but not as flavorful and tender for me. The pancit was good. My final bill to go order was $32.00. This was for three meat skewers, pancit and a small order of pork. Too expensive. Rating: 2 1/2 stars

    Martha B.

    If you haven't tried Filipino food I definitely recommend this place. It's a great way to try new food on a skewer. The atmosphere is fantastic. Everyone is friendly and nice and there's a lady who speaks on the microphone. She interacts with all the guests. I think that's pretty cool.

    Rosie N.

    SO GOOD! Came here on a sunday night and it was very busy. Buy skewers and other foods inside and grill yourself outside. Street parking

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    Anna T.

    Wanna feel like you're in Asia with the street food? This is the right spot to come. Parking down the street is your best bet! Get yourself in line to pick out whatever your heart desires for those pre cooked meat skewers. Different types of skewers and desserts/fruits and drinks inside and pay. Once done paying, go outside and spilt up. One person finds a table/ seats and the other find an open grill and start grilling! Fun date night. Cooking and chilling outside. The smokes of the food hitting your way. It could get crowded so it might take a while to get your food to get warmed up and grilled. Bring your own wet wipes and be ready to grub. You can also buy skewers and bring it home to grill during the morning. The grills are set out in the afternoon/evenings only.

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    Tess U.

    I tried Dollar Hits for the first time and loved it! There's a large variety of skewers to choose from. All the meat is already cooked, so all you need to do is put them on the grill to warm them up. My personal favorite skewers were the longanisa and pork. You must say "Yes" when they ask if you want sauce on the skewers; it adds another kick of flavor. The experience is self service. You pick your skewers and grill them yourself. I enjoyed the ambiance of Filipino music playing and you can tell everyone is having a good time.

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    Ask the Community - Dollar Hits

    Is there a bathroom for customers?

    Yes

    Do you serve balut?

    They do serve balut. Ask the cashier

    Do they put up shelter when it rains?

    You eat inside the restaurant in West Covina..LA location not sure.

    Is grilling still 4:30pm from Tuesday-Sunday? Are they still $1 per skewer?

    They are $1.50 now, and are closed from 4pm-4:30pm, grilling starts at 4:30 (:

    I see it opens at 7am. It is strictly breakfast you order? Or Can you start grilling at that time it opens or is there a specific time to start grilling?

    hello! grilling starts @ 4:30 PM from Tuesdays to Sundays!

    Do they have rice with the bbq skewers?

    Yes if you ask for it.

    What days do you guys do the street food grill bbq? Thanks

    Tue to Sun 4:30 PM to 11:00 PM

    What time does the outdoor self grilling start?

    streetfood experience starts at 4:30 PM - Dollar Hits LA

    Do you grill your own food or it's done for you?

    it’s grill it yourself in LA, unless you’re pre-ordering and doing a pick-up.

    Do you already serve bbqs in the morning or at pm only?

    From 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM we serve breakfast & lunch items. Streetfood menu starts at 4:30 PM.

    Do they have frozen isaw that you can bring home if you're from other state?

    Yes. You can give us a call and order frozen at +1 (213) 210-4380 — PICK UP ONLY. No deliveries.

    Is there a minimum charge?

    For in person visit, no. But for party trays or big orders, we do require a deposit to be paid to ensure you’ll pick up your order.

    Do they have beer or can you bring your own alcohol?

    Hi Andy, sorry we don’t allow alcohol in store.

    Do you serve breakfast ? Never been here info shows you open 7am?

    Yes. Our canteen is open daily from 7:00 AM for breakfast.

    Can I order ahead of time for pick up?

    Yes, but preferably day before

    Can you bring your own drinks?

    Do they grill for you too ,if you don't wanna grill or can't grill cuz of a reason? Or like if there is no Enough grilling place.

    No you gotta grill food on ur own most food purchased there arr partly cooked.

    When do they do skewers?

    tuesday - sun around 5

    When are they open? I called Friday and they said they're closed. I thought they're only closed on Monday

    I know that they have limited hours for grilling. I would just call to check.

    How much does it cost per stick? And update us with your hours of operation since we're coming all the way from the valley

    I believe it's $1.00/stick and I think they are open.

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    2.0 mi•Chinatown
    •$$$

    Lasita is a Filipino rotisserie located at the Far East Plaza in Chinatown, Los Angeles. Owne by…read morehusband-and-wife team Chase and Steff Valencia, Lasita's menu draws from Filipino flavors. Lasita was named one of Bon Appétit's 50 Best New Restaurants in America and one of the NY Times' 25 Best Restaurants in LA. You can walk in but you will be waiting so make a reservation. They also have pick up and delivery. Call ahead for pick up. This is a Filipino place with an LA touch. It is just great. It is not huge, but it is super clean and comfortable. It is cute. The service is great. You will love the staff. We love most of the dishes there. Their starter Sinigang Shrimp Chips are so good. We have never had anything like that before. Another starter that is great is their Adobo Marinated Castelvetrano Olives. Just Yum. There is not a bad entrée to be had. You will love it.

    Sinigang Shrimp Chips 5/5 Baby Gem Salad with Pinipig…read moreGranola 4.5/5 Pancit Canton with Fried Egg 5/5 Sizzling Pork Belly Sisig 5/5 Chicken Inasal 5/5 Chicken Fat Rice 5/5 Wine Selection 5/5 Corn Leche Flan 5/5   Service 5/5 Atmosphere 5/5 Overall 5/5   I have been coming to Lasita for years! I live in the Arts District and whenever I want to impress visitors - I take them to Lasita. Beautiful restaurant and and always impeccable service. Food is always amazing.   Our top favorite dishes are the Pancit Canton, Pork Belly Sisig, Chicken Inasal with the Chicken Fat Rice. There are never any leftovers. We devour everything! The Pancit Canton is one of my favorite noodle dishes - flavorful and full of chewy noods and veggies. The Pork Belly Sisig is rich and pairs perfectly with the Chicken Fat Rice. Though to be fair, everything pairs perfectly with the Chicken Fat Rice. The Chicken Inasal is juicy and tasty - I love the mojo and toyomansi dipping sauces. The desserts change - but in the past my favorites have been the Halo Halo and currently the Corn Leche Flan.   I highly recommend Lasita and will continue to return!

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    Lasita - Dining area

    Dining area

    Lasita - Half Pound Lechon (Plate)

    Half Pound Lechon (Plate)

    Lasita - Calamansi juice

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