Today I ordered BBQ from Kara Bala for the first time and I was absolutely delighted. The service…read morewas very polite, the place was clean, and--most importantly--the food was incredibly delicious. I ordered the beef lula kebab and the beef BBQ. I highly recommend it to everyone.

Kara Bala BBQ is a stand in the parkway facing Foothill Boulevard in front of what used to be Image…read moreAuto where Hamlet & his father fixed my cars. I went at 5:30pm on a Thursday when there was no wait.  A pleasant bearded man with limited English comprehension but more than enough to take an order told me 10 minutes when I ordered the lamb. He threaded pieces of lamb brined in what looks like salt & red paprika powder on to a metal skewer.  Then put the lamb meat over smoldering mesquite charcoal which infused a very delicate smokiness. Meat is moist with a good meaty chaw. Lamb was mild & didn't have gaminess.  Biggest Lavash flatbread that was leathery, extremely thin, airy yet had strong enough tensile strength to hold the inside food without breaking open.  He placed the lamb, chopped cilantro, thin sliced onions, squirt of possibly herbed aïoli. Then he rolled the Lavash like a Sushi roll.  Portion is rather large and would make for a more than decent meal. There is a slight pleasant burn from chiles that slowly sneaks up on you. Includes a drink. I chose Classic Coke in a 7oz can.  Definitely a 4 star street food experience which may hark back to Yerevan. Open from 5pm-2am. It would make for a great late night snack.

Every time we came to this shopping area, we noticed this taco stand and always wondered how it…read morewas. After an event nearby, my wife and I finally decided to give it a try--and we're glad we did! We ordered the al pastor taco and burrito, and both were delicious. The meat was flavorful and well-seasoned, and everything tasted fresh. What really brought it all together were their homemade salsas--so good and packed with flavor. It's a great little spot if you're in the area and craving some solid street-style tacos.

FINALLY LEGIT STREET TACOS UP HERE! We gave it a try. It's…read moreright in front of the Ralphs so the location is really convenient. Carne Asada Quesadilla, and two tacos Al Pastor, and Carne Asada for $15.

Bomb. No regrets!…read more For $18 you can get your hands on some cheesy meaty goodness. We have quality meat here: 100% Australian Wagyu which is super tender meat. You can then choose between 3 cheeses: provolone, homemade cheese whiz, and American white...or pick 2 cheeses for an extra cost. The provolone is good but if you are wanting a more decadent cheesesteak go with the whiz. The house Philly comes with the works - beef mushrooms onions and bell peppers. The roll was very soft (comes from philly) AND the bread to meat ratio is perfect. Philly is loaded with meat and the bread is thin. The house Philly fries are also loaded with meat. Honestly , the Philly was delicious. Hands down so tasty. For $18 I'm getting a quality sandwich. Parking is easy to find since they are at a lot and I can't wait to come back. Open Mon-Sat, 5pm-12am

Didn't realize this was a food stand on the side of the road but was not disappointed. They make…read moreeverything fresh and it's piping hot when you get it. I came early when he just opened and got a Philly wiz. I wanted fries but he was waiting for them to be delivered. The Philly was tasty and meaty just how I like.

I got double steak this time and it hits…read more Everyone's complaining how they don't give a lot There's double steak option on the menu They're not stingy with the sauces honestly Wish they had a location in the valley Drive is not bad but I like eating my wings fresh Still was all bussin I'll def try it with the wiz next time!

Man I spent $60 on two sandwiches, fries and ONE sauce…read more Maybe I made the mistake ordering chicken at a cheesesteak place, but man it was nasty. The breast was soggy, they put mushrooms when I asked for none. I'll give them one more try for an actual cheesesteak and I hope to be pleasantly surprised

Worth the hype!!!! So many foodies have recommended this…read morespot and I already cannot wait to return. I hear the line gets insane here, but we got lucky on a Wednesday evening at 7:30pm and were able to order right away. I ordered the carne asada burrito with cheese added and it was incredible. They handed me an open face tortilla covered in meat, had me add my own toppings at the condiments table and then they wrapped it up real tight for me. It was massive and lasted me two meals. My friend ordered the al pastor burrito and there were massive chunks of pineapples added on top. She was a fan! Next time I will try the tacos, as that is what this spot is known for. Despite this being a taco stand, there was a decent selection of provided chairs and tables. We took our food to go, but lots of patrons were eating outside. Sorry no photos, I ate my food too fast :)

I see Brother's Cousin Taco stands filled with people every week and I finally got a chance to try…read more I got there earlier around 5:30, so the line was a lot shorter than usual. It smelled amazing and everyone working there is super nice. The tacos are $2 & filled with meat. I ordered 4, but only finished 2 and the next day the corn tortillas held up so well after I reheated it. Which is solid because most street tacos tortillas will usually fall apart. They had option of hot sauces, including a mild cactus hot sauce. Also a variety of toppings you can stick In a little bag instead of using those plastic ramekins. This is a cash only establishment but they take Venmo. I will absolutely be back more often since I usually never have cash on me, which is why I didn't go over before. This is truly such a LA Vibe for amazing street food.

Stop wasting your time reading this review and go have one of the best burgers in Los Angeles!!!…read moreFrom the meat quality being top notch, to the onions grilled like I was in Chicago at a Polish stand, and the buns were it! I have to get into the sauce. This is unlike any other sauce you've ever tried at any other stand. Wow!!! Phenomenal. And the owner is cool af! The food is made with love. Highly recommended.

I had a single smash burger and they put this spicy jalepeno sauce on it and it is so good!…read more The guy running the place is really nice. You can tell he enjoys his job and really appreciates his customers, as most street vendors do. Since this is a street vendor, this is straight off the street in the NoHo Arts District. Very casual ambiance. They do not set up chairs or anything so it's more of a grab n go place or stand and eat. Me and my bf took our burgers to go. I would definitely get another burger here.

The first time I've seen jacket potatoes sold in LA. The food is pretty good and comes at a…read morereasonable price (which is always a plus in this economy). There are few places where you can get a stacked, hearty meal for just $12. The guys here are nice and they work hard to keep the line moving the best that they can. However the line can get long. The chipotle chicken is great. I wish they'd expand the options, but I understand that it would increase the pick up times and the lines would get a little longer.

I came here for a late night snack (9-10pm) but was sadly disappointed with my experience. There…read morewas only one person working and he was nice. But I had several issues with my experience. - His work station was disorganized, so he took quite a while to complete the orders especially when there's a line of people. It took almost 30 minutes just to get to my order. - Unsanitary conditions; He was touching everything including money then touched the spuds without switching gloves! - I came here 2-3 hours into their service and he ran out of multiple ingredients and condiments. - Another issue I saw was that the employee had half a potato from the guys before me and instead of covering it and keeping it hot, he left it open for however long. My girlfriend not knowing, said her food overall tasted tough instead of soft and ultimately got a stomachache as well. Overall, it wasn't worth the hype.

# 76 Review for 2024…read more 5 Stars***** Perfectly made tacos and I can't get enough. Some of the best tacos in Southern California thata for sure a.must try.

This spot is very good with friendly people al pastor tacos are very delicious I enjoy themread more

The secret is out, this place is the bomb. Sometimes the line gets pretty long on weekends but if…read moreyou go earlier in the day it's not so bad. The ladies and gentlemen who work here are very efficient and work quick to get your order out so the line moves fast. I absolutely love the cabeza tacos here, some of, if not the best cabeza out here. The buche is excellent as well. Tortillas hecha a mano before your eyes and even for the quesadillas. Located in front of the target, usually busy but plenty of parking. Ambiance is chaotic during busy evenings, take care not to bump into each other at the salsa bar! Best tacos out here, absolutely give em a try if your passing though!

So far these are the best tacos de cabeza I've had and I'm very particular with my tacos I've had…read morethem all over place and they are so fresh and delicious

5 stars for the food. 2.5 stars for the experience because of the long wait and how slowly the line…read moremoves. 5 stars for the personalities and bumpin', upbeat energy from the guys working. It's basically a party at the stand. That all averages out to 4 stars for me. We got there at 4:30 p.m. on a Friday and didn't take our first bite until around 6:40 p.m. There are very few meals worth waiting more than two hours for. While Miya Miya serves what's probably the best chicken shawarma wrap I've ever had, I don't think it's worth a 2+ hour wait. That said, if you take away the wait, these are absolutely five-star flavors. The incredible crunch of the wrap, paired with the pomegranate and garlic sauces, makes every bite crisp, rich, and ridiculously satisfying. And don't sleep on the fries. They're some of the best I've had and are absolutely worth ordering alongside the shawarma. I'll be back once these guys open their brick and mortar spot. Take away the insane wait times, and I'd make Miya Miya a regular spot on my rotation.

Came here after seeing all the social media hype. I've seen them at Smorgasburg before and I regret…read morenot getting it when it was closer to me. Anyway, they open at 1pm on Saturdays and my friend and I lined up at 1230pm. We did not place our order until 130pm and got our food at around 145pm. The shawarma was great and the fries were amazing. What I disliked was the workers. Yes, they are playing music and having a good time but they are literally dapping every damn customer and socializing and wasting time. Yo... this ain't a social event. Anyway, thats my rant.