El Pollo Loco

The food is very good and made fresh. The service is very good -- always a smile or they ask how…read moreyou are. The vibe is good because of the people working there. They are quick! It's a simple-ish Mexican food menu. I order the chicken tacos with whole beans and cheese. SO GOOD!!!!!! They give hot sauce (verde y rojo) and, if you ask, they will give you pickled carrots/onions/jalapeños in a bag for no charge! Tacos Michoacan on Roscoe Blvd, across from Anheuser-Busch is a typical lunch for me 1-2 times a month. Affordable too!!! I pay around $7 for 2 tacos. They even throw in a few corn chips.

Good food Great service awesome ambiance Breakfast burrito…read more ham n eggs was so good. Will be back.

Breakfast burrito de asada

Menudo

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Cooking up some beef for the weekend

Original Tommy's

3.4(426 reviews)

2.1 mi•North Hills

I stopped by this Original Tommy burger place after seeing their Instagram deal on the chili double…read morecheeseburger. I haven't came to this place since my college days. I found parking easily in the private lot this place has. When I walked inside, they were not busy and I was the only customer. I asked about the deal and they honored it. I got the chili double cheeseburger, asked for no chili,onion or pickles on it. I also ordered fries and a pepsi. My food didn't take long to come out and I ate it inside of the place. I thought the burger was okay and the fries was fine too. It just needed a little more seasoning which they used to give before.

I like the food and ambience of this Tommy's…read more Some of the workers are pretty retarded though. The one who took my order really pissed me off. He had zero customer service skills, forgot my root beer float, and when he finally got it after I reminded them that I wanted the drink I paid for the soda was leaking out the lid. Created a freakin mess. He seemed really off. Can't they hire actual competent people here? Preferably ones who didn't creep customers out? This dude shouldn't be allowed anywhere near a burger joint, let alone our country. All of the workers seem to be in a perpetually gloomy mood, which is strange considering there's never been a rush any time I've come here (typically around 10pm) either in-house or at the drive thru, unlike In N Out which is 50x as busy as Tommy's at all times and yet the employees are 1000x nicer.

Order up at Tommy's

Chili cheeseburger

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Raspberry ice tea

Angry Chickz

4.4(824 reviews)

2.5 mi•Van Nuys

Try the best hot chicken in town and make sure you come ready to try the angry hot levelread more

I would argue $$ is inaccurate. 2 chicken tenders on a bun…read morewith cabbage and a cup of fries for $18.66 No a la carte. 4 options. Or their "catering menu" $16 for a bowl of mac n cheese with a tender chopped up on top. Flavor 5/10 generously. Generic chicken place.

Angry Fries

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Loaded Mac and Cheese

Beeps Fast Food

3.8(980 reviews)

1.5 mi•Van Nuys

I finally visited Beeps after passing by it countless times. We had eaten at the Simi Valley…read morelocation before and enjoyed ourselves so we wanted to come and try the original. We're so glad we did. We got lucky that when we came for dinner the parking lot was empty. Within about 20 minutes it was completely full with people just double parked waiting for someone to leave. This is a place that I think would best serve being able to walk to or get things to go to enjoy elsewhere. However, if you were to not dine in, you wouldn't be able to experience the very friendly and helpful staff. They're all running around taking orders, prepping parts of meals, and calling out finished orders, yet they do it with such a seamless rhythm and ease. Even when they were in full blown dinner rush mode the moved with a calmness yet urgency that I wish other restaurant employees could study. The customer service was fantastic. the interior is small, but fun. It's got the feel of a 50s diner with a mural of classic Hollywood figures. Booths and tables are a bit small, but clean and look well maintained. In all, it's a great, inviting place to eat. The food was very good. It's your classic diner fair. Nothing special but they offer everything from breakfast to sandwiches to burgers and Mexican food. Breakfast is also served all day (except for waffles much to my kids' disappointment isn't served during dinner hours). My kids tried the cheeseburger and loved it. My youngest devoured his hot dog and I really enjoyed my Ruben sandwich (though I wish I could've had it on rye bread). Honestly, my only real complaint about the food was that the fries were somewhat bland and everything felt about a dollar or two too much. Though, I will admit that is just the state of restaurants these days. I am no knocking them for that, just pointing out that this isn't really going to be a cheap meal. A tasty & filling one for sure, but not cheap. In all, you can tell why Beeps has been around for decades. It knows what it is and does it well. This is a place that can become a family staple restaurant. And with their huge menu, it would take a long time to get through everything which I love.

When they hang their poster in the front ,that TODAY is $9.99 for a cheeseburger special, it's…read more FALSE ADVERTISEMENT. it's $11.99.....I went back to see, and Big Bird said they charge more after 1:00pm, but it doesn't say on the sign. Or she doesn't like me but it opens up resentment. and so I go down the street to Norm's:)

Quarter pound cheese burger

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Sign along Sherman Way

For The Win

4.4(651 reviews)

2.4 mi•Van Nuys

For the win--literally!…read more After a few hours of shopping, my daughter, granddaughter, and I decided to grab dinner at For the Win. We were all craving burgers, and nothing hits like a fresh smash burger. I ordered the double cheeseburger with bacon and all the toppings, plus a side of sweet potato fries and a cold brisk tea. Everything was delicious. The restaurant was super clean and had a festive vibe with Christmas music playing, which we loved. The staff were very welcoming, and the customer service was top-notch. We'll definitely be back to this location.

I had a pretty frustrating experience ordering from For The Win today, which completely defeated…read morethe purpose of ordering ahead. I placed an online order through their website, and it quoted about a 25-minute prep time with a ready window around 2:56 -3:06 PM. I planned accordingly and even arrived earlier so I could pick it up fresh and avoid waiting. However, just five minutes after placing the order, I received a text saying it was already ready. That immediately raised a red flag, because if you're paying $13+ for a double burger, you expect it to be made closer to your arrival time, not immediately. When I arrived, the burger was already cold. When I brought this up, the employee I spoke with repeatedly said "it's not my fault" and pointed to someone else, instead of taking any ownership or even acknowledging the issue. It was a really poor way to handle a simple customer concern. Eventually, after some back and forth, the burger was remade, but I had to wait another 10-15 minutes. And ironically, it took longer to make it this time than it did after I placed the online order. But then now I wa stuck waiting defeating the whole purpose of ordering ahead. A manager eventually came over and was polite, but by that point the experience had already been frustrating. They also threw away the original burger instead of offering to let me keep it, which felt wasteful. On top of that, when I asked for a couple cups of water for my daughter, I was told I'd need to purchase a bottle, which felt pretty tone-deaf given the situation and didn't even think to offer me any anything for the misunderstanding and having to wait extra time now... The bigger issue here is the lack of coordination and communication. If you're going to quote customers a pickup time, especially for hot food, the order should be made accordingly--not immediately after it's placed. Otherwise, you're guaranteeing that the food won't be fresh when the customer arrives. Between the timing issue, the lack of ownership from staff, and the overall handling of the situation, this was a disappointing experience. I usually like the food, but the service and process today really need improvement.

Noon on a Sunday in Oct

Brussel sprouts

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Triple smash with bacon and jalapeños

Golden Bowl

4.0(469 reviews)

4.4 mi•Van Nuys

If you're out doing errands or deliveries and looking for a good lunch spot, Golden Bowl might be…read moreone of those random finds that actually is worth checking out. The place is small when you walk in, just a tight setup with a four-man crew working the grill right behind the counter. The first thing you notice is the smelll of charbroiled chicken in the air. smells really good! Kind of weird that it was completely empty during lunch, but maybe people just haven't caught on yet. What cracked me up was all Hispanic guys behind the grill lisitening to 1950s rock 'n' roll and bebop playing in the background. something you don't see or hear every day.. I kept it simple and got the beef bowl since it's my first time. Prices are a little high, so I didn't want to jump straight into a full combo. The bowl came out in about five minutes and it was a good portion. A lot of beef, and it was tender, not dry or chewy. The sauce on top has a sweet and savory thing going on that sticks to the meat, and they didn't skimp on it either. Rice was good, not too wet, not too dry. Overall, Golden Bowl is one of those spots you'd drive right past if you weren't paying attention. But if you're in the area and want something quick and fresh off the grill, it's worth a stop.

Food was great good service I have been going here for years love it!!!! & This place never…read moredisappoints

Best picture I could grab of the lobby/ dining tables

Halloween burger anyone?

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Look at that extra melted cheese

Costa Grande

4.3(1.3k reviews)

2.4 mi•Van Nuys

Decided to stop by to get some seafood tacos since it was Friday. Food was great. The batter…read morewas just the right amount and not overpowering. I was waiting them to call me and pick up my order from the counter but was pleasantly surprised when they brought out it to my table. It was literally 5 feet away and could have called me up but took that extra "mile" to bring it to me. Loved the fact that they were blasting the AC since it's was so hot outside. Felt refreshing and it helped with the spicy but delicious salsa.

I'm coming back but it's not a 4star. Why? I'm a chilaquiles snob. They didn't ask how I wanted my…read moreegg and they made my egg huevo en torta (not usually a fan). They did ask me green or red sauce.the green sauce that I chose was on the sour side. To sour for that type of egg in my opinion. The tortillas in the chilaquiles were soggy. I like them crispy. BUT. THE INGREDIENTS THEMSELVES ARE GOOD. The red sauce is tasty and a perfect spicy! (On the hotter end), and their beans , rice and table chips on the side are good! AND THE ASADA, omg. their asada is fyeee. The horchata was decent as well. Do you see my dilemma? The things I'm coming back for: THE ASADA AND THE FISH BATTERED TACO CASA GRANDE STYLE. The fish battered WAS PERFECT. the slaw and tortilla that came with it were mid. BUT I AM COMING BACK TO EAT THAT PERFECT BATTERED FISH TACO NO TORTILLA hahaha. The chipotle sauce one was ok. But the texture, fluffy, crispy ratio was heavenly.

Shrimp Nachos

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Outside view

Western Bagel

3.8(411 reviews)

2.5 mi•Van Nuys

Best bagels in the Valley if not all of SoCal. Factory fresh…read more!!! Used to hang out at Super Shops on Van Nuys Blvd.. Wednesday was cruise night, but would also go on Fridays and Saturdays. It was hard to decide whether to get bagels or go up the road to Hogly Wogly. Sometimes we would splurge and just do both. Then go cruisin'. Munch on leftovers all night. Good times. PS: Still cash only. It was entertaining watching the Millennials freaking out . Then looking bewildered when the cashier was counting back change. LOL !!!

Western Bagel is truly an L.A. staple. I especially love this location since it's the closest to…read moreme, making it easy to stop by and grab fresh bagels on a regular basis. The bagels are baked fresh daily and generously loaded with your choice of cream cheese -- and they offer plenty of great options. The customer service is consistently solid, and the staff works quickly and efficiently. Beyond bagels, they have an extensive menu featuring a wide variety of sandwiches and fresh baked goods. My personal favorites are the turkey club panini and the pastrami sandwich -- you really can't go wrong with either. Highly recommend giving this location a visit if you haven't already. As others have mentioned, this spot is cash-only with no seating, as it's designed primarily for pickup and takeout. If you're looking to dine in, the Studio City or Encino locations are better choices.

You looking for a good bagel? You gotta come to Western Bagel!

Everything Bagel with Lox Spread

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You looking for a good bagel? You gotta come to Western Bagel!

Leo's Tacos Truck

3.9(225 reviews)

2.7 mi•North Hills

My friend told me about this spot and their famous al pastor tacos, so we headed out on a windy…read moreSaturday night to go grab some. This is definitely just an easy and quick spot to grab delicious Mexican food. They had the trompo right there with all the delicious al pastor, and it did not disappoint. The al pastor itself was smoky and flavorful, and I appreciate that they let you pile on your own toppings and grab your own sauce. The service itself was decent, and while the plastic tables and chairs aren't fancy, they are perfect for a quick, tasty taco dinner.

Best burrito in the valley hands down !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!…read more The tortas are also fire !!!!

No line here unlike the Hollywood location

Al pastor tacos without toppings

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Our first time. Will update later!!

Tacos El Tijuanense

4.1(287 reviews)

2.3 mi•North Hills

My friend recommended this place and honestly it was a 10/10…read more I got the quesabirria and it was so good I was so glad I ended up getting two. The margarita was spot on it got the job done if you know what I mean it wasn't too sweet which I like! I would recommend checking this place out

Food is alright, birria not bad and good beer selection, but the FLOCK cameras, not worth the pint…read more (ICE, COV, Migra, Border Patrol. Surveillance)