Large pastrami $8 cheaper than Johnnie's pastrami and tastes better. Save yourself some feds and…read moreget hooked up here. Yeah it's been a while before a came back.

disgusting service ever staff dont care about delivery pick…read moreup long waiting in the back nasty and very aggressive staff disgusting place ever

I was craving a burrito, had never been to this place, and had it delivered…read more The burrito was SOOOO good AND it was massive. Every ingredient in there was perfect. I was worried I was going to get something small for the price but you get a huge portion for what you pay for. This is the kind of burrito where youre saving some for lunch for the next day. I also got a churro (which is something I never get) and it was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I will absolutely be ordering from here again

Stopped in around 10:45 on a whim. I was driving through Santa Monica, got hungry, saw the sign and…read moreswung around the block. They'd been open maybe an hour and there was one other person there picking up an order. First time here. The guy at the counter was very friendly, asked if I knew what I wanted, and I told him no and asked what's popular. He recommended three tacos so I went with that. He never asked about tortillas so they came out on corn. I'm not the biggest fan of corn tortillas, but after I sat down, I looked at the soda cup, and saw "handmade corn AND flour tortillas." Would've gone flour if I'd known that was even an option. My bad for not asking, but also a great opportunity to let a new customer know it's an option. Food came out fast. Three tacos, chips, a couple sides of salsa. All the meat was cold. Not fridge cold, but noticeably below room temperature. I'm sitting five feet from the kitchen in a place that opened 30 minutes ago. How is that even possible? The non-beef tacos were seasoned well, both of them, that part was fine. The beef was where it fell apart. Every single bite had pieces I literally couldn't chew through, and I kept pulling chunks out of my mouth. After my second bite I just stopped going back for more. For over $4 a taco, that quality is atrocious. Very fast if you need something quick to eat. First and last time for me.

One of my favorite spots in Santa Monica! Really flavorful tacos and the price is right too. Only…read moredownside is the lack of bathrooms at the establishment. Service is quite quick and friendly. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating which is a plus. The tacos are super flavorful and hold their own even without salsa (a rare feat). Their birria tacos are my favorite, crisp tortilla with tender birria meat inside. The salsas are spicy and flavorful which just makes the even better. The chicken and carne asada are also delicious.

Crispy on the outside and bursting with soup when you bite in! Definitely get the birria…read more I got the OG box to try a bit of everything, and the next time i need to try their burrito too. Also tried the churros with chocolate and it tasted freshly made. For thr price I think the OG box is a great deal too, wish it was closer to home! Just thinking about it makes me crave it again.

Have I ever known what it's like to eat cookies like Cookie Monster? Well that's basically what I…read moredid today with Palm n' Patties beef tallow fries. WOW. They were so so good. I've been wanting to check this place out for awhile as they blown up on social media and today just felt like a burger and fries day and I have to say this is a place that lives up to the hype and more. I ordered the grilled smash and it was amazing. Perfectly balanced and delicious and the perfect size for me, not too big or small, not too greasy, packed a ton of flavor across the meat, cheese and perfectly balanced with their house sauce and pickle. Ate that one up too. I also appreciated their level of service in how they packaged up my order so nicely and with a great level of care, and hooked me up with a ton of fries too - they were overflowing when I opened the bag and still nice and hot when I took them home! Casual spot definitely is going to be on my list of go to regular spots for one of the BEST in LA. Hands down. I totally get it. You got something real special here Pn'P!!!

First, the burgers are ok, nothing special. In-N-Out has much better food at a lower price. The…read moreFrench fries are soggy and not crispy, even though they fry them in beef tallow. They nickel-and-dime you with the sauces, charging $1.27 for an ounce of sauce and overpriced Coke bottles at $3.75. Once we paid, take into mind we placed our own order at the kiosk, collected our food, which was prepared for to-go only, arranged our own tables for our grandchildren, and were charged a 5% fee for having a party of more than 6. Remember, this is a self-serve hamburger joint with no waitresses, no busboys, or cash registers. Whoever is responsible for the store's communication needs training. I love to go out and eat, and I am a huge advocate for small businesses, but this one does not deserve any stars. This is how the message started: Hey there, Thank you for reaching out to us. I understand your frustration regarding the 5% charge on your recent visit, and I appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We apply a large party fee to all large orders for operational reasons. This helps our team manage the additional logistics and coordination required to accommodate larger groups within our workflow. We value your feedback as a guest and will share your comments regarding the fee disclosure with our management team. Best regards,

So classic, such a constant neighborhood food hub in the area…read more One of my first creative jobs (at $75 a day) was in a commercial production and motion design studio in a Frank Gehry loft on nearby 12th street. The work was tedious, the people often annoying, but the learning real. And I would duck out to grab a burrito at TPF at lunch because the walk there and back was almost meditative. TPF speaks to an earlier version of Santa Monica, before Silicon Beach happened. When Dogtown was still in transition, the commercial and industrial spaces still plentiful, and the creativity flowed. I usually get a chicken burrito. It's great. The space hasn't changed. And is never crowded. But you see people popping in, and you can tell that maybe they were having a slow day at home, and that a little homestyle Mexican comfort food is part of their ritual. Their salsas are incredible and I've never tasted similar ones elsewhere. If you're looking for a simple, satisfying, no-frills Mexican experience, this is it.

Tacos Por Favor is what people who don't know what good Mexican food is think is good Mexican food…read more I've been here like 30 times cause I lived close and I just think it's just perfectly mid. I don't think a burrito should cost more than $20 ever. If it does, it should rock my socks. Unfortunately this place checks neither box. I much prefer the nachos which is never the case at a truly legit spot. And also - why so many onions? I like onions as much as the next guy but I feel like they think I'm Stanley Yelnats from Holes when I go here. Absolute onion bomb in a tortilla. I don't get it.

I made an error in ordering, and everyone was so kind and helpful in getting me back on track. When…read moreI came to pick up my order, they had someone to direct me to a parking spot, and they brought my order out to me! I order for a crew, and they were so delighted with the salads and how beautiful they are! I will definitely be ordering from CA Chicken Cafe again!

One of my favorite restaurant food chains I go to! Place serves good quality food. Salads, wraps…read moreand chicken. Stopped at this specific location by work as a To Go Order. Nice establishment and nice people. Ambiance was clean and comfortable. Bit tight but well worth it. Purchased a family meal which included wraps, pasta, Cesar and chicken salad. I did not have to wait long to receive my order.. My order was ready after 10 minutes! Great prompt service. "Speed and efficiency." Took my food home and noticed the nice presentation how everything was packed neatly. Unboxed my meals and ate it. Just have to say how fresh and delicous my cesear chicken salad and chicken drumsticks was!! This food chain doesn't dissapoint. Where ever I go, I search for Calif Chicken Cafe! I would definitely come back. 4 stars since I did not actually dine in. It was rather small and cozy. Kudos for the freshness.! Place has good quality food.

I love their chicken tenders here!! Perfectly seasoned and their Bruxie sauce is delicious!! The…read morecross cut waffle fries are also super crispy and fresh! I highly recommend coming here for their chicken, waffle and fries for brunch! They are so generous with the portion size, even with takeout! My favorite spot now!

Stopped by here on a Saturday morning, and it was pretty crowded, but the service was still…read morefriendly and pretty well-paced. I tried the grilled chicken ranch BLT and my friend tried the original. Both were delicious! Highly recommend if you are in the mood for chicken! My only issue would be that since they're so busy, the tables are pretty dirty. Also, the staff have to wander around and call for people to get their orders to them. Maybe having table numbers or buzzers would be better? Just a thought!

Been wanting to try this place for the longest time and finally got a chance to visit. The chicken…read morekatsu was exceptional. I'm someone who loves light and crispy breaded chicken and that's exactly what theirs was, and so surprisingly tender you could slice through it with a spoon so easily. The tteokbokki was also so yummy, I wish they had a rosé option though. I also would love the option to choose what goes in it as there was a lot of fish cakes which I personally don't love and would like to swap it out for more rice cakes or rice noodles. The service was exceptional. I did work there for a few hours and they continued to check on me and got me a to go bag. Small spot so would recommend for to go.

Stopped by Katsu Bar in Santa Monica and wasn't expecting much, but it turned out to be a really…read moresolid spot. The space is simple, but the food is where it shines. Everything we tried had great texture and flavor, especially the katsu, which was super crispy without feeling heavy. The sandwiches and noodles were also really satisfying. What I appreciated most was the value. For Santa Monica, the prices felt very reasonable for the quality you're getting. It's the kind of place that doesn't try too hard but delivers where it matters. I'd definitely come back when I'm in the area.

This restraunt was really the best one I've ever had in LA. The mixed tastes of coriander and…read morecheese and meat etc. was really amazing and I knew why this restaurant is surviving in the active area of Santa Monica. Price was also

Their 'Hongo' mushroom tacos are a vegetarian/vegan's DREAM TACO! And meat-lovers go crazy for them…read morealso! Generously topped with onions, cilantro, guacamole, and red salsa on a corn tortilla, wrapped in a cute triangle shape. The head chef and cofounder of Tacos 1986, Jorge "Joy" Alvarez-Tostado, decided at age 12 to become a chef because the girl he loved wanted to marry a chef. Muchos gracias, Maria! A variety of high quality mushrooms are soaked in a salsa macha vinaigrette, turning them into the most magical mushroom experience of your life.

I'm a recent SAMO transplant from out of state and I've already come to regard HiHo as the…read moreneighborhood GO-TO for an awesome smash burger. Please, take my advice - ADD PASTRAMI, to whatever you're ordering, you will not regret the added burst of rich flavor in every bite. Service is friendly, when during rush hours - the burgers may take a little longer. On this particular night I decided to go for the vanilla/chocolate mix shake as well as a side of fries to share. Their fries are incredibly well made - I enjoy a nice crisp on the outside. Plenty of seating available inside the restaurant, but again during busy dinner hours, fills up quick!

Hiho, Hiho, a burgers life for me. As popularity grows for this now franchise, unfortunately the…read morehype didn't match my bites, and HiHo takes a walk on the ships plank. I visited the SM location, small store but big personalities as the service workers were friendly. We got the double cheeseburger, veggie burger , fries and Cesar salad. Burger- taste like a more expensive double cheeseburger from McD's. The veggie patty was okay, not much flavor though. Fries- stole the show, double crispy was a nice touch Salad- really disappointing. Literally a bowl of romaine lettuce , croutons and dressing for $10+ Overall , made me feel arrgghhh mat-ey. Won't be in a rush back but not bad.