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    Falafel Queen

    4.6 (157 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed
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    Falafel Sandwich
    Alex C.

    In the area and looking for a great Falafel sandwich. I found this gem Falafel Queen. Sits on the corner of Pico and Redondo. Parking is street only, good luck. I got lucky and found parking on Redondo. Small dining area. Walked in and noticed nobody there. I was about to walk out when I was greeted by the employee on duty. Asked me if I had ever tried this place. No first time here and I had come for a Falafel sandwich. His eyes lit up and said "vas a probar el falafel sandwich mas chingon." I was like ok lay it on me. As he started to prepare it. I didn't get the gentleman's name he is from Oaxaca and he did make a chingon Falafel sandwich. It's hard to find places that stuff the pita bread with the ingredients. Great falafels cooked just right with all the ingredients stuffed into the pita and topped off with two potato chips. Nice touch. If ever in the area and craving a Falafel sandwich try the Falafel Queen it's chingona.

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    Benjamin S.

    Family had a hankering for falafel so I let Yelp find me a spot nearby...which was the Falafel Queen. Small innocuous spot, no frills but clean - this place is made for "to go." Food was pretty good for the price, but not exceptional. 3.75/5 stars. I could come back.

    Eddie D.

    I stopped by Falafel Queen today and had the Steak Shish Kabob sandwich--so good ! The owner, Benito, mentioned he's aiming to have the El Segundo location up and running by September.

    Falafel plate, Shawarma plate
    alexandra k.

    Easy pickup! The falafel and schwarma plates come with generous portions and the meat was tender. The falafel were disc shaped instead of balls like I'm uses to, but didn't impact the flavor.

    Cindy D.

    The falafel pita sandwich consists of herby, well-seasoned deep fried falafel balls that are crunchy on the outside yet still fresh and moist on the inside. It is served in a pita pocket full of fresh veggies and freshly made hummus with bonus pieces of deep fried, battered thinly pieces of potatoes. Falafel Queen is a continuation of what once was a popular restaurant in Westwood. The owners decided to closed down and thankfully Benito who worked there as the cook/chef for over 25 years decided to open a his own restaurant and continue the tradition. This Mediterranean food made quickly and fresh to order. The chicken shawarma is also delicious and you can't go wrong with an extra side order of the deep fried potatoes and babaghanoush. Benito is always very attentive, quick and welcoming. The restaurant is tiny and parking is limited but it's definitely worth the trek.

    Lamb and beef plate with salad, eggplant and hummus
    Mary B.

    Falafel Queen, tasty Mediterranean food, big portions, low prices, awesome patio, equals happy customers. Cars are buzzing by, construction in the distance, (building it back better) Jamaican tunes are playing softly from the market just north. I scored a free street parking spot, ordered and took a seat on the patio. I has the place all to myself. The owner will talk you through an order, make recommendations based on your diet, allergies, preferences, which is how I ended up with the gorgeous plate of healthy keto-friendly food pictured in this review! Grilled lamb and steak plate with salad, hummus and eggplant. Delicious. The grilled meats are savory, marinated and lean. The hummus is creamy and mild, the eggplant caviar (my favorite) is like whipped heavy cream made of sesame and eggplant. Premium Micro greens soak up tasty sauce left on your plate. Or. Get the pita instead of salad, it looks great. Falafel Queen participates with all the delivery companies and offers coupons and discounts! Will definitely be back!

    Spicy eggplant , spicy so heads up!
    Nick A.

    If you remember the Falafel King spots in Westwood this is one of the cooks that used to work there that owns it. Space is small with a few tables inside and not much outside as it is a corner spot. So this is more of a "grab and go" spot The food, is fresh to order and is tasty. What I ordered was the combo salad which comes with five sides and 4 falafel and a pita bread. Red hot sauce that will put hair on your chest! Although it's a small space the food is fresh and the service right from the owner/chef/cashier can't be beat. Recommend it highly!! Also the owner is Oaxacan!!

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    5 months ago

    The falafel plate is soooo good, especially with those chips they give you! Great quality and incredible portion sizes.

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    Thank you Eddie!(:

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    Thank you!

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    Benito S.

    Thank you so very much for stopping by , hoping we see you again!:)

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    2 years ago

    Amazing falafel pita sandwiches. I highly recommend this restaurant. Great service, friendly staff.

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    Very much appreciated, thank you!

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    Thank you so very much! It’s our pleasure!

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    2 years ago

    Good food. Healthy options. Quick service. Have been here a few times. There will be more visits from me for sure.

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    Best Falafel in LA hands down. Plus great and friendly customer service. Try the tahini and the hot sauce!

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    3 years ago

    Absolutely delicious falafels and also really liked the chicken shawarma as well. Will come back to try more again in the future!

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    Ask the Community - Falafel Queen

    Are you affiliated at all with Falafel King that used to be in Westwood?

    Yes. I went there and spoke to the guy. It is the cook from Falafel King. There he was an employee. Now this is his own shop.

    Are the falafels, hummus, pita vegan?

    Do they have the old potatoe chips from the old falafel king?

    I don't think so. But I've heard he's the cook from there.

    Where is this located? There is no address!

    On the corner of pico and Redondo About a mile and a 1/2 West of LA Brea

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    My coworker recommended this place and we decided to come give it a try as a group…read more At first, I was surprised how small the place was, but when you enter, you order at a touchpad near the entrance and then wait for your order to be called inside. They had utensils, napkins, and sauces with containers while you wait. I ordered the falafel bowl and pali salad in case the bowl itself wasn't enough. It did take longer than the other orders but once I got it, we sat outside where they had a few tables and chairs. The bowl looked fresh and vibrant, so many colors and a decent amount of falafel. I tried their white and mazbout sauces on the salad. I'm glad it had spinach as it helped reduce water from seeping out. The falafel was slightly spicy since I am terrible with spic r tolerance but the sauce made it very balanced. I also got to try someone's fries and it was super delicious, the spices they used on the fries were flavorful and the fried were very crispy and smooth inside. Overall, very nice quick lunch, we arrived before they opened right at 12pm and avoided the lunch rush! Very affordable prices as well.

    So, I have a new rating system......I will write what I feel honestly about an establishment from…read morehere on out. The only ratings I will give are 5 stars, which is enjoyable, or 3 stars which is needs work. I went to UCLA, and I believe this is the old Jose Bernstein's address. I went there in the hundreds of times. I like this place, and appreciate that they keep their prices so low. I think the falafel bowl I had was $6 or something ludicrous like that. It was good, not great. I also had the veggie shawarma. I won't get that again. It was mushy, and when I go for that dish, I'm not trying to be healthy. I guess if I were vegan for principled reasons, I might appreciate that more....... It was one and done for me. Shout out to the workers there. It was Ce and Michelle. Ce is one of the nicest restaurant workers I've ever met!!! Total gem!

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    I worked in downtown and this was walking distance to my office, so my coworkers and I would come…read morehere at least once a month since it was in our rotation! Food: 10/10! I can never finish their plates as the portions are huge, but it's always so good! My favorite thing to get is the hummus & fried chicken plate! The flavors pair well with each other and even when I would take it home, I would just air fry the chicken and heat up everything else, besides the hummus. Service: 10/10! Employees taking our orders always had a great attitude and was always just so kind. Our food would come out pretty quick, which was great since we had an hour lunch break. Ambiance: 10/10! Such a cool ambiance inside, but small seating area. Also outdoor seating is an option. I don't work in downtown anymore, but I would definitely come back with friends to this place!

    I ordered this via Postmates and am so glad I decided to give this a try. The fried chicken plate…read moreis so good! And so filling. I love the vibrant colors of all the different items on the plate and how the portion is decent for the price. $20 for the plate was steep at first but I was glad to see how much stuff is included. The fried chicken is perfectly cooked and the hummus is good! The rice and pickled veggies are also a nice touch to finish the dish off. :) I like the flat bread that comes with the order. There's a perfect amount of different flavors of each item on the plate. I've also tried the falafel plate and it was good. I definitely prefer the falafel overall because they were perfectly cooked! Crispy and not dry compared to other places I've tried. The filling is full and the texture wasn't hard. My only complaint to this would be I NEVER get utensils which is frustrating lol. Of all the times I've ordered takeout, I never get utensils! Definitely recommend!

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    Love love love this spot. I've dined in numerous times and also ordered delivery from here…read more The food is always shockingly delicious! Each individual item is great on its own but the combination of flavors is what really takes it over the top for me. I usually get the kefta plate, but decided to try the shewarma this time and it was great. Boyfriend loved his salmon plate and insisted we come back :) We also tried the cinnamon halva shakes (not pictured) which were interesting, but not what either of us expected. Very creamy and not too sweet, with the tahini flavor overpowering the cinnamon. The ambiance of this spot is great - love the intimate patio area with string lights. There was a fire going in the stove too which was super cozy. One of my go to classy-casual spots!

    First time trying Mizlala. It was an interesting food experience. It's Mediterranean food but their…read moreflavors were a bit different than what I'm used to. I got the schnitzel plate which came with rice, hummus, salad, pita bread, and mustard sauce. The mustard sauce really through me off since I was thinking more of toom sauce or tzatziki sauce. The rice had an odd taste, more on the bland side? However the pita was very hefty and pita pocket ready. The hummus was good with a few yellow chilies (super spicy). The schnitzel was hefty and huge portions almost like 5 pieces of chicken. With the portion size it's a decent price for it. Highly recommend trying out this new taste.

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