Happy Boy Grill

Found this spot on Yelp this past Saturday, 05-23-26. Was headed home from the barbershop but I…read morehadn't eaten all day and I began looking for the nearest happy hour spot. Couldn't believe what I saw on both Yelp and Apple Maps, 4.8 stars and over 100+ reviews and this spot is in Compton, my city. Didn't even know a spot like this existed. Busted a u-turn going down Alondra so I could go back to Atlantic then make that right and slide to Compton Blvd and make that left. A few streets from there on your right side you'll find boulevard gastropub. Sitting next door to some other business which is right next to a big parking lot which is free by the way. I've parked in this lot at least a couple of times just to go to that taco truck and never noticed gastropub. Immediately when I walked in it was good vibes and the sense of a good atmosphere. I was greeted by the owner and a young lady who was the bartender. The owner is real cool. We had a short conversation I shared with him how I discovered his business and informed him I do reviews as well as post some content on my social media platforms in hopes of businesses receiving more attention and customers. Unfortunately, due to them not having an alcohol or liquor license, some of their drinks such as the cocktails are more so wine based drinks. So please don't come here expecting to get some Don Julio or Hennessy. Ain't gone happen lol. I had a Classic Mojito and enjoyed it. The price was $10 which I found exceptional. The food was delicious. I recommend the Blvd Burger as a go to if you can't decide on anything else. I loved it so much I had to make a video. And definitely try the Voodoo Wings. You won't be disappointed. Just imagine buffalo wings with lemon pepper seasoning. Cuz that's what it is and they're fire. No bs with the ranch dressing too. I'm definitely returning for another visit. I can see this being a new frequent spot to pull up to and hang out. I love the ambiance, my drink, the food here and the customer service. All things to be considered when going out and spending money. What I spent was definitely worth the first time experience.

At first glance, it looked like parking was limited to the street, but after calling, I found out…read morethere is a parking lot on the corner, which made things much easier. The restaurant itself is small but mighty, with a cozy feel and a menu that delivers. Everything is made to order, and they offer a rotating selection of local craft beers, which is a nice touch if you like trying something new. We ordered the spicy Korean wings, and thankfully they were not overly spicy, making them easy to enjoy. The real standout, though, was the Blvd burger. It was excellent and easily the highlight of the meal. I will definitely be coming back to try more of their burgers. Overall, the prices were better than most places, especially considering the quality. Definitely worth a visit.

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Shrimp tacos

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Signature cocktail

Hawkins House of Burgers

4.2(2.2k reviews)

6.2 mi

This place is a Los Angeles legend…read more It's not even about giving it five stars--it's about telling people that if you want to try one of the best burgers in Los Angeles, this is a spot you absolutely need to visit. The food is outstanding, the portions are generous, and the burgers live up to the hype. What makes it even better is that you're not just getting a great meal; you're experiencing a piece of Los Angeles history. Places like this are becoming rare, and Hawkins House of Burgers has earned its legendary status. If you're a local and haven't been here yet, you're missing out. And if you're visiting Los Angeles, put this place on your list.

I was in the neighborhood and wanted a burger. I made an online order to Hawkins since I saw a long…read moreline and I couldnt find parking. Checked in at 5-10min. They said order wasn't ready. Waited another 10min, while I saw other people picking up orders, so I checked in again. Same response, not ready yet. Another 10min passed by, now I'm seeeing people who came after me get their orders before me. Asked the staff again for my order status. The order pick up window person shouted my name to the kitchen each time I checked in. Finally the 3rd time they responded, they start arguing, apparently my order was done a long time ago, and it was given to someone else. It took 30min to figure out that my order had already been done and given to someone else because there was no communication between the kitchen, order staff or pick up staff. no apology, just got my food after the argument 3minutes later...Food was average, definitely not worth a 30min wait.

Sketchy ATM i wouldn't use. They have pay machine when you order inside.

Fat Burger

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Burgers and fries and stuff

Louis Burgers

3.3(425 reviews)

4.0 mi

Last visit 04-15-26. It's been a while since I had went to Louis Burgers and the reason for my…read morerecent visit was because too many ppl been telling me they have the best chili cheese fries. So I had to see for myself. Of course it was a long line in the drive thru when I got there lol. Don't know what the vibe was like on the inside of the restaurant. It's best to pull in off of Rosecrans being that it's more convenient to swoop in the drive thru lane. It probably took 15 mins though to order and then receive my food at the window. The service was quicker than I anticipated. I ordered the chili cheese pastrami fries. Fire !!! Out of all of the spots I've been getting chili cheese fries or any pastrami, theirs so far is the best. Still had some left over the next day. Fries were cold. Didn't wanna warm it up in the microwave. So I just finished the rest off being room temperature. Still was good.

Closing cashiers (over the weekend) taking order rude af. They mess up on orders and when you try…read moreto tell them they act up and want to talk back to customers. Unnecessary and unprofessional. Looks like they hate the job find another profession where you don't associate with customers

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Chili cheese fries

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Tony's Burgers

3.8(22 reviews)

3.0 mi

This is ridiculous there portion of their food is a joke. You have to do better. Quality is ok.read more

amazing food , mid ah service. first time trying this…read moreplace, they forgot one of my items. the avocado bacon cheeseburger. had to circle back for that one. the second time, they got my order wrong. i asked for grilled onions, no tomatoes, & extra pickles on my burger but got none of that. just regular onions, tomatoes, & no pickles. that was sad. then the third time, ordered from uber eats, got the usual avocado bacon cheeseburger combo i always get but this time i received a small sized drink & fries smaller than usual. like huh ?? crazy. amazing food, mid ah service.

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Wet Asada Burrito

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Grabbed a burger for lunch. It was ok, nothing special. It's not a mom & pop type of spot, it's more like tams.

Tam's Burgers

3.0(139 reviews)

4.6 mi

Always a good time here. The food is great! It's my go to spot over here in Compton for burgers!!read more

Tam's Burgers in Compton is our go to for a double sloppy pastrami burger…read more Service is always fast and friendly. We only come here for the pastrami burgers and onion rings. Everything else is mid.

Worker eating my fries

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Big Rays Drive In

4.3(48 reviews)

3.1 mi

Been coming here for years, this place is delicious along with the service. The owner is also very…read morenice and friendly overall great spot

This place needs to be demolished Place is neglected making…read morethat area look abandoned Food nasty too

Breakfast sausage, egg, and cheese, tomatoes, and lettuce on Ryebread

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Burger Point

4.7(131 reviews)

8.2 mi

Food was very good BP Burger so good with truffle fries and…read morea pink lemonade Original chicken sandwich is very good and crunchy The sauce on the burgers is delicious Service was quick Restaurant is clean and staff was very welcoming

Ordered the BP burger. Tasted pretty good! It was a bit pricey at $13. The ingredients tasted fresh…read moreand the grilled bun was a nice touch. It was assembled with care. I personally wouldn't wouldn't reorder it, but they did have other intriguing options I wanted to try such as their Spicy Chicken sandwich and their Cajun fries. Located in a plaza with plenty of parking. Polite staff, no restroom.

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Hot Chicken Burger Combo, Korean Sweet Popcorn, Avocado Burger Combo, BP Bacon Loaded Fries

Nexx Burger

4.1(1.7k reviews)

8.7 mi

Matthew the cashier was amazing very calm polite the environment was great the employees were all…read moresmiles and tge food was AWSOME

I love the burgers here, very good and flavorful. The service here is very is as good as In-n-Out,…read moreand a big thank you to Ashley for the excellent service. The atmosphere of this place is clean, simple, and bright. All excellent.

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Tom's Jr

3.4(139 reviews)

4.2 mi

One of the most decent fast food diner spots in the area. In the last year I've had their chicken…read moretenders and they keep getting better and better. Their batter is hand made and becoming more thin and crispy and it's great. They also make their own in house special sauce that's similar to cane sauce. I also like the smaller portion specials like the chicken Taquitos, 2 for $6 jr burgers and chicken burrito (actually large portion!) for $7-8. Drive thru service is also good and theyll make your fries fresh on request.

If you're looking for fast food with a drive-through check them out the food here is pretty good…read more They have American and Mexican. From breakfast to lunch to dinner they have a pretty big menu.

Chorizo breakfast burrito with bacon

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Tam's Burgers No 23

3.2(80 reviews)

3.6 mi

While in the area. Stopped at a Tams that ai have not been to in decades for my at least monthly (…read moreat times even weekly) pancakes and coffee crave. Service was courteous and professional. Plenty of people ordering to-go dine-in (like myself) and delivery. Nice buzz of people indicating strong ties with their offerings to the community and the community apparently showing love right back. My pancakes were Tam's for sure. Reminded me of those morning noon night and early morning Tam runs of the early & mid '80's. But ai had to tap in being literally right there and able to. Tasty. Signature. And no disappointments. Knowing what to expect and getting exactly that is fair exchange and no robbery. Gratitude and give thanks Tams 23 for this a.m.'s coffee and pancake crave quencher. And gratitude to the staff for polite courteous and professional service.

There is a younger guy who takes orders. I swear he is postive vibes and helpful personified. Love…read morethat this location has grits they ate my go to breakfast side. I know they are a "burger, " spot but its the breakfast for me, and their old school style onion rings are also fire. The burger is also good, but I mainly go fir breakfast and onion rings lol

A potato burrito. With no rarely any bacon, if it is it seems old. Not fresh at all. I went at 830am

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Judy A.

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15

63

5 years ago

I always want to try the newest neighborhood burger joint, cuz I'm on a quest to find the best fried zucs. I tried this place when it was Piggies, and their zucs were really good. So I was hoping to at least experience the same outcome. I was pleasantly surprised with these fried zucs. They were well-battered with cornmeal (?), and doesn't fall apart when you eat it. The zucs were moist on the inside, crunchy on the outside, and I didn't taste any bitter zucs. The order came with 2 ranch dressings. The size of the order seemed comparable to other burger joints, packed in a smaller paper bag. Cost was $4.79 + tax. My picture of the zucs look small, but I ate almost half before I remembered to take a picture! I was able to pay with a credit card, and even happier they didn't charge me an extra fee to use the card. (Some burger joints tack on .50 cents for paying with a card, or not meeting a minimum price). I ordered at the drive-thru, and service was quick. The two ladies who took my order and gave me my order, respectively, were friendly, thanked me, as wished me a good day. The simple things make me happy! :) Overall, a great experience, and I will definitely go there again and try more items. read more

M K.

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9

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2 years ago

Today, I had the pleasure of dining at Happy Boy Grill, and I was thoroughly impressed with both the service and the food! Tia, our server, was absolutely wonderful and incredibly helpful throughout our visit. We ordered a variety of dishes, including the Bacon Burger, Teriyaki Chicken, and a Burger Combo that came with chicken tenders, french fries, and a drink. The menu at Happy Boy Grill is extensive, offering everything from breakfast items to Mexican food and teriyaki bowls. The portions were generous, the food was delicious, and the total cost was less than $40 for our family of five and a toddler! However, it was Tia's exceptional customer service from beginning to end that made our visit truly memorable. Her attentiveness and friendly demeanor will definitely keep us coming back for more. read more

Frank R.

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1

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4 years ago

My Fiance and I, just walked in from a Two hour drive from San Diego even though we live in Long Beach and found this amazing restaurant. What made this restaurant was the amazing and genuine customer service by Tia. Tia went above and beyond to make us feel at home. She made us feel like we were with family. The restaurant is clean, the food is absolutely delicious and the atmosphere very welcoming. We highly recommend going here if you are craving a home cooked meal. Thank you for your hospitality Tia!!! Beans and rice and Jesus Christ!!! read more

Kelleigh F.

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4

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1 year ago

Just before I was getting ready to order, I was reminded that they're getting ready to close. All I wonder was a vanilla shake and a chocolate shake. No big deal right nothing can take forever, right? So I asked her that's more important that I know they're closing right and she said oh yes.! so I put in my order and then I left! Because it's important that I put in my order right? So much for customer service I absolutely wasn't any.! my first and last time there‼ read more

Matt S.

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11 months ago

When I walked into Happy Boy Grill, I heard the trumpets play for me. The angel at the cash register gave me $50 for ordering food, and then gave me the sloppiest tip I've ever received. The food made my stomach turn inside out and I may have seen a God; possibly Jesus Christ, or Buddha. I also simultaneously orgasmed and came into my pants. 10/10, best place for a spiritual reincarnation. read more

Gigi M.

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3

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6 years ago

Yoooo their fries and chicken sandwich are BOMB. Everything tasted fresh and was still hot, the fries were well seasoned, and the sandwich was juicy and overall just plain delicious. I'm definitely coming back when I'm in the area again!! Give the place a try :)) read more

Israel L.

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1

0

4 years ago

Super great costumer service! Thea made me feel like I was at home. The food was exellent! They also have plant based food like veggie burger and veggie burrito. I recommend this place to everyone. read more

Letty S.

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1

0

3 years ago

This place needs to get a big cleaning. Whoever is the owner needs to look at the place. The cook cashier and the kid that cleans . They need to be more clean on there Clothe read more

Michael A.

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1

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3 years ago

This restaurant serves great Mexican food. Tia is the hostess delivering smiles and love with hugs. I look forward to eating here again.

Darlene M.

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30

4 years ago

Do not go here. They rather eat then serve their customers. Been in drive thru for 15 minutes while young lady eats a burrito

Aja L.

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2

6

1 year ago

Filthy place do not eat here! They are also THEIVES. Will steal money off your card! The establishment is just disgusting!

Louie L.

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25

3

4 months ago

The woman cashier this morning hates her life. Just a generally unhappy demeanor. Just thought I would mention it. LOL!

Twin L.

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2

1

5 years ago

Nicest lady at the window ever she's the reason why I'll keep coming back!!! 10/10 must recommend

Kshawn L.

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1

0

3 years ago

the food was terrible !!! save your money!!!

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This is ridiculous there portion of their food is a joke. You have to do better. Quality is ok.read more

amazing food , mid ah service. first time trying this…read moreplace, they forgot one of my items. the avocado bacon cheeseburger. had to circle back for that one. the second time, they got my order wrong. i asked for grilled onions, no tomatoes, & extra pickles on my burger but got none of that. just regular onions, tomatoes, & no pickles. that was sad. then the third time, ordered from uber eats, got the usual avocado bacon cheeseburger combo i always get but this time i received a small sized drink & fries smaller than usual. like huh ?? crazy. amazing food, mid ah service.

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I asked for hot sauce for my burrito and your answer is already inside, but if I want more extra…read moreeven if I pay for it.... Well, they didn't give it to me, they don't have lemons... Who sells burritos and tacos without lemons. Literally they barely gave to me two napkins. And the carne asada super salty.

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