Hot Dog Queen LA

Casual dining

Catering service

Yummy burger and even BETTER FRIES!!…read more OMG THE FRIES!!! Regular fries ($4) were so crispy and perfectly flavored. I didn't need any ketchup. Not too salty and not greasy. One of the best fries I've had! The portion was an ok size. Best Burger on "The Menu" had great flavor! ($10.50). It was a bit smaller than expected though. It's good to know that the patties are ground fresh daily. No too salty and not greasy. The interior was pretty cool. I hope to try other items next time!

I don't know what has me hooked on Irvs' burgers, it must be the secret sauce AKA Irv's sauce. You…read morecan buy an extra side of the sauce for $1. The Roadside burger is my preference, it's a single hand-pressed patty, with lettuce, tomato, pickles and a slice of American cheese. They always ask if I want a double, I decline because it seems overwhelming. My hands are full with the single! I get a packet of mustard and add it to enhance the tangy pickles, together it makes the perfect zesty taste. Sincerely, Rosemary

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SKECHERS Food Spot

4.0(319 reviews)

0.6 mi

Came here once 2 years ago and decide to come back before hitting the beach. There was no wait on a…read moreSaturday during lunch time. Service was nice and efficient. The food really slaps here. The quality is beyond fast food's and the portions are ginormous. I recommend the nashville hot chicken sandwich which wasn't overly spicy but had a nice kick! Outdoor seating only and plenty of parking.

Seems like a popular spot and it looks like a Costco food court but it's not…read more I want to order Parmesan tater tots, but I think I may have accidentally ordered Parmesan fries When I got the bag, I got like a small batch of fries that looks mashed up, but it was just with light Parmesan on it, and it looked like it was full of greasy garlic with bits of garlic. The cost of the item did not really stand up to the quality paying five bucks for a thing of fries is crazy work, especially for a small batch of fries. I wouldn't even pay five dollars for McDonald's fries. All the other items seem kind of overpriced in the quality seemed like a gimmick But it's next to the car place which I have been to that is also a disaster. But if you want shoes and some food go at it but you were worn that you might not be satisfied with the food the staff are nice, but quality was terrible

Picture Menu

The spot style fries with the spot sauce with 4 hamburger patties diced.

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Smashburger perfection new item I decided to try it crispy fries patty with grilled onions pickles ans sauce.

Made Burgers Take Out

4.3(100 reviews)

2.4 mi

The turkey burger is Fire... Delish So fresh and the patty…read moreso juicy. They have other items I want to try. Definitely going back.

Excellent turkey burger! I didn't know a turkey burger could taste like that. Great service and…read morehigh-quality food. I highly recommend. Thank you, @Michelle_Merchantservices

BBQ BACON BURGER

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Pitburger

4.3(504 reviews)

1.7 mi

Love this place. The food is great, the amount of food they give you in one large bowl is great…read more They only accept cash.

Ordered Chili Cheese Fries Price 8.12…read more Tipped 21% BEWARE of containers littered with ash. Specks found under the Top and bottom of the boxes. It was evident as I smeared it just to confirm it wasn't dust particles. Fries were limp and undercooked. Couldn't taste any salt at all. Threw away 75% of it as the meal was ruined. Hopefully the owners correct the issue before the next health inspection.

Great Char Smoky Teriyaki Plates served here.

Teriyaki Combo Rice Bowl with chicken and beef

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The best teriyaki charburgers in Gardena, fasho fasho.

The Big Burger

3.9(328 reviews)

0.9 mi

great burgers. had them after a long day. quick service and the ambience was great. highly…read morerecommended them

Respectfully this review may sound harsh but it's 1000% truth…read more The burger...eww. Why? Low grade, FOUL smelling Jennio-O caliber meat quality at best. And desert dry at that. If you're okay with this, then have at it. But just remember this review when you smell this under seasoned chunk of rancid meat you just spent your hard earned money on. The first thing I noticed cutting into this burger was the scent. It was FOUL. And then I instantly remembered why it has been 2 years since I visited this place. Same experience. This meat cannot be fresh whatsoever. It stinks. But to no surprise, it mirrors the poor quality of the fries (mid at best) and the knock off hidden valley ranch disguised as a house ranch you have to pay extra for. TBH the idea of a burger spot specializing in turkey burgers is really unique and opens up options that are both simple and satisfying. However, the turkey-- where you buy it, how you store it and the overall quality is the star of the show, and this ain't it. Simply put, it's not for me. I could not eat this food. Not to mention I feel there is a bit of deflection on the workers part when a concern is politely brought to their attention. The food, guaranteed IS NOT FRESH. I recommend Chinollo across the street. Fresh, high quality and juicy farm raised meats paired with equally high quality sides made in house (not frozen), fresh veg, fresh hand cut fries, house made sodas, milk teas and teas; nothing reeks of left over food being sold at ransom prices

The Big Burger!

You have to salt your fries yourself. And they're delicious.

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Shake Shack Torrance

3.2(132 reviews)

1.8 mi•North Torrance

I can say that we were satisfied with our meals: avocado bacon burger and the bacon cheeseburger w…read morefries plus two drinks $42! I can agree with folks when they say this location is better than the El Segundo location. The food was great and freshly made. I love the drive thru option, but their speakers must not work well for the order taker because every question was asked 3x before they heard what you asked for at the order window. No one in line at the drive thru and plenty parking compared to the El Segundo location. Which didn't have great fresh food and wasn't as tidy.

We came as a large group (30) and one in our oarty coordinated with the manager in advance. Ffod…read morewas preordered and ready when we all arrived! My husband loved his Smoke Shack Burger, his favorite and I enjoyed my Chicken Sandwich. Fries and Oniong Rings were great too! Thank you for allowing our group to.enjoy a dinner together! We had fun catching up before heading off to.a sporting event!

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Burger City Grill - Old Torrance

4.0(245 reviews)

2.8 mi

Family-owned & operated

Speaks Spanish

I was pleasantly surprised. Not only was The Food outstanding, the staff was pleasant. Now they…read moreneed to spread into a Long beach and Orange County!

We order from Burger City's Old Torrance location about 1-2 times a month since it's nearby…read more The location is great--clean, with good service. Their burgers are pretty good, although I feel they were even better in the past. I used to go to their Lomita location (which has since become a different restaurant), and I remember the burgers being served on brioche buns that really stood out in taste. I'm a big fan of fresh-made burgers rather than fast-food style places, and I don't mind paying a bit more for something made fresh. Their menu has great options overall, and the lunch box is a solid value for the price. The homemade onion rings are especially good. The only issue I consistently have with this location is the fries. I've never received crispy fries here. There is now an option to request "crispy / well-done" fries when ordering online, but it doesn't apply to all menu items, and it still doesn't seem consistent. What I usually receive are soft, oily fries that end up tasting more like steamed potatoes, which I personally can't enjoy. I don't think most people would prefer fries served that way over crispy ones, so I really hope they can improve on this part of the menu.

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Torrance Brew Yard

4.8(30 reviews)

1.3 mi•Harbor Gateway

If you like dive bars in Torrance, this is it. Prices are fairly cheap. They got TVs behind the bar…read moreto watch a game. Pool tables. It's larger inside than it looks from the outside. But remember that a dive bar in Torrance is not the same a dive bar in Silverlake or Echo Park. The location here is also a bit far for anything walkable, so I can't imagine they will have much business, especially since there are breweries close by that have better ambience. I'm pulling for you Torrance Brew Yard.

Best service and delicious food! Paulina the bartender is the sweetest attentive and helpful! And…read morethe food is absolutely delicious the cook makes Variety of foods! American Mexican Italian etc etc. highly recommend if you want to have a good beer and great food! I love the meatloaf special! It's a must try!

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Olympic Flame Burgers

4.4(21 reviews)

1.8 mi

Nice burger joint. Was greeted since arrived. Alberto helped me out today and brought the food to…read morethe table and made sure everything was ok. Thank you. Lots of seating area too. Can't go wrong going here. Burger was very very good.

Olympic Flame Burgers is your classic neighborhood burger spot--think Tam's, Jim's, Troy's, Pat's,…read moreetc. Nothing fancy, just one of those old-school corner burger joints that you hope serves a solid meal. It's right on the corner with plenty of parking. When I walked in, there were quite a few people eating, which is always a good sign. I saw a few plates coming out of the kitchen that looked really good, so right away I was feeling pretty confident about the place. The lady at the counter was all business. Very serious, not much of a smile or pleasantries, but she gets the job done, and I can appreciate that. I ordered a cheeseburger and wanted a half order of onion rings, but they don't offer a half order, so I went with a half order of chili cheese fries instead. The chili cheese fries surprised me. A lot of burger spots have pretty bland chili cheese fries, but these actually had good flavor. I especially liked that they used very thinly shredded cheddar instead of those huge, thick strands of cheese that can get chalky once they cool down. Now the burger--the bun was nicely toasted, the lettuce had a good fresh crunch, tomato seemed fresh, pickles were good, and most importantly, the meat actually tasted like MEAT. It had plenty of flavor and was a very solid burger overall. My only knock is that I personally love a burger with that crispy, griddled texture around the edges. This one wasn't really crispy and was actually a tiny bit on the softer/mushier side. Not enough to ruin it by any means, but getting a little more crust on that patty would take it up another level for me. Overall, though, Olympic Flame made a good first impression. Solid cheeseburger, surprisingly tasty chili cheese fries, good portions, plenty of parking, and I saw enough other food coming out of that kitchen to make me curious. I'll definitely be back--not only for another burger, but to try some of the other stuff on the menu.

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Louis Burgers IV

3.5(813 reviews)

2.4 mi•Harbor Gateway

Tried here several times. Definitely loved their breakfast burritos. Their pastrami sandwich is…read moregood. They do give lots of food. This time tried the turkey melt. That was ok. Service is always good. They have their own parking lot.

Pretty good! Got the pastrami chili cheese fries with raw onions. Place is clean and they have a…read morehuge parking lot. Service was good and friendly. They have bathrooms and inside and outside seating.. Bill was 20 bucks. More expensive than the one i go to in long beach on atlantic street. Food Rating: Chili cheese fries with raw onions 8\10

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Heidi G.

2 years ago

Hey beautiful people I rate the hotdog queen 5 star first for food I've eaten at this establishment several different times and each order was great the pastrami eggrolls taste good all the nice juice was great also ordered the pastrami chilli burrito was huge and nacho bowl was fully loaded and my children love it .The texture and taste and size was great the price was affordable also .The service was good I appreciated how I was greeted and it was a long line but they still showed me attention. The atmosphere was nice I enjoyed the soft back in the day music kept me good while my order was being made . I would like more people go out and try it I know I'll be going back asap read more

Raven M.

119

4 years ago

New business to my neighborhood and boy am I glad. I had the king street dog loaded with toppings and let me just say DELICIOUS!! I also got the Mac & cheese, you won't be disappointed. Fresh, tasty and a great addition to the foodie community. I'll definitely be back! Hope everyone gives it a try! read more

Kathleen C.

4 years ago

I was looking for a great place to get a tasty plant based hot dog and well, I found my place. The hot dog was amazing. I got it with onions, peppers, and tomatoes with a side of fries. I definitely will be coming here anytime I need my hot dog fix. read more

Cindy A.

3 years ago

I've been trying to find this place three or four times. All that's there is a pastrami truck. And all the reviews are 11 months ago. They said they were opening in November. Is that 2023? Wondering if it's ever going to be open read more

Warren C.

4 years ago

This is the place for great hot dogs and burgers. I tried the sloppy joe dog first then came back for the veggie burger. Both were great, I suggest trying this place. Best hot dogs in LA hands down. read more

Shedon P.

2 years ago

I highly recommend Hot Dog Queen LA! The service was excellent and you can tell everything was made with love! Everything I tried on the menu was Amazing!!! read more

Albert M.

2 years ago

Hotdog Queen LA food was so delicious excellent customer skills pastrami egg rolls was very delicious I will be returning for some more food two thumbs up read more

Margo H.

4 years ago

OMG! I had the best hotdog in town! Hot Dog Queen is amazing. When I want a great hotdog, I will coming back here. I love this place. Great food! read more

Josean P.

496

2 years ago

Great customer service from her and her son. I had a hot dogs had a pastrami burger and fries all hit the spot. I will definitely be back

Meliessa A.

4 years ago

Omg her dogs are Absolutely Delicious, everything is always so fresh n tasty n the hotdogs are very meaty n Juicy

Brittney G.

4 years ago

Great people. Great service. Great eats. All around great experience. Can't wait to taste the rest of the menu!

Kevin R.

4 years ago

Great burgers and fries! Amazing customer service. Skip in-and-out this is the spot near LAX.

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Stopped by this week and decided to try their street tacos, which are $1.99 on Tuesdays. THEY WERE…read moreAMAZING!!! Full of flavor and huge. The staff there are super friendly, very funny and always helpful. All of the food we have had there has been great, whether it is a burger, salad, hot dog or again, the street tacos. Seriously, they are awesome. Great food, fair prices and large portions. If you're looking for a great place where your money will go far, give Jim's Burgers in Gardena a try.

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Got the Senior Breakfast Special ($7.49) and replaced the pancakes with sour dough toast. Well…read moreprepared breakfast. Plenty of butter on the toast. The Special also includes coffee (nice medium roast). The only item I did not enjoy was the hash browns. There was an odd sour/burnt aftertaste. Service was friendly and prompt. No issues on parking.

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