Back for another stop on my smash burger tour--this time at Smack Burgers, a hidden gem tucked away…read morein the cut. I finally had some time to sit down and enjoy a proper smash burger, and they absolutely delivered. Each burger comes as a double patty with its own unique twist. I went with the Hellapeño Burger and a side of waffle fries--and honestly, it was bittersweet finishing it because it was that good. The burger was perfectly smashed, packed with flavor, and loaded with toppings. The addition of two onion rings on the burger balanced the heat from the jalapeños and Mike's Hot Sauce really well. The waffle fries were top-tier--crispy with a golden finish, and honestly better than Chick-fil-A's. Service was quick too; I got my food fast without the long wait I've experienced at other spots. We dined in, and the setup was solid--plenty of seating, including bar-top options. The yellow and black design brightens the space, and with all the windows and open doors, it's a great place to enjoy the California weather while you eat. My only gripe (and it's not their fault) was that the ice cream machine wasn't ready for shakes since we got there right at opening. But honestly, that just gives me a reason to come back. If you're into smash burgers, this spot is definitely worth checking out.

We visited on March 5th around 5pm for our first time and had a great experience. Matthew helped us…read moreout and was super friendly, great customer service. The place itself is really nice, with plenty of seating and lots of parking, which is always a plus in LA. We ordered the Hellapeño, Big Smack, and a side of waffle fries. Everything was delicious. Prices are decent, and they also have a great selection of sauces to choose from. Definitely recommend this spot and we'll for sure be coming back!

I was in the area and decided to stop by because I only taste their food at random food festivals…read morein the city. I really wanted the chicken empañada, but we got here around 2:30 PM, and they said they sold out. It seems something was going on with their supplier. We ordered the half chicken and fries and the chicken quesadilla. That marinade/sauce is so flavorful. The chicken was excellent!

Tonight, I had dinner at Dino's Chicken and ordered their famous Dino's Chicken & Fries…read more I ordered it to go, but I was so hungry that I ate some at one of the tables inside before taking the rest home and eating a little more at home. I had been craving their chicken for a while, so I finally came back today. As always, there was a long line. At first, the line wasn't moving at all, which was a little frustrating, but fortunately, it started moving much faster soon after. I hadn't been here in years, so it was nice to come back after such a long time. The chicken is definitely tasty, but unfortunately, they grilled it a little too much this time and some of it was quite burnt. I guess that's partly because they grill the chicken directly on the grill. And, too spicy for me : both chicken and fries. Parking here is always a complete challenge because the parking lot is small and there are usually so many people. But my parking luck is always amazing -- cars somehow always seem to pull out right in front of me! And once again, today, a car pulled out right in front of me, so I was able to get a parking spot easily. It felt like another parking miracle! I asked for a cup of water, and he kindly gave me ice water. I also asked if I could have one extra plastic bag, and he gave me another one without any problem. The staff were very friendly, which was good. However, there's one thing to keep in mind when getting takeout here: the chicken is so oily that the grease can actually soak through and leak all over the plastic bag. You basically have to throw the first plastic bag away afterward. That's why I'm really glad I asked for an extra bag and brought one home with me. It definitely came in handy!

Service is great kind workers very helpful to choose for a meal and great tasting tacos hands down…read more!!

Mexican food is one of my favorite foods. I'd eat it everyday if I could and it's primarily the…read moreonly food I eat when coming home to Calif. Driving down Pico I spotted and stopped to try Tacos El Compita. I had one cabeza taco and bean and cheese burrito (with onions and cilantro). The cabeza was tender and seasoned perfectly. As plain as a bean and cheese burrito may sound, it was actually delicious. I found the food to be so good that I went back a few days later while in the neighborhood. No indoor seating, but tables for dining outside and parking lot in small onsite lot.

Great food great server best experience ever the server training and the trainee did an excellent…read morejob thank you for making my mothers bday a good one

Chicken: 10/10 Mac & Cheese: 10/10…read moreShawna: 11/10 (our server) Pie: couldn't finish cause was too full/10

Deeeeeelish. First, thanks to Groupon for connecting me with an amazing place to find Hibachi food…read more This was a real treat for my wife and I, and we will be planning to return next time we make the trek down from the valley. The food quality, flavor, and portions are excellent. 10/10. We had the hibachi rice with the steak and shrimp (my steak was rare temperature), and it was seriously good. The steak was like butter in my mouth. Paired with a great yum yum sauce and a spicy teriyaki, there was a lot to love. The rice was perfectly cooked and had that great hibachi flavor. Since we were using a groupon, we met a very helpful worker from the restaurant at the front to figure out what to order. She was very helpful and steered us right. We will be back for more deliciousness soon. Still dreaming about the steak. One note to anybody who comes in person, like I did: this place is inside a ghost kitchen/virtual food hall. You might have to look for it up and down the street a bit. The signage is a little tough to find if you're driving by, but once you park it's not tough. Then, you can order at the kiosk and they'll bring the food out.

Took advantage of the BOGO wings special (buy 10, get 10 free) and it's honestly one of the best…read moredeals around. I come here often and the consistency is what keeps me coming back. The wings are always crispy, well-seasoned, and sauced perfectly -- never soggy. The OMG flavor (pictured) is solid and has a great kick, but my absolute favorite is actually the OG. It's simple, flavorful, and hits every time. Between the quality and the BOGO deal, it's hard to beat. Definitely a go-to spot when I'm craving wings.

If you consider yourself a connoisseur of the almighty pastrami sandwich, let me save you some…read moretime: stop what you're doing and get over to Johnny's. This place is an absolute temple to cured, smoked, and piled-high meat perfection. Stepping up to get your fix feels like a rite of passage in LA. The pastrami here is sheer mastery--tender, intensely flavorful, perfectly spiced, and melt-in-your-mouth juicy without being a greasy mess. If you like pastrami sandwiches, this is unequivocally the place. An L.A. institution doing it right--five stars all day long!

The food is phenomenal, full stop…read more But on delivery they send everything in 'tamper proof' bags with zero air inlet, so everything arrives moist and steamed. PLEASE stop using these stupid bags, or at least poke a hole in them.

Amazing healthy delicious chicken ever!!!! It is for real. Wellmade chicken the top of the LA, I…read morebet. I love side dishes too. To dine in, it is hot with smoke. So it is good for togo. There are small parking space. Service is very fast. Reasonable price!!

I had heard so many good things about Pollo a la Brasa, so I finally decided to give it a try…read moretoday. Starting with the positives: the food is delicious. I ordered the quarter chicken with rice and salad, and I was really impressed with the portion sizes. Everything was flavorful, comforting, and gave me the kind of authentic Latin food vibes that I love. The sauce was definitely the highlight for me--it was so good that I found myself adding it to every bite. The prices are also fantastic. For the quality and quantity of food you get, this place is truly a gem. That said, there were a couple of downsides. The restaurant itself is very small, with limited seating available. The customer service also wasn't the best during my visit. Since the dining area was completely full when we arrived, we decided to place our order to go. While we were waiting for our food, a table opened up, so we asked if we could sit down and eat there instead. We were told that because we had ordered our food to go, we were not allowed to sit in the restaurant. I found that a bit disappointing, especially since we had already paid for the same food as everyone else dining in. Overall, the food was excellent and definitely the reason I would come back. If I'm in the area and craving their chicken, I'd absolutely return--just with different expectations regarding the seating situation and service.

Great local burger spot. A throwback to old school good burgers in the neighborhood. I got the…read morepastrami burger (colossal?). And it was good. Filling and exactly what I expected from a Good hood burger. The fries, old school and delicious. The service was quick and easy. No drama and fast. The only unnerving this is walk up only. So you're standing at an intersection twiddling your thumb. There is no ambiance. Walk up and order, leave. Def recommend.

Basic burger joint with chili fries and onion rings and hot dogs all that stuff. Just like the…read moresign. It's conveniently located. I just wanted to try the burger special to check out how good these royal burgers are. Cheeseburger fries and soda was 11.50, and I agree with the person who says they should charge for cards. This burger is huge. This is what the commercials look like. I'm glad this place is alive still. They put thousand Island and mayo on it. This is a nice American burger right here. The burger itself is a thin half pound patty. Thick cut fries are nice and crispy. I don't know why they say South central is a food desert. Not a fan of any of the other classic diner type food offered outside of that, maybe that colossal burger. Might try the chili fries is it, can't go wrong with those. Their breakfast burritos allegedly are bomb but you have to be dumb to screw those up. Dinner looks better, I might come back for that. Nice service. No bathrooms for obvious reasons. There was an unaliving at another of their locations so the shorter people hang out the better sadly.