Delish and made to order. I highly recommend this place my first time here and I was very impressed.read more

Gotta support a great family owned business!! Luna and her family are the best!! Such hardworkers…read moredefinitely deserve more recognition. Every single time I arrive they are working very very hard so please show them some extra love and respect!!! Food is always 10/10!!!!!!! The ambiance of the place is very welcoming and I wish this place nothing but the best!!

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.

Can some one tell me why they closed when they were a banger?!?! They had amazing reviews amazing…read moreprices so why aren't they still here

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!

The place is cool and the food is great. It's a little run-down, and the ambiance is just…read moreokay--nothing fancy, but it gets the job done. Most people seem to grab their food to go, and I rarely see many people dining inside. The service is always a delight, and the staff has been friendly whenever I've gone. My go-to order is the carne asada nachos, and they never disappoint. Definitely worth stopping by if you're looking for good food and don't care too much about the atmosphere.

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.

Chicken... crispy! Sides... scrumptious!…read moreVibes... incredible! Impeccable service... Jose! Me and all my homies love Gus's Fried Chicken!

Today was good day. Im glad I chose this spot! Best fried chicken is tried so far! The thinest yet…read morecrispiest outer layer and juiciest chicken ever!! Thank you Shawna for the excellent service today!

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.

I ordered the steak rare because that is the only way I eat red meat, yet it arrived completely…read morewell done. My instructions were entirely ignored. I even paid extra for the steak, expecting a higher-quality meal--but I could not have been more wrong. The meat was so overcooked that it tasted like rubber. Why offer customers the option of ordering their steak rare if you have no intention of preparing it that way? There is a world of difference between rare, medium, and well-done meat. Either the kitchen does not understand the difference, or it simply does not care about honoring customers' requests. If you appreciate a properly cooked, good-quality steak, this is definitely not the place--not even close. Extremely disappointing and absolutely not worth the price. $60 down the drain.

I am devastated that I didn't remember to snap a photo, though Johnny's lived up to its…read morerecommendation! CHILI BURGER -A perfect smear of chili, almost like a spread, which made it super easy to handle -A great kick with sliced jalapeño -The patty was juicy and perfectly soaked up by the brioche bun FRIES -Crinkle cut and well seasoned -Crispy on the outside, warm and soft on the inside I'll be back given the amazing service and beautiful adjacent beer garden!

Still delicious and consistent after all these decades. Had the Pastrami with Swiss and extra…read morepickles. So darn good. The outdoor patio is nice day and night (fire pit lit at night) and the indoor seating is classic and nostalgic with jukeboxes at the counter and booths. So fun!

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!!

The food here is actually great, but the customer service is some of the worst I've experienced. It…read morehonestly feels like the employees don't want customers coming in and bothering them. I'm not sure how involved the owner is with the staff, but they should know that the way customers are treated is hurting the business. This wasn't just a one-time bad experience either. I've dealt with rude service here more than once. The last time I went in, I was the only customer there and was told it would be a 55-minute wait for half a chicken. When I questioned the wait, the woman working there said to me in Spanish, "¿Pa' qué viniste pues, si no quieres esperar?" Basically, "Why did you come then if you don't want to wait?" At that point I just walked away in the middle of ordering. There is absolutely no reason to speak to a paying customer that way. It's a shame because the food is good, but the customer service makes you not want to come back.

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.

Super reliable & fun dining experience, at every single Monty's location (I believe I've visited…read morethem all.) Cool music, friendly & helpful employees, & BOMB VEGAN FOOD !!!!!!!! The tater tots ???????? Doused in ranch, ranch on everything--put it in my milkshake, I don't even care. I love Monty's. The milkshakes though......!!!!!!!!! I get strawberry every time but they have all the flavours. Affordable. Definitely invite your nonvegan friends, too. They'll convert.

I came to this place yearssss ago and I remember loving it. I've been craving to go back and I am…read moreso happy I did. This is honestly the best vegan burger places in LA. I went with my boyfriend and he said it is better than In-N-Out. I honestly agree if you are looking for a vegan option. I will say I ordered a combo meal with tater tots, a drink, and a grilled cheese. I wish I didn't get this and only the grilled cheese because the taters and drink made me feel kinda gross. The tater tots were kind of heavy and the drink just tasted like a watered down Icee. The grilled cheese though was sooo yummy. It wasn't really filling for me but it tasted good. I also got a cheeseburger and I liked it a lot. I think if you want to feel full get a cheeseburger than a grilled cheese (of course if you eat meat). Parking was a bit tough but if you place an online order you can just hop in and get the food. The staff was super sweet! I accidentally placed a pick up order at a different location and they made my food anyways. Of course I felt bad and tipped them because of this. They also have seating if you wanted to eat there!