What an experience!!! And a very great first time. I came in being cursed at for waiting in the…read moreparking lot for so long but when it was time to order she wasted no time getting straight to business and ensuring I got what the F*** I wanted. The meal she said I'd like was the " Bomb Ass Shit" and let me tell ya it was packed with some great flavor!!' The fried rice was so good I never been much of a chow mein person, but this fried rice was really savory. I also enjoyed the spicy beef it has some great season and the beef was cooked so well you could till this place took pride in the meats it's served and the fresh produce as well, I killed all my broccoli hahah. I had enough on my plate for two people but I ate as much as I could and brought the rest back home. Pro tip: cook and over medium egg the next morning, warm the rice on a frying pan or Nuke it, place the over medium egg on top of this amazing fried rice and you got yourself a bomb breakfast. The ambiance is spacey, relaxing and clean, before I walked in they were mopping the floors and cleaning all tables so I know how clean it is and how thorough they were to make sure it was prepared for the rush on a Friday evening. Overall I really enjoyed me Experience, people complain about the price but for me that was more than enough food for two people and the quality of meat, produce, chicken and authenticity of style of cooking, and that personality when you first come in is something you can't pay for, and an experience worth trying. I'll be back again and thank you for the amazing food.

After seeing a few posts I decided to drive over and give it a shot. Parking was a snap and plenty…read moreof room to navigate around, being noontime I expected more congestion but not today. I love walking into a restaurant with the aroma wafting through the air and with the colorful menu it's easy to get caught up looking at all the options. Being a shrimp fan I chose the spicy dish and mentioned to her that hot doesn't bother me, she said I'll be happy with the dish. I absolutely love the service and humor goes a long way when enjoying a "Big A** plate" , she wondered why I haven't been there before this, but Fresno is a very big city and I'm sure there are other places I haven't been to either. I used chop sticks for sampling which created a smile on her face and an expression of appreciation was noticed. Check the pictures and see what you think.

I have been wanting to eat here for a while, but I am just never in the area. My mom and I were…read moredowntown checking out some thrift stores and when it came time for lunch, she said lets give Chef Paul's a try. All I can say is I'm glad we finally did. When you walk in you are greeted with a cozy area with a few tables and an open kitchen to the left side, all of the tables were occupied when we got there but luckily one opened up right after we got there. One thing I will mention upfront, and this is NOT a complaint; if you are in an impatient person who wants to be served immediately, don't come here. There isn't a lot of staff and ordering and food takes a bit of time, I think thats just fine, plus the food is worth the wait! I got the shrimp po boy with yams and mac and cheese, my mom got the fried chicken with pilaf and potato salad. The po boy was delicious, the mac and cheese was good, and the yams were absolutely fantastic. The fried chicken was even better, and I'm sad I didn't get it if I'm being honest! It was some of the best fried chicken I have ever had, second only to my Grandma's fried chicken. I can see why this place was rated as one of the 30 best black owned restaurants in the country. IN THE COUNTRY. I also got a slice of their peach cobbler to take home and share with my wife, and once again, it was one of the best pieces of peach cobbler I've ever had, and once again, second only to my Grandma's. The top crust was especially delicious, I am not sure what they did but it was fantastic! I am sad that I hadn't made it before today, but I am definitely gonna be back and will be bringing as many people as I can to Chef Paul's.

Hours are hard to work with but do able It's a hole in the…read morewall that may make you reevaluate if finding parking is worth your life to a get plate.. it is, eat the biscuits and fried chicken, bombskies Try as many times but at least once in your central Valley life time

had a great time tonight at the Yelp Badge Day Bash at the Howlin' Wolf! what a great little bar…read morewith tons of character and charm in the heart of the Tower District. the service was superb the Bar tenders were amazing mixologists! they were all very friendly. food was catered by India's oven which is located directly across the parking lot. that Butter chicken was to die for! and the samosas were great also. I'm definitely coming back with friends. you've got to check this place out if you haven't yet! what a great spot!!!

I was there for the burlesque event Sunday dec 21. The show was nice the place was nice the drinks…read morewere WEAK AF. $14 drinks with maybe a shot of booze In them ? A real ripoff. $9 for 16 ounce beers. I guess that's a better deal? Maybe next time I'll order a Diet Coke and bring a flask of whiskey with me. I kid!!!! Or am I?

The Red Chickz is a must if you love fried chicken and big flavors. My favorite items were the…read moreFrench toast chicken sandwich with cheese curds and the honey butter sandwich. Both are part of the $9.99 lunch special and easily some of the best chicken sandwiches I've had. The chicken tenders with comeback sauce are always a win and only $2 on Thursdays. I also loved the loaded buffalo mac and cheese and loaded wedges which was pure comfort food. You truly get the most bang for your buck here with generous portions and bold flavor combinations. Don't miss the $9.99 lunch special. Also quick service and plenty of places to sit for a lunch rush!

Good was good Service was ok…read more Cleanliness was ok cashiers took forever to take my order

Nice little neighborhood place. Everyone seemed to know each other. The wings were very good! I…read moreloved the plain (no sauce) and garlic parm was good. The drinks were good. Nothing special but they did the job. LOL. The staff was friendly and accommodating. And the happy hour specials are great! I'd go back for the wings if I was in the area.

Finally giving a review on this place!…read more Came here for a work lunch with some co-workers and we ordered an array of food. I normally get their wings when I come but this time I opted for the Southwest Salad which was really good. We got their Buffalo Chicken Dip was alright, the chips were really good but the dip wasn't my favorite. Other than that, service was amazing and I'll for sure be back.

So glad we discovered this hidden gem! My husband and I were craving a smash burger and just happen…read moreto find this place on Yelp. We are so glad we found it! The service was great! The guy working was very nice and respectful. I got a number 1 combo with no cheese and waffle fries. They have crunchy pebble ice in their soda machine which is the best! Their burger was nice and crispy on the edges, flavorful, and had the perfect ratio of meat/veg/ sauce/bun! We are already looking forward to our next visit.

Great burgers with a nice crispy edge, average fries and rings and OUTSTANDING milk shakes. Little…read moreto no ambiance but speedy and friendly service. Note: No bathrooms available.

This burrito was a disappointment. It was more beans and rice than anything else. The asada was…read morelightly sprinkled in the middle of the burrito. A majority of the bites did not have meat in them. I ordered two asada burritos and they both were made the same way. Too bad, I had high hopes for this place.

A little gem of a Mexican restaurant tucked into an industrial park off Clovis Ave between Olive…read moreand McKinley. Excellent authentic tasting Mexican food (and he also has a few American dishes, too - burgers, BLT&A sandwich, chicken, and more). Give it a try, I think you like it.

I walked by seen a fish sandwich for $5.99. I was charged $8.87. I brought the price discrepancy…read moreand explained to man it clearly posted for $5.99. He said it's only after 5pm! It does say that on sign. He didn't care and still charged me! Not cool. Beware folks.

Great staff, good smelling food, quick service. For that on the go spot for a meal that is not the…read morebig fast food chain

This was a cute and highly organized spot to get hot food and coffee. I absolutely LOVE…read morechilaquiles. I decided to try this place due to the pictures and reviews. The staff is very nice and I got my food, to go, very quickly. I loved the fact they had more than sauce to choose from. I chose red and verde as they told me the poblano can be spicy, and other times not. Depends on the poblano. Next time I am going to try the poblano sauce and eat there. Not wise to take chilaquiles to go. Had I ate there I would've had more of a crunch. But, that's on me not them. Will definitely come back! (Oh wish they had rice but understand that may not be traditional)

My second visit here, first time was back in 2024 according to my photos…read more I've gotta be honest, I was a little iffy about going back today because I don't remember caring for it much the first time I went... hence that being 2 years ago. But-- bf saw a tiktok on it and wanted to try it sooo... why not? Every place deserves a second chance at least, right? First visit, I don't remember which Chilaquiles plate I got nor do I remember which drink, but, I feel like my first instinct would've been the Horchata Latte (like I ordered today) or the Churro one, which is probably a good chance. Again, I don't remember raving about the food or the drink back then, but-- I can say I know I didn't not like it, it just didn't wow me enough to come back. Today, we ordered the Chilaquiles Verdes and the Torta with Chorizo to share. He got a coke and I got that Horchata Latte. First sip of that Latte was delicious, coffee flavor was there, no Horchata really.... until a few sips down the line and it was nothing but Horchata lol sooo-- we must've done a horrible job at stirring the drink and sipped up all the coffee portion. The drink was really good today though, regardless. As for the Chilaquiles... in his words, "fire". I can't say it's the best I've ever had but it was good, satisfied us for sure. The Torta was actually pretty good as well. I have a thing about pickled Jalapeños though... i don't care for them. I'll eat them but i prefer fresh jalapeños... he didn't mind it. He said the pickled peppers reminded him of how they make it in Mexico. Overall, we enjoyed it. The staff was friendly, the restaurant was well kept, and the food was good. If this was his yelp, I'm sure he'd probably shoot them the 5 stars from today's visit. I did really enjoy it today but I'm not 100% sold... Until it becomes a need for me to go back, I'd probably stick them between a 3-4. We'll round up.

Where do I begin? I hate using the words hidden gem because every social foodie's review is over…read moresaturated with this term. But Cosmopolitan BLEW ME AWAY! I don't go to Fresno ever and I was blessed to be invited to dine with a group of ladies at this OUTSTANDING gem of a restaurant. From the street view the building is very non-descript except for the name across the awning. But once you park in the lot and walk through the doors you discover a beautiful dimly lit restaurant with a fully stocked bar. We sat in the private room since we were a rather large party, so a lot of us really took our time to browse the menu. Our server Felix was extremely courteous and patient not to mention professional. He took our drink orders first, let us gab and then came back for our food orders. He gave us the specials before we decided. When the food came out, our orders were perfect. I was beyond satisfied with my choice. The texture on the salmon was crispy but not dry and the pasta flavor was subtly spicy. Truly sublime! I was sad I was too full to finish my meal. Judy came by our table to refill our water carafe and none of us knew who she was. Quietly returning and very unassuming, we asked her name and began to learn she as the matriarch of the family behind the establishment. What a joy to have met her and she raved about her son Joe, the chef and shared the history about the restaurant. At the end of the meal we all indulged in some tiramisu. When Judy learned that we were there for a PTA convention, she shared she used to teach as well. What a treasure! I was beyond impressed with this restaurant. Everyone was courteous and attentive, cocktails and food were superb! If I ever return to Fresno, this is a MUST! Cannot recommend enough. For now I get to live vicariously through the reviews of all the other recommendations of meals to try. thank you cosmopolitan!

Rechelle was absolutely hard carrying the floor on her back while providing EXCEPTIONAL service and…read morewas so sweet. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was really nice as well if id ever come down to fresno again id love to come back!