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    Original Tommy's

    3.4 (245 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    ORIGINAL TOMMY'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chili cheeseburger with side of chili cheese fries!
    Darien C.

    Tommy's has the BEST chili burgers! I've been craving their food for MONTHS so of course they were at the top of my list of places to eat at while visiting my family in Cali. I wish they would expand to other states so people can enjoy their delicious food. But I guess for now they will be a delicacy I can enjoy when I come back to my home state. Go to order is their chili cheeseburger with chili, cheese and onions with a side of chili cheese fries with onions (yes, I love onions!). I'm definitely going to miss enjoying their food since I don't currently live in Cali. But I highly recommend for anyone visiting or living here to try them when they can. Their chili is the best I've ever had!

    California Classic Cheeseburger
    Sweetwater M.

    We happened to be in the area and needed lunch. So we stopped in for Tommy's since it had been a while. We were disappointed, to say the least. First, we noticed how expensive it was. My cheeseburger meal was $15. We paid about $45 for 2 combos, chili fries, and a burger. I would be willing to pay the $45 if the food was worth it. But it wasn't. The cheeseburger was eh. The chili itself was more mushy than with whole beans. I was also sad to see Pepsi products instead of Coke. Despite the food, service was good. The lady at the counter was friendly. Store was clean too. And a side note, their restrooms don't have changing tables. I went to change my toddler and had to have her stand up to change her diaper. I didn't want her to have to lay on that ground.

    The OG
    Anna H.

    Finally got to try Tommy's for the first time and I wish I had them sooner! I've known about them for a long time too, damn, where has the time gone?! I tried the chili burger that has tomato, onions and pickles with a good amount of chili-excellent. What a great idea to put chili in a burger. Really changes the dynamics and brings the burger to a different level. The regular fries we shared are thick cut, not oily or too salty and a good amount. Since we biked there, this was a good amount and did not feel overly full or heavy. In n Out is good, but from now on, the next time I'm craving a burger, I'm coming to Tommy's, hands down. They also have other interesting items too like the caliente burger or the chili tamal. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Bike racks right outside. Highly recommend!

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    John M.

    Love the dbl chili burgers!! Miss the Rampart location. Fight On!.....................

    Breakfast Burrito
    Diego s.

    I tried the Chili Breakfast Burrito at Tommy's, and it did not disappoint! The chili adds the perfect kick of flavor without being too heavy, and the burrito itself is packed and satisfying. The eggs and potatoes were cooked just right, and everything blended perfectly together. It's definitely a heavy breakfast option that hits the spot and will keep you full for most of the day! The drive-thru service is quick and efficient, and the restaurant is always clean and well-kept.

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    3 years ago

    Imelda is the best! Always greeted with a smile and great food! Thanks Imelda and Tommy's for the great food and experience!

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    3 years ago

    Best team at this location is really nice and welcoming! Imalda and Connie are amazing, going back for their delicious chili burgers

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    3 years ago

    amazing just spectacularly dazzling. these people will FEED YOU. LOVINGLY. i love it here. hi mom, this place slaps yall. FIYTB

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    LOOOOOONGEST wait EVER! Rude drive thru female employee! Horrible customer service ever!! Forget trying to go here!

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    6 years ago

    Waited in drive thru for an hour OMG they are so slow . They said they made a lot of mistakes on customer orders. Get it together man

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    Very disappointed. Not sure if they were scrapping the bottom of the pot or the recipe has changed.

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    The service is great here. I love coming here with my mom before work. The service is good and fast. I really enjoy coming here.

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    Awesome service, we appreciate the fast and friendly service! Thank you Shawna for your absolute delight personality

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    By far the best Pastrami in Southern California. I haven't had one that beats it for flavor , size…read moreand price. If you have never had The Hat, it's a must. The chili cheese dog and burger are great. Onion rings are awesome, and of course the chili cheese fries. Always a fan for about 2 decades easy.

    You lost a 25 year customer today. I would implore you all to not patronize The Hat. You will have…read moreto open and inspect the toppings on every single item before leaving the parking lot to make sure it's right, so what's the point in using a drive through? Stupid me for just checking that I had 4 burgers tonight, and not unwrap them to check them individually. When I got home I find out that every single one was wrong. I had hungry kids so I tried to scrape off and salvage when I could to get them eating, and then drove all the way back to get it made fixed. When I asked to speak to a manager, apparently there is no manager there in the evenings, I told the woman who came to the counter that every single burger was wrong and showed her the receipt. She asked what was wrong about them, so I started going down the list and she never offered to remake it the right way or really offered any remedy so I said just refund the whole thing if you're not going to even offer to make it right. If I have to do your quality check, and unwrap every item to scrutinize it, I would rather just not give your restaurant my business. I tried to get in touch with their corporate office and they have not responded in a week. Looks like the whole thing is going downhill since Corky passed away. What a shame.

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    World Fried Chicken - A witchhunt for another girl  8-Piece Saigon 22 Herbs & Spices and Buffalo Combo w/ onion rings

    World Fried Chicken

    4.8(426 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    Yelp highly suggested this spot, and I'm so glad I listened! I visited on a Sunday afternoon and it…read morewasn't too busy, which made for a great experience. I went big and got the 20-piece combo to try their global flavors. Here is how I'd rank the sauces I tried: Sunchang (That Asian sauce was amazing!) Jerk Szechuan Nashville The wings were a nice, healthy size and the quality was top-notch. The owner was really cool and welcoming, and the shop itself is nice and clean. If you're looking for high-quality wings with unique flavors you can't find everywhere else, this is definitely the spot. I'll be back!

    Tired of eating burgers? Look no further. This is a place of chicken that even Colonel Sanders…read morewould have not thought of. Instead of Kentucky fried chicken they have their Nashville version. Aside from this, they have their gourmet selection of flavors representative of different parts of the world. These are not simply fried in one batter & smothered in different sauces. The batter itself has the wonderful flavors of Chinese Five Spices, Italian Herbs, Parmesan Cheese, Curry, etc. All are served freshly fried & not sitting on heat lamps. It may take about 10-15 minutes for each order but well-worth it. The owner behind the counter was very friendly. However, here is the down-side. My daughter overheard that they might be closing this June because the chef is having difficulty with her hands in preparing & cooking. I certainly hope that they can get a helper to do all these & have the chef supervise. They can be the In-n-Out of fried chicken if only they are able to delegate to other workers. It will be such a waste to let go of a gem of creative menu.

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    Why can't we be ourselves like we were yesterday? Saigon 22 Herbs and Spices and Spicy Masala 8-Wing Combo w/ onion rings

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    Macho Pollo

    4.4(109 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    I happened upon this place today while I was waiting for my car getting a windshield chip repaired…read morenext door. The guy at the counter who took my order was friendly. I ordered a three chicken taco combo with rice and beans. With a can soda, tax, and a credit card fee, my total bill was about $17. More than I expected to spend, but oh well. The food was ready quickly, served on a cardboard plate that easily weighed 3 lbs. from the weight of the food, which included lime wedges, a bunch of grilled onions, and a whole grilled green chili pepper. The tacos were street taco style and stuffed with delicious chopped grilled chicken, tender yet crispy, and diced onions, cilantro, and fresh avocado slices included (no extra charge). Really good. The refried beans were so good, just the right consistency and flavor, with a little shredded cheese on top. Almost as good as my mom's. The rice was fluffy and plentiful, obviously made fresh. But it could've used a little more flavor. They offer three types of salsa that you serve yourself. I tried the green and the lighter red one. Both good. When I first got my order I didn't think I would be able to eat all of it because it was so much food. But it was really delicious and I was pretty hungry, so I devoured almost all of it (left some rice, the grilled onions, and the roasted chili pepper). I'm about to cook dinner now but I'm still thinking about that lunch I ordered. My dinner won't be as good as that was. Don't be turned off by the looks of the place (weird exterior; dark and unappealing interior). Some might call it a "hole in the wall". But you know, some of the best Mexican food can be found at those places. You can also order to-go if you'd rather not eat there. I think they also have a drive-thru. If I'm back in the area I'll make a point to get something to eat here again.

    Food: The food was delicious. I got two whole chickens, around 57 dollars and some change. The…read morechicken was so good and full of flavor. They do it on the grill, so it is charred. The onions that come with it are good. They are so tender, juicy, and sweet for some reason. The green and red salsas are good. The green salsa was spicy but good. Service: The service was excellent. The food came out fast, as we used the drive-thru. The cashier was friendly, too. Fyi, they are closed on Wednesday! Overall rating: 4.8

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    Overcooked, no flavor chicken.

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