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    Paul's Place

    3.6 (940 reviews)
    ModerateDiners, Burgers
    Closed • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    PAUL'S PLACE ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Colossal burger and zucchini
    Jarel B.

    Came into this place for lunch and wow they were busy. The place has an old diner feel to it but kept very clean and the smell of fresh burgers cooking. I ordered their colossal burger which was a massive pastrami burger. Now the pastrami here only was delicious on the burger! I'd come back to try the pastrami sandwich based on how good it was on the burger. Instead of fries, I order zucchini which were massive and so good. They shredded Parmesan cheese on top them and that combination was amazing together. I would definitely come back here for more food to try. Great job guys

    Horrible food
    Jack R.

    This is not any place you want to go to. This has to be one of the worst fish taco plates I've ever had. Soggy fried who knows what kind of cheap fish tacos smothered in a spicy sauce with watered down beans and weird rice. I was starving so I ate most of the rice which tasted like a mixture of rice r roni with raw cucumbers which was very odd. They had partially cooked carrots mixed in as well. The beans were a mess, just horrible all around. Like something you'd see in a toilet. My friends each got French toast which was lukewarm and the bread was chewy and the bottoms were burned. 2 stars because the service was friendly and the restaurant was empty and clean. Paul's place isn't a place I'd return.

    Cheeseburger Combo
    Stephanie L.

    Needed food after running the streets of the OC so I decided to go the Paul's place. There are multiple locations in the area. When I pulled into the drive thru there was only one car in front of me. The line moved pretty fast and my order was taken quickly and accurately. The service was great. The cashier remembered all my requests when she handed me my food. I opted for a cheeseburger combo w/ grilled onions and extra pickles. It comes with fries and a drink. I always request extra crispy fries. I got a pink lemonade to drink to share with my son. The combo was $16.30. Not too bad, it's a lot of food. The burger was charbroiled and cooked perfectly. I love that they use shredded lettuce and their onions are actually grilled. Kind of like another establishment known for their grilled onions. The fries were extra crispy and nicely salted. The drink had to much syrup and even after diluting with a bottle of water, it was still really sweet. The ambiance of this place is casual and it has that typical burger joint feel. Definitely give them a try!

    Edwin C.

    Ordered my food here and I was not disappointed. I ordered club sandwich and Denver omelette for take out, and they are delicious. If you like old fashioned diner and great breakfast and sandwiches nearby Buena Park, this is a good place.

    Well done unsalted, huge portion
    Chalee T.

    130 pm, Sunday, December 14, 2025 I told myself only the Colossal Burger, that's it! The cashier was so friendly, she asked if I wanted to upgrade it to the combo. Ugh... It was so hard to choose but I stuck to my choice. Burger only. Burger delivered to the table in four minutes! Since I didn't order a combo, there was no plastic basket. Instead it came on a disposable plate. The burger was great as always. It was hot off the grill, juicy, soft bun, fresh shredded lettuce, thousand Island dressing, topped with pastrami. In five minutes, it was gone... So, this is a great time to come to the drive thru (after the lunch rush dies down). There wasn't a line when I walked to the door or when going back to the car after I ate. Plenty of parking spaces.

    Chili cheese fries. Meh
    Lisa E.

    We tried a few things. The steak sandwich was too greasy and fatty and flavorless. The chili cheese fries were just average. I got the Avocado burger and wanted to send it back because I couldn't find the avocado. After the employee helped me search for it we found a tiny piece buried inside. Very unimpressed by this. If its an avocado burger you should see plenty of avocado. They should of gave me more to make up for it. Not planning on going back.

    Kevin P.

    Lots of parking and lots of seating inside. Service is extremely fast and location is very convenient for those off the freeway. The food itself were OK, breakfast burrito and fried zucchinis were good, but that's a lot of flavor. Just "bland" and nothing too memorable.

    Marisa A.

    I was craving a grilled cheese & some twister fries. Yes I can make a grilled cheese at home but something about a grilled cheese from here just hits the spot. It's simple, it's delicious and the staff is friendly. They have a very large menu. There is something for everyone. This is a place where you order at the counter and they bring you your meal to the table. There is plenty of seating. They also have a soda fountain with Pepsi products. The twisty fries from here are a must!!! one order is enough to share with two people.

    Fried mushrooms
    Juan A.

    my goodness people I just had my socks blown off with these fried mushrooms best I've ever had in my life I HIGHLY RECOMMEND them they add parmesan cheese it's such a great add on but yes people if yall like mushrooms yall gotta try these

    Steak made medium and eggs not burnt or overly oily hash browns crispy shout out to Sergio awesome cook !!
    Ivonne M.

    I need to give Sergio five star cook he did such an amazing job on my breakfast today. He definitely made my day. It might not mean much to someone to say hey you did a great job on my eggs or my steak but nowadays when things are so expensive and you purchase a meal you hope and cross your fingers they added that TLC so that you're not throwing your money away! Honestly, one of my pet peeves is cooks that cannot make eggs like if you don't know how to cook an egg. Good luck on your meal. I came in this morning. Everybody greeted me with a smile, cooks looked like they were in a great mood. I'm very understanding when people have their days you can't always be on, but it was nice and pleasant today. Again, shout out to the cook Sergio you're the best!!!

    DO NOT GET SODA FROM THE SODA MACHINE!! I mentioned to the employee, and they did nothing about this situation. It's not residue there is a lot of these worms looking things floating around in my drink.

    Side of fries, side of onion rings. Onion rings- super crispy.
    Charlene S.

    Vegetarian review: - veggie burger was good, but not really because of the patty. They're using the rice and veggie one as opposed to Beyond or Impossible, but some people enjoy it, maybe? - fries: the only thing I might ask for is crispy, but they were good. - onion rings: great and plentiful. Super crunchy. - ranch dressing: thick and probably one of the best around.

    Chicken Sandwich & fries
    Jim E.

    Very friendly staff, food comes quickly, is always fresh and got. Wife had chicken sandwich & fries, good sized meal, very tasty. Also had the chicken strips with fried mushrooms. Mushrooms are very tasty. Price was very reasonable, portion sizes are very generous. Restaurant is very clean and comfortable, large menu selection. Highly recommend.

    Eggs, hashbrowns and wheat toast

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    Great place to eat i've been coming here for a long time, the service is amazing and The food is delicious

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    The food is good and quick I would totally eat here again but it could be more clean but overall it's good!

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    How much is ham and cheese omelette?

    I stopped looking at prices. If I decide to go out to eat, then I know the price has increased! It should be on their web site?? I'll see if I can find it... I went back and tried to find the cost but the inside menu pic was from 2020, so we know… 

    How much is the broasted chicken plate?

    11.99

    How much are the chili cheese fries?

    I think they're around 5 bucks but it's a huge portion!!! More than enough for 2 people

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    Johnie's Jr Broiler - Turkey Club House Sandwich!

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    3.9(270 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    •$$

    My fiancé introduced me to his local place nearly 3 years ago, and there food is still amazing…read moreevery single time! I didn't even have time to take a picture of my biscuits and gravy, in the blink of an eye everything was gone. Always good service, clean, affordable and good quality food. 10/10 recommend

    I wanted to try this little local place for quite a while. I've always liked the cute little fat…read moreboy on the sign. We came here for lunch, and seem to leave the crowd. When we left there were quite a few people that have come in after us. There's not a whole lot to the place. It looks like it used to be an old Taco Bell or something. The color scheme is blue and white with cute little signs and pictures on the wall. It's got some booths and tables, and they still have up the social distancing dividers from The pandemic. There's also covered patio seating out front. There our menu screens that span above the entire counter with everything from Mexican food to breakfasts to burgers. They have a soda machine and also a machine with some aguas frescas. There is something here for everybody! We ordered a Fat Boy Burger, a quarter pound burger meal with fries, and a ground beef taco. I love ground beef tacos so I'll always order one if there's one on the menu just to try it. The burgers were good - - topped with cheese, lettuce, onion, and thousand Island dressing. The ground beef taco tasted very much like a Del Taco taco. The fries are those chunkier fries. All in all, the food was good. Someone came in after us and ordered the fried chicken meal and it looked so good, and another person ordered a breakfast that also looked pretty good. It's a cute place and I do like to support local small business. I may be back here.

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    RJ Burgers - El Caliente Burger

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    4.0(267 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    Best fries best seasoning super crunchy fries…read more Burger was a mix of a smash burger and a juicy out at the park bbq burger - really juicy as the name suggests Coming back - stunningly surprised by how good this was not forget .... Big reasonable portion size too

    Walking in to the place it's not very eye catching to be honest, the restrooms had no soap and very…read moreunsanitary. I understand why they use a stick with a key to use them but the sanitary function of that is already a minus for me. Food: quite expensive for what I got!!!!honestly way below Average, they recommended the patty melt and it was subpar to say the least, very greasy and un flavorful, too much cheese I couldn't finish both half's when normally I do at any other place. The fry's were ok. The fountain drinks, very messy and not clean Staff: very welcoming and helpful, fast service. Seating area: many places to sit mostly booths ,again aesthetically not very pleasing but looked clean and plenty of space to sit. I risked it and tried this place out of no recommendation other than stopping by and I don't think I will Be back. Maybe some of their other items are good but I will pass on this place. Great staff though. I have moved this up to 3 stars solely because the response to my feed back was well received and that alone speaks highly of making an attempt to help their restaurant to be better. The goal is not to just criticize or review for the sake of reviewing but to actually help businesses and which comes full circle both for customers and business owners. Thanks to the reply I may give it another shot for the burgers if I am in the area and in hungry!

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    RJ Burgers - Fiesta Pack take-out $10.99 - Two tacos, bean & cheese burrito and fries, neatly packed! Tacos were just ok.

    Fiesta Pack take-out $10.99 - Two tacos, bean & cheese burrito and fries, neatly packed! Tacos were just ok.

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    Thirty Acres Kitchen - Wagon Wheel Burger

    Thirty Acres Kitchen

    4.0(118 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    I stopped in because I had business and n the area, and enjoyed a great meal. The space provided a…read morecomfortable reprieve from the heat outside. Every staff member I engaged with was extremely welcoming, but I'm especially writing this review for Chef John. After the server told me one of the items on the menu was not available and tried her best to suggest something similar, Chef John stepped out to clarify exactly what I was hoping for and whipped up something special. While I happily gobbled down some perfectly roasted veggies, fried chicken, and gravy, he even came out to check in. I told him the food really hit the spot and I meant it! Pairing my meal with the boysenberry lemonade really tied it all together.

    Four of us shared a surprisingly good pizza at Thirty Acres Kitchen. We weren't expecting too much…read more Typically, hotel restaurants that try to cater to everyone end up with a menu of mediocrity. Not the case here. We chose the Meaty Madness. A really good New York style crust was topped with a hearty sauce, Mozz, and copious amounts of pepperoni, sausage, ham and bacon. The crust held up mightily to the weighty meat. It was airy and offered a great chew. We asked for it to be well done to get a little snap in that crust. The meat was excellent and not too salty. Not the best pizza in the world, but it was certainly a good one. Paired very nicely with some ice-cold beers. Service was friendly and efficient.

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    Sons bacon burger

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    Jim's Super Burgers - Special Breakfast Burrito- mostly potatoes

    Jim's Super Burgers

    4.3(400 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    My family was so thankful this place was open late on a weekday! My husband and I split a…read moredouble-burger + fries, and it was very filling. Burger veggies were not wilted nor slimy, and the fries were fried to perfection and seasoned well. We also ordered an avocado burger (none of the avocados were brown or gross) and a Jr Burger for our nephew. This is clearly a local favorite--there were several phone orders and family orders ahead of us, so the wait was a little longer than we anticipated, but it certainly was worth it! I thought that the establishment was fair in processing orders and went straight down the line of how orders were received! The man at the window was kind and approachable. We'll return!

    I've been eating at Jim's for years, and it's consistently one of my favorite spots in the area…read more Their breakfast burritos are hands down my favorite around--always satisfying and packed with flavor. The burgers and fries are also excellent. In my opinion, they're better than Paul's, and the prices are much more reasonable for the quality and portion sizes you get. One thing I really appreciate is that I can call ahead and have my order ready when I arrive. It's a huge time-saver, especially on busy mornings or lunch breaks. Friendly service, great food, fair prices, and convenient call-ahead ordering keep me coming back. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.

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    Peak Burger - Pastrami Burger

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    4.2(172 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Food was okay here, may have given it 3 stars if it wasn't for the rude woman taking orders. The…read morewoman behind the counter was very rude and rolled her eyes when I simply asked if my meal came with toast. She was rushing through the order inputting the next items and I had to stop her to ask if my meal came with toast or not. She told me yes and continued to move on. I had to stop her again and ask well what type of toast does it come with. She rolled her eyes again and said, "what ever you type you want". As a customer who has never been here, how am I suppose to know if my meal comes with toast and what toast options exists?! I had to continue to pull information from this bitter woman and ask what were my toast options and again with another eye roll, she told me my options. Not to confuse the nice woman who serves everyone coffee here. This eye roller is the woman who takes orders in-person and on the phone with the bright red lipstick - very bad customer service this person...

    Service - it was ok but the horchata I ordered had an off taste and I went to ask them if I could…read morehave it switched out to a Coke and I was given a judgmental look she then asked what was wrong with it and then again I repeated myself this time stumbled on my words because I felt pressure. She said she won't give me a new cup for soda instead she'll throw out the cup that had horchata and re fill it with soda. Food- Was good but the 3 star was just the service it just didn't sit right with me. Very reminiscent of older burgers Ambience- was calm and everyone did their own thing like any other place.

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    Wholly Smokes

    Wholly Smokes

    4.6(1.1k reviews)
    1.6 mi
    •$$

    Deliciousness BBQ beef brisket with fried cauliflower. Spicy & mild BBQ sauce with pickled onions…read morewith jalapeños balance the sweet/spicy/rich meaty flavors. Fast service and friendly folks. Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) wings with garlic soy was great, but I forgot to take a photo ‍

    Yesterday, my wife made some black-eyed peas--but nothing to go with them. That was my cue to find…read moresome meat and cornbread. On the way home, I stumbled across Wholly Smokes. I'd never been there before, so this review is all about first impressions. As we approached, the sign caught my attention: "Under New Ownership." Outside, an employee sat scrolling on his phone. It was a quiet Sunday around 3 PM, and we were the only patrons in sight. Checking Yelp beforehand had been a bit of a letdown, as their menu featured items they no longer offer. No links were available either. We ordered half a pound of pulled pork, half a pound of brisket, and four pieces of cornbread--all priced reasonably. Their tap selection turned out to be decent. The Cali Squeeze Blood Orange was a standout, and they also seemed to carry Firestone Walker products, including 805. The staff were friendly and responsive, which was refreshing. While the brisket had cooled by the time we got home, it was still tender and flavorful--just like the pulled pork. The real surprise? The chimichurri that accompanied the brisket--an unexpected and delightful touch. Overall, I'd rate the experience as average. While it's clear they've got potential, a bit more effort could turn Wholly Smokes into a go-to spot. Leaning in on those small details would really elevate the experience.

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    The Grind Burgers Chopped Cheese Fries Etc - New York Style Chopped Cheese

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    3.9(96 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    Family had a engagement at the Cerritos mall to see baby gender when we were done it was munch…read moretime. My adult daughter her hub and kids got something my wife told me find something good. Now I stood in front of this establishment their 4 screen menu and special that jump on the screen, for two specials. BBQ bacon chopped sandwich.. You can watch the grill as the cook staff makes the food. Impressive how the young man manages the grill with pride. Counter staff very friendly and knowledgeable. Food is made to order so it takes a few minutes which is great because it's fresh and hot. The special we got was any sandwich and drink and they had two more special flashing that's why it took a few to decide. The sandwiches were well made hot, tasty and good size drinks also good size. So so tasty so filling, bread to meat ratio well done. For a mall food outlet this place I recommend price to product is good They are POS ready and even have a kiosk if you want to order Food = 8 Quality = 8 Customer service = 8 Price to product = 8

    Was exited to hear Cerritos now has a smash burger spot in their food court that differs rest of…read morethe fast food line-up. Not all smash burgers are created equal. Gotta say I was not impressed. Start with the Pros. Its fresh & hot made to order, wait time is expected when food is cooked fresh, but nothing, literally nothing stood out. I tried the Spicy Jalapeno Smash Burger, patty was nicely seasoned, but nothing popped. Sauce was ok, ingredients were ok, fries were nice but. Ot enough tj bring the rating from a solid 3. Solid Mid-rating, not the best but def not the worst. Did not try the chopped cheese samich, did not want to be more disappointed than what I already was.

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    Fresh Ground beef Smash Burger

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