Halloween night. Was already irritated when I arrived. The GPS led me to a location that didn't…read moreshow the Cali name. Instead it was Wunder Garten, a type of outdoor fenced in park with a bar inside a tent, and cubby style seating. Weirdest thing Ive ever seen. Cali Burger is actually a food truck inside the fenced in area. The lighting is dull and almost like you're in a dark night club. You order from a QR code. I ordered a 1/4 lb dog w/slaw, and Gouda cheese. It was nothing extraordinary about the flavor of the dog other than being luke warm. The bun was toasted and slaw was just ok. My kid had a cheeseburger and salty seasoned fries. Nothing spectacular. He enjoyed it. I was NOT impressed.

Good for price. Friendly and quick staff. Hamburger Patties are thin. French fries are good. This…read moreis a food truck not the restaurant

I saw this place on Instagram and I love a good burger. I knew I needed to stop by. I walked in and…read morewas immediately greeted by the young lady running the register. I asked for her recommendations on the menu and to my surprise she suggested the Chopped Cheese. I definitely wanted to try to burger but always heard about Chopped Cheeae from New York. I took her up on her suggestion and had a seat inside. There are about 10 tables, some big and some small. I can tell this place will be jumping when the weather gets nice as there is a coffee shop and a hot chicken spot inside this Halal food hall. There are also windows that open with better weather. The food was made to order. Freshness off the grill. The French fries were piping hot. The Chopped cheese was quite filling. The bread is super soft and delicious. The wagyu meat is delicious as well. I could really taste the flavor along with the cheese mixed in. The sauce adds a quality taste as well. I'll without a doubt be back as there is more I'd like to try from the menu.

Pulled up to this spot after craving a taste of their Waygu Beef Cheeseburger a couple weeks back…read more I needed more. If you are looking for a classic burger and fries combo that is much worth the price, this is the place. Typically I do not do cheese but when in Rome, right? It was delicious. Fries were perfectly crispy and hot, added a Mexican coke because who doesn't need almost 40 grams of sugar?! lol The service was quick and hospitality was great. Tall chick with a British accent, super sweet. The atmosphere was great. I sat in the hall and enjoyed my meal. 10/10 would definitely go again

Been here for years I love it. The breakfast sandwiches are the best. The price is good and a…read morecustomer service has always been really good no matter what.

Still a good spot for breakfast sandwiches. Just remember cash only. And their hours I would advise…read moreto call before going.

Loving this truck! Of course not the best philly cheesesteak you've ever had, but it definitely…read morehits the spot. The bread is so soft & yummy. It could be a little heavier on the meat, but for 10 bucks, the sandwich + fries + drink combo can't be beat.

If you're a fan of MLK Deli in Congress Heights, you'll love Deanwood Deli. With the same owners,…read morethe menus are the same, just a few different sandwich names. They sell wings, salads, and sandwiches. Popping in for lunch with a friend, I ordered the Parkers Fried Chicken sandwich, which is a chicken breast drizzled with mumbo sauce. It was big and tasty! For $2.50, I added a bag of chips and their house made strawberry lemonade. There's a single table inside and lots of tables and chairs outside along the side. Street parking is easy and service kind.

So we tried this place on a Friday night and got there within about 30-40 minutes of it closing…read more It's cute and quaint and easily accessible. I found the prices also fair. A young man took our order and it was ready in about 15 minutes. There is a lot of cute open airspace to enjoy while you wait. I had the chicken sandwich. There wasn't anything really wrong with it but I just felt like the sweet chili didn't really add anything to it. My sister had the veggie wrap and the fish sandwich and she definitely enjoyed. Other members of my family ordered I believe it was the salmon salad and enjoyed that, so all in all it seems like a great place to eat when you're looking to buy local and enjoy a fresh meal. I also believe it's black-owned which is a plus. I wish I could give it 3.5 stars.

So good! Service was quick and the quality of food was great! Love that they use grass-fed meat and…read morebetter quality ingredients. Did not feel bloated as with a lot of other similar burger type places. Seemed like most people take their orders to go, so there was plenty of seating and the proximity to the ballfield made it a great stop. You get a lot of food and everyone in our group went away full and satisfied. Will definitely be back!

This is the best place to get burgers in DC hands down. It's nothing fancy, just good patties,…read moresimple sauce, some onions. It is absolute perfection. The fries are fresh and crispy on the inside with a fluffy inside. The chicken tenders are fresh chicken breast and such a flavorful crispy batter. The only downside was that the honey mustard was mostly honey and no real mustard. Got our food quickly and the inside was clean and had plenty of seating. Can't wait to come back!

**** 4.5 stars ****…read more These guys started slinging their product on the rough streets of PG County before earning their way up to the even more competitive locale of DC. But this isn't the story you're used to hearing. These guys got grills, and they aren't the ones that come platinum coated accompanied by sick Saint Louis beats. No, this is one of the newest trucks to land in the District with a fresh new permit, and they absolutely deliver some serious flavor for a very fair price. It's a bare bones operation, no doubt. A solid black truck with a phone number and a decal, and a hand-written menu that I assume changes based on product availability, is pretty much all you'll find here. No fancy graphics, additions (speakers, soda machine, hand sink, etc), or anything else costly that might get passed on to the consumer. There is however a late night banker teller style screen window that gets lifted up from order to order, I suppose to keep the bugs out, and let all the wonderful fried smells waft out into the street. It's a cash only truck, which is one of my only complaints, but considering it's just the two of them running this show they do it faster than I would have expected. I'm not sure how much food the guy handling the money is coming into contact with, due to the screen, but I'm going to lean on the ignorance is bliss side here. Like many other trucks first starting out, they also don't have a very manageable ordering system. The taking orders and randomly calling them out might work fine while selling to a smaller audience up in Maryland, but once you enter DC and start to face these long lines you really need to be more organized. The menu offerings are seemingly basic, and when it comes to the fried goods they in fact are, but the sandwiches here are over the top, gorge yourself style preparations. I decided to go with a "Killadelphia", which is roasted chicken that is then pulled and done cheesesteak style with gooey provolone and grilled peppers and onions tossed in. It's so unbelievably huge that I'm really sad my picture won't capture the girth. When I picked it up to eat, chicken was literally falling off from every angle, and it was still loaded. This sandwich contains no filler, it is all chicken all the way, with the peppers and onions loaded on the top. I haven't seen a bun this stuffed since Beach Week 1999. All this goodness comes to you at the incredibly reasonable price of $7.50, and like everything else on the menu a generous side of fries. The fries are essentially the frozen bag standard, but given that I would pay that price for this sandwich again gladly, I pretty much consider them free. They also do a chicken salad sandwich that I didn't see anyone order, but the fully loaded turkey burger, known as the Teridactyl, was equally as gigantic, and on one occasion the guy could barely close the lid on his container. The fried foods, consisting of whiting or butterfly shrimp, were a bit more basic in presentation, consisting solely of the seafood item and fries. Since I ordered the butterfly shrimp as well I was a bit disappointed not only in the size / number (6) of shrimp at $9, but the fact that there was no sauce or anything on the side. The batter itself is really nice and crunchy and there isn't much excess grease, but it would be so easy for them to prepare some kind of dipping sauce to really make this dish complete. I finished off my order with some of their Crank. This was the part of the meal I really didn't expect to enjoy, but I went ahead and ordered it anyway. They describe it as a sweet tea mix, and I don't actually like sweet tea. However, this tasted very little like tea, and a good bit like orange and/or cherry Kool-Aid with some tea swirled in. It certainly earned the moniker which it has borrowed from street slang. I can't imagine the calories I consumed from this truck, and that's even with eating only half of what I ordered and passing the rest off to my co-worker, but I would gladly return to try out some of the other menu items.

This place has a great but had a limited selection of food and needs to step up their operation…read more The Kiladelphia chicken cheese sandwich was so big I felt guilty for having so much at $7.50. The fries were nothing special. Service was very fast for a food truck and friendly. They need to market themselves better. Neither the name nor the truck let people know what they're about. They should capitalize on the huge, tasty portions and comfort food menu.

"Al's bulgogi steak sub may be the best sub in the city," said one of my friends who helps cover…read moreD.C.'s food scene. That was enough to convince me to pop into this unassuming carryout spot just south of Barracks Row. First opened in 1975, Al's is now owned by a couple who immigrated from South Korea in 1997. In 2004, they purchased Al's after owning and managing a restaurant in their native South Korea. Now, the menu is a mix of American classics like pancakes and food influenced by their heritage like the bulgogi steak sub. Open every day except Sunday at 6am through lunch, Al's serves all day breakfast like waffles and French toast. They make a variety of subs with care like the bulgogi one, which is one of the best in the city. It's carryout only so there aren't tables or seats, but the benches at nearby Virginia Avenue Park are great for meals. (There's a playground there for your kids.) The bulgogi steak sub is excellent, which is where they shine. Service is also noteworthy. The woman who co-owns the shop is kind and serves her food with a lot of care. To get there, it's about a seven-minute walk from the Eastern Market Metro.

decent deli with some interesting options. prices are reasonable but not cheap ($15+ for a…read morespecialty sandwich), they accept credit/tap. The bulgogi steak is nice but the sauce is overly sweet. sausage egg and cheese is decent I think it was around $8. service is quick and friendly