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Decided to finally give this place a try after hearing and seeing it a bit. I've been wanting some good pastrami and people have recommended. I got the regular bacon burger and pastrami chili cheese fries. The burger was a home made thin patty burger but still delicious. The pastrami itself was pretty good! I like the chili and cheese but I do feel like something in it was pretty salty. Down fall is it only excepts cash. So make sure you do carry cash when coming by! It was loud inside and time we went it was a bit busy. I definitely want to try the pastrami burger so will be back.
Now I'm not gonna hold you, I still think Johnnie's has the best Pastrami sandwich in town and that's mainly because I like that they slice it super thin. That being said IMO opinion, Steven's Pastrami sandwich is right on their neck. The pastrami chili cheese fries tho, crazy. Their PCCF are the best in the city if you ask my humble opinion. Now it's a small spot that's only to go and it gets really crowded around lunch time. Their prices are definitely better than Johnnie's and that's important because it's a locals spot and this isn't Beverly Hills so people appreciate bang for your buck. Parking can get a little hectic as well but if don't go during peak lunch hours you should be fine. You won't come here and be impressed by the scenery or aesthetic of the restaurant but you will be impressed with the value and quality. With so many options for pastrami in L.A. you have to find one that works for you but if you get to one and you see a bunch of locals, you're definitely on the right track.
The best pastrami I have ever had hands down. Was not greasy, was the perfect cut, and service was quick. Not much more you can ask for. The perfect stop on the way to SoFi or Kia Forum. We got pastrami fries and pastrami sandwich
Service was great & the pastrami sandwich was good but portion was smaller than my preferred locations I normally go to for the same price and this location closes earlier than specified on Google Maps & Apple Maps.
Ample parking in rear. Food is take out only. They do take credit cards and Apple/google pay. Service was great was greeted and helped by a sweet lady named Olivia. Ordered grilled pastrami sandwich xtra yellow peppers. Delish. It wasn't crowded and nice ambiance due to amazing customer service. Great 1st time experience. The sandwich was amazing. Enough for 2 people.
Honestly tried for the first time the other day and holy mother of burgers hit the spot, I got a Colossal burger came with pastrami and honestly not stingy at all it was packed with pastrami, also got the chili cheese fries with pastrami they were amazing slightly on the salted side but nothing that was extreme and generous portion on them worth every penny would recommend asking them extra crispy so when you get home they are not as soggy which we did, side of onion rings were top crunchy and delicious also. Recommend calling the order ahead as the waiting area isn't the biggest but overall will be returning
I have been coming here for years as a Gardena native. The food has always been delicious, but things are changing. I know the cost of everything is up, but to charge about $16 for a SMALL chili cheese fries with pastrami is absurd. Not only are the prices up, but the portion sizes are way down. If we had to pay more, but still got the bigger portions we have become accustomed to, maybe we wouldn't complain as much. The place was already busy, but now that LATryGuy reviewed them on Instagram, the line/wait is beyond long. He blew the spot up. Smh. I've gone twice in the middle of the day, and there's no parking in the small lot or just north of El Segundo on the side street. So, I decided to go early Saturday morning around 10am for my fix. There are no tables or chairs, so dining in isn't an option. All orders to go. Oh yeah, try to bring cash, because if not they'll charge you $1.50. There were only 2 people inside when I arrived. My go-to items are either the chili cheese pastrami burrito, the chili cheese pastrami fries or just the pastrami and onion rings. Today, I ordered the pastrami with grilled meat, added lettuce, and onion rings. I spent $23. Everything is a la carte. There are no combos. I added lettuce, and a side of ranch with my onion rings. Both extra fee. Typically, if you order onion rings somewhere, they'll give you a dip for free. Not here. You want ranch? That'll be $0.91. Ha! They charge you for EVERYTHING. I wanted extra mustard, but was initially afraid to ask for fear that it would be an additional 60 cents. My pastrami was not as good as it has been. The bread was much smaller, there wasn't as much meat, and the onion rings have changed. They're not the ones they used to have. The batter/crust is different and crunchier or something. They were like bigger Burger King onion rings. It's not the same and I won't be breaking my neck to return.
They changed the cheese and the chili. It's NOT the same. I drove from Bellflower only to be disappointed. This is the 3rd time changing what works. I am not returning for this very reason. If it isn't broke why fox it. WE NOTICE !! It's the ONLY thing I get!!! I should have known because even the cheese is different.
28 days ago
I lived in Gardena for more than a decade and usually just passed by this place. Today my daughter and her husband wanted to eat pastrami so while we were driving we decided to check this place out. The outside looked older while the place inside was small but clean. The pastrami was good and the Zucchini Fries were the best. The service was good and the cashier was very friendly. Wewill definitely be coming back! read more
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5 months ago
I've lived in Gardena for over 20 years and had heard great things about Steven's Burgers, but somehow never made it over myself. I've tried their burgers a couple of times when family brought food home, and they were always good. My wife and I recently stopped in to grab breakfast sandwiches before a road trip, and unfortunately, the experience didn't live up to the reputation I'd heard about. The sandwich was pretty underwhelming, especially considering how highly people speak of the place. I honestly felt like I could've made a better one at home. I think the breakfast sandwich could really improve with a different sausage option -- maybe cutting the sausage link in half, adding a bit more to the sandwich, or switching to a sausage patty altogether for a better balance. I don't enjoy leaving negative reviews, but I wanted to share honest feedback in hopes that it helps. I'd still come back again, just probably not for the breakfast sandwich. read more
8 days ago
Two stars only because my food was hot. I was excited to try this place by my job but instead I got almost burnt fries and soggy bread. Unfortunately I couldn't go back because it was my lunch break. Please do better next time! read more
Decided to finally give this place a try after hearing and seeing it a bit. I've been wanting some good pastrami and people have recommended. I got the regular bacon burger and pastrami chili cheese fries. The burger was a home made thin patty burger but still delicious. The pastrami itself was pretty good! I like the chili and cheese but I do feel like something in it was pretty salty. Down fall is it only excepts cash. So make sure you do carry cash when coming by! It was loud inside and time we went it was a bit busy. I definitely want to try the pastrami burger so will be back. read more
2 months ago
Now I'm not gonna hold you, I still think Johnnie's has the best Pastrami sandwich in town and that's mainly because I like that they slice it super thin. That being said IMO opinion, Steven's Pastrami sandwich is right on their neck. The pastrami chili cheese fries tho, crazy. Their PCCF are the best in the city if you ask my humble opinion. Now it's a small spot that's only to go and it gets really crowded around lunch time. Their prices are definitely better than Johnnie's and that's important because it's a locals spot and this isn't Beverly Hills so people appreciate bang for your buck. Parking can get a little hectic as well but if don't go during peak lunch hours you should be fine. You won't come here and be impressed by the scenery or aesthetic of the restaurant but you will be impressed with the value and quality. With so many options for pastrami in L.A. you have to find one that works for you but if you get to one and you see a bunch of locals, you're definitely on the right track. read more
3 months ago
The best pastrami I have ever had hands down. Was not greasy, was the perfect cut, and service was quick. Not much more you can ask for. The perfect stop on the way to SoFi or Kia Forum. We got pastrami fries and pastrami sandwich read more
4 months ago
Ample parking in rear. Food is take out only. They do take credit cards and Apple/google pay. Service was great was greeted and helped by a sweet lady named Olivia. Ordered grilled pastrami sandwich xtra yellow peppers. Delish. It wasn't crowded and nice ambiance due to amazing customer service. Great 1st time experience. The sandwich was amazing. Enough for 2 people. read more
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Honestly tried for the first time the other day and holy mother of burgers hit the spot, I got a Colossal burger came with pastrami and honestly not stingy at all it was packed with pastrami, also got the chili cheese fries with pastrami they were amazing slightly on the salted side but nothing that was extreme and generous portion on them worth every penny would recommend asking them extra crispy so when you get home they are not as soggy which we did, side of onion rings were top crunchy and delicious also. Recommend calling the order ahead as the waiting area isn't the biggest but overall will be returning read more
29 days ago
I have been coming here for years as a Gardena native. The food has always been delicious, but things are changing. I know the cost of everything is up, but to charge about $16 for a SMALL chili cheese fries with pastrami is absurd. Not only are the prices up, but the portion sizes are way down. If we had to pay more, but still got the bigger portions we have become accustomed to, maybe we wouldn't complain as much. The place was already busy, but now that LATryGuy reviewed them on Instagram, the line/wait is beyond long. He blew the spot up. Smh. I've gone twice in the middle of the day, and there's no parking in the small lot or just north of El Segundo on the side street. So, I decided to go early Saturday morning around 10am for my fix. There are no tables or chairs, so dining in isn't an option. All orders to go. Oh yeah, try to bring cash, because if not they'll charge you $1.50. There were only 2 people inside when I arrived. My go-to items are either the chili cheese pastrami burrito, the chili cheese pastrami fries or just the pastrami and onion rings. Today, I ordered the pastrami with grilled meat, added lettuce, and onion rings. I spent $23. Everything is a la carte. There are no combos. I added lettuce, and a side of ranch with my onion rings. Both extra fee. Typically, if you order onion rings somewhere, they'll give you a dip for free. Not here. You want ranch? That'll be $0.91. Ha! They charge you for EVERYTHING. I wanted extra mustard, but was initially afraid to ask for fear that it would be an additional 60 cents. My pastrami was not as good as it has been. The bread was much smaller, there wasn't as much meat, and the onion rings have changed. They're not the ones they used to have. The batter/crust is different and crunchier or something. They were like bigger Burger King onion rings. It's not the same and I won't be breaking my neck to return. read more
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They changed the cheese and the chili. It's NOT the same. I drove from Bellflower only to be disappointed. This is the 3rd time changing what works. I am not returning for this very reason. If it isn't broke why fox it. WE NOTICE !! It's the ONLY thing I get!!! I should have known because even the cheese is different. read more
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This little bag was almost $30. I was so skeptical about the quantity and quality of the contents. The first thing I pulled out was the overstuffed pastrami sandwich. It was dense and heavy. Well worth the price. The Chili cheese fries with Pastrami, OMG! I sat it on my lap, but it was piping hot, and I had to immediately pick it up. Pastrami spilled all over the bag when I opened the box. And it not only looked good, it was delicious! There was only one person in the store when I arrived at about 11:30 a.m. I quickly learned that phone orders is the pro tip. As I waited for my order a steady stream of people picked up thier food, none looked like delivery services. The place is clean, bare bones with no seating. This place has been on my list for a while. It was well worth the detour. read more
1 year ago
I haven't had a pastrami sandwich since the pandemic, and before that, it had been over 10 years. My go-to has always been Johnny's Pastrami specifically the one on Adams. Honestly, I couldn't even tell you what cut of meat pastrami is, but I just remember the first time I tried it, it was something new, flavorful, and instantly crave-worthy. I lived just up the street from the location and would find myself wanting it almost every day. I also remember a lot of Belizean ladies working the counter, packing the bread full of pastrami. After seeing food influencers hype up Steve's, calling it the best and even better than Johnny's, I had to see for myself. When I arrived, I noticed a line out the door, which made me think, Okay, this place must be legit. I ordered a pastrami sandwich and a small fry to test the waters. Unfortunately, it was underwhelming. The first thing I noticed was how salty it was, overpoweringly salty and on top of that, the sandwich was dry, maybe I should have dipped it. Or and mustard or something. After three bites, all I could taste was salt, and I ended up tossing the rest. Maybe I caught them on a bad day, or maybe it's just not for me, but I won't be back. That said, they clearly have their loyal regulars keeping them in business, so good for them. My fries were good though. Service: good Not really a sit down place Neighborhood gem read more
Comparing to The Hat which is 5/5 This place is 2.5 2/5 pastrami priced higher than the hat. Maybe lean but super salty & small in size compared to the hat 2/5 onion rings. Tasted like a cheap commercial brand and not fried correctly. It still had the taste of flour on the inside and it fell apart as you picked it up. 0/5 No place to eat, take out only 0/5 No credit card, cash only. It's just seem the young kids were ordering fries & chili cheese fries. read more
1 year ago
Still the best breakfast burritos I've ever had. My favorite is the polish sausage one. It's got some spice to it. Loved this place since I was a kid. They also have delicious chilli cheese fries and burgers. Oh and they take card now :) they just don't accept EBT. read more
2 years ago
Pastrami was fire, onion rings are top tier, chili cheese fries were so so! No seats or restrooms, luckily a nice day to eat on the trunk of the car. Service was quick and friendly read more
5 months ago
7 months ago
They need some dam etiquette in manners! Rude condescending azz folks! They messed my last order up and I can back and explained to them and let them know I posted my last experience in yelp! The cashier ask me if I wanted friends and I said yeah, crispy tho! I wait; no fries. I ask the cook when I picked up my pastrami order and she basically ignored me! I called her on it and I asked what is going on. Everybody played the role and act like they didn't know what was going on. I can afford some dam fries but when you mess up folks order; I was taught you do some special the next time! I hate when certain folks act like you trying to get over! I could buy fries and everything on that menu if I wanted to. Anyhow; just more reason to patronize ours. Thanks for nothing y'all. Simple communication wouldve resolved this issue! No sweat tho but I am calling y'all out! Y'all could do better than that! Hope this is a wake up call to treat your customers just as respectful when y'all mess up as you do when proudly taking our money! read more
2 years ago
Waited not long, came out hot and ready after about 10 min I ordered the pastrami chili cheese burrito, not my usual but I wanted something different I ate it with the yellow peppers and some ranch. Good flavors I can say the pastrami was very salted, not dry tho read more
1 year ago
Something about there cheese on them fries that just do it for me every time and them grilled onions!!!! read more
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I absolutely love the service and food from this location. The employees work very hard to move the line of there is one and efficient enough for you to enjoy your meal. The parking can appear to be quite cramped on a very busy day. The menu board needs to be replaced or updated because the prices are pretty much blurred out. I tried to take photos of prices of menu items that were written and displayed. This is a very popular spot and I can see why. The food is amazing. read more
5 months ago
Ambiance: Nothing cute about this place, pretty standard burger joint vibes, small wait area, and speaking through glass. Service: We called our order in, and the lady was really sweet, did not rush us through the order at all, and let us know beforehand that they only take cash. Food: I've had the pastrami sandwich before (delicious btw) but this time, we opted for the chili cheese pastrami fries. They came highly suggested, so we gave it a shot. Now this is not a meal you should have often but it was really good! For all the stuff to be on top, it was actually light, perfect topping to fry ratio. I shared the small and were both satisfied. read more
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1407 W El Segundo Blvd
Gardena, CA 90249
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What are the store hours currently in effect? Calling after 7pm and no one is answering?
I think they close at 8pm
Has anyone been here since the covid lockdown? Are they still open during these times?
Yes they are open
Do they have the same phone number?
Yes they do. However, they still only accept "Cash Only"
As of 7/22/19 work is being done and looks like they are close to reopening?
They are back open
Does anyone know when, or if, Steven's will open again? We miss their good food.
Some one was working on the door and window today.
Aye who now the info on Steven's owners. We need to do somethin? Quik fast and in a hurry. Post it so we can get a GoFundme started.....
As of today, 7-11-19, they have FINALLY started working on rebuilding/construction on this restaurant. So hopefully they should be open soon.
I went by today 3/7/19 and the place is still boarded up and dusty. I really hope they come back. If money is the issue, I'm sure if they posted a GoFund me account they'd get so much support ...any word on when they're coming back?! I WANT PASTRAMI
I am not sure when they will be back I just drove past there today 3-9-18 and still the same. I'm totally missing their food too girl :( and a GoFund me account is a great…
What's going on at Steven's?
They are closed right now because someone ran their car into the restaurant. Everything is boarded up and as of today there is no work being done to fix the restaurant.
What happen at steven burgers?
A car ran into the building. They are trying to find $$$$ for repairs.
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