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

Steven's Burgers - Pastrami and Zucchini Fries - New American Near Me - Gardena, California

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Best pastrami! Filling, deliciously full of flavor & one sammich is enuf for 2. I travel from thee LBC for it. My only issue is no sit down area to eat. Hate eating in my car. Gotta find a park nearby read more

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

Steven's Burgers - Sausage, Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich - New American Near Me - Gardena, California

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

Steven's Burgers - Grilled chicken sandwich - New American Near Me - Gardena, California

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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. read more

Steven's Burgers - Pastrami fries - New American Near Me - Gardena, California

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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

Steven's Burgers - Lobby - New American Near Me - Gardena, California

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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

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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. read more

Steven's Burgers - Pastrami Sandwich - New American Near Me - Gardena, California

Yummy! I've been going here since the 90s, and I have never had anything bad at this place. The pastrami is the best! Top-notch, better than most in the Los Angeles area. The price has gone up over the years, and they charge extra for everything; however, I enjoy the food so much, I just pay and move on. The following are all top-notch: Chili Cheese Pastrami Fries Colossal Burger Bacon Cheeseburger Breakfast Burrito Chili and Crackers Breakfast Sandwich Pastrami Chili Burrito Now, the customer service is mediocre--nothing to scream about. read more

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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I've been coming to this place since jr high school (1975). The food is really good. My favorite is of course the pastrami. I brought my family to try it a few weeks ago and they loved it. The place still looks the same no change whatsoever. The customer service could be better, cashier looked like she was tired. read more

I've been eating at Steven's for over 35 years when my uncle first took us for a pastrami sandwich. Best in town.

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

Steven's Burgers - Colossal Burger - New American Near Me - Gardena, California

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Service was amazing! But the pastrami was extremely salty and I ordered three sandwiches! I'm so disappointed. We were unable to eat it when I got home. Never again!! read more

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

Steven's Burgers - Much smaller pastrami and hard bread - New American Near Me - Gardena, California

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FINALLY. after 3 visits. I located a place that reminds me of my childhood. I grew up in LA and a Pastramis was my go to in sandwiches. but I hadn't had a real authentic pastrami in over 20 years. Many people suggested Steven's Burger and I agree. This isn't any dining. just an inside walk up. We did not wait long at all. very efficient. We were greeted and our order was taken. I wouldn't call it great customer service but because she greeted us and took our order, I would say it was good. I ordered 2 pastrami's to take back to Las Vegas. The issue with other places the meat is too thick and it is tossed on the grill. This is simmering in its own juices. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! read more

My family has been waiting to try this place for some time. We are so disappointed! We ordered chilli cheese fries and pastrami sandwich. The pastrami was really salty and hard to eat, did not finish. I can't tell you if the chilli was good on the chilli cheese fries because it had a thick layer of what seemed like velveeta cheese covering the entire chilli cheese fries it was horrible, I will never trust locals and their nostalgia again. I will stick with Bravo or Tams‍ read more

Steven's is the answer and the truth. Nothing but raves and praise. I love the pastrami classic can't do no wrong. This place deserves the iconic recognition it continues to receive. Long live Steven's best Pastrami sandwich in town! read more

BEST PASTRAMI CHILI CHEESE FRIES!! You get so much food, please have a few people in mind to eat with when you come here!

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

Steven's Burgers - Chili cheese fries. - New American Near Me - Gardena, California

Good food and nice customer service from the team who work here. The burgers, carne asada tacos and burritos are delicious and the fries are not greasy or salty and I can appreciate that. And I love that it's clean inside too. read more

Damn fam 10/10 I will be back. Wish we had these in Texas lol, best pastrami in California.

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

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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

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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

Steven's Burgers - Salty pastrami - New American Near Me - Gardena, California

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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

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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

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Hands down this is the best burger spot in all of Los Angeles county San Bernardino etc. we always get 2-3 large chili cheese pastrami fries with the pastrami well done, 10 cheeseburgers,2 double bacon cheeseburgers, 3 large fries crispy and 2 order of onion rings crispy. read more

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

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A goddamn good chili cheese burger. It didn't taste processed at all. The chili tasted fresh, not like that Tommy's chili. The service was quick and it is just a to go spot. No seating whatsoever. The parking lot is small so if you find parking outside first take that spot. If I am in the area I would definitely go back. read more

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

Steven's Burgers - Good size ranch only 1$ - New American Near Me - Gardena, California

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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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Yes, Yes, and YES!!! These Chili-Cheese Fries are #DELISH! The place has no eat-in area. But, the food is amazing. Staff were nice and adequate. Facilities were clean. Can't wait to return for another helpin'! read more

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Pretty good pastrami sandwich didn't take long at all..... definitely a place to pick up food and take home the staff are nice.

Steven's has the best burgers and pastrami in LA. It used to be The Brolly Hut. My favorite is a colossal burger burger with pastrami. If you go there often, they remember your order too. With all the extras. Great spot. Thank you Steven's Burgers. read more

Ooooh Yaas! I've been coming here for years and I'm not sure if I ever left a review. So here goes.....Best dang Pastrami burritos in town! When I travel to see my daughter, this is what have to order, freeze them and fly them to her, actually I order her Chili Cheese Burrito no cheese is how she likes hers. Soo many other great things on the menu. If you are in the area, you must try them. read more

Best pastrami sandwiches ever!! I don't even like pastrami but these are juicy and delicious. Parking sucks, the wait can be around 10-15 but it's worth every bite. Try calling in your order...hard to get someone on the phone but if you do, it's the best way. read more

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

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Best pastrami in LA I don't go anywhere else. This spot serves the most tender flavorful pastrami you will ever have in your life.

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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