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    Tam's Burgers

    3.1 (132 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers
    Open 6:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Woooo! Bacon Cheeseburger (KDot favorite)
    Leland S.

    Here because Kendrick put this place on the map due to his music video. AMBIANCE: Parking: Plaza parking but limited, room for about 20 cars Seating: Inside seating, good for small groups, maybe about 8 groups with 4 people each. Vibes: Compton has gems all over the area, this is pretty close to Compton College. The spot itself is nothing too flashy. They recently added a mural celebrating Kendrick's Not Like Us. music video. Aside from that, it was nothing too flashy, just your usual fast food joint. You'll hear the hustle and bustle of the employees working hard. Great place to chill or grab and go. FOOD: Bacon Cheeseburger (Recommend) Or what I call it the Wop wop wop wop whopper with some extra mustard on the beat. They say it's Kendrick's favorite. Verdict: Not the best but it does deliver - fulfilling, good amount of tomato, pickle, lettuce, mayo spread, cooked burger, slices of bacon, and a pretty big bun. Mix it with the free hot chili peppers for a good kick. Fries (Recommend) Solid. Savory, good crunch, and reasonable portion. This complemented the burger very well. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Awesome! Business started picking up for them during lunch TL; DR OVERALL: 4.5 Stars. I know it's not gourmet or anything but I dig it! Reasonable prices, solid food, and good range! I know Hawkins Burgers may take the crown but it's the comfort and wide amount of selections that I feel makes this a fan favorite. If you happen to be in this area and want a taste of Compton, check it out! TIPS: * They got a drive through! * This was also featured in 2022 Super Bowl

    Fake cheese on the chili cheese fries. I understand the economy is rough but this is disgusting and super unhealthy
    Kenneth M.

    They put fake cheese on the chili cheese fries. Not only is it disgusting it's probably super unhealthy probably closer to plastic than food. I threw it in the trash

    Valerie N.

    TURN HIS TV OFF. Amazing service, yummy burgers, and ambiance is off the charts. It's a classic for a reason.

    my face after MUSTAAAAAAAAAAARD!
    Gurgen N.

    hey guys! I just wanted to say.... the food here was MUSTAAAAAAAARD!!! It was fire and I needed to say that other food places are NOT LIKE US!!! I will never eat anywhere else again. I need nothing else to sustain my being!!! The hotdog with MUSTAAAAAAAAAARD!!!! was so diddy blud!!! but I realised they were (not) LIKE US!!!! Turn his TV off!!!!!! I will sell my children into slavery just for another opportunity to eat here!!!!!

    It's a tourist attraction now with the new mural. Make sure to get some food too.
    Shannon M.

    Had to come to the iconic Tams #21 for the epic colossal burger and the hot, well seasoned, signature fries. The service is decent and the prices are reasonable. The inside of the restaurant is worn and graffiti ridden from the seating on to the bathroom, but honestly this is the norm for this type of establishment. If you don't want to deal with the inside, they have a convenient drive through window to order and get your fix of chargrilled greatness.

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    Howie C.

    In a trek to find the important spots of West Coast Hip-Hop lore, I accompanied a friend to Tam's Burgers #21. The $1 burgers are no longer $1, but they are $4 now, which is about right. $4.49 for a cheeseburger, $7.99 for a bacon burger. Fries are $3.99. Cheeseburger - You get one wide thin patty that is flat grilled, shredded lettuce, tomato and special sauce on big hamburger bun. The bun is also quick toasted on the grill. It's a good sized burger that will fill you up. Nothing about it really stood out, it's about the same as most local burger spots. Fries - You get your money's worth with the fries, one order is enough for two people to split. They are medium thick, crispy and come with seasoned salt sprinkled on top. Maybe there is some late night rap history here, but don't expect anything crazy with the food. It's a local breakfast/burrito/burger place that's open 24 hours and it serves its purpose.

    I did drive thru which was fast. The price on the menu didn't match the total. I ordered a pastrami double burger and zucchini. The pastrami was good and I wished I'd just gotten a pastrami sandwich. The burger patties were smashed flatter than any I've ever had or seen. This there was no flavor. Two patties didn't even equate to one smash burger imo. The fried zucchini was fresh and hot, however as soon as I bit into them the water came flowing out. There is a trick to fried zucchini and they haven't learned it yet. Overall, I give them a 6/10. I probably will not be returning as there are better burgers around.

    Alvaro M.

    Got the pastrami double cheeseburger with fries, portions were pretty big and the taste was adequate but something about it just screamed low quality, the bun definitely was low quality, the fries were very plain. Kinda odd since the price of the meal was 20.99. The place was a little rundown and not kept well, the people were friendly. Not the worse place in town but definitely their quality and pricing doesn't align.

    Only 2 chops not 3 smh fails advertisement
    Maurice M.

    False advertisement....I order thru drive thru a pork chop breakfast plate for 12.99 which comes with 3 chops grits/hashbrown, eggs toast. I received 2 chops gritz and eggs, when call back about the order the server told me it only comes 2 chops but when informing him of the issue with the menu vs. order he agrees with me about the menu and what I suppose to receive but refuse to satisfy the correct order. Which will cause the more than 12.99 in the lawsuit I will send them for failure to fulfill this order

    Boneless chicken dinner with half fries and half zucchini.
    Jennifer S.

    Used to come here very often when I lived in the area. They were always good for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. A little sketch since they had a hella bullet proof window to get your food. But IMO, the food was always fresh and tasty. My go to was always the boneless chicken dinner. Was recently in the area and ordered it. Although it was very fresh, it just wasn't the same as I remembered it. I remember the fries being super seasoned and this time they barely had any salt. I also remember the ranch being so much creamier too but this time a little more watery. They now offer fried zucchini which I was pleasantly surprised that I was able to get half fries and half zucchini. Overall a great meal, if ever in the area I wouldn't mind visiting again.

    Christian P.

    For all the Kendrick fans coming through after the "Not Like Us" video, make sure to get a chili cheese fries with an orange bang. If not, you can get a side salad if you're from Toronto. You're welcome!

    Pastrami Sandwich...first and my last. sandwich was salty and very dry, no lettuce tomatoes cheese or onions on it.

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    The burgers here were immaculate some of best I ever had. The coca cola was oddly good i would come back again.

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    5 months ago

    Not what it was 20 years but the burgers are still good but I mean that's about it at this tams burgers restaurant

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    1 year ago

    Great service and solid prices here. Food is yummy and always fast. Still one of the best BLT and fries combos out here

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    8 months ago

    Every time I go here they always mess up my order every single time never fails I rather go somewhere else tell you the truth

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    Great food portions fairly generous love this place Best value prices are budget friendly

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    7 months ago

    their food is good but their drinks taste like it has mold I've tried Dr Pepper Sprite I would highly recommend not ordering a drink yuck

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    Amazing food, amazing service, you might have to wait in line for a bit cuz THEY NOT LIKE US!! Much love!!

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    Fries were raw drench in oil soggy asf.. disappointing.. my bag is literally dripping oil.... Never again.....

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    I'd heard that Hawkins had the best "neighborhood" burger around, so because I work close by, I…read morechecked them out. Whooooo!!! THIS is what you mean when you hear "neighborhood burger joint." The building is located right on Imperial, and parking is available down the small side street, in a little lot behind the kitchen, or in a vacant lot next to the kitchen lot. You walk up to what looks like a house, and order, and wait for your number. There's nowhere really to sit, and there doesn't seem to be inside dining, so I sat on the curb and waited until my number was called. In that time, plenty of people stopped by to grab their orders, and some checked out the little store next door that seems to have just about everything you could possibly need, but you have to get it through the fence. The women who took my order and handed it to me were very friendly, the food was hot and fresh, and it is VERY reasonably priced for the quality and quantity. The fries are EXACTLY what I look for! Thick, super crunchy, perfectly salted, and you get a generous amount. The Fat Burger was made exactly as I ordered it, and had that perfect "neighborhood burger joint" greasiness and char that made it amazing. Everything came carefully packed in a box so I could eat it on the way home, and I got plenty of napkins and ketchup (though I hate ketchup!). These are the places that make LA great, and I will definitely go back again to try other items, and to support what is the one of the oldest consistently running Black owned restaurants in the country (started in 1939!), now run by a woman (daughter of the original owner!), and USC alum! Fight on!

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