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    Tam's Burgers

    3.1 (134 reviews)
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    Closed 6:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Big Chicken Taco
    Jason M.

    I was asked to pick up food for a client at this location & I ordered the tacos since I never tried their tacos before, I ordered 2 ground beef tacos & 2 chicken tacos for myself & the chicken tacos was better than the beef tacos. I would definitely order the chicken tacos again & I would try the carne asada tacos on my next visit. Service was great & the staff from the cashier to the cooks was awesome & to my opinion they work well together because the cook was listening to me making my order & wanted to make sure the cashier understood what I was ordering when I mentioned 2 beef tacos since there are 2 options which is ground beef & steak & my client wanted the ground beef. The lobby was clean, the parking lot was clean also although the parking lot was not big there was enough parking & most customers went through the drive thru.

    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.

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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.

    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.

    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.

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    I pulled up to the drive thru during normal operating hours and I got no response at the window or the drive thru menu.

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    4 months ago

    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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    6 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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    10 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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    8 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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    2 years ago

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

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    Came here for the drinks but man everyone should try the food !!! Great service since its family…read moreowned.

    Found this spot on Yelp this past Saturday, 05-23-26. Was headed home from the barbershop but I…read morehadn't eaten all day and I began looking for the nearest happy hour spot. Couldn't believe what I saw on both Yelp and Apple Maps, 4.8 stars and over 100+ reviews and this spot is in Compton, my city. Didn't even know a spot like this existed. Busted a u-turn going down Alondra so I could go back to Atlantic then make that right and slide to Compton Blvd and make that left. A few streets from there on your right side you'll find boulevard gastropub. Sitting next door to some other business which is right next to a big parking lot which is free by the way. I've parked in this lot at least a couple of times just to go to that taco truck and never noticed gastropub. Immediately when I walked in it was good vibes and the sense of a good atmosphere. I was greeted by the owner and a young lady who was the bartender. The owner is real cool. We had a short conversation I shared with him how I discovered his business and informed him I do reviews as well as post some content on my social media platforms in hopes of businesses receiving more attention and customers. Unfortunately, due to them not having an alcohol or liquor license, some of their drinks such as the cocktails are more so wine based drinks. So please don't come here expecting to get some Don Julio or Hennessy. Ain't gone happen lol. I had a Classic Mojito and enjoyed it. The price was $10 which I found exceptional. The food was delicious. I recommend the Blvd Burger as a go to if you can't decide on anything else. I loved it so much I had to make a video. And definitely try the Voodoo Wings. You won't be disappointed. Just imagine buffalo wings with lemon pepper seasoning. Cuz that's what it is and they're fire. No bs with the ranch dressing too. I'm definitely returning for another visit. I can see this being a new frequent spot to pull up to and hang out. I love the ambiance, my drink, the food here and the customer service. All things to be considered when going out and spending money. What I spent was definitely worth the first time experience.

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    This place is a Los Angeles legend…read more It's not even about giving it five stars--it's about telling people that if you want to try one of the best burgers in Los Angeles, this is a spot you absolutely need to visit. The food is outstanding, the portions are generous, and the burgers live up to the hype. What makes it even better is that you're not just getting a great meal; you're experiencing a piece of Los Angeles history. Places like this are becoming rare, and Hawkins House of Burgers has earned its legendary status. If you're a local and haven't been here yet, you're missing out. And if you're visiting Los Angeles, put this place on your list.

    Finally had a chance to make this happen. I took my wife and daughter for lunch. Let's simply talk…read moreabout the food. Had the hamburger with the link I side. It was simply OK. If you are wanting a better tasting burger with pretty much thr same ingredients, I would suggest The Shack in Playa Del Rey. The fries here got soggy because of how they put them in the bag. It's unfortunate that there is no where to sit and that's why the fries get soggy. Let's now talk about the process. They accidentally messed my order by missing fries. Not the end of the world but in order for them to correct their mistake, I had to take all the food they put in the bag and give it back to them. That means while I waited over 25 minutes for my order, I had to wait longer for them to see what's in the bag to see the mistake. Who is to say that if I was crooked, I would simply remove the fries from the bag. What this ultimately means is that now my family is eating colder food. I didn't even bother for the fries anymore since I didn't want to either have my food get colder or wait another 20 minutes for them to remake all the food. I simply wouldn't go back. I do hope they stay around because we are losing small business but the owners should really reconsider the policy for missing food.

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    Last visit 04-15-26. It's been a while since I had went to Louis Burgers and the reason for my…read morerecent visit was because too many ppl been telling me they have the best chili cheese fries. So I had to see for myself. Of course it was a long line in the drive thru when I got there lol. Don't know what the vibe was like on the inside of the restaurant. It's best to pull in off of Rosecrans being that it's more convenient to swoop in the drive thru lane. It probably took 15 mins though to order and then receive my food at the window. The service was quicker than I anticipated. I ordered the chili cheese pastrami fries. Fire !!! Out of all of the spots I've been getting chili cheese fries or any pastrami, theirs so far is the best. Still had some left over the next day. Fries were cold. Didn't wanna warm it up in the microwave. So I just finished the rest off being room temperature. Still was good.

    I've come to the conclusion that all hood burger spots are basically the same. Everyone claims…read moretheir hood spot has the best chili cheese fries, or the best burgers, but in reality once you've been to these places, they are all basically the same places with different names. I've heard for years how Louis burger was THEE place for Pastrami Chili Cheese fries. Guess what, they taste just like the Pastrami Chili Cheese fries from my hood joint J.B. Burgers. The food was good, it just wasnt stand out. What stood out was the fucking horrible attitude from the drive thru lady. Other than that, it just MEH.

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