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    Tom's #1

    3.7 (451 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Wet Burrito (Green Salsa)
    Joshua N.

    Super fresh food great staff always working hard great selection on the menu. For an older style restaurant it is pretty clean I see the front of house constantly checking the dining area, you can tell the employees get along great communication and fast efficient service!

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    Fiona T.

    Our top favorite is the full dinner plate with carne asada. It's a healthy choice that fits two of us (ladies ). We are amazed by how crispy and flavorful the fries are. Pancake and chili burger are both made to order. Good quality of steak too. Very sweet server who recommends us to try their fresh blend smoothies- cool and chill with fresh and sweet strawberries Ig: socalhkfoodies

    Always great food. The Mexican chicken salad is my favorite! The chili fries are the best I've had. Burgers are 10/10. The customer service is great, friendly people make it comfortable to come back. I highly recommend this place over any place joint nearby! Mexican food American food Healthy options

    Raymond G.

    OK, so I have eaten here before many times. It had been a while. I was glad to come back here after so long. I don't know why I waited so long to come back here, the chili was out of this world!!! My friend Joel and I came here on 3/22/25 knowing that we could possibly run into @Rainaiscrazy (IG) and to have some delicious food after both of us having a rough morning with our vehicles needing maintenance. The people that work here are so nice and make me want to come back again very soon! The restaurant looks nice on the outside and inside. The only ghetto thing about this place is the restrooms. But the food, service, and witnessing the chili cheese dog eating contest were all three great reasons to be here and overlook the restroom situation. I ordered a large chili cheese fries and a drink. I was also able to get two chili cheese dogs. I split the chili cheese fries with Joel as we both were going to other food events to eat later. I have had many chili cheese fries, hot dogs, and burgers, but this chili was so super yummy!!! We really wanted to eat more, but because of our circumstances we both had to show much restraint! Their chili here is unique, unlike any other chili I have tasted! I can't wait to come back here again and try other items... shake, chiliburger, and any other items. Definitely recommend this place as a fun spot to eat at if you're in the area of Ontario on Holt Blvd between San Antonio & Mountain Avenues. Hats off to Tom's and it's owners, workers, and partner Jimako Extreme Coffee to have a successful first annual chili cheese dog eating contest! See you all again really soon!

    Chili Cheese Fries
    Millena P.

    I've been seeing their special "Love Combo" all over socials, so I dragged my brother to try it with me lol! It was perfect timing since I was visiting the area. Parking: Plenty of spots! Free parking lot. Ambiance/Environment: It's a very casual spot. They have a large space with plenty of indoor seating. No outdoor seating. Their drive thru was poppin, and there were customers consistently coming in. Service: I didn't catch anyone's names, but they were quick & efficient. Throughput didn't take long after ordering. Food & drinks: The "Love Combo" included 2 burgers, 2 fries, and 2 drinks. It came with 2 regular hamburgers, but we added on cheese. The burgers were simple yet delicious! It also came with regular French fries, but we subbed one of them for Chili Cheese Fries at an extra cost. Their house seasoning was sooo good, and the Chili Cheese Fries were mouthwatering! Now I know why it's so popular. We had to try their most popular Horchata drink. The cashier also recommended their new Strawberry Horchata Smoothie. Idk if I put too much ice, but I thought the Horchata was a bit watered down .. I really enjoyed the Strawberry Horchata Smoothie though! Pricing: They have a large menu filled with affordable foods! Especially in this inflated economy. My brother and I absolutely enjoyed everything. It was definitely worth it, and we'll be back to try their other foods & drinks!

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    Vy D.

    Love this fast food chain. How their food satisfies my cravings! I tried: 1. Chili cheese fries with pastrami 2. Chili fried burritos with pastor 3. Jimako mocha drink

    Seasoned French Fries
    Genise S.

    Tom's always hits the spot. Family diner style with huge portions. Checked out the Love Combo this time. This promo runs all this month where you get 2 cheeseburgers, 2 fries, and 2 drinks! A must try: strawberry horchata smoothie and pairs perfectly with the Love Combo. Also got a refreshingly sweet mango smoothie. Always friendly service here.

    Mexican chicken salad
    Eveline L.

    The chili fries burrito was so good, and the portion is huge! We also got the chili cheese onion rings, their chili sauce is really flavorful with a mild spicy kick. The jimako smoothies were cold & refreshing, but its definitely on the sweet side (a little too sweet for my taste). There are plenty of free parking outside the restaurant, very easy to find spaces!

    I love this place  chili is a must try

    I love coming Here to this location brings me back when I was a kid oita something about the chili and the ppl that work here where so nice and respectful 10/10 I wil be back

    Chili Day
    Anthony H.

    They really need to remove the "World Famous Chili" from their establishment. This is by far one of the worst chili cheese fries I have ever had and that is saying a lot because I've been to over 50 places. It's my all time favorite guilty Foods to eat and I honestly wouldn't even come back here for a quick fix, it's not worth it. Chicken salad was way too salty. I came because of the hype on a Tick-Tok and honestly she should be fired for recommending this place. Just goes to show you trust the reviews which isn't very good for this place. You want a REALLY good chil cheese fries spot? Super Chili Burgers in Chino, you cbs thank me later.

    Chile cheese fries are good kinda high priced the only other items  i buy from there is the cheeseburgers and the chicken strips
    Carol G.

    The food is a hit and miss depending on what time you get there and the service well some of the people are nice and some of them act like they hate their jobs I use to go there weekly and now I only go there every once in a while

    Chili Cheese Fries
    Brian C.

    Burgers here are always good, came for the new breakfast sandwich and it did not disappoint! Also got chili cheese fries to share. The chili here is so good, on burgers and fried. The energy here feels like an old school burger spot. Still feels local. The service was quick and helpful, they always seem to be in a good mood. I would try the breakfast sandwiches for sure. Can't go wrong with the burgers there either.

    Chorizo burrito, my daughter enjoyed it. Gives it a 3/5 since she's used to Northgate market chorizo

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    Food was good. Love their zucchini and steak sandwich. Food was fresh and always hot.

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    Worst chili cheese fries I've ever spent money on never again chili looked like poop

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    Original chili is the best spicy I have ever had since we live in Ontario. Great service and friendly! Highly recommend!

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    The service is perfect and the food awesome the food is hot bot delay good costumer service

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    Definitely 5star been coming here for years. Food is amazing . Recently moved but I always come back

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    Everyday I come here and the staff is always very understanding and nice..very clean. & Foods always great

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