WaBa Grill

Back after almost a year of not having this and it still hits the spot these asada fries are the…read morebest thing I've ever had in this restaurant till this day and still excellent service treated me as one of them

I'm always on the hunt to try new restaurants (especially near my work) and was undecided on what…read moreto have (I generally take my lunch 3x per week and dine out the other 2). I had a yankering for nachos and didn't want carne asada cause I just had some albondigas for dinner so I got pollo instead. Ordering online was easy and this lil gem is actually located in tiny strip mall across from the Cypress College. I actually missed it as I blinked an eye and had to turn around lol. The dining area is actually a pretty good size, very clean, and the cashier whom I picked my order up from was very nice. She asked me to help myself to the salsa bar while my food was finishing up and their salsas were delicious and fresh (you must try the mango habanero salsa)! I just got takeout and ate my lunch back at my desk and although I found the nachos to be expensive (14.02), they were very delicious! The chips appeared to be homemade and not soggy. Lots of crema and crumbled queso along with refritos and chunks of chicken breast. I added jalapenos and of course the salsas that I got and they just complimented my nachos that much more! I will definitely be back and look forward to trying other menu items!

Spacious dining area

Taco de Chicharron, looks are deceiving- loaded with Chicharron! Awesome!

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Chicken enchilada plate. So good!

Joe Schmoe's

3.9(929 reviews)

1.9 mi

Wow. I can't believe it's been so long since I updated this review. Well anyway I'm happy to report…read morethat it's better than ever. I'll knock off the three categories of food service ambience pretty quickly. What I liked particular was the even wider variety of menu items which you kind of worry about sometimes that they have too much on the menu, but everything is executed perfectly. Every menu item that our party ordered was just fantastic. The service is beyond friendly and helpful and it's just a cool of expired in there you order the counter to give you the number to bring out your food and you are having a wonderful meal. I think the best thing our party had was definitely the pulled pork. Unlike some pulled pork sandwiches where they're shredded beyond comprehension and mush in the barbecue sauce so it's more like a sloppy joe, this had freshly roasted piece of pulled pork. Could really get you into and you could control the amount of barbecue sauce that was going on there so probably the best pulled pork I've ever had to be honest

I'm in the middle, the food tastes great, but the prices for the portions are a bit high and the…read moreservice is inconsistent. The place is cute and comfortable and they have a great menu, but there have been times that I have ordered and the staff was phenomenal while other times they forgot condiments and sauces, forgot part of my order and like this time, over done French fries. The items on the menu is not updated on their online ordering so if you want certain things like their BBQ, you have to order over the phone or in person. Coin toss when you come here.

Restaurant interior

Take a run and hide yourself away Pulled Pork Sandwich Combo w/ Tots from #JoeSchmoes

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Exterior

The Kebab Shop

Great food! Love eating here with the kids on the weekends when they are free. Hot sauce is…read moreperfect.

::We had such a great experience here! The customer service was amazing, and everyone was so…read morefriendly and attentive. Brenda was especially wonderful--she was so attentive to my sister's order and made sure everything was perfect. We even received complimentary fries, which was such a sweet surprise! Thank you, Brenda, for making our visit so enjoyable. We truly appreciated the great service and will definitely be coming back!

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Crunchicken

4.4(548 reviews)

4.2 mi

Family-owned & operated

Casual dining

The chicken is so delicious and portions are so generous, I always feel like I get what I paid for…read more I recommend every sandwich on their menu, I'm so addicted it's hard to move onto the Chicken Wings Lol. You can also get free ice cream while you wait!

Loved the free soft serve while I waited for my chicken to be freshly fried! They also offer frozen…read moreitems. Loved the sesame cabbage salad! Plenty of parking in the plaza.

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Volcano Burgers

4.1(1.1k reviews)

1.5 mi

I've seen the line at the drive-thru out to the street. What do I do when I can't pull into the…read morelot? I drive around the block like a buzzard circling a carcass on the ground. The burgers are the best...better than any fast-food joint. Yes, even that one. The chicken sandwich is also a winner. I'm still working my way around their extensive menu and have yet to be disappointed.

Volcano Burgers is one of those spots that's been around for me since I was a kid. It's a classic…read moreburger joint, and after all these years, it's still one of my go-to spots. The service is pretty quick, the food comes out fresh, and it's just an easy spot to pull up to when you're craving a good burger. They've also got some nice outdoor seating, which is perfect when you just want to sit outside, eat a burger and fries, and chill. And if you go, I already know what I'm recommending: get the Orange Bang and MAKE SURE you get the seasoning on the fries. Trust me, those seasoned fries with an Orange Bang just hit different. Nothing overly fancy--just a good, old-school burger spot that's been doing its thing for years. For me, there's some nostalgia behind it too. I've been coming here since I was a kid, and I'll keep coming back.

Art

Half of Breakfast Burrito & Salsa

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Vegetarian burger

California Fish Grill

3.8(1.6k reviews)

2.9 mi

Best California Fish Grill I've been too.....always exceptional customer service and a very…read morefriendly staff from the service at the kiosk to the kitchen. Will continue to come back and enjoy.

First time coming here and didn't know what to get so I asked the cashier Christian to help me out…read moreand food was good!! Would could back here again! Very helpful and attentive staff!!

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Albertaco's Mexican Food

3.3(1.4k reviews)

2.4 mi

4 star rating is for their 3-Roll Taco…read more This place has always been reliable for their carne asada, California Burrito, chicken chimichangas, and 3-rolled tacos. I've been coming here since it was originally named Alberto's...The outside seating has not changed. It's still the same round table bench with the red umbrella. Service is the same, they're pretty quick at getting your food prepped. Now I said that their carne asada has always been reliable, but my last two times I've ordered a carne asada burrito (sour cream and cheese only) or a CA burrito, IYKYK, their meat has tasted different. It taste like it's some carne asada and then like some other mystery meat, sometimes liver... Either way I stop eating it when I have tasted it being weird. Maybe it's the other meats they serve that get mixed in. I don't dig that. So for that I would rate them down to a 3 star. I'm rating their 3 rolled tacos as 4 stars! It's the best around. It has the crunch and enough meat inside. It's not all tortilla like some places. We always order it with sour cream and cheese only, with carrots on the side. I've tried adeltacos down the street and it doesn't compare. Get it here.

no offense... but... why don't we hold this place to higher standards?…read more if you like globby and greasy, this is the one. i'm not judging. i get it... but sometimes, i just want my burrito made right, not built like it's trying to drown me on one side. halfway cold, too. liiiike... you guys have been here awhile. love their tortillas. (not from scratch) i honestly like all of it. but... this is a 2-star restaurant. i can't tell you all the things i've encountered here over the past decades. edit: recent reviews say one-star, and service is mentioned. yes, good point: no offense, but the service at this place IS exceptionally bad. it's so weird that they are still in business. so... idk. it's kind of a three star, but demotion for all the random inedible debris I've found in my food over the years and another demotion for the bad service and another demotion for how often the food is cold and how often the burrito is built without balance with cheese and cream on one side. etc. this place is not for the weak in that regard. this is not for people who need customizations to their order. i go because i'm used to it, but don't take your friends and family unless they'd ride a mechanical bull in a junkyard.... affectionately.

Fries+Guacamole+Cheese

The adobada burrito is a must-try

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The Grind Burgers Chopped Cheese Fries Etc

3.9(96 reviews)

2.6 mi

Family had a engagement at the Cerritos mall to see baby gender when we were done it was munch…read moretime. My adult daughter her hub and kids got something my wife told me find something good. Now I stood in front of this establishment their 4 screen menu and special that jump on the screen, for two specials. BBQ bacon chopped sandwich.. You can watch the grill as the cook staff makes the food. Impressive how the young man manages the grill with pride. Counter staff very friendly and knowledgeable. Food is made to order so it takes a few minutes which is great because it's fresh and hot. The special we got was any sandwich and drink and they had two more special flashing that's why it took a few to decide. The sandwiches were well made hot, tasty and good size drinks also good size. So so tasty so filling, bread to meat ratio well done. For a mall food outlet this place I recommend price to product is good They are POS ready and even have a kiosk if you want to order Food = 8 Quality = 8 Customer service = 8 Price to product = 8

Was exited to hear Cerritos now has a smash burger spot in their food court that differs rest of…read morethe fast food line-up. Not all smash burgers are created equal. Gotta say I was not impressed. Start with the Pros. Its fresh & hot made to order, wait time is expected when food is cooked fresh, but nothing, literally nothing stood out. I tried the Spicy Jalapeno Smash Burger, patty was nicely seasoned, but nothing popped. Sauce was ok, ingredients were ok, fries were nice but. Ot enough tj bring the rating from a solid 3. Solid Mid-rating, not the best but def not the worst. Did not try the chopped cheese samich, did not want to be more disappointed than what I already was.

The Grind Burgers Chopped Cheese Fries Etc

Fresh Ground beef Smash Burger

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FOMO Fries

3.8(4 reviews)

4.0 mi

Staff was nice and friendly. I did not see that this was pick up only and order online only. The…read morepictures look great but again I didn't realize they were from the business owner. The food was delicious but not as big as advertised at all. Very disappointed in the size and price. This place is located inside Egg & Bird and the hours are also wrong. Tue door says they close at 8:30 not 9pm.

Very nice experience inside--I liked the music actually…read more The food looks awesome. Will give an update if it's possible on Yelp. It's a delivery & online only service. I found this out by going in person first and calling in confused. The employee was very understanding and supportive! She gave me a solution to my problem immediately.

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Crack

4.7(815 reviews)

4.9 mi

Absolutely love Crack's burgers, roasted corn on the cob, potato salad, and chili beans. Indeed,…read moreeverything Crack offers is very friendly to the taste buds. I highly recommend Crack. The view of the golf course while you're dining is another special touch of the Crack experience.

The Dirty and The Bacon Jam (aka The Lover) had us levitating. Our burgers came with thick, juicy…read morepatties with a crispy sear, packed with flavor, and loaded with saucy toppings. Dreams really do come true! And whatever you do, don't skip the elote. It's so fragrant and tasty. Then save room for dessert because the warm brownie banana bread, fresh from the oven, is the perfect finale. What really makes this place special isn't just the food - it's the vibe. It feels less like a restaurant and more like a neighborhood backyard party where everyone knows each other. The owner greets regulars by name, welcomes first-timers like old friends, and before you know it, you're chatting with the table next to you while burgers sizzle on the grill. Some places serve great burgers. This place serves great burgers AND makes you feel like you belong. It's easy to see why it's become one of our favorite hidden gems. 100% will be coming back again and again.

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Inside

Dirty, Bacon Jam and Ortega sliders - soooo good!

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Ortega burger

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Sandy N.

1 year ago

I will never return to this location! The staff behind the counter is incredibly rude and disrespectful to customers. I witnessed a client being mocked about her accent while she sat to eat her meal. Thankfully, she didn't understand the comments, but I did and overheard them all. To make matters worse, someone ordered multiple times because they were apparently receiving orders via text or phone. Instead of being grateful for the increased business, these staff members seemed annoyed and vocally complained how annoying the customer was! The management needs to address this issue and hire more respectful employees. I couldn't take it anymore and left the restaurant with my food. read more

Daniel D.

3 years ago

The food was awful! I think that they did something to the food because it doesn't taste right. Also the employees were incredibly rude and unprofessional. The bathroom doesn't work and I had to go use the bathroom at the grocery store across the street. Will never come back again to this location. They should be ashamed that it's so filthy and dirty and that their employees are incredibly unprofessional and rude people, probably has to do with the reason the food tastes disgusting. read more

Victor O.

7 months ago

I always have a great experience at WaBa Grill. The staff is consistently friendly, welcoming, and helpful every time I come in. You can tell they care about their customers and the service they provide. The food is always fresh and delicious, and my order is prepared quickly. It's definitely one of my go-to spots when I want something tasty and reliable. Highly recommend this location! read more

Hannah K.

5 years ago

I placed an order online and came to pick it up and couldn't even pick it up without a mask. The worker wouldn't sell me my meal despite me just simply handing my card. Ridiculous! How can you deny people basic access to food! read more

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As part of Flame Broiler's 30th anniversary celebration, rewards members were gifted a free regular…read morebowl during the first half of September if they spent at least $30 (taxes included) the previous month, during which three weekly deals were offered to rewards members. After partaking in each week's deals, I was able to score this free regular bowl, which was actually loaded onto my account after the third week, giving me an extra week to redeem my free bowl. I had known about this location for a while since I pass by the area from time to time. However, since it wasn't the closest location to me, I hadn't bothered to go. That is, until I was doing some shopping in the area and needed to get lunch. This Flame Broiler is in Cerritos on the northeast corner of Pioneer and Del Amo. It's in the same plaza as 7 Leaves, Caesar's Mongolian, Dollar Tree, and Crunch Fitness. Flame Broiler is on the east end of the lot, closest to the gym, perhaps strategically placed there so that gym-goers can simply walk over for some healthy eats after a tough workout. First and foremost, don't assume that this Flame Broiler is similar to its neighboring locations. That's because at this location, you're supposed to head to the right to start building your bowl, and then you pay for your order, kind of like Subway, Chipotle, Pieology, etc. At the Lakewood and Long Beach locations, you simply walk up to the counter to place your order, and that's pretty much what I did at this location since there wasn't anybody in line when I went after 2 PM on a Saturday. I strategically waited until 2 PM because that's when Flame Broiler's Happy Hour usually starts, at least on weekdays. However, the Happy Hour deals are different from location to location. I was hoping this location would have a Happy Hour deal that could get me a free drink with my free bowl, but no such deal can be found at this location. Instead, the Happy Hour deal here is a mini chicken/tofu veggie bowl and a regular fountain drink for only $7.99 + tax. And actually, the deal works all day Saturday and Sunday, so I wouldn't have needed to wait anyways for their Happy Hour deal, which unfortunately wouldn't be compatible with my free bowl reward. I went up to the cashier to let her know my intent to get the free bowl, and she rang me up similar to how I'd get rung up at the neighboring locations. White or brown rice? Vegetables and green onions? The free bowl could have been any protein, and I chose the Steak Bulgogi. It took her a minute to build my bowl, insert it into a plastic bag, and hand me my bag. Except for a few things. I didn't get any sauces, utensils, or napkins! I made sure to ask for them after I asked for a water cup, and she directed me to a nearby counter that has sauce pumps, small cups for the sauces, napkins, and forks. Even more of a deviation from the norm because I'm used to getting pre-filled cups of sauce to go with my order, but here, I had to get the sauces myself. Plus a fork and napkins, which could have been touched by other customers, certainly a hindrance to germaphobes as I'll allude to in the following paragraph. When I went up to get sauces, I noticed the cups on one side of the counter had drops of sauce on them, indicative of the lack of care from the employees here. None of them, not even the cashier who built my bowl, bothered to walk over there to inspect it for cleanliness. While I appreciate how we could have gotten as much sauce as we wanted for our orders, the carelessness of others keeping that counter clean was quite a turnoff. Like I had to grab a clean cup from one side of the counter before going to the other side to get a sauce I wanted. Plus, those cups are pretty small, so you may need to make a second trip to get more sauce(s) for your bowl. The bowl I had was on par with what they should taste like. In fact, I might even say the steak bulgogi was of better quality than when I tried it at the Long Beach location! However, I felt the cashier could have added a little more of the protein, vegetables, or the brown rice before placing a lid on top of my bowl. Minor complaint, though. I had parked my car at a spot right in front of next door Caribbean Juice & Mexican Food; that spot was a 30-minute only spot, but I only needed about 20 to eat my lunch. At the register, they have punch cards, which the cashier told me was more for customers who don't have the app. I was also wondering if my free bowl would count as a stamp, but she said it did not. The punch card is only good at this location, and you can only get a stamp when you pay full price for a regular bowl or plate. After 5 stamps, you get a free 20 oz drink; after 10 stamps, you get a free chicken bowl. Overall, not a bad location to go to, but that drink dispenser was kind of haunted! While I was eating, it randomly spit out ice when nobody was there. Celebrating Halloween a little early I see lol

This location is much cleaner than others I've been to, which I definitely appreciate. I also like…read morethat they prepare the food right in front of you instead of making the bowls behind the counter in the kitchen. I prefer being able to see exactly what's going on while my bowl is being made.

Wingstop

3.1

(323 reviews)

Ordered a 20 wings here and was freshly cooked which made me happy. I know this place gets really…read morebusy so I was surprised how good it was made. I'd order here again

Ordered 20 wings, mango habenero and garlic parmesan, and a large cajun fries. Everything was…read moreordered well done. The fries quantity was excellent, but they was soggy and limp. The seasoning was decent spiced but needed a tad bit more salt. The garlic parmesan wings had zero garlic flavor. It was just parmesan, and even that was lacking in parmesan flavor. The mango habenero was also bland, no sweetness from the mango and very low heat from the habenero. The overall crispness of the wings was the only saving grace. I'm probably going to be judged for saying this, but buffalo wild wings has superior flavored wings in parmesan garlic and mango habenero. Their fried wedges are also superior in crispness and flavor. Mainly sucky thing about BBW is the price per wings, which is just crazy even in this economy.

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3.2

(608 reviews)

I usually order on app for pick up this way I get what I want and it's ready when I get there. This…read moretime went through drive thru order with girl she was great and helpful. But like I always say check your order before you leave. No I didn't my mistake. when I got home wrong items. I wanted grilled nuggets not crunchy nuggets. illl Check my order before I leave. This all restaurants sometimes mistakes are made

Ordered spicy chicken sandwich deluxe meals; the fries were freshly made and the sandwich was…read morefreshly hot. The milkshakes are p good too! I've ordered here multiple times and I'd order here again.

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I was craving a Philly cheesesteak and slightly in a rush so I figured I would try Jersey Mike's…read moreversion and man I was not disappointed. I went with the giant size #56 which is the Big Kahuna (steak of course) with everything on it and went with the rosemary cheddar bread. The workers kept all the stations super clean and organized which was nice to see. You could smell the onions, peppers, and mushrooms cooking up and had everyone in the establishment wondering what sandwich it was haha. I smashed the whole giant size sandwich but I'm still as I write this and that was about 7 hours ago lol. I'll be back for that sandwich again real soon.

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One of the better Lee's Sandwiches I've gone too. I wanted to try the Biscoff Vietnamese Coffee…read morethat I had been seeing online and my boyfriend had sent me a video of it as well. The service was quick and it got a bit busy after we ordered. It took a bit of time for our drinks to come out, but it was delicious!

I come here every now and then. I recently tried their new biscotti cookie coffee and it wasn't too…read morebad; it wasn't super sweet which is great and the cream was enough for the drink. The portion size for their sandwiches are worth it I think. Theres enough indoor seating and they have a restroom with a code you ask the server for. It's not the cleanest or most updated/upgraded restaurant so don't expect much.

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