Unpretentious fast-food-style chain known for burgers, fries & other American comfort classics. Based on 822 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.0 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
2801 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011
Phone: (323) 234-5630
Hours
| Friday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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8 AM–10 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–10 PM |
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Reviews
Luis Damian Robles
I have been eating here since I was a child, when the signage showed Tam’s Burgers No. 8, before the Flintstones-like red and yellow rebrand, so I was around to see the prices increase, the portions decrease and the quality dip over the years, the same as most places that have survived around here. During the riots in the early 90’s, the Asian owner sat menacingly on the roof with a gun, protecting his business, as it continued to operate unfazed. In the 00’s, he enclosed the dining area with glass and installed flat screen TV’s to improve the ambiance, as the burger patties became thinner and thinner and the regular salt on the fries was replaced by the same seasoning used at more than two dozen other Tam’s locations. In the late 10’s or early 20’s, a website and online ordering was introduced, at which point getting through on the landline to place a phone order became hit or miss. EBT is accepted, and the area isn’t exactly the safest, so there could be some unsavory characters hanging around on any given day or night. I still pick up food here from time to time: a bacon burger, shrimp dinner, or small order of fries. It’s worth the money to get a meal here when Shorty is manning the front. He is a good humored man with a moustache and big friendly eyes. But when he’s not there, good luck getting your food in a timely manner. My bad rating is based solely on the lady who takes orders when Shorty isn’t there. She is like a prison warden who treats customers like common criminals while doing everything in slow motion. She allows the new female cook to slack off, using only one fryer, instead of multi-tasking, with the obvious attitude that she doesn’t get paid to supervise, maximize efficiency, or even smile. The last time I was there, I paid $3 and waited twenty minutes for a small order of fries. This can’t be sustainable when McDonald’s offers large fries for $1.29 through its app daily just down the street. Never has this lady attempted the slightest apology for her perpetually terrible service and rude demeanor. If you catch her in an error, you will receive nothing but her disgust and disdain. I will consider updating my rating for old time’s sake once they get rid of this harpy.
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Rheo Taylor
Their food is awesome, the service is amazing, and they expect EBT!
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Nunu Flamingo
Ordered a carne asada burrito and got rotten meat, barely any rice or beans. Upsetting because I paid 31 dollars through doordash only to waste it in the trash. Thanks for ruining my breakfast. Disgusting
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oaml yyA
Wow! Que chido! Si queres esperar 20 minutos para una orden de papas fritas, este es el lugar!
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Luis Padilla
Took 30 min for food to come out. Super hot in the building. No A/C or fans. Saw in the back and there was only one person cooking doing everything.
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Jonathan Taylor
I always get hot fresh cheesy goodness. I love this place when I can go , I GO. Thank You for your service and food. God Bless
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Maggie Torres
Food is good
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Tranell Brown
Thank you for your fast delicious food and your customer service is top notch thank you
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Gato Champion
burger was hard, soda tasted like dirty rag (concerning) , fries were extremely soggy. Service was okay. The place was clean.
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Edward Jenkins
Good food. Prompt and friendly service. Covered eating area. Some of the customers can be a bit rowdy.
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