So good!! Everything there is so fresh, and the falafels are perfect. I love love love the sauce. The owner is really kind and has standards for the quality of his food. We ordered avocado with our pita, and the one he cut into wasn't perfect so he insisted on finding one that was. They do the chips on top and omg have I missed those. If you grew up in LA, you may have frequented the Falafel King and miss it as much as I have. Well, Falafel Queen is your answer. Cant wait to go back.
Allison Starcher
I have finally found the falafel sandwich of my youth, reincarnated and dare I say, improved at Falafel Queen. The actual falafels taste just like the perfectly fried fritters that Westwood’s legendary Falafel King produced and yes they have the chips and pickled turnips too.The pita is thin but not too thin. The lettuce fresh and crunchy. Thank you Benito for giving me back one of my favorite food memories and continuing the royal tradition. Can’t wait to visit your second location when it opens in El Segundo!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel Sandwich, Falafel
Munawar Hosain
Liked their Falafel sandwich.
Brenda J.
This was the worst mediterranean food I have ever had, no flavor, the presentation was awful, the food had leaked out of the bag, my falafel was soggy from the bag being sopping wet! It was just AWFUL!!!! I will never go there again. The flavor was YUCK!!!. A new cook should be hired
Marco R.
Best Falafel in LA hands down. Plus great and friendly customer service. Try the tahini and the hot sauce!
Rafael S.
Wow so impressed. Like many far Westsiders I grew up on the Falafel King in Westwood Village. Benito worked there for several decades, when it closed down, he soon after brought the vibe to this corner. The falafel is excellent and so was the chicken kabob, rice, hummus and fixings. Next time lamb and one of the shawarmas. And , oh yes, the potato wedges are amazing, exactly like the old place.
Sid Mundhra
Walked into it randomly one day and it turned out to be the best falafel place in the area. The chef made fresh falafels for us, and also gave extra portions with very crispy potato chips. if you want a nice take out order for falafels, here’s where you should go!Vegetarian options: Falafel, salads, potato chips
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natalie B.
double thumbs up for Benito's Falafel Queen - throw back to westwood in the 1980-2009- when Falafel King ruled the roost. No ambiance but when does a falafel stand have fancy accoutrements?
Yanik Z.
I love Mediterranean food and wanted to enjoy this place. Everything served to us tonight was off. Dolmas were dry, rice was slightly undercooked, salad was a basic bag mix, hummus had too much garlic, and the worst part was that our beef and chicken shish was over cooked and burnt. The chief seemed friendly. It still won't be a place I'd come back to. There was a load soccer game going on, which didn't add to the ambiance in a good way.
Cindy D.
The falafel pita sandwich consists of herby, well-seasoned deep fried falafel balls that are crunchy on the outside yet still fresh and moist on the inside. It is served in a pita pocket full of fresh veggies and freshly made hummus with bonus pieces of deep fried, battered thinly pieces of potatoes. Falafel Queen is a continuation of what once was a popular restaurant in Westwood. The owners decided to closed down and thankfully Benito who worked there as the cook/chef for over 25 years decided to open a his own restaurant and continue the tradition. This Mediterranean food made quickly and fresh to order. The chicken shawarma is also delicious and you can't go wrong with an extra side order of the deep fried potatoes and babaghanoush. Benito is always very attentive, quick and welcoming. The restaurant is tiny and parking is limited but it's definitely worth the trek.
My Falafel! So good! All the food on the menu is wonderful. The flavors! Shout out to the gentleman who runs the establishment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Conor H.
I eat here at least once a week. Great service. Food is always fresh and delicious. I crave this spot! Can't recommend it enough.
claudia woods
The meat was very tough, chewy, very dry meat. I was
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
frank E
Great, just great. The fellafel gyro and chicken kabob were amazing. This guy made my sandwiches right in front of me, good conversation ? made it to go because i had to work.Good prices. He is the closest to my house. I recommend Give him a try .
So good!! Everything there is so fresh, and the falafels are perfect. I love love love the sauce. The owner is really kind and has standards for the quality of his food. We ordered avocado with our pita, and the one he cut into wasn't perfect so he insisted on finding one that was. They do the chips on top and omg have I missed those. If you grew up in LA, you may have frequented the Falafel King and miss it as much as I have. Well, Falafel Queen is your answer. Cant wait to go back.
I have finally found the falafel sandwich of my youth, reincarnated and dare I say, improved at Falafel Queen. The actual falafels taste just like the perfectly fried fritters that Westwood’s legendary Falafel King produced and yes they have the chips and pickled turnips too.The pita is thin but not too thin. The lettuce fresh and crunchy. Thank you Benito for giving me back one of my favorite food memories and continuing the royal tradition. Can’t wait to visit your second location when it opens in El Segundo!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel Sandwich, Falafel
Liked their Falafel sandwich.
This was the worst mediterranean food I have ever had, no flavor, the presentation was awful, the food had leaked out of the bag, my falafel was soggy from the bag being sopping wet! It was just AWFUL!!!! I will never go there again. The flavor was YUCK!!!. A new cook should be hired
Best Falafel in LA hands down. Plus great and friendly customer service. Try the tahini and the hot sauce!
Wow so impressed. Like many far Westsiders I grew up on the Falafel King in Westwood Village. Benito worked there for several decades, when it closed down, he soon after brought the vibe to this corner. The falafel is excellent and so was the chicken kabob, rice, hummus and fixings. Next time lamb and one of the shawarmas. And , oh yes, the potato wedges are amazing, exactly like the old place.
Walked into it randomly one day and it turned out to be the best falafel place in the area. The chef made fresh falafels for us, and also gave extra portions with very crispy potato chips. if you want a nice take out order for falafels, here’s where you should go!Vegetarian options: Falafel, salads, potato chips
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
double thumbs up for Benito's Falafel Queen - throw back to westwood in the 1980-2009- when Falafel King ruled the roost. No ambiance but when does a falafel stand have fancy accoutrements?
I love Mediterranean food and wanted to enjoy this place. Everything served to us tonight was off. Dolmas were dry, rice was slightly undercooked, salad was a basic bag mix, hummus had too much garlic, and the worst part was that our beef and chicken shish was over cooked and burnt. The chief seemed friendly. It still won't be a place I'd come back to. There was a load soccer game going on, which didn't add to the ambiance in a good way.
The falafel pita sandwich consists of herby, well-seasoned deep fried falafel balls that are crunchy on the outside yet still fresh and moist on the inside. It is served in a pita pocket full of fresh veggies and freshly made hummus with bonus pieces of deep fried, battered thinly pieces of potatoes. Falafel Queen is a continuation of what once was a popular restaurant in Westwood. The owners decided to closed down and thankfully Benito who worked there as the cook/chef for over 25 years decided to open a his own restaurant and continue the tradition. This Mediterranean food made quickly and fresh to order. The chicken shawarma is also delicious and you can't go wrong with an extra side order of the deep fried potatoes and babaghanoush. Benito is always very attentive, quick and welcoming. The restaurant is tiny and parking is limited but it's definitely worth the trek.
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My Falafel! So good! All the food on the menu is wonderful. The flavors! Shout out to the gentleman who runs the establishment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I eat here at least once a week. Great service. Food is always fresh and delicious. I crave this spot! Can't recommend it enough.
The meat was very tough, chewy, very dry meat. I was
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Great, just great. The fellafel gyro and chicken kabob were amazing. This guy made my sandwiches right in front of me, good conversation ? made it to go because i had to work.Good prices. He is the closest to my house. I recommend Give him a try .
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel Sandwich, Falafel Balls, Sandwich, Shish Kabob Sandwich
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