Restaurants in Downey
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Best Restaurants
“Great ambiance and amazing food. I had a lot of food… falafel, spicy hummus, kafta kabob, tzatziki loaded with veggies, cheese balls, and baklava. All so delicious and fresh. I even loved the fresh pita and dipping sauce that was complimentary. From the manager and many servers, everyone was pleasant and friendly throughout my time there. I went during happy hour so the specials were great during that time. I’m definitely returning to this Mediterranean restaurant for sure. I loved it.”
“Meet my friend for her birthday lunch and we had the place to ourselves....Our service for spectacular...Definitely get the "Diva" Martini...We will be meeting there again for sure...Can't say enough great things about this place....Parking: Great, lots of it & very close....”
“I took my GF a few weeks ago. Best steaks and spirits in town, not to mention the burgers are to die for. I recommend you start with a old fashion. I'll be taking my wife next weekend.”
“We ordered catering through Uncle Henry's and Tina and her family were amazing! Super responsive, on-time delivery, and delicious sandwiches. We will definitely be ordering from them next time we are in Downey!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“I'm going from San Fernando ca. Up to Downey for lunch. Will it be good? I recommend it 100 percent, just one detail if you can. Natural, ask for a disposable cup, I do not recommend glass ”
“Pita GR never ever fails to deliver. It’s annoying how amazing everything is because I find myself there more than 3 times a week. Food quality is just top tier and delicious every single time. Always fresh and the workers always pay attention to details when I order online. The staff is always friendly and portions are grand. I have never had spicy feta this good before in my life. I’ve tried other places but nothing comes close. Thank you guys for always providing great food, great service and thank you for being only 2 blocks away from me.”
Restaurants with Delivery
“El Porto is one of the most famous coffee shops in Los Angeles. Although the lines can be very long, the taste is worth the wait. Attached is an image of the egg croissant I ordered for breakfast, accompanied by a Matcha. ? The staff is very friendly and speaks Spanish ?. You can choose to eat in or order takeout.Personally, I'm not a big fan of bread, so I don't know if I would wait that long on my own. However, this time we arrived at 7am and it was a bit empty; It took us approximately 10 minutes to be attended to.”
“since walking into the store i was greeted with warming customer service from the employees, along with my cookies being really well made with fullfilling my expectations on this weeks cookies!Parking: the parking lot can be full at time to time, be sure to always consider other parking lots around the plaza since crumble cookie is only a tab bit of walking distance from other stores!”
“Mimi's Cafe was amazing!!! I ordered huevos rancheros & my husband ordered Santa Fe omelet and nothing was left on the plate. Our waiter TONY gave the best customer service and was very friendly he made our experience at Mimi's Cafe worth every minute. The chef is fantastic and you can taste the love through our food. Thank you Mimi's Cafe!”
“As entreprenuers we travel the world and the unknown and get to have great experiences with people. Today we visited World Famous Grill in Downey and Hassan was the perfect gentleman. He helped us with a Kabob Combo Plate with hummus, rice salad and pita bread along with their famous Western Burger which was monstrous and delicious. Our daughter was also able to order chicken nuggets and fries as well. We appreciate these small businesses opposed to all the BIG corporations who usually say no to us asking for food. Thank you again World Famous Grill.”
“Great ambiance and amazing food. I had a lot of food… falafel, spicy hummus, kafta kabob, tzatziki loaded with veggies, cheese balls, and baklava. All so delicious and fresh. I even loved the fresh pita and dipping sauce that was complimentary. From the manager and many servers, everyone was pleasant and friendly throughout my time there. I went during happy hour so the specials were great during that time. I’m definitely returning to this Mediterranean restaurant for sure. I loved it.”
“Meet my friend for her birthday lunch and we had the place to ourselves....Our service for spectacular...Definitely get the "Diva" Martini...We will be meeting there again for sure...Can't say enough great things about this place....Parking: Great, lots of it & very close....”
“I have had the most recent wonderful experience at sushi loco. Although I still believe the customer service needs improvement. Overall this place serves delicious sushi and the menu has a lot to choose from.”
“Wanted to have local dinner around my community and stopped by this restaurant.The food was well but the quality of service my family and I received from Bryant was exceptional. Way to go on having these types of employees!”
Outdoor Dining
“Pita GR never ever fails to deliver. It’s annoying how amazing everything is because I find myself there more than 3 times a week. Food quality is just top tier and delicious every single time. Always fresh and the workers always pay attention to details when I order online. The staff is always friendly and portions are grand. I have never had spicy feta this good before in my life. I’ve tried other places but nothing comes close. Thank you guys for always providing great food, great service and thank you for being only 2 blocks away from me.”
“I have only eaten there once. I couldn't really enjoy my food due to being interrupted by work phone calls. The burrito was good even though I ate it cold. I am going back again. The staff was very patient and nice. I can't wait to try this place again. Oh yeah, bathrooms were very clean.”
“Absolutely blown away by the delicious flavors and lightning-fast service at this Asian fast food gem! From the moment I stepped in, the aroma of fresh ingredients tantalized my senses. Each bite of their dishes was an explosion of authentic Asian flavors, perfectly balanced and incredibly satisfying. The staff were friendly and efficient, ensuring my order was prepared promptly. With reasonable prices and generous portions, this place is an absolute winner in my book. Can't wait to come back for more!”
“One of our old time favorites!! Fresh Sushi and sashimi.. Azteca roll, Sarah #1, Vic Roll, David Roll, Cilantro Roll.. all that for two people.. and everytime I order they ask me how many chopsticks ? I say 2 and they look at me .. saying all that sushi for two people..? Yup.. that's how good it is”
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“There's something so nostalgic about prancing into a diner with buzzing neon that you can hear on the walk way, similar to the buzz of cicadas in the summer. Bobs isn't anything special, it's just a trip to yesteryear where we didn't give a shit about if it was organic, had world class ambience, or if it was endorsed by the hero of the day. Bobs is a place that hugs you from the inside out. (And might destroy your insides if you order the chili spaghetti) The shakes are stellar, the burgers decadent, the chili spaghetti a piece of Midwest hoe dunk Americana we forgot about. Come to Bobs if you're hungry, you won't be disappointed”
“The atmosphere was astonishing I was mesmerized as I tried to catch ever beautifully decorated chandelier and pieces of art Mosaic, especially the ginormous faux melting candle. Just as you catch from the side of your eyes it a cart wheeling private bar tender inquiring on if you would like a margarita! We ordered a $75.00 plate of filet mignon, shrimp, and scallops; I was disappointed for that price they give one shrimp a d two scallops? Steak was the bomb dot com though.”
“I have to say for the time frame open until 4am YES, the toppings, the freshness and especially decent sauce. Being from the Jersey/York border line the time frame is amazing and even toppings and great seasonings I'm in love! Amazing place especially if you work overnight or just slept in. I am definitely ordering again. Genius!”
“Delicious meal here. We had the gyro bowl, the chicken bowl, and the chicken kabob plate. If you're not starving, I highly suggest sharing the chicken kabob plate! I also enjoyed the little surprise that was the fried Pita shell that accompanied the bowls! It reminds me of a tostada salad, and I LOVE IT!! We must've come in right after the lunch rush, I expect because there was no one in, so the wait for our food wasn't long at all. Place was clean and lots of seating for big and small groups! Just a note, parking can be a bit tricky on busier days/weekends, so just keep an eye out for that!”
“The food is delicious! But tonight they got my food order wrong. I didn't notice until I got home. Quite frustrating cuz I was already in my PJs relaxing & I had to drive back to the restaurant. I called the restaurant but an answering service answers for them. They said I have 2 options. Submit a claim through Yelp or drive back to restaurant. I didn't want to drive all the way back over there if they weren't preparing my order. It was a bit of a hassle But they gave me a whole new order and a soda when I got there and let me keep the old order. Check your before you leave the restaurant!”
“The service was great and food was serve quick and delicious Sebastian gave us great service thank you!”
24 Hour Restaurants
“I love the customer service at this location! My food is always fresh and hot ! The restaurant is always clean and welcoming. I go here frequently and my food is always on point ! Carmen has amazing customer service! The sweet tea and fries is my go to menu item here ❤️”
“I love Starfish Sushi it is my go-to sushi spot. They have good service have never waited too long for my food and they have never given me any problems and have been kind and polite. They have really good food and I always try something new I love their burrito roll and their sukiyaki bowl can't wait to try takoyaki there for the first time and I find the atmosphere pleasing it's not too loud and I can enjoy food and time with my family. Only bummer for me was when the menu changed and sukiyaki was taken off the bento box but it pushed me to try new things.”
“The atmosphere was astonishing I was mesmerized as I tried to catch ever beautifully decorated chandelier and pieces of art Mosaic, especially the ginormous faux melting candle. Just as you catch from the side of your eyes it a cart wheeling private bar tender inquiring on if you would like a margarita! We ordered a $75.00 plate of filet mignon, shrimp, and scallops; I was disappointed for that price they give one shrimp a d two scallops? Steak was the bomb dot com though.”
Takeout Restaurants
“OMG! These churros are amazing! And priced so reasonably. My husband who loves the churros at Disneyland ($5.25 ea!) says these are just as good if not better. I agree. The service provided by Oscar is professional, friendly, knowledgeable and courteous. Love this place!!!”
“Found this place after going to the tailor a few shops down. Saw three people dining in and decided to give it a try. MAN WHAT AN AMAZING HOLE IN THE WALL TO FIND. If you have been wondering if you should try this place, go! I had the 2 fish & chips. The fish is moist but perfectly salted and crispy on the outside. Honestly, the ambience is comforting and nostalgic. I used to love all those old charbroiled burger joints from the 90s so this place was a bit reminiscent of that. The guy who helped me was very kind and polite as well. I want to come back and try out the shrimp and veggies next time!”
“NO BREAKFASTShowed up for breakfast sandwiches & the menu changed, they did not have breakfast options. This was the only reason for 4 stars rather than 5.I ordered the lavender oat latte without sweet foam & the farmers market sandwich. The latte was the perfect sweetness & the sandwich had super fresh ingredients & warm focaccia.It was almost $50 for 2 lattes & 2 sandwiches but the ambiance was great. Very clean with lots of natural light & roomy tables. A great place to get some work done.”
“This place is exactly what the description says, really fast and great food. The service was attentive, genuine and made sure my food came out speedy. A very cool story about the owner and a nice touch having that information in the restaurant. I will be back! Portion sizes are large for the plate too.”
“This is truly a hidden gem. The biónicos here are amazing. We visit at-least once a week and we are always greeted with a warm welcome and a smile. We visit with my 3 year old daughter and they always acknowledge her and give her their undivided attention. The food is great and the ambiance is nice and cozy. I recommend everyone try this place.”
“One of our old time favorites!! Fresh Sushi and sashimi.. Azteca roll, Sarah #1, Vic Roll, David Roll, Cilantro Roll.. all that for two people.. and everytime I order they ask me how many chopsticks ? I say 2 and they look at me .. saying all that sushi for two people..? Yup.. that's how good it is”
“Not sure how many stars to give this place. The Pad Thai had eggshells. Once I paid, they stopped checking to see if I needed anything else. The Pad Thai tasted good till I started chewing on the eggshells. The place is a little loud. Lighting is great. The place looks clean. A customer service needs to be extended even after the customer has left.”
“Overall my experience there was pretty good, quick and easy. The food was amazing, one of the best burgers in LA, easily in my top 5. Unlike most burger chains in LA, they actually season the burger patty, they serve seasoned fries, overall a really tasty experience. Got a few of my friends hooked on it, definitely worth a try.”
“Been coming here for several years. Wonderful friendly staff. The owners are awesome. Family owned business.,since 1959. The pizzas are my fave, but tried other dishes too.. Always had delicious meals. Never disappointed. My opinion, Downey’s Best Family Owned Pizza House. Yum!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ You gotta try it!”
“Delicious! I like to get the Pollo Saltado but my husband gets the Lomo Saltado and it’s fantastic! Love the spicy green sauce too. The white rice was slightly under cooked. But all the food came out really fast.”
“The food was good. The service was good when it was time to let's just say make sure that you double-check your receipt to make sure you are paying for what you ? ? got, not anything extra”
“For my first time it was delicious! I am pretty picky when it come to Mexican restaurants, mainly because my dad is a cook and I grew up eating delicious Mexican food. This place was delicious, the portions are pretty big, you could share if needed. The staff was very friendly and attentive. They also have handmade tortillas, which is always a plus.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“I visited this location today! And I was left feeling so touched and warm-hearted by the staff. Everyone was kind and attentive. The food was prepared quickly and they made sure everything was in the bag due to it being a takeout order. The place was clean and so organized. Not to be dramatic but it's one of the best habit locations I've visited thus far.”
“Love the food, service is awesome ? my boyfriend is a picky eater, he enjoys his food and on Mondays they have halve off mimosas so worth it. Prices are affordable plus they give good amount of food. Also open I believe a app and you also vet points by giving your number and one tune we got free appetizers or get a soda off depending on your points you have it's really worth doing too.Vegetarian options: Greek omelet is super good and it's v3ffie”
“The restaurant employees are patient and kind. This was my first time coming here and the gentleman was very helpful. The paramount area was clean. I ordered chicken and carne asada fries and it was delicious. I will be coming back to order something else!Parking: Alberto’s have free parking in their lot.”
“This place used to be one of those places that at first glance used to be like any other gimmicky potato selling place. It wasn't. The sweet potato fries with whatever you decided to sprinkle on them were delicious. The tots, wings and tenders were pretty good too.Today I visited one for the first time in a while. To my surprise and shock, they no longer have sweet potato as an option which I felt was the star of this whole food experience.I hope this is temporary and something that's up with this particular location. Had they had the sweet potato as an option for fries this place would definitely be a 5 star for me.”
“Besides milk tea, they also have tea/coffee by itself, and the standard add ons like honey boba. Has a drive-thru and offers some snacks like strawberry croissant. Parking lot is huge as they are located in a large mall. Jasmine Milk Tea at 75% was much too sweet for me, I'll definitely order 50% next time. Honey boba was delicious! At first it was a lil mushy, but once the drink sat in ice for a while, the Honey Boba firmed up and developed that amazingly bouncy texture that Taiwanese drinks are known for. Music is appropriately not too noticeable, great background music to work with. They have lots of outlets along the wall, 5-6 large tables, and one super long community table. I will totally be coming back again!”
“First time at this particular location and I gotta say, I was impressed with the cleanliness, food quality and overall experience. Loved the dinning room design and layout, made us feel at home. They even have a communal fireplace and sitting area. Service was fast, employees were kind & Food was as expected coming from Wendy's. Would recommend coming in for lunch, they have a nice little Biggie Bag Deal that offers a burger, fries, 4ct nuggets and a drink for $6!! They do however need better sauces ?Kid-friendliness: Live their kid friendly meals but need better drink options for kids like flavored water or sugar-free juice boxes”
“I usually don’t post fast food reviews (because why?) but I just HAD to applaud KFC management for crafting such well-mannered workers! Specifically a shout-out to the worker Marcos! My husband and I try to encourage our kids to have confidence and order for themselves, my child (8) was so nervous. We went at a busy time and you could tell the management was stressed. However, Marcos greeted her with a happy energy and enthusiasm that she felt so confident after ordering. He also told her that he liked her pink shoes and that his girlfriend loved pink too! (Which made her feel so cool)! Great Job KFC!”
“We loved our first time experience at this place. We loved the location and the fact that you have nearby access to parking, the theatre is right in front. We had great service. We will definitely be coming back here again.”
“So far, everything I have tried has been a hit except the campechana. They had no problem taking it back and offered something else in return. From the breakfast burrito to the octopus, everything has been pleasant. To my coffee lovers, you must try the CAFÉ DE OLLA they offer and the desert they serve.Wheelchair accessibility: Side ramp”
Cheap Eats
“I SWEAR THESE ARE THE BEST BURGERS IN BURGER HISTORY ISTG 10/10 LIKE YALL NEED TO TRY THESE, LIKE THESE CHEESEBURGERS ARE LIKE THE DEFINITION OF CHEESE BURGERS. LIKE THESES BURGER ARE THE LITERAL KING OF BURGERS IF BURGER HAD KINGS AND LIVED IN A MONARCHY AAAND THE TERIYAKI OMG LOVVVVV ”
“Hot dayum WINGS!!! The most delicious spicy wings I've tried in awhile! I stumbled into this wings joint when I saw how busy it was inside so I decided to check it out. The buffalo wings were super tasty and SPICY!! The restaurant has a nice, chill vibe to meet up with friends. would def visit again.”
“The sushi here is excellent. It's as good as or better than far more expensive sushi places. The service is wonderful, the owner of the restaurant is a wonderful man. The ambience is very very simple so it's not a great place for a formal meal, but it is a great place For wonderful sushi.”
“Giving it only a 4 so far since I haven't tried the actual food.... And reading some reviews, I really hope the owners actually read them and have cleaned the kitchen/everything else better...... Anyway, I have been here 5 times, and the service and drinks are always really good!!! It's so exciting to self serve boba!”
“When we arrived at the place they served us immediately, we didn't expect anything, they treated us very well and the food was very good, I recommend it ???Parking: Has plenty of parking spaceKid-friendliness: Regarding breakfast and lunchWheelchair accessibility: If it is accessible”
“This place is a hole in the wall with a small bar and a few booths. I missed it as I was trying to navigate with Google. It doesn't have a super clear sign but it's worth going. My dad and I came here after seeing that our normal place was packed. So worth it! The salsa was amazing. They give you homemade tortilla chips with that salsa and it's bomb! We ordered the molecaje and queso fundido. Also amazing. They had the dodger game on and it was a bit noisy but overall a fun time with great food. I can't wait to go back!”
“I've gotten a bacon egg and cheese bagel sandwich and coffee from here a couple times now, and it always hits the spot. This time around I got an Ube latte that I will dream about tonight. It seems like a Vietnamese coffee base with a dalgona-style ube whip that sweetens the coffee. Service is always nice and simple. Sometimes there's a wait for your order if it's crowded, but it's definitely worth the wait.”
“Good tasted great. Fans are on and make food cold right away, thats their only downfall. We had 6 dishes, 5 adults and 2 little ones. Good prices . Bill came out to about $120. Server was very attentive, he was kind and funny. I would totally recommend this restaurant.”
“kept seeing this on instagram & i love coffee so i decided to go try . but before i went i was reading the reviews & it was 50/50 on the food saying it was too good & the customer service wasn't good . in my opinion i thought the empanadas were good! i got tinga & rajas on queso i must admit they were greasy but good! i got the dulce de leche latte iced & it was good too . my bf got the strawberry hibiscus & OMG def recommend . however though the customer service was not it . first time going & i told her at register it was our first time & she was like oh welcome so monotone & it was an awkward silence i was at least expecting some suggestions on what was popular but nothing . gotta work on customer service w/ the attitude”
“My fav restaurant in LA! I love their aguas and ceviche negro.. absolutely everything is delicious”
“La Mejor Machaca en CALIFORNIA Servicio rapido LES RECOMIENDO EL CAFE DE HOYA Servicio de las meseras es exellente (un poquito mulillas las jovencitas Que traen la Comida )”
Latest Reviews
“I have to say for the time frame open until 4am YES, the toppings, the freshness and especially decent sauce. Being from the Jersey/York border line the time frame is amazing and even toppings and great seasonings I'm in love! Amazing place especially if you work overnight or just slept in. I am definitely ordering again. Genius!”
“The food was excellent! The portions were large and the drinks were amazing but our bartender/order taker/server/host/and everything else was a wonderful man named Raul! I believe his last name was Trepes? I hope that’s close? Anyway, this man practically ran the place because of a staff shortage! He provided everything we needed quickly, was extremely polite and he has a great sense of humor! I hope corporate realizes what a great job this man is doing and pays him well!!!”
“I was impressed how one girl delivered exceptional service on such a busy Sunday. Very swiftly yet calm and helpful to indecisive customers. I had the dulce de leche first and it was amazing and the freddo expresso transported me back to Greece. Not everone gets it on point. I had to go back for more after my lunch and I got a little creative and created my own and was glad to see that someone else was there to assist the young girl out.”
Most Popular Restaurants
“Mimi's Cafe was amazing!!! I ordered huevos rancheros & my husband ordered Santa Fe omelet and nothing was left on the plate. Our waiter TONY gave the best customer service and was very friendly he made our experience at Mimi's Cafe worth every minute. The chef is fantastic and you can taste the love through our food. Thank you Mimi's Cafe!”
“We stopped in for brunch and we were very pleased. When we got there three buffet didn't have variety. Most of the trays were empty but that's ok, what we had was delicious.I ordered the veggie omelette. Everything had so much flavor. My choice of drink was the agua fresca watermelon flavor. Refreshing!!!We sat outside and the vibe was fun. The music was really good. Our waiter was fun but it took him awhile to get back to us. My suggestion.... When you order your drinks, order your food at the same time. We placed our drink order and still needed time to look over the menu for the entree. He brought it drinks and was gone for quite she time. We weren't in a rush and the ambience was nice so...I Guess not a huge deal. ?We will be back, the food was very good.”
“El Porto is one of the most famous coffee shops in Los Angeles. Although the lines can be very long, the taste is worth the wait. Attached is an image of the egg croissant I ordered for breakfast, accompanied by a Matcha. ? The staff is very friendly and speaks Spanish ?. You can choose to eat in or order takeout.Personally, I'm not a big fan of bread, so I don't know if I would wait that long on my own. However, this time we arrived at 7am and it was a bit empty; It took us approximately 10 minutes to be attended to.”
“since walking into the store i was greeted with warming customer service from the employees, along with my cookies being really well made with fullfilling my expectations on this weeks cookies!Parking: the parking lot can be full at time to time, be sure to always consider other parking lots around the plaza since crumble cookie is only a tab bit of walking distance from other stores!”
“OMG - the food are amazing! It is NOT your typical taco restaurant. This is for the adventurous ones! I love it. The Tablita option is WOW!!! Head, cheeks, blood, etc...for the adventurous people! I love the head! I ordered the pork belly taco and it was literally a slap of pork belly for my one taco! Definitely recommend for anyone who loves food and unique food. The parking lot is big, but not enough to accommodate during lunch hours, so watch out for that.Parking: can be very crowded during lunch hours and everyone is vying for space”
“I’ve been to this location several times only on the weekdays in the evenings. I’ve gotten mixed experiences at this location. Service was either good or horrible. It really just depends on how busy they are and who your server is. The food is always great and it’s awesome to go during happy hour which is from 3 to 7.”
“Very good service and the food was delicious”