Reviews Original Tommy's

5
Elizabeth Lascheid
+5
All of the Tommy's we have been to are great. This one is no different. The food is just so wonderful. If you want a chili burger or chili dog, this is the place to go. The service is always nice, the place is kept so clean, the bathrooms are kept up. Now, if you want healthy food, this is not the place for you. This is a great greasy chili (yum) burger place and there is not one thing that is not fantastic. We usually dine in, but this time we got our order to go and it was perfect, exactly as ordered and still warm. It is just super fun.
5
AP Wilcox
+5
This is the location where I was initiated into the cult of Koulax that is Tommy’s. I grew up around the corner from this Tommy’s location and it pretty much sealed my fate. I love this place! For me, it’s comfort food that reaches the deepest part of my soul. The food at every Tommy’s I’ve been to is consistent and delicious! I usually come in the morning so that I can get my go to Tommy’s breakfast sandwich and chili cheese fries with tomato pickle and onion on top. The breakfast sandwich is one of the wonders of the industrial age. Just the combination of Tommy’s chili, cheese, sausage, and a fried egg is sublime, but that’s not all. They pair that combo with pickle, onion, tomato, and mayo, and then wrap it all in an English muffin-it’s pure umami Nirvana! The chili cheeseburgers and chili cheese dogs here are the best I’ve ever had. I usually don’t have space for them though. I reserve filling in the nooks and crannies of what’s left in my stomach for Tommy’s chili cheese fries. If you like chili cheese fries you need to try Tommy’s version. Again, they are the best! (in my unbiased opinion, of course) Personally, I think they’re even better than the best if you add tomato, pickle and onion on top. And by the way, the tomatoes at Tommy’s are amazing! You’ve never had tomatoes this good at a burger joint. For the uninitiated, it’s best if you wash down Tommy’s with Mountain Dew, or if you’re like me, Diet Mountain Dew. If you haven’t been to a Tommy’s before you need to make the pilgrimage and put your faith to the test. I am confident that once you do, you’ll kneel at the Altar of Koulax and pledge your undying devotion just like I have. Some of my favorite items are: Tommy’s Breakfast Sandwich (with chili, everything on it, English muffin) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (yes 6⭐️ out of 5) Chili Cheese Fries (with tomato pickle and onion on top) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Chili cheeseburger ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Chili cheese dog ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Chili tamale⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Containers of chili to go ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My guide on how I use the 5 star system: ⭐️ = Not good ⭐️⭐️ = Not terrible, but would not get again ⭐️⭐️⭐️ = Solid, but I’d try something else before this again ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ = Really liked it! You should try this ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ = Loved it! Must try I’ll make adjustments to my ratings after subsequent visits. If you see a .3 or .7 it means: .3 = Wasn’t as good the 2nd or last time I tried it .7 = This was better the 2nd or last time I tried it.
5
Marvelous Mareesha
+5
They were quick and delicious. Normally food like this would upset my stomach it was the only place open so b we stopped. I actually didn't feel sick after eating such a big burger so whatever they are doing different from anyone else is right.... but expensive
5
Patricia Keithley
+5
I always come to this location I bring my dog and he always has a Patty just for him. They make it up just for him. Thank you Tommy’s my Fogle. Love you.
5
Gina P
+5
Sometimes the craving hits for some chili cheese fries and a chili cheese burger, and when it does, there is no better place than Tommy's. Ask for the fries to be well done and they will stay fairly crispy under all that chili. We saw no one under 50 when we were there. I know it isn't an every week type of meal, or maybe even an every 6 month type of meal but it sure hits the spot.
4
Brent Warner
+4
Tommy’s is definitely world famous and their chili does not disappoint. Come for the chili burger, stay for the fries. Limited gluten free options (but that’s probably obvious).
5
Benjamin
+5
Food was great and dining room was very clean!
5
Paul Gittelman
+5
I have been eating at Tommy's for years and it never fails to satisfy. You get exactly what you order, a big burger (sometimes with chili) on it and fries etc. Hard to find a fault in this establishment, open late and convenient! Try it!
5
Ithaca Court
+5
Many restaurants promote themselves as using the best of every ingredient. Tommy's has achieved greatness with frankly grade B fries. True greatness on the shoulders of their spices and sauce that if you had better fries, the whole meal would not be better. As a friend described, "It's disgusting but you have to take another bite." Just look at the photo of my chili fries. Unappealing to say the least. But that right there is the best meal you'll have this week. Do not miss.
5
M Trejo
+5
I love Tommys quarter pounder with just chili and cheese. The chili cheese fries is bomb. Tamales is excellent. Chili cheese dog is great.
4
S N
+4
Can’t get enough of their chili cheese fries and chili burgers! So tasty and filling!
4
Darlene Rodriguez
+4
It's the nostalgia of having a Tommy's burger that always gets me. The burgers are delicious. Just need a little more chili on them.
5
Allison Fraser
+5
This place has been a go-to for my family and friends for many years. The place itself is nothing special, but the food is amazing. If you want a drippy, cheesy, chili-laden hamburger with extra dill pickles, this is the place. We let the chili drip from the burger onto our fries. There’s booths to eat inside, and a patio outside. The bathrooms are outside, too, across the drive-thru road, so watch for cars.
5
Tom Steinbeck
+5
Try the chili hotdog. It's really big and tastes great. Lots of chile...
5
MR. Biscuit
+5
what can you say about Tommy's original hamburger or chili cheese burgers they are the greatest and they have chili fries with jalapenos you can get onions and that it's great. I've been going through this since the 70s it's one of those places you have to do in southern California. So on every trip I go I stopped off at a Tommy's. in the old days used to use them at 2 in the morning after the bar the grease help to stop The hangover in the morning.
5
Randy Nguyen
+5
Very clean , friendly place. Staff are great and don’t rush you.