Restaurants in Downey

“While Porto’s is well-known, the Downey location feels a little less crowded than others. The guava cheese pastry is always a winner—flaky, buttery, and sweet. I tried their Cuban sandwich for lunch, and it was huge and satisfying. The lines move quickly thanks to the efficient staff. Definitely worth the drive for affordable, delicious baked goods”

“recommended to me — I wasn’t disappointed. There was a bit of a line when I arrived, but it moved quickly and the staff were helpful, even with all the hustle. The ordering process was super easy, and the space felt clean and welcoming.

The cookies themselves? Genuinely excellent. Big, warm, and packed with flavour — definitely lived up to the hype. I tried a couple of the weekly specials and would’ve gone back again if I’d had more time in Downey.

Nice stop if you’re travelling and want something sweet (or very American!). Great location too — easy to find and plenty of parking nearby, but we walked as hoteled in the local area”

“This place is so great I love their crapes Breakfast!!! Their service is always on point.👍💜🤗💜🤗🥰🥰”

“Highly recommend. Service and food are both great!”

“Love going here”

“A Must-Visit for Authentic Afghan Cuisine
The Afghan Kabob House is an absolute gem! The owners truly care about their customers and go above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience.
The food is simply incredible. Every dish is bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. We especially loved the lamb kabobs, bolani, mantu. Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu – it's all a must-try!
Pro tip: Go with a group so you can sample a variety of dishes and share the deliciousness.
The service is top-notch, and the ambiance is cozy and inviting. I can't wait to return for another fantastic meal. Highly recommend!”

“Great food! 😋 friendly staff”

“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.”

“Very good service and the food was delicious”

“I've been going to Pieloon for a few years now and it is THE BEST restaurant in Downey! The food is always fabulous, the portions are large, the service is perfect! I've had appetizers, salads, pastas, steaks, burgers, sandwiches (I'm addicted to the BLT) and many of their specials. My family and I go now 2x a week and have trouble deciding what to get because it's all so good! And the pies...their pumpkin pie is the best I've ever had and the blueberry cheesecake is fabulous...but just wait until fresh peach pie season...I'll gain weight just thinking about it...the fresh peach is the best pie I've ever, EVER had! I love this place and the people who work there!! They're like family now!”

“Super cool and has a mini museum Be sure to get the deep fried apple pie!!”

“Next Burger in the city of Downey California was great!. My wife and I stopped at this Nexx Burger after church and honestly say our double cheeseburger and fries were delicious and the price was very reasonable too. The staff and service was friendly. Will definitely go back very soon!. :-).”

“The service was great and food was serve quick and delicious Sebastian gave us great service thank you!”

“Ordered pick-up because my mom loves Mediterranean food and this place was near the hospital she was staying at. They had the food ready by the time I walked down from the hospital room to my car. The order was put together and ready by the time I got there. The person who welcomed me was super nice and patient with me. It took me 15 minutes to get there and 15 minutes to drive back to the hospital, and the food was still warm. My mom enjoyed the wrap and the ice cream. I think this meal was the most she had eaten during her entire stay in the hospital. We will 100% be eating here again!”

“Best pizza around love this place and so will you if you have not tried DPC your missing out so what are you waiting for get off your A$$ and go get you some.”

“muuuuy rico todo .. ......”

“Friendly customer service”

“Un excelente lugar para desayunar y cenar se los recomiendo tengo mas de 20 años visitándolo.”

“Love the food 🥘 very friendly environment and comfortable to have breakfast see you soon.”

“My tummy is so full and happy. The staff was so very friendly (cashier). Definitely coming back!”

“I give this place 5 stars. Honestly the owners and their son is amazing. I will always come here for breakfast. If you have tried their breakfast burrito then you are missing out!!”

“Came here during my vacation a few years ago. First time ever eating their world famous burgers. I was very happy with their hamburgers. The fries need improvement. Friendly staff. Old school restaurant.”

“Friendly staff, They have Birria egg rolls… yep that’s right and can I just say.. DELICIOUS!!! Their consume is so good my husband drinks it straight from the container!”

“La direcció n para llegar”

“Muy buena bienvenida de Liz. Excelente atención, y la comida es buena. 100% recomendado❤️”

“I stopped by yesterday and the line was long . The service was fast plus the time helps to pick a choice on which ice cream flavor you want or want to try. I took a friend and she can’t believe how amazing good her ice cream was (s’mores) I always get the monkey business it is bananas with brownies.”

“I ordered the cinnamon oat latte, and I'm usually not a fan of oatmilk but it was balanced so well against the espresso and the cinnamon that it didn't dominate the flavor. It was a very smooth drink, not too sweet, not too bitter, and not too strong.

My wife got the strawberry matcha latte, and while the matcha was of a decent grade and quality, the strawberry isn't a puree, nor is it like a strawberry creme or milk added in, it's an additive in powder form and she doesn't tend to like that.

Their chocolate croissant, which we shared, was heated up as requested, it came with a line of melted chocolate drizzle on top, which I think was similar to Nutella but less thick in terms of consistency. It was also topped with powder sugar, and it had an inserted line of darker chocolate, maybe 65%, so pretty balanced against the sweetness of everything else involved.

The area the cafe is located in is nice, it's a large promenade with several nicer restaurants (it's also sort of attached to it's restaurant counterpart) and there's plenty to walk around and get some shopping done or walk off the drinks and baked sweets. Plenty of parking as well, and the mall itself is only a block or two north from the cafe.”

“Exelente lugar muy Rica la comida y los postres chocolate caliente y sus cafés lo recomiendo.”

“Had a nice time here with my family. We had a big party and were able to be seated right away on a Friday night. Food is good and the bill wasn’t outrageous. The service was great!”

“The best place to get white rice sweet and sour orange chicken, made fresh on the spot while u wait or order and pick unfriendly staff clean restaurant and restroom.”

“Delicious chicken nachos, flautas, and chilequiles burritos!”

“The drinks are amazing🙌. This spot is so kick back.”

“made a reservation for 9:15 and didn't get seated till almost 10. people who came in that had reservations for the same time got seated right away and i unfortunately did not. i also had to go to the counter to ask what was going on. i love bjs but i don't know why i made the reservation if i had to wait”

“My husband and I went there tonight, for Valentine's Day. We had the Steak/Salmon special. This ribeye was the BEST steak I've had in my life. So tender and so tasty!!! The salmon was wonderful, so delicious! I totally recommend their food. Yes, their prices are high, but you're getting the best food possible. And, really, on a special occasion, it's worth it to enjoy delicious food and great service!! Thank you, Verdugos, for a great Valentine's dinner!! We pray you are the most successful restaurant in Downey!”

“I ordered chicken Tom Yum and a side of rice, (paid extra to add shrimp to my soup) via UberEats. The soup itself has amazing flavor! Fresh ingredients. I would have given this restaurant 5 stars had it not been for the fact that I received 1 shrimp when I paid extra to have shrimp added. If it's a case of $1 PER shrimp, this needs to be clearly addressed in the ordering options so we can add more than just one.
Apart from this, the food is excellent, and they even included the thai chilis I requested on the side.
I would order again. Please fix either the pricing or the portions. Thank you!!!!”

“I can't get enough of these corn dogs! I've become addictive to them recently. Especially the potatoes mozzarella one. The service is great, friendly, and quick. I highly recommend giving it a try.”

“My wife and I realized that we had not thought to stop here in quite a while and so we stopped for lunch today and we were immediately reminded why we like the food here so much. I like the chicken kabob wrap and my wife typically gets the chicken bowl. The staff is friendly and helpful and the food is consistently good. We will definitely have to keep the Hummus Factory on our regular list of places to visit for lunch and dinner. A photo of the chicken bowl shows just how appetizing it looks.”

“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 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.”

“Everything was great the food , the service”

“I love going to this place because the service is very good and the food is great our server Alexxa was great very friendly and always checking up on us to see if we are doing good thank you so much will definitely be going back”

“Phenomenal bbq ribs, the best ever, been at many bbq places over the years and this is by far the best, the only thing is that it’s only for take out, Alejandra took my order and was very profesional and nice”

“I come here when I'm at this mall I either go for the tacos or sope! They make it with everything I asked for no sour cream and forgot to ask no lettuce but other then that it's good to me ! And the senora that took my order was so nice ?”

“Came here with my bf for dinner, had the Shrimp tacos!! Did not disappoint! The tacos were so good! Not messy, the taco stayed in tact while taking a bite! Not like others where everything is falling apart while taking a bite! Definitely recommend.”

“Food was bomb and the customer service was great. i have never been there before and the staff was helpful. This place is about 1 mile from work and was craving a poke bowl. This was the closest place. I will definately be back again.”

“I like it; clean; delicious food.”

“I would like to recommend Veronica as the waitress of the day. She is an excellent waitress, very nice & thoughtful. My friend & I have gone the last 2 Wednesdays for lunch & she waited on us both times. Also the food was good too.”

“Friendly staff and great service👌🏽
Love when my brown sugar oatmilk shaken espresso isnt overpowered by the sweet flavor. It had that perfect roast taste with a smooth sweetness.🤎😌”

“I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE. It does not look like much at first, I was skeptical, but boy was I surprised and impressed by this small business owner and her crew. The food was absolutely amazing, service was solid. I love being blown away by small business owners like her who take pride in every detail. Food was delicious.”

“Right now I live in the city of Winnetka in the valley of San Fernando. And by far there's McDonald's, the greatest I've ever been to. It's heaven as soon as I walked in there. I was told having trouble need help with the screen. I'll give you a hand. By a wonderful lady and work there. I told her no I can handle myself order my phone. My nuggets were bomb Taste fully awesome. And I also got my favorite sauce with yummy. Warm Tasty, large fries And I felt like the twelve-year-old who lived near Downey. The service they gave me was better than what I get at the McDonald's close to my house and if I'm around the area I'm glad I take a screenshot on the address. Cause believe me, I'll be visiting that McDonald's. One more time”

“Phenomenal Service!!!!!!!!”

“NO REFILLS, and this is more like a museum. There is a large exhibition from the history of Mc Donald's corporation. The restrooms are dirty and there is no people cleaning. The sitting area is very hot”

“A customer was yelling at them as I waited for my order they stayed calm cool and professional resolved the issue by giving her her money back and asking her to come back when she was calm.”

“This place does not get full stars because its McDonalds food and its not always there. Sometimes they are slow but customer service has not never been rude. I understand the wait when they are understaffed so its not a big deal. I've actually had good customer service experiences. Was looking at the stickers while I waited and found one of them on Instagram. You can look at stickers while you wait. 🤣🤣🤣”

“Old-school (nostalgic) fish and chips joint that prepares a quality plate. Properly battered and fried fish, coleslaw, fries, hush puppies, etc. Nice service. Always clean. Fish fried to order. I have spent a few lunch breaks in this place without disappointment. Oh, and by the way, did I mention they serve good tarter sauce and malt vinegar with the plates? If you love fish and chips, come to this place.”

“I had the matcha cream brûlée with a snoopy design on top. Super cute! Matcha was alright, tasted fine. Wasn’t a big fan of the honey (I think?) on the bottom though. Kinda overpowering, wish it was maybe mixed into the drink or something.. will come back to try other drinks tho.”

“Zapopan has delicious biónicos, fresh juices and they even have the uber eats service. Very clean location, always greeted with amazing customers and smiles. Highly recommend.”

“Fantastic food options and high quality fish. A favorite of mine for the last 10 years. Can get busy for dinner as there is limited seating. Great attitudes from servers and chefs. You have to try the fresh spring roll and cilantro roll”

“I enjoy having breakfast with my friends Good food”

“I loved the food, I got the bento with grilled beef 😋that was delicious, great customer service, this place is busy, but is quiet, clean and very comfortable, definitely we are coming back 😊 I forgot to take pictures, 😂 I was very busy trying to eat....next time 😂”

“SUER DELICIOSOS POSTRES , ATENCION EXCELENTE Y EL LUGAR ES INCREIBLE. LA DECORACION ES MAGICA.”

“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.”

“Withought a doubt a true Teriyaki establishment. Grilled Chicken was the best but definitely all around a great spot for your Teriyaki needs .I finished the whole plate and wanted more.”

“the flavor of their food is satisfying to your tastebuds! deliciousness on everything! Not to mention the friendliest customer service”

“HousekeePINK highly recommends LéCoco Restaurant as the perfect venue for any occasion, whether it's an anniversary, party, corporate event, or any gathering you can imagine. Enjoy exceptional food and cocktails in a stylish setting. Look no further—reach out and make a reservation today. They will take excellent care of your guests! I've hosted both personal and business events here, and each time has been a fantastic experience.”

“My experience was at their event food truck. I had their regular churros and it was absolutely delicious! So fresh with the perfect crunch! And, the customer service was phenomenal! I saw others ordering different items and honestly, everything looked so good. Will definitely have to visit their storefront.”

“We tried the chile verde. It had a nice smokey flavor to the chile. The tortillas were made only a few feet from us. They were also good!
We will definitely be back.”

“Been coming here for 15 years+ always amazing service and delicious food!!! The tacos dorados de pollo are the absolute best and everyone is always so friendly and kind. I would always recommend this restaurant. The food is affordable and amazing.”

“A true Downey staple owned by a mom and pop. Fresh Peruvian rotisserie chicken cooked freshly every day. My wife and I have come here since we first lived in the area.”

“Love neighborhood bars, and this one was no exception. I did not rate the food because we didn’t eat and I’m not sure if they have food or not. The drinks were great, the bar is lively and there was a DJ. Super fun vibes and great crowd. Reminds me of the pre Covid days. Everyone was friendly and talkative, buying drinks for each other with no drama. I went here on a whim with my friend after the Beyond the Grave pop up bar. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but places like this are my favorite. I will definitely be back! The bartender made a perfect Midori sour, which is actually one of those cocktails that seems easy to make, but can be easily unbalanced. Definitely some pool sharks which made for a good viewing”

“Worst Alfredo Sauce ever! Extremely disappointed. I'm not sure what happened to them, but I'm guessing they ran out. And someone tried to put some together quickly with milk and water. Because that's exactly what it tasted like. And so expensive too. Huge let down....”

“The manager Diane was so friendly to our kids. All our food was fast and fresh and clean. It was pretty busy but the employees were on it”

“when we first walked in, the staff were friendly by welcoming us, offering us a menu, and recommending their best burgers.

we ordered the swiss mushroom and crispy chicken burgers, both combo so it came with friends and we can grab our soda of choice from the fridge. the place was spacious, clean, and had a lot of tables. once our food was ready, the staff brought it to our table!

swiss mushroom burger - THIS WAS SO GOOD! their beef patty is super juicy and flavorful. i haven’t had a burger like this before that makes you keep wanting to eat it. their beef patty is really really good. everything is so balanced, not overwhelmed by the mushroom or onions and it complimented each flavors perfectly.

crispy chicken burger - the chicken was indeed really crispy and juicy on the inside. this burger tasted like a hearty meal, not too salty or bland, on the higher end than other chicken burgers i’ve tasted.

their fries were crispy and seasoned well! i recommend getting their SPICY GARLIC SAUCE to dip. it was house made and delicious.

Ali, the cashier and who brought our food was so kind and welcome, really excellent customer service. will definitely be back!!”

“Yummy yummy food!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻”

“Love to dance at this place and I have for a couple years now !! Bartenders are the most awesome people here , sweet and and attentive to customers, drinks are over the top and delicious!! Come here on a Friday or Saturday when it’s super fun booming with people, my favorite bartender?? CELINE!!!❤️❤️”

“Excelente servicio y la comida deliciosa …. Pasamos un rato bastante agradable. Gracias 🙏🏻”

“The Food Is Sooo Good..I like the Rio Double Cheese Burger, The Stewart Fries, the wings, the Chili Cheese Fries, you just can't lose with this place & they're nice people & good with suggestions...So Bomb🔥 everything made Fresh”

“The best food, people and everything is amazing 🤩”

“Love this place. Everything we’ve tried so far has been fantastic.”

“Plenty of parking. Fast service.
The flavor was great 👍. The rice was better than average.
It's a hot day, it didn't feel like the AC was on. Luckily, there's outdoor seating!”

“Muy rica comida, el lugar es muy limpio y los precios son razonables.”

“Very delicious food and quick service”

“This used to be my spot but today will be my last time eating here. Not only did they get rid of my taco burger, which is one of the reasons I came here, but they raised their prices. This is not $15 worth of food. Good bye Tom’s”

“It was very good and staff was very friendly! Will be going back for sure”

“Visited with my family after church and it was satisfying, I love their mimosas. Every time I go I say I’m going to order something different but I haven’t I just like their biscuits and gravy too much!”

“todo delicioso 🥯🍩🥖muy buen servicio 👌 🤤”

“I’ve ordered tamales to go but will definitely be coming here to dine for breakfast. The food they make looks very delicious. The tamales are so good!!! The staff is very friendly! Highly recommend the tamales, they’re tasty and packed with a lot of meat.”

“Buen pan Mexicano fresco del dia tortas tamales buen servicio”

“Food & drinks are always fresh & delicious! Service is very friendly. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Great food prices and clean restaurant chain”

“chicken tortilla soup very good”

“Fun, Great drinks, friendly bartenders, and Friday Night Karaoke!”

“I recently discovered this place for the first time, and I was craving some wings. They were absolutely delicious! I ordered the 20-pack meal with fries, and I tried the buffalo, Korean kick, and mango habanero flavors. All of them were really tasty. I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in the mood for some wings!”

“Looking for a great Friday with karaoke almost every night after 9. Cash only bar but sometimes has food vendors outside. I love all the bartenders and the owner is a very sweet lady.”

“Un lugar muy agradable para convivir con la familia toda la comida está muy deliciosa y los Empleados son muy amables”

“I've been off the burgers for a while so I tried their chicken chef salad which is pretty darn good! plenty of chicken and vegetables when I'm in the area would definitely go try again. I have to say the burger smells awesome. The owners are pretty cool as well”

“The food is sooo tasty! The smokey flavor carne asada is awesome. The salsa tastes great. I been here a few times. I always get the quesadilla de tinga which I highly recommend. Today though I tried the chilaquiles. Wow! Ask for them with a strip of carne asada on top.”

“El pan está muy rico y el menudo mucho más rico 😋 y son muy amables las señoras ofrecen un buen servicio 👍🏻”

“Don't usually eat here. Maybe the last time I did was about 3 or more years ago. The food was good. Bought a burger for my mom as well, and she loved it.

Parking: They have enough space, and they don't need to share it with another business. Plenty of parking. Easy way in and easy way out.”

“The manager Diane was so friendly to our kids. All our food was fast and fresh and clean. It was pretty busy but the employees were on it”

“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.”

“El servicio al cliente EXCELENTE! La ranchera está marinada En su punto, no tiene Mucho condimento. La desebrada ( arrachera) tierna y saborsa. Y las tortillas se harina me encanta, especialmente las que están cerca de la caja de pagar. Muy limpio el negocio!”

“SUER DELICIOSOS POSTRES , ATENCION EXCELENTE Y EL LUGAR ES INCREIBLE. LA DECORACION ES MAGICA.”

“had a great time our chef & the server team was great love the food 👌”

“While Porto’s is well-known, the Downey location feels a little less crowded than others. The guava cheese pastry is always a winner—flaky, buttery, and sweet. I tried their Cuban sandwich for lunch, and it was huge and satisfying. The lines move quickly thanks to the efficient staff. Definitely worth the drive for affordable, delicious baked goods”

“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.”

“Love going here”

“This place is so great I love their crapes Breakfast!!! Their service is always on point.👍💜🤗💜🤗🥰🥰”

“recommended to me — I wasn’t disappointed. There was a bit of a line when I arrived, but it moved quickly and the staff were helpful, even with all the hustle. The ordering process was super easy, and the space felt clean and welcoming.

The cookies themselves? Genuinely excellent. Big, warm, and packed with flavour — definitely lived up to the hype. I tried a couple of the weekly specials and would’ve gone back again if I’d had more time in Downey.

Nice stop if you’re travelling and want something sweet (or very American!). Great location too — easy to find and plenty of parking nearby, but we walked as hoteled in the local area”

“Un lugar muy agradable para convivir con la familia toda la comida está muy deliciosa y los Empleados son muy amables”

“Seated quickly. Not very busy on a Friday midday. Good happy hour menu. Cool wall art. Colorful atmosphere. Margaritas had too much syrup. The Mr. Tempo Vip rolls were very tasty and good portion. The chips of the complimentary chips and salsa were a bit too think and hard for my liking. The happy hour birria tacos were really good. I would get these two items again.”

“My tummy is so full and happy. The staff was so very friendly (cashier). Definitely coming back!”

“Exelente lugar muy Rica la comida y los postres chocolate caliente y sus cafés lo recomiendo.”

“Super cool and has a mini museum Be sure to get the deep fried apple pie!!”

“Great food! 😋 friendly staff”

“Good customer service, nice place.”

“Everything was great the food , the service”

“Came here during my vacation a few years ago. First time ever eating their world famous burgers. I was very happy with their hamburgers. The fries need improvement. Friendly staff. Old school restaurant.”