5 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Los Angeles (2026)

Philippe The Original is a downtown Los Angeles institution that has served French dip sandwiches from the same block since 1908, and the company credits itself as the sandwich's inventor. The cafeteria-style counter still runs breakfast, sandwiches, sides, soups and desserts, with roast beef, pork, lamb, turkey, pastrami and ham dipped in the roasting gravy. It draws a mix of longtime regulars and out-of-town visitors chasing a slice of old LA.

Original Tommy's is the chili burger stand credited with starting LA's chili-burger tradition, serving double cheeseburgers, chili dogs and chili fries from a walk-up window near downtown. There's no dine-in seating, so it's grab-and-go by design, and the menu has stayed narrow and focused since it opened decades ago.

Eggslut is an egg-focused fast-casual spot inside Grand Central Market, built around a small breakfast and brunch menu of sandwiches, coddled egg bowls and hash browns. It runs mornings only, from 8am to 2pm, and has become one of the market's most-visited stalls since it started as a food truck.

Farmer Boys is a California-based fast-food chain with a location on South Alameda Street offering burgers, sandwiches and a full breakfast menu, including a lettuce-wrap option for lower-carb orders. It runs a loyalty program and both dine-in and drive-thru service, positioning itself as a step up from typical drive-thru fare.

Gus's Drive-In is an American fast-food spot in Rampart Village serving burgers, fries and a broad menu built around fresh ingredients cooked to order. It has both drive-thru and seating, indoor and outdoor, and has built a loyal following among locals despite far fewer reviews than the bigger names on this list.