Dino’s Chicken and Burgers

This place is really good, incredibly cheap, and the fries are just plain dangerous. I double dog dare you not to eat an entire box of those fucking delicious fries soaked in grease and lick your dirty fingers afterwards. The chicken is pretty small. Like somewhere between the size of a quail and a cordoniz, so you are going to need at least a half chicken per adult. The place is certainly not 5 star, but it is the top of the heap for the countless thousand places littering the landscape in Los Angeles that shared an architect with this burger hut. Come on, you drive down Pico Blvd. every day. So, just give in to the satanic French Fries already to feed your inner pentagram.

Went here for the first time on a suggestion of a friend. Got the regular chicken plate with tortillas, coleslaw, and fries. Tasted amazing, like nothing I’ve ever had. Highly recommended!

What can I say. I love chicken and this place is one of my top five spots. From la puente to Los Angeles and in between. When you want flavorful and spicy chicken this is the place to be. It’s in the hood but what can I say I’m from the hood. Lol. Anyways grew up around here. Went to Berendo. I have been coming here forever.

So I came to check this spot out cause Unilocal gave it 4 ½ stars from over 1400 people. I too wanted to try the soggy fries and the lemon marinade chicken… everyone was talking about. However it was aiiight. The fries were about the only thing that was worth the drive. Chicken was lemony however dry and didn’t do justice for a 4 ½ star venue. I definitely wouldn’t go out of my way to eat here… Maybe and only maybe if I was in the area…

Living in LA my whole life, why has no one ever told me about this place until a few weeks back??? My wife called me and said that some coworkers brought her a chicken plate from this place called Dino’s and that I had to have it. I’ve driven by Dino’s before. I’ve seen the lines of people before. BUT, I have never given this place much thought. I was in the area and decided to see what the fuss was all about. Wow! I’m glad I did. Now, I will be honest, the location and neighborhood can be a little scary but it was worth it. The ½ chicken plate, I ordered, came on top of a bed of fries and with a small container of coleslaw on the side. The first bite was incredible. The chicken was juicy and tasty. The fries were a little soggy from the juice marinade and were perfect together. It was meant to be drenched in this juice. The juice tied the meal together. My wife was right when she said I would love this place. I can’t wait to come back here. A must-​try spot for some amazing, savory chicken.

This is the best food in America. Haha, I live in SF and dream about this chicken n French fries. It’s pretty good, I fucking dream
about the chicken drenched in wet sauces, hot sauce and French fries. You are an idiot if you think Dino’s is just burgers and the dumbest if you don’t get half chicken. I’m a fan of el parian, this is my backup. Best in America Roast chicken

The Chicken was Disgusting. Its soaked in lime marinade it. has hints of good flavor over saturated with a sour after taste. I was excited to order with the previous Unilocal reviews plus there was a decent line oitside.
I get to the window order the house fave, chicken, fries and slaw. The guy takes my money 2 seconds later he hands me a pre packaged meal w/​cold soggy fries. I explained the fries were cold he takes the package back wait 2 minutes and gives me back the same package. Seriously!
I should’ve taken that as a cue and got my $ back. Hind sight… bad service i wont bother going back.

I love DINO’S! Their menu is affordable and the food is great. Always a line, but it’s just that good here.

I was surprised at how huge the portions were and how fast the food came out!
However, the food wasn’t really impressive and I got sick of it very quickly. My friends and I ordered the chicken & fries combo as well as a D.U.I. Fries. We enjoyed the first few bites of everything we ordered, but the fries became too greasy/​soggy after a while. I know this is what they’re known for, but if you don’t enjoy soggy fries then this might not be the place for you.
The DUI fries was loaded with pastrami! It is a really good deal for pastrami/​fries lovers! Just keep in mind that it will become super soggy.

This has been a favorite since I last lived in/​regularly visited L.A. a few years ago. My visit over the holiday gave me the chance to come back. I love the chicken and fries here. The chicken is very well seasoned and full of flavor. The fries are soft and given a nice helping of the chicken juice/​seasoning. I’ve had their pastrami before as well, and I recall it being quite tasty. The guys here are very busy, but I’ve found them to be personable every time I’ve came. You get a lot of food and it doesn’t break the bank. I always want to try something else, but I just can’t ignore the chicken and fries. Calling ahead and ordering will shorten your wait time here, as I learned out after my first few visits came with a significant wait. Definitely one of the many places that you must try in Los Angeles.

I’ll make this rather short and sweet. GO THERE!!! the chicken is unexplainable… Delish… Everything! The neighborhood looks a lil… Ehhh… But who gives a damn! Go in the daytime if you’re that cautious… I means it’s LA for Christ sake.
Pretty fast service, and did I mention I love the food… chicken and fries with this secret amazing sauce. T D F (to die for).
The only Only ONLY con is no drive thru and a small parking lot. If you can conquer that, you’ll win the Dino chicken which is a prize in and of itself.
Oh yea, the line inside and out are a little tricky.

You can’t beat their prices and portions. Half a chicken and a box full of fries for ~$ 7 on top of a flavorful taste sensation!!! Dino’s always has a line. No matter what time of the day it is, it’s going to be crowded. BUTTTTT they are efficient. I love nothing more than an efficient food establishment. The line may get long, but you’ll still get your food within seconds because they know what people come for — and that’s their chicken. I personally like the chicken and fries (also comes with tortillas) because the sauce adds so much flavor to the fries. If you’re not a fan of soggy fries like I am, you may not like this order though. The sauce has this tangy, vinegar deliciousness I can’t describe. Just the perfect amount of spices. It’s the perfect place to grab a quick bite before heading to the Staples Center for a Clippers win ;)
BEWARE your fingers will turn orange! BUT ITS SO WORTH IT!

Great place to get some flavorful chicken. It gets crowded at night, so make sure you are willing to wait for your order. If you’re not getting the chicken special. They have to cook the other stuff since they have chicken special in hand. The price of the chicken special is $ 6.42. You can also ask for no sauce on the chicken and fries. The sauce for the Dino’s special chicken has a kick of spices.
The burgers are decent not bad if you want it the way you want. And it’s not expensive either. The chili fries have a kick of spice and huge not bad for $ 5.10.
The parking sucks and of course the street parking sucks also. Lol you have all kinds of people parking everywhere in the lot. Even people parking in the handicap section without a plaque. Not good.
Other than that try the place out for some good flavorful. I can’t say it’s cheap anymore but it’s a bargain. Before it use to be a great bargain.

I never knew chicken and fries would taste so good. I am a huge fan of cheap streetfood eats. I would consider this place a must for tourists to get a real taste of the Mexican/​Los Angeles Culture.
The chicken is juicy and tender and taste mexican and lemony and addicting.
The Dino Fries are SO BOMB. I don’t know what sauce they use to marinate the chicken but when that sauce is mixed with the fries it is to die for.
Very close to USC and Natural History Museum. Great place for lunch and a casual hang out.

So it’s pretty damn good, and it’s s classic. The chicken plate with fries all the way. Soooo good.
The tacos… Meh. Somehow the asada tasted like ground beef lol.

At first glance, this would be a place I’d only frequent under very specific conditions… but at first taste, I could understand why people would come here just normally. I sure did, when it was just late at night and I just wanted to eat.
The charred chicken is so delicious! Seriously so good. I wish they would just sell the chicken by itself because I would buy so many of those. However, the fries that you can pair with them are also surprisingly delicious – soaked in chicken juice, these fries are the first and only type of soggy fries I will willingly eat.
The prices are comfortable, and service is super speedy (it came out like 30 seconds after we sat down). I like the chicken so much, I don’t know if I will get around to trying the burgers… but I’m sure those would be delicious too.

As you turn and look into the grill which they work upon, you see nothing but chicken on top. Never have I seen so much chicken covering a grill before. For a mere $ 7 you could have some of that heavenly chicken and fries soaked in whatever juice that chicken emits.
My first thought with soggy fries is that they are not appetizing. Not so with Dino’s; their fries are soaked in the chicken juices and the flavor is so enriching that you forget that the fries are soggy. The chicken is not glamorous looking but it’s seasoned and grilled so well who knows how they do it.
Yes this place is a sort of shack but the price and quality can’t be beat!

This is the original location for Dino’s Chicken and Burgers & its signature «juice» definitely tastes super addicting.
Tiny private parking lot … so drive around and look for street parking during rush hours.
There are two ordering windows (outdoor and indoor ordering windows) and there’s really only one thing to get for 1^st time visitor — Dino’s famous char-​boiled chicken.
Atmosphere: There was a mariachi playing while I was dining here and no public restroom available.
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½ Chicken, French Fries, Coleslaw & Tortillas ($ 6.42): Moist and somewhat tender chicken with incredible smell and generous portion. The juice had a hint of citrus flavor with a kick of spiciness from pepper … just the right combination to make anyone craves even more juices. Now normally I don’t like fries, but I was able to finish everything once fries were soaked in juices (see picture below). Lettuce from coleslaw had no bitter aftertaste and dressing tasted slightly sweet. With that being said, I thought tortillas tasted pretty plain. (4.5÷5)
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Dino’s offers affordable food (less than $ 10) and its char-​boiled chicken is in a league of its own (comparing against other grilled, not fried, chickens), but I do wish their fries were seasoned a bit better without the juices and tortillas had a lot of room for improvements.

The original and still the best. The chicken-​and-​fries plate is a unique, delicious, and inexpensive meal that completely satisfies. This is filling, blue-​collar food highlighted by the incredible housemade sauce that drenches the chicken and the fries. Don’t expect crispy and light fries; just accept the awesomeness that is Dino’s secret sauce and be thankful that such deliciousness exists.
It’s a one-​of-​a-​kind sauce that even their other locations can’t get right (the Pomona and Azusa stores are always slightly off, especially in the amount they put on their plates). Not sure why it’s so inconsistent, but the original spot on Pico is the only place to truly experience Dino’s.
Confession: I’ve had less-​than-​perfect meals here, typically when they’re coming off a busy time and they’ll have a bunch of pre-​made plates, which makes things faster, but dries out the chicken. I’m still not taking away any stars, though. The magical sauce is something that nobody’s been able to duplicate. Pro tip: the perfect drink for this meal is a large Orange Bang.

I’ve never written a review for Dino’s? Impossible. It must have gotten erased.
Dino’s is my FAVORITE restaurant. My husband knows to get this for me when I’m mad at him and all is forgiven.
The must try item is the Chicken Plate. Ask for extra juice because the juices gets soaked up by the bed of fries. It used to be $ 5 but it went up to $ 7 :(
The way you’re suppose to eat this is :
Rip the tortilla into 4s.
Rip pieces of the chicken with your fingers (if your fingers aren’t orange by the end of the meal you didn’t eat it right)
Dip the chicken and fries into the extra juice
Place the chicken and fries in the tortilla and top with the Cole slaw
You eat them like mini tacos.
OMG amazeballs.
My husband likes their cheeseburgers and we’ve tried the other items on their menu and nothing has ever been bad. Surprisingly everything is really good. But the favorite is the Chicken Plate.
This place looks superrr sketchy just FYI.

La comida es buena pero cuando uno llama por telefono preguntándoles por algo lo atienden muy mal y enojados…

El Pollo Loco ain’t got shit on this joint.