Pete's Burgers - South Gate

I visit this place quite often! It's a charming little burger joint that offers more than just burgers. Their breakfast is fantastic; I typically go every week for their bacon and egg breakfast. You can eat inside, and everything is kept very clean. I highly recommend ordering some pico de gallo on the side with your meal—it's absolutely delicious!

The food is excellent, and the staff is very friendly! I only went for takeout, but Esme (or Esmeralda) at the checkout was extremely welcoming.

Overall, many aspects of the menu serve large portions. Specifically, the French fries are excessively large, and some of the burgers come with an overwhelming amount of Thousand Island dressing on the buns. From my perspective, this restaurant doesn't prioritize nutritional value when it comes to sodium, sugar, or cholesterol. Unless you’re not concerned about health or fitness goals, you might want to be cautious about ordering from the main menu. On the positive side, there are some health-conscious options that are both appealing and satisfying. One recommendation is the tostada chicken salad, which is priced just under $10. It’s somewhat larger than the double chicken tostada salad from El Pollo Loco, but made with fresh, quality ingredients. Because I found something I truly enjoyed, I’m giving this restaurant 4 stars. I would consider rating it 5 stars if they offered more reasonable portion sizes.