Discover the Culinary Heart of Los Angeles at Big Tomy's
Nestled in the vibrant heart of West Los Angeles, Big Tomy's stands as a cherished local institution, offering a dining experience that blends comforting familiarity with culinary excellence. Located strategically at 11289 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, United States, this establishment has carved out a significant niche for itself by consistently delivering high-quality food served with genuine warmth. It is more than just a place to eat; it is a community hub where neighbors gather, friends reconnect, and visitors discover the authentic flavors that define the Los Angeles dining scene.
The atmosphere at Big Tomy's is deliberately welcoming, designed to make every guest feel instantly at home. Whether you are stopping by for a quick, satisfying lunch between errands or settling in for a relaxed evening meal, the environment complements the carefully crafted menu. Our commitment extends beyond the plate; we focus on creating an overall experience that resonates with the diverse tapestry of the city we proudly call home. This dedication to quality, service, and community spirit is what sets Big Tomy's apart in the competitive landscape of Los Angeles eateries.
Exploring the offerings at Big Tomy's means embarking on a journey through thoughtfully prepared dishes that honor classic culinary traditions while embracing fresh, contemporary interpretations. We understand that modern diners seek transparency and quality ingredients, and our kitchen operates with these principles at the forefront of every preparation. From the moment you step through our doors on Pico Boulevard, you are invited to savor the dedication poured into every aspect of our operation.
Key Highlights of the Big Tomy's Experience
What makes Big Tomy's a must-visit destination in the 90064 area? Several core elements contribute to its enduring appeal and reputation:
Commitment to Freshness and Quality Ingredients: At the core of Big Tomy's philosophy is an unwavering dedication to sourcing the best available components for every dish. This focus ensures that the flavor profiles are vibrant, authentic, and consistently satisfying. We believe that superior ingredients are the foundation of memorable meals, driving our selection process daily.
A Menu Reflecting Local Tastes and Culinary Depth: The menu at Big Tomy's is curated to appeal to a broad spectrum of palates, balancing familiar favorites with unique signature items. It represents a thoughtful synthesis of culinary influences, making it easy for patrons to find something that perfectly suits their craving, whether they seek something light or substantial.
Prime Location for Accessibility and Convenience: Situated on the bustling W Pico Blvd, Big Tomy's benefits from excellent visibility and accessibility within Los Angeles. This central location makes it an ideal stop for residents, local business professionals, and tourists exploring the surrounding neighborhoods, offering convenience without compromising on dining quality.
Warm, Unpretentious Service Culture: The staff at Big Tomy's are trained not just to take orders, but to genuinely host. The service style is attentive yet relaxed, fostering an environment where guests feel valued and comfortable. This human element transforms a simple meal into a pleasant social occasion.
Savoring the Local Flavor on Pico Boulevard
Big Tomy's is deeply integrated into the fabric of its West Los Angeles neighborhood. We recognize that dining out is often about more than just sustenance; it’s about the ambiance, the connection, and the overall feeling a place evokes. Our setting on Pico Boulevard is intentionally designed to be a reliable sanctuary from the fast pace of city life, offering a moment of genuine culinary enjoyment.
We pride ourselves on maintaining a standard of excellence that keeps our patrons returning year after year. This loyalty is earned through meticulous attention to detail, from the preparation in the kitchen to the final presentation at your table. For those seeking an authentic taste of Los Angeles dining—a place where quality ingredients meet dedicated preparation in a welcoming setting—Big Tomy's awaits your visit at 11289 W Pico Blvd.
Strong community ties and a consistent delivery of high-quality food define the Big Tomy's promise. We invite you to experience the difference that passion and precision make in every bite.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Outdoor seating
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Serves local specialty
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Offerings
Coffee
Comfort food
Late-night food
Quick bite
Small plates
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Quiet
Crowd
Groups
Tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Menus
Salads
Chicken Breast SaladUS$4.99
Tuna SalaldUS$4.99
Small Dinner SaladUS$2.55
Burgers
Chili 1/4lb BurgerUS$2.49
Chili Cheese BurgerUS$2.79
Chili Double BurgerUS$3.69
Chili Double Cheese BurgerUS$3.99
Chili DogUS$2.45
Plain Hot DogUS$1.99
Tamale Chili & CheeseUS$3.19
Sandwiches
Grilled CheeseUS$1.99
BltUS$3.39
BltaUS$4.89
Beef GyroUS$4.19
Chicken GyroUS$4.19
Tuna MeltUS$4.99
Albacore White Tuna SandwichUS$4.99
Specialties
Philadephia Cheese Steak SandwichUS$5.39
ClubhouseUS$5.89
Fish & Chops With FriesUS$3.99
Fish & Cheese PlateUS$5.29
Fresh Mexican Food
Tomy's BurritoUS$4.89
California BurritoUS$4.89
Bean & Cheese BurritoUS$2.99
NachosUS$3.49
Chicken Taco Or AsadaUS$1.99
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Reviews Big Tomys
Robert Brumm
14-12-2025
This is a 'must visit' when in West LA. Best bang for the $$ in the city. Really, really, good food. You could eat here everyday for a month and never have the same thing- variety and quality are top notch. And yes- they'll even make you an Arnold Palmer lemonade tea! More
Oki Jack
11-12-2025
Good day Googlers, here is another place I visited during my adventures up n down California. They have a large menu ranging from burgers to burritos to some very tasty pastrami chili cheese fries. I went with their regular cheese burger … More
J S
09-12-2025
Great service. Just wanted a grilled cheese and fries. I was surprised when they asked me what kind of bread I wanted. Didn't see an option to add bacon so I just went with the basic.
Grilled cheese was good but lacked a bit of buttery flavor you expect from the grill. The fries were so fresh they burnt my hands. They were excellent but I had to pair it with some no name ketchup that wasn't very good
Service was excellent as well as the price. Please get better ketchup.
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Reservation
Reservations not required
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Wait time
No wait
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Marc
08-12-2025
This place has a very big menu of food to choose from. A great selection of burgers, Mexican food and breakfast items. There are also fancier dinner items (served anytime) to choose from. The staff are very friendly and quick. You order and pick up your food at the counter so you can get in and out fast.
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Reservation
Reservations not required
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Group size
Suitable for all group sizes
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Connie & Robbie
15-11-2025
After driving past this dive burger shop for the past 20 years, we thought we missed our chance to try it when it burned down a few years ago. However during the pandemic it re-opened and we finally decided to give it a try. It matched our … More
Steve Galvert
02-10-2025
Casual burger joint open late. Their breakfast burritos are very popular. Staff is fast and no-nonsense. Seating is limited. Perfect for a late-night craving. More
Caleb Goddard
27-09-2025
Glad to see this LA classic still standing after all these years. I used to go here for late night double chili cheeseburgers in the 80s. The food was always delicious. 40 years later I went back, and everything was just as I remembered it - great burger with a nice thick tomato and the chili and cheese on the double chili cheese burger and chili cheese fries blended together perfectly. Everything hit the spot! Thanks Big Tomy’s. (Sad to see Kelbo’s across the street is gone).
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Reservation
Walk-ins only
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Wait time
No wait
Recommendation for vegetarians
Would not recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Not sure
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Kid-friendliness
Your kids will like it if they like chili burgers.
Wheelchair accessibility
No problems
Clauds2188 (LASweetHeart)
25-09-2025
Thank you for great quality food and customer service. It always hits the spot for lunch.
Meal type…
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Annee Silver
19-09-2025
Delicious food but they lock the doors 20-30 minutes before actual close. Why even set the close to that time? Just set the close to 11 and then clean. If you want to get out by 12am then set your close time earlier. Everyone knows if you close at 12:00 am you don’t get to decide to stop cooking or taking customers at 11:30. You stop at close. We arrive plenty earlier enough with 20 minutes till, that’s plenty for fries etc.
Food: 5
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 5
Kevin Hodsdon
22-07-2025
It is a rip-off of The Orginal Tommy's, but I actually like Big Tomy's better. I have been going here for 35 years. I no longer live in Los Angeles, but Big Tomy's is always my first stop when I come to town. They have added a lot of new items to their menu. More
Adam Shaukat
14-07-2025
This place is so epic, and the guys working there last night were real gentlemen. Should have caught their names. It's not often you walk into a fast food joint just an hour before closing only to encounter a few guys working there who are actually passionate about the food in a real way and want to engage with us as they did. They were crackin jokes, makin people smile, and stirring up some bangin eats. The food here is exactly what it looks like. Old school burger joint with all the classics, and some additions of mexican influence that add that spicy picante zest that american burger joints have always been lacking. The ice cream is great too -- not van leuwen or whatever.. this stuff has that texture in the ice cream that takes me back to the little diner i used to go to as a kid in my home town. Much praise to these guys. Give them raises!! They deserve it. They're raising the guest experience, bringing back returning customers, and deserve to be compensated for it!! I'll definitely be back -- if nothing else, I'll be getting one of those hats. They got killer merch too.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
MLE
09-07-2025
I feel like this place is always open and has everything on the menu. I got the huevos rancheros in the afternoon. Included saucy bell peppers and onions over eggs (came over easy which I forgot to tell I don’t like anything runny), lots of … More
VAP Engines
17-05-2025
Stumbled upon Big Tomy's and had cheeseburger and fries. Super tasty. Lots of thousand island dressing. Fries were good, like they were hollow yet meaty. … More
HEATHER
11-05-2025
Today was the first time that I have returned to this location after they reopen from the fire they had a few years ago ! I always have loved Tommy chili burgers the best in LA ! I grew up very close to Big Tommy's in West Los Angeles very … More
Zan Lee
20-03-2025
Stopped in for my first time last night because I live extremely close. Know they used to be 24 hours prior to the fire but now they are open early and close very late. It’s a traditional to go oriented spot where you can also dine in. They have traditional American and Mexican options and the free parking lot attached which is a real bonus. Pricing is also fair and the menu is large.
They are most known for their Chili Cheeseburger so I wanted to try that for my first time. I will say it was seasoned well and the chili has a great taste. I don’t order that often so it was nice trying it again. The patties are not very large, almost the size of In-N-Out but a little larger. We also ordered the BLT with Avocado and overall it was OK because there was not much bacon in it compared to other places that I’ve been to recently. If they would add more bacon and Dijon, it would make it much better. We also ordered the french fries which I would suggest splitting one order because two orders is really a lot of fries and one would really cover enough for two people.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
free parking lot attached
Keri Moore
03-03-2025
Horrible food pastrami tasted funny and I’m not in was a dark funny looking color. Tuna sandwich no flavor and horrible. Only thing was cashier was nice but everything tasted really nasty 🤢 🤮 will not be returning.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 1
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 1
Seating type
Indoor dining area, Outdoor patio / terrace
Sarah
04-02-2025
Fast,Fun,Funnest and Only what I want for French Fries and Strawberry shakes right now and later then lol but doesn't it already sound better that way instead of coffee shakes or chocolate shakes extra thick for me/not sure if Big Tomy's … More
Chris Dolan
29-01-2025
Best cooks in town. No matter what time of day, you can get a 5 ⭐ breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Indoor, patio or to go .
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Noise level
Moderate noise
Wait time
No wait
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking
Fast Food that tastes like high end dining restaurant.You can't believe you're getting this good if not better for a relatively decent price. Remember, this is more a cafe' dinning & take out .
Kid-friendliness
Family & daily regulars attend .
Wheelchair accessibility
Appears possible . 2-3 doors for entrance & exit. Definitely, patio access. Will check & update this holiday.
Jonathan Lopez
18-01-2025
Avoid Big Tommies' Taquitos Plate at All Costs OR BETTER YET— avoid this place.
I don't know what I was expecting, but it definitely wasn't this. If I could give Big Tommies zero stars, I would. I ordered the taquitos plate, and I honestly don’t know where to start.
First, the taquitos were more like sad, limp sticks than crispy, golden bites of joy. I could tell they were sitting around for way too long, and instead of a satisfying crunch, I got an oddly chewy, soggy mess that just fell apart. The filling inside was a bland mystery meat that tasted like it had been seasoned with disappointment and regret. I could barely taste any seasoning, which, let’s be honest, is the bare minimum you’d expect from a place that’s supposed to specialize in this stuff. Oh and let me say this…. It taste like the taquitos they you buy from the market… yeah, those microwave ones!
The sides? Don’t even get me started. The rice was undercooked and had the texture of cardboard, and the beans? Dry as the Sahara, with zero flavor. I tried to douse them in hot sauce just to give them some life, but even that couldn't save it. The guacamole was a sad, a green water down mush that tasted like it had been scraped out of a plastic tub days ago.
And don’t think I was spared on the presentation either. The whole plate looked like it had been thrown together by someone who had no idea what they were doing. It was a mess—just a sad pile of food that didn’t even look appetizing.
Honestly, I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone, even if you’re starving and nothing else is open. Big Tommies, you’ve completely lost me.
I’ll rather spend $30 at Burger King.
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1
Group size
2 people, Not sure
Seating type
Indoor dining area
Meka Lindquist
08-01-2025
I’m a huge pastrami fan, and on my way home from the Federal Building, I decided to stop here. I was absolutely impressed — not just by the atmosphere and friendly service, but by the incredible quality of the food. The pastrami was seasoned to perfection. Definitely worth the stop and an absolute win for any pastrami lover!
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Reviews Big Tomys