25 Essential Carson Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Carson.
Sriracha Thai Restaurant
California
A relaxed setting with Asian interior details & an extensive menu of traditional Thai dishes.
Goodhart Coffee Catering of Los Angeles
California
an everyday essential table known for disciplined mobile caterer cooking, strong local gravity, and Beam Score momentum at 85.0.
Alea Cafe Long Beach
California
Local fast-food chain serving breakfast all day, plus burgers, hot dogs, Mexican classics & more.
Rockin' Cajun Seafood And Grill
Carson, California
Casual restaurant with booth seats serving grilled fish & steamed shellfish, plus steak & pasta.
Pieology Pizzeria Carson - SouthBay Pavilion Mall
Carson, California
Chain pizzeria serving oven-fired pies made with a diverse range of sauces, cheeses & toppings.
Back Home In Lahaina
Carson, California
Hosting live music on weekends, this Hawaiian eatery serves dishes such as fried chicken & BBQ pork.
Spires Restaurant
Carson, California
Local chain serving breakfast, sandwiches & classic American entrees in old-school surroundings.
Chowking
Carson, California
Casual counter-serve chain featuring Chinese dishes, including breakfast, soups & dim sum.
Sizzler
Carson, California
Longtime casual restaurant known for its steak, burgers & seafood, plus a salad bar.
Smashburger
Carson, California
Counter-serve chain featuring signature smashed burgers, plus sides & shakes.
Little Caesars Pizza
Carson, California
Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.
Tony Roma's
Carson, California
Long-running, family-friendly steakhouse chain known for its ribs, onion loaf & Romarita drinks.
Happy Boy Grill
Carson, California
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Shakey's Pizza Parlor
Carson, California
Pizza chain offering pies, fried chicken & lunch buffets in relaxed digs with a kids' game area.
Charleys Cheesesteaks
Carson, California
Counter-service chain offering a range of Philly-style cheesesteaks, loaded fries & lemonades.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Carson, California
Louisiana-inspired fast-food chain known for its crispy fried chicken, chicken sandwiches & fries.
SanSai Japanese Grill
Carson, California
Casual counter-serve chain for health-minded Asian fare from made-to-order sushi rolls to salads.
Five Guys
Carson, California
Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
Lucky Star Cafe
Carson, California
Counter-serve spot offering a mix of Mexican & American standards for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Tom's #1 World Famous Chili Burgers
Carson, California
Fast-food-style spot serving up burgers & Mexican fare in a casual setting until late.
Chile Verde
Carson, California
Regional counter-serve chain, offering Mexican-style fast food all day, including breakfast.
El Burro Tacos & Beer
Carson, California
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Ike's Love & Sandwiches
Carson, California
Service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Taqueria Las 3 Charras
Carson, California
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
The Buffalo Spot - Carson
Carson, California
Laid-back joint serving up signature buffalo fries, along with chicken wings & classic sides.