25 Essential South Gate Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of South Gate.
Tacos El Negro Southgate
California
Easygoing eatery dishing up generous tacos & soft drinks in an unpretentious dining room.
In-N-Out Burger
California
Classic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
Wienerschnitzel
California
Fast-food chain featuring a variety of hot dogs, plus chili burgers & sandwiches.
Denny's Restaurant
South Gate, California
Casual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.
Gloria's Restaurant
South Gate, California
Homestyle Mexican eatery boasts daily lunch specials, happy-hour deals & occasional mariachi music.
Chiva Loca Express
South Gate, California
Service options: Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Wienerschnitzel
South Gate, California
Fast-food chain featuring a variety of hot dogs, plus chili burgers & sandwiches.
Golden Bowl
South Gate, California
Chop suey, lo mein & egg foo yung round out the menu at this simple joint for Asian fare.
Birrieria Esquivel
South Gate, California
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service.
Blaze Pizza
South Gate, California
Hip counter-serve pizzeria dishing up crispy, thin-crust pies made with creative toppings & sauces.
IHOP
South Gate, California
Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
Habit Burger & Grill
South Gate, California
Charbroiled burgers star at this fast-food chain also offering deli-type sandwiches, salads & fries.
McDonald's
South Gate, California
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.
Tom's Jr.
South Gate, California
Local fast-food chain serving burgers, sandwiches & chili dogs, plus tacos, burritos & breakfast.
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South Gate, California
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot.
Let's Sea
South Gate, California
Service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Tom's Famous Burgers 11
South Gate, California
Laid-back diner serving breakfast-to-dinner American eats, plus milkshakes & some Mexican options.
Chuck's Chinese & American Food
South Gate, California
Service options: Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great tea selection, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
McDonald's
South Gate, California
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.
El Pescador
South Gate, California
Casual chain with a seafood-focused menu of classic Mexican food, plus beer & cocktails.
Taco Bell
South Gate, California
Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.
Meat Bowl
South Gate, California
Service options: Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance.
Bobo's Burgers
South Gate, California
Simple counter-serve joint serving breakfasts, burritos & burgers, plus a range of shakes & sundaes.
WaBa Grill
South Gate, California
Teriyaki bowls with chicken, steak, shrimp & vegetables star at this relaxed, counter-serve cafe.
Flame Broiler
South Gate, California
Simple fast-food chain preparing Korean-style meat & rice bowls with no dairy, trans-fat or frying.