Montrose

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Pepe's Mexican Restaurant (Honolulu Ave)

Pepe's Mexican Restaurant (Honolulu Ave)

4.6
(1k+)
• Mexican • Seafood
$0 delivery fee • 0.2 mi • 17 min
"Wow! I've ordered this several times , and this is the best ever. They included sour cream and guacamole. The order came with two enchilada type burritos, I'm guessing they might have ran out of the large tortillas.I'm more than happy. The side of salsa was good as always."
"MOLE ENCHILADAS were good but dry - needed more mole. Pork ENCHILADA was dry and burnt. Never had this problem before. All the order tasted good; they forgot the two sides one of verde sauce and one red sauce. We usually enjoy this restaurant but this time was not up to the usual standards. We will try again another time. "
Salsa and chips
Choice a of two. Taco - ground or shredded beef or chicken. • Enchilada - ground or shredded beef, chicken or cheese with choice of red, verde or ranchero sauce. • Tamal - pork • Chile Relleno - cheese
$3.4
Combo #2-items
Steak with beans topped with red sauce and melted cheese. Served with sour cream and guacamole
$21.18
Quesadilla
Choice of three. Taco - ground or shredded beef or chicken. • Enchilada - ground or shredded beef, chicken or cheese with choice of red, verde or ranchero sauce. • Tamal - pork • Chile Relleno - cheese
$20.3
Crisp taco
Pork, chicken or beef with lettuce, tomatoes, rice, beans, cheese, guacamole, and sour cream in a large crisp flour tortilla shell -
$7.04
Chicken Day

Chicken Day

4.8
(200+)
• Chicken • Salads
$0 delivery fee • 1.1 mi • 27 min
"I ordered Chicken box 2. They replaced my 4chicken legs with 1 tiny chicken leg, 1 wing, and some battered bones. I thought they were boneless pieces but after biting into them I realized they were just batter and bones. Sefinitelynot the quality I usually get from this retaurant. "
"Looks like they used overcooked oil. Bad taste. Not as usual."
Kimbob
Boneless chicken (10pc) + steamed rice + salad + drink.
$8.06
Boneless Half Size (15pc)
Indulge in our crave-worthy Wedge Fries – a tantalizing twist on the classic. These golden delights boast a crispy exterior, a soft interior, and a perfect seasoning that'll have your taste buds dancing. Dip, devour, and delight.
$17.86
Wings Half Size (10pc)
Leg (4pc) + steamed rice + salad + drink.
$17.94
Chicken Box 4
Half chicken + steamed rice + salad + drink.
$18.75
Divina Cucina

Divina Cucina

4.6
(300+)
• Italian
$0 delivery fee • 0.3 mi • 20 min
"So so so so delicious, portions are massive, quality is amazing, Calamari Fritti, Lasagna alla Napoletana, and Pollo alla Parmigiana - OO were to die for. Cant wait to try some other dishes off the menu! "
"Expensive but very tasty. The Four Cheese Gnocchi was great, but more like 10 small ravioli. "
Spaghetti Bolognese - OO
with meat sauce
$26.2
Fettucini Alfredo - OO
with butter, cream, parmesan cheese
$28.55
Pollo alla Parmigiana - OO
skinless, boneless chicken breast breaded and baked with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese
$28.54
Lasagna alla Napoletana - OO
Handmade layers of spinach pasta, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, tomato sauce.
$25.84
Wing It

Wing It

4.5
(300+)
• Fast Food • Chicken Wings
$0 delivery fee • 1.8 mi • 27 min
$5 off on $25+
"Great price great wings! Ordered for potluck and everyone loved them"
"Contrary to many reviews, the wings were great. Not small by any means and the flavor was on point. Food was lukewarm when arrived but no big deal, microwave solves that. Their Nashville hot tastes similar to Mexican Mole. Great prices, would come back."
10 Pieces Bone-In Wings
Crispy chicken wings dipped in your choice of sauce. Served with ranch and a side of celery and carrots.
$13.71
20 Pieces Bone-In Wings
Crispy chicken wings dipped in your choice of sauce. Served with ranch and a side of celery and carrots.
$24.49
6 Pieces Bone-In Wings
Crispy chicken wings dipped in your choice of sauce. Served with ranch and a side of celery and carrots.
$9.4
Philly Cheesesteak
Ribeye steak, grilled onions, Provolone or White American cheese on a roll.
$12.57
Mendocino Farms

Mendocino Farms

4.8
(3k+)
• American • Healthy
$0 delivery fee • 5.5 mi • 44 min
Trending
"Food was delicious, got the Modern Caesar Salad for the firsttime and it was excellent, the Spicy Curried Couscous is the reason I come to this place (so so good), but everything is always so delicious. Thank you for remaking my first order that my first Dasher stole, I appreciate the rush on my second order. Thank you thank you! "
"The $14.50 Sandwich was sliced like someone used a chain saw and then wrapped it up like a crime scene. Super ridiculous. Salad was supposed to have dressing tossed in. I even called and spoke to the person to confirm. Nope. No dressing on the $15.00 salad. Step up your game and actually try Mendocino. What a crappy experience."
Avocado & Quinoa Superfood Ensalada
avocado, roasted corn, black beans, jicama, grape tomatoes, red onions, quinoa & millet, superfood krunchies, kale, romaine, cilantro, cotija, chipotle vinaigrette
$18.53
"Not So Fried" Chicken
sliced chicken, Mendo’s krispies, mustard pickle slaw, tomatoes, pickled red onions, herb aioli, on toasted ciabatta with a side of golden BBQ sauce or mustard remoulade (900-1020 cal) contains gluten in the ingredients and cannot be requested gluten-free, though gf bread is available if you have a preference rather than an allergy
$16.6
The Farm Club
shaved, roasted turkey breast, smashed avocado, applewood smoked bacon, herb aioli, tomatoes, mixed greens, pickled red onions (440 cal) on Mom’s seeded honey whole wheat (320 cal) can be requested gluten-free by selecting the gf bread option
$16.88
The Modern Caesar
kale, romaine, superfood krunchies, parmesan, red onion, grape tomatoes, avocado, lemon, Caesar dressing
$18.01
California Fish Grill

California Fish Grill

4.7
(6k+)
• American • Seafood Restaurant
$0 delivery fee • 4.6 mi • 36 min
"All of it was delicious and with the portion of battered fish and chips it lasted us 2 days. Glendale is by far my favorite location as well because the quality was great. They even gave an extra Kale salad. Normally when you order takeout you get less than in person but that isn't the case here. Thank you!"
"I ordered the SALMON BURRITO BOWL and it now only came like this but with a corner that couldn't fill your palm of salmon. They are usually great with no complaints from me but this is bad seeing I pay so much more due to it being salmon."
ATLANTIC SALMON
A customer favorite, this farm-raised salmon is treated to the grill by our fish specialists. You benefit from the full flavor and the Omega-3’s.
$21.48
SWAI (WHITE/FISH)
This farm-raised white fish has moderately firm flakes with pink tones and has a mild clean flavor. It’s no surprise customers love it.
$16.73
SALMON & SWAI COMBO
Our two customer favorites in one dish, served with the toppings of your choice.
$20.3
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
Our version of an east coast tradition is a creamy, rich chowder, with tender clams and hearty potatoes, served with oyster crackers
$9.57
Temaki

Temaki

4.7
(60+)
• Japanese • Rolls
$0 delivery fee • 12.9 mi • 55 min
Farther away (+$4.99 fee)
"FANTASTIC! I ordered the 4 roll box withan extra shitaki mushroom roll. The packaging is fantastic because your nori stays CRISPY and it has a wonderful unique flavor! The rolls looked small but I was VERY satisfied and full after eating and the fish quality was very good. Instructions were easy and fun. Id like a *touh more rice in the rolls and alsoI cant say enough about how absolutely delicious the shitake roll was-- and of course the others as well. What a treat!"
"This place was new on Door Dash, but so glad I gave it a try! All the rolls in the 5 set were delicious, and the seaweed is wrapped in a wrapper like you see at the japanese markets. I think that's how they keep the seaweed crispy. They include the instructions on a mat so it was pretty easy to figure out and the bento box was so cute. Will def try again."
The Classic 6
Bluefin Tuna Handroll, Yellowtail Handroll, Scallop Handroll, Blue Crab Handroll, Salmon Handroll, Unagi Handroll
$39
The Signature 6
BluefinTuna Uni Handroll, Salmon Avocado Handroll, Blue Crab Handroll, Truffle Oil Unagi Handroll, Ikura Cucumber Handroll, Negitoro Handroll
$49.5
Yuzu Yellotail Handroll
Bluefin Tuna Handroll, Yellowtail Handroll, Scallop Handroll, Blue Crab Handroll, Salmon Handroll
$10.35
Tuna Uni Handroll
Bluefin Tuna Handroll, Yellowtail Handroll, Scallop Handroll, Blue Crab Handroll
$14.29
Shamshiri Restaurant

Shamshiri Restaurant

4.5
(800+)
• Persian • Vegetarian
$0 delivery fee • 5.1 mi • 38 min
"shared Beef & Chicken koobideh with my friend. both were soooo delicious."
"Chicken Barg, Chicken Kabob, beef Koobideh, Green Salad, yogurt shallots All tasted fresh but such a lack of flavor. As if they forgot to add any seasoning. Not even salt. No fire roasted or flame grilled taste. Ultra light char on the veggies. Plated well but the flavor is so lacking. Also the pita bread comes quartered and thrown into a plastic bag with utensils, napkins, sumac packets and butter. All in the same bag, all jumbled together. Its awkward. We are all full but not satisfied. Good portions just no flavor. Something went wrong I just don't know what. Restaurant prices, semi fast food quality. 3 plates and a couple sides w/o tip for 115. I don't know man."
Koobideh
Ground beef kabob (Halal). Served with grilled vegetables and broiled tomatoes and served with our special basmati rice. A tantalizing mixture of ground beef and onions, skewered and broiled to perfection.
$23.22
Soltani Shamshiri
Served with grilled vegetables and broiled tomatoes and served with our special basmati rice. Combination of barg and koobideh, marinated and broiled to perfection.
$34.61
Chicken Koobideh
Ground chicken kabob. Served with grilled vegetables and broiled tomatoes and served with our special basmati rice. Tantalizing skewer of ground chicken seasoned with ground onions and spices.
$22.42
Chicken Kabob
Served with grilled vegetables and broiled tomatoes and served with our special basmati rice. Boneless skinless Halal chicken, marinated and broiled.
$23.25
Urban Plates

Urban Plates

4.6
(33k+)
• American • Healthy
$0 delivery fee • 9.2 mi • 39 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"When I am working long hours on a post-production gig and don't have time to cook, this is my go-to place to eat healthy and for a reasonable amount of money. The vegetarian options here are not the most diverse, but they are incredibly tasty and very fulfilling. The Mixed Beet is my favorite thing on the menu. Incredibly well prepared, the tenderness of the beets is just right, and I actually feel full after eating this thing. 🎉"
"This Crispy Chicken Sandwich + Fries is great! It was warm upon arrival, has some minor heat with the flavor and the sandwhich itself is huge! Fries had a little bit of garlic but wasn't aggressive. I would pick this over chic fila easily."
Grilled Grass Fed Steak
our signature spice rubbed, 100% grass-fed steak, grilled medium rare Items that are served raw or undercooked, or contain or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
$24.32
Chimichurri Grass Fed Steak
our signature 100% grass-fed steak grilled medium rare, drizzled with our fresh chimichurri sauce Items that are served raw or undercooked, or contain or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
$24.9
Grilled Sustainable Salmon
chargrilled sustainable salmon finished with our house made dijon honey sauce Items that are served raw or undercooked, or contain or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
$23.62
Grilled Cage Free Chicken
herb marinated grilled cage-free, antibiotic & hormone free, never frozen chicken
$20.98
Granville

Granville

4.7
(5k+)
• American • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 9.2 mi • 42 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"I love the porkchop. Big thick cut yet tender & juicy and flavorful. I like the cranberry orange on top. Also love the spicy pasta. Perfect, not too spicy for me, just enough to give that extra flavor. Got it with chicken and it was good size of chicken breast, perfectly cooked and seasoned. Would definitely order food here again."
"The Chicken Noodle Soup Bowl was so flavorful and it hit the spot! With the Artisan Bread & Butter OMG! I filled up with the Granville Salad which I might add was better than anything I could have ordered from a local Mediterranean restaurant."
Spicy Pasta
poblanos, mushrooms, corn sauce, artichoke, farfalle (gf penne optional)
$25.98
Granville Salad
cucumber, feta, kalamata, red onion, grape tomato, mint, lemon-oregano vinaigrette, vg-gf
$21.72
Chipotle Chicken Club
certified humane chicken, pure cane duroc bacon, avocado, jack cheese, red onion, chipotle aioli, ciabatta, served with house made chips
$20.95
Classic Cheeseburger
grass fed, non-gmo beef..cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, red onion, secret sauce, sesame seed bun, served with house made chips
$22.6
Trattoria Amici

Trattoria Amici

4.5
(400+)
• Pickup • Takeout
$0 delivery fee • 5.5 mi • 47 min
Insalata di Cesare
Classic caesar salad, housemade garlic croutons, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
$23.39
Rigatoni Norcina
House-made fennel sausage, roasted muchrooms, parmesan cream sauce, truffle oil
$28.93
Parmigiana Di Pollo
Breaded Jidori organic chicken breast, pomodoro, mozzarella, rosemary roasted potatoes, sauteed broccoli
$34
Amici Salad
Italian Traditional Chopped Salad, romaine, arugula, radicchio, hard boiled eggs, fresh tomatoes, garbanzo beans, provolone cheese, peperoncini, salame, lemon vinaigrette
$23.73
Denj Café & Restaurant

Denj Café & Restaurant

4.7
(60+)
• Persian • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 5.7 mi • 43 min
"The best pizza in town I love eve sing food in th resturant "
"Best pizza in the area. High quality and great service."
13'' Persian Mix ............... پبتزا مخلوط
Pizza Sauce, mozzarella, mortadella, beef bologna (Jambon), mushrooms, onions, green bell peppers, German sauce, oregano
$27.08
10'' Persian Mix ............... پبتزا مخلوط
Pizza Sauce, mozzarella, mortadella, beef bologna (Jambon), mushrooms, onions, green bell peppers, German sauce, oregano
$20.01
17'' Persian Mix ............... پبتزا مخلوط
Pizza Sauce, mozzarella, mortadella, beef bologna (Jambon), mushrooms, onions, green bell peppers, German sauce, oregano
$32.61
German Sausage سوسیس قارچ و پنیر
SERVED WITH FRIES. Special sauce, German sausage, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, parsley, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese & String chips
$21.5
Pijja Palace

Pijja Palace

4.7
(500+)
• Indian • Dinner
$0 delivery fee • 11.0 mi • 43 min
Farther away (+$4.99 fee)
$5 off on $50+
"The Malai Rigatoni just may be the best pasta I've ever had. I wish I could eat this everyday. The portion size is great as long as you're not a big back."
"Delicious food as always, wings well prepared, salad comes deconstructed which is great. Only issue is the pasta order was MUCH smaller compared to dining in but still same price. Dine-In would be recommended for future over delivery if you can."
Malai Rigatoni
Topped with a vibrant green chile chutney and melted cheese, this pizza features a blend of spices and fresh herbs on a classic crust.
$26.72
Green Chile Chutney Pijja
Northern makhini, peri peri vindaloo, or white korma, topped with melted cheese and toppings of your choice.
$23.7
Achaari Buffalo Wings
Crispy crust topped with cheese, spiced potato, peas, and tangy green chutney drizzle.
$16.6
Dosa Onion Rings
Spicy pepperoni, sliced chili, honey, onion
$17
golden fork

golden fork

4.7
(60+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 5.0 mi • 44 min
$8 off on $67+
"Best barbecue I have had in all of LA, amazing portions, fresh and on time just how I like it!!! Super nice staff and very friendly, the waitress helped me figure out what I needed exactly and got it done super quick."
"It certainly doesn't compare to khinkali in Georgia, but you can eat it."
Khinkali
delicious beef stuffed dumplings (Each $4)
$4.59
Family Style
Choose from a variety of meats to be put all together, this is a great option for parties or gatherings with friends.
$100.33
Armenian Salad
10 pieces of sliced potatoes, skewered and charcoal grilled to a golden brown.
$13.27
Lula kabob
deep fried dumplings (Each $5)
$19.12
Sushi Roku

Sushi Roku

4.6
(2k+)
• Sushi • Japanese
$0 delivery fee • 7.7 mi • 36 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"Tastes delicious but portions are much smaller than expected. "
"Overall pretty good. The box delivered well. The rice was overcooked and dense & the wasabi had no kick. Otherwise enjoyed it. "
Hanabi
Spicy tuna or avocado on crispy rice. consuming raw or uncooked meats, fish, shellfish, and egg products may increase the risk of food-borne illness.
$19.23
Miso Soup
miso soup, tofu, green onions
$6.75
Spicy Tuna Cut Roll
tuna, scallions, mayonnaise, sesame oil
$13.18
Katana Roll
yellowtail & tuna atop spicy tuna & shrimp tempura
$23.86
Giamela’s Submarine Sandwiches

Giamela’s Submarine Sandwiches

4.7
(1k+)
• Pickup • Takeout
$0 delivery fee • 8.2 mi • 37 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"hands down one of the best places in the valley and definitely the best place in sunland to get pizza subs pasta ! the Pepper Steak & Egg is a 10/10 . been eating here for years , never had an issue ."
"The sandwiches are epic! I pay $50 dollars with fees for two $30 dollar sandwiches because they are the best. The bread is fresh, toasted and fuller of fillings!"
L Pizza
Large cheese pizza 8 slices. toppings are additional.
$23.59
Pepper Steak
Our famous pepper steak marinated with bell peppers and provolone cheese. Topped with tomatoes, pickles, and onions. Pro tip try it with toasted bread & scooped.
$15.46
Pastrami
RC Provisions Pastrami with mustard & swiss cheese. Topped with tomatoes, pickles & onions. Pro tip try it with toasted bread
$15.19
Italian Cold Cuts
Salami, mortadella, capocollo with provolone cheese mayo & mustard. Topped shredded lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions & Italian dressing.
$14.09
Holy Basil

Holy Basil

4.8
(1k+)
• Thai • Salads
$0 delivery fee • 9.4 mi • 41 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"It's so good. Crunchy and juicy. Although is not as exten menu like dine in. They are so unique. They also not greasy and well sourced "
"A new favorite! Our green curry, Grandma's fish with rice, and gra pow beef were all delicious. So flavorful. The only thing that was just good and not great were the pork egg rolls. They were fine, whereas everything else was fantastic."
Pad see ew noodle >
Wok-fried smoked vermicelli noodle, egg, Chinese broccoli, garlic, soy bean and xo sauce. No MSG and cooked with less than 1oz of oil. Contains: shellfish, soy bean and gluten from soy sauce.
$17.14
Kaeng Kiew Wan - Green Curry
Holy's Basil house-made green curry paste, Jidori chicken, coconut milk, Thai eggplant, winter melon, Thai sweet basil. Refreshing light creamy texture but rich of herbs aromas. Included rice * Gluten Free No MSG.
$18.03
Pad Kee Mao Noodle ( Spicy ) >
Wok-fired smoked flat noodle, egg, bird's eye chili, pepper, Thai basil, garlic and scallions. No MSG and cook with less than 1oz of oil. Contain: shellfish
$17.88
Crispy rice salad
Crispy Curry Rice, farmer market salad, Makrut, peanuts, edamame, ginger, shallots, fish sauce lime dressing.
$14.36
Calif Chicken Cafe

Calif Chicken Cafe

4.8
(5k+)
• American • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 11.9 mi • 45 min
Farther away (+$4.99 fee)
Trending
"Thank you for the good, clean food. Thank you for customer appreciation. We feed several kids, and Mom and Dad. I know when I order I won't have guilt about not cooking. The chicken and potatoes are a big hit. The salads are fresh and ample. The cookies are yummy. Keep up the great work and we promise to order again and again. A+++"
"California Chicken is my top three delivery apps to go to. first of all they're going to be they're going to be fast. Second, they're going to be fresh every time. not to mention three out of five times they give me something extra, and that is so on point something that I never received from any restaurant whether I'm dining in or getting it delivered from home. I also had the chicken wrap as well, and it was delicious"
California Chicken Salad
Our original signature salad overflowing w/ white meat chicken, avocado, feta cheese, carrots, bell peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, lettuce, pita croutons, pasta, side balsamic dressing
$19.23
Melrose Wrap
chicken, avocado, white cheddar cheese, greens, tomato, mayo, side Italian dressing
$16.14
Chinese Chicken Salad
The legendary salad you crave w/ white meat chicken, almonds. Mandarin oranges, Chinese noodles, pasta, green onions, lettuce, carrots, side Chinese dressing
$18.71
Caesar Wrap
Enjoy our take on the Caesar flavors packed in a wrap with chicken, pita croutons, *avocado, greens, mayo and Caesar dressing that will always leave you wanting one more bite. *Newly added avocado to this wrap - yum!
$15.29
Cafe Santorini

Cafe Santorini

4.8
(600+)
• Mediterranean • Appetizers
$0 delivery fee • 7.6 mi • 33 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"I ordered salmon, so moist and delicious! The hummus is fantastic with a smooth and fresh texture and taste. I will definitely order more often! "
"I was a little worried that just the TZATZIKI w/ VEG and SANTORINI FRIES wouldn't be enough for a full dinner but wow the portions are huge! Got twice the amount of food as I was expecting, very good value (tzatziki is amazing but stronger mint taste than I was expecting) "
CHICKEN BREAST KEBOB
Marinated grilled chicken breast meat. Served with Rice Pilaf, Vegetables, Hummus & Pita
$32.75
CHICKEN KEBAB
Marinated grilled chicken thigh meat. Served with Rice Pilaf, Vegetables, Hummus & Pita
$29.01
GREEK SALAD HORIATIKI
Organic Heirloom tomatoes, Persian cucumbers, bell peppers, red onions, Kalamata olives, oregano, feta cheese, lemon juice & extra virgin olive oil (GF, VEG)
$18.71
BEEF KEBAB
Grilled marinated beef filet. Served with Rice Pilaf, Vegetables, Hummus & Pita
$39.72

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