Hercules

Burgers are so good. Very satisfying and fries are also crisp n tender. Highly recommended this joint

Stopped to get a quick bite and get off the freeway for a bit. Good, reasonably priced fast food. Very clean and the cashier was friendly. I’ll definitely stop by the next time I’m in the area if I want a pleasant little neighborhood restaurant.

So, I found myself in the middle of the ghetto and I was looking for a popular burger spot in the area. At the time of night (approximately 9 p.m.), I Unilocaled my way to the nearest burger joint Hercules. Right off the bat, it was your standard menu that you’ll find at any Tom’s, Primos, etc type burger joint that serves everything from breakfast, pastrami, Mexican, and burgers/​sandwiches. I ordered what I figured was pretty common, the bacon cheeseburger special. It was very similar in flavor to all the other places alike (if that makes any sense). The flavor was good, the patty was extremely thin, the bun was (you can see for yourself), and the sauce was your standard thousand island type. The burger had a ¼ head of iceberg lettuce which Im not a huge fan of. The fries were basic, seasoned excessively with seasoning salt. I was full after my meal, but I was not satisfied. I suppose that Im never satisfied, its a curse. Did I mention that there was literally no other customers in sight? Also, there was an arcade type corner where it appears that all games go to die… like a graveyard. Anyways, this place is decent, not cheap for the quality. If you’re in the area… give it a whirl if you’re desperate.

Old school burger joint in Lynwood. It’s always been pretty tasty considering it’s all frozen patties and fries. When I’m in town this is on my short list of places to go.

Super gross place. The soda fountain was crusty like it is never cleaned and I saw ants on the wall beneath it. Still bought food because I was in a hurry to get home. BIG MISTAKE. The guy was rude and the burger bun was MOLDY! Ugh. I’d have gone to get my money back but I vowed never to return to this place again. Save your money! So effing nasty.

This has been my favorite place since I was a child! Their Chili Cheese Fries are the best I have tried! xD

Been coming here off and on for years, and even more so since Tams fell off. I always get the Bacon avocado cheeseburger. I love their fries, there perfectly seasoned. Their chili fries are to die for. And their omelettes (any of them) are great for breakfast.
The only downside is they can get a little busy on the weekends at night. The drive thru gets packed and the line inside is ridiculous. But other than that, ⁵⁄₅

I literally live right next to it. I guess you can call me a regular, so I was an unhappy camper when the 2 for $ 5 breakfast burritos went up to $ 6. This place won’t blow you away but it gets the job done. The food proportions are good, and it is opened late.

«Herk’cue’leeeezzze!!! Herk’cue’leeeezzze!!! Herk’cue’leeeezzze!!!»
(…claps hands slowly)
#nutty-​professor
Okay, so this place has been my secret onion ring, pastrami — chili cheese fries, carne asada getaway for quite some time now and luckily for you all, I feel like sharing today.
Please don’t let the profile photo mislead you. I’ve got an inner fat boey’ entrapped within me some place and he tends to make his appearance oh… say, around midnight as I toss on some sweats or b-​ball shorts and a t-​shirt and head out in search of a «still open» location to better satisfy my ungodly hour craving for brined smoked beef.
Time and time again, said scavenge has led me to Hercules.
Located on the corner of Alameda and …(thinks to self) Imperial — I believe, this joint has afforded itself as being nothing short of a neighborhood paragon.
Yes — it’s marginally located «in the hood» (the establishment actually borders Lynwood, Watts ANDDD Compton), but isn’t the best food –ALWAYS– located within the hole in the wall joints for some odd reason???
So to further expound, prices are cheap. We’re talking DIRT CHEAP and the portions you’re afforded are gi’normous!!! The pastrami chili cheese fries are so huge that the box won’t even close and the onion rings are enough to feed a small army!!!
Unlike most places however, Hercules actually seasons their food. That into consideration, I’d highly recommend AGAINST dining here nightly.
Surgeon General’s Warning: It’s a heart attack waiting to happen — — -
In any event, they’re open pretty late (1−2am) and I once recall having driven to this place from Ontario (nothing is open late in the I.E.).
I downed a box — YES I SAID, BOXXX — don’t judge me!!!, of pastrami chili cheese fries with extra cheese, onions, cilantro, pico de gallo and sour cream –by myself– and hahaha, fell asleep within my car while parked in the parking lot!
#the-​itis
Thank God for the power of prayer as I woke up an hour or so later as full as a tick and ready to make my trek back east and down the 60.
As of most places that offer dayum good food at Skid Row prices, patrons can likely anticipate driving up to a line… my advice is to exhale and/​or use this extra afforded time to unbuckle the top 2 buttons of your pants. (Feel free to thank me for this advice later…)
Your caloric intake will undoubtedly be grotesque but rest assure that you can always begin your workout again «tomorrow».

They have delicious burgers, they have good chili cheese fries. Their breakfast is ok, the family pack is a good deal the burgers are big for the price.

Burger with a egg in it ! Con huevos aha
They always make these for me aha. I get my egg over medium. Breakfast is pretty good too.

French Toast Breakfast was delicious! I was 5 months pregnant the 1^st time I had there breakfast. Been in love with them ever since.

Wide selection from burgers to Mexican to breakfast 0. o this place gives you a range to choose from. I had a carne Asada burrito my gf had a bean and cheese combo with fries and drink combined with onion rings and a delicious .99 cent shake :3
Went here to try something different but close and like this place my only complaints are that the bathroom is beyond filthy :/​and they have little toy machines and a arcade machine with pac man but it’s broken!!! lol minus a star for the two flaws but an amazing spot none the less

After hearing about Hercules fast food, I finally got to taste their pastrami chili cheese fries for the very first time. The food was really good, well packed, and they were stingy on the portions.
The onion rings were really crispy and tasteful. Which are also portion very well. The service was fast, and the service was also very pleasant. Will definitely be back to try the pastrami sandwich.

I used to love going there for the burgers and seasoned fries but then my friend had told me that he had found spit in his burger and since then I don’t get burgers anymore I just get the fries because that really grossed me out and the place looks very dirty bathrooms are horrible and the service can be very annoying.

So I really wanted a salad and didn’t feel like traveling to my go to place A&T so I decided to check what was around me. I got the fries and a chicken salad it was pretty good… The salad was fresh and I have plenty of leftover for tomorrow for lunch. The guy taking my order was really cool and even gave me extra dressing

A couple of months ago I ordered a family 4 pack when we got home there was a small roach on my wife’s burger. went back to show the owner he said it probably was from the bread did not even say sorry or even say want your money back. I reported to the health department they said they would go inspect the dirty place. I did not want to post these but finally decided to do so.

Your typical hamburger place like Tam’s, Tom’s, Chris’s, Douglas, etc. So any of those burgers from there taste the same to me. I believe they all get the same bread and meat from the same supplier… so no wonder it taste the same to me. Only reason why I really come here its due to the fact that there’s nothing around when I need a quick bite and also they have a variety of a menu

Stay for the Food, but stay away from the Restroom. I use to frequent the Hercules hamburger, Bell Gardens years ago. Anyways the chicken sandwich was the Bomb.

I come here sometimes when I don’t feel like cooking and it’s close to home. My son loves their chicken strips. They have decent chicken salads and tacos. Prices are reasonable. I’ve only gone through the drive-​thru and service is fast. Cool place to come if you’re in the neighborhood.