How it all started.
In 1969, Demetrios Pantazis opened Dino’s Chicken & Burgers Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles.
the chicken.
In 1980, after the strong urging from his wife, Eleni, Demetrios created a unique, one-of-a-kind recipe combining ingredients from traditional Greek cooking and Latin infused ingredients, to create the Dino’s Famous Chicken we all know and love today.
the tradition continues.
Patriarch and beloved father Demetrios Pantazis passed away in 2017. His close-knit family, of 4 daughters and their families, has continued the business based on the same quality and freshness of his ingredients. The unique combination of their Greek heritage, and the Latin influence of the Pico-Union area endures to this day.
our locations.
The original chicken recipe is now offered exclusively at Dino’s Famous Chicken’s four locations: the original on Pico Boulevard, and in Azusa, Pomona, and Pico Rivera.
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Dino’s Famous Chicken
Where they are: Los Angeles
Why you need them: Whether you refer to them as Dino’s Famous Chicken, Dino’s Chicken and Burgers (the chain’s former name), or just Dino’s, this is the spot to get a styrofoam boxed lunch crammed with chicken, freshly cut fries, and a side of sharp garlic paste that ties the whole thing together. The famously red chicken drowned in a seasoning blend dreamt up by founder Demetrios Pantazis that infuses both his Greek heritage and the Latin ingredients found around the original Pico-Union location has been served since the ’80s and remains an iconic Los Angeles plate lunch. Underneath the juicy grilled chicken that comes with flecks of char, the fries soak up the remaining tangy flavors of the marinade to perfection. There are other options on the menu, such as burritos, hot dogs, burgers, and sandwiches, but the star of this family-run chain remains the chicken and fries. May 2, 2023
— thrillist
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Eric Greenspan’s New School American Cheese collaborates with Dino’s Famous Chicken (Pico location only) for a new menu item that drops on Monday, May 8 and will only be available through May 14. May 8, 2023
— LAist
Dino's Famous Chicken now in Pasadena really good Food
Pasadena residents can now order their favorites (or discover new ones) at Dino’s Famous Chicken for pick up and delivery from its new Pasadena location at 55 S. Madison Avenue.
“Pasadena’s always been an area that we wanted to get into,” Nicole Pantazis, daughter of Demetrios Pantazi, the original owner of the restaurant, said. “We grew up close to Pasadena so all of our friends would always want us to open up in Pasadena.”
“When we had the opportunity — a friend of mine who works for Kitchen United said, ‘we’ve got an opening’ — we jumped on it,” added Nicole. October 19, 2022
— Pasadena NOW
Dino’s Famous Chicken opens in Pasadena
Dino’s Famous Chicken is best known for its original chicken plate.
When opened Dino’s Chicken and Burgers on Pico Boulevard in 1969, he had taken the first step on the journey to creating a DTLA staple that would capture the hearts of Angelenos for the next five decades.
In 1980, after the strong urging from his wife, Eleni, Demetrios created a unique, one-of-a-kind recipe that combined ingredients from traditional Greek and Latin cooking to create the Dino’s Famous Chicken that remains today.
After his passing in 2017, Demetrios’ four daughters — Katerina, Konstantina, Maria and Nicole — have carried on the legacy of their father in Downtown and beyond. October 6, 2022
— Pasadena Weekly
DTLA’s Dino’s Famous Chicken celebrates new expansion
When opened Dino’s Chicken and Burgers on Pico Boulevard in 1969, he had taken the first step on the journey to creating a DTLA staple that would capture the hearts of Angelenos for the next five decades.
In 1980, after the strong urging from his wife, Eleni, Demetrios created a unique, one-of-a-kind recipe that combined ingredients from traditional Greek and Latin cooking to create the Dino’s Famous Chicken that remains today.
After his passing in 2017, Demetrios’ four daughters — Katerina, Konstantina, Maria and Nicole — have carried on the legacy of their father in Downtown and beyond. October 6, 2022
— LA Downtown News
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The fries are the thing at Dino’s. Customers tend to love the DUI fries with pastrami, carne asada, and cheese, though the simpler spiced fries with grilled chicken on top — where the juice runs through and soaks up each fry bite — is the best order of all. September 7, 2022
— Eater LA
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New locations
Dino’s Famous Chicken, the Pico Boulevard legend, is expanding its reach into Pasadena with a new ghost kitchen setup as part of Kitchen United. While not a standalone restaurant, the new outpost should allow the family-owned restaurant to grow its presence in the area — and for fans to score some of that red-tinged, flamed-licked chicken, served over fries. The jump is part of a planned post-ish-pandemic expansion undertaken by the family. August 16, 2022
— Eater LA
Historic Chicken Restaurant Expands Its Menu After 50 Years
Known for its charbroiled chicken, Dino’s Famous Chicken is expanding their menu for the first time in 50 years.
Carrying on with the legacy of their father, four siblings continue to serve the community a fusion of traditional Greek flavors with hints of Latin flair. Find out what new chef, Royce Burke, has been cooking in the Dino’s kitchen! April 13, 2022
— NBC CA LIVE
Dino’s Famous Chicken in the news
Last year, Eater LA wrote about Dino’s Famous Chicken bringing on chef Royce Burke to develop a few new items — the first change to the menu since its opening — with chicken tenders and wings. Head over to NBC-4 for an interview with the four sisters running the nearly 54-year-old restaurant.
– Eater LA
Anyone can cook (with a lot of help from these chef-made condiments)!
Dino’s Famous Chicken Thiccc sauce, 9 ounces, $8.50, and Dino’s chicken seasoning shakers, 2 ounces, $4.75, and 4 ounces, $8.75
Dino’s Famous Chicken founder Demetrios Pantazis created a special blend of seasoning to use on his chicken and other meats at family barbecues in the 1960s. Today, it’s used as the base for the most popular menu items at the family’s four restaurants to marinate chicken and as a seasoning to sprinkle on top of finished chicken, burgers and fries. March 30, 2022
— LA TIMES
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Nearly every place in LA with a kitchen and deep fryer is offering up tailgate food packages for pickup. A few highlights: Slab BBQ in Beverly Grove has packages with smoked wings, slider and tacos, The Nice Guy in West Hollywood has a pick-your-own Italian feast opton, and Dinos Famous Chicken locations have party pack deals with six charbroiled half-chickens, cole slaw, tortillas and two sides or buckets of fried chicken. In honor of the Super Bowl halftime entertainment, Randy’s Donuts in Inglewood has specialty Pepsi Cream and Rams-glazed donuts, and Uncle Paulie’s Deli Downtown has a Mom’s Spaghetti pop-up (with the help of Postmates) paying homage to Eminem’s 8 Mile soundtrack classic, “Lose Yourself." February 10, 2022
— thrillist
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LA institution Dino’s on Pico has added wings in recent months, adding to the family-run restaurant’s plan to modernize while still keeping the look and feel of the place intact. For familiar flavors in a new chicken-y package, give the new wings at this long-standing spot a try. February 9, 2022
— Eater, Los Angeles
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For the first time in over half a century, Dino’s is serving up Super Bowl Party Packs for takeout or delivery. Orders come with wings marinated in Dino’s Famous Juice and are tossed in Dino’s Famous Sauce (though you can get plain with sauce on the side). What’s more, orders come with a shaker of Dino’s Famous Seasoning. Choose among a 12-piece bucket of wings; a 24-piece bucket or six charbroiled half chickens with coleslaw and tortillas and two sides. February 8, 2022
— Angeleno Magazine
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Dino’s Famous Chicken Super Bowl
For the first time in over 50 years, Dino’s Famous Chicken is preparing Super Bowl party packs for takeout or delivery on Super Bowl Sunday. The packs include six of Dino’s OG charbroiled half chickens with coleslaw and tortillas, and a choice of two sides including fries, rice or beans. The party packs serve eight to 10 people and are $72.99. A 12-piece bucket of Dino’s wings is $16.99, and a 24-piece bucket is $30. The wings are marinated and tossed in Dino’s famous sauce or can be ordered plain with a choice of sauce on the side. Pre-order by phone or in person. The specials will also be available online via delivery platforms on Super Bowl Sunday. 2575 W. Pico Blvd., (213)380-3554. February 3, 2022
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For a real LA take-home experience during Super Bowl weekend, consider a party pack from Dino’s Famous Chicken on Pico. There are wings buckets available (12 or 24 pieces); six-packs of charbroiled half-chickens; and more. Preorders are open now, and party packs will be available via delivery as well. February 1, 2022
— Eater, Los Angeles
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For the first time in their 50-year history, Dino’s Famous Chicken is doing Super Bowl Party Packs for take out or delivery on Super Bowl Sunday, which includes charbroiled chickens, and buckets of wings, as well as a variety of sides. Wings are marinated in Dino’s Famous Juice and tossed in Dino’s Famous Sauce, or go plain, with sauce on the side. A shaker of Dino’s Famous Seasoning will be included in all orders. Pre-orders are by phone or in person and will be available on delivery platforms the day of. Locations include Pico Boulevard, Pico Rivera and Azusa. February 1, 2022
— LA Weekly
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Menu: This longtime chicken and burger spot—and one of our favorite cheap eats—is offering budget-friendly Super Bowl party packs of charbroiled half-chickens and sides ($73, feeds 8 to 10). Each party pack comes with six half-chickens, coleslaw, tortillas and two sides choosing from fries, rice and beans. For those who can’t imagine game day without fried chicken wings, Dino’s will also offer buckets of those as well ($17 for 12 pieces or $30 for 24 pieces) in Dino’s famous sauce or plain. This package will be available at Dino’s Pico Boulevard, Pico Rivera and Azusa locations.
How to order: Order via phone or in person starting January 31, or via delivery platforms on the day of the game. January 31, 2022
— Timeout Los Angles
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#11 The $9.95–$10.45 chicken dinner at Dino’s Famous Chicken
It’s not called famous for nothing: This dish is a bona fide steal for those craving actual finger lickin’ good poultry. A half plate of chicken arrives with two massive, charbroiled pieces of meat along with your choice of two sides: We’re partial to the fresh-cut fries and beans, but other options include slaw, rice, salad and tortillas, and prices vary slightly depending on which you pick. Regardless of your side choice, you’ll need plenty of napkins—but it’s all worth getting messy for. January 18, 2022
—Timeout Los Angeles
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LA institution Dino’s on Pico has added wings in recent months, adding to the family-run restaurant’s plan to modernize while still keeping the look and feel of the place intact. For familiar flavors in a new chicken-y package, give the new wings at this longstanding spot a try. September 29, 2021
— Eater, Los Angeles
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» Wings
Dino’s Famous Chicken is an L.A. institution that dates back more than 50 years, but it only started serving chicken wings ($14 dozen) earlier this year. The family-owned restaurant brought in versatile Secret Lasagna chef Royce Burke to develop the new menu item. Double fried and then tossed in a thickened version of Dino’s garlicky, spicy secret sauce, the double-fried wings yield a flavorful punch and a glorious, shattering crackle when you take a bite. If you’re looking for something a little less saucy, you can order butter-cooked wings, which are equally delicious. 2575 W. Pico Blvd., Pico-Union, and other locations, dinosfamouschicken.com. July 19, 2021
— LA Mag
Dino’s Famous Chicken Considers a Bigger Post-Pandemic Future. But First, Wings.
“It’s a new day at the famed Dino’s Famous Chicken (formerly Dino’s Chicken and Burgers) on Pico Boulevard. Or, rather, will be soon — even though it doesn’t look like much has changed at the 53-year-old restaurant. Fans are still lining up at the takeout window for heaping plates of spiced, grilled chicken served on a bed of fries, or for burgers or pastrami burritos on the quick. But soon the Dino’s universe will shift, ever so slightly, ushering in untold changes as the family-owned company seeks to find a new path forward post-pandemic.
Dino’s, after more than half a century, is adding wings to the menu.” April 1, 2021
— Eater, Los Angeles
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”Though Dino’s has been in Los Angeles for six decades, its famous red char-grilled chicken didn’t make its way onto the menu until the ‘80s. For $10, expect a packed styrofoam container of chicken and fries with Dino’s incredible sauce.” February 22, 2021
— Eater, Los Angeles
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#11. The $7.95–$8.99 famous chicken dinner at Dino’s Chicken & Burgers
”It’s not called famous for nothing: This dish is a bona fide steal for those craving actual finger-licking–good poultry. A half plate of chicken arrives with two massive, charbroiled pieces of meat along with your choice of two sides: We’re partial to the fresh-cut fries and beans, but other options include slaw, rice, salad and tortillas, and prices vary slightly depending on which you pick. Regardless of your sides choice, you’ll need plenty of napkins—but it’s all worth getting messy for. “ February 12 2021
— TimeOut, Los Angeles
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#6. Dino's Chicken & Burgers
“Though Dino’s has been in Los Angeles for six decades, its famous red char-grilled chicken didn’t make its way onto the menu until the ‘80s.” September 29, 2020
— Eater, Los Angeles
How Dino's Legendary Chicken and Fries Plate Keeps Going Strong
“Glowing red bird draped over thin-cut fries and soaked in the restaurant’s famous “juice.” This meal is among the pantheon of local menu items that are arguably as famous as the Lucky Boy breakfast burrito.” November 30, 2017
— Eater, Los Angeles
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“Dino's delivers on its name with smorgasbord of cheap char-broiled burgers and well-seasoned chicken specialties. You'd be hard pressed to find a better (or more savory) steal than the Famous Char-Broiled Chicken dinner” November 28, 2017
— refinery29
The Founder of LA Institution Dino’s Chicken and Burgers Has Died
“There was nothing more he loved than to make people happy and to provide his customers with personal service and the best quality food possible.” July 13, 2017
— Eater, Los Angeles
Flame-broiled flavor is king at The Original Dino’s Burgers
“I had heard that while the local fast-food style restaurant has burgers in its name, the chicken was the meal to get… The lemony, garlicky goodness of the flame-grilled chicken instantly took me back to going to Greek festivals with my family. But this was even better, because the fries became soggy with the juices of the chicken and in that way it reminded me of pollo saltado, a Peruvian dish.” April 6, 2017
— The Press Enterprise
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“It was Jim’s use of Greek spices that has made the chicken famous – there’s never not a line out the door for their chicken+fries plate.” December 15, 2016
— the hundreds
Iconic Neighborhood Restaurants: Pico-Union
“Dino’s Chicken & Burgers perfectly defines the mix of cultures that make up this part of Los Angeles. But everyone knows that the go-to at Dino’s is Dino’s Famous Chicken. Drenched in a secret sauce with a color that seems almost iridescent, this sinful bird is served a la carte, with rice and beans or on a bed of Fresh cut French Fries.” June 13, 2016
— kcet
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This family-run shop cranks out incredible chicken, prepared with a Greek marinade, and served with a tortilla and coleslaw. "It's one extremely juicy situation," Patterson says. "You're licking your fingers. Don't bother with the napkin." July 26, 2013
— usa today
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