Figueroa Philly Cheese Steak

About the Business

Specialties

At Figueroa Philly Cheesesteak we take pride in offering the best philly cheese steaks in the Los Angeles area. Our menu has everything from delicious cheese steaks and hoagies, to wings so you're sure to find something you'll love. We also have breakfast options. Hosting an event? We'd love to cater your next event. Order online for delivery or check out our drive thru!

History

Established in 2011.

With only national chain shops like Chick-fil-A, Subway and Chipotle in the area, something was missing; a need for a mom and pop type restaurant that serves something other than burritos, burgers, or generic sandwiches near the USC campus. Hence, the concept of Figueroa Philly was born. In order to be considered a legitimate cheesesteak spot, Danny knew that the two most important ingredients for a Philly were the bread and the meat. Both had to be authentic. Therefor the first order of business was to inquire about getting Amoroso Rolls shipped in from Philadelphia. Mission Accomplished!! Now it was time to choose the right flavor of meat. Rib eye steak or sirloin? Since the rib eye meat is much more flavorful than sirloin, and the fact that they use rib eye in Philadelphia, it was a no brainer. Rib eye all the way!! Once the meat and bread had been chosen, it was time to open its doors, and in April of 2011 Danny Hizami opened Figueroa Philly to the public.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Danny H.

Business Owner

Danny Hizami used to entertain audiences all over North America with his stand-up routine. However, in 2009 he had a life changing experience. His wife gave birth to a beautiful daughter named Mia. Once his daughter was born, Danny's dream of becoming the next Ray Romano shifted and all that he cared about was making sure he was able to be at home with his wife and child instead of being on the road. With his father in the restaurant business for over 30 years, Danny approached him with an idea. He felt that with only national chain shops like Chick-fil-A, Subway and Chipotle in the area, something was missing; a need for a mom and pop type restaurant that serves something other than burritos, burgers, or generic sandwiches near the USC campus. Hence, the concept of Figueroa Philly was born.