Where was The Fast and the Furious Filmed?

In one of several funny scenes in The Fast and the Furious, Brian saunters into Toretto’s Market and Cafe and takes a seat at the bar. Mia is working the counter, sizes Brian up, and asks him, “Tuna on white, no crusts, right?” Brian retorts, “I don’t know. How is he?” The two engage in a funny and flirtatious dialogue.

Mia: Every day for the last three weeks, you’ve been coming in here and asking me how the tuna is. Now, it was crappy yesterday, it was crappy the day before, and guess what? It hasn’t changed.

Brian: I’ll have the tuna.

Filmed in the eclectic convenience store known as Bob’s Market, you can stop by to take a peek at the exact location where Mia and Brian first met. Located in Echo Park, this ramshackle market was built in 1913 and has been named a Los Angeles Historical Cultural Monument. Bob’s Market currently does not offer in-house dining, and the counter seating seen in the movie is no longer found here. To get to Bob’s Market, travel along Sunset Boulevard, taking the exit for Bellevue Avenue. Bob’s Market can be found just off this well-traveled street.

In one of the best scenes in The Fast and the Furious, Brian meets Dominic at an after-hours drag race and bets his car against Dominic. When Brian’s car malfunctions, he loses the race and is beholden to hand over his vehicle to Dominic, but the police swarm the scene causing the men to flee. The two manage to escape in Brian’s car which is destroyed by Tran when Brian accidentally drives into his territory. During this scene, Dominic shares these memorable lines, “It don’t matter if you win by an inch or a mile,” says Dom. “Winning’s winning.” He leaves Brian with the parting remark that he expects to receive his just recompense for winning: “a 10-second car.”

This iconic scene was filmed outside the large warehouse buildings found on Clock Street in Los Angeles. Located just south of LA’s downtown core, this former film set is easily found just off South Alameda Street and beneath 7th Street. The race took place outside a set of buildings now known as the ROW DTLA multi-use complex.

After saving Dominic from the police after they swarmed the drag race, Brian is invited to visit Dominic at his home in Echo Park. Brian is warmly welcomed to a house party by Dominic and is reunited with Mia much to the chagrin of Vince who has a crush on her. Dominic offers Brian a beer, telling him, “You can have any brew you want…as long as it’s a Corona.”

The house used for these scenes was originally built in 1906. The director requested that the house be painted white to allow the cars’ colors and styles to pop against the light background. Today, this house is a small apartment unit. Just an 8-minute drive from downtown LA, follow S. Figueroa Street to Sunset Boulevard, turning left at Marion Avenue then right onto E. Kensington Road to reach Dom’s house in The Fast and the Furious.

At the Toretto family barbecue, it becomes apparent that love is blossoming between Brian and Mia. Vince arrives and is angry to note that Brian has been invited to join the barbecue. Dominic asks for his help, and Dominic bitterly retorts, “Looks like you’ve got all the help you need, Brother!” Vince peels off the street with such force his tires begin to smoke. He later returns, embarrassed by his actions, and rejoins the family for the meal.

Filmed in the backyard of 722 East Kensington Road home in Echo Cove, Los Angeles, you can catch a glimpse of where this well-known scene took place as this particular filming location is easily visible from the road.

Following a highly successful street race, Brian and Dominic head to Neptune’s Net Fast and Furious Restaurant for a meal. While seated outside on the patio, Brian attempts to ensnare Dominic by telling him that he wants to be involved in future heists.

Brian: I’m not stupid. I know there’s no way in hll you paid for all that sht that’s under the hood of the cars by doing tune-ups and selling groceries. Now whatever it is you’re in on, I want in on it too.

Easily accessed from its seaside location on the Pacific Coast Highway, follow Yerba Buena Road and take the exit for PCH, traveling along this well-known route until you reach #42505. Officially known as Neptune Net Seafood Restaurant, this popular eatery has been in business since 1958 and is often frequented by celebrities.

One of the most poignant moments in The Fast and the Furious production is this scene where Dominic shares some of his personal histories with Brian. Dominic reveals, “I live my life a quarter mile at a time. … For those ten seconds or less, I’m free.” He shares that his commitment to cars can be traced to his father who was killed in a tragic accident when unveiling Chekhov’s Charger.

This scene was shot at a fictional garage named “The Racer’s Edge.” Though in the film, this automotive facility features a vehicle on its roof; in real life, it is just a non-descript building found on North Orange Drive just off Santa Monica Boulevard.