Just tried Catrina Mexican Spot in Hawthorne and it did NOT disappoint Everything tasted incredibly fresh and full of flavor. The queso fundido was hands down my favorite with the perfectly melted, rich, and so satisfying. Their homemade salsa is a must (seriously could eat it by the spoonful), and the carne asada with bell peppers and cheese was absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly. You can really tell they put care into the food here. So excited to have this spot in the neighborhood, definitely coming back! read more

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If you live in the South Bay , DO NOT SLEEP on this spot. Popped in today for the first time and was blown away with the quality of both the food and the service. This is a small restaurant , however they delivered big flavors, my Enmoladas were delicious , the carnitas were soft and juicy and the mole Encahuatado was really well balanced and perfectly nutty, I loved it. My friend ordered the menudo and really enjoyed it, he said the broth was really good and that it was really filling and fresh. Will be back again soon read more

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Update: ordered to go! Really good tacos & fresh shrimp cocktail. The shrimp cocktail is sweet and ketchupy just how I like it. The chicken mole tacos were very tasty but the best part was the thick restaurant made tortillas. read more

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We have visited several times already and are always satisfied! I am a huge breakfast burrito fan and this place serves delish burritos!!! Salsas are very important to the meal- their red and green are both spectacular. Chilaquiles are savory as well. So far the only drink I've tried is a strawberry mimosa and I could have had 5! The service is fantastic- we were well taken care of and the spot is cozy and inviting. read more

The Baseline: For a Mexican fast casual restaurant the flavors of the food must make use of the prime Mexican ingredients (corn, beans, chiles, rice, cheese, and meats), preparation of sauces/salsas must be fresh, the meal portion size must make me feel full, and service must be efficient. Food: I came in to get a carnitas burrito as a take out experience. The burrito was filled with succulent pork that had a good amount of crisp and tender pull apart meat that had tangy pickled onions mixed in next to the rice and beans. Well wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. Service: Great fast and efficient service. I had my order in less than 10 minutes and the waitress was super friendly. Atmosphere: The table and seating was well arranged, decorated, and the tables were clean. I could come here for a quick sit down experience when I am not rushing and grabbing take out. Also they have mole which I want so a sit down experience is in my future here. read more

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Food is delicious I tried the enmolada trio and it did not disappoint the person taking our order was very polite read more

Catrina Mexican Spot - Enchilada Trio Enmoladas - Mexican Near Me - Hawthorne, California

5/5 We recently checked out this new Mexican restaurant and we're so glad we did. Everything from start to finish was absolutely delicious. I ordered the enchiladas Catrina with chicken and green sauce, and wow. The flavor was incredible; fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. You could really taste the quality of the ingredients, and the green sauce had just the right amount of heat without overpowering the dish. My husband got the mole negro with chicken, and he hasn't stopped talking about it since. He said it's the best mole he's had in the area, hands down. Deep, rich flavor that really stood out. Even the chips and salsa were fantastic! Super fresh, crisp chips and a salsa that hit all the right notes. read more

Great service, amazing food! Will definitely be back. Had the shrimp cocktail, carnitas, and one of the breakfast burritos. Good portions at fair prices. Thank you, Catrina, for being a great addition to my neighborhood. read more

I tried one of their tortas (carnitas) the other day and felt it was a bit mediocre. I am definitely planning on going back to try their mole though since I'm a huge mole fanatic :p Will update my review when I've given it another go. read more

Let me first start off by saying that the service was great! Both people were very attentive. We are a family of 4, two kids and two adults. My kids ordered 1 carne asada taco each and a side of rice and beans to share. The rice and bean portion were very small about 3/4 of a cup, if that. I ordered shrimp tacos and honestly, they weren't very flavorful. I added lots of lime and salt. My husband ordered ceviche and he mentioned it wasn't the best. What disappointed me was that each horchata was $5 and refills are not free. We ended up paying $35 for just drinks (which was just horchata and a canned coke!). In total we paid $103- including tip. I can't justify the hefty bill for a meal that wasn't up to par. I feel really bad leaving a review about this but going out to eat at a small restaurant shouldn't cost that much. I think it would be beneficial to adjust pricing on their menu to better fit their portion sizing. The ceviche for example was $18. read more

The Yelpers who reviewed Catrina Median Spot set the bar high for a new restaurant! Catrina Mexican Spot delivered even higher! My wife and I got breakfast burritos to go and the order was perfect and I meant to take pictures, but after the first bites, they didn't last long. I had a chorizo, egg and cheese burrito with hash Oren and guacamole. As big as the burrito was, it was layered perfectly to get a taste of everything with every bite. I have never used the word "delicate" to describe chorizo, but it was delicate and obviously made with love. The best chorizo I have ever had. My wife had the bacon, egg, cheese and breakfast potato burrito and it tasted as good as it looked. She will made 2 meals out of it! We stay down the street whenever we Come to LA and will be back again and again and again! read more

Ordered to go. Small portions, small tacos, $4 soft drinks. No special flavors. Probably Won't go back. read more

I'm so disappointed . Nothing like the picture on yelp. Barely any shrimp and they are the small ones. read more

Catrina Mexican Spot - Shrimp tacos - Mexican Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Absolutely amazing and delicious breakfast burritos. We ordered the Desayuno Burrito and the Burrito Absoluto. They were pretty good size. Plenty of meat and very flavorful. Would highly recommend. read more

Well to start this restaurant was not busy at all and now we know why, after church my family and I were starving and we couldn't make it to our top pick at Zacatecas on Hawthorne so we decided to try this place out.... Huge disappointment, EVERYTHING is spicy, sure we get it Mexican but come on easy with the spice, we asked for Mexican red rice and got served white rice twice???... the portion of the food was ridiculously small, we got out of church so we're starving and to be served so little was wild on top of that the bill came out bigger than the food, they gave us chips and dip on the house and tried to charge us for it?? Wtf this I was a one time thing never again! Oh and they took nearly an hour to bring out our food when it wasn't even busy. read more

I had a Jamaica agua fresca, the shrimp taco and the gobernador taco (shrimp with sautéed onions and peppers, melted cheese, avocado and Chipolte sauce). Everything was so fresh and delicious! I really enjoyed their super thin and crispy tortilla chips with the house green salsa. I'll be back for sure! The interior is adorable ... so neat and clean. read more

Catrina Mexican Spot - Menú - Mexican Near Me - Hawthorne, California

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Mexican owned restaurant. Food was great and restaurant was very clean. Me and my mom came here to try it out. I had the green chicken enchiladas and she had the pozole. I loved that the sauce for the green enchiladas was NOT bitter . My mom really enjoy her pozole. We just wished they had a spicier red sauce ! The host was very nice she answered questions we had, during our meal she came multiple times to check in on us and I really appreciate because she didn't forget about us. This place is Mexican approve ! read more

Tried taco de tasajo, Catrina ceviche and governador taco with a tamarind water which was delicious , my favorite item was the taco Governador , place jus recently opened , great and friendly service , come by and try them out . read more

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mole negro. la comida estaba muy rica. las tortillas están perfectas y la bebida tiene mucha sabor. read more

Catrina Mexican Spot - Mole Negro. la comida estaba muy rica. - Mexican Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Only been open for two months according to the staff and what a good find.. the mole's were on point.. the mole negro and coloradito while similar in appearance, have a distinct flavor. The mole negro has a darker look and smokier flavor while the coloradito is a bit sweeter. The pastor taco was really good and juicy. Super tender as well. They have a lot to choose from as far as the a la cart tacos go. Our waitress was incredibly helpful and patient as we perused the menu. Everything here according to our waitress is made from scratch, and it sure does taste like it. As far as choosing between the meats for the mole I'd stick with the chicken as it has a better flavor, It's white meat as well. The agua frescas were good especially the Jamaica as it was not sweet. As far as the atmosphere here goes it was quite nothing out of the ordinary and the music level was adequate and not obscene. While we came to try the mole they have a variety of items to choose from so you'll have plenty of options. read more

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I really enjoyed the mole. I love mole and I am so excited to have a place close to home doing it right.

Darling place, fresh delicious food, super friendly staff. We've had the carne asada burrito, chicken tinga burrito, steak tacos, chicken tacos, and shrimp tacos, and the moles are really well balanced. This is the perfect new little gem of a restaurant located in a classic LA strip mall where you find all the good food all over the city - definitely check this place out! read more

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Little shop. Easy to miss. But you don't want to. Cute little restaurant. Super friendly staff. Delicious food. Tried three tacos. Tinga, Mole and Gobernador. All three were AMAZING. Chips and salsas were great. Can't wait to come try some Mole dinners. I would highly suggest trying g this spot. read more

Wonderful staff and especially appreciated that they serve water in a carafe. Nice touch! The meats and quality of the food is very fresh and well seasoned. I didn't have a drink but those looked delicious too. read more

Absolutely delicious Chicken Mole! I swear my grandmother was back there making it. I recommend this place .

Had an amazing chorizo breakfast Burrito. Made to order and customized it with eggs, potatoes, beans, caramelized onions, cheese and avocado. Salsa Verdes on the side. Delicious read more

Such a cute place ! I came in this morning wanting something different from the old Friday routine and came across this place it's cute and roomie, I saw the little menu board outside and they had a breakfast burrito. I went in and they were so welcoming, seemed like a little mom and pop place. They welcomed me in thanking me for coming in! I ordered the breakfast burrito like any other day and had a cute combo drink and burrito for 10 dollars; such a bargain ! They have really good prices considering the area! The menu was simple and very put together with homemade authentic Mexican restaurant, enough food to satisfy any taste buds and they even have dessert! Churros! That was really cool ! So yeah come by this place help th, they are having a soft opening soon ! read more