Cocina Authentic Mexican Kitchen

From the moment you walk through the door, the service is amazing! Everyone is always so friendly…read moreand welcoming. The chips and salsa are SO good, and the food is always delicious. We especially love that they serve their soup even when it's hot out, it's one of our favorites! Zacatecas is definitely a family favorite and one of the few places we can all agree on. Anytime we're in the area, we always make a point to stop in. Great food, great service, and always a great experience!

This was a fantastic first experience! The entire staff is very friendly and are able to help with…read moreany questions that are asked. The chips are salsa that arrive when you are seated are very good. It is hard to stop munching on them. I ordered the carne asada deluxe burrito which comes with red sauce to make it wet. The red sauce tastes delicious and fresh. It does not taste canned, which is great! The burrito is stuffed with beans, rice, carne asada, and some lettuce. It was great. The red salsa is not spicy. They did provide a green salsa on the side when I asked for it that was very spicy and delicious! I do wish the parking was not as limited and tight, but this place is worth a visit.

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Carnitas and Asada tacos

El Amigo #3

4.3(283 reviews)

0.5 mi

Ambiance: it's a hidden gem in the neighborhood, private parking lot in the area, stylish…read moredecorations at the different dining zones, good for dine-in and takeout orders Service: super friendly staff, very patient with questions and provided useful suggestion, served the food and cleaned table promptly Food: variety choices on their menu for classic Mexican cuisine Chips & Salsa - **** freshly made in house, recommend Fajitas of Steak, Chicken, and Shrimp - **** slices of grilled steak, chicken breast, shrimp with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, All plates served with rice, beans, guacamole, and choice of flour tortillas, tasty combination, recommend Green Sauce Enchiladas - ***** choice of carnitas, very tender and tasty in green sauce, highly recommend Carne Asada Soft Taco - **** flavorful marinated beef, recommend Carnitas Hard Shell Taco - ***** soft and juicy pork meat, crispy shell, tasty with chipotle sauce, highly recommend Price: generous portions and affordable prices, expected $20 to $25 per person for a hearty meal

I saw reviews of this location (Redondo Beach) and placed my order online. When I arrived my order…read morewas ready and the staff were friendly. They have a small lot for parking located in the back of the restaurant. I recommend the chicken burrito! We also tried the veggie burrito and had tortilla chips with salsa. Everything was good and filling.

Quesadilla with beef

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BIRRIA QUESADILLA

Maderos Cocina Mexicana

4.7(779 reviews)

2.8 mi

Me and my good friend came in on a Monday because I wanted some elote! It happened to be happy hour…read moreso why not! The food is so good! The chips and salsa, the elote, the ceviche were spectacular! The salsas are so tasty! The elote hit the spot! And the ceviche was a large portion which was perfect to share! The tacos were very good! One thing I would change is their tortilla, but the carne asada was tender and well flavored! The fish taco could've used some crema. The service here is some of the best I've experienced. As someone in hospitality, Arturo deserves all the flowers! So kind and friendly! On point! The space has a nice outdoor patio that has covering for shade. We will definitely come back!

Second time back within two months. Pictures aren't the best…read more What an incredible local find. The food is spot on, the margaritas are delicious and flowing, and the service is top-notch. While the ambiance isn't over-the-top, it's clean, comfortable, and inviting definitely grab a table on the patio if you can. Parking: They have a dedicated lot on-site. It's a bit tight, but having dedicated parking is still a huge plus. To Start: They kick off the meal with complimentary chips paired with three distinct salsas: a rich red salsa with a good kick, a bright salsa verde, and a fresh pico de gallo. Every single one was full of flavor. The Main Course: Veracruz Fish: Hands down the star of the night. The white fish was cooked to absolute perfection and paired seamlessly with sautéed vegetables, rice, and beans. A must-order, Chicken Enchiladas: Exceptionally flavorful with well-seasoned, juicy chicken. A special shoutout goes to the rice and beans--they easily hold their own as standalone stars on the plate. Chile Relleno: Well-prepared and tasty. While it wasn't my personal favorite of the night, it's a solid choice if you love traditional rellenos. Shrimp Cocktail: Generously portioned with plenty of fresh shrimp and avocado, though the sauce base wasn't quite to my personal taste. All in all, Maderos is a true gem delivering vibrant, authentic Mexican cuisine. We will definitely be back!

Interior

Wet burrito

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Fajitas Mar Y Tierra

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4.4(2k reviews)

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This place is great. The staff are always very friendly and can help you if you are new to ceviche…read moreor Mexican seafood in general.. The interior is snug but most people get their food to go. It gets busy especially weekends, but it's worth it. I've had the fried shrimp fried fish tacos, as well as the salmon grilled tacos but the fried items are better. Stick to the seafood items... the caldo siete mares seafood soup is excellent and probably the best. The ceviches are among the very best ive had in this county. Just be careful coming in when the special fried shrimp or fried fish taco deal is going on because they cook in larger batches so they might be a little greasier than normal days. Other than that, their fried food is light crispy, and worth the wait. Great value for money

Delicious food. I had the mahi mahi taco combo with jicama juice. They have self serve peppers on…read morethe side that are bursting with flavor OMG! The girl that took our order was pleasant and patient with the questions we had as first customers. This place is a gem. XO, CHEROKEE THE CHIEF

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Fish taco, crispy and filling. 10/10

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STING RAY TACO

El Tarasco Artesia

4.1(181 reviews)

0.4 mi

We started being regulars here a couple of years ago. The family and I have the breakfast burrito,…read moreCalifornia burrito, grilled chicken burrito, and the junior deluxe burrito on rotation. Love the abundance of warm chip rounds and fresh salsa that isn't too spicy. I still have to try their lunch specials and 10 pack of tacos one of these days. Service with a smile makes us coming back as recognized regulars.

Burrito Thursday! What great deals…read more I also really enjoy the outdoor dining. Service is okay. Best food deals on Artesia Blvd on a Thursday

Carne Asada Plate

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JR Burrito

Caló Kitchen + Tequila - El Segundo

4.5(2.6k reviews)

2.7 mi

The food was delicious and the service with Courtney was amazing! Definitely will be back.read more

Courtney is absolutely excellent at what he does! The best service I've had in years! Truly…read moreattentive, great memory, kept my cup filled and my experience rich. The food was amazing, but the service was the best compliment to my taste buds. Thank you and you'll see me again!

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Riviera Mexican Cantina

3.9(270 reviews)

2.9 mi

Great service the bartender Jose did a great job! Very friendly and professional! Food was great…read moreand the drinks were strong and tasty! Cynthia the manager was attentive and treated us great ! Lulu the hostess was also very friendly and provided great service! View was great with ocean view at sunset! Will definitely be going back possibly regularly! Thanks again to all the staff!

Food was good, ambiance was also and enjoyed Jason's service and positive energy. We will be back…read more Peace

Ocean Front Dining Room

Chicken Taquitos

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Mango Ceviche

Cal Mex Cantina

4.3(490 reviews)

3.0 mi

My first time here last night. The interior design in here…read moreis enjoyable. I like the creativity with the zig zag giant rocks sofas and comfy cultural throw pillows. Very natural and relaxing vibe. Have to give 5 stars customer service to very polite and helpful Carolina and of course Simon giving great customer service and great food recommendations. Ordered quite a lot lol. 3 drinks, 3 tacos, a dish I forgot what it's called but been told it's the closest to enchiladas, and banana cake flan was amazingly delicious. I can have many more of those lol. Will definitely be back.

Celebrated my birthday here and had an awesome experience. Our waiter Brian and manager Maria were…read moresuper attentive, even when we were a ground of nine. I had the Tinga Flautas, perfectly crunchy, moist inside and full of flavor. We also tried the birria grilled cheese and the buñuelos with ice cream and that was just okay. Happy hour is solid- the $15 mimosa pitcher was enough for at least 4 people, and they offer guava and other juice options. The ambiance is really nice too, we had a table with a beach view, which must be gorgeous at sunset. They have couches that face the beach, it's definitely a nice spot to, imagine lounging on the couch with a drink in hand. Overall great service and vibes. I'll definitely e back!

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Riviera Mexican Grill

4.0(922 reviews)

4.0 mi

I decided to change up my usual selections here and went for the Grilled Mexican Seabass. It was…read morereally good. It looked fantastic and inviting. From the first bite the great seasoning and mild garlic taste was a pleasure to the pallet. This was my first time trying this main dish here and it was well worth it. My guest had the Birria quesadilla. Definitely his favorite dish here and a lot to eat. As in the past he loved it.

We had a lovely dinner here with friends that we almost missed due to the incorrect address on the…read morewebsite! The Cadillac margarita pitcher was delicious and perfect to share with 4. The guacamole was perfect and chunky, yum! We had combination plates with enchiladas and tacos and everyone was happy with their meals. The chicken papaya salad was fresh and a creative mix of flavors. Service was good, but I don't recall our servers name. We will definitely go again when on this side of town now that we know the correct address

Main inside dining

Chicken Fajita

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Tortilla

Madre

3.8(1.9k reviews)

3.4 mi

I go to the happy hour here on occasion. They make a good spicy margarita and the Mexican lager is…read more$7 They also have discounted bar food from 3 to 6 pm. That said, the food is not bad, but a better Oaxacan option is El Jacalito in Lomita. It is just a step up in terms of taste and quality. Madre has 100+ mezcal varieties, but if you want mole or tlayuda or another Oaxacan staple. El Jacalito is the place.

Madre is a 3.5 all the way but can't put it on a 4. Couple things were great, rest was a pass…read more The ribeye taco is FANTASTIC. Wow. Shrimp, gringa were good. Pork not. Also had enchiladas which were fine. Both cocktails we got, frankly, were bad. Low in alcohol, overdone on sharp Overall it felt like Madre was going more for presentation than quality. Every dish was so instagramable. Truly beautiful, but then the taste did not match. One great taco if I had 3 of them it would've been excellent I do highly recommend that one!

Inside

Fried Quesadilla

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Jose S.

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9 years ago

MY NEW FAVORITE PLACE, although they just opened recently, the staff is so friendly. They have Taco Tuesday Specials for .99 cent tacos and Thursday baja style fish tacos for 1.49. Sweet deals, and food is surprisingly amazing which you often don't get at Malls these days or sit in restaurants. They also do, Grub Hub and Postmates deliveries which is pretty awesome. KEEP UP THE GREAT FRESHNESS AND TASTE. read more

Omar A.

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7 years ago

This is my favorite place to come eat out of the whole mall!!! The meats have so much flavor I love the chicken!! I recommend the cocina papas they have so much flavor especially with the chicken and the guacamole is so fresh I give them a 5 star read more

Jimmy F.

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2 years ago

In that establishment they grab the money and grab the food and it's very unsafe for the people eatting it. Many people touch money and you might not know who has had it and where's it been very uncomfortable to think about. read more

Rafael A.

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4

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8 years ago

Definitely worth every penny. One of the best Mexican food and the best customer service I've had. 10/10 would definitely recommend to everyone read more

Dalia E.

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21

8 years ago

Great service, you get to choose from spicy or hot salsa. The meat has a lot of flavor, my favorite would be the chicken quesadilla.

Emily E.

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7 years ago

Atienden bien y los trabajadores son de ambiente alegre siempre son amables la sala esta al 100. Los sopes los hacen como en casa

Emily E.

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2

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7 years ago

The workers are on point with their service. Ian was very nice

Stephany E.

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1

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7 years ago

Workers have great service Ian was very very nice

Albert P.

2

1

9 years ago

Excellent Food. And nice Taste..

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