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!

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!

10/10 Daniel is the best! He is very attentive and ensures that his customers are the best!read more

Out with my "Plus One", unsure of where we wanted to eat. So we decided to go to this El Torito…read morelocation. Very neat and clean, with a welcoming, family-friendly ambiance. The servers and chefs were friendly as well. The food is delicious. El Toritos, has one of the best salsa & chips in L.A. County ! We ordered a sampler platter, also the Crab and Shrimp Enchiladas. Muy Delicioso ! (chef's kiss) Overall, a calm, pleasant dining experience.

The good: server was attentive but had so many tables that it hindered his ability to offer great…read moreand timely service. The bad: chips were stale and dips had no taste. Shrimp enchiladas; I have never seen such tiny shrimp (frozen??), and so few. Go to Rubios, great size and amount of shrimp in their meals. Also, green sauce was overwhelming the soggy tortillas. I wanted a mango margarita and waiter convinced me to have a berry margarita and I wish I had not been so agreeable. Ambiance is good.

Upscale-ish mexican food and it tasted really good! Loved my aguachilies and guacamole. My…read morecolleagues really enjoyed their dishes as well. The chips and salsa was also a great snack while we waited for our meal. They also got tvs playing sports if you're looking to grab a bite and enjoy the games. Service was excellent. Parking is huge but it can get busy, so be prepared to walk.

I placed a Doordash order and everything was packaged nicely when my food arrived. I ordered the…read moretacos dor birria, which comes with 3 extra crispy tacos with birria, a side of consome and salsa. The tacos were still crispy, had plenty of meat filling and held up well when I dipped them in the consome. The consome was flavorful itself.

Food: great. We normally get the consomme, quesadilla, taquitos, or veggie burrito, sometimes the…read morepotato tacos with cucumber agua fresca. Today we got consomme, chips, and cucumber agua fresca. But the drink tasted a little on the stale side as if it's been there for days and not replenished daily. Not sure what happened. Usually it's on point but somebody dropped the ball. So taste the agua fresca before you walk away to make sure it's freshly made (fyi). Otherwise, food is great and consistent. Service: sometimes it's good sometimes not just depends on the day I guess. Ambiance: busy, always busy so maybe call or order online if you don't want to wait.

Checked out this local, family-owned Mexican spot on a Friday evening. We kicked things off with a…read moreChile Relleno and Margaritas, both of which hit the spot. For our main course, we had the Grilled Fish Enchiladas. The portions here are remarkably generous--we originally planned to order more, but the food completely filled us up. ​Everything was delicious, and our waitress was warm, friendly, and attentive. We'll definitely be back to explore the rest of the menu.

I haven't been back in a few years but it felt comfortable walking into La Capilla once again. They…read morehave a birthday special on the day of a birthday where you can choose from one of four 1 item combos and get a free meal and dessert by presenting your ID. They used to let you pick from more choices years ago but free is free right? I chose the number 4 which is a tamale with beans and rice. My wife ordered their chicken tortilla soup which has been a longtime favorite. The size of the bowl has diminished about 30% from what I remember but that's been a common theme the past few years in many places so oh well. We also ordered a side of chicken taquitos which came with a generous amount of sour cream and guacamole. The food was very good overall although the chunks of beef in my tamale were dry. I prefer chicken but unfortunately they were out. I should have asked for pork but didn't think about it till later. Our server was very helpful and just a sweet, thoughtful young lady. The gentleman bussing tables was also friendly and considerate. Prices have definitely gone up but those are the times in which we live. There is street parking and an underground parking garage a short distance away. There are quite a few restaurants in the area so parking can be a little challenging. With so many new restaurants in downtown Torrance, La Capilla may no longer be at the pinnacle of food choices but for longtime South Bay residents, it would be sad to see it go. It's nice to have places that bring back memories of wonderful times gone by.

I was in the area doing errands but got really hungry. This place was in the complex I was shopping…read morein so I popped on over based on the recommendation from the employee helping me at a store near by. I have been seeing them on my feed but for some reason haven't stopped in yet. As a solo diner I felt pleasantly welcomed as I walked it. The sweet gal behind the counter was very friendly and engaging when I asked her questions seeing it was my first time here. I chose the two taco combo, carne asada was my meat of choice. The two other options were shrimp and chicken. The combo comes with chips and a drink along with my choice of salsa. I have to tell you I was pretty impressed with my tacos. They were loaded with meat; which was really tasty. They had cilantro and onion and avocado. The chips were fresh and also very good. I liked the salsa as well. The two gals working the counter and who brought my food were so sweet. She even came back to ask if I needed anything and gave me extra salsa. They have numerous TVs (got to catch some of the Dodger game. ) in there and they do so alcohol as well. I will definitely be back. This was a very nice solo lunch experience..

I ordered through the kiosk because there was a line, but the experience went downhill from there…read more Three customers who ordered after me received their food before I did. After waiting about 10 minutes, I went to the counter, and it took even longer before an employee asked for my name. It turned out my order had been sitting there for over 20 minutes while takeout orders were being prioritized. When they finally handed me my food, it was still in a bag even though my order was for dine-in, and I had to remind them to give me my drinks. They also forgot to include salsa for the chips. What really frustrated me was being told that next time I should just go to the counter after ordering at the kiosk. As a first-time customer, how was I supposed to know that? If the kiosk orders aren't being monitored, that's something the restaurant should address--not something customers should have to figure out on their own. After this experience, there won't be a next time.

This place has one of the best tacos-fish shrimp beef chicken and their fajitas-beef shrimp chicken…read moreis truly out of this world The price is reasonable and staff very pleasant! Totally recommend this place Tks

I went to pick up my order at El Otro Amigo. The cashier charged me for two drinks, which was a…read moreMexican Coke and Pineapple Jarrito. All of the other items I ordered for dinner luckily wasn't missing. I went back to ask for the missing Pineapple Jarrito and the same cashier swapped it for the Mexican Coke. I was still missing a drink and was charged for it. That is bad customer service. I also asked for a receipt, and they did not give one to me. Normally, I received everything that I ordered except today. This is disappointing since I am a local.

I recently had lunch at La Cocina Mexicana, and had the chile relleno plato. It was delicious…read more Service was good, and they have homemade tortillas. I will definitely go back.

Was greeted well however I would not come back. We ordered the Chicken enchilada plate with mole…read moresauce the sauce and the shredded chicken did not have any flavor. The shrimp and fish taco were raved about but the tortilla itself felt like pita bread it was so thick and dry and the shrimp was pretty burnt. The fish taco was better but not my much. Pretty disappointed.

We had a great experience at Vida Modern Mexican in Redondo Beach, and Alyssa was a GREAT server…read more The restaurant was busy, but she never made us feel rushed or overlooked. She was sweet, kind, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout dinner. It's easy for service to slip when a restaurant is packed, but Alyssa stayed on top of everything and made our experience feel personal. Great food, great atmosphere, and outstanding service. Alyssa made our night. We'll definitely be back.

It was only about a 10-minute drive from Redondo Beach Pier to Riviera Village. We walked around…read morethe village for a bit and then ended up deciding to dine at VIDA. Great choice! Even better, it was Happy Hour when we were there! We ordered tacos, burritos, quesadillas, wine, and beers. Everything was so tasty and went perfectly with my wine. We sat out on the patio and just loved the beautiful weather. Coming from AZ, being able to sit outside and enjoy a meal in the middle of August is definitely a treat. You're not getting that privilege in Arizona unless you want to melt with your tacos! Oh, and even better--VIDA is on InKind! I was able to use my InKind discount to pay the bill, which made a great Happy Hour even better. Good food, nice weather, patio seating, Happy Hour, AND an InKind discount? Yep, VIDA was a great choice!