Ambiance: it's a hidden gem in the neighborhood, private parking lot in the area, stylish decorations 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 read more

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I saw reviews of this location (Redondo Beach) and placed my order online. When I arrived my order was 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. read more

The employees aren't the friendliest of the bunch and their food isn't that much better. I had the camarones diabla and the shrimp tasted like it came out of the freezer and the sauce wasn't all that great either. The rice was mediocre and the beans tasted like they came out of can. read more

Brought my friend here because I've been talking about El Amigo forever and wanted her to finally try it. She ordered the pork burrito and loved it, just like I thought she would. I switched things up and got a chicken wet burrito, half red and half green. The chicken was a bit dry and not as satisfying, so I'll probably stick with pork or beef next time. My boyfriend's ceviche was very solid and came in a large portion. I parked in their lot for the first time. I usually just do street parking since there's plenty, but decided to try it out. Overall, another successful visit to El Amigo. read more

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Let me start with telling you about their carnitas burrito. It is one of the best in town. All of their food is great and we love the sauces. We did pick up this time and it was so easy to heat up. Their enchiladas are great as are their rice and beans. The service is so kind and friendly and they are fast. It does not matter if you are eating there or calling with an order. They get it right the first time and it is always so good. The place is just adorable. It is small, but kept clean and it seems a lad older, but inside you are comfortable and happy. You can also have it delivered. And you can order on line. What more could you want. It is a happy place, with happy staff and nice customers. There is nothing we don't love about this little spot. read more

El Amigo #3 - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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One of my favorite birria spots in the area! They give large, generous portions and everything is so flavorful. My husband tried their chilaquiles this time and absolutely loved it. Their food is made fresh and is of good quality. The staff is friendly and always super accommodating. Theres plenty of parking in the back and front. Perfect hidden little spot for lunch or dinner with the family. read more

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Stopped by for a quick bite. There is parking in the back. Order first and then sit down. People were super nice. I had the sope and taco omg the salsa was spicy for me maybe not for others. I loved the sope. The taco i would have preferred the chicken cooked differently maybe like on the grill or griddle but my tacos chicken looked like fajitas chicken. I like fajitas so it was okay too . Prices were pretty good as well i ordered the asada sope the chicken taco and a water bottle and was like $10 pretty good for lunch prices. read more

El Amigo #3 - Sope and taco - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Food came out pretty fast, good customer service, parking available in rear. Let me tell you about the carnitas burrito, omg. So frickin good, I've never had a carnitas burrito like that ever and my whole table was impressed. The shrimp burrito was good, I usually go for green sauce instead of red because it's less spicy, that was not the case today it wasn't anything uncomfortable until about half way with the hot burrito and spice building up. I'm looking forward to coming here again and trying different items or just getting a carnitas burrito. read more

El Amigo #3 - Wet SHRIMP BURRITO & wet Ricardo's Super Burrito w/carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Excellent restaurant and food. Staff is extremely helpful. Always have the steak fajitas. And I'm never disappointed.

They open somewhat early (10 am) with a huge menu. This is my post work brunch spot that I just want to indulge and knock after. The shrimp burrito (dry) is the way to go. Rice, guac, sour cream, and perfectly cooked shrimp. It was really good! Chips and salsa also was served. read more

We ordered the -FRIED FISH - double rice. I thought this was ok - CARNE FAJITAS- the carne was tasty I really liked how they flavored the meat read more

El Amigo #3 - Mojarra Frita - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Service, price, food selection, quality of ingredients. TV to watch the games. Mexican beer selections. read more

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Always quick when we order online. Loved their tostada though our regular menu is wet burritos. We keep coming back! read more

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I eat here often and always have a good experience. I actually go to El Otro Amigo even more, but both places are great. El Amigo #3 replaced a spot called La Cocina, and it's way better now. I've had a lot of different items from the menu and you really can't go wrong with anything here. The pastor is excellent, and the pescado soup is perfect on a cold day. Highly recommended. read more

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One of these days, I will have to go to the restaurant and try it in person. But I have ordered delivery from the restaurant several times and it is consistently good! I consider myself picky when it comes to Mexican food from growing up in San Diego, but I have really enjoyed what I ordered from this restaurant. This time it was two chili rellenos, that came with rice and beans, and I ordered a shrimp taco just because I wanted to try it! I started with the shrimp taco and it was huge! Plus, I loved all the fresh veggies cut up with the radish and cabbage! Then I tore into the chili rellenos that were just oozing with white cheese! They were both good size and had a light delicious batter on them. Because I had the tortillas, I would wrap them up in the tortillas with rice and beans to eat them. I think next time I will save the taco and tortillas and enjoy them on their own later because it just made me way too full, but I could not help myself and ate the whole thing anyway. I did save some of the rice and beans to eat with the chips the next day. I am already craving the food and will go in soon! read more

El Amigo #3 - There is nothing better than fresh made tortillas! - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Its affordable, clean, and the food is bomb, fresh and not over seasoned. The restaurant is very clean and the staff are attentive. I'd recommend this place to anyone. read more

I got the chicken, steak and shrimp fajitas. BF got the pastor super burrito wet with green sauce. I want to try the chicken taquitos next time as it looks like a giant salad on top. Very good and leaving with lots of leftovers. read more

El Amigo #3 - Complimentary chips and salsa and super burrito wet with pastor - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Sadly it is hard to find very good Mexican with complex and well spiced flavors in the South Bay. Best place I've ever had is on the Canadian border in WA, when living in WA for two years, funny enough but wrong border. Been trying to find places comparable to it but been failing. Even San Diego didn't compare. Happily, we finally found something local, in the South Bay, that is almost as good 9.5 out of 10, the best you will find in the area. This place has very good Mexican, with complex and well spiced flavors. Had the carnitas nachos, and both carne asada and pastor tacos. Carne asada is a bit better than the pastor. Pastor kind of overdoes the amount of sauce. But all of it was still really good. Finally found a good place. read more

Still awesome! We got burritos - I got a wet Pastor with green sauce and it's still amazing. Girlfriend had a wet shrimp burrito with Merry Christmas sauces (red & green) and she said that's the only way to go. FYI - We also just found out that you get a 10% discount if you pay with cash. read more

Food was great. Not too spicy. Shredded beef was juicy and flavorful. Beans and rice delicious, so was the tortilla it came in. Chips and salsa made here also very flavorful. Service: friendly, professional and quick. Ambiance: Super clean, warm and welcoming. Can't wait to come back . read more

El Amigo #3 - Shredded beef burrito with beans and rice. A side of chips with salsa. - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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The food is fine but the service was horrible this time. I asked for an extra salsa which is usually never a problem. The guys said no and said it would cost an extra dollar. I got this order to go and felt like he needed a lesson in customer service. That's why people don't tip you. Tips are an extra and shouldn't be expected especially for a to go order. Sad for you guy and hope you felt power just now. Won't be coming back. read more

OK, so I've been a fan of El T, El B, Mi Burrito - but I disowned all of them over the past couple years. Skimpy, bland, too expensive. Finally sampled JUST a bean and cheese from El Amigo #3 last night and WOW. Super yummy, good chips and salsa, good price -- I DEFinitely will be ordering stuff from here forward! Thanks for restoring my faith in South Bay Mexican food! read more

I went here for lunch and was pleasantly surprised on the quality and taste of the food. I had the shrimp quesadilla and a shrimp taco. Portions are large. Tortilla chips and salsa are complimentary and boy they are good. Parking can be a challenge but the food is worth it! read more

Had the wet burrito. I got the green salsa bc the red one tastes like the Mexican soup fideo and wasn't my vibe. The meat in the burrito was cut into big chunks. I wish they would've chopped it up more so it was more enjoyable. Our server was super fast and friendly. He made us feel comfortable to ask for any additional requests. The parking is very small and minimal. Do not recommend for big trucks. read more

El Amigo #3 - Wet burrito with green salsa - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Food is always great. Service is friendly & fast. We have only dined in once & were served quickly, usually take it to go. They're crispy tacos are delicious! read more

Did this as a Grubhub order. The food was delivered in decent time. They remembered the utensils which many do not. That alone is a plus. I started with a chili rellano combo with beans and rice. The rellano was well done with a flavorful sauce. I then added a taco which had a great tasting meat. I also added the grilled fish taco with its come back sauce. Probably my favorite of all the items. The fish was prepared well and the sauce had me sold. I added a horchata to drink. They threw in two bags of chips with some really good salsa. The total bill including the delivery and tip was just above $30. I found this to be very reasonable for being in the Los Angeles area. I hope to try again when back in the area. read more

WOW! Decided to try this place out when passing by & was super hungry! Was not expecting the portions to be this big for how much it costs! They put so much meat on their tacos!! The flavors were so amazing. I'm coming here again & letting everybody I know about this place! Service was so great and welcoming and the restaurant was very clean. I can't wait to come back! read more

El Amigo #3 - 2 Tacos and 1 Enchilada with Rice and Beans - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

This restaurant serves "Tex-Mex," style food. So if you're just hankering for Southwest style fare, you're okay. However, if you're searching for the more traditional, regional Mexican food, then this is not the place. I have noticed that in the last 8 years, what the South Bay has gained in wonderfully diverse Asian restaurants, it has lost in the more old-school Mexican restaurants; with perhaps some exceptions like "El Goloso", "Guisados" and "MADRE!" Otherwise, be prepared for Tex-Mex at what are often called "Mexican" restaurants in the area. read more

Will never go back!! Salty pork and not happy with Chilli Rellenos either. They would not give us a glass of water w ice, we had to BUY bottle of water from their Fridge, no free cups of water here!! Another man came up from the back and wanted some water and same thing, he was a customer, and no water. ALSO, they charge you 3% if you use your credit card! Asta LA VISTA, not coming back. Shame on you, the food was not cheap either, I ordered chili rellenos plate and was charged $17.95, Rice, beans and cheese and pepper. What a money maker. BYEEEEEE read more

This place sucks. They will not give you water. You have to buy their bottled water. Unfortunately, the bottled water is the poorest quality and the bottle itself is so soft and flimsy that you are consuming a lot of toxins (BPA). Also, they only give you one serving of salsa with your order. If you want more salsa, you would have to pay $1 for it. No bueno. I hate that they nickel and dime you for things that should be provided complimentary like other Mexican restaurants. read more

The good: They have an indoor and outdoor dining area. We sat in a booth and enjoyed the fun Mexican decor and the view of the TV. The worker was quick and friendly. He made good recommendations for what I could order for my toddlers. We ended up getting a cheese quesadilla that was GIANT. They have their own small private parking lot. The prices were fair. The portion sizes were large. We got free chips and salsa. I got a combo plate and a wet burrito as well. The bad: The horchata was too sweet. I didn't care for the smoky flavor of the red sauce on the burrito but I think others might like it. The food was good but wasn't particularly memorable for me. The interesting: I don't know if they have a #2 and #1 location but I had an El Amigo restaurant in San Jose near my old house. read more

I've been around the taco block, and let me tell you--El Amigo #3 is a hidden gem that's worth every bite and sip! From the moment I walked in, the service was on point. The staff made me feel like family, which is always a huge plus when you're taco-craving and ready to dive in. Now, let's talk about the Taco Tuesday specials. Drool alert! Whether you're a hard shell enthusiast (like me!) or prefer your tacos street-style soft and loaded with flavor, they've got you covered. The birria tacos are a must-try--tender, juicy, and paired perfectly with their house-made salsa. Lest we forget the multiple TVs making football season in this authentic Mexican venue, Pair your taco feast with a cold bottle of Pacifico, my personal favorite, though they have a great selection of bottled beers, including Modelo and more. It's the perfect combo--tacos and an ice-cold cerveza to wash it all down. If you're in Redondo Beach and looking for the ultimate Taco Tuesday spot that brings great food, cold drinks, and fantastic service, El Amigo #3 is where you want to be. Trust me, you'll leave full and happy! read more

El Amigo #3 - BIRRIA QUESADILLA - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Pretty sure it's illegal to not provide free tap water to customers, especially when they serve alcohol. Only choice is to buy bottled water. My burrito was felt like it was 50% cilantro, steak was dry, tortilla was gross. read more

Since this location opened, our family has been enjoying the wonderful Mexican food, neighborhood ambience, and spectacularly friendly service at this location. 5 years of Excellence has not dimmed their light. read more

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How did this place ever get 4 and half stars? Damn, don't even get a class of water, what the hell? Brother wanted ground beef enchiladas, nope no ground beef. Ended up with pastor which wasn't great. He also had a chicken taco, said it was almost flavorless. I had the chili relleno plate. Fair relleno, sauce wasn't the best. Rice and beans were okay. My overall impression was that it was a one and done place, didn't impress me at all. read more

I love this place!!! We go there at least once a week. Always get great service. The whole staff are nice and friendly. Expecially Edgar, I believe he is the manager or owner. He takes care of us with a friendly face always. The food is so delicious. I get the way burrito with green sauce all the time. It is the best green sauce. I definitely recommend this place. That's for your service read more

I pass by all the time. My husband & I finally dined in . Great service, Great food, Good size portions. I ordered the three shrimp enchiladas w/ a side salad. My guy enjoyed his birria taco plate. Nice, cozy little neighborhood spot with authentic Mexican food. We'll definitely be returning :) read more

A few things to note, tacos were pretty decent including the shrimp and fish tacos. Usually some places do best on carne asada, chicken, and pastor only. My bf prefers ground beef and El Amigo does not carry ground beef, too bad because this is closer to where we live. Unfortunately, they don't have fountain water so you would have to purchase bottled water. A bit of plus, they give free chips and salsa. Order first then they take your food to the table. Booth seating limited out front and they have some seating out back. It's a casual place, not a huge restaurant to seat 17ppl lol. Service is ok, they are not like Leo's which I wish was still open. Not as personable. read more

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Was there again Saturday night with 10 people. Food was excellent and beers were cold! I had the three green sauce Carne Asada enchiladas.

Amazing food! Good portion sizes. Cheap prices! Super friendly staff! Fast service. Great overall!