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    El Baja Chef

    3.8 (113 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    This was the old a** avocado in my shrimp cocktail. And I had to fish for my shrimp because there wasn't much in there.

    It could be a good place. There's like 5 TV'S with pictures of food that they sell. Every F 'n wall has pictures of food that they sell. There's very little atmosphere, no music playing , a rotten slice of avocado in our shrimp cocktail. Good thing. We're by the ocean, because I had to fish for shrimp. There was barely any in the shrimp cocktail. I spent a $100 on 4 items and some cokes. You would think they would put $5 worth of shrimp in a shrimp cocktail? I'm not feeling the love. The value and the atmosphere put into this Mexican restaurant. That's enough. They don't wanna step it up. There's plenty of other Mexican restaurants. You can go to. P S this was family approved

    Candace D.

    No food..just drinks...this needs no description...beautifully done ice cold celada topped with a beer and jumbo shrimp...just the perfect presentation in a glass...just ONE though ...safe room for what's to come!!'

    Had a great experience, yummy food, and great service! Met the owner and he was very welcoming, will definitely be coming back! Great location with a view of the ocean !

    Fish and chips plate, $16.99. Find the chips! They're very similar in size and shape to the fries which makes it a game that no one wins!
    Ignacio A.

    Fish and chips plate, $16.99. Find the chips! They're very similar in size and shape to the fries which makes it a game that no one wins! Bur seriously, the quantity was terrible. The fish was just 2 strips cut in half. They should have named this the chips and goldfish plate. The quality was, as the kids say, mid. I made the mistake of avoiding the restaurants with long lines and eating here because it was empty. Well, there's a reason it was empty. Just wait the 30-45 minutes at one of the real restaurants at the pier. Trust me.

    Fish and chips top left. Center shrimp ceviche. Ceviche is made to order.
    Violeta P.

    Fresh shrimp ceviche. We also had the fish and chips that were huge and yummy. Wish they were open later. We got there just in time to sit, but then they turned a couple of groups away that wanted to sit and eat. They also have aguas frescas.

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    Sili M.

    Great authentic Mexican food. Original recipes, fresh home made tortillas and very tasty fish tacos. Good vibes and great customer service. Rice, beans and salsa is on point...

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    Food isn't cooked proper,cheap taste.they take too long to take your order with an attitude,disappointed

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    I really enjoyed the vibes & ambiance here plus the drinks are bomb Would come back again !

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    More servers . We waited along time. Also they charge for everything including ice. Need more assistance.

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    Expensive and bad food, I ordered a ceviche for $16 with only 3 shrimps and two tacos that have not taste

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    Cool place to have some tacos and a beer!!! Fish tacos were yummmy! Want to try more stuff next time!

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    Great place to chill and take in the Redondo Beach vibe... The staff is friendly and good looking.. Great selections of beers and Mex food.

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