El Cinco De Mayo

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I've only ever ordered delivery from this place so imagine my surprise when I decided to take a look at a photo of the place and come to find it's a boardwalk shack/stand type restaurant. I was surprised because I would normally associate that with over priced basic fried foods but their food is actually pretty great. Also open very late so great for late night cravings after a night out or late night at work, which is usually when I order. The asada fries are super good and the salsa is great as well! The tamales are also surprisingly very good. Not every Mexican place that has good food has good tamales so it's always a question mark and although I've had some super dry ones sometimes, they're usually amazing! read more

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What caught my eyes was the birria queso tacos on the menu, but when I saw the price it changed my mind. We are talking about $17 for 3 tacos. A bit steep so instead I went for the carne asada mulitas for more reasonable price. Fast service, but to be honest I wasn't digging the mulitas. Very bland flavor and the salsa didn't helped because it was watery. Was a little disappointed which didn't hit the spot. There were so many options on the menu, maybe I just didn't get a good item. read more

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Marcos T.

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The food is great I love coming here but unfortunately today I got disrespected by a disrespectful employee (female) I had clearly asked for a water when ordering and she got mad when I asked for my water and said that if I didn't get charged for a water I would have to get back in line and ask for a water in a horrible tone. But try the food read more

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TLDR: great little spot at the pier, expansive menu, top tier customer service. Came to try this place per recommended, did not disappoint. A little tricky to find at first (my directions kept leading me to the parking lot), but there are a few tables outside which made it easier to spot. The food speaks for itself; that's probably my new favorite pepper. The birria was incredible - so soft, and tasted so yummy with the quesatacos. Thank you for such a pleasant experience, can't wait to come back! read more

El Cinco De Mayo - Birria Quesatacos birria order (3 pcs), Wet burrito Birria - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Rudy H.

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Went out to the pier the other day. Got hungry and went to check this spot out. The birria is what stuck out because I'm a fan of it. Plenty of options to choose from. Birria Ramen, burritos, tacos, birria pizza!!, mulitas.I had the birria burrito. It was very good. The birria was moist and flavorful. I also had 2 hard tacos, also very good. Had a churro and a churro ice cream lol. All was good. I'll be back to try the ramen. The service was quick not much a wait. Nice to be able to grub and have a view of the ocean. read more

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Stopped in here while at the pier needed breakfast. I had a breakfast burrito with chicken. It was really good size of the burrito was really good. My son got a chicken quesadilla with breakfast and it was really tasty too. I would definitely eat here again lots to choose from big vast menu typical Pure food. The service was very nice and the food came serve fast and hot. read more

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Kai'lee W.

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This place is mediocre. Very Overpriced and the food has no flavor. I came to brighten up my day and get food but it was nasty.

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It was delicious. Service was great. Food was fresh!!!!!!!! Good place to eat at the pier. read more

El Cinco De Mayo - Cookies and cream shake, carne asada fries, ceviche and cremas con Fresa were bomb! - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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John G.

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Birria Tacos! This place is a slept on hidden place where you literally have to go onto the boardwalk pier at redondo beach. I came to try this place because I came across their menu and it looked great and now since then it became my favorite place to go get birria! The meat is so flavorful, smoky, with a bit of heat and then they got the melted oaxaca/mozzy cheese on the thin crispy homemade tortilla with their special green sauce. It's paired with some lime and their red sauce but the only thing is you must order the consommé on the side and their consommé is bommb! The service is quick and the wait time is not too bad and the ambiance is nothing too crazy, you can either sit there on one of the pier tables or take it to go. They also sell a variety of different foods as well, but I recommend to order anything from their birria menu and it will not disappoint you. Parking is meter or structure and its usually empty when you get to the restaurant. PS: THE CHURROS AS FIRE TOO!! Overall: 10/10 read more

El Cinco De Mayo - Quesatacos birria order (3 pcs) - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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This is a heartbreaking review because we were actually huge fans of this place and we're coming here almost every night. Today we got in line and we were going to order a churro Sunday and I was looking into the kitchen and I saw the cook open a sliding drawer, he reached in, grabbed the handful of raw chicken, threw it on the grill, wiped his hands on his pants and continue to cook And move around the kitchen without watching his hands. He wasn't even wearing gloves. We walked away and will never go back. Huge disappointment. read more

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Andrea O.

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They have a wide variety of different kinds of snacks up to full on meals. Service was quick and friendly! They have ApplePay which is nice! Came for a mangonada & they are large. It's different with mostly ice cream and some frozen mangos but it was delicious. read more

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Natalie G.

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5 months ago

This is my favorite place to eat at redondo pier and it is the best Mexican food in the area. They truly know how to make the best Tijuana style birria that melts in your mouth and doesn't have any fat/parts that are hard to chew. They have the best birria tacos and enchiladas and the owners are very nice and the service is great read more

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Ruben V.

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The food was just delicious and well served. It's a great place to sit down and eat while you're on the pier. My wife and I went and enjoyed breakfast. We were treated very well by the owner and his family. I highly recommend going and enjoying good food and a beautiful view. read more

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4 years ago

2023/141 Located inside the Redondo Beach Pier. Grandkids like tacos. Ordered the Birria Tacos. Restaurant had a few outside seating only. You order thru a window and they call your name to pick up order at another window. Flavorful and a lot if serving per taco shell. read more

El Cinco De Mayo - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Malayshia V.

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11 months ago

OH MY GOD.. their food is so good and authentic. Purely made from the heart ! The service was amazing, they were so helpful with recommendations & the atmosphere felt so comforting with beautiful views of the water ! 10/10 would for SURE come again. read more

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Andy C.

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7 months ago

there were plastic bits inside my burrito, and we were given a different burrito than we ordered. never coming here again. read more

El Cinco De Mayo - there were literally only 6 chips in the box - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Ivy C.

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If you want the best Mexican food around LA, this isn't it. BUT this is probably the best food on the pier inside Redondo, given everything else is so touristy! Do you want crappy clam chowder, Americanized Asian food, or weak sandwiches, funnel cake, or ice cream? I don't haha. This food stand is fairly fast, fresh, and the employees are nice. Go for their birria tacos, burritos, birria nachos, and quesadillas! The owner said those are their best dishes. They have veggie options too. YUM. Their seafood is fresh. We got their whole fried fish (yum!) and shrimp plate. The shrimp was oddly in an overly sweet, thick red sauce like a cocktail sauce. I prefer authentic camarones but still not complaining being in a touristy area. Their fried ice cream was great, too! Note that it's a lot of styrofoam to-go so I felt bad about that...hope they switch to paper. Also this is really fast food only, so it's first come first serve at the 3-4 outside tables and no table service. read more

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J J.

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These were by far THE BEST tacos I have EVER had ....Pollo... If you find yourself on the pier ... definitely make it a point to stop read more

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Skylar M.

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Don't let the lack of consume keep you from getting the birra tacos...somehow without they still manage to be my FAVORITE. They have hands down the best I've ever had. And I love the people here read more

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Dayaana O.

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8 months ago

Bad service, there food is nothing what they have up. They rejected giving me my refund (did not have a sign up saying no refund) i asked for a esquite with hot cheetos, on the poster they have it in a cup like a regular esquite and hot cheetos crumble. they gave me a whole bag of whole hot cheetos with a bit of esquite on top, WHAT?! mind you they forgot about my order and had me waiting there 20 min plus, couldnt give me my refund because "you guys made it already" you guys LITERALLY JUST MADE IT! never going back read more

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Valerie A.

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This is a an outdoor restaurant on the Redondo Beach Pier. You order at the window. The servers bring you your food. There is not a lot of seating, but there are other places to find a spot on the pier. We ordered the shrimp burrito. It wasn't a giant burrito, but a good size. The sauce inside was delicious. The chimichanga burrito had carne asada meat and was huge! This burrito was also very tasty! Both burritos come with a side of chips, salsa, and lemon wedges. I am giving this place a 4 because the chicken tenders were very dry and hard to eat and came with a side of fries. Overall the service was great and the food was the most authentic/delicious Mexican food I've had in a long time! I cannot wait to go back and try more things on the menu! Unfortunately wasn't able to get any pics of food! We were all too hungry! read more

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Elizabeth A.

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Location At the almost end of the pier. Service Quick, personal, friendly Food BEST fish tacos ever-see picture. Not fried! Served with lime, a pepper, and delish salsa. Summary Best delish fish tacos and service. A must! read more

El Cinco De Mayo - Fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Jannete S.

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Super disappointed with the funnel cake. Ordered a number 2 which clearly has whipped cream and chocolate drizzle and paid additional for a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Paid $14 and change. Waited a while and then upon opening it at the pier to eat across the establishment it was supper soggy and it had strawberries. I made myself eat half of it to get my money's worth. Cake wasn't crunchy it was soggy and the strawberries tasted old. Ice cream had a weird flavor as well. read more

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I got to say--- I'm not mad about it! Other eateries at the Redondo Beach Pier looked busy so we moseyed over to this humble establishment further away for some tacos. I ordered two asada tacos and my partner in crime ordered three fish tacos. Everything was eaten. Happy tummies. I personally liked the flavor of the asada tacos and that it was a generous serving of meat. The tacos only come with one taco shell, so be mindful because while you're eating, it could fall apart. Nonetheless, I enjoyed smothering the red sauce over it all and pretty much inhaling my food, HAHA. Happens! read more

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Alisha R.

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Fast & friendly service paired with amazing eats!! This hit the spot and was exactly what we were looking for!! read more

El Cinco De Mayo - Birria burrito - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Marita G.

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Ordered funnel cake with strawberries came out extremely soggy. Replaced with plain and this is not what a funnel cake looks like the middle dough does not looked fully cooked on the inside. And outside is hard and soaked with grease. I asked for refund they denied at 13 dollars this is not worth it. Tasted a piece since I could not get my money back and it taste like it's made in old oil. read more

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Aiden D.

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Food is absolutely amazing. Churros are great and made fresh to order. Tacos are even better. I got the birria tacos many times. They also have icecream. I really love this place. The service is very nice. And the location could not be better. I love Redondo pier. It's a fun and lively location on the weekend. read more

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Jessica B.

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Delicious hole in the wall! I have only been able to try the desserts, but I do plan to try the other food items on the menu. Friendly and quick service! read more

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Dustin T.

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BOMB!!!!!!!!!!!!! Everything we got was sooo good! We went there after a night out. It was open late and they made the food fast. It was so good we ordered more the next morning and had it delivered to our house. And it was just as good the next day. read more

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Daniel S.

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A must for all birria lovers, the best birria I've ever had the food is always great, and workers are always friendly. My favorite place for birria. Highly recommend read more

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Good food! Ordered birria burritos, Squirt drink, and Hawaiian Punch drink. Burrito was good, flavorful - I really liked it. It has beans but not too many, which I appreciated. The side of chips was good too. I would go back. read more

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Jenn G.

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While walking around Redondo Beach pier, my good college friend and yelp buddy Mary Ann V. and I saw El Cinco De Mayo and decided to grab a quick lunch. You order up front and then basically you wait for your order at the counter. The food is made to order and you can watch as they make your order.The place is small with a few tables inside and some outside. The tables inside have a nice window view of the ocean. We chose to split carne asada fries which are around $12 including tax. The carne asada fries consist of shoestring fries, along with small strips of carne asada and sour cream. They have hot sauce available on the side. Overall the carne asada fries were ok but nothing too special. They're good for a quick and casual meal. read more

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loved this!! So good will definitely come back Birria Tacos It's located in the food alley at the Redondo Beach Pier! Excellent service read more

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Tacos are a past time for me. So if you haven't stumbled here after a couple Fire Chiefs you're doing it all wrong.. best Birria in the Southbay - maybe the earth. Burrito bomb, tacos legendary. Get yourself the consome on the side so you lube up your beef before you put it in your mouth box like a true gentleman. Oh yeah, eat it on one of the outside tables like a savage because food like this doesn't deserve to wait before reaching esophagus status. Stay hungry friends read more

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Jose L.

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The birria tacos are pretty good but price doesn't make it worth it in my opinion. I wish I could it a 3.5 because it was good but there are other places that are cheaper. If you are in the pier already and want this it may be a good option but I wouldn't go out of way to come here. It's also not a great sit down and eat option it's a hood in the restaurant with a couple of benches that are outside. Service was kind but I felt like I over paid read more

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Michael T.

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We come here for the Birria. Consome and Ramen are the best. Soup style is way to go as Birria can get dry. Great little place with fast service. Also great for people watching. They have an extensive menu so you can try different Mexican dishes. read more

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Marilyn E.

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Tried the veggie burrito and it was pretty good. It would have been better with some hot sauce but nothing del scorcho wont fix lol. It was also a reasonable size. I got it without the cheese and cream to make it vegan. If you are on the pier and are looking for vegan options you can try it out :) read more

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Came on a whim with friends. Beat decision ever! Birria Nachos are amazing and horchata is a perfect combination!! read more

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Hands down the best birria tacos I've ever had. Super juicy and flavorful! I only come here to eat these tacos. @makeMePrettie highly recommended! read more

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El Cinco De Mayo - @makeMePrettie food adventure. 2 tacos per order versus 3(their usual). $10.50+ for 2. This happened to 2 orders. Missing 1 taco per order. - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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As strange as it is, Redondo Beach Pier (literally almost at the end of the pier) has amazing birria tacos. I only get them when there is some Redondo beach pier event like the kite festival today and oh my god, i forgot how good the quesotaco de birria are. Deep fried tortilla goodness with a green guac sauce and crunchy onions topping a nice amount of juicy birria meat. I can gobble down 3 without lifting my head up. The pepper on the side is always a nice surprise, cause i forget they include it and i love it. It's so inconvenient to go there on a random day unless you plan a nice day out at the pier,walk around get some birria tacos, funnel cake or churros, and walk off all the goodness along the beach. And service is great, always good to eat from a place that has happy people working. Thank you! I just had it today and I'm already hoping there is another pier event for me to come down to. read more

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240 Fishermans Wharf
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
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(310) 272-0475
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Hours

What time does El Cinco De Mayo open?

El Cinco De Mayo opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does El Cinco De Mayo close?

El Cinco De Mayo closes at 2:00 AM (Next day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 9:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

Payment methods

Does El Cinco De Mayo take Bitcoin?

No, El Cinco De Mayo does not take Bitcoin.

Does El Cinco De Mayo take credit cards?

Yes, El Cinco De Mayo takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does El Cinco De Mayo have catering options?

Yes, El Cinco De Mayo does have catering options.

Does El Cinco De Mayo have a happy hour?

No, El Cinco De Mayo does not have a happy hour.

Does El Cinco De Mayo serve alcohol?

No, El Cinco De Mayo does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does El Cinco De Mayo allow dogs?

No, El Cinco De Mayo does not allow dogs.

Does El Cinco De Mayo have TVs?

Yes, El Cinco De Mayo has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does El Cinco De Mayo have bike parking?

Yes, El Cinco De Mayo has bike parking.

Does El Cinco De Mayo have outdoor seating?

Yes, El Cinco De Mayo has outdoor seating options.

Does El Cinco De Mayo have parking?

Yes, El Cinco De Mayo has parking options. Garage Parking, Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is El Cinco De Mayo wheelchair accessible?

Yes, El Cinco De Mayo is wheelchair accessible.

Does El Cinco De Mayo have free WiFi?

No, El Cinco De Mayo does not have free WiFi.

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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

It had been awhile since I had some tacos from here. I arrived in Hawthorne about 8pm on a…read moreWednesday, and remembered that this spot used to have fish taco deals. Good news, they still do! $2.99 each on Wednesdays! Score! I got 3 fish tacos, no white sauce. Just as good as I remember! Fat tacos, double corn tortillas, cabbage, hot sauce, add a little squeeze of lemon. I whoofed down my 3 tacos and was on my way! Friendly ladies working the spot. Would be my go to spot if I still lived in Hawthorne.

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Fish taco, crispy and filling. 10/10

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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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4.5(2.6k reviews)

4.4 mi

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!

Courtney was an amazing server!! Super friendly and very helpful, plus the food was deliciousread more

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Riviera Mexican Cantina

3.9(266 reviews)

0.2 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!

It was a Friday night and very busy at this establishment but our wait for a table wasn't long…read moresince we chose to take a table inside instead of outside on the lanai along the pier. Server came to bring water, then to take our drink orders where we also ordered our entrees since we'd had enough time to peruse the menu. Table ordered a blood orange beer (you could taste the orange and it was a pretty darker color), a Modelo, regular margarita, and a smoky blood orange margarita made with mescal. Drinks were good. Chips were really good. Salsa a little spicy and good but nothing special. They gave two baskets of chips and two containers of salsa for the four of us. Entrees ordered were a crispy chicken taco with crispy taco shell. Hubby said it was good but the chicken was on the dry side. Spinach and cheese enchilada, which was good, pescado soft tacos made with sea bass which was very good, and skirt steak enchiladas which had a really good flavor. Refried beans were on the watery side but excellent, with queso sprinkled on top. Mexican rice was ok, needed a bit of salt but adding salsa helped. Overall the food was good too very good and with the great service (our friendly server kept coming back to check on us), I would return here if I'm in the area again. Nose level was loud, but not unexpected for this large restaurant on a Friday night.

Ocean Front Dining Room

Chicken Taquitos

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Mango Ceviche

Cal Mex Cantina

4.3(489 reviews)

0.0 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(921 reviews)

1.4 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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Madre

3.8(1.9k reviews)

4.4 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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Joe G.

11

25

183

11 years ago

Came across this little place on boardwalk on redondo beach pier and wasn't sure we should stop. Very little seating inside and nice ocean view. Ordered the enchiladas and very impressed with quality of the food. My meal was huge and around $10.00. I have now found a great stop for a wonderful meal. The service was also great read more

Juan H.

444

25

17

6 years ago

Great place for Mexican food. We were very hesitant because it's on the pier but we were very happy we stopped here. I got the fried fish which was amazingly seasoned. Husband got the quesadilla and 2 asada tacos and everything was amazing. The red chili sauce was my favorite part! Definitely a must try. read more

Carlos R.

0

2

1

2 years ago

Food was disgusting nasty ewwww I had a torta an my wife a burrito was nasty .. ................ read more

Gio R.

94

3

5

6 years ago

Best shrimp quesadillas I've had! Customer service was great! I definitely recommend it!

Chad B.

5

126

6

13 years ago

Really liked the carve asada fries. You really get a lot. Horchata here was also good.

Luis N.

0

1

0

5 years ago

Bomb ass spot. Don't ever close. Don't go to the pizza place across from them though...

Steph P.

0

4

0

5 years ago

Give a tip or they'll put there own sucky food .

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