El Cinco De Mayo

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Birria Quesatacos birria order (3 pcs), Wet burrito Birria

Damaris C.

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!

Rudy H.

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.

Patrick S.

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.

Cookies and cream shake, carne asada fries, ceviche and cremas con Fresa were bomb!

Wendy G.

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

John G.

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

Andrea O.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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

J J.

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

Skylar M.

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

Ivy C.

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.

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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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Sallie R.

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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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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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Damaris C.

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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

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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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Patrick S.

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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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Wendy G.

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

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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

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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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Natalie G.

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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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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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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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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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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

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Andy C.

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

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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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Dayaana O.

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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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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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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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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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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

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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I am an absolute fan of this place. The service here is top notch and it being by a beautiful pier/beach is everything. I barely know where to get started with the food but the birria is to die for. It's rich, salty, hearty with the beef. The cheese that comes with it makes it a very hearty meal with a delicious Jarritos on the side. They also have an esquite that will fulfill your mexican snack needs. Shout out to shorter older gentleman with a slight hunch ( no offense) but he is the sweetest because he brings it out the food to you and pops the soda cap in front of followed by "enjoy". That thought makes me want to go back all the time. read more

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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?

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Yes, El Cinco De Mayo has bike parking.

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Yes, El Cinco De Mayo has outdoor seating options.

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Yes, El Cinco De Mayo is wheelchair accessible.

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Zacatecas Restaurant

Definitely the best in the South Bay and probably the best in LA. Good old down home really…read moredelicious food and chill vibes. Service is top notch. You won't be sorry. Portions can be massive!

Unexpected place an unfamiliar shopping strip. Aroma as soon…read moreas you walk in. Surprised they don't use lard and instead vegetable oil. The flavors still going. Chips and salsa fresh and crisp. Quesadilla bomb before the guacamole and sour cream bomb. Got the number 15. Eddie good looking out on the recommendation. You were spot on with the service too. Also Gilbert thank you as well. I will be back

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Carnitas and Asada tacos

El Amigo #3

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.

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BIRRIA QUESADILLA

Maderos Cocina Mexicana

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!

After checking out local reviews we decided to have dinner at Maderos. At first we were confused…read morebecause the sign at the foor said they were closed but when we saw a couple go Inside , we realized they were open. Service was very friendly and attentive and we were promptly seated and served fresh chips along with a trio of salsas which were fresh and had the perfect levels of spice. My son had the kids enchilada and enjoyed his meal. I ordered 3 tacos from the à la carte menu. The chicken was fine but the fish and shrimp were undercooked and I couldn't eat them, which is why I deducted the one star. The other deduction was for the underwhelming flavors in the meals themselves. Usually when a Mexican restaurant had amazing salsa, the same vibe carries through with the entrees , but unfortunately it wasn't my experience. I would probably try once more and edit my review based on a second experience.

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Ensenada’s Surf N Turf Grill

The service was amazing here, the owner was very involved and very accommodating…read more The Combo #3 was good, I really enjoyed the fish taco & was the best thing I ate here so far. The shrimp taco could've used more to it but other than that it was still good to me. Mango shrimp ceviche was bomb! My girl added ketchup to it but that was to her preference but even without it, I was still amazed on how good it was 9/10

Food: - mango ceviche: hit the spot! dish had great flavor…read moreand texture and a good balance of citrus; tostada chips added the perfect crunch to the dish - Fish taco: decent amount of fish in the taco and other toppings, fish had good crispy texture and a good balance of batter Other: - Parking lot is quite tight with few spots - Seating inside and outside

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Fish taco, crispy and filling. 10/10

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El Tarasco Artesia

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.

Monica did so well handling the Easter Sunday rush. I would hire her at my own restaurant if I had…read moreone! Food was great, ambiance was fun, highly recommend. Thank you again Monica for the fun Easter night

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JR Burrito

Caló Kitchen + Tequila - El Segundo

Good food and drinks Service met expectations…read more Ambience nice but recorded music a bit too loud for comfortable conversation All in all though a good experience and will return

Had a great time .. The Ambiance was beautiful . The Food was great. Great service . I really had…read morea great time .

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Riviera Mexican Cantina

Restaurante: (Score: 10)…read moreLovely Entrance, Décor, And a View Of The Sea And The Sunset. I Felt Like I Was In Mexico For The First Time In a Restaurant. Location: (Score: 10) Excellent. Service: (Score: 10) The People At The Entrance Were Friendly; I Mentioned It Was Our First Time There And The Person Replied, "I Hope You Have a Wonderful Experiencia." The Waitress Answered Our Questions Well, Was Attentive To Our Table, And Asked if Everything Was Alright. (She Only Made One Mistake: We Ordered Lime or Green Rice And They Gave Us Red Rice.) I Understand That Mistakes Happen, But... Everything Was Fine. Food: (Score: 10) Appetizers: Chips and salsa Guacamole Shrimp taquitos To Start, They Bring You Chips And Salsa; Then We Ordered The Shrimp Taquitos The Presentation Is Good, And The Guacamole Is Fresh And Flavorful. Main Course: We Ordered a (Wet) Carnitas Burrito And Were Pleasantly Surprised To Find There Different Salsas On The Plate; The Presentation Was Good. The Other Two Dishes We Ordered Were Shrimp *Chiles Rellenos*: The Flavor Of Both The Shrimp And The Chile Was Good, And The Presentation Was Nice. Drinks: (Score: 10) The Drinks We Ordered (Modelo Micheladas) Were Spot-on. Honestly, We Will Go Back. Thank You.

This was our first time visiting this restaurant, and unfortunately it was a huge disappointment…read more The food, the service, and especially the margaritas all missed the mark. The margaritas tasted like dirty water completely watered down with no flavor at all. They were honestly some of the worst we've ever had. If you decide to come here, I'd recommend sticking with a beer and maybe a quesadilla, since those are pretty hard to mess up. It's really disappointing that every part of our experience fell short, because I would have gladly given a higher rating if there had been at least one standout. Sadly, there just wasn't

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Beach City Margarita

Cal Mex Cantina

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!

The Baseline: For a Mexican restaurant the flavors of the food must make use of the prime Mexican…read moreingredients (corn, beans, chiles, rice, cheese, and meats), preparation of sauces/salsas, the meal portion size must make me feel full, and feeling of the restaurant must give me the feeling of a Mexican restaurant. Food: It was hit or miss on the items we ordered. Drinks: Watermelon Margarita (5 star) came with a chunk of watermelon and it was tasty. The Chain Smoker (4 star) was Smokey but I should have swirled it to get all the smoke infused. Starters: Great complimentary chips and salsa (5 star). The Guacamole was very tasty but there was not a lot of it with the order (4 star). The Corn ribs were really good with a nice BBQ sauce (5 star). Mains: The Chile Relleno Burrito with birria was substantial and filling but I was adding salsa to get the flavor boost (4 star). The Cal Mex Fries with pork belly were "bag fries" but had good toppings (3 star). There is a happy hour Monday to Thursday and I think I will come back to try that. Service: Good service for a week night and we had a very nice waitress. They do a service surcharge that you can ask to have removed and they let you know up front about it. Atmosphere: Well designed restaurant decor and the views are top notch (even at night). You can have Tex-Mex on the beach. Win-win. Bathroom was serviced and clean.

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Riviera Mexican Grill

We tried a couple of dishes for the first time. I had the Shrimp Tacos which were well presented…read moreand delicious. The sauce gave the tacos the perfect taste without overwhelming the taste of the shrimp and avocado. The soft tacos held the contents together very well and made the meal be the easy and pleasant to eat. My guest ordered the Birria Quesadilla. It looked good and he was very happy with the meal. One issue was he noticed the dish of mole sauce included was very tiny so he asked for another dish. Without letting us know we were charged $2.00 for this tiny dish of sauce. Additionally we are normally offered refills on chips and salsa. Not this time (nor last time). O asked the server but he never brought it. Overall it was a very nice dinner and I don't expect perfection. I still highly recommend this restaurant.

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

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Madre

My daughter had her wedding shower at Madre's and it was everything we imagined. The service was…read moreexcellent, the food and signature cocktails were great. All the guests were delighted and impressed with the atmosphere. A special touch is when the female Mariachi Band came into our party and entertained us .I would highly recommend Madre's for celebrating a special occasion.

Excellent service & great food. I've been to Madre a few times & although every server has been…read moregood, our server Erick was great. He was so kind and on point. Very patient with my family's complicated orders too lol. Can't wait to be back.

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Maderos Cocina Mexicana

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!

After checking out local reviews we decided to have dinner at Maderos. At first we were confused…read morebecause the sign at the foor said they were closed but when we saw a couple go Inside , we realized they were open. Service was very friendly and attentive and we were promptly seated and served fresh chips along with a trio of salsas which were fresh and had the perfect levels of spice. My son had the kids enchilada and enjoyed his meal. I ordered 3 tacos from the à la carte menu. The chicken was fine but the fish and shrimp were undercooked and I couldn't eat them, which is why I deducted the one star. The other deduction was for the underwhelming flavors in the meals themselves. Usually when a Mexican restaurant had amazing salsa, the same vibe carries through with the entrees , but unfortunately it wasn't my experience. I would probably try once more and edit my review based on a second experience.

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Fatto a Mano The Pasta Shop

This place was fantastic. The owners are wonderful and the food was incredible. We had the…read moreAmatriciana Bucatini which had a wonderful spicy flavor. The Casio de Pepe that had an excellent mix of cheeses that blended perfectly with the pepper. My son had the Margherita pizza that he said was the best he's ever had.

Arlene was SO kind, welcoming, and genuinely helpful. I wasn't sure what to order, so I told her…read morewhat I was in the mood for, and she recommended the Amatriciana Bucatina. I'm so glad I listened because it was exactly what I was craving. The pasta was perfectly al dente, spicy, savory, and incredibly filling without feeling too heavy. We also ordered a focaccia bread and prosciutto plate, and it was a 10/10. Honestly, one of the BEST we've had. Arlene gave us vanilla bean gelato at the end of our meal and it was so so good! Great food, great service, and such a wonderful experience. We'll definitely be coming back!

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Porcini Mushroom and Venison Tagliolini

Japonica - Redondo Beach

the food here is fantastic and all of the employees are so kind and respectful. everything here is…read moremade fresh and it's overall just an amazing restaurant! i'd totally recommend for your next sushi date.

Been here a handful of times and it's always amazing! I am a Japanese food fanatic and I usually…read morestick to traditional stuff. But you have to try their signature white lightning roll! It's so good. Other top favorites are their crispy rice and Brussel sprouts! Service is always on point too. Make sure to reserve a table just in case if you're eating around dinner time.

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Bluefin Samurai. Bluefin tuna on top with Spicy tuna w/ponzu & chili sauce. Enjoy mixture of torched & raw sushi interplaying in your mouth

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Lunch Tantan Ramen Combo

Tommy and Atticus

Family-owned & operated

Grab-and-go

Tommy and Atticus is a bakery in Redondo Beach that serves fresh-baked breads, bagels, and…read morepastries. I think these breads and pastries are nice, but what brings the fifth star is when they use their breads for sandwiches. My wife ordered a blanco toast, which had ricotta, avocado, and a bunch more flavor bombs over freshly baked sourdough toast. I highly recommend their 'works" bagel sandwich. I had it on a sesame seed bagel with a very tasty scallion cream cheese. What made it amazing was their use of perfectly ripened, sweet heirloom tomato, thinly sliced red onions, briny capers, delicious olive oil, and fresh dill, that gave perfect balance and perfect seasoning. We sat at a communal bench/table to enjoy our breakfast items (which they stop serving after 10:30); however, we noticed that others were eating some delicious-looking sandwiches served on their fresh baguettes. I know that I have to come back for those!

I'd give this place more of a 3.5 rating. It was pretty good, but I wouldn't drive out of my way or…read morecrave it. But if I was in the area, I'd say this was a solid choice if you were looking for a bagel. They also had a lot of different types of pastries -- I noticed a lot people ordering those. We tried their butter croissant and croissant cinnamon roll. The croissant was okay, not the best. The cinnamon roll was tasty, I liked it better than a regular cinnamon roll. We came mainly to try The Works bagel (bagels are served only until 10:30a). I liked that all the other toppings (heirloom tomato, cucumber, onion, dill) helped to balance out the saltiness of the cured salmon. The salmon was so-so though, not really the star. I surprisingly really enjoyed the heirloom tomato, so I'd get probably skip the cured salmon next time and just do the Heirloom Bagel. I also tried their Matcha Einspanner, which was kind of watery. I'd pass on their drinks.

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Classic Country Sourdough

Di Prima Pizza Speciale

4.8

(102 reviews)

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We went for our first time with my friend. Costumer service is 10/10, when you enter you feel very…read morewelcoming. We had a pizza half chicken and half mushroom and we love it! It was with no doubt, one of the best pizzas I have tried, the mozzarella cheese was really good. I also tried the Guaraná drink, which is a Brazilian drink, really good. After we were done, we spoke with the owner, chef Marcus and another employee who were very friendly and you can tell they care about their clients and give the best pizza and experience possible. Definitely coming back, I'll bring my family and more friends because we really loved the pizza and the customer service. I highly recommend this place!

If you are looking for some of the best pizza in Los Angeles, stop what you are doing and go to Di…read morePrima in Redondo Beach. I ordered the truffle mushroom pizza and it was absolutely phenomenal. The crust was perfectly crisp on the outside while still light and airy inside. The truffle flavor was rich without being overpowering, and the mushrooms were fresh and perfectly cooked. Every bite tasted balanced and authentic, like the kind of pizza you hope to find in a small Italian spot that truly cares about the craft. Then came the Nutella calzone, and that alone is worth the visit. Warm, perfectly baked dough with Nutella inside that melts just right. Sweet, indulgent, and honestly one of the best dessert calzones I have ever had. Also the best and most polite service, wonderful people. I have had a lot of pizza around Los Angeles, and this is easily one of the best I have tried. If you are in Redondo Beach and appreciate real quality pizza, this place is a must. Great flavors, great execution, and a spot I will definitely keep coming back to. 10 out of 10. Highly recommend.

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Joe G.

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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.

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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.

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

Gio R.

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6 years ago

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

Chad B.

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12 years ago

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

Luis N.

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5 years ago

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

Steph P.

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

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