I came with a group of 10 people for an early dinner. El Gringo is located in El Segundo on Main Street. There is a free parking lot adjacent and metered street parking. Upon arrival we were immediately given water, chips and salsa with refills. I asked if I could order separately. No problem. He gave us each our own separate check. I recently had oral surgery so I ordered a large soup. The soup was hearty and full of chicken pieces. So much so that I could only half of them. Our server was friendly and was very accommodating of everyone's requests. Everyone was happy with their meals. I definitely plan to return with my husband and try some of the delicious looking dishes I saw that night. read more

We drove out to El Gringo Mexican Restaurant in El Segundo today because it was highly rated on DoorDash, and we were excited to give it a try. Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. We ordered eight crunchy tacos and four burritos. By the time we got home, the tacos were no longer crunchy at all. They had been wrapped so tightly in foil that the shells became completely soggy. We expected crunchy tacos to be packaged in a way that would help maintain their texture, such as trays or containers that prevent steam from building up. The bigger issue was the filling. The tacos were packed with lettuce but had very little meat, making them feel more like a salad than a taco. The shells were so soft and messy that we could barely hold them, and our kids didn't even want to touch them. We love Mexican food and were really looking forward to this meal, but it missed the mark for us. We hope the restaurant considers a different packaging method for to-go crunchy tacos, as proper packaging could make a huge difference in the overall experience. read more

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Came here after a weekend Halloween event. There's a decent amount of seating, and the server is as great. It was not too busy so we got our food very quickly. As far as ambiance, ease or location, and device goes, great! Food tasted good too but I wouldn't same come here looking for authentically good Mexican food. I mean, it is called El Gringo. Don't get me wrong I enjoyed my food but was also pretty hungry, so I just think it's a bit overpriced for quality. read more

El Gringo Mexican Restaurant - Enchilada plate - Mexican Near Me - El Segundo, California

lovely place to have just a date or a drink with a friend. I love the chips and salsa. The salads are delicious. Funky beets salad was my favorite thank you Becca. We enjoyed your service. read more

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Fun take out, non GMO items, healthier than most, very caring staff and owners . Fast service, free easy parking, three locations and a part of south bay history! read more

We walked in on a weekend and were seated in the patio area (dogs allowed!). The menu is large with lots of options, including taco plates with choose-your-own-sides. The sodas are also bottomless which is an added plus. I had the fish tacos with a side of beans and mac and cheese. The tacos were just okay and the sides were tasty although not necessarily all authentic Mexican food. Overall a solid casual restaurant in El Segundo for a meal! read more

El Gringo Mexican Restaurant - Fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - El Segundo, California

First time visit. Sat inside with a party of three. There is also a larger outside patio with heaters. Servers were very attentive supplying chips and salsa (spicy) immediately. We all ordered cheese enchiladas with varying sides. Entrees arrived in good time with a smile. Overall it was decent and appeared to be very busy with a family crowd on a weekday early evening. read more

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Salsa tasted like it was from a store. Hard chairs. No salsa verde or smoked salsa with food. For gringos es bastante pero no es para mi.

The service was great, the restaurant was very nice inside, beer was real good, but food was only fair to good, El Tarasco's Carne Asada Tacos tacos or burritos have taken first place for great tasting dishes, I'll try something else here next time! Bout the atmosphere was fantastic. And it is a nice place! read more

El Gringo Mexican Restaurant - Dinner with friends and family at El Gringo - Mexican Near Me - El Segundo, California

Came in for dinner with my 2 young kids. The service was good, the food unfortunately was not. This place has a nice ambiance, but it is not inexpensive $20 plus margaritas & $23 burritos. People will pay if the food sings. I ordered the carne asada dinner plate. They just took hours old dried out steak from a steam table in the back, threw it on a flat top, cooked it some more & served it. I mentioned to the server for what you are charging you have to cook this to order. it's unfortunate. The place had like maybe 10 patrons in it, so maybe it's better to go when it's busy. For the price, not sure when I would go back. read more

El Gringo is a very casual and affordable place to grab some Mexican food. The quality and "authenticity" is truly alright. The service is great and the wait time is non existent. Very family friendly, good quick service, easy in and out. read more

The food here is decent but a little bland. Overall it is overpriced for the quality of the food.

Fancy prices, fast food vibes El Gringo in El Segundo tries to pass off fast food as fine dining--and at these prices, it's a bad joke. The tacos are basic, cocktails cost an arm and a leg, and the whole experience screams "high-end prices for low-end effort." Save your money and skip it. read more

1st timer., I was driving by and saw bison tacos so I circled the block and they did not disappoint. The guy who took my order was very pleasant and gave me helpful information while placing my order. The tacos were loaded with meat very filling. The atmosphere was super chill the people there seemed like they were having a great time. Next time I'll dine in. read more

Cute little hole in the wall restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. The service was great, our waitress was very attentive and checked in on us very often. The food also came out really fast which was nice. Everything tasted good but wasn't anything to rave about. They did give complimentary chips and salsa. I wouldn't go out if my way to come here but would eat here if i was around the area. read more

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Cute atmosphere, great food, prompt service....we enjoyed our dinner and service in the bar area. Very friendly!

Great food, great service, and great drinks all in a nice small restaurant with TV's to watch the game and an easy going fun atmosphere to spend time in. read more

Haven't been here in a long time and incredibly the food is consistent. The burrito I Ordered was amazing the service incredible Whitney or server was great. big bright windows, great booths and table and the music doesn't kill you while you're trying to eat. It has at Hometown feel and everyone knows your name. Best part has a full bar for those of you that love margaritas read more

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Got catering from this place.... 711 bean and cheese burritos taste better, no flavor just cheese everywhere, everyone agreed and said school food taste better. Probably overpriced for no reason. So disappointed on the lack of flavor. Food ruined a retirement party. Disgracefully and disrespectfully offensive to be considered mexican food. 2 week old microwaved food would still taste better than this... read more

love it here great lunch spot dani is the best server good food everything is super consistant except for the salsa sometimes super spicy sometimes super mild but its always complimentary love this place. read more

came home and the family had ordered from the newest mexican restaurant in town. ive seen several of these in the south bay but this is the first time i have tried their food. i should have figured that any place called 'el gringo' would not be authentic mexican food but i was not prepared for how awful my burrito would be. slathered in an unappetizing green sauce and coated in burnt, nasty cheese, my shrimp burrito was nearly inedible. didnt think it was possible to get a bad burrito in socal, but i was wrong. if you live anywhere near a rubios, go there instead. Or Taco Bell. Or even Del Taco! read more

First time at this location. We wanted to try something different so we came to El Segundo's Main Street. We had been customers of their Torrance Blvd location years ago but had drifted away to other places over the years. The location is bright, super clean and very welcoming. We were there for lunch on Saturday and there was only one other table of customers. The place was empty. The young woman who waited on us was attentive and helpful. It should have been a great experience, it was only average sadly. We ordered two 1 item combo meals (Mahi Mahi and blackened chicken), a tea and diet coke.... $63 including tip for two meals? The fish and chicken were both dry and the rice and beans were nearly room temperature. With only 5 customers in the restaurant, how does the kitchen deliver such an underwhelming meal? Incredible. I wish I could have reported a better experience because the owner and their employees obviously take pride in their restaurant location. Hopefully our experience is a one off and everyone else will have a better experience. read more

YOU GET FREE CHIPS & Salsa . Upon entry you have a friendly hostess who greets u with a smile and is very helpful. This restaurant has a young hip and cool kinda vibe, doesn't strike me as an "authentic Mexican restaurant " based on the staff working here and music that was playing. This place was decent, the food is pretty standard , it's not bad at all but it doesn't knock your socks off. I visited on a Tuesday but I didn't notice on the menu if they had a happy hour or any taco Tuesday" specials. I order a small side guac , veggie rojo enchiladas with Mexican rice & black beans, also a "Top Shelf" margarita. I can't even hold you the Guac was slackin on its mackin. It was just mashed avocado. The entree was tasty a fair amount of heat but not to spicy where u couldn't enjoy it. The drink was tasty along with the chips & salsa. I could have used a fresher batch of chips but I didn't ask. The prices could be a little lower but, Overall this place is worth trying. I liked it . read more

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Hubbers was the one who noticed this place as we grubbed across the street and mentioned checking it out one day. So, "one day" comes along and we found ourselves up in here maybe a little over an hour before their closing hour. "Seat yourself" says the sign. We wanted to settle down at the patio-like area (because it had the best view to watch TNF) but the table we preferred was dirty, so we decided to sit on one of the high chair/tables toward the right. (No biggie, there were TV's with the game on as well.) It's a very casual place. Our server was even dressed as so which I thought was kinda cool. She came through with menus, complimentary chips and salsa, and asked if we would like drinks. Hubbers and I ordered and got delivered a pint of brewskis each. We were on the hungry side, so we were quick to decide what to have for dinner. And then no one came back. FOR AWHILE. The young lady who served us to begin with was moving so quickly all over the place (gathering plates and glasses, cleaning up tables - including the dirty one I pointed out earlier - wiping stuff down, etc...) and it was simply just difficult to flag her. I looked around to see if I could flag someone else, but all I saw were about 4-6 people up at the bar talking amongst themselves. I couldn't tell if they were customers or staff members up until I saw all of them folding towels. (Staff!) It was difficult to flag any of them either since they weren't really paying attention to any customers. They seem so deeply absorbed with their yip-yappin'. (There was a customer sitting at the end of the bar no more than three feet away from them who hasn't put in his order either, and another at a table across us.) Hubbers was practically halfway through his brew (I hadn't touched mine because I wanted to have it with my food) before someone came up to us, apologetic, stating she wasn't sure whether we were going to or have ordered grub yet. "No, we haven't." Hubbers went for their chicken enchilada. I went for their grilled shrimp burrito, "no beans, no cilantro, please?" Given there weren't a lot of customers plus it's nearing closing hour, our food got delivered very quickly. Hubbers liked his plate - and that's as far as it went. He said it was just okay, but not impressive. My burrito was HUGE which was impressive at first until I realized there was just way too much rice - too much, in fact, that it obscured how great the grilled shrimp were. (Personally, I would have cut the amount of rice down 50%.) Other than that, I liked it. The quac was also a nice touch. FOOD: 3. Mediocre at best. SERVICE: 2.5. The wait was completely unnecessary, even more especially for hungry customers. VALUE: 2.5. A bit on the pricey end for Mexican cuisine. PARKING: Street. There's a small parking lot next door but with only a few spaces. OVERALL: 2.75. It's reasonably new so I'm sure they're still working out the kinks. I might just return if I start hearing good things. read more

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What I enjoyed most about el gringo was the friendly staff. They are super attentive, nice and fast. The food was delicious and the portions are big enough to share with everyone. We tried a little of everything and it was all delicious. The salad in my opinion was the best. Check this place out before or after a visit to the beach. read more

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El Gringo is a family friendly full service restaurant. Semi covered patio and a full open front wall providing an indoor/outdoor atmosphere. read more

El Gringo Mexican Restaurant - 2024 menus - Mexican Near Me - El Segundo, California

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I have been very skeptical of trying El Gringo (hence the name). I finally caved in and gave it a chance. I didn't have high expectations walking in anyways and I most likely won't be returning any time soon. Came here on a weekday for lunch - it wasn't very busy at all... MAYBE 4-5 other tables? Complimentary chips & salsa were brought out immediately. Chips were stale tasting and salsa was okay. The server took awhile to come and take our order. I ordered the Carne Asada Burrito ($14) which comes "Wet" with red or green sauce, a scoop of guacamole and the inside contained - carne asada, rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onion & cilantro. The burrito is BIG (as seen in other comments/pictures) but that doesn't mean it's necessarily good. It was very bland tasting and lacking flavor besides salt. They do have a pretty extensive menu and they have a nice patio area outside (slightly exposed) with several TVs, blankets and heat lamps. OVERALL: I think El Gringo is okay for the El Segundo neighborhood and nearby businesses but it is definitely nowhere near "authentic" Mexican food. There are other restaurants nearby I'd rather go such as La Paz or Sausal (not authentic either but good). read more

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Summary: Better than expected. Beyond meat burrito was tasty and good portion for the price. Cadillac margarita was strong and pretty tasty. Friendly and attentive service. Free chips and salsa seemed fresh and tasty (also readily replenished). I'd come back again. My buddy and I went here for our first visit on a Friday for dinner. The reviews on Yelp are definitely mixed, but the close proximity to our homes and general busy-ness drew us in for a trial run. We arrived and were allowed to find our own seating, so we chose a large booth on the left wing of the restaurant (since there were a lot of tables still open at the time). Soon we were visited by a server to bring us waters, menus, and the first basket of chips and salsa. We perused the menu for drinks first and each ordered the Cadillac margarita while the server said she'd give us another minute to peruse for food. Soon our margaritas came back and we placed our orders. I opted for the Beyond meat burrito with refried beans, which is served wet with the usual assortment of rice, beans, cheese, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and meat, wrapped in a large tortilla, covered in red or green sauce (I chose red), and some guacamole. My buddy also got a burrito, but with a different protein. First sip into the margarita and we could definitely taste the alcohol (which is both good and not-great), so we stirred around and it became a little less intense, but still strong throughout consumption. It definitely did its job, and was far from bad, so I'd consider it a win overall. Soon after that, our burritos arrived and we dug in. The burritos were nice and toasty, sizable, tasty, and well textured. I had nothing to complain about. I can see why $18 for a burrito is arguably a lot, but 1) quality is solid, 2) portion is ample, and 3) places like Calo Kitchen command similar price tags. The margarita was potentially even better value for the price given the volume. Additionally, throughout the meal we were regularly visited as the place got more and more crowded and given a refill of water and chips/salsa. Generally speaking, I can't find much to fault from our first experience at El Gringo, and I'd be happy to make a second at some point in the near future. read more

Dropped by here the other day with some coworkers and thought their Pulled Pork Sandwich was pretty good. The side of mac n cheese was delicious. Think the Mac n Cheese here is my favorite item even though it is just a side. Pros: + Mac N Cheese + Pulled Pork Sandwich + Breakfast burrito + Margarita + Chicken Egg Rolls + Taco Plate + Complimentary salsa + Cool waitress Cons: - Food is pricey - Burger - Diablo Asada Burrito - Fries read more

El Gringo Mexican Restaurant - Pulled pork sandwich with mac n cheese. Really tasty meal. - Mexican Near Me - El Segundo, California

Ambiance of restaurant is cute and decent prices but food was nothing special. I needed to add extra hot sauce since it tassel a little bland. They are known for their side mac and cheese but it was nothing special. Service was great but food was mediocre. read more

El Gringo Mexican Restaurant - Side mac and cheese - Mexican Near Me - El Segundo, California

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amazing food and service, atmosphere is very friendly and welcoming. the salsa and chips were very good

got the impossible burrito bowl and oh my it's so good fast service yummy food and a dog friendly patio i will definitely be coming back read more

El Gringo Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - El Segundo, California

The best place ever, I love the area, the staff, the food just Awsome.,.,parking available.. TVs to watch sports... good tasting food with good portions read more

El Gringo Mexican Restaurant - Margarita with salsa and chips - Mexican Near Me - El Segundo, California

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I usually love this place, food and service ! But... today Dec 16 at 1 pm. Was the absolute worst! Food was good as always, but service was awful. Had to flag someone down to order, then to get a fork. Then waited 10 minutes to get someone to notice I needed to pay my tab. No friendly interaction, just bad. If this had been my first experience with this restaurant, I wouldn't come back! read more

This restaurant constantly gets the little and the big things wrong. They take no accountability for poor service, incorrect orders and act as if they can do no wrong. Even when they do get the order correct, it's bland and often times the tortillas are soggy. 100% don't recommend this place. read more

First I did Uber Eats then I stopped in for takeout. Delivery was great and so was the takeout. Excellent service and tasty.

Mis primos are walking muy low and slow. My tio (far left) has an inkling for some fine Mexican cuisine. Considering he is Persian, this is a very humble choice from him. We stumble across a super clean joint and we walk in. I immediately was greeted by this server Kahanita, whomst was very lovely and helpful. Gracias Kahana! My primo #1 (middle) is a very picky Mexican critic--inmediatamente he epicked the most yummy cuisine. The carné asada burrito. This burrito is the Star player in this joint. He devoured that burrizote and was quite pleased with the results. Me myself and I enjoyed a Tekate with un lime, I didn't eat much as I am working on my figure, but the chips were so crunchy and feel like you're being punched by Canelo once dipped in the Devine salsita. We then all enjoyed a round of shots, but this conquest did not resolve itself easily. My tio has bad anger issues so if he doesn't have a chaser he gets bien enojado and will most likely make my primo (tying shoe picture) sleep on the patio, if and only if, he doesn't have a proper chaser to his tequilas. Kahana the beautiful server brought my tio some orange juice to help with his problems. Now a little tipsy we all decided to pose for some pictures on the way out. We all made it home safe and wrestled on my tio's brand new rug for some odd hours. What a night, great food. What a life ‍ read more

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Kelly is Awesome. Give har a raise! Great food and great service. I recommend the carnitas and margaritas are fire. El Gringo esta bien. read more

I just ordered a burrito with their online system....$18.75 for one carne asada burrito. That's super $$$ for a burrito.

this place may have the best table salsa I've ever had. ever. I can seriously just order a beer at the bar and eat chips and salsa all day. and I have. :) the place has an open feel with windows that open full length onto Main st, perfect for those warm summers. the place is cozy and located on bustling Main St. friendly servers and a limited, but, very delicious menu. they even have kids options that my 3 usually split because of the size. their salad options are very filling as well, and come in 2 different sizes. we've ordered and dined in multiple times and will continue to do so. love these guys. read more

El Gringo Mexican Restaurant - My 2nd bowl of salsa. - Mexican Near Me - El Segundo, California