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    El Gringo Mexican Restaurant

    3.6 (271 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Xcholti Soup
    Boris M.

    El Gringo is located in a small strip mall off N Sepulveda Blvd. We came on a Sunday evening, and the place was quite busy. The servers were clearly struggling to keep up--clearing tables, setting up, and keeping the space tidy--but they were friendly and tried their best. The ambiance was clean but felt slightly sterile, lacking the warmth or character typically associated with Mexican culture. This brings me to the main issue: the food was very bland and unremarkable. The name "El Gringo" seems to capture the essence of their approach to Mexican cuisine, which seems to involve stripping away much of the flavor. We tried the Xcholti soup, which is advertised as their most popular item. It was a clear broth with chicken, tomatoes, and onions, but even after adding salsa, it remained disappointingly flavorless. We also ordered the Funky Beets salad with carne asada, and unfortunately, the carne asada was dry and overcooked. Again, there was nothing particularly noteworthy about the dish. Given the many fantastic Mexican food options available in Southern California, I have to say that I don't see a compelling reason to return to El Gringo.

    Breakfast bowl
    Jon M.

    Mexican food is probably the toughest category in LA of course but El Gringo excels and at great value. My breakfast bowl was delicious with alot of eggs(3)potatoes, cheese and alot of carne asada. Their fresh guac is also superb and was fun to dip. Service by Tommy was as good as it gets-give this man a raise. I didn't buy a drink but also noticed they have a nice beer selection which I'll try on my next visit. Highly recommended.

    Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce, Black Beans & Rice
    Catherine C.

    We wanted something casual and low key. This was our first time visiting this restaurant recommended by a friend that lives locally. Monday evening, about 3 tables were seated during our stay. Quite a few to go orders were picked up while we dined. Staff were really nice and friendly. Menu was larger than what I expected. We ordered the two Chicken Enchiladas plate with Green Sauce, Rice & Black Beans and the Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Refried Beans. Both dishes were abundant and delicious! The ambiance is very casual, clean and upbeat. Fantastic restaurant that I highly recommend and would absolutely revisit next time we're in town!

    Deborah L.

    Shocked by the generous portions and very reasonable prices. Delicious food with fast friendly service. Easy parking and pick up for takeout. Clean casual chill establishment. I especially enjoyed the guacamole and chips. Check it out.

    Water with chips
    Natalie H.

    This restaurant is near Manhattan beach. The name of the restaurant really describes the food. I love the fact that a lot of the options in the menu are health conscious and adapts to different dietary needs. Reminds me of the TexMex restaurant "Gringos" in Texas. The service was efficient and the server was very kind to my family. I asked her what would she recommend for the meat in the Baja California tacos and she said carnitas are a favorite here. I tried the carnitas with my tacos and they were very good. I like ambience of the restaurant. It feels like I'm eating over at someone's house. If you want to eat healthy and have some good food, you should come here. They also have ground bison for my protein junky people like my boyfriend who was dying to try it. Over all, great restaurant if you want to come with your family.

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    Best Mexican food in Manhattan Beach. Food is excellent and there's a lot of selection. The service is great and quick

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    Delicious food, good drinks, friendly atmosphere. Typically go for lunch since it's local to post. Prompt service and fair prices.

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    Review is for the xcholti soup. Chicken soup with onions, cilantro, avacados, some rice. Served with tortilla. really tasty!

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    Old standby with great tacos. Delicious salsa and margaritas too. Sports channel for those who enjoy watching. Highly recommend.

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    Great food and service! I would recommend this to anyone in the area. It's one of my new faves in the LAX area.

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