Decent Mexican at a decent price in El Segundo. I was attending the Cinecon Film Festival at the Old Town Music Hall, and we had a lunch break, so my companions and I went in search of a quick, not too expensive lunch in the area, since we'd already gone to the place across the street a couple times. El Tarasco had room on the patio outside and it was a gorgeous day, so we sat there. I had the Shrimp Enchiladas, which is always my go to Mexican. I honestly didn't pay attention to what the guys ordered, since my face was in my plate! I inhaled it. The chips and salsa were also really good. I would have ordered a margarita, but didn't want to risk falling asleep for the afternoon films (I'm a lightweight. LOL) I'm deducting a point for the abysmal shape of the restrooms. They were pretty cringe. read more

Pros: fast service, GREAT moist rice, cute vibe. Asada meat is good worth the $3 upgrade fee. Cali burrito was good a bit dry though so get extra salsa. The salsa is great but very mild. Cons: chicken is very MID. Some of my chicken enchiladas weren't all the way cooked on the chicken. They don't have a spicy salsa only tapatío. Kind of strange to be a Mexican restaurant with no salsa picante. Beans were very basic best eaten on the tortilla chips they serve. Don't give you water when you sit down you must order it with your meal. !!!Also be warned!!!! $8.50 Margaritas are made with WINE they don't have a liquor license! Overall 5/10 I probably wouldn't come here again but not a bad place to get a bite to eat after getting in from LAX or on your way home. read more

El Tarasco - Atmosphere - Mexican Near Me - El Segundo, California

A local friend that grew up in El Segundo suggested this place. The chips and salsa were probably the best I've ever had in my life. The burritos are what they're known for, so I had to try it -it was okay. The staff was very nice and kind. I'll have to come back to try other dishes from the menu. * Un amigo local que creció en El Segundo sugirió este lugar. Los chips y la salsa han sido probablemente los mejores que he probado en mi vida. Los burritos son por lo que son conocidos, así que tuve que probarlo, estuvo bien. El personal fue muy agradable y amable. Tendré que volver a probar otros platos del menú. read more

El Tarasco - Chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - El Segundo, California

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the food and customer service was incredible! Highly recommend the cheese enchilada, junior super burrito, and tacos!

Delicious huge portions of food. Great quality. Kind staff. Definitely would recommend. This is a great area! read more

El Tarasco - Super nachos--what's left. - Mexican Near Me - El Segundo, California

A standard Mexican restaurant off the busy street in El Segundo. I walked over here from my local gym and stopped by for a meal. A good amount of table seating and you can easy order for takeout. Layout was kind of confusing, the place you can order is a little deep inside and is kind of hidden from view. Food was good and had great portions for the price. Complementary chips and salsa. It was fun having the tostada version, but honestly i would probably have enjoyed just normal chips lol. I would stop buy again for some cheap eats! Easily could be two meals. read more

El Tarasco - Mexican Near Me - El Segundo, California

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The cook/cooks making the food in the back are awesome. The one star is for the nasty rude manager assisting customers at the front near the register. Not going back because of him because I don't beg people to take my money while acting in a disgusting manner. Will not be returning solely for this reason. read more

The foods are ok, not the same like before. We ordered Taquitos, burritos, chips and salsa. All orders are very small and didn't included salsas order that we paid for but got 7 pieces of chips. read more

I used to eat at the El Tarascó in Manhattan Beach in the 80s and infrequently since. Today it is what it always was but our experience with Mexican food is so much more sophisticated that it tasted mediocre. I'm not sure if their burritos changed or just our tastes??? Love it in my memories! read more

Food was great , prices are fine . No counts with either one. The customer service is the issue the lady is a complete savage and has zero customer service skills. Very rude and unfriendly along with a few of the cooks. Again if is only based on the food , I'd give it a higher score . Im making this review in the complete experience with food, Prices , cleanliness and customer service. read more

Stay away from the ground beef tacos. Twice I've ordered them and have been disappointed. Actually didn't eat them. If I was in the restaurant I would have returned but I door dashed so I threw away. Use to enjoy their food. Great family restaurant. read more

Nice view of the water and fun music at this cozy spot. They use chicken breast for the taquitos, flavorful carne asada for enchiladas with just enough sauce and plenty of salsa with chips. Very busy spot with a big menu. read more

El Tarasco - A la carte enchilada served hot - Mexican Near Me - El Segundo, California

I was so hungry. It was 11 o'clock and I hadn't eaten yet and I had more errands to run. I had smelled it because I was shipping something via fed ex. Everything tasted good and fresh! The Taco, was more like a tostada it was so full with meat cheese lettuce and salsa. Will definitely stop by again. read more

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Had there tacos, oh man do not know what type of meat that was but it was not meat , be careful it was something mixed with potato. Gross did not even eat any of it . Beans and rice taste like the plate it was just horrible . It just looked dirty tables were sticky . Won't be back !!! read more

Ordered taquitos and after beginning to eat one, I starting chewing on a used, bloodied bandaid. Disgusting. read more

El Tarasco - Used, bloody bandied on top taquito - found inside after chewing on it. - Mexican Near Me - El Segundo, California

The restaurant was so cute, nice curb appeal, that's all, my daughter got the last table to sit down comfortably to watch the parade. There were so many good restaurants but none had the canopy over n the sun was very hot yesterday. They didn't have a liquor license so their margaritas were done w wine, NOT BUENO!! lol! I read their history it said they were so successful so they opened 11 restaurants even one in Michoacán where they came from. Who are their clientele? Geez it must be a joke? They were very nice people but you can't eat nice! Lol! I was glad I didn't order 2 entrees, my husband n I shared the chili relleno plus tamale combo, I took a look n was scared it didn't look appetizing it was brown like dirt! I have been to Mexico maybe 100 times ! This tasted worse than the taco trucks. The chicken in the taco my son in law ordered came right out of the can! They didn't have any sauce besides the one kind that came w the chips, El Torito has yummy warm tomatillo , salsa chipotle n habanero. They didn't have any soup. The Chips were hard as a rock, real jaw breakers not crunchy n fresh like in other cantinas. The guacamole was fake, everything was reasonably priced but it was not worth it, I ate 1/2 my chili relleno coz I was hungry n tired after hours watching the parade. Well it served the purpose to watch the rest of the parade other than that just go right next door or the rock n brew right across the street. I was frustrated so I went to Little Saigon to buy take outs, not my lucky days, I bought 2 items n they were not good either! The bill came out $69 but I guess my husband n daughter must have ordered a lot of beer. read more

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Never order the carne asada fries. The whole thing was just a plate of melted cheese. The fries were congealed to the cheese. There was not only cheese on top but on the bottom. It was as if they made a burrito with fries and carne asada, but instead of a tortilla, it was just melted cheese all around. The waiter is nice and punctual, but I don't understand how they would serve this to anyone unless they wanted customers to have a heart attack. See pics. read more

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The food is very good. The waiters are very nice. It's a a nice whole in the wall restaurant

On of our regular lunch spots, food is always good and fresh, the staff is friendly, parking is back is a little bit limited but street parking is usually available. Prices are very reasonable. Many items to choose from along with daily specials. great choice for lunch or dinner when in the downtown El Segundo area. Highly recommended. read more

El Tarasco - El Tarasco Tacos (carnitas) - Mexican Near Me - El Segundo, California

Simple neighborhood Mexican food restaurant that's been in this location for many years. As El Segundo's restaurant scene has gentrified, we can always count on this El Tarasco to provide freshly prepared, tasty, traditional Mexican fare at a fair price with combos being $12-$13. My wife got the pork tamale and beef taco combo. I got the two cheese enchiladas with a beef taco both with rice and beans. Everything is prepared to order and it's served hot and fresh. The salsa isn't hot but still has good flavor. I wish they'd offer a serve yourself chips rounds with a salsa bar. I'd love them to offer a salsa on the sweeter side like Baja Sonora in Long Beach or like Tito's in Culver City. Our servers were friendly and service was excellent...refills were prompt. Thank you for another simple and delicious meal. read more

The food is consistently good and service was pleasant and fast. I've been coming here for over thirty years and brought along my coworkers this time. They all enjoyed it too. read more

I had the Super Nachos. They were delicious! Soooo delicious. Mmmmm, yummy... muy bueno

We had not been to this location and needed to pick up someone at the airport after so very convenient. Easy parking in El Seg. And free!!! So far I like it. Chips come out and are hot with a great salsa with a nice kick. Check number 2! Cold Tecate in draft with two limes and I'm digging the joint. Ordered guacamole and the carnitas taco. Crispy. It was moist, crispy and huge! Big chunks of meat. Smother that bad boy with guac and eat up!! My daughter had the most simple chicken tacos and inhaled them, I literally never saw them leave the plate. Gone!!! Service is good, pleasant and quick. I'll be back again for sure!! read more

El Tarasco - Carnitas taco, very good - Mexican Near Me - El Segundo, California

Cute spot with indoor and outdoor dining. I've been frequenting this place for awhile and it's pretty good authentic Mexican food. I've only had their street tacos and they have $2 taco deal on Taco Tuesdays. The meat are big chunky pieces and the tortilla is hot and fresh. They also give free chips and salsa that taste amazing. Definitely worth checking out when in the El Segundo area! read more

We loved this little hidden gem! The chips and salsa were excellent, so we knew the food would be good. The taquitos and enchiladas were very large and had LOTS of chicken. The red enchilada sauce was flavorful and had lovely spices. We all agreed the guacamole was delightful! It's hard to find a good veggie burrito, but this one was delicious and huge. They pour a generous glass of wine. The staff are so friendly and helpful. Authentic Mexican atmosphere. read more

Great local late night spot! Love the chips and salsa so much that I have gone there simply to buy the chips and salsa to satisfy a craving. Go-to favorites are the chicken tamales and cheese enchiladas with extra cheese. Don't walk by this place without stopping in! read more

Great, local, casual, Mexican food place that provides good sized portions and great tasting food. If you're new to the area, when you walk it, you're kind of wondering what to do. Well, just walk on it, find a clean table you like and sit on down. No hostess to go through, find the one you like and take it. They will bring you unbroken, full sized tortilla chips and salsa. I like that you get to break your deep fried tortilla into the chip size of your liking. Also nice that they continue to do that as some Mexican places have either started to charge for chips & salsa or have gone away from it all together. El Tarasco, don't change, please! :) They've recently updated some of the interior. Look at the colorful chairs, they are quite festive. They also have a new cashier booth which must have taken some time to create. I almost always get the burrito. I like the Super Deluxe burrito which comes wet and with guacamole on the side. I always substitute sour cream for the guacamole which is the way I prefer it. I cut the top open and spoon it in so I have some for every bite. Wonderful! But, watch your fingers when they bring your food. Those plates are HOT!!! They take cash or credit, smiles or frowns (not for payment), but I think you'll be smiling when you leave with a full belly without having to leave too much money behind for the privilege. Enjoy! read more

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The BEST whole in the wall Mexican food! The chips and salsa are amazing + free ;) i love the burritos but crunchy tacos are yummy too

JULIO & the rest of the El Tarasco staff were exceptional. The ambiance was chill. Julio was wearing so many hats, including cashier and head waiter, that we were pleasantly surprised when Julio fielded our order within seconds of our arrival. Our carnitas and enchilidas were tasty, our drinks cold and the eggnog flan was delicious. For a great Mexican meal, you can't go wrong with El Tarasco in El Segundo. read more

My entire family loves this place! Their shrimp fajitas are so delicious and the portion is very generous! Never been disappointed!

Really good place. The super deluxe burrito had good flavor. Maybe not the best quality ingredients but the flavor is still good. The salsa is great. The service is always great and the ambiance is relaxed. We would recommend to anyone to give them a try. read more

Every day there is a different special on the menu. Thursdays is Carnitas so I obviously chose the Carnitas plate. It comes with carnitas, rice, beans, guacamole, and salsa. The carnitas was decent, although a bit too salty for my taste. The rice was good, but I felt the beans tasted a bit flat. The bf ordered the carne asada plate, which pretty much came with the same thing (rice, beans, guacamole, etc) and I liked the flavoring of the carne asada. Everything tasted good. The portions were huge so there will be leftovers. Service is decent. There's free chips and salsa as you wait for your food to arrive. Credit cards accepted. There's a small parking lot in the back as well as front street parking. read more

El Tarasco - Carne Asada plate - Mexican Near Me - El Segundo, California

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The Tarasco Burrito with asada is pretty pricey here (almost 12 bucks) and not as good as the one in Tarasco in Manhattan Beach (which is about 8 bucks). My biggest complaint with the burrito was the amount of "juice". I like my meat juicy, but I don't like it when my burrito leaks all over my plate and makes the tortilla super soggy. The steak doesn't taste the same either, not sure what the difference is. Pros: + Complimentary Chips & Salsa + Cool decor Cons: - Flan *Update 1/11/18 Came back and the burrito was as soggy as ever. I was really craving flan and to my surprise it was the only dessert they had! Figured it's got to be decent seeing as it's the only thing on the menu, but it was pretty gross. Did not like the texture much. I don't think I'll come back. Taking a star off for only having one dessert that wasn't even good. read more

El Tarasco - Tasty, but very wet for a dry burrito (kept leaking all over the place) - Mexican Near Me - El Segundo, California

The flimsy plastic containers they use are terrible. They pop open inside the bag and make a big mess. Also the cheese is always cold, never melted, and they mess up my order on the reg. read more

Fantastic service and food! Love the people in the building. What a nice evening I had :)

Solid chili relleno combo. I always pair it with an Orange Bang, which probably sounds gross but it works. Love the basket of unbroken tortilla chips they start you with, and the salsa is fresh and first rate. This is one of several loosely-affiliated El Tarasco locations in the South Bay. My other go-to ET is on Sepulveda at Manchester north of the airport. Both these locations have the same excellent menu of basic SoCal-style Mexican plates. There's an ET on Rosecrans in Manhattan Beach, basically a walk-up counter with a surly staff and, in my opinion, sub-par food. read more

I'm in love with this neighborhood Mexican joint. They have all the classic Mexican cuisine and tastes so delicious every time. I got the tamale with refried beans and Spanish rice. It was some of my favorite mexican food I've ever had! I saved my leftovers and was so excited to eat them the next day. My bf got a shrimp burrito and said he loved it too. He also mentioned there was shrimp in almost every bite which he really enjoyed. The staff is always super nice and makes sure you're taken care of as well :) read more

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Food and service was excellent. Classic Mexican food. Had the super deluxe burrito, and it was delicious and plenty of food for two people. Lots of mexican beer options as well. Recommend and would come back. read more

El Tarasco was delish! Gus took care of us and was the absolute best. The enchiladas and rice were amazing and I could swim in the salsa. Really easy and yummy spot when you're in the mood for Mexican! (Also good Micheladas!) read more

OK, what's going on EL Tarasco? We went in a couple times this week & noticed new people again (people quit I get that) but they kept getting our orders wrong, wrong beer, told us they were out of certain dishes (or more like anything) and there wasn't that many people, but we got our order messed up & the usual chips & salsa was missing. To the owner, please come back & get on top of it, we love your food & your soooo good. We want to keep coming back, since your only authentico around here. :( me sad read more

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