El Tarasco is in Manhattan Beach. There are a few of them, but this is the first one and the best. It is a little place with mostly counter seating. You can eat there, get it to go or have delivery. The place is old, but well maintained and really cute. They make you feel at home there. The service is great. They are fast and your meal is served hot and perfect. It has the best Mexican food in Manhattan beach. Parking can be a bear, but you will fine a spot on the street. You may need to walk uphill a bit. It is right next to the Manhattan Beach Pier and there are great places to walk. The food is amazing. We love all of it, but their enchiladas with rice and beans are the best and they make a great burrito. They also have super guacamole and their beverage selection is great. They do not have a full bar. We love this place. read more

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This place gets two stars from me because the food is actually good. If I'm ever in the area, I will literally have a taste for it. So like yesterday, I decided to stop by and grab a burrito, but unfortunately, this will be the last time. I usually visit this location with my dad. He's been coming to this location since before I was born and I'm damn near 40. But this time I came alone and the place was packed. They don't have a big seating area. It's like a bar with about four seats to the right and four seat seats to the left so it doesn't accommodate many people, so people order to go. And that was my plan. I walk in and the server (with his chef at and money taped to it) and I grab the same menu. He allows me to have it, and he grabs another and gives it to one of the customers. I say all this to say that he definitely knows exactly when I arrived. However, A white man walks up less than a minute later and for some reason he decides to ask him if he ready to order, as if I'm invisible. This was the second time that this happened to me today and God knows how many times has happened to me in life. So at some point, I just have to stop ignoring the fact that Black people aren't welcome in certain spaces. Maybe we are by law, but not at all met with respect! That is all! read more

El Tarasco - Mexican Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

This is by far the best Mexican food! Want to know why? Because it's a little hole in the wall, but the food is AMAZING! It's authentic Mexican food. Super fresh and cooked right in front in you. It can fit maybe 15 people. It's such a cool little joint right by the beach. You know it's good because people are literally waiting for a seat inside. The workers are really on it and super tentative. You can't go wrong with this place. I should have taken food pics but I devoured it along with my kids.! One thing to note is we live in Calabasas and we drive out here for this food. My husband introduced me to this place 16 years ago and it's become one of my favorite spots. You can't miss the yellow building. If it's busy just be patient because it's worth the wait. read more

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Really great spot in Manhattan Beach. Love the vibe very old-school very old on the wall, but the food is solid and the service is great. Will definitely be back. read more

Great food for a late night bite! Open late! Tacos are so filling and packed with meat wrapped by two tortillas! Ask to have their chips with pico de gallo. read more

El Tarasco - Mexican Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

The bad reviews are those looking for fancy, elevated experience and not focusing on the phenomenal food and service. This place is three generations in, runs smoothly, and serves great food for amazing prices compared to everywhere else in MB. The ambiance doesn't hide the fact that it's hole-in-the-wall...but that's what makes it taste so good read more

What a great little spot open late night! I had some friends visiting and we were out late last Thursday, we were craving something to eat and almost no spots were open. Luckily we found El Tarasco nearby and we're delighted with some great service and delicious Mexican food. The ambiance also felt very authentic and casual. Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 3.5/5 Value: 3.5/5 Overall: 3.75/5 read more

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Ok this is some of the best food that exists. I always have the Jr Super burrito and it's incredible. Sometimes having it to go in the little aluminum container adds something to it. Dont fool yourself and think this is a fine dining establishment. Half the time you have to stand. Get over it. read more

The first El Tarasco to open and still is in business today. A small 10 seat counter. Huge burritos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BXguXtxI7Y&list=PLJtqfZR_aeBs&index=7 read more

I like the food after a night out. My go to are the hard shell tacos....chicken or ground beef. My husband enjoys the chicken enchiladas. We keep coming back for the great service. read more

I've been eating here since I was a kid and I'm in my 50s now. There's very limited counter seating. The food is good. Nothing fancy. I had a huge tostada, my boys had a burrito and a quesadilla, and my husband had taquitos. All were exactly what we would have expected. It is right by the beach, so grab some food and head down to the ocean. Eat dinner while watching the sunset. So nice! read more

Super great! I got the enchiladas verdes with chicken and rice and beans. The staff were so friendly and fun to talk to. Highly recommend!

To be entirely honest. This was really disappointing and it felt like the cooks are lazy. The owner says everything is good which is a lie. They serve food for the taste buds of the local populous if you catch my drift but there's no way they eat like that at their own fiesta. Overall I wouldn't go back. read more

4 stars for the excellent food. Otherwise the music was beyond bearable. We ate upstairs. I hope the owner is aware of the noise level , that is beyond bearable and comfortable. read more

Huge portions and delicious food. The restaurant is very small, no frills, extremely casual. Most people were picking up to go orders. While we were there, they were always busy with patrons and pick up orders which is a testament to the tasty food and moderate prices. read more

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I had a great experience here! Delicious food, great vibes, and reasonable prices:) They also provide amazing customer service, everyone was so kind and accommodating. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Been coming here for over 5 years, but the steak quality has definitely gone down. It doesn't have much flavor anymore. I also feel like prices might be lower now, but it comes with a cost in the food. I might start requesting that the meat be tossed back on the grill to get more char and asking for a little extra searing. Service is fantastic as always, though--and I'm wondering if it's a change in ownership or management. read more

I used to live here and would frequent an Italian restaurant so decided to stop by and sadly the restaurant closed! I wanted to hang out and have dinner so of course I yelped and the reviews got me here. What disappointment! The meat had no taste, kind of chewy, rice was Ok and hardly any lettuce (why bother) and the sauce was average. The waitress is new (so she said) because I was asking for suggestions and was told that blue lettered items are the most popular so decided to try the "carne asada" wet burrito. It was a decent size. I got a spicy margarita and it was just Ok. It's a nice atmosphere slightly loud but not bad. The restaurant is decorated nicely. The waitress was attentive. Definitely not a 4 star restaurant IMO. They need to up their game! read more

El Tarasco - Spicy Margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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This place was amazingly delicious! My husband and I came here just for taco. There's a guy named Oscar recommended their Saturday special wet burrito and it was really freshly hot, huge and it was seasoned well! The service was fast and they are all smiling as you entered and greeted you with enthusiastic attitude ( love that) . The place was small so it's better if you do phone orders instead. read more

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Love this spot! Jamaica, tostadas and salsa are great. Wet burritos are worth the 40 min drive for us. The folks here know how to welcome you in their home! Service is always prompt and friendly. Completely laid back and unassuming vibe that is refreshing. We would stay longer with proper seating and parking availability but spots like like make up with absolutely delicious and affordable Mexican food. Gracias Amigos! Keep on Yelping read more

I'm not sure if I should get 3 stars because ordering shrimp on my nachos was extra $4 dollars just for them to not devein the shrimp or clean it basically a turd in the shrimp!!! read more

El Tarasco - Not cleaned or deveined shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Amazing food and fast service. Felt very welcome and good environment! Happy team here and you can tell in the food!

I ordered the Monday special with Asada which was extra and the meat had little to no taste. The tortilla wasn't good and the sauce was too watery. The whole plate was bland. The best part of my order was the tostadas and salsa that comes free along with it. I wouldn't eat here again and don't recommend. read more

El Tarasco - Jr. Super Deluxe Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

To call in an order and be told it would be ready in 5 min was music to my ears. Solid beach mexican food in a north manhattan stable. Do yourself a solid and support local. read more

El Tarasco - In all its glory - Mexican Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

19 years of visits, best carnitas in the South Bay and anywhere really ‍ Great staff, always an up atmosphere. It's soul food, period. read more

This is my local go to for great fresh Mexican food. Pay cash. They appreciate tips and always do extra for me.

Absolute gem for authentic, delicious Mexican food. My go-to is their cheese enchilada/ground beef taco combo plate, and their chips+salsa are the greatest! The staff are always very kind and provide excellent service. This has been a special, local spot for my family and me growing up in MB, and I recommend that everyone try it. read more

My friends and I came to El Tarasco to grab a bite after having an amazing night out. We had ordered two burritos and requested another side of chips after we had finished the first round. Once the server had dropped off the chips he walked off and said Lavaca" under his breath. We decided to say nothing and pay of our food and leave. But ultimately very disappointed by this whole experience and the staff here. Also the bathroom is located IN the kitchen.. read more

It is small but they do a lot of food. I like to come late to get something to eat , but sometimes drunk people give it a bad vibe. I only go for take out. If drunk people let me get to the counter . I recommend placing phone order and just pick up . Eat it some place else. read more

I visit the LA area twice a year and the first place that I always stop at is El Tarasco. I love this place. The food is authentic and always served hot. I typically get the super deluxe burrito which is huge. Also tastes amazing. I recommending dining inside if you have the time. The people who work here are a pleasure to talk to and make it a welcoming experience. I can't wait for my next visit back!! read more

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Excellent experience all the way around!! Every bit of good was amazing and made to order. The staff was very attentive and kind. read more

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used to be good , but now meat is to cold and tortillas aren't fully cooked , didn't appetite as much , never coming here again

great service! The food seems good, the wait time was short, and their menu has a lot of options

This place simply is the best. Their service is legendary. Get the Super Deluxe - what a name!

First time coming to try this spot after a day at the beach. Ordered the taquitos, hard shell taco and bean & cheese burrito. The burrito was decent/OK. I mean, it was a bean and cheese so it should be, right? The taquitos were soggy and the hard shell taco was soft and wet/ soggy too. I've never had soggy taquitos before. Taco had too much sauce so it was impossible to be a hard shell. Pretty disappointed. They're generous with the chips and salsa but other than that I wouldn't come back. Oh and they serve Pepsi not Coke. Womp womp. read more

El Tarasco - Soggy beef taquitos :( - Mexican Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I've been coming here for years, how do I not have a review? Back when I surfed with some regularity at El Porto this was my post surf grind. Truth be told, it was also my spot after doing the bar circuit. They have a rooftop deck which is fantastic on a sunny afternoon. This place rocks and if you are looking for an authentic Mexican food in Manhattan Beach them El Tarasco is the place to go. No frills, inexpensive, delicious hole in the wall. I love their whole tortilla chips and homemade salsa. On my last visit I ordered the machaca burrito... needless to say it was very good. I highly recommend trying this place. read more

El Tarasco - #BOMB - Mexican Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Seriously the best Mexican food north of Mexico. been here so many times and feel inclined to yelp. LOVE THIS PLACE - it feels like Mexico and the food is INCREDIBLE . I wish they served margaritas but I might never leave then! Thank you for being around for generations. Don't ever go!! Viva Mexico read more

Hole in the wall with amazing burrito!!! The staff is very nice and accommodating as well. It's a small place so not too many places to sit inside the restaurant. However, there are table benches on the rooftop. I tried the carne asada burrito- it came with carne asada, pico del gallo and guacamole. The chips and salsa are also amazing as well. Simple and delicious. Parking can be challenging. Metered parking is available. Although, if you park up a slight hill you may want to turn your wheels since the city will give you a parking ticket if you don't. read more

El Tarasco - Mexican Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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After reading the reviews, I expected the food to be spectacular. It was not. It was just some basic regular Mexican food with very little flavor unless you added the sauces. We would definitely not go back. read more

Still delicious, still affordable, and still that lively vibe. Late night hours are perfect for folks who are out late (drinking, uber drivers, etc). A bit loud so bring hearing protection, my ears are ringing. read more