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Gaucho Beach

4.2 (1.8k reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Jessica S.

Love their empanadas and bread w chimmichurri. You can grab sangria or others to go at the window and enjoy on their patio and watch tv Just wished they sold the bread at the window Service always great and friendly Check out their beach boxes

Shrimp Ceviche Tostada
Ray B.

The vibe and view at Gaucho Beach were awesome. It's a really cool spot right by the beach, and the atmosphere was definitely the best part of our experience. We ordered the shrimp ceviche tostada, empanadas, and shrimp taquitos. Unfortunately, we weren't really fans of the food. The ceviche especially threw me off because some bites of the shrimp had a slimy texture that didn't seem right. The empanadas and shrimp taquitos were okay, but nothing we'd go out of our way to order again. I'd definitely come back for the view, atmosphere, and some drinks, but the food just wasn't for us. One more thing to add our server was great!

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Renee D.

Gaucho Beach is such a nice spot if you're looking for good food, drinks, and a beautiful beachside view! Diana was very helpful when it came to deciding what to order and gave us great service. We started with the shrimp taquitos, which were delicious and definitely one of the highlights of the meal. For my entrée, I ordered the Entrana with mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes were really good, but the steak was just okay for me. It came out a little more cooked than I would have preferred, so that took away from it a bit. Of course, we had to enjoy a bottle of rose while taking in the view. Overall, Gaucho Beach has a great atmosphere and is a nice place to relax, have some good food and drinks, and enjoy the beach scenery. I'd definitely come back and try a few more things on the menu!

Lunch at Gaucho Beach is hard to beat if you are looking for the perfect coastal vibe. Sitting right on the beach with panoramic waterfront views and great music instantly makes you feel like you are on vacation. The food is a fantastic fusion of Argentine and California flavors. For lunch, their empanadas and chimichurri bread are absolute must-orders to start, and the steaks are beautifully grilled and packed with flavor. Pair that with one of their fresh craft cocktails or a great beer selection, and it is the ultimate midday escape. The service is fast and friendly, and having the option to sit out on the patio right by the sand makes it a spot I will definitely keep coming back to.

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Geronimo T.

07.05.2026 My last review was a long time ago. I stated and vowed that I would never come back due to the homeless problem that this restaurant encounters in its surrounding perimeter. This restaurant ramped up security for this very reason, crowd control, and professionalism. Late June and early July of this year (2026), I have been here 3 times! Surprisingly the three times I have been here was great! The experience I had watching the FIFA world cup soccer matches was awesome and memorable. Great vibe and great energy! I was rooting for Team Mexico and Team USA. "From my previous post, I had it all wrong." You feel the nice ambiance of the ocean breeze hitting your face while you dine and drink. The ambiance was tranquil especially where I was seated, outside patio by the inside bar. They had a Large LCD Screen for the watch party and Smaller LCD displays upstairs. The only thing I disliked and disagreed with is the cycling of patrons after the game. For example, if you watched a game at 11am and it finished at 1pm you as a paying patron must exit the restaurant get back in line again just to stay for the next game. I have never heard of this type of restaurant logistic ever! In basic terms, they practically kick you out and make you get back in line regardless of the window you came in. I guess to accommodate everyone that wants to watch the FIFA Soccer games, this must be done. I just never seen it done before! I figure Once I am in I am in. Overall had a great experience. Great ambiance with clean restrooms. Big shout out and Big Kudos to the Manager wearing the Gimenez Mexican Jersey and Harisson the security guard. They were nice, friendly, and treated my wife and I with courtesy and respect. Also, excellent job to Kamille our waitress. She took good care of us by always being attentive and helping. Give her a raise! If you plan to come here, I warn you... Parking is absolutely a nightmare. I guarantee you that you will start road raging looking for a spot to park in. The 3 times I came, I ubered and road my electric scooter. I will definitely be back.

Christian E.

Good place for a World Cup gathering. It has a nice beach harbor view and plenty of screens for watching sports. The food is good, but we had to wait a long time because it was so crowded. The Lobster Sandwich was okay, but my expectations were a bit higher for the actual lobster. I'd rate it a 7 out of 10. The Filet Mignon Sliders were good too, but the portion size was a bit too small. I'd rate those a 7 out of 10 as well. Overall, they are just a bit too busy right now because of the World Cup games. BTW, Josue is good support also.

Lizzie D.

Yesi was out server and she was very attentive, polite and accommodating. The Guacamole was fresh and flavorful. I order the fish n chips from share portion of menu- easily an entree! It came with three huge pieces of fish. The batter was really tasty and I enjoyed the accompanying aioli but the fish itself could have used a little seasoning. Hubby had the Cuban sandwich and no complaints. This was very good. Tasty margarita with tajin season on the rim, a nice touch. Why the plastic cups tho? We came during a World Cup match so most of their draft beers were tapped. Cans and bottles were available. We had a great booth seat with a beach view and they had a large screen playing the match.

Not so Lobster Roll
Lynn O.

I've been back to Gaucho Beach a couple times since my first review and although I'm updating my review to 4 stars for the food, there is still room for improvement. My friends and I do enjoy the vibe here, being right on the beach, outdoor, dog friendly and with old school jams playing. While there's usually a short wait, it's nice that Gaucho Cafe is next door so people can grab a seat, drink and/or snack while waiting. Didn't seem like the lobster roll recipe changed much since my last visit so I opted to try the new Soft Shell Crab Sandwich. The brioche bun was soft, the creamy coleslaw consisted of purple cabbage and added a nice texture with the fried soft shell crab. The fries were done just right too. I would actually get this again since there aren't many places that serve it. Hubby got the Chilaquiles with chicken and we were impressed with the quantity and quality! There was a good amount of grilled chicken breast, eggs and the bowl was loaded with chips that remained crispy in the flavorful red sauce throughout the meal! My friends tried the calamari, which was good and the lobster omelette. My friend liked the omelette but the lobster meat was pretty minced, making it a little difficult to tell if it was really lobster in there. The service was a little hit or miss. We had to track down our server a few times. My hubby was still waiting for his beer when our food came out. Oh, they also don't have hot sauce?! They only have house made chimichurri, which isn't bad but it's not that spicy and doesn't give the heat that any hot sauce does. I'm sure I'm not the only person that asks for Cholula or Tapatío. Nonetheless, the food came out in decent time, we enjoyed our dishes and ambience here overall.

Skirt steak sandwich
Jennifer L.

Lots of seating and beach views which is nice! Service was slow on the night we came in. We came in on a Tuesday night and it was not busy, but it took about 45 minutes for our food to be brought out. We got the new filet mignon sliders which were very tasty and good flavor, would recommend these! I swapped out the fries for mashed potatoes, but the mashed potatoes were a bit bland for me. Buttery but otherwise did not taste seasoned. The skirt steak sandwich had a nice charred taste and was also tasty and popular, but a bit dry. Wish it came with some chimichurri on the side! Fries were fine, unfortunately cold and not fresh. Salad on the side was served soggy. My fiancé enjoyed his mezcal margarita! The two sandwiches and drinks were a hit, the sides could use some work.

Korean short ribs/Shrimp Taquitos
Tiffany L.

The drinks were okay but unfortunately, the BBQ was very disappointing. The meat was extremely chewy and had way too much fat making it difficult to enjoy. The shrimp taquitos were actually really good but the shrimp still had the tails on them which was unexpected and took away from the experience. The presentation was nice but the food quality was inconsistent.

Desiree V.

Went to Gaucho Beach for their advertised oldies & funk brunch, and honestly the best thing they have going is the beachfront location and people watching. We were expecting a fun mix of oldies and funk music, but after maybe five oldies songs it basically turned into a Michael Jackson playlist for the rest of brunch. Food-wise: Steak & eggs: steak was good, but the eggs were rubbery and the potatoes lacked flavor. Chilaquiles: tried both the green and red salsa. The green was good, but the red tasted more like regular tomato sauce. Chicken & waffles: was surprised that it was chicken strips but was even more surprised that they tasted good, but the waffles were very dense, although they did have a nice sweetness to them. The drinks were good and the staff was great, which definitely helped the experience. Overall, more of a spot for the view and vibes than the food.

2 skirt sliders with Cesar salad
Julie B.

Came with hubby and grandkids. Food plates too big for young teens but they were too old for kids plates. Service was friendly but a bit thin. We had almost finished our plates when the obligatory' how's your food' question came up. Enjoyed the music and decor. Gaucho salad worth a mention for texture and taste but it was heavy on the raisins.

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Brandon R.

Fantastic food! I was born in Argentina and I will say this is closest to authentic Argentinian in its area. Compliments to the chef on the chimichurri!! It's perfect! Cant wait to come back with my dog and enjoy the gorgeous view from the patio.

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5 months ago

First time here and it was a great experience! Bang was a wonderful server and I will definitely be back!

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8 months ago

I attend the Downey Location with my oldest son. The food, service and music was good!

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3 months ago

Nice place , by the beach, and great service by Emily ! We had yummy shrimp ceviche , and calamari !

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1 month ago

the food is amazing and servir even better, la carne, la cerveza y el postre es inigualable y el ambiente

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I love Josué service, he is very nice, sweet, and fun 10/10, drink delicious and food very good.

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Awesome service, our server Bang was great, awesome service!!!! Will be back here again

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Josue was exceptionally attentive and offered great service. The food was great specially the kids steak.

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The environment in the food is always amazing. The staff is incredible, especially our good man. Mr Josué.

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9 months ago

Love love love this place! Always a good time here. Highly recommend. Josue is the best!

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Josue, the vibe, food and drinks were amazing. Thank you again! We appreciate the service !

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Delicious place fast service- matias the server was amazing and Sunday brunch, oldies, and brunch

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Great cocktails if you want to wait an hour to get your drink, even sitting at the bar. Way under staffed ,

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How about parking?

There is a pay machine in the parking lot which is next to the Gaucho Beach.

Is this place toddler friendly? My little one loves to roam around

Hey Kristina! Of course! You also have a kids' space right next to Gaucho Beach :)

Hi do we have to make a reservation for 10people I called but no answer?

Angel! Send us a DM with a phone number so our team can help you with your reservation.

Is this the same as gaucho grill?

I've seen reviews that you need to tip before ordering on the app. Is that accurate?

Yes it's correct

Are there heat lamps?

Last time I was there they only had a few working heat lamps, and it was a nightmare trying to get one!

Fourth time here, when is the roof top open, pray tell? Only weekends, a waitress just informed me.

I bike almost nightly and it's often open up there. Maybe you go to early ? It was jammin last night lol. Dj I think

Is their outside patio pet friendly? We visit Rosie's dog beach and would love to stop for a bite once our pup is tuckered out from running on the beach!

Yes they are very dog friendly. All dogs and cats are welcome in the outside seating areas.

Since you don' ttake reservations would a party of 13 be able to be seated roof top on a Thursday night about 6:30 pm.?

Not really, it would be a nightmare and they don't really have a way to group enough tables together. Their ordering system is no good. Food comes out at random. Some of your party will be finishing their entrees, while other people will just start… 

What are happy hour times and days?

Monday - Friday 3-6

Is it dog friendly?

Yes, they allow dogs on their patio areas.

Will Gaucho Beach take reservations?

No, they don't take reservations.

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Kin Long Beach

4.6(2.3k reviews)
0.3 mi
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We came here Halloween night for an early birthday dinner for one of our friends. We had worked up…read morean appetite after escaping Queen Mary's escape room! We arrived just before 5pm to have an early dinner. We didn't have reservations but luckily it wasn't too busy. They had us seated in their enclosed outdoor patio and we had it all to ourselves! The staff were all dressed for Halloween (wish I took pictures of them!), and they were super attentive and friendly. We ordered our drinks and food (my boyfriend and I shared): - Tom Kha (Mild): perfect for the rainy weather but it was a bit too sour for us (7/10) - Pad See Ewe: I love pad see ewe and this was really good! Noodles were perfectly cooked and the meat was super tender (9/10) Mango Sticky Rice: Yummy! Mangoes were perfectly ripped and sticky rice was perfect (10/10) New Paradise: I did ask for a sweeter drink and it definitely delivered! Definitely can taste the lychee and vodka. Presentation was super cute! (8/10) Thai Milk Tea w/ Popsicle: Perfection, I see why everyone orders it (10/10) His & Hers Old Fashions: I can't comment on it since I didn't drink them, but the presentations looked nice! The parking lot is a bit small so it's best to carpool! I'd loved to come back to try other dishes next time if I'm in the area!

We love that our son goes to CSULB as we have loved exploring the food scene in the area and gives…read moreus a reason to come and visit him. We tried this place for the first time and this has to be one of our favorites! The place is very clean with friendly service, but the food is amazing! We ordered the Tom Yum soup, crispy bok choy, spicy pad thai, chicken fried rice & the garlic shrimp noodles. Each of us had a different favorite dish but we loved them all. The table next to us ordered an entirely different selection of dishes and they loved it as well so we will be back to try some of their favorites. They have a large parking lot so a definite plus in my books!

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Boathouse on the Bay

3.9(3.3k reviews)
4.1 mi
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Live music
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I'm back to update my review and this is still the only review I've ever felt compelled to leave. A…read morefew years later and the service is just as impressive as I remember. I haven't flown in a while, but I stopped by for a drink before my flight and immediately recognized Giovanna, not by face alone, but because her customer service had genuinely stuck with me. She was exceptional then and she still is now. It says a lot when someone's service is memorable years later. Consistently phenomenal!!! :)

First timer here and I must say that I was disappointed by the service. Our waitress kept changing…read more Each one took a really long time checking on us, placing our order, we had to keep flagging someone down to help us. Each waitress seemed bothered and annoyed. We didn't even know there was complimentary bread until the very end of our meal. We sat outside and had incredible sunset views. Live music was great. I ordered the braised short ribs and it was delicious. Really great melt in your mouth flavor. Would have been better if we had the freshly baked bread to pair with it. Overall, the experience could have been better and being that I am a stickler for customer service I don't know if I will be back again or even recommend it. Especially when there are so many great restaurants nearby with great views, great food, and excellent customer service.

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Boathouse on the Bay - How about a Wedge Salad with shrimp added? Can't forget a specialty cocktail while sitting at the fire pit!

How about a Wedge Salad with shrimp added? Can't forget a specialty cocktail while sitting at the fire pit!

Boathouse on the Bay - Outdoor patio is great after sunset, with live music every night. Heaters if you get cold. Don't forget that amazing view of the waterfront

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Outdoor patio is great after sunset, with live music every night. Heaters if you get cold. Don't forget that amazing view of the waterfront

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