Consistently tasty no matter what location you go to. This Texas native is so glad this one is open in the South Bay! This is the nicest and most spacious of all the locations I've been to. Located at The Point, there is plenty of parking in their lot. The southern hospitality is just as great as you would expect it to be. The friendly atmosphere and service is a compliment to the tasty food! I really don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. Everything is tasty and be sure to get the chips & queso! read more

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I previously reviewed the HomeState location in Santa Monica, and this El Segundo location is just as great! The food is always on point, just like at the other locations, but this space is even bigger and has such a great atmosphere. From the moment you walk in, the vibe is lively, relaxed, and welcoming, and the customer service is genuinely warm and friendly. The brisket tacos are a must! They're loaded with tender, flavorful smoked meat, and the portions are off the chain. They definitely don't skimp! The quality of the ingredients really stands out, from Mary's free-range chicken to the superb beef. I also love that it's a scratch kitchen with no seed oils, just good, quality food. And considering the generous portions and high-quality ingredients, the prices are definitely friendly to your wallet! They have six frozen margarita machines with different flavors, including classic and spicy margaritas, so there's something for everyone. There's also plenty of shaded outdoor seating, and they make fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies that are absolutely worth trying! The whole place is family-friendly, with great energy, genuinely kind people, generous portions, and food that's consistently delicious. Just good, good eats! I'll definitely be back! read more

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Already a big fan of HomeState and have tried out multiple locations. I was very excited when I heard they were moving into The Point. Good use of the space. Good layout for the inside dining area, however, definitely would eat out on the lovely outdoor covered patio. Definitely a taco for everyone. I personally enjoy changing it up. Sometimes breakfast tacos and sometimes all day tacos. However, usually will always grab a Frito pie in a bag with added ground beef. Sooooo tasty!!! Great pairing with nice frozen marg. Great service. Received food fairly quickly and was attended to by staff for drink refills, utensils, etc. Can't wait to go back!!!! read more

This is a welcome addition to the Point. This is where to go for Austin-style breakfast tacos, which are served all day. I've tried their food at other locations and they're consistently good at making a variety of tasty flour soft tacos. I particularly like the egg/choizo, egg/bacon/guac styles. Others include the BLT, various vegetarian, the Fred Armisen with guac, black bean, cabbage, and chorizo Batman with soyrizo. We tried the loaded queso side, but it was too cheesy rich and hard to scoop out with chips. You can order beer, soft drinks, and margheritas, too. The place is roomy and open. read more

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HomeState Tacos is now at The Point! This Texas inspired Tex Mex restaurant is the latest spot to open up at The Point and they specialize in breakfast tacos, fresh flour tortillas and brisket. I recently had the chance to check this new spot out and tried their Pecos Breakfast Taco. This taco was amazing. It had lots of tender brisket and fluffy eggs. It was the perfect taco to kick off the day. Paired with their coffee, I was all set for the morning. I'm a big fan of the eateries at The Point and I am so excited that HomeState is now part of the restaurants there. I'm looking forward to checking out more of the tacos here. read more

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I was thrilled when I heard HomeState made its way to El Segundo! I had tried some breakfast tacos a while back at a location in LA and really enjoyed it. Yesterday I chose 2 tacos- a safe and a more adventurous option. The brisket taco (safe) & the chicken blt by leon bridges taco (adventurous?)! The brisket was tender and juicy. It was a little oily but the fresh green salsa paired well with it and added some freshness to my bites. The chicken blt was well, a chicken blt in a flour tortilla! I guess I thought it'd taste different since it was a taco but it tasted like a chicken wrap. Good but I think I probably won't order it again. Service was excellent at this location. Interior was clean and bright. The crispy potatoes were great to share. I had such a pleasant dining experience- I look forward to trying more off the menu! read more

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Food is ok. I wanted to try Home State because of all the good reviews. My expectations may have been set too high because I was a little disappointed. I went the day before their grand opening in El Segundo. There were quite a few workers there and many seemed new and confused. I don't think it would be fair for me to rate the service. The set up is ok. You stand in line to order your food, get a number, find a table and someone brings your food to the table. We sat outside at what was basically a park bench. Personally, I didn't care for the seating. The food is mainly made up of different types of tacos. You order each taco you want very similar to going to a taco stand. There were no sides. We picked a few tacos. They were average size tacos. I expected they would be bigger since this is all they sell. Flour tortillas are made onsite and were tasty. We got our food pretty quickly. Guadalupe taco - 3 basically chorizo and egg. I expected the chorizo to have more flavor. Vacquero taco - 3 Brisket, pickled jalapeños, cilantro and onions Fort Worth chicken blt- 3 Chicken, blt, pickled jalapeños Margaritas - 3 They are pre-made, tequila and mix. They just pour it into a glass. I don't remember the tequila brand they use but it tasted ok. It's probably better to stick to beer. read more

I love Homestate and glad to see they're in a new location. The food here has the same taste as the other location I usually go too. Generous portion sizes for the fillings in the tacos. Very spacious inside and lots of seating. Staff was very friendly. If you're a Texan, you'll appreciate the wallpaper in the bathroom if you know you know! read more

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Great Tex Mex food the queso dip and brisket tacos delicious. Frozen margarita hit the spot . Great space , Service on point Sofia took our order and gave us great suggestion. We will be back. read more

I was so excited to see that there would be a Home State opening in El Segundo, but I was very disappointed to see that they use a different kind of beef than in the other locations. I'm not sure if it's different ownership or what made this location different, but HS is great because of its shredded brisket. the fact that this location uses chopped fatty beef, definitely changes the experience. I've tried it twice (hoping the first time was just bad luck) but it seems this is how they cook it here. The three stars are due to the following: Service and other products are consistent with the hospitality HS Had. And location is gorgeous. Sadly for now, I'll continue driving to the Playa Vista location to get my Texas fix. read more

Been waiting for quite awhile for this location to open and it was definitely worth the wait! Everything tasted fresh and delicious, from the crispy tortilla chips to the homemade flour tortillas. We'll be adding HomeState to our list of favorites for lunch or dinner! read more

HomeState - Brisket taco and queso con carne w/chips - Tex-Mex Near Me - El Segundo, California

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As a Texan, I was so excited to try HomeState because one of the things I miss most is a good brisket breakfast taco. The space is lively and inviting, and the service was great. We were even greeted with a "Howdy!" by the person delivering our food, which was a fun touch. We ordered the brisket breakfast taco and the chicken anytime taco, both on flour tortillas. The ingredients tasted fresh, the freshly made tortillas were delicious, and the brisket was definitely Texan approved. We also ordered chips and queso, and the queso was probably the most nostalgic part of the meal. It really reminded me of the queso back home. That said, there was something a little "off" about the tacos that I can't quite put my finger on. Despite the quality ingredients, both were unnecessarily greasy and felt much heavier than the breakfast tacos I remember in Texas. Maybe that's just personal preference, but hearty doesn't necessarily have to mean greasy. We were also given salsa verde and salsa roja. Both were fine, but neither really stood out or added much to the tacos. I really wanted HomeState to completely satisfy that Texas breakfast taco craving, and while there were definitely things I enjoyed, especially the tortillas, brisket, queso, atmosphere and service, I'm not sure it quite hit the mark for me. I genuinely wish them the best and love seeing a little piece of Texas in California! read more

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I had the most delicious and heart warming experience at Homestate! I tried both frozen margaritas, something I haven't bothered with in years because they're usually just not that good. These were exceptional, the best I've had since I lived in Texas. I ended up going with the Paloma because I love a spicy margarita, and this one is perfection. The balance of spice is exactly how I'd do it if I could. Now for the brisket taco, which was outstanding. I'm so particular about brisket and tortillas that I didn't think a brisket taco could ever make me truly happy. This one was perfect, and I use that word very deliberately. The flour tortilla (made in house) had just the right chew and texture, the brisket carried beautiful flavor, and the balance of meat, cabbage, and everything in the taco was spot on. The two homemade hot sauces were so good I practically drank them, and they complemented the tacos beautifully. I also ordered the potato taco on a corn tortilla to try a veg option, and it was so satisfying. Well done on the cheesy base and non-soggy texture of the corn tortilla. Lastly, I have to share a beautiful moment. A veteran came in using a walker, clearly excited to be here but struggling to get to his seat. A staff member, maybe a manager, came right over, and instead of having him go up to order, used a handheld to walk him through the menu, take his order, and genuinely engage with him. They even parked his walker out of the way and made him feel right at home. This place is IT! Everyone go, you'll be so happy and feel right at home. read more

HomeState - Brisket Taco, Paloma Margarita and their homemade hot sauces - Tex-Mex Near Me - El Segundo, California

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Amazing service and food. Finally a legit Tex-Mex place in the South Bay! Perfect place to bring the team after a sports game. We will be back! read more

Food was really mid. We are vegetarian so tried the potato tacos, soy chorizo tacos, and soy chorizo quesadilla all on corn. The tacos came out cold and the potatoes were cold and tasted a day old. Besides that the customer service and manager were great. But there's better tacos out there. read more