So glad they survived the closure due to a driver crashing into the front windows. Great people, great food, some great weekly specials. An El Segundo staple. Make your way over and grab some food and beer and wine or soda. Burritos are my favorite, enchiladas for my wife. Some of the staff even know our order before we sit down. Definitely worth a try when you are in the mood for some authentic Mexican food . Enjoy! read more

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Our family has enjoyed La Paz many times over the years, so when a recent order didn't meet the quality we've come to expect, I reached out to the manager, Josie. I really appreciated the way Josie handled the situation. She was professional, took ownership of the mistake, explained that they were going through a transition with some new hires, and offered to make it right by comping a meal on our next visit. That meant a lot to me, especially as a local teacher and longtime member of the El Segundo community who genuinely values having great local restaurants where families can feel welcomed and appreciated. We returned yesterday, and I'm happy to say that we had a wonderful experience. Our carnitas burritos, tamales, fresh guacamole, and salsas were all delicious, and the service was great. More importantly, it felt good to regain our trust in a restaurant that our family has enjoyed for so long. Mistakes can happen in any business, but what really matters is how you respond to them. Josie and the La Paz team did exactly that. They listened, took responsibility, and made things right. We truly enjoyed our experience and are already looking forward to our next visit. Thank you, Josie, and the La Paz team, for taking care of your customers and continuing to be a valued part of our El Segundo community! read more

Very rude employees! Everything feels rushed food was ok a little greasy and very little portion of rice and beans. Not happy with my service read more

It's convenient and local good people and staff members are very good come here almost daily read more

La Paz Restaurant - At La Paz in LAX Mexican food good people - Mexican Near Me - El Segundo, California

Less greasy food. Tacos so greasy the grease drips out the taco shell. The taco shell falls apart because it is full of grease. read more

Saw good reviews, went and wanted to go with my family. Service was awful I should not be asked by a waitress what she's forgetting. Food was ridiculous I've eaten better " Mexican " food in Arizona!!! that's bad With the heat they really need to fix the AC in the restaurant Beans also don't belong in a beef taco trying to not use as much meat product. Overall awful I do not recommend Just go to Taco Bell or chipotle... read more

Loooove this place. I had to cater lunch for a work event and the food and the service was so great. It was very easy to order over the phone and they prepared the food so well, and even helped me carry it to my car. The tacos were great but the real star was the rice, beans and salsa. I'd definitely come again to eat at the actual restaurant. read more

La Paz Restaurant - Crunchy tacos, rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - El Segundo, California

Aww man! What happened to the old la Paz where you'd get a good deal for your money. Today got my order to go. got a tostada that was the of a kids version and cheese and chips with no cheese past the top layer (see pic). I've had better experiences dining in. read more

La Paz Restaurant - Chips and cheese with NO cheese past the top layer - Mexican Near Me - El Segundo, California

Great spot have been going for years Friendly atmosphere Daily specials Chips and Salsa included Fantastic spot read more

Love la Paz! Very peaceful and homey vibes! Delicious food! If I could eat it e wry day I would! From the rice, beans, wet super deluxe burrito, the Nachos supreme, the tostadas, street tacos, the quesadillas enchiladas! All day breakfast like machaca and eggs! My kids favorite guacamole! The yummy new addition to the menu! The Birria or birria tacos! Everything! My mouth is watering just thinking about the food! read more

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I love La Paz! I appreciate every bit of attention and every detail from their staff. I absolutely love this place. On top of that, I think they have some of the most affordable prices in all of El Segundo. Highly recommended! I had the Don Bichi Ceviche, and it was absolutely spectacular. read more

So happy La Paz has reopened in late Jan 2026 after the unfortunate accident of car crashing thru restaurant in late Sept 2025 I love this family owned restaurant The food is wonderful Mexican home style food with friendly service Please support this local small business which is part of our community They have weekday and happy hour specials and free parking lot read more

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My daughters come here all the time since their school is nearby, and they absolutely love it--especially the guacamole! But today really stood out because of the exceptional customer service. My daughter's debit card wasn't working, and the staff handled it with so much patience and kindness. If you have a teen or preteen, you know how stressful and embarrassing something like that is for them. The way they treated her with such care meant a lot. Between the delicious food and the genuinely kind staff, we'll definitely be loyal customers for a long time. read more

The food is excellent, the service is genuinely the best, the staff is truly courteous and friendly. We highly recommend this wonderful restaurant!! Thanks! read more

Cutting to the Chase: you are looking for a burrito, excellent salsa and a pleasant atmosphere, this is the place. From my understanding it has been around for over 40 years, and I can understand why. A truly good Asada burrito, surprisingly excellent salsa (just the right amount of heat). The ambience is storefront order up Mexican restaurant but it's elevated by the spacious booths and large tables. There is a larger dining room to the rear. Service behind the counter was very friendly which really made a nice experience. Though I did not have any, they did have Mexican beer on tap so I'm looking forward to a return visit. Portions are on a larger size and the burrito was easily shared with my dining partner. The Horchata was also very good, not too sweet which is the crutch of mediocre preparation. If you are in El Segundo this place is a go! read more

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One star. I ordered six Serrano peppers as a side and was charged twelve dollars for them. That's insane -- these peppers cost pennies each. On top of that, the Mexican food here was the worst I've ever had. Dry, flavorless, and disappointing. Won't be back. ever, because nobody knows Stu like I know Stu! read more

Ordered a couple breakfast burritos from Grubhub. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE unless you want to get terribly ill.

Wonderful family run Mexican food restaurant in El Segundo-great food, friendly people Tried it for daily weekday special -Thursday $9.99 enchilada and taco, rice and beans. Was very tasty homemade style Mexican comfort food. Good portion for the low price Plus-Free parking lot in front in small shopping center area read more

La Paz Restaurant - Thursday $9.99 special-chicken taco, ground beef enchilada, beans, rice-free chips, salsa Good tasty portion for bargain price-Sept 2025 - Mexican Near Me - El Segundo, California

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monday night, i came in for the monday special, 3 tacos & soda. i always take out. 6/15/26, i came in for the 3 ground beef taco special for mondays. taco meat was half liquid fat! taco shell was soggy, meat had no flavor! just fatty ground beef. taco shell fell apart because of the fat in the ground beef. no flavor, no seasoning! no lettuce in the taco. it was terrible! unlike my past experience at this restaurant. food is usually good! but not yesterday, no flavor and too much fat, soggy taco shell that fell apart because of the fat! the salsa tasted watered down. chips were greasy! bad experience! they must have a new inexperienced cook, i think, i hope that is the reason for the food being so bad, yesterday! i hope this review from a long time customer helps them improve & talk with yesterdays cook! read more

I wasn't a huge fan of the food here, admittedly. But the service and prices are both pretty unbeatable. I'd say it's definitely worth trying. They also have daily special deals which is awesome if you want to be ballin on a budget. read more

Great authentic place, food and atmosphere. Glad to see this location is still around after all these years. read more

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Love it. Great food and great lunch special process. Free chips and salsa. Pay at the front counter read more

La Paz Restaurant - Taco and enchilada lunch plate - Mexican Near Me - El Segundo, California

Very grateful La Paz has reopened after a few months of being closed due to a car driving into their restaurant. Any review left between September 2025 and December 2025 is strange, given that the restaurant was not open. We are so glad everyone was safe in the accident, and so glad to have them back. Takeout is ready so fast, 10 minutes after the order, and everyone is so lovely at pickup. The food is as good as always, very glad to enjoy it again. read more

Looking forward for them to reopen. In our opinion they are the best Mexican in all south Bay. read more

La Paz Restaurant - Miss having lunch or dinner at La Paz, since the accident that closed La Paz. Will you be opening again. - Mexican Near Me - El Segundo, California

A wonderful family run authentic dining restaurant I call my second kitchen. Josie and her team have been serving delicious Mexican food for the 30 years I have been dining here! The shrimp enchiladas are my go to favorites. I also love the carnitas tostada as the meat is always perfectly moist. Their salsas are freshly made and the verde is unique to the area. Plenty of seating with tvs and a chill vibe. Their service is always great (btw the November reviewer must have waited months to post since they were unfortunately closed during that month). They have daily specials and happy hour...a legit nugget in gundo! read more

my go to spot for the best carnitas. I love the best! I frequented La Paz every few weeks throughout the 90's up to 2004 when they moved from the Main street location to this location. I lost track of them after they moved. I thought they closed. I left the state in 2008 and recently while staying at a hotel nearby I saw them online. I was so happy, I had to go. when I walked in they were all the same employees even the cook. I ordered my go to dish Carnitas Guadalajara. its served with rice, beans and a side of corn tortilas. The best I have eaten anywhere in my travels. it was as good as the last time I had this great dish at the old location. so good I came the next day for Lunch and ordered the same dish just to make sure I wasnt dreaming. No Dream , just the best mexican food in the area. Fantastic! I cant wait to come again when in town. ill make it a must stop spot! Gracias! read more

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This could quite possibly be the most annoying and unprofessional restaurant I have ever dealt with in my life... My wife and I ordered from them and a half an hour later they told me oh we can't deal with your order right now... Such a ridiculous offhand, unprofessionally experience... I don't believe that you can have anything to deal with this restaurant... I would never ever in my life deal with these people again they're currently not laccepting orders... I just want to say that it's so frustrating for someone who's traveling to not get anything at all from them .... Poor service and VERY poor customer service too.. they need to close this unbelievable and unprofessional restaurant.... They don't care about customers or have any customer care or interest... read more

La Paz Restaurant - Works from this place because it is ridiculous This is what we got from them. Nothing... Ridiculously unexpectable poor service - Mexican Near Me - El Segundo, California

Awesome, family owned establishment. Great service, great food. Hard to beat their wet burritos.

I came here for lunch and unfortunately the food was very subpar. The chips and salsa were just okay. The chips needed salt and the salsa had a bit of a tang which is unusual. I ordered a horchata and the fish taco combo. The horchata tasted very watered down. The fish tacos were super disappointing. The fish looked and tasted like it was frozen and thawed and placed on top of the tortilla. There was an over abundance of lettuce and the smallest amount of sauce for the taco. The rice and beans were the best part of the meal. The service was okay as well. There was a male employee who was super kind and attentive however our main waitress was a bit condescending towards us. Overall though, I wouldn't return back. read more

La Paz Restaurant - 19 . 2 Fish Tacos Dinner - Mexican Near Me - El Segundo, California

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Located in El segundo on center street la Paz is a couple of miles from LAX. I've been eating take out from here for years. I phone in my orders for pick up and they are always ready at the register when I arrive. Then I rush back to my office to eat my food while it's still hot. I've honestly never had a bad meal from la Paz. My colleagues and I eat here about 5 times a year and everyone enjoys their orders. The chips are awesome and pair well with the salsa and Guacamole. The only danger is that of filling up with chips and not being able to finish your meal. Nice portion sizes of tasty Mexican food for reasonable prices, what more is there to say. Support local mom and pop restaurants like la Paz. read more

Although the ambiance is beautiful here, our last few visits here have been mediocre; with both food and service.

Food was neither good nor bad. However, I do have to say that the food was "clean", meaning it wasn't oily and fatty. The carne asada and super burritos were solid, and the enchiladas were on par as well. We ordered to go but the ambiance of the restaurant looked inviting and may have included another star in my review. It's surrounded by homes so parking is plentiful and easy. From what little interaction I with the employees they were very friendly and cordial. read more

As an entire family, we have enjoyed, not only the food at this family run restaurant, but the wonderful family that owns it ...we compare all Mexican food with La Paz ... they are at the top ... order a Ramsey Special, a shredded beef taco , rice , beans cheese enchilada with a scoop of chili Rojo .... Oh my goodness, I'm drooling ...sometimes we hold the rice and get the chili rojo and beans with the cheese enchilada and taco...we've been customers of Jose and Josefina since they were on grand and known as Tosco Myers. Wow, 40+ years. Ramsey recommended. read more

Affordable comfort food, multi-item combos made to be half eaten and saved for the next day. A great place for hungry high-schoolers and college students on a budget. The cheese enchiladas are classic, softened by red sauce, "Chile Relleno" is gooey gravy-like mix of very tender pork and poblano. Both come with rice and beans. A thick burrito is almost half carnitas, simply-seasoned soft shredded pork. Decent stuff, best before or after a night of drinking. read more

The staff at La Paz is incredibly friendly, and the food was delicious and satisfying. Overall, it was a great experience--thank you, La Paz, for the excellent service and atmosphere! read more

La Paz Restaurant - California burrito - Mexican Near Me - El Segundo, California

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Although they are technically closed they have been my favorite Mexican food for years.

First and last time I'll be here. Food, ingredients and service are subpar. It's too bad because this place has so much potential. read more

Great food and perfect service .. Bright and colorful. Had not been in sling time and so happy we went. Will be returning read more

Visiting LA for the first time, we were starved when we arrived! We were anxious to find a local establishment with authentic Hispanic food! We found it! Within walking distance from our hotel (DoubleTree), LaPaz was absolutely delicious! Even walking there was delightful! People we met along the way assured us how very good it was! It had been in business since 1978! Wow! Serving a local neighborhood for that long?! They sure are doing something right! The chips and salsa were fresh, brought to the table to tantalize our taste buds from the start. Then, then, Modelo Negro was ON TAP! WOW! So good and refreshingly wonderfully good! The fish tacos were spectacular. We even had a second round. The soup...I was in Heaven. Evelyn was a love. So kind and fun to have caring for us. Her smile was infectious! Go have some of the bestest food and service at La Paz! Tell Evelyn those crazy hippie gals from Michigan sent you! read more

La Paz Restaurant - ALBONDIGA SOUP ONLY MON TO THURS. - Mexican Near Me - El Segundo, California

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Been eating here for years because they serve consistently great Mexican food. Especially their chile rellenos! They particularly need a break now because some fool clised the place dntirely by crashing his car through their storefront. When they open again, Give La Paz a chance. read more