Love this place. Been there twice now. Must try their octopus entree. Must try their scallop…read moreappetizer. Prices are moderate. The quality of their food is 5 star.

Tried Holbox in LA and it absolutely lived up to the hype. When we arrived, the line was wrapped…read morearound the corner with another small line inside before ordering, which was a little intimidating at first, but don't panic. We waited around 20-25 minutes total and the line moved pretty efficiently, plus it gave us enough time to figure out what we wanted. After ordering, they give you a number and start bringing dishes to your table within about 10-15 minutes, which felt impressively fast considering how packed the place was. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and high quality. We ordered the smoked kanpachi taco, taco de pulpo en su tinta, shrimp aguachile, ceviche mixto, sea urchin, kanpachi & uni tostada, and lenguado tostada. My absolute favorite was the sea urchin, it comes in its shell, cut in half so it feels like two small portions, and the combination of fish, uni, and the light sauce was amazing. The kanpachi & uni tostada was another standout (clearly a must if you love uni). Overall, such a great experience. Amazing fresh seafood, efficient service, and every staff member we interacted with was incredibly friendly. Definitely worth the visit.

I am so happy I finally got to try Dama! I absolutely love Antonia LaFasso so I've been dying to…read moretry one of her restaurants. Now when you pull up originally you might think, "am I in the right place" but once you park and get into the courtyard, it is LOVELY! Amazing ambience! There is a bocce set up, string lights. It is a little slice of oasis in the middle of the fashion district. The restaurant itself - beautiful. I couldn't ask for more. Absolutely perfect in my book. Beautiful plants hanging, perfect Spanish music in the background (any place playing Natalia LaFourcade is a win). The drinks were great! I had the jungle bird which was fun. Food was so good too. The whipped beans are the star! We had the guacamole which was tasty, great tostadas with it. The arepas were good but the pork belly was a little too fatty (I know pork belly is always fatty) to the point the fat muted the flavored for the arepa a bit, but still delicious. The empanadas were great and as someone who lived in South America and ate empanadas every day, these really took me back to my Paraguay days. The squash blossoms were light and perfectly fried. Unfortunately my friends had gone to Funke the night before so they were comparing the squash blossoms and Funke won out, but they still liked Dama's! Small plates were enough for the 3 of us. The service was quick and attentive. Parking was easy for us. I will definitely be back!

Wonderful escape right in the heart of downtown. Plenty of street parking. There are lots around…read moretoo Love the outdoor area They have permanent benches that are cushioned with backrests too So enjoy the outside protected from the wind Most tables are shaded with the buildings surrounding too so you have this nice alcove feel Enjoy your mimosas and cocktails!!

What a hidden treasure You really walk into another place…read moreThrough the tunnel you are transported to Havana Furnished with a variety of furniture just fits Homey and fresh. Relaxed The staff are warm and welcoming. Gladly explaining the menu and make suggestions. The ingredients are fresh and a delicious blend of flavors You can taste the layers Lovely mid of savory and sweet all together without the spice Items are beautifully plated and presented

The staff were very friendly, and the outside seating was nice. But unfortunately, the food was…read morevery disappointing. Everything seemed either under-seasoned or over-seasoned. We ordered the mariscos fritos, ropa vieja, and filet mignon steak. The mariscos fritos only came with about 5-6 small seafood pieces, and for the price, I think they should include more seafood instead of mostly vegetables. The ropa vieja was extremely salty, while the filet mignon strangely had almost no seasoning at all. Even the corn on the cob on the side had no flavor. We came here to celebrate my daughter's birthday, so it was especially disappointing. Sadly, I don't think we'll be coming back.

New restaurant with great food and outdoor eating next to Engren Brewery and a wine tasting shop…read more Staff is friendly and the owner is usually there.

TRAGEDY!!! MISERY!!! DEVASTATION!!! I waited till the very…read morelast day they were serving breakfast to order a breakfast bowl. The potatoes were crispy, the avocado fresh, the omelette soft and fluffy, the beans and bell peppers delicious. My kids and I split the bowl and they ordered an extra side of potato and a cheese omelette after devouring the contents. The Shai'an coffee was heaven. HEAVEN. My only comfort is that they are still open and serving lunch and dinner. MOURN BREAKFAST WITH ME. No pictures of the bowl. It was gorgeous, but they ate it too fast

My review is based on the rooftop bar. We went last night and my first impression was "it's sooo…read morepretty". It's got a nice view, nice ambiance, good 90's-2000s music and then towards the end of the night some Bad Bunny and Spanish rock, It had comfortable seating options. We only came here for drinks and to watch the sunset. Our server was so kind, friendly, and patient (wish I got her name). My husband wasn't sure what he wanted and she offered a few suggestions that were pretty tasty. She also kept checking in on us even though we weren't ordering food. The night ended with us watching the fireworks from ONT field. Overall a great experience! Highly recommend trying.

I normally give credit where credit is due, but this restaurant completely ruined our Mother's Day…read morebrunch. We had a 1:00 PM reservation and were told after checking in that the wait would only be 20-30 minutes. We ended up waiting about 40 minutes and were then seated at a tiny table for six people with the sun directly hitting us the entire time. Our waitress greeted us with only one menu and said she didn't have any more. We asked about bottomless mimosas and she responded, "I don't know, I saw one person doing it but I don't think so." How does a server not know whether the restaurant offers bottomless mimosas? We ordered drinks almost immediately after being seated, but they didn't arrive until 2:10 PM. It is over an hour later , while tables seated after us already had theirs. The food service was even worse: 2:09 PM: only 1 out of 6 meals arrived No silverware or napkins were provided We had to ask another server, who placed loose forks and knives directly on the table and said he only had 3 napkins 2:30 pm only 2 more plates came out Another plate arrived later by 2:33pm while 2 people still had no food at all By the time my food arrived, the waffle was dry and stiff, and the "chicken and waffles" looked like one chicken strip cut into four tiny pieces. And was $22. My son's burger came out much later, and my husband's food didn't arrive until 2:50 PM which was another $22 dry chicken and waffle plate. At that point we asked for the manager because our entire Mother's Day brunch had been spent waiting while everyone ate separately. The manager seemed completely unconcerned and said someone would handle it only after my mom asked what was he planning on doing besides apologizing as we were still missing a plate. Meanwhile, our waitress barely checked on us unless we flagged her down ourselves. No refills, no silverware, no urgency, and constant "your food is coming in two seconds" excuses. The food itself was disappointing too. Chicken and waffle Portions were tiny, flavors were off, and even the horchata colada tasted nothing like horchata. This was actually our second bad experience here. We previously came for Taco Tuesday and experienced similar disorganization, but decided to give the restaurant another chance. Huge mistake. Parking is terrible, the waiting area is overcrowded, and the restaurant felt completely unprepared and understaffed for a holiday they should have planned for. But we were sitting waiting for a drink. I heard other waitresses freaking out telling people Dont Give Out lunch menus sad that they can't even handle brunch. Honestly, you're better off going somewhere like The Broken Yolk Cafe if you want decent brunch service and to actually enjoy your meal together. Sad that a place trying to present itself as high-end. If you're gonna boast about being the first rooftop in Rancho, your service and your food and your drinks better be good. Completely ruined our Mother's Day. We will never return! The 20% off a $220 bill was paid right back at the waitress tip which, if my family hadn't paid, I would've gave her nothing. Isn't your waitress supposed to see your table that one person has food for half an hour shouldn't she go back and ask shouldn't your waitress see if you have your drinks within 40 minutes shouldn't your waitress know what you serve there shouldn't your waitress check on her tables completely ridiculous. A single rose does not make up for horrible service. I included pictures with time stamps

Great food and pretty good service. I've been there twice and both times I had a great experience.read more

I'm surprised I haven't gone here sooner with how close it is to home! We went here the Saturday…read morebefore Mother's Day and there was an approx. 30 minute wait time which was nice because I was expecting longer. After ordering our food, it took around 5-10 mins to get to the table and holy moly the portions are big! We ordered the chilaquiles, tres leches pancakes, and breakfast burrito, and each portion is entirely sharable. The interior is very nice and there are spots outside to take cute photos. I would say the only thing I didn't like was their strawberry horchata which I thought was wayy too sweet; however, I just took it to go which filled two (2) entire to-go cups and diluted it at home, making approx. three (3) servings TLDR: the food is great, horchata is a bit sweet, portions are large and sharable, and the atmosphere is trendy and cute!

Beverage meno said Don Q but they don't have Do Q, and serve with another rum…read more Staff is good, ambient and location is good as well.

Genuinely felt like I was in Cuba. Food was out of this world. EXCELLENT! From AMBIENCE to food to…read morethose who worked here, thank you for the experience!! Definitely coming back!!

A neighborhood street vendor with fresh empanadas. We tried a few different ones and thought…read moreeverything was great, my fave was the papa carne empanadas (note that these are fried, not baked). I look forward to trying their arepas soon. You can check out their Instagram page for current info & more pictures/videos. They are located outside a laundromat and there are a few other street vendors next to them. They do have a few seats to sit and eat if you want it super fresh & crispy.

If you are looking for authentic Colombian fried foods or street food, this is the place! It is in…read morea corner of a street with few chairs and tables. It gives you the whole experience lol! They fried the food to order, so it is delicious and fresh. The service is nice, the owners are very attentive. They also have a lot of sauces, which is a plus! I ate arepa de huevo, empanadas, papas! Really yummy recommend

Service was good , attentive to table Drinks came fast and…read moregood Music could be better but still good Food is mid nothing ordinary Appetizer came fast and was very attentive from Xiomara

Food was delicious and our server Xiomara was really helpful! We ordered the dragon roll and wings…read moreas appetizers.

Tried Madre again. The food is amazing and authentic. I ordered the Tétela which is made with corn,…read moreepazote, mushrooms, quesillo, a fried egg, chorizo and queso fresco. I could've eaten 3 more! The chicharrón tacos was spicy and made with a handmade tortilla. Be ready for real spice! The service is friendly and the ambiance is relaxed. Can't wait to go back!

We went to Madre on a Sunday. It wasn't really planned, but we were walking in Old Torrance, saw…read morethe place and decided to go in and try it out. We weren't really starving, just wanted to check the vibes, try the food and see how it was. Unfortunately, things just weren't how we were expecting. We love mexican food and we are used to the food trucks that we can find everywhere in LA. I used to have tacos from the taco truck across the street from me when I lived in San Pedro and they were just perfect, simple and on point. I think I had that idea when I ordered the taco, but it wasn't really what I expected. It was bigger and looked beautiful, but the amount of spice was extremely high, which didn't even let me taste the flavor. And on top of it, the salt felt off too. Too much spice, not enough salt. My fiance ordered tamales, and the mole was more on the chocolate side than anything. The flavors just didn't match. Service wise we have nothing to complain about. They were nice and helpful! It's just the food that wasn't good for us.