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Lucky Star Cafe

3.2 (177 reviews)
Closed • 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Arrived at 8:30 to no order. The cashier lied & said it was due at 8:45 until I proved her wrong.
Tae G.

I ordered for 7ppl and paid online for a pick up the next morning. Time due was 8:15. I arrived at 8:30 to find my order was not ready. In fact, no one checked the computer to see it was there. The cashier LIED and said it was requested for 8:45. Umh, NO! Receipts don't lie! I wanted to cancel because I had a meeting to get to. If the order was for myself only, I would have. This is the 2nd and last time I've eaten breakfast here. Both times, my food was horribly unseasoned. My turkey sausage, hash brown and eggs burrito had not a speck of salt or pepper. My coworkers were not impressed either. I will not be back!

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Stefan C.

The steak quesadilla I ordered was good. It was a little oiler than I would have liked, but it was still tasty. It came with a scoop of sour cream and lettuce with a slice of tomato. I also got a BLT on sourdough and a bottle of orange juice. The drive thru was spacious and didn't demand a sharp turn which bigger vehicles will appreciate. I didn't wait too long... maybe about 5 minutes. The lady at the window was nice and efficient. I asked for ketchup and hot sauce, and she told me that it was already in the bag. I value that foresight. There are a ton of other menu options that I'll try in the future.

Over cooked food! This dinner shrimp was disgusting. Last time I'll be coming here.

Horrible food! My shrimp dinner and onion rings were over cooked!!!! I am mad and annoyed!!!

Carolyn M.

It's quick, fast service, and has a variety of diner food from burgers, sandwiches, breakfast plates, Mexican food, including menudo on weekends and caldo during the week. They also have a drive thru. Convenient location near the freeway as well.

Food porn!!!
Helen L.

The pastrami is so good it requires a 12 step program. No joke, one bite and you'll be addicted!!

Raza R.

No WI-FI so they couldn't take my card. Losing business. Lots of people leaving due to the No WI-FI! Don't waste your time

This is supposed to be Juevos Rancheros!!!

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Food was good. Service was a little dry. Prices are higher. I got my food to go. Restaurant was clean and maintained

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The food is below average . It has good pictures for the menu , but the meal was disappointing .

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There was a hair in my food. I well never go back. I well mis the service but not the food

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If you're ordering in drive thru expect 20 to 30 minutes wai...you might as well order inside. food is good just unhappy workers long wait

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Very good food enjoy the burritos and burgers the breakfast is very good. Me and my children enjoy it.

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Ask the Community - Lucky Star Cafe

El Baja Chef 2 - supreme nachos served mountain high

El Baja Chef 2

(77 reviews)

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I was in search of a sit down Mexican restaurant in the area so I last minute chose this place. I…read morethought it was odd they close at 6pm being a place that serves buckets of beer. The vibe was really off. The place is nice and clean and appealing but there was no music playing. They had on naked and afraid and some news on their TVs. We were the only people there so the place was so quiet and boring. The lady was very polite, but it just wasn't a "fun environment". The food came out at all different times which was weird because we were the only ones there. I'm always trying to find somewhere close to go hang out and invite friends to have drinks and eat but it was just so off I wouldn't want to go back with friends. Food- I had the fish taco which was good, the calamari was very chewy and not that good, and the enchiladas were decent Service - Service was good (flys were coming in tho so I think they should keep the door closed) Ambiance- lacking. They need some fun music and give me a reason to order some beer and hangout more. I don't really see this as anything other than a takeout place unless they extend their hours and improve the vibe.

I love this cute hidden gem in carson. It's hard to find a good shrimp cocktail these days! Plus…read morethey serve incredible MIcheladas and have big TV's to watch games. The menudo was out of this world! Not to mention the incredible portions. The owner came to our table to talk to us and share about himself and family. We will be coming here weekly for our dose of good Authentic food and good vibes.

Top Shelf Tacos - Loaded nachos! Yuma!

Top Shelf Tacos

(1.3k reviews)

$$

Located in a strip mall. Lots of parking…read more I've walked by and didn't even realize it was here. The only reason I came is because the owner was in a POV husband video. Takes credit card. Sell bottle beer and seltzer They have a condiment bar available. Taco $3.25- feels like a steep price. But the tortilla are hand made and have a nice chew. They are thick, but not too fluffy. Carnitas taco- the meat was really tasty. It was soft but still crispy with texture. A little excess oil. But was really good. Could be seasoned more. Asada- meat was soft. Has a nice grilled taste Al pastor- soft. The flavor is average. Nice texture to the meat grilled. Top shelf fries $16- was super super good. I would get this again. Great to share. Fries has your choice meat, topped with sour cream and guac. The fries are seasoned shoe string fries

I am so sad to say that top shelf tacos just isn't what it used to be. I used to frequent the area…read morea few years ago and this place was my go to spot for fresh tacos. I think the biggest difference is that they stopped making the tortillas by hand and the meat doesn't taste as good as it used to. In all honesty, the quality has gone downhill. I know that they started a burger food truck that they have parked outside and maybe they are focusing their efforts on that but the change is definitely noticeable in a negative way. I was so excited to come back, but was pretty disappointed with my meal. I will say that the one good thing that they still have going for them is their amazing staff. All of the workers are extremely kind and helpful and they work very hard to keep a clean and aesthetic area. If you heard the hype of fresh handmade tortillas and wanted to try top shelf tacos, save yourself the trip. They don't do it anymore and It's just like any other taco place.

Madre - Pulpo Taco

Madre

(1.9k reviews)

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I recently dined at Madre and had a wonderful experience! From the moment I walked in, the…read moreatmosphere was welcoming and warm. Karol, the manager, was incredibly attentive and ensured that all guests felt taken care of. Liz, our server, was a delight--her friendly demeanor and knowledge of the menu made our meal even more enjoyable. Unfortunately, I had a little mishap when I accidentally burned my thumb on a hot plate. I was quite startled, but Karol and Liz were quick to come to my aid. They promptly provided me with ice and checked in on me to ensure I was okay, which truly showcased their excellent customer service. The food was absolutely delicious, and the attention to detail was evident in every dish. I highly recommend Madre for its fantastic service, delicious cuisine, and the genuine care shown by Karol and Liz. I can't wait to return!

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.

Blue Burro Burritos & Cantina - Surf 'n' turf rolled tacos. With shrimp?!!!!!  Yummmmmyyy

Blue Burro Burritos & Cantina

(340 reviews)

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Harbor Gateway

Finally made it back!!! And although I got the smaller tamer " original house taquitos"…read moreWith beef...Still so delicious and a great meal. As usual the place is run by a handful of very pretty and super nice latinas who wrangle orders and table delivery like pros... it's such a good place

I had been passing by this place for a while. The name is catchy. A colleague told me it was…read moretasty. Today, I decided to give it a try. This is an "order at the counter and they bring it out to you" type of place. The name "& cantina" makes me think you be sat down and someone takes your order. A tad confusing. Let me start with the service. The cashier was friendly but didn't give me any time to decide if I wanted a receipt before declining it on her end. It's a pet peeve. The place was empty. The menu is hard to read and the printed/laminated menus are poorly printed making them difficult to read. They seem to be promoting rolled tacos (aka taquitos) but this says "Blue Burro Burritos." I went with a burrito. It just contained carne asada, guac and pico. No rice. No beans. No cheese. All are extra. It's served with chips and a drink if you get the combo. They do give tiny portions of salsa on the side. The burrito itself looked like it had been on Ozempic for a few months. It tasted fine but just didn't seem plump. The chips were crispy, salty (in a good way) and tasted fresh but there wasn't anything to really dip them in. The salsa they served are in tiny cups so you can't get the chip in it. Honestly, they felt more like hot sauces. The habanero was okay, not really that spicy. The green one was too vinegary for my taste. The place was clean and they had loud music playing in the background. It was empty when I got there and considering all the ingredients in my burrito seemed precooked (like Chipotle), it took a while for the food to come. I went to the beverage bar and the different flavors of the non-soda beverage options had unnatural colors. The horchata looked like got into a fight with a Smurf and lost. The strawberry aquafresca was an unnatural milky opaque red. The cucumber seemed just a bit too neon green. The first two were not to my liking. The cucumber was refreshing but tasted like it contained a LOT of sugar. It was also annoying they didn't have any signs what was what. Back to the service. I had some chips left but went to get a refill on my beverage and the worker there took my food away assuming I was done. I caught her just before she left the dining area and asked her to return the food. She apologized. I think they can/should wait until someone leaves the establishment or at least ask. The combo was about $17. Bottom line: will I return? I would not come here on my own. I think the food is pricey for what it is. However, if I was with others who wanted to come here, I wouldn't say no. There are just better Mexican food restaurants in the area.

Miches de la Baja - Birria tacos plate

Miches de la Baja

(433 reviews)

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A very casual place to enjoy some Baja surf & turf!…read more We came on Wednesday to take advantage of their Fish Tacos Wednesday Special for $1.99. Hard to beat a fresh fish taco for that price! Great deal for a delicious fish taco! We arrived before the dinner rush, but it was already busy here! Hubby ordered at the counter at 4:51PM and our food was ready to be picked up by 4:58PM. Quick service! As we were eating, I noticed all the banner hanging overhead. There are certain specials on Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thurs. Plan your visit depending on what special is happening that day of the week! Beyond the specials, they offer tacos, burritos, Mojarra Frita, Seafood Cocktails, Quesadilla, Fish Chicharrones, Sopes, Nachos, and some seasonal items. You can get seafood (shrimp, fish, and meat (beef, pork, and chicken). The only thing I really didn't like were the seats. They are benchlike with a slight curve. I'm short, so my feet don't reach the ground and the edge of the seat that curves upward was uncomfortable for my legs as they were dangling. Short person problem. I would definitely return again for Fish Tacos Wednesday! We each had 2 tacos and shared the Chips with Guacamole & Salsa. Our total came out to $14.21 ... now that's a real deal!!

Food is good the service at this location is horrible. It happened the first time I was there and…read morethought maybe they're having a bad day but same thing today. First time going to this place and the girl working there just ignored me trying to place an order at the counter. Second time another worker ignored me for pickup order. I stood there after she helped another customer with her pickup order and she just walked away. The bleached hair lady kept waving her hand at me to wait while she was boxing up orders coming out of the kitchen. My order was already at the pickup station but she chose to ignore me 10min. All she had to do was give me my order that was already done and go back to boxing up orders coming out. Food is good but don't expect any type of customer service at this location. Worst customer service with two different girls working here. Time to find another place

Flores Cafe - Fajitas Combination

Flores Cafe

(176 reviews)

$$

Flores Cafe sits in a nondescript shopping center at the corner of Carson Street (x) S Wilmington…read moreAve. A prominent tenant of "Car-Wil Plaza" is Starbucks. An additional landmark--"Malamalama Ole Lalolagi" Church, is across the street. Mexico is a large country. As such there are many regional cooking styles. Barriers to entry are relatively low; so, if someone feels that they have good recipes, they can open their own business. The plus side is that in Southern California, we have access to a variety of "Mexican" food. I have had many good meals in small family restaurants. But a lot of small restaurateurs don't have a lot of capital; as such, decor is an afterthought. While not polished, the owners of Flores Cafe have put a lot of effort into decoration. The interior walls are covered with portraits of entertainment personalities, with a Día de los Muertos overlay. It's probably worth at least one visit to go and see. Service at some smaller restaurants is sometimes wanting. The waiter and waitress were outfitted professionally in black jeans and black dress shirts. The table service offered was also good. On this occasion, I ordered the carne asada burrito; rice, with no beans ($12.99); covered in the red sauce ($3.99). With a Pepsi ($5.99) and tax ($2.40), my ticket was $25.37 before gratuity. The texture of the food on the plate was a bit rustic; but I think this is attributable to cooking style. Overall, the taste was good; the overall size of the burrito, and its contents, was reasonable in the current environment. I took lunch, mid-day, mid-week; so, I can't comment on their promotional events, like karaoke,

I work right across the street from this place and had not yet tried it so I decided today's that…read moreday. I went early enough (11:15ish) prior to the lunch crowd and was the 2nd customer in the restaurant. I was immediately greeted by a server whom quickly took my order and brought chips and salsa to my table. I ended up ordering the two hard shell taco combo with rice and beans and a fountain soda. The food was ok (not the worst); however, very pricey: 16.99 for the taco plate and 4.99 for my fountain drink! With tax and before tip it came to 24 bucks! I definitely won't be eating here again. Service was great and the servers were friendly enough and very efficient but overall not worth the price. Side note: this is a great place for large parties. Parking is tight except around the side of the bldg. Decor is dark inside almost like Dia de Los Muertos type!

Lucky Star Cafe - mexican - Updated May 2026

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