Still the bomb, even years later. Great service. Made in house food. Moist soft airy tamales. I got…read moreone of each!

My go-to spot for conchas in the Torrance area…read more Tucked inside a small strip mall, La Esperanza is one of those hidden gems that's easy to miss but absolutely worth finding. Their conchas are always fresh and consistently well made. I love how balanced the flavor is--not too sweet, with just the right hint of cinnamon that never overpowers the bread. Soft, fluffy, and perfect with a cup of coffee. The parking lot can be a little sketchy , but don't let that stop you. If you're in the South Bay, this place is definitely worth checking out.

I go to the happy hour here on occasion. They make a good spicy margarita and the Mexican lager is…read more$7 They also have discounted bar food from 3 to 6 pm. That said, the food is not bad, but a better Oaxacan option is El Jacalito in Lomita. It is just a step up in terms of taste and quality. Madre has 100+ mezcal varieties, but if you want mole or tlayuda or another Oaxacan staple. El Jacalito is the place.

Madre is a 3.5 all the way but can't put it on a 4. Couple things were great, rest was a pass…read more The ribeye taco is FANTASTIC. Wow. Shrimp, gringa were good. Pork not. Also had enchiladas which were fine. Both cocktails we got, frankly, were bad. Low in alcohol, overdone on sharp Overall it felt like Madre was going more for presentation than quality. Every dish was so instagramable. Truly beautiful, but then the taste did not match. One great taco if I had 3 of them it would've been excellent I do highly recommend that one!

I went here on Father's Day. I didn't intend on going to this location, but when the Gardenia…read morelocation ignored me for 15 minutes after seating me, I took hangry self here, instead. So glad that I did! Seated quickly, received the soup, bread, and green sauce very quickly. Received the entrees super quick, and the food was impeccable. Guess I ate too many rolls & green sauce, because (oh darn) I could only eat half, so leftovers tonight, baby!!

So many things change over time. This used to be our go-to place for feasting on Peruvian cuisine…read more My Dad enjoys what we order from here so we decided to order for our Father's Day dinner. Such a letdown. The order was delayed 45 min and no one even felt bad about it. Get our order and the two whole chickens look suspiciously like one chicken. And they gave us the wrong order and when I called, the guy on the phone says it's basically the same thing. Nope. Chicken is not beef. And when I mentioned the major delay (which delayed our dinner) and the wrong item, no apology. I guess years of loving the place, I approached our disappointment with a light touch but maybe that gave them the impression I was okay with their delay, and their oversight of actually messing up our order. The prices have gone up and the quality and portion size has decreased and while I am slow to share reviews where I express my disappointment, it was such a bummer from a long beloved restaurant that I felt the need to update my 8 year old 4 star review.

This place is located in Plaza so there's parking A bunch of…read morestuff here this place wasn't so bad. The prices are for the portions that you get like a lot of the Peruvian infusion type of restaurants, We ordered the tallarin Verde with chicken Katsu Tallarin a la huancaina Ceviche de Pescado Yellowtail sashimi Albacore tataki roll Everything was full of flavor and big portion. Staff was pretty friendly. This is a nice in gym. I would come back again.

definitely didn't disappoint! The Japanese-Peruvian fusion is such a fun combination, and…read moreeverything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The lomo saltado was tender and packed with flavor, the seafood rice was loaded with shrimp, mussels, and seafood in every bite, and the chicken katsu was perfectly crispy. We also shared sushi, and it was just as fresh and delicious as the entrées. The service was friendly and attentive without hovering, and the restaurant was clean with a relaxed atmosphere that made it easy to enjoy a long meal with family. If you're looking for something a little different than your typical sushi spot, this is definitely worth checking out. We'll be back to work our way through more of the menu!

We ordered ahead for pickup, and when I arrived, the service was quick and the hostess was nice and…read moreattentive. The food was delicious; fresh, comforting, and with that homemade sabor you can't fake. We tried a bevy of pupusas: revueltas, frijoles con queso, and queso con calabacita. The masa was perfectly cooked--crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside--and each filling was generous and satisfying. The curtido and salsa were good, though me hubiera gustado un poquito más de sabor y picante to really make them pop. Overall, an excelente spot for some bomb Salvadoran food. If you're craving pupusas, este lugar no falla.

We ordered takeout from this place so I never actually came here. I ordered 2 of their pupusas…read morefrom here, one with chicharone and one with meat. They came out rather quickly. I guess I never had pupusas before in the past. They're pretty good. Thick flatbread type thing reminding me of a quesadilla but thicker. The outside was a little too oily for me. It was good, though. Texture, though, seemed to be all the same. No crunch or anything. It was a very hearty meal as i wasn't even able to finish one. I'm glad I can finally say I've had a pupusa!!

I love their soups! Winter summer time makes no difference. The amount of veggies and meat of the…read morecaldos I have tried is excellent. Cocido or beef soup and the chicken soup are super tasty. The service is also great. Friendly staff. I also love the fresh quesadillas y cemitas delivered fresh ! We even get food for the next day. I enjoy the music and they half I play movies or sports at the different seating areas.

I didn't realize how big this location was until I stepped into the other room. This would be a…read moregreat group spot. It is a bit pricey but the flavors of their pupusas revueltas are really good. I had their horchata and it as well tasted great. The people at the counter were so friendly and had my order out so quick! I recommend calling ahead to place your order for takeout.

This place has a cool and laid back vibe. Service was good. Even a Photographer comes around and…read moregives you a free picture. The drinks and the food are both great. They have a happy hour during the afternoon on weekdays and they also have unlimited mimosas or micheladias for $20. Great deal. Limited mimosa flavors but still good. Free chips and salsa. Yummy! We ordered a chicken enchilada and ceviche. The ceviche was very fresh and tasty. Nice size shrimp in the ceviche. The enchilada had good flavor and a little kick due to the green salsa. Both great items that filled us up.

- I really like it this Beautiful Place. I recommend to…read morecome it in check it out Great food great service my favorite restaurant

Delicious empanadas. I was doing my usual walk break from studying and stumbled upon this cute…read moreshop. I tried their spicy beef and regular chicken empanadas. Super yummy! Would definitely treat myself to some again! They also sell Yerba Mate blends!

I was looking forward to eating an empanada from Continental. I was so hungry that I even gave them…read morethe benefit of the doubt. The insides of both of these were burnt! I am so disappointed!! They didn't deserve a star today maybe a long time ago.

The food was good and the service was good. This was my first time having this dish and I would…read morereturn.. the ambience is a food court, so don't expect anything special. I do think the price for what you get is really good. I'm not sure how long is South Bay Galleria is going to be here so check it out while it's still here.

Inside the Southbay galleria mall food court you will find Arepas. Staff is friendly and talkative…read moreand offered suggestions but I already knew I wanted to try an empanada and chicken empanada. They were both ok. Sadly this food court and mall are becoming a ghost town. Only 3 businesses remain in the food court area. Bathrooms look newly remodeled and are nice. Free parking. Food court is near Macys on 2nd floor.

It was a trip down to memory lane, as we returned to El Rocoto after 12+ years…read more A very pleasant ambience and modern decorations, we were seated right away, the server very courteous took the order and brough the drinks, and no more that 5 minutes after our dish: -Chicharron de calamar - Good flavor, deep fried just right, a good size portion. Maybe another 5 minutes after showed up with the second dish: -Ceviche de pescado - basic ingredients ceviche fresh and vibrant, a bit too small portion but well prepared. Finally not too long after the last dish was brought over: -Tacu Tacu de Mariscos - big plate, big portion. Her is in my opinion where they lost 1 star. The rice and bean mixture was very dry and we couldn't tell what kind of beans were used, more common is what is called "frijol canario" or also known as mayocoba beans, as said, unknown and that also affect flavor. The seafood sauce served was plenty., a combination of seafood, cooked just right, but the sauce itself was a bit bland and watery. The chicha morada was refreshing, and the dessert leche asada not quite there, it was over cooked up to a grainy consistency. Prices are on the high side : 3 dishes + drink + dessert + tax = 107.18. Will we come back?, maybe maybe not

Hadn't been here in about 8 years. Went for dinner...wasn't crowded…read more Food was good but I could definitely tell the difference with the amount of food/sauce I received on my meal. I remember when the cream sauce was thicker and a bit more flavorful and it used to literally cover the fish. Not nearly as much sauce was on my plate this time. We were only given 1 serving of tartar sauce for our calamari (which was delicious) but for 2 people, it was not enough. At $3 for another serving! Nope I could buy a whole jar at that price. Food overall was good with good service.