Still delicious after all these year! We stopped by the bakery on Easter Morning. Got a selection…read moreof baked goods and tamales. Employees are helpful. When I was lost and confused since a lot of tags were missing and I didnt recognize all the pastries they helped us identify a bunch of them. Lol, I realized later their website also lists a lot of them. The slice of cheese cake was delicious, great texture and flavor. I also love the mexican biscuits, Bought one to make breakfast sandwiches. It's savory and delicious (also huge). We got mexican tamales but next time I must get the guatemalan ones! Definitely Will be going back for more. Highly recommend La Esperanza.

Sunday morning I picked up a few assorted conchas for breakfast, and this place definitely…read moredelivered. The bakery is tucked into a small strip mall, and while it was buzzing with people inside, I'll admit I felt a bit intimidated approaching--there were two men outside staring, and I wasn't sure if they were customers or just loitering. Once inside though, it was a completely different vibe. The place was busy, with lots of people grabbing pastries, and the energy felt lively and welcoming. The conchas were fresh, soft, and had just the right amount of sweetness--you can tell they're made with care. Prices were very affordable, which made it even better. Even with the crowd, the service moved pretty efficiently. Overall, great pastries and worth the stop--just wish the outside experience felt a bit more comfortable. Next time I'll come earlier to hopefully grab conchas fresh out of the oven, and maybe give the tamales or chilaquiles a try.

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.

We ordered the pollo saltado and the lomo saltado, and for me this is straight comfort food…read more Nothing fancy - just satisfying and consistently flavorful. The saltado was well-seasoned with tender meat and generous portions, and it always hits the spot. What really stands out, though, is the aji verde - their green sauce. It's bright, slightly spicy, and adds so much flavor to everything. I put it on the saltado, on the rice, and even on the bread. One small note - the soup felt watered down, which was a bit of a let down. Not a dealbreaker, but it used to be better. Service was friendly and attentive as well. Still, when I'm craving Peruvian comfort food in Torrance, El Pollo Inka is a good choice.

The food was amazing as always and at the restaurants vs the express locations you get the bread to…read moreeat along with your food which always is a huge bonus. Love those place the service was great as well the servers were very friendly and attentive. Highly recommend this restaurant. The smells of all the food keeps you hungry for the whole visit. ‍

First time ever experiencing a place that serves both Peruvian food and sushi. The great thing is…read morethat while there are some pure Japanese and pure Peruvian dishes, most of the options are a fusion that I've never tried before. They have a sushi chef making the sushi right in front of you. The service is amazing, the servers are super nice, and very attentive. The ambiance is really chill, it's not too loud but still feels homely. I would definitely recommend coming here

My friend and I came here this past Saturday night around 7:30 and were able to be seated right…read moreaway. There's actually a lot more seating here than you would think when first walking in. The staff here are very kind! I got the tofu saltado for $18. It comes with such a good portion that I actually was able to save some as leftovers for another meal! I liked that the tofu was more like tofu nuggets with edamame and carrots and had a nice crispy and savory crust. The flavor was really good, I just wish they gave more tomatoes and that the fries were crispy. The rice was cooked well too, just a little on the undercooked side.

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.

The food was too greasy and overpowering of cheese, wanted to like it but it made me feel sickread more

Right across the street from UCLA Harbor Medical Center. First time eating there, staff is super…read morefriendly, prices are affordable. Ordered the desayunos (breakfast plates), they were super delicious! Tortillas are excellent! The horchata was okay, a little too sweet for my taste. I personally like the taste of all the spices in the Salvadorian Horchata, the sugar was over powering. We also ordered some pupusas revueltas to go. Those were okay, not bad, but not the best. The curtido was more like a coleslaw. It needed more time to pickle and much more spices. I didn't taste the oregano at all or pepper. The red sauce that typically comes with the pupusas tastes like canned tomato sauce. Very vinegar-y.

La peor experiencia hoy en este lugar. No puedo opinar sobre la comida, pero el servicio me dejó…read moremuy insatisfecha, por decir lo menos. He ido a este lugar muchas veces y en varias ocasiones he tenido malas experiencias, pero hoy se superaron a sí mismos. ¡Incluso mi iglesia celebró allí la fiesta de Navidad de los líderes durante dos años seguidos! ¡Nunca más! Llamé a las 11 de la mañana para pedir yuca sancochada con salsa y curtido para recoger a las 11:30. Pregunté el precio y aclaré que solo quería salsa y curtido, sin chicharrón. Llegué al restaurante a las 11:45 y todavía me hicieron esperar 30 minutos. ¡Ni una disculpa por las molestias! La mesera dijo que el pedido no estaba listo y mintió diciendo que ella no había tomado mi pedido, que la chica que lo tomó ya se había ido. ¡Qué descarada! Si vas a mentir, hazlo bien y deja de llamar a la gente "linda", "mi amor", "corazón". Era la misma chica mintiéndome descaradamente. Finalmente me entregó la comida y era solo yuca sancochada. Quería cobrarme un dólar extra por el curtido y la salsa diciendo que la yuca se sirve asi. ¿Cuántos salvadoreños conoces que coman yuca sola? Le dije que habían perdido una clienta, a lo que respondió: "Haz lo que quieras, no voy a discutir contigo". ¡Qué asco! ¡Me da mucha rabia la falta de profesionalismo de esa mujer! ¡Nunca más mientras ella esté allí! The worst experience today at this place. I cant talk about their food, but their service leaves me dissatisfied to say the least. I have been to this place many times and many times I have had a bad experience but they outdid themselves today. My church even celebrated our leadership christmas party there two years in a row $$$!. No more! I called to place my order for yuca sancochada con salsa y curtido at 11am for pick up at 11:30am . I asked for the price and clarified i only wanted salsa y curtido, no chicharron. I got to the restaurant to pick up my order at 11:45am and they still had me wait 30 min. No apology or anything for the inconvenience! The server said the order wasn't in and lied saying she didnt take my order, the girl who took the order left already. Girl! You want to play that game, play it right and stop calling people linda, mi amor, corazón no! It was the same girl lying straight to my face. She finally gives me my food and it is plain yuca sancochada. She wanted to charge me an extra dollar for curtido y salsa. How many salvadoreans do you know eat plain yuca?? I let her know they had lost a customer to which she answer do as you wish, Im not going to argue with you. Ugh! Im discussed by that women's lack of professionalism! Never again while she's there!

So happy to finally try this place out!…read more Inside and outside of the restaurant is beautiful, colorful and festive with so much to look at while you enjoy your food and the music they blast. Service was okay, our server was attentive, nothing extraordinary. The food is the standout here. I don't like salsa but I LOVED their salsa. I would come back for this alone. Ordered the quesabirria tacos and kala burrito, both were huge portions of food and tasted amazing. Some of the best chain mexican food imo. Will happily be returning.

Ambiance: Not my kind of artwork, but festive for a Mexican Restaurant…read more Service: Angie or server was nice & friendly, however she didn't keep our tables clean and free from empty plates. Food/Drinks: Guacamole/Salsa and chips to start was not bad (could use more salt). Food was mediocre, chicken tacos came out hot but immediately turned cold. Chicken and cheese tasted old, but the ENCHILADAS DE MOLE were better. PINA CON CHILE margarita was the BEST!! Unfortunately, I won't be back.

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!

We've been coming here regularly now for some months--I'm addicted to the Yerba Mate tea bags they…read moresell here & my hubby really likes their empanadas... he's eaten all of them! Today we got pepperoni & spinach. We get them frozen & heat them up at home (in the oven) but you can also get them hot if you want to eat them right away. Staff is always friendly & chill, REAL laid-back vibes here. I usually park right in front in the loading zone, but some ppl park in the back lot. Most folks are in-n-out real quick with their empanadas so I've never had an issue with parking. I'm sure I'll be back, real soon :)

I ordered the chicken arepa, but it honestly felt more like a chicken burrito and I'm not…read morecomplaining! It was so delicious that I ended up finishing the whole thing. The owner was very nice and took the time to tell me about the menu and his Colombian background. I came on a quiet weekday, and if no one is at the counter, make sure to ring the bell next to the cash register. I'm looking forward to coming back to try the smoothies and some empanadas. It seems like a small husband-and-wife operation, and everything is made to order. There's also plenty of seating available in the food court.

My husband and I were excited to try a local place for Arepas. We arrived at 6:30 pm on a Tuesday…read moreand it looked closed. There was another couple looking at the menu. Yelp states they close at 7pm

My son and I drove 30 miles to try this place. We go there and it was packed, so that was a great…read moresign. My Seco de Carne was incredible, but my son's Chaufa de Mariscos was a bit of a letdown. I think they made a mistake and brought us Arroz con Mariscos instead. Service and atmosphere are great. We will definitely be back to make sure the chaufa is as good as everything else!

After having a bad experience at another Peruvian restaurant near by. I really enjoyed my food…read morequality, ambiance and customer service. The food was served super quick and no long wait times. Will definitely be back!