I have been eating here for 2 decades. Over that time they have taken credit cards with the old…read morestripe scanners, to cash only for a while, to now tap your phone. What I like about their new system is I do not need to get a paper receipt. Paper receipts are unnecessary trash. Of course the food is great. Today I had one chile Verde taco and two carnitas. The chile verde was so good I wished I had two of those too. I used the restroom and it was super clean. The staff is nice as always. It is a great option for a quick taco or breakfast burrito.

Ordered via DoorDash. Food was fine for a cheap Mexican spot, but they are absurdly stingy with…read moresalsa. We ordered multiple items and requested salsa with each one in the app, yet only received one of each salsa for an entire group of people. The only reason we had any at all was the so-called "salsa bar" option, which was clearly not intended to cover multiple orders. If we hadn't done that I don't think we would have received any salsa at all. Most Mexican places at least throw in chips, but here you have to pay extra and they are not even good. The worst part, though, was the guacamole. It was completely rancid. The package was puffed up and the guac was literally fizzy, which is beyond disgusting. I was thankfully able to get a refund on that, but it should never have been sent out in the first place. Complete lack of quality control. This place is not a hole in the wall. It's just a hole.

Loved our taco order! Seriously delicious. Flavor = chef's kiss…read more But the "guacamole"... that's where things got confusing. I paid for a scoop and received a tiny ounce cup of what looked like green soup. When I called, they assured me (confidently!) that this was, in fact, their guacamole. I even offered to come pick up an actual scoop of guac like the ones in their photos... but was told they could only offer me another ounce of the same green sauce. Because that is their guac... Too bad, because everything else was excellent. But hey--rest easy, everyone. The manager will be notified.

If you're looking for some of the best birria tacos around, Tacos El Goloso is the spot in Hermosa…read more They're especially known for their tacos dorados de birria--crispy, cheesy, and packed with rich, flavorful meat that hits every time. This is hands down my favorite place to bring out-of-town friends when I want them to experience legit birria tacos. It never disappoints. The vibe is welcoming from the moment you walk in--the staff are friendly and greet you right at the entrance, which always sets the tone for a great visit. Whether you're a first-timer or already a birria fan, this place is a must-try. Just be ready to crave it again the next day.

I've heard a lot about this place so I had pretty high expectations but I felt that the food lived…read moreup to the hype! The location was packed when we walked in so I had a good feeling already. The parking lot is pretty small but we were able to get a spot. The workers are all very friendly and the food came out pretty quickly. I got the combo with the two fish tacos and the plate was very filling. The tacos were super flavorful and went amazing with all the toppings they had. I also tried the shrimp taco which I'm not normally a big fan of shrimp but it was cooked well and I enjoyed it too. This place is great for a quick filling lunch!

Order catering and overpriced for amount given. We asked…read morefor catering for 15 and received small tray for about 10 people and no utensils not even tostadas that were suppose to be included Wouldn't recommend this place for catering

Because this is a chain my expectations were low, but wow I'm blown away. So fresh, the tostado…read moreshells are the best I've had. We had the mango ceviche which is so meaty! The hot sauce on selection on the tables are the best I've seen. The food recommendations were solid and the service was even better. Incredibly quick with no jeopardy to the food. This location is probably the cleanest and best sunset location of them all.

Wow!!!!!! So incredible it almost makes me want to move back to Torrance so I can be closer to this…read moreplace. My brother in law took us here after not having been back to the South Bay in some time. We're originally from here but moved to Oregon 9 years ago. My brother in law hyped this place up for year and he finally brought us here. We bought 4 fish tacos: 2 grilled, 2 fried; two fried tilapia; 3 different ceviches and one chicken burrito. There were 3 adults and 2 children. And we literally cleaned our room plates of everything. It was incredible. My son who went in saying he didn't want fish ended up eating half his dad's fried fish. My daughter liked the mango shrimp ceviche so much she drank the ceviche juice... don't judge, it was that good. The service was amazing, so friendly so kind. Everything smelled so clean, especially the bathroom! Who would have thought? Apparently there are many locations but since this one was closest to my mom's house this will forever be my favorite location.

This food is delicious! If Tito's is a 9/10, this is a 8.5/10. I'm not sure why there is any…read moredifference, but it's slight, and barely noticeable. I remember when Tito's was inexpensive. It's no longer, but still good So, I have a new rating system......I will be write what I feel honestly about an establishment. The only ratings I will give are 5 stars, which is enjoyable, or 3 stars which is "needs work."

On a day when was craving crunchy tacos, I decided to give Tom's Tacos a try since it has great…read morereviews. I was expecting the tacos to be similar to Tito's Tacos. I drove up to the spot and found that it's take out only. I was greeted by the cashier with a friendly hello and I placed my order for one taco of each, beef, chicken, and kalua pork, each with cheese. I can't comment on the ambiance of the place as it is take out only. I got my order in about five minutes and made my way to the car. I took a bite of the beef taco and can honestly say that I was underwhelmed. To me, these tacos are very under seasoned. Not even the salsa can save them.

When the craving hits, it's always tacos!…read more I stopped by Tacos El Goloso on PCH and ordered a mix of street tacos (carnitas and al pastor) along with the tacos dorados de birria. I've been here before, and the birria tacos were exactly what I needed for a late-night craving. Crispy on the outside with a good amount of filling and strong flavor - they really hit the spot. I ended up having four of them. The consomé on the side was really good too - rich and flavorful, almost something I could've just had on its own. The street tacos were solid. The carnitas had that tender, slightly crisp texture, and the al pastor added a bit more seasoning and contrast. Nothing overcomplicated, just straightforward and satisfying. Service was friendly, and the setup is quick and casual. In the South Bay where places tend to close early, it was nice that they were open until around 10pm. Overall, this is a no-frills taco spot where the focus is on the food. Easy choice when you're in the mood for tacos.

I'm Mexican with family from Michoacán, so I don't say this lightly -- this place is legit. You…read morewalk in and the smell alone tells you everything. I got the birria plate (3 tacos with cheese, consomé, chips, salsas, etc.) and it was a full 10/10. Everything was balanced, flavorful, and authentic. Horchata was on point too. My girl got asada tacos -- super clean and really good. Only thing is there's no toppings bar, but they give you everything you need and the portions are dialed in. If I'm ever in the area craving Mexican food, I'm coming straight here -- no question. And they had the basketball game on, perfect. Super fast service by the way!

Not much to say here but just excellent tacos. I've tried a number of different ones and all are…read morereally great. My wife is a vegetarian and she just loves their veggie options. The tacos are on the smaller side so it does take 3-4 tacos for a meal (if no sides) but that is a good thing in that you get to taste all the different options! Will be back for sure - our fav taco place now.

I rarely eat breakfast out, but this past weekend I was walking by on a Saturday morning and…read morethought a breakfast burrito might be the move. I stopped in to Guisados and ordered the Chuleta con Chile Verde - pork chop in chile verde with crema, diced tomatoes, onions, and jalapeño over scrambled eggs. My wife ordered the Mexicana - diced tomato, onions, and jalapeño scrambled with eggs and topped with salsa and queso amarillo. We took them to go since we were almost back to the car. By the time I got home, I was pretty hungry. When I opened the bag, I found what were essentially kid sized burritos. Even my wife immediately commented on how small they were. Definitely one of the smallest burritos I have ever had. The flavor was good, actually very good, and the sauce was solid. Unfortunately that was also portioned light, with the container only about half full. No chips with the burritos, and they were $10.50 each, which was higher than the listed online price. Bottom line, the taste delivers but the portion does not. Barely three stars

I was not expecting such a great experience here. We came on a Monday afternoon for happy hour…read more(they also have daily specials, but I think that we preferred the happy hour specials). They told us we could sit anywhere. It has a modern feel, plus lots of TVs, so maybe also a sports bar-vibe? They had the Olympics on, so I'm not complaining. They provide complimentary chips and salsa. I actually really liked the seasoning on the chips. Salsa was pretty good as well. We ordered a few tacos off the happy hour menu: fish taco, fried shrimp taco, chicken mole, and asada. Did not expect them to be as big as they were! Between two of us, we were stuffed from 4 tacos and could barely finish them. I really liked the chicken mole. I thought that the addition of the slivered almonds, pepitas and radishes was a delicious touch that really enhanced the texture with a bit of crunch. However, I got the scooner of Max's marg and thought that it was sorta of weak. Couldn't taste much tequila. The other downside was that there was a really loud party at the other end of the restaurant and one of them had a really sharp voice. I get that they probably were also enjoying the happy hour, but it really echos throughout the restaurant... and I don't think the servers can do much to quiet down a rowdy table a paying patrons...

It was our first time here and I've always wanted to try this place! Upon arrival, the hostess…read morehonestly seemed a little bothered that we were there to dine, which wasn't the best first impression. Thankfully our waiter John completely changed the experience. He was attentive, friendly, and served us with a smile the whole time. We sat inside and the place was super cute! Of course our fur baby Louie joined us and stayed cozy right beside me the entire time The tacos were sooo yummy! I had the shrimp and asada tacos and let me tell you... the shrimp were huge and packed with flavor. The beans and rice were delicious too. But my FAVORITE was the ahi tuna tacos! I loved every bite and could eat 5! lol I'll come back just for that. The only disappointing part was noticing that some of the glasses looked dirty. Hopefully that's something they improve on because the food itself was really good and we still enjoyed our visit overall.

We ate at Maderos yesterday and I honestly can't stop thinking about the food! It's in such a cute…read morespot right on PCH in Redondo Beach, which already makes it a great place to stop, but the food completely exceeded our expectations. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and perfectly seasoned. We ordered the carne asada and carnitas, and both were amazing. The meat was tender, flavorful, and not fatty at all just perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. My daughter had the bean and cheese burrito with rice and beans and loved it too. They bring out three different salsas with the chips, and each one had its own unique flavor. You can tell the chips are house-made because they're fresh, crisp, and just really good. Some Mexican restaurants can make things overly salty, but everything here tasted balanced and fresh. I also had a Paloma and it was made perfectly. Before we left we decided to try the churros and I'm so glad we did. They were filled with this amazing cream and came with a caramel sauce for dipping. I'm not usually a big dessert person, but these were seriously incredible. Great location, great service, amazing food, and everything tasted fresh and well made. We will definitely be back!

I don't usually write reviews like this because I'd consider myself someone with a lot of patience…read more But my partner and I came to Maderos tonight after looking around Yelp and seeing how many great reviews it had. When we arrived, we were pleasantly surprised by the ambiance and decided to sit outside, which felt perfect for a Sunday evening. We each ordered Orden De Tacos -- which is two tacos with rice and beans -- which seems simple enough. But after a while, we started noticing that people who arrived after us were ordering, getting their food, eating, paying, and leaving while we were still waiting. Again, all we had ordered was four tacos total, plus rice and beans. About 50 minutes after we placed our order, I finally got up to ask our waiter if he could check on our food because it had been such a long wait. If they were too busy (there were a lot of people, but not absurdly so), that's where communication could have gone a long way. Even just stopping by to acknowledge the delay or apologize for the wait would have made the experience feel very different. In the end, it took nearly an hour to get our four tacos from the time we ordered it, and the wait wasn't mentioned by staff at all. The food was okay in the end, but the experience definitely left us disappointed.

Yummy Hermosa Beach Taco shop! Whole in the wall location just steps away from the Hermosa Pier…read more You will find hightop bar seating inside and outdoor umbrella table and chair sets. Both locals and tourists seem to love this place. They are famous for their Birria offered in tacos, burritos and combo plates. We ordered breakfast burritos. The tortillas are made in house and are so very yummy. The All American breakfast burrito was a decent size burrito filled with bacon, sausage, eggs, cheese, and hashbrowns served with red and green salsa, which are both very fresh and tasty. For $2 order the guacamole sauce...so good! Chips are also fresh and made in house. If you are craving authentic Southern California tacos or burritos, be sure to stop by Tacos El Goloso, Hermosa Beach. I know there are other SoCal locations as well.

Had the fries with birria. Actually really large and good…read more My first time here, so I didn't know what "with everything meant." It meant ALOT! The only disappointment was the birria. Because it was on the fries, I expected the sauce would be on the fries, but it wasn't. It had guacamole and sour cream on it. Just seemed too much sauce already on it to add the birria sauce. The birria, without the sauce, wasn't bad but ... I think any other meat choice would've been better for this dish. The tortilla chips are fresh! Very good! The service was good. Just know it's a very small space, order at the register and pick up. Not on par with the surrounding restaurants. Thus, 3 stars. But they do have a few electrical outlets, a few outdoor tables, and the prices are good! It's very reasonable.