Service was excellent. Food was fantastic…read more Atmosphere was loud, (which was fine). And prices are reasonable. Especially considering the quality of the food. Was a very nice evening.

I have lived in Torrance for over 20 years and when I was a kid, people would rave about La…read moreCapilla. So one night I decided to try it with my husband. We were sorely disappointed. He ordered a wet burrito. His reaction was it was okay. That's his way of saying it was edible. I ordered a fish taco and a shrimp taco a la carte. The fish taco was so soggy I couldn't pick up the taco, it kept falling apart. Absolutely no flavor or salsa or anything on it. So it begs the question why was it soggy? The fish was off and it look like it had been boiled instead of grilled. The shrimp taco also contained fish that were boiled not grilled or pan fried, less soggy because shrimp doesn't retain water like white fish does. Yet again zero flavor, sauce, salsa or anything. I had to put the table salsa on it to get any flavor. Worst of all, I am 99% confident I got food poisoning. Service was okay. People were nice but food was a huge disappointment.

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.

Never knew about this little gem…read more Service was very good. Food was delicious, no frills. I would definitely return. Ok, bye.

Muy pronto is a little spot in the old area where Lucio's was and has a great standard go-to…read moreMexican food...what I like to call Cali Mexican. Got the taquitos, a taco combo plate, the tortilla soup. The salsa was good. All were delicious. It's a small little shop, no frills, street parking, quintessential, small business, great little spot for lunch, to support them.They are in old Torrance. Enjoy!

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.

I've crossed this Narbonne and Lomita intersection thousands of times. I have always told my…read morefriends and family that I would like to try this place out. I was luckily able to bring 2 of my friends with me to try this place out! I came on a Saturday and there was only one other table that was occupied. It was pretty empty which saddened me because once I tried the food I was BLOWN away. The chips and salsa come complimentary as a starter/table finger food. that salsa... oh my. the salsa!!!! I am soooooo PICKY with my salsa. They absolutely nailed this salsa. The flavor, spice level, texture!!! It hit every single mark in my brain and taste buds. If the house salsa is good, then you know the food is also going to smack. The menu looks so appetizing, it was honestly hard to decide what I wanted to eat. I ordered some steak nachos as an appetizer with my friends based on a photo I saw on Yelp. 12/10. beautiful!!! They put a healthy portion of meat on it! Everything was just so spot on. The tortilla chips were all crunchy, no soggy nacho chips here. The sour cream, guac, pico... please order it. The meat was so flavorful, tender and had like no fatty pieces on it. Everyone needs to try it honestly. I ended up going simple and ordered a steak torta with everything on it. The waiter offered a side of jalapenos as well, which I happily accepted. 10/10. I was only able to eat half. I gave the other half to my extremely picky father and he liked it a lot. That's how you know this place is that girl. Can't forget the dessert. I ordered the flan, the waiter convinced us.. he said its home made. Which I would hope! It was a small piece and was flavorful. Creamy, smooth, just melt into your tongue. Also melts into your heart. Not overly sweet. Just the right amount of cajeta on it. 10/10. Horchata was very tasty to me. Right amount of sweetness to it. Service was good. Drinks were always filled, salsa and chip refills were always offered and filled. He took great care of us. They gave us lollipops with the check!! Omg so cute, my heart! Parking is difficult as it is only street parking. Majority of the parking also gets taken by the customers who go to the coffee shop across the street. I am def bookmarking this place to come back. It is so delicious. I plan on bringing my family here next. Me enamore de este restaurante!

I have eaten here regularly for over a decade. It has been consistently delicious the entire time…read more I have tried almost everything on the menu. For Oaxacan food, it is still better then Madre. Go to Madre for mescal. Go to Jacalito for the food. Two new things the lunch crew has tried recently are the empanadas and the Jacalito nachos. Empanada can be filled with squash blossoms and quesillo, mushrooms, or Amarillo with chicken. They are enough food so you eat one there and take one home. The nachos have all three Oaxacan meats, black beans and quesillo. This place has never had a bad health inspection the entire time I have been going there. The owner is super nice and service is great. Parking can be a challenge, but that is the only negative I can think of.

I'm very particular about food and everything else lol as well as Mexican food--especially now that…read moreI'm more mindful of how it's prepared--and everything here was cooked perfectly and tasted delicious. The shrimp and chicken fajitas we ordered were amazing along with everything else we ordered! The portions are generous, and you definitely get a great amount of food for what you order. The service was also wonderful; our waitress was so kind and attentive, and I only wish I remembered her name. This has officially become our go-to spot for fast, easy, clean, whenever we're craving Mexican food! Come check them out!

Great Mexican food. Located in a low key strip mall next to a 7 eleven. This was my second visit…read more The first time, I tried the asada fries and the green sauce carnitas burrito. What stood out then (and still does) is the quality of the meat and the sauces, which are flavorful and done well. Meat quality is higher than some comparative exican places. The fries themselves were fine, and portions felt just okay. Prices for entrees run a bit higher for the portion size, which is what keeps this from being a 5 star spot for me. The salsa, though, is fresh and excellent. On my second visit, my boyfriend and I shared a carnitas plate and a tamale. The same impressions held true: tasty food, solid, but entrees feel slightly overpriced for what you get. The tamale, however, is absolutely worth it, $6 for a generous, well made tamale is a great deal. At $17.50, the carnitas plate felt a bit high for the portion. Service is good but intentionally low key, which fits the casual vibe here. Overall, it's consistently a four star experience for me.

I've only had one item from the menu so far but it was above and beyond my expectations. I expected…read morethe earthquake fries to be a classic surf and turf offering but the sauce and ratios were well balanced. Shrimp was succulent. Fries were battered style and stayed crisp through the whole meal even when drenched with sauce. I understand why this dish popped up on social media feeds. Will be going back to try more of their offerings since I need to know if everything else is at this level. Great outdoor patio seating spot if you're COVID conscious, too. Being attached to a cute local market is a bonus.

If you love Mexican food, this place is a must-try! It's a small hole-in-the-wall connected to a…read moreHispanic market, easy to miss but definitely worth visiting. I've been here before and thought it was above average, but this visit exceeded my expectations. My wife wanted a carne asada taco, so I ordered the three-taco plate. Tip: Make sure to specify one taco plate, or you'll end up with three like we did! I went with the carne asada burrito, and it was amazing. The meat was perfectly marinated, tender, and flavorful. The burrito came with rice and beans inside, plus a side of green salsa that was just the right level of spiciness--not too hot, not too mild. The taco plate came with three soft-shell carne asada tacos, rice, and beans, and my wife was very happy with it. They have self-serve kiosks for ordering, though it was down during our visit. Apple Pay tap also wasn't working, so we used a physical card. There's no outdoor seating, but parking is easy to find. Overall, highly recommend this spot--delicious food, generous portions, and no hesitation giving it five stars!

Great food. Amazing prices. Great service. Definitely worth coming here! Love the tacos, not greasy…read moreat all. The tortillas are special.

I enjoyed the tacos and the shrimp tostada. My fiancé liked the quesadilla but was mad at the tacos…read moresince he gets an upset stomach with onions and asked for his tacos without onions. Of course they came with them still lol. Oh well. Took him like 15 mins to get them all out. The shrimp was fresh tasting, and they were huge! Only thing I wasn't a fan of was the salsa, but I didn't need the salsa anyways. I would definitely go back

My favorite go to taco place in South Bay!! Their carne asada meat quality is amazing!read more

All meat burrito advertised 12.99 and asked for onions and cilantro…read more They charging 3.00 on top? The salsa is on point , but 17.55 for a burrito without a drink is not justified. Colleague had enchiladas and definitely can't vouch for recommendation.

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.