This place ticked all the boxes for a Saturday lunch. First, there is free public parking next to…read morethe restaurant. Secondly, the staff, including the manager, are very friendly and professional. Thirdly, the place is spotlessly clean and there's a shady patio. Finally, the food was excellent. We shared the lamb barbacoa, which is only available on weekends. It was a very generous portion of tender lamb shoulder served with an unctuous consume, silky bean puree, and other condiments. We also had some guacamole, which was tasty but needs more lime and salt.

Madre is this fun Cali/Max themed restaurant. What they offer is a really nice selection of the new…read morebreed of Mexican food with all the trappings of modern preparation and ingredients. The food here is really good. They do a very good job of not only sourcing high quality ingredients, but preparing each dish with a very nice presentation. In terms of atmosphere, this is a large restaurant. They have numerous interior tables, as well as some exterior tables, as well. They also have a very nice bar area. Their seating is all very well spaced so you never feel like you're sitting too close to any other customer. This gives you the space to feel comfortable having conversations with whomever you're with. On certain night in the evening, they actually bring in a band. Not your traditional mariachi band or anything like that. But, a band that performs some really interesting takes on both traditional and modern Latin music. The staff here are all super nice. They're happy to help you out with whatever you need. And, they do a really good job doing their job. One thing to know about this restaurant is that they're currently offering Sunday brunch beginning at 9:00 AM. I know the sign outside says that the brunch doesn't begin till 11:00 AM. But, don't let that fool you. They actually are opening at 9:00 AM. Meaning, you can come in here on Sunday morning and have a really great breakfast. Overall, if you're in the Old Torrance area, and you want to have some great Latin inspired food, this may be your place to go.

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!

Quick bite to eat. Ordered a chicken taco. It was good but a few tortilla chips thrown in the bag…read morewould have been nice. Ok, bye.

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!

Came on Tuesday around opening. Not busy. Servers was friendly. Was looking for wet burrito by…read moredidn't see it on the menu. Got the fajitas that came with shrimp, chicken and beef and flour tortilla. It's a bit expensive but comes with a lot of food that you can split with 2 people. Also includes chips with small guac/salsa. As for the food itself, the chicken was a bit dry. Didn't really like the flavor of the shrimp. The beef, veggies and rice were good. The salsa and guac didn't have much flavor. Might need to come back and try something different next time.

I arrived here a broken man, suffering greatly from a lack of chilaquiles…read more These kind, skilled people prepared me a plate of the red variety -- they also have green. With eggs scrambled, please; I'm not too much of a runny-yolk guy: a personal failing I've been told. In this sacred space these chilaquiles renewed my vigor & will to live. I emerged refreshed, once again ready to be a contributing member of society.

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 can't believe I waited so long to try Mezontle! It's a…read morebit hidden. I've driven by thousands of times without seeing it! They have great lunch and daily specials! Everything I've tried has been fresh and authentically prepared. The restaurant is quaint and welcoming. THE SERVICE IS ALWAYS OUTSTANDING! They are super knowledgeable about the menu, friendly, and attentive!!!

We tried this spot that's been bookmarked for several months. The restaurant is roomy, but as the…read moredinner hour approached it filled quickly, so plan accordingly. We sat at a table for 6, there were only 2 of us, but if we were asked, we would have happily welcomed others - community tables are a great way to meet folks. The menu is simple, all the options that are typically found on a Mexican restaurant menu. We happened to dine on the day where birria was the special; birria plate or quesa birria tacos. I opted for the tacos. They're served tacos only, I ordered a side of beans. My bestie had chicken taquitos, served with rice and beans. The salsa fresca was good, not spicy though. We asked for other salsa options and our server brought us their salsa verde and their spicy salsa. The salsa verde wasn't at all spicy, and the flavor was forgettable. The spicy salsa, which they sell in glass bottles will put hair on your chest. We added it to everything to kick things up a bit. It was good, and hot. Just the way we like. The food was fresh, and it filled our bellies...I just don't think it was good enough for us to make the short drive. Our local favorite spot wins the flavor profile on the quesa birria tacos and it's close to home . Service was speedy even though there was only one server. But again, the place started filling and by the time we were ready to pay, the server was juggling priorities.

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

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.

Okay, we didn't even get a chance to take photos that's how fast we were tearing it up. Taco…read moreSinaloa is that good! I got the asada tacos with everything, and my honey had the mojada burrito with green sauce and all the fixings. OMG straight fire. The salsa was fresh and spicy, just how I like it. And they don't skimp someone literally comes out the side door to take your order like it's a secret spot, and they pile those tacos high with meat. I mean, I was full after two and had to save the third for later. We also grabbed three plain asada tacos for our little one to keep it simple with her diet, and even those were packed with flavor. One thing I loved? The pickled veggies they give you to pair with your food no need to ask for salsa or extras. They just hook it up automatically. The total came out to $32 and honestly? Worth every penny. I'm beyond satisfied. We're definitely coming back.