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    Buddha Boy Tacos

    4.8 (43 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    The set up outside Hermosa Brewing Co. in Torrance.
    Rebekah B.

    I'm gonna give it a 5 star. The people were super nice and the homemade tortillas are delicious. I tried the pollo, asada, mushroom and carnitas. I must say that the carnitas was my favorite. The salsas were also very good and the habanero was FIRE!!! This place was at Hermosa brewing co in Torrence and it was my first time coming. I will be back.

    Almost didn't write this due to the food being great, but poor service can ruin even the best meal. We visited Smog City at 5:30pm on a Wednesday. It wasn't busy. The menu had no prices. When I asked, I was told tacos were $5, mulitas $7, and a taco combo plate $13. My order totaled $16.50, which seemed high. The receipt later showed $15 plus tax. When I questioned this, the cashier advised that asada was more and the owner was condescending instead of deescalating the situation, making patronizing remarks, and telling the cashier he didn't need to explain himself. He even claimed this was their first negative experience in 5 years. It was literally over $2 and could have easily been remedied but his immaturity and inability to understand how the customer is right, ultimately led to this escalating. After requesting a refund, the owner struggled to find my order in the system and eventually offered cash. He then gave me the food anyway but insinuated I was at fault for inquiring about the pricing and overcharge. Another couple joined us and experienced a 25 minute delay with their order, which was deemed lost when inquiring with the team and needed to be re-fired. The food was solid, but the owner's alpha attitude was uncalled for. He handed me his card, suggesting I find them on Yelp, and later sarcastically wished us a great night as we were leaving rather then let cooler heads prevail and coming by to see how everything was an to apologize for his ego.

    Happy camper when she gets Buddha Boy Tacos for dinner!
    Mel M.

    I LOVE Buddha Boy Tacos! Not sure what my favorite thing to order is because I love it all. I usually stick to one thing once I find something I love but I've never been disappointed when I switch up my order with them. A few of my favorite things are the tacos (duh), Carne asada nachos, and the mulitas. You can taste the freshness and quality! I usually have them at a local brewery but I also attended a wedding and they were the caters! The presentation was beautiful! I loved the set up they did and again the flavor was just delicious! They always have the best people serving as well, they are so sweet and provide great service! You won't be disappointed with Buddha Boy!

    Al pastor mushroom and chicken taco along with amazing side salad
    Matt R.

    Amazing! I meant to take a picture, but I ate the tacos too fast. . Luckily my wife took a photo before clearing her plate I tried all the proteins, and all were delicious. My favorite was the pollo asada and carne asada. Add that to the homemade tortillas and you've got a match made in heaven. So so good. Very friendly owners, great service, fantastic food. Definitely had to write a review.

    Rodolfo G.

    I finally got to writing a well deserved review for BBT's handcrafted culinary creations. The passion that founders, Marcus and Lexi, put into their casual yet gourmet-eats experience continues bringing me back for more to lay down some F-words..."Fresh, Feisty and Flavor-filled!"...Oh, did I mention the handmade tortillas? I like ordering my picks well done til there's crispy crunchy cheesy/meaty crust at the edges of my every bite topped with plenty of their signature BBT Creamy Cilantro Green Sauce...Muy muy tasty. I actually got to meet, "El Buddha Boy".

    Deep discussion on food. Impressed enough to stop and chat

    This is as good as it gets. I was introduced to Buddha Boy Gourmet Tacos at a friend's party. I was beyond impressed. Last week I was putting together a party for my wife, last minute planning of course and reached out to Buddha Boy. They were amazing, super responsive and easy to work with. They showed up on time and had no problems setting up in a smaller space. Marcus was head chef with a crew of two others. I wanted to impress my friends and they did just that. Most are foodies in the most extreme way and Buddha Boys quality of food, hand made tortillas and fresh dips, sides and veggies with a variety of delicious proteins made the experience magical. I honestly would give out more stars if I could. This is only for those looking to impress and have a premium food experience.

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    Delicious tacos. I've hired them for an event before and they were also great to work with.

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    Straight fire. Made from scratch with the freshest ingredients. Bold flavors with the perfect amount of spice.

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    Booked them for a wedding. They served all our guests fast, food was excellent and great vibes. Highly recommend

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    Can we book you to cater the birthday party for a kid at a Manhattan Beach Park?

    Sure! We’d love to serve you. Please reach out to (310)344-7038 for booking and availability. Thanks!

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    https://www.instagram.com/buddhaboytacos/ and https://www.facebook.com/Buddhaboytacos

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    Tacos El Goloso - Tacos dorados de birria

    Tacos El Goloso

    4.2(229 reviews)
    1.6 km
    $

    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.

    This review is about Tacos El Goloso, located at 1605 Pacific Coast Hwy, Harbor City, CA…read more My daughter is an EMT. While on duty, she stopped at this location and placed an order. Before her food was ready, she received an emergency call and had to leave immediately. That's the reality of being a first responder--when a call comes in, you leave immediately, no time to wait for your meal. Before leaving, she politely asked the cashier to cancel the order and refund her card. Instead of showing understanding or offering assistance, the cashier was dismissive and unhelpful. After completing the call, my daughter contacted the restaurant, apologized for the inconvenience, and again requested a refund. She was initially told that the receipt had been thrown away. Later, the receipt was apparently found, but she was then informed that if she wanted a refund--or even the food she had paid for--she would have to return to the location in person. The problem is that she lives more than an hour away and was only in the area because she was working. I called the following day in an attempt to resolve the issue. Unfortunately, I was met with the same attitude. The employee refused to provide her name, refused to provide a manager's name, and refused to provide any contact information for someone who could address the complaint. To be clear, this is not about the cost of a meal. Had the employee been courteous, professional, or even remotely helpful, we likely would have let the matter go. Emergencies happen. Schedules change. We understand that. What prompted this review was not the lost food or the refund itself--it was the employee's rude attitude, lack of professionalism, and complete unwillingness to help resolve a simple customer service issue. I will also acknowledge that by the end of my phone call, I became frustrated and was not as polite as I should have been. I regret that. However, that frustration came only after repeated attempts to handle the situation respectfully and being met with rudeness and resistance at every turn. A business can recover from a mistake. What it cannot afford is employees who treat customers with contempt and then refuse to provide any way to contact management when a legitimate concern is raised. Management should be aware that this employee's behavior reflects poorly on the entire business. If this is how customers are treated when they encounter an unexpected emergency, then potential customers deserve to know before choosing to spend their money here.

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    Tacos El Goloso

    3.9(683 reviews)
    7.2 km
    $$

    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!

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    Tacos El Goloso - Birria Tacos Dorados De Birria

    Birria Tacos Dorados De Birria

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    Guisados

    Guisados

    4.5(241 reviews)
    2.3 km
    $$

    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

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    Guisados - Interior of the restaurant. There is also outdoor seating.

    Interior of the restaurant. There is also outdoor seating.

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    Steak Picado + Chorizo + Tinga de Pollo

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    Vida Modern Mexican + Tequila - Taco Tuesday ( Asada & Birria )

    Vida Modern Mexican + Tequila

    4.4(365 reviews)
    5.5 km
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Vegetarian friendly

    This place absolutely delivered…read more My wife ordered the vegetarian tostada salad, and it was extraordinary. Crisp, fresh, vibrant, and packed with flavor. The beautifully savory black beans and fresh guacamole made it feel like a meal that was thoughtfully put together instead of an afterthought. I went with the chicken enchiladas in mole, and I cleaned the plate. Rich, complex mole, tender chicken, and one of those meals where you keep saying, "Okay, one more bite," until suddenly there's nothing left but regret that it's over. As a non-drinker, I also have to give Vida props for the mocktails. They were creative, delicious, and--miracle of miracles--reasonably priced. Nothing's worse than going out for dinner and discovering the mocktails cost just as much as the cocktails. I mean... WTF. The service was every bit as impressive as the food. Our waiter was absolutely hustling with the Riviera Village street fair bringing what felt like half of Los Angeles into the restaurant, yet he never looked flustered. Friendly, attentive, accommodating, and always smiling. That's the kind of service you remember. And then there's the atmosphere. Great music, a lively crowd, the World Cup on in the background, people laughing, talking, and genuinely enjoying themselves--it felt like one of those nights where everything just clicks. Vida has that rare ability to feel energetic without being chaotic. It wasn't just dinner; it felt like being part of the neighborhood. A+ all around. Fantastic food, outstanding service, fun vibes, and an atmosphere that makes you want to linger just a little longer. We'll absolutely be back.

    Stopped by for lunch today and had a great time!…read more Vida is located in the Riviera Village area of Redondo. There's street parking everywhere, though you may need to hunt for it a bit during rush hours. Vida has both indoor and outdoor seating, I personally would recommend the outdoor area with the sunny weather we've been having, as the indoor area doesn't really have AC from what I could tell. Regardless, the place has a great vibe. Service was awesome, our server was prompt and checked up on us throughout the meal, and everything came very quick. On the food front, their chips and salsa are great, and I'm a fan of their guacamole. I got the 2 taco lunch special with an asada, a cod fish taco, and a side Caesar (you can also do rice and beans if you want instead). The fish taco was excellent, and the carne asada was pretty good (it was a bit on the dry side because of how crispy the meat was, but it was still tasty). The salad was also good too, though slightly overdressed. Overall, this is a great spot for lunch or an early dinner, and I absolutely recommend checking it out. I'm definitely going to come back if I'm in the area.

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    Vida Modern Mexican + Tequila - Carnitas Taco Asada Taco

    Carnitas Taco Asada Taco

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    Maderos Cocina Mexicana - Cheese....so much cheese

    Maderos Cocina Mexicana

    4.7(770 reviews)
    3.1 km
    $$

    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.

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    Interior

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    Wet burrito

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    Tacos El Goloso - Torta

    Tacos El Goloso

    4.2(71 reviews)
    2.3 km

    Walked past this place on my way to the beach and I just had to come back and try it!…read more Ordered 4 tacos dorados de birria (really they're quesabirrias). They were absolutely delicious. The tacos are nice and crispy and have a generous amount of cheese and meat. I'm sure they're good on their own, but I feel you can't enjoy birria tacos without lime, salsa, and a good dunking into the consome. The tacos came with an acidic green salsa and a red spicy salsa, both taste great. They also give you two slices of lemon, which is honestly enough for the tacos. I think the only way they could improve this plate is by adding a bit of extra cilantro and onion or radish on the side. Service was good. I was attended to quickly at the counter and had my tacos in like 5 mins. Given, I came while it was slow (12pm, weekday). The restaurant is small, but there's seating indoors and outdoors. I grabbed my food to-go and honestly I'd do it again to enjoy it on the beach. Definitely would come back!

    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.

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    Inside

    Tacos El Goloso - Carne Asada Soft Tacos - wish these were heavier in the carne asada

    Carne Asada Soft Tacos - wish these were heavier in the carne asada

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