So I had just left my doctors appointment and was on my way home when I decided to to check the liquor store near my house to see if they had any chicharrones (sp) I had to make a u turn legally of course when I saw this restaurant. So I go inside and I'm glad I did I got a chicken wet burrito and said it would be 10 minutes, and I was surprised at 3 in the afternoon and it was only 1 couple inside eating the lady that took my order was very nice and polite . 10 minutes later I got my order and was headed home when I got home and started to eat this burrito was HUGE so huge I ate it thru out the day and night, and it was tasty I will be returning if I had 1 complaint it would not be about the food but the parking, the lot is so small I had to go in and out twice to find parking but the food more than makes up for the parking. read more

I was looking for a place to eat my first time here and I really loved it. I asked for chile rellenos I was spectacle about getting them, because every time I get chile rellenos , they are nasty but I left so happy cause the food was so good. I'll definitely will be back with all my family. read more

Came here for the first as a recommendation ,will definitely be back. I got the shrimp wrapped in bacon. Mom and grandma got menudo and my grandpa got the fajitas with carne asada, chicken and shrimp. We all loved it. The service is great too, the ladies here are so nice. read more

Love this place they're horchata is great not too sweet just right. Great service and great food love it this is a gem.

Bland. Very, very bland. Generic. Honestly food was not horrible just nothing going on. I legit feel the ratings here are very generous. Place is cozy, was ok again nothing tbat sets it apart from the other million MEX restos. read more

Chile Relleno and Chicken Enchilada was just average, nothing special. The beans was very good but rice was a bit salty. Salsa was thumbs down . I give 3 since the service was excellent and attentive. read more

Carnitas El Indio - Chile Relleno and Chicken Enchilada Combo Platter - Mexican Near Me - Torrance, California

Food's pretty good been coming here since I was a kid. The service is excellent very friendly. My only problem is the parking it can get a little hectic, but overall decent Mexican food. I give it a 6.8 read more

This restaurant was highly recommended. I tried it for the first time. The food was delicious, the hard shelll tacos, asada were definitely a 10/10. The regular tacos carnitas were really good. All the topping on the tacos were nice and fresh, very tasty. Now here's the not so good part, we didn't get greeted, just saying. We greeted the cashier, unfortunately she wasn't friendly. When people go into any type establishments greeting customers is everything. Once we got food the other lady was very friendly. At least now I know what to expect. You must try it at least once. read more

Had a Al pastro burrito very delicious my go to burrito and there tacos are great to if u ask for carne asada they give u guacamole but I love the Al pastro it's delicious the beans are excellent. read more

Carnitas El Indio - To much onions horrible shrimp cocktail bland no salt or pepper - Mexican Near Me - Torrance, California

So-So Good!!! Sabrosisima!!! You'll love it! We had carnitas! Best in town! On top of that, the owner has THE BEST customer service and hospitality. Buenísimo!! Gracias read more

Carnitas El Indio - Carnitas! Tacos and Burrito. Homemade salsas and horchata. - Mexican Near Me - Torrance, California

Burrito de Machaca!!!!!!!! fire call ahead. Ask for the Jalapeños. Bomb!!!!!! I get it every Friday and the customer service is amazing. She's super friendly and kinda knows my order now. lol read more

Underwhelming at best. The food was cold and not much flavored. Elder lady who "greeted" us was not To friendly. But Lady who attended us was nice. Has potential to be good I think read more

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It sucks that I couldn't order, cuz the woman on the phone didn't know English. I love this place, but they need bilingual workers. Get it together guys read more

I went back again and give them another try and thing was different and food was very good .

There certainly isn't a lack of Mexican foods in the area and as the competition increases the bar is set higher each time. Carnitas El Indio is definitely one that is authentic and above the bar.This unpretentious homestyle restaurant underwent a facelift since the last time I was here; a much needed renovation. Still the place is simple, choosing rather to concentrate on good food - and good food it is! The helpful server helped me navigate between the two options for Birria de Chivo - the plate or the bowl of soup. She suggested the plate which came with a small bowl of soup and a couple of tortillas on the side.I had chosen Carnitas El Indio hoping to score a plate of Mojarra Frita for lunch but when I saw Chivo, one of my favs, I knew I had to abandon my original plans. The Birria de Chivo was all that! Flavorful tender cubes of goat lounging in sauce like a sea otter in the ocean on a sunny Pacific day. Come here if you want good food without the glitz nor the incessant chatter of hipsters. Next time? Mojarra Frita or maybe Barbacoa Plate. read more

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We tried the birria and nachos, very good Handmade thick corn tortillas were awesome read more

Carnitas El Indio - Birria de res - Mexican Near Me - Torrance, California

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Food is great and we always get great treatment! Carnitas are tasty! Ambience is good too small place but cozy Please have the lady putting the food on the bags to wear a mask because she was coughing on top of the food and that's unsanitary and not healthy! read more

The food was authentic and delicious!!The service was great and friendly.Very cozy, would definitely recommend this place

I've driven by this place a million times, but never paid much attention to it. Until one day we decided to stop by and try it. The menu has several choices, but I decided to allow the waitress to decide for me. She selected the carne asada torta. And I'm glad she did. The meat so tender and the bread toasted just right. Served with fries, it was the perfect lunch. The only thing I wish is that the tip can be added to the credit card transaction, as I don't usually carry cash. read more

I'm ssssoooo sad. Two disappointments back to back. The previous order I made was completely wrong all around. I don't understand how you make a mistake on every single item ordered. This time I went and my husband thought I had brought home a sandwich when he pulled his burrito out of the bag. I've been coming here aaallll my life and my families been eating here since before I was even born. It's been the best Mexican restaurant to eat at. I just don't understand what's going on as of lately. read more

Carnitas El Indio - a hand holding a sandwich wrapped in aluminum foil - Mexican Near Me - Torrance, California

This is our favorite place for a wet carne asada burrito with green sauce. There is no rice in the burrito but it has guacamole and lots of meat and not an excessive amount of beans. We love our favorite server Miss Lupe. Just the sweetest and takes very good care of my families order. Knows exactly how we like our food and we only come about once a month. I'd say give them a try and you will enjoy just how much meat comes even on just the tacos. read more

Ate from here on several different occasions and found hairs in my food almost every other order. The meat tasted chewy and stale. Almost as if it was reheated. Could have been a day old. The service was good but what good is service if the food is terrible. Gave a star for the cleanliness because it was clean. Honestly if they put more effort and had more dignity in what they served, then the price would be reasonable but it's just way too overpriced for mediocre Mexican food. read more

I found this hole in the wall a while back and have been eating at this restaurant several times in the past 2 months. I found this place using yelp as well as my co-worker comes here and gets the birria soup made with goat. We came here last week on a pretty crowded day as it was Sunday. When we opened up the doors, we noticed the only seats available were at the bar area while all the tables were completely full with customers. We were greeted immediately upon seating, given our menus and asked what we would like to drink. We settled on 2 corona's while we were deciding on what to eat. When the corona's came to our table, do did chips and salsa which were so amazing as the chips were nice and hot and the salsa was just perfect on it's spice. I asked for a carne asada burrito wet with extra green sauce while the partner settled on a carne asada torte. Our food came out fairly quickly and we were greeted with good size portions of food. The carne asade burrito was smothered in cheese and green sauce on top and tasted amazing. The torte was good but not exceptionally wonderful because I think the breading could have been made a lot better. The service here is always pretty good as there always running around being over worked trying to get to everyone with the little staff they have on hand. The only cons I have is the parking is pretty small and is shared with numerous other stores in the complex and I always seem to have difficulty finding parking if I come in the afternoon on a busy time for them. The other con that I have is when you pay for your bill using a credit card, you give them the card and typically you have to sign and give a tip but with this restaurant, there is no signing and it won't let you give a tip using your credit card so I didn't have any cash on me which I never do and felt so bad by not leaving the hard working waitress a tip and they never even asked me if I wanted to add some extra to my card for a tip. This needs to be fixed as these waitresses work so hard and expect a tip at the end. I love this place and I will keep coming back but I now know to either bring cash with me or tell them how much extra to add to my card for the tip. read more

this place has a special on weekends where you come in and buy authentic "menudo"for whatever the container you bring costs to fill up but you will get ripped off!!!you will be robbed, and you will be treated like if you are an ignorant child, so beware and do not make the same mistake I did,I let the owner know of the portion discrepancy and they treated me as if was broke and complained because I want to get over for a $20 order ,I could have paid 40 bucks for something I didn't want to eat,what counts (to me) is my preference and the experience, bad move 'EL INDIO 22816 S. WESTERN AVE. TORRANCE CA. 90501 do not recommend this place the food may be good but bad business is BAD BUSINESS. I dont suffer from dementia read more

Carnitas El Indio - Mexican Near Me - Torrance, California

I just moved to the area a couple years ago. I am a big Mexican good eater and it was really hard to find something wholesome and authentic, until I ran into el indio. I at least visit this place once a week. It never fails me. I know when I'm picking up food or dining in it's going to come out bomb. They have perfected Carnitas. Everything I have tried on the menu is amazing. I usually bring my friends here as well that come out to visit. Everyone always enjoys. read more

The first thing I got at El Indio was a shrimp cocktail. It was so good that it almost didn't need any condiments. I have gone back and tried the most appealing items on the menu without disappointment yet. The seafood soups are so tasty even the leftovers are vied for in my home. I have brought friends and family members because I think it's worth sharing a good finding. Give it a try! read more

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Small place ,good service ,food is good we had menudo and a wet burrito ,taco of barbacoa,horchata and sangria would recomend if you are craving mexican food... read more

Carnitas El Indio - Mexican Near Me - Torrance, California

This is a restaurant my parents have been coming to since before I was born, which would be for over 19 years. This family-run business has literally seen me grow up because of the frequency of our visits. They know us by name and know what me and my mom orders- my dad would often switch up his orders. The staff are always so friendly, the prices are good, clean establishment and the food was amazing. Several years ago, a car crashed into the establishment and it was closed for a good year and a half to fix it up. Once it reopened, the quality was staggered a bit and it made me and my parents hesitant to go back, but after awhile, the staff bounced back and were providing the same great service and taste, as if the restaurant never stopped operating to begin with. I recommend this place to anyone who wants to try one of the best, authentic Mexican restaurants in Southern California! read more

Nostalgia Central. My family has been coming here since 1975. Fantastic food, fantastic service. Every time I come here, I remember my aunt working here when I was a kid. Back then, the waitresses wore traditional-type dresses for uniforms. I begged and begged her to buy me a dress. I can still remember it: blue with white trim. God I love this restaurant! It is a gem that I typically keep to myself but I certainly hope this review draws you in! read more

This spot is bomb . I really love the green burrito here. I like the carne Asada one. Plus I mix it with the chips. Cant go wrong with this burrito, no other place I like besides here. Service has great people, me gustan. read more

Chile Verde was good, but not the best I have had. I'll be back to try the Carnitas. Casual place for lunch. Friendly staff. Mostly mexican customers, that's always a good sign at a Mexican restaurant. Looking forward to trying other menu items. read more

Carnitas El Indio - Order at counter to go. Menu on wall. - Mexican Near Me - Torrance, California

I stop here every now and then. And I'll tell you this place got a facelift. The food has always been bomb check it out if your ever in the area. I have never been disappointed here. A must on cheat day lol. read more

Carnitas El Indio - Ceviche tostada - Mexican Near Me - Torrance, California

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It has been over 20+ years since I had been to the El Indio on Artesia Blvd in North Redondo. It has since closed, and I decided to give this place a try, assuming it was the same, since the name was similar. Alas, not even close. I asked if they could make nachos, since it was not on the menu. Maybe that alone should have been a warning. They said they could make it. Well, it looked good, but it had no flavor or taste, as if no herbs were used. Even the cheese was wrong!! I asked for pico de gallo and guacamole. Even they were really bland!! Quite possibly even worse or equal to El Torito, to which I gave 1 Star!!! Never returning. read more

One of the best carnitas. Meat is tender and moist, ate wet burrito and regular burrito and carnitas plate. Inside is nice and clean.

I really dont know why this place doesnt have like 4 or 5 stars , the green chile with pork is the best i have tried , the menudo good as well, milanesa torta or just milanesa its good too, i would recomended to any one for sure to try any of this read more

Born and raised in TORRANCE, this was the only spot every and any paisa would go. My parents brought us us here all the time. Their burritos al pastor y mojados are the best. My dad would order the 7mares. But know matter what, everything you eat here will always be good. Place is remodeled and looks better. Last but not least, they serve the best milk shake in the world, un liquado always hits the spot. I'll always return and if possible I'll have a stroke here and be happy. El CHANDIE read more

Carnitas El Indio - The "BEST" in all of TORRANCE. - Mexican Near Me - Torrance, California

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3.90 Stars! The magical spit!!! This place has Al Pastor cooked on a spit!!! I came by here on the way to get Korean food for lunch. One of my employees told me this place had fantastic Al Pastor. Didn't really doubt him since he's hispanic. And boy o boy, he was right!!! The pastor taco I ordered killed me! It was perfectly crunchy outside, and damn soft inside, perfectly seasoned. This place also sells barbacoa, carnitas, etc, etc. BEER IS served!!! a ++ Absolutely no decor. Cash Only. I've been to a few taco places: Gallo Giro, Northgate, Tacos Mexico, La Tapatia, Tacos Don Chente,just to name a few. The pastor here takes precedence above all....... read more

I use to come here as a kid but now that I am older i try to avoid this place due to the prices being way too high for their mediocre food. I made the mistake of coming here when i ordered a wet burrito with a large horchata to go and it totaled up to $15, (what the hell are they thinking!??) to top it all off the sauce that i payed for was barely even visible that i was better off getting a regular burrito to save me a couple dollars.To make things worse the styrofoam trays they use come with 3 Compartments so that means 2 dry areas in your tray that get in your way to fully enjoy your meal. On second thought they probably use those on purpose to save them from rightfully serving us the sauce to fill up our whole tray. I'm done with El Indio. (the burrito is small, 3 bites and it's gone.) By the way, tell your cook with the glasses to chill out with his aggressive stares nobody is forcing him to work same goes to your waitresses. read more

SMALL PORTIONS!!!! I watched the guy make my chili Verde burrito n it was small like a taquito. Then smashed it down into a box to make it fit like it was a lot larger. Then warmed it up n a microwave? Also the price on the menu is $6.50 n total I paid $9.50? Idk but if u want to get food for ur money don't go there. read more

Carnitas El Indio - This for $9.50. Total rip off - Mexican Near Me - Torrance, California

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El Indio has THE BEST PORK CHILE VERDE BURRITOS in the South Bay and make sure you get it WET!!! It's the only thing that I've ordered here but after reading the reviews on the Al Pastor & the Carnitas, I'll have to try it out. It is a small hole in the wall spot but it's very authentic. For my local South Bay Friends, you all have to come here when you're craving real mexican food :) read more