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La Gordita is a small restaurant with a few tables for dining in or take out…read more An older gentleman and his sweet wife prepare, cook and serve absolutely delicious Mexican food that is ALWAYS fresh and flavorful. The meat is always moist and tender. The tortillas are grilled to perfection with crispy edges. The gentleman is always friendly, polite and happy to serve you. The portions are generous and prepared with care and the prices are definitely reasonable. My family and I enjoy visiting La Gordita often ( and you should too) !

The good: We got the deluxe chicken burrito and deluxe carne…read moreasada burrito. There's indoor and outdoor seating. The plaza is small but had enough parking. The burritos were around $13 each and I shared one with my mom. I liked that it had sour cream in it. I saw tortilla chips being freshly fried. The burrito came with a small side of chips with salsa. The bad: It's cash only. The burrito was a bit too wet inside. I would've liked for the texture to be less mushy.I would've liked more crunch from more lettuce, tomato or raw onion perhaps. My husband wanted twice the amount of meat. The interesting: For drinks they have jamaica and horchata. The interior feels like a blast to the past. It's simple, bright and has carpeted floor. The worker there was friendly.

Definitely an old school mom and pop shop.

Carne asada wet burrito

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Miches De La Baja

3.8(233 reviews)

4.4 mi•Harbor City

Wednesday $1.99 fish taco is a steal!!! Three is more than enough to fill me up. Note that the fish…read moreis fried. I've also tried the grilled shrimp and grilled fish taco at full price. Also very good. The portion is a bit bigger than the $1.99 promo. My husband has also tried the burrito. He liked it.

The food was super fresh and tasty. Crispy fish tacos with all the bells and whistles. Portions are…read morenice and big, fish was cooked in fresh oil. The salsas were spot on, presentation was great as well. Service was wonderful. My Togo order had everything I needed and more. I was very satisfied.

Indoor

Fish chicharrones

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Small Shrimp Cocktail

Alfredo's

4.2(551 reviews)

5.1 mi

We were on the hunt for the best ceviche in the area, and Alfredo's Mexican Restaurant came up…read moreduring our search. We originally stopped by just to try their ceviche, but what made us stay was the chips and salsa! The chips were warm, crispy, and the salsa had a nice kick that really stood out. That convinced us to stay and have dinner. We ordered the ceviche and a burrito plate (carne asada), and both were delicious! The ceviche and salsa was so good that we ended up ordering more for our get-together during the NBA Finals weekend. It was a hit. We did add more lime for our preference. Monica took care of us, and she was wonderful -- very friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Great service always makes a dining experience even better. Only thing to note is that parking is a bit small, so it can get tight depending on the time you go. If you're in the area and looking for good Mexican food, definitely give Alfredo's a try. We'll definitely be back!

The food was excellent, their shredded beef and chicken are both delicious and I loved their…read moreenchilada sauce. However, the service was even better! Monica provided maybe the best service we've ever had at a restaurant. Very attentive, super friendly and bubbly, and clearly a very hard worker. She was delightful each time she stopped by our table and made our experience unforgettable. We're a couple hours away but we're in this area once a year for an annual event and we promised to come back every single time we're nearby. Can't recommend enough! Any way I can give it 10 stars??

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On PCH

El Jacalito

4.2(369 reviews)

4.3 mi

The food is great, but El Jacalito is also a great place to watch a World Cup game. With some…read moreelimination games starting at noon, they were timed perfect for my lunch break from work. I watched the first half of Spain/Belgium in the quarterfinals and Argentina/England in the semifinals. There are TV's where every table can see. Usually they will have a mix of movie, a novela, or a Liga MX game on. With the World Cup, they have the game on all TVs and the sound on too. The lunch crowds were larger than normal for the two games. Most of us had finished our food and were waiting for half time before we left. It isn't a bar, but for noon time futbol, it is a great atmosphere.

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.

Flowers for Día de Muertos

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Cafe

La Capilla Mexican Restaurant

3.4(1k reviews)

3.1 mi

I haven't been back in a few years but it felt comfortable walking into La Capilla once again. They…read morehave a birthday special on the day of a birthday where you can choose from one of four 1 item combos and get a free meal and dessert by presenting your ID. They used to let you pick from more choices years ago but free is free right? I chose the number 4 which is a tamale with beans and rice. My wife ordered their chicken tortilla soup which has been a longtime favorite. The size of the bowl has diminished about 30% from what I remember but that's been a common theme the past few years in many places so oh well. We also ordered a side of chicken taquitos which came with a generous amount of sour cream and guacamole. The food was very good overall although the chunks of beef in my tamale were dry. I prefer chicken but unfortunately they were out. I should have asked for pork but didn't think about it till later. Our server was very helpful and just a sweet, thoughtful young lady. The gentleman bussing tables was also friendly and considerate. Prices have definitely gone up but those are the times in which we live. There is street parking and an underground parking garage a short distance away. There are quite a few restaurants in the area so parking can be a little challenging. With so many new restaurants in downtown Torrance, La Capilla may no longer be at the pinnacle of food choices but for longtime South Bay residents, it would be sad to see it go. It's nice to have places that bring back memories of wonderful times gone by.

Man, La Capilla you're one of the family spots we all grew up going to with our families for…read moredinner. Birthdays always included flan, and being called Panchito. However I think what kept everyone there was the pitchers of margaritas, and the specials on the wall to the left when you walked in. My dad lived for those. LETS TALK ABOUT NOW': HORRIBLE DOESN'T DO JUSTICE. The chicken taco fell completely apart, and was freezing cold. The burrito had no flavor, there was none in the sauce or the meat or anything. The rice made you want to gag, I don't think a stray dog would eat it. Lastly my meal, enchiladas. I mean, come on how do you eff that up?! The cheese wasn't melted, the tortilla was raw and needed to be heated (or fried) Either way save your money, and take the drive up to another well known spot.

Getting my free birthday promo

Chile Verde to go, comes with chips and salsa

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Madre

3.8(1.9k reviews)

3.1 mi

The food here is always consistent and delicious, I love their molotes! The ambiance is beautiful…read moreas well, both indoors and outdoors! A little loud but I don't mind. Our waitress, Lorena was very kind and efficient :) I have been to this restaurant with my family multiple times and we have never had a bad experience, we love the food here so much!

I go to the happy hour here on occasion. They make a good spicy margarita and the Mexican lager is…read more$7 They also have discounted bar food from 3 to 6 pm. That said, the food is not bad, but a better Oaxacan option is El Jacalito in Lomita. It is just a step up in terms of taste and quality. Madre has 100+ mezcal varieties, but if you want mole or tlayuda or another Oaxacan staple. El Jacalito is the place.

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Fried Quesadilla

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Squash Blossoms

Alfredo's Mexican Food

3.4(172 reviews)

2.7 mi•Harbor Gateway

Located a few blocks from Harbor UCLA hospital, Alfredo's is a decent place to grab a quick meal…read more I stop by from time to time for some comfort food but I don't make a special trip. Most dishes are on the greasy side as typical of a hole in the wall place; the seasoning/flavoring has also declined slightly over the years. With that said, I will still return but will consider other options first. Customer service is great.

Just sitting down to some flavorful, homemade Albondigas Soup! It's delicious!!! Treat yourself.read more

Menu board, Dec 2025

No. 13 Combination Plate, 3 Rolled Tacos with Guacamole

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El Baja Chef 2

3.8(77 reviews)

1.0 mi

I was in search of a sit down Mexican restaurant in the area so I last minute chose this place. I…read morethought it was odd they close at 6pm being a place that serves buckets of beer. The vibe was really off. The place is nice and clean and appealing but there was no music playing. They had on naked and afraid and some news on their TVs. We were the only people there so the place was so quiet and boring. The lady was very polite, but it just wasn't a "fun environment". The food came out at all different times which was weird because we were the only ones there. I'm always trying to find somewhere close to go hang out and invite friends to have drinks and eat but it was just so off I wouldn't want to go back with friends. Food- I had the fish taco which was good, the calamari was very chewy and not that good, and the enchiladas were decent Service - Service was good (flys were coming in tho so I think they should keep the door closed) Ambiance- lacking. They need some fun music and give me a reason to order some beer and hangout more. I don't really see this as anything other than a takeout place unless they extend their hours and improve the vibe.

I love this cute hidden gem in carson. It's hard to find a good shrimp cocktail these days! Plus…read morethey serve incredible MIcheladas and have big TV's to watch games. The menudo was out of this world! Not to mention the incredible portions. The owner came to our table to talk to us and share about himself and family. We will be coming here weekly for our dose of good Authentic food and good vibes.

Two taco special.

Delicious chile relleno

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On a rainy night

Más Veggies Vegan Taqueria

3.8(17 reviews)

5.2 mi

I got here at 7:50pm and the door was already locked when closing time was 9pm. I thought maybe the…read moretime needed to be updated but the time was also posted on a paper on the door.

So there's no physical location for this place; the directions were very confusing but there was a…read moresign on the door of Veggie Grill that read that pick-up for Vegan Bowls For All & Mas Veggies Vegan Taqueria would be located at the veggie grill register! That part was confusing! I think the app should have told me that beforehand bc I was going to stop in at Veggie Grill to ask if they knew where Mas Veggies was. There's plenty of parking in front; it's free. It's a vast space of many stores & restaurants so there's plenty of space to park. The interior is very well spaced, with ample seating available. My order was ready within 10 minutes of me placing it! The burrito was AMAAAAAAZING. Even though it was huge, I was able to cleanly eat it while driving to university. It was wrapped really well, lol, because it didn't come apart on me or my clothes or the interior of my car. I would definitely recommend this place for take-out!!!!!!!

Chips & Guacamole

Chips & Queso

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Chips & Salsa

Marina Cafe

4.6(251 reviews)

5.3 mi•Wilmington

Food: One word = Amazing! My husband got the chicken and…read morewaffles. The chicken was crunchy on the outside and tender and juicy in the inside. The waffle was fluffy and flaky with yummy syrup. Oh and the bacon is crispy and delicious too! I got the chilaquiles with eggs and refried beans. It was sooooo good!! Service: friendly and knowledgeable Ambiance: chill vibes I totally recommend this place. Eat next to the water, it is very tranquil and peaceful.

Finally got to try this place and will be coming back. The view is beautiful. We went on a sunday…read morearound 11am and got seated right away. Love the soup flight option so that I can try a variety. Will definitely be back to try more.