Ordered key lime pie and received flan. Figured they ran out of the key lime pie so all good I like flan too. Then almost done eating my desert I noticed a little green spot on it and then noticed a ton more all over. Super disgusted that I just ate moldy flan! Hopefully it was just on the outside area and not what I actually ate. I would not recommend this to anyone! read more

Clutch - Moldy Flan! - Mexican Near Me - Venice, California

Been back a bunch of times in the last year and the food has been incredible. The service can be a bit spotty but it's bananas right now in the service industry so I have very low expectations. I really like the added patio area in the back. It's so chill. Everything I've had has been great. I love the wings most of all. The pulled pork is awesome. I would highly recommend the sandwich. I live for the Caesar salad. The tater tots are so good, always perfectly crispy. I still haven't tried brunch but I'm sure it's great and looking forward to it. It's such a chill environment for a local hang really comfortable neighborhood spot. Super homey. read more

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My buddies and I headed to the coast after flying in to LA from Minneapolis. I Yelped this place and we were in I had the Pulled Pork Sandwich with Sweet Brioche Bun, Pickled Slaw, Spicy Aioli It was pretty frickin' awesome. The meat was juicy and the pickled veggies were a nice touch. A nice spot for BBQ. read more

Clutch - Pulled pork sandwich and Caesar salad - Mexican Near Me - Venice, California

get a Baja Burrito it is the best burrito I have ever had and I have had plenty. GET A BAJA BURRITO NOW! read more

Love this place. We come at least a few times a month. The food is always good, vibe is chill and staff is friendly. Get the Nachos and add your favorite protein - best nachos ever. Dog friendly patio too! read more

Clutch - Nachos with chicken. THE BEST - Mexican Near Me - Venice, California

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Dear Clutch I adore you, I appreciate your efforts (and execution) of COVID pre-cautions, I love your food (please put those mini bean & cheese burritos on the menu, they are perfect), but what I really wanted to call out was my obsession with your chipotle-spicy mayo-ish sauce that you serve with your fries and/or tots. During safer-at-home, I would try to make sure to order for you weekly, so that I could get some extra sauce to jazz up my mediocre home cooking. Now that you're open, I try to sweet talk the gentleman who mans the front for some extra sauce to take home as well. I love it so much and wish you would bottle it so that I can "put that sh*t on everything." For readers, its the pink sauce, not the hot sauce (which is also just as good) that I am referring to - even my friend who hates mayonnaise loves it. Thank you. read more

Parking at this location can beat bit tight but I can only imagine that it's worth it. I say imagine because I haven't personally taste their food but what I did notice as an Uber Eat driver is that they go far and beyond to please their customers. Joslyn (one of the team members) was trying to get her customer (the one I was picking up for) on the phone because they were out of salmon and that's what the customer wanted. They talked and agreed on a replacement, which didn't take long. I was out as fast as I went in. read more

Super expensive for what you get. It's good, but not THAT good. I dropped about $78. Drinks $15? Beer $10 for bottles & cans. Holy smokes. read more

Came here over the weekend to celebrate my mom's birthday! Such a cute vibe to this restaurant. The tables were separate from each other respecting the social distance guidelines. It was my first time here so wasn't sure what to order. We ended up picking quite a few things from menu and shared. My favorite was the fish tacos and wings. So much flavor and very filling. For desert we had the churros and wow they were so good. Our waiter Kristen was absolutely amazing. So friendly and attentive. Definitely coming back for date night to try more delicious items on the menu. read more

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Was very excited to try this place based on all the positive reviews. We ordered our food for take out and I have never dryer bbq in my life. We got the combo platters and the pulled pork and brisket was awful. Dry and crispy. The brisket was grilled on one side which is why I assume it was so dry. It almost felt like we got left over meat that was heated up to send in take out. Very disappointed considering we spent $75 for 2 people. read more

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Years ago, this was a pretty good spot. Not sure if it's a new owner (don't recall tacos/burritos back then) but man what a disappointment The bbq was awful. The pork felt it was boiled, the ribs were super dry and the wings were like eating cardboard. No bark on anything which makes me wonder how are they smoking things? Drinks were bad too and quality was mediocre. Not gonna be going back for sure read more

Best tacos I ever had! Very nice and helpful service! I will become a regular. I cannot recommend it enough :) read more

Dig Clutch I just started coming back here since just before the pandemic. Love all the outdoor seating and it seems the menu has evolved in a good way! If you have read some of my other posts you know I am big into "Neighborhood" joints and for that combined with the killer food here, Clutch does not disappoint. Whether your with a group or on a date this is a great place to keep on the radar. Highly recommend! read more

On a post-Christmas evening, this place really came in "Clutch" as it was one of the few spots opened after a nearby restaurant ended up dark inside for dinner. I was craving a bit of Mexican regardless and Clutch turned out to be a great venue for my friends and I to catch up over some drinks and bites. They have a covered "outdoor" section that has heat lamps (but why Southern California?) that we ended up chilling with large TV screens around, giving it a sports bar feel. The food here is a bit overpriced but we were graced with a Taco Tuesday menu that lent itself to $5 tacos, ceviches, and some discounted margaritas and beer options. All of us ended up ordering their Laulau Pork Taco which was pretty damn amazing. The soft taco had some great smoky flavor and was actually pretty sizable considering it was only meant to be one taco. My ceviche was beautifully presented and tasted fresh with the seafood and avocado blend. Definitely approved! Throughout the night, we received some great service that also shared some good laughs. Clutch was definitely a great spot for my friends to reconnect on such short notice and I would say that they're worth the shot, at least for a Taco Tuesday or other Happy Hour date. read more

Clutch - Taco Tuesday - Mexican Near Me - Venice, California

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I would rather eat vomit over anything on the menu at this hell hole.. Avoid this place by all costs.. Service is friendly but 300 dollars worth of food and not thing was edible.. There's no fixing this. This place needs to close its doors for good read more

I came here with some friends for dinner last week and we all loved the place. We got here around 630 and there was no wait, which was nice because the place was busy but not packed. Happy hour goes until 7 but we didn't see much on the happy hour menu that appealed to us. We did order some drinks though from the happy hour menu. I got a margarita which was good but nothing special. We ended up ordering the 5 meat combo, which came with tri tip, ribs, pulled pork, chicken, and sausage. It also came with your choice of 2 sides and we got the mac and cheese and fries. There was more than enough food for the 3 of us and at $59, I felt like it was a good value given the amount of food, the quality, and the location. My favorite meat was the pulled pork, which was smokey and somewhat sweet, and really juicy. Everything else was also good, although the tri tip was a bit dry. They had about 3-4 different types of BBQ sauce on the table to accompany the food, ranging from slightly sweet to really spicy. These went well with the different types of meat. The fries were good but they were just fries and didn't stand out to me. The mac and cheese was amazing! You definitely need to order this if you come here. I could have eaten the whole order by myself. Too bad I had to share! We also ordered the cheddar and jalapeño biscuits to start, which were yummy and come 3 to an order. I would definitely recommend coming here. I've tried most of the BBQ places on the west side and this stands out as the best to me. It's a million times better than the BBQ joint across the street. read more

Great food options! Their hamachi ceviche, grilled octopus, and tri tip are three of my favorites. Parking is limited since they have a few parking spots. They have a good happy hour menu for food and drinks. This place is a must!! read more

I was expecting way more and received a disappointing mix of service and food/drink. First off, I walk in around 3:30pm on a Tuesday and only one patron was there. I understand the slow times so I didn't think anything of it. Everyone stared at me when I walked in which made me uneasy. I never been to this spot so I was confused as to where to order. I was directed to the front patio area. I ordered the smoked wings, collard greens, and street corn. I also got a lemonade ($5). My total was $30. This seemed high but I hoped the food would live up to the cost. NEGATIVE. The wings were dry and lacked flavor, the greens were not soft and had a tangy taste, the street corn was ok but messy, the lemonade was not sweet at all and was watered down. On top of it all, I asked for a box and they just out up the Happy Hour sign. The wings were on HH for $9 i stead of the $16 I paid. Why would they not mention the HH specials when it was clearly within the time. I really feels got and I will not return or suggest this spot to anyone. I was grabbing food before work and was highly disappointed. Do better! read more

I love this food and it had a great presentation. I got the sample platter but they had lots of other things that I was looking at before I picked that they have great micro brew beers and they're really friendly. It has a great atmosphere. read more

We were craving fries before we got ice cream. Lol that's horrible. Clutch came through with the most delicious fries. The spicy mayo dip was fire! I'm so used to getting an aioli sauce, but wow...I was satisfied. My son said the fries were a big time step up from nacho fries that he gets from Taco Bell. We want to come back for the beyond burgers. Alex was very kind and accommodating the minute we walked in. Although we only ordered fries, he treats us as if we were ordering steak. We will be back! read more

Clutch - Mexican Near Me - Venice, California

The burritos here are delicious. We enjoyed both meat and veggie options. There is outdoor seating in the front but for a more quiet experience they have extensive seating in the back as well. read more

I often reminisce on my time in LA and dining at this gem we stumbled upon. Everything from the ambiance, service, and especially the food was impeccable. Literally, I went to the restaurant a year ago and searched through high waters to find the name of the restaurant to recommend to a friend who frequents LA. I had the dry rub ribs with the sweet potato fries. The meat was tender and seasoned to perfection. The fries were crisp and sweet. But I have sweet tooth, and the highlight to my experience was the churros. TREAT YOURSELF WITH CHURROS - you won't regret it. Trust me. read more

Clutch - Crispy Dry Rub Pork Ribs with Sweet Potato Fries - Mexican Near Me - Venice, California

Great frikin.service during this shutdown Everything sanitized fast so hospitable and appreciative AND THE FOOD!!! Such a unique smoked flavor the BEST WINGS EVER!! read more

Clutch - July 20 2020 - Mexican Near Me - Venice, California

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My sisters, (almost) brother-in-law and I were hungry while in Venice Beach, so this place was super clutch! *giggles* Luckily for a Sunday lunch, there was no wait. It's a cute, aesthetically pleasing restaurant with such a hipster ambiance--perfect for LA, right? I really did enjoy everything about it, though... Except for the restroom. I could do without the stench. (I don't mind all-gender restrooms, but I think the urinal played a big factor in why I wanted to throw up using their facilities.) All of us shared the smoked wings, and the meat came right off the bone. It was so delectable! The dry rub ribs were just as scrumptious, too. My sister and I order a burger with fries (I forgot which) and we honestly each could've finished an entire one ourselves. It was good, not the best burger. My other sister's pozole was really tasty, as well! All in all, food was up to par. Our first waitress was off in the middle of our meal, and normally they tell you that, but instead our new waiter told us. I don't remember her name, but our replacement server was Derek, and he was a joy! There was a red-headed waitress who came up to our table when the bill was ready without saying a word, then my sister passed her the bill telling her it was ready. It was really awkward. We also gave change just so we could get an even amount back, and she gave it back to us saying that they round. Then I got my receipt, and it wasn't rounded. It wasn't a big deal, but that obviously wasn't the case and she was rude. That doesn't take away from Derek's amazing service! read more

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Clutch was CLUTCH. Stopped by for brunch on a whim (having spied the nice patio area everytime I drive up Lincoln,) and walked out pretty impressed. Menu is an interesting blend of Mexican-inspired and bbq dishes...but somehow it all just works. We ordered the tri-tip with eggs and the pulled pork scramble, and just...YUM. Also, can we say TATER TOTS? Loved that it was a side option. The perfect pair for a boozy brunch and/or hangover cure, but the food definitely feels elevated. Extra points for their homemade sauces that were also on point. Service was great...our server was Alanna whose personality in and of itself compelled us to stay for more than one round of drinks. She even offered a tasting when we couldn't decide which wines to commit to. Only minor downside is they only serve beer/wine so their cocktails are soju-based, but according to her, they are just as good. The "manmosa" made me laugh (double the mimosa served in a mug instead of a flute). The photos I snapped just to capture how good that meal was have me salivating. I'll definitely be back. read more

Clutch - Tri-tip with eggs, pulled pork scramble + tater tots = HEAVEN - Mexican Near Me - Venice, California

The food was so good. Smoked wings and the cawlifolour were amazing. I was visiting from out of town and a friend took me here.

Usually the food is great, but today the tacos were ehhh? Though nice portion fish per taco is very appreciated, the salmon taco was bit fishy and the battered fish taco bit burnt. If you going charge $7 taco, it should be perfect. Just my 2 cents read more

Came here for happy hour with a gf and we got the smoked wings and mac n cheese with pulled pork. The wings were highly recommended but were pretty small in size and left me wanting. I recommend the mac n cheese. Definitely add pork! The fat from the meat really adds a level of flavor. Service was friendly and quick. Parking is not too bad since they have a small lot on the side. Make sure to walk next door to Wanderlust for some dessert after! read more

There are many good restaurants in Venice but clutch one of the best. The fusion of barbeque and Mexican cuisine is perfect. The pulled pork sandwich was smoky and I could tell it was fresh from the grill. The wings were also fairly decent with smokiness as well. The churros were amazing and same with the tater tots. For a party of 8, our server did the best she could and she was very sweet and friendly. Clutch came in Clutch! read more

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Cool little place. Minimal outdoor seating so I like to grab and go but still recommended as a place to meet up with a few friends for some good food and a drink. The surf and turf burrito is really good. Can't say much about the service. Nothing exceptional but but bad. read more

We had just seen show on the Food Channel featuring Clutch in Venice, and their Taco Tuesday night Gringo Tacos which looked scrumptious. It was a rare occasion for us to even be in the area, but since it was Tuesday, this was a no-brained. Mama (Connie) gave us a warm greeting in this quaint, clean and spacious little enclave off Lincoln Ave. Unfortunately Taco Tuesday didn't start until 4:00pm, but with such a nice greeting, and an incredibly vast and creative menu, "Go with the Flow" prevailed. The spicy margarita was beautifully prepared, not too sweet, light and nicely spicy. Mama said they use an agave tequila. The smoked chicken tacos with fresh corn tortilla strips and sauce were very good. My pulled pork enchiladas with mole, cilantro rice and beans were a nice variant from the standard carnitas, and much tastier than traditional pulled pork. We ordered a Cobb salad with chicken to go, and were pleasantly surprised to see they packed the chicken and the bacon/onions separately. Mama came by to chat with us, and we talked about the great spices in Mexican food like epizote, and the different ingredients in a great mole and she invited us back to try the Gringo tacos and the Sunday brunch. There are many items we would like to return to try, so a return visit will be in order soon! If you're in the Venice area, this is a must try Cali-Mex spot. read more

We love Clutch! Pre-pandemic we used to stop here during the guaranteed Lincoln traffic jam during rush hour and always enjoyed the food. We ordered delivery a few times over the last year and a half and just recently started dining out again. We always enjoyed sitting on the patio and love that Clutch added more outdoor seating in the back. Even though it's in the parking lot, it is still a nice ambiance. There's a TV that's usually playing a game. We hope they keep the extra seating well after the pandemic is over. The California Citrus salad is one of my faves...simple, but delicious. My husband likes to get the Mexican Grande Plate with chicken. And the Casamiento is yummy with fried plantains, black beans and rice. My toddler loves their tater tots and French fries, and the Mac 'n cheese is pretty darn good too. Their agua frescas are also really yummy. We really appreciate that all of the staff are still masked up and tables are spaced out. We feel very safe and comfortable when there with our toddler. We've already been back 3 times in the last week and a half. Clutch will continue to be one of our regular spots! read more

My Favorite spot in Venice. I LOVE the Ceasar Salad with grilled chicken (get the dressing on the side) and the Fish Soup! The wings are great...most menu options are great! The tatertots! read more

Came in for a food event (Stouts and Staches) in the parking lot and tried some amazing pulled pork. A "fusion" place combining Mexican and BBQ which seems to work out nicely. Nice patio facing Lincoln Blvd which is even dog friendly! Came back to try those AMAZING and VERY SMOKEY chicken wings -- totally different than you would find in most sports bars. Would order these again in a heartbeat. The G/F loved her veggie tacos too. The only thing I wouldn't get again is the smoked/grilled Octopus. Not enough flavor and I don't think they were cooked enough. That's ok -- plenty of other dishes to try. read more

Excellent veggie tacos. Good value at $11. Love that the patio is dog friendly. Wish there were more patio seats with backs. Their annual Stouts N Staches event in the parking lot is fabulous. read more

I've ordered from this place a couple of times and always thought their food was good. This time I ordered the Caesar salad and thought it tasted great. I prefer my Caesar more on the anchovy and garlicky vinaigrette side so I really liked the dressing. In addition, I also liked the sun flower seeds scattered in the salad, I think it gives it a nice texture. read more

Clutch - Caesar salad to go - Mexican Near Me - Venice, California

Cool spot to just hang out. Indoor & outdoor space - both areas have TVs. Decent selection of drinks and food. It's 1/2 bbq and 1/2 Mexican. The bbq was so-so, Mexican options seemed better - my friend got the nachos and enjoyed them. Churros were actually pretty good too. Service was quick too. You can order at the window or just scan the QR code at your table (at least the ones in the back patio) and order/pay through the site. There's a small parking lot too (~8 spaces). I'd come back, especially on a nice day to sit outdoors and just hang out with a few friends for a chill vibe read more

Beware the oysters. They smelled like the bottom of the Venice pier and made my friend sick. Now we can't get dranks because she's sick. Thanks Clutch Edit:the tacos are indeed fire tho, but I will fight every single oyster in that place for doing me dirty read more

I hated, hated, hated this place. I don't hate a lot of places, but this place really worked hard to be the place that I hated, hated, hated. Imagine a focus group of accountants sitting around a fluorescently-lit boardroom, chewing on cigars, brainstorming: "Hipsters like Mexican food. They also like soul food. But not all of them want to go to those areas and eat food with people from those regions. I know - let's make a place that serves both Mexican food AND soul food and put it in Venice!" Now you might think, okay, some crossover food, maybe of the quality of a Chili's. But no. Start with the Michelada. How can you screw up an ($8) drink consisting of beer and spices? They figured out a way: add lots of ice and let it melt before serving, so it's a water beer spice cocktail. We ordered a quarter smoked chicken. What arrived was a monstrosity - a half smoked chicken, that wasn't really smoked, and I'm pretty sure it wasn't really chicken. It was about the size of a Prius, pumped with water and had the taste and color of styrofoam. I felt like I was getting my yearly antibiotic supply just by osmosis of eating it, and that I would have tested positive for steroids after the fact. It went downhill from there. They had lots of taco options on their TIKI TACO TUESDAY menu. I thought that, if I had a dog, and didn't know what brand of dog food to get it, it would give me a good opportunity to sample all of the possible flavors before choosing one. Sides were collard greens and a biscuit. The collard greens were dry, and oily, and shredded like prepackaged lettuce, containing pieces of meat which, if someone put a gun to my head, I would guess were bacon. I would only say that because I enjoy soul food, and I know that collard greens often come with bacon. The biscuit was a small little thing that had some kind of flavor in there that might have been cheese. The other two mains were ribs and chicken wings. Both tasted the same and were distinguished only by shape. If I had to recreate it at home, I would get low-quality meat, put some ketchup on it, put it in a dehydrator for a few minutes, and serve. After our meal, our waiter asked if we would like to try the churros. Because I love churros and want to have my fond feelings about them unsullied, I declined. read more

So, driven by this spot plenty of times and never stopped. We decided to grab something light on a Tuesday and Yelp had good reviews and Clutch had a Taco Tuesday happy hour promotion. First, you gotta get over the hipster convention up in here. It was like they were coming out of the walls. So not our crowd. Second, the tacos were small but nice. We had the smoked chicken and the vegetable tacos. I preferred the chicken. Good flavor, a bit of pop to them. With this Tuesday menu, these are a really good deal. Our server was personable and helpful. Didn't get that hipster vibe from her, which was refreshing. They have a medium to small sized parking lot right by the door. Without this lot, street parking is probably rough on Lincoln. Final Word: Might be that Taco Tuesday spot when we're in the area. read more