El Cinco De Mayo

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I've only ever ordered delivery from this place so imagine my surprise when I decided to take a look at a photo of the place and come to find it's a boardwalk shack/stand type restaurant. I was surprised because I would normally associate that with over priced basic fried foods but their food is actually pretty great. Also open very late so great for late night cravings after a night out or late night at work, which is usually when I order. The asada fries are super good and the salsa is great as well! The tamales are also surprisingly very good. Not every Mexican place that has good food has good tamales so it's always a question mark and although I've had some super dry ones sometimes, they're usually amazing! read more

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TLDR: great little spot at the pier, expansive menu, top tier customer service. Came to try this place per recommended, did not disappoint. A little tricky to find at first (my directions kept leading me to the parking lot), but there are a few tables outside which made it easier to spot. The food speaks for itself; that's probably my new favorite pepper. The birria was incredible - so soft, and tasted so yummy with the quesatacos. Thank you for such a pleasant experience, can't wait to come back! read more

El Cinco De Mayo - Birria Quesatacos birria order (3 pcs), Wet burrito Birria - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Rudy H.

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Went out to the pier the other day. Got hungry and went to check this spot out. The birria is what stuck out because I'm a fan of it. Plenty of options to choose from. Birria Ramen, burritos, tacos, birria pizza!!, mulitas.I had the birria burrito. It was very good. The birria was moist and flavorful. I also had 2 hard tacos, also very good. Had a churro and a churro ice cream lol. All was good. I'll be back to try the ramen. The service was quick not much a wait. Nice to be able to grub and have a view of the ocean. read more

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Natalie G.

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This is my favorite place to eat at redondo pier and it is the best Mexican food in the area. They truly know how to make the best Tijuana style birria that melts in your mouth and doesn't have any fat/parts that are hard to chew. They have the best birria tacos and enchiladas and the owners are very nice and the service is great read more

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Stopped in here while at the pier needed breakfast. I had a breakfast burrito with chicken. It was really good size of the burrito was really good. My son got a chicken quesadilla with breakfast and it was really tasty too. I would definitely eat here again lots to choose from big vast menu typical Pure food. The service was very nice and the food came serve fast and hot. read more

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It was delicious. Service was great. Food was fresh!!!!!!!! Good place to eat at the pier. read more

El Cinco De Mayo - Cookies and cream shake, carne asada fries, ceviche and cremas con Fresa were bomb! - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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John G.

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Birria Tacos! This place is a slept on hidden place where you literally have to go onto the boardwalk pier at redondo beach. I came to try this place because I came across their menu and it looked great and now since then it became my favorite place to go get birria! The meat is so flavorful, smoky, with a bit of heat and then they got the melted oaxaca/mozzy cheese on the thin crispy homemade tortilla with their special green sauce. It's paired with some lime and their red sauce but the only thing is you must order the consommé on the side and their consommé is bommb! The service is quick and the wait time is not too bad and the ambiance is nothing too crazy, you can either sit there on one of the pier tables or take it to go. They also sell a variety of different foods as well, but I recommend to order anything from their birria menu and it will not disappoint you. Parking is meter or structure and its usually empty when you get to the restaurant. PS: THE CHURROS AS FIRE TOO!! Overall: 10/10 read more

El Cinco De Mayo - Quesatacos birria order (3 pcs) - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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This is a heartbreaking review because we were actually huge fans of this place and we're coming here almost every night. Today we got in line and we were going to order a churro Sunday and I was looking into the kitchen and I saw the cook open a sliding drawer, he reached in, grabbed the handful of raw chicken, threw it on the grill, wiped his hands on his pants and continue to cook And move around the kitchen without watching his hands. He wasn't even wearing gloves. We walked away and will never go back. Huge disappointment. read more

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Andy C.

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3 months ago

there were plastic bits inside my burrito, and we were given a different burrito than we ordered. never coming here again. read more

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Ruben V.

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The food was just delicious and well served. It's a great place to sit down and eat while you're on the pier. My wife and I went and enjoyed breakfast. We were treated very well by the owner and his family. I highly recommend going and enjoying good food and a beautiful view. read more

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Andrea O.

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They have a wide variety of different kinds of snacks up to full on meals. Service was quick and friendly! They have ApplePay which is nice! Came for a mangonada & they are large. It's different with mostly ice cream and some frozen mangos but it was delicious. read more

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Malayshia V.

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OH MY GOD.. their food is so good and authentic. Purely made from the heart ! The service was amazing, they were so helpful with recommendations & the atmosphere felt so comforting with beautiful views of the water ! 10/10 would for SURE come again. read more

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Dayaana O.

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Bad service, there food is nothing what they have up. They rejected giving me my refund (did not have a sign up saying no refund) i asked for a esquite with hot cheetos, on the poster they have it in a cup like a regular esquite and hot cheetos crumble. they gave me a whole bag of whole hot cheetos with a bit of esquite on top, WHAT?! mind you they forgot about my order and had me waiting there 20 min plus, couldnt give me my refund because "you guys made it already" you guys LITERALLY JUST MADE IT! never going back read more

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3 years ago

2023/141 Located inside the Redondo Beach Pier. Grandkids like tacos. Ordered the Birria Tacos. Restaurant had a few outside seating only. You order thru a window and they call your name to pick up order at another window. Flavorful and a lot if serving per taco shell. read more

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J J.

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1 year ago

These were by far THE BEST tacos I have EVER had ....Pollo... If you find yourself on the pier ... definitely make it a point to stop read more

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Skylar M.

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Don't let the lack of consume keep you from getting the birra tacos...somehow without they still manage to be my FAVORITE. They have hands down the best I've ever had. And I love the people here read more

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Ivy C.

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3 years ago

If you want the best Mexican food around LA, this isn't it. BUT this is probably the best food on the pier inside Redondo, given everything else is so touristy! Do you want crappy clam chowder, Americanized Asian food, or weak sandwiches, funnel cake, or ice cream? I don't haha. This food stand is fairly fast, fresh, and the employees are nice. Go for their birria tacos, burritos, birria nachos, and quesadillas! The owner said those are their best dishes. They have veggie options too. YUM. Their seafood is fresh. We got their whole fried fish (yum!) and shrimp plate. The shrimp was oddly in an overly sweet, thick red sauce like a cocktail sauce. I prefer authentic camarones but still not complaining being in a touristy area. Their fried ice cream was great, too! Note that it's a lot of styrofoam to-go so I felt bad about that...hope they switch to paper. Also this is really fast food only, so it's first come first serve at the 3-4 outside tables and no table service. read more

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Valerie A.

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3 years ago

This is a an outdoor restaurant on the Redondo Beach Pier. You order at the window. The servers bring you your food. There is not a lot of seating, but there are other places to find a spot on the pier. We ordered the shrimp burrito. It wasn't a giant burrito, but a good size. The sauce inside was delicious. The chimichanga burrito had carne asada meat and was huge! This burrito was also very tasty! Both burritos come with a side of chips, salsa, and lemon wedges. I am giving this place a 4 because the chicken tenders were very dry and hard to eat and came with a side of fries. Overall the service was great and the food was the most authentic/delicious Mexican food I've had in a long time! I cannot wait to go back and try more things on the menu! Unfortunately wasn't able to get any pics of food! We were all too hungry! read more

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Elizabeth A.

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Location At the almost end of the pier. Service Quick, personal, friendly Food BEST fish tacos ever-see picture. Not fried! Served with lime, a pepper, and delish salsa. Summary Best delish fish tacos and service. A must! read more

El Cinco De Mayo - Fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Marita G.

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Ordered funnel cake with strawberries came out extremely soggy. Replaced with plain and this is not what a funnel cake looks like the middle dough does not looked fully cooked on the inside. And outside is hard and soaked with grease. I asked for refund they denied at 13 dollars this is not worth it. Tasted a piece since I could not get my money back and it taste like it's made in old oil. read more

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Aiden D.

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Food is absolutely amazing. Churros are great and made fresh to order. Tacos are even better. I got the birria tacos many times. They also have icecream. I really love this place. The service is very nice. And the location could not be better. I love Redondo pier. It's a fun and lively location on the weekend. read more

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Jannete S.

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Super disappointed with the funnel cake. Ordered a number 2 which clearly has whipped cream and chocolate drizzle and paid additional for a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Paid $14 and change. Waited a while and then upon opening it at the pier to eat across the establishment it was supper soggy and it had strawberries. I made myself eat half of it to get my money's worth. Cake wasn't crunchy it was soggy and the strawberries tasted old. Ice cream had a weird flavor as well. read more

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Alisha R.

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Fast & friendly service paired with amazing eats!! This hit the spot and was exactly what we were looking for!! read more

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KJ E.

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I got to say--- I'm not mad about it! Other eateries at the Redondo Beach Pier looked busy so we moseyed over to this humble establishment further away for some tacos. I ordered two asada tacos and my partner in crime ordered three fish tacos. Everything was eaten. Happy tummies. I personally liked the flavor of the asada tacos and that it was a generous serving of meat. The tacos only come with one taco shell, so be mindful because while you're eating, it could fall apart. Nonetheless, I enjoyed smothering the red sauce over it all and pretty much inhaling my food, HAHA. Happens! read more

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Jessica B.

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Delicious hole in the wall! I have only been able to try the desserts, but I do plan to try the other food items on the menu. Friendly and quick service! read more

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Angello M.

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I am an absolute fan of this place. The service here is top notch and it being by a beautiful pier/beach is everything. I barely know where to get started with the food but the birria is to die for. It's rich, salty, hearty with the beef. The cheese that comes with it makes it a very hearty meal with a delicious Jarritos on the side. They also have an esquite that will fulfill your mexican snack needs. Shout out to shorter older gentleman with a slight hunch ( no offense) but he is the sweetest because he brings it out the food to you and pops the soda cap in front of followed by "enjoy". That thought makes me want to go back all the time. read more

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Dustin T.

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BOMB!!!!!!!!!!!!! Everything we got was sooo good! We went there after a night out. It was open late and they made the food fast. It was so good we ordered more the next morning and had it delivered to our house. And it was just as good the next day. read more

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Daniel S.

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A must for all birria lovers, the best birria I've ever had the food is always great, and workers are always friendly. My favorite place for birria. Highly recommend read more

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Rainy D.

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3 years ago

Good food! Ordered birria burritos, Squirt drink, and Hawaiian Punch drink. Burrito was good, flavorful - I really liked it. It has beans but not too many, which I appreciated. The side of chips was good too. I would go back. read more

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Sev G.

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loved this!! So good will definitely come back Birria Tacos It's located in the food alley at the Redondo Beach Pier! Excellent service read more

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Jose L.

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The birria tacos are pretty good but price doesn't make it worth it in my opinion. I wish I could it a 3.5 because it was good but there are other places that are cheaper. If you are in the pier already and want this it may be a good option but I wouldn't go out of way to come here. It's also not a great sit down and eat option it's a hood in the restaurant with a couple of benches that are outside. Service was kind but I felt like I over paid read more

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Nico D.

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Tacos are a past time for me. So if you haven't stumbled here after a couple Fire Chiefs you're doing it all wrong.. best Birria in the Southbay - maybe the earth. Burrito bomb, tacos legendary. Get yourself the consome on the side so you lube up your beef before you put it in your mouth box like a true gentleman. Oh yeah, eat it on one of the outside tables like a savage because food like this doesn't deserve to wait before reaching esophagus status. Stay hungry friends read more

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Jenn G.

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While walking around Redondo Beach pier, my good college friend and yelp buddy Mary Ann V. and I saw El Cinco De Mayo and decided to grab a quick lunch. You order up front and then basically you wait for your order at the counter. The food is made to order and you can watch as they make your order.The place is small with a few tables inside and some outside. The tables inside have a nice window view of the ocean. We chose to split carne asada fries which are around $12 including tax. The carne asada fries consist of shoestring fries, along with small strips of carne asada and sour cream. They have hot sauce available on the side. Overall the carne asada fries were ok but nothing too special. They're good for a quick and casual meal. read more

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We come here for the Birria. Consome and Ramen are the best. Soup style is way to go as Birria can get dry. Great little place with fast service. Also great for people watching. They have an extensive menu so you can try different Mexican dishes. read more

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Marilyn E.

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Tried the veggie burrito and it was pretty good. It would have been better with some hot sauce but nothing del scorcho wont fix lol. It was also a reasonable size. I got it without the cheese and cream to make it vegan. If you are on the pier and are looking for vegan options you can try it out :) read more

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Vixey T.

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Came on a whim with friends. Beat decision ever! Birria Nachos are amazing and horchata is a perfect combination!! read more

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Best quesatacos We've tried in all of Southern California. The Birria meat is to die for. Their ceviche is amazing as well! read more

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Tina T.

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Hands down the best birria tacos I've ever had. Super juicy and flavorful! I only come here to eat these tacos. @makeMePrettie highly recommended! read more

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Nirmal M.

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These are some of the best tacos I've ever had! I ordered two chicken and one beef taco with everything on it and requested they make it spicy. The corn tortilla was made crispy and the seasoning was great. Highly recommend. read more

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Best Mexican food @ the pier. The carne asada fries are the best I've had. Tasty shrimp tacos. The elote was hot, needed less Cotija cheese & more tajin. I'll be coming here when I'm craving delicious Mexican food late @ night since last call is 11:30. read more

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240 Fishermans Wharf
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
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(310) 272-0475
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Hours

What time does El Cinco De Mayo open?

El Cinco De Mayo opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does El Cinco De Mayo close?

El Cinco De Mayo closes at 2:00 AM (Next day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 9:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

Payment methods

Does El Cinco De Mayo take Bitcoin?

No, El Cinco De Mayo does not take Bitcoin.

Does El Cinco De Mayo take credit cards?

Yes, El Cinco De Mayo takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does El Cinco De Mayo have catering options?

Yes, El Cinco De Mayo does have catering options.

Does El Cinco De Mayo have a happy hour?

No, El Cinco De Mayo does not have a happy hour.

Does El Cinco De Mayo serve alcohol?

No, El Cinco De Mayo does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does El Cinco De Mayo allow dogs?

No, El Cinco De Mayo does not allow dogs.

Does El Cinco De Mayo have TVs?

Yes, El Cinco De Mayo has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does El Cinco De Mayo have bike parking?

Yes, El Cinco De Mayo has bike parking.

Does El Cinco De Mayo have outdoor seating?

Yes, El Cinco De Mayo has outdoor seating options.

Does El Cinco De Mayo have parking?

Yes, El Cinco De Mayo has parking options. Garage Parking, Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is El Cinco De Mayo wheelchair accessible?

Yes, El Cinco De Mayo is wheelchair accessible.

Does El Cinco De Mayo have free WiFi?

No, El Cinco De Mayo does not have free WiFi.

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I was in the area with an hour to kill. I browsed the local eateries and noticed this spot had…read morepretty high reviews. I decide to give it a try and I'm glad I did. Sometimes a place makes you feel welcomed and comfortable as soon as you walk in. This is one of those places. The server and the owner are both friendly and genuinely hoping you have a great experience. The Asada plate was pretty good. The crunchy taco wasn't as crunchy as it should've been. The gobernador's shrimp was a bit too mushy for my taste. Overall, the food was good and I'll will be back if I'm in the area.

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Brought my friend here because I've been talking about El Amigo forever and wanted her to finally…read moretry it. She ordered the pork burrito and loved it, just like I thought she would. I switched things up and got a chicken wet burrito, half red and half green. The chicken was a bit dry and not as satisfying, so I'll probably stick with pork or beef next time. My boyfriend's ceviche was very solid and came in a large portion. I parked in their lot for the first time. I usually just do street parking since there's plenty, but decided to try it out. Overall, another successful visit to El Amigo.

Sadly it is hard to find very good Mexican with complex and well spiced flavors in the South Bay…read more Best place I've ever had is on the Canadian border in WA, when living in WA for two years, funny enough but wrong border. Been trying to find places comparable to it but been failing. Even San Diego didn't compare. Happily, we finally found something local, in the South Bay, that is almost as good 9.5 out of 10, the best you will find in the area. This place has very good Mexican, with complex and well spiced flavors. Had the carnitas nachos, and both carne asada and pastor tacos. Carne asada is a bit better than the pastor. Pastor kind of overdoes the amount of sauce. But all of it was still really good. Finally found a good place.

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Maderos Cocina Mexicana

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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!

I don't usually write reviews like this because I'd consider myself someone with a lot of patience…read more But my partner and I came to Maderos tonight after looking around Yelp and seeing how many great reviews it had. When we arrived, we were pleasantly surprised by the ambiance and decided to sit outside, which felt perfect for a Sunday evening. We each ordered Orden De Tacos -- which is two tacos with rice and beans -- which seems simple enough. But after a while, we started noticing that people who arrived after us were ordering, getting their food, eating, paying, and leaving while we were still waiting. Again, all we had ordered was four tacos total, plus rice and beans. About 50 minutes after we placed our order, I finally got up to ask our waiter if he could check on our food because it had been such a long wait. If they were too busy (there were a lot of people, but not absurdly so), that's where communication could have gone a long way. Even just stopping by to acknowledge the delay or apologize for the wait would have made the experience feel very different. In the end, it took nearly an hour to get our four tacos from the time we ordered it, and the wait wasn't mentioned by staff at all. The food was okay in the end, but the experience definitely left us disappointed.

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I've heard a lot about this place so I had pretty high expectations but I felt that the food lived…read moreup to the hype! The location was packed when we walked in so I had a good feeling already. The parking lot is pretty small but we were able to get a spot. The workers are all very friendly and the food came out pretty quickly. I got the combo with the two fish tacos and the plate was very filling. The tacos were super flavorful and went amazing with all the toppings they had. I also tried the shrimp taco which I'm not normally a big fan of shrimp but it was cooked well and I enjoyed it too. This place is great for a quick filling lunch!

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STING RAY TACO

El Tarasco Artesia

4.2(175 reviews)

2.9 mi

Monica did so well handling the Easter Sunday rush. I would hire her at my own restaurant if I had…read moreone! Food was great, ambiance was fun, highly recommend. Thank you again Monica for the fun Easter night

I had high hopes walking in, but this ended up being one of the most disappointing Mexican food…read moreexperiences I've had in a long time. The food lacked flavor across the board--like everything had been cooked hours earlier and just reheated without any care. The carne asada was dry and chewy, the rice tasted bland and slightly stale, and the beans had an odd, almost canned aftertaste. The tortillas were another letdown--stiff and clearly not fresh. Even something as simple as chips and salsa missed the mark; the chips were greasy, and the salsa tasted watery with barely any spice or depth. Service didn't help the situation either. It was slow despite the place not being busy, and it felt like no one really cared whether we enjoyed our meal or not. By the time the food came out, we were already frustrated--and unfortunately, it didn't get any better from there. Overall, it felt like a place cutting corners in every way possible. Definitely not somewhere I'd come back to, especially with so many better Mexican spots out there.

Carne Asada Plate

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JR Burrito

Caló Kitchen + Tequila - El Segundo

4.5(2.5k reviews)

4.4 mi

Went here on a Saturday night and the vibe was cool, the staff was great, and the food was…read moredelicious and super quick! New spot for sure!

One of my friends from High School and I met here for dinner after work, my suggestion…read more Reservations were for 7:15 pm. It was only my second time here, but her first. I tried something different this time around. The food was delicious, especially that corn off the cob. The service was great and the ambiance was excellent. My friend said, she throughly enjoyed all of her food and her Blackberry Martini. We were having such a good time eating and talking time definitely escaped us. Thank you to our waiter and the manager for their hospitality, as we were sitting and laughing so hard; we didn't realize you were closed and we were the only two still sitting in the restaurant.

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Riviera Mexican Cantina

3.9(240 reviews)

0.2 mi

I came here for dinner and had such a great experience that I had to leave a review. The atmosphere…read moreis warm, lively, and exactly the kind of spot you want for a night out great lighting, great music, and such a welcoming vibe. We ordered a mix of drinks and food, and everything was on point. The cocktail flight was beautifully presented and actually flavorful, not watered down. The chips and salsa were fresh, and the food came out hot -- the enchiladas were cheesy and comforting, the fajita skillet was sizzling and packed with flavor, and the sides were seasoned perfectly. You can tell they take pride in their dishes. Service was friendly and attentive the whole night. Even though the restaurant was busy, everything came out quickly and the staff checked in just enough without hovering. Based on the menu, our meal would've been around $100-$125, and honestly the quality matched the price. Great food, great drinks, great energy. I'll definitely be back.

@therivmexcantina 10/10 in Redondo Beach…read more Highly recommend this restaurant which has waterfront reviews! The food is incredible and the drinks are delicious. They also have a weekday happy hour. The view outside felt special, perfect for a date or special occasion. All the dishes were high quality at affordable prices for the view and taste. What we ordered: Shrimp Agua Chile: $16 this was such a great value and came with such a generous portion of shrimp! I don't typically order this just anywhere I have to trust that it's fresh since it cooks in lime juices. Shrimp taquitos: $19 definitely craveable and a fav by returning customers Molcajete: $36 the star of the show! Comes with shrimp, skirt steak and chicken - all perfectly cooked in a sizzling Molcajete sauc which is smoky and tangy. It is a Mexican sauce made by crushing charred ingredients in a volcanic stone mortar and pestle. Specialty plates: $27 Sea Bass - a great healthy option, the fish was perfectly cooked and flaky tender They also have fajitas, enchiladas, tacos, and more. Drinks: El Jefe Bowl Horchata cocktail Smoky blood orange cocktail Thanks so much to our amazing server Jorge, who made our experience even more special. He had great recommendations and also gave us some background on the dishes that made us appreciate the details even more.

Ocean Front Dining Room

Shrimp Fajitas

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Beach City Margarita

Cal Mex Cantina

4.3(489 reviews)

0.0 mi

My first time here last night. The interior design in here…read moreis enjoyable. I like the creativity with the zig zag giant rocks sofas and comfy cultural throw pillows. Very natural and relaxing vibe. Have to give 5 stars customer service to very polite and helpful Carolina and of course Simon giving great customer service and great food recommendations. Ordered quite a lot lol. 3 drinks, 3 tacos, a dish I forgot what it's called but been told it's the closest to enchiladas, and banana cake flan was amazingly delicious. I can have many more of those lol. Will definitely be back.

Celebrated my birthday here and had an awesome experience. Our waiter Brian and manager Maria were…read moresuper attentive, even when we were a ground of nine. I had the Tinga Flautas, perfectly crunchy, moist inside and full of flavor. We also tried the birria grilled cheese and the buñuelos with ice cream and that was just okay. Happy hour is solid- the $15 mimosa pitcher was enough for at least 4 people, and they offer guava and other juice options. The ambiance is really nice too, we had a table with a beach view, which must be gorgeous at sunset. They have couches that face the beach, it's definitely a nice spot to, imagine lounging on the couch with a drink in hand. Overall great service and vibes. I'll definitely e back!

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Riviera Mexican Grill

4.0(910 reviews)

1.4 mi

We had a lovely dinner here with friends that we almost missed due to the incorrect address on the…read morewebsite! The Cadillac margarita pitcher was delicious and perfect to share with 4. The guacamole was perfect and chunky, yum! We had combination plates with enchiladas and tacos and everyone was happy with their meals. The chicken papaya salad was fresh and a creative mix of flavors. Service was good, but I don't recall our servers name. We will definitely go again when on this side of town now that we know the correct address

I've been here twice now and this place hasn't disappointed. The big outdoor patio has lots of…read moreheaters and is protected from the wind so it doesn't get cold. They also have plenty of TVs to watch the sports games so whenever the dodgers are playing, they have a decent crowd. They have a small parking lot but there's only 3-4 reserved restaurant parking spots so you'll probably need to park on the street. They bring you free chips and salsa. I ordered a skinny margarita and the shrimp tacos. I always am scared getting a skinny marg because it is either super strong or not good but this one was the best I've had in a while. The shrimp tacos were yummy! My friend wasn't a big fan of them because they were too wet and didn't have enough crunch. The prices are good too. It's hard to find a place where you can order a margarita for $12 now a days. The servers were super welcoming and attentive. All around top tier service here! This may be my new favorite Mexican restaurant in redondo. Highly recommend!

Main inside dining

Chicken Fajita

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Tortilla

Madre

3.8(1.9k reviews)

4.4 mi

Last minute decision to come here on a Saturday night. I was so worried about how busy it would be…read morebut thankfully we were able to get a reservation online. The hostess was very friendly and sat us where we wanted & the server was quick to take our orders.

Checked out Madre on a Friday night. The decor is nice, but the vibe was surprisingly low and it…read morewas pretty empty for a weekend. The food was a mixed bag. The Barbacoa Res was incredible and easily the highlight of the night. However, the Cheese Chile Relleno was awful--nothing like what I'm used to, and we couldn't even finish it. As for drinks, the Margarita and Paloma were just average, and we finished with the Tres Leches. Overall, a very middle-of-the-road experience outside of the great Barbacoa.