We ordered ahead for pickup, and when I arrived, the service was quick and the hostess was nice and…read moreattentive. The food was delicious; fresh, comforting, and with that homemade sabor you can't fake. We tried a bevy of pupusas: revueltas, frijoles con queso, and queso con calabacita. The masa was perfectly cooked--crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside--and each filling was generous and satisfying. The curtido and salsa were good, though me hubiera gustado un poquito más de sabor y picante to really make them pop. Overall, an excelente spot for some bomb Salvadoran food. If you're craving pupusas, este lugar no falla.

The food was too greasy and overpowering of cheese, wanted to like it but it made me feel sickread more

Still delicious after all these year! We stopped by the bakery on Easter Morning. Got a selection…read moreof baked goods and tamales. Employees are helpful. When I was lost and confused since a lot of tags were missing and I didnt recognize all the pastries they helped us identify a bunch of them. Lol, I realized later their website also lists a lot of them. The slice of cheese cake was delicious, great texture and flavor. I also love the mexican biscuits, Bought one to make breakfast sandwiches. It's savory and delicious (also huge). We got mexican tamales but next time I must get the guatemalan ones! Definitely Will be going back for more. Highly recommend La Esperanza.

Sunday morning I picked up a few assorted conchas for breakfast, and this place definitely…read moredelivered. The bakery is tucked into a small strip mall, and while it was buzzing with people inside, I'll admit I felt a bit intimidated approaching--there were two men outside staring, and I wasn't sure if they were customers or just loitering. Once inside though, it was a completely different vibe. The place was busy, with lots of people grabbing pastries, and the energy felt lively and welcoming. The conchas were fresh, soft, and had just the right amount of sweetness--you can tell they're made with care. Prices were very affordable, which made it even better. Even with the crowd, the service moved pretty efficiently. Overall, great pastries and worth the stop--just wish the outside experience felt a bit more comfortable. Next time I'll come earlier to hopefully grab conchas fresh out of the oven, and maybe give the tamales or chilaquiles a try.

My son and I drove 30 miles to try this place. We go there and it was packed, so that was a great…read moresign. My Seco de Carne was incredible, but my son's Chaufa de Mariscos was a bit of a letdown. I think they made a mistake and brought us Arroz con Mariscos instead. Service and atmosphere are great. We will definitely be back to make sure the chaufa is as good as everything else!

Placed an order online, no problems other than the food is now super expensive. The food we wanted…read moreto order wasn't on the online menu. Tried to call the restaurant to confirm if we can order the food not on the menu...was on hold for 35 mins. No one answered. I ended up driving to the restaurant and was able to place a to go order for the food not on the online menu. Overall customer service was ok, the guy at the register was super helpful and friendly. The food was just ok. Order the lomo saltaldo and requested the meat to be medium...the meat was super well done. Impossible to eat. I just ate the fries, onions, and rice.... Ended up paying more than $200 for 5 people. Ridiculous. As I said before the food was just ok. This place used to be so much better. Better food quality. Better customer service. Better prices. Also, their website wasn't working. The QR code for the menu wasn't working.

This place ticked all the boxes for a Saturday lunch. First, there is free public parking next to…read morethe restaurant. Secondly, the staff, including the manager, are very friendly and professional. Thirdly, the place is spotlessly clean and there's a shady patio. Finally, the food was excellent. We shared the lamb barbacoa, which is only available on weekends. It was a very generous portion of tender lamb shoulder served with an unctuous consume, silky bean puree, and other condiments. We also had some guacamole, which was tasty but needs more lime and salt.

Madre is this fun Cali/Max themed restaurant. What they offer is a really nice selection of the new…read morebreed of Mexican food with all the trappings of modern preparation and ingredients. The food here is really good. They do a very good job of not only sourcing high quality ingredients, but preparing each dish with a very nice presentation. In terms of atmosphere, this is a large restaurant. They have numerous interior tables, as well as some exterior tables, as well. They also have a very nice bar area. Their seating is all very well spaced so you never feel like you're sitting too close to any other customer. This gives you the space to feel comfortable having conversations with whomever you're with. On certain night in the evening, they actually bring in a band. Not your traditional mariachi band or anything like that. But, a band that performs some really interesting takes on both traditional and modern Latin music. The staff here are all super nice. They're happy to help you out with whatever you need. And, they do a really good job doing their job. One thing to know about this restaurant is that they're currently offering Sunday brunch beginning at 9:00 AM. I know the sign outside says that the brunch doesn't begin till 11:00 AM. But, don't let that fool you. They actually are opening at 9:00 AM. Meaning, you can come in here on Sunday morning and have a really great breakfast. Overall, if you're in the Old Torrance area, and you want to have some great Latin inspired food, this may be your place to go.

I'm always looking for a great pupusa. Look no further. The front was being ran solo by this…read morewonderful woman. Be patient, it's worth it. I ordered plantains and crema and the pork and cheese. Amazing. I did ask for spicy sauce because I like it spicy. Hands down I'll be back.

La peor experiencia hoy en este lugar. No puedo opinar sobre la comida, pero el servicio me dejó…read moremuy insatisfecha, por decir lo menos. He ido a este lugar muchas veces y en varias ocasiones he tenido malas experiencias, pero hoy se superaron a sí mismos. ¡Incluso mi iglesia celebró allí la fiesta de Navidad de los líderes durante dos años seguidos! ¡Nunca más! Llamé a las 11 de la mañana para pedir yuca sancochada con salsa y curtido para recoger a las 11:30. Pregunté el precio y aclaré que solo quería salsa y curtido, sin chicharrón. Llegué al restaurante a las 11:45 y todavía me hicieron esperar 30 minutos. ¡Ni una disculpa por las molestias! La mesera dijo que el pedido no estaba listo y mintió diciendo que ella no había tomado mi pedido, que la chica que lo tomó ya se había ido. ¡Qué descarada! Si vas a mentir, hazlo bien y deja de llamar a la gente "linda", "mi amor", "corazón". Era la misma chica mintiéndome descaradamente. Finalmente me entregó la comida y era solo yuca sancochada. Quería cobrarme un dólar extra por el curtido y la salsa diciendo que la yuca se sirve asi. ¿Cuántos salvadoreños conoces que coman yuca sola? Le dije que habían perdido una clienta, a lo que respondió: "Haz lo que quieras, no voy a discutir contigo". ¡Qué asco! ¡Me da mucha rabia la falta de profesionalismo de esa mujer! ¡Nunca más mientras ella esté allí! The worst experience today at this place. I cant talk about their food, but their service leaves me dissatisfied to say the least. I have been to this place many times and many times I have had a bad experience but they outdid themselves today. My church even celebrated our leadership christmas party there two years in a row $$$!. No more! I called to place my order for yuca sancochada con salsa y curtido at 11am for pick up at 11:30am . I asked for the price and clarified i only wanted salsa y curtido, no chicharron. I got to the restaurant to pick up my order at 11:45am and they still had me wait 30 min. No apology or anything for the inconvenience! The server said the order wasn't in and lied saying she didnt take my order, the girl who took the order left already. Girl! You want to play that game, play it right and stop calling people linda, mi amor, corazón no! It was the same girl lying straight to my face. She finally gives me my food and it is plain yuca sancochada. She wanted to charge me an extra dollar for curtido y salsa. How many salvadoreans do you know eat plain yuca?? I let her know they had lost a customer to which she answer do as you wish, Im not going to argue with you. Ugh! Im discussed by that women's lack of professionalism! Never again while she's there!

I went here on Father's Day. I didn't intend on going to this location, but when the Gardenia…read morelocation ignored me for 15 minutes after seating me, I took hangry self here, instead. So glad that I did! Seated quickly, received the soup, bread, and green sauce very quickly. Received the entrees super quick, and the food was impeccable. Guess I ate too many rolls & green sauce, because (oh darn) I could only eat half, so leftovers tonight, baby!!

So many things change over time. This used to be our go-to place for feasting on Peruvian cuisine…read more My Dad enjoys what we order from here so we decided to order for our Father's Day dinner. Such a letdown. The order was delayed 45 min and no one even felt bad about it. Get our order and the two whole chickens look suspiciously like one chicken. And they gave us the wrong order and when I called, the guy on the phone says it's basically the same thing. Nope. Chicken is not beef. And when I mentioned the major delay (which delayed our dinner) and the wrong item, no apology. I guess years of loving the place, I approached our disappointment with a light touch but maybe that gave them the impression I was okay with their delay, and their oversight of actually messing up our order. The prices have gone up and the quality and portion size has decreased and while I am slow to share reviews where I express my disappointment, it was such a bummer from a long beloved restaurant that I felt the need to update my 8 year old 4 star review.

The food was good and the service was good. This was my first time having this dish and I would…read morereturn.. the ambience is a food court, so don't expect anything special. I do think the price for what you get is really good. I'm not sure how long is South Bay Galleria is going to be here so check it out while it's still here.

I ordered the chicken arepa, but it honestly felt more like a chicken burrito and I'm not…read morecomplaining! It was so delicious that I ended up finishing the whole thing. The owner was very nice and took the time to tell me about the menu and his Colombian background. I came on a quiet weekday, and if no one is at the counter, make sure to ring the bell next to the cash register. I'm looking forward to coming back to try the smoothies and some empanadas. It seems like a small husband-and-wife operation, and everything is made to order. There's also plenty of seating available in the food court.

I'm always here and Micheal is the BEST Bar tender I've ever had…read more Amazing person and great service !!!!!! I will keep coming back just for his Service Thanks Micheal for always making me feel welcomed !

¡Olé, olé, olé, olé... olé... olé!…read more If you're looking for the perfect place to watch a soccer match, this is it. We came for the Mexico vs. Korea game and the energy inside was electric. The crowd, the excitement, and the overall atmosphere made it such a fun viewing party. The DJ really helped elevate the experience and kept the energy going all game long. It truly felt like the place to be for soccer fans. Food-wise, I definitely recommend the chicken quesadilla. Also, the mojitos downstairs were excellent--super refreshing and worth trying! Just note they weren't available at the viewing party on the 3rd floor. Overall, such a great spot for a game-day experience. We'll definitely be back, and next time we want to try more from the full restaurant menu.