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    El Rio Bravo Restaurant

    3.8 (399 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Joseph G.

    it was amazing service and the food was delicious. My date had the spinach enchiladas. I had the fish enchiladas definitely going back back. It was a to go order but next time I wouldn't mind sitting there and enjoying myself for a while while.

    Sopes
    Cynthia F.

    My husband and I found this absolutely quaint Mexican restaurant by accident. While using our Maps in CarPlay, we looked at the restaurant suggestions near us. I looked them up in Yelp and decided to try it out and we are so glad we did. The food was delicious, the milieu was relaxing, and the service was great. We one thousand percent recommend it. The food tastes homemade, it just doesn't get more authentic than that. I had the Sopes and they were by far the best I've ever had. Their Sope itself was soft but lightly crisp on the outside. My husband had the Enchiladas de Mole and the face he made when he took his first bite was priceless. I could tell it took him back to his younger days. This will be our new go to spot whenever we're in the area.

    Nachos with Beef

    As usual the Nachos (my favorite) were wonderful. Delicious bean bottom, generous fresh, not greasy nachos delicious and plenty of beef and loaded with cheese and topped with guacamole,sour cream and chilies on the side. Delivery was quick and respectful. I've been a loyal customer for years and really enjoy the food , the vibe and the exceptionally kind lady at the entrance. Thanks you very much

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    M. T.

    Delivery of delicious fresh Mexican food! I have ordered from this restaurant before but it was early last year. It is making my home smell so great. The chips are Guacamole are so fresh! My FLAUTOS PLATE looks so delicious and these CHICKEN TACOS yummy!! They added an assortment of hot sauces and I am ready to dive in!!

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    Daria W.

    Stumbled across this little gem of a restaurant while getting my car fixed. Absolutely delicious authentic Mexican food. The service was top notch as well. Really relaxing atmosphere with nice music.

    Got charged $18 for a breakfast burrito that they didn't even put any meat in save two or three tiniest of bits of bacon. They should be ashamed for putting such sub par inadequate food and asking a obscene amount of money for it.

    Sopes so delicious

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    This place is cute and clean. I really enjoy their soups a lot. Great food and great service. Always kind to me. What more could you want?

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    Absolutely fantastic! Fresh, homemade ingredients made with love! I got the crispy tacos and they were fantastic.

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    Kalaveras

    Kalaveras

    3.8
    (690 reviews)
    5.0 mi
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    Kalaveras Marina del Rey continues to be one of my favorite Taco Tuesday spots. We've been here…read moretwice in the last couple of weeks, and every visit reminds me why it stays so busy. Taco Tuesday is always packed, but the staff does an impressive job keeping things moving. The process is simple--you get your ticket and the team serving the tacos does most of the heavy lifting. Even with the crowds, service has consistently been fast, efficient, and attentive. The food is very good, and the energy is always lively. My most recent visit was no different. Everything ran smoothly, the tacos were great, and our servers stayed on top of things throughout the meal. The only odd part of the evening happened as we were getting ready to leave. I stopped by the bar and asked the bartender for a cup of ice. He acknowledged me but never came back with it. While I was waiting, another guest next to me mentioned he was also having trouble getting service at the bar, while other customers appeared to be getting helped. I don't know the circumstances and don't want to make assumptions about why that happened, but it definitely felt strange. After waiting several minutes, I went back to my original server and she had the ice for me in about a minute, which reinforced my overall impression that the service team is generally very attentive. I don't like pretentious bartenders and I know their job is busy as heck. That again felt weird. Despite that one awkward interaction, the overall experience was excellent. Great tacos, a fun atmosphere, and a staff that usually does a fantastic job handling the Taco Tuesday rush. I'll definitely be back.

    Food 10/10 Drinks 10/10…read more Busboy 10/10 Server 10/10 Waitress 3/10 Parking 10/10 Atmosphere and vibes 10/10

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    Dos Amantes

    Dos Amantes

    4.8
    (59 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    I fell in love at first sight, modern, well lit and decor was very chic…read more I had the fish and my husband the ceviche, both were delicious. We finished every bite. We had to try the 3 leches cake and we were not disappointed. Excellent, one of the best tres leches I have ever had. We got lucky and received a complimentary tiramisu, well you can see why I fell in love with this place. The tiramisu was to die for. Judge yourself, but I assure you, you won't be disappointed. Great service! *****

    My meal It arrived like a quiet promise: a butterflied whole fish laid flat on a white plate, skin…read morebronzed and whisper‑crisp from a hot grill while the flesh beneath gleamed, flaking in neat, almost translucent ribbons--an immediate lesson in restraint. The first bite gives you that textbook contrast chefs chase: a thin, savory Maillard snap, then cool, silky flesh that still tastes of the sea rather than smoke, which tells me it was hit hard over heat to render the skin and pulled off at the precise moment before the proteins tightened. Grilled lemon halves, their edges caramelized, are doing real work here--squeezes of that charred citrus cut through the fish's natural oiliness--while the thin ribbons of pickled red onion and peppery microgreens supply the bright, acidic punctuation that keeps the palate moving. Slices of avocado act as a soft, creamy foil, lengthening the finish without smothering the fish, and the halved cherry‑tomato salad looks lightly dressed so you get clean sweetness and a crisp counterpoint rather than a soggy, overdressed side. From a technical standpoint I appreciate the fundamentals: even scoring or oiling of the skin to prevent sticking, careful timing so the flakes separate cleanly, and a sparing hand with seasoning so the brine of the fish isn't lost under salt or heavy sauces. Many places feel compelled to gild seafood with every trendy condiment; here, the restraint is refreshing and, frankly, rarer than it should be. Service matched the cooking: friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to steer us through the menu with solid recommendations, which matters when a kitchen is doing delicious things well. The restaurant itself is calm and clean, a peaceful setting with a bar that lets the food speak, and last time I was there they were in the process of securing a beer and wine license--good news, because this kind of balanced, grill‑forward cooking benefits from a thoughtful pour. In short, this meal stands out because it trusts the ingredient: confident grilling, smart acid, and honest accompaniments that clarify rather than compete, leaving you satisfied and already thinking about the next visit. As for the house-made salsa: stainless ramekins on a white plate, each with its own tiny spoon - bright yellow emulsion, lacquered dark reduction, smoky-red chile purée, and a chunky herb relish. The emulsion is silky and tangy, perfect for cutting fat; the dark sauce is sticky, umami-forward and built to cling; the red one carries smoke on oil and is medium-hot; the relish snaps with fresh acid and crunch. Important heads-up: one of these is a ghost-pepper style salsa - extremely spicy, slow-building and long-lingering, so use it as a finish, not a dunk. Execution is tidy: no broken emulsion, measured viscosities, portioned so flavors don't bleed - practical, disciplined work. In an era of one-trick "house sauce" laziness, this quartet gives you tools, not excuses, and it elevates whatever's on the grill without stealing the show. I'll definitely be back here!

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    El Rio Bravo Restaurant - newmexican - Updated July 2026

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