Well priced for the Manhattan Breach market., Very humble people. Nice people, not trying to…read morerip you off for every penny, quality for the money with a beautiful seating area with the scent of the ocean heavy in the air ... just perfect Will go back & try an other things on the menu .. I liked what I had to eat there

From the friendliness when I made the online reservation, to the delicious food and welcoming…read moreexperience, I highly recommend this small, family run business. 6 of us dined there and everyone was pleased with their order. They clearly know what it takes to run a successful restaurant, which so many are missing nowadays. Will be back!

Lol I have a biz client with Mercado surname. One in the…read moreworld so far I've met. What does Mercado even mean? Oh yeah a market. Aside from that. Been here twice already with my utmost fav best looking dreamy and very genius person in the whole universe Babe :) ;-D And each time has been great! Customer service here is always attentive and fast and friendly. Food is delicious too. Atmosphere is aight lol. We dig the outdoors more. I'm not a fan of the inside/indoor art on the walls ha. Wish they can be a much better interior design where it's not kind of cringe unattractive ha. They need my help with that lol. There are plenty of better mexican interior designs that I can totally show them up in here. Ja for reals though. Like tulum attractive would be more ideal. It would be mucho mas mejor! Ja

We went to Mercado in Manhattan Beach to celebrate a birthday and it was honestly one of the most…read moredisappointing dining experiences we've had in a long time. What makes it worse is that this is not our first time with Mercado. We've been fans since the original location near The Grove and have been coming to this South Bay location for a while. We used to order takeout and dined in regularly and in the past the experience was much better. Unfortunately, that is clearly no longer the case. The service was atrocious from start to finish. We waited far too long for everything, including drinks. A single Tecate took about 30 minutes to arrive, which set the tone for the rest of the night. Nobody checked on us, nobody seemed attentive and we spent way too much of the evening just sitting there waiting. The food was equally bad. The carnitas nachos came out cold. The steak taco was rubbery. The fish tacos were incredibly dry. The birthday fajitas were also dry and underwhelming. For a place at this price point, there is really no excuse for food coming out like this. The overall atmosphere also felt off. What used to feel lively and welcoming now felt neglected and poorly managed. It was especially frustrating because this was supposed to be a birthday dinner and instead it turned into a long, overpriced, disappointing experience. It genuinely breaks my heart to write this because we have a long history with Mercado, but after this visit, we're done. There are too many better options in the South Bay to spend this kind of money on bad food, bad service and an overall miserable experience.

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.

Went in for a Sunday brunch and not only the were the dishes incredible, the service was absolutely…read moreimpeccable. Devin took great care of us the entire time.

I wish I had 5 more stars because I would give my experience a 10!…read more The honest truth..... I loved my first experience at Esperanza so much so that I took my fiancé for dinner. The second experience was not great. It was an extremely busy night, and the service was not what I expected. I told the waiter I was displeased. He apologized; however, I was disappointed and we left. After I left, I received a message from my server, Ben, asking for an opportunity to to make it right and inviting me back. Two months later, I took him up on the offer. He booked my reservation right away. Upon arriving at the restaurant with my Mom, we were seated right away and given such good treatment, we felt like celebrities. And the food, AMAZING! The churros for dessert - Chef's kiss. What makes this stand out for me is that Ben went so far above and beyond to make sure that I had a good experience. His apology was sincere enough, but he didn't stop there. A lot of people are not willing to go the extra mile like he did that day. I am very grateful and appreciative, and I do not take it for granted. The food at Esperanza speaks for itself, but the SERVICE 100/10! No notes. Thank you Ben.

It's a really great restaurant. Its 's beans and rice is phenomenal. The carne asada gives the…read more"carbon" open fire grilled flavor. It's definitely a step up, from the other grubby Mexican restaurants. Also, exceptional is the Chile Verde and chips and salsa. I'd say, it's the best Mexican in the area. Luckily, we have some really good options here. Jaime Taqueria and Madre, but I'd give this restaurant the nod. All are good though. So, I have a new rating system......I will be write what I feel honestly about an establishment. The only ratings I will give are 5 stars, which is enjoyable, or 3 stars which is "needs work."

This was my first time at this restaurant , we went on a Wednesday night with a large party and it…read morewas busy for a Wednesday! The ambiance is dark , moody with good music . All the food was 10/10! We had the appetizers , guac, corn and queso with the fresh tostadas! Every single item felt so fresh and tasteful! I ordered the birria tacos , 10/10! The rice and beans were amazing paired with the birria tacos on the consume . It was a little pricey but worth it for the food. The waitress was great, it was a large group and made sure everyone had their drinks and the food came out in a timely manner. We will be returning and bringing our friends. Parking was a plus , plenty of parking around the corner .

El Tarasco is in Manhattan Beach. There are a few of them, but this is the first one and the best…read more It is a little place with mostly counter seating. You can eat there, get it to go or have delivery. The place is old, but well maintained and really cute. They make you feel at home there. The service is great. They are fast and your meal is served hot and perfect. It has the best Mexican food in Manhattan beach. Parking can be a bear, but you will fine a spot on the street. You may need to walk uphill a bit. It is right next to the Manhattan Beach Pier and there are great places to walk. The food is amazing. We love all of it, but their enchiladas with rice and beans are the best and they make a great burrito. They also have super guacamole and their beverage selection is great. They do not have a full bar. We love this place.

Great food for a late night bite! Open late! Tacos are so filling and packed with meat wrapped by…read moretwo tortillas! Ask to have their chips with pico de gallo.

Man, their food is good. I really can't understand why the rating is as low as it is. It is…read moreexpensive, but they constantly have coupons in local publications like Money Mailer. Birria Chef Ramon is good, I like the fish tacos. I'm not sure if Beatriz is still there, but she is fantastic! Works a busy room, like you are the only guest! Pro-tip, they happen to house the best cover band on the planet! They are amazing, and have been for decades. So, I have a new rating system......I will be write what I feel honestly about an establishment. The only ratings I will give are 5 stars, which is enjoyable, or 3 stars which is "needs work."

Today was our second time here so let's start with the positive the restaurant is beautifully…read moredecorated especially downstairs garden and now to the main reason we came here the food I have to say that food here is not good and not bad it's just ok and below that means that if you're craving real Mexican food it's definitely not the place it's more like American food with Mexican workers food tastes like cafeteria food the beans tasted like taken out of a can and to make things worst they served us the main course without any tortillas!! I mean what kind of Mexican restaurant will do that !? Prices are very high compare to what you get Imagine $7 for lemonade!!

Unexpected place an unfamiliar shopping strip. Aroma as soon…read moreas you walk in. Surprised they don't use lard and instead vegetable oil. The flavors still going. Chips and salsa fresh and crisp. Quesadilla bomb before the guacamole and sour cream bomb. Got the number 15. Eddie good looking out on the recommendation. You were spot on with the service too. Also Gilbert thank you as well. I will be back

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.

Had an amazing dinner at Palmilla Cocina Y Tequila this past sunday. Peter took great care of us…read morefrom start to finish and made the whole experience feel welcoming and personal. We ordered the filet fajitas, mole blanco chicken enchiladas (must try!!), and fried ice cream for dessert everything was absolutely delicious. One thing we really appreciated was that Peter kindly split the enchiladas onto two plates for us without us even having to ask! It was such a thoughtful touch and made the meal feel even more special. The food, service, and atmosphere were all top notch. We'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend asking for Peter if you visit!

Palmilla Cocina is definitely up there as one of the best Mexican restaurants I've dined at (says a…read morelot as from I'm LA) especially just upon stumbling. From the hand shaken fresh margaritas, I got the pineapple Serrano cilantro, to the complimentary fresh tortilla with honey butter and salsas, + the ocean breeze from the Pier, it's hard to complain. To share my table of 2 ordered the: * La asada con salsa (cooked medium) - comes with a side - we chose the corn - and rice and beans 10/10. I could drink the chimichurri sauce it came with and the meat was tender and cooked to perfection * mole blanco enchiladas - chicken Machacha, queso, chipotle pepitas, arroz de tomatillo and frijoles Nevro . 9.5/10 and I fear I will never want to have mole any other way. I also got a complimentary dessert of choice for my birthday. I opted for the fried ice cream (horchata flavored) which was divine and the perfect sweet treat to end the meal. The ambiance is lively, I recommend to sit outdoors as several other restaurants have live music and great to people watch. Huge compliments to the chef and to our incredible waiter, Peter, who was attentive and provided the best recommendations. Would definitely come back to explore more of the menu.

The first thing I noticed about Manhattan Beach Post was the plants. Not because there were a few…read moreplants. Lots of restaurants have a few plants. These plants appeared to have union representation. They're everywhere. Hanging from things. Growing out of things. Quietly observing your meal. The whole place feels like someone built a really nice restaurant and then let nature move in as a long term tenant. The room hums. Not loudly. Not aggressively. Just enough. Glasses clink. People lean into conversations. Servers weave through the room carrying plates that look heavy enough to alter their center of gravity. Nobody seems rushed. Everybody seems busy. It's a difficult balance. The biscuits arrived first. Now, I'd heard about the biscuits. People talk about these biscuits the way fishermen talk about the one that got away. Slightly dramatic. A little emotional. Hard to verify. Turns out the stories were true. Warm bacon cheddar biscuits with maple butter. I took one bite and immediately understood why people order a second round. The outside has just enough structure to remind you it's baked. The inside is soft enough to make you wonder whether butter has secretly become a building material. We ordered another. Not because we needed another. Because apparently that's what happens here. The creamy polenta showed up next and felt like the culinary equivalent of a weighted blanket. Comforting. Smooth. Relaxed. The sort of dish that encourages you to slow down and stop checking your phone. The duck was one of my favorites. Lightly fried with crisp skin and tender meat, resting on white Italian beans and rosemary. It felt like something a French chef would cook after spending a weekend in the countryside and becoming briefly inspired by fresh air. At some point you stop evaluating food and simply nod in agreement with it. This was one of those moments. Dessert was equally dangerous. The olive oil cake arrived with strawberries and disappeared much faster than logic suggested it should. The cheesecake somehow managed to be rich and light at the same time, which feels like it should violate a law of physics somewhere. Service deserves its own mention. The whole team operates like a group project where everyone actually did their part. Plates appeared when they should. Water glasses mysteriously refilled themselves. Questions were answered without anyone making you feel like you should already know the answer. The chef's French influence shows up everywhere, but not in a showy way. Nothing feels complicated for the sake of being complicated. Everything feels like somebody spent a lot of time thinking about it so you wouldn't have to. By the end of the meal, I realized Manhattan Beach Post had done something difficult. It felt special without feeling serious. You can dress up. You can come casually. You can celebrate something important or absolutely nothing at all. Just order the biscuits. The plants already know you're going to.

Good experience at this restaurant in Manhattan beach. Modern take on Southern and general American…read morecuisine. Food was great, but not mind-blowing in my opinion. Some dishes could've been executed better. Going down the list of dishes I had here: - Bacon Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits: These were more like scones rather than biscuits. Crunchy with good bacon and cheddar flavor. - Japanese Hamachi Crudo: Unique and I liked the citrusy flavor and creamy texture. However, 3 small slices of fish for $26 was overpriced. - Leafy Greens & Radicchio: Solid and crispy salad with a nice tangy dressing. The cheese also added a lot of sharp flavor which was nice. - Skirt Steak: Good flavor and char, but a bit tough. Also some dry pieces. - Chilean Sea Bass: Lemon orzo risotto was creamy and delicious. The sea bass itself was okay, nothing special. It felt overpowered by the risotto. The fish was moist and flaky though. - 20 Oz Prime Beef Ribeye: Quality was subpar relative to price. Portion size was solid by the steak itself was inconsistent. Some of the pieces were rarer while others were more well-done even though we asked for medium rare. There were also some dry pieces which I did not like. Flavor was good though. - Strawberry and Olive Oil Cake: Was confused since there was just a thin layer of cake, but realized the title also referred to the mousse. I would title it 'Strawberry Mousse with Olive Oil Cake" to make it less confusing. Regardless, this was a delicious dessert! Love the fruity strawberry and savory pistachio flavors as well as the smooth textures. - S'mores sundae: Got this on the house for my aunt's birthday. A generous portion but the components were a bit too sweet for my liking. I visited this restaurant for a birthday that I organized and my experience was overall good. Reservation was made easy using OpenTable and I could also mention it was for a birthday occasion. The ambiance was gorgeous with good mood lighting. Good for group and 1 on 1 dining. Parking is metered or street parking. Overall, I probably wouldn't come out of my way to dine here again, but my experience wasn't bad just not significant enough to put in my rotation. Would come back if someone treated me here though.