I don't yelp much but have to give a great review and highly recommend getting their delicious…read morefood! Always fresh and flavorful choices of meats, (Wednesday I got carnitas and al pastor), rice choices, bean choices, add any/all toppings and salsas. Guacamole is an add on and worth it for the texture and real avacado flavor and a good amount. The people are always so nice and service is great, (I can't overemphasize that), whether you're taking to go or dining in. I mostly take out and go home, where everyone is ready to dig in, but while I'm getting my orders I always notice the people eating there are enjoying themselves. It's in the Golden Cove Center far end of lot across from Trader Joe's. ...oh, their chips are also fresh made and hot!

Tried this place for the first time and had a pretty decent experience overall. I originally wanted…read moreto try a Soyrizo and potato tacos but unfortunately they were only available as an order of three instead of a la carte, which was a little disappointing since I just wanted to sample them. I ended up getting the breakfast burrito without meat, which was basically potatoes , eggs and cheese. Simple, but still satisfying. The standout for me was definitely the salsa which was really flavorful and paired perfectly with the chips, which were fresh and delicious. I tried the spicy salsa option as well but it wasn't spicy at all. Pretty good spot considering the location.

Beef tacos were plentiful and delicious. Best around. We look forward to our next visit.read more

The first time here and I ordered the Carne Asada platter. It was very good, too! The presentation…read morewas pretty impressive and wasn't your typical slopped together prison food that most Mexican restaurants serve you. I liked everything I ate and vosed to come back. The next time I came I ordered the Mahi plate because I was told by the server its a really good dish and I would love it. Hmm, I can't help feeling what was so special about it?? I had high hopes and it was a let down. Nothing special, no taste at all, in fact! Okay so I gave it a pass and thought next time I'll order something else. The third time I came I ordered the Steak Fajitas and the meat was full of grizzle! It was steak to me, it look like thin slices of beef, not steak cuts! Even my husband steak burrito was full of grizzle. Terrible!! I just don't understand why there isn't one good awesine Mexican Restaurant in this area. All sub par!! Oh well, my search for really good Mexican continues....why?!? I .shouldn't have to go to Mexico to get good Mexican food, sad. I like Lolas in Long Beach but, I need to find a decent one on this side of town

Such an interesting place with a unique vibe! Reality exceeded all expectations…read more The only funny part was trying to find the women's restroom - even with my glasses on, I felt like Harry Potter searching for the Chamber of Secrets Now, the most important - the food: was absolutely amazing! Everything was perfectly balanced. We ordered several dishes for four people and left feeling very full, while the prices were surprisingly reasonable. We had the Combination Fajitas for Two, Enchilada, Taco and Tamale, and salads - everything was delicious. The sauces were incredible too! And the churros with ice cream for dessert completely stole our hearts On top of that, the atmosphere, service, and overall feeling of the place were all outstanding. Overall, it was an incredibly delicious and memorable dining experience!

The Original Red Onion has been on our to try list for quite some time now. While vacationing at…read moreTerranea, we decided to give Red Onion a try. It was very easy to make a reservation on their website. They follow up and send reminders, which is comforting. The restaurant is large and very warm and welcoming. Parking can be difficult as it is a popular place. Our waiter was wonderful! He answered all our questions, gave us plenty of time to choose our meals, and had a great sense of humor. The Azul margarita was perfect and the spicy skinny margarita also hit the spot. Between the four of us, we had a great assortment. The chicken flautas appetizer were filled with lots of tasty chicken. I cannot express how tender the Carne Asada was. In fact our waiter came back with a steak knife, and we never needed it. The steak could be cut with a butter knife, melted in our mouths and was perfectly flavored. Apparently all their Carne Asada plates come with a small tamale that has so much filling and flavor we were so pleasantly surprised with the opportunity to try their tamale. The cheese enchilada with Verde sauce was a huge portion and very tasty. You have many choices of sides, one of which is Mexican zucchini which is full of flavor, not to mention a healthy choice, And lastly, their Chile Relleno was full of flavor, full of cheese, covered in wonderful sauce. We can't express enough what a wonderful experience we had. Thank you Original Red Onion!

Solid Mexican food. I ordered the two crispy taco plate for $18. They serve chips and salsa with…read moreit. I preferred their chicken (a lil dry) hardshell tacos over their beef hardshell tacos...their rice and beans was good also. Their salsas are pretty good too. I like them better than some of the other Mexican places in Pedro. More flavor and less heat. They have a great offer on taco Tuesday for a three street taco plate with rice and beans for about 14 bucks. We tried the El Pastor taco, Carnitas taco, and the Carne Asada taco. My son really enjoyed the taco plate, and made a point to tell me how much she liked it. In my opinion, the Carne Asada was very well done as it was real chunks of steak, not diced. He said the same thing. The meat was tender, salty and good quality, no gristle. I will definitely go back for the Carne Asada tacos. They have their own parking lot, and about 8-10 tables for seating.

We were in port for the day and it was too far to go to our favorite Mexican restaurant in LA (El…read moreCholo) so we went to Maria's and we were not disappointed. The fiesta platter was a great start, but the real standout was the cheese enchilada's. The rich, slightly bitter sauce was absolutely perfect. This is the way enchiladas have been service in Southern California since the 1920s, and it's wonderful to see the tradition carried on here. Service was so very nice and friendly. We'll definitely return if we are in the area.

When the craving hits, it's always tacos!…read more I stopped by Tacos El Goloso on PCH and ordered a mix of street tacos (carnitas and al pastor) along with the tacos dorados de birria. I've been here before, and the birria tacos were exactly what I needed for a late-night craving. Crispy on the outside with a good amount of filling and strong flavor - they really hit the spot. I ended up having four of them. The consomé on the side was really good too - rich and flavorful, almost something I could've just had on its own. The street tacos were solid. The carnitas had that tender, slightly crisp texture, and the al pastor added a bit more seasoning and contrast. Nothing overcomplicated, just straightforward and satisfying. Service was friendly, and the setup is quick and casual. In the South Bay where places tend to close early, it was nice that they were open until around 10pm. Overall, this is a no-frills taco spot where the focus is on the food. Easy choice when you're in the mood for tacos.

I'm Mexican with family from Michoacán, so I don't say this lightly -- this place is legit. You…read morewalk in and the smell alone tells you everything. I got the birria plate (3 tacos with cheese, consomé, chips, salsas, etc.) and it was a full 10/10. Everything was balanced, flavorful, and authentic. Horchata was on point too. My girl got asada tacos -- super clean and really good. Only thing is there's no toppings bar, but they give you everything you need and the portions are dialed in. If I'm ever in the area craving Mexican food, I'm coming straight here -- no question. And they had the basketball game on, perfect. Super fast service by the way!

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.

I've crossed this Narbonne and Lomita intersection thousands of times. I have always told my…read morefriends and family that I would like to try this place out. I was luckily able to bring 2 of my friends with me to try this place out! I came on a Saturday and there was only one other table that was occupied. It was pretty empty which saddened me because once I tried the food I was BLOWN away. The chips and salsa come complimentary as a starter/table finger food. that salsa... oh my. the salsa!!!! I am soooooo PICKY with my salsa. They absolutely nailed this salsa. The flavor, spice level, texture!!! It hit every single mark in my brain and taste buds. If the house salsa is good, then you know the food is also going to smack. The menu looks so appetizing, it was honestly hard to decide what I wanted to eat. I ordered some steak nachos as an appetizer with my friends based on a photo I saw on Yelp. 12/10. beautiful!!! They put a healthy portion of meat on it! Everything was just so spot on. The tortilla chips were all crunchy, no soggy nacho chips here. The sour cream, guac, pico... please order it. The meat was so flavorful, tender and had like no fatty pieces on it. Everyone needs to try it honestly. I ended up going simple and ordered a steak torta with everything on it. The waiter offered a side of jalapenos as well, which I happily accepted. 10/10. I was only able to eat half. I gave the other half to my extremely picky father and he liked it a lot. That's how you know this place is that girl. Can't forget the dessert. I ordered the flan, the waiter convinced us.. he said its home made. Which I would hope! It was a small piece and was flavorful. Creamy, smooth, just melt into your tongue. Also melts into your heart. Not overly sweet. Just the right amount of cajeta on it. 10/10. Horchata was very tasty to me. Right amount of sweetness to it. Service was good. Drinks were always filled, salsa and chip refills were always offered and filled. He took great care of us. They gave us lollipops with the check!! Omg so cute, my heart! Parking is difficult as it is only street parking. Majority of the parking also gets taken by the customers who go to the coffee shop across the street. I am def bookmarking this place to come back. It is so delicious. I plan on bringing my family here next. Me enamore de este restaurante!

I have eaten here regularly for over a decade. It has been consistently delicious the entire time…read more I have tried almost everything on the menu. For Oaxacan food, it is still better then Madre. Go to Madre for mescal. Go to Jacalito for the food. Two new things the lunch crew has tried recently are the empanadas and the Jacalito nachos. Empanada can be filled with squash blossoms and quesillo, mushrooms, or Amarillo with chicken. They are enough food so you eat one there and take one home. The nachos have all three Oaxacan meats, black beans and quesillo. This place has never had a bad health inspection the entire time I have been going there. The owner is super nice and service is great. Parking can be a challenge, but that is the only negative I can think of.

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!

I was not expecting such a great experience here. We came on a Monday afternoon for happy hour…read more(they also have daily specials, but I think that we preferred the happy hour specials). They told us we could sit anywhere. It has a modern feel, plus lots of TVs, so maybe also a sports bar-vibe? They had the Olympics on, so I'm not complaining. They provide complimentary chips and salsa. I actually really liked the seasoning on the chips. Salsa was pretty good as well. We ordered a few tacos off the happy hour menu: fish taco, fried shrimp taco, chicken mole, and asada. Did not expect them to be as big as they were! Between two of us, we were stuffed from 4 tacos and could barely finish them. I really liked the chicken mole. I thought that the addition of the slivered almonds, pepitas and radishes was a delicious touch that really enhanced the texture with a bit of crunch. However, I got the scooner of Max's marg and thought that it was sorta of weak. Couldn't taste much tequila. The other downside was that there was a really loud party at the other end of the restaurant and one of them had a really sharp voice. I get that they probably were also enjoying the happy hour, but it really echos throughout the restaurant... and I don't think the servers can do much to quiet down a rowdy table a paying patrons...

It was our first time here and I've always wanted to try this place! Upon arrival, the hostess…read morehonestly seemed a little bothered that we were there to dine, which wasn't the best first impression. Thankfully our waiter John completely changed the experience. He was attentive, friendly, and served us with a smile the whole time. We sat inside and the place was super cute! Of course our fur baby Louie joined us and stayed cozy right beside me the entire time The tacos were sooo yummy! I had the shrimp and asada tacos and let me tell you... the shrimp were huge and packed with flavor. The beans and rice were delicious too. But my FAVORITE was the ahi tuna tacos! I loved every bite and could eat 5! lol I'll come back just for that. The only disappointing part was noticing that some of the glasses looked dirty. Hopefully that's something they improve on because the food itself was really good and we still enjoyed our visit overall.