If you're looking for some of the best birria tacos around, Tacos El Goloso is the spot in Hermosa…read more They're especially known for their tacos dorados de birria--crispy, cheesy, and packed with rich, flavorful meat that hits every time. This is hands down my favorite place to bring out-of-town friends when I want them to experience legit birria tacos. It never disappoints. The vibe is welcoming from the moment you walk in--the staff are friendly and greet you right at the entrance, which always sets the tone for a great visit. Whether you're a first-timer or already a birria fan, this place is a must-try. Just be ready to crave it again the next day.

This review is about Tacos El Goloso, located at 1605 Pacific Coast Hwy, Harbor City, CA…read more My daughter is an EMT. While on duty, she stopped at this location and placed an order. Before her food was ready, she received an emergency call and had to leave immediately. That's the reality of being a first responder--when a call comes in, you leave immediately, no time to wait for your meal. Before leaving, she politely asked the cashier to cancel the order and refund her card. Instead of showing understanding or offering assistance, the cashier was dismissive and unhelpful. After completing the call, my daughter contacted the restaurant, apologized for the inconvenience, and again requested a refund. She was initially told that the receipt had been thrown away. Later, the receipt was apparently found, but she was then informed that if she wanted a refund--or even the food she had paid for--she would have to return to the location in person. The problem is that she lives more than an hour away and was only in the area because she was working. I called the following day in an attempt to resolve the issue. Unfortunately, I was met with the same attitude. The employee refused to provide her name, refused to provide a manager's name, and refused to provide any contact information for someone who could address the complaint. To be clear, this is not about the cost of a meal. Had the employee been courteous, professional, or even remotely helpful, we likely would have let the matter go. Emergencies happen. Schedules change. We understand that. What prompted this review was not the lost food or the refund itself--it was the employee's rude attitude, lack of professionalism, and complete unwillingness to help resolve a simple customer service issue. I will also acknowledge that by the end of my phone call, I became frustrated and was not as polite as I should have been. I regret that. However, that frustration came only after repeated attempts to handle the situation respectfully and being met with rudeness and resistance at every turn. A business can recover from a mistake. What it cannot afford is employees who treat customers with contempt and then refuse to provide any way to contact management when a legitimate concern is raised. Management should be aware that this employee's behavior reflects poorly on the entire business. If this is how customers are treated when they encounter an unexpected emergency, then potential customers deserve to know before choosing to spend their money here.

Because this is a chain my expectations were low, but wow I'm blown away. So fresh, the tostado…read moreshells are the best I've had. We had the mango ceviche which is so meaty! The hot sauce on selection on the tables are the best I've seen. The food recommendations were solid and the service was even better. Incredibly quick with no jeopardy to the food. This location is probably the cleanest and best sunset location of them all.

Food here is delicious HOWEVER if you have any special requests, such as No onion, add sour cream,…read moreetc. they frequently ignore this. This is especially frustrating if you're getting it to go, and you don't check before you leave... this has happened more than a couple times unfortunately. Again, the food is so good, however after another occasion AND upon returning to get the ordered item, you are treated poorly, thus the customer service could improve. Also, tricky parking lot getting in and out. Indoor seating for small groups only.

Walked past this place on my way to the beach and I just had to come back and try it!…read more Ordered 4 tacos dorados de birria (really they're quesabirrias). They were absolutely delicious. The tacos are nice and crispy and have a generous amount of cheese and meat. I'm sure they're good on their own, but I feel you can't enjoy birria tacos without lime, salsa, and a good dunking into the consome. The tacos came with an acidic green salsa and a red spicy salsa, both taste great. They also give you two slices of lemon, which is honestly enough for the tacos. I think the only way they could improve this plate is by adding a bit of extra cilantro and onion or radish on the side. Service was good. I was attended to quickly at the counter and had my tacos in like 5 mins. Given, I came while it was slow (12pm, weekday). The restaurant is small, but there's seating indoors and outdoors. I grabbed my food to-go and honestly I'd do it again to enjoy it on the beach. Definitely would come back!

Yum tasty birria tacos! Came with chips, a medium-hot salsa, and a very spicy pepper (don't let it…read morefool you).

I just stopped at this restaurant for a snack on a Tuesday afternoon. I saw on yelp that they had a…read moretaco Tuesday thing going. The salsa and chips were great! The taco Dorado was OK but I really like the street taco with the Carnitas. I used up all the salsa from the first order. So I asked can I get some more salsa? What kind of bothered me was that the waiter should say the next order of salsa they charge which I had no idea. It's just a matter of principle that he could've told me! The bottom line it's all good and I know in the future. I would still come back to this place. And I really like their patio!

Order: two asada tacos; chicken flautas and asada burrito…read more The tacos were full of meat and great flavor, the green salsa was just spicey enough and the lime brought it all together. The flautas were not bad - packed with chicken but a little dry with little flavor. They needed a lot of juice from the limes and salsa which was ok but not great. The burrito was made perfectly to order, and very good. A decent size and filling. Each of the orders came with enough salsa and consume that made each dish extra flavorful. Yummy place all around

A man does not stumble upon a place like El Torasco by accident. He arrives hungry from the…read moreroad--sunburned perhaps, a little tired, and in need of something honest. The door opens. Warm air scented with roasted chiles and grilled carne asada greets you like an old friend who knows exactly what you came for. The room hums softly--families, laughter, plates arriving with quiet authority. No pretension. No theatrics. Just the confident rhythm of a kitchen that understands its purpose. The salsa arrives first. Bright. Alive. The sort of salsa that makes you pause mid-conversation and look down at the bowl with respect. Then the meal. Enchiladas wrapped in velvet-soft tortillas. Rice with the quiet depth of slow simmering. Beans rich enough to remind you that comfort can be served on a plate. And the margarita--cold, unapologetic, perfectly balanced--arrives like punctuation at the end of a long day. You sit back. The noise of the world recedes. This is not simply dinner. It is the rare satisfaction of a place that does exactly what it promises--and does it well. Five stars.

El Tarasco is located on Pier Ave along a bunch of other shops and restaurants. Parking is street,…read moreand you have to pay. It was $6.25 for 2 hours. I ordered a deluxe burrito with shredded beef! I honestly did not like my food. The taste wasn't great & there were large chunks of fat still on the beef. Overall, these place has cute vibes and I love how breezy and open the restaurant is. I love how they open the side up so the store still gets airflow & all the Hermosa passerby traffic. I probably wouldn't come back here for Mexican food.

HIDDEN GEM IN HERMOSA!…read more My husband and I love to eat here any chance we get. The patio is amazing. Where else can you get a meal at the ocean edge for about $15/plate. Our favorites: spinach and chicken enchiladas and the fajitas.

My go-to beach burrito spot. I have been coming here for years, and it never disappoints. The staff…read moreis always so friendly, the food is delicious, and the never ending supply of chips and guacamole is a nice bonus. I would recommend the chicken ranchera or carne asada burrito.

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

I was pleasantly surprised with how good the food was here since the area is not really well-known…read morefor its Mexican cuisine. I came here for dinner on a Sunday night and my experience here was pretty good! My family and I shared the following dishes: -Chicken and Steak Fajitas: The meat was flavorful and tender. They came with warm homemade tortillas and it was tasty. -Chicken Taquitos: These were tasty, but a little less crunchy than I would like for my taquitos. -Chicken Enchiladas: Solid, saucy, and cheesy. -Chicken Tamale: Also solid and moist. -Shrimp Fajitas: Plump shrimp and tasty. -Chips and Salsa: Tasty and crunchy and I love the heat from the salsa. Birthday Flan: Creamy, custardy, and not too sweet. Honestly, there were no misses here. Everything was tasty, flavorful, and nothing was too dry. The prices were also good and not too overpriced for Mexican food considering the area. The service here was pretty good and efficient. Parking is metered parking. The food here was not mind-blowing and I would still opt for other places though. However, it is a solid pick for a restaurant and Mexican food in Manhattan Beach.

this place is so good i still think about it portions are…read morevery large and price is very reasonable. they also have a self serve bar with onions, lemon, etc which is great ~ food: caldo mixto 10/10 wow so good!!! lots of seafood and broth is so delicious. love that it comes with rice and tortilla shrimp ceviche tostada 10/10 solid ceviche fish taco 10/10 large crispy fish pieces and lots of veggies ~ service: order and pick up at the counter, pick your own seat but it can get filled ~ parking: plaza parking available

The service was amazing here, the owner was very involved and very accommodating…read more The Combo #3 was good, I really enjoyed the fish taco & was the best thing I ate here so far. The shrimp taco could've used more to it but other than that it was still good to me. Mango shrimp ceviche was bomb! My girl added ketchup to it but that was to her preference but even without it, I was still amazed on how good it was 9/10