Great place place for a nice Mexican plate. The combo plate was sooo filling. I got the combination with just one item that comes with rice and beans. The enchilada was soooo good. Plenty of protein and the sides blend well flavor wise. Stuffed myself and I couldn't even finish. Chips and salsa are provided for each table. We also ordered guac. I thought the guac needed a little more seasoning but very fresh. Chips were thin and crispy. Been here a few times and will keep coming back. read more

La Capilla Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Torrance, California

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It has been awhile since me and my husband came here to eat. We decided have dinner here one saturday in May. Parking is not that easy at Downtown Torrance but we found parking near the bank. We went in and was greeted by front of house. The place was a bit dimly lit in my opinion. We were seated in a booth near the bar area. Chips and salsa were served with our drinks. I ordered the mini beef tostada. We also ordered chicken quesadilla and burrito especial for my husband. The mini tostada was huge and loaded with tomatoes, beef and lettuce. It was ok. I enjoyed the quesadilla more. My husband found the burrito especial tasty and would like to come back and eat there again next time. Maybe the next time, when I try something different from the menu, the stars will bump up. read more

La Capilla Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Torrance, California

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Service was excellent. Food was fantastic. Atmosphere was loud, (which was fine). And prices are reasonable. Especially considering the quality of the food. Was a very nice evening. read more

I have worked for years at a big building a few blocks away. Grew up eating this fare but with tastier green chile. Prices are not as affordable as it used to be. The flan isn't as sweet with caramel. Ambiance is super dark and red. Like a vampire den. Wet burritos are decent and a good size. Beans and rice are tasty. Free chips and salsa. They'll keep bringing more salsa, good - I marinate myself in this. Yes, some of the waitresses are indeed persnickety. Free birthday entree and flan on the day of your birthday. That's nice! read more

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This is my go to place for Mexican cuisine. I have been coming here for over 40 years. The service is very quick from being seated to being served our food. The quality of the food is consistently excellent, stellar in fact! Portions are huge. Every visit you are automatically given a fresh batch of tortilla chips and delicious salsa. Pitchers of margaritas are very well crafted and they do not skimp on the amount of tequila. The ambiance is upbeat. They don't sing for people celebrating a birthday read more

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Wow, the portions here are HUGE! Ordered the Enchiladas and Arroz con Pollo and these plates were hefty! Each order comes with a soup or salad. Go for the albondigas soup because it's so good! The bowl looks small but it's filled with 3-4 meatballs and loaded with veggies. I will be ordering a full portion on my next visit.. yes, it's that good! Great service! read more

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This place is iconic and a part of Torrance's cultural fabric. I really wish they had obvious vegan options on the menu, they didn't have anything clearly labeled that I saw. The service was very fast and attentive. The guacamole and chips were nice with a beer. I wish they had a check in offer for people planning to review on Google or Yelp or a loyalty program. This place could easily jump to 4 stars for me with even one obviously vegan entree. read more

Come here pretty regularly for solid Mexican food! The service is very attentive with chips/salsa and drink refills. The portions are super large for the price. My favorite is the enchiladas rancheras (beef) and I sub the beans/rice for corn. Love that it comes with quac. The chips and salsa are super yummy and love that they have Coca Cola on fountain. Our local neighborhood spot. read more

La Capilla has been a reliable choice for a decent Mexican dinner for many years in Old Torrance. I have been coming here since 2006. The staff has changed but the quality of food hasn't changed much. My favorite dishes are the three item combo, beef hard shell taco, chicken enchilada and a chili relleno or the camerones a la diabla or the al mojo de ajo and a blended mango margarita or a Modelo Negra. The chips and salsa are good also. Inside is usually quiet to moderate noise and dark. Service is always attentive and courteous. All the service staff are excellent and love seeing you having a good time. read more

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I have lived in Torrance for over 20 years and when I was a kid, people would rave about La Capilla. So one night I decided to try it with my husband. We were sorely disappointed. He ordered a wet burrito. His reaction was it was okay. That's his way of saying it was edible. I ordered a fish taco and a shrimp taco a la carte. The fish taco was so soggy I couldn't pick up the taco, it kept falling apart. Absolutely no flavor or salsa or anything on it. So it begs the question why was it soggy? The fish was off and it look like it had been boiled instead of grilled. The shrimp taco also contained fish that were boiled not grilled or pan fried, less soggy because shrimp doesn't retain water like white fish does. Yet again zero flavor, sauce, salsa or anything. I had to put the table salsa on it to get any flavor. Worst of all, I am 99% confident I got food poisoning. Service was okay. People were nice but food was a huge disappointment. read more

Party of 10. Excellent night . Excellent service and great food. Huge portions. Ordered the carnitas plate and added a taco and few taquitos to my plate to fulfil my hunger. Look at that beautiful plate. All I can say is it was 5 star visit for me. read more

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Great taste clean facility awesome customer service carne asada plate was delicious. Will be returning to eat here read more

La Capilla Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Torrance, California

La Capilla has been our family go to since my girls were babies 40 years ago. Some of the servers still work there, some still recognize me. Our friends and family have met at La Capilla since the 80s. I always order the same thing shredded beef taco a la carte with a side of guacamole with Orange Fanta. That's it! It may not be the best around, but it's our best. It's better than any Mexican place near where we live in Seattle. So when we get a chance we tell friends to meet us there when we are in town. Everything is always fresh. From the chips and salsa they place in front of you, to the dishes you get after craving down the chips and pretty much drinking the salsa. The guacamole is more my choice, it's always made right for me. The place is old, and has the OG Mexican charm where the servers still were the same outfits they wore when I was a teen. We'll always be back as long as they are still open. read more

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I went to this restaurant recently for a late lunch with 3 friends while visiting in Torrance. It was just like stepping into a wonderful restaurant in the past. So comfy, great service, friendly and colorful and retro decor. Looks like a lot of locals. We ordered two mini tostadas, a carnitas burrito and the Puerto Vallarta, bacon wrapped shrimp. We also got 2 orders to go. The foot was delicious with large portions. I had a blended margarita which was also great. We will definitely come back when in the area. read more

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Has been good for years. Consistent quality and taste. Quick service is always a plus. Wet burrito is a must try.

We had a great time at this restaurant. The food was really good and portions were large. We had margaritas and they kept the chips and salsa coming would highly recommend. The service was very good and the inside was decorated old Mexican style. read more

La Capilla Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Torrance, California

Food was okay . Most chrispy Taco always falls apart when you pick it up here. Chips and salsa is fresh. Did not like they automatically add gratuity for Six people. Minimum wages just went up and I think it is up to the customer to give their own tip without adding 18%. We will not go there again for big parties . Too much tip to give. What is the difference for 4 and 5 persons? Another person is no big deal. Better than 2 tables . I work hard for my money too. read more

One of my favorites in the South Bay. Have been here several times, including stops coming home from the Catalina Ferry terminal. DELICIOUS: My favorite is the Enchiladas Del Mar which never disappoints! Dealing with 405 was well worth the trip! Friendly staff, nice location right Downtown and close to everything. My first discovery here was when The Broadway at Del Amo was still The Broadway. Always pleased to see it's still here and doing well. My server Maria G was excellent. I look forward to coming here again the next time I am near Torrance. read more

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I've been coming to La Capilla since I was a little girl. I love how they sing you Happy Birthday and give you a free flan for your birthday. When eating here I tend to stick to the same things. I usually get a salad over soup wherever I go but I love their Tortilla Soup so I always choose that. For entree, it's usually two tacos rice and beans or Arroz Con Pollo. It's so good. They also have really good margaritas. The service has never missed when I've gone. As for the ambiance, some may find it a little dim but I like it. They also have murals painted and some neat things to look at. read more

Busy little place in old Torrance. Portions are huge and nice. Service was quick. Margaritas were great!! A bit loud but otherwise all good! read more

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My family stopped in to try La Capilla on a Saturday night. The restaurant was packed and had a lively atmosphere - loud conversations, plates of food sizzling, overall great energy! They start you off with fresh (and spicy) tomato salsa and chips. There's a wide variety to choose from on the menu including kids options too. The portions were generous and the food was tasty. We had attentive service as well. My family had a nice time here at La Capilla and enjoyed the food. read more

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La Capilla has been a family staple for as long as I can remember. We've celebrated many birthdays here because if you didn't know, your meal is free the day of your birthday! Specific menu items only. Not sure if that has always been the case but the birthday menu is still good. Each time I've eaten here, the staff is always kind and smiling, feels like a family place because it is! Their portions are still big, they haven't shrunken down like other places. My favorite thing to order besides the best chicken tortilla soup of all time are the sizzling fajitas. I've had them with steak, shrimp, and chicken. 11/10 each time. The fajitas come out sizzling hot and the flavor is the best! If you're looking for a local Mexican spot where you can sit down, have a nice spicy margarita, eat some delicious food and leave full, this is the place to be. read more

Food was amazing the meet on the nachos was so tender! The enchilada entree was free since it's my birthday and at the end I got a mini flan with a candle service was fast and the waitress was nice.will definitely be returning. read more

La Capilla Mexican Restaurant - Chicken Enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Torrance, California

This spot never disappoints! I have been coming here since the 80's and food has stayed pretty consistent. Lunch specials are always good, and you get a nice size portion. as always, the chips and salsa are to look forward too, they are so good just by themself. I have to start back going here on a regular, it's been a while but I know it's still good even the takeout. read more

Please fix your women's bathroom door, it slams on you! Food is great ! Staff is also very nice & fast service! read more

La Capilla Mexican Restaurant - Door slammed on my arm! - Mexican Near Me - Torrance, California

First time here so I really didn't know what to expect. But since I'm here in Southern California for refresher training I'm not able to cook in my hotel but I thought I'd get something for dinner and lunch tomorrow. It was a nice cozy spot but my gosh the burrito and enchiladas I ordered was ginormous. I think my bag weighed about 9 pounds read more

La Capilla Mexican Restaurant - Carnitas Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Torrance, California

I got the Beef Fajitas and an add-on salad. Pretty generous amount of food for both of these items. The beef was tender. Plenty of onions and tomatoes included. I chose the flour tortillas (3). Service was very friendly. There's also public parking nearby in case you cannot find street parking. read more

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The waiter was awesome on top of everything very fast and food was great I was very satisfied with the food and service and my friend Was Satisfied with his food and service to can't remember the waiters Name think his name started With an A he was awesome read more

Worst margarita I've ever had. Depressing environment. The food looked to be on par with how terrible the margaritas were.

Great friendly service by all .. very polite and professional.. food was delicious and served hot (temperature wise) which I love and fairly quickly.. went there for my birthday free combo ..! looks like they shortened options to the first four combo choices instead of the 12 options .. but still long as you come with a friend and buy another plate. You get your combo free. read more

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Food was ok and service a little slow since it wasn't busy. Ordered an appetizer and appetizer showed up with no plates to eat it, which made a mess on the table. Just need to ask for everything when it should be acknowledged read more

I gave 3 stars. Prices are reasonable and service was good. The dining area is small and can get very crowded & cramped. Last time I had the chile Colorado wet burrito are it was good . The shredded beef taco was bland. The beef had no flavor and the shell was so soggy everything fell out. read more

The food overall was great! However, the service left a lot to be desired. For the second time going our server never checks on us at all. No drink refills, no chip refills, or any interaction of sort. Only other interaction was the check. Definitely had to make my one water last... read more

I like this place a lot. No. I love this place. My wife takes me there for my birthday even though Mexican food is not her favorite. All I can say, is it reminds me of my childhood growing up in California. Big leather booths, subdued lighting, refried beans cooked in lard, deadly potent margaritas, double dishes of chips with spicy hot sauce, and a menu comprised of every main farm animal in North America. It's just dope. I just love the service too. I know the Mexican staff is tired of our drunk, dorky, boomer antics but they are always kind, respectful, and willing to help. I'd give this place six damn stars if I could. Since we can't, I recommend tipping extra well. These lovely people deserve it. read more

We ordered takeout and I got the enchilada suiza. It was delicious and the chicken was so tender. Their guacamole was very good as well. read more

Consistently solid Mexican food and service. The portions are generous and you'll get your money's worth! I had 2 shredded beef tacos a la carte and that was a perfect dinner; tacos were loaded with beef. This was a to go order, but had I dined in, I know the margarita and the chips and salsa would've been delicious as well. Highly recommend! read more

Food was very bland and not tasty at all. Bathroom was very dirty and not clean for a restaurant. Very disappointed with this food. Taco Bell would have been a significant upgrade and not joking. Don't waste your money. Portions are huge but no taste. I never write reviews but had to do this as felt strongly about my opinion. read more

Stop in for some comforting restaurant style Mexican food! Both this location and La Palma's have that old school feel, with all the comforting Mexican dishes, & great service. La Capilla won't disappoint! read more

La Capilla Mexican Restaurant - Mini tostada with chicken - Mexican Near Me - Torrance, California

Great food, Great service. A childhood favorite. I always enjoy the food here and enjoy the ambiance of the restaurant. read more

La Capilla Mexican Restaurant - Chile Ranchera - Mexican Near Me - Torrance, California

my fave place! have gone here since i was a baby and now my kids even love it too! we always come here for bdays