Licha&#x27;s Restaurant

Definitely the best in the South Bay and probably the best in LA. Good old down home really…read moredelicious food and chill vibes. Service is top notch. You won't be sorry. Portions can be massive!

Zacatecas serves homey Mexican food of great flavor & portion at a great price. We've visited…read moreseveral times with different groups of family and friends, and everyone has enjoyed it. Yesterday, we had the Steak Rancheros which had such tender steak and veggies, and Shrimp Rancheros which was also tasty :) We also shared the strawberry margarita which was nice on a warm evening. Service is fast and efficient, and staff are friendly. There's a small parking lot for the strip mall's shared businesses, but we usually don't have a hard time finding a spot!

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Carnitas and Asada tacos

Caló Kitchen + Tequila - El Segundo

4.5(2.6k reviews)

2.3 mi

Serafina was amazing and checked on us very often. There was a big party that night and she let us…read moreknow our food was going to be coming out a little late and she let us know when it was coming out. I was torn between getting the pork and pineapple tacos or the shrimp and lobster enchiladas and she recommended the shrimp and lobster enchiladas. It was amazing and delicious and did not disappoint. I definitely recommend asking for Serafina to be your waitress 10/10. The ambiance was very nice and quiet upstairs as well.

The food is freshly prepared and delicious. Friendly…read moreservice, nice casual dining. And did I mention, Top tier food ? Yes. A hidden gem in El Segundo.

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La Villa Mexican Food Restaurant

4.1(564 reviews)

2.2 mi

A friend from church shared La Villa's family takeout special with us, and that's how we discovered…read morethis little gem! We decided to stop in after church and give it a try. The restaurant is small, but we were able to get a table in the back corner. It was a little snug, but honestly, our hunger was more pressing. First up--the chips and salsa were THE BOMB! That salsa was so fresh, flavorful, and had just the right kick. I could have--and pretty much did--drink it. They also brought us a bowl of beans topped with crema, and my kids were practically fighting over them. My husband and kids ordered burritos: two steak, one chile verde, and one chorizo. They were a good size and were instantly devoured, which is always a good sign! I ordered their $11 special: an enchilada, chicken taco, beans, and rice. It was flavorful, filling, and straight-up OG Mexican food. I really enjoyed my entire plate, especially for the price. My only complaint was the noise level. We had a speaker directly over our table, so the music was pretty loud, and the table next to us was a little loud as well. It made conversation a bit difficult at times. But all in all, we will definitely be back! I'm so happy we discovered another Mexican restaurant to add to our rotation. Now, La Villa... I just need that salsa recipe! I need a few cups so I can drink it! I loved learning that they've been around since 1969.

We came for the first time and were confused by the menu. We had a family of 4 so wanted to order…read morethe family pack. Was told that was only for to-go. Ended up ordering burritos, tamales, enchiladas, hard and soft shell tacos, etc. - Tamales were the best. Meaty carnitas - burrito was next best. Meaty, not too much filling. I'm from NM so love the wet style. It bugged me that you have to pay extra for Christmas style. Who really likes getting charged for a lick of sauce? How much does that sauce really cost the business? Look, I walked away and I still remember you wanted to charge me some nominal fee for the sauce. I told my friends. Now I'm telling my friends on Yelp. The owner should read up on pricing psychology. He probably doesn't want to be known as the guy who charges for sauce, is my guess. - Chicken taco was a nice size and tasted ok - enchiladas were mid Salsa is only free for the first 2 servings. Even for a table of 4, that bugged me. Again, he's known now as the guy who nickels and dimes. Sigh. Ambiance is dark inside like a pub. It would look more modern and family friendly with more natural light. As most would expect out of a restaurant. We came here during a World Cup game. The game was on. That was a plus We were thinking of coming back to order the family pack. Then no one at home would charge me extra for the salsa. ha!! I read just now in another review that this place charges for hot water. Ok then, the owners is STRIVING to be the nickel and dime people. Yelpers are talking and people are listening. Do yourselves a favor and reverse these dumb pricing practices. You'll never know the business you are losing for the $2 here and $3 there. It's never worth it!

Chicken mole enchiladas

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Raul's Casa Sombrero

4.2(167 reviews)

1.0 mi

Raúl's Casa Sombrero has been a South Bay hub for many years for those that are wanting a feeling…read moreof homemade Mexican dishes and company. First, just like most casual Mexican restaurants you are greeted with house made salsa and chips to snack on while you study the menus for your meal. The salsa is very fresh and the chips are not, thank goodness, over salted. It's a perfect starter! I enjoyed the meal option of four chicken flautas with rice, beans, and perfectly portioned guacamole and sour cream. You are able to make your own choice of meat stuffing, which I love, knowing that the flautas are freshly made. I chose to have chicken and found it to be perfectly fried, not overly seasoned, which some places do. I like that you can actually taste the chicken and not just spice. I also had the horchata to drink, and I loved it! The service is wonderful, with many families flocking to the restaurant for that homemade feel for dinner. The staff has always been kind enough to offer a refill of your drink/soda to go if you wish. Kindness from the staff is a real highlight of Raul's. The ambiance of being at home is a plus for me. There are a few handicap parking spots available in the small adjoined parking lot, with easy wheelchair access through the front door. There is also plenty of parking spots located on the street and in the available parking lot located in the middle of Hawthorne Blvd. There is a television with captions on for those that are HOH, hard of hearing. Being a hearing aide user, I sincerely appreciated this. I consider this a hidden gem in Hawthorne.

I usually don't leave reviews these days but my god this place definitely hit the spot, I just had…read moreto talk about it lol. So fresh, so bomb. Service is great. 10/10 for me!!!!

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Carnitas burrito!!

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Unlimited chips and salsa!

The Bad Hombre Spot

4.7(23 reviews)

1.2 mi

Chill taco spot in Hawthorne. Small restaurant with a few tables inside. Very mom and pop, family…read morerun feel. We like to support. We ordered the carne asada nachos, which were good. I ordered the ceviche tostada, which they told me they were out of, so I opted for the breaded shrimp. It was ok. They definitely give you a lot of shrimp. The fries were so so. I really like the green sauce that came with it. No Diet Coke, only Coke Zero and in cans. The service was impeccable. They checked on us consistently, and were very apologetic that they ran out of ceviche. Mid-size parking lot, which is nice. Will I be back? Probably not. My friend picked this spot for our weekly Saturday dining adventure. Was it good? Yes, but not ohmygod drool worthy. If I lived local it would be more on my radar.

My family and I tried this place once and we have been back several times to try more of their…read morefood. I can't recommend this place enough...staff are friendly and they normally have a game on..soccer, MLB, etc... this is a once a week spot for me and mine. we will be back

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Mi Zacatecas

4.0(471 reviews)

0.6 mi

My father recommended this restaurant. Everything was great. The waitress was very attentive. The…read morefood was very delicious. I will return again.

We picked up a couple of machaca breakfast burritos to go and they were satisfying. The beans were…read moresmooth and had a fatty richness to it. The machaca itself was also well seasoned and flavorful but there was not a lot of it. It's located in small plaza in the parking spaces are meant for a smallwe vehicles.

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Asada Super Deluxe Wet Burrito

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Michelada

El Tarasco Mexican Food

3.6(107 reviews)

1.7 mi

First time trying their burrito while I was in the area. There's sufficient parking but it can be…read moretricky pulling into their lot with the busy intersection. Ambiance is Spanish music in the background with colorful decor. Staff were attentive in bringing the menus and waters and serving the food. I got the jr super burrito ($16.99). Apparently asada as the protein is $2 extra so be warned since that is in very small writing on the menu. The burrito itself was yummy with sour cream, guac, and pico de gallo on the side with enchilada sauce drizzled on top. Portion was pretty okay for the price, leaning towards high though.

Food is Bland and below mid food I can't in good conscience…read morerecommend it. The staff was polite and nice Food was fast tho

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Wet Carne Asada Burrito

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Birria beef plate

Mi California

4.4(82 reviews)

0.9 mi

I've got a cold and was really craving a traditional Mexican chicken soup with all the fixings…read more I've never been here, but I saw on their site. They had Caldo de Pollo and it looked pretty good. I'm so freaking happy. I discovered this place. The soup was phenomenal. I really enjoyed the chips and salsa that were on the side, and the chicken broth was divine. You could truly taste the heart and the soup. It had giant chunks of zucchini, carrots, celery, and potatoes. There was a chicken thigh and a chicken leg with skin on and bone in at the bottom of my soup. The meat slide off the bone and was phenomenal. It came with tortillas on the side, a little container of rice to add into the soup, and a small container with cilantro, limes, and fresh diced onions. I'll definitely be going back soon. They had a full bar and the bartender was mixing up some delicious looking margaritas. I'll have to see if there any good next time!! It's raining today and I picked up my food around 3pm so it was pretty quiet in there. They have a small stage so I assume the place can get pretty exciting.

Mi California is fabulous!!! First, the salsa presented with chips was soooo good. Not too spicy, a…read morelittle salty to taste. I ordered a Lime Margarita and it was tasty tasty tasty - a little on the weak side, but perhaps that is why I wanted another - just tasty. For my entree, I ordered two fish tacos fried. DELICIOUS!!!!! The ambience is so inviting, so welcoming. I did not want to leave once settled in. A nice bar set up with two tv screens AND Karaoke beginning at 7pm. Mi California has a lot of everything to offer. The service was spot on, very attentive wait staff. GOING BACK!!!!!

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Horchata Martini

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Very good rice and beans you never get both together this good

Ricos Tacos El Tio

3.7(523 reviews)

1.0 mi

This place has been around forever, and I've been coming here since I was a kid. I usually come for…read moreone thing--the carne asada burrito--and it never disappoints. The burrito is consistently well made, with juicy, flavorful carne asada in every bite. It's always satisfying and prepared just right. If you haven't been here before, it's worth checking out. They also stay open late on the weekends (until around 3 AM), which is a big plus. Overall, a reliable spot that keeps me coming back. The service is amazing always on point

Ordered a carne asada quesadilla and apparently the chef interpreted "quesadilla" as "lettuce…read morestorage container." There was enough lettuce to start a small salad bar, but somehow almost no cheese. Last time I checked, cheese was kind of the star of the show. The carne asada was fine, but when you're digging through a mountain of lettuce looking for the cheese, something has gone terribly wrong. Calling this a quesadilla felt a little optimistic. Unfortunately, it sucked.

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Burrito

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SAUSAL

4.3(1.2k reviews)

3.8 mi

Honestly probably our favorite restaurant in the south bay…read more.... Food is 10/10 Service is 10/10 - Much love to Rene behind the bar and Jose our server was also amazing! Ambiance - clean , open restaurant . Bar is a cool lil vibe as well Highly Recommend and we continue coming back again and again :)

Glad I was able to check this place out during Dine LA!…read more Side street non metered parking, there is some lots in the area. Lots of inside and outside seating. Reservations available on RESY. Service was just okay. Nothing great or memorable about it. Our poor server was also the hostess running back & forth. She was so busy we felt a little abandoned in the beginning (no fault to her) Dine LA food was just okay too. We got 3 tacos and a side for $15 which wasn't a bad deal. The shrimp tacos were the best tasting of the 3 different types listed on the menu. Not sure I'd come back, but it wasn't bad. Just okay.

Exquisite bathroom

Chili verde

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Ceviche

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Thomas K.

14 years ago

Me and my buddy decided to come and try this place out the other day and we weren't really that impressed. I got 2 steak tacos with salsa. It was quite good to be honest but the salsa lacked some flavor. The quality of the meat however was excellent and the ingredients tasted fresh. The service was a bit slow as it took a while for them to prepare my food and the place was a bit empty. I probably won't be coming back. read more

Thomas D.

11 years ago

Lichas !!!! Overall good food small place , but it has what it takes to have the Mexican flavor, Chilaquiles en salsa verde those are my favorite, I highly recommend this place at least to try once and you will love it. read more

Martin A.

12 years ago

Everything is delicious and at the nice decent price you are paying you are getting a lot of food. Great service, come come everyone.

Lily J.

11 years ago

houraches are delicious! would recommend to anyone. good pricing for good quality food. love this place!

Steve C.

388

12 years ago

The food has no flavor and their salsa has a really weird taste. It seems more like Salvadoran food.

Edna T.

8 years ago

Good food.Clean.Nice server.Price is right. Small place but clean.Owners are pleasant.

Raul R.

12 years ago

Why did I try this place? I tried this place because it was close to work. read more

Erika M.

15 years ago

Great food Great portions. Definitely a Must for Authentic Mexican Food...

V H.

10 years ago

Good food. Reasonably priced. Go with cash.

Boost M.

11 years ago

Great home made food

Licha's Restaurant - mexican - Updated September 2026

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