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    Lucky Star Cafe

    3.2 (179 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    My new favorite go to spot for Charbroiled burgers and Chili Cheese Fries. Really good price and quality too!

    Arrived at 8:30 to no order. The cashier lied & said it was due at 8:45 until I proved her wrong.
    Tae G.

    I ordered for 7ppl and paid online for a pick up the next morning. Time due was 8:15. I arrived at 8:30 to find my order was not ready. In fact, no one checked the computer to see it was there. The cashier LIED and said it was requested for 8:45. Umh, NO! Receipts don't lie! I wanted to cancel because I had a meeting to get to. If the order was for myself only, I would have. This is the 2nd and last time I've eaten breakfast here. Both times, my food was horribly unseasoned. My turkey sausage, hash brown and eggs burrito had not a speck of salt or pepper. My coworkers were not impressed either. I will not be back!

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    Stefan C.

    The steak quesadilla I ordered was good. It was a little oiler than I would have liked, but it was still tasty. It came with a scoop of sour cream and lettuce with a slice of tomato. I also got a BLT on sourdough and a bottle of orange juice. The drive thru was spacious and didn't demand a sharp turn which bigger vehicles will appreciate. I didn't wait too long... maybe about 5 minutes. The lady at the window was nice and efficient. I asked for ketchup and hot sauce, and she told me that it was already in the bag. I value that foresight. There are a ton of other menu options that I'll try in the future.

    Over cooked food! This dinner shrimp was disgusting. Last time I'll be coming here.

    Horrible food! My shrimp dinner and onion rings were over cooked!!!! I am mad and annoyed!!!

    Carolyn M.

    It's quick, fast service, and has a variety of diner food from burgers, sandwiches, breakfast plates, Mexican food, including menudo on weekends and caldo during the week. They also have a drive thru. Convenient location near the freeway as well.

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    A really good spot to eat alot of great choices and big menu they serve alcohol also staff is very friendly

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    Food was good. Service was a little dry. Prices are higher. I got my food to go. Restaurant was clean and maintained

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    The food is below average . It has good pictures for the menu , but the meal was disappointing .

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    There was a hair in my food. I well never go back. I well mis the service but not the food

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    If you're ordering in drive thru expect 20 to 30 minutes wai...you might as well order inside. food is good just unhappy workers long wait

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    Very good food enjoy the burritos and burgers the breakfast is very good. Me and my children enjoy it.

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    Ask the Community - Lucky Star Cafe

    El Baja Chef 2

    El Baja Chef 2

    3.8
    (77 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $

    I was in search of a sit down Mexican restaurant in the area so I last minute chose this place. I…read morethought it was odd they close at 6pm being a place that serves buckets of beer. The vibe was really off. The place is nice and clean and appealing but there was no music playing. They had on naked and afraid and some news on their TVs. We were the only people there so the place was so quiet and boring. The lady was very polite, but it just wasn't a "fun environment". The food came out at all different times which was weird because we were the only ones there. I'm always trying to find somewhere close to go hang out and invite friends to have drinks and eat but it was just so off I wouldn't want to go back with friends. Food- I had the fish taco which was good, the calamari was very chewy and not that good, and the enchiladas were decent Service - Service was good (flys were coming in tho so I think they should keep the door closed) Ambiance- lacking. They need some fun music and give me a reason to order some beer and hangout more. I don't really see this as anything other than a takeout place unless they extend their hours and improve the vibe.

    I love this cute hidden gem in carson. It's hard to find a good shrimp cocktail these days! Plus…read morethey serve incredible MIcheladas and have big TV's to watch games. The menudo was out of this world! Not to mention the incredible portions. The owner came to our table to talk to us and share about himself and family. We will be coming here weekly for our dose of good Authentic food and good vibes.

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    Two taco special.
    Two taco special.
    Delicious chile relleno
    Delicious chile relleno
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    Top Shelf Tacos

    Top Shelf Tacos

    4.3
    (1.3k reviews)
    4.5 mi
    $$

    This review is mostly based on customer service. Service to me is almost always more important than…read morethe food itself. Haven't been here in a while. They had a food truck parked out front. We asked if they had any plant-based or vegan options. They only sold burgers however the lady that helped us was very sweet, polite, and kind. She told what they had and what we could order inside instead. We walked in and the gentleman named Oscar G. cashed us out. He was also very friendly! Very professional and knowledgeable about the menu and non-dairy items. Provided us with what we needed right away, the container for the salsa and brought out fresh ones for me. Very nice guy. The food came out right away. The portions were big in my opinion. The prices were decent, the portion was great, and best of all the service was good. Their self-serve condiments was a PLUS! I've been to a lot of taco spots and these were by far the freshest and crispiest cucumbers, fresh cold salsa, onions and cilantro was also fresh. The food was good and filled us up. It was simple but fulfilling. Will definitely be back and highly recommend it. There are plenty of indoor and outdoor seats as well.

    I stopped by Top Shelf Tacos in Carson on Taco Tuesday, where tacos were only $2 each. At that…read moreprice, it was easy to try a little bit of everything. I ordered the asada, carnitas, al pastor, tripas, cabeza, and lengua. The asada was tender with a nice grilled flavor, but my favorites were definitely the tripas and cabeza. Both were a little greasy, but in a good way--they had a lot of flavor and were probably the standouts of the meal for me. One thing I liked was the condiment bar. You can load up your tacos with as much onion and cilantro as you want, plus they have radishes and lime wedges available. They also offer two salsas, a red and a green. Both tasted good and had solid flavor, although I was hoping for a little more heat. Overall, it's a solid taco spot, especially on Taco Tuesday. Good variety of meats, reasonable prices, and plenty of toppings to customize your tacos. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area and craving some tacos.

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    Top Shelf Tacos
    Top Shelf Tacos
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    Madre

    Madre

    3.8
    (1.9k reviews)
    4.7 mi
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    This place ticked all the boxes for a Saturday lunch. First, there is free public parking next to…read morethe restaurant. Secondly, the staff, including the manager, are very friendly and professional. Thirdly, the place is spotlessly clean and there's a shady patio. Finally, the food was excellent. We shared the lamb barbacoa, which is only available on weekends. It was a very generous portion of tender lamb shoulder served with an unctuous consume, silky bean puree, and other condiments. We also had some guacamole, which was tasty but needs more lime and salt.

    Madre is this fun Cali/Max themed restaurant. What they offer is a really nice selection of the new…read morebreed of Mexican food with all the trappings of modern preparation and ingredients. The food here is really good. They do a very good job of not only sourcing high quality ingredients, but preparing each dish with a very nice presentation. In terms of atmosphere, this is a large restaurant. They have numerous interior tables, as well as some exterior tables, as well. They also have a very nice bar area. Their seating is all very well spaced so you never feel like you're sitting too close to any other customer. This gives you the space to feel comfortable having conversations with whomever you're with. On certain night in the evening, they actually bring in a band. Not your traditional mariachi band or anything like that. But, a band that performs some really interesting takes on both traditional and modern Latin music. The staff here are all super nice. They're happy to help you out with whatever you need. And, they do a really good job doing their job. One thing to know about this restaurant is that they're currently offering Sunday brunch beginning at 9:00 AM. I know the sign outside says that the brunch doesn't begin till 11:00 AM. But, don't let that fool you. They actually are opening at 9:00 AM. Meaning, you can come in here on Sunday morning and have a really great breakfast. Overall, if you're in the Old Torrance area, and you want to have some great Latin inspired food, this may be your place to go.

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    Inside
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    Miches de la Baja

    Miches de la Baja

    3.7
    (436 reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    A very casual place to enjoy some Baja surf & turf!…read more We came on Wednesday to take advantage of their Fish Tacos Wednesday Special for $1.99. Hard to beat a fresh fish taco for that price! Great deal for a delicious fish taco! We arrived before the dinner rush, but it was already busy here! Hubby ordered at the counter at 4:51PM and our food was ready to be picked up by 4:58PM. Quick service! As we were eating, I noticed all the banner hanging overhead. There are certain specials on Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thurs. Plan your visit depending on what special is happening that day of the week! Beyond the specials, they offer tacos, burritos, Mojarra Frita, Seafood Cocktails, Quesadilla, Fish Chicharrones, Sopes, Nachos, and some seasonal items. You can get seafood (shrimp, fish, and meat (beef, pork, and chicken). The only thing I really didn't like were the seats. They are benchlike with a slight curve. I'm short, so my feet don't reach the ground and the edge of the seat that curves upward was uncomfortable for my legs as they were dangling. Short person problem. I would definitely return again for Fish Tacos Wednesday! We each had 2 tacos and shared the Chips with Guacamole & Salsa. Our total came out to $14.21 ... now that's a real deal!!

    Food is good the service at this location is horrible. It happened the first time I was there and…read morethought maybe they're having a bad day but same thing today. First time going to this place and the girl working there just ignored me trying to place an order at the counter. Second time another worker ignored me for pickup order. I stood there after she helped another customer with her pickup order and she just walked away. The bleached hair lady kept waving her hand at me to wait while she was boxing up orders coming out of the kitchen. My order was already at the pickup station but she chose to ignore me 10min. All she had to do was give me my order that was already done and go back to boxing up orders coming out. Food is good but don't expect any type of customer service at this location. Worst customer service with two different girls working here. Time to find another place

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    Seating  06-17-2026
    Seating 06-17-2026
    Birria tacos plate
    Birria tacos plate
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    Lucky Star Cafe - mexican - Updated July 2026

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