Pollo Inka Express

Good Peruvian chain spot in the southbay. They have solid Peruvian dishes such as lomo saltado,…read moreceviche mariscos & pollo a la brasa. We also got the plantains and soup and the anticuchos de corazon (marinated beef heart skewers). The beef hearts were tender and seasoned and sauced well! The ceviche was very tasty. The lomo saltado was decent and the plantains were a good side. We also ordered the beef chaufa which was also good. The service was good and staff was friendly and the deal on wine was pretty awesome. The place was family friendly with Spanish music playing in the background which gave it a bit of a lively atmosphere.

I always love El Pollo Inka! One of my favorite places fro rotisserie chicken and of course their…read morelegendary Pollo Saltado!! Or Lomo Saltado is you prefer beef which I normally do but in this case I recommend the chicken. There are 4 or 5 El Pollo Inkas in the SouthBay so its a local favorite. This review is only for the Hermosa restaurant but all the locations are great. It's located on PCH at Aviation Blvd so its pretty easy to find. There is a medium sized parking lot but it is a very busy center so parking can be difficult sometimes. We both had the Pollo Saltado which comes with a cup of chicken soup and fresh rolls. The Saltado is shredded rotisserie chicken grilled w/ onions, tomatos, french fries and is served with garlic rice. I know, I know french fries & rice but believe me it works so wonderfully. And you must drench it in the Aji sauce, it's a magical thing and I put it on everything! The staff is friendly and the store is very neat and clean. Something that extends to the parking lot which is always well lit. If you need to walk off the meal there is a Trader Joe's & Five Below in the center.

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Arepa’s

4.3(50 reviews)

2.3 mi

The food was good and the service was good. This was my first time having this dish and I would…read morereturn.. the ambience is a food court, so don't expect anything special. I do think the price for what you get is really good. I'm not sure how long is South Bay Galleria is going to be here so check it out while it's still here.

Inside the Southbay galleria mall food court you will find Arepas. Staff is friendly and talkative…read moreand offered suggestions but I already knew I wanted to try an empanada and chicken empanada. They were both ok. Sadly this food court and mall are becoming a ghost town. Only 3 businesses remain in the food court area. Bathrooms look newly remodeled and are nice. Free parking. Food court is near Macys on 2nd floor.

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Chicken Stuffed Arepa with Yuca fries

La Esperanza Restaurant and Bakery

4.2(982 reviews)

3.4 mi•Harbor Gateway

My go-to spot for conchas in the Torrance area…read more Tucked inside a small strip mall, La Esperanza is one of those hidden gems that's easy to miss but absolutely worth finding. Their conchas are always fresh and consistently well made. I love how balanced the flavor is--not too sweet, with just the right hint of cinnamon that never overpowers the bread. Soft, fluffy, and perfect with a cup of coffee. The parking lot can be a little sketchy , but don't let that stop you. If you're in the South Bay, this place is definitely worth checking out.

Still delicious after all these year! We stopped by the bakery on Easter Morning. Got a selection…read moreof baked goods and tamales. Employees are helpful. When I was lost and confused since a lot of tags were missing and I didnt recognize all the pastries they helped us identify a bunch of them. Lol, I realized later their website also lists a lot of them. The slice of cheese cake was delicious, great texture and flavor. I also love the mexican biscuits, Bought one to make breakfast sandwiches. It's savory and delicious (also huge). We got mexican tamales but next time I must get the guatemalan ones! Definitely Will be going back for more. Highly recommend La Esperanza.

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El Gaucho Meat Market

4.2(416 reviews)

3.5 mi

Good store Usually just come for their marinated meats. I've…read moretried their carne asada, pork ribs, and chicken. All very good and good prices too. Workers are helpful and store is clean. Will keep coming back.

I've been coming to El Gaucho Meat Market for over 20 years, and it's still one of my favorite…read morespots. The quality has always been consistent, and you can tell they really take pride in what they do. The empanadas are hands down my favorite--always fresh, flavorful, and perfectly made. It's one of those places you keep coming back to because you know exactly what you're going to get every time.

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El Pollo Inka

3.5(1.5k reviews)

2.0 mi

I went here on Father's Day. I didn't intend on going to this location, but when the Gardenia…read morelocation ignored me for 15 minutes after seating me, I took hangry self here, instead. So glad that I did! Seated quickly, received the soup, bread, and green sauce very quickly. Received the entrees super quick, and the food was impeccable. Guess I ate too many rolls & green sauce, because (oh darn) I could only eat half, so leftovers tonight, baby!!

So many things change over time. This used to be our go-to place for feasting on Peruvian cuisine…read more My Dad enjoys what we order from here so we decided to order for our Father's Day dinner. Such a letdown. The order was delayed 45 min and no one even felt bad about it. Get our order and the two whole chickens look suspiciously like one chicken. And they gave us the wrong order and when I called, the guy on the phone says it's basically the same thing. Nope. Chicken is not beef. And when I mentioned the major delay (which delayed our dinner) and the wrong item, no apology. I guess years of loving the place, I approached our disappointment with a light touch but maybe that gave them the impression I was okay with their delay, and their oversight of actually messing up our order. The prices have gone up and the quality and portion size has decreased and while I am slow to share reviews where I express my disappointment, it was such a bummer from a long beloved restaurant that I felt the need to update my 8 year old 4 star review.

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Passionfruit Pisco Sour

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4.4(46 reviews)

4.3 mi

Amazing. Nice mom n pop shop. Quickly ordered empanadas, almojabanas, and yuca fritas. Tasted super…read morefresh at an affordable price. Highly recommend. And we got the raspberry and mango juice. So freaking good. They also were playing the Mexico v South Korea game when we arrived.

Comida hecha con amor. La bandeja paisa venia bien cargadita y el calentao estaba sabroso 10/10read more

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Tamal 1/10 Only looks good

Colombian Delicatessen

3.9(119 reviews)

4.4 mi

It's a small place how ever they have great freshly cooked Colombian food delicious reasonable…read moreprice and the service is excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant

This place don't disappoint. Parking is easy. Service is friendly and prompt. Food is so delicious…read more It tastes homemade.

Cashier y área delicatessen

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The entrance

Channy's Comidas Guatemaltecas

3.9(90 reviews)

5.5 mi

Channy's was a great find! The baked goods were the best I've ever had. The shuco was delicious…read more The rellenitos were great for my picky vegetarian kid. I loved the horchata best. The staff was so kind to us when we were far from our home in Ohio. I would definitely recommend.

Everyone was super friendly at Channy's and the food was INCREDIBLE! The tortillas were so thick…read moreand warm! We tried lunch items #11 and #19, both were delicious, but I have to say, #19, Carne Guisada, stole the show. I still think about it, and unfortunately I don't live in CA. I would make a trip back to Hawthorne just for Channy's. It was also a busy day but our food came out quicker than I expected. You have GOT to eat here!

Pastries

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La Casita

4.0(42 reviews)

3.7 mi

I love their soups! Winter summer time makes no difference. The amount of veggies and meat of the…read morecaldos I have tried is excellent. Cocido or beef soup and the chicken soup are super tasty. The service is also great. Friendly staff. I also love the fresh quesadillas y cemitas delivered fresh ! We even get food for the next day. I enjoy the music and they half I play movies or sports at the different seating areas.

I'm always looking for a great pupusa. Look no further. The front was being ran solo by this…read morewonderful woman. Be patient, it's worth it. I ordered plantains and crema and the pork and cheese. Amazing. I did ask for spicy sauce because I like it spicy. Hands down I'll be back.

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Dave's Hot Chicken

3.8(389 reviews)

2.5 mi

Dave's Hot Chicken was amazing! The chicken was crispy, flavorful, juicy, and perfectly spicy.read more

Dave's is always solid. The food is consistently good! The fact that theyre halal friendly also…read moreadds to their inclusivity along with the adjustment of spice levels! This location has a good seating area for guests and has a street art design. Service can be slow, but that is remediated by the fact that the food comes out fresh and hot! Customer service is decent and they can improve on the cleanliness of the establishment. If you like spice, Dave's is a staple. Their sliders have a mixture of heat that are leveled and balanced by the pickles and dave's sauce. Depths of flavor. I also recommend their normal milkshakes. You can taste the real ice cream. Their mix-in ones are ok but their average plain flavors are better. We come back here ALOT. Solid chicken sandwich place. Pricier than others, but worth it if you like spice and depth of flavors!

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