Brought my friend here because I've been talking about El Amigo forever and wanted her to finally…read moretry it. She ordered the pork burrito and loved it, just like I thought she would. I switched things up and got a chicken wet burrito, half red and half green. The chicken was a bit dry and not as satisfying, so I'll probably stick with pork or beef next time. My boyfriend's ceviche was very solid and came in a large portion. I parked in their lot for the first time. I usually just do street parking since there's plenty, but decided to try it out. Overall, another successful visit to El Amigo.

Sadly it is hard to find very good Mexican with complex and well spiced flavors in the South Bay…read more Best place I've ever had is on the Canadian border in WA, when living in WA for two years, funny enough but wrong border. Been trying to find places comparable to it but been failing. Even San Diego didn't compare. Happily, we finally found something local, in the South Bay, that is almost as good 9.5 out of 10, the best you will find in the area. This place has very good Mexican, with complex and well spiced flavors. Had the carnitas nachos, and both carne asada and pastor tacos. Carne asada is a bit better than the pastor. Pastor kind of overdoes the amount of sauce. But all of it was still really good. Finally found a good place.

We ate at Maderos yesterday and I honestly can't stop thinking about the food! It's in such a cute…read morespot right on PCH in Redondo Beach, which already makes it a great place to stop, but the food completely exceeded our expectations. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and perfectly seasoned. We ordered the carne asada and carnitas, and both were amazing. The meat was tender, flavorful, and not fatty at all just perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. My daughter had the bean and cheese burrito with rice and beans and loved it too. They bring out three different salsas with the chips, and each one had its own unique flavor. You can tell the chips are house-made because they're fresh, crisp, and just really good. Some Mexican restaurants can make things overly salty, but everything here tasted balanced and fresh. I also had a Paloma and it was made perfectly. Before we left we decided to try the churros and I'm so glad we did. They were filled with this amazing cream and came with a caramel sauce for dipping. I'm not usually a big dessert person, but these were seriously incredible. Great location, great service, amazing food, and everything tasted fresh and well made. We will definitely be back!

I really loved coming here, they give you such an authentic experience…read more We came by on a Sunday evening and had no trouble getting a table for four on the patio outside. They immediately bring around chips and three types of salsa, which is such a nice gesture to still get at some places. The service was great, they help each other. We tried the quesadilla trio, the street corn, and a number of different tacos. The food was really good, there were some that I liked more than others but definitely a solid place for authentic Mexican

I've heard a lot about this place so I had pretty high expectations but I felt that the food lived…read moreup to the hype! The location was packed when we walked in so I had a good feeling already. The parking lot is pretty small but we were able to get a spot. The workers are all very friendly and the food came out pretty quickly. I got the combo with the two fish tacos and the plate was very filling. The tacos were super flavorful and went amazing with all the toppings they had. I also tried the shrimp taco which I'm not normally a big fan of shrimp but it was cooked well and I enjoyed it too. This place is great for a quick filling lunch!

Food: - mango ceviche: hit the spot! dish had great flavor…read moreand texture and a good balance of citrus; tostada chips added the perfect crunch to the dish - Fish taco: decent amount of fish in the taco and other toppings, fish had good crispy texture and a good balance of batter Other: - Parking lot is quite tight with few spots - Seating inside and outside

We started being regulars here a couple of years ago. The family and I have the breakfast burrito,…read moreCalifornia burrito, grilled chicken burrito, and the junior deluxe burrito on rotation. Love the abundance of warm chip rounds and fresh salsa that isn't too spicy. I still have to try their lunch specials and 10 pack of tacos one of these days. Service with a smile makes us coming back as recognized regulars.

Monica did so well handling the Easter Sunday rush. I would hire her at my own restaurant if I had…read moreone! Food was great, ambiance was fun, highly recommend. Thank you again Monica for the fun Easter night

All I can say is JADE saved the day!!!!!!! We had a waitress that apparently was having a funky…read moreday. The manager switched the servers and JADE was awesome. Her personality was contagious and she is the soul reason we would return. Thank you again JADE !

Always a good choice for any occasion this time we celebrate Father's Day !!…read moreDrinks and food was delicious and excellent service at all the times !!! My favorite drink now Blackberry Margarita totally recommended. My favorite food Tampiquena de carne asada !!! Love the music and the atmosphere is just the place that you want to go!!!

Had (another) wonderful dining experience here, this time for Father's Day brunch. Lupe was our…read moreserver and her service and recommendations for food & drink were top notch. Prices are reasonable, and the views are as good as they get with unobstructed views of the harbor all the way to Palos Verdes. The restaurant is clean, new, and TVs with sports even in the dining room (perfect for watching World Cup matches while dining). The only critique I'd offer is I wish they didn't use the end pieces of the loaf of bread for french toast--made the pieces tough. But the other breakfast items were great, as were the salsa, guac, and tortilla chips. What a gem to have in Redondo, especially for it being reasonably priced and accessible (wasn't a problem getting a reservation). Hope this place can stay busy enough to stick around for a while.

We visited Rivera Mexican Cantina in Redondo Beach today on this Fathers Day. While the service…read morestaff did an excellent job, the overall dining experience was disappointing. Our server was friendly, attentive, and did everything possible to take care of us. The person in charge was also attentive and responsive throughout our visit. Unfortunately, the kitchen could not keep up with the holiday crowd. We waited over an hour for our food to arrive. When it finally came, my avocado toast was extremely soggy and appeared to have been sitting for quite some time before being served. Other meals at our table were either overcooked or prepared incorrectly. The experience was so disappointing that, for the first time in my long adult life, my family left the restaurant without eating our meal. The waterfront location and harbor views are beautiful, but the excessive wait time and food quality issues overshadowed what should have been a special Father's day celebration. My son-in-law is a wonderful father and our family wanted to celebrate him on Father's day. We will be celebrating Fathers Day next Sunday at our favorite diner instead.

Celebrated my birthday here and had an awesome experience. Our waiter Brian and manager Maria were…read moresuper attentive, even when we were a ground of nine. I had the Tinga Flautas, perfectly crunchy, moist inside and full of flavor. We also tried the birria grilled cheese and the buñuelos with ice cream and that was just okay. Happy hour is solid- the $15 mimosa pitcher was enough for at least 4 people, and they offer guava and other juice options. The ambiance is really nice too, we had a table with a beach view, which must be gorgeous at sunset. They have couches that face the beach, it's definitely a nice spot to, imagine lounging on the couch with a drink in hand. Overall great service and vibes. I'll definitely e back!

The Baseline: For a Mexican restaurant the flavors of the food must make use of the prime Mexican…read moreingredients (corn, beans, chiles, rice, cheese, and meats), preparation of sauces/salsas, the meal portion size must make me feel full, and feeling of the restaurant must give me the feeling of a Mexican restaurant. Food: It was hit or miss on the items we ordered. Drinks: Watermelon Margarita (5 star) came with a chunk of watermelon and it was tasty. The Chain Smoker (4 star) was Smokey but I should have swirled it to get all the smoke infused. Starters: Great complimentary chips and salsa (5 star). The Guacamole was very tasty but there was not a lot of it with the order (4 star). The Corn ribs were really good with a nice BBQ sauce (5 star). Mains: The Chile Relleno Burrito with birria was substantial and filling but I was adding salsa to get the flavor boost (4 star). The Cal Mex Fries with pork belly were "bag fries" but had good toppings (3 star). There is a happy hour Monday to Thursday and I think I will come back to try that. Service: Good service for a week night and we had a very nice waitress. They do a service surcharge that you can ask to have removed and they let you know up front about it. Atmosphere: Well designed restaurant decor and the views are top notch (even at night). You can have Tex-Mex on the beach. Win-win. Bathroom was serviced and clean.

We had a lovely dinner here with friends that we almost missed due to the incorrect address on the…read morewebsite! The Cadillac margarita pitcher was delicious and perfect to share with 4. The guacamole was perfect and chunky, yum! We had combination plates with enchiladas and tacos and everyone was happy with their meals. The chicken papaya salad was fresh and a creative mix of flavors. Service was good, but I don't recall our servers name. We will definitely go again when on this side of town now that we know the correct address

I've been here twice now and this place hasn't disappointed. The big outdoor patio has lots of…read moreheaters and is protected from the wind so it doesn't get cold. They also have plenty of TVs to watch the sports games so whenever the dodgers are playing, they have a decent crowd. They have a small parking lot but there's only 3-4 reserved restaurant parking spots so you'll probably need to park on the street. They bring you free chips and salsa. I ordered a skinny margarita and the shrimp tacos. I always am scared getting a skinny marg because it is either super strong or not good but this one was the best I've had in a while. The shrimp tacos were yummy! My friend wasn't a big fan of them because they were too wet and didn't have enough crunch. The prices are good too. It's hard to find a place where you can order a margarita for $12 now a days. The servers were super welcoming and attentive. All around top tier service here! This may be my new favorite Mexican restaurant in redondo. Highly recommend!