Had (another) wonderful dining experience here, this time for Father's Day brunch. Lupe was our server 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. read more

Riviera Mexican Cantina - Ocean view from booth in dining room - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

This was our first time visiting this restaurant, and unfortunately it was a huge disappointment. The food, the service, and especially the margaritas all missed the mark. The margaritas tasted like dirty water completely watered down with no flavor at all. They were honestly some of the worst we've ever had. If you decide to come here, I'd recommend sticking with a beer and maybe a quesadilla, since those are pretty hard to mess up. It's really disappointing that every part of our experience fell short, because I would have gladly given a higher rating if there had been at least one standout. Sadly, there just wasn't read more

We visited Rivera Mexican Cantina in Redondo Beach today on this Fathers Day. While the service staff 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. read more

Came here for a comedy show and ended up ordering their taquitos. The taquitos were great. The sauce they come with was there real winner that made the taquitos standout. Service was friendly. The rooms looked clean. Eating the taquitos is the reason I'll be coming back to try other food items. read more

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@therivmexcantina 10/10 in Redondo Beach Highly recommend this restaurant which has waterfront reviews! The food is incredible and the drinks are delicious. They also have a weekday happy hour. The view outside felt special, perfect for a date or special occasion. All the dishes were high quality at affordable prices for the view and taste. What we ordered: Shrimp Agua Chile: $16 this was such a great value and came with such a generous portion of shrimp! I don't typically order this just anywhere I have to trust that it's fresh since it cooks in lime juices. Shrimp taquitos: $19 definitely craveable and a fav by returning customers Molcajete: $36 the star of the show! Comes with shrimp, skirt steak and chicken - all perfectly cooked in a sizzling Molcajete sauc which is smoky and tangy. It is a Mexican sauce made by crushing charred ingredients in a volcanic stone mortar and pestle. Specialty plates: $27 Sea Bass - a great healthy option, the fish was perfectly cooked and flaky tender They also have fajitas, enchiladas, tacos, and more. Drinks: El Jefe Bowl Horchata cocktail Smoky blood orange cocktail Thanks so much to our amazing server Jorge, who made our experience even more special. He had great recommendations and also gave us some background on the dishes that made us appreciate the details even more. read more

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The Birria tacos were freaking delicious. Better than then hunny's fajitas. Beautiful picturesque view, in a great spot where you can walk a round afterwords. I go to Redondo beach pier all the time and i don't know why i haven't been here before. read more

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We were very impressed by the food here. The highlight was the breakfast burrito but the guacamole toast was good too. Would have preferred if it was on sourdough or some other type of bread that doesn't mash down when you cut it but I would order it again so it obviously didn't bother me too much. The only complaint was that the coffee wasn't hot and they don't have a pot of coffee to come around with and refill so our poor waitress literally made four trips back inside with our cups to get refills. Other than that super nit picky thing, it was a good experience. Service was great, food was delicious, prices are fair for the portions and the ambiance is nice. We will go back for sure. read more

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Stopped by for happy hour and enjoyed the drinks. There was only 1 server on and he was efficient and friendly. The quesadillas were good. Family friendly and good vibes with a nice view on the patio. read more

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Our server George (Jorge) was awesome. He gave great customer service. If you're looking for some good margaritas and some what Tex-Mex.... This is your place. Not too authentic at all. But it will do a fix for nachos and non spicy meals. The food was good. Salsa and chips were good. Service was superb. Not sure why I saw a lot of bad reviews for service. We sat outside per our request. The sunset was nice. The place was clean. Restrooms could have been more clean and updated. Ample parking. You need to download the app. It's about $2.75 an hour read more

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Love the view from the patio and bar. Great restaurant with live music. The food and drinks were good as well but it was a little wierd that I ordered appetizer, fajitas and a margarita flight and within 3 minutes of ordering all items they brought it all out. Yes, even my food. So for me, it felt like I got someone else's order that they messed up on, or they have it cooked already and they just heat it before they bring it out, or they are rushing you. I think it's important for the timing of the drinks, appetizers and fajitas- space out the timing of the dinner. read more

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This place is great for a nice sunset dinner or happy hour. I love the outdoor patio. Be sure to make a reservation if going on the weekend. The menu is large and the prices are very reasonable for a waterfront view. My favorites are the fish tacos and shrimp chile relleno. Service is good, food is solid but you have to pay for parking. read more

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Went for Mother's Day brunch. Easy parking with parking lot right in front of it. We sat outside so the view was nice. They give you blankets if it gets too windy and cold. Got the birria burrito and the pastor Benedict. I liked the Benedict. The chipotle hollandaise sauce was unique. The potatoes were ok. The birria burrito was good too. Stuffed to the brim. Oh and the salsa that came with the complimentary chips was good. read more

Riviera Mexican Cantina - Sopes Benedict - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Beautiful location, with ocean views on the patio. You gotta pay for parking via an app. Staff is friendly, service was good. Food portions are pretty big. The complimentary chips are not greasy and salsa is chunky and flavorful. Asada fajitas are plentiful with tender pieces of meat, cooked perfectly. Shrimp fajitas are plump and delicious too, but you get more bang for your buck with the steak. We also got them both without bell pepper, so they made it with extra onions. The fajitas come with corn or flour tortillas, Spanish rice or cilantro rice, black beans or refried beans or charro beans, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo. I recommend the Spanish rice and charro beans. read more

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Food: 3 stars Parking: 2 stars Service: 5 stars Came here for a holiday party with a giant group. Make a reservation on open table! I ordered the chicken enchiladas and my husband got the steak and chicken fajitas. Food taste was a bit salty for my taste. The portions are pretty generous. Chips and dip good. I got the horchata and it was horrible ... had this plastic aftertaste. Service: So friendly. Our server was the sweetest and nicest and went over and beyond. Parking: Giant lot but not free. It's $2.35 per hour and you can only pay by the hour. The machines don't work so you scan via mobile and pay on your phone. The restaurant does not validate. It was okay but lots of other places that have better parking. read more

Riviera Mexican Cantina - Chicken and steak fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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I took a nice walk around the Redondo Beach pier and came in here for a delicious lunch. I had a chili burrito with beans and rice and a soda. Everything tasted very good and the portion was very generous. I'm glad we came here. We sat outside and had a view of the ocean, seabirds, and rocks. It was a beautiful experience with excellent service. You would love it here too. read more

Riviera Mexican Cantina - Chili relleno with beans and rice. - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Riviera Mexican Cantina is such a great addition from the same owners of Riviera Mexican Grill--similar quality, totally different vibe. This spot feels a bit more upscale while still being casual and comfortable. It's right on the water, which makes it perfect for a cute date night, and they have outdoor heaters so you can enjoy the view even when it's chilly. Service was excellent. Owen took great care of us--attentive, friendly, and full of spot-on recommendations without ever feeling overbearing. Our food came out incredibly fast and the portions were generous. Jonathan and I split the steak fajitas, and not only were they delicious, but we even had leftovers. I also loved that you can choose your style of rice and beans with the fajitas. My dad ordered the carnitas tacos and they were heaping--definitely not skimpy on the fillings. The only downside was the skinny margaritas. Mine just didn't taste quite right, though Jonathan's cucumber margarita was fantastic. Next time I'd definitely go for a different marg. Overall, beautiful views, great service, and delicious food. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Good happy hour options and patio seating with great view of the beach will be be returning ! read more

Riviera Mexican Cantina - Happy hour as of 5/6/26 - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Riviera Mexican Cantina- New upscale Mexican restaurant with elegant dishes and Stellar views! This restaurant located in King Harbor, Redondo Beach, California, known for its Mexican cuisine, drinks (including a variety of margaritas), old fashion, and waterfront views. They offer indoor and outdoor dining. What I got: -shrimp agua chile -grilled shrimp fajitas -pescado -shrimp tqqueitos -grilled octopus tacos -lobster enchiladas -flan -Diet Coke -Smokey old fashion read more

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Food was great, I ordered fajitas the only thing is how much onion there is on the plate it's 50-60 percent onion and the other percentage is the meat and bell peppers. Service was quick and responsive, sitting outside to look at the ocean was definitely a perk with a beautiful view. read more

Reserved a table in the bar area, but our reservation was late and not honored as requested. We weren't asked if the change was acceptable, which was frustrating since that specific seating was the main reason we chose this restaurant. Service started off rushed and a bit uncomfortable, which set the tone early on. That said, the ambiance was still great, and both the food and drinks were excellent. read more

Great food great vibe food is excellent great selection Wonderful staff, definitely go back read more

My friend and I stopped by Riviera Mexican Cantina for lunch, and it was such a great experience! I ordered the Spicy Cucumber Margarita and the mahi-mahi fish tacos, and both were absolutely delicious. The margarita was crisp, refreshing, and had the perfect kick of spice. The fish tacos were fresh, flavorful, and surprisingly filling--I enjoyed every bite and was way too full to even consider dessert afterward. My friend ordered the beef tacos and couldn't stop talking about how good they were. It's always nice when everyone at the table loves their meal. The location in Riviera Village is fantastic, with a fun beach-town atmosphere that makes you want to linger a little longer. The food was fresh, the portions were generous, and the overall vibe was relaxed and welcoming. If you're looking for great tacos, creative margaritas, and a casual spot to enjoy with friends in the South Bay, Riviera Mexican Cantina is definitely worth a visit. I'll be coming back to try more of the menu! read more

Was in town was searching for a restaurant outside Redondo beach boardwalk. Very nice views and sunset. I checked in and the lady was so nice to accommodate us outside as we wanted the nice sunset views. They were all so patient specially having high chair activity with my 1 year old. The food was great i enjoyed the guacamole it was very tasty and the lobster fundido sooo delicious and cheesy ! I loved it here would definitely make a stop next time im in town. read more

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First time visit No wait for a table New Years Day at 3:30 pm Ordered a Grilled Skirt Steak with a Margarita Flight Fast friendly service Highly recommend read more

Riviera Mexican Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Nice Mexican restaurant and bar at King Harbor, prices are reasonable, dinner for two with drinks tax and tip right at $80.00. Portion size was very generous, staff was friendly and attentive. Wife had carnitas plate, very tender and moist, cilantro rice was really good and highly recommend especially if you want to try something different than your standard Mexican rice. I had shrimp chili relleno, it had good flavor but the pepper could have been cooked a little more, just not as soft as I like them. Nice place if you want a view of the harbor on a warm spring evening. Recommended for a nice dinner and drink read more

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I came here to celebrate a birthday, and we had such a great time! We sat on the patio to enjoy the stunning ocean view, which made the experience even more special. Our server, Lupe, was AMAZING! She was attentive, made sure we had everything we needed, and accommodated all of our requests with a smile. The chips, guacamole, and salsas were delicious--you could tell everything was made fresh. The sea bass was tasty, the fajitas were fantastic, and the shrimp-stuffed poblano pepper was a standout dish. Of course, we had to try the margarita flight, which was perfect for sharing. While the flavors aren't quite the authentic Mexican taste I'm used to, this spot offers a great vibe and an unbeatable view. If you're looking for a place with both, I definitely recommend giving it a try! read more

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We came here because we had walked a few miles in Redondo Beach and were VERY hungry. We also lucked out because this food was fantastic! (and yes, if you're following along, we really had great food experiences this trip - so I'm not just dropping 5 stars like candy!) The food was delicious, my drink was delightful and it was SO MUCH FOOD. That's the one thing I'd recommend - plan to share. They put a burrito in front of my 17 year old son and it was legitimately larger than his forearm. This is definitely a go to if you're in the area, but also well worth a drive to Redondo! read more

Riviera Mexican Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

This review is for the bar area. Our server was Jose V. He was very attentive and very knowledgeable. He even gave us recommendations for tequilas. Me and my husband just went for some drinks and appetizers after walking the pier. We had a few Paloma's. They were very delicious. The view from the bar area is so nice, I hope that we return soon and sit in the patio area. They had the windows open, and it was just a very chill vibe. Thank you Jose! read more

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We live about four blocks from the New Riviera Mexican Cantina and lived in Redondo Beach for many years. Not very often you get everything covered in a new restaurant but the Cantina did just that for us. The location is and has been an awesome spot for years and this restaurant is a welcome addition to Redondo Beach!!! My favorite had an amazing experience the food the drinks and the service was amazing thank you to all that made the night to remember. A special that's to PM B sorry that was the name on the receipt? We had dinner in the Bar area so we could watch the sunset I would like to give a special thanks to the gentlemen working the bar and serving the food thank you a awesome job making us feel welcome.. read more

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Great views, lovely people, kind and hardworking servers and staff and the sunset margarita satisfied. Olga, our server, took great care of us! See you next time! read more

Horrible! The service was super slow.... The food was horrible. The bathrooms were filthy... everything about this restaurant was terrible especially for what we paid for. Never.coming. Back!!!! People need to learn how to cook authentic Mexican food before they open up a restaurant like this. Yuck! read more

Food with a view !! What a place to enjoy some lunch or evening meal with sunset during summers. This place has a great vibe, right by the ocean and the food taste good too. Check my photos and videos!! As it's a restaurant with a view ofcourse it will be expensive but I will highly recommend to wait for getting g a seat outside. They have limited seats outside but inside it's a huge place. There is also a wedding hall with ocean view for 100 people that one can book for a small gathering. Overall I will rate this at 9 out of 10 on my DVFM* score. Parking was free at this time due to some kind of construction in the area. Dees value for money score* read more

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Thanks so on RMC for giving my family member a spectacular birthday surprise. We had a great time. Food was very good and service was extraordinarily efficient and friendly. I had the carne asada burrito. It looked huge when it was in front of me. Actually it was huge but I finished the whole thing. That's new for me because I usually eat in moderation. The meat was tender and cooked properly. Thanks to all the staff for such a nice special evening. read more

Riviera Mexican Cantina - Family member birthday "candle" with special dessert. - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Really? Who puts 15 maraschino cherries in a kids Shirley Temple? So disappointing. Food was disappointing and service just as bad. read more

Riviera Mexican Cantina - 15 cherries in a Shirley Temple. So gross. - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

The view is what you come here for, unfortunately not the food. The food lacked flavor in the fajitas, sopes, etc. We had add salt and pepper lime. It was not great. The drinks were also mediocre. But the view is undeniably amazing read more

Riviera Mexican Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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A great place and so beautiful. Great bartender and food was creative with the ingredients. I love sitting out side with the vast pacific view of the coast . The staff was attentive and out to please . I loved the atmosphere read more

This was my second visit after having a great first experience. My date night with hubby was ruined by this restaurant. I ordered spinach enchiladas with rice and beans. When I cut into my first bite of the enchilada, the smell was something I couldn't describe. I decided to eat it anyways and sure enough, the spinach was sour. I could no longer eat my meal. I decided to eat off my husband's plate. He ordered a burrito, but replaced the carne asada with chicken. The chicken was just as disgusting as the sour spinach. It tasted at least a day or two old. We called the waitress over to discuss our disappointment with our stale and sour food. She was extremely accommodating and asked if we wanted to exchange the items for something else. Now, why would I want to continue eating there after receiving sour enchiladas and stale chicken? "No thank you," was my response. She then asked if I was going to eat my rice and beans. Again, my response was, "No!" She took a large portion off the final bill, but that gesture was not enough for me to return. Preparation and safe food practices are top priorities for me when I visit a restaurant. Riviera Mexican Cantina received a FAIL and I will never return. read more

We had a reservation for six and arrived about 15-minutes before the rest of our party. Where many restaurants won't seat a group until the entire group has arrived. No problem here! The hostess was pleased to check that our table was ready and seated us straight away. We were very pleased to have a table by the window, making it a treat to enjoy the gorgeous view of King Harbor and the sunset...which was spectacular! Our server, Lupe, offered to bring us drinks while waiting for the rest of our friends to arrive. As soon as Lupe left to get our drinks, another server brought us two baskets of chips and four ramekins of salsa. When the rest of our party arrived, Lupe was right there to take their drink orders. I should point out that Lupe was attentive, cheerful and professional yet never rushed us. If you order the guacamole for the chips, be prepared. They bring a massive serving that the six of us couldn't finish. When our entree's arrived, the were beautifully plated. All were delicious! The two favorites were the lobster enchiladas and shrimp enchiladas. Very tasty sauce. Given the outstanding service, delicious food and drinks, Riviera Mexican Cantina is an excellent value. Of course we will be back! Cheers! read more

New upscale Mexican restaurant with elegant dishes and Stellar views! The patio is right on the water overlooking seaside lagoon on the right. Excellent attentive service with friendly staff. We ordered their humongous burrito (bigger than El Tepeyac's famous one!) which was served wet including mole sauce, and skirt steak enchiladas. Delicious and huge portions. One thing I hope they improve is their floors. They're extremely slippery--be careful! We watched an elderly man have a fall that required paramedics attention, plus some of the staff members said that the slippery floors have been a problem with other guests since they opened a short time ago. They have a stunning water view private room venue with its own private entrance, but until they fix the slippery floors I wouldn't want to rent it out. read more

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Very nice waterfront location and the staff are attentive and friendly! However the food is pretty mediocre and expensive for what it is. Clearly a very old building with subpar ventilation and doesn't feel premium. Would probably be a better experience to go to a good Mexican restaurant elsewhere and just walk at the beach afterwards... read more