We tried a couple of dishes for the first time. I had the Shrimp Tacos which were well presented and delicious. The sauce gave the tacos the perfect taste without overwhelming the taste of the shrimp and avocado. The soft tacos held the contents together very well and made the meal be the easy and pleasant to eat. My guest ordered the Birria Quesadilla. It looked good and he was very happy with the meal. One issue was he noticed the dish of mole sauce included was very tiny so he asked for another dish. Without letting us know we were charged $2.00 for this tiny dish of sauce. Additionally we are normally offered refills on chips and salsa. Not this time (nor last time). O asked the server but he never brought it. Overall it was a very nice dinner and I don't expect perfection. I still highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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We had a lovely dinner here with friends that we almost missed due to the incorrect address on the website! 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 read more

Riviera Mexican Grill - This is the wrong address!!! - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

I've been here twice now and this place hasn't disappointed. The big outdoor patio has lots of heaters 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! read more

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Great Mexican food. Why lock me in, I'm all set here. Ordered some very delicious crab enchiladas, a lobster quesadilla and some steaks fajitas. I never had a lobster quesadilla or crab enchiladas so I had to order them both. The portions and the food quality were amazing. Good strong drinks from the bar just the way I like them. No complaints here. I definitely like passing by here when I'm in the area. read more

Riviera Mexican Grill - Crab Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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We came for lunch. Ten minutes finally put in drink order. Our waiter seemed busy but didn't have many customers. A while later we place our meal order. It was brought out by someone else. It was incorrect. 5 minutes I sit with this plate of food and eventually he asks if it's ok. No. It doesn't have the queso on top. Away goes my food. About 15 minutes later he says my foods almost coming but my friend is done with her food. I said never mind and without a care he was like ok. Horrible service. Zero tip. read more

Always love coming here, we had a lovely server! Seated on the patio, there were a view parties outside but it was pretty busy inside and we still were taken care of in a timely manner. Definitely get the peach frozen margarita it is so delicious as well as the mai tai (made with coconut rum, yummy!). Ordered a 3 combo plate with enchiladas and crispy tacos which never disappoint! read more

Riviera Mexican Grill - Peach marg - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Cute little place but not sure if I'd recommend for their food! We got a pitcher of strawberry margaritas to share for national margarita day. The strawberry flavor was good but the drink was pretty weak. I got a 3 cheese quesadilla and was disappointed in it. The cheese wasn't fully melted inside and it wasn't very flavorful read more

Riviera Mexican Grill - 3 Cheese Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Always a nice vibe here with plenty of outdoor seating under a heated patio. Dog-friendly. Big menu with lots of vegetarian options. Always had good food here! Recommend their blue corn salad for something a bit lighter. Their burritos are also good - much heartier. They sing happy birthday to you if you're celebrating! read more

Riviera Mexican Grill - Blue Corn Salad - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Great place. Great food. Great people. Love the food and drinks here. Always a favorite read more

Always amazing - even just the typical combos. Their ranchero sauce is the best, great enchiladas, tacos, all the seafood. The place is fun and they will seat you on the patio on a nice day. Solid service always. Busy place but they check in on you! read more

This a casual, yet cozy restaurant, makes you feel welcome and at home. Nice decor throughout, with lots of colorful coastal-themed art I was with a party of 5 (I was the 5th wheel, lol), we got a comfy booth for six by the entrance. There is a nice patio, but it was little chilly out. We began with complimentary chips and salsa and a round of drinks. Soon, we were having chicken tortilla soup, tacos and enchiladas. We were celebrating two March birthdays. They were kind enough to sing, and bring out a fancy sombrero. They also comp'd the birthday desserts. The staff and service felt like family. It was a fun and delicious evening. Located on Pacific Coast Highway, easy to find, small parking lot. Drop by when you're in the area, and don't forget to tell'em that Rosemary sent ya!! read more

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I went here on New Year's Eve and it had such a comforting atmosphere. The carne asada burrito was filling and tasted great. My favorite dish was the complementary chips and salsa! Service was a bit slow but that also could be due to being short staffed on the holiday season. Very good though :) read more

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

We had fantastic service from start to finish! Our host, waitress, and food servers were all welcoming, friendly, and attentive. Definitely felt like they all worked as a team! As soon as we were seated, our waitress brought out chips and salsa and took our orders. Food came out quite quickly. By the time we finished the chips, they offered us a refill, and came back with the chips and all of our food. Quite fast honestly! My husband had the carne asada burrito and I had the birria tacos. My husband enjoyed his burrito but it did have a lot more rice than he was expecting. Still great overall and very much a true wet burrito. I thought the carne asada itself was well marinated and cooked. I was in love with my birria tacos. Honestly if birria anything is on the menu, I'm most likely ordering it. Their homemade birria sauce made all the difference. So much flavor in each bite. Plus the extra broth and spicy salsa just added to every bite. So worth the order! Although they are quite busy, we usually get in and out within a hour with a small group. Pretty convenient with great food and great service! It's not easy to find parking, but we've lucked out with front parking the past few times we've gone (even when it's a busy night). read more

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I have been coming here for years with my family - both in person and take out. It is a solid spot for Mexican food with great service and decent speed. The inside is a classic casual Mexican spot, while the outside is plastic chairs and turf grass that could be improved. The food is solid. Recently, I got the chicken tortilla soup bowl and Santa Fe chicken salad. The soup was good with tender shredded chicken. The salad was a bit disappointing as a salad and for the toppings. Other items I have had here have been much better - Chile Colorado, fish tacos; while some items are just fine - tamales, enchiladas, burritos. Overall, a solid spot for a casual dining experience with good Mexican food. read more

Located in a great area close to the beach. We parked on the street and walked about two blocks. We're seated outside as we asked. Service was prompt and friendly. Ambiance is very nice. You can bring dogs. Food was delicious. Sorry we started eating and took pics later. read more

Riviera Mexican Grill - Grilled Salmon Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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After having dinner here last night, I woke up in the middle of the night with a horrible stomach ache. I ate a burrito.

I'm sad writing this as a,customer of over 20 years but we won't likely return I had heard it's "changed" and it has. We went to brunch there and were surprised to see so many tables open . Now we know why. We waited a while to even be noticed to be seated. Moving out of the way as waiters went past and not even acknowledged. Same guy we knew from before served our chips iright away and greeted us warmly with a nice to see you again so those are who the stars are for. Past that it took forever to get water and even longer for my drink order food took a while and having an allergy to pork I asked for shredded chicken to be subbed I was told there may be a "slight up charge" (even though we were replacing chorizo and bacon but I said fine) When we did get it they had some pieces of grilled chicken instead but I didn't want to send back as it took a while (The shredded chicken would have been better with the dishes we ordered ) The food itself didn't taste as good as in the past It lacked flavor seemed to be less quality For a restaurant not even half full service took a while and I was never asked if I wanted another drink etc Then I pad the bill and that "slight up charge" was for "2 chicken breasts" At 19 dollars! (If there was a whole breast between the 2 dishes I'd be surprised but still! Even if there was !) let me remind you was replacing a breakfast meat not "adding" I expected 5 each at most. I could have ordered an entire other entree! The whole experience for my son and I took away the nostalgic reason we did our Sunday brunch there as we would rather remember it as it once was I doubt we will be returning Very sad read more

One of my new go to Mexican eateries especially during lunch time when I have my dog with me. Everything is good, service is great and the atmosphere is festive! Next time? Will try their menudo! read more

Riviera Mexican Grill - Crab enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Another amazing lunch at Riviera Mexican Grill in Redondo Beach. Saul started us off with chips and two of their delicious salsas. Tori was our server and bartender and was nothing short of fantastic. Tori is professional, knowledgeable, and most of all kind and a joy to talk with. We started with Don Julio Blanco with club soda and three limes muddled with mint, and they were so good. We also had the chicken taquitos for an appetizer. For our entrees, my wife had the chicken enchilada plate, and I had the chile relleno and chicken enchilada. Both dishes were hot and tasty. The ambiance is cool and comfy. This place is definitely a local favorite. Highly recommended for great food, great people, and great service! read more

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Location, price, service is great! Food is good too!!! Will definitely return to this restaurant. Located right by the beach too.

BEST Mexican food I've ever had!! The service is great and we loved the ambience on a Friday night!! I got the chicken tostada and the portions are huge. They even remembered it was my bfs birthday and surprised him with an amazing sombrero firework dessert read more

Excellent service from Cosme and team! Food is great and comes with big servings. Ample parking for everyone. They have a nice indoor and outdoor seating. Great for small and big groups. It'a not the best; but definitely a must try. 9-30-2024 read more

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This was my 2nd time at the Riviera Mexican Grill. Everything we have ordered has been really good. read more

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Solid spot serving Baja-style Mexican food in Redondo Beach. We tried the Pozole Verde de Pollo, Baja Shrimp Cocktail, Crab Enchiladas, Birria Quesadilla, Grilled Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos, and Baja Fish Tacos -- the crab enchiladas, Grilled Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos, and Baja shrimp cocktail were the highlights for me. The strawberry and mango margaritas we really enjoyed too. The space is bright and comfortable, and service is friendly. Overall, it hits the mark for flavorful food and a chill spot to grab a meal, especially if you're in the area. read more

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I have been hearing this place for years and finally decide to check it out. The ambiance is lively but nothing special of a place... the food is decent but nothing to really write home about... the service is terrible! I give this place at most a 3 1/2 stars. Would I go back again.., maybe if that's all I get a choice for.., it's a casual and very convenient place since it's not that far from me. But is there a place that's cheaper and the same quality of food, yes, definitely. Service, don't get our drinks till much later, like over 30 mins for water, cocktail till after the food service (30-45+ mins later..). They were really backed up and we arrived at 6pm and didn't get our drinks till after 6:47... Food: pretty decent but not amazing. * fajitas - half steak & shrimp (I think this is pretty basic of Mexican food and you can't really screw this up anywhere... but not amazing but good) *their specialty carnitas - tasty (their bras and Mexican rice not so good..) * enchiladas and a crispy taco (pretty basic Mexican dish) Pros: convenient location since for me. Very basic Mexican food. Cons: bad service, their nachos they give free in the beginning was bad tasting, like it was old chips because it had a rancid oil taste. Or maybe they don't change out their oil. Tip: big parking in the back read more

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I would say this restaurant is a hidden gem. The portions are huge and great for the price. I got the Baja fish tacos, which were delicious. I wish they came out quicker because they were a little cold, but that's OK. I understand they can be quite busy. We also ordered the shrimp enchilada and the burrito. The chips are addicting. There's always a good amount of people inside and outside. Our waiter was friendly and had good recommendations. Dogs are allowed in the outdoor seating area. There is a very tiny parking lot in front of the restaurant, but you have to get lucky. Otherwise you will have to find metered street parking. read more

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The best local Mexican spot with the feel of a hidden gem. Love their patio and the cute decor inside too. Get the birria quesadilla and check out their mariachi nights! read more

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

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The service was horrible I had to wait an hour to get my table. During my visiting I had seen a rat passing by the fish tank and host stand. I had asked for carne asada and the meat tasted old. Specially the server lady was horrible at her job she would take forever with our orders and not check up on us at all. I don't recommend coming here at all. read more

My stepdad has loved this restaurant for decades and for good reason. The staff is outstanding and very fast moving. They give you a surplus of chips and salsa which are so good. The birria tacos were to die for and every time I've gone the fajitas are A++ as well. The drinks are strong and everything is reasonably priced. I can't wait to come back. Lots of relics and local memorablia strewn about. Thanks guys! read more

Riviera Mexican Grill - Birria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Fresh, flavorful Mexican dishes. Deaf-friendly. Friendly service. Funky surf-themed beautiful decoration. read more

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

I've been wanting to try this place for a while now but it's always busy and hard to find parking. You have a choice to eat outside or inside we choice inside. They had T.Vs at the bar area playing baseball which is great for my husband. The staff were very friendly and we got waited on right away. The chips and salsa were ok. The chips were on the boarder stale in my opinion and I like salsa that is a little sweet with a little heat, a good balance but this wasn't it. No spice at all and it was really chunky salsa. I got a ground beef taco with white meat chicken enchilada. The taco was good but just fell apart in one bite but the ground beef was good. I didn't like the enchilada sauce it was more like a salsa and not a sauce (to me). The inside of the enchilada tasted wet. Strange. My husband had the carne asada plate and he loved it however, their "guacamole " that came with it was the same at "scoop" I've ever seen on a plate. We both appreciate the beans in a smaller bowl on your plate so the beans don't take over your plate. The rice was not bad. Overall, we thought it was ok. Little disappointed. read more

Riviera Mexican Grill - Carne asada plate - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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I was born and raised in the South Bay so I came here as a kid but it's been years. The food was great and the service was even better. Guillermo was very attentive and got us what we needed before we even asked for it. Patio had heaters which were perfect for the weather. Great vibes and tasty food! read more

Absolutely the best grill I've been to! Loved the views inside and the food was spectacular we had the cocktails and the lobster enchilada my favorite https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMlxTRWSFQL/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== read more

We had dinner here last night. The last time we ate here we noticed the quality of the food had gone downhill so we didn't have high expectations (one person in our party was craving a margarita). I had enchiladas suizas and was very disappointed. The chicken tasted like it came out of a can and the sauce was tart tasting. The rice was overcooked and flavorless. The chips tasted stale. My husband's ground beef tacos and rice were equally bad, and gave him food poisoning. Needless to say we won't be back. read more

I ordered from here for the first time on a delivery app and it was amazing! I got the appetizer platter with garlic potato tacos which were amazing. Birria quesadilla and nachos. Plus they include every side of salsa and condiments needed with every dish. Amazing and I can't wait to order from here again. read more

Riviera Mexican Grill - I ate most of it before I could take a pic. - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

I don't know if they read my last review and made adjustments or if maybe things just went wrong the last few times but gave it another shot tonight since I was too busy to make dinner and they totally came through on my take-out order. Big burrito, good amount of sauce and plenty of guac and sour cream. This makes me want to give them my money more often. read more

This was a great place to have a birthday dinner. We sat outside and had a great time. The service was great and the food was delicious. The waitress was very nice and we love the fact that we were given a sombrero to use for our photo opts! So much fun read more

LOVE this restaurant. I have been coming here since I was a toddler, and have photos of when I was digging into their rice and beans. Years later, I'm still digging into that same dish, with added extras of course. Their service is awesome, and I'm usually always able to get a table, whether it's just for myself or a group of 12 people. I have never waited longer than 10 minutes for a table. Drinks and food always served quickly and consistently, always maintaining that flavorful kick and quality that the restaurant upholds to a high standard. They also have a great bar with awesome people. Always broadcasting sports, which makes the place feel like a fun experience. They also have live music on various occasions, which truly hits home and always brings joy. These people have set such high expectations for me, and have never failed to meet them. If you want a taste of true Mexican food, while maintaining a lively and fun ambiance, I highly suggest this restaurant as a top pick! read more

Riviera Mexican Grill - Chicken Soft Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

The salsa is the worst I've ever had from a restaurant. Ever. It's like ketchup mixed with store bought Tostitos salsa. Their food is dead average at best and this place is a total no-go and a pass if you live or visit the South Bay. The one on the harbor is as bad but a bit of a better view. I don't know how someone could screw up Mexican food this bad but it's the absolute gold standard for what not to do when making and serving Mexican food here or anywhere. It's honestly so bad that the margaritas which are somewhat serviceable aren't even fun because you have to then eat their chips and salsa while you drink the average marg. I cannot express in more sincere terms how truly basic and awful the food is. I'd rather eat Taco Bell 10 times out of 10. Please for the love of god go anywhere else. read more

The service is great so is the food and the speed A great place to host event's and very nice Employees. read more