The service was great, the people there are so welcoming, very kind employees and awesome food!read more

Delicious and super affordable food…read more The chips and guacamole honestly wasn't as chunky as I hoped but for the price point I think the guac dip was delicious. I don't know why but I thought the birria taco came as a set and was surprised to get one lol shows how much I was paying attention. It was very delicious and wish I ordered more. The mini churro was amazing! All super affordable pricing!

I don't yelp much but have to give a great review and highly recommend getting their delicious…read morefood! Always fresh and flavorful choices of meats, (Wednesday I got carnitas and al pastor), rice choices, bean choices, add any/all toppings and salsas. Guacamole is an add on and worth it for the texture and real avacado flavor and a good amount. The people are always so nice and service is great, (I can't overemphasize that), whether you're taking to go or dining in. I mostly take out and go home, where everyone is ready to dig in, but while I'm getting my orders I always notice the people eating there are enjoying themselves. It's in the Golden Cove Center far end of lot across from Trader Joe's. ...oh, their chips are also fresh made and hot!

Came for breakfast , so awesome. Machaca con huevos. Beef, eggs, rice , beans , salsa in a HUGE…read morebowl. You will not go hungry Nicest folks , great food. Local owned.

I went here on a recommendation on Reddit's r/SanPedro page, and I'm glad I went. The kind redditor…read moresuggested the tacos, so I ordered 3 chicken tacos with a side of beans and rice. There were a few things that really stood out and made me very happy that I gave it a try. First, the red sauce in the salsa bar: very legit! Spicy, but very flavorful! I also tried the green chili/tomatillo sauce, which was also very good and good counter point to the unctuous marinated chicken. And they don't go cheap on the meat. Secondly, the corn tortillas were made in house and were hefty! Very tasty and held together where other tacos need two of the thin store-bought variety to have a hope to stand together. Very good. If I had the tiniest critique, I would say to add a tiny bit more salt to them, but I have a theory why they may go scant on it, and I respect that. Third, the beans and rice: The beans were very simple, but simply good. It takes a lot of guts to make and serve simple pinto beans boiled with salt. I know! What a concept! But simply delicious, and made to complement the rest of the food, and not distract from it. It takes a lot of confidence in my opinion for a restaurant to have such faith in their food to leave some that should be simple, simple. The same was true for the rice: simply well made, not over done with a ton of ingredients. It was well made: the individual grains didn't stick together. And it was unctuous without being overbearing. If I had to guess, I would say that they used broth and chicken fat. Simply good, and a complement to rest of the meal. Now to my theory. It makes sense that the masa would be light on the salt because it is the same masa that they use for pupusas, and the filling for pupusas (I just like that word) is savory and well seasoned. I'll let you now next time I got back and try the PUPUSAS! ;)

Clean place and friendly workers. Handmade tortillas were good. Agua de tamarindo was tangy and…read morefresh. Added some water to it as it was a bit sweet for me. I usually baseline judge a Mexican spot on their salsas and their carne asada. Salsas are not great. I tried all of them and none of them stood out. Their green sauce is over blended and just doesn't taste great. Asada wasn't the best quality and had gristle. Lengua was kind of shredded into pieces and by the end of the taco I didn't really want to keep eating it. Chicken tasted like it was seasoned with a ramen packet or something just odd seasoning.

I drove from SGV all the way to SaMo to meet with friends for dinner. I haven't been to this area…read morein almost a decade, so it was a nice refresher to get away from the suburbs. A friend recommended this spot since she works nearby and speaks highly about the queso. A reservation was made for the four of us. It wasn't busy when we arrived, but service was amazing. Staff here are very attentive and patient with us because of how much yapping we were doing. Chips came with complimentary salsa and refried beans. It was delicious. We ordered queso for all to share and it was superb! Then came our entrees. I went and got the carnitas and it was a lot. I couldnt event finish it! It came with other stuff like rice, beans, and tortillas, so you will get stuffed. We ended the night with some churros and it was great. Splendid place overall! This is within walking distance from the pier. I was able to find street parking along Main near the park. I can see myself returning.

I stopped in for lunch on a Tuesday expecting it to be a little busier, but it was surprisingly…read morequiet. With only two people manning the floor, I honestly wasn't expecting the level of service I received, but both people were incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely seemed to care about making sure I was comfortable. They even made sure I was set up with a spot to charge my laptop while I ate, which was such a thoughtful touch. My server, Felix, was fantastic. His recommendations for both food and drinks were spot-on, and everything I tried absolutely blew me away with how flavorful it was. I started with the mixed ceviche, and the taste and textures were on point. No fishiness whatsoever, just incredibly fresh, bright, flavorful seafood. I also ordered another mini steak appetizer that I could have eaten about five more servings of. The steaks were marinated in a tamarind sauce and cooked to perfection. Seriously, I wish I could have eaten more but I was on a tight timeline (which Felix paid extra attention to and made sure to get me out right on time)! For a drink, I tried their Sol Agave Old Fashioned made with tequila. I'll be honest, I don't even like old fashioneds, so when Felix suggested it I was hesitant.. BUT I LOVED IT. The tequila was so smooth, tasted perfectly balanced and fruity even, and watching them make the drink right in front of me made the whole experience feel extra special. Top-tier presentation and execution. And of course, I had to finish with the flan because it's one of my favorites. It did not disappoint~ absolutely excellent. Between the food, drinks, service, and overall experience, this was such a memorable meal. I genuinely can't believe this place isn't getting more traction during lunch. Everything was so thoughtfully done, and the people working there clearly care about what they're serving and the experience they're giving their guests. I'm def dragging everyone I know back here for seconds and thirds. Absolutely worth a visit!

Our sever Princese Elizabeth was so friendly! Very knowledgeable for noth drink and food…read morereccomendations and nothing was too kich trouble. The whole atmosphere was so relaxed and friendly, the food was so good and all the team were accommodating and made us feel at home!

Great experience, Everyone is welcoming. Staff is great and…read morethe photograph is very welcoming

Delicious! One of the best places we've been that serves great tasting Mexican food. It's nice to…read moreknow there's more to mexican food than tacos, burritos and quesadillas. We had the pasole and it really hit the spot. Little spice, good broth, no tortilla to go with but... I guess that is expected in this neighborhood.

It's been years since I've dined at Panxa Cocina.. and after today's experience, I greatly regret…read moremy time away. We had family in town and needed a last minute reservation on a Sunday for 12 people. The qualifications: AC and delicious food. Panxa Cocina fit all of the above and the entire squad left the restaurant raving about their experience. Our crew shared a bit of everything fried squash, queso, ceviche, enchiladas, and their verde chilaquiles with over easy eggs and chicken. Each of these items were delicious, but I'd return for the ceviche and chilaquiles. The ceviche was a delicious mix of sweet and salty. Their tortilla chips are made fresh in-house and paired perfectly with the fresh cut fish. I was also impressed by their cocktails. With family in town, we visited a number of fan-favorite restaurants across the coastline. Panxa stole the show for best mixed drink: the watermelon margarita. Excited to live so close and make this a consistent haunt.

Honestly probably our favorite restaurant in the south bay…read more.... Food is 10/10 Service is 10/10 - Much love to Rene behind the bar and Jose our server was also amazing! Ambiance - clean , open restaurant . Bar is a cool lil vibe as well Highly Recommend and we continue coming back again and again :)

Glad I was able to check this place out during Dine LA!…read more Side street non metered parking, there is some lots in the area. Lots of inside and outside seating. Reservations available on RESY. Service was just okay. Nothing great or memorable about it. Our poor server was also the hostess running back & forth. She was so busy we felt a little abandoned in the beginning (no fault to her) Dine LA food was just okay too. We got 3 tacos and a side for $15 which wasn't a bad deal. The shrimp tacos were the best tasting of the 3 different types listed on the menu. Not sure I'd come back, but it wasn't bad. Just okay.

Their food is amazing! I got a wet carnitas burrito and my boyfriend got the Mexican pizza. The…read moresauce on the burrito is so good. Everything about it was good, but that sauce really stands out. I didn't feel heavy after like you do after eating at some Mexican food places. Highly recommend. The service was great. Such a cute little spot.

I love this place! Friendly owners, delicious authentic food…read moreand refreshing drinks. The memorabilia on the walls take me back to our summers in Jalisco. Their food tastes just like my grandmas cooking.

Went out for lunch on St. Patrick's Day and had such a great experience! The place wasn't too busy,…read morewhich made it even more enjoyable. Carlos took amazing care of us from start to finish--super friendly, attentive, and just has a great overall vibe. He greeted us right away, prepared our drinks himself, and kept checking in to make sure everything was perfect without ever being overbearing. The food was delicious, and the drinks really stood out--especially the spicy cucumber margarita, which was absolutely top-tier. Overall, fantastic service and a really enjoyable lunch. I'll definitely be coming back!

My friends and I had plans to go to ZAMA and found out it was closed so we had to find a new place…read more We ended up here just based off the pictures. Let's start with the margarita I got, I did not taste any alcohol in it (and I cannot have strong drinks! So that can tell you a lot) not worth $18. We basically paid for an expensive agua fresca! Then I ordered the carne asada skewers. The first bite was okay, not very flavorful, but I thought I could just finish it. As I go through the meat, I notice so much fat and very little meat. I grab another piece and bite into it, I start chewing and realize that it tasted like raw meat (with a hint taste of raw meat that spent too much time in the fridge) I immediately got nauseous and spit it out on a napkin. I told our server and he asked me what else I would like. I then ordered the fish tacos, he brought it out in less than 5 minutes (kind of fast if you ask me) I try a small piece of the fish and it wasn't bad, I give a piece to my friend and she only got fat. Why is there fat in my fish tacos! I tried to pick through it so I could atleast get full, but I couldn't do it. The server came to pick up our plates and asked me if I didn't like the tacos, I said no but that's okay don't worry about it. I was so disappointed because I was starving. My friend ordered the rib eye tacos and had to pick through it too because most of it was fat. The only good thing that happened was that our server did not charge me for the two plates that I didn't eat. We thanked him, paid the check and left. Unfortunately, this was not the best food and we were excited to eat and celebrate my birthday.