If you're looking for some of the best birria tacos around, Tacos El Goloso is the spot in Hermosa…read more They're especially known for their tacos dorados de birria--crispy, cheesy, and packed with rich, flavorful meat that hits every time. This is hands down my favorite place to bring out-of-town friends when I want them to experience legit birria tacos. It never disappoints. The vibe is welcoming from the moment you walk in--the staff are friendly and greet you right at the entrance, which always sets the tone for a great visit. Whether you're a first-timer or already a birria fan, this place is a must-try. Just be ready to crave it again the next day.

This review is about Tacos El Goloso, located at 1605 Pacific Coast Hwy, Harbor City, CA…read more My daughter is an EMT. While on duty, she stopped at this location and placed an order. Before her food was ready, she received an emergency call and had to leave immediately. That's the reality of being a first responder--when a call comes in, you leave immediately, no time to wait for your meal. Before leaving, she politely asked the cashier to cancel the order and refund her card. Instead of showing understanding or offering assistance, the cashier was dismissive and unhelpful. After completing the call, my daughter contacted the restaurant, apologized for the inconvenience, and again requested a refund. She was initially told that the receipt had been thrown away. Later, the receipt was apparently found, but she was then informed that if she wanted a refund--or even the food she had paid for--she would have to return to the location in person. The problem is that she lives more than an hour away and was only in the area because she was working. I called the following day in an attempt to resolve the issue. Unfortunately, I was met with the same attitude. The employee refused to provide her name, refused to provide a manager's name, and refused to provide any contact information for someone who could address the complaint. To be clear, this is not about the cost of a meal. Had the employee been courteous, professional, or even remotely helpful, we likely would have let the matter go. Emergencies happen. Schedules change. We understand that. What prompted this review was not the lost food or the refund itself--it was the employee's rude attitude, lack of professionalism, and complete unwillingness to help resolve a simple customer service issue. I will also acknowledge that by the end of my phone call, I became frustrated and was not as polite as I should have been. I regret that. However, that frustration came only after repeated attempts to handle the situation respectfully and being met with rudeness and resistance at every turn. A business can recover from a mistake. What it cannot afford is employees who treat customers with contempt and then refuse to provide any way to contact management when a legitimate concern is raised. Management should be aware that this employee's behavior reflects poorly on the entire business. If this is how customers are treated when they encounter an unexpected emergency, then potential customers deserve to know before choosing to spend their money here.

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

Because this is a chain my expectations were low, but wow I'm blown away. So fresh, the tostado…read moreshells are the best I've had. We had the mango ceviche which is so meaty! The hot sauce on selection on the tables are the best I've seen. The food recommendations were solid and the service was even better. Incredibly quick with no jeopardy to the food. This location is probably the cleanest and best sunset location of them all.

Everything we ordered was excellent, ensenada burrito, grilled shrimp tacos, asada tacos...the…read morebattered fish tacos and ceviche were next level! Will definitely be back!

the good: cashier was friendly. Service was quick. Taco had plenty of cheese. Comes with…read morechips/salsa. Everything was hot and fresh. Plenty of parking. You can go next door to Vons and get a drink. The BAD: 5.90 for a single taco with cheese. There's no seating area. I believe they had seating prior to Covid (I could definitely be wrong) but you order at the door. If Covid is the reason that started, that needs to be changed. Even just for 5-6 small tables would suffice. to charge restaurant style pricing for pick up order is a bit much.. even in Torrance! If this is the Tito's alternative, Tito's has plenty of seating. Will it fulfill the craving? YES. Will the price upset you? YES. Would I try again? Meh. My real rating is a 3.5 but bumped up to support our local businesses.

What a disappointment! Got there on a Friday PM at about 6:15.We discovered that it was takeout…read moreonly. We asked the cashier if there was anywhere that we could go and eat the food. He said he wasn't sure, but there might be a park down the street. We never found a park. The food, I would say the rice and beans reminded me of good school cafeteria food. Refried beans tasted canned with melted cheese. The rice was okay. We both ordered the Kalua pork taco plate. It wasn't sweet just kind of smokey. Nothing spectacular The best thing about the meal was the soda.

When the craving hits, it's always tacos!…read more I stopped by Tacos El Goloso on PCH and ordered a mix of street tacos (carnitas and al pastor) along with the tacos dorados de birria. I've been here before, and the birria tacos were exactly what I needed for a late-night craving. Crispy on the outside with a good amount of filling and strong flavor - they really hit the spot. I ended up having four of them. The consomé on the side was really good too - rich and flavorful, almost something I could've just had on its own. The street tacos were solid. The carnitas had that tender, slightly crisp texture, and the al pastor added a bit more seasoning and contrast. Nothing overcomplicated, just straightforward and satisfying. Service was friendly, and the setup is quick and casual. In the South Bay where places tend to close early, it was nice that they were open until around 10pm. Overall, this is a no-frills taco spot where the focus is on the food. Easy choice when you're in the mood for tacos.

I'm Mexican with family from Michoacán, so I don't say this lightly -- this place is legit. You…read morewalk in and the smell alone tells you everything. I got the birria plate (3 tacos with cheese, consomé, chips, salsas, etc.) and it was a full 10/10. Everything was balanced, flavorful, and authentic. Horchata was on point too. My girl got asada tacos -- super clean and really good. Only thing is there's no toppings bar, but they give you everything you need and the portions are dialed in. If I'm ever in the area craving Mexican food, I'm coming straight here -- no question. And they had the basketball game on, perfect. Super fast service by the way!

Not much to say here but just excellent tacos. I've tried a number of different ones and all are…read morereally great. My wife is a vegetarian and she just loves their veggie options. The tacos are on the smaller side so it does take 3-4 tacos for a meal (if no sides) but that is a good thing in that you get to taste all the different options! Will be back for sure - our fav taco place now.

I rarely eat breakfast out, but this past weekend I was walking by on a Saturday morning and…read morethought a breakfast burrito might be the move. I stopped in to Guisados and ordered the Chuleta con Chile Verde - pork chop in chile verde with crema, diced tomatoes, onions, and jalapeño over scrambled eggs. My wife ordered the Mexicana - diced tomato, onions, and jalapeño scrambled with eggs and topped with salsa and queso amarillo. We took them to go since we were almost back to the car. By the time I got home, I was pretty hungry. When I opened the bag, I found what were essentially kid sized burritos. Even my wife immediately commented on how small they were. Definitely one of the smallest burritos I have ever had. The flavor was good, actually very good, and the sauce was solid. Unfortunately that was also portioned light, with the container only about half full. No chips with the burritos, and they were $10.50 each, which was higher than the listed online price. Bottom line, the taste delivers but the portion does not. Barely three stars

This place absolutely delivered…read more My wife ordered the vegetarian tostada salad, and it was extraordinary. Crisp, fresh, vibrant, and packed with flavor. The beautifully savory black beans and fresh guacamole made it feel like a meal that was thoughtfully put together instead of an afterthought. I went with the chicken enchiladas in mole, and I cleaned the plate. Rich, complex mole, tender chicken, and one of those meals where you keep saying, "Okay, one more bite," until suddenly there's nothing left but regret that it's over. As a non-drinker, I also have to give Vida props for the mocktails. They were creative, delicious, and--miracle of miracles--reasonably priced. Nothing's worse than going out for dinner and discovering the mocktails cost just as much as the cocktails. I mean... WTF. The service was every bit as impressive as the food. Our waiter was absolutely hustling with the Riviera Village street fair bringing what felt like half of Los Angeles into the restaurant, yet he never looked flustered. Friendly, attentive, accommodating, and always smiling. That's the kind of service you remember. And then there's the atmosphere. Great music, a lively crowd, the World Cup on in the background, people laughing, talking, and genuinely enjoying themselves--it felt like one of those nights where everything just clicks. Vida has that rare ability to feel energetic without being chaotic. It wasn't just dinner; it felt like being part of the neighborhood. A+ all around. Fantastic food, outstanding service, fun vibes, and an atmosphere that makes you want to linger just a little longer. We'll absolutely be back.

Stopped by for lunch today and had a great time!…read more Vida is located in the Riviera Village area of Redondo. There's street parking everywhere, though you may need to hunt for it a bit during rush hours. Vida has both indoor and outdoor seating, I personally would recommend the outdoor area with the sunny weather we've been having, as the indoor area doesn't really have AC from what I could tell. Regardless, the place has a great vibe. Service was awesome, our server was prompt and checked up on us throughout the meal, and everything came very quick. On the food front, their chips and salsa are great, and I'm a fan of their guacamole. I got the 2 taco lunch special with an asada, a cod fish taco, and a side Caesar (you can also do rice and beans if you want instead). The fish taco was excellent, and the carne asada was pretty good (it was a bit on the dry side because of how crispy the meat was, but it was still tasty). The salad was also good too, though slightly overdressed. Overall, this is a great spot for lunch or an early dinner, and I absolutely recommend checking it out. I'm definitely going to come back if I'm in the area.

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!

Came on Tuesday around opening. Not busy. Servers was friendly. Was looking for wet burrito by…read moredidn't see it on the menu. Got the fajitas that came with shrimp, chicken and beef and flour tortilla. It's a bit expensive but comes with a lot of food that you can split with 2 people. Also includes chips with small guac/salsa. As for the food itself, the chicken was a bit dry. Didn't really like the flavor of the shrimp. The beef, veggies and rice were good. The salsa and guac didn't have much flavor. Might need to come back and try something different next time.