Tiny Mexican restaurant with limited seating, mainly focused on takeout and quick service. Atmosphere feels local and comfortable but can be bland and busy, with a somewhat surveilled vibe. Known for high-quality ingredients, best breakfast burritos, and exceptional tacos, often selling out quickly.
Breakfast burritos stand out with a soft, non-greasy tortilla and excellent flavor and consistency. The chorizo option arrives quickly and the burritos are consistently well worth the price on weekend mornings.
Tacos and burritos stand out for their authenticity and excellent flavor. The breakfast burrito, especially the Baranโs and Al Pastor Cali, offers consistent quality and is highly regarded.
Good to know
They no longer serve dinner, so plan your visit accordingly.
Breakfast burritos are available until sold out, especially on weekends.
Expect a line for breakfast burritos during peak hours.
Secluded setting with poolside service and room service enhances a beautiful setup near the sea. The atmosphere suits both large events and small meetings, offering health-conscious dishes made from quality ingredients. Sandwiches and tacos stand out as popular, flavorful options.
Breakfast features sandwiches and breakfast burritos with options like chorizo and birria. Burritos stand out as very good.
Tacos stand out with perfect salsa and fresh toppings. They deliver a delicious flavor that defines the Mexican food here.
Good to know
Fitch's Kitchen is open until 7 pm every day.
Catering services are available for events like weddings and parties.
Reservations are recommended for larger parties to ensure availability.
Takeout-only spot with bench seats on the sidewalk overlooking the beach creates a casual, outdoor vibe. Lines form early, reflecting its status as a local legend for best breakfast burritos in the area. Atmosphere feels warm but can be mixed due to the lack of indoor dining and seating options.
Breakfast burritos stand out with top-tier flavor and generous fillings like bacon and chorizo. Prices reach around $13.75, and the spot pairs well with vanilla lattes for a quick, satisfying meal.
Breakfast burritos stand out for their excellent size and delicious flavor. The chorizo option costs around $13.75 and the spot serves quick, satisfying meals.
Good to know
Phanny's has no dining room and offers carryout only.
The line at Phanny's can be long, so arrive early.
Parking is available in the back of the restaurant or on the street.
Hamburger restaurant offers cash-only payment and ample parking. Atmosphere suits quick meals with crispy fries and notable breakfast burritos featuring eggs, cheese, hashbrowns, and hot sauce. Menu includes satisfying burgers and flavorful chili fries.
Breakfast burritos come with eggs, cheese, hashbrowns, and hot sauce. They cost about $10 and have a solid, delicious flavor.
Breakfast burritos come with eggs, cheese, hashbrowns, and hot sauce. Options include sausage and bacon fillings. Burritos cost around $10 and offer solid flavor.
Good to know
LBJ's Burgers only accepts cash.
LBJ's Burgers has lots of parking available.
The breakfast burrito costs $10.
Mexican restaurant with a full bar and ocean view patio offers a casual, charming vibe where chill patrons gather to watch sports on TVs. Dogs are welcome on the patio with water bowls provided. The atmosphere stays relaxed with a joking mood among regulars.
Breakfast includes carne asada burritos and breakfast burritos con Asad served all day. Coffee pairs well with the burritos and stands out as surprisingly good.
Freshly made authentic tortillas and generous portions of shrimp stand out here. The wet grilled chicken burrito and sizzling fajitas come cooked to perfection with juicy, flavorful meats like carnitas and shredded beef.
Good to know
Taco Tuesdays feature special deals on tacos.
Happy hour offers discounted drink prices from 4-6pm.
The restaurant allows dogs on the patio with water bowls available.
Small burger spot with a 60's or 70's theme offers a clean kitchen visible from the counter. Atmosphere is not fancy and lacks liveliness, but it draws a local crowd especially at lunchtime. Prices stay reasonable with frequent specials and combo deals.
Combo breakfast burritos come with a spicy sauce that adds a distinct kick. The menu offers breakfast specials and a breakfast sausage sandwich that delivers solid flavor and satisfaction.
Combo breakfast burritos come with a spicy sauce that adds a strong kick. Street tacos include shrimp and asada options, and the breakfast burrito balances bacon, sausage, cheese, eggs, and potatoes well.
Good to know
Parking is available in the center lot or on Torrance Blvd.
Lunch specials offer great prices and are popular among locals.
Expect busy lunchtime hours, which may lead to longer wait times.
Street-side Mexican eatery with outdoor picnic tables and a walk-up window creates an unpretentious, casual vibe. The atmosphere is beach mellow and relaxed, attracting those seeking authentic, affordable food without indoor seating.
Breakfast features reasonably priced options with decent-sized portions. The breakfast burritos stand out as a highlight.
Burritos come huge and loaded with chicken, rice, and beans, especially the California Burrito which stands out. The hardshell tacos and carnitas and fish tacos deliver fresh, delicious flavors consistently.
Good to know
El Burrito Jr only accepts cash, so bring cash for your visit.
There is no indoor seating; outdoor patio is available.
Taco Tuesday offers special deals on tacos every week.
Outdoor seating on a historic pier offers ocean views and fresh air. The space feels like a hole in the wall with limited seating but a wide variety of dishes. The atmosphere is casual and lively, with a focus on Mexican street food classics.
Breakfast features burritos with hidden spices and cilantro that avoid heaviness or greasiness. The bacon breakfast burrito stands out as a notable option.
Fresh ingredients define the menu with no canned pinto beans or enchilada sauce. The birria tacos come in many variations, alongside standout dishes like birria ramen, sopes, quesadillas, and breakfast burritos.
Good to know
Meals cost less than $20 and had decent portions.
The restaurant offers a quick stop-and-go service.
I needed to bring lots of quarters for parking.