El Calentano Restaurant

2401 Marine Ave, Gardena
(310) 516-7800

Recent Reviews

Rachel C.

Food was superb, fresh and made to order. When I first walked in there was someone's abuelita sitting at the table doing needle point. She spoke and smiled so big and sweet. I felt like home right then. The gentleman and other female worker were both kind and beyond nice. I felt some welcomed. It's clean and has plenty of space to dine in. We ordered to go and it was delicious. 3 bucks for a quality pupusa I'm in.

Manny Soprano

Very delicious. I ordered the Chile Relleno, and it was very good. The sauce was hearty, and homestyle. Very nice quaint place to have a pleasant memory if you're not on the run. I took it to go on my lunch hour. The staff is very friendly, and helpful. Very polite. great service, and great food. Look forward to trying more dishes! Highly recommended. Muy buena cocina, y muy amable el personal. Gracias por el buen servicio! Delicioso el chile relleno.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Daisy

Very family friendly love everything so far on the menu.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cirilo Vazquez

Excellent

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andres Moran

Was amazed by this place. One of the few places where i actually felt like i was in Mexico. The food, service and ambience was very similar to how it is in homestyle restaurants in Mexico. Will definitely come back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Someone Else

The location is amazing , service is amazing . ( PLZ CHECK THE PRICES IN THE FRONT OF THE RESTAURANT! )The food is amazing ! The portions are small .They give you a menu that is outdated .Everything is 2 dollars more than it really is , so you are prone to get overcharged .I love to try new locations and review it online . So if the business is struggling but has great food and great service , I make it my new location .Very sad to say , will not be coming back here because of the dishonesty . Made me extremely disappointed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

MrDoughboyz

Absolutely amazing always have to come when making a trip to LA!!!!

alejandra ramirez

everything was absolutely delicious!!!! & the staff is very

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Omar Villagomez

I have discovered this gastronomical jewel close to my favorite Spa , this Mexican food restaurant has very nice quality of food, and the owners are very friendly, it's a shame that the mini mall besides the place makes people believe they are close because they are neighbors and when you pass the entrance of this restaurant is narrow. I ENJOYED THE FOOD amazing ??

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michele N.

Food was delicious, service was friendly. We ordered the parrillada , menudo, pancake breakfast, pupusa and even there flan. All were equally delicious.

Ruben Rocha-Barrera

Food was good and the staff were very friendly. The vibes 10/10Parking: Area surrounding is under construction so parking can be limited but it's definitely worth it .

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Carnitas

Rosemary V.

Food is savory and delicious. Very pleasantly surprised. Great customer service! We'll be back.

Diane Russell

Amazing food; couldn't have been nicer service. Real value for a little money.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Carne Asada, Fajitas

Its Me

Small family owned Mexican spot in Gardena. Food and service was fantastic. Prices were good as well.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alberto O.

Amazing foodAmazing serviceAmazing vibeHighly recommended to go see my friends Guadalupe and Jose and eat their yummy food right here in Gardena. Will bring lunch meeting here more often.

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