50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Gardena

“Beef tongue burritos, taco are the best in Mexican restaurant and salsa bar too“

“Riquísima comida y excelente atención“

“I’ve finally found a taco spot in southbay area that compares to San Diego tacos. They moved locations to western in front of the Southbay Toyota. They got a bunch of salsas to choose from and they make their tortillas fresh. The saudero is delicious. My husband really liked their asada. I already know I’ll be visiting this spot many more times in the future. Closed on Mondays. They do have a few seats to dine there. $2.50 per taco.“

“delicious authentic mexican food !! great prices, friendly staff.“

“Hard Shell Tacos Chicken/Shredded Beef
❤️‍🔥🌮🌮❤️‍🔥 Delish. Has Cheese ✅️ The lettuce and tomato tastes seasoned 🤤
Def. Going back for MORE tacos and to try the taquitos, nachos and Burritos!!!
Hidden GEM👏🏽“

“This place is a hidden gem...there are hundreds of places around L.A. where you can get a breakfast burrito or a combo plate but where else can you get a torta Cubana a.k.a. Cuban sandwich. It's a meatfest so you better not be a vegetarian...and it's huge enough for two to share this melange of machaca beef, chorizo, ham and Oaxaca cheese. Just don't attempt to order it for breakfast, they just can't handle it at an early hour but their menu is voluminous enough for you to have other options.“

“Best tacos in North Torrance. Nice family owned restaurant. I ordered two chicken and two al pastor tacos. I like how there was a single tortilla and not doubled up. The chicken meat was juicy and flavorful. Al pastor was very good too. I’ll be going back!“

“I stopped by El Cielo in Gardena and had a great experience. I got the enchiladas plate, with chicken inside with a side of rice and beans, and everything was flavorful and satisfying. It’s a solid spot for a delicious, no-fuss meal if you’re in the area! Definitely check it out. Awesome hole in the wall.“

“buen servicio atenticion y calidad del Productos todos los empleados son 5 Estrellas bonito lugar“

“I’ve always came here ...I can remember their awesome Salsa, Carnitas Taco’s and strawberry milk when I was 3 years old!!! I’m 40 years old now. They are my favorite Mexican Restaurant ever!!“

“My family has been going to tiny La Villa's Mexican Restaurant for decades. It has always served the best authentic Mexican cuisine around A hidden jewel...“

“Clean atmosphere and great service!!!“

“Tacos los Viejones are amazingly delicious and tasteful! Hector your Chef AKA ( your cook ) takes his tacos to another level by adding just a little sprinkle of beans on top of the tacos. I try de pollo, Asada and pastor all amazing MUST TRY!“

“$1.50 taco Tuesday. The red sauce is fiery spicy and delicious. I like that they have the onion and cilantro and sauces in bags/wrapped up so it’s not just sitting out exposed to the environment.

They have 8 plastic chairs so better to pick up and go.

Writing this while waiting for the tacos. Will update re taste“

“The food from this food truck is very good, I work driving and it is very practical for me to call and place my order to pick up, you can pay with Cash or even with Zelle. On certain days you may not find them because they cover events to make sure it is better to call.“

“My family and I were looking for a New Mexican spot and we definitely found it!!! The food was soooo good. We order one of everything on the menu and nothing was disappointing it ran us about $100 for 5 people to try pretty much everything they had. I will say they are alot more affordable with better food than spots in the area. You order your food at the front and the you find your own sitting. The only criticism I’ll give is I wish it was more lively inside, it’s beautiful inside no doubt but everyone is so quiet. Not a deal breaker at all I still plan to repeatedly come back! It’s a must try and a game changer for the area.“

“Muy recomendable para envíos Nacionales! De Los Ángeles a Missouri !“

“If you want to enjoy some of the best classic tacos in town , you could never go wrong at antojitos , not only the tacos but the great variety of Mexican food and drinks that this place offers is worth the trip…once you tried them , you will come back and come back for more!!!“

“we go every weekend for breakfast 😋“

“Great service and great food“

“Las Pupusas, buenísimas y que no falte la cola champán“

“The food is good. It's not the same price and quality as it used to be. For two people with food and drinks, it was nearly 30 dollars. There are better places to get cheaper tacos. But the quesadillas are huge and have avocado so they're worth the $13 dollars once in a while. The service is good, and the people there are always respectful. The space inside to eat is small but I always happen to go when its empty lol. Overall the place is a once in a while spot“

“I worked late last night in Gardena and was looking for a place to eat dinner. I am on the Keto diet and was thrilled to find that this diner had several salad options. I ordered the Greek salad with chicken and it was terrific. The salad was huge! The only downside is that the Greek olives had pits, which is the pits. Lots of chicken though and a ton of Feta cheese. Delicious!“

“I love all of the food here, never had anything bad. The ceviche is the best!“

“excelente servicio y.calidad de mariscos“

“I visit this outstanding restaurant once a month because I enjoy the ambiance that is characterizes this restaurant. The staff is awfuly helpful and qualified. The service is deeply efficient. Most important, the food you get is outstanding. I have been there more than once and I was always joyful. The expense is honest. I highly suggest this place to to everybody.“

“This is my to-go taco truck, and their burritos are absolutely the best I’ve ever had. The staff is always so friendly every time I visit, which makes the experience even better. I still can’t believe there’s such an amazing taco spot right here in Gardena. The place is spotless, and the food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and you can really taste the care they put into every order. If you’re in the area, this is a must-try—you’ll want to come back again and again.“

“Cute with a lot of homey options cheaper than Diana's. The green salsa was fresh and had great flavor. The eggs on the chilequiles were perfectly fried. We'll have to come back to get drinks and try try their cemitas poblanas and breakfast burritos & bollilos

Bonus we got to watch an Olympics women's soccer match during our short wait“

“😻muy rico toda la comida y muy buen ambiente para todos“

“The carne asada burrito is a standout—juicy, well-seasoned, and packed with flavor in every bite. It’s hearty, comforting, and exactly what you want from a classic taco shop burrito. And the shrimp tacos? Absolutely yummy. Fresh, flavorful, and cooked just right, they bring a delicious balance that keeps you coming back for more!“

“I went there during lunch to give me some Huaraches and some horchata and oh my God it was so delicious. Even my mom who's from the Mexican state of Jalisco actually said that the food reminded her of her home state and she loved the food. Definitely a place you guys have to try. Excellent service I was completely satisfied with the service I will definitely be coming back to this place. :) 🙂“

“As a person who was growing up in a coastal city & loves seafood, I highly recommend this restaurant. They have real good fresh sweet seafood. Plus, my husband is not a fan of seafood but he changed his mind when he tried the fish tacos here. They close early around 8pm, that is the only issue I don’t like.“

“Very good Authentic Mexican Sea Food. I usually go once a week .

Parking: The parking is on the side of the building

Kid-friendliness: They have Quarter slots machine for toys .

Wheelchair accessibility: There's a Handicap parking ?️ on the side of the building inside the parking lot.“

“Love this place for the rolled tacos. It's the only place around that has a decent amount of meat in each roll and the guacamole is excellent. Topped with cheese, it's a real winner. Had the carne asada street taco recently...also recommend as the asada is well seasoned.“

“The food is very delicious at Tacos El Tio! Everything is very fresh and flavored. They also have a variety of aguas frescas to choose from. You find very little to none places that have Cebada, but they top it off with the Cebada they have here. Everything from tacos to tortas and Vampiros are very authentic! I really recommend this place. 11/10“

“Customer service is great, the place is very cute. Churros were a tad over golden brown not too sugary, flan tastes not made from scratch like the instant flan bags but still okay, friend ordered milk shake and said it was fine. However it does seam a bit overpriced due to the amount they charged me I think the churros are about $1.50+ each approx. Place does not have prices on the menu board so you are pretty much estimating prices unless you continuously ask them for prices.“

“La comida es muy rica, trato amable“

“the family owned business is truly into customer service but the menu is huge and full of delicious food to choose from..the chicken is so reasonably price and has always been a hit at parties and potlucks..the home made tortillas are to live for..I'm truly proud of the parents leaving legacies for their 3 sons..now each has a store to run...keep up the amazing work.“

“Ordered the $6.99 surprise box from the Too Good to Go App. It's supposed to be a $21.99 value. The food was really good. The meats were seasoned well and I really liked the green salsa. I'm not sure I would buy this at $21.99, but it was a great value for $6.99.

The only reason I dinged a star is because the woman serving the food used her hands to put the cheese on the beans. I didn't see her wash them and she didn't use gloves. At minimum, they should use a spoon or a more sanitary way to serve.“

“What can i say about this place....
Looked for a burger joint around gardena and found this gem.
The burgers were great especially with the leaf lettuce and ranch
Fries were on point and the soda was bomb not all watered down and the service was good
I came here once and since i go about weekly either alone or with the family

Food 9/10
Service 9/10
Price 10/10
Return factor 10/10“

“I got some asada fries and an horchata tonight. service was excellent and food was delicious. the fries were big enough to share. Meat was seasoned and cooked well and the avocado was perfectly ripe. My first time but definitely not my last. Definitivamente regreso pronto!“

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“I've eaten at this del taco for many years. Last night may 29th 2026 at 11pm while waiting in the drive thru my car overheated. I was able to back out and park in a spot.My radiator needed water so I could make it home. I saw someone emptying the trash .I asked if he could fill a bottle I had with water.He could'n't have nicer about it. He went in the backdoor and returned with a full bottle. His name was Jose .Thank you again Jose I made it home because of you.“

“Don't know why people put this place down. The food is what you get! Today, January 13, 2024, had the chicken bowl with extra chicken, and it was the bom! The staff is doing an amazing job on serving the public with quick and fast to get the order out, and still people are saying poor service.El Pollo Loco, you guys are doing an amazing job, and I want to say thank you for being here in Harbor City and serving the community. I want to let you know that your staff is amazing, I am just sitting here listening to how they greet every single customer that walks in the front door and you make us feel welcome and I just wanted to share this with you.See you soon again, ?~ Harry Irvine“

“Micheladas are bomb The pescado zarandeado and the camarones islas marias are the best!!!!! And the banda on Fridays and Sundays play the best songs and the place has a great environment!“