El Tarasco Mexican Food

Small type location great music, welcoming atmosphere.Good food authentic food
Worth the drive

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Old-school Mexican counter with solid burritos and salsas. The staff works fast and portions are big. I like the carnitas plate with extra pico. They’re open late enough for post-beach cravings. Nothing fancy—just satisfying

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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Years coming here since I was a kid my dad would bring us here often . Enjoy the hardshell tacos 🌮.
The cook does all types of excellent things.

Don’t confuse it with the one by the beach — this one’s more low-key but just as tasty. The super deluxe burrito with red sauce is a monster. You can tell they’ve got regulars who come every day. Service is no-fuss and quick. Perfect lunch spot that never disappoints. Cheap eats done right.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hole in the wall, great food and friendly.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

No-frills, old-school Mexican food a few blocks from the beach. Their burritos are massive, affordable, and packed with flavor. I love the wet carnitas burrito—it’s messy in the best way. You can sit at the counter and watch them work the grill. Perfect stop after surfing or biking on The Strand

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Soft El Tarasco Taco with Choice of Carnitas Asada or Chicken with Onions Cilantro and Green Chile

El Tarasco? Five stars, hands down!!

This is your spot for real Mexican food. Amazing carnitas, killer salsa, and the vibe is totally chill. Forget everywhere else, just go here. You're welcome.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

How am I just now giving this place 5 stars - after 8 years of hitting this place weekly. The crew who run this place fills it with spirit and make it even better. Props to Mr T and his band of cooks. Ask him to show you how he can drink two 32oz beers in one gulp.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fantastic food. Very tasty tacos.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I have had a lot of Mexican food all over the United States. This has to be one of the best versions I have ever had!

Best of the best

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

What is the people in the food are the bomb.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Incredible Mexican food with fantastic fast service. It may not look like much when you see it, but this little restaurant will serve you some of the best Mexican food you have ever tried. Everything is prepared on site and prepared fast. There is counter seats for about a dozen people inside and picnic tables above for seating. You can see from my picture that I loved the meal. I had a tostada and my wife had enchiladas. Both were great! Highly recommend if you are in Manhattan Beach.

Food was better then I remembered it.