Esperanza Cocina de la Playa

Drinks were terrific as was most of the food. The short ribs were tough and service was slow, but all were very nice.

The staff was amazing. We were seated at a large table upstairs and it was really loud after the dodger game. A staff member, without me asking, asked if we wanted to move outdoor to the patio for a more intimate experience and of course we accepted. This completely made the experience much better. The drinks were on point! The food was good. Overall great experience. We will absolutely be back!!!

Wonderful food, wonderful service. I was taking it back about the unisex bathroom other than that was great.

My Codigo blanco tequila seemed very watered down. Yet the Lalo wasn't. Food was okay but barely any meat in the fajitas. All our tortillas were undercooked and a bit “doughy”. Palmilla is a better location for us

Quaint but cute venue. Great service with good food. The tortilla with the cinnamon butter is delicious!

I came here for my birthday dinner and absolutely loved it! The food was delicious but the real highlight was the ambiance. We sat on the rooftop, which was cozy, quiet, and perfectly warm even on a cool fall night. It felt special and relaxed at the same time. Highly recommend for a date night, celebration, or anyone who loves a great meal with an even better atmosphere.

Rooftop seating was amazing. Quiet enough to hear each other speak but such a great ambiance!

We were fortunate to have a table upstairs and outside. However it was incredibly hard to hear each other at the table. It could be the large group that was next to us.

Very very noisy. Halibut tacos (grilled NOT fried as is standard) were the hit. The ceviche was good but small portion for the price. Guacamole was good too. People were nice but the noise level made it hard for my wife and I to talk sitting across from each other.

Got there early so I was able to have great conversation, but by the time the dinner crowd rushed in it did get pretty loud. It was my third visit there this month so obviously I love it!

Food was good but we had to wait 30min for our table to get seated at a table that was reserved for someone else and getting screamed by that party and sadly the hostess didn't do anything. We had to wait after that for another 10min to finally get a table. Wasn't the best service experience :/

We went at 5:30 on a Saturday and it was already packed! Definitely a good sign. The whole vibe was great for a first visit—food was delicious, drinks hit the spot, and we sampled a bunch of different cocktails (all worth it). The decor is on point, and next time I'd love to snag a rooftop table at night for the full experience.

The food was absolutely amazing. The cocktails were absolutely amazing. The ambience was absolutely amazing. 10 out of 10 we will be returning.

The music was way too loud! The noise level is already loud enough. You could barely hear the person you are with. The service and food were very good!

Drinks were yummy, rooftop was sexy, and our server, Pablo, was great. Food was mid but I give extra points for the house made tortillas.