One of the best Mexican fusion restaurant in LA. The drinks ( mostly margaritas) were super refreshing and unique. The service was genuinely amazing even when the restaurant was 100% to the capacity . Highly recommend this place !
Roxana P.
Went on a Thursday and initially the place was not that busy. The food was very good and the margaritas had a nice flavor and a good variety. Will go back.
Smith S.
The food was good! The Service Greeter with a large tattoo across her chest may need to improve her greeting skills. I found her to be unpleasant. We were very pleased with our host. The ambience provides the perfect setting for an intimate celebration. Grand atmosphere...
The hostess could not seem to find my reservation when I got there and finally seated me while I waited for my friend. She then told my friend she did not have a reservation under my name. If she had looked for the reservation she would have also seen it listed a special occasion, my friends birthday for which they did nothing to acknowledge this or offer even a cupcake to celebrate the occassion. $11 for a non alcoholic beer also seems to be a bit gouging considering the bill for two people came to over $100 with each only ordering one drink. Pretty steep. Really need to get their act together.
Saw some bad reviews but wanted to try it out for myself. I went on a Friday afternoon around 4:30 pm. Restaurant was pretty full but our service was very fast and our waiter was very polite. Liked the food & drinks.
TanyaH
Server was personable with great recommendations, decor was stylish & fun and loved the open air seating. Our food and drinks (palmilla and spicy mango margaritas) were top notch. Just visiting briefly but will definitely be back if we're ever in town!
Love Esperanza! Vibes, music, drinks (fav is Dante's inferno) are amazing. Have try the surf and turf enchiladas. So good. Also Fridays nights there was a DJ so a lot of fun with friends.
Aaron W.
My favorite restaurant to eat and drink at in Manhattan Beach. If you love Mexican food, this is the place for you. The service there is amazing and the drinks are very good (and strong). Definitely a restaurant you can go to for a date night or with a large group. Shoutout to Aaron who provides the best service there!
Reshma R.
The food and the service is absolutely amazing at Esperanza. The only thing better than the food is the service. Aaron in particular was amazing at providing great service and recommending not only great dishes but drink options as well. Cannot wait to visit again.
Caroline B.
My husband & I had a fabulous date here! We sat at the bar and enjoyed great drinks, food and service. It was crazy busy yet Taylor our bartender was so attentive and went out of his way to make sure we ordered just what we wanted. I recommend sitting at the Taylor's bar, you'll have a brilliant time!
Told the waiter there was hair in our ceviche and he said let me take care of it. He offered to get a replacement but we didn't want a new one since we it was end of our meal. He then took the ceviche off of our table. We asked for the check and we were still charged full price for it and we barely touched it.
I've dined here several times before. Went back yesterday because someone else chose the place. Unfortunately, this review fits every other time I've been there. Food is good, atmosphere is great, service is AWFUL! Waited 35 minutes for a margarita. Waited 40 minutes for the waiter to come back and take our food order. Bar and restaurant were half full. The wait staff said the delay was because they were “slammed”. Some items we ordered never arrived. There are too many great dining options in the South Bay to go back and have this experience again.
David T.
Esperanza is the kind of spot you stroll into after a good day in Manhattan Beach because of its great mix of high dining with a welcoming beach feel. The service is always great. Hosts are welcoming and one of the more enjoyable aspects is sitting at the bar with good service. We've had great encounters with Aaron who always has a great attitude about him and when friends are in need of a recommendation tell them to seek the bar and see if Aaron is there. The food is great, drinks are great and highly recommend as a spot to take friends who've never been. Can't wait for the next time we're in town.
Abraham
This marks my second visit of this esteemed establishment since its opening. My partner and I had the pleasure of drinking in a selection of margaritas. It is our shared opinion that the spicy margaritas meet the high standards we cherish. Concluding our visit, I opted for the Chicken Suizas Enchiladas and was delighted by the delectable flavors of the dish. We are unequivocally looking forward to our next visit.
Jessy M.
Came here a few days ago while visiting family from out of state. It was very very busy and we were a large party so I understand the wait for service. One person stood out to me the most, Keanu. I ordered a combo plate with no cheese. I'm not allergic, I just don't like dairy products. I was unaware the dish came with a sour cream garnish until Keanu came out and talked to me directly. He said that he saw I requested no cheese and asked me if I was ok with sour cream. It was really nice of him to come and ask me, and I'm greatful he cared enough to make time to assure my dish came out right. Awesome spot, great staff!
One of the best Mexican fusion restaurant in LA. The drinks ( mostly margaritas) were super refreshing and unique. The service was genuinely amazing even when the restaurant was 100% to the capacity . Highly recommend this place !
Went on a Thursday and initially the place was not that busy. The food was very good and the margaritas had a nice flavor and a good variety. Will go back.
The food was good! The Service Greeter with a large tattoo across her chest may need to improve her greeting skills. I found her to be unpleasant. We were very pleased with our host. The ambience provides the perfect setting for an intimate celebration. Grand atmosphere...
The hostess could not seem to find my reservation when I got there and finally seated me while I waited for my friend. She then told my friend she did not have a reservation under my name. If she had looked for the reservation she would have also seen it listed a special occasion, my friends birthday for which they did nothing to acknowledge this or offer even a cupcake to celebrate the occassion. $11 for a non alcoholic beer also seems to be a bit gouging considering the bill for two people came to over $100 with each only ordering one drink. Pretty steep. Really need to get their act together.
Saw some bad reviews but wanted to try it out for myself. I went on a Friday afternoon around 4:30 pm. Restaurant was pretty full but our service was very fast and our waiter was very polite. Liked the food & drinks.
Server was personable with great recommendations, decor was stylish & fun and loved the open air seating. Our food and drinks (palmilla and spicy mango margaritas) were top notch. Just visiting briefly but will definitely be back if we're ever in town!
Love Esperanza! Vibes, music, drinks (fav is Dante's inferno) are amazing. Have try the surf and turf enchiladas. So good. Also Fridays nights there was a DJ so a lot of fun with friends.
My favorite restaurant to eat and drink at in Manhattan Beach. If you love Mexican food, this is the place for you. The service there is amazing and the drinks are very good (and strong). Definitely a restaurant you can go to for a date night or with a large group. Shoutout to Aaron who provides the best service there!
The food and the service is absolutely amazing at Esperanza. The only thing better than the food is the service. Aaron in particular was amazing at providing great service and recommending not only great dishes but drink options as well. Cannot wait to visit again.
My husband & I had a fabulous date here! We sat at the bar and enjoyed great drinks, food and service. It was crazy busy yet Taylor our bartender was so attentive and went out of his way to make sure we ordered just what we wanted. I recommend sitting at the Taylor's bar, you'll have a brilliant time!
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Told the waiter there was hair in our ceviche and he said let me take care of it. He offered to get a replacement but we didn't want a new one since we it was end of our meal. He then took the ceviche off of our table. We asked for the check and we were still charged full price for it and we barely touched it.
I've dined here several times before. Went back yesterday because someone else chose the place. Unfortunately, this review fits every other time I've been there. Food is good, atmosphere is great, service is AWFUL! Waited 35 minutes for a margarita. Waited 40 minutes for the waiter to come back and take our food order. Bar and restaurant were half full. The wait staff said the delay was because they were “slammed”. Some items we ordered never arrived. There are too many great dining options in the South Bay to go back and have this experience again.
Esperanza is the kind of spot you stroll into after a good day in Manhattan Beach because of its great mix of high dining with a welcoming beach feel. The service is always great. Hosts are welcoming and one of the more enjoyable aspects is sitting at the bar with good service. We've had great encounters with Aaron who always has a great attitude about him and when friends are in need of a recommendation tell them to seek the bar and see if Aaron is there. The food is great, drinks are great and highly recommend as a spot to take friends who've never been. Can't wait for the next time we're in town.
This marks my second visit of this esteemed establishment since its opening. My partner and I had the pleasure of drinking in a selection of margaritas. It is our shared opinion that the spicy margaritas meet the high standards we cherish. Concluding our visit, I opted for the Chicken Suizas Enchiladas and was delighted by the delectable flavors of the dish. We are unequivocally looking forward to our next visit.
Came here a few days ago while visiting family from out of state. It was very very busy and we were a large party so I understand the wait for service. One person stood out to me the most, Keanu. I ordered a combo plate with no cheese. I'm not allergic, I just don't like dairy products. I was unaware the dish came with a sour cream garnish until Keanu came out and talked to me directly. He said that he saw I requested no cheese and asked me if I was ok with sour cream. It was really nice of him to come and ask me, and I'm greatful he cared enough to make time to assure my dish came out right. Awesome spot, great staff!