Guisados

Came here early (maybe before 11am) and they had everything we wanted. Had two kinds of steak tacos, two kinds of chicken tacos and one chicken tamale. Everything was very good especially both kinds of steak tacos. Chicken tinga was a bit spicy for me. Tamale reminded me of the first time I had tamales in CA years ago. Service was good too. Glad we found this place.

A Taco Adventure So Dramatic I Should've Gotten Closing Credits Dear Guisados, Let me confess how you fed me, rescued me, AND made me blush a little. It was almost 9pm when I pulled up. I was driving down the coast, trying to find parking so I could stare at the ocean and fix my entire mood. I’d barely eaten all day (one sad tuna sandwich that absolutely did not do its job), and my stomach was filing complaints. I’m circling the beach lots, annoyed, hungry, over it… and then I see YOU. Warm lights. Cozy glow. Vibes immaculate. Your sign basically grabbed me by the soul and said: “Hey. You. Turn around. We have tacos.” So obviously, I busted a U-turn so dramatic it could’ve been a trailer moment. I walk in and instantly get hit with the smell of steak so good it temporarily healed my childhood. Slow-stewed, juicy, rich — the kind of smell that says, “Your night is about to get better.” And then there was the cashier. Cute. Calm. Soft smile. I tell him: “Real talk? I’ve got $11. I’m starving. I just need something. Whatever I can get with that. ” He stays sweet while we go over the menu(rude), patient, when I asked for steak in a burrito, explaining why it just isn't done (ruder), and then asks if I want something to drink. I’m like, “I probably have a few extra dollars for that, yeah lets throw in an horchata”, Fully prepared to scrape together the change to pay for all of it. He says: “The horchata’s on me.” Sir. Please. I’m weak. Then he adds his employee discount, dropping my total to $7.92. I go to pay and try to leave a $2 tip cause I mean come on, this guy is an absolute saint. BUT THEN — chaos. My phone tap fails. The payment screen freezes. He asks if I have a physical card. So I run back to my car —which is a mess cause I'm a mess— I dig through doors, seats, pockets, the entire void. I finally find my wallet… NO card. I was just about to start walking back toward the restaurant, stomach dramatic, spirit broken, ready to admit defeat and apologize for wasting so much of that sweet dudes time (and make do with just a cup of water). And then — HERE’S THE MOMENT. He doesn’t wait for me to walk inside. He doesn’t let me explain. He RUNS OUTSIDE to me with the tacos AND the horchata like: “Hey! Don’t worry about it. Have a good night.” Sir… kindness like that should come with a warning label. I sat in my car, under the streetlight, and ate those tacos with the passion of someone who just survived a mini emotional saga. They were phenomenal. Juicy. Tender. Flavorful. Two little tortilla-wrapped miracles. And here’s the real reason I’m writing this: It’s late at night *right now*, hours later, and I still can’t stop thinking about that moment. About the kindness. About the food. About the whole vibe. To the restaurant: Your food is incredible. Your service is unforgettable. I’ll be back — with money, a functioning card, and friends who I will personally drag in with me so they can experience the magic too. With love and a very dramatic U-turn, Latrice

While visiting Hermosa beach, came across this yummy spot 🙌 the options for tacos are wowwww same with the drinks 🙌 after much debating we went with : Cochinita pibil taco Chile relleno taco Frijol con queso taco Chicharrón taco Shrimp taco Steak picado taco Also an amazing shrimp ceviche tostada And yoooooo the drinks Seasonal pumpkin orchard ufffff yummy Agua de limón con pepino

This might be the Guisados that serves the best food. I’ve tried almost all of them and this one has been the most consistent with quality and flavor. It’s hard to beat the location, I’m in the area often and go here anytime I’m craving tacos. I can recommend the tamales too, as certainly above average and the quesadillas are delicious. My favorite tacos are the chicharrón and chile relleno. Breakfast burritos also worth it. Aguas frescas are excellent. Overall, great spot totally worth trying if you’re in the area.

Very fresh and tasty tacos at a reasonable price. The vegetarian sampler was a great way to try multiple taco types!

I had a breakfast burrito and horchata based on the recommendations of the host. Excellent choice! I thought this was a mom and pop place, but it turns out they have at least six locations in the Southern California area. Go to their website and check it out. You will not be disappointed in the atmosphere, the quality of the food, or the quality of service - and the prices are reasonable, too!

The flavors were there. The restaurant decoration and atmosphere of the workers was nice. But the portions are very small for a 10$ burrito. Very good but just not great size at all. If your looking for flavor here isn’t bad isn’t amazing and a bite and looking for taste come here. If your looking for to be full and satisfied look elsewhere because they only bring the flavor

The best tacos I have had. The tortillas have a different texture and taste home made (soft and rich corn flavour) and you know that they are not coming from a plastic bag in a hundred. I had the taster (6 small tacos with different toppings). Each was packed with flavor, and were all different from each other and the meats were tender and well seasoned, the mix of onion, cilantro, tomatoes and chilis were cut finely and perfectly blended into the meats. Each bite was satisfying. I had a melon drink, it was delicious and not overly sweet, I finished last bit and even crunched on the ice mixed with some melon bits. The place was small but clean, the waiter was very friendly, they were also having fun with each other, and it shows that they enjoyed the work (on some level at least). Even the stereo system on the outside seating area was very good quality and the music was loud enough but not noisy. Great place just to hangout. Will definitely come back.

Every time I go to Guisados is always a good experience. I've been going for years and tried this spot a couple of times. All their different locations taste the same, which I love. The tacos are just delicious, it's like trying the real traditional Mexican dishes in a freshly hand made tortilla. My fav are steak in salsa roja, chicharrón (it's spicy), cochinita pibil, carnitas en salsa verde. The horchata is also good even though it's on the sweet side, and there's an option for the cold brew horchata which is great! The service is always nice, and they're pet friendly at the patio which I love so you can go with your furry friends and can go to a walk at the beach afterwards!

The food here never disappoints! My absolute favorites are the chuleta en salsa verde, bistek en salsa roja, and quesadilla con frijoles--total go-tos every single time. Pair any of them with a refreshing agua de melón, and you're golden. This is my second time at this spot, and the staff is incredibly nice, super patient, and always helpful when you're debating what deliciousness to try next. The music adds to the vibe perfectly, blending with the rich Mexican tradition behind the food. It's a great little spot for a quick, tasty hangout!

Tried this place for a random taco Tuesday and to be honest I was kind of disappointed. There was no real taco Tuesday deal which is fine, but unfortunately all of the meats tasted the same to me. These tacos were just ok, nothing spectacular for the price, and honestly were served to us kinda cold (the tortilla) The best taco I had was the shrimp taco, we tried a quesadilla but the cheese used inside was not a melty cheese so it had a very off-putting flavor and I ended up trashing it. The service was fine, as you walk up to a register to order. The gal working the register was cordial but honestly not overly friendly or even very memorable, the interior of the restaurant reminds me of a fast food joint, and the outer patio area was small but cozy. Overall I likely will not be back, unfortunately these tacos just didn't do it for me.

We just loved this Hermosa Beach location of the very popular Guisados chain of taco-focused restaurants. They had a wide variety of tacos and tamales available and the servers were excellent at recommending which ones to try based on taste and spice level. The servers also brought out the food quickly. This place is the perfect compliment to a trip to Hermosa Beach, where beach culture reigns supreme. After a walk by the beach or some time in the ocean, these bites are exactly what I want. The restaurant has a small parking lot which quickly fills up when it's busy so you may want to be prepared to grab metered street parking in the area.

Really enjoyed this spot! The tacos were delicious, fresh ingredients, and the wait time was short. A lot of seating options and a clean environment. We tried the pork, beef, fish, and seafood options. Overall, it was a FANTASTIC experience! Would highly recommend.

Tacos were delicious! Tortillas tasted fresh and each taco was hearty. Favorites were the bistek roja and pescado.

Review for aguas frescas only. I am a sucker for a good agua fresca, but only if it is freshly made. The stuff that comes out of the machines is ok but it's basically just sugar water. I think the aguas frescas here are freshly made. If not, they fooled me. They have a standard horchata one but also offered some different interesting ones, like a cold brew horchata and their take on an Arnold Palmer (Armando Palmero--half lemonade and half jamaica). The cold brew horchata is a regular horchata with cold brew coffee thrown in and it was delicious. The Armando Palmero was tart and refreshing. I loved it and could have drank endless cups of them. I would have loved to try their food but we already had ordered food elsewhere. This location is just a stone's throw from the Hermosa Beach boardwalk.

I first discovered Guisados years ago when there were far fewer locations. It became one of the spots I would hit when I was at or near Dodger Stadium. Flash forward and Guisados came to the South Bay! Still the same great menu, warm environment just ONE BLOCK from the beach. Chicken mole is my absolute favorite. With their extensive hours, you can hit them up for breakfast tacos or burritos, and a late night snack (well, until 10, which is late for food in this area). Always had a good meal every time I've been. I hope you continue to thrive for years to come!

Back here again! Always a fast and easy place to get freshly made street tacos, ceviche and tamales. My favorite is the mole poblano, their chicken and sauce is perfect for me and very flavorful. Hubby's favorite is the conchita pibil (slow roasted shredded pork) and ceviche. Kids favorites is their fresh tortillas and their elote (sweet corn) tamales. They can even throw an egg on it if you want. Staff is always friendly and food is served nice and hot quickly.

My review is based solely on the few times I got doordash from Guisado's, I've never dined in. Each time I've gotten tacos and burritos from here, they do not provide ANY salsas or hot sauces. There are no options for free salsa with food purchase either. They charge $0.60 for the tiniest thing of salsa. This last tome I paid $0.60 for habanero salsa and it was just orange water, zero taste or flavor. Their tacos and tamales alone don't have enough flavor to carry the food without sauces. The pork red sauce tamale was the most salty and dry tamale I've ever eaten. I had two bites and to threw it out. This last tome I got taco sampler, which was underwheming to say the least. Each taco tasted exactly the same: bland corn tortilla filled with different toppings all with no taste other than salt. Again, zero sauces provided. I keep ordering when I'm out of options, but I'll just do taco bell next time.

Tacos and tamales on the beach, so good. Awesome tamales, great service and free parking. Lots to love here.

Stumbled upon Guisados while walking in the area. Great location with ample car parking and a short walk from the beach. We unanimously decided that their tamales are the best we've ever had (and we tried multiple varieties). Elote tamale was truly a standout for me, highly recommend Guisados!

Guisados is THE SPOT! The handmade tortillas are incredibly fresh, and the cheese in the quesadillas is simply out of this world. The aguas frescas are exceptional; I had the horchata, and the hint of cinnamon was the perfect touch. We visited on Halloween night, and the staff were fantastic. The cashier offered great recommendations and even helped modify a dish for my son. We can't stop raving about this place and will definitely be back soon!

I got the taco sampler which came with an assortment of 6 mini tacos. My favorite was the steak picado! I really liked how much flavor the meats had very juicy, although some a bit spicy for me. I also tried the sweet corn tamale I would definitely come back for that and to try other ones. So good! Service was good and lots of seating room.

Excellent for gluten free tacos. Not greasy. Definitely delish. Did not disappoint. We got fish tacos and asada meat burritos. Be careful w the spice levels. We got a 5 level spice and I couldn't feel my mouth for an hour lol

My cousin and I were headed to SoFi over the weekend to attend the Ed Sheeran concert, and decided to meet up with a friend who lived nearby at Guisados in Hermosa Beach. This location has a private parking lot on PCH. Our friend was already waiting for us when we pulled up. Guisados is on Jonathan Gold's top 100 restaurants in Los Angeles list. They have multiple locations in Southern California. I ordered the mini taco sampler platter and it was so good! I believe I received the top 2 of each beef, chicken, and pork: steak picado, bistek en salsa roja, mole poblano, tinga de pollo, chicharron, and cochinita pibil. I also tried the Armando Palmero (1/3 jamaica, 2/3 limon). Service is excellent. I accidentally spilled my drink on the plate of tacos and our server replaced the plate for me. I felt terrible but she made it right for us. We had a great time catching up and trying the tacos. Everyone enjoyed their tacos. I recommend Guisados for a quick fast casual meal.

Wow! Guidsados tacos! I have heard many good things about Guisados and I can definitely say I agree with every good thing that has been said about this place. I visited the Hermosa Beach location for the first time and I instantly became a fan. Since it was my first time I got the The Sampler. The Sampler is a great way to try out a variety of their tacos. The Sampler is $9.50 and comes with 6 mini tacos. One can get The OG ( Steak Picado, Bistek Rohan Tinga, Mole, Chicharron & Conchinita Pibil), Vegetarian (2 Calabacitas, 2 Hongos, Frijoles con Quezo & Quesadilla) or Choose your Own. I chose to get my own and got two each of the following: Steak Picado + Chorizo . + Tinga de Pollo tacos for their Sampler. Each and every taco I tried was delicious. All were great in flavor! They were also quite generous with the meats too. I also got the Elote Tamales and Queso Tamales for $4.75 each. I wanted to get one of their meat tamales but unfortunately they were all out on a Sunday afternoon. The Queso one is quite spicy and so be warned. It has one giant chile inside. The Elote one has a nice sweet corn flavor to it. Though the tamales are good; the star of Guisados are really their tacos! My only dislike about the Hermosa location is the parking (sigh). This location is right by the pier and so parking is tough! They do have a small parking lot and it only has a few spots. You can also try for the metered parking at the lot next door. Overall though I do hope to be back soon (hope to find parking hehe!) as I love their tacos!

I've been to Guisados in the Echo Park area by dodger Stadium years ago before I became vegan vegetarian, and the tacos were wonderful. Fast-forward 20years and now they have one nearby me, down in the south Bay, at Hermosa Beach. It's perfectly situated right at the parking lot as you enter towards the boardwalk. There's outdoor and indoor seating, and beautiful tacos. This Hermosa Beach location has vegetarian options and a few vegan. We had three different samplers and we still managed to order a few extra that we wanted to try, but didn't want six tacos. Calories don't count while on vacation.

Solid 3.5 stars as I have mixed feelings about the tacks here. What stem to show surprisingly was the tortillas! Those were excellent. At almost $4 a taco i wish there would be a little lore filling for the veg tacos. Tamale was also delicious. I tried the queso jalapeño and it was moist.

Food is amazing. Fresh and authentic flavors. Pork tamales with egg make a great breakfast. Guisado tacos are the way to go for First timers. Friendly staff, good music, festive ambiance wishing steps to the beach

Food delicious! Service is great! I've been to the Boyle Heights, since opening day years ago! And having it closer to home makes me happy! Last night, my husband and I went to dinner. Ordered the sampler and tacos de chicharron, pescado y camaron. This morning, we showed up for breakfast burritos and pumkin horchata cold brew. Scarlett was very sweet, she helped us out last night and remembered us this morning. It's nice being greeted with a smile. Thank you Scarlett for being sweet, we really appreciate it.

It's quite simple: OUTSTANDING tacos. And that's what you want. First time here. Would definitely come again. I had the OG Sampler consisting of six street tacos. Fresh corn tortillas all around, you can tell. The fillings were meats braised in various spices. One was spicy, but not too. They were all great.

Perfect little tacos. Such kind servers and counter people. Decorated nicely for Day of the Dead. We biked along strand for a perfect morning. Light and tasty lunch here made perfect more perfect!

I got the pumpkin horchata to drink and one chicken tamale. The person I was with got three tacos (one beef, chicken, and shrimp). The service was fast to order and we got our food within 5-10 minutes. They gave the drink to us immediately. The pumpkin horchata was delicious and absolutely worth it. I thought there were was going to be too much cinnamon looking at the drink, but it was the perfect amount. The chicken and beef were too salty and the shrimp was pretty good. I liked the chicken tamale. The masa was so fluffy and light. The chicken and salsa verde was flavorful but there wasn't enough chicken...there were about 5 bites where I didn't get any chicken.

My FAVORITE taco place in LA and the service here is always so great. The employees are super friendly and helpful. I've brought my kids here twice and both times the employees were very accommodating. My son had a spicy dish and was suffering and the man offered him some horchata. Their horchata by the way is the BEST I've ever had. Ever! I don't know what they put in it but I could drink that every day. I love getting their taco sampler and also their shrimp taco which is probably my favorite. The chicken mole taco is also one of my favs. I've tried the sweet corn tamale which was also delicious. I'm so happy they opened a spot in the South Bay! Definitely one of my family's new staples.

The sampler mini taco set is it! Came here on Halloween so it was pretty empty. Wasn't sure if it was the right choice especially because they don't serve alcohol on weekdays, even if it's a holiday. I was proven wrong by the delicious set of tacos in the sampler. Definitely coming back! Drooling and dreaming of mini tacos.

Excellent tacos and drinks! They also have fish and vegetarian tacos. Try the sampler plate if you want to try a bunch of different ones. Their agua frescas are also great.

Excellent food and service! One of my favorite taco places in LA! Very conveniently located next to the beach and boardwalk. The staff was very friendly and took the time to explain the menu and give their recommendations. The food also came out shortly after ordering and was brought to our table. I took the staff recommendation and got the sampler platter which I highly recommend if it's your first time and don't know what to get (like me). Each taco had it own unique flavor and was delicious. My favorite was the steak picado.

Always really good fast service and amazing tacos! Breakfast tacos are my favorite and it's right by the beach so it's a great spot.

Finally checked this place out and I was not disappointed! Worth all the hype. Yum! Since it was my 1st time, I got a sampler which comes with 6 tacos (palm-size tortillas) that can be pre-selected (O.G.) or you can select your 6. Definitely the best way to figure out what my new favorite is. (Chorizo!) Quick service. There is some parking right in front and paid parking in an adjacent lot. Since it's so close to the beach, parking might be a challenge depending on what day and time you go.

The food was great. Tortillas were very fresh and the meats were all well seasoned! Ordered one chicken and one steak as well as Jamaica.

Great food, service and ambiance. The place is clean and food is as authentic as you can get. The seafood options with tostadas are great and very economical.

Welcome to Hermosa Beach! Another win for the South Bay! I used to go to the OG location in Boyle Heights and I'm glad to see more restaurants opening throughout the city. Their tacos are delicious and packed with flavor and meat. They're so juicy! Napkins required. The tortillas are handmade! Faves: Mole Poblano, Tinga de Pollo, Bistek en Salsa Roja and Cochinita Pibil ($3.79 each). The puerco (pork) tamale was good ($4.75)! Perfect ratio of masa and meat. Add a fried egg (+2.50). For drinks, order the Horchata. It's refreshing with the perfect amount of sweetness and cinnamon. Some of the tacos are a bit spicy so this will help tone it down. For first timers, I suggest the sampler. You get a choice of 6 mini tacos. Parking: Small lot and plenty of street parking nearby. Seating: Indoors and Patio. Dog Friendly! The worker brought water for my pup Mochi and I didn't even need to ask. Thank you! Service was friendly. Will definitely return! This location is steps away from the beach. Take a walk along the Strand or go for a dip afterwards :)

The workers were friendly! The restaurant was clean! But the food was not tasty. I ordered the chicken and fish tacos and they lacked immensely of flavor. Disappointed and won't be returning.

This place was interesting. I didn't love the customer service. I liked the tacos and quesadilla. They don't give you chips and salsa, so not a normal Mexican food spot.

Hm... I've been dying to try Guisados so I was so hyped to see that they added a location to the South Bay! Tonight, I ordered for delivery. My favorite was probably the shrimp tacos. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the flavor was good. The problem I had with the other meat tacos was they were all too salty for my liking so I was def a little disappointed with that. I'll have to try again and see if I change my mind.

Not your average taco shop, Guisados goes above and beyond with gourmet ingredients and packs it all in to a small package. The tacos are all filled with stewed meats so no need for salsa like most other shops, and come with fresh hand made corn tortillas. Overall my favorite tacos is the Bistek en Salsa Roja, Tinga de Pollo, Mole Poblano, and Cochinta Pibil. This location has a few free parking spots available in front of the restaurant and they do have outside seating available so you furbabies can join you. Service is good and your like 50 feet away from the Strand and beach.

We had heard of this place from some friends that had said Guidados was a LA staple so I was excited to give it a try. We ordered the sampler to get a little taste of everything and then an order of each of the pork and chicken tamale topped with an egg. The food came out pretty fast and while the tacos were good, most of them did taste pretty similar in flavor profile so I'm not sure if I had a favorite. The meats were nicely seasoned but I do wish they had added a little bit more veggies on them to add a nice crunch. Both of the tamales were good but the clear winner for us was the pork so definitely give that one a try the next time you stop by.

7/4/2024 Took my family this morning for breakfast they cut off breakfast early due to the holiday rush which was disappointing but I ordered something else. I always order to drink an horchata cold brew but this is the first time it tasted funny I think it was spoiled but I did not mention anything and just threw it out. Now I'm home with stomach pain and diarrhea. I've been here many times and this has never happened. I've been to the location on Sunset never got sick but I'm 100% sure the horchata was spoiled. Please look into this issue.

I have loved Guisados since they opened their first location in Boyle Heights in 2010. In a crowded market, their food is innovative, consistent and well-priced. No wonder the energy is so good and the staff always seems like a happy family: they are! They became my weekly networking lunch go-to place when they opened the second location, in DTLA. I've taken dozens and dozens of people there and had satisfaction. So I thought I was dreaming when they opened the Hermosa Beach location, a few blocks from my house. So I was extra-honored when they asked me to be their Featured Artist in 2023.

Tacos and service here were great. I arrived during a busy lunch rush with a large party. Our food came out quickly. I ordered the sampler and the daily special carnitas. Flavors were on point and you get great value here. I loved the camarones, carnitas and the steak picado. Wow everything was so fresh and delicious. I wanted to order more, but about 6 tacos is definitely enough. Seating inside is meant more for smaller parties. Parking is really easy with the lot across the street and theres plenty of street parking as well. If you want quality tacos this is your spot.

The food is great but unfortunately the service leaves so much to be desired at this location. We called asking if the Dodger game would be playing and they said yes, they would put it on for us. We got there and quickly realized the tv was outside. On a chilly 60 degree day with a drizzle, we wish they would have said something about it being outside but we were understanding and proceed to order nonetheless, but that's when we found out they couldn't even get their tv to play the game. Why not double check that they had the channels necessary to play a game before telling people they did? Worse yet there was no apology or care for us or the situation. The least they could have done was be apologetic but the manager seemed to not care and tried to hand the remote to my partner to see if he could figure it out - while we were literally eating our food. We ended up having to go somewhere else and pay at another local spot to see the game.

Truly excellent tacos. I got the platter to try them out and found every one delicious. I was surprised because I thought I'd have a favorite, but every single one was tasty, which usually doesn't happen. The place is clean and their service is friendly and professional. We are lucky to have such a taco gem in Hermosa Beach. I'm looking forward to trying other things out on their menu.

Definitely one of my top ten tacos ever since I heard about them several years ago through Jonathan Gold (May he eat in peace). The OG in Boyle Heights is unforgettable but It's so cool they opened a branch in Hermosa. I cant resist the chicken mole and the steak, but quite frankly it's all good. Go for the desayuno or the mushroom medley or the many pork varieties but taco lovers-- just go!

Cochinita pool is one of the best tacos I've ever had. Homemade tortilla and all. Chefs kiss!!

Great taco spot, has some good options for breakfast tacos and other lunch options. Had chorizo and bacon breakfast tacos which were amazing and full of lots of flavor. Also tried a steak and chicken mole which were both very tasty and would definitely order again! There are a few options for beers on tap as well. Service was quick and the kids like the quesadilla and tacos as well! Outdoor patio could use some umbrellas as on a hot day the direct sunlight is a little too much heat.

Still as good as the first time! The wait isn't bad, and the service is usually top notch. They really make sure that you enjoyed your food.

Stopped in around sunset on a Friday, parking was easy, free, safe, clean, and plentiful. I was immediately greeted by a friendly guy, who offered me a sample of his three recommendations. I ended up getting a cochinitas and a mole taco, and very glad I did! A great deal for the price, especially considering location. The tacos came out to my table within just a few minutes. It was lively, but not busy, the dining area was clean and comfortable. The food was great! Fresh, flavorful, and presented well... A little messy, because they don't skimp on portions, you might want a fork... I liked the minimal packaging and the wooden tableware and the self serve ice water. And they're open late?! I'll definitely be back, with friends.

I really liked the steak picado and chile verde tacos, but the quesadilla with chorizo had no flavor. The food came out fast despite it being busy. Fair price for what you get, especially given the area.