El Gringo Mexican Restaurant

Reviews

• Edgar B.

  star star star star star 6 July 2026

  This is the only place in El Segundo than can make a decent Taco Burrito.
  Soup, awesome, Guacamole, Awesome, friendly service, awesome.
  We have only had food to go so in house service, unknown?

• Jennifer B.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 4 July 2026

  Hubbers was the one who noticed this place as we grubbed across the street and mentioned checking it out one day.
  
  So, "one day" comes along and we found ourselves up in here maybe a little over an hour before their closing hour.
  
  "Seat yourself" says the sign. We wanted to settle down at the patio-like area (because it had the best view to watch TNF) but the table we preferred was dirty, so we decided to sit on one of the high chair/tables toward the right. (No biggie, there were TV's with the game on as well.)
  
  It's a very casual place. Our server was even dressed as so which I thought was kinda cool. She came through with menus, complimentary chips and salsa, and asked if we would like drinks. Hubbers and I ordered and got delivered a pint of brewskis each. We were on the hungry side, so we were quick to decide what to have for dinner.
  
  And then no one came back. FOR AWHILE.
  
  The young lady who served us to begin with was moving so quickly all over the place (gathering plates and glasses, cleaning up tables - including the dirty one I pointed out earlier - wiping stuff down, etc...) and it was simply just difficult to flag her.
  
  I looked around to see if I could flag someone else, but all I saw were about 4-6 people up at the bar talking amongst themselves. I couldn't tell if they were customers or staff members up until I saw all of them folding towels. (Staff!) It was difficult to flag any of them either since they weren't really paying attention to any customers. They seem so deeply absorbed with their yip-yappin'. (There was a customer sitting at the end of the bar no more than three feet away from them who hasn't put in his order either, and another at a table across us.)
  
  Hubbers was practically halfway through his brew (I hadn't touched mine because I wanted to have it with my food) before someone came up to us, apologetic, stating she wasn't sure whether we were going to or have ordered grub yet. "No, we haven't." Hubbers went for their chicken enchilada. I went for their grilled shrimp burrito, "no beans, no cilantro, please?"
  
  Given there weren't a lot of customers plus it's nearing closing hour, our food got delivered very quickly.
  
  Hubbers liked his plate - and that's as far as it went. He said it was just okay, but not impressive. My burrito was HUGE which was impressive at first until I realized there was just way too much rice - too much, in fact, that it obscured how great the grilled shrimp were. (Personally, I would have cut the amount of rice down 50%.) Other than that, I liked it. The quac was also a nice touch.
  
  FOOD: 3. Mediocre at best.
  SERVICE: 2.5. The wait was completely unnecessary, even more especially for hungry customers.
  VALUE: 2.5. A bit on the pricey end for Mexican cuisine.
  PARKING: Street. There's a small parking lot next door but with only a few spaces.
  OVERALL: 2.75.
  
  It's reasonably new so I'm sure they're still working out the kinks. I might just return if I start hearing good things.

• Andre T.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 3 July 2026

  I have been very skeptical of trying El Gringo (hence the name). I finally caved in and gave it a chance. I didn't have high expectations walking in anyways and I most likely won't be returning any time soon.
  
  Came here on a weekday for lunch - it wasn't very busy at all... MAYBE 4-5 other tables?
  
  Complimentary chips & salsa were brought out immediately. Chips were stale tasting and salsa was okay. The server took awhile to come and take our order.
  
  I ordered the Carne Asada Burrito ($14) which comes "Wet" with red or green sauce, a scoop of guacamole and the inside contained - carne asada, rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onion & cilantro.
  
  The burrito is BIG (as seen in other comments/pictures) but that doesn't mean it's necessarily good. It was very bland tasting and lacking flavor besides salt.
  
  They do have a pretty extensive menu and they have a nice patio area outside (slightly exposed) with several TVs, blankets and heat lamps.
  
  OVERALL: I think El Gringo is okay for the El Segundo neighborhood and nearby businesses but it is definitely nowhere near "authentic" Mexican food. There are other restaurants nearby I'd rather go such as La Paz or Sausal (not authentic either but good).

• Franco M.

  star star star star star_border 1 July 2026

  Dropped by here the other day with some coworkers and thought their Pulled Pork Sandwich was pretty good. The side of mac n cheese was delicious. Think the Mac n Cheese here is my favorite item even though it is just a side.
  
  Pros:
  + Mac N Cheese
  + Pulled Pork Sandwich
  + Breakfast burrito
  + Margarita
  + Chicken Egg Rolls
  + Taco Plate
  + Complimentary salsa
  + Cool waitress
  
  Cons:
  - Food is pricey
  - Burger
  - Diablo Asada Burrito
  - Fries

• Stacy Z.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 25 June 2026

  I have come here about 3 times and each time I leave wondering why did I come back. Today was it, never again. Brianna, our waitress, was horrible. It was lunch time, the place was empty and it took about 20 minutes for the waitress to come over. And when she came over to ask what we wanted to order and she cut us off mid sentence and said I'll come back later when you are ready. I couldn't believe it!!! If it wasn't for Jose, I would have walked out, he brought us our drinks, chips and salsa!!!