Award-winning

Esperanza

Name: Esperanza
Address: 309 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA, United States, 90266-5316
Telephone: (424) 422-0057
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

741 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 41 times today

Lively
Great for creative cocktails
Hot spot

Inspired by both Cabo San Lucas’ beautiful coast and Mexico City’s vibrant cosmopolitan neighborhoods, Esperanza’s thoughtful design blurs the lines between art and function. Masterfully designed by internationally renowned Islandic architect Gulla Jónsdóttir, Esperanza’s interiors reflect an elevated coastal ambiance that exaggerates the grandeur of a beach town villa.

Chef Ray Alvarez oversees a menu featuring fresh interpretations of Sonoran cuisine while Head Mixologists John Fox and Kevin Williams developed Esperanza’s bar program to not only include delicious and playful cocktails, but the two have also created the largest tequila list and mezcal collection in the South Bay.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–12:00 am Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(424) 422-0057
Website
http://www.esperanzamb.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
309 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-5316
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighbourhood
Manhattan Beach / Hermosa Beach
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Popular dishes

What 741 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Beach Cities
Hot spot
Beach Cities
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Esperanza in Manhattan Beach offers a vibrant atmosphere perfect for a lively night out. Its "amazing" Mexican-inspired seafood menu and "well-crafted" drinks are standout features. While the ambiance can be "very loud," the friendly staff and "excellent service" contribute to an enjoyable dining experience. Highly recommended for festive gatherings.

741 Reviews

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Lorraine
Los Angeles
42 reviews
vip
2.0
42 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We love this restaurant and always enjoy going there. But last night the service was awful. It took forever for our server to take our order and serve our drinks. Then he served two of the three dinners with my dinner coming long after the first two arrived. We ordered a second drink that didn’t come till we were finished with dinner. When I commented on these drinks being more like dessert since we were finished with our entrees, he said well yeah Grand Marnier is a good dessert drink (2 of us ordered the Palmilla margarita that has Grand Marnier as an ingredient). He never came back and it was too late to send our drinks back. He was unapologetic, the pace was awful, it created tension at our table in what should have been a fun, festive night. Bad, disappointing experience at this local restaurant we generally love for its ambiance, excellent food and great margaritas. Not sure I’d want to risk it again. Oh, and my view from my table straight to the men’s urinal in 2 of the restrooms wasn’t very pleasant either. I never sat at this table in this position before. Disgusting. You really should do something about this.
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Jessica
Los Angeles
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great dining experience! Yummy food & cocktails.
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elizabeth
Los Angeles
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious. And great service. I only wish it wasn't so loud.
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Tamika
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had such a great experience. Will definitely be going back soon. Shrimp Taquitos was AMAZING 🤩
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Neha
Caribbean
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Love the food and drinks we got. Nice place for date night or any special occassion
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MichaelA
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cool place for great upscale Mex food and killer margaritas!
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Mabel
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot for day or evening. Couples or groups. Food and drinks yummy! Is a bit noise elevated.
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Melinda
Los Angeles
15 reviews
vip
2.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I don’t understand the appeal. Tables are crammed together, the service is mediocre, food is nothing special and it’s overpriced.
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Carolina
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was delicious, we ordered ceviche a las tres maneras as an appetizer and the 3 ceviches were really good and came along with plantain chips. The tacos de pesacado and fajitas were also very tasty, we enjoyed the feast. Portions are small, but we did not feel hungry afterwards. The decor was stylish and inviting. Earthy tones made the space visually appealing. However, the noise level was overwhelming. We were 4 people and we ended up having 2 separate conversations or had to yell in order to hear each other. The chairs were big for the space, and i was elbow to elbow with the next table guest. Behing me i had a guest sneezing on my neck all the time. Not ideal. We were seated inside but the A/C was on to the point that we didnt remove our jackets. The temperature was more comfortable outside or near the door with the heaters on. So all and all, we enjoyed the food but the noise and the A/C made our visit less than perfect.
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding cocktails, service, ambiance & food—queso fundido con chorizo! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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FAQs

Esperanza offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (424) 422-0057.

Esperanza is rated 4.6 stars by 741 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 41 times today

Order delivery or takeout

309 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-5316

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighbourhood
Manhattan Beach / Hermosa Beach
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–12:00 am Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.esperanzamb.com/
Phone number
(424) 422-0057

Esperanza

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Ceviche los Cabos

Ceviche de Atún

Mole Blanco Enchiladas

Menu

What 741 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Esperanza offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Esperanza restaurant rated?

Is Esperanza currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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