Palmilla Cocina Y Tequila

The most amazing date night experience that my husband and I have been on in a long time! We were able to be seated with no reservation on a Friday night, which to be honest the hostess was so accommodating as the place was already pretty packed! She did kindly let us know she would be happy to seat us but did have a reservation at 7:00pm (we arrived a little before 6:00pm) and we were thrilled to be accommodated.The patio seating although crowded was warm on this particularly cool night with their outdoor heaters, the seats were comfy and although at the small two person table because they do not crowd the table with decor or condiments it was the perfect fit! Our waiter was an absolute doll, and helped us choose our plates - the drinks were phenomenal and I enjoyed a watermelon mojito! The food was fantastic, everything had wonderful flavor and tasted amazing! We will absolutely be back! I cannot say enough wonderful things about the staff either everyone was sooooo kind!

I ordered the shrimp cocktail. I wasn't too happy about it and regretted my decision after taking my first bite. It needed salt? Lemon? The red broth tasted bland? The shrimp was not fresh. As for the service.... It was bad. Our waiter wasn't welcoming. She was pretty much like "what do you want"... looked like she wasn't happy to be at work. We never bothered her except asking for the check... literally left while I was in mid sentence. It was rude and after that the whole experience was off. I'm obsessed with Mexican food and really wanted to give this place a try. I did, and it really sucked.

The Mrs. and I had dinner tonight at Palmilla Cocina Y Tequila in Hermosa Beach.We arrived around 7:30 and the restaurant was very quiet. The hostess sat us at a small booth which was perfect. She then told us we would get some warm house made tortillas. They were served with salsa, avocado salsa, and cinnamon butter. Eric arrived to take our order. We started off with a house margarita. It seemed to arrive within 5 minutes of us ordering it. From there we moved on to the Ceviche de Pescado Blanco which was made up of seabass, tomato, jalapeño, and avocado. It was good. Maybe just seabass isn't my thing but it tasted a little fishier than what I'm used to. It was also served with banana chips which were good. For our second and final dish, we ordered the Caesar Salad with Chimichurri Filet Mignon. The steak was cooked perfectly but I don't know if marinating it in Cimichurri sauce is a good thing. It caused the dressing to have a bitter taste to it. The service we received from Eric was great. Overall we had a great experience but maybe Palmilla's take on Mexican is not our thing.

Geesh, where do I start!! This was probably the BEST birthday I have ever had. My heart is so full of gratitude. First and foremost Austin took EXCELLENT care of us. His service, attention to detail, drinks and organization are top notch. JD, the GM, is the man! His enthusiasm is infectious and you can tell he has a deep passion for hospitality. Abbey and Corey up at the main bar will give you the best service you've ever experienced. The food was delicious! Filet mignon, appetizers that ranged from fresh made guacamole, queso fandido, YUM!!! Don't forget to add the chorizo to the queso. All their drinks have fresh made juices and hand muddled to your specifications. I chose the cucumber, cilantro, mezcal margarita with the tajin rim and WOW! Thank you again Palmilla and their amazing staff. You're the BEST!

Keep in mind when reading my review, we went on a Saturday @ 11am.Food: you get complimentary (warm) tortillas that are very good. They also come with hot salsa, honey cinnamon butter and avocado salsa. I ordered the pollo asado, while my wife ordered the papas raja hash with short rib. My tacos were good - however, if you don't eat them quick the sauce will make the tortilla really soggy/ it'll rip apart. That said, the taquitos we ordered for our son were really good (super crispy with braised short rib). My wife's hash she said was also amazing and a perfect mix of savory and "fresh" due to the avocado. It's also a pretty big portion where she was able to only eat half since it's so dense.Service: quick, friendly service. Once again, we went early so your mileage may vary depending when you come. That said, no reservations were necessary. Ambiance: definitely a fun looking spot. We've seen it on the pier before and it always seems to be lively and they have a nice outside patio. All in all a good spot, with more than fair prices, that we would be definitely happy returning back.

I love this place just as much as I love their sister company, Escalante Cantina! I stopped by around 6:30 to pick up a to-go order of my favorites: the chicken suizas enchiladas and shrimp taquitos. While I waited, I treated myself to a passionfruit lemon drop.The bartender was incredibly engaging--truly the life of the party. It was a nice crowd, and with food this good, you really don't need much else.I've added some pictures for you to check out. I highly recommend visiting this spot. It's conveniently located right off the pier, with the water just steps away. Great food, lively vibes--you can't go wrong!

Chimichangas mariscos is the best thing I ever had!!! Service excellent. Ambiance is chill af.

Took my parents here a few months ago and while our server was incredibly rude and ignored our table (maybe because we had a baby?), our busboy Bryson (he told us the spelling but I can't remember if that's right ) helped us so much and took great care of my family and I. He went and got us the appetizer tortillas since our waiter didn't get them for us, got us additional toppings when our dishes were a little dry, and was always checking up on us like a real waiter should.We hope to go back soon and this time see Bryson promoted to a waiter instead of a busboy! Thanks again! Without Bryson we may not have enjoyed Palmilla as much.

Great service from Peter! Food was amazing as always! Beautiful day and view.... Great way to spend a Saturday afternoon!

This has become my favorite go-to restaurant for the great food, unique drinks, fantastic staff and amazing location! I crave their chili rellanos, pineapple jalapeño margaritas and sunset views. Service is friendly and impeccable. Special shoutout to server Sully! Always welcoming with a big Irish smile!