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  • Details: Full Bar, Dinner, Lunch
  • Hours:
    Mon.-Thu.
    11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
    Fri.-Sat.
    11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.
    Sun.
    11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Ortega 120

310-792-4120
1814 S. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA 
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Price Range: $$$$ ($21-$29)

Times Description

Mexican cooking doesn't get as much respect as it should in Southern California, at least in terms of formal restaurants. Taco trucks are generally where you find the best Mexican nosh. But now Thomas Ortega -- a veteran of the kitchens of Water Grill, Lucques and Patina -- and his friend Demi Stevens have opened an unusually appealing Mexican restaurant in Redondo Beach.

S. Irene Virbila 7/17/08

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User Reviews (3)

Showing 1 to 3 of 3 reviews
  • 5_small
     

    The Chef has a great urban twist to traditional mexican dishes. The mix drinks are excellent. Margaritas are one of kind. You must try the Mango Margaritas. Also, the Pomegranate & Ginger Drink is a total must do! Not too mention the Chips and Salsa are fantastic and very addicting!

  • 5_small

    "Tasty and Festive"

    Posted by btyama on 11/29/2008
     

    I have dined at Ortega 120 several times and have never been disappointed. The food is fantastic. The menu offers a modern twist on some familiar dishes! The lambshank "birria" is my favorite. The staff is very friendly and fun. Had a wonderful birthday party there this past summer. A...

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    "So so"

    Posted by Stallion on 09/13/2008
     

    Food/service need a lot of help. I would guess they won't make it the way it is now

Reviews from Yelp_large (3)

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    Posted by adrian m. on Yelp_small
     

    I was just passing by one day when I got a call from my stomach. I looked around and spotted Ortega 120. I liked very much whatever I ate that time. Some...

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    Posted by Ron A. on Yelp_small
     

    We finally made it to Ortega 120 for happy hour last week. The $20 margarita pitcher was a really good deal, (they pour the tequila right in front of you,...

  • Ss
    Posted by Paul R. on Yelp_small
     

    Based on 1 visit Food and drink 4 service 3 management 5 11/21/09- (addendum to review: The caliber of this place has shone through. The management emailed...

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