La Ballona RestaurantEmail Me
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3004 Maple Ave
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Get Directions
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Get Directions
Customer Reviews (25)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Aug 22, 2009Downtown Culver City's oldest Mexican restaurant. They great you with great chips and wonderful salsa, and by the time my food got to me (i... (more)
tgibbon
on Citysearch Jun 27, 2009I have eaten here on and off for 17 years, I live in NY and whenever I'm in LA I make a point of eating here. It feels like being part of the family in this family run restaurant. The food is consistently good and the drinks ... (more)
Lolalott
on Citysearch Sep 28, 2008My husband and I are new to the area and were craving mexican food on a Friday night. The only Mexican food place around Culver City, where we live and that looks decent seems to be LA Ballona. After waiting for a very long ... (more)
NativeCalifornian
on Citysearch Sep 14, 2008This place is family owned for over 50 years and the two charming blonde Spanish sisters serving here have been here the whole time. Service is warm, friendly, and inviting. The margaritas are tasty and strong the ... (more)
CulverCityResident
on Citysearch Sep 03, 2008Seriously: the worst service, worst guacamole, worst salsa and even more awful attitude towards customers. The mole is good, and the decor is nice. It can easily be a great restaurant because of its phenomenal ... (more)
jcrogel
on Citysearch Jul 17, 2008I think that this is by far the worst Mexican restaurant in Southern California. Unfortunately, there's nowhere else to go close by downtown Culver City. The food is bland and tasteless, I literally had to pour the ... (more)
lulu7672
on Citysearch Jul 01, 2008My family has been eating at La Ballona's for over 30 years! I grew up on it, and no other Mexican Food can ever compare!!!!! Their chips, salsa, & ground beef tacos are the best. I love their dinner salad, with house ... (more)
GIRLWHOLOVESFOOD
on Citysearch Jun 26, 2008If you've never been to La Ballona you have to try it. The food is EXTREMELY reasonable and the Margaritas are fantastic! Just be careful before you drive they are stiff. I've tried nearly everything on the menu but I ... (more)
kitdesigns
on Citysearch May 12, 2008I don't get the other bad reviews. Juan and the ladies do work very hard to keep everyone happy. If you are impatient and rude they may sense that, but if you come in with a smile and 'hello', you'll be well taken care of. ... (more)
