Ortega 120’s Day of the Dead decorations and old school movies projected onto the wall make for a fun daytime or evening atmosphere. Their $5 happy hour margarita is a surprisingly large size and their $2 tacos are perfect for an afternoon treat. The pitchers are perfect for a group of girlfriends out for the afternoon and come with what the staff calls, the “shut up,” a carafe of tequila that stops anyone from complaining of not enough liquor in their drinks. Their not so secret blend of fresh lemon, lime and sweet agave takes the bite out of their famous mix and helps the drink go down and helps to drain a pitcher quickly.
1814 South PCH, Redondo Beach. Call 310-792-4120 or go to http://ortega120.com
Runner-up: Pancho’s.
