Esperanza Cocina De La Playa

I've visited Esperanza on multiple occasions, occasionally for drinks with my husband. However, this time I made a reservation to celebrate my friend's birthday, as it was her first visit. The food was acceptable, but our overall experience, primarily due to the hostess, was tainted by discrimination. I want to address the hostess who seated us and how she made us feel throughout the evening. Initially, she tried to seat us right by the entrance, which we found less than ideal given the constant flow of incoming guests. I politely requested a table slightly farther from the high-traffic entrance, especially considering there were at least six available tables. However, she insisted they were reserved for larger groups, even though it was a Tuesday night, and it's worth noting that those seats remained vacant even after we finished our dinner. We also inquired about splitting the table, given the abundance of open seating. Her response clearly showed her displeasure with our request, and she had to consult with the managers. Thankfully, the manager recognized the validity of our request, but when the hostess returned, her demeanor was far from welcoming, and she seemed unhappy with the outcome. Furthermore, ordering food at this establishment was a challenge. The table size was as small as a bedside table, and when dishes arrived one by one, it felt inconvenient and cramped. We politely requested an extra table to accommodate our order, but the hostess's response left us feeling unwelcome. As a local and a paying customer, I didn't consider our request unreasonable, but we were left with a sense of profiling and discrimination. Our experience was far from pleasant, and I have no intention of returning to or recommending Esperanza to friends or neighbors in the area. It's disheartening that in this neighborhood, if you don't fit a certain profile, you may not receive the respect you deserve. I strongly urge the owner or manager of Esperanza to provide training to their hostess on how to treat guests with respect, regardless of their background. Our requests were well within reason, and she should prioritize her work over personal distractions with her cellphone. The current treatment of patrons like us is discouraging and detrimental to the restaurant's reputation.

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Amazing Mexican food! So good we almost went back twice in the same weekend. If visiting Manhattan Beach again, I would definitely consider returning. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $50–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

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A must visit. Lively and phenomenal food! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

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Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

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Food: 3 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 5

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