Esperanza Cocina de la Playa

Manhattan Beach, CAMexican restaurant 4.4 (527 reviews)$20–70

Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar with rooftop seating serving local specialties and great cocktails. Fast service, happy hour drinks, and a casual-to-upscale atmosphere popular for lunch and dinner.

Outdoor seating

Esperanza Cocina de la Playa has outdoor seating.

Food & drinks

  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Hard liquor
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great cocktails
  • Rooftop seating
  • Serves local specialty
  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Good to know

  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Brunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Usually a wait
  • Good for kids
  • Has changing table(s)
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
  • Bar onsite
  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Assistive hearing loop

Hours

Monday11 AM–12 AM
Tuesday11 AM–12 AM
Wednesday11 AM–12 AM
Thursday11 AM–1 AM
Friday11 AM–2 AM
Saturday10 AM–2 AM
Sunday10 AM–12 AM

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Details from Google Maps listing data, last checked October 1, 2026