The menu

Tacos are the core, built bigger than street tacos: 24-hour carnitas, a Korean barbecue wagyu taco, beer-battered mahi-mahi and a lamb and wagyu quesabirria with consommé. The kitchen draws on Mexican street food, Asian flavors and Americana, and burritos, bowls, fajitas and a smash burger round it out.

Tequila and margaritas

Margaritas come by the glass or in a one-liter fiesta size, from the house recipe to top-shelf versions, and the cocktail list leans on mezcal and agave. The FAQ has prices.

Getting a table

El Segundo does not take reservations, and there is often a wait at dinner. Join the online waitlist on the way in. Takeout is available, and the site publishes allergen information for every dish.

Private parties

A private dining room holds 28, and the whole restaurant can be booked for up to 130, for rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions and company parties. The banquet manager builds the menu and drinks.

Sources: elsegundovail.com, about, menu, drinks, waitlist, private parties, location. Checked September 23, 2026.