Playita Restaurant — Restaurant in Los Angeles

Just tried this place for the first time today. Ordered a Fish Burrito. I was not a big fan. The first thing one notices when eating a burrito is the tortilla, which holds everything together and is such a very important element of the meal. Unfortunately, this tortilla seemed rubbery almost like the cheap kind in a typical grocery aisle. Secondly I immediately noticed the rice which were larger grain than I'm used to seeing in Latin foods but more importantly lacked any flavoring, fats, or juices that typically make rice such a crucial element for the fish to rest on. The battered fish itself was not crisp (it is always best to eat battered fish fresh and not to go) nor did I pick up any original flavors that made me think, that there was something special about how they prepared the batter and the fish before frying. I think they added pico de gallo inside but nothing seemed to add or bind the elements together well. The salsa which will cost you extra for any more than one small serving, was very close to Pace Picante style salsa from any grocery store. I've always leaned on my instinct that if the salsa is bad at a Latin food joint, everything else will be as uninspiring. I wish I could say better. I will not visit this...

I went thru the drive thru. The staff is hard working and polite . The atmosphere was friendly and well lit. I ordered the two fish taco combo w a drink. It took me back to the days at ensanada when I would sit next to the woman deep frying these delicious little fishes lightly battered in seasoned flour and cooked right in front of me to perfection then served on a corn tortilla with lime slices and tomatoes onions and salsa and topped with table cream.. umm delicious. The fish portions are plenty enough to actually make two more tacos if you use only one tortilla instead of two. If it seems to fall apart before it enters your mouth your being dainty . This is no time for that. Get both hands involved and cradle it as you shovel it into your mouth. Have the plate below your chin to catch the pieces that fall overboard. Then use your hand as a scooper and pick up what didn't go in and finally lick your fingers and get the next taco ready to eat . Repeat the process until their is nothing on the plate. Finish it off with the drink and chips that come with your order . Wipe your hands with the napkins and you did it. I hope you enjoy it as...

I literally didn't have any food in my fridge other than condiments, milk, and eggs. I didn't want to go to the market and have to come home to cook, soooo I Googled for seafood near me. Mind you, I just moved to the area a couple of months ago. When I drove up to the place, I realized that it was the place my son's dad had told me about not too long ago. He said it was good and good it was! We went on a Monday, shrimp taco special. Bomb. The shrimp was perfectly fried, and there was plenty on each taco. The salsa was good, too. We also ordered ceviiche. I'm not a huge fan of ceviche overall, but it was good too. Definitely going to go back to try...