I have dined at Cinco a few times now (all for happy hour) and have enjoyed my experiences each and every time. Most recently (tonight) I accompanied two friends for dinner and ordered the Las Palmas (Zero Proof) cocktail (pineapple, ginger, coconut cream, and lime) as well as the chips, salsa, and guacamole and the Carnitas burrito off the happy hour menu. Service was great as Abel M. was attentive and accommodating. It was relatively quiet inside the restaurant on this Thursday evening but not empty by any means. There is indoor and outdoor seating and happy hour is Monday-Saturday from 3pm to 7pm (dine in only) although they also have $5 tamale on Tuesdays and Mescal specials on Mondays! Great spot in a decent location (Playa Del Rey, kind of near LMU) with street parking as well as a private lot with some free parking spots. Wish the happy hour menu included a little bit more but nonetheless, it's worth checking out!

Delicious Mexican food served in a casual dining-hall atmosphere. Service is prompt and friendly. The menu has plenty of choices for vegetarians and pescatarians in addition to the usual meat options. The esquite is divine -- just the right combination of smoky sweetness from the roasted corn to ho with the tang of the chipotle mayo and the tamarind salsa. The tacos borrachos with fried shrimp are flavorful and immensely satisfying.

Great Happy Hour Menu. My kids are kind of picky and Cinco doesn't trip if anything is special ordered or off menu. The service is great. There's always a beautiful Hispanic lady that waits on us and there's always plenty of room inside or out when we arrive in the late afternoon. 5 stars for Cinco!

We were staying nearby so my family and I decided to come in for dinner. It feels a lot like a neighborhood bar. Not all that busy but lots of groups of people chatting and having a good time. They do have large TVs for the games. We shared chips and guacamole and salsa which was delicious! My mom and aunt decided to try the mahi mahi tacos which they enjoyed. My sisters got chicken enchiladas while I got chicken tacos. The chicken wasn't dry!! Woohoo! My older sister tried the horchata which tasted like it was missing cinnamon while my mom and other sis shared Mexican coke. It's not a bad restaurant. I liked the vibe. It was kinda dark in there, so my aunt had to use her phone's flashlight to see the menu. LOL but the waiter did turn on the light right by our table which helped a bit. The staff was nice and food didn't take long. There's a small parking lot next to it but you can also find street parking.

Hadn't been back to Cinco in a few years. Was always a good spot to get drinks but thought their food was a little lacking. Decided to try it again and the food quality definitely increased. Was a little more expensive than I remember but worth the increase for the better food. Drinks were still great too! Lighting was a little dark and sat in a corner which was nice for being quieter but also darker. Server was knowledgeable of the food and friendly. Will definitely go back before a few years pass.

I love Cinco because it is so close to LMU where I work, but also because their variety of food, drinks and flavors are amazing! I have come here for work events, and gatherings with friends. I have come for happy hour and taco Tuesdays. Everything is delicious, the service is always super friendly, and the prices are reasonable. My favorite, besides, the mushroom on polenta, which I think was a seasonal thing, is the veggie burrito. It is huge and the salsa choices offer just the right amount of heat. This place also actually turned me onto gin drinks with their army navy cocktail. But the last time I went, I sipped on their seasonal Blitzen cocktail which tasted amazing, and felt so elegant!

Came for Happy hour after a flight and forgot to take a picture of my tacos but they were pretty fang good. Remembered to take one of the Flan which was creamy and decadent def splittable. Had a beer and four tacos for 8 bucks really hard ti beat my faves were the al pastor and the barbacoa. My mother got a tamale for tamale Tuesday and she thought it was okay nothing to write home about. I would stick to the tacos. More bang for your buck. Service was bland and forgettable. Asked for water three times to finally get it and it wasn't that busy.