Riviera Mexican Cantina opens in a waterfront location in Redondo Seaside

Restaurateur Christopher Bredesen opened Riviera Mexican Cantina in Redondo Seaside on Monday, Might 6, within the beachfront location beforehand occupied by Brazilian steakhouse Samba by the Sea. Because the proprietor of Captain Kidd's Fish Market in Redondo Seaside and Torrance's Primo Italia, Bredesen is not any stranger to working eating places within the South Bay. His newest challenge could also be his most formidable but. Riviera Mexican Cantina is a sister idea to Riviera Mexican Grill, which opened in 1996 on Pacific Coast Freeway and was bought by Bresden in 2020 when its house owners retired after 24 years in operation.

Building on the ten,000-square-foot constructing started in October 2023, remodeling the area into one thing out of Tulum, Mexico, Bredesen says. The spacious eating room retains the unique vaulted picket ceilings, whereas the remaining is brightened up with a contemporary coat of white paint and new blonde hardwood flooring. Wicker options closely all through within the chandeliers and chairs, which lends a beachy air to the area. Your entire expertise is designed round giving prospects a view of the ocean from each angle.

Line tables and chairs on a beach front patio with lights and umbrellas — Patio at Riviera Mexican Cantina.

For the menu, Bredesen introduced the identical model of coastal Mexican delicacies served at Riviera Mexican Grill, however up to date it for the higher-end location. Dishes like shrimp taquitos and mini sopes can be found to begin, earlier than shifting on to mains like sluggish braised carnitas, lobster enchiladas, grilled wolves and beer quesatacos. For dessert, there are typical Mexican American favorites like churros, flan, and arroz con leche.

No canteen could be full with out a full beverage menu. 9 varieties of margaritas are on provide, together with one with cucumber and tamarind and one other with smoked blood orange. The margarita flight comes with a basic recipe, strawberry hibiscus, and Chile con Piña with jalapeno-infused tequila. Non-margarita choices embody beer and wine, plus different agave-based cocktails like an anejo Outdated Normal.

The opening of Riviera Mexican Cantina is a part of a quickly evolving eating scene within the South Bay that Bredesen has seen firsthand develop within the space. Over time, it has seen a altering of the guard as older premises are revitalized by new restaurateurs and hospitality improves throughout the board as competitors will increase for diners. “It’s important to go that additional mile now,” he says. Bredesen sees the change as a constructive for the world and is happy about what the long run holds.

Riviera Mexican Cantina is situated at 207 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Seaside, CA 90277, and is open Sunday by means of Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Reservations. can be found by means of OpenTable.