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Cozymel's in El Segundo is a three star Mexican restaurant. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This place features private rooms and a full bar.
2.0 of 5 stars.
2 stars for food...very blah3 stars for decor...eeehhhh4 stars for the make it in your face guacomole...mmmmmmm5 stars for the margarita pyramid.......yeah boooooooiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After getting tickets to a movie and with an hour or so to spare, we decided to get a quick bite and while we didn't regret it, I don't think we'd go out of way to come back.The food was average, on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Prospective boss took me here for lunch during our day long interview. The place was MAYBE half full at 12:15pm. I immediately became nervous given the location of this place- amongst literally a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic in my book. On the patio with a cool breeze, lots of plants to look at and the Cinco Sampler. Five frozen margaritas (white, blue, green, red and brown) in a wooden pyramid. Each with a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place dropped for me quite a bit. I was disappointed to have the guacamole taste bland and the chips weren't fresh. I used to hype this place up a lot. It seems they either changed hands OR just...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty dull and lifeless. Bland, and without any character. Our waitress seemed pretty miserable, and only bothered to smile and make eye contact when she handed us the bill. If you are looking for a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm....where should I start....I've been to the Cozymel down in La Jolla which I think is decent. So when we went to visit a friend at LAX...we decided to come here. The place was crowded, but that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good for work functions/large parties. I came here with 24 new co-workers (24 strangers, basically) we had a room all to ourselves, were waited on hand & foot, constantly replenished with chips &...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Finally went for the first time over the weekend after passing this place a million times going down Rosecrans. Went during Happy Hour and the bar was pretty full. The chips and salsa were delish,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go to Cozymel's a lot about 10 years ago. And since I don't drink and I didn't really care for Mexican food back then, it was nothing more than a place to hang out with friends while they...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I go to Cozymel's In LA and Las Vegas for one thing....the Magaritas! best margaritas, ever; period. everything else on the menu is like every other tex-mex place, "just whatever." worth a visit just...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My guess is this place is severely underrated. Margaritas are awesome and huge. Place has a great vibe, with cool outdoor patio and plasma TV's inside. Good, prompt service. Food was fresh, hot and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was looking for a place somewhat close to LAX. I have friends in town from Norway and they typically want to eat food that is not readily available in Norway. The food was remarkably better than my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I visited Cozymel's last week for dinner with visiting relatives at their suggestion. It was a Thursday night and the place was packed! From the outdoor patio, to the bar and the dining area. But as...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ehhhhhhhh. It was OKAY. Very tex mex. I know this is a chain b/c I've been to one in Chicago, but I tried a new dish...I got the chicken enchiladas w/ sour cream sauce and asked for fajita chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is your typical chain mexican place. Nothing too fancy. The food is ok, haven't really had all that they offer but I suspect the food is fine.The happy hour is GREAT. 4-7 (7:15 is the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best part of this place is the WARM chips and salsa. Gawddamn, I tell you, I always fill my stomach up so much with their *free* chips and salsa. You can also ask for their special Hot salsa, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Table-side-hand-made guacamole is excellent when avocados are in season. Otherwise it's kinda skimpy for the money.Rest of the food? Meh. Unremarkable at best. I've never had a bad meal here, but I've...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times, i like cozy Mel's, its not the best Mexican food in the world but its totally not the worse, the margaritas r really good i love the seafood burrito, if your looking for a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I first found out about Cozymel through a friend of mine who used to frequent the place for going-away parties for co-workers at his old job (where ironically, I know work). They have a spectacular...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Quick & Dirty:It's "Mexican" Food, but not extremely good "Mexican" food. Atmosphere is nice but on the loud side. Cool outdoor seating with fireplace. Service prompt and friendly. Not a home run...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't been here recently but my experience says it sucks, unless maybe if your just gonna get a Margarita. The food here is no where authentic, but then again this is in the South Bay.
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
go there just for the tableside guacamole... the rest of the food was just so so.
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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This is as authentic and affordable as if you were in a small city grill & restaurant! the place is spacious and there's always fresh salsa & chips. a very cozy grill with excellent food!=]
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was quite a surprise. The ambiance is more along the lines of Chili's than what I might consider an authentic Mexican restaurant (i.e. sports at the bar, chintzy decor, loud music/patrons,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Okay here is the thing....it's the fact that Cozumel, Mexico is CozUmel...not Cozymel....Strike one - I am sure it's an attempt at cute but I don't get it...and frankly...if it's a play on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The ex location of Randy & Sinjin's side out (wow, I think I just dated myself)Tex Mex - restaurant chain food. I like the cozy combo, fajitas, taco's, and the fresh guacamole they make at the table....
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have gone to Cozymels a number of times, and cannot put my finger on what I do not like. Chips and Salsa - NiceMargaritas - AdequateFood - Just not there. The tortilla soup is good, but that is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh guacamole made at your table. Awesome. Done.
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
like the star rating, this place is a-ok. i mean, it's a mexican chain restaurant (like On the Border, El Torito, etc). it's a bit fancier and on par with El Cholo, but the food to me tastes the same....
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here last night with my uncle because he wanted to take me out to dinner for my graduation. I felt like I had been to another location before but when the food came I think this was my first...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place! It IS like Chevy's, but so what, the food is fantastic! I am a chips and salsa fiend, and like Chevy's the salsa is nice and thick. Whenever we happen to be in the south bay or MB,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food at Cozymels is usually rather bland and tasteless. I ordered the chicken flautas and my wife ordered the chicken quesadilla. Neither was worth eating. The wait-staff and kitchen staff look...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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I love Cozymel's for Happy Hour. They have delicious blended margaritas for a great price along with a delicious appetizer menu. The table guacamole is delilcious and is made to your exact specifications. Try...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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The food is ok...the atmosphere is wonderful. The drinks are delicious and the service is good. The prices are really good for what you get and its a cool place to go with friends to hang out or with the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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This is a cool place to go out and have a few drinks with your girls and some very good appetizers. The dinner is very good, but you would not believe it, they have the best banana pudding.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
had lunch with my friends today at cozymel's. after eating at gloria's cafe last night and getting rodeo grill a few days before that, i think i'm pretty much beaned, riced, and burritoed out for the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The good:-Excellent Happy Hour drink prices, $3 large beers/margarita's -dos equis amber on tap. in large goblets. for $3...DOS EQUIS AMBER .... MMMMMMM-the food is OK, as long as you order from the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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Cozymels is a great place to meet your friends after a long day at the office. You can unwind at their Cantina with a fabulous Coconut margarita. They also have a tasty Hibiscus Flower Margarita. You can munch...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Unimpressive. That sums it all up in one word. I tried the salmon tijuana Caesar salad and found it tasted a bit off. No stomach pains the next day so I am pretty sure that means it wasn't spoiled...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to catch a game in their bar with 5 t.v.s We caught the Charger-Titans game here on Sunday, sat at the bar and ordered the Pollo Poblano because I just had this craving for a stew-like...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for happy hour on Friday. Wow very cheap prices. I didnt have a problem with service or anything like from what I have read. I think people need to sit at the bar or something. I wish it was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's funny how the places that you go the most are the last to be reviewed! I go to Cozy's all the time for Happy Hour! The margaritas are good, the table side gauca is great and there are enough...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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This one has a unique appearance - quite fun. Food is pretty good. The layout of the restaurant makes it a good choice for large parties, as there are separate rooms. Parking can be a bit rough, but I have...
menupages.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious Mexican food, the best I've found in the area. Order their guacamole too, they make it fresh for you. Their service could be better though...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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Cozymel's in El Segundo has a great bar and excellent service. They serve the BEST mojitos. The ambience is nice and decorative. The service was fast. I especially loved the shrimp cocktail appetizer that was...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
we came here for a friend's bachelorette dinner and the food was just ok. I think giving them a three is a bit generous since we did find some weird stuff (i think it was nutritional information...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars for solely having an awesome happy hour menu. All domestic draft for $2 and imported draft for $3 and they all come in this gigantic goblet. Well, yeah, it's 16oz, but it gives away the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food was actually good, not really authenti Mexican, but good. The low rating is because the service SUCKED. We sat down in the bar. Wasn't really busy. Took 'em forever to come over to greet us...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
why would anyone want to aspire to become like one of the big chain restaurants? on a philosophical level, these folks would get maybe two stars from me but since at yelp inc. we do not rate...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Drinks are great...but be careful of how well the chicken is cooked. My wife ended up with food poisoning, and 48 hours of agony, after a meal. The restaurant offered us a free coupon. We called...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good if you want American style Mexican. The chips are those paper thin tortilla kind and I doubt they make them on site. Order the guac, but beware because it's huge! They make it in front of you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Conventiely located in the heart of Manhatten Beach, Cozymel's a good place to just hang out with friends and have a mini-party. This place has been known for their great margaritas and other mixed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Straight forward Americanized Mexican food....nothing is bad here....bring a group, bring your sweetheart all will enjoy....the drinks are strong ad the food is good...Try their margarita...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Call me crazy, but I thought that shrimp enchiladas were supposed to have, uhm, flavor. Actually, this goes for all of the food here. Because it's hard to mess up chips, and salsa, the chips and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So my brother lives close enough to this place to have gone before and he knows my bf loves him some Mexican. So we drove over from our hotel on our first night in town. It LOOKED LIKE your typical...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh.That's about as well as I can describe it.If you're looking for some authentic mexican food... don't bother.They DO have some good guacamole though (made freshly in front of you). And they have a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes I'm a yuppie. Total raging yuppie. I'm a work badge, Coach bag, JCrew polo yuppie. So maybe that's why I like this place.I'd rate their normal food a solid 3, but they've got a great happy hour....
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
To be honest, I don't even know how this place got chosen to watch a basketball game or used as a social hangout.It's weird about Rosecrans Avenue at this stretch where this location is considered to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You know what tastes great after a long, sweaty work out? A basket of chips and a big ass margarita. That's right. It may defeat the purpose of the work out, but what a great reward!(FYI -...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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My co-workers and I have made this our weekly Wednesday watering hole, immediately after 9 holes of golf at The Lakes (around the corner on Sepulveda). We kick the night off with a round of Cadillac...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this place a higher rating, but Cozymel's management got rid of our favorite bartender a month ago. My coworkers and I would frequent this place twice a week to cope with our dreary...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife works in El Segundo so we find ourselves at Cozymel's once a month or so. The real standout here is the Margaritas, especially the raspberry ones which are to die for. I love them so much...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The Mexican food here is not that good, bland, and overpriced to boot. It's also full of loud, obnoxious yuppies who don't seem to know better.
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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The food here is simply exquisite! If you're one of those who are obssessed with "authentic", please go to Mexico and leave the rest of us alone. This is Mexican "style" cusine with a creative flair like no...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2005
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Cozymel's is amazing. Their fajitas is state of the art. I introduced this place to my friends and they all fell in love with it. It is now a tradition for us to go there at least once a month!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2003
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I love Cozymel's coastal Mexican. It is forty miles from our house, and we make the drive t least once a month. The ambiance is nothing to write home about, but the margaritas are! So are the tacos, flautas,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2003
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My experiance at cozy mels was well... interesting! the food needed work...what was with the flaming cheese? The drinks were way better, in fact the bar or the bartender was the highlight of my night and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2002
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I've had Margarita's at some of the so called "Best Margarta" spots, but I've tasted none better then Cozymel's blended Cadillac/no salt. They are strong and very, very tasty. Also, try the jerk chicken pizza....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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chain mexican food places have not been my greatest passion but cozymel's is the only place i would go to. i hate going to acapulco, el torito, etc. del taco is much better than these places...
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