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We ended up taking Sepulveda from LAX to PCH and stumbled upon a place called "Kool Dog Kafe" behind the Fatburger that had all kinds of puppy paraphernalia that we're ashamed to admit we buy.
Oddly enough, I was asked by the owner to put my very well behaved dog back on her lead (she was the only dog there, no chance of conflict), a first for me in these types of places that cater to dogs and their people.
The embarrassed clerk was very helpful in suggesting a nearby dog-friendly restaurant. She pointed to Riviera Mexican Bar & Grill and said that they had a nice patio where dogs were welcome and that their seafood was awesome.
Just what the doctor ordered; large patio, tall iced teas, helpful young staff and really good (if typical) Mexican food. I had a fish taco and chile relleno combo. The combo was available with choice of black beans/refrieds/black eyeds and salad or rice. They grilled my fish and the taco was toasty and juicy and the relleno was better than I usually get (although nothing’s ever as good as The Donkey’s relleno in Pasadena, TX!). If you want corn tortillas--order them, they won’t ask and flour is their default.
No one batted an eye at my dog and plenty of people stopped to chat a little. The busboy brought her a container of water and she tucked herself under our table when she was pooped from all the attention.
Riviera Mexican Bar & Grill
1615 S Pacific Coast Hwy
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 540-2501 |