The Ship La Barca

3501 Firestone Blvd, South Gate - 90280
214 reviews
Mexican Diner
(323) 564-5141

A nice spot in SouthGate. First thing I noticed and liked was their salsa is actually heated(warm temperature). Usually it’s cold at other restaurants, but it being warm was a delicious surprise.I ordered the Pollo en molle poblano and it was delicious. Cooked perfectly and the mole sauce was pretty good.Customer service was great and I’d definitely come back again.

I visited this place twice and the first time was a dine in experience which I would have given this review 4 stars instead. We order chilaquiles, ceviche, chile rellenos and two other dishes I cannot remember and the food was good, typical mexican food and not bland or salty, good for the price we paid. Second visit was take out and it was really bad, so bad I had to toss the food out. Ordered chilaquiles to go and the sauce was more than the tortillas it looked like a soup with tortillas and scrambled eggs, the salsa was water also so it look and tasted bad. Really upsetting!

Went with a friend. Upon entering from the back entrance. We made our arrival known to the front staff.Seemed like they were really busy that although 2 staff members were near the front, another waitress from the waitress food assembly area had to alert them. " New customer, please assist."In a short statement yet curious fashion. Directed us to a booth near to us. My friend requested the different the waitress was fine with that. Same time Waitress was ready to take our beverage order, However, again in a somewhat curious yet short statement fashion.Gave us our drinks and the same short statement somewhat curious fashion. Took our food order.I had the " CARNE EN SU JUGO" which was very good.When I wanted some more water. Had to do a friendly stare down with a near by waitress to give my request. The waitress that serviced the table didn't do any check ups.At the end my friend had to flag the waitress for the check.In final, my impression of the customer service experience. They really had the fundamental basics. I give and take a little that they we're busy. Although wonder if on a slow business if it's the same customer service experience. The food was really good though.Would I recommend?From my experience, sure for the food. However, the customer service experience 50/50.Would I go back?If already within a group. Personally, sure at random. Mostly for the food. Then maybe to see if they have a the same or different show of customer service experience.

This restaurant has several in the area, this one has been in SG for several years and counting. Always have had great service makes you feel like you are dining with family. Others grabbed breakfast dishes i went for the Sarandiado yummy. Prices are decent $$ ambient is family feeling, decor is Mexican. Looking for Mexican this is a must...

excelente servicio para para toda l familia

First of all I want to say this. Before going to this restaurant, I went to another La Barca that is located on Florence Ave. in Bell Gardens. Unfortunately on Tuesday it closes at 2. Then I decided to go to this restaurant. Staff was nice, however, our waitress only came to ask if everything was alright like twice. I believe there's a shortage of workers in the restaurant industry. I can say that overall service was fine. Food was good except for tortillas, they were a little bit cold. My complaint is about the AC, today was really hot in LA, I can't say for sure if AC was off or what. Because it was a little hot inside. That's all I have to say about this restaurant.

Awesome birria with hand made tortillas. Celebrated my moms bday there and I ended up getting a gift myself lol.

Great to be back there after so many years. Great to see Rossy, the waitress again.. and if course good food, good pricing !!!

Always the best Mexican food never a disappointment pretty decent portions hand made tortillas what else could ask for.

The food and service were great! I had the birria plate it was delicious and a big serving. I'll definitely go back and try some other dishes.