El Gringo was established in Hermosa Beach, California, in 1986. Local restaurateur Bill Graw had a vision when he saw the Hermosa Beach landmark El Gringo for sale in 2001. Authentic Mexican food and good service along with a hometown environment is what people want, he thought. Since then, El Gringo Mexican Restaurant has become wildly popular with locals and visitors alike. El Gringo has been voted Best Mexican Restaurant, Best Servers, Best Tacos, Best Carnitas Burritos and Best Guacamole.