I pass this spot at least once a week and have long been curious since I saw the license go up (replacing the worst bagel shop I've ever been unfortunate enough to patronize), but last night, yearning for something different, I ordered takeout from Alma. (So I can't speak to the onsite service, but the woman who gave me my order was certainly friendly and pleasant!) The last time I had a taco even remotely approaching this quality, it was at a private event hosted by Villa's Tacos. If you're familiar with them, you recognize the bar being set. I ordered the pork verde and brisket tacos, and threw in the smoked chicken nachos for good measure. My taste buds are still singing, and also screaming at me at the time of this writing that I haven't already gone back for dinner tonight. (I have an hour before they close to make it happen.) Villa who? Alma's is going to be firmly in my rotation. If you haven't been, go! Keep this place in business, I implore you! And if you go with a group and order the nachos, better order a couple of them, because despite the healthy serving, they're so good that you'll struggle to not wolf down the table's order on your own. read more

Love the tacos Lowkey spot Loved the patio vibes Amazing food I believe smoked brisket meat fireeee definitely recommend trying the tacos and nachos Horchata hands down the best Service is great Definitely will be coming back read more

Alma Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California

We like the tacos. It's around the corner from our house. However, they need to step up their game when it comes to online orders. I ordered dinner for my family using the Toast app. The app said my order would be ready in 15 minutes. I arrived 15 minutes later and the girl at the counter said that they hadn't even started the order and it would be another 20 minutes. So, I am sitting on their patio waiting. (To their credit, they did give me complimentary chips and salsa while I wait.) Would have been a 2 star review.. read more

While in Long Beach for the day, I was looking for a great midday lunch spot and stumbled upon the newly-opened (6 months) Alma Tacos. Right away, the space is light, bright and super welcoming. Family-owned and very friendly service makes you feel important as soon as you walk in through the doors. The space is huge. Lots of comfortable chairs, booths and seating inside, as well as wonderful covered patio seating outside, Alma can accommodate a lot of hungry customers. The menu is simple, but the authenticity and the quality of fresh ingredients is layered and full of depth. The tacos are out of this world! Homemade corn and flour tortillas (yes, you can taste the difference), and some tantalizing fillings make for a fiesta of the senses. On this visit, o decided to try three of the crowd favorites (Smoked Brisket, Baja Cauliflower and Baja Fish). Also, for a sweet touch, added on the homemade Churro basket as well. Within a few minutes, my order was brought out to the table by one of the friendly family members and right away, the colors and attractiveness of the tacos looked extremely appetizing. Be prepared to lick your fingers at Alma, because you will want to get every last bite. The smoked brisket taco was delicious and packed full of meet and ingredients. Tons of guacamole, salsa roja, cilantro and onion, the taco was might tasty...and quite messy. The Baja Cauliflower taco was surprising and delicious. Deep fried cauliflower, cabbage pico, picked onions, chipotle aioli, cilantro and mango-lime butter top this vegetarian delight. Again, no shortage of toppings for this taco. Outstanding. Finally, the Baja Fish taco is a deep fried tilapia piece with pineapple pico de gallo, cabbage, queso fresco, cilantro and chipotle aioli. Simple but full of flavor and packed with ingredients. I can't say this enough: these tacos are full of ingredients and don't skimp on any flavors. The Churro Basket was fantastic as well. Four homemade churros to share (or enjoy solo...I won't tell), that are deliciously soft, cinnamony and the perfect deep-fried exterior. A great way to close out an awesome experience. Alma Tacos is a great family-owned, well-executed taco joint in Long Beach. Plenty of parking in a giant retail mall area, and large indoor and outdoor spaces to welcome lots of hungry customers. One gender-neutral restroom and ADA ramp access to the front door of the restaurant. The team is super friendly, a cohesive family unit, and the food is fantastically executed and priced well. Thank you for making me feel valued and appreciated. I'll be back. read more

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Delicious food at Alma's Tacos. Very fresh all made from scratch and you can tell! Everything is house made including the tortillas. And their churros with chocolate ganache are amazing! I got the smoked brisket which was super smoky like a real BBQ joint and the cauliflower which was fried then dressed like a fish taco with pickled onions. Outside patio dining is available. Reasonable prices. I want to go back to try their other tacos. The friendly staff they are working on adding some new specials on the menu. Highly recommended! read more

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WOAH THAT THAI TACO!!! We keep coming back to Alma Tacos, and they never cease to amaze us! At this point, it feels less like just going out to eat and more like visiting friends. The staff has become so familiar with our family and even our youngest kiddo's order. Aside from the friendly service, our absolute favorite thing about this place is how they keep the menu fresh. They feature new items every so often, so there's always an excuse to try something different. Yesterday, we tried their featured Thai taco, and it was easily the best taco we've ever had here. The flavor profile was a total delight perfectly balanced and so incredibly tasty. If you haven't been here yet, you're missing out. And if you have, keep an eye on their specials. Alma Tacos just keeps getting better! PS: please keep the Thai taco!!! read more

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I want to like this place because it's a small business but the food and service is not good. Had a terrible experience on an average weekday lunch time. Ordered 1 Burrito, it took nearly 30 minutes, was barely warm. Meat & French Fries in the burrito were cold. People working there seem to have zero clue. Too much competition out there to be mediocre for an $18 burritos & drink. read more

They make the nest Al Pastor tacos I've ever had! Man we're they good. Had some for lunch and ordered an Al Pastor burrito for dinner. Very reasonable fresh tacos! No picture cause I ate them too fast! read more

Visiting my family in Long Beach today, ordered tacos for takeout. They are so generous filling the double tortillas that you can actually split each one into two!! They did not have the chili beef today so I ordered the brisket and smoked chicken and my husband ordered the chile verde pork and the brisket also. My brother went to pick them up and they were ready on time and the staff is helpful. My sister-in-law made a cabbage and kale salad and provided lime tortilla chips with salsa and guacamole on the side and it was a full delicious satisfying meal! We'll definitely be back!! Can't wait to try the chili beef which is apparently packed with super flavor!! Highly recommend!! read more

Alma Tacos - Brisket and chile verde pork - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Stopped by this new LB taco spot today and was pleasantly surprised. Everything tasted fresh and full of flavor...and fittingly, the place is called Alma, which means "soul" in Spanish, because these tacos definitely had some soul in them. The smoked brisket taco was the star -- topped with a mild salsa that let all that smoky goodness shine through instead of covering it up. Easily my favorite. The chili braised beef taco (the owner's pick) came with a bright orange habanero-style sauce that brought some heat and a little sting, but in a good way. Best part? I walked out with a smoky, slightly spicy burn lingering on my tongue for a few minutes -- and honestly, I loved it. Kind of a cool after-effect that is likely the product is Smokey slow cooked patience. Plenty of seating with outdoor patios and indoor space, clean atmosphere, and reasonable prices for the quality. I only tried these two tacos today, so there are probably more stars in the Alma sky waiting to be discovered. Good food, friendly service & good experience. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Service was excellent. Friendly staff who know their menu and will help you choose something if you're unsure! The indoor restaurant and outdoor patio were clean and spacious. If you prefer the outdoors on a beautiful day, the front patio has no cover and the back patio is covered. We ordered 5 different tacos since it was our first time visiting: smoked brisket taco, fish taco, chile verde taco, smoked chicken taco, and creamy tinga taco. The smoked brisket taco was moist and had a good smoky flavor. The fish taco had a crispy crust and it was on the sweeter side due to the pineapples. The chile verde taco didn't have much flavor, but it was lightly spicy. The smoked chicken was Smokey like the brisket but with small chunks of chicken. Lastly, the chicken tinga had a texture that I wasn't familiar with, which made it a bit odd. After all the tasting, our two favorites were the fish taco and smoked brisket. I've heard that the churros were good, so I ordered some. The crunch was perfect, but it had a bit too much sugar for my palette, so after I shook some sugar off, it tasted better! Overall, friendly service and great space. I grew up eating Mexican street tacos, so this fusion of tacos is different and if you're into the fusion, you'll enjoy this spot! read more

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So happy that Alma's replaced the bagelry. It's important to have epic craft tacos next to Lazy Acres and my CVS. Second time here. Each sauce is different and complex. The Chili Braised Beef is my favorite, with its slow burn, and satisfying tenderness. read more

Alma Tacos - Smoked Brisket, Chile Braised Beef, & Al Pastor - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California

Found this place while s shopping in the complex and decided to give it a try. There is plenty of seating available inside, along with additional front (uncovered) and back (covered) outdoor seating. The interior decor is very modern featuring beautiful gold light fixtures and artwork that give the space a stylish feel. At first glance, the menu looks small, but we were pleasantly surprised to learn they also offer a few new options. I'm glad we tried them because every taco was packed with generous portions of meat and incredible flavor. Our order was taken by the owner Ryan, who was extremely friendly and took the time to explain the menu and the new items in detail. The menu itself is also very helpful clearly listing what comes in each taco. I ordered the pork Chile Verde and the Creamy Chicken Tinga tacos. My husband ordered the Smoked Brisket, Chile Braised Beef and Al Pastor tacos. For the kids, we ordered a California burrito and a Kids menu quesadilla with Al Pastor added. We also ordered Chips and Salsa and chose Table Salsa. Starting with the kids- Happy kids mean Happy parents. My daughter loved her Al Pastor quesadilla, it was cheesy soft and delicious. My son enjoyed his burrito so much that he kept showing me the inside and even asked me to take a picture of it because he loved how it looked and tasted. My husband loved all three of his tacos, and I couldn't resist trying a bite of the Al pastor. The meat was incredibly tender and silky. It literally melted in my mouth. My Pork Chile Verde taco was exactly as described- flavorful without being spicy. The Creamy Chicken Tinga, on the other hand, had a nice kick and was absolutely mouthwatering. The chips and salsa were great as well, though I do wish they provided two salsa containers instead of one. We finished the salsa quickly, but still had about half the chips left. Overall, I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for tacos with generous potion, and amazing flavor. read more

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I live in the neighborhood across the street from here. I saw the sign go up a couple months ago for a new taco place. Who doesn't love tacos!? I finally tried it today with my friend who keeps raving about it. She's been at least a half a dozen times; probably more. She LOVES it! Anywho, I got a brisket taco, cheese quesadilla to share and she got guac and chips for us to share. YUM. All of it was scrumptious. The brisket was so tender and tasty. The cheese quesadilla was cheesy deliciousness on a home made tortilla. *drool* The chips were perfectly salty and the guac was very flavorful. I'm picky when it comes to guacamole in restaurants and this is easily #2 in my eyes. The girl cashier was very sweet and friendly. The food came out rather quickly. Oh! They have Coke products which makes it even better (Diet Coke is my #1 ~ I refuse to drink Diet Pepsi HA!). Try this place out. You won't be disappointed. I can't wait to go back and try the other types of tacos plus a bean and cheese burrito. read more

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Update: Updating this to 5 stars based on the churros alone. They absolutely put this place over the top for me. Crispy on the outside, soft and warm on the inside, coated in cinnamon sugar, and served with three different sauces. Every bite was fresh, indulgent, and exactly what a churro should be. I came back specifically for these, and they did not disappoint. 10 out of 10. Do not skip the churros. read more

Alma Tacos - Churros - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California

Good food, great churros. However it's a most disorganized restaurant ever. Been trying to come here last 3 times for churros but they never have them!! It's so frustrating and I may never be back because of that. They never answer their phone either cause I tried to call to require about churros and again drove to this restaurant to be disappointed read more

Smoked chicken tacos were delicious my friend got the vegetarian tacos. She loved them. We both had the mango frozen drink, delicious ! Love the prices ! Super healthy, and fresh five stars read more

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My office staff love coming here. Clean, friendly and delicious tacos! And they love the churros! I think they come weekly. My family loves it as well. It's quickly becoming a well known taco spot. read more

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Great new restaurant. They have amazing food we tried the bean burrito and almost all the tacos. Very fresh and generous street tacos. Very tasty salsa and we ordered extra to douse the tacos. My absolute favorite was the chili meat taco. That one was delicious. I hope they keep their quality longer then just now in the beginning because the tacos are amazing. You can also get a good beer or topo chico to pair which makes it even better. Highly recommend. Great service and clean and nice ambiance!! read more

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Burrito time and it was simply the best burrito in months. Mmmmmmm good. Add the brisket for a dollar. Worth it!! read more

Alma Tacos - Everything is made fresh- from the flour tortilla to the guacamole- hot sauce was perfect. - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Delicious tacos. Generously filled. Both the creamy chicken Tikka and cauliflower were fantastic. read more

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Service was great! Food was amazing! Will definitely return! Love the cute little back patio! read more

WOW!!! So they have Gluten Free Krispy Baja Fish and Baja Cauliflower tacos. They use a dedicated fryer, and super fresh ingredients. And while the tortilla may be street taco size, don't let that fool you. They fill them to bursting, and don't scrimp in the slightest. The crust on the fish is FANTASTIC!!! Crisp and crunchy, even after being sauced, and the condiments on them are the perfect compliments. And the service was exceptional. What a gem read more

Alma Tacos - Gluten-Free Baja Fish Tacos, and Baja Cauliflower Tacos. SOOOOOO GOOOOD!!! - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California

Delicious tacos! I stopped in to pick up a couple tacos to eat at home. I ordered one brisket and one chicken tinga taco. They had a generous amount of meat, and double corn tortillas, topped with guacamole, onions, and cotija cheese. The flavor is amazing, with just the right amount of spice. I did not ask for extra salsa, and the tacos did not need it. Friendly staff. I will be going back! I took one bite of the chicken before I snapped a picture. Sorry. read more

Alma Tacos - Chicken tinga on the left, brisket on the right.. - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California

Food is average. Service is worse. Don't bother going here there's plenty of other good Mexican restaurants in the area who don't treat customers like they're an inconvenience. read more

Tacos were mid+ but only because the ingredients were solid. The "hand made tortillas" felt like a scham and looked like bagged tortillas. Horchata had too much cinnamon. I feel like the people who reviewed this highly haven't had authentic tacos... or maybe they don't want authentic tacos.... But this was less than we expected with how great the reviews were read more

While we had a couple of recent stumbles, the owner has reached out and made things right. Looking forward to our next meal at Alma's.

Incredible addition to the neighborhood; everything was phenomenal. I had the cauliflower taco, the braised taco and the brisket taco as well as the brisket burrito; truly phenomenal food and i've been doing Mexican food for many years and many years in Long Beach at that. I loved the artisanal flair which makes for unique & incredible recipes and food (both fresh & flavorful). Casual ambiance. Clean, bright, cozy but well balanced space (6ish tables?). All staff were pleasant and helpful too! It's extra impressive when it is a brand new spot and they are pretty much perfect without having to work out the standard newbie nuances. Def recommend! read more

Alma Tacos - Tacos: cauliflower, brisket, braised beef - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California

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The food is amazing!! Perfect if your the type that wants the salt light and to add what you prefer on yourself and the flavor is not compromised! The smoked brokers tacos were super on point! Extremely tender like biting through butter with the perfect amount of smoke and flavor complemented with a generous amount of guacamole and salsa that's spicy but not to the point that you need water! I was very impressed with the food and especially the service! Everyone was very attentive to my children whom are 3 and 4 and their requests. This is definitely a great family location as well as a casual dating spot. The music was enjoyable and relaxing vibe wise. I'm definitely coming back next time when we have more time to try more things out! read more

Alma Tacos - Smoked brisket taco half eaten! Was wayyyy thicker! - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Wow, great tacos here! I was shopping at lazy acres and saw this place for the first time and wanted to check out it. Its a big place! I believe it used to be a bagel shop. They have two huge outside seating areas, one with a TV. They are brand new, maybe a month or so but they are on the right track. They have tacos, burritos and quesadillas. I went for a couple of tacos, smoked brisket, al paster and one chile verde and all was delicious, but the STAR of the show is definitely the brisket! It has a great smoked flavor and i tell you i already been back twice in a week and the second time i loaded up with just the brisket tacos. It's one of the best bites i had as far as tacos around long beach. I also ordered the churros. IMO skip em. They were plan and not good to me. You may like them though. I got 4 pieces and only ate half of one. They have a self-serve soda fountain machine. Customer service was excellent. Yes a must try if you're in that part of town! I will be coming back for more. Food Rating: Brisket Tacos 9.1\10... A must try! Al Pastor Tacos 8.5\10 Chile Verde Tacos 8.3\10 Churros 6.0\10 read more

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This place was pretty good, but not for me personally. They seem to be going for new and different as opposed to "authentic", and (in my opinion) it doesn't always work out. The creamy chicken tinga flavor almost tasted like Indian butter chicken, which to me didn't taste right in a taco. The serving sizes are also on the smaller side for what you pay, and I do wish they'd give you a bit more food. Overall most of the flavors are still good though and I would recommend giving it a shot. read more

We want to love this place but we don't. We've had some very good tacos but we've also been here where the meat is so fatty it's not edible. Tonight we came for a quick dinner after a long day and finally left in frustration after waiting more than 45 minutes and still our food was not served. It wasn't just us. People who ordered before us still had not been served when we left. Everyone was waiting at least 45 minutes for their food. We told a server we were leaving and no offer of a refund was made. We won't be back. read more

Super tasty tacos. I really enjoyed the flavor profiles. The restaurant is clean and run by efficient staff. I definitely recommend a lunch visit. read more

Alma Tacos is a hidden gem; Hand crafted tacos made from wonderful fresh and tasty ingredients served by friendly people in a welcoming atmosphere. The smoked chicken tacos and spicy beef were my favorites. We'll be back! read more

Amazing food! Really delicious tacos, non traditional but very tasty nonetheless. Churros were incredible. Service is very nice and friendly. Great prices read more

Third time coming in a week! So that should tell you how delicious the tacos are ! The chicken tinga is slowly becoming my favorite over the braised beef but it's hard to choose one when they are all great choices! I love the free option to reserve your patio! The staff is great ! Kind friendly customer service what more can you ask for !? The art work and set up of the restaurant is perfect! The patio provides privacy and good sun light for breezy experience ! Keep up the great work ! read more

Just checked out Alma Tacos. Fantastic food and warm atmosphere. We tried the smoked brisket, Baja cauliflower, and chile-braised beef tacos. All were delicious. The smoked brisket was our favorite. After finishing our tacos we ordered churros. These are not your average churros. So good and fresh! The restaurant seems small from the front but there is plenty of seating, including two nice patio areas. We'll be back! read more

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Very family friendly atmosphere and great food. Owners are welcoming and service oriented. Quickly becoming a local hang out.

Alma Tacos welcome!!! my husband and I live in the neighborhood and we were big supporters of the Begelry. Was sad to see it close, but very happy to welcome this fantastic new taco spot! The brisket and chili Verde tacos were incredible! Enjoyed the chili beef too! The guac was delicious as well. Friendly staff, great service and an intriguing menu for future visits. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Love these tacos, especially cauliflower, chili beef, & short rib tacos. Street tacos served on 2 tortillas with so much filling that you can easily make 2 tacos out of 1! I love this place. Convenient parking in the Lazy Acres parking lot. read more