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    Bubu's Restaurant

    4.9 (148 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    James A.

    Yet again another amazing meal at Bubu's! Today I wanted to try something new again. I tried the Barbacoa plate with a dirty horchata! The meat was so good and tender. So much flavor. Amazing rice and beans of course. The dirty horchata which is a horchata with a splash of cafe de ola on top. Amazing! Service was excellent and always friendly.

    Chips and salsa
    Valerie G.

    I would pass by here often, but never had the chance to stop by. Great customer service, the manager was very sweet and attentive. Food was absolutely delicious. Nice small layout. I'd definitely come back and explore the menu!

    Café de Olla
    Chad K.

    I had a great bowl of menudo and an awesome breakfast at Bubu's. It is tiny and unassuming but mighty in taste and amazing in service. I was made to feel very welcomed, like I was eating at a family member's house. The menudo was savory, spicy, and heavy on the triple. With the handmade tortillas and the Cafe de Olla, it was an amazing morning. I came back again and tried the breakfast burrito and that was amazing as well. Highly recommend Bubu's! The food is awesome and the staff is so friendly.

    Medium bowl of Menudo
    Cher M.

    We had such a greatexperience at BUBUs! I'm so glad we stumbled upon this gem. It's not always easy finding a Mexican restaurant that can satisfy everyone's breakfast cravings, but BUBUs absolutely delivered. My husband ordered the chilaquiles and couldn't stop raving about them, and I went with the medium bowl of menudo which was the perfect portion and exactly what I was hoping for. Rich, flavorful, and cooked just right. Even our son was happy as he got a simple order of pancakes and completely devoured them! The staff was super friendly and welcoming, and everything came out perfectly cooked. It's rare to find a spot that checks all the boxes like this. We'll definitely be back soon :)

    Barbacoa wet burrito with red sauce (:
    Richana M.

    Small little shop. Simple, straight to the point. Delicious food, made with love. Great service and price! Coming back for more!

    Pancakes with syrup, strawberries and plantains on top.
    Michael T.

    Very friendly service from each of the servers and from the owner. they were attentive right away, the food came in great portions and they have a a great variety on their menu, from many Mexican dishes and American dishes, they have great options for breakfast lunch and dinner. My wife and I got the chilaquiles verdes which were phenomenal, just the right amount of spice not too much and my son got the Pancakes, they added plantains and strawberries, then we got what is known as a dirty coffee drink, where it is horchata and iced coffee combined it was so good. Affordable prices, great good, great local family owned business. Support this local family owned business in Long Beach. Go check it out.

    The delicious breakfast burrito

    The breakfast burrito was delicious and our server was very welcoming and willing to provide us with his recommendations.

    Gibby B.

    Stopped in before class . Got a carne asada burrito they got it out pretty quickly. The burrito wasn't too fat but it was pretty lengthy . The meat tasted of quality very flavorful and no fat . The rice was good to very traditional Mexican rice . I really enjoyed how they took to time to toast my burrito once all wrapped up, it gave it texture . The service was good and the ambience was small but very clean .

    Chilaquiles Verdes
    Nikesh B.

    Excellent service and over delivered. Found this place Sunday morning browsing on Yelp and it definitely hit the spot. My uncle and I got the chilaquiles (red and green) and some coffees. The coffee was really good with a cinnamon hint and some vanilla creamer. Definitely coming back! Give this local gem a try if you're craving some authentic Mexican food!

    Excellent! Food is flavored fresh and presented by the chief bringing his love and care for what he cwindows. Service is great! He also considers school kids by serving specially priced dishes for them at the window.

    Best menudo in Long Beach
    Anthony G.

    Great service amazing food.. I love this place definitely the best menudo you've ever..

    Kurt B.

    Hidden gem! Very good taco spot, fresh homemade tortillas. Have not tried other items yet but coming back for sure

    Menudo plate, if you know you know.
    James T.

    As a Long Beach local, I was searching for a good place to get menudo close to home. The expression "a hole in the wall" wouldn't do this place justice--it's more like a diamond in the rough. From the service provided by Maria, the manager, to the amazing 10/10 food, my overall experience was top notch. I will definitely be back to try a different dish. It's a small restaurant; the ambience was chill, and I loved the artwork on the walls. They also have a takeout window.

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    8 months ago

    This place is amazing. The barbacoa tacos are the best I've had. I'll definitely be returning.

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    7 months ago

    Great food. Great prices. Great service. The grilled chicken burrito was delicious. I'm sad I live so far away.

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    Best barbacoa ever. Extremely flavorful with a lot of sauce. I like sauce lol. I hope his business grows!! Homemade tortillas are a plus too

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    3.9(2.3k reviews)
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    Spectacular Mexican food! I'm so glad TikTok recommended this place because I may have never…read morestumbled upon it otherwise! I stopped by on a Friday afternoon and waited about 20 minutes for a table. The wait was well worth it because each dish offered an explosion of flavors. My favorite dish was the birria, with the salmon ceviche as a close second. The mole was great too, but I'd say the other two dishes were more memorable and something I'd return for. I can't recommend the birria enough, as the flavors were reminiscent of what I've had in Mexico, very authentic. The space is small and can feel a bit tight, but sometimes the best food comes from these types of "hole in the wall" places. Ultimately, I'd say give Lola's a try! You can't go wrong with Mexican food!

    Not impressed by anything we ordered, given the competition locally…read more I will drive to Acton, CA (124 miles round trip) for their chicken tortilla soup ... bringing back 3 quarts of it after our meal is done. The soup here lacks the tastebud awakening zip that Don Chato's has. The ono fish taco experience was my fault... I hate fried fish taco, so I had lofty expectations, but due to the fact that I do not prefer corn tortillas, guacamole or raw onions, led to much disappointment since It has all three. Totally my fault. The butternut enchilada was lacking in the expected savoriness... this is being polite. The potato taquito was okay... but I am not a taquito person, so if you are I would seriously encourage you to try it. The star of the table was the Mexican corn. It may not compete with Cornman in Lincoln Heights, but it was decent. I scraped off the onions and toppings on the ono tacos, put the fish on the flour tortillas that another person didn't want, and topped the fish with refried beans, street corn and a but if the chicken tortilla soup broth to make due. When you are driving more than 30 minutes for this experience, I think you would agree that it was less that a proper way to celebrate a birthday. Oh and if there isn't any street parking. It'll cost you about 9 bucks in the lot. I didn't use the restroom, so I cant review its cleanliness. Our waitress was flawless taking orders and delivering food The restaurant itself has a great layout and an outdoor courtyard complete with propane heaters and umbrellas - I loved that... but my favorite part was out front, no not the seating area in the former parking spaces, nope... it was the collapsed woman on the sidewalk, walking her dog with snot running out of her nose because she was huffing some aerosol can of whatever. This truly set the mood upon arrival. Two stars for being close to a lot of other food choices to visit afterward.

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    4.1(1.4k reviews)
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    Okay, Enriques = 10/10. That habenero salsa is no joke! Their chille verde was so creamy and…read moreflavorful! The service was also top notch, they were quick to refill chips and beverages. The portions are huge and very delicious! It's also a nice place to spend a early lunch with friends and family with a nice ambience with latin tunes playing and fresh tortillas grilling nearby.

    I've eaten at Enrique's Mexican Restaurant in Long Beach dozens of times over the years, and it is…read morealways on point. This is one of those places where you know exactly what you're going to get every time--great food and excellent service. The service is consistently excellent. The staff is attentive, friendly, and does a great job of checking on the table without being overbearing. Their salsa is probably some of the freshest and best I've ever had. It has great flavor and is one of the things I look forward to every time I come here. My absolute favorite is their green chile pork, which I get as a chile verde wet burrito. It is outstanding. I honestly haven't tried a huge portion of the menu because when I find something I really like, I tend to stick with it--and their chile verde wet burrito is just too good for me to pass up. That said, I've also had their ceviche, which is very good, along with their hard-shell tacos. Even the basics like the rice and beans are consistently good. I try to make it to Enrique's at least once a month, and after dozens of visits, they continue to deliver. Consistency means a lot to me when it comes to a restaurant, and Enrique's has earned my repeat business. Excellent food, excellent salsa, excellent service, and one of my favorite chile verde burritos anywhere. An easy five stars.

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    Ola Mexican Kitchen

    3.7(1k reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    We decided to grab lunch at 2nd and PCH after going to the Sunday Farmer's Market, and decided to…read morefinally check out Ola. Palapa next door offers the same food menu but has more drink options. Many opted for outdoor seating on the terrace due to the gorgeous views, but not wanting to wait we agreed to indoor seating. The interior of the restaurant is also very beautiful. The bathrooms were too dark for my tastes though. Our waitress was absolutely phenomenal, super friendly and anticipating all of our needs (water refills, leftover containers, etc.). Service overall by all staff was friendly. We were actually presently surprised with the taste of the food, thinking it might be more Americanized but they actually had very authentic and tasty totopos (tortilla chips). The tomato salsa that came with the chips was also very refreshing. We asked for hot sauce too and the house habanero salsa really packed a punch! We ordered carne asada nachos, pork belly chilaquiles (from the brunch menu), a breakfast burrito, poke, and steamed clams. The steamed clams came in a rich tomato broth and the breakfast burrito was massive. The poke was just okay and the chilaquiles a bit too soggy for me, and the carne asada nachos a bit dry. Nonetheless, presentation and portion sizes were respectable. The last comment is that food here is quite pricey but that reflects the likely high rent of a restaurant in 2nd and PCH. Ola still exceeded expectations and provided a more than pleasant meal.

    Chill sunny and beachy vibes…read more Went for a quick drink to enjoy some of the so cal sunshine. Had a beer and they provided some chips and salsa. Appreciated being able to soak in the sun while sipping on a beer. Will def be back for happy hour.

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    Los Compadres

    4.1(2.2k reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Hola amigos, today's adventure brought me to Long Beach Ca…read more Los Compadres is NOT you ordinary run of the mill Mexican restaurant, no sir, do not dare to place this restaurant with thoes, how dare you sir I've always said, Mexican food is poor food, it all the same meat, veggies, cheese and tortilla. If you can afford a steak, you eat the steak, if not cut that one steak and make burritos not much meat, make tacos, less meat, make flautas/taqueros, less than that quesadillas with some meat. You get what i mean. But this high end Mexican restaurant made me a liar! This high end Mexican restaurant doesn't make poor food, this place make food for kings! Every dish is savory every order id above and beyond, to even sit in this wonderful place you feel the like this is what the rich must eat in Mexico, no my friend this is elegance the service is as if your a celebrity and they are working had to keep your business. When you come, and I hope you do, come with respect because the food earned it. The ambiance: Walking in decore, the furniture make you feel like a wealthy rancher like Kevin Costner will walk in at any time. Packed almost always. The food: beyond description but I will try. When ever you see café dela hoja, order it! If you like cinnamon this is coffee made at its best, no sugar or creamer needed, wonderful magical brood to have you sit and see the world around you better, brighter, sweeter. I has chorizo and eggs and a flank steak. Better then mama's.

    We have been coming to this restaurant for years, which makes this experience even more…read moredisappointing. We came to celebrate two birthdays with a party of 15, and unfortunately, the service was extremely disappointing. Our server Enrique barely came around, and even when we thanked him, we received no response or acknowledgment. Customer service has just gone down the drain! At the end of our dinner, after spending over $600 as a group, my husband mentioned that we were celebrating two birthdays. The server's response was, "Well, I will have to charge you for two cakes because you didn't tell me on time." My husband paid for the cakes, of course, but the way the situation was handled was very disappointing and left a bad impression. We chose this restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, especially because we have been coming here for years, and unfortunately, the experience took away from what should have been a happy celebration. With a large party and a bill combined of over $600, we expected much better service and hospitality. Very disappointing experience, especially after coming here for years. Unfortunately we will not be coming back.

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    3.5(2.3k reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    We needed food, quickly, before a concert,and this place delivered. This restaurant was packed…read morealong with all the other restaurants near by. Unfortunately, we didn't have a reservation, and it was an hour wait, so we went to the bar. A couple was just getting up, so we snagged the table. Our waitress was excellent. She brought us menus, water and were given hot chips with fresh delicious salsa. We ordered the happy hour margaritas and they were perfect to start things off. I ordered the shrimp enchiladas with green tomatillo sauce. The shrimp were big, the sauce was yummy, and the rice and beans were very good. Everyone else was happy with their order. Our waitress quickly ran up the check, as she knew we needed to get to a concert. She was always friendly and helpful to us. We enjoyed our meals, We will be back.

    Finally made my way here to tequila jacks at shoreline village. I got seating at the bar on a…read morefriday night! Me trying to decide between the asada burrito or the nachos and they bartender said go with the burrito.I went with the red chile, it comes with cream sauce, served with a thin layer of beans, sautéed onions, cilantro, topped with monterey Jack and mozzarella cheese. Very good tasty burrito. A couple at the bar who sat next be me was offered tortilla chips and salsa by another waiter. I was not offered this. It would be been a nice add. They did keep my soda glass filled so i appreciate that. For dessert i tried the churros with ice cream. Ice cream came pretty melted already lol i understand it was more hot in the resturant than outside for some weird reason. I had to eat it fast but the churros were delicous! Bar area is nice, they have TV's to which the games. The place was like 80% filled, good vibe here! Food rating: Asada Burrito Plate 7.5\10 Churros and Ice cream 8.0\10

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    Tequila Jack's - Photo of table in the outside patio from our visit, at Tequila Jacks

    Photo of table in the outside patio from our visit, at Tequila Jacks

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