Went on a Friday was busy and maybe that's why waitress kept taking a while but other than that been here couple times and we love it! read more

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Thanks Raul! Husband and I stopped by extremely lively energy! Loved the music and atmosphere here will definitely be checking it out again next week. The asada tacos were 10/10 genuinely, read more

Buen Provecho - Nachos ! - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great ambiance. The food and drinks were delicious. Friendly staff, will definitely plan to go again. Special thanks to Raul for his attention to our table. We felt very welcomed. read more

Buen Provecho in Long Beach was an absolute 10/10 experience. The food was outstanding--every dish was flavorful, fresh, and exceeded our expectations. What really made the experience special was the exceptional customer service. I accidentally made my reservation for the wrong day, but Manager Ray went above and beyond to accommodate our party of 10. He took the time to find a solution and made us feel genuinely welcomed despite my mistake. Camila, our host, was incredibly kind, patient, and professional throughout the entire process. Her positive attitude and excellent customer service made a stressful situation much easier. It's rare to find a restaurant that delivers both amazing food and outstanding hospitality, but Buen Provecho did exactly that. Highly recommend, and we'll definitely be back! read more

My partner and I have been regular customers here since it's opening, and we've often recommended this restaurant to friends especially because of the Megzookie dessert, which we've always enjoyed. Unfortunately, our most recent visit this past Saturday was extremely disappointing. We arrived around 8:00 PM with a group of four. We understood that it was busy due to the soccer game, but our first interaction with the hostess left a bad impression. When we asked if there was space for four people, she immediately responded with attitude asking if we had reservation or else we couldn't be seated. We asked if we can sit at the bar and she replied with" you can go check if there's anything available". She couldn't even at least try to provide an estimated wait time, or even acknowledge the request in a welcoming manner. I understand that busy nights can be stressful, but customer service starts with that first interaction We decided to leave and return about 30 minutes later. This time, a different hostess greeted us and was incredibly kind and helpful, which we appreciated. After being seated on the patio, we were served water that tasted noticeably off. We ordered drinks, including the Fotos y Recuerdos cocktail, which always comes with a Polaroid picture, but we never even got a photo taken. We also ordered an Abuela's Cookie dessert, which arrived nearly burnt, along with another dessert platter. Shortly afterward, my aguachile arrived. Within moments of my food being placed on the table, we saw a rat run across the wall. Less than five minutes later, a second rat ran across the exact same wall. It was instantly unsettling and completely killed our appetite. I never touched my aguachile, and our group had only taken a bite or two from the desserts and barely sipped our drinks. Keep in mind we were sat on the outside patio.We informed our server, who promptly notified a manager. While she was polite and ultimately discounted our bill, her response was disappointing. She repeatedly explained that the rats were not coming from the restaurant and that "we are in Downtown Long Beach," suggesting they were coming from the parking structure. While that may be true, being located downtown is not an excuse for customers to witness multiple rats during their dining experience. Regardless of where they originated, they were present in the restaurant's patio dining area, and that is a serious concern. We let her know that we were not looking for a free meal. We simply felt it was unreasonable to pay full price for food that went untouched due to the circumstances. This restaurant used to be one of our favorite spots, and we've brought friends and family here many times. However, over the last few months, we've noticed a decline in both the overall experience and quality. Seeing multiple rats during dinner was the final straw. I sincerely hope management takes this issue seriously because customers should not have to accept this as normal simply because the restaurant is located downtown. read more

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Everything was great here! Food was tasty, service was great, and drinks were delicious. The only reason why I knocked down a star was because the portions didn't really match the higher price, particularly regarding the appetizers. The servers were really sweet. We were there for a bachelorette party dinner, and they gave the bride a special cocktail. Really unique design! I just wish the chips and dips could have been bigger for the price. I ordered the enchilada, and it was delicious and surprisingly filling. We also ordered the Provecho margarita pitcher and the group drink for 2. Both were well-balanced and not overly sweet or sour. Overall, we had a great experience! read more

From the moment you walk in, the decor steals the show. The lighting is beautifully curated, creating a warm, inviting, and highly photogenic space. Whether you're sitting indoors or enjoying the outdoor setup, the design team deserves full credit--it feels upscale, lively, and incredibly stylish. It's the kind of place where you instantly feel relaxed and want to linger over conversation. The service was also attentive and friendly, adding to the overall pleasant environment. The Food The food lacks the wow factor. Go to Buen Provecho for a fun night out, a gorgeous backdrop, and fantastic ambience. Just keep your expectations grounded when it comes to the menu. It's a perfect spot for drinks and appetizers, even if the main courses leave you wishing for a little more flavor. read more

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If you want the best service with the tastiest food you found the place. We came on Friday around 6pm. It was so lovely and vibrant. The place was filled but we had no wait. Everyone around seemed to be so happy and the ambiance was filled with joy and good vibes. Every dish is about $20. Makes sense due to the area. If you come parking is so easy! Park in one the city of Long Beach garages. Our entire bill post tip was about $80 Now for the experience. First of all the manager goes around to talk with the customers. He is so pleasant and it's clear how much he cares about his job. He talked with us for a brief second and after our appetizer arrived we got feee nachos gifted by the manager after hearing it was our first time My parter got the drink I got the mango agua. He loved the drink and wanted me to write that they make their drinks very strong. He was feeling it a bit after just one. The mango agua was soooo good. If only it could be colder. The food was the best part. The entire thought was my least favorite. The salsas were great however be prepared to have a spicy mouthful of flavor. I got the torta and omg it was amazing. If you want quality carne asada that is so juicy and tender, you need to get the torta. You will feel like a better person after eating it. Also it was so cute to see a small bag of chips with chili. Truly this dish and entire place made me so happy to be Mexican. My partner got the enchilada and it was great too. The salsa wasn't too spicy and the use of blue corn was the perfect touch. It reminds us how there exists other corn in Mexico besides yellow!!!! I need to come back for brunch. I will come back for brunch. We left excited! Truly their happy hour sounds worth it with the price for the tacos. Try to make it and let us know before I tell ya! read more

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We visited this past Saturday 5/16 during dinner time (7pm) with no reservations. We were a little worried as it looked very busy, but we actually got seated right away (group of 4). Everyone was so friendly and our server was great, he gave us recommendations, and checked on us even with a busy restaurant. The food was really good I loved my carne asada tacos! Very very filling and the tortillas were bomb! My partner and mother in law both got the tortas and they enjoyed it as well! The portions are great and taste as well! Now let's talk about the margarita pitcher! Wow they do not skip out on the alcohol (you know how some pitchers you get are watery, doesn't even taste like there's any tequila in it? Yah well not here). We got the fresa margarita and it was perfect not too sweet and well balanced! Split between my mother in law and me we had a gooood time lol (but it's made for 4 ) As for ambiance it was great they played good music and we really enjoyed ourselves. I would definitely be back again I would love to come try the brunch! read more

Buen Provecho - Carne asada tacos, margarita pitcher, and torta - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

First off, the restaurant is beautiful. The aesthetic is on point, the music fits the atmosphere perfectly, and the overall vibe is fantastic. The menu is large, the prices are reasonable, and it's clear they're putting a modern, gourmet twist on traditional Mexican dishes. I ordered the enchiladas, and that's where I was caught a little off guard. Growing up eating traditional enchiladas, I was expecting rolled tortillas with filling inside. Instead, the dish was more of a layered stack with tortillas, shredded chicken, cheese, and sauce. It was good and flavorful, but definitely different from what I had pictured. More of a fork-and-knife dish than the enchiladas I'm used to. We also ordered the queso fundido with flour tortillas, which was rich and savory. The papas bravas were well cooked and came topped with sauce and crema. I'm not usually a big potato guy, but they were enjoyable. My wife ordered the carne asada plate, and when I felt like I needed a little more texture with my meal, I added chips and salsa. One small hiccup came when I ordered a draft beer and was served a canned version instead. I would have appreciated being told they had run out of the draft before the beer arrived. That said, the waitress handled the situation professionally, removed the beer from the bill, and I ended up enjoying a Modelo on draft instead. Great customer service and no complaints there. Overall, the staff was friendly, the atmosphere was excellent, and the experience was very enjoyable. As someone who grew up eating more traditional Mexican food, the modern interpretation of some dishes caught me by surprise. That's more a matter of personal preference than a criticism of the restaurant itself. I would absolutely come back and try more items from the menu. Parking can be a little challenging, but that's really my only complaint. If you're looking for a beautiful restaurant with great service and a creative take on Mexican cuisine, Buen Provecho is definitely worth a visit. read more

Food: 7/10 Service: 5/10 Ambiance: 7/10 I went with my husband last Friday for their happy hour. All of the happy hour tacos are bomb, especially the carnitas taco. The flautas are delicious too. Unfortunately, the service was absolutely terrible. We were sitting at the bar, which is not that large and it's quite open, for 10 minutes before being served. And the only reason anyone notices is because I lost my patience and I went up to one of the servers and told them that we have been waiting for quite a while and no one has come to check on us to take our order. What makes this experience worse is there were people seated across from us whom the manager was laughing and dapping 'em up, while while we sat there hungry and confused. I was considering using this place for my birthday dinner, but after experiencing that level of service I don't think I will return. read more

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This place was great! Greeted quick and friendly. Food was absolutely delicious. Love the layout here. I had to tell my friends about this place. read more

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I've passed this place several times and always loved the vibe from the outside, so I was really looking forward to finally trying it. I went with some friends, and the earliest reservation we could get was 8:15 PM. In hindsight, we should have stayed at the bar we stopped at beforehand. Unfortunately, the service here was truly awful, and it wasn't just us. Every surrounding table seemed to be experiencing the same issues and openly complaining. After being seated, we ordered drinks and were told our server would bring water and utensils. We waited a solid 20+ minutes and received nothing. Eventually, someone in our party got up and grabbed utensils for the table. When the server finally returned, she brought our drinks, but forgot one of mine and said she'd bring it later. I asked multiple times for water and a straw. Each time, nothing came. I eventually got up myself and went to the bar just to get a straw. Our appetizer arrived; still no water. When our entrees finally came, my patience was gone, and I made a sarcastic comment, which finally prompted her to rush and bring water to the table. At that point, we had planned to order more drinks, but decided we'd rather go somewhere else. I only ate half my burrito, and the running joke at the table was that I might have to walk out with the plate if I wanted a to-go box. This was easily one of the worst dining experiences I've had in a long time. There was no apology, no explanation, just consistently poor service from start to finish. I can now say I've been here, and I won't be back. read more

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First time here and it lives up to the hype. Food was absolutely delicious. The tostada on the tuna dish was stale but other than that, flavors were beautiful and fresh. The bartender was super nice and attentive. All the staff members were cool too. Inside is beautiful and open. read more

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Do not recommend. Shitty quality, taste and lack of care in details. The server was honestly really nice but the time it takes to get just our drinks alone is ridiculous even with how busy it is. Our plates all came at different times so our food got cold while waiting for the rest. Yall for the price this is not worth it. So disappointed. Chips & Salsa -- stale chips Short Rib -- comes with 3 pieces of short rib one of the ones served was just the bone part NO MEAT; one was complete fat. Had to return the plate. Enchiladas -- served us uncooked tortillas. Tasted rubbery. Asada Plate -- poor quality meat; hella chewy but did have good flavor. Beans had no salt. Rice oversalted. Tortillas not warmed up tasted like they'd been sitting then served to my plate. Mole Beef ribs - tastes like uncooked tomato paste; consistency of Ducal beans from the can. Do not get if you know what good mole tastes like. Drinks -- Margaritas tastes like water and took so long to get. Hibiscus Watermelon tastes like artificial everything Prickly Pear no flavor, watered down returned Pineapple Serrano was flavorless. After 3 sips, it tasted like dishwater not able to finish. At least they play good music. read more

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Stopped by here. FYI happy hour is 2-5. They have lots of margaritas. Dog friendly environment. honestly great space great environment good music good drinks and good food what more can you ask for. The food was great definitely try the shrimp dishes pastas sauce was impeccable the cilantro on top gave it that extra touch. This is a must try. I also had the enchiladas those were so delicious as well a bit smaller than i expected but overall decent serving. The enchilada sauce was so flavorful. Totally recommend. read more

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I've seen this spot change a few times over the years... and was curious to see what this was all about. My husband wanted to treat me out for lunch because he's out in the East Coast and couldn't take me on a date. So he Venmo'd me cash. Anyway, a couple months ago, I was greeted by a nice lady and she made accommodations for me to be able to sit outside in the back patio and the server was really nice too. Good service, good ambiance, yummy food! I got a drink and a tried the Brussel sprouts & some other yummy foods but I can't remember. Must come back and update my review. lol! read more

Buen Provecho - Date with my husband on FaceTime! - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

I dined here with a friend on a Sunday afternoon. Vibes were cool and there was live music. It was extremely busy and chaotic that day We ordered the yellowtail tun tostada, chicken flautas, enchiladas suizas and a margarita pitcher. Food was decent and typical tapas sized plates Our waiter comped 1 round of drinks since it took so long for our food to come out. Once I got home, I checked my bank account and saw I ended up being overcharged by $75. I'm thinking my card may have accidentally been charged for someone else's bill along with mine. It was very chaotic and disorganized that day so I can see that happening I called a few times to provide the last 4 digits of my credit card and also went in-person to get it sorted since their phone reception was so glitchy. I even sent a direct message on Yelp. It was extremely difficult to get in contact with management. I was told there would be follow up/a call back but it's been over a week since I first attempted and over 2 weeks since I dined there. After waiting a week, I was instructed to contact the manager via her personal cell. No communication/follow up. The lack of urgency was frustrating. I understand there's bigger issues in the world right now but $75 is a lot of money for me. I wanted to handle it directly with the restaurant but after multiple attempts, I ended up disputing the claim through my bank. The staff were all really nice and tried to help in ways they could when I went in-person. I can tell the business is just struggling with how to operate efficiently. I am hopeful if I try this place again once they've been open for a little longer and perhaps on a less busy day that I'll have a better experience read more

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Despite all the good reviews, we didn't have a great experience. The service was 5* but the food was average at best. I had the enchilada suica which was smothered in a heavy creamy and cheesy sauce that was overwhelming. The enchilada itself was quite small and I was still hungry after I was finished. My friend had the chicken tinga burrito, which he said was tasty but didn't have much chicken. There was a sombrero wearing gentleman walking around the restaurant singing at such a loud volume you couldn't have a conversation. read more

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Came in for brunch today to celebrate our friends new job. Since the get go, staff was super accommodating & attentive. Shoutout to Miranda for taking care of us really well. Really enjoyed the Mexican vibe of the place with live Mariachi. We came in for the Cantarito & were not disappointed. I enjoyed my chilaquiles verdes & a churro waffle. Would definitely come again with my family! read more

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Such a cute restaurant, strong drinks, and great vibe. All staff were so friendly and awesome service. Paulina the best event coordinator for our party. Thank you. Definitely will book for our next family birthday party again. read more

Buen Provecho - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Such a fun spot! The food is absolutely delicious, and the nachos are next-level amazing! The service is fantastic, the staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is lively and fun. Definitely a place I'll be coming back to! read more

Buen Provecho - Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

First time here and we hit up happy hour on cinco de mayo! The perfect introduction! We came at 4pm and beat the wait, when we were leaving there was a long wait. Our bartender was great. Their food and drink selection for happy was legit! We tried all four taco options and the flautas. My favorite meats were the asada and smoked beef cheek, yum. The flautas were also great, I ordered more. We got a pitcher of passionfruit margaritas that were perfect. We will definitely be back. The vibe and music were perfect read more

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Lots of potential here: great indoor and outdoor seating at the bar, but my one star deduction was for the cocktail list. While waxing toward the usual selections you'd expect to see at a Mexican restaurant, I was hoping for some more creative options. And it sounds as though all or most of the cocktails are pre batched, so good for a group pitcher, but not so much for an individual picky palate. The queso fundido was good! And a decent crowd for Monday night. Service was fairly prompt. read more

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First-time here and the experience was fantastic. It was packed due to the soccer game, but we scored a spot on the outside bar and Raul made the night with a tableside drink, his special shots and great food suggestions. The Asada on the nachos was cooked perfectly and the shishito peppers were delicious too. We also had the fish tacos and the churros...OMG...so good. You will love it here and we are definitely going back. read more

Buen Provecho - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Service is great! Staff were friendly and accommodating! The vibes are lovely and food is delicious! I highly recommend this place, it's good and just a great time to be at with friends and family! read more

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My family brought me here for breakfast. I asked for coffee and they brought me cafe de olla. I have had cafe de olla in Mexico and I love it. It has a sweet flavor from the piloncio and a slight taste of cinnamon. This one was not sweet and the cinnamon was very strong. If you want a sweetener and creamer, you have to be specific what u want. I then asked for water and they brought this bottle of semi cold tap water. Wish it was ice water. Oh well. I ordered the steak withe juevos de ranchero. The steak was cooked perfectly. The corn tortillas were blue and crispy. The toppings on the rancheros were full of flavor. My wife ordered the potato tacos. They were also full of flavor and she enjoyed it very much. My kids ordered the churro waffle and the chocolate chip pancakes. They really enjoyed their food. We then ordered dessert. Kids had the abuelitas galletas and I had Lucy bread pudding. The cookies were fresh made and tasted great but a bit sweet. The bread pudding tasted better. Not too sweet but enough to be enjoyed. The layout of the restaurant was beautiful. It has a very welcome feeling. We will definitely be coming back here in the near future. read more

Buen Provecho - Cafe de olla - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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A must! They say you can tell if a restaurant is good by their starting salsas. Boy were they divine!! Green was tomatillo with lime. Red salsa macha perfectly spicy and flavorful. Then the salsa de molcajete. So so good. The Bronzino was delicious and washed it down with a pineapple Serrano margarita. Everything was delicious! Margaritas was on point. Chicken Flautas so good. Our server was a doll and gave us perfect recommendations. Atmosphere was lively and family friendly. Mariachi was extra special. We so needed this! We will be back to try a few other dishes and drinks. read more

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The good: The service was good, sat at The bar and was assisted fairly quickly. The drinks are tasty and the food is well seasoned. This location is beautiful and I love the indoor / outdoor feel. It's been many different restaurants so I feel this Current iteration is utilizing it best The bad: The portions are fairly small for the price. sitting at the bar the professionalism of the wait staff was a bit lacking as I could hear the conversations of them talking badly about patrons. The service charge, instead of charging 3% on top of every ticket claiming it helps staff, just pay them more, add it to the menu cost or just not charge it altogether. It's a made up fee from the pandemic smh read more

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I absolutely loved this little gem I found in Long Beach on my four day getaway! I enjoyed walking into the place and hearing the mariachi music play. The menu was super unique and offered wonderful items like enchiladas suizas which we ordered. I also tried queso fundido.-this had a twist with vegan chorizo and it was awesome! The sizes was perfect for one person to eat by themselves. I tried in a beer, light and refreshing as well. There was a lot of movement, everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves! I will definitely go again. read more

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This place has it all... incredible menu, great price point, friendly attentive servers, dog friendly patio! I ordered Rob's Loaded torta and Pat had the jefe of jefe jumbo shrimp. We shared the sweet potato app...it was plenty of food. The flavor of the cold f!) shrimp entree was surprising - delicate and sharp w cilantro perfectly balanced. My torta was like my grandma used to make. Boomer loved the taste of carne and potatoes! read more

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Service from beginning to end was 5 stars. Food was delicious. Everyone looked like they were enjoying themselves. Great place to meet up with friends! read more

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Well first of all when place opens at 9 and you have reservations for 9 no one around and it takes forever to get a waiter like wth. Then I ordered a watermelon hibiscus and wth a hair in it was that extra. When you know dam well it the waitress hair Send it back then take forever to take order and come back for refills then to til it off you gonna charge me for the drink with extra ingredient hair that remind you I sent back and didn't drink wth Is wrk g with you Yuli advice wear a hair net!!! read more

Really wanted to like this place but the poor customer service ruined the experience. We (party of two) sat at the bar on Friday 16Jan2026 at around 9pm. It wasn't that crowded but it took the 3 bartenders about 10-15 minutes to acknowledge us, even after trying to flag them three times. They kept walking past us and not making any eye contact. Almost walked out after the second time but was finally acknowledged right before we were about to leave. No apology or anything. Food took a while to come out and we were served about 15 minutes apart. Drinks were good and food tasted good but the portions were small. We were still hungry afterwards. No one checked in on us again after being served and again, took almost 10 minutes to get their attention to get our bill, at this point, the two other couples had also left but somehow they still didn't notice us trying to get their attention. On a positive note, the restaurant was nice and clean. However, based on our experience we will not be returning here. I see a couple of others here with similar experiences concerning the service, owners/ mangers - train / teach your staff that a simple, "we'll be right with you" goes a long way rather than blatantly ignoring costumers and making them not want to return. read more

Buen Provecho - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Had reservations for x 2 on Thursday 6pm 04.09.2026. Walked up to the front checkin booth. The Hostess greeted us and escorted us to the smallest table they had available. As we sat for a few minutes we were greeted by our waitress. Took our adult beverages and took our order. We ordered the Tomahawk Steak for x 2 and a pitcher of margarita. No complaints on the service given to our waitress and definitely no complaints on the taste of our drinks and entree. "EVERYTHING" was very delicious! Sides that came with the Tomahawk was small, It was less then 1 cup. The reason why I am going to give this place only 3 stars. 1) The hostess out of all places sat us in the tiniest table ever next to the restroom. It was not busy and they had at least 20 plus tables available. Our waitress relocated us because we ordered a Tomahawk steak that would not fit at our current table. Common sense was not taken from the Hostess to seat us elsewhere. Dissappointed #1 2) Reservations were made through their website. It gives you an option to state your reason for dining. I put down we are celebrating our anniversary. It was not acknowledged on our visit. Dissapointed #2 3) When it was time to pay for our bill, we noticed a service charge of $5.00 added to our bill. We requested for this charge to be removed. The manager came down to explain why the charge was present, primarly inflation he stated. I said please remove it. The service charge was removed. The manager accommodated us by giving us complementary shots (name of shots: Tokyo Drift) on the house. Nice gesture, but find it to be deceiving. Dissapointed #3, Deceitful #1 4) The main reason why we wanted to come here was a reel that was posted on Instagram. There was a large margarita bucket or bowl that enticed us to pay a visit here. Shows a lady displaying this margarita in the reel. I said, this is something I have got to try out! On the menu, there was a Margarita section that had a pitcher of margarita for $55 (most expensive one). I said to myself, this has got to be the one that was on the reel. We received the pitcher and it was small! TOTAL DISSAPOINTMENT!! We scratched our heads and asked our waitress, where is the large margarita you posted on the Instagram reel at? She replied, that's not on the menu but if I wanted it, it would cost $200! I told the waitress that this was absolutely false advertising on the restaurants part and that you guys are deceiving people to order something that is not listed on the menu. Do better, this is not okay. Dissappointed #4 Deceitful #2. My experience was mostly dissapointing because I had high hopes on what was being sold. The food is fantastic but somewhat pricey compared to other establishments. Food is delicous! Which gave me a neutral feeling about this place. Restrooms could use some work, at least someone can do a check every 20 minutes for cleanliness. Overall, I would come back. Plenty of parking at the parking structure. 2hrs automatically free. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice, a modern El Torito. Big Kudos to our waitress Malea! She was nice and patient. She exhibited professionalism to some of the questions we asked her. She turned on the heater for us. read more

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First time coming here! No reservation. Walked in and got sat right away. Food was phenomenal. But the best part was us asking the manager for a bone for our dogs and he brought us 2 tomohawk bones and made these two dogs the happiest in all of Long Beach!!!! Will definitely be back for the food AND hospitality read more

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Service was nice. The food was flavorless. Starting w queso fundido to salsas I ordered the mole rib (yuck) taking it to my Bassett hound. I hate to be mean but honesty matters. My hubby n son were also dissatisfied. The only thing that tastes good is my pinot noir wine. I'm still here n so disappointed. Tik tok lied!! Save your $200+ n go to los compadres or a authentic mex restaurant. This is like olive garden or italian. Do better . I was so excited to come here too. read more

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1st time coming to this place and it's really nice and great location also the restaurant has a really good atmosphere to it the whole vibe is amazing. Our server Jesus was cool and took care of us and even hooked it up with some churros for my bday , the food was good and so was the service I'll definitely be coming back again . read more

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Now the only restaurant in downtown Long Beach that is part of the Resy network, Buen Provecho is an elevated Latin American restaurant with a focused menu that had dishes that I've not seen before. My wife, daughter, her dog, and I took a walk around downtown on a Saturday afternoon, and stopped into Buen Provecho for an al fresco lunch. We found the food to be great with excellent, personalized service and good, strong drinks. Formerly at the site of Lupe's Mexican seafood restaurant near/on the Promenade, Provecho opened in September of 2025, with a brunch menu in October. Much of what made Lupe's dining space so good, was maintained, with small patio seating in the front, and a very large open air patio in the back. It is marketed as being dog friendly, and it turned out to be exactly that. It was decently busy for a downtown Long Beach afternoon, which made our group happy. My wife got a Blackberry Ginger Margarita ($13), which was very good. I got a Saca on draft ($9), which was a perfectly serviceable cerveza...it came with a small packet of Limon 7, along with a lime slice. Our server (Jaid) was efficient throughout, being there when we needed her. Two things were provided on the house, without us asking. One was a sample of their brunch pancake, an absolutely delicious buttermilk pancake with poppy seed whip, whipped cream, and a blackberry. The other was a puppy patty (a single burger patty)... being dog friendly is a priority here. It was a great start to the meal. The Hot Honey Wings ($16) - very deeply fried, to the point of being too dry and falling off the bone. But that was rectified with a glaze made of honey infused with morita chile. Messy, but delicious. Bay Scallop Aguachile ($21) - Jaid must have known that most folks consider this to be a very spicy dish so suggested the salsa to be served on the side. Even then the verde dressing was very hot, working with the coolness of the quality bay scallops. It came with 2 tostadas, very crispy, almost like it was made of popped rice. Carne Asada ($26) - on the smaller side, with very good quality flank steak. The seasoning was just right, and we enjoyed the pinto beans and rice. Chipotle Mussels ($21) - first time I've had mussels at a Latin American restaurant, and I loved it. The creamy chipotle sauce worked really well with the plentiful black mussels, and I wish I had asked for more of the excellent buttered toast that accompanied it. Payment was using Toast at the table, and we ended up splitting the bill in half so both of us could use the monthly Resy credit that our Amex cards provide us. We didn't have any leftovers except for the puppy patty, which was too big for my daughter's mini dachshund. It's been a while since eating out in downtown Long Beach and discovering some new food related items that I will try again in the future (Latin American mussel dish, Limon 7 cerveza accompaniment, and a tostada made out of rice flour). read more

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An awesome new halal spot! Thanks so much for the new halal option especially for people with Resy. Ive been here twice now, got both times for takeout and its been solid so far. First time I came for brunch and got the carne asada breakfast burrito and the burrito was good, but it didnt have as much meat as I was expecting. It did feel like it needed hot sauce. Second time I came and got the beef cheek burrito and that was significantly better. It tasted great and more balanced and didnt even need anything else. Will continue to try more options regularly! I didnt sit in, but they have plenty of seating and its in downtown long beach with a free 2 hour public parking next door. I'm not too big on the ambience since the music is quite loud, but great takeout spot. Service was also quite nice everything time! read more

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