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    Chema's Place

    4.3 (117 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    CHEMA'S PLACE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Rice bean and cheese burrito
    Amir P.

    Bring cash! I got a basic rice bean and cheese burrito. It was filling. Pretty good but you can't really mess up a brc burrito. Service was friendly and fast. It's in the hood so be ambiance is not to nice and it shares a lot with a mechanic shop so be mindful .

    Menudo
    Russ L.

    Old school place. Bring a pot and they will fill it up to take home for the family. One of the best menudo spots in the area.

    Menu - Breakfast Special.
    Pete B.

    I am not sure why this place has such great reviews. I ate here one time and that one time was plenty. I got the tamale and it was soooo dry and it was all masa. Perhaps the other things on the menu are better but I can only speak for the tamale. The tamale was also very small in size and there was little to no chicken. There are so many other places to get a decent tamale but here at Chema's Place.

    2 chicken tamales with green sauce
    Carrie L.

    Great tamales, very reasonable, can get crowded but worth it. Also offers menudo and you can bring your own container. Outdoor only.

    Chilaquiles
    R. R.

    This place is small but AMAZING . El sazón de la comida es muy buena, los chilaquiles estuvieron riquísimos

    Restaurant

    Food was really good and customer service was great! I highly recommend this place. They have good home style plates

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    Good chicken burrito I I should've add rice , service was fast & nice , been passing by it for years never stop ,

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    i love their menudos their tamales beautiful amazing service freshly food everyday this is a very amazing family oriented place to eat

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    8 months ago

    Had a asada Burrito and it taste really good definitely coming back here to try other stuff especially there Menudo thank you guys

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    The food is always good and fresh tasting. I enjoy the burritos and the Menudo mostly which is usually what keeps bringing me back

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    Good prices and authentic Mexican food! They have breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Service was fast and attentive

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    Tamales were delicious! Portions were great. Would definitely recommend this little spot. The authenticity is refreshing.

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    Lola's Mexican Cuisine - Jalisco tacos

    Lola's Mexican Cuisine

    (2.3k reviews)

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    Of all the times I've been here, it's alway been great. The service was amazing and the experience…read morewas all great. This visit, we stopped by during happy hour. It's normally taco Tuesday or dinner. It wasn't busy when we arrived. Mainly everyone was seated outside which we wanted a table as well. There was one that we were interested in and asked if we could have it which the waitress working was ok with. But it needed clearing up. It took a while for someone to come out and clear and clean the table up. It was fine waiting but it was like did someone forget about us. Anyways. We got seated and then the waiting continued. It could be that they were short staff but it seemed like there was only one person working. It took a while for someone to finally come back and acknowledge us and take our order. After that the chips and salsa were brought out. Once we ordered the drinks it was easier to place everything together. Menu for happy hour is pretty limited. A few drinks and beer on drafts and for food, maybe 6 items on the menu. Went with an order of the street corn which was quite tasty. An order of the mole chicken nachos and the queso dip with barria. Out of the three, the queso dips and the street corn were great. Nachos were good but nothing really major. The flavors of everything were quite tasty. Dishes were 12.00 an item. For happy hour, it was decent and what we had was good. The service was pretty slow at the beginning. Only the front patio and inside seating was available as the back patio wasn't open. We did start to see other staff walking in so maybe there was only one staff during the time.

    The restaurant was decorated very nicely. Outdoor seating as well as indoor. The service was…read morefriendly and on point. Parking was pretty easy, street metered - but very walkable if you are from the neighborhood. The food was outstanding. Salsa yum , chips hot & crispy My salad was so fresh and tasty, my husbands mole was perfectly done

    El Barrio Cantina - Rotisserie Chicken Meals

    El Barrio Cantina

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    Did someone say TACO TUESDAY RECESSION MENU?!…read more This place was a vibe and served some heavy pours in their margi-rita's. We tried the jamaiica, cucumber, and regular ELBC margi-rita and I can guarantee you we felt a nice buzz. For food, we ordered taquitos de papa, half dozen oysters, 6 tacos (carnitas, carne, and pollo), quesadillas, and the el crunchy shrimp tempura roll. Our spread was litty! Prices were reflective on their recession menu which I think was cleverly designed. Service and ambience were great. Catching up with friends on taco Tuesday is always a good time. Shout out to the friendly bartender who effortlessly set us up next door for a last minute reservation. Thank you so kindly, your kindness and service will not be forgotten!

    Hubby and I were headed to the LGBT center for the NoH8 shoot and decided to stop and have some…read morefood beforehand. I'm surprise that I haven't reviewed it yet, we've been here a few times. Usually for brunch time on the weekend. The first time I've ever had a Tlayuada was here a while back and have always enjoyed it. I was actually craving some since it's been likely over a year since we last visited. The hubby had 2 tacos plates. The birria was very good, the asaea delicious but very rich. I've never been a fan of black beans but these were tasty. My Tlayuada hit the spot and chase it down with a Penelope. When we arrived we were the only ones there. The server was attentive and check on us throughout our visit. Engaging and friendly. The interiors are cost and warm with plants and green as the main color. Nice murals throughout.

    Ola Mexican Kitchen

    Ola Mexican Kitchen

    (1k reviews)

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    I think this place is fantastic. I had lobster tacos (very generous amount of lobster) & some…read moreceviche. The food to me has always been excellent. The atmosphere is always a plus. Sunset here is incredible too. The pricing makes sense to me. I think the flavors are all there. Anyone complaining probably couldn't prepare the same dish half as good. Our service was good considering they were busier than expected. Have been here several times and will continue to come back when I visit again. Arlene- props to you for handling everything so well and with a smile. It was super busy and you did a great job with the pressure.

    I've been to Ola many times and I'm just now getting around to writing a review. Honestly, I…read moreprobably should've written one after my first visit because back then the food and drinks were off the chain! This most recent visit? The food was just... okay. I will say this: they have some of the best chips and salsa. The chips are crispy, warm, and taste super fresh. I'm a sucker for good chips and salsa. It's easily one of my favorite parts of going to a Mexican restaurant, and they definitely deliver there. Their cocktails continue to be consistently delicious. My absolute favorite is the cucumber jalapeño margarita, refreshing with just the right kick. They never miss on the drinks. As for the food, I've had their enchiladas and tacos before. This last time I ordered the blackened shrimp tacos. When I hear "blackened," I expect bold seasoning and flavor. That's not what I got. They were pretty basic and underwhelming for the price. Two tacos for $17, plus an additional $5 per shrimp taco? That felt excessive for what was served. Service was okay. Nothing special, nothing terrible. Now, the location? You can't beat it. Being upstairs at 2nd & PCH with the Alamitos Bay view is a whole vibe. It's a perfect setting for date night or drinks with friends. They don't validate parking, but the first 90 minutes are free, which helps. Overall: great drinks, amazing chips and salsa, beautiful location , but the food (at least this time) didn't quite match the price point.

    Tequila Jack's - Tacos Tuesday.. baha fish tacos, carne asada, & pollo

    Tequila Jack's

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    Went here for lunch on Grand Prix Friday. 04.17.2026 I was…read moresurprised how fast we were able to get seated! Greeted and seated. Chips and Salsa were served. It was busy because of the large crowds. We waited for our waiter to come back so we can order some drinks. Once he came back we ordered our drinks which we waited another good 15 minutes for him to return with our drinks. The time line was too long of a wait. He left again, waited another 15 minutes to take our food order. Lol. Ordered my shrimp cocktail along with other entrees. Our waiter was ghosting us every 15 minutes. Overall, the ambiance was busy. It is expected because of the grandprix event. This place needs to up their staffing when events like this is taking place. Food was good but service was dissapointing.

    I would say 3.5 stars is right but our waiters definitely brought this up to a 4!…read more My friend and I celebrated our joint birthdays here and we had a great lunch. Portions are HUGE here! Omg my friend's taco salad was an insane size hahaha. I got the enchiladas which were solid, nothing that really stood out. My friend got the mixed ceviche but they brought him only shrimp ceviche, when we pointed out the wrong order, they quickly took care of it. Then at the end we mentioned that it was both of our birthdays and they brought out 2 HUGE cupcakes!! I mean Ive never seen so much frosting in one place! Great view of the water, and they comp part of your parking so parking was just a few bucks when I left. We had a baby with us and they were super considering and a great kids' menu. Would come back here for a happy hour again!

    Chema's Place - mexican - Updated May 2026

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