I did a google search for "best tamales in Long Beach" and Chema's peaked my interest. We took a chance on two dozen (1 dozen chicken and 1 dozen pork) and they were the best tamales we've ever had! So flavorful!!! Truly so delicious. This is a little hole in the wall restaurant, looks like it could be shady, but most of the time those are the BEST kind of restaurants! Again, this place was so delicious and the employees were so kind and helpful! read more

I previously left a review on their menudo! I said, I was a little disappointed due to their inconsistency! I had been going every week and the chili inside the menudo was not red enough with flavor! So I stopped going! But, today I decided to give it another try! It was deliciously red with wonderful flavor! The broth was spot on! I hope that they will continue with the same quality! read more

Just tried this place for the first time today. It is absolutely KILLER. I had the asada burrito (added cheese and rice as it usually only comes with beans, cabbage, onion, cilantro) as well as their tamales and we ordered a few tacos (asada and Chile verde) everything was really good! I do wish that doubles the tortillas for the tacos because mine ripped halfway through. It the flavor is on point! read more

For the past 25 years (yes I dated myself) my MO has been the same: when I visit a new taco spot, I order the same thing so I can compare it to all the others. My order is as follows: Asada burrito, only beans, onions/cilantro, hot sauce, and extra cheese. That's it. Some places excel, some are pretty good and I'd visit again, and some utterly fail. This place failed for a couple of reasons. First, the red salsa it's totally weak. It is completely watered down, barely any flavor and not spicy at all. The green sauce is alright, but it's not spicy. If this was Calabasas or something, I would understand - but we are at 10th and Alamitos in Long Beach, man. Really though. Can I please get something spicy at this taco joint? No? Okay then peace. Next, This burrito cost me nine dollars ($9.00). Again, we are at 10th and Alamitos. Sure, my cheese probably cost a buck, so let's just say eight. That's still three dollars more than this burrito is worth, not only because of the other lack of space and flavor, but because it is not very big at all. Even King Taco's burritos are way bigger than this one - but King taco is bomb -- this ain't! To be fair, the service was nice, I got my food super fast, and they have a lot of other things on the menu. But fundamentally, you can't get past this hot sauce and price situation. When you go to a taco joint in a part of town with a lot of character, you expect some halfway decent food. This place fails. I give it two stars because everybody was nice, they actually put a good amount of cheese, but that's about it. I don't wanna throw shade - but I am here to inform people about what to expect at this place. And that's overpriced food with horrible red sauce. read more

I love this tasty menudo! I love that u can purchase with ur own pot, just bring it n they price it depending on size. They have a chiccharron burrito that is spicy in all the right ways. Wet burrito was very good too, not lacking anything, all the fixings:) read more

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Best food in long beach City and all over California Couldn't find one channel area lol ;) Carne Asada Burritos read more

Great little mom and pop business. I love coming here and picking up some menudo on the weekends. It's so tasty. Their tacos are great too!!

This place has the BEST MENUDO! I have eaten menudo all over California and I have had good some goodies but this.... The BEST! The chili Verde burrito is AMAZINGLY FLAVORFUL! Did I mention that the refried beans are so good, sometimes I come just for beans or bean and cheese tostada? Chema's Place kills it EVERY TIME! Authentic MEXICAN FOOD! Come aannndddd GET IT!! read more

The menudo here is my favorite next to abuelita's of course the line gets long but they are fast to give you your order. Wish it had better parking but it's a busy area. read more

Not 5 stars but good in my book neiborhood eatery . They got buche if you know you know.

Love this place. It's one of the only places left in Long Beach that stayed cheap. Bomb street food, legit Mexican food. Fills you up. Generous portions. The only thing I dont like about this place has nothing to do with the actual restaurant and that's the random people who beg by the restaurant. It's a hit or miss. That's definitely a city problem and I hope Long Beach changes the homeless issue in this neighborhood. read more

Chema's Place - Menu taken november 2017 - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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The menudo is amazing! So tender and savory. We got 6 orders for our clinic staff and everyone was raving about how great the food was! The family who owns this place is also the sweetest! Definitely coming back for more delicious authentic cuisine! read more

Located in an old original style Taco Bell, Chema's curb appeal may be lacking, but it is a treasure! Great authentic Mexican food at reasonable prices. read more

The best Menudo in town! I have coworkers who travel from Los Angels to Long Beach for their Menudo. I recently moved back to Long Beach from Sacramento and the first place I went to was Chemas Place. I have patronized with them for over 20 years. read more

The fact that this place has four stars or more is crazy ! Only good this about this place is the service was nice . The beans were old and dry . Rice had no flavor. chilaquiles we're mash .. they gave me no utensils no hot sauce. Idk what kind of meat they use. For two of my friends to tell me that this place was fire. Im so disappointed! read more

burritos are always my go to and they never disappoint, service and quality is nothing less than perfection one of my favorite local spot

I came here because I saw on FB that they had the best menudo in LB. They did not disappoint! It was packed with flavor, my only complaint would be that I should have asked for more cilantro, there was barely any given to me. A large order is only $10! read more

Chema's Place - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

This place is absolutely amazing. Came here with my friend today after going to the beach and oh my god the food is amazing. It's a little place, but it has charm. I ordered combo #2 with a chicken tamale and large Jamaica and it was divine. The girl that took our orders was lovely and the food came out fast. With little places like this, you cannot go wrong. read more

Great tacos at a good price. Small restaurant and cash only. Definitely stop here if possible.

Best mexican food omg! Those refried beans are to die for like cmonnnnnn. That tamale had a lil spicy kick to it and it was perfect. so authentic, the real deal here at chema's no cap. I'd eat here everyday if I wanted to gain weight but I don't, so moderation is key. God bless the hands preparing that food! read more

#7 is my favorite I brought my fiance here she hasn't stop ordering the home made Menudo. I love their home made Chili Rellenos been coming won't stop as I know my fiance never will I showed and created a Menudo monster in her read more

1st time going to get menudo ! I'm super picky and this place is sooo good! Will go back for sure ! read more

Chema's Place - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Omg...as we were leaving the family in the LBC (I always wanted to say that- lol) we wanted some authentic Mexican food like what we have here in Arizona. We passed by multiple places on 4th Street and 7th Street before finally finding this little gem on the corner of 10th. We figured it's getting later in the day by the time we get back to Arizona it's bound to be 10 pm...we better stop and feed the kids. We pulled up and there were a few parking spaces that were not on the street with no struggle at all. It's not a sit down restaurant but I did note some seating to the immediate side of the small building but unfortunately it was filled with homeless people. Nonetheless, we ordered some carne asada burritos and I ordered 6 carne asada taquitos. The tacos were rather small but super filling and the burros were a generous size. The horchata didn't taste like it was the "fake" extremely sweet stuff you often find at restaurants. It tasted so refreshing, not thick nor too sweet. It was so delicious, we definitely did not mind eating it on the way to the 10. The meat and beans were delicious. They had the perfect flavor. The meat was not overcooked, dry, or tough. It was perfectly charbroiled beef that was still juicy and sent your taste buds into a tantalizing frenzy. It did not need any added salt or lemon the flavor of it was PERFECTION. Now when it comes to beef, I'm super picky and have high standards because it's just so damn delicious but so easy to mess up. CHEMAS has obviously perfected they're cooking techniques. We will definitely be back there when we visit again. Best of all it fed a family of 4 for under $26! read more

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Will go again! Authentic street tacos and great menudo. No indoor seating just outdoor seating

So I decided to try this place out thru yelp review. The tacos were okay but couldn't stop thinking how unsanitary the staff was. The only reason I'm giving such a low review is that the staff were not wearing their mask. They have a sign that says you need to wear mask up front yet then younger male had his mask down the entire time cooking??? The female up front filling up the salsa cups with hers down i hope you don't have covid. Who ever owns this joint needs to have a chat w their employees jussayin. read more

I'd you're looking for an authentic Mexican food, this is the place to eat! Everything is so delicious and taste like abuelas cooking. I usually ask for a mix of Chile verde with chicharrón in my breakfast burrito because they are both so I can't choose just one. I do with eggs and beans and they have fresh tortillas so good! read more

Finally decided to give Chema's a try after several recommendations. I went with the asada burrito and was let down. One more chance I'm giving this place. Next time I'm going with the simpler things. read more

Chema's Place - This week's special - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

this review is based solely on the bean+ cheese burrito as Ii didn't have anything else. I've been meaning to stop but this place for like this last 15 years or so and finally dropped in. the staff were both super friendly and welcoming. the thing that caught my eye was the low prices. I was like ooooh, nice! after skimming thru a bunch of reviews for this place, I came to the conclusion that people really enjoy their beans, and there was mention of this place serving up some awesome cheese, so I thought I should probably just get a bean and cheese burrito and try something else the next time around if the flavor was good as it was hyped up to the. I must say... the people writing the reviews of the beans and cheese are totally right. freakin delicious!! I don't know what kind of cheese they use, but I'm assuming it's quesadilla cheese. it's super melty and gooey with a low melting point which makes it even more fantastic. this might have been the best bean and cheese burrito I've ever had! I'm usually more of a meat person, but had just ate a bunch of tacos from somewhere else just minutes prior to stopping here. although I thought their salsa kinda sucked, I'm still willing to give this place 5 stars as the burrito was really just that good. hint when ordering the burrito - ask them to grill it after they make it. it really adds a lot to the flavor and texture. also beware that if you get your bean and cheese burrito with everything, it includes onions and lettuce. I'm not such a big fan of lettuce in my burritos, so I thought I'd warn you. I shall update this review after trying different items! read more

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I had tacos and nachos here; the tacos were definitely 2 stars. The tacos I had, the tortillas weren't very warm, and there wes lettuce and un melted cheese. It reminded me of the soft tacos at Taco Bell. I just wouldn't recommend getting tacos here. However the nachos were pretty tasty, id give them a 3.5 or 4 on the nachos. Overall an "OK" place. read more

Ordered menudo earlier Today for the family. Haven't had any from here in years. Decided to try it again, and it was bad. Had a bad after taste. Probably won't come back again for that. I'm sure other things taste better. read more

Chema's Place - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

First time trying this place so this is an honest review. First impression, it looked like a cool mom and pop Mexican food joint. For the area that it is located I honestly think the entire menu is over priced. I ordered one asada burrito (no lettuce) 4 asada tacos and 2 carnitas tacos. Total was 20.90 since I paid with debit. Right off the bat the burrito was a disappointment for the price of $8-9 this burrito was small. The meat though, was flavorful and not chewy. The flavors on the meat, beans were good but not worth the price. The red salsa. OMG! Talk about red water. No flavor at all or any spice whatsoever. The green salsa was a bit better tasting but still not enough heat. Tapatio is hotter just want to compare it to something everyone might know. But the salsa here is bad. By default the salsa came on the tacos and boy let me tell you those things were soggy as heck and lacking spice. I like trying New Mexican places to see what's around my neighborhood. I'm glad I tried it to know for myself whats it's like. The food was good as far as taste but the prices for the burritos was too high. Bring your own salsa haha read more

Very delicious food. Can't find another Mexican food restaurant with cheese like this place, amazing. Try the pork tamales.

I've been here many times, and every single time I am disappointed with the food and the service. But I wanted to give them one last try, I ordered some tacos and the Lady was rude since the beginning, she took my card and told me to step aside so she can take the person order behind me but she didn't hand me my card back until I asked for it later. She took the other ladies order and grabbed her cash and turned around without washing her hands, or putting gloves on she grabbed the meat with her bare hands and the tortillas with her bare hands and made my tacos. when she gave me the order I asked her are these my tacos I ordered, and she said yes they are and I told her I want my money back that it's disgusting for her to touch my food and not even wash your hands or put gloves on. She insisted on making me new tacos, but I was disgusted already because she had shoved her whole hand inside the meat container. This place should be closed down That is very disgusting. I don't know why this place has good reviews. read more

I love this place. My family and I have been coming here since the 90's. Food is great, great customer service. Every weekend we get two pots full of menudo. Their service is quick too. Place your order and within minutes your order is out. I recommend Chema's Place to all. HAPPY PRIDE WEEKEND read more

Breakfast burritos!!!! Decently sized, well priced breakfast burritos. My husband said that the regular burritos, especially the carne asada deserves 6 stars. The area is a little sketch but service is fast and quasi-friendly. read more

This place is digusting and if I could give them negative stars I would. Yes, I've had the food there and it's good, my co-worker introduced me to the place. He used to bring me the carnitas burrito. So one day I decided to go buy it myself and what a disappointment. I ordered my burrito. The girl at the counter took my order, took my money, gave me my change, turned around stuck her hands under the fountain drink water option, dripped some water onto her hands and wiped them on a dirty rag by the front window AND TO MY HORROR PROCEEDED TO PREPARE MY BURRITO!!! Don't think I stood there and said nothing. I said to her, "Hey you didn't wash your hands!" She had the nerve to tell me that the little sprinkles from the fountain drink on her hands was her method of washing her hands. I started to argue about how unsanitary that "hand-washing method" was when she started going all ghetto on me. NEVER AGAIN GOING TO THIS PLACE. I'll stick with places that are less ghetto, less dirty and most important of all, less rude. I seriously thought that girl was gonna climb out that little window and kick my @$$. I'll stick with El Torazo 99cents tacos on 10th St and the wet burritos from Taqueria La Mexicana on 4th. read more

For the two years that I have lived in Long Beach I've come here to eat many times my buddy introduced me to this place and it is awesome they have good food small hole in the wall and I eat here all the time. It's around the corner from my house and it's never always busy they prepare the food fresh and fast. I've never had any complaints and I've eaten a lot of the food it is an outside dining as well. I'm going to be moving soon and I'm going to miss this place but if im ever in the area this is definitely a stop that I'll make. read more

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A nice little spot in the corner of 10th St. right next to a mechanic shop. Nothing fancy here very small building there is no dining there's only a patio outside, this place has been around for many many many years and it's family owned. Don't expect anything miraculous here it's just a basic stand-up taco joint. The food is pretty tasty, I was surprised by the authenticity of their tacos they where yummy, also the burritos are fat and nicely portioned and you can have them wet style, drenched in salsa and cheese if requested. The Menudo is off the hook, excellent broth tons of meat, but I am disappointed that they don't serve tortas! read more

I love Chema's, but why they always weird when you ask for extra salsa??? Beans and rice are soooo good. read more

I Love This Place!!!!!! I grew up in Long Beach but live in Corona now. I enjoy the tacos and burritos at Chema's Place so much i will drive there every chance I get. This place is a landmark in Long Beach, and everyone loves it. I have been eat here for probably 30+ years and it's always the same.....Great!!! Chema"s Place is a family owned and operated restaurant/ takeout Mexican food place. They are extremely friendly and seem to know and remember everyone in town. Like all the best Mexican food places Chema's is located in a working class Hispanic area. In down town Long Beach on the Corner of 10th and Alamitos, in a little building that looks like it could have very possibly been the first Taco Bell. I only wish Chema"s would grow and expand to more locations. Maybe in Corona...... read more