After having some not so good Mexican food over the weekend, I was really craving something good to cancel out the bad taste left in my mouth. A friend suggested Cocoreno's as an option, which I was delighted since never having tried it in my 7 years here in the LBC. I am pleased to have a good taste in my mouth. It was occupied with only one or two seating options open when we arrived at 8pm, but my friend tells me that it's typically far more difficult to get in so quickly. Let me tell you that my "Mexican food" tastes don't stray further than a cheese enchilada combo plate, so I can't really attest to much more, and I probably never will either. My enchiladas were great, the rice, good, but the beans... not so much. I felt like they were really bland, to which my friend replied, "Because they're not made with lard." I try to eat relatively healthy, and, when I do actually fall of the wagon, I like it to be well worth my while. So, that means I like my beans made with lard. Oh, and the chips and salsa were great too. Been a long time since I had chips that good. Oh, and I noticed some people checked off that the place doesn't have alcohol... so not true, as indicated by the bar they share space with and the chalk menu full of drink options! read more

I started my trip in So Cal with a healthy Fish Taco and Blue Moon for breakfast....then topped it off with a good 'o beef taco. The fish taco rocked. At first I was a little skeptical with the no so green iceberg lettuce...but the fish inside was super, a fat fillet of fish, not chunks. The beef taco was good as well....but if I come back, definitely the fish. Taqueria is adjoined with the bar Reno Room next door, and the place has two pool tables....hehe...pool is cool. read more

Cocorenos - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

My friend had been ranting about this place so we decided to go there last week. It's located really close to my work so I figured I love Mexican food, it would be great if I were to find somewhere close to my work. We went in the entrance off Broadway and the dining area there is SUPER small, which I guess they have a full bar in the back with TVs but we didn't go in that area. The decor is cheesy and high top table seats were super uncomfortable with these large humps on all four corners of the table which was very intrusive. I ordered a Machaca Burrito no beans x-tra rice thinking I'd get a side of rice. I guess I read the sticky menu wrong because the sides were INSIDE the burrito. So the portions are large and in charge, the burrito was as big as my head which is great, but I wanted quality. The Chicken Tortilla soup was Excellent I must say.. very good! and My friend loved his seasoned Tacos which two decent sized Taco's were under $5. My burrito was not worth $8. My other friends seemed to enjoy their dishes but not like this place is GREAT or amazing. It's okay. There are plenty of other awesome Mexican places. And just b/c it's a whole in the wall joint doesn't mean it lives up to the expectation that the food is bomb regardless of the place. The server was kind of rude. Would feel like we're being intrusive for asking for more chips and salsa or a refill of our beverage. If you live in the area I would definately order some food to go, but make sure you read the menu correctly. I wanted my damn side of rice. read more

The Cancun salad with tofu is SO GOOD! I get it every time I come here. The way they cook the tofu is to die for. I'm so grateful that they have so many vegan options here! read more

I can already feel the heartburn. I really have mixed feelings about this place. The food is really tasty but I always pay for it later. There has been two times I went there when I actually broke into cold sweats in my sleep. Yet, I continued to eat there. However since my last meal and that brick in my gut feeling 3 days after the fact I think I may stick with the chips and dip or maybe something vegetarian. I do like the fact that i can walk there from my house and the drinks are priced well. The Guac is realllllly good too! The restaurant is SUPER tiny I am talking four tables and a counter but you can find a booth in the adjoined bar Reno Room and order. More like a Taco hut really. read more

Haven't ever had a bad meal from Coco Renos. Even when I'm not nearly falling off my barstool at the Reno Room next door. Just good mexican food at a reasonable price. read more

I have a good friend named Chissum Worthington who lives in Long Beach. He wrote a song about this place that is so catchy and infectious that it makes me picture the perfect taqueria. Here are some lyrics: Cocorenos. Come to Cocorenos on Broadway and Redondo. Cocorenos Come to Cocorenos with me. hey hey hey Chips and salsa Carne asada Cadillac margarita Cocorenos with me You can actually hear the whole song at: http://www.myspace.com/chissumworthington One day, they should use the song for one of those cheap cable commercials. Anyway, the problem is that Cocorenos is in Long Beach. I am rarely in that part of town so I didn't get to go for almost a year. The entire year that my friend played the song, I found myself ravenous for chips, salsa, asada and a cadillac margarita. When I finally made my way to the LBC for Cocorenos, that was exactly what I ordered: Chips and Salsa: Well, I didn't order them. They came with the meal. I found the salsa to be so addictive. We needed a few refills on this Carne Asada: I had it in a burrito. So good. The Asada tastes incredibly sweet and juicy. Cadillac Margarita: This drink was the way I like it, strong. I usually tell them that Chissum Worthington sent me and they just give me a strange look. read more

My BF and I went to a techno party in San Pedro and were starving. We decided to ditch the party and get some grub since we hadn't eat all day. Being vegetarian and trying to find something to eat at 12:00AM can often be quite a feat, but not when you have yelp on your side ;-D This place fits the definition of hole in the wall to a T. I was amazed how many people were eating at midnight, the place was packed. Once I tried the food I knew why. Oh My God Yuuuum! The Deluxe Vegetarian Burrito is so bomb! I loved that they put jicama in it, what a great change! Whenever I am in this neck o' the woods I will definitely stop by for a veggie burrito. *nom nom nom* read more

Best hard shell tacos I've ever eaten. Taco Tuesdays tacos are very small...not even worth ordering. Very noisy enviroment and only about 4 booths. Ordered a to-go order today. They didn't put the lid on the bean container tight, so when I turned left the whole bag fell over and beans went all over my car seat. Not a happy camper. It's a thumbs up on the food. read more

Super tiny hole in the wall. - no, really TINY! but so worth it. Especially if you are a vegetarian! - Tofu Tacos, Tofu Burritos.. my all time favorite the blackened mushroom tacos.. and *I*m not even vegetarian! Parking can be a pain.. depending on what time you get there.. me and mine have a little trick - we'll do a drive by and if it looks like a table is open, I'll hop out and grab it - while he parks the car. THAT is how much we love the place. oh, and the margaritas there are WOOOooNELLY! Made with REAL lime juice - and what tastes like a top shelf tequila. Even if you can't get a table - you can still get your order to go.. hell, get it to go and take it to the lil' park down the street.. or take it over to Ocean and sit by the beach! - it's that good! read more

This place is so unauthentically Mexican, it's funny. I would venture a guess that because this place is connected to a bar, they get a constant flow of inebriated customers. I can probably see enjoying this food if I were completely hammered--and maybe that's the point. I've been known to partake in Jack-in-the-Box tacos when good and sloshed (cocoreno tacos also include bright orange cheese), but it doesn't make me proud of myself the next day. Nor did eating here. Taqueria on fourth street will be lighter on your wallet and your stomach--and you'll keep your taco street cred. read more

This place kicks major culo. I absolutely love the diversity of catering to both all kinds of palettes; totes a place that vegans and non-vegans alike can enjoy and love together. And that, in itself, is rad. Being no longer limited to mere side salads, the vegan menu boasts an ample selection of authentic mexican food. Burritos, tacos, tostadas, salads, nachos---what other quintessential mexican dishes else am I missing? That all goes to say that the food is fresh, delicioso and sooooo filling! The chips and salsa are spec-fucking-tacular and their mushroom tacos are AMAZING. The veggie burrito is humungo and verrrrrrry tasty. Too bad I live in Irvine otherwise I'd be hitting this place up all the time. read more

So I was in this part of the south bay and looking for the mexican food that I can't get at home. Recommended by a family member. Party of three walked in and sat at the bar area (not the bar Reno Room, but the counter in the offshoot Cocrenos.) Attractive waitress went into the bar and got some other person to serve us. He took our order and then went back into the bar where I saw him hand the order to the guy playing pool. He came in to cook it up. On the plus side, he did wash his hands. But can you get a stronger feeling of "Screw you for interrupting me with your patronage?" The chips were good but the accompanying salsa was on par with "fresh" supermarket tub salsa. You know, tomatoes that are definitely preserved in something to keep their form but not necessarily their flavor. So the party had 1 order chicken tacos, 1 order carne assada tacos, 1 order of the tamale special on the board. The Tamales were brought out and put in the microwave (Yeah, I know, lots of places do this) and then served with sauce and lots of yellow cheese. The chicken tacos were utterly flavorless and the Carne Assada had no marinade flavor other than lime. And both were covered with shredded iceberg and mounds of orange and white shredded cheese. (Supermarket Cheddar Jack out of a bag maybe?) The SECOND our plates were in front of us the cook picked up his cue that was leaned up against the wall and headed back to the bar. Props to them for having lots of vegetarian options but this is Belmont Heights so they know their audience. I should have gone in that direction. It might have been tastier. So thanks for the recommendation. You sent me to the most americanized taqueria I've been in for a decade. Looking for a big meal cheap, Cocrenos is fine. Looking for tasty authentic mexican food, anywhere in Long Beach is probably better than this. read more

The mushrooms tacos here are out of this world. I swear. I'm not even vegan and that is always what I order when I go to Coco Reno's. It's tough to enjoy yourself on a crowded weekend night, but this is a great place to go for lunch (especially on the weekend after a day at Veteran's Swap Meet) to enjoy some Cadillac margaritas and mushroom tacos. Coco Reno's is cheap and casual. The bar next door is part of Long Beach history...but, sadly, lame. read more

Good Mexican Food. Lots of flavor and spices. Prices are a little high. Only been there once because dinner with three friends was $54. Ouch! read more

I feel the need to update this to say that Coco Renos management contacted my girlfriend later that same day to apologize for the incident and promise to take steps to prevent such occurrences in the future. They put up a "no soliciting" sign and publicly noted their intention to address this kind of thing. They've got a ton of reviews on Yelp, mostly positive, and would have survived our little drop of bad publicity in the ocean of accolades. But they still addressed it, and we really truly appreciate that. Kudos to Coco Reno's and thanks. read more

Disappointing. I ordered blackened shrimp salad which the menu said would be served over mixed greens. Sure. If by mixed you mean tossed shreds of iceberg lettuce. Also, my husband ordered a veggie burrito with tofu and mushrooms. Instead of putting the mushrooms in his burrito, they put them all over my salad, which I then had to pick off and give to him, as I hate mushrooms and nowhere on the menu does it say there are mushrooms in the salad I ordered. The shrimp was definitely not fresh. However, I can live with shrimp out of the freezer if its seasoned and prepared well. Sadly, this shrimp was overcooked and under seasoned. So basically bland rubbery lumps atop my salad. Then, the citrus house dressing had no flavor. I had no joy eating this, and gave up a 3rd of the way in. With a few simple tweaks this salad could have been great and honestly, its not that hard to do a salad. Maybe they were having an off night but based on this experience I can't recommend this place. Unless you're too drunk to care how the food tastes and they are the only ones still open. We were there at 11pm on a Friday read more

I can't say it's the best Mexican I've ever had but it's really good as the others have stated. It's a great little hole in the wall with good drinks- I always seem to stumble out of there after several margaritas! I love the mahi mahi burrito but everything else I have had is good. And unlike the other review, I've had no probs with the waitresses! read more

I heard about this place from a co-worker so I thought I'd give it a shot since I was in the neighborhood. Walked in just after their lunch rush. It is a tiny place with about 6 tables. They brought out some chips and salsa which were okay. The salsa did not have any spice at all but and I had to give it some salt to bring out the flavor. I ordered the shredded-beef taco combo. The beans and rice were both surprisingly good. More authentic tasting then I thought they would be. The tacos were so-so. They were shredded beef and were slathered in sauce. Pretty messy. They were not the greatest tasting tacos I've had but they were not the worst either. Service was great. I never had an empty glass and my waitress came around often to make sure I was happy with the meal. If I am in the area during lunch time I may go back there again but I wold not make a special trip for this place. Good service, okay food, and shares a restroom with the Reno Room bar next door. read more

This place has been my go-to spot during this pandemic. They have consistently great food and easy to make a phone call for an order to pick up. Don't skip on their shredded beef. read more

This little gem is up and down for me, but lately it's up. I was here last night with a friend and we were like, these beans taste a little off, two minutes later we hear the waitress tell somebody the beans have no lard. Ah! No wonder. I usually get burritos here. I love their salsa for some reason. I come here just to buy pints of the stuff instead of that Pace stuff at the grocery store. There is very little seating in the place but your welcome to eat in the bar next door (Reno Room). They share a common door. Prices are alright, used to be cheaper, but whateva's. Chips & salsa, chips & salsa, chips & salsa, chips & salsa, chips & salsa! read more

Vegetarian burrito and bloody Mary... Can't say anymore cause you HAVE to have it AMAZING!!! read more

This is it. This is the best version of "classic" Mexican food in LB. By that, I don't mean "authentic Mexican", I mean "classic" red-sauce, sour cream blob, melted-cheese awesomeness that put this kind of food on the map. Everyone has memories of a wet burrito and a margarita. Being a lifelong Californian/Angelino, it's this food that brings back fond memories - past and present. But anyway, the review... The place itself is super tiny. 4 tables, and a bar. Seats maybe 20? The kitchen is right there, so you get all the sights, sounds, and smells. Its great. The only downside? There's no A/C, so summer dining can be a miserable, sweaty ordeal. But I guess that's why there's cheap beers, right? They offer classic fare: tacos, burritos, specialties, salads, nachos, etc. Nearly everything has a vegetarian option, with mushroom, tofu, and veggies being an option. Their salsa is good and flavorful, and unlike most "table salsa", this one has a slight kick. Service is quick, and they aim to please. I've been to a few places, and this is by far the best Classic Mexican I've had in Long Beach. Only one star was docked thanks to that whole heat issue. read more

I've been coming here for years and the food has always been amazing. Today the tacos were swimming in a puddle grease and very soggy. Very disappointed! :-/ read more

I was studying at The Library (coffee shop next door) and decided to get food from here since it was more convenient. WORSE DECISION EVER. I ordered 2 tacos (beef and pork) to go. The tortilla crumbled and fell apart even before I took my first bite. This was within 10 mins of grabbing the to-go bag and sitting back down at the table I was studying at, 2 stores down. The meat was edible but did not stand out in anyway. The only positive thing from this was the free small bag of chips I got with my order. I ate probably 20% of my food and threw it away. The first thought that came to my mind...I should have waited another hour to get something on the way home from studying. :/ read more

Would give this place 6 stars if I could. The food and service here is first rate. I ordered a Carne Asada burrito. The chef overheard my order from the kitchen and had the meal on my plate before the server even walked away. These guys work really hard and still have time to be friendly! Can't ask for much more than that read more

Pretty good little Mexican spot attached to Reno Room. It is extremely small and leaves little room during rushes, however they do offer a decent vegetarian selection. I wasn't particularly impressed with the food, but it is attached to a bar after all. I used to like this place a lot better when they still had Dad's root beer and RC Cola on the fountain. Prices are reasonable and they give free chips and salsa. Not worth going out of your way, but you should check it out if you live in the area. read more

This place gives you sooo much for such a reasonable price!! Soo goood! They also have great vegetarian options which I really appreciate!

Went here right before noon to get food before going to work. Ordered the dry fish burrito grilled with black beans. Got my order got home, burritos was wet. Took it back they fixed it. Finally took a bite, fish was fried. Took it back and got a refund. The cook's rebuttal was that the fish burrito (or to them known as the Baja burrito) usually comes fried. Told him waitress that took my order gave me the option of grilled or fried which is why i chose grilled. Now my appetite is ruined and the joy of eating food with company at home while watching football is gone. This was my first time coming here on a day that wasn't Taco Tuesday, not sure if I'll be back. Mercury is also in retrograde so that may have contributed to this. read more

Love the food tonight was cheese enchiladas dinner and margarita on the rocks...patron reposado. Side of guacamole and grilled peppers were delicious. Friendly staff. Small space. Local scene. read more

Cocorenos - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

I stopped in for a take out order on my way home from work. I got a chicken burrito, it was pretty good. I do wish that the chicken had a little more kick to it. It was pretty standard, shredded chicken (a little bland), refried beans, rice, and cheese. Not the best burrito I've had but not the worst either. It hits that sweet spot right in between but the service was quick and a good price for a big burrito. Maybe next time I'll get it wet and hopefully the sauce adds a little somethin' read more

My go to late night spot for Mexican food. They're open late and the food is fast and good. The price is right and the the flavor is good.

This USED to be one of my absolutely favorite haunts. But, lately, I must say the quality has gone downhill. My mahi mahi tacos (traditionally my favorite) were completely cold on the last two visits ... and the size of the little fish stick they threw in there made it hardly worthwhile. I do still enjoy the fresh salsa ... and it often has just the right kick and cilantro flavor. But ... in the end ... If the food's not GREAT ... then why submit yourself to dealing with the burnt oil smell you incur when they overfill that basket and drop the fresh tortillas in until black smoke POURS out ... or waiting outside at the bus stop for one of 4 tables to free up ... it is simply (and frankly) not worth the wait ... and, sadly, NOT AS GOOD as it once was. read more

I love their salsa. I dream about their salsa. I drive home from work and my mouth starts to water in anticipation of their salsa. They have great mushroom tacos. The tacos are simple, comprised of a flour tortilla, sauteed mushrooms and their salsa. I always order them a la carte but you can also order them with rice and beans. The drinks are also good and the staff is friendly. read more

$3 margaritas on Taco Tuesday! Hell yes! I can't remember the exact price of the tacos, but they were really cheap. The carne-asada and chicken are really good, the shrimp taco was a little spicy, but good as well. Coco Reno is connected to the bar Reno Room, which has killer bloody mary's as well. They make their own chips, served with salsa. Service is always friendly and pretty quick unless they are swamped, but you can;t be mad at them about that. read more

Coco Renos is one of my favorite Long Beach establishments. I love coming to this little hole in the wall for some delicious enchiladas or fish tacos. It is my neighborhood go to for Mexican food! I love that I can walk there and particularly on a hot day, I love to order their frozen margaritas. The staff is always friendly and prompt. My favorite part however, is that this place attracts both vegetarians, vegans, meat eaters, drinkers, non-drinkers, and pretty much everyone living in Long Beach. Because of that variety in their menu, everyone has a story about coming here, whether it was for a first date or a celebration. It goes beyond being a restaurant into being a symbol of community. And that's what keeps me coming back! read more

Who the heck is rating this place more than 1 Star ? This is quite possibly the worst Mexican food that I have ever had annnnnd it is expensive. Carne Asada ? More like purina wet dog food with taco seasoning on it. Fish tacos come covered with what I can only describe as avocado sauce because it seems to be made with a powder formulae . Omg this place is so gross. Shame on you all for fooling good people into eating this gruel read more

The Reno Room is close to my house and I occasionally meet up with friends there for tofu tacos, etc. Let's just get this out of the way first: The salsa is the best in Long Beach and I'm a big fan of the mango margaritas. But don't drink too much of them! I came here on a date once by a guy that asked me out while I was eating on my lunch break. It was a pretty OK 10 minutes into our date until he told me that he recently tried to commit suicide during a pot-induced (that always gets me) epiphany that if he didn't kill himself in that moment, he would try to kill his girlfriend-at-the-time. So he failed at committing suicide and became a born again Christian. He might as well have told me that he eats live babies. I had to drink 4 mango margaritas to get through that date and that was SUCH A BAD IDEA! It's too much sugar! I could barely make it walking home without throwing up! At least I had a good excuse to hurry back to my apartment. So yeah, I love Coco Reno's. read more

Coco Reno's is great! Best chile rellenos in town and as a standard measure I have all the Mexican food places take the relleno test. Also, the complimentary chips and salsa is crucial as well to any respectable Mexican food joint. Although I've been told by one waitress that works there that this isn't real Mexican food because they use jicama in some dishes and they never use lard in any preparation. So I don't know what you call it officially but I call it damn good yummy and healthy Mexican eats! The whole set up of Coco Reno's is perfect as well. It's like an old taco stand and you can watch all the cooks make your food right there. The cooks are excellent and fast and friendly and hustle to get your order done. I've never been disappointed with the service. It is also connected to the Reno Room which is nice for convenience read more

Love this place! Service is usually top notch with the drink refills and checking on our table. The staff are always super friendly! As far as mexican food for vegetarians/vegan in long beach, this is high on my list. The restaurant also connects with a bar next door if you are looking to watch a game or fight. Highly recommended! read more