This place alway come in handy for the weekend or whenever we're out for a walk along the bike path. It's a perfect spot for a drink after the walk. There's two side, the main side is the restaurant which tends to alway be busy especially on the weekend. Ala good during happy hours. There's always a wait for the tables. Then you have this side, the cafe. It's all outdoor seating with covered umbrella on majority of the seating. A good amount of hi top tables just infront of the ordering window as well as a communal table. Also, I recommend sitting along the lower bar stools which looks out to the bike path and is great for people watching. You could order from the window as well as the kiosk next to it. It wasn't working properly when we were there. Every now and then you'll have one of the girls walking around taking orders from their iPads as well. There's one window that you ordered from and then another around the side where you pick up your order. They'll call your name. It's the cafe side so it's more bar food type of things and snacks. And bottle beer and coffee drinks. If you want the full bar, you could order next door at the main restaurant side if needed. Most people tend to just grab a drink while they're waiting for their table at the main restaurant. It's a good concept with both the restaurant and cafe. Both great for people watching. read more

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Beautiful atmosphere and scenery. Josué was kind and very attentive. Stop by and check them out next time you're in Long Beach. read more

Took over 45 minutes to get our food!! They have the text to let you know when the food is ready and they don't even freaking use it. Nor do they call out names, we weren't even sitting far from the window either. The people after us all got their food before us. Just horrible. read more

12:30pm on a Saturday. This place was out of every smoothie expect 1 flavor. Out of protein. And then out of the beef empanadas... lol literally everything we came for. What's the point. How are you out on a Saturday? Busiest day & such a nice day in LB. Who's running the place, aren't you guys upset that you can't make additional money. don't think I'd come back. Oh also the smoothie we did get was extremely bland. tasted like coconut milk and ice. Short rib empanada & al pastor empanada was cold. 2 star because we were starving and just walked 2 mi, 7 mo pregnant and needed food and water. They gave us an extra water bottle read more

Gaucho Cafe - Bland smoothie - Cafes Near Me - Long Beach, California

Stars for the location and the customer service. Nice and helpful staff. I wanted to try the flan Dulce de Leche.. but it wasn't available or they were out of it. So I opted for the Dulce de leche croissant. I do not recommend it at all. The overall pastry lacked the flakey buttery texture like a true croissant, and the filling wasn't almost non existent. I would come here again if I'm hanging at the beach just to give another chance and try something else. read more

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After a peaceful Sunday morning stroll--three miles of ocean air and sunshine--we decided to pause for a quick breakfast at Gaucho Café. The location couldn't be better: just steps from the sand and surf, with the salty breeze drifting in as you sip and snack. Ordering is easy with the electronic menu displayed on the wall, and there's plenty of seating to choose from. The service was good and she was very polite. We grabbed a spot over looking the beach and enjoyed a breakfast sandwich while watching the waves. Right next to the café is an outdoor restaurant, and if you're in the mood for a different vibe, there's also a rooftop restaurant with views worth the climb. Bathrooms are conveniently located on the side, and a bike rental stand sits nearby--perfect if you want to pedal along the shore after eating. If walking isn't your plan for the day, no worries--there's plenty of parking available. Gaucho Café offers a casual, beachside start to the day with good food, fresh air, and the soothing soundtrack of the ocean. read more

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I live in Long Beach one of the major food capitals of Cali I'm a major foodie and Shoreline has soo many places to eat on the beach choosing a restaurant is difficult. Located in downtown Long Beach on the beach with a large private parking lot the walk to the restaurant offers a view of people skating and playing volleyball. . The path is covered in sand and ironically I despise sand but I do love the beach you walk to the right and can sign in they will hand you a few menus and allow you to choose your own table it's clean and well staffed. Initially I wanted to place my order to go at the area where you order at the counter but the run around was horrible you can't order fish and chips at this spot only certain things like empanadas etc. I found a table with a view the waitress took a minute too take my order I saw her disappear and another a waiter gave me a cup of water. I ordered Fish & Chips and Ground Beef & Carne Asada Beef Empanadas and White Wine Sangria. I was asked if I needed anything several times by wait staffs and the manager the wait staff was awesome. The young lady who seated me handed me my sangria had tiny diced apples which tasted odd it was watery without a hint of the fruity notes I expected from a true sangria and the apples looked slightly brown for $8 (happy hour) I was underwhelmed. 4/10 Fish & Chips I asked for my fish to be extra crispy and immediately think is this fish done some of it looked clear in places and it needed seasoning the tarter sauce was thick and tasted good with the fries no worries I was planning on taking this food home anyway. 7/10 It reheated very well the next day in the air fryer. Chips were crispy garlic herb flavor I loved them. 8/10 Tarter Sauce mayonnaise based 7/10 Ground Beef Empanada Wasn't heated properly the dough was crunchy but it was cold and lacked flavor. 6/10 At home I seasoned and reheated it in my air fryer made a dipping sauce it tasted much better. 8/10 when air fried. Carne Asada This one had a nice flavor and the dough was crispy at home I added more seasoning and reheated it. 8/10 The sauces were Chimichuri sauce perfect with beef empanadas. 8/10 Overall I think this is a good restaurant the wait time was good I like the view on the beach its well staffed and has quite the variety of foods to choose from as well as appetizers drinks and happy hour specials but menu items can get pricy. I'm not sure I'll return but it was a nice visit on a hot and sunny day in California. Just me Shawn C. read more

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This place is crap. We called a few weeks before today and asked if we need reservations and they said no. They said just come and first come first serve . We get here today and they said we cant dine here because is the stupid grand prix. We literally asked and they didn't say nothing. Do better asshats. read more

Recently came here mid-walk along the beach for a coffee and small bite. I ordered an iced churro latte with oat milk but unfortunately felt like it was missing flavor and mainly tasted like milk. I also got the beef empanada which made up for the coffee as it was really flavorful and the perfect little bite. I'll be back for the empanadas and would be willing to give a different coffee a try. read more

Had an amazing experience at Gaucho Beach! The chilaquiles were absolutely delicious--perfectly made and full of flavor. Everything we ordered was fresh, tasty, and clearly made with care. Great food, great vibes, and definitely a spot I'll be coming back read more

I stopped by Gaucho Cafe while in Long Beach for a triathlon because we desperately needed caffeine and it was within walking distance. This little kiosk-style cafe sits right off the beach boardwalk/bike path and was super cute from the outside. The menu looked extensive and honestly pretty perfect for a beachside stop. But... they were out of almost everything I wanted. And I don't mean one or two items!!! I mean nearly every drink and snack I asked for. It got to the point where I didn't order anything at all, though my friend did manage to find one option still available. Service was meh, not rude but not particularly warm or helpful either. While the menu gives the impression of endless choices, the reality (at least that day) was pretty limited. That being said, I'd still love to come back and try an empanada someday! Maybe I just caught them on an off morning. read more

The ambiance was definately not what they were advertising. There was absolutely not one oldie that played during my whole visit. The service was not great either slow and out of order. Had to ask for additional utensil and the employee was botherd by it- made a face at us when we asked. The food was not all that either for the price. The steak and calamari were good. The chilaquiles and eggs had no flavor at all. The view was ok. read more

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Great atmosphere, but service needs some work. They apparently don't know the difference between a draft beer and a bottled beer. Menu said draft but they brought us bottles and when I tried to explain that to them, they pointed at the bottle and said it's draft beer. Prices are high, but you're right on the beach so that's expected. Atmosphere is nice and since they are right on the beach and the beaches are public space in California, they have to allow you to hang out there even if you don't order anything. read more

If you're looking for the perfect vibe, delicious drinks, and an Instagram-worthy flight--this is THE spot! We ordered the margarita flight and not only were they absolutely stunning, but each one had its own unique, refreshing flavor. From tangy to sweet to spicy with Tajín-rimmed glasses--it was like a mini vacation in every sip. I'm celebrating my birthday! Our servers Antonio, Gio and Jennifer were attentive, the patio was gorgeous, and the atmosphere was just right for a girls' day out. Highly recommend we couldn't pick just one! Will 100% be coming back. Cheers to good drinks and even better memories! love you Sarah!!!! Thank you for coming all the way from H-town! To celebrate me read more

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Menu looked great, they had smoothies, coffee, tea and bagels. I got the churro latte (so goood!!!!) my friends got the lavender matcha, and the açaí smoothie both said it was pretty yummy. Very cute location right on the beach with chairs and tables, connects to their restraunt which has drinks and dinner food and music. Nice ambiance for a perfect beach day! read more

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Steak was flavorful and fries were perfect. Drinks were good, (I get Virgin mocktails, friends get reg) only thing we have Feedback on is the wait times. Servers are friendly but sometimes would go anywhere from 20-30 mins without being checked in on. They were busy, but we did notice other tables being tended to more frequently. Either way, food and ambiance were nice. Will return! read more

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Amazing best drinks ever and the best bartenders Emily and fito made our girls nite and the hospitality made it feel like turning up with family at home will be back!!!! Love Daysha and Dom read more

Great Service! This was my first time here and the Argentinian - Shrimp Taquitos were AMAZING!!! This is a go to for sure!! My server Kamilah explained the menus as this place has a Cafe and restaurant style menus. I love the fact that I choose my own seat read more

I so hate leaving poor reviews, that said, I hope management take a look at their staff and choices for how the cafe is servicing customers. The customer service is horrible!. Not friendly at all, I had to go ask for the status of my order, which was sitting on the counter, instead of them calling a number or name. The only welcoming person I encountered was Daphne. The food was cold and not very pleasing. Which is shocking because I always enjoy the restaurant meals and services. The unwelcoming environment means I will not be returning. That said, management needs to take a look at staff practices and customer satisfaction. There is room for improvement. read more

Inattentive and lengthy service. Once I finally got someone to pay attention to me the food was going to take an extended period of time. I ended up going Nextdoor to the takeout place where I had empanadas that were probably refrigerated or frozen and then reheated, and they were not heated all the way through, and tasted marginal for the price. It was a great place to sit to look at the ocean, but of course anything in California has to be ruined by large groups of transients that smell terrible and clouds of marijuana smoke everywhere. read more

There's barely any meat in this chicken empanada. The meat that IS in there is good but wish this was more filling than most empanada read more

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Had the Gaucho burger amazing! Kamilah our server was on it and super sweet. View of the beach just topped it off!

This place is beyond SLOW!!!! I asked for 2 smoothies and two empanadas and waited for nearly 30 minutes!!!! The staff took forever to take our order and there was a line. The staff looked very dismotivated without any sense of urgency! When I paid, the minimum Tip amount suggested was 18% 20% and 25%! I tipped $2 because I waited so long just to place an order and i got a bad vibe.... Leadership needs to have a meeting with their staff and figure out how to fix this quickly. read more

This review is about service and options--not the food or coffee. Excellent location and ambience facing the water. I'm sharing this with the hope that it helps the business grow and improve. We ordered three coffees and several food items, but unfortunately, many of the food items listed were unavailable. For an Argentinian café, it was disappointing that they didn't have basics on their menu, like sandwich de miga or empanadas. When I asked to substitute almond milk for regular milk, I had to repeat it three times during ordering, before I saw it entered on screen. I'll find out in a few hours if the substitution was made. We waited at least 20 minutes for our small order, only to be told that one of the plain black coffees hadn't even been placed. We had to reorder and wait an additional 10 minutes just for that. They offer a variety of egg sandwiches, so we placed an additional order for an avocado bagel and asked if they could simply add an egg. We even offered to pay extra--but they said it wasn't possible. That response made no sense considering they serve eggs in other sandwiches. Again, this isn't about taste. It's about service, availability, and basic flexibility. With some adjustments and better communication, this place could really thrive. read more

Food is mid tier at most, but priced as if it is top quality. Not worth the price, but since they are the only 'restaurant' on the beach they can get away with it. The service is what really isn't that great. Maybe I was unfortunate with my server, but she made it very apparent that she didn't want to serve us. read more

I've been hearing so much about this place and it did not disappoint.. food was great; drinks were delicious and the service was top notch! Bang was attentive and friendly and I'll definitely be back. read more

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The food and drinks are always a vibe here! Perfect for every occasion! We had the best server Kamilah, so sweet and attentive

Terrible service. Purchased two drinks and food. Drinks sucks. I asked for cup of water for my two dogs but said they dont have any. What kind of restaurant dont have cup of water. Had to go to restaurant next door for water. AND PATIO IS DIRTY. EMPTY BEER BOTTLES EVERYWHERE. read more

Been here twice now and love coming. The concept of the spot is great , I love the ambiance and can't beat being right on the beach. I also like that you order from your table and that they have a wide selection of food and drink. My only gripe this time was the Korean short ribs were not great, the flavor was sour and kind of over powered the whole dish. I enjoyed my breakfast the first visit so I'll definitely keep trying other dishes. Cocktails are good. Only other critique is that the prices are a bit expensive especially when you aren't being waited on. read more

Been wanting to try this place! Finally, we came here with my friend and my son and his buddy, after church (yesterday). Beautiful weather! There was a Reggae music festival going on so it was loud but other than that, I bet it's pretty chill. We tried: - Honey Matcha Latte = yummy (my friend's son finished it fast!) - Poderosa (fruit smoothie, no dairy) = my friend let us try it and it was very refreshing! - Dulce de leche latte (iced w/ Oat milk) = Gave me energy to walk for 3-4 miles with the kids. - The smoothie with Açaí, blueberry and chia seeds (forgot the name but it came with coconut milk) = Not sure if we liked it....but at least we tried it. I'd like to try the empanadas and the baked goods next time. The restaurant had good music and vibes. Next time, we'll be back without the kids and grab some drinks and food. read more

very cool spot on the long beach shore we just had a quick bite didnt have time for the whole menu would definitely go back just had empanadas with their delicious chimichurri they sold out of a few flavors so they just me doing well we actually biked there but I think thers free parking in the back nice view of the beach as well can't really beat that read more

Service was great our waiter JOSUE was amazing he recommended Steak skirt brunch and it was all that.

Good empanadas, OK coffee, slow service. come for the empanadas and the ocean front view. read more

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Bang. waiter was exceptionally well. He was kind and attentive. We were celebrating a graduation. PERIOD. He was such a vibe and the music matched his energy. The food was so tasty. Shoutout to the chef. I would def come back with my dog. read more

After a a nice morning walk along the beach my friend and I stopped to get a coffee. This location just opened and I had been wanting to try. I got the Spanish Latte iced and it was delicious! I'll definitely be back for a caffeine fix and would like to try out the food as well. read more

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Went for a stroll along the bike bath after a Yoga on the Bluff session and my friend and I stopped by this spot for an after yoga snack. We tried most of the empanadas and turned the snack into an entire meal! All the empanadas were delicious. But what really impressed me this visit was the amazing strawberry lemonade, the best I've ever had. The employee at the window as super friendly and helpful. The view from the outdoor seating was great and I definitely had a better experience than eating at the full service restaurant, where the self seating policy less to a terrible dining experience. read more

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Was visiting a friend in the area and wanted to have a coffee. At first we thought the place was closed but walked in through the 'sit down' part of the place. Once we found the open part, we figured out it's a 3 in one place. Empanadas part open at 11am. We ordered a Poderosa drink, it was pretty good. Would be back for it. A Dulce de Leche Iced Latte that was okay. The bacon sandwich I had was very good, tiny for the price but overall good. The guy who helped us we weren't sure if he was nice or not. Left us second guessing if we liked his service. He couldn't hear our order or anyone else's who ordered after us. Not sure what that was about. The outdoor sitting was nice, dirty but understandable it's outdoors. The view is everything. read more

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I really wanted to enjoy this place, especially since it's right by the beach with awesome views. I just thought the ham and cheese I ordered was really mediocre and expensive for the price. It was like it got stomped on and microwaved. My ice coffee was pretty good and standard though. You also have to pay for parking too, but it's not that expensive. I have yet to try their other concepts next door, hopefully it's better. read more

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I stopped at the Gaucho Cafe on my walk. I was hesitant because of some of the poor reviews, but there are 2 different businesses located here. The "Gaucho Beach" is different from the Gaucho cafe. It was a very cute cafe! The customer service was great. Plenty of seating and I got my order quickly! There are some sketchy people around, especially when it gets dark, but that is beyond their control. Just something worth mentioning, especially if you're coming alone or at night. I ordered a vanilla latte and it was a bit sweet for my liking, but I would love to try some of their other drinks. A great little spot if you need a pick me up and I would recommend for anyone in the area! read more

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It's a shame because I live about a 3 minute walk from here and love the atmosphere of this place and it's a cool little spot to have something to eat and drink, but I cannot get past the horrible, terrible, disrespectful and unprofessional service. This is my third time here and I keep giving it a chance, but it's not working out. A friend of mine came to visit me yesterday and he wanted to eat here because he thought it was a cool little spot. First of all, they have the annoying type of menus where you have to use technology to order which in my opinion is inefficient because you have people who don't care to use that kind of stuff and who don't know how so it's very confusing. I had some questions for the waiter about the menu, but it took about 15 minutes to flag someone down and when we finally did, we asked our question and the guy immediately had a terrible attitude stating "just to let you know our kitchen is backed up and your food's going to take a while." Ooookaaaayyyy. Anyway. We came specifically for happy hour, which happens Monday through Friday between 3 PM and 6 PM. They provided us with a happy hour menu so we ordered drinks directly from the happy hour menu along with the shrimp ceviche which was also on happy hour. I noticed that as I was punching it in on their app to order all the menu items were full price, but in my mind, I figured that it would automatically discount to happy hour prices, but it never did so I called the waiter over. To say that he was absolutely rude and unprofessional is an understatement. I could barely understand what he was saying, but from what I gathered, he said that the happy hour menu basically didn't exist when I was staring right at it. He gave a whole lecture about how some items are seasonal and how sometimes there's happy hour and sometimes there's not so if the menu Items went into the app full price then that's what they are, which made absolutely no sense to me whatsoever. Why give us a happy hour menu if it doesn't exist? He finally walked away after giving us several dirty looks and came back with a receipt showing that he took the drinks off. I guess that pretty much evened everything out, but I guess he thought I was stupid and wouldn't check my bank statement as it's still showing the original withdrawal from my account and not the discounted. But don't worry because I already called my bank and filed a claim. This is a really dope spot to chill and have some food and drinks, but unfortunately, that won't be happening anymore because the staff are incredibly disrespectful, unprofessional and foul and it doesn't seem like management cares at all. read more