Taco Tuesday with grilled fish and shrimp tacos Great drink specials Cute outdoor seating area Skip the machine horchata read more

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It's been a few years since I've been here, but I used to go for the GM burger combo--solid, affordable, no complaints. Came back and decided to try the tacos this time, especially with the Tuesday/Friday specials. Starting with the carnitas: extremely dry--borderline pork jerky. I even got a large unshredded chunk that was just as dry. No slow-braised richness, no real seasoning or depth; I swear I lost all my saliva trying to get through it. The shredded beef was a step up--tender enough, and the crispy shell did some heavy lifting--but still leaned dry overall. The fries were easily the highlight: well-fried, properly seasoned, and a reminder that even something as simple as frozen fries can be done right. I appreciate that. The salsas though... oh my days. Biggest issue here. Both were very light in taste and texture. The roasted chili leaned primarily on lime, with none of that roasted depth or aroma you'd expect--just flat. Maybe I'm spoiled by Hole Mole's roasted green salsa, but this just didn't hit. And the green salsa was honestly bizarre. Smooth, almost gelatin-like, to the point it literally kept the shape of the sauce lid. It felt like an over-emulsified sauce starting to break, and honestly just tasted like lime--no heat, no depth, nothing tying it together. I've never had salsa behave like that. The space itself is small and narrow, basically right on the corner--just something to keep in mind if you're dining in. Be careful sitting down, I smashed my knee into one of the table base posts and yeah... I lost that fight immediately. Service was friendly, which I appreciated, but overall this one just didn't come together--it didn't hit for me, though others may enjoy it. read more

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Updating my review to reflect the Breakfast Burrito and so that *I* remember.... Still trying to find MY favorite. I have to say, this one is up there! It's simple and comes with potato chunks (as opposed to hash browns), eggs, bacon and cheese. Which is right up my alley. I like simple. I asked for extra cheese and they delivered. Yum! It's a very good size too. The cost is $12.95 pre-tax. read more

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The food was good, the bathroom was clean, and the woman at the front desk was super nice! read more

Great Mex Grill - Carne Asada Fries - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Best breakfast burrito's!! The potatoes in the burrito were delicious!! Wonderful customer service. Great prices!!

Visit at this place for lunch and it has always been one of my go to fast casual Mexican restaurants. Our order consisted of the fajitas, combination plate and two crispy tacos, one shredded beef, and one chicken. The restaurant has plenty of tables, but because it is a small building the tables are close to one another so having a conversation is not easy. They do offer outdoor patio seating , but you have to contend with the traffic from the street as cars will be noisy. My crispy tacos were tasty as always, however, I did encounter a bit of fat in the shredded beef taco. My guest ordered the fajitas, combination plate, and was not pleased with the beans as They seem to come out of a can, the tortillas were cold and not homemade, the chicken wasn't seasoned very well, but the steak and the shrimp were. Overall, I would have to rate today's service with three stars. read more

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I went to try this place had a Thursday special on burritos. I got a pastor burrito. I asked for cheese and sour cream which cost another $2 which was not in the burrito. Also asked for it to be toasted and they did not do that as well! The burrito had no flavor of pastor and tasted mostly of rice but a decent size but since they messed it up it's not worth eating here again and explains why the place has no customers at all in the restaurant. The cashier will just say yes and that's about it! Shocker another crappy Mexican restaurant. So far I only know of one great place in Hollywood who has been consistently great in size and flavor! read more

Great Mex Grill - Mostly rice forgot the cheese, sour cream and asked for it to be toasted. It's easier to fill a burrito with rice than meat! - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

I came here for lunch on their Taco Friday specials. They have various tacos available for purchase at $2 per taco (minimum, some are more expensive based on your meat). I ordered two fried fish tacos. The breading wasn't very thick and the fish was more like sliced fish filet. I really wasn't expecting something truly mouth watering/amazing for the discounted price, but the tacos were actually not too bad. Two was pretty filling for me, but I would expect that if you're an average height/weight person, you would probably need to order four or five to start feeling a bit full. Service was quick, even the tacos were fast. This place does seem pretty popular, even on a work day for lunch, but they pumped out those tacos within five minutes after ordering. Overall I'd come back for a quick lunch or pick me up if I'm craving tacos; I think it's really cool they have Taco Fridays. read more

I had the black bean veggie burrito. I wasn't expecting it to be so large. I like that they offer healthier options. I had a bite of the chicken taquitos too. Nice and crispy. Only issue I had was with the hot salsa it is white people spicy (not much spice at all). The chips are really fresh. I like this place, but wish they would amp up the spice level in the salsa. read more

I had driven past this place so many times overlooking it. My husband asked me if we could try tacos and we did. They were fantastic! Not dripping with grease like Baja Sonora...ew! Damien and everyone behind the counter is super nice whenever ordering. I see a lot of older Caucasian regular customers that patronize this place and it makes me happy since they agree with me on the food. They have awesome chicken burritos, enchiladas, taco salad and more. It's delicious Mexican and indoor and outdoor seating. read more

The food is usually pretty good. Sometimes I get enough to eat sometimes I don't, but that's not the problem. I was in there last night and ordered a combination platter one cheese enchilada, and two tacos with rice and beans andside in my combo plate. I took a picture of my tacos. They're burnt.I was so starving, I ate one of them. Why can't we get the blueberry margaritas anymore? That was the main reason we all in the neighborhood love to go there. They're the best margaritas ever. So this is my second complaint that you took away the blueberry margaritas. read more

Great Mex Grill - Burnt tacos - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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OMG! Tonight, we enjoyed the Veggie Quesadilla, which offered a delightful combination of flavors. The vegetables were expertly grilled, enhancing their natural taste, and the accompanying guacamole complemented the dish very well. It was both flavorful and satisfying. Overall, every item we've sampled from this location has met or exceeded our expectations. Great Mex Long Beach has become a preferred choice for us. read more

Great Mex in Long Beach is highly slept on. The tacos are great, the service is always quick and easy, and the ambience is chill in a tucked-away location. Perfect for happy hour, Taco Tuesday, Friday nights -- really whenever you need a solid bite at peak convenience. read more

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This review is my opinion I write about my experience it's all about the food the taste the restaurant and staff it's never personal - as always I suggest you try the food for your self and form your own opinion. I called the restaurant asking for my order to be wrapped tamperproof he said that they would and they did not tamproof my bag it was tied loosely and all the contents were flipped from how they were carried. Here's what I chose. Cheese Enchilada With Green Sauce. $4.75 They offer red & green sauce but green is the only choice available on the app this enchilada was small didn't have much cheese or sauce and the cheese wasn't melted inside -- to be fair I warmed it up the sauce was seasoned well and flavorful but for that price it needs to be bigger have more sauce and cheese and packaged better for delivery. Hard Ground Beef Taco $4.85 The taco shell was still crispy but the lettuce was wilted and the cheese melted the tomatoes were good the meat was seasoned well and eaten with green and red salsa that taco was pretty good I would really love to try this again with crisp lettuce and shredded cheese as intended. Chicken Tamale $4.55 I ordered mine with green sauce and mine had less than a 1/2 teaspoon of sauce which tasted great the masa was tender and tasted very good however the chicken filling was mid there wasn't much chicken inside and it didn't taste very good I suggest they add more sauce on top and more shredded chicken inside and I would try them again. Guacamole $1.85 Flavorful creamy and very tasty. Pico De Gallo $1.85 Standard pico fresh tasty and very good. Salsa 4 Free salsa's with order. Red Green Smokey & Mild Salsa they all were flavorful and made the food taste so much better. FYI I took a picture of all the food that I ordered on a standard plate and as you can see these are very small portions for a grand total including fees tip and delivery online $29.83 I suggest any future patrons visit this restaurant in person to avoid these fees. I will visit again to see if the food is better as a sit in meal and at that time I will update my review . Just me Shawn C. ' ; ) read more

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Cashier was nice, server seemed irritated, but the was good! Nice happy hour. The margaritas were good. Very clean. I'll be back!

Awesome little spot! I ordered takeout, crunchy ground meat taco combo and everything was delicious--The flavors were on point and super satisfying. Service was friendly and fast, and even though the place is tiny, it has a really cute, cozy vibe. Definitely a hidden gem. I'll be back for sure! read more

Great Mex Grill - Outside patio! I will come back in the evening when it's cooler. - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Yummy Yums! I had the fish tacos and a chicken tamale and everything was super flavorful. I happened to go on a Friday so the tacos had a discounted price. There was two hour parking right next to the building which was convenient. I went around 6p and the restaurant was not busy. The counter and tables were cleaned well; condiments area was organized too. The staff were friendly and patient! I'll be back. read more

Great Mex Grill - Fried Fish Taco and chicken Tamale - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Second time here and it's been great both times. Customer service is wonderful and exceeded expectations. The food is fresh, hot and delicious. There is so much to choose from. I ordered chilaquiles (green sauce) with rice and beans and a side of hash browns. I want in from brunch and it was busy with students, locals and working class. The vibe was great. Nothing but smiles inside this place. I totally recommend this restaurant . read more

Great Mex Grill - Store front - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Really wanted to love this place so much but I've learned that dry meat is their norm and that's just not the work of THE LORD for me! I came in to give it another shot. Called the order in: + chicken burrito wet inside (thought it would help the chicken not be so DRY) The cheese was like sprinkled inside... not melted. + tortilla chips came with it. It was so very little and mostly crumbs like they ran out of chips and that was the last of it. Just tragic. Spoke to a guy about my last experience with the dry chicken. Said he would talk with the cook. They put green sauce inside and the meat was STILL dry. At this point I'm wondering like is the protein cooked days before and just reheated!?? Because how and why is your protein sooooo dry!?? So disappointing. Mexican food is my FAV I've been eating it since FOREVER and a day... this is just not it for me. I don't recommend and won't be returning. read more

Great Mex Grill - 3/8/24: Tortilla crumbs they gave me. Perhaps they ran out of chips!??? Tragic. - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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12/13 they closed at 7pm and did not turn off their online ordering and it did not say anywhere on their website they were closing early. i showed up to pick up my order and the employees inside avoided eye contact with me as I went to open their door (it was locked). I tried to call and they wouldn't answer. The very least they couldve done was come to the door and SPEAK TO ME like im a human being. I wouldve been understanding, but they chose to ignore me and my calls. Luckily i did get refund, but that doesnt negate the fact that they had terrible customer service. Never going back read more

I had a great time on Taco Friday yesterday. My wife and I love Taco Friday at Great Mex. Only $2 for Taco and $4 for magarita. I got 5 crispy beef shredded tacos and my wife had chicken quesadilla, Mexican tacos. This restaurant maintains the quality and price consistantly. I go there after 1:30 after lunch time. We really enjoyed our fave Taco time. Thanks for the Taco day. Their salsas are fresh, flavorful. We both like mild, hot salsa, jalapeño pickles, and carrot pickles. For the first time, we had chicken quesadilla and surprised about chunky chicken, premium taste w sour cream, guacamole, chips, salsa are served. I love lime margarita all the time. I left w stomach filled and we got the leftover chicken quesadilla, lots of salsas. This place is wonderful, authentic Mexican ambiance. Parking tip: They don't have private parking lot but you can park in the big parking of community center or on the street. read more

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Taco Friday again! I was so tired after finishing the aqua aerobic class and my 20 lap swim. My hubby and I decided to eat Tacos for Friday lunch. Always same quality, same price, leave happy w filled stomach on taco Friday. Love love taco Friday. I ordered the chicken Quesadilla after 1st round w mexican tacos. The guacamole was so good, served w chips, salsas and sour cream. I met my coworker by accident, she ordered chicken soup. It looked so delicious. I will try it next time. Especially I like the hot soup on the cold rainy day. They have lots of menus. I can't taste everything but definitely order the chicken soup in the future. My hubby was happy w his crispy tacos. He loves his lime Margarita. He got 2 magaritas. Today was another perfect taco day. Thanks for the consistant quality and price. That is why I recommended some of my coworkers and my class members. You have to try their tacos. 5 stars! read more

Great Mex Grill - Chicken soup - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great taco Tuesday! The breaded fish and shredded beef are very good. Place is a little small inside, but not too difficult to find a table

The good is decent since there's not many Mexican restaurants around here. But please tell me why no one tends to the phone! It rings one time and clicks. Do the owner realize how much business he could be losing? read more

While in search for a taco Tuesday spot I stumbled upon Great Mex Grill. Looked at the menu and saw that they had many options for two dollar tacos on Tuesday. Perfect... ordered five crispy shell in about four soft tacos and I got to say this things are pretty good. My favorites were the shredded beef crispy tacos by far but the other ones are good also. They have a little patio on the side, and an even bigger one outback by the alley, which has about eight or nine tables, and it was empty so it was kind of chill to sit there and grab my tacos, all of them were pretty good and I'm glad to see that they still have the two dollar price point because a lot of places have up the price on taco Tuesday which makes it not that affordable. I will definitely come back again and try out some other food because the menu is pretty extensive and they have a lot of good looking stuff on there. read more

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I got the California burrito. The meat was dry, and there wasn't enough guac and sour cream to combat the dryness. It was a very dry burrito. However, the service was great and the prices here are quite affordable. read more

Great Mex Grill - California Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

This restaurant is a great neighborhood find! It's conveniently located near my home and we love popping on for takeout and happy hour. The good is great, service is excellent and the staff is friendly! read more

I got Al pastor, fish, and steak! Service is really good and this is definitely a neighborhood favorite. Ambiance is Tuesdays are packed.

Ok let's talk about the hard shell chicken tacos that a lot of reviews talk about. I was curious! So I came to try them. In all honesty, it was about the roasted salsa. NOT the chicken taco itself. Some have said the chicken is bland. I 100% AGREE. If it weren't for the salsa, it would be tasteless. I also got the shredded beef crispy taco and though it was less bland, it wasn't BIG flavor either. So you needed the salsa to bring the food up a notch. I bought some tamales too. 6 for $15. Good price but let's see how they taste! Fast forward to dinner....the tamales were REALLY GOOD! Better than I had expected bc the shoutouts for the crispy chicken tacos were loud. But the chicken and jalapeño with cheese tamales were right up my flavor alley. Recommend the tamales. Pass on the crispy chicken tacos. The meat needed to be marinated before cooking and it didn't hit my chefs mark. read more

Great Taco Tues./Fri. deals. Been here twice in 4 days. Tried 4 different tacos and they were all good. Salsa options good and tasty. Love the green and roasted, both pretty mild. Nice ambiance both inside and out. Inside is pretty narrow and can get crowded. Outside tables are a nice alternative once you've ordered at the counter. Service was good, food was pretty fast. I look forward to trying other options. Much to choose from! read more

Stopped by to grab a quick bite since this place was near where we were heading to, really been wanting a burrito and/or fish tacos. I don't remember if there's a parking lot, but there's street parking so you shouldn't have an issue with parking. The location itself is on the smaller side - we got there around 6:30ish mid-week and the restaurant was completely packed. Seems like a cool spot to sit and have dinner if there are open tables. Menu is pretty big, but there should be something there for everyone. We ended up getting a few tacos (they're pretty big), a California burrito, and a Breaded Fried Fish burrito. I think their Breaded Fried Fish burrito has parmesan in it? It's definitely different from every other fish burrito I've had, but it was pretty good. The California burrito was comparable to other places. They have three different kinds of salsa. We got all three - pico de gallo was my favorite. Their spiciest one was spicy, but the taste wasn't there for me. Definitely ask for more salsas if you're a big sauce person. read more

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Food quality missed the mark. I had an order to go. Cheese enchilada was lukewarm the cheese wasn't even melted inside or out. Flat shell tostada - both the beans and the asada I had added were lukewarm as well and the meat was flavorless. Chicken burrito was ok but boy have they shrunk in size and gotten expensive too. If you're going to increase your prices then you better make sure you keep the quality you once had. I have been going here since day one and I must say based on the meals we had last night won't be returning anytime soon read more

Came here with two buddies and two girl buddies. I say that because they are my friends but they are girls and my two buddies are guys. One of the girl buddies loves this place and really was all she talked about and when we got there she kept talking about it. I asked her, "what should I get" and she said, "crunchy chicken tacos", and I said "how many" and she said "I got two" and then I said to the cashier "I would like 4 tacos" and then Davis said "get 4" so then I said to the cashier "actually can I have 4." This conversation was nice to have but my girl buddy thought I was ordering 4 and then she was like "oh my gosh You are going to eat 4 that is so many I would be so impressed and attracted to you if you ate all 4" and she didn't realize this but in my head I was thinking "I only am going to eat two and Davis will eat 2 but I can make her think so and I will underperform but she is used to that" She is used to that but the crunchy chicken tacos outperformed. read more

Great Mex Grill - I mixed onions with the green salsa and yeah, it took care of business - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

I needed a place to grab a quick bite before at event at the Pyramid and walked down to this place. I was optimistic from the smell walking into the place and it delivered. I was a pain in the butt customer in so far as I ordered the pastor burrito, but I asked for the sides of sour cream and guacamole be put inside, no rice (it's just filler) and extra cilantro. The woman at the counter happily tapped away at the screen. She gave me red and green salsa with chips. The burrito was all I could eat (I'm not small), made exactly as I ordered and tasted fantastic! This place is a 10!! I have reason to come to CSULB a few times a year and make this place a must stop...even if it's just to bring a burrito home read more

First time here going to taste if the tamales are good! I ordered one each of their tamales, chicken pork, jalapeño and cheese and VEGAN! Wow!! It's like homemade tamales! Delicious and its worth of the price. The sauce! Wow!! Very good! Service is good and they're fast! Cute little place!! read more

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Solid Machaca breakfast plate in the East Long Beach area--flavorful scrambled eggs with bell peppers, onions & tomatoes--served with beans and rice. They offer a nice array of breakfast items including breakfast burritos which were pretty good in size (but not overly large). Inside and outside seating. Service is fast and efficient. Possible issues: parking. Because of the makeshift outside seating (which I'm not mad about) there are only 2 official parking spots available. There is a city park nearby with a parking lot and possible street parking (just adhere to the signs so you don't get a ticket) surrounding the area. Check them out, especially if you're near the University. read more

Great Mex Grill - Nice, casual breakfast. - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Who doesn't know about this place?? If you're a local you have to know! I've been going here for years and it's the best food around. Taco Tuesday is especially great! I love the ceviche, chile rellenos, and the beans are awesome. It's busy but the service is still good. Small and quaint with indoor/outdoor seating... or to go is the easiest. Don't miss out on this place. read more

Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen had a small get together with a couple of close friends. This was the perfect place to pick up delicious food for our impromptu evening festivities! We ordered tacos galore (asada, chicken, carnitas, potato, and shrimp). All we great. The standout tacos were the shrimp tacos! We ordered flautas and taquitos. Loved them! We also ordered the chicken enchiladas. You can't go wrong with these! We all enjoyed the fresh food and will be back for more. We are looking forward to having breakfast here soon. The end. read more

Great Mex Grill - Breakfast is served! - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Fabulous tacos, especially the shredded beef, carnitas, and shrimp ones. If you aren't into spicy salsa, their green salsa is your best bet... delicious! They are quite friendly, in my experience, and the wait time isn't too bad on most days. There's taco Tuesdays and even Fridays, along with happy hour specials the other days of the week. Highly recommend! Oh, and there's wine margaritas and some different beers. read more

Early morning trip to Lowe's down the street and I had a hankering for a breakfast burrito to-go. Service was prompt. I loved the fact that someone jumped on a cash to take my order while another customer was being served. Nice! Ordered the bacon breakfast burrito to-go. With spicy salsa, of course. I asked how long and she said 5 minutes, but it was 3! Excellent. Got home and ate up. Good burrito. Not too heavy on the potatoes and the right amount of bacon. Loved the spicy salsa - definitely woke me up, and opened the sinuses. Glad I found them! I'll definitely be back. read more

Great Mex Grill - Street view from Atherton - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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