over the moon that sonoratown is now in long beach!…read more when i lived in DTLA, this was my absolute favorite spot to grab tacos. i was a little nervous that it wouldn't be the same quality of food, but having been three or so times now, i can easily say that is not the case! my go-to order is the carne asada tacos. they are simple, beautiful, and the mesquite taste is what keeps me coming back for more. between that and the handmade tortillas, i'm in heaven. don't skip on the avocado salsa, it's the BEST.

I ordered the taco de asada, quesadilla de asada, caramelo de asada, mango & orange agua fresca,…read moreand tomatillo salsa was really good. My parents ordered tacos de cabeza and coconut horchata. We will be back.

This is easily the best restaurant in Long Beach. The food is all fresh, flavorful and ample in…read moreportion size. There is a diverse selection and you cannot go wrong. The dishes are radically inventive and make a diner feel like they are transported to a high-end New Mexico ranch with their thorough authenticity. The service was great, our waitress walked us through the menu and was fast to refill water. The spot gets a little loud but you shouldn't talk with food in your mouth anyway and the food here you will be stuffing your face with start to finish.

Tried Panxa in Long Beach for Mother's Day and had a decent brunch. Luckily we made a reservation…read moresince it was pretty busy. Service was a miss -- we never had a dedicated server so they didn't check in as often. For the food, we tried the stacked enchiladas and posole. I ordered my enchiladas with both roja and verde sauces, or Christmas style. Flavors were good but not memorable. The dish itself was on the smaller side for the price. The posole was pretty tasty and had a huge portion! Came with lots of vegetables and bread on the side. Overall, we were satisfied with our meal but don't need to come back.

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

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

Went with my friend for a monthly catch up. Loved it…read more Drinks were soooo delicious and honestly pretty strong. Happy hours not to badly priced. I liked the seating too. It has booths that made it nice for me and her to catch up on private issues too and the waiter wasn't too much. Would do again. 10/10. It also had parking.

Whenever I'm sick I really enjoy their caldos. Their rice is the star of the show sooo much flavor…read more The tortillas and salsa provided are delicious as well. The chicken of the soup could definitely use more flavor but it still hits the spot. Will buy again. Ordered for pick up and it was ready in 15 minutes so speedy service. Prices are on the high side. They have street parking but also a parking lot across the street.

I had the queso birria tacos and they did not disappoint. The quality of the tacos were great and…read morethey tasted great. It was the first time I had it so I'm unsure how the price is compared to other places but it was 3 tacos for 15. I also had a michelada which was also great. The service was great as the person helping in the front was friendly and made sure we got what we needed. The restaurant itself is quite small but clean. Overall we had a positive experience and if I was in the area I would go again.

I came here because of all the great reviews, so I was honestly expecting a lot more. The food was…read morepretty mid across the board not terrible, but definitely not memorable or worth the price. Portions were mid , the flavors felt bland and overpriced for what you get. The biggest disappointment was how expensive everything was compared to the quality. I don't mind paying more for amazing Mexican food, but this just didn't deliver. There are way better spots for the same price (or less). Service was fine, but overall I left feeling underwhelmed and wouldn't come back.

I'm honestly shocked I haven't reviewed this place yet because I've basically eaten my way through…read morethe entire menu at Enrique's. If you want big portions, legit authentic food, and prices that won't personally offend you--this is your spot. The pork shank? Fall-off-the-bone, no-effort-required kind of delicious. The tacos are (I do wish they had à la carte instead of plates, but honestly their rice and refried beans slap so I'll allow it). The ceviche is basically an entrée disguised as an appetizer, and the chicken arroz soup hits every time. They bring out chips and salsa immediately (as they should), service is quick, and there's plenty of parking--which already puts them ahead of half the restaurants in SoCal.

Nested in a shopping center near CSULB this Mexican restaurant is a good option for students. Came…read moreby after the kids soccer game on a Sunday afternoon, this place had every single table occupied. We were seated at the last available table in the back near the restroom. We were promptly served fresh chips and salsa, and asked for our drink order. We ordered the chicken rice and avocado which is a great option and size, the lomo adobado was a good portion, flavor not overpowering and the beans a bit bland. Their horchata water was flavorful.

There's so many places that you see constantly and walked by numerous of time and that is that…read more This place is one of them. I've always wondered what it was all about. Seeing people going in and out which I knew it was a restaurant. Last night we started off with drinks at the speakeasy next door. The two places share restrooms and that's how I found out about this place. Let me say it was a vibe. The first thing you notice from the back, the bar area and Photo Booth. And the live DJ keeping the place on its feet. We ended up wanted to check it out as it was a full restaurant and bar. Friday night without a reservation, spoke with hostess which they could accommodate 6 of us in a bit. Still had to close out at the other place before. The restaurant has a cool vibe with the main dining area in front, bar area towards the back side and on the opposite site is where the DJ booth was. Sam was our waitress who took very good care of us. Very sweet, friendly and of course attentive. Made sure that we were well taken cared of and if anything was needed she was there. It's a cool Mexican restaurant with a cool vibe to match. The place did get lively and was pretty full. You had parties up and dancing and enjoying themselves. Anyway, food and drinks. Started off with some spicy margaritas. Wow, they were strong but good. You had to sip versus drink... lol... Bartender was not playing and in a good way. The menu is somewhat limited compared to other restaurants but what was offered all looked amazing. A modern twist to Mexican food but still with the amazing authentic flavors. Instead of a meal we opted for à la carte and shared everything. Also was informed that the dishes are like tapas and great for sharing. Chips and salsa were brought out which both the chips and salsa were excellent. An order or the aguachille which had that nice sour taste with the lime juice perfectly balanced for the shrimp and trimmings. Served with tostada. The shrimp ceviche, another wonderful dish. Nicely marinaded in the lime juice was very flavorful and also served with tostada. An order of the enchiladas, came with three but we split it for 6 of us. The cheese and filling was very good. The molcajete served in a volcanic bowl stuffed with different meat, cactus, cheese all combined to create an amazing dish full of flavors. A must have and lastly the adobado hamachi collar, yellowtail. Very tasty but did have a fishy taste. Yes it's fish but still. Quite tasty and plentiful. Overall food and vibe was great. The place was definitely lively in the evening. We can finally say we've been and tried some amazing dish. It's a place that worth coming back for more. Parking is a little crazy as residential is always packed. There's a lot across the street which they do utilize but it's can be a bit crowded as well.

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

Always a good place to eat. Has plenty of seating. The Baja…read morefish burrito was really good. I love their pork belly tacos and fish tacos as well

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

Food Chile Verde. A…read morebit pricey but the best I've had. Flavorful and the rice was great. 4.7/5 Chicken quesadilla - all the flavor was bunched up in the middle slices. 3.5/5 Tamarindo - 4/5 Service 4.5/5. A little slow. Ambiance 4.5/5 5 stars alone for that Verde.

Had lunch here with friends today. Here are my thoughts. I love Mexican food, so I love trying new…read moreplaces. Pros Staff are awesome Quality of the food is good Servers we excellent Variety from the menu was huge Time for food to arrive at the table was fast Cons The bowls they put their salsa in were very small. All gone after dipping 5 chips. Not sure why they do this. Seating a bit crowded for parties of 8 or more Prices were on the high side Portions on the soft shell tacos were small! See photo Overall a good place, but no wow factor! I would rate it 3.5 if I can. Not sure I would come back, but enjoyed my time there with friends.

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

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