Mamy's Place has been opened for decades, surviving the COVID pandemic and standing the test of time. It would be unreasonable and a missed opportunity to not give this hole in the wall a try. It's a compact restaurant with a dedicated parking lot so it's never hard to find parking. It's run by the restaurant owner himself and an assistant. The owner is very friendly and does everything from taking orders to cooking. He's gone through so much in life but still finds courage to come in every day to cook up homely meals. For appetizer, he brought out a free plate of chips and salsa. Something about these chips, they're highly addictive and just had the right airiness without being too oily. I had the fried tilapia. The fish is crispy and had a nice touch when paired with salsa and lemon juice. The rice is perfectly fluffed. Overall, it just felt like it was a home cooked meal. read more

Mamy's Place - Free chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Taco Tuesday: my wife and I went to a new place for lunch, within walking distance. Discovered it's not new...has been holding this spot down for more than 20 years, serving home-style Mexican plates, including a very good flavored menudo, though I wish they had used honeycomb tripe. We stopped in before 11am (they open at 10), and were the only ones dining in. There is a parking lot to the side, for customers of the businesses in this building (Mamy's and the nail/hair salon). We later learned that they were short staffed this day, but were still greeted with a smile and a motion to sit where we wanted. A really good basket of freshly fried corn tortilla chips were presented, with a good, hot salsa (good indication that their chilaquiles would be good...need to try that next time). The chef also was serving as the waiter this day, and apologized for delays (which honestly weren't that bad). I asked about the Taco Tuesday specials, learned that all meat soft shell meat (beef, chicken, pork) tacos were $1.50 (instead of the normal $2), but we wanted hard shell ($3 each), so couldn't take advantage. We got 6 shredded beef and 3 shredded chicken, and they came out freshly made and fully dressed (with crisp iceberg, cheese, salsa, and crema). The shells tasted freshly made, and both the chicken and beef shredded were excellent, with no fat or gristle and good flavor. A little bit later, I got my menudo, along with some OK flour tortillas. The broth was excellent: full of flavor, and hearty without being oily. There was a hoof in the soup, probably to let the connoisseurs (not me) how authentic it is. It didn't have too much hominy, so ate all of that up. It had plenty of tripe, but it was all the blanket/flat variety (none from the second stomach chamber (the kind usually found in pho), which I've now learned is what I much prefer). I probably ate half of it, and sipped the rest of the great broth and any orphaned corn pieces. It's old school here, with the items being entered into an old fashioned cash register from hand written notes. They do take credit card, which is how we paid. My wife learned that the original Mamy has passed. Their daily special is 2 soft tacos with a bottle of beer for $6...knowing now how tasty their tacos are, that's a great deal. read more

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Live right across the st and I love taking dates here! Be ready to practice your Spanish!! The workers are fun and attentive and the food was delightful. Free chips and salsa and you got yourself a winner! read more

It felt like I was at a family member home, its quaint and the furniture and fixtures were done by hand. It wasn't a wow moment for me but I will go back for that reason. The food taste as though it was home made. And I definitely appreciate that in this day in age read more

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The food are amazing, I had the Burrito it was soo good. It doesn't hole in the wall gem in Long Beach. They also have parking to make your life easier. Service is great, they are very kind and welcoming crew. I definitely will come back. read more

Mamy's Place - Shrimps Taco - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Just had the best Mexican food at Mamy's place right now. I had to leave a review because I hope everyone gets to try it! From the moment we walked in and were greeting by the sweet owner, we feel in love! I was craving filet diabla and usually I'm really underwhelmed because I love my diabla authentic and spicy. They did not disappoint! It was one of the best ever. My husband had the steak picado and he enjoyed it to the last bite! Delicious! Chips and Salsa were so yummy! The hard shell Asada taco was BOMB!! They have plenty was parking which is a plus! If you're looking for a great Mexican place, this is a must try!! read more

Mamy's Place - Filet Diabla - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Mu rico todo esta excelente el lugar y la.comida estacionamiento todo muy limpio y acogedor

Food was great, fresh and tasty, quick service and great conversation. Beer was cold . Complimentary chips and salsa read more

Mamy's Place - Chili verde wet burrito - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Hello good afternoon I figured I stop buy to get a burrito I mean it's not that great but it's alright not the best... I had better. Don't get me wrong he was a cool dude maybe next I will try something out , the asada fries or something else. read more

I stumble upon this small family restaurant, I ordered Camarones a la Diabla and it was really good and I was able to enjoy every bite of it. Service was excellent and I was very impressed with the quality of the food and the quality of the restaurant and the quality in the food. Support local businesses. read more

If you want authentic Mexican cuisine I'm sure you would enjoy the food here. This place reminds me of a time that I went to Cobo San Lucas we took an off the resort scenic tour around town. Well our taxi.driver was really down to earth and he enjoyed us so much that he offered our group lunch at his mommas home. And this restaurant was warm and welcoming just like his mother's home. My order was Menudo and deep fried tilapia which includes rice and beans. My friend ordered chicken fajitas which also came with rice and beans with warm flour tortillas. OMG the horchata is a must try. I was craving a great Mexican lunch and they understood the assignment. My food was delicious A+. Nothing survived for leftovers. read more

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FOOD: The hard shell tacos were amazing! Three bucks is pretty pricey for a taco, but the flavors, crunch and love they put into them is amazing. The side of red salsa was flavorful and not too hot. Perfect, will be back here again. SERVICE: the older gentleman who took my order by phone and attended me when I arrived for pickup had a warm personable character that I appreciate in a host. It definitely has a cozy Mexican family vibe going on. PIX: Sorry no pix of tacos... I quickly gobbled them and only afterwards thought to post a review. PARKING: The store front is located off a busy street, but there is generous dedicated parking immediately adjacent to the store front. read more

Mamy's Place - Restaurant store front parking - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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delicious and down-homey Mexican food, I should go back when I'm not in a hurry. Staff were nice.

This place was pretty good not too expensive. The staff were very kind and funny to talk to. You can definitely tell this restaurant has been around unchanged for years very vintage. Reminds me of an old diner in Mexico. The pineapple agua refresca was so refreshing although a bit on the sweet side. My party and I ordered the nachos, carne asada fries and quite a few tacos. I also ordered their $6 special where you get 2 tacos and a domestic beer (bud light) which is not too bad. Their regular tacos are $2 and I don't they have a taco Tuesday menu I think the $6 special is considered that but you can get it anytime. Although I did have a couple of notes the fish taco definitely a no go no seasoning and the fish fry seasoning was old so it didn't stick the fish and it tasted like it was fried in old grease. The shrimp taco as well had the same problem although I would say a red flag to me was that it seem like the shrimp taco was fried in the same old oil as the fish and most likely the same fish fry seasoning was used on it. Also the carne asada was lacking in flavor as well. The salsa they used were also a bit spicy. Overall the food was good not knock your socks off which is why I can't give it a 5/5. I think it's very good if you live close by but not worth a drive. Staff 5/5 Food 3.5/5 Restaurant 5/5 Price 4.5/5 read more

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There are times when I'll go through a neighborhood and find all sorts of restaurants that you never knew existed. Some are literal hole-in-the-wall. Mamy's Place is one of those hole-in-the-wall restaurants where you are so amazed by the food. I came here on a Thursday around dinner time (5pm-ish) and found the owners just chilling at the table. The moment we came in though, they jumped up and I felt like the red carpet was rolled out for me. They seated me promptly, talked to me a bit, and even provided suggestions. I got the camarones de diablo. I've had this dish at other places, and let me tell you, this one lives up to its name. The dish, itself, is a fairly large portion of salad, rice, beans, shrimp, and five or so corn tortillas. I couldn't even finish it all. Nonetheless, this one was flavorful where the spice does not overwhelm the flavor at all and you can actually enjoy it without worry that you're going to burn your tongue and mouth to holy heck. They also give chips and salsa as you sit and you can tell the salsa is fresh and spicy. This is definitely a gem and worth checking out if you are in the area. read more

Food , service and there's parking and the owner is awesome, my sister's favorite place to go she's been talking about it for a while her favorite enchilada place read more

I was looking for huevos rancheros close to home and I found Mamy's Place. It did not disappoint. The food was delicious! The service was spectacular!!! And it was super clean and inviting! I'm definitely coming back. read more

We ended a 10-day trip from the east coast with a trip to Mamy's for dinner. Had LOTS of Mexican food over the time and Mamy's really hit the nail on the head with our chorizo torta and chicken fajitas in terms of taste. This is a VERY small space with the cook being the only English speaker at the time. A couple issues - the fajitas came with a HUGE portion of food, but only 2 tortillas and we were charged an extra $0.75 for 2 more tortillas (not a large charge but the initial 2 tortillas never could've sufficed for the amount of food given). We were then encouraged to pay with cash (luckily we had enough on us). And then... about an hour later, both of us had intestinal pain followed by several trips to the restroom - not a great way to end vacation. All in all - I will not be back to Mamy's due to the food causing digestive issues. There is a small parking lot next to the building. read more

Mamy's Place - Chicken fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Amazing I have tried almost everything so good especially the soup chicken soup for the soul as my friend would say this may not be my actual family but they are family if that make sense thank you for the love you give I have and will always return read more

Mamy's Place - Chicken soup for the soul - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

This place is a gem Go here. Authentic food. Warm atmosphere. Good service. All the reviews are right

I moved to this area about five years ago and of course the first thing you do is check the area out. I found a lot of cool spots but I think by far this is one of the coolest. The mom and pop shop rock it out and are on point. Always have had good food and service here. Try everything but definitely do the street tacos. Just make sure you don't accidentally get the other one although a little better because it comes with cream. In my opinion you can just do the street taco especially on Tuesday. Instead of $1.25 it's only $1.00 do it to it people. If you live in the area and have had it you know. If you have visited the area and eaten here you know. But for anyone out there that may stop by you need to give it a try. read more

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Always my go to spot when catching the blue line off Anaheim and Long Beach Blvd. They offer a 2 tacos and 1 beer special for 6 dollars. I upgrade to a Michelada and add 1 more taco and it hits the spot. I call this spot home. The service has a family feel and I couldn't ask for more in my carnitas tacos. read more

Delicious food, affordable prices, homey atmosphere, conveniently located by the Long Beach Blvd/Anaheim metro rail station and just across from a brewery. We stopped in on NYE for their Taco Tuesday special, 2 tacos and 1 beer for $6. We expected it to be decent, tiny street tacos and were thrilled to get free hot chips and homemade salsa, tacos overflowing with tender meat (pollo and carne asada), and a choice of bottled beers! We were so impressed with the quality, value and friendly service that we've gone back every Tuesday since! The fajitas are delicious as well! Highly recommend this hidden gem. read more

Love, love, LOVE this place. It's a hole in the wall with the best Mexican food ever. I believe it's the husband and wife that own the restaurant. They serve alcohol and the ambiance is very chill. You feel like you're at your family's house sharing a good meal. I highly recommend this place. I'm absolutely addicted! read more

Came by for some fish tacos today and they were delicious! I'm glad I found them. We walked in and our waiter sat us down right away. We ordered the horchata and watermelon water to start and the drinks were good, especially the watermelon water. Our fish tacos came out pretty quick and then we ordered some more. The second time we ordered the hard shell tacos! And omg! We loved it! Definitely will be coming back again. Great and friendly service and its very clean inside! read more

My friend and I were deciding on where to go for our monthly eat and dish lunch and, I'd seen a review about Mamy's Place so rather than circling like sharks around a dead Gray Whale looking for Los Eduardos Restaurant (our first choice which we never found) we'd give Mamy's a shot. ====================================================== Cute little hole in the wall spot, juke box, decorations and definatly something you would see in local spots along the west side coast of Mexico until you hit the resort areas or downtown Cancun for that matter. Chips (shiny and hot) and salsa I liked-Nick did not. My order: Chilaquiles Verde with scrambled eggs, chicken, all beans, sour cream and a radish/lettuce salad (this is what they are supposed to look likehttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/S8aMgqUqoBry1BXp7l6ocw?select=KzK-goGj2cTjhYacVhSVog). Also, for my beverage of course Jaimica-$4.75 Everytime I tried to take pictures everything had blended into a science project so terribly that it would have been an exercise in culinary futility. Fail-Bland, runny refried beans with a few sprinkles of cheese and no matter how much Tapatio Hot Sauce I added did this disappointing plate of confusion come alive with any flavor. My friend's order: Chicken taquitos, rice & beans with a coke in a can-Lunch special at $4.25. Fail-His Chicken taquitos were full of grissley pieces of what was supposed to be chicken, burnt from over frying and his rice & beans had no flavor either; in fact he didn't even finish any of it after 5 bites. I was very disturbed that seated right behind us was the owner, her daughter, son in-law and grand daughter. There conversation and rukus from the little one could have been taken elsewhere in the restaurant since we were the only customers in there (after 2 left shortly after we arrived). Also, we both could have done without I Dream of Jeannie reruns blaring on the TV behind us all the while the jukebox was playing Cumbias cancions from hell (Imagine no Sanora Dina Mita singing Que Nadie Sepa Mi Sufrir-I asked!) I would have given this a 1 star review but, my Jaimica was fresh and helped wash down my flavorless concoction and the owner who served us was courteous and promp. Prefiero hacer gárgaras con vidrio que comer aquí otra vez! (translated-I'd rather gargle with glass than eat here again). Mamy's my lower plumbing had me in the Loo after I got home and, I just had to get right down to the real nitty gritty on your place. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXm4Fx5LjDw read more

Mamy's Place - They were there! - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Food is delicious.Close to train/bus for your ride home. Staff is also very helpful/Quick.

A little hole in the wall restaurant near the Anaheim St. Metro station. You can literally see the metro station from any table you are near. The restaurant itself is very kitsch in its decor. With flowers and old movie posters on the walls. The service is nice but it really can't save it from the very salty food that was served. I think my whole party felt dehydrated after eating. The chips and meat were all overly salted. I had the carne asada plate and I really had to drink extra water. I will say that the refried beans were excellent. I love a good side of beans. The service is nice but I wouldn't come here again unless someone took me here. And I'll probably refrain from the chips and the meats. Stick to the salad and beans. read more

This is our favorite restaurant for authentic Mexican food! Their Taco Tuesday is so good! Beer, fish tacos, and soup!! read more

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

Driving down Long Beach Blvd we saw their sign, "2 tacos and 1 beer $6" it's a hot day today and a cold beer sounded great. A quick U-turn, parking at side of building. and we were quickly seated. They took our order right away and our VERY cold beer was on the table in minutes with complimentary chips and salsa. Authentic salsa with just the right amount of heat (pretty spicy), a little cilantro and onion = perfect. We ordered asada tacos with everything on them. Was expecting small street tacos but were pleasantly surprised with 2 tortillas stuffed with carne asada, salsa and cabbage. Several radish slices and limes accompanied the tacos. To me, this is perfection. We asked ther owner how long they'd been in the place; 40 years!! Can't believe it's taken us this long to find this Mamy's. We will be back! read more

I love this little hole in the wall spot! Great Mexican at a great price and with the portions to satisfy you! The fajitas are delicious and to die for, the carne asada plate is amazing and the steak is sooo tender that it melts with each bite :) Mamys Nachos are good and filling, the taco de pastor are amazing, the gf orders them all time and always hit the spot :) Go on the weekends and you get fresh house made tortillas!! read more

This place is your authentic delicious Mexican good worth great service. The prices were so reasonable and portions large as well! $1.25 street tacos read more

Two words for you ... nom nom. Ended up going in here because it's within walking distance from my boyfriends new apartment and oh man I'm glad we did. Portion sizes are huge and the food is just amazing. I got a dry shrimp burrito plus the gwak is also top notch with a little kick. Some would consider this place a little hold in the wall but it's so much more than that with authentic decor that makes you forget you're steps away from LB blvd. Our waitress was also a delight and we had some interesting conversation! If you haven't been you better high tail your @$$ over there as quickly as possible. read more

Ay Mamy's.. Ay Mamy's......You popped my Yelp Cherry! Okay so I've been here a couple of times the 1st time I came I didn't eat, I just got bent on beer. Recently I was invited by a lady friend of mine to meet up for a Sunday dinner, lo & behold it was "Summer Sundays" Appetizers & Drink Specials, cool beans! I had me some carne asada nachos, which the on it waitress informed me was a smaller version of the regular nachos. The nachos were really good and FRESH! Now down to what made me write the review, Tacos de Chicharrón!!! No Fucking joke here, they were really really good, I told myself, "Self, these are best goddamn tacos de Chicharrón to ever gain privleged entry into your pansa" definitely my favorite of the night. The Chicharrón was the thick real one with just the right amount of bits of meat, not that thin stuff they sell at 99-ccent stores but the real deal carnicería style! It was cooked in a delicious home-style authentic Chile Verde sauce! Came for the food ended up staying and riding a great buzz from a few of the buy 2 get 1 free beer deals. Great food, good deals & good service will have me coming back. Ay Mamy's.... I need to see you again real soon! read more

We've been driving by this place forever and saying, "We should go there!" each time. I kind of liked those days. We can't say that anymore. Now we just say, "Ugh. Remember when we went there?" I don't want to be hard on a small family place, but we just didn't think it was very good. The guacamole was more like avocado soup, pureed within an inch of its life. We had to season it with salt, pepper and Tapatio to put some flavor in it. My burrito was just bland. I couldn't taste any seasoning on the meat. It's not bad food, exactly. I just think whoever's cooking it needs to get acquainted with the spice rack. Everyone in there is really sweet and friendly and they were very quick with everything. But Mexican food has no excuse for being this bland. read more

After just moving in to the area we figured let's check out the new surroundings. Lot's of cool spots then we fell slap dab in to this place. And let's just say oh yeah what a spot. From the friendly staff to all the good food. I would say try the taco's the stake, Chicken, heck any there all good. Hard shell soft she'll do it all. The chili Relleno is worth it as well. And why stop there you could go with the enchiladas of any type. And can you believe one time we even did the nacho. So here is where we will some it up. I know all the things I have mentioned are at most Mexican food restaurants. But if you give these guys a shot you may just leave your Mexican food restaurant in the dust. Small but quite and quiet love the atmosphere love the food you could tell they love making it. read more

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Good food!!! I've lived in the area for 27 years of my life and connot believe I have not ever found this place to just recently. Best horchata , great salsa! The food is great. I like to support small businesses but this is definitely one business I will always bring my guest to read more

Order the 3 soft taco combo. Not good flavor on food. While waiting for my food, saw a cockroach walking on the table, which took my appetite away. Won't recommend this place. King taco down the street. read more

Small spot. Cold beer. Good chips and salsa. The ships have seasoned salt on them. Loved it. I would say better for lunch rather then at night. read more

The restaurant itself was pretty cool, unique wood work in the ceiling, etc. The service was pretty good as well as someone came and provided chips and took our order quickly. My main issue with this place was that everything was salty. The chips and the taco/enchilada combo both had too much salt. The place was interesting enough where I might give it another chance (maybe it was salty today only?) but not dying to come back read more

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

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