Rivera's is our favorite Mexican restaurant in Long Beach. The food is fantastic, and they make great Menudo and Pasole daily. We start all of our meals with the homemade menudo. As you can see from the pictures below my husband's bowl was empty. This was the second time he tried menudo and Rivers's is his favorite. The staff is friendly and George, the owners son is wonderful. We love to sit at the heart table ( that's what they call it) where we sit side by side and enjoy our meal. Our favorite is the # 10 carnitas with beans and rice. The carnitas are absolutely delicious!The margaritas on the rocks are great! Every time we come to Long Beach we make it a point to have dinner at Riveras's. It's a hidden gem in Long Beach and well worth it. It's not fancy, it's homey and the food is delicious! Highly recommend!! read more

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Can never go wrong at Riveras Everything is delicious! The entire staff are great. Always friendly and welcoming. I was told I have to try their nachos.. guess those are next on my list. read more

Best shrimp and fish tacos are my family favorite food. You can't go wrong with shredded chicken nachos my second favorite. The nacho quantity can be shared by 2 or more people. The service is great. The. ambiance is relaxing and fantastic family style restaurant . read more

It's been a few years since we've been here they do close early at 7:00 p.m. so it makes it a little hard for us to get off of work at 5:00 and come across town to be here although they will stay open if you're in already before 7:00 according to the waiter. So today is February 16th 2025 we came in around 1:00 and it was a steady pace of customers waiting to be seated we were seated in less than 10 minutes. The restaurant was themed for Valentine's Day which was perfect for me and my husband and it is a long holiday weekend so we had extra day on our hands to do something so we decided to stop in. I chose a cup of pozole and the day special of beef picado and my husband chose carnitas. Both plates are served with a great portion of beans with generous cheese and side of rice both served with guacamole and sour cream. The posole was so very good and it was a very generous portion with pork in it for the cup size. The steak picado is very well served in more of a sauce that has tomatoes onions and a little bell pepper and a generous amount of meat served in a side bowl, very mild in flavor and tasty although I would call this more of a guisado, because of the juice in the meat, I usually order this dish at Mexican restaurants and it is not served in a sauce but I'm okay with it as it was tasty and very well served and seasoned. The carnitas were very tasty and served with that little crisp on the meat that makes it what it is very well seasoned and juicy. The days special on the menu was the steak pecado for $14.95 the carnitas I think were $18.95 but we're not on special. The salsa that they put out is a standard not hot salsa for the chips, you have to ask for something spicy and oh yes it's spicy it is a green salsa verde that is delicious. Our waiter was very courteous and patient with us. The restaurant is decorated in the theme of mostly Diego Rivera and Frida, lots of nostalgic pictures and photos all over fun place to dine in although it is small they can accommodate you as long as I think you make a reservation it's convenient that way as they have also a room that can accommodate about 60 people and offer it with table linens and chairs that are covered with a choice of three meats rice beans I believe the waiter said like $1,500. I would see using this room as maybe a daytime party as they do close at 7:00 I'm not sure but I don't think they would accommodate much more time after that for this room either but I guess you could ask it is very nice I wouldn't expect to see such a room in a small dining area off to the side but yes it's there! So I hope to come back here sooner than later to make my rounds out here again this really is a nice little establishment run by this family and they know what they are doing. read more

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My first time eating here and I absolutely loved it. The artwork is so beautiful. The food was also amazing. I ordered a taco and enchilada and everything tasted wonderful. The owner son was very hospitable and welcoming. I will definitely be returning here. read more

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I heard about Rivera's on a local FB food page. Several people raved about it so I added to my list of "new places to try" a while back. My family was out for the night so I decided to call in a take-out order to enjoy at home by myself. The man taking my order over the phone was friendly. When I try new Mexican restaurants I usually have my "go to" item(s). Those would be, well, a crunchy taco (shredded beef or chicken) a cheese enchilada and/or a bean and cheese burrito (or perhaps big combo burrito - usually wet). Tonight I decided on all three. HA! The enchilada was such cheesy deliciousness. Yes, I realize I ordered a CHEESE enchilada but sometimes it isn't super cheesy or they skimp on the cheese on top. I didn't like the sauce better than my *favorite* enchilada sauce from a different Mexican restaurant but it was good. The crunchy beef taco was great! I really enjoyed that. The bean and cheese burrito was huge! I also enjoy that very much. Tasty beans and lots of yummy melted cheese. I only had a couple bites of that as I got full from the taco and enchilada. So I have a second meal waiting for me tomorrow. :) I am looking forward to going back and trying other items on the menu. read more

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I visited once before and the atmosphere inside the restaurant and the food was amazing. This time around I ordered a Menudo and it was so delicious. The staff is always on top of checking in and getting any refills we need. read more

After seeing so many great posts on Facebook, I decided to have lunch today at Rivera's, and man, was it good. For an appetizer, I ordered the guacamole, and it was on point. It was so good that I ordered an extra side of guac to go along with the scoop on the burrito. For the entree, I got the Chile Colorado Burrito (wet). It had a good kick of spice, but the guacamole helped. My server, Jorge, was super friendly and helpful when deciding what to order. Overall, I would rate this place a 10/10, and I will be going back. read more

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Rivera's is the legit family-run authentic mexican food experience I was craving. I can't even describe how much I miss this kind of food as a California native turned New York transplant. The chili verde is so good! Great attentive service, fair prices. You will love all the food here. Go nuts. read more

The best menudo,pozole, and chilaquiles in town, oh and the margaritas are finger licking good!!!!

1) Great customer service...Hands down 2) Amazing authentic Mexican food 3) Great atmosphere 4) Reasonable prices 5) The music selection is amazing 6) FREE STREET PARKING read more

The food is always delicious. Whenever im in town. I stop by to eat. One of my favorite places to eat in Long Beach

Best Chicken Enchiladas! Amazing Chilaquiles! Massive nachos and burritos, all food is delicious and we still have much of the menu to try. Love the decor. George, family and staff are always friendly. They have an events room that we have rented out and always turns out great. It is is street parking only. read more

Delicious food and friendly service. The only downside is that it is difficult to find parking, but it's worth it when you do. We love Rivera's!! read more

The best of the best! We love Rivera's food and personable service. Been eating delicious Mexican food here now for over twenty years. Can't make time to sit in dining room, take out is next door. You won't be disappointed. Viva La Rivera's :) read more

What a special little spot. As a SoCal native, I just love places that stick to traditional vibes. This place is authentic and cozy and has everything I crave in a Mexican food spot (other than Margs) They have a hot salsa with tang and a kick that I could eat as a soup. Service was the perfect balance of responsive and invisible. If I could give 6 stars I would read more

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Cute quaint little spot. Service was great. Café de Olla on point! Had the chilaquiles con huevo and they did not disappoint. Menudo was good. Chorizo con huevo was good too Great portions too! read more

Waited 10 min no greeting to place an order to go 2 cook and servers saw me and didn't even acknowledge me

Went here to meet my brother for dinner while in the area due to the high yelp ratings. I really wanted to like this place especially because everyone that worked there were super nice and provided excellent service. Sadly the food was a bit of a let down. I love a good chili colorado and this is their specialty so ordered it. It came in a bowl and consisted of small strips of beef in the sauce. While it tasted good, the serving size was lacking and the sauce was too greasy. I've had chili colorado in the past where it was larger chunks of tender beef with sauce over which I would have preferred. Additionally, the beans were gummy and the rice had too strong a garlic flavor for my tastes. Lastly, they close at 7pm but they say you don't have to rush and leave at 7pm but I felt rushed because they cleaned off our table and started mopping the floors etc. I hadn't seen my brother in many months so I felt our visit was cut short. Needless to say I wouldn't recommend this restaurant. read more

Rivera's - Chili colorado-meh - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

The atmosphere is unique, charming, and friendly. Diego Rivera covers the walls! They serve delicious fare with interesting special dishes. The owner and staff are cheerful and swift. read more

Haven't been in years but this place is wonderful, been missing it for a while, the Chile colorado I remember really outstanding.

I have only ordered delivery on raining days when I'm craving soup but it is absolutely fabulous! I have tried pozole and albóndiga soup and it always hits the spot. read more

Service was very friendly. We had reservations and I'm glad we did! By the time we were done eating there was a long wait time. They could probably benefit to have another person bussing tables. Anyhow, the food was fantastic. Not greasy like most other places. Portions were generous and my 3 and 6 year old absolutely love the rice here. It's the best when you hear a picky little eater go "mmmm. So yummy." read more

The food is big but good the deserts are good I recommend the flan the waiters are all amazing this place has a cozy home feeling

Don't eat here . Go spend your money else where Called about an incorrect order that we couldn't eat. We asked to return but they are unwilling to remake the order. Would have to pay twice even if we bring the food back, and the lady over the phone didn't care They don't care to help the customer. Poor service, never spending a penny here again read more

The Albondiga soup was delicious! My Mom & Husband loved it. Prompt courteous service at Take out.

Highly recommend Rivera's. Family owned and run with amazing food, ambiance and service levels here. Special event dinners are also amazing.

If you are looking to go to an authentic Mexican restaurant with amazing service and food, I totally recommend coming here! read more

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The menudo noticed it was made with lots of love clean and tripe cut into small pieces and full of flavor Glad I found my new spot for menudo since moving to Orange County from LA. I was waited on by the owner's son very sweet welcoming mention his mother makes the menudo pretty close to how my mother use to make it. Some nice background music playing. Will be returning with my friends and try the other dishes. read more

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Carnitas wet burrito was so delicious! Horchata was really good as well! The service is excellent very friendly staff and did I say the carnitas wet burrito is delicious?!! read more

My new obsession. Rivera's is delicious! I had family in town who were craving Mexican food. We searched for a restaurant and FORTUNATELY came across Rivera's. Food is delicious. Had the carnitas taco, cheese enchilada, ceviche, guacamole, quesadilla, Michelada's. Everything was fantastic. Staff were so kind and attentive. And the vibe was phenomenal! read more

The service(George) was AMAZING!!! Food came in huge portions. My big backed boyfriend and I couldn't even finish the two plates we shared got together. Great prices too for the portions. The restaurant is one of a kind too. Its so cute on the inside. So much history and beautiful pictures and memorabilia. Finally found a place where there wasn't any tomato in the guac. Our server, was so nice and had the brightest smile the whole time, and was very attentive to our needs. Service didnt feel forced and the background music was nice. And this is coming from someone who's from LA Edit: just found out this place is family owned, with our server's parents cooking their delicious food in the back; George and his wife work there along with their daughter do sometimes :,) Please go there and support this place Try their mimosas too!!! read more

Rivera's - Super nachos with asada and wet burrito with grilled chicken! - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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If you see a review from Liana, just know she's my gf and she didn't want to mention my accomplishments of being 2008,2015,2019 hotdog eating championships. She's also big backed, like muy largo. Send her some hate mail guys, downplaying my work. TTYL thanks guys. Anyways--Rivera's is fantastic. Service was top notch, the prime example of serving. Great food and I'd choose this spot over Mexican restaurants for sure. Great ambience too, really brings it together. read more

Rivera's - This is real. Awesome. - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Food, service and ambience were all 5 . It was like being in Mexico. I had a cheese enchilada and beef taco. Hubs had taquitos and we took home a couple quarts of menus menudo, yum read more

The super nachos could've definitely used a side order of more chips. It's a massive amount of meat, cheese, guacamole etc like enough for 3 people easily. Really good, great value for the money. read more

Rivera's is a special family owned restaurant that I can't believe it's taken us 5 years living in Long Beach to discover! The ambiance is cozy and whimsical. Our waiter was incredibly friendly and helpful. He shared that his mom and dad were cooking the food in the kitchen and he and his wife worked in the front. He gave us suggestions and we enjoyed every bite! We tried the Pozole, Albondigas, and chile Relleno/enchilada combination plate. Everything had a rich depth of flavor. The Chile Relleno wasn't overly breaded and had the right amount of cheese filling. The enchiladas were cooked perfectly, with plenty of meat and cheese. You can tell there is great care in their food preparation. We are excited to come back! read more

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Thank you Yelp for populating this spot in Long Beach after I searched "menudo." It's easy to miss this restaurant if you're not paying attention as it's on the corner of a residential looking neighborhood. I found parking in the block of the restaurant's corner. There is some outside sitting available, but this eatery appears more of a casual order and go place. I was very impressed with the menudo; initially it wasn't what I was expecting. Their broth is slightly tart and less salty compared to other broths I've had. The best part is seeing the little spices, onion, and herbs in the broth. $14 for the soup, cokes with corn or flour tortillas. The place has daily specials and a full food menu. I can't wait to come back and try more food. read more

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The one thing I'm really sad about is that we had taken so long to try this place! It is literally an 8 min walk from us for the last 8 years and we just tried it yesterday. We had to order out because our baby fell asleep and they were just about to close. We had a shredded beef wet burrito, pozole, and chicken enchiladas. Everything was SO good! And I've had a lot of home made Mexican food and feel like this is the best pozole I have ever had. The meat was so tender and so much flavor! And there were barely any bones in the soup. For me ordering shredded beef other places is always a hit or miss because there are always some parts that will be tough. Not this burrito, I didn't even need a knife to cut through it. We will be back! read more

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I love Mexican food. It is my absolute favorite and when I can find an authentic Mexican restaurant I'm definitely popping up. Riveras is located on the East side of Long Beach. Now, I'd admit I don't come down this way often. But after trying Rivera's I must make an effort to support more local restaurants. Rivera's didn't disappoint at all. I read thru several reviews before coming and I was convinced I would have a great food experience. Upon arrival, parking is a mess. But that's downtown Long Beach for you. Thankfully, I was able to find a great park on one of the side streets. I came in on a Wednesday evening. The place wasn't packed and I was able to be seated within 10 minutes. The restaurant is small. They have a separate take out side, which I appreciated for any future visits. The staff were extremely friendly. I loved the fact the waiter remembered my name. That little detail made me feel welcomed and appreciated. Once seated I was giving chips and salsa. The chips were still fresh and warm. Loved that! I ordered guacamole, two chicken enchiladas and a hard shell shredded beef taco. My food came quick. It was hot and smelled amazing. The enchiladas were so delicious. The rice and beans were far from basic. I felt as if someone's abuela or abuelo was back there making things happen in the kitchen. Everything felt personal. The portions were large. They were stingy with any of the food. I had so much I was able to take a full plate home. I truly enjoyed my meal and the service. This is now one of my go to Mexican spots. Definitely a must try. read more

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If you enjoy authentic Mexican food then you should come here. I substituted the potatoes for their sautéed vegetables and they were extremely delicious. I asked if they made their own tortillas and they said they don't but they bring him from someone that actually does make tortillas so that was a plus. I had chorizo and egg whites with my yummy vegetables. My sister had posole and she enjoyed her meal as well. We will definitely be back. read more

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