Authentic Mexican tacos, very much recommended. It's clean, colorful. Service is great and friendly. Will definitely come back . Love the decor and vibe . read more

Sonoratown - Carne asada mulita . Meat tender and very well flavor . - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

A coworker and I walked here after an expo at the convention center and it was less than .5 mile. It is super close and we opted to walk since we parked at the convention center. The store is clean and decorated nicely. They had Agua Frescas and I ended up getting the horchata de coco and a carne asada burrito. I liked the grill marks on the tortilla of the burrito. The salsa was inside and not spicy at all. The green salsa on the side was very lime-y, but delicious. The red salsa on the side was more of a pica de gallo. They also gave you a whole grilled green onion. The burrito was not too filling but enough as well. It was a good portion between the meat, cheese, and beans. My coworker and I were silent as we ate. The service was super friendly and they brought our food to us. They also gave us time to look at the menu. I definitely want to come back and try the other items on their menu. read more

Sonoratown - Carne asada burrito and Horchata de coco - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Food - just the way I like it, grilled at the time you ordered. Tastes fresh and meaty with decent sauces on the side. Also grilled on the outside for a secondary experience of extra flavortown. Size was just average. Service - attentive and curtious Price- average for a decently delious burrito Parking - street and structure Restroom - gender neutral and clean Mango drink - refreshing read more

Sonoratown - Asada - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

I've heard a lot about this spot and I'm so glad I finally got try it! It's a taco joint known for their sonora style tacos that pay homage to the small border town in Mexico the owner is from. Since I was a party of one, I ordered only two tacos (carne asada and chorizo), a carne asada quesadilla, and a mango agua fresca. You order first and then find a place to sit. Then, they'll bring out your order to you. I came on a Frida night around 730pm and it wasn't too packed. The chorizo taco was ok. I wish they had al pastor on the menu. The carne asada taco was much better but the star of the show was definitely the carne asada quesadilla. My friend told me Sonora specializes in beef, so that explains why the carne asada dishes tasted way better! The mango agua fresca was super yummy and refreshing, not too sweet at all. The staff were friendly and helpful especially in providing recommendations. I love how colorful it is inside. It definitely has a nice taqueria sit-down vibe. 10/10 would come again! read more

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Tried it the first time yesterday. It was good! The meat was tender. I gave it a 4 because the salsa was a bit too hot and we were not warned that it was spicy! Our food came out fast too which is always a plus lol will definitely come again during my lunch. Service was great! read more

Sonoratown - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

The second I walked in and saw a chuckwalla on one of their paintings, I knew they were real ones. And if you're a real one too, you'd know as well. We came here on Friday of ALA and came right before a large group of people came in line. This was around 730 PM. You line up, order, and they take the food to your table. There's table and small wall counter seating. Love the decor that they have there, the information about Sonora, there's a cool magnetic bottle top opener at the fridge, and I like the cute cow statue that they have on the fridge too. For dinner, we got the: 1) Lorenza: -It's a corn tortilla with Monterey Jack cheese, salsa roja, avocado salsa, and cabbage. -It's an open top taco, and it's slightly crispy too, adding a nice jolt of texture. Like everything else in this order, very topped to the brim with protein and other toppings. Make sure not to spill! 2) Burrito 2.0: -Comes with guacamole, Monterey Jack cheese, pinto beans, and chiltepin salsa. -Massive burrito, falling apart while I was eating it since it was so stuffed to the brim and we kept handing it back and forth to each other. Make sure to have lots of napkins handy and not to drop any on yourself! Super filling and definitely can be shared! 3) Spicy Chiltepin Salsa: -So good and unique that you have to get an extra side of it! It's a must and will be my go to here too! -They import the chiles straight from Sonora! That's crazy dedication, It comes in with a strong kick and a lasting slow burn. Delicious. 4) Caramelo: -Flour tortilla, pinto beans, Monterey Jack cheese, avocado salsa, salsa roja, avocado, cabbage. -Comes with a sprig of grilled green onion. It's like a fold over taco, and deliciously stuffed to the edges with protein and other filling. 5) Large Horchata: -Huge cup serving. It's made with coconut milk so it's a nice creamy flavor underneath the sweet cinnamon taste. It's not too sweet which is nice. One of the best horchata that I've had. Not watered down at all. I'd get it again for sure! For the meat, we got all cabeza, which is the braised beef head. It's not my favorite cut of meat, but my boyfriend likes it and since it's the most unique we got it. I think in the future, I would like to try the other meats that they have here too. It's cool that their flour tortillas are made with pork lard, probably adds in lots more flavor too. It can get a bit messy, so watch out if you are in cosplay! I had to run out really fast because my car battery needed to be jumped/replaced in the garage nearby, but they give you aluminum foil and bags to bag your stuff up to go. So that's what we did. Will definitely come back again the next time I'm here for ALA! read more

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Another recommended place from a family member, who really hyped it up! Got a variety of items from this place, and they were all solid! I could tell the ingredients were of good quality, and I loved that they provided grilled green onions for every dish. Wish they used a little more seasoning for all the meats though, as I prefer the flavoring from places like Tacos El Gordo and King Taco more, but I chalk this up to personal preference. Employees were really nice and gave us recommendations for future visits. Will definitely be back to try them. read more

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SOOOOO lucky to have Sonoratown open up a location right in the heart of downtown LB. This wasn't our first time eating Sonoratown as we have had the pleasure of dining at their location in DTLA. Everything was delicious! The standout was the burrito 2.0. Jam pack with flavor! Just delicious! They continue to have some of the best tortillas around. Amazing addition right on Broadway across from Ammatoli! read more

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Not sure how long the place has been here but we finally tried it out. Happy with what we ordered. The carne asada taco was a little dry, but I the mini burrito cheesiness more than made yo for it. Husband had a cabeza burrito and he liked it as well. The space is bright and colorful typical American designed "Mexican" restaurant. Staff is efficient. Well probably come back. read more

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Very good burrito (called the burrito 2.0). It's quite thick, and I've pictured a cross-section below. As you can see, there is no rice, so there's an excellent proportion of meat and guacamole along with beans and cheese. It's seasoned well and the meat has great flavor; I've tried both the Costilla and Chorizo, and you can't go wrong with either; the Chorizo is a bit spicy. The grilled exterior makes it very pleasant to chew, the tortilla becomes just soft enough and doesn't feel too doughy. It's a satisfying bite. It's no-frills, seat-yourself counter service with a little wait. The ambiance is chill and casual. Gets a little busy on the weekends. read more

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Takeout on a rainy day in LB! I'm saddened by the quality of my meal. I've been looking forward to their delectable steak tacos; today they were poorly made and with mediocre steak. Smear of guacamole, good amount of salsa, steak was over cooked and over seasoned (meat flavor was different). Friend ordered cabeza taco and tripa taco. Tripa taco was good and cabeza taco was different compared to months back. Smear of guac on one taco and the other had no guac! Chivichanga was just ok...opted for shredded beef and expected a blistering tomato taste but instead we tasted chili beans or whipped beans in a chile sauce? Could not pin point the the taste of ingredients. I'm giving it another chance. I'm convinced that it was an off day...we all have them. Let's hope for the best! read more

Sonoratown - Carne Asada Tacos to go! Delectable! - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

A big shout out to the decor team! From the vibrant colors to the pictures on the wall to the menus they really make you feel like you've entered a different town as soon as you walk in. The food does not miss either! I ordered one bean and cheese burrito (appetizer size) and a steak burrito (entree size). Street parking can be tough due to it being in downtown so I suggest either calling ahead or parking in the structure that allows 2 free hours about a block away. read more

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Ufff Sonoratown is always bomb!! LOVE THEIR MENU. I got a burrito with chile pasilla (poblano) and it was so good. This location is very cute and good! Very nice service. read more

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Its located in DTLB there are parking meters to choose from which require you to pay theough the PASSPORT app Ordered the lorenzo taco its a hefty taco i guess for about $10 u get 3 regular size tacos in one. Came with grilled green onion and some radishes and a red and green salsa. This was FLAVOR! I recommend read more

Sonoratown - Lorenzo - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Sonoratown is a Mexican food place known for its homemade tortillas. Came here on a Saturday afternoon and it was pretty busy. Not much of a line, but all the tables were taken and we had 4 people. Upon entering, the line to order forms along the right side of the space leading to the front to place your order. My Mom and I ordered a Chicken Chivichanga and a Beef Burrito 2.0. It took us ~10-15 minutes to find a table, but once we sat down, our food was delivered to us. The tortillas for both items were okay. They were chewy yet doughy and tasted a bit underdone. Not sure if they are supposed to be that way. The beef and chicken were okay flavor-wise. We received salsas on the side for the burrito but not the chivichanga. Overall, giving Sonoratown a 3.5/5. Portions are solid, but the food itself tasted okay. The tortillas are different so would recommend others to try it if they haven't before. Seating can be difficult to find if visiting with a group of 4 or more. Staff are friendly and service is quick. read more

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Driving into or out of Long Beach, there's a high chance you see an extremely large billboard advertising Sonoratown. This combined with the fact that their main location is in West LA is actually a kind of negative ominous sign for the restaurant - which turned out not to be true at all! The food was actually excellent and reasonably priced! As a quick introduction, if their name doesn't make it obvious, their schtick is Sonoran (as in the State of Sonora in Mexico) food. It's somewhat different from most Mexican-American food and the place you most often see it is actually in Arizona, because the closest beach to Phoenix, Arizona is Puerto Penasco, Sonora and thus there's a permanent flow of Arizonans who get to enjoy Sonoran food. We ordered basically one of everything, the Burrito 2.0 ($12.5), the Lorenza taco ($5), and the Caramelo taco ($8.5). You may ask - why are they selling a $5 and $8 taco? Well it's simple - the tacos are very large! The Lorenza taco is a large, crispy corn tortilla with meats and veggies and salsa all over it. Fairly large. Like a better version of a tostada. The Caramelo taco is my favorite - it's a truly massive open-faced taco. It's basically if someone turned a quesadilla into a taco (a tremendously good idea). The meats were generous and it was intensely filling. The burrito 2.0 I think is their own creation - it has the similar taste profile as the Sonoran tacos, but it's in burrito format. Pretty cool and the easiest item to eat (the others a bit messy). Also very filling. I think one of the defining traits of Sonoran food is the grilled meats and all of the dishes were extremely generous with their meat portions. With the other toppings being vegetables and salsa, I'd also recommend this place to anyone who wants a protein heavy meal. I note that I didn't eat anything that day until 9 PM - and one burrito + two tacos was enough to fill up 2 adults who had to bring back lots of left-overs (half the burrito). I liked the meat a lot, but that's also because I made sure to order the meat everyone recommends, their cabeza. I've heard of people having less than stellar experiences with their steak, which I am not sympathetic to because that is a problem that can be fixed by ordering the cabeza (which is also beef). They also advertise their chiltepin salsa, which I think costs an extra $.50. It is very important that you spend the extra 50 cents, unless you hate spicy food, because it's one of the most flavorful salsas I have ever had. Super smoky, a bit sweet, with a powerful heat kick that disappears pretty quickly so you can enjoy the flavor of the food and chilis as well. Also, they have $8 iced margaritas which are pretty good. I had a hibiscus flavor which was unique and went down very easily. Strongly recommended as well. I'm also just going to be real with you - Downtown Long Beach doesn't have that much great stuff. If you are trapped in DTLB like I was for Anime Los Angeles, this honestly might be the best place to eat. read more

I came here based on the other reviews. Here's an honest review. The chicken taco, was a bit peculiar for me. IMO the chicken tasted more like rotisserie chicken than grilled chicken. The quesadilla with asada was super good. It was generous portion and had a lot of cheese. The tortillas are flour and not of maiz like regular taco spots. I will admit I prefer maiz tortillas over flour. (I wish they had the option of maiz.) The watermelon water was also super good. I think it's fresh and was not too sweet and tasted like actual watermelon. The guacamole was reasonably priced and had a bunch of chips with it that were fresh. The spot is aesthetically cute and it seems to be locally owned. The service was pretty quick. You order and then they bring you your food later. read more

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The tacos here are AMAZING. I ordered the cabeza and tripa tacos - both were loaded with meat. The cabeza was juicy and tender and the tripa was so crunchy and flavorful. The flour tortillas were also so yummy and buttery - they are a yummy change of pace from the usual corn tortillas in street tacos. The salsas, guacamole, and chips were also delicious. Overall great taco spot! read more

Sonora town is a vibe. The food tastes fresh and delicious. The service is excellent and they aren't stingy with their salsa love that! I ordered the Caramelo de Pollo. It was fully and affordable. I love the story behind this restaurant and appreciate seeing the history on its walls. Honoring your story is POWERFULL. read more

Sonoratown - Caramelo de Pollo - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

One of my go to spots! I first tried them at their downtown LA location and loved their food so when they opened up a location in Long Beach, I was over the moon. I lived in Long Beach up until this summer so it was close by and our go to spot when meeting up with friends or a quick date night. Their food is always delicious and their team is always on it, even when it's super busy. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu but my favorite is the caramelo with a chivi or a caramelo with a cheese quesadilla and taco with a coconut horchata. Their guacamole salsa is my favorite but I ask for extra of the green and red to add more as needed. This is now our go to spot when we are visiting Southern California and the consistency in quality is always there. It always makes us happy when we do because for a split second it feels like we haven't left and we are just down the street getting a bite to eat at one of our favorite restaurants. read more

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I love this place! My son brought me here for the first time today for a late lunch. Adorable place in a Long Beach. Order at counter and they bring to your table. Food is fresh and wonderful! read more

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Best burritos in Long Beach. For some reason it i have had trouble finding a burrito that completely satisfies my craving that is not a breakfast burrito (lots of those around here). Sonoratown delivers in taste and value. All the components from meat to beans to salsa are perfectly balanced. read more

$3.50 Tacos are just as good. Quality matches it's price. Fresh, and great quality. Their popular item is the $5.50 chivichangas, takes credit card. You can't customize the chivichangas, it's premade. Friends felt like it was just like a microwavable burrito. -Taco meats: Cabeza is good (our fav out of everything). Tripa is very fried crunchy big for anyone who loves very fried; pieces were too big. Grilled steak taco with red spicy salsa, and really good too. - Tortilla is really nice. Better than Azetca! Red sauce can vary per day made. Today was super spicy, the higher medium side. Green was very very mild. read more

I recently heard that this place had some killer burritos and even someone separately told me it was amazing. Came with a friend while in Long Beach to vet it for ourselves. Thought the place inside was very inviting, clean, with nice decor and colors. The staff was was super friendly and they even brought the food to our table even though we ordered at the front. We also ordered this super strong and small frozen margaritas. We liked them a lot. The burritos to me were good for sure, but I've had much better at local taquerias or food trucks. I will say though that if you're looking for a "healthier" burrito with minimal grease, this place would scratch that itch! The salsas were pretty decent as well. read more

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This is a fairly small establishment with not a lot of seating or a big menu. There are only 5 types of meat and a few options for what to order. We got 2 burritos, one with chicken one steak. The salsa that originally comes on the burrito is spicy, if you don't like spicy get it on the side. I ordered the burrito with the green salsa which was the mild one and it was delicious. The tortillas are soo good and the burrito was delicious. They also have a dairy free Horchata because they use coconut milk. read more

Sonoratown - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Love this place! Everything I've tried, albeit I've stuck to the same 3-4 items, have always been so yummy. I love the chivichanga with machaca, the bean and cheese burrito (so simple but amazing) and the carne asada taco. Their red salsa is HOT, but flavorful. Get the coconut horchata too! They're known for their fresh handmade flour tortillas which you can also buy to take home. The tortillas are also flame grilled so it takes it to the next level. read more

Sonoratown - Coconut horchata - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Sonoratown always hits. If there were only one place I could recommend to SoCal visitors, it would be Sonoratown. It is consistently delightful, and I find myself still pleasantly surprised by how good it is, even though I've eaten there dozens of times at this point. It is probably my favorite food in all of LA/SoCal. My go to order is a chicken quesadilla, steak taco, and beef chivi. The chicken and steak have such so much great smoky grilled flavor. The thin flour tortillas are the perfect vehicle for the meats and salsa. The salsas have awesome flavor with a nice kick to them. The beef chivis sort of remind me of a fancy microwaved frozen burrito, but I mean that in the best way possible. I also like that they have grilled scallions on the side that I usually add to the food. This location is really nice, and much more spacious than the original DTLA or midtown locations. There's nice seating inside and out. Service here is always quick and efficient. read more

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My partner and I love Sonoratown so much that once a week we ask each other what we would like to go for dinner, we go "tacos? Sonoratown?".. which is why we here once a week. Located in downtown Long Beach, there is free short term street parking but also free 2 hours in the structure across the way. The interior is super cute with vibrant colors and checkered flooring. You order at the counter and food is brought out to you. I love every item here but my to-go order has recently been: tripa tacos and costilla lorenza, the perfect amount of food for me. I love the crispy beef intestines. Sometimes when I feel like something super savory and fatty, I'll get the cabeza instead. We always get an agua fresca here, my favorite being the pepino con limon that was around earlier in the year, but the current melon is the best.. they're all good though! Really depends on your preference. We also came for Long Beach Food Scene Week and the TORTA is AMAZING - please, we beg, bring this and put it on the permanent meu. If not, it needs to come back around again! The bread is so soft and the perfect amount of sweet with the sauce, avocado, lettuce, and meat. We came back twice for this within a week because it was just that good. The party trays here are also perfect for get togethers, we've been bringing the chivichanga trays to potlucks and BBQs and they're a hit! We were told that Sonoratown is open 365 days a year so this is the perfect place to pick up any last minute holiday get together items. Beware: the red sauce is SO SPICY! Delicious, but spicy. I usually ask for it on the side because my spice tolerance is low unfortunately and my partner and some friends will take mine and slather it on their food. All items come with a few slices of radish and grilled onion (my favorite part). I highly recommend and honestly, will probably be back again this week. read more

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The food today was on point. All the meats were moist and the flavors amazing. Fast and friendly service. read more

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Came back to try more of the menu, and everything is still so good!! I got the chicken chivichanga. If you've ever had those frozen chimichangas in your childhood, these are a 10x better version of those, and for such a good price. My favorite was the horchata, which is actually made with coconut milk, which was so delicious and interesting. This is truly my favorite spot for tacos in the city! read more

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So, I love the food here, it's delicious, but the staff is so inconsistent. I find them to always be unfriendly. It's not a showstopper but I do wish it felt as if they wanted my business considering theres tons of competition. read more

Absolutely delicious. Stopped here on a Sunday and I can't stop raving about it. Tortillas made in house, delicious fresh food, super great staff. I tried the steak & chicken tacos, the chivichanga & caramelo. Everything was perfect, no notes. Can't wait to go back. read more

Sonoratown - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Very delicious food, savory salsas, friendly customer service, and an accessible parking structure that's free for 2 hours. read more

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Great ambiance. I loved the colors, lights and the volume of the music (not too loud to quiet). Bathrooms were clean and stocked (actually smelled kinda nice). Service was great someone came around occasionally to check up on us and the food came out quickly and warm. My steak burrito was excellent, tortillas and guac was fresh. Salsa was a great addition also. Had everything it needed. read more

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You here all kinds of hype from influencers for tacos especially in LA and very few of them live up to the name. They're always lacking in something according to "experts." Location: In the heart of downtown Long Beach on 3rd Street which is one way, so be on the lookout for the restaurant on the left side. Food: I got 2 cabeza tacos and 1 steak caramelo. Both were excellent and very flavorful. Not a dry meat in the bunch although, the steak was a bit on the salty side. Cabeza (head) was fatty and soft. Both came with a tortilla that were made with lard so don't expect the typical fluffy corn or flour tortillas because these are made in house. They also didn't fall apart on me which is a plus, but still messy for the caramelo. I also got the jicama agua fresca for a beverage which was tart and refreshing in the warm day I had. Summary: Ok, I get the hype now. These are good and they have 2 other locations in LA. A lot more seating here as opposed to the other locations (or so I was told), Portions for the burrito are on the small side from what I've seen although I didn't get one. Is it worth it? Well, I think this is one of those places where quality trumphs quantity. But not everyone agrees on this depending on who you ask. Did I see other Latinos there? Yes. Would I come back? Yes, because if they didn't make the second location a success, there's no way a 3rd location would have happened. So, they got something here. As for parkiing, there's a free 2 hour parking garage across the street about 400 feet away on the opposite side of the street. Happy eating!!! read more

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Had a bean n chez burrito and a chivichanga. Both were gud. Chivichanga contents were mixed. Glad I didn't ask for no tomatos bc that wasn't gonna haypen. Price point was gud for wut I gut. Green salsa = gud. No kick tho. Red salsa = gud. Has some kick. Body reacted like it does when I eat chili oil tho, so -1 str. Friend had tacos. Dey lookd gud, too. That is all. read more

Sonoratown - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Love the downtown prices and quality of food and glad to have came across another one in LB. Same quality taste, prices, and even cute decor. read more

Sonoratown - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

I tried Sonoratown for the first time after my friend recommended it to me. I went for an early dinner and went with the chicken tacos, beans and watermelon agua fresca. My food and drink were good and I like the vibes of the restaurant. I love that they also sell cute merch items, and I decided to also get a sticker to take home. I'll definitely try other items on the menu whenever I go back. read more

Sonoratown - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

First time at a Sonoratown and it was incredible! Every single thing we ordered was delicious. The horchata was coconutty and I loved it. The servers are also extremely friendly and added to the experience. Can't wait to go back! read more

Sonoratown - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Love that this location doesn't have a wait! Park in the structure across the street for two free hour parking Order at the counter and they bring the food to you quite quickly. There are a good amount of tables inside and a few outside. The flour tortillas are soooo yummy!!! The chivichanga is yummers as well as the caramelo. The costilla is a little better at the LA locations probably because of higher turnover there but this one is also quite good. read more

Sonoratown - Chivichanga and caramelo - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California