There is absolutely nothing wrong with this place if you like tacos. I wanted a variety so I went for their version of carne asada (costillo) and pollo (chicken). Asked the cashier if two was 'enough' and he said he usually goes for three as a small guy so I asked which his favorite was and the cabeza (beef head) was recommended. I went all in; $3.5 per taco, rang me up, asked for my first name and first initial of my last name. Dinner set me back $18 and some change to include my semi-chilled Modelo Negra from the reach in fridge. The service was great despite a five minute queue at 730pm; the cashier was polite, patient, helpful, and complimentary (heard him give a welcoming salutation to the tattooed lesbians ahead of me who gave praises to Sonoratown's LA joints). We originally sat at the window but my friend was cold from the strong ceiling air so we moved to the high top counter underneath the hand-painted Sonoratown logo wall as you walk in. My name was called twice as the server walked around with my tacos on a yellow parchment serviette triangle on a green plate. My friend had a yellow plate for his burrito 2.0. Both plates came with a grilled green onion strand and two perfectly mandolined radish slices. Everything was cool as you'd expect from SoCal taquerias. This is where my average rating begins. The flavors of complimentary salsa (verde y roja) were excellent. The heat levels were perfect, they were fresh and bursting with chile goodness. The tacos... were not so inspiring. I believed the hype of what I read- 'LA taqueria...flavor...awards-' I wanted to give them a shot in my Long Beach. The chunky street tacos included perfectly shredded cabbage. They win best shredded cabbage for sure. Their flour tortillas were super nice too. I guess they sell them as two bags were packaged in street taco and burrito/quesadilla sizes by the cash register. The best flavor was the cabeza, hands down; the cashier was right. The carne and pollo... maybe the flavor was left in LA or Sonora? Real talk, it was basic. It was clean but not very 'tasty'. Although I didn't eat all day, my mouth was ready to party. It felt like I ate two cabbage tacos with red salsa and I couldn't tell you which was chicken and which was beef. The subtlety of the cabeza was the only different, redeeming and memorable trait of my dinner with its green salsa. I would return to try the same tacos without the red salsa party to see if I can taste something that I missed. I wanted to like this place despite all the ish talking my friend made of all his daily taco ventures working in LA- and being the biggest loudmouth cynic I know. I wanted to prove him wrong by trying out Sonoratown. But maybe he was (sort of) correct- whether a new hot taqueria or a street vendor, 'they're all the same'. I disliked him for that but there may be some validity behind his statement. To me, 3 stars is a very good thing; Sonoratown is a good restaurant-it just wasn't amazing or excellent deserving of 4-5 stars. read more

We went here tonight and had tacos, caramels and burritos. Great salsa, fillings, and personality. Super happy.

The food was really good , and the restaurant itself is small and relaxed. Service was also great in person and for carry out, I gave one star just because the baby high chairs are extremely dirty. read more

Delivery was a bit bumpy and they forget to include utensils but the food was delicious!

Way over hyped place. Chorizo was cold and horrible, costilla ones were cold and bad as well. Better tacos from a street truck.... Really, any truck. read more

I'm originally from Tucson, Az and this place is so amazing it brought a tear to my eye. The flour tortillas are perfection! The Carmelo is just like home, the horchata, the salsa, the beans- everything was exactly what I was hoping it to be. I'm addicted. read more

Got tacos , everyone on Instagram is raving about it. I felt it was just ok. Kind of bland and not very authentic. Guacamole was not the real deal...very polite and helpful Gentrified type staff. Meat was ok quality but overall blah. Don't believe the hype read more

Love it here. Tortillas on point. Line goes by pretty fast and the food comes out pretty quickly after you order. Definitely recommended. read more

Sonoratown - Burrito 2.0 - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California

It doesn't get better than this! The burrito with the poblano chili is amazing. I highly recommend the Cabeza and the Costilla meat. If you're in the market for tortillas de harina, I highly recommend picking some up during you visit. Looking forward to this being a usual spot for us! read more

I recently moved to the neighborhood, and this spot is always packed. I was welcomed with a warm smile and decided to try the caramelo with chile poblano and beef--absolutely delicious! It came with grilled green onions and sauce on the side, which added the perfect touch. I also loved their cucumber lime refreshment. From the first bite to the last, everything was amazing. I only regret not ordering two! I'll definitely be back. read more

I've been wanting to try this place for a while and finally made it to the LBC location. Wanted to order one of everything but didn't want to over do it. I order two tacos steak and chorizo. Great flavor for both. Salsas are nice too, the red has a kick that I liked. Also order chivichanga with shredded beef. Delicious!! Unique flavor and it was simple too. Also a Lorenza!!! Basically a BIG A$$ taco!!!! It was great. Honestly everything was seasoned really good but what stood out to me were two things : 1. The fresh flour tortillas and 2. THE BEANS!!!!! The beans are just like my mom makes. It's a whole bean not refried. I would go back if they just sold beans and tortillas. Good vibe in this place and the staff was fast which is a plus at a busy place like this. I'll be back for sure. read more

The service is good and the staff are friendly. The tacos, quesadilla, and burrito were a 10/10. I got the costilla (my favorite one), cabeza, and tripa tacos, which all tasted great. The tripa was like chicharron in a taco. read more

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Food is terrible it is just waay too salty! They sometimes give you a tiny piece of lemon but it is not enough to help with all the salt unfortunately. They also put so much more beans on the burritos than meat that it overpowers. Feels like a bean burrito. The Chivi tastes like a frozen burrito unfortunately wish I was part of the hype. The two best things of the whole menu are the regular tacos because they have the avocado sauce on them to cover the salt so it actually tastes the best out of everything else. Get the tacos! Also their agua frescas are so good! The tortillas are good too I buy the pack when I go. If I lived closer I would just stop to get a water and tortillas. read more

As advertised on Netflix(?), this place had beef tacos! On the smaller side but flavor was great. Service was friendly and efficient. Outside seating available if you are there with a pet. read more

If you want something simple, the carne asada tacos with everything on it is incredible! I needed something light one afternoon, didn't want to spend much money or eat anything heavy so I decided to stop by and I was blown away by the flavor explosion in my mouth. Very satisfying!! Will be back next time I'm in LB!! read more

We are so lucky to have Sonoratown! Cannot say enough great things. All I can say is please go try these guys. Hands down best tortillas and best meat. read more

Food was good. Prices are great. Portion sizes are perfect. Service is helpful with giving suggestions and offering tasters if you aren't sure about agua fresca flavors. The decor is nice, and there is plenty of seating inside and outside. I'll definitely be back. read more

I saw a long line and decided to try this place. It took about thirty minutes to order and receive my food. That being said the place was packed. They have seating but I took my order to go as they were very busy. The food was good. Only complaint is the flour tortillas are made with pork fat which limits what I could eat read more

Great tortillas, quality ingredients and perfect level of spice. Can't wait to eat there again.

I'm so happy that they opened closer to me, I had to drive to downtown if I wanted one of the best carne asada tacos. Their flour tortillas is one of the best on this planet we call home..... if not the universe man. I'm not sure if they have the family dinner item like downtown, but if they do. Get it, better value if you all me. So don't ask n just go get you some sonoratown hombre!!!! read more

Excellent quality and such friendly service! The flour tortillas never disappoint. Such a great addition to Downtown LB.

Legit so sorry to say this but the cashier was rude, when I asked for a fork she said very rudely I can get it myself next to drinks. I feel for them though. Might have been a terrible day for her. Tostada was covered with cheese lettuce and couldn't even see the tostada at all. I have a witness too lol. I don't see the hype. Couldn't spit in my food 2. Who knowsz.!!! read more

Finally a good Taco spot in Long Beach! I tried one of everything here. My favorite is the Chivichanga burrito it reminds me of those frozen burritos I used to eat growing up but better and all fresh ingredients. My favorite a taco is the Lorenza with steak, it's crispy and has a lot of meat piled on it. I like the twists on normal burritos and tacos here I would def give them a try they are super friendly and can't go wrong trying the ones I listed. I have been back 4x already and prob again this week! read more

Omg. So so so good. We just finished gobbling down: asada burrito, chicken burrito, asada quesadilla, chorizo quesadilla ... and fresh pico & tomatillo salsa and chips. Every. Single. Thing. Was. Delicious. The perfect flour tortillas, the succulent chicken in the burrito, tbe smoky, silky beans, the earthy bite of the super fresh salsas, plus ... the loveliest, most gracious, warm, attentive service. Cannot wait to return!!! read more

After seeing this place pop up on instagram often, I finally went to go try it the other day .... Everyone was raving how their burrito 2.0 is one of the best burritos in L.A. .... Let me tell you, it was very disappointing.... The burrito was full of beans and had hardly any meat ... and the little bit of meat it did have was gross.... It was all chewy fat & gristle.... Had to spit most of it out .... Far from one of the best in L.A. .... Won't be returning read more

Great tacos and burritos! And I love that I can just walk there. The service is good and fast. The staff are very welcoming and friendly! I will be back! read more

Definitely the best tacos in Long Beach. Tried the steak, chicken, and chorizo tacos and all were great. I liked the steak the most; the chivichangas are comforting but heavy-- tried both chicken and beef and liked the chicken more. Excited to come back and get a steak burrito read more

Great food! Can't go wrong with anything on the menu! Prompt, friendly service and great food too! Highly recommend! Ice cold Mexican beer is also available! read more

So! Good! Got a burrito with cabeza and a roasted poblano. Everything was a really tasty, the vibes are fun, and the staff were really nice and cool. read more

I ordered a burrito a taco and a tostada. The bean and cheese burrito is bigger at Taco Bell. Less money I paid $4.50 for the smallest burrito I ever got in my life the chicken tacos. The meat was hard and cold never again. read more

This place smacks, always on point, just the rite spicy and good service with a smile, I love this place

Have been a long time patron to their DTLA location, and was so excited to hear they were opening a spot a bit closer to home. Their tortillas are DREAMY! I like to go and order like 6 dozen, then freeze them to extend my tortilla joy. They will make you weep with their creamy deliciousness. Outside of the tortillas, everything else is perfection as well. Be prepared to have your taste buds lit on fire by the smokey firey goodness. I am a sucker for the chivis, but I don't think you can make a bad order. Also, check the online menu for family sized orders. Great deals there!!! This spot is much larger than DTLA, and very bright and pretty. I went during the first 2 weeks, and it was already operating as a fine tuned machine. So so glad they have come to DTLB! read more

Authentic, consistent, affordable. I can't stay away and am so glad they opened a location in long beach. They are my once a week (or more) regular spot and the owners are some of the kindest you will ever know. read more

So excited a Sonoratown is coming to the LBC!!! I tried the one off San Vicente on the Wessstside and it was delicious quesadilla !

Jen and her staff were very kind and welcoming, food was delicious and great quality. Horchata is a must try! Clean and welcoming environment. Thanks Sonoratown! read more

Not the place if you want to get a burrito highly disappointed with the size and the quantity is nothing out of the ordinary in my opinion.

it's going to be a hell no for me, anybody that says this place is good , lying. I got tacos, chicken and steak (to go) first off the tacos are cold. usually when you get your food to go you can smell the food in the bag, there was no smell to these tacos. If it comes straight off a grill why is my food cold? very upsetting. you can get authentic tacos from the tacos trucks and tacos stands just around the corner on magnolia and 7th street. $3.50 for a taco with barely any meat?? that's outrageous and not worth it. read more

Live in mid city LA (5 min from Sonoratown), work in the LBC (5 min from Sonoratown) somebody pinch me because this must be heaven. Hands down Sonoratown is elite status amongst so-cal taquerias. Line was over a dozen people deep and had food in under 20 min. Service was efficient and friendly. I'm a Burrito 2.0 guy myself, whatever you order will be very good. Consider myself extremely lucky to be surrounded by love and multiple Sonoratown locations in this life. read more

Sonoratown is a masterclass in simplicity done right soft warm homemade tortillas smoky grilled meats and flavors that feel both familiar and revelatory. The quesadilla de pollo is rich and melty the costilla burrito is a smoky beefy dream and the agua de Jamaica ties it all together with a refreshing kick. No frills no gimmicks just damn good food served by a team that makes you feel like a regular even on your first visit read more

Staff was nice, but the tacos came with excessively huge mounts of very spicy salsa and to be honest, the few bites I could tolerate had grizzly/ chewy meat (Costillas/ chorizo/ cabeza). It was literally equal parts salsa to meat ratio. I can tolerate spice, but even a beer couldn't satiate the burn in my mouth from a couple bites. I told the staff and they offered to remake it but I was over it, asked for a refund which they didn't acknowledge. I was really looking forward to this spot and was very disappointed. If you go, ask for salsa on the side. read more

Sonoratown - Tacos - Costilla, chorizo and cabeza. Warning to ask for salsa on the side. Flour tortillas got soggy if you didn't eat them quick enough. - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California