Cute restaurant. Delicious spicy salsa and food in the heart of 3rd St. If you want to walk around to check out other places it's great hangout place. Service is good too. read more

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I've never heard of a chivichanga so when we came here for lunch, I thought it would be an interesting choice. The texture was something interesting, almost a slurry of stewed chicken. But the flavor and mouth feel was good and one satisfied my hunger. Nice place, something to consider a return visit to. read more

This place is truly a 10/10. Food was fresh and delicious. Big portions. The red salsa is spicy and very flavorful. Customer service is top notch! Staff was very friendly, answered all of our questions, and were very attentive. read more

Sonoratown - Caramelo, chimichangas, aguas frescas - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California

We have a friend from Sonora and he said this as close to the style of his hometown as he had ever tasted. The tortillas are amazing and what really make these menu items. Outside of that, the fillings weren't all that. Somewhat bland at times, or at least that is based on my preferences. My friend from this region of Mexico was definitely more impressed. All in all, a great meal though. Service was fast and friendly and prices were not outrageous. PRO TIP: Come early if you are trying to buy tortillas to go. They can run out fairly early in the day. read more

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I heard of this place before it was even open so when I had jury duty recently, I decided to check it out for lunch. The food was very good but I wasn't actually that impressed with their tortillas.. read more

One of three locations of Sonoratown in Los Angeles County, this instance that recently opened in downtown Long Beach in September, serves up a focused menu concentrating on items made with their famous flour tortillas. This opening has been on radar of the Long Beach food scene for a while; I was glad we were able to stop in for a Wednesday lunch. One of the first Mexican restaurants my wife and I seeked out when we came to LA, was the original Sonoratown in downtown Los Angeles. I remember it being very busy and crowded, serving up delicious tacos....their flour tortilla was very good, setting a high bar for our expectations for future competitors. But it's a trek to get there, so haven't been back since, but continued to read about their popularity: it pretty much makes every top taco place in LA County lists. It's a beautiful space inside, completely renovated, with tall unfinished ceilings, but also using modern easy to clean portable tables and chairs. It just seemed right (only better if one could drink a cold cerveza which isn't possible right now). You get in a well defined line to place and pay for your food, which gets delivered to you once ready. As for the food, it was good....the flour tortilla (made with lard) is the star here. Small chips with two salsas (green and a hot red) [$3] - there is no salsa bar here, so you get your salsas in small portions. The chips are made from the fresh flour tortilla were fresh and addicting. A la carte street tacos ($3.50 each: got one of costilla, chorizo, cabeza). The costilla (chopped beef rib pieces) had wonderful flavor, but had a lot of ligament/gristle pieces as ribs tend to. I actually like that a lot, but if you don't, you can choose cabeza instead (very tender meat from the cow's head, including cheek). The chorizo was the closest to the consistency of ground beef, but strangely had the least flavor. Costilla Quesadilla ($4.50) - I thought this was quite a bit better than the tacos: a lot more meat with a generous amount of melted cheese, all grilled together with salsa inside. All dishes come with roasted green onion. Melon Aqua Fresca ($4.75) - seemed to be made with fresh cantaloupe... if not fresh, a very good imitation. There is both indoor and outdoor seating, and a nook to the side where you can grab self-serve ice water and utensils. You should self-bus. There are a ton of on-line articles about the owners of Sonoratown, and why they decided to open a branch in LBC. It's a wonderful story...super glad they chose this location, helping to keep the restaurant scene near us relevant. read more

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Came here on a Friday afternoon to give Sonoratown a round 2 after trying their soft opening. There wasn't much of a wait (although, there were plenty of people sitting down in eating). They've definitely shaped up since the soft opening! The inside is super trendy looking and is great to sit down and eat in. The menu is pretty unique from what you might come to expect from a taco shop (especially with the influx of taco trucks in Long Beach). I tried the Burrito 2.0 with carne asada and it was delicious! It's not super huge (still enough for 1 person) but you can taste the quality and how fresh everything is. My favorite part was honestly the flour tortilla--it might be one of the best tortillas I've ever had for a burrito. Perfectly chewy, warm, hefty and soft. Their horchata is also unique as it has coconut in it which gives it a nice extra flavor. I've never tried the original Sonoratown but this place definitely makes me want to go. Glad to see Long Beach have a true taco shop here in the heart of downtown as a brick-and-mortar! Will have to be back to try their other items! read more

Sonoratown - Burrito 2.0 and a Horchata! - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California

Got the "Lorenzo" vegetarian option and it was delish! Beautiful and so many flavors. Has a nice little kick to it. Hearty. Staff was super nice. Plenty of seating inside and decent little patio seating outside. I loved the decor as well; brick interior walls, beautiful paintings through out. Airy and spacious. read more

Sonoratown - Dogs enjoying the patio @yassiG - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Im stoked that you guys came down to Long Beach! Sonoratown is our number one spot for asada, red sauce and the tortillas! We have been driving down to Los Angeles but the drive is dreadful. I was nervous that it wouldn't be the same but it taste exactly the same!! Here is to becoming a regular at the Long Beach location. TAKE MY MONEY!! read more

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Service is great & the tacos are good. Ordered Asada, Tripas and Chorizo. The tortillas are made fresh...kuddos for that. The meat was reheated. Luke warm at best but still flavorful. It took less than 3 min for the tacos to be ready. Fast service and lots of room to sit. The salsa "pica" it was delicious. Definitely a good vibe. read more

Sonoratown - Asada, Tripas and Chorizo. - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California

Two words: the tortillas! So unbelievably delicious and melts in your mouth. Great menu, great taste and will definitely be back!

I ordered two Costilla tacos (carne asada). PROS: The thin flour tortillas were an improvement over the usual double corn tortillas prevalent in SoCal. The steak was tender and chopped finer than normal. I liked the included greens on top. CONS: I prefer to apply my own salsas and not have it put on the taco beforehand. The red salsa was too spicy and the avocado sauce was unremarkable. I want my salsas provided separately. I would have used Salsa Verde and that would have been fine. A portion of lime and some radish slices were provided. FINAL THOUGHT: The tacos were good but not exceptional. At $3.50 each, I should be able to fine-tune my taco. Try them yourself and see what you think. I prefer the Mexican way overall, and not the Gringo way. Still, a perfectly fine place to have lunch! read more

I was so excited to check out Sonoratown's new Long Beach location, and it did not disappoint! This spot brings authentic Sonoran-style tacos, and it's quickly become a must-visit. I ordered three tacos: one chicken and two steak. I asked for the red sauce on the side since it can be a little too spicy for my taste, and I prefer the green sauce, which has a great flavor without overpowering the tacos. Both chicken and steak were delicious, but the steak was my favorite--the meat was tender and the combination of toppings was perfection. They provide seating inside and limited outdoor seating as well. Parking was easy to find--there's street parking and a free parking lot nearby for 2 hours. The staff was super friendly and quick with their service, which made the experience even better. I'll be coming back for more of those steak tacos! read more

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STEPH JUDGEMENT: Cute atmosphere and friendly service, but just ok food. Before anything else, I must acknowledge their superior tortillas. All house made, but as someone who tries to avoid meat, too bad about the lard in the flour tortillas, which no doubt gives them the good flavor and elasticity. And therein lay my main issue with this place: just not enough vegetarian/vegan/pescatarian options to make this a must-stop destination for me. On my visit I ordered to go: - Quesadilla: made with two tiny street taco-sized tortillas. Good flavor, but nothing special - Bean and cheese burrito: I prefer my beans puréed and there were too many whole beans and not a lot of cheese, and was a little dry. Also rather small. - I did enjoy the fresh salsas, which I employed liberally on said dry burrito This place is just much better for meat eaters, and that is fine. I will definitely be back to try the vegetarian Lorenza, which is on corn tortillas (no animal fat). I think they're a great business for downtown and I wish them much success; I only wish they had more items I can eat. read more

The food here is the best. Made with love and authenticity. My favorite item is the chivichanga. It gives me old school nostalgic vibes of the microwave chimichanga burritos; but Way better, obviously. read more

Honestly, that was one of the best burritos I've ever had. The staff was incredibly friendly and the ambiance was great too. I also tried a few of the drinks and they all tasted amazing--my favorite was the mango orange. Overall, the food was just amazing. I would definitely highly recommend coming here. This might just become my new go-to spot. read more

Sonoratown - Carne asada burrito - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California

I was psyched to see that Sonoratown opened a branch in Long Beach! I've been missing them ever since I moved out of LA. The new spot is absolutely beautiful, set in a historic building with super high ceilings, skylight and exposed brick wall. We ordered their burrito 2.0, chivichanga and caramelo, all with chicken. The chicken in the burrito and the caramelo wasn't as flavorful as I was used to, somewhat lacking that grilled taste. Their flour tortillas though were perfection - love how they just seem to melt in your mouth (thanks, lard) and the chicken chivi continues to be my fave thing on the menu. With the recent opening, there's bound to be some growing pains. Next time, I'm getting my fave order of chicken chivi and bean and cheese burrito! Free 2-hour parking in the public garage across the street! read more

Sonoratown - Caramelo - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California

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What a great addition to downtown! I have been looking forward to Sonoratown opening for quite some time. Everything here is great. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. I would have to say that maybe the chorizo is my favorite though. Well the chorizo and the flour tortillas of course. Everything seemed to be running pretty smooth even though it was still technically their soft opening. The white staff was great and they were canning out the food at a steady pace. read more

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We just HAD to come once we found out Sonoratown was open. Quick little walk midday landed us here and we found the shop bustling with diners and a hefty line of hungry people. Between my fiance and I, we shared a chorizo taco, costilla taco, and cabeza burrito. The portions are ENORMOUS and the salsas are absolutely delicious. All the meats were super tender and just melted, but the cabeza was our choice of the day. Don't forget to get your green onion! ;) Service was also really great considering we went within a day of opening and food was really quick to come out! Can't wait to come back and try more of the meats! read more

Sonoratown - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Came in to order take out, ordered their grilled steak Caramelo, added the chile poblano and it was so good, my favorite out of everything I ordered. Also had their chicken Chivichanga and braised beef taco and both were also really good! Had their chips & guacamole and Horchata de Coco. Everything was good my only complaint is I tried to order extra grilled onions and they told me that each of my dishes came with one but when I came home to my surprise none of my plates had not one grilled onion in it. Wish I wouldn't have listed and just purchased some :( will still be back! read more

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My girlfriend heard about this place so we decided to give it a shot. They had an assortment of Mexican food items and we chose to try both their burritos and their tacos. I gave their Sonoran chorizo taco was shot and it wasn't that bad. The meat was a bit different than I'm accustomed to, but it was beautifully put together. Their green avocado salsa was absolutely wonderful. And I love the crisp of their cabbage shredding. My girlfriend had the chicken taco and said it was really good. The burritos were fantastic. You could tell how homemade the tortillas were and everything inside went perfectly together. The green and red sauce that they provide were really good. The red was way way hotter than the green. Their chips were also homemade and were perfect perfectly crisp with plenty of salt. It's a decent spot on third street and I would recommend everyone give it a shot that's in Long Beach . read more

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I really liked the flour tortillas! They had good beer options for my sister, we had the cabeza and chorizo and tacos which were all very good spicy indeed. We want to try the quesadillas next time! read more

Sonoratown - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great food. Really enjoyed the house made tortillas they use. Meat was tender and juicy. Great customer service. Really nice layout read more

Sonoratown - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California

We spent the day around Long Beach and passed by Sonoratown! I'd visited their DTLA location before, so we decided to stop in. It was super busy for a Sunday but the line was not too long, we weren't very hungry so I just ordered one grilled steak taco and grabbed a seat outside. One taco was a great portion for a quick snack for us. The service was quick, and everything was spotless. It wasn't loud cuz everyone was too busy enjoying their food to talk. LOL. read more

Sonoratown - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California

Pretty good burrito here! I got the 2.0 asada and it was tasty. The flower tortilla was some of the best i had on a burrito. Inside is guacamole, monterey Jack cheese, pinto beans,& chiltepin salsa. The crew here were some of the most welcoming people and super friendly. Customer service is top notch. You can eat inside or outside seating. A very relaxing environment. Sonornatown located on the same street as the dog haus a couple of stores down going south. They have tripa, cabeza, chorizo, pollo and steak options! They also have all the popular beers like corona, pacifico and bohemia beers to choose from. I would go back ago and try the tacos next! They close early at 4pm so be aware. Address: 244 E 3rd St, Long Beach, CA 90802 Hours: Monday 11AM-4PM Tuesday 11AM-4PM Wednesday 11AM-4PM Thursday 11AM-4PM Friday 11AM-4PM Saturday 11AM-4PM Sunday Closed Food Rating: Customer service 9.2/10 they were soo nice and smiley Asada Burrito 2.0 8/2/10 read more

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I am SO excited Long Beach got a Sonoratown! I work near the down town location and I was ecstatic to learn LBC would get one because everything is so good! I am normally a corn tortilla person, but the flour tortillas here are next level. At the LBC location, I tried the chivichanga and the caramelo taco. I got the chivichanga with the shredded beef. I am not exaggerating when I say it's one of the best bites I've ever had. It was smaller than I was expecting, but so worth it. The melted cheese with the shredded beef was so delicious. 15/10 for taste. The caramelo taco was also great. I got it with costilla meat, and the meat itself was soooo good. This taco is really big, comes with a lot of things inside like refried beans and guac. It was very tasty but also pretty messy, just as a heads up. I got the special hot sauce they have - I didn't find it spicy at all. It has a good depth of flavor tho. 9/10 for this taco. I also had a small Jamaica and it was also great. Nothing too special about it, but it's done really well. This location is great - free 2 hour parking is just a block away. I went at lunch and it wasn't too busy when I went, but it was definitely getting busier as I left. There are a few tables outside for seating as well. The customer service was great, everyone was really kind and accommodating. The decor is simple and pays homage to the owner's heritage from Sonora. I've had the street tacos and burritos at the DTLA location and there is a reason they have won the best taco award. The street tacos come with cabbage and salsa already on them. The salsa can be spicy for some people, (I don't find it spicy but my boss thought it was SO spicy), so you may want to ask for the salsa to on the side.you can get a poblano pepper in the burrito if you want which I highly recommend. read more

Sonoratown - Caramelo costilla taco - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California

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There is no shortage of amazing taco spots in Long Beach and Sonoratown is one of them. The item that I will be coming back for that I can't get anywhere else in the Cabeza Lorenza. The serving size is generous, the meat is perfectly cooked, and the hot sauces are delicious. Service is quick and friendly. Stop by here to kick off or end your DTLB bar crawl. read more

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

Came here for the first time I usually go to the one in LA BUT MANNNN THIS ONE IS SMACKINNN! The asada is made to perfection giving that misquite flavor grilled to perfection not overly cooked and extra juicy . The salsa is fire also lacking no flavor what so ever . The guac also on point . All in all you would think you were in Mexicali eating this food very clean inside . Good service. Don't fear of the hipster these are legit tacos fr fr read more

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Beef chivichanga is so good. Flavorful small sized grilled burrito that is an excellent choice. 4.7/5 Chicken was also solid but beef better. 4.4/5. Caramelo with buche - A very good choice but not my favorite dish here. A little less flavor compared to the chivi and quesadilla. 4.4/5 Carne asada quesadilla - Ok, this banged. Honestly, get one for sure. The best option not only for the price, but probably overall. Add some salsa roja inside. 4.8/5 Strawberry agua fresca - Delicious, balanced, and fresh strawberry taste. Almost a smoothie but not quite. Moderate depth of flavor. 4.6/5 Jamaica - Really quality agua fresca. 4.6/5 read more

Sonoratown - Caramelo with buche. A solid entree but a bit pricey. Add some more salsa for some flavor. - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California

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This place was delicious! I immediately fell in love with the tortillas of course. They were fresh and chewy with just enough flavor to enhance the meat. I ordered a bean and cheese burrito and 2 tacos (one asada and one chicken). The two salsas that came with the meal were house made for sure. I preferred the Green salsa since it had more flavor and heat, the red salsa was more of a pico de gallo. The ingredients on the tacos were so fresh and I felt myself 10x happier with every bite of food. Both the chicken and asada had amazing char. The service was quick and my food came out fast. The ambiance was chill and it wasn't too over crowded. The only reason I couldn't give it 5 stars is just based on the size of the food. It was amazing but left me wanting more. Overall I would definitely recommend this place to try out something new! read more

Sonoratown - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California

Small menu, which I think is the sign of a place that does everything VERY well. That was true here so far. Had the burrito, it was excellent!! I inhaled it in about 2 minutes. read more

I love the downtown LA location food better than this one, however this location is much closer, bigger, and cleaner. Their tortillas are excellent as always. Free 2 hr parking in nearby garage. Shredded chivichanga - get it bean and cheese - good taco tripa - get it read more

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A recently opened Sonoratown restaurant in Downtown Long Beach, and it's a must-visit! Parking is easy, thanks to the City of Long Beach parking structure nearby, where the first two hours are free. I tried the Caramelo with costilla, featuring tender beef rib, melted jack cheese, pinto beans, avocado, cabbage, and salsa, all folded in a large, homemade flour tortilla. It was fantastic, but the real standout was the tripa taco. Though smaller in size, the crispy tripas are bursting with flavor and absolutely delicious! If you like spice, definitely try the chiltepin salsa. It costs a little extra, but it really enhances the flavors! Highly recommended. read more

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I had a day off work, so I wanted to grab a great lunch and my friend recommended Sonoratown. She was right. I got the Burrito 2.0 with costilla. They are not large burritos, but they have big taste. My favorite burritos are bean and cheese burritos they make these cute little $4 burritos. I picked up a few of those. If you like to make burritos at home, take home the large pack of tortillas. I love Sonoratown and I will be making the 25 minute drive across town for their burritos. Note: 2 hours free parking at the structure. read more

The beef chivichanga changed my life. It was a burst of flavor. The beef was tender and the cheese was gooey. I also ordered a chorizo taco. The flavor of the chorizo was not the best. I would try the costilla one instead. I wish the chips were freshly made house chips. The salsa was good. The ambiance is really cute and colorful. There are a lot of table high top tables and sit down. There are a few seats outside too. Parking is either metered street parking or in the structure. read more

Food was good, not great. Salsa had a very strong kick to it. I like spicy, but when you can't taste anything but the heat I find it overwhelming. Steak was the only meat I tried that I liked. Chorizo was okay, beef cheek was all fat. Bean & cheese burrito could have used a little more flavor. read more

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

I love their tortillas! I love their service! The vibes of the place feel so homey. THE GUAC. The Guac. Get the Guac. Everything is good. After I ate a burrito, two tacos, and some chips and Guac. I stood up and ordered two more things on the menu to try. Honestly one of my favorite places now. Shoutout to Marco for taking care of us! read more

We are divided tortilla house - I'm a devoted corn tortilla gal, while S prefers flour. When buying tortillas to have taco night at home, we get a pack of corn for me and a pack of flour for him. The flour tortilla at Sonoratown is SO delicious that I'm willing to make an exception. I got their costilla (grilled steak) burrito 2.0 and it is so so good. And I don't normally like burritos either! The portion size isn't huge as I could almost polish an entire burrito by myself. Food comes out fast! Once upon a time, we went to their DTLA location. The food was solid but logistically just such a hassle getting there, challenging parking, and tiny interior. This LB location is perfect! Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, clean bathrooms, and easy parking! There is public parking lot across the street for 2 hours free parking (look up - City Place Lot C). read more

With all the hype I had to try it out. Went in on a rainy day and the service was great and fast. Gave it a 3 Star because it was way to salty for. Also the quality of meat was just ok. Thank you read more

Had to go back today to try all of the salsas and get more of the delicious chips. I ended up ordering another bean burrito and it's quite possibly one of the best bean burritos I've had in my life. The spice with the delicious tortilla and beans are wonderful. I can't wait to try the avocado salsa I purchased today. read more

Sonoratown - All the salsas and chips - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California