Stumbled upon viaje looking to watch the rams game and have a drink. The bartender was really cool and gave us wonderful service. We were snacking on their chips and salsa and guac and it was absolutely delicious. I knew i had to come back to try their food. Fast forward to few weeks later and I came for my birthday. When I sat down and looked at the menu and it had happy birthday Erin printed on it. I thought was so cute and made me feel special! Our server Aldo was friendly and recommend a lot of things on the menu which we all ordered. My favorite was the pulpo if I could lick the plate clean I would. The ceviche was so fresh and the sauce had a nice kick to it. Can't wait to come back again! read more

I hope I don't regret saying this but this might just be one of the BEST restaurants in Long Beach right now. My only regret is not coming here sooner. From the moment we walked in, the service stood out. The waitstaff were incredibly sweet, attentive, and provided some of the best service I've had in a long time. We came during Social Hour, which was such a steal for the quality. We started with the pork belly taco: solid 4.6/5. It was beautifully balanced, though I personally would have liked a touch more salt. Then came their house margarita, made with Tesoro Tequila (or Mezcal if you choose). As someone who loves a well-crafted tequila, this was perfection. Smooth, balanced, and dangerously easy to sip. The Mezcal version was even better: smoky, complex, and unforgettable. A couple more cocktails followed, and every single one hit the mark. Chips and salsa were fresh and tasty (though I wish the portion was a bit bigger). The Branzino, though, was the real showstopper. Flaky, buttery, and served with warm blue corn tortillas that were the perfect vessel. My only wish? A touch more salt and maybe a salsa or hot sauce on the side to bring it all together. Still, it left me wanting more... in the best way. Overall: 9.8/10. Already booked our next reservation for our wedding anniversary. Oh, and did I mention? They're dog-friendly .... which sealed the deal for us. And they serve wine from Mexico! read more

Viaje - Pork Belly Taco - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Co-hosted a birthday dinner here, and the staff was accommodating with our large group of about 20 guests. The food was good, and drinks were poured pretty heavily. Tortillas were amazing, and I'd love to have more of them. For large groups, the menu is customized to the occasion with a banner, like "Happy Birthday (Name)!" Small gripes: -Pricing across appetizers seemed unbalanced. Some dishes felt like they were priced more accurately than others. $25ish for a singular tostada was one that stuck out compared to $14 for two tacos. -No split checks. Bummer with the context that my group of 20 was sat across two rows of tables and ordered according to how we were sat, so it would've been easier for us to handle billing across two checks for each row. -Plating of the pollito de mole? I had some suspicions that the way it arrived wasn't the way other Yelpers had submitted pictures of, and the photos on this page proved me correct. The presentation was odd to look at (my chicken spread wide) and navigate around, and I would've preferred to have it served in its original format. -Parking: this restaurant is located on 2nd Street, prepare for impacted, limited parking and meters. There's a small lot out back of metered spaces, but plan your arrival accordingly. read more

Viaje - Example of other Yelper's plate of the Pollito - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I recently visited Viaje in Long Beach and everything was exquisite! We started with a ceviche that was interesting in the best way: served in a tomato-based sauce with a hint of lemon that perfectly complemented the fresh raw fish. I didn't know what to expect, but I was impressed. For our entrée, we shared the branzino. It was huge, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. As a branzino lover, I can say this one did not disappoint. Oh and my house margarita was so delicious. Can't wait to return! read more

Viaje - Branzino was so good - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

We came on a Friday night for date night not knowing too much about Viaje although we've walked past this restaurant many times. We asked for a table for two, then the hostess asked if we had a reservation which we didn't. She sat us in the middle of the restaurant with plenty of tables (2 tops) around us. The ambience is very nice. Perfect for a date night or girls evening. Unfortunately they don't do any modifications and I'm a vegetarian. The few vegetarian options they had didn't sound appetizing. My husband loves beer and didn't see any on the menu. The server didn't come over after many minutes so we decided to go to the bar and just get a drink and not eat here. The bartenders were so nice, friendly, and attentive. Really shifted our visit. We got a round of drinks (espresso martini and limon pepino margarita) then left. Unfortunately I wont be back due to my vegetarian diet choice. read more

Viaje - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Elevated Mexican cuisine. Service was attentive, pleasant, and offered great recommendations. Nice ambiance - mix of fancier indoor and more casual patio. Salmon Al pastor was unique and delicious. Great tortillas accompanying entrees. Pulpo appetizer was another standout. read more

Viaje in Long Beach was an excellent dinner choice. My mom and I had a 4:30 PM reservation and decided to split everything because sharing food is love and also because we wanted to try all the good stuff. We started with the sopes with short ribs, pickled onions, and avocado crema, and honestly they set the bar very high right away. The sopes somehow managed to be crispy and tender at the same time which feels illegal in the best way. The short ribs were melt in your mouth good, the pickled onions added the perfect pop, and the avocado crema tied everything together like it knew exactly what it was doing. Next up was the tortilla soup, which was comforting, flavorful, and had a subtle smoky vibe that made us pause mid bite like wow okay this is really good. For the main, we shared the arrachera with guacamole, and it did not disappoint. Perfectly cooked, incredibly tender, and packed with flavor. Easily one of the best arrachera dishes we have had and yes we talked about it on the drive home. Dessert was the pastel de elote, served warm with ice cream, and it was the perfect ending. Sweet, comforting, and not too heavy which is ideal because we were already full but obviously still ate all of it. The atmosphere was great. Vibrant Latin decor, Latin music playing, and the Rams game on TV which somehow worked perfectly together. Service was excellent. Zachary, our server, was friendly, attentive, and made great recommendations. We were initially seated inside, but it was too cold for my mom. The staff quickly moved us to a patio table with a heater, no attitude, no hesitation, just solid hospitality. We did not order alcohol, just water, and still felt very well taken care of. Great food, great service, great vibe. I would definitely come back and highly recommend Viaje. read more

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10/10 The whole thing was amazing . Ambiance , service and food . They have one of the best octopus I've ever tried . Highly recommend read more

Viaje - Flaustas and octopus - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

This is my second time coming to Viaje, we brought a friend here for her bday and food was so good we had to come back and of course it did not disappoint. The vibes here are great, low lighting great music selection and not too loud. Our server Nayeli was great and was very attentive. read more

Viaje - La Catrina - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

I LOVE VIAJE. I initially discovered this place because they had tres leches for dessert. So for the first two visits, we sat at the bar and got tres leches and espresso martinis. We were so impressed. They had a tv playing sports, and the bar was somewhat filled, but the bartenders were on top of it. We came here another time for dinner to celebrate my birthday because we had to try the food. The menus had my name printed on them: "Happy Birthday Audrey." I asked for a sweet cocktail recommendation, and the server, I think, recommended the Maravilloso. I loved it. For an appetizer, we got the ceviche, and it was amazing. The food runner told us to mix it, and I am glad we did because the sauce was super yummy. They did bring us chips and salsa before to start. For entrees, we got the Salmon Al Pastor and the Pescado Zarandeado. The salmon had a nice twist with the pastor, which we have never seen before. The branzino is probably the best branzino I have had. It also came with tortillas, guacamole, and pickled veggies. For dessert, of course, we had to get the tres leches.... AGAIN! It is sooo good. They also wrote Happy Birthday with sauce. I will always come here... For dinner... For dessert... anything. read more

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Food was amazing! High quality, taste and presentation. Good vibe and Great service as well. Definitely worth it! read more

Viaje - Grilled shrimp and sopes w/ braised beef - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Wonderful experience at Viaje this evening! Went for my birthday and everything was perfection. The menu came with my name on it, the margaritas were yummy, the salmon al pastor, ceviche and the tres leches cake were all to die for. The service was also excellent. We all loved it! I will definitely be back and will recommend to all my friends. Thank you Viaje for an incredible birthday meal! read more

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Love the vibe, the drinks were amazing! Went during non busy hours so the wait time was good. I enjoyed my food.

This place is always great. Its definitely one of my favorites. Everything you order here is delicious. The lamb shank was tender and fell right off the bone. They serve it with hand made tortillas and the sauce is so tasty. The drinks are perfectly strong and very unique. The salad was cheesy and crisp. The flautas were packed with short rib that was so tender and flavorful. read more

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Went here for my birthday, my husband surprised me. Over all the food was amazing but downfall is that when we asked for mocktails we were told they don't do that "it's not that kind of bar." I am currently pregnant so all I can have are mocktails if I want to feel like I'm not just drinking water. The waitress stated that all they had were aguas Fresca, I had 1 Jamaica at $4 then the two others at $16 because they changed the glass it came in and added tajin. This was very disappointing the fact that we were told they don't provide mocktails then up charged us for a agua de Jamaica only for adding tajin. read more

This is one of my favorites on 2nd. The food is absolutely amazing and so are the cocktails. My sister and I stumbled upon it once and we have now returned several times with friends. Must have Recommendations: Flautas de barbacoa Caesar salad Sopes de Costilla Service is always amazing and the ambiance is quiet in a dark room setting! Do suggest making reservations ahead of time if possible read more

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I highly recommend Viaje for authentic Mexican food. The restaurant is fantastic, and my family and I have added Viaje to our list of favorites. The food, cocktails, and staff are all wonderful, and the atmosphere is very welcoming. Alethia always takes great care of us. We recently celebrated my aunt's birthday here--it was her first visit, and she absolutely loved it. We enjoy every dish we've tried. My personal favorite is the Salmon--it's phenomenal! The tortilla soup is perfect, and my husband's favorite is the Arrachera dish. The "Pollito con Mole" is also delicious. For dessert, I recommend the "Pan de Elote." If you like corn, you'll love this one! Definitely consider giving Viaje a try! read more

Viaje - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Came here for a birthday a while ago but it was a great experience. Workers Nayeli and Stephanie were super friendly and helpful. They both made sure our large party had a great celebration. I loved the custom menus for the birthday and they have very yummy dishes here. Most of our table got the salmon it was great and flavorful but I had a different one I dont remember anymore but soooo cute inside too very baddie. Loved ittt I recommend. read more

Amazing! I've been eyeing this restaurant since they opened, and my friends made a reservation here for my birthday on a weeknight. We were seated right away. Viaje was very welcoming, and they even printed the menus with 'Happy Birthday, Trami!!!'--love it. Their drink menu focuses heavily on mezcal and tequila, as it should. I got the only gin-based cocktail, the Condesa, which was refreshing and sweet. My partner and friends all ordered Viaje's twist on the Paloma and even got a second round. We didn't order any appetizers since we didn't want to be too full for later. For entrées, we had the branzino, skirt steak, salmon al pastor, and the short rib enchiladas. Everything was cooked perfectly, and we were all amazed at how delicious everything was. For dessert, we ordered the churros, and Viaje surprised me with a tres leches cake for my birthday! Omg, they're the best. I've never had the tres leches at Porto's, but my friends said Viaje's version is better and not overwhelmingly sweet. We will definitely come back again to try all the other dishes and drinks! read more

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I was in the mood to celebrate last night on a last minute decision. I was so happy this place had a reservation available at 730pm. Great service as I remembered, lively atmosphere, and of course delicious food paired with tasty libations. It's uncommon to hear about upscale Mexican food but this place is worth every dollar. I forget my servers name, but she was so kind to also provide a gratis tres leche which was out of this world. read more

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We love this place. Food and service are excellent. We have someone with a garlic allergy, which is not an easy allergy to accommodate, but they accommodated us anyway. We'll be back! read more

Just walked off the street and wanted to try as I was visiting a friend. And yes yes yes. We had a wonderful server who gave great recs. The flautas with the consome. Chef's kiss. The skirt steak was cooked well but dip it with the consome, you will thank me later. And finished off with the churros. Such a happy belly, read more

Viaje - Flautas de barbacoa - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Even though we had a 7pm appointment, 40 minute wait was worth it. The place was full so we understood that there may be a delay. The staff was very friendly, communicative and apologetic. Once seated, we got a complimentary wine bottle and the exceptional service. Food was amazing! My favorite was the grilled octopus and aguachiles. We will definitely come back! read more

I went here for an anniversary dinner and was pleasantly surprised. We got two drinks, an appetizer, two entrees, and a free celebratory dessert. I thought everything was very tasty, but I would've preferred my vegetables to have been steamed/boiled a little bit more before roasting because they were a little hard to bite. The portion sizes of the entrees were large! Had to take the food togo. Only two downsides in my opinion. First, was that it was LOUDDD. Not much can be done about that, but I did specifically ask to be seated somewhere quieter, yet we were still placed at an open table in the middle. Second, was that they spelled my name wrong on the menu! They spelled it Annie instead of Anne. I checked my partner's text, and confirmed that they spelled it correctly when giving it to the restaurant. I thought it was a little funny TBH, but I'm disappointed in the lack of quality control and worry that other people would find it less humorous ... My issues/nitpicks felt minor, and it wasn't enough to detract from the full experience for me. read more

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Beautiful restaurant! They did a great job with the interior design, and totally reminds me of the nice restaurants in CDMX. Every appetizer,mains, and dessert dishes were beautifully presented; and tasted delicious. The only thing we would recommend skipping is the churros - it was slightly grainy/dry. For dessert, I really recommend the tres leches cake or the corn cake. The corn cake was almost souffle-like - tasty! Also, the cocktails... They were sooooo well made. I recommend getting the one with cantaloupe - of course I forgot what it was called. Service was impeccable. From checking in with the hostess to our awesome waiter, the service was genuinely friendly. They were so kind to have made my wife's birthday special, and really made our night enjoyable. We're looking forward to dining there again soon! read more

Came her on a busy Valentine's Day and still everything from the food to the decor to the service was fabulous! read more

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Their happy hour is worth it! A sip reminds you of the little cities in Mexico almost like a taste of home, they hit it spot on and the service is quick, Ruben is quick so be prepared! read more

Located on a bustling section of 2nd St in Ling Beach, Viaje is Mexican inspired upscale restaurant aimed at those seeking a refined menu. Since we enjoy Al fresco dining, we ate on the patio facing 2nd St. Unfortunately the din of the passing traffic combined with the noisy spillover from a nearby sports bar did not enhance our experience. The service, however was polite and efficient. We shared the canerones diablos that had had good spicing and the Arachera, marinated skirt steak that has a touch of mole flavor. The decor had the slick designer look that hinted at corporate influence. Definitely a pleasant experience but unlikely to return for a while. read more

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Good was tasty. We were very happy with the quality and quantity of food. Prices were very expensive for Mexican food. Cocktails were tiny. We both looked at each other when the drinks were delivered and tried not to laugh. Kind of a bummer, since you are paying high dollar. We kind of expected at least and average sized cocktail. The martini is served in the small Nick & Nora type glass. Otherwise, vibe and food were good. We had 2 social hour tacos, lamb shank, chips & salsa, and 3 drinks. The total bill with tip was about $140. read more

We came here for a dinner for my friend's birthday. The concierge texted me asking what my friend's name was. Resy on a Tuesday at 7:30pm, we got seated right away and to our surprise, the menu was printed with "Happy Birthday, Julie!", which I thought was such a thoughtful detail! Parking was easy at a small lot behind the restaurant. Our server was very friendly and checked up on us often. Drinks: I got the la catrina which was a mezcal drink, very nice and well balanced. Food: - Ceviche: delicious, tangy with just a little bit of heat. we loved the fresh chips as well - Pulpo: the potato purée and chorizo added another layer to the octopus. I typically don't feel satisfied with just 1 octopus tentacle per order but this one was filling! - Ribeye: I still dream about this dish a week later. loved the roasted chili on the side. - Branzino: Same with this one! the butterflies branzino was tangy and well seasoned! - Dessert: a birthday churro! I loved our experience here and gave recommended Viaje to many of my friends! Looking forward to my next visit :) read more

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We just spent our anniversary dinner here & everything was fabulous - food service ambiance- FABULOUS. We started with the sopes de costillas as suggested from our server, Aldo- & they were delicious. Sipped on a Paloma Blanca, so refreshing that I needed a second one My husband got the carnitas (so good) & I got the pollito con mole oaxaqueno- the most unique & delicious mole I have ever had (both also suggested by Aldo!). We finished our meal with a tres leches that they beautifully decorated for our anniversary and also a pan de elote. Both were amazing. So happy that we walked in here tonight to celebrate, it will definitely be a date night place we visit again. Thank you, Aldo & Viaje for a great night! read more

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Would give 10 stars if i could! This place is such a treasure and perfect for date night or special occasion. The taste and presentation of the food was excellent with a very friendly staff to match! Would highly recommend to anyone! Tortilla soup and Octopus were the stars of the show read more

Viaje - tortilla soup and octopus - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Everything was awesome here. Friendly and attentive staff, excellent cocktails and food, particularly my fish entree, I had the Branzino. Our reservation was honored on time and we were seated IMMEDIATELY, in a booth as I requested. It was a birthday dinner so I informed Viaje ahead of time and you know what they did? They printed the birthday girl's name across the top of the menu with "Happy Birthday!". A lot of attention to detail at this restaurant. I will return and highly recommend you check it out. read more

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A quality experience from start to finish. We were celebrating 2 birthdays in our party of 5. We dined on Saturday, 10/25/25 with an 8pm reservation. Our server was amazing, I can't remember her name (damn!!). The cocktails, apps and main courses were delicious and cooked perfectly. My filet mignon was one of the best steaks I've had. So, kudos to everyone at Viaje in Belmont Shore, CA. read more

If you like mezcal or tequila you'll love this spot. they have a huge selection of both, and really good cocktail on the menu. Such a vibe to sit at the bar or even a table outside on the patio. read more

After having this place bookmarked for a while, my boyfriend and I finally decided to visit on Valentine's Day. I will admit that Modern Mexican is not my favorite cuisine as most of my experiences are underwhelming. However, this place delivered both service and flavor. We started with the ceviche, which was so refreshing and flavorful I would come back for that alone. For entrees, I chose the salmon al pastor and my boyfriend chose the pescado con almejas which is a Chilean sea bass with clams. The flavors of the salmon blended so well and I was so glad it had pineapple to complement the al pastor flavor. I only had a bite of my boyfriend's plate, but he raved about the sea bass and the sauce it was plated with. Our drinks and dessert were just as tasty and our server, David, did a wonderful job of explaining the menu items to us. He made sure to check in with us frequently, even on such a busy night like Valentine's Day. This restaurant is on a main street so parking is a little tricky but I look forward to coming back on another special occasion. read more

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Finally had the chance to stop by and check out viaje. I have to say it was definitely worth the weight. The drinks were great. Salsa had a nice flavor. My favorite thing off the menu was ceviche. The staff is super friendly and the place Is spacious with a cool modern aesthetic. read more

The ambiance is aesthetically pleasing, and the cocktails offer were indeed delightful. The small plates are delicious and with big flavors. Service is attentive. read more

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My friend took me here for my birthday last Friday. It was our first time in this restaurant. I really liked the food and ambiance. Low lighting and good Spanish music is always a plus for me. We ordered the two potato tacos as an appetizer, and they tasted better than I expected. Then as a main entree, I had pollito con mole poblano, which was delish! I normally stray from eating rice and tortillas combined because it makes me bloated but I couldn't resist! My friend ordered salmon al pastor and it was so good! I have no complaints at all on my end. Plus I got a free dessert with a candle to blow! And our server was awesome! She kept checking we were good and answered every question we had about the menu. Overall, I enjoyed every bite of food and every sip of my drinks. I would definitely recommend this place if you're a Mexican foodie. read more

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Elevated Mexican food with a seafood forward menu. Service was very friendly and attentive, ambiance was interesting - dimly lit and intimate but very loud. Food was very yummy. Favorites were shrimp ala Diablo and salmon al pastor. Portions were big and included chips and salsa. read more

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