It has been sometime since I last posted review of Yucatan Grill. That ends today! My wife and I visited Yucatan Grill yesterday. We arrived about 11:30am. We had a choice of tables. 20 minutes later the restaurant was pretty full. My wife and I each ordered a Margarita. They were good, but not quite how we like them. Now for the good stuff. My wife ordered two shrimp tacos with flour tortillas. I had the Jerk chicken with beans and rice. My wife's shrimp tacos were huge! The shrimp were firm and were very satisfying. She actually ate only one, bringing #2 home. My Jerk Chicken came with beans and rice. The jerk sauce had some real zip. I mean ZIP! It was delicious. My wife had a little taste of my Jerk Chicken, being careful to use a modest amount of jerk sauce. She loved it...hence the reason shrimp taco #2 was brought home. The service was very good and the atmosphere fitting for this beach area. It was a pleasant experience. If you're in the area, stop in for a delicious meal. read more

The margaritas are good, with a large variety of flavors to choose from. Service is good and portions are large. Solid choice. read more

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Love this place...great steak fajitas, enchiladas, wet burritos, and margaritas. Their habanero salsa (spicy watch out) needs to be bottled lol so what else could you ask for!! Service is always friendly and attentitive, laid back atmosphere. read more

On Sunday April 26, 2026, had lunch with three other friends. When our bill was brought... automatically a credit card charge was added to the bill instead of the server asking what is our preference to pay. This is absurd! P L E A SE ask the patron how they would like to pay for their bill. Don't automatically add a credit card fee! read more

Friendly service, quaint neighborhood restaurant where the waiters know all the patrons. Simple decor. Large menu from Cajun to Mexican I ordered chile relleno and a crunchy shredded beef taco. Both were delicious not over salted. Hubby ordered crab enchiladas, he really enjoyed it; picked with real crab and cheese. We will definitely return. read more

Yucatan Grill - Plenty of food, Chile relleno, and a shredded beef taco. Truly enjoyed the warm chips and salsa; wish the salsa had more of a kick. - Caribbean Near Me - Seal Beach, California

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My boyfriend and I went on a bike ride down to Seal Beach and decided to stop here for lunch. Cute little spot, he recommended it so I was pretty excited since I do like a good Mexican food session! We were immediately greeted and seated. Fresh complimentary chips and salsa came to our table as we sat down. Salsa was delicious and chips were freshly made! I ordered two a la carte tacos, mahi fish taco done tropical style and an Al pastor taco. They come on two corn tortillas, pretty big for tacos. Both had really good flavors and the portion was appropriate for the price. My boyfriend ordered steak fajitas! They came out sizzling, the steak pieces were juicy and tender. You do get beans, rice, guacamole, sour cream and 3 flour tortillas. Staff members were all very nice, helpful, and tentative. Definitely recommend this spot if you're in Seal beach! read more

Yucatan Grill - Al pastor and mahi mahi tacos - Caribbean Near Me - Seal Beach, California

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February 2025 Neighborhood restaurant that I love. Food - Always good, my favorite is the Pupusa :) Service - It can get super busy but service is always friendly. Ambiance - BUSY, a bit noisy at times but the food & Margarita's are worth it! read more

Yucatan Grill - Skinny House Margarita.. Perfection :) - Caribbean Near Me - Seal Beach, California

I went with my mother to this establishment for evening rations. We waited while our booth was cleaned. I had to ask for a part of the table to be wiped dry. Tortilla chips were brought to our table. I ordered the shrimp and scallop scampi along with salad and tortillas. My mother ordered Chile Relleno Combo and Cheese Enchilada. We both had "Wooder" to drink. I thought that the food was good and tasty. Scallops were nice and tender. The salad was large enough that I took some home in a "to go" container to be eaten the next day. I had to wait to use the Men's washroom as it was designed to be single occupancy. The men's washroom was clean and had paper towels available... good. I wish that the washroom was not single occupancy. I have a bone to pick with at least some of the guys who were working at this establishment as I don't consider them to be properly dressed. The reason was that I saw employees wearing their shirts untucked. I consider guys who wear their shirts, even t shirts, untucked to be improperly dressed. This is something that I am OCD about. Due to the untucked shirts, I am dinging this establishment one point. When I got the bill, I saw a 3.5 percent"Plastic Fee." I did not make an issue about it with the waitress, but I didn't see any prior notice about any "plastic fee." If there was any sign about it in the restaurant or notice about it on the menu, I missed it. However, I later saw something about a 3.5 percent credit card fee in the "frequently asked questions" section of the website of this establishment. I guess the plastic and credit card fee is the same. Anyway, this fee left a bad taste in me as it was not PROMINENTLY disclosed beforehand, so I am dinging this establishment one point for the fee. I did see a sign that Pat McCormick was here. Pat McCormick was a famous Olympic Swimmer and she taught me how to swim way back in 1972. If I was to assign a letter grade as is done in school, this establishment would be in there solid with a C. read more

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Not loving the new charge for using your credit card. Service is always good but I'd rather this extra fee go to them. Bummer!

Hi Everyone! Back in Long Beach this weekend. My friend to me to a "great little local place" for Mexican food. She took me to Yucatan Grill. It's is definitely a locals place tucked away in the corner of a strip mall. It is older but very clean inside with plenty of available parking. Upon seating, we were immediately approached with a basket of chips and Salsa. The chips were excellent. The salsa ok. I was pleased they also had brewed mango ice tea. A nice surprise! The service was excellent and the waitress took the time to explain the food choices and gave us plenty of time to order. The food arrived and there was plenty of it! I had the Chili Rellano and a crispy chicken taco. I also chose the Yucatan (yellow rice) and the no lard pinto beans. (see photo attached). My food was very good. The Chili Rellano was big and full of cheese and the taco equally as tasty. I'm not a rice guy, (per se) but enjoyed the Yucatan rice. The beans were decent. Overall my experience here was excellent! You are probably wondering then, why only four stars? Well, sadly, I was very disappointed to find, when the bill came, a 3.5% "plastic" service charge! I HATE hidden charges attached to the bill without notice! I asked the waitress about it and she said it was for using a credit card. Again, ok, you are a small mom and pop, but put a notice on the door, on the menu, but don't hide it on the final bill. No Bueno! Jim read more

Yucatan Grill - Chili Rellano and crispy Taco - Caribbean Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Best food around and the staff is great, we love going there we have been eating there even before it was in Seal Beach been with them since they started and the food has been consistently good!! read more

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STEPH JUDGEMENT: Tasty Mexican fare with a Caribbean twist. We came here to support the Seal Beach Animal Care Center--they were doing one of those nights when 20% of your bill goes to a benefitting organization so we decided to give it a go. It was already quite crowded by the time we got there around 6pm, but luckily we didn't have to wait too long for a table. We ordered the following: - Yucatán pepita dip (made with toasted pumpkin seeds-yum) - Yucatán fish pot (seafood stew with scallops, mahi-mahi and shrimp simmered with okra, tomatoes, thyme and other spices and hot chilies) - Cheese enchilada with beans and rice Everything was delicious and the service was efficient and prompt, despite the busyness. Extra thanks to our server who graciously took back a dish that we'd ordered without realizing it had meat in it (panuchos). It's a little out of our area for it to be a part of our regular rotation, but the next time there's another benefit for SBACC we are there! read more

Yucatan Grill - Panuchos, Yucatán fish pot, and enchilada combo - Caribbean Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Good food, great customer service, good drinks. Been coming here for awhile and I recommend this place. read more

I was in the mood for something Mexican, I live nearby and didn't want to go far. I choose this place as it is down the street from me. I chose the stake plate. The plate comes with this giant piece of meat with a side of rice and beans. The meat wasn't and but it wasn't anything special to write about. I have had better carne asada at other small Mexican restaurants. This restaurant also claims to do other types of food that aren't Mexican like Caribbean. I didn't see anything on the menu that appealed to me that wasn't Mexican. The restaurant was busy for a Thursday afternoon. I ate my plate and left with no plans to return. Perhaps if I do decide to come back, Ill choose something else on the menu. read more

I've had some wonderful + nostalgic experiences at Yucatan Grill. As a vegetarian, I greatly appreciate that they don't use lard in their rice and beans (as stated on the menu). The food is simply yummy and fresh. I have tried both the enchiladas as well as the burrito. Yucatan grill is a place I will continue to come back to when I'm in Seal Beach. read more

Yucatan Grill - Caribbean Near Me - Seal Beach, California

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Love the food, wait staff and price. The fish tacos are consistently great. Good margaritas. Parking is a little tight; so plan ahead.

Excellent service, waiter was very knowledgeable of menu items and ingredients. The food was fantastic and the lobster enchilada was amazing and refried pinto beans were good, ambiance was cozy and everyone seemed to know everyone, definitely a locals joint, for a Friday lunch was very bustling! Would highly recommend this lovely place! read more

I did online pick up. I went back in the store as salsa was missing from the order. Guy insisted it was in my bag along with chips. It was not so I went back to my car in the rain to bring the two bags without chips or salsa to show him. He acted as if i lied. He kept saying there's red salsa in the bag if you want green you need to pay: I said there is not any salsa. He's very rude & inconsiderate. He didn't apologize knowing he was wrong about the order. I ordered beans without cheese on them & there was cheese on them. They charge for the plastic containers they place the food inside! Cheap! Who does this ?? Poor customer service find another spot who appreciates your business. I will not return here. Pozole had too much fat hardly any pork & taquitos tasted like cooked in old oil. For the prices you charge, you should be kinder and not skimp on the quality & quantity of the food. read more

This restaurant has great ambiance, so long as you like to hear the word fa**ot thrown around by the kitchen staff. Be more professional, guys. Other than that, the food is just ok. read more

Looks like this is a locals spot. The wait staff was very friendly, so no complaints there. The food was mediocre at best (Ahi taco was overcooked, chips are bland, little flavor to the salsa) and the margarita was bitter. I will not be recommending if you're looking for flavorful food and drink. read more

Yucatan Grill - Margarita and chips - Caribbean Near Me - Seal Beach, California

We Love this place ! All the locals come and if new people come they become regulars! Rudy Javier our favorite s !

Came here a few weeks ago with a few mom friends and our kids. Service was great and our food came out so fast! I have been craving their lobster enchiladas ever since that day! I also got a fish taco and did not expect it to be so huge, so I took that home for later. We also got a couple pitchers of their house margarita, that was also great. The only downside is that it's a little outdated and there's not a lot of space. But if you're just looking for some good food and drinks, I'd recommend this place! read more

Wow! Randomly found this place (through Yelp of course) and I was blown away. Came here for lunch and it was my first time. But I was immediately blown away by how many locals and regulars were in here (that's how you know it's good) The place is on the smaller side, but cute! As soon as I walked in I was greeted by the staff and told to sit anywhere (it was extremely packed and yet all the tables and customers were being taken care of The chips and salsa came out and I loved the flavor but I will admit it was on the spicy side We ordered the nachos which were LOADED They didn't skimp out on the toppings at all! We also ordered a burrito wet style and the waiter asked if we were sharing it. He was nice enough to split it for us and bring it out on separate plates for us. Which we never fuss about and just do it ourselves. I overheard the workers talking to everyone. The waiters knew some of these people's order by memory and all they said was give us the usual One even greeted a regular and asked how their daughter was doing and congratulated them on her wedding. So I think it's safe to say, these people really care about their customers It honestly gave off such a great warm vibe. Everyone knew each other and treated you like family. This is a fusion place and I'd loveee to try their Caribbean food This place also has private parking and is located right off of PCH in a great location close to seal beach main st read more

NOW they are charging at 3.5 % Plastic fee on your bill. Im going to STOP going there. Their alcoholic beverages are the biggest rip off in town ! Quality of food has gone down, and prices WAY WAY UP! read more

Yucatan never disappoints! Tonight we decided to have dinner here with family and friends. Our server was so nice! He made our daughter's birthday special. We got the girls virgin margaritas with a salted or sugar rim. The girls loved it. While ordering he asked if it was my daughter's birthday.The crown made it obvious, lol. But he surprised my daughter with a deep fried ice cream and got everyone to sing to her. I ordered the shrimp enchilada and an al pastor taco. The taco was a decent size! Both were so good. My daughter ordered the tilapia and nearly ate all of it! My husband enjoyed a couple of drinks and his bean and cheese enchiladas. Food was great the service was amazing. read more

Yucatan is consistently good food! We always enjoy their Cadillac margaritas and salmon tacos!

My best friend and I were super short on time to grab dinner. The staff were so kind and got us in quickly! The food came out super fast and it was a very generous serving of nachos so we both shared it. The location was awesome and clean! read more

Yucatan Grill - Caribbean Near Me - Seal Beach, California

This place used to be a good place to get a good meal and have a great drink. The prices are too high. The quality of food isn't great and they no longer have a happy hour so their drinks are overpriced. I know it must be hard to keep a business these days so I can't say much about the price, but the quality of food has got to match not having some kind of happy hour will not bring in enough clients to move the food and food doesn't move that that's not good. read more

Delicious restaurant unique menu recommend this small but tasty restaurant located in the heart of Seal Beach by downtown. read more

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Haven't been able to find anywhere with good Jerk Chicken. Yucatan did an outstanding job, great flavor and sauce. It's a small place and it is sort of loud inside. Our service was great. Very casual place. Looking forward to going again. read more

Best (and most deadly) margaritas in Seal Beach!! The sizzling fajitas are a family staple for us. Their portions are large, quality is decent, and price point is fair for what you get. Great local Mexican/Caribbean restaurant. read more

Service. Quality. Deliciousness. Value. These guys are perfect. A Seal Beach icon. read more

Yucatan Grill - Queso Fundido. Bussin' - Caribbean Near Me - Seal Beach, California

I give 1 star the food I ordered was not good. The chips and salsa are bland it tastes like a can not true real authentic salsa . It wasn't finger licking good I make it better I use basic ingredients. I ordered chicken taquitos which I liked the display it was cute then I ate it and yuk . It tasted like the chicken was grinder and mushed together. Super soft no need to chew just swallow . The nachos were what I was left with so I did pick at it . I didn't care for them either I couldn't taste a special kick or anything. The guacamole sour cream held it together. The place was dirty , fork was dirty . Bathroom only one and it's outdated . The music is chill beach music not Mexican . Server was very kind and great . I wouldn't go here again disappointed greatly . read more

Yucatan Grill - Chips and salsa - Caribbean Near Me - Seal Beach, California

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Consistently great food and amazing service! You'll likely have to wait during the lunch and dinner hours, but it's worth it. There are plenty of tvs to watch your favorite teams. An extra little plus...someone there has great taste in music. read more

I've been eating here for decades. Tonight I had the Yucatán shrimp and it was delicious but my wife had the Jamaican Jerk Chicken and it was chicken wings were overcooked and seemed old. It's not a good as it used to be. We are not going back anymore. read more

Always a great local spot. Enchiladas, tacos, beers, margaritas. The micheladas could use some work, but overall good vibes.

Decided to try this place after a decade gap. Not much had changed. We opted for a light meal. Chula Vista Margarita - strong and decent size but not great flavor. Carne Asada Burrito - nice burrito and lots of meat, I enjoyed it, Hubby thought it lacked flavor Shredded Beef Taco - huge taco with lots of lettuce, loved it Chips and Salsa - just so so, need to improve the flavor of the salsa and freshness of the chips Tres Leches Cake - not good enough to order again, not really a tres leches to me, just a spongy cake Churros - much better choice for the dessert Overall, I found the place to be dated and in serious need of a deep clean. We ended up sitting outside but even with a fan above the air wasn't moving much. Every single menu brought to me was disgraceful. I have never experienced such filthy menus. The servers were very nice, but the lack of cleanliness will most likely keep me away for a very long time. Credit cards are charged 3.5% fee and that is listed on the menu so there was not surprise. It would have been better if the house collected a service fee for employee benefits. read more

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Awesome chicken fajitas! El Patron margarita bueno! Great ambiance! Pay w cash avoid fee.

I legit come here at least once a week. Amazing family, great service, consistent tasty food. And, love love love the habanero salsa! As you can see from all my pics I've tried a lot. Current favorite is chicken fajitas with the addition of Serrano chilies. Some items are not what all would consider 'traditional'. I believe you have to know that and order carefully. Lots of delish options! The halibut special was outstanding! And, my favorite house margarita for sure! read more

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A good sign of a decent Mexican restaurant is the priority of importance of the chips and salsa they put on the table before you even order off the menu. A quarter of the chips where stale and salsa was below average. Now to the what was ordered. I had a halibut fish taco with rice and beans and it was great! Portion of halibut was huge let alone the size of the taco. I loved the rice as it was a bit different from the usual you would get at most mexican restaurants. My daughters steak quesadilla was ok. Nothing special about it. It was good. No drinks were ordered, just water but when this place is packed, service can be a bit slow. Staff was kind and helpful. I look forward to coming back as their menu had some interesting items to order. Will i come back? Yes. Definitely worth another shot. read more

Yucatan Grill - Huge Single Halibut fish taco with good rice and beans. Chips and salsa was below average. - Caribbean Near Me - Seal Beach, California