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    Yucatan Grill

    3.9 (496 reviews)
    ModerateCaribbean, Mexican
    Open 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    YUCATAN GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    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.
    Patricia U.

    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.

    Al pastor and mahi mahi tacos
    Audrey E.

    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!

    Skinny House Margarita.. Perfection :)
    Margaret M.

    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!

    My evening rations 2nd October 2025.
    Dale P.

    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.

    Chili Rellano and crispy Taco
    Jim A.

    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

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    Sharon O.

    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!!

    Panuchos, Yucatán fish pot, and enchilada combo
    Steph H.

    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!

    Shagun B.

    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.

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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!

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    8 months ago

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

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    9 months ago

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

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

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

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

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    Ask the Community - Yucatan Grill

    Is happy hour back?

    Hi Faith, We are not longer offering happy hour specials, but we do still have special pricing on Taco Tuesday. Hope to see you then!

    How do I make a Reservation for 7 people?

    Hi Dennis, You can give us a call at the restaurant, drop by, or send an email with all the details (date, time, etc.) to : yucatancatering@gmail.com

    Is the patio dog-friendly?

    Yes it is

    Is the restaurant air-conditioned? Thank you.

    Hi Linda, Yes, the restaurant is air conditioned. We also have a covered, and an open air patio.

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