Mexican Food in Long Beach (2025)

Family-run since 2001, Enrique’s does Jalisco-style comfort with heart — carne en su jugo, blistered pasilla rellenos, and generous plates. Praised by GAYOT and highlighted by Visit Long Beach; the Perez family also opened nearby Kique’s Taqueria.

A neighborhood anchor with deep community ties, Lola’s blends tradition and market-fresh ideas — think mahi mahi in mole verde and birria enchiladas. Frequently featured by Eater LA on both Long Beach and Best Mexican lists.

Handmade tortillas on the comal, moles, mariscos, and old-school hospitality define this local favorite. The Long Beach Post reports recent patio expansion and extended hours, underscoring how embedded it is in the neighborhood.

Sinaloa-style, mesquite-grilled asada draws countywide pilgrimages for the torito and chorreadas. Recognized by the Los Angeles Times 101 list and praised by L.A. Taco; still rolling in North Long Beach while expanding regionally.

A family-run classic since the ’90s where menudo, pozole, and wet burritos meet framed homages to Diego and Frida. Lauded by The Infatuation for soulful, carefully made plates and steady neighborhood warmth.

Late-night taco culture lives here: a bustling window serving tripa, asada, and birria until the wee hours. Celebrated by L.A. Taco for capturing the city’s past-midnight taco heartbeat; a true Eastside standby.

Decades of goat birria tradition brought to Long Beach, with bowls, tacos dorados, and sturdy consomé. Included on Eater LA’s birria guide, it’s a rare local specialist for chivo crafted the old way.

From the Enrique’s family, this 2024 taqueria returns to taco roots with Jalisco flavors, fresh salsas, and straightforward tacos. Covered by Longbeachize for the opening and embraced by locals for quality and value.

A Retro Row spot mixing Mexican seafood, tacos de papa, and mezcal-forward cocktails in a lively room. Noted by The Infatuation for thoughtful plates like ribeye with house Sonoran tortillas and aguachile-focused crudos.

A 2024 mariscos newcomer inspired by Mexico’s Highway 15 — ceviches, aguachiles, grilled fish, and miche-aguas. The Long Beach Post spotlights its regional road-trip concept and fresh seafood bar.

A Cal-Mex time capsule embraced by locals since 1998 — golden hard-shell tacos, massive burritos, and a salsa bar. Profiled by the Long Beach Post for its role as a community gathering place.