Ancestros

My second time here and I must the food is delicious and authentic tasting. The service is warm and welcoming. The Mole was a good level of sweetness to it but good flavor. Fried Fish is excellent, very moist inside. The Birria Quesadilla is tasty, full flavor. Looking forward to coming back soon. They Menudo on the menu on Sundays.

Everything was very good, café de olla was so delicious, huevos rancheros can be order with green or red salsa, breakfast burrito was big, and they keep asking if we were doing okay.

New spot in LB and it did not disappoint. I ordered a bacon breakfast burrito over the phone. Excellent service from the start. I asked for whole beans on my burrito, I received a call back and was made aware that the whole beans weren’t ready yet, so I accepted the refried beans. Parking was easy that early in the day. I arrived and was greeted with several smiles. I paid for my meal and mentioned that they should put the menu on Google. My meal and was brought to me a few minutes later. I opened it up and was pleasantly surprised with size of my bacon breakfast burrito and the chili, salsa, and chips it came with. I took the first bite and knew I’d found my new breakfast burrito spot! 10/10, the beans were so tasty, as well as the rice, fluffy eggs (they were cooked perfectly, no hard parts), not too much cheese, the bacon was smoky and not salty and it was cooked perfectly not super crunchy but meaty, and it had nice soft potatoes. Honestly I don’t think I can eat any other type of breakfast burrito as this one was so clean, not greasy, not oily, not salty. I can’t stress enough that it didn’t weight me down or make me feel yuck in anyway. I really hope it’s the same on my next visit and that the chef doesn’t ever lose their oomph! And they also posted the menu on Google today! You all should definitely give this place a shot. We’re going to for dinner later this week! I can’t wait to get one of those pretty plated meals!

Food was 1/5, not great. Customer service was good, atmosphere and food quality is not aligned with pricing. No tortillas included with the meal.

Great experience chips and salsa delicious, the food amazing fresh. The server was nice, very attentive, and the restaurant was very clean and beautiful . Highly recommend we got the fajitas and mole.

Review for Ancestros by Wood I’ve been visiting Ancestros since their soft opening on September 17, 2024, and I feel convicted for not sharing my experience sooner. This restaurant isn’t just a place to eat—it’s an experience that embodies the richness of traditional Mexican cuisine while offering something uniquely their own. From the moment you walk in, the warmth of the staff, the inviting atmosphere, and the care in every detail set Ancestros apart from countless other Mexican spots in Long Beach. But let’s talk about the star of the show: the food. The Flavors: The flavors here are consistent, bold, and absolutely unforgettable. My personal favorites are the queso birria tacos, the appetizer birria quesadillas, and the shrimp quesadillas. Queso Birria Tacos: Every bite feels like a celebration. The tender, perfectly seasoned birria is complemented by the gooey melted cheese, all wrapped in tortillas that are crisped to golden perfection. Birria Quesadillas: These aren’t your average quesadillas. They’re handcrafted masterpieces—light, flaky, and golden on the outside, stuffed with rich, flavorful birria and melty cheese that oozes with every bite. Shrimp Quesadillas: These redefine what a shrimp quesadilla should be. The shrimp are cooked to perfection—plump, juicy, and seasoned with just the right blend of spices, lime, and cilantro. Every bite bursts with a balance of zest and richness, and they don’t skimp on the shrimp, ensuring you get a taste in every bite. Micheladas: Now let’s talk about the Micheladas. Whether you pair it with a Modelo, Pacifico, or your favorite beer, the mix is perfection. The tangy, slightly spicy, and savory flavors are balanced so well that it elevates any beer to the next level. It’s the ultimate refresher that pairs beautifully with everything on the menu. Consistency & Quality: One of the reasons I keep coming back is the consistency. Every visit feels like the first time—everything, from the flavors to the presentation, is flawless. Ancestros doesn’t just serve food; they serve passion and tradition on a plate. If you’re looking for a dining experience that delivers on every level—flavor, service, and quality—Ancestros is the place to be. Long Beach may be known for its traditional Mexican spots, but Ancestros offers something so unique, you’ll leave feeling like you’ve discovered a hidden gem. Do yourself a favor: try it. Bring friends, bring family, and don’t forget to order my favorites. You’ll thank me later. P.S. I hope my photos do justice to the magic that is Ancestros. But trust me, the real justice is in experiencing it yourself.

Tried this place out for the first time and the food was delicious. I had the chicken with rajas con queso and it was so good, my husband had the molcajete and it was really big i honestly think that can feed 2-3 people, it was delicious. The service was really good as well. Only thing is that it’s not air conditioned so it was a bit warm. I can’t wait to go back. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Took a leap of faith on this place and let me tell you this place is a gem 💎!!! Best part there was no wait and the food and service was A-1 !!! would recommend for you to come here ! Just do it and thank all the reviews later 😁 the service was very family oriented. They even came out to talk with us on how everything tasted. Much appreciated. Gracias Ramona ! Coming back for sure !

I went on a Sunday and got the mocajete, the sopes, taquitos, horchata latte, and they were all bomb. The server was nice

We've been meaning to try out Ancestros for some time but were a little reticent because the menu is a little bit limited and there's not a ton for vegetarians. But since we kept hearing good things about it we had to go! Comfortable ambiance, good service - server was super nice and helpful. I got the green cheese enchiladas which were so good - loved the homemade tortillas! My husband got a shrimp taco plate that came with two tacos, rice, and beans. He was obsessed, Great prices, too! I wish it had been busier because I want them to stay in business. We will be back.

Great food and great service. The fajitas and Green Enchiladas are a must have. The place makes you feel like you are eating at moms house. First time here and will definitely be back. Come check this placed out for authentic home cook Mexican food

Came here for the first time, starting with our waiter very great service food excellent ordered sopes and and green enchiladas. My husband and I are michelada critics and micheladas here are very great a must have we will Be back for sure :) there was people Dinning when We arrived everyone gave positive feedback before leaving our waiter was Angel Thankyou

I recently discovered Ancestros restaurant and have already visited three times because the food is both authentic and delicious. I've tried the mole dishes twice: the first time, I had a bone-in chicken leg and thigh, and the next time, I requested mole enchiladas. Although the mole enchiladas aren't on the menu, they are happy to prepare them if you ask. It's rare to find a restaurant that serves mole prepared so well. They also offer Rajas con Queso on the menu, another unique and delicious dish! You can order Rajas with or without meat. Ancestros makes handmade tortillas, both flour and corn, which pair perfectly with the queso fundido appetizer. The staff is friendly, and there are plenty of tables, so you're seated quickly. The interior of the restaurant is nicely decorated, making it a great place for family dinners or special occasions. The prices are reasonable, and the quality of the food and the variety of options are excellent!

My second time here and I must the food is delicious and authentic tasting. The service is warm and welcoming. The Mole was a good level of sweetness to it but good flavor. Fried Fish is excellent, very moist inside. The Birria Quesadilla is tasty, full flavor. Looking forward to coming back soon. They Menudo on the menu on Sundays.

If you grew up eating home cooked Mexican food, this is it! The food has that home cooked sazón that most Mexican restaurants want to have but don't. The tortillas are huge, delicious & hand made. The micheladas are really good, the cafe de olla is perfectly made, not too sweet. The menudo & chilaquiles are really good. Haven't been for lunch/dinner, but definitely will be back. The owners are a very friendly, hard working family and you feel like you are eating at your Tia's house when you are here!!

Good place but nothing special. I did appreciate the server making accommodations for my complaining friend because they didn't have what he was wanting. Corn was good but cold, and liked the mocojete lava dish. They also make fresh masa.

Such a cute little Mexican restaurant in Bixby Knolls. I recommend getting here early since the parking lot is small. There are some parking spots on street but you may need to walk a bit if it fills up or is on a busy day. We got there right at 9am when they open so we were second in line and were immediately immersed in the cute decor. Plus, they were playing some Selena hits, not Gomez...Quintanilla IYKYK! Our waitress was amazing and I wish I got her name because would love to give her a shout out but my bad...so if you were working Sunday morning, You are great and have AMAZING customer service! After letting her know it was our first time, she gave us some recommendations and asked for our drink order. We both ordered coffee but mine was cafe de olla. It was delicious and had the right amount of spice and sweetness. We ended up ordering the fresh tamale plate (which comes with two tamales of your choice with rice and beans) and the huevos rancheros. Both were really good but a bit spicy. I ordered the pork tamales and they were cooked with perfection. The pork was tender and the masa was soft and fluffy, not too moist. The chiles and spices added to the pork made it flavorful but i would have liked a bit more salt. The eggs on the huevos rancheros were cooked over sunny side up eggs with red sauce. It was a bit spicy but nothing I couldn't handle. The fried tortillas makes the dish that much better. Overall, food and service was great. We will more than likely be back to try the other dishes on the menu. I have a few on my radar especially the dessert.

We did delivery and both got the carne asada plates. It was great flavor and cooked perfectly however we didn't get the homemade tortillas and it didn't come with any chips.

I am in town for business and was looking for authentic home cooked Mexican and boy did I find it! I had it delivered as I'm stuck in a hotel but it was still so good, packaged great so it came to me as if I was sitting in the restaurant. I ordered the nachos and I have nothing bad to say at all. They tasted fantastic! I only wish I ordered more of the menu!

10/10 would recommend!!!!!!!! Sopes, enchiladas, taquitos and chips+salsa were fire!!!

We have been blessed as of late to have great businesses and restaurants within reach of us. This family definitely earned five stars for the clean and welcoming environment they've created. You will not need to question the quality of the food or the taste. Go with confidence that you will be happy and full when you leave. We will be visiting as often as possible

First time visit. The homemade tortillas were the best part of the visit. Service was also good, although it wasn't busy. Neither me nor my friend loved our food. She had questions fundido (with chorizo) which was not prepared like either of us expected. She barely ate any of it. I had huevos rancheros divorce style which was fairly bland. Meh. There are better choices in our opinions and we won't be back.

I really love this warm and welcoming restaurant formerly the old Pan location. I had chicken mole which was good and it came with rice and beans. The service is outstanding; thus the 5 stars

Try this restaurant for the first time on Sunday for lunch and let me tell you the food there is delicious authentic Mexican food. I had the grilled chicken with rajas con queso and I love it. My husband had the mixed Molcajete and I can honestly say that they will feed between 2 to 3 people. They have handmade corn tortillas that are also really good and they use the cutest Mexican dishes.. Their service was very good. The waitress was very attentive. The only issue that I had was that they don't have or at least I don't think they have air-conditioning so it was a little warm but other than that I highly recommend this place. I can't wait to go back.

It was late, and we were craving Mexican food. With only 30 minutes until closing, I almost decided to skip dining in, thinking the food quality might suffer so close to closing time. But I'm so glad we stayed! Our waiter was incredibly pleasant, assured us we had enough time, and encouraged us to enjoy our meal fresh from the kitchen rather than ordering to-go. I was skeptical, but wow--everything was fantastic! The food tasted incredibly fresh, from the warm flour tortillas to the flavorful refried beans, rice, and cactus salad. The place was clean a decoration was right in theme of the place. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his meal, and we both left impressed. I think we've just found our new favorite spot. We're definitely coming back to this hidden gem!

Food is delicious and owner is a wonderful person committed to serving authentic Mexican recipes and fresh homemade tortillas. Little touches such as embroidered tortilla warmers and unique glassware demonstrates to the customer that they are special. Highly recommend!

A delicious new spot in Bixby Knolls. The Mexican corn is a tasty start and the salad and fish we scrumptious. We are back for breakfast and it's equally good.

Great service, great food what more could you ask for? Give it a try you won't be sorry.

It was our first visiting this fine establishment. The service was great and the food was excellent. I did not get a chance to get the name of our server but she was a young lady, very nice and knowledgeable of the menu. The ambience made me feel like if I was in Mexico. I enjoyed the mole and the chips and salsa tasted like they were home made

Was craving chilaquiles. Decided to try a new place and I was glad I did. We came an hour before breakfast ended expecting it to be super busy but we were surprisingly seated as soon as we got there. The servers were all super friendly and the place had a very nice aesthetic. Chilaquiles were very tasty with the added steak. Horchata iced lattes were delicious as well. Will come back to try their dinner options.

This place pleasantly surprised me when we came here for dinner on a Monday evening. It felt like eating at my friend's Mom's house. Executive summary: Depth of flavor:5/5 Food experience:5/5 Service:5/5 Drink menu:4/5 Good for groups:5/5 Quality:5/5 My brother in law ordered the fajita trio which he loved. The table side guacamole was absolutely delicious. My wife had the chicken and shrimp tacos, which she loved. You can tell the tortillas are homemade. I had the Al pastor tacos, which was a flavor bomb. Chicken tacos were also delicious. Staff is super friendly. We will definitely be back. I can foresee the Parking during lunchtime Mani was our server and she gave us 5-star service! The music playing in the background was authentic. The vibe was relaxed and inviting. Get here while it's early or else you'll will have to wait your turn for a table. I highly recommend this place!

Enjoyed the steak verde chilaquiles for breakfast. Chips and salsa were great, with a little kick to it. Pretty restaurant, good space with lots of tables, waitress was very nice as well, it's a really good place to visit!

Came here on a Saturday at like 3 pm and was seated pretty quick. I'm not sure if it's fairly new but there wasn't that many people, I'm guessing a lot come here for the breakfast brunch experience. Our waiter was really nice but I think he had a lot on his plate as he seemed to be the only one there, mind you there wasn't that many people, we ordered an alcoholic drink and an agua Fresca and got two aguas so we told the waiter and he kindly brought us the margarita we ordered. The drink was ok it mainly tasted like a capri sun lol They're margaritas made with wine so if you like that! The food was really good! But the plating was too small and my sopes were coming out of the plate lol same for the torta ahogada the sauce had to be reeled back in but it was good! Honestly it's good but I was tricked with the 4.8 rating lol maybe I should come for breakfast, the ambience is nice they have music playing

Warm, friendly service, fresh, flavorful food. A family-owned restaurant, and I wish them all the best.

The carne asada was DELICIOUS! Oh my goodness. Pretty good pricing for the portion also. Loved their ambiance and I love that another small business is open in Bixby Knolls. The service was amazing - we were checked on frequently!

Came in to meet a friend on a Wednesday afternoon around 1pm, was seated and served right away. We tried their micheladas, which was bigger than what I was expecting. It was delicious and cute! My friend had ceviche with mango and loved it. She gave it a 9/10, said it was refreshing but she wanted more of a citrus taste to it. It was big enough for two people to share. I had the aguachiles and it blew us away! It was so flavorful, refreshing and filling. I've literally been thinking about it for the past two days. We finished off with their fried bunuelo and it was the perfect sweet treat. The blueberries, strawberries and ice cream balanced perfectly with the fried dough.

My wife brought me to this new spot and it is for sure going to be added to our regular date spots. The ambiance inside is very chill, with cute decor all around and fresh flowers on the tables. We both got the carne asada plate and OMG. The beans are SO delicious and honestly this is some of the best carne asada I've ever had. We also got the guacamole and wow- that tastes so fresh! We tried both the corn and flour tortillas, which came in these gorgeous tortilla holders. Both kinds of tortillas were great, you can tell they're made in house. They were so accommodating when we wanted to order food to go for the crew at home. Service was great. Overall, we can't wait to return!

Fresh and delicious dishes. We all have different expectations of delicious. This is delicious! Hahaha. Like us, we had to try this 5 star restaurant at least once. And now, we are going back for breakfast. The server, Angel was kind and professional. The kitchen chef cares about the menu. Due to my diet, the chef accomplished my dish perfectly! We also saw the cleanliness of the environment created a wonderful feel and the music compliments the visual ambiance. Thank you, Ancestros you are what this neighborhood needed.

This place has been on my list since they opened and I finally got to try it. My husband and I shared the mole plate and the rajas poblanas plate. We got one with corn and one with flour tortillas. Wow these were both so authentic and I felt like my abuelita made it. Both dishes were so flavorful and the tortillas being homemade was what made them even better. It's very rare a Mexican restaurant makes both corn and flour in house. Loved their beans too. I will definitely be returning to support this new small business as it's one of my new favs in the area.

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. I never leave reviews. But Ancestros is something special -- a gem that deserves to be shouted from the rooftops before it blows up (and trust me, it will). From the moment you walk in, you're treated like family. Mani, the host and bartender, is an absolute force of hospitality -- welcoming, hilarious, and ridiculously knowledgeable about the menu and cocktails. Then there's the real magic happening behind the bar -- a beautiful, hard-working woman hand-making tortillas right in front of you. She's pressing and grilling them with care, and every few minutes she walks over and places a fresh, warm tortilla directly into your hands like your abuela just showed up to make sure you're fed. It's unreal. Every bite is next-level authentic, from the deeply flavorful salsas to the meats that are marinated and cooked to perfection. The tortillas (yes, I'm going to keep talking about the tortillas) make everything taste like home, even if you didn't grow up eating this way. This place is something rare -- soul, flavor, and people who genuinely care. Get in now before there's a line down the block!

Great customer service and food was good , our party like Mexican dishes full of flavor and color, although the food was colorful with vegetables and tradition foods it was in need of a little more spices in our opinion, but judge for yourself and give them a try.

The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The restaurant is clean. The food was not great it lacked flavor.

Friendly. Good service. Food lacked flavor. Ghost town in here. Reviews seem overly generous compared to the actual restaurant.

Delicious food wonderful experience and ambiance , very welcoming. Staff was very accommodating and the main cook came out to inquire about the food and made sure we were enjoying ourselves and the food. The chicken nachos were good, you just have to eat quick bebefore the cheese hardens. The stars of our meal were the potatoes taquitos, guacamole and Aguas.. so good and filling. Looking forward to returning to try more of the menu.

Great experience during their soft-opening! Nice open space. They have fútbol on all day! Food was delicious! We ordered the Chicken Mole Rojo and Chicken Chilaquiles. I look forward to coming here on a regular since it's close to home.

The service is great, workers are nice and the food is always delicious! I've came a handful of times now and I always recommend this place to family members!

Some of the best enchiladas I've ever had. Very nice service. Friend enjoyed his tacos immensely. Will definitely return.

We happen to be driving by and did not even see there was a restaurant hidden in this location. We ate here for the first time and it was wonderful. The food delicious, loved the horchata and the service was very attentive! We were not sure when we first walked in because there was only one 4 person group at one table, otherwise the place was empty. But we decided why not. We looked over the menu and I decided in 2 appetizers as my meal and my husband ordered 3 enchiladas with chili Verde sauce , beans and rice. He liked what he got and was happy that the rice was NOT dry and tasted very good. I was puzzled when they served the street corn the way they did but it was delicious and perfect to share. The quesadilla was FILLED with grilled chicken/cheese and seasoned perfectly! The chips kept flowing and they made sure we had 2 different salsa to eat. One hot and one very mild. Both were really good. You can let them know if you like your food spicy or mild and I like that you are given a choice. I loved the fact that the TVs were scrolling beautiful destinations and music playing softly so we could carry on conversations easily. We will be having our next company dinner here! Truly a well hidden gem!

I've gotten pick up a few times & each time the food has been very delicious! Definitely authentic flavors. Today I was finally able to dine in & the service was as great! Our waitress was very attentive. I honestly recommend coming here for some amazing food if that is what you are looking and craving for. Will continue to keep coming in to support!

WOW! I haven't had such flavorful and authentic Mexican food like this in a very long time. All food was plated beautiful, their handmade tortillas are delicious. We had a molcajete, all sooo good. The asada, chicken, chorizo, everything in there had such amazing flavor. Honestly, just everything overall was so tasty. The Jamaica and Tamarindo aguas frescas, delicious. The chicken tamale, delicious. The potato taquitos, so flavorful. The sopes, were fried in a red sauce (similar to pambazos if you're familiar with them) so so good. And to top it off, we had the buñuelos with ice cream, WOW. So so so good. I was so surprised to hear they had them as this is such a traditional Mexican dessert that I've never seen a restaurant have before. Think funnel cake but thin and flaky. And this is during their soft opening. Seriously run, don't walk, before they get packed. Because I know they will blow up. The owners are also so so friendly. Please support them, you won't regret it!

Food 10/10 Atmosphere 10/10 Service 10/10 Super delicious authentic Mexican food, I was really surprised!

What can I say great food! Great service Very clean and organized. Definitely recommended. Will be back soon..

Guacamole was so so good! Service was excellent. Very clean and pleasant atmosphere! Shrimp tacos - yummy!! Would go back

Clean space, fast service, and really fantastic food! My waiter, Angel, was super kind and attentive. The house-made tortillas were seriously next-level, and the enchiladas verdes were easily some of the best I have personally ever had in a restaurant. I forgot to take pictures of anything except my michelada, which was also really great. Very impressed and will definitely come back!

This place this sooooooo good!!!! Amazing! I haven't found a great place like this in long beach. The food quality is so delicious, the customer service is on point, thank you Justin! The ambiance is nice, i wish they had mariachi just because thats how great the food is. We ordered the green chicken enchiladas with rice and beans. The aguachiles are going to have me on fire later but omg theyre so good! Totally worth it!! We ordered a shrimp cocktail, that was pretty good. We also ordered the sopes, comes in 3 , i ordered 2 asada. Pretty good and one pierna and that was so good. So flavorful!!! Lastly we tried their banuelo that comes with 3 scoops of ice cream, strawberry and blueberries with chocolate drizzle! Must try!!

Food was really good. Everything we ordered was super tasty. It took a little longer than expected for our food to come out but it was hot and fresh. Seems like everything is made to order. The tortillas are homemade. Aside from the food the service was great. Attentive and friendly. Ambiance and decor is a bit odd for a Mexican restaurant. There were TVs playing a documentary on Ha Long Bay lol. Anyways would recommend.

Best authentic Mexican food in Long Beach! Been looking for good Mexican food in Long Beach and most of them are not authentic or have some items that are good and some that are not. Everything here was beyond great! We ordered the molcajete, the guac, and the Agua chiles. Everything was hot and fresh. The Aguachiles was made to order prob the best I've had aside from being in Mexico. The tortillas are freshly rolled and cooked to order tasted super fresh. I can't say enough good things I wish I can gate keep this place before it gets super popular. Def will be back soon ! Great customer service and restaurant is clean as well.