Baja Sonora Mexican Restaurant

Gotta love Baja Sonora! I've been coming for years for the hard shell tacos. Happy hour and taco Tuesday are always nice on the wallet. Then there's the salsa bar and free chips.

This establishment is a delightful place to dine. A staff member named Sonia, who has dedicated 25 years of service, is exceptionally amiable. If you have a fondness for chili verde, this is certainly the place to be, and their Mexican Caesar salad is truly outstanding. Furthermore, they offer an unlimited supply of tostada shell-style chips. On one occasion, I observed a gentleman in a wheelchair who was not receiving assistance from any of the employees. Upon witnessing his struggle, the owner, Mary, promptly offered her assistance, which I found to be a commendable act, especially considering the lack of initiative from her staff. After the gentleman had departed, I expressed my appreciation to Mary for her proactive approach in assisting a customer, particularly in light of her employees' inaction.

Love the serve yourself chips and salsa bar. Food is always good. Great happy hour prices. Also Taco Tuesday prices are great.

As a traveler, I often have specific things I am searching for, depending on where I am. I found a fantastic Sonoran meal here! As always, a small neighborhood joint never disappoints! Thank you!

The food was decent. I really liked the open chip bar. I got the two soft taco combo (mahi mahi and shrimp). I believe my sister got the carne asada bowl and my other family member got the hard chicken taco. I wouldn't go out of my way for this place but it's a decent relatively cheap place to eat at.

Very clean and fast service, long line during lunch hour Self serve on chips, salsa bar variations on fountain drinks orange bang, pop, and mexican waters like horchata readily available. Staff are friendly and helpful in answering your questions. The menu is on the wall to your right as soon as you enter, cashier is on your right as well a few steps away from the menu. Please make sure you remember your order once you are there or you will hold up the line going back to see the menu. Don't forget to ask for your straw. P.S. restrooms are wide enough for a wheelchair very clean.

LOVED! LOVED! the food ,you receive a huge amount of food! The staff are nice, kind and attentive. It was very cozy and I love COZY

First time here, it was good. The 911 salsa actually had a touch of heat, nothing bad, but I was surprised since I'm used to places claiming milk is spicy. The Baja Burrito with Carne Asada was a good choice too. Give them a try.

We came here regularly when we lived in Long Beach and often come back when we're in the area. There's no better bargain around for food quantity for the price. Combo meals are around $14-15 and include generous meat, large portions of rice and beans, and a refillable drink. Plus free chip and salsa bar. I had shrimp soft tacos this time, and there were about ten shrimp in each. I had the same thing at a much pricier restaurant a few weeks ago that had only three small shrimp per taco and a lot of veggie filler. You may run into one of the owners bustling around, and the checker had been there for years when we moved away seven years ago and is still there. She's always extremely efficient and knowledgeable. The only negative IMO is that parking can be a challenge. Don't overlook that additional parking is available at each end of the strip mall via a route around and behind the buildings. Just be careful - it's narrow with sharp turns and might be too much for larger vehicles. This is not authentic Mexican food, so if that's what you're looking for, you may not be pleased. But if you like the Americanized version, as I do, go for it!

I wasn't feeling well today but had a hankering for some Mexican food so I stopped by Baja Sonora for one of their combos #1 - which includes 2 hard shell tacos shredded beef rice and beans included with that and I needed some soup so I went with Albondigas soup- meatball soup. I haven't been here before but this place is busy and authentic. I had my order to go tonight! Tacos were delicious, rice and beans were Luke warm when I got home it was ok. Soup was good, a bit disappointed with the rice and beans. Overall the food was good, I'll rate it a 3.5!

Parking is limited, you walk in using the door to the right to place your order/ pay and then find a seat if you're lucky. They will bring out the food to you. Service is friendly. Food? Ummm, welll not trying to be rude but being Mexican from the motherland myself it was a huge disappointment. Rice needs Jesus to be saved, it's very unflavored and I'm assuming used as a plate filler. Beans are palatable if you add salt. The 2 crunchy tacos I got were not good. The ground beef one was "ok" but the potato one was just plain bad. My husband ordered a Chile verde pork spicy. That was honestly good, tender and good flavor. He also ordered a chicken crunchy taco. Chicken tasted refrigerated and not fresh. Think a rotisserie chicken when it gets freezer burn.. you know the taste. Let's call this place a bland Tex-Mex spot. Still, staff is friendly and the restaurant is clean.

This is a great choice if you're looking for quick service and good quality food. I enjoyed my surf & turf burrito. The portion size was pretty big, as it was too big for me to finish all in one sitting. However, I took the rest togo and enjoyed it later! I also appreciate how there is an area in the restaurant that provides unlimited chips and salsa! It's a great appetizer to enjoy before receiving the food. There is a decent amount of seating and outdoor seating options as well. I would definitely come back if I am in the area :)

I trash the rest of my asada burrito after couple bites. Good luck with future business. Staff were great but food has changed. Last 10 years ago i ate here and wanna give it another try but good luck with the business. Surprisingly you got lots of reviews??? As I reviewing my stomach is turning.

I've been craving chips and salsa lately and found this spot near work. It's a casual place where you order at the front, then self service for everything else - chips and salsa, utensils, drinks, napkins and find your own table. What I do like is they have to go containers and bags ready to go, too! Love that they had a chips and salsa bar with 5 different salsas, limes and peppers. I like trying lots of flavors. My fave was the medium red salsa. Asada Taco - this was huge! I had to eat some of the meat before trying to pick it up because it was so big. Flavor was a okay. Prices were very reasonable. I was able to get a taco, a drink and comp chips and salsa for about $10 for lunch. What a steal! Service was quick and friendly. Like super fast, where I went to grab my chips and salsa, and my taco was waiting for me when I got back! Parking can be difficult during meal times as there are other retailers in the shared lot. Service was great!

The other day I had my first experience here at Baja Sonora. I've always wanted to try it since it's so close to home. When we arrived we noticed the place was cozy, clean and decorated. The menu has plenty of options to choose from including vegetarian options! I usually stick to traditional plates when I do mexican but I went the seafood route and ordered a salmon bowl which was just incredible. They also have a salad bar with delicious freshly made tostadas and salsa! We just had to get seconds for that salsa. The whole time we were there, people kept coming and coming to pick up orders and dine in. Very busy. This says alot about how good the food is. The staff was great and courteous but what sealed the deal for me was the warm and friendly welcome by the owner mike. While at our table, Mike came and asked how we were doing with a smile on his face. He then walked around and did the same for other guests. He was very cheerful and had great chemistry with his staff. Places like this are few and far between. Overall, I really enjoyed the experience and can't wait to come back to try the rest of the menu!

Stopped in for some hard tacos. They unfortunately were not the jam. Tried one of each flavor seems like they may have been premade not fresh at all. I ended up feeding most of it to my dog.

First time here at Baja S! Food was really good, great service!!! Mike the owner was walking around greeting all customers which is amazing! Definitely will be coming back!!

I really recommend this family restaurant. They have the best service ever and the food also is delicious.! They really take of their guests we don't have to asked for any refills and they came and give us every time that they saw our cups half empty every worker and waitress were so polite nice and they doing very job taking care of every table a love it and all be back again thank you

Best Mexican food in Long Beach still happy hour with tacos chimichangas salsa is off the hook if you're Long Beach, you should check it out

Food is always great. The owner is personable and the prices are totally reasonable. Now that I've moved, this is my first stop everytime I fly to LGB.

I seen MIKE giving everyone attention today at 12:32pm as I came in to get some chips for my order and I liked that! People were nice! Better environment today! Also the follow up game is great here! I gave them another chance!

I've been here twice in the last couple of weeks and each time had something different. First time I had a wet Chile Verde burrito that tasted great. Plenty of meat and just the right amount of beans and rice inside. The second time I had the nachos and was very happy with how they're prepared. The salsa bar also had some very good selections to choose from. The parking lot is small & tight but once inside area have a lot of tables to choose from. I'm sure we'll be here again for a third time.

Baja Sonora is the first place I think of when I've had a hard day or I'm tired and stressed. It's not a backup, and it's not even sad - far from it. This restaurant is always lively on the inside and full of positive energy. Families crowd the tables, the salsa bar is clutch, and even the inside music is always good. Staff is friendly, service is quick and online ordering is a breeze. Lots of dishes can be modified in all kinds of ways. I like to ask for black beans and green rice. Everything is tasty. Forget all those stale takes anyone has about authenticity. This is a really good Mexican restaurant and a really good family restaurant.

Their tacos are so Amazing!! ! It was my choice for my birthday dinner!!! I was thrilled that my birthday was on a Tuesday! Taco Tuesday The chips are good, but the house Salsa is sooo good, I could drink it! The burritos are also delicious!! They never disappoint. The staff are always so friendly. The restaurant is really authentic. Please try Baja Senora! I will tell you, you won't be disappointed! I can't wait to go again!

Wow! What a great find! I woke up craving crunchy tacos and while visiting a friend, discovered this place on Yelp. It was less than half a mile from us. I ordered my tacos and my friend ordered the combo wirh one taco and one taquito. Tacos were great and the taquito was loaded wirh meat. They don't skimp. The various salsas were all flavorful and I particularly liked the mild red taco salsa although it was a little too sweet. The beans and rice were flavorful. I told my friend we have to return next time I visit again! LOL! Swervice was excellent and staff very friendly.

Best Salsa bar we have been to at a Mexican Restaurant in Long Beach, with very fresh and crunchy tostadas (that you can be break into chips) and a selection of different salsas and pickled vegetables. All the meats we tried were very flavorful, good quality with little gristle, and came in large portions. And the prices were good for the portions, even during non-happy hours. Sorry to say, that we've been to this little strip mall in Long Beach near the airport many times and never paid much attention to this restaurant...a mistake. Baja Sonora came to my attention reading an article in the LA Times: it mentioned a restaurant in Long Beach (which doesn't happen much in LA-centric news outlets) that's worth stopping in. It's been open for over 25 years in the same location, and when we stopped in for dine-in a little after opening (11 am), it was already fairly busy (read that it's super busy during their very popular Happy Hours and Taco Tuesdays). Parking is in the shared lot, and since there are other popular businesses in the mall, it fills up quickly. It seems to occupy two units in the mall building, with entrances for both. The door to the right is the one to go into, where you get in line, and then order and pay (they accept credit cards using the Toast platform). You get a numbered placard, along with your drink and find a place to sit in the other unit. There is a self-serve 8 unit soda fountain with Coke products, iced tea machine AND 5 unit soda machine serving Orange Bang and other sodas (all from Orange Bang Inc, a company out of Sylmar, CA). In the middle of the dining area, there is a large salsa bar with stacks of tostadas. It also has the larger sized ramekins to pack your salsa...really liked that you didn't have to waste so much plastic using the little ones. Lg Soft Drink ($4.25) - broke my usual rule and got a soda instead of ice water for dine-in. First tried a little of the Orange Bang, tasted like Orange Cream soda. They had Fanta Orange so drunk that the rest of the way. Hard Taco (3 for $4.50 each) - these are big taco shells...think the extra large taco shells from El Paso. Each had been stuffed with choice of meat, deep fried, and then overflowed with lettuce and shredded cheese, with a squirt of taco sauce. They were very good...no way you can eat them without the shredded lettuce and cheese falling all over (good to eat as a taco salad). The easily accessible salsa bar lets you flavor it exactly the way you want. It's a very good rendition of a hard shell taco, which I don't really see much of. Quesadilla ($11.50) - stuffed with cheese, diced carne asada, and a bit of grilled onion, this quesadilla used a large flour tortilla that had been well grilled on a flat top and was served with some fresh pico and really good guacamole. All of this filled the two of us up. We chose different meats: shredded beef, carnitas, and carne asada. Neither of the first two were seasoned much, allowing for you to customize the taste. And the carne asada was very well marinated (maybe a little too much so for some). All of it was protein, with little fat or gristle. This is exactly the way I want to eat Mexican food at a restaurant: serve yourself with AYCE drinks and salsa, very good shredded pork and beef, self bussing, good prices. They do have a Yelp check-in special, but I continued my streak of not realizing it until too late. The owner was making rounds to make sure his customers were satisfied. Baja Sonora has really optimized the operations really well, and I understand why it is so popular, especially for those hard shell tacos during happy hour.

Hidden gem! Great food, friendly owner and big portions. They have a great salsa bar and flat tortilla chips. My favorite is their Green Chile Burrito or Asada burrito. The place can easily be missed cause if its location and the parking can be horrible. The cashier wasn't the friendliest and very short when asked about a menu item. This place overall is great

Our go-to Mexican resto! Husband and I have eaten here countless of times and we've never had a bad experience! We're here weekly lol! Service 10/10 Food 10/10 Ambiance 10/10

Very disappointed. Take out tonight. Three chicken tacos rice and beans. One taco was beef and out of the wrapper when I opened the bag. The other two were undercooked with broken shells. Rice and beans were ok. Chicken tortilla soup was hot and delicious. Service was ok when ordering. Just can not believe a Mexican restaurant can need up crunchy tacos.

The food is just ok but the staff and the people working there are not friendly at all not once did our group of 4 see anyone of them smile or even ask if everything was ok not a very good atmosphere to enjoy your lunch !

Great food great staff great prices and awesome ambiance!! I'll definitely be back for that number 7 taco and enchilada

Man, I missed happy hour. But this place looks to have good deals on happy hour. We ordered a few beef, crunchy tacos, and Michelada and flautas. Everything was delicious. Very casual ambience. You have to order and pay upfront and then they will bring you your food. They have a salsa bar so you can load up on that.

02/06/24 I cannot get enough of this place. Hubby and I came in for Taco Tuesday. He got 4 shredded beef tacos and I got the Baja burrito with carne asada. Their famous 2 lb Burrito is stuffed with Rice, Beans, Lettuce, smothered with Enchilada Sauce & topped with Melted Cheese & Guacamole. There was no conversation at the table because we were going in on our food. Always delicious every single time. And the associate at the register (who I haven't had an encounter with the many times we've been here) was so polite, patient while we figured out what to order and efficient. She even personally brought over my free dessert that I got for checking in through Yelp. 2 long pieces of churro. Fried and sugared to perfection. Great dine-in experience tonight. Always 10/10 and will definitely keep coming back.

It's one of new favorite joints in the Long Beach area! I had the hard shell beef taco plate! The tacos were crunchy, filled with a good amount of dressing and protein (I had the ground beef/ regular beef). The rice was perfect (not too soft, not too hard). They also have a salsa bar white a chips station. Food was served super quick also! It's in a small plaza close to Long Beach airport, and it's tucked in a small area, so you won't really know about the place unless someone tells you about it!!

Food is Waaaayyy better than SuperMex! Their Shredded Beef Tacos are superior as is their selection of Salsas. Service is always friendly and fast. The owners are Gems. What a great local place to have in the neighborhood.

Just ordered and ate the Carne asada plate (#13), most expensive Item on the menu. Grilled skirt steak, had no spices, no marinade, no cilantro or onions, just cut plain meat so no flavor. I've been coming here since they opened and I have to say they have gone down hill and don't care what they are serving. Refried beans were at least edible.

Order at the counter and seat yourself type of place. Plenty of tables. Outside table as well. Self serve chips and salsa as well as fountain drinks. My go to dish here is their Baja Grilled Chicken Bowl 10/10. They also have a Baja Chicken Burrito Bowl so don't get them confused. The Baja Grilled Chicken Bowl comes with grilled veggies (bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms), green rice, and black beans. It's on the healthier side. I usually ask that they cook my veggies well done. Highly recommend.

Baja Sonora absolutely hits the spot! My go to Mexican food place when I get the craving. I love the classic bean and cheese burrito and the al pastor tacos. Everyone is so friendly and the salsa bar + chips bar is delicious with plenty of options!

Boy!! Unlimited chips and salsa!! Best fried taco's and the chicken enchiladas !! We will be back to this place. Fast service!

What can I say about Baja Sonora that hasn't already been said!? This place always delivers. The beans and rice are always good. I personally usually go for a chile relleno or crunchy taco with shredded beef or a convo with both. Potato tacos are also bomb if you're looking for a vegetarian alternative or if, like me, you just like potato tacos. They have a good range of salsas for everyone's preference from one with no spice to a super spicy habanero salsa.

My good friend and weekly lunch companion chose this unlikely, humble, strip mall, location for our meal. We ordered at the counter(green Chile pork please!), and found a comfortable table. We were both drawn to the salsa bar with the fresh crispy home-made chips. This was special! The salsas were very tasty and ranged from very mild to nuclear meltdown! My burrito was enormous, wet with cheese, and more than I could finish. In a word, the food was "Fabulous!" The service was unbelievably fast for a portion so huge. I would eat here every day if I lived nearby!

Baja Sonora is still my go to for Mexican food, and I've been a customer for a long time (over15 years) I recently had a craving for a bean and cheese burrito and think they have the best around. I also LOVE the shredded beef tacos, but this time ordered a grilled shrimp burrito for my husband, and it was HUGE! He quickly devoured the whole thing.. The menu has a great variety of tasty dishes, and chips and salsa are always available for dine in or take out. The place is clean and comfortable with a great atmosphere.

The food is good here with a nice chip and salsa bar. I've noticed they have trimmed down the menu a bit - fewer combinations offered. They offer online ordering which I find convenient. The timing of pick up seems to be inaccurate in their system. The only drawbacks, parking is a bit tight for all the businesses and if it busy, I will occasionally park on the side streets and walk in. The other issue is the lady that works the counter and pick up order area is typically grouchy and unhappy. Last time, I gave her my name and she just handed me my order without even a greeting or thank you. Not an isolated event.

First timer at Baja Sonora after a recommendation from my mom. She was talking up the crunchy tacos and they did not disappoint! I had the shredded beef and carnitas. Both were perfectly juicy yet fresh and went great with their salsas. Salsa options were honestly the highlight. Overall the place had a great casual and authentic feel to it--nothing fancy but still a nice spot for a quick lunch or meal. Lots of menu options and would definitely go back for taco tuesday or to try more menu items.

Came tonight after my sisters stated this burrito was identical to another spot we've been going to for over 30 years... Was not the same for me... Food: Chile Verde burrito (spicy and wet). Burrito was actually pretty good. Authentic. Meat was cooked well. Chile verde was flavorful and a little spicy. I think the portion was good too. Not to small or big. I finished the whole thing and wasnt stuffed or left hungry. A little more sauce please... By the way, i've been here before but only for the crispy tacos. Dont quite remember the experience but i do know incame back several times so they had to have been good. Will definitely return.

We just enjoyed a delicious lunch at Baja Sonora! The staff is friendly,the service is prompt, and the food is absolutely delicious! The ambience is casual, comfortable and very clean! We'll be back again, love the hard shell tacos and so much more!! Consistently great!!

So I contacted the platform, Blizzfull and asked about the option to do specials. They called me and confirmed it can be done. They said that they would call the owner and get it set up. That was several months ago. Still no "taco tuesdays" for seniors the disabled and housebound folks. This restaurant just like to discriminate.

Found this place on Yelp. They have a great taco Tuesday. The service is fast. The food is good and the prices are inexpensive. Awesome salsa bar and chips. Pretty large space. It can get busy. Definitely one of my go to's from now on.

After work just wanted a burrito. Service was fast and courteous., the chips and salsa is always delicious.,my bean, rice, ground beef and cheese burrito was delicious too. Try this restaurant!

Been going here for years! One of the best Mexican restaurants my family frequents. Salsa bar is amazing with multiple spice level options. Vegetarian friendly as well; recommend the enchiladas plated with rice and bean (either refried and black). Service also superior with kind staff and service. Overall vibe is very welcoming and friendly. Great place for causal and celebratory meals.

Food was really good. First time eating here. Big portions, a lot of flavor, salsas were tasty had the right amount of heat. Will definitely be back to taste other items off the menu hopefully second visit doesn't disappoint.

We were searching for a Mexican restaurant to eat at on yelp and came across Baja Senora that we have never been to. The parking lot is tiny and it's a walk up register and you pick up your own food from the counter. We got the carne asada burrito which the only way to get it is wet with enchilada sauce and cheese on top with guacamole and a California burrito with a sprite and the bill was $35. I wouldn't mind paying that price if the food was actually good but this has got to be the worst Mexican food I've ever had. The food is really bland and has a real strong citrus flavor as if they're trying to give it some sort of flavor but over did it. This is definitely some white Mexican food and is not the real deal. Save your money and go to El Torito it's probably cheaper and better.

Every thing went well. I love Baja Sonora. Every meal. All the flavors. The people that serve you are beautiful and the music transports me to Mexico!

My partner and I recently visited Baja Sonora and were unfortunately disappointed with our meal. We ordered Combo #6, which included cheese enchiladas, rice, beans, and we ordered a shrimp and chicken taco on the side. While the salsa bar was a highlight, the food itself left much to be desired. The enchiladas sauce was bland and had an unexpected bitter citrus flavor. The rice was tasteless and needed more salt, and the beans were merely average. The shrimp taco was a disappointment due to the lack of freshness in the shrimp, and the chicken taco was dry and flavorless. Given the underwhelming quality of the food and the high price point, we were surprised to see such a high rating on Yelp.

Order and pay, then find a table kind of place. The service was fine, no issues. I had the menudo and the broth was delicious but I unfortunately had multiple huge pieces of pure fat in mine -- good thing there was plenty of tripe to make up for it! My partner had a carnitas burrito and the meat was ok, and it was more of a wet, dripping carnitas. Loved the serve-yourself chips and salsa bar in the middle. On the fence if I should come back or not.

Parking: parking is a little tight! If you can't find parking right in front, the sides of the building have parking but it's a right squeeze! There was a small line when I arrived, we were outside the door, but the line moves fairly fast. The place was fairly busy when we arrived but we managed to find a table. Tables are seat yourself and you can sit wherever you want. They have a salsa bar and free "chips" (fried tortillas, just not cut up into the traditional chip shape). Their mild salsa was so good, definitely recommend getting this for your tacos and burritos! We came here during happy hour (everyday 3pm to 5:30pm and Tuesday from 3pm to close). What we ordered: * The Baja Burrito ($12.95): served wet and comes with meat of choice, beans, rice, cheese, guac on top. * Soft tacos (R: $4.75, HH: $2.99): two corn tortillas, meat of choice, and served with guac and cilantro/diced tomatoes * Hard tacos (R: $4.25, HH: $2.05): meat of choice, shredded lettuce, and cheese (no cheese on us tho because my boyfriend is lactose intolerant) * two churros ($1.50 for one, $2.75 for two, or two free with a Yelp check in if you make a purchase greater than $25!) For the Baja burrito I chose carnitas as my meat. The burrito was good and amazing for the price! I definitely couldn't finish it all in one sitting so I had to take about half of it too go. Flavorful-wise it just tasted like a standard meat and bean burrito, nothing too special about it. But honestly can't beat the price for the size of this thing! For the soft tacos, we got one carnitas and one Al pastor. My goodness the Al pastor was the star for me! The meat was so tender, juicy, and flavorful. A littler pricer than most happy hour taco places but both tacos were super loaded and definitely worth the price for the tacos during happy hour! For the hard tacos, we got a shredded beef, ground beef, and chicken. My favorite out of the three was the ground beef. These I wasn't a fan of. They were a lot more dry compared to the soft tacos, maybe because we didn't get cheese on them! Lastly, the churros were so delicious! Honestly they were just as good as the Disneyland ones! What I would definitely come back for: shredded beef taco, Al pastor soft taco, and the churros! I think I would like to try the Baja burrito again with maybe the Al pastor meat again!

I've only really had one thing from Baja and it's their california burrito. The burrito is amazing, but my only complaint is that sometimes they wrap it so terribly and mostly happens because they'll add too much of something in the burrito. If I can get it wrapped correctly consistently I will give them 5 stars, but for now, 4 stars because of the wrapping skills just not being there. Don't get me wrong though, the taste is great