El Sauz Restaurant

Long Beach El Sauz restaurant 😋, I realized two way inside diner or outside order food table sat or bring food go home.i looking where inside,didn't notice door open,waitress tell me come fellow her table sat give book menu,waitress very sweet, give tortilla chip with salsa, very quiet, we ordered come with bean,rice,corn tortilla awesome huge fatijas chicken very hot pan,we enjoyed dinner perfect 👌 👍 🥰 💞 😋 😀 👌

I absolutely loooove this place it opens late the customer service is amazing the food is ufffff too good and the prices are great!!!!! Anyone visiting the area must try this place

I was delightfully surprised by how great the food was. The portions were large and the food tasted fresh and well seasoned. I also appreciated the quiet sitting area during their karaoke night. I will go again if I'm in the area!

I ordered the chicken quesadillas with rice and beans plate. This plate was delicious. The chicken was soft and tender.I also ordered tacos and they were oily and the meat had too much fat for me so I would not buy tacos for myself here. The service is excellent . The inside is very traditional and makes you feel like you are in Mexico. There is very limited parking.

This place NEVER disappoints. It's open late and the food and Horchata is delicious. One of my favorite spots anytime of the day. If you're looking for a after hours spot to get some grub and love Mexican food, look no further. The price is right too.

We were looking for great Birria tacos so. I looked online for the best Tacos in Long Beach. El Sauz restaurant on Anaheim came up and we ordered two plates containing 3 Birria tacos with the trimmings on the side. Took it home and the first thing I did was taste the meat……Delicious!!!! Moist and flavorful, then I added the cilantro and onions, dipping it into the consume, now I was in Heaven!!! We will definitely be back as the waitress told me when I arrived” You won’t be disappointed “ which we weren’t.

El Sauz is one of my go-to spots in Long Beach for Mexican food. I order delivery and takeout here all the time, and it never disappoints. My favorite is the Birria 3 Taco Special—always flavorful and satisfying. The shrimp tacos are another hit, and the horchata is absolutely sublime. Whether I’m grabbing food at the benches after a night out in LBC or getting it delivered through DoorDash, it’s always tasty and reliable. During the day, dining in is also a treat—the pozole is superb. Consistently great food and dependable quality make this one of my favorite spots in the area.

I got 7 tacos, 1 arozz con leche, and 1 horchata and the total came out to around 35 dollars which is a good price to food ratio. However the horchata and arroz con leche was a little disappointing as it had a slight sour taste. The buche and suadero tacos were yummy.

I'm so glad this place is open late--it's a rare gem for night owls. And no, I wasn't drunk, so there were no beer goggles clouding my judgment... the food was genuinely delicious. We ordered a ton of food and went full family-style, passing plates and digging in together. Just look at this table--loaded with tacos, arroz con leche, nachos, grilled onions, Mexican sodas, and aguas frescas. There wasn't a single thing we didn't love. Sitting outside gave it this unexpectedly cozy vibe, which made the night even better. Between the great food, the chill atmosphere, and those late-night hours, El Sauz has earned a permanent spot on my go-to list.

I've been wanting to try this place foreverrrr because I always see people lining up at all hours of the night The ambiance was friendly and neighborly - I even witnessed some people running into friends :) The food was bomb and at a super affordable price! We tried the carne asada, al pastor, and chicken tacos - fire. What really set it apart was the hefty portions and fixings in the side with radishes and grilled onions. Taste was also great! I took it home to enjoy it on my couch and I can't wait to come back!

I have heard about the El Sauz window for many years in Long Beach, but never stopped by until now. Open late for your 2am taco fix, and that is a rarity in the LBC. The torta ahogada was large and flavorful with a side of sauce to make it even juicier when I got home. Since it was lent season, they had capirotada, so I ordered one of those as well. For $9, it was a full takeout container full of it and could easier have fed 4 people for dessert. The patio was dodgy with plenty of people hitting you up for spare change and buses going by with exhaust fumes. I started my meal there, but then just ate the rest at home. All in all, a solid 4 stars!

El Sauz is a solid late night taco spot. They offer a wide variety of meat including some of my faves: buche (pork stomach), lengua (beef tongue), and cabeza (beef head meat). They also offer vegetarian and seafood options. Prices are still thankfully cheap, $2.50 or less per taco, $3.25 or less for quesadillas. Traditional entrees average about $10. Their green salsa is nice and spicy and conveniently in packs to take home. It can get pretty busy with long lines, but they are fast and efficient. Some parking is available in the lot around the patio tables as well as street parking.

Ordered over the phone and we were told that it's cheaper to order from the window but they don't open it till 5pm. The shrimp quesadillas were about four dollars each. It comes with a ton of shrimp! But I wasn't a fan of the flavor. We also order the horchata and it tasted like it was fake. Straight syrup sadly.

Came through for fish tacos and california burritos, late night on a Saturday. Always fast, consistent and affordable. Love it here. A Long Beach institution.

My first time being here and I must say overall my experience was a great experience. I went on a Tuesday and I sat inside to enjoy my food, the ambience was very cute and simple and there was no wait. The customer service was amazing The waitress was very quick and fast. The food came out fast, the establishment was clean I ordered the wet carne asada burrito and I also had an michelda definitely probably one of the best mi I had in a very long time. The burrito was a nice size. I was able to take some home to have for lunch the next day and it was still just as good as when I first ordered it, I definitely will be back to try other items on the menu.

Plain and simple, this was just awful. No flavor in anything. The meat (chicken and beef) was dry, over cooked and hard. The shredded beef was tough, rubbery and way too salty. The mole was more like a sickeningly sweet spaghetti sauce with powdered mole spice mix added in. In addition, everything was cold.

Im sure the food is great, i politely walked up to the window to ask a question, cashier was very rude and treated me as if coming to the counter to order food was an inconvenience for her. Asked the question anyways, proceeded to be very ride again so i matched her energy. I asked about two tacos for a homeless man who asked me for food, paid and left, as far as im concerned i would not recommend just on the sheer fact that the service was just outright garbage.

Hi, This weekend we were looking for something different in the Mexican food category. So, of course, we pulled out yelp to give us some guidance. We weren't overly hungry, and just wanted a bite, but with the cost of food today, it is stupid to not check yelp reviews first! Based solely on yelp reviews, we decided to give El Sauz a try.... It is a smallish restaurant, but it has a private parking lot, which is a plus in Long Beach! Inside it is clean and has adequate seating. We decided to order the chicken nachos (photo below) from the appetizer part of the menu. The portion was huge! Good chips. Plenty of chicken and cheese. It also came with sour cream and Guacamole. The serving was so big, two of us ate off of it, and we still had leftovers!! El Sauz is not gourmet. But the food is decent. Portions huge. Prices fair and good service to boot! I would definitely go back! Jim

Ordered a Mexican omelette but it was completely burnt & overcooked. I complained to the waitress, so they did not charge me for it. The waitress was nice. The food was bad. 2/5 score.

El Sauz, you are the eternal flame that keeps this city going. It's from all those burners you have going on when there's a line of customers in the dead of night. The menu is all good. And of course tacos are fully loaded with a transcendently spicy salsa. Never change, love you

If you like, love the innards that the place to go ‍ will be back yall. Boom bam boob

A Delicious Evening at El Sauz Mexican Restaurant Last night's dinner at El Sauz Mexican Restaurant was another reminder of why I keep coming back! This gem of a place has a taco window that never disappoints, offering a variety of mouth-watering options. Whether you're in the mood for something classic or adventurous, they've got you covered with their wide selection of tacos. As a regular, I have my go-to favorite -- the chicken and shrimp quesadilla, accompanied by perfectly seasoned rice and beans. It's consistently delicious and fills you up without breaking the bank. The pricing is very reasonable, especially given the quality and portions of the food served. The ambiance at El Sauz is casually inviting, with a lively atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. It's a great spot for an evening out, whether you're with family or catching up with friends. Overall, my experiences at El Sauz have always been excellent, marked by friendly service, fantastic food, and a welcoming vibe. If you find yourself craving some authentic Mexican fare, I highly recommend you check out their taco window and maybe even find your own favorite dish! Only thing is parking could be difficult. I know my review is long I just had to get it all in. :)

I am obsessed with this place! Even before I tried the food as everyone knows I do Uber Eats all over the So Cal and OC areas. I notice when restaurants are booked and busy. Shoutout to Emily for being so polite. Honestly I enjoy small talk so I can get to know the food and people. I can early with my mom and she was patient and kind. The place is adorable and is a "hole-in-the-wall" so to speak so I love that! I provide honest reviews. So the FOOD duh! Amazing and this is reheated. Only one star because I didn't eat in the restaurant so I heated it up. It's very good though! I'll just be back. Also one star because as soon as you go to your car people are asking for free food which isn't cool because people work hard to eat out in this day and age. Thank you for the pure love Emily and kitchen staff!

Sensational omg Top 5 not 2 best carnitas plates I've ever seen & had thank you so much & phenomenal customer service

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Great food, service, and prices. I must confess, this restaurant wasn't on our radar at all until we saw that they were opening a location on 4th St, near us. We wanted to know what to expect, so decided to do a little recon mission one night and visit their OG Anaheim St location. Their parking lot is always packed with people ordering from their window, and on the night we went it was no exception. So it was kind of surprising to see that their dining room was not crowded at all. I guess most people just like to get their stuff to go? There was one of those retractable strap barricade things right by the front door so you couldn't advance very far into the restaurant until the hostess let you in. A little baffling , but not a big deal. Maybe they get really mobbed on weekends? Anyhoo, after we were seated and our friendly server brought out waters and a complimentary chips and salsa (nice crispy chips and the salsa had a decent kick), we ordered the Two cheese enchiladas suizas plate, and two fish tacos a la carte. The enchiladas plate was massive, covered with a healthy (haha) topping of cheese and suizas sauce--so good! The fish tacos had very tender mild grilled white fish and was garnished with a ton of onions, cilantro, and radishes--also very good. We were very impressed with the food and service, and was pleasantly surprised when we got our bill, as we thought the prices were very reasonable for the portions and quality. Their 4th St location can't open soon enough!

I've only heard good things about this place so I was so excited to get food here! I got takeout, but they let you look at the menu and seat you while you wait for your order. I ordered 6 tacos, chicken enchilada plate (2 chicken enchiladas, beans, and rice), and horchata. I only ate the chicken enchilada plate and drank the horchata. The chicken enchiladas were amazing, the rice was good, and the beans were great. The horchata was okay, but it did leave a weird film on my tongue every time I drank it. It was different than other horchatas I've had. I'm not sure if I would get it again. The restaurant was super clean, and the staff were so nice. I definitely will sit down and eat there next time. I would also recommend this place to my friends and family!

Today I order a molcajete mixto and a jamaica for pick up i specifically said no chicken please replace with cheese or anything else this meal is not cheap I paid a total of 55$ I picked up my meal and the same snotty woman that serve there always give a attitude when serving I left once I got home and saw they gave me extra chicken and no cheese I tried calling back and I had no response I won't be eating here anymore they tossed everything in like if feeding a dog

The other day I ordered a pastor Cali burrito for pick up, it had shrimp and onions, I am allergic to shrimp. Cali burrito doesn't not come with shrimp or onions. I called to ask for a refund the day of they said the manager will call me back twice that I called. Never got a call.so when a manager was finally there A week later I called again and the manager said they could do nothing to help because I didn't have the receipt. He put the blame on me saying they couldn't help me. I'm a consistent customer and haven't experienced bad service up until now. I will not be coming back after my experience with the manager. :(

Great food at a reasonable price and service good Servers good and food very fresh If you want Mexican food at a reasonable price Use El Sauz

I can't tell you how many times I passed this place to go to church. One evening I was starving and decided to finally try it out since I was in the area. Boy was I surprised!! Their taco Tuesday tacos are amazing!! I ordered one chicken and one Carne asada taco. The chicken was fair and the carne asada was bomb! It was well seasoned unlike the chicken taco. They also have a regular spiced salsa and a very spicy salsa in a packet. My favorite was the very spicy salsa. It added an extra boost of flavor to the tacos after I squeezed lemon on them. Yum, yum, yum!! The service was decent but to be able to get the taco Tuesday price, you have to order outside at the window and not inside. The inside of the restaurant is basic, the parking lot and be a little shady depending on the time of day since the restaurant is near a halfway house of sorts. I will definitely be stopping again!!

High-quality Mexican fare with large portions, affordable prices, and service with a smile. My family love this place. i

If you're out in Long Beach this late night spot is always the best place for a bite before heading home. It never disappoints! Fast service and always consistent. I got 2 orders of the Birria quesadilla and it was amazing, my only wish was that there was Birria consomé for dipping. The green sauce was good and definitely spicy. If you're planning to eat there on a late night don't expect a nice table set up, it's more of a simple place to sit quickly with some good food or order to go

I've been on the hunt for a great late night taco spot and found this one. It's open till 2 am. They have their own parking lot. They have indoor and outdoor seating. You order at their window outside and they call out your number on the speakers. I went there around 12:30 and there were plenty of people ordering. I heard it's a local spot here. The tacos were $2 each. I got the Al Pastor Taco, Cabeza Taco, Carnitas Taco. I love how juicy the meats are. This taco is bigger than the street tacos with it being so filled up. They give you only one salsa, which this Abuela said it was really spicy. I wish they have other salsa options you can choose from.

Had seen this place many times and decided to finally try it. They have some tables set up outside for dine-in, but the actual booths indoors are not available at this time. Many people also ordered food to-go. There is a small parking lot but it fills up quickly. Order food at the window, and pick-up when they call your number. I was a bit annoyed that the picture slideshow showed many food items not listed out on the menu; I wish their menu actually showed all of their dishes. We ended up ordering several tacos, a quesadilla with flour tortilla, a flan, and a tamarind agua fresca. The tacos were small street tacos and tasty plus authentic; I especially enjoyed the crispy tripa. The salsa was a bit too spicy for me that day. The agua fresca was mediocre, and the flan a bit dense and sweet. Prices were affordable, so that is probably the main draw. Overall, a solid taquería.

I'm not going to lie, I fear for life everytime I come here lol I low key get scared. Other than that great amazing food! Really like their birria tacos!!!! But everything overall is really good!

Just tried this place and it did not disappoint. The food was great and a lot of it. The prices were also good. Very friendly atmosphere and good service. I had the cheese enchilada/chile rellano plate, husband had the nachos, and a shrimp taco all was very good. We will be back.

This place was bad. My fiance got the fish taco and carne asada burrito and had to throw both away. The burrito had a sour taste and had weird clumps of cheese possibly? It was late after a Disney trip and we should have just got McDonald's.

Absolutely love this place. My boyfriend and I frequent El Sauz pretty regularly and we've never been disappointed. On top of great Mexican cuisine they have amazing dessert like rice pudding or cheese flan.

This is THE spot to be after a Friday/Saturday night at the club. I've never dined-in here, but it's a great spot for take-out or late night drunchies and they're open until 3AM. What more could you ask for? There's always a line on weekend nights, so expect about a 20 minute wait for your food to come out. I love getting the tripa tacos, carne asada quesadillas, and carne asada fries!!! The portion is quite large for one person, so it's perfect for sharing. Their green salsa HITS. Pour it all over your tacos and enjoy. Careful if you can't handle spice!

I've been here a couple of times now and we love the tacos. They are big and meat portions are huge! I also had a sope and the sopes are good too but too much lettuce. Which it's not a big deal. They also have an outdoor ordering area and tables are placed outside the parking lot. The inside of the restaurant is not so inviting. It's not ugly, it's not dull, old and no AC! It was very hot inside which to me was uncomfortable! They cram everyone to the left of the restaurant. While the rest of the restaurant is empty. Maybe that's why it was so HOT! Service was good !!! Good tacos!!!

The yummiest Mexican food! I got the horchata, barbacoa taco, and chicken enchilada plate. The enchilada plate portion size is huge and so flavorful! The barbacoa taco is on another level. I love how it comes with grilled onions. Adds in another level of depth to the flavor. The horchata was so rich and wasn't too overly sweet. There's a small parking lot as well.

I ate here about a month ago and I'm still craving their tripas tacos omg they're so good

Carne Asada wet burrito, Chile Verde, Posole, Pescado frito, Caldo de Polo are just some of the reasons I keep coming back to this Mexican restaurant. Oh and I forgot the hot chips and awesome salsa!!! Probably one of the best chips and salsa's ever given out at a Mexican restaurant is hands down!!! If you like wet burritos try the the Carne asada wet with the green sauce but Beware it is hot going in hanging out and coming out LOL The Chile Verde is one of their signature dishes which is super yummy with lots of flavor. The cardenita's plate is large and what have you full Is faster than you know it... In the cold months you definitely have much to choose from with pasola, menudo and caldo's galore. If you're in Long Beach and are looking for some good Mexican with great prices stop in try him out tell me what you think.

Amazing quality of food and customer service. Cool artwork all over for ambiance. I'm glad I finally tried this place because it's absolutely incredible! 10/10 recommend

Can't go wrong with the carne asada fries. Always enough to make it two meals for me and it reheats well. If they're busy when picking up orders I usually go to the taco window for a snack

El Sauz tacos are MID at best. I only come here when I'm down bad and haven't eaten past 1 am. All tacos come with their Diabolical HOT sauce which will leave your mouth burning with pain and will turn your butthole into a faucet. Other than that, the flan is pretty bomb. And they'll charge $5 for a coke bottle if you pay with credit card.

Holy sh*t do not eat here! That was bad food if you can call it food. no flavor, an overwhelming amount of charred meat in every meal. my friend and I have stomach aches, and we found hairs in our nachos. If I could I'd leave 0 stars. Do your self a favor and eat anywhere else.

the food here is so good. the best place for second dinner. they have really good veggie quesadillas and veggie tacos. the service here is amazing and really fast. the parking can be bad at times but the food is worth it. out door seating available but usually full. also the donut place that shares a parking lot with them is amazing and perfect for getting dessert.

Generous portions and great ambience inside. Unfortunately, cannot make up for the lackluster flavor of the food. The presentation of my Carnegie esotta wet burrito was fantastic but I was quickly disappointed by the minimal flavor of both the sauce and the meat. Even more disappointing was that the service was excellent. Canada's is still king of mexican food in Long Beach.

Great price and open late. Everything is good but mostly recommend the quesabirria tacos.

Baybeeee! The al pastor tacos are the best I've ever had and I've had tons of tacos! The fact that they stay open until 3 AM on the weekends! A win is a win

As far as the food quality, I would give it a solid 6/10. This was the first time I dined in to this spot. Service was a 3/10 with our waitress only stopping by 3x out of our whole meal. There's not much of an ambiance either. It's your typical dine in and leave type of spot with no real pull to bring you back. There's no attraction. For the moment, overall it wasn't a bad spot but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here again based off my experience. Try it for yourself.

Yummy food, big portions. Definitely order less than you think you should. Their street tacos are like double the taco standard stand size. Love their salsa. It can be packed at times but during the day it was a bit more empty and chill

Salty azzz tacos, staff is rude. I been living in Long Beach all my life and always came to El Sauz but today the food made me rethink my whole experience!!! Who is over seasoning the tacos? That's not okay. Could not enjoy my food had to throw it away!

Authentic and friendly service! Food is delicious, comes hot and ready with lots of flavors and sauces. Can either sit down or order to-go, very well decorated place and I love seeing the community come out to enjoy some homey food.

Ordered to go from here last night. Despite the long wait for the food there was a hair in the burrito so my friend didn't even eat their food. The fries were good but also just a fat blob of sour cream was really out of place. This may be only me but I really dislike when businesses add the credit card fee because everyone pays with cards nowadays, just bill it into the price of the food instead of passing it along to the customer as an added fee.

Tacos here are fire. I'm from San Francisco but do recommend the taco window here when in Long Beach 3-4 times a year. I also go to a few taco stands but this one is great for being a real taqueria/ restaurant.