La Chancla Mexican Grill

This place is a Diamond. Ishmael and the entire staff are all amazing people and their food is absolutely delicious. The Quesabirria Tacos are the best in town. Bar none. Come check this place out!

Amazing place! I was visiting town just for a work trip and was recommended this place. It was absolutely delicious! The lengua tacos were some of the best I’ve had and top it off with homemade tortillas! You cannot beat it!

The birria seems to be the popular choice. They are known for guisada-style (slow cooked) meats. I got 2 green enchiladas and pretty much cleaned the plate - delicious! The rice is very good and as well as the tortillas. There is seating but it's limited. It's more of a to go place than dine in for larger parties.

Incredible service. INCREDIBLE mango Fresca. INCREDIBLE homemade tortillas. Juicy meats, delicious shrimp but I wouldn’t call it spicy at all, amazing birria tacos. Cute restaurant, but what was so special is that the owner is present and enjoying his own restaurant, vibing to the music. I love places like this and can’t wait to bring my family back.

Soo good! Had torta, but of chicken mole. Really good. Cheese in it was a surprise Kinda like grilled cheese with chicken mole. Was not picante which I can t handle. Was kinda sweet, yum yum!!!

My soyrizo burrito was the oiliest burrito I think I've ever had and I ordered it without raw onions and there's a shit ton of raw onions 😐.

I waited way too long to eat here. Their birria is out of this world! Tortillas are freshly made BY HAND and if you’re being ridiculous (like me) and are trying a keto or carnivore diet; they’ll go out of their way to help you out with that (cheese tortilla was awesome). Customer service is great. A delicious hidden gem. Must try! 10/10 would recommend.

Tried it out and enjoyed my meal and experience. Had the quesadilla and the tacos. Horchata was tasty and the mango water was sweet. The server was very attentive and responsive. Really enjoyed having him. Place is small but spacious enough for a small group. Recommend.

walked in it was quiet clean. Empty. The I'm assuming owner or manager a gentleman, said we can order from their app no menus we had to get up to place an order even though we were sitting down to eat. So he brought us chips which were paid for, the salsa was not good. The salsa with chips the salsa was from a canned jalapeño with cilantro. The tacos I had were gobernado, mole and queso birria, they were okay small single tortilla small tortilla as well. Oh also they only had sodas beer as beverages agua Fresca was only horchata, that looked old, my friend had it but she only drank a couple of sips looks old. If she gets sick we know from whereWould I come again? No I would not, an experience to say the least. Nice place. But not recommended to come back. A for effort.

Found this place by searching Yelp and was not disappointed I had the carne asada tacos and my husband the spicy shrimp. Both were excellent. The chef was so kind and friendly. That's what sets a good restaurant apart from an excellent one

I came here today out of luck. I do not live in this area but we were looking for some good home-like food. We stumbled across La Chancla and I am so happy we did. The food was delicious and tasted like something my Tia's would make for me. I tried the mole and the birria and it was amazing. I live in OC I will definitely return if I'm in the area.

First time trying La Chancla after good words were heard from my friends. It is a very nice and cozy place when I arrived. With ample seating and bustling with people ordering. I ordered the 3 tacos with rice and beans. I got the La verde, shrimp, and chicharones tacos. The best taco for me was the shrimp taco because of the tangy/spicy sauce they have already on it. It gave the shrimp depth. I can't wait for the next time I am in Long Beach to go again.

Love this cute little spot! The food and service were amazing! It's like guisados but better! Highly recommend!

Five stars for the flavor and quality of the meats and the handmade corn tortillas. The 3 taco platter definitely seems like the way to go here for the best experience. But the rest is a semi-cautionary tale: The carne asada fries were super basic and pretty underwhelming for the price, though the carne asada itself is absolutely delicious. My husband got a mole burrito and requested it wet, assuming it would be covered in mole or at least complementary-flavored sauce. It came slathered in their signature, super tangy green sauce which did not exactly go well with their rich and sweet mole. My husband was pretty put off by the flavor combination and just couldn't do it, and this man will eat anything. A heads up could have been nice. Mango agua with the chamoy/Tajin rim was fine. First few sips were bomb, but it kinda gets meh quickly. Smaller size would have definitely been the better call. --- You should still go try this establishment. Just do it for the tacos.

Fantastic mom and pop place. Excellent service and the food is amazing. Located next to hhe shopping center.

Here on vacation and found this place on yelp. Great price and good food. My son loves the Mexican Coca Cola. Proportions of food are filling for sure.

Food was so amazing and absolutely amazing customer service amazing for my date night and I will for sure come back with friends and family.

This restaurant was so great. I really appreciate the hospitality from the staff, the beautiful and colorful decor, and the tasty food. I tried the chilaquiles w/ birria and my bf had the chicken enchiladas. The dishes are prepared with a green salsa, and were so delicious! The portion sizes are very generous for the price too. Omg I was so satisfied. We'll come again, thank you!

La Chancla catered a party we had and everything about working with them was amazing! Ismael, the owner, let us do a full tasting in advance. They set up the tables at our house with the most gorgeous painted terracotta pots and bright colored paper flowers. The tables looked fantastic. The food was absolutely decision and the servers were friendly and very helpful. Everything about our experience with La Chancla catering was perfect.

I recently came here with my family after a day at MOLAA museum. We were craving some authentic Mexican food and happy we found this place because it was exactly that! The food smelled delicious as soon as you walk in. We were warmly greeted upon arriving. You order at the counter then the food is brought out to you. Do yourself a favor and get an agua fresca because it will come with chamoy rimmed cup. Messy and delicious! We had gobernador tacos ( shrimp tacos), quesadilla, soyrizo burrito, (2) 3 taco plate to try different proteins everything tasted authentic, fresh and delicious! There were Mexican party jams, good food and vibes at this spot. The name got my attention but I'm coming back because of the food.

The Baja shrimp tacos were fantastic. The fish taco wasn't to the same level as the shrimp though. The servers were very friendly as well. The food did take a little longer than I would have thought to come out but it was worth it!

My Dad and I stopped here after a kayaking trip in Redondo Beach on a Saturday night. Cute, buried at the end of strip mall. I had a wet burrito with rajas and soyrizo. So delicious. My dad three tacos, two with carnival and one I can't remember. The portions were huge. The service was fast. They were busy to go orders. I think the tortillas are made fresh. If I lived in the area I would definitely come back.

Service here was excellent but we got there just before the rush, which would have seriously impacted that. The food was only OK. It is a small hole-in-the-wall place, which I tend to prefer. The sauces were overly vinegary and taste of the cheese enchiladas was very bland. The taco trio we selected was OK with the carnitas being the best of three. I was hoping for more given the small location

Our first time at this hole in the wall Mexican place and we were happy we tried it out. Food was excellent, I had a chciken taco salad and it tasted very fresh. The chicken was tender, beans and rice were good. Great combination with the large horchate. Service was excellent and the place is clean and friendly. I will definitely come back again and try other items on the menu.

Fire!!! this food is delicious! Great flavor! Good prices for the portions! I highly recommend!

Amazing!! Small hole in the wall place with friendly staff. Parking is kinda tight since there's a super market next door. Interesting menu with alot to choose from and can mix and match within reason.

The lengua and asada were my favorite. The meat is cut in little squares and thats how i like it. It was clean thick cuts. I didnt like the beans but that was it. I left wanting to try the mole and the chicharron.

I was in the area and wanted a quick bite but nothing too heavy... pulled up the Yelp app and it lead me here. We arrived around 8:30 on Saturday night and there was only another family dining. Parking: 5/5 in a huge lot next to North Gate si parking is a non issue. Food: 5/5 We decided to try some tacos Baja shrimp, birria, spicy shrimp and gobernador and boy I'm glad we did. They are made with tortillas he has a mano and they're pretty big! It had some delicious tasty salsas and it's garnishments! No need for extra salsas. The shrimp gobernador came in threes $12 and the tortillas were a little fried with melted cheese really really tasty! I took some nachos home and ate them later on. Prices are less than regular so about 4 dollars per taco. We got our agua Fresca with our check in. Super refreshing. Ambiance: 5/5 it's not a full restaurant but more of a quick meal. No frills just straight to the point! It's a decorated with lots of cute indigenous curtains and has a picture of mom with the chancla. I was glad I stopped by. This will be a place I would definitely come back to if I'm in the area! Give it a try you won't be disappointed!

Delicious authentic Mexican meal. Burritos and horchata and cucumber lime Agua Fresca amazing.

Fresh food. The drinks here are good. Good choice if you don't want soda! Feels like eating at home here. Happy tummy

Staff was fine not great. The food was super disappointing. I'm a salt addict and the guac was SUPER salty. The chips seemed store bought. The tacos were so BAD and flavorless. Out of the 6 tacos bought only 1 was eaten:( Carne asada was chewy and seriously dry. The carnitas were not only dry but tasted awful. Chili verde was completely flavorless. Salsa was sour and also lacking flavor. The beans and Mexican Coke were good. Seriously save your money and go elsewhere where, even Del Taco. This is an honest review you can trust me.

The moment my husband and I walked through the door, we were greeted like old friends. It was our first time dining at the restaurant, and the owner--warm, welcoming, and full of heart--made us feel right at home. I asked him about the name of the place, and if you're Hispanic, you'll instantly understand *la chancla* reference--oh yes, *that* chancla. His passion for preserving culture and honoring legacy shines through every corner of the restaurant. And the food? *¡Sabrosísimo!* Every bite was a delicious celebration of tradition and flavor. But as incredible as the dishes were, it's the owner's charm, sincerity, and genuine care that will bring us back. Food feeds the body, but that kind of hospitality feeds the soul.

I just got home with my lunch ordered 3 carnitas tacos to go. I get home and two of those three tacos are just fat. I'm sorry but the cook should be throwing out all that fat. It's disgusting biting a taco of soft white fat with no meat. Gross.

I've been here several times and my experiences have been average. I had the baja shrimp tacos and the shrimp tasted dry and overcooked. Also the salsa that came with it was very sour so it didn't pair well together. The guacamole was ok, a bit mushy and flavorless. When you check in, you can redeem a free aqua fresca so I chose the mango flavor. It was watered down and did not have much mango flavor. One of the downsides here is that there isn't much seating available and they don't turn on the AC so it feels like sitting in a sauna. Since this restaurant is located in a large plaza, there is a good amount of parking available.

Dude was low key rude and made me a rice burrito very stingy with the meat , will with me he was ! took me five bites to be able to taste any asada.. and I noticed didn't have a hairnet on and kept swinging his hair to keep it out his face.. food nowadays is too expensive to be playing! My go to is normally the Boss burrito great customer service and the food is delicious off Anaheim! but they was close today so I seen the stars on this place and thought they must be good but no they need 2 1/2stars

Food was great and the guy at the counter was super nice. I would go back again and again.

Excellent service, authentic quality, and absolutely delicious food. Couldn't even take a photo of the food because we ate it so fast.

I really wanted to love this place. The pictures and reviews were so good. The great: ample lot parking. The good: the service was friendly. The chips and guacamole were good. I love Mexican coke. The bad: The birra tacos were not my jam. The shell was thick. The meat was soft and juicy. But, even with the dip, it was flavorless. I was just overpowered by onion. It is tiny inside with 5 tables.

The flavors were authentic and yummy, the service from the staff was incredibly kind and attentive (you felt like you were with family) and the ambiance was cozy and relaxed. I felt the essence of Mexico in every moment.

It's a hole in the wall that's just the kind we like. The food was delicious and we enjoyed every bit of it. Well seasoned meats and they were cooked perfectly. We ordered more than this but we were too hungry to take all pics. Just remember not to order when you are too hungry..... you tend to order more than what you can handle like we did.... So we had left overs.... They were eaten as soon as we got home tho....

I was in the neighborhood and decided to try this restaurant with the catchy name. I ordered the tinga taquito plate with rice and beans. The presentation was very authentic to a restaurant in Mexico with the food plated in a traditional Mexican barro plate . The food was ready quickly and very delicious. The taquitos were nice and crunchy with great flavor . The beans and the rice were fresh and tasted home made. The restaurant was nice and clean. The owner was very welcoming, attentive and friendly. I would definitely recommend if you're looking for authentic Mexican food.

This restaurant has good vibes! I really enjoyed the vibes and the music. I ordered a queso torta asada with everything for 11.99. It arrived it 5 minutes and came with a tomatillo salsa. It was freshly made and pretty hot - too hot to hold. I didn't get any utensils, but then again I am eating a sandwich... The cashier came to check in and I asked for and received a spoon, so the service is good. The bread is very thin and the salsa has a medium level of spiciness in my opinion. The queso is mostly on the outside of the bread. It has a really good texture but is pretty salty. Honestly there isn't a whole lot to write home about, but it's still pretty decent

Food was absolutely delicious and service was great! The outdoor seating was under lots of shade which is great cause we brought our dog with us. Will definitely come back when we're in the area again!

You know that when its a little hole in the wall, it is going to be goooood!! 10/10!! To the welcoming customer service! My kids and I got one different thing from the menu. To start off your food is done like not even 10 minutes after seating. Got the bean, rice and cheese burrito, so yummy. 10/10. The chicken Tostada bowl.... THE CHICKEN, al carbon flavor!! Chefs kiss! Carne asada green wet burritos... from the meat, same flavor as the chicken one! The sauce not too spicy and so flavorful. The cheese birria tacos‍. The ambient is peaceful, no trouble with finding parking and so worth the 25-30 minute drive for us! 100% recommended! The price is affordable for the amount you get.

It's Taco Tuesday, my husband and I wanted to try a new to us place. So here we are. Seems like a fast food type of place with food on the warming trays. The atmosphere very casual with Mexican music videos playing in the background adds to the place atmosphere. The service was good very polite and welcomed us as first time customers. I had the three taco with side of beans and rice. One asada taco, two chicken tacos. All three were well seasoned, moist not dry. The guacamole seemed like it was freshly made. The soft taco shells might have been made there. That's how soft the tacos shells were. If I am in the area I would eat there again.

Ordered with sour cream on burrito. No sour cream. The burrito is dry and sour cream could have saved it. Also called to add carne asada nachos. Dude answered and rudely said "hello." I asked "Is this a restaurant?" Said yeah. Asked to add nachos to my order. He was rude , didn't ask what name or order, just said yeah. Of course no nachos came with the food. Getting refund from grub hub and going somewhere else I can trust.

I had heard the food was delicious so I had to try it. Love the name, La Chancla Ismael made today extra special. He provided us with delicious food and excellent service. When he found out it was my birthday you could hear Las Mañanitas in the background and he walked out with some flan. I would highly recommend this place for both the food and the service.

This place is AWESOME. I'm always looking for great tacos, and this PROVIDED. the pollo asado has this amazing char, grilled almost cook to it. I loved LOVED it. I can have a whole bowl of the chicken. It's not greasy, wasn't salty, and was the perfect amount of meat in a taco. The plate itself was about 15$(ish). The rice is awesome. Beans--awesome. Thank you for your amazing food, La Chancla!

Came here a couple months ago on a Sunday. The decor was nice. The restaurant was so empty though. My friends and I were a little concerned. Once we ordered and sat down a few customers joined us. Something quite surprising was that they had a food display kind of like your chinese restaurant type. I ordered the birria tacos which were alright. The consomme was delicious. One friend had the torta de asada (meat was fatty), and another friend ordered a few tacos (lackluster). The tortilla chips and salsa were good. The guacamole was great. If I'm in the area I would come back, but wouldn't go out of my way to return otherwise.

CATERING ORDER REVIEW ONLY Company I work for has ordered from here at least twice - so far. Company-wide luncheon. And I gotta say, it is some bland, over cooked meat (asada/chicken) with a lot of fat and tendon in the cuts. Basic "Build Your Own Taco" Catering service at most. And the salsas provided - like they came from Baja Fresh or the likes of those "Mexican" places. Sin sazón, sin algún sabor realmente picante. Esta Mexicana esta decepcionada.

A hidden gem! Passed this place too many times and never noticed this hole in the wall. It wasn't until last week's ride to Taco Tuesday that I saw it. I brought it up and everyone decided to give it a try. From the road, it is another unassuming taqueria. Once inside, you get a better flavor for this place. The simple menu focuses their strengths into a handful of delicious dishes. Everyone in the group ordered something different and everyone was more than happy with their choice. The small things make the dishes their best. From the spicy salsa that comes with the homemade tortilla chips to the perfectly cooked rice & beans. It is an authentic Mexican meal.

I ordered 4 tacos: birria, baja shrimp, chicarron, mole. I got 2 baja shrimp, mole, and carne asada taco. The mole was way too sweet and the baja shrimp was soggy. I basically threw it away. There was no wait and food came on time. With that said, never coming back here.

Excellent service seems to be rare these days - but not at La Chancla! The young lady behind the counter was so extremely welcoming and friendly. She was happy to give me a rundown of the menu and all of the choices of meats. She even gave me a sample of the Tinga (I'm a wimp and can't do spicy anymore). Despite all of the wonderful choices I settled on the 3 Birria taco plate with consommé. I highly highly recommended it. I was blown away when I heard her say fresh tortillas were MADE TO ORDER so it would be a few minutes. So I ordered chips and guacamole. I even got a free Agua Fresca with my Yelp checkin! Here's the rundown : (1) the Birria tacos (con queso) were otherworldly delicious. The fresh made tortillas took them to another level. (2) Guac was creamy and fresh - a bargain at $5.99 (3) Mango Lime Agua Fresca was delicious and refreshing. My overall experience - amazing customer service AND delicious food! I'd give them 10 stars if I could. When I left, the hostess remembered and thanked me by NAME! Wow! I will happily go back again next time I'm in the area. My only regret is that I don't live closer!

Service was good! The food was delicious! I got the 3 queso birria especial and they were bomb. The horchata was good too.

Great food, great customer service and very clean!!!' Queso birrias were bomb!!! I didn't even take a pic because I was so anxious to eat it!!! The lengua meat was so tasty!! I would highly recommend it to everyone!!

Omg. Best wet burrito I have ever have. Fire. Great staff. Israel is fabulous as a person. Carne asada and wet burrito is all I can speak to now, but I will be coming back and back and back for more. Rice is light beans are flavorful meat is tender and delicious. 111/10

Such good food! I especially loved the queso birria tacos (I got mine with soyrizo) and mango agua fresco, but there are many options to play with. The staff is helpful and quick to check in. There are a few seats inside with a tv playing Spanish music, or you could sit at tables outside.