While in Long Beach for the day, I was looking for a great midday lunch spot and stumbled upon the newly-opened (6 months) Alma Tacos. Right away, the space is light, bright and super welcoming. Family-owned and very friendly service makes you feel important as soon as you walk in through the doors. The space is huge. Lots of comfortable chairs, booths and seating inside, as well as wonderful covered patio seating outside, Alma can accommodate a lot of hungry customers. The menu is simple, but the authenticity and the quality of fresh ingredients is layered and full of depth. The tacos are out of this world! Homemade corn and flour tortillas (yes, you can taste the difference), and some tantalizing fillings make for a fiesta of the senses. On this visit, o decided to try three of the crowd favorites (Smoked Brisket, Baja Cauliflower and Baja Fish). Also, for a sweet touch, added on the homemade Churro basket as well. Within a few minutes, my order was brought out to the table by one of the friendly family members and right away, the colors and attractiveness of the tacos looked extremely appetizing. Be prepared to lick your fingers at Alma, because you will want to get every last bite. The smoked brisket taco was delicious and packed full of meet and ingredients. Tons of guacamole, salsa roja, cilantro and onion, the taco was might tasty...and quite messy. The Baja Cauliflower taco was surprising and delicious. Deep fried cauliflower, cabbage pico, picked onions, chipotle aioli, cilantro and mango-lime butter top this vegetarian delight. Again, no shortage of toppings for this taco. Outstanding. Finally, the Baja Fish taco is a deep fried tilapia piece with pineapple pico de gallo, cabbage, queso fresco, cilantro and chipotle aioli. Simple but full of flavor and packed with ingredients. I can't say this enough: these tacos are full of ingredients and don't skimp on any flavors. The Churro Basket was fantastic as well. Four homemade churros to share (or enjoy solo...I won't tell), that are deliciously soft, cinnamony and the perfect deep-fried exterior. A great way to close out an awesome experience. Alma Tacos is a great family-owned, well-executed taco joint in Long Beach. Plenty of parking in a giant retail mall area, and large indoor and outdoor spaces to welcome lots of hungry customers. One gender-neutral restroom and ADA ramp access to the front door of the restaurant. The team is super friendly, a cohesive family unit, and the food is fantastically executed and priced well. Thank you for making me feel valued and appreciated. I'll be back. read more

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Tacos were mid+ but only because the ingredients were solid. The "hand made tortillas" felt like a scham and looked like bagged tortillas. Horchata had too much cinnamon. I feel like the people who reviewed this highly haven't had authentic tacos... or maybe they don't want authentic tacos.... But this was less than we expected with how great the reviews were read more

Delicious food at Alma's Tacos. Very fresh all made from scratch and you can tell! Everything is house made including the tortillas. And their churros with chocolate ganache are amazing! I got the smoked brisket which was super smoky like a real BBQ joint and the cauliflower which was fried then dressed like a fish taco with pickled onions. Outside patio dining is available. Reasonable prices. I want to go back to try their other tacos. The friendly staff they are working on adding some new specials on the menu. Highly recommended! read more

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Visiting my family in Long Beach today, ordered tacos for takeout. They are so generous filling the double tortillas that you can actually split each one into two!! They did not have the chili beef today so I ordered the brisket and smoked chicken and my husband ordered the chile verde pork and the brisket also. My brother went to pick them up and they were ready on time and the staff is helpful. My sister-in-law made a cabbage and kale salad and provided lime tortilla chips with salsa and guacamole on the side and it was a full delicious satisfying meal! We'll definitely be back!! Can't wait to try the chili beef which is apparently packed with super flavor!! Highly recommend!! read more

Alma Tacos - Brisket and chile verde pork - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Stopped by this new LB taco spot today and was pleasantly surprised. Everything tasted fresh and full of flavor...and fittingly, the place is called Alma, which means "soul" in Spanish, because these tacos definitely had some soul in them. The smoked brisket taco was the star -- topped with a mild salsa that let all that smoky goodness shine through instead of covering it up. Easily my favorite. The chili braised beef taco (the owner's pick) came with a bright orange habanero-style sauce that brought some heat and a little sting, but in a good way. Best part? I walked out with a smoky, slightly spicy burn lingering on my tongue for a few minutes -- and honestly, I loved it. Kind of a cool after-effect that is likely the product is Smokey slow cooked patience. Plenty of seating with outdoor patios and indoor space, clean atmosphere, and reasonable prices for the quality. I only tried these two tacos today, so there are probably more stars in the Alma sky waiting to be discovered. Good food, friendly service & good experience. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Service was excellent. Friendly staff who know their menu and will help you choose something if you're unsure! The indoor restaurant and outdoor patio were clean and spacious. If you prefer the outdoors on a beautiful day, the front patio has no cover and the back patio is covered. We ordered 5 different tacos since it was our first time visiting: smoked brisket taco, fish taco, chile verde taco, smoked chicken taco, and creamy tinga taco. The smoked brisket taco was moist and had a good smoky flavor. The fish taco had a crispy crust and it was on the sweeter side due to the pineapples. The chile verde taco didn't have much flavor, but it was lightly spicy. The smoked chicken was Smokey like the brisket but with small chunks of chicken. Lastly, the chicken tinga had a texture that I wasn't familiar with, which made it a bit odd. After all the tasting, our two favorites were the fish taco and smoked brisket. I've heard that the churros were good, so I ordered some. The crunch was perfect, but it had a bit too much sugar for my palette, so after I shook some sugar off, it tasted better! Overall, friendly service and great space. I grew up eating Mexican street tacos, so this fusion of tacos is different and if you're into the fusion, you'll enjoy this spot! read more

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So happy that Alma's replaced the bagelry. It's important to have epic craft tacos next to Lazy Acres and my CVS. Second time here. Each sauce is different and complex. The Chili Braised Beef is my favorite, with its slow burn, and satisfying tenderness. read more

Alma Tacos - Smoked Brisket, Chile Braised Beef, & Al Pastor - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California

Smoked chicken tacos were delicious my friend got the vegetarian tacos. She loved them. We both had the mango frozen drink, delicious ! Love the prices ! Super healthy, and fresh five stars read more

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My office staff love coming here. Clean, friendly and delicious tacos! And they love the churros! I think they come weekly. My family loves it as well. It's quickly becoming a well known taco spot. read more

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Found this place while s shopping in the complex and decided to give it a try. There is plenty of seating available inside, along with additional front (uncovered) and back (covered) outdoor seating. The interior decor is very modern featuring beautiful gold light fixtures and artwork that give the space a stylish feel. At first glance, the menu looks small, but we were pleasantly surprised to learn they also offer a few new options. I'm glad we tried them because every taco was packed with generous portions of meat and incredible flavor. Our order was taken by the owner Ryan, who was extremely friendly and took the time to explain the menu and the new items in detail. The menu itself is also very helpful clearly listing what comes in each taco. I ordered the pork Chile Verde and the Creamy Chicken Tinga tacos. My husband ordered the Smoked Brisket, Chile Braised Beef and Al Pastor tacos. For the kids, we ordered a California burrito and a Kids menu quesadilla with Al Pastor added. We also ordered Chips and Salsa and chose Table Salsa. Starting with the kids- Happy kids mean Happy parents. My daughter loved her Al Pastor quesadilla, it was cheesy soft and delicious. My son enjoyed his burrito so much that he kept showing me the inside and even asked me to take a picture of it because he loved how it looked and tasted. My husband loved all three of his tacos, and I couldn't resist trying a bite of the Al pastor. The meat was incredibly tender and silky. It literally melted in my mouth. My Pork Chile Verde taco was exactly as described- flavorful without being spicy. The Creamy Chicken Tinga, on the other hand, had a nice kick and was absolutely mouthwatering. The chips and salsa were great as well, though I do wish they provided two salsa containers instead of one. We finished the salsa quickly, but still had about half the chips left. Overall, I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for tacos with generous potion, and amazing flavor. read more

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The brisket and chicken tinga tacos are standouts here. Gotta love anything that includes avocado. Great tortillas too!

WOW!!! So they have Gluten Free Krispy Baja Fish and Baja Cauliflower tacos. They use a dedicated fryer, and super fresh ingredients. And while the tortilla may be street taco size, don't let that fool you. They fill them to bursting, and don't scrimp in the slightest. The crust on the fish is FANTASTIC!!! Crisp and crunchy, even after being sauced, and the condiments on them are the perfect compliments. And the service was exceptional. What a gem read more

Alma Tacos - Gluten-Free Baja Fish Tacos, and Baja Cauliflower Tacos. SOOOOOO GOOOOD!!! - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California

I live in the neighborhood across the street from here. I saw the sign go up a couple months ago for a new taco place. Who doesn't love tacos!? I finally tried it today with my friend who keeps raving about it. She's been at least a half a dozen times; probably more. She LOVES it! Anywho, I got a brisket taco, cheese quesadilla to share and she got guac and chips for us to share. YUM. All of it was scrumptious. The brisket was so tender and tasty. The cheese quesadilla was cheesy deliciousness on a home made tortilla. *drool* The chips were perfectly salty and the guac was very flavorful. I'm picky when it comes to guacamole in restaurants and this is easily #2 in my eyes. The girl cashier was very sweet and friendly. The food came out rather quickly. Oh! They have Coke products which makes it even better (Diet Coke is my #1 ~ I refuse to drink Diet Pepsi HA!). Try this place out. You won't be disappointed. I can't wait to go back and try the other types of tacos plus a bean and cheese burrito. read more

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Update: Updating this to 5 stars based on the churros alone. They absolutely put this place over the top for me. Crispy on the outside, soft and warm on the inside, coated in cinnamon sugar, and served with three different sauces. Every bite was fresh, indulgent, and exactly what a churro should be. I came back specifically for these, and they did not disappoint. 10 out of 10. Do not skip the churros. read more

Alma Tacos - Churros - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great new restaurant. They have amazing food we tried the bean burrito and almost all the tacos. Very fresh and generous street tacos. Very tasty salsa and we ordered extra to douse the tacos. My absolute favorite was the chili meat taco. That one was delicious. I hope they keep their quality longer then just now in the beginning because the tacos are amazing. You can also get a good beer or topo chico to pair which makes it even better. Highly recommend. Great service and clean and nice ambiance!! read more

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Delicious tacos! I stopped in to pick up a couple tacos to eat at home. I ordered one brisket and one chicken tinga taco. They had a generous amount of meat, and double corn tortillas, topped with guacamole, onions, and cotija cheese. The flavor is amazing, with just the right amount of spice. I did not ask for extra salsa, and the tacos did not need it. Friendly staff. I will be going back! I took one bite of the chicken before I snapped a picture. Sorry. read more

Alma Tacos - Chicken tinga on the left, brisket on the right.. - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California

Delicious tacos. Generously filled. Both the creamy chicken Tikka and cauliflower were fantastic. read more

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I'm writing a review because I was pleasantly surprised by this place. I was looking for street tacos, but we decided to try this place out. The person who took our order was extremely sweet. She was very patient with all of our questions and all of my good preferences and changes since I am intolerant to milk and even though I had to take out some sauces and cheese felt like my two tacos had so much flavor. I have the brisket taco and the fish taco and I am definitely coming back for both of those! My brother had the fries with brisket and my husband had the California burrito and they both were happy with their meal as well. I'm sensitive to heat as well so the avocado salsa was a good option for me. The place was very clean and there's an outdoor area that was very cute with lights up, but it was too cold for us to eat outside since it's winter time. My family is looking forward to going back! I definitely need to work on taking pictures of my food before I do reviews read more

Alma Tacos - Brisket taco without the cotija since I'm milk intolerant but that was delicious!!!! - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great place with nice staff and really good food! The salsas are spicy and have great flavor!

Incredible addition to the neighborhood; everything was phenomenal. I had the cauliflower taco, the braised taco and the brisket taco as well as the brisket burrito; truly phenomenal food and i've been doing Mexican food for many years and many years in Long Beach at that. I loved the artisanal flair which makes for unique & incredible recipes and food (both fresh & flavorful). Casual ambiance. Clean, bright, cozy but well balanced space (6ish tables?). All staff were pleasant and helpful too! It's extra impressive when it is a brand new spot and they are pretty much perfect without having to work out the standard newbie nuances. Def recommend! read more

Alma Tacos - Tacos: cauliflower, brisket, braised beef - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California

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The food is amazing!! Perfect if your the type that wants the salt light and to add what you prefer on yourself and the flavor is not compromised! The smoked brokers tacos were super on point! Extremely tender like biting through butter with the perfect amount of smoke and flavor complemented with a generous amount of guacamole and salsa that's spicy but not to the point that you need water! I was very impressed with the food and especially the service! Everyone was very attentive to my children whom are 3 and 4 and their requests. This is definitely a great family location as well as a casual dating spot. The music was enjoyable and relaxing vibe wise. I'm definitely coming back next time when we have more time to try more things out! read more

Alma Tacos - Smoked brisket taco half eaten! Was wayyyy thicker! - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Wow, great tacos here! I was shopping at lazy acres and saw this place for the first time and wanted to check out it. Its a big place! I believe it used to be a bagel shop. They have two huge outside seating areas, one with a TV. They are brand new, maybe a month or so but they are on the right track. They have tacos, burritos and quesadillas. I went for a couple of tacos, smoked brisket, al paster and one chile verde and all was delicious, but the STAR of the show is definitely the brisket! It has a great smoked flavor and i tell you i already been back twice in a week and the second time i loaded up with just the brisket tacos. It's one of the best bites i had as far as tacos around long beach. I also ordered the churros. IMO skip em. They were plan and not good to me. You may like them though. I got 4 pieces and only ate half of one. They have a self-serve soda fountain machine. Customer service was excellent. Yes a must try if you're in that part of town! I will be coming back for more. Food Rating: Brisket Tacos 9.1\10... A must try! Al Pastor Tacos 8.5\10 Chile Verde Tacos 8.3\10 Churros 6.0\10 read more

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Al Pastor burrito is so good! Churros are BOMB. I highly recommend and I have returned many times.

Fantastic find for a great satisfying meal. The place is clean has a good selection of food and a friendly staff Hasir was the best!

Just checked out Alma Tacos. Fantastic food and warm atmosphere. We tried the smoked brisket, Baja cauliflower, and chile-braised beef tacos. All were delicious. The smoked brisket was our favorite. After finishing our tacos we ordered churros. These are not your average churros. So good and fresh! The restaurant seems small from the front but there is plenty of seating, including two nice patio areas. We'll be back! read more

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I got brisket nachos, let me tell you the place is new around here, well I'm very picky about food I love nachos so far this are the best I have tried here in Long Beach this are different in a sense of quality I LOVE THIS!! Service is great an fast, ambiance is calm read more

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Great choices for tacos and a few burritos. Great staff- quick and polite service- gotta say that the tacos we had were easy to split- two corn tortillas on each taco - just filled the second one with the extra. They are delicious read more

Alma Tacos - The team- well part of the team. Great service. - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California

Alma Tacos welcome!!! my husband and I live in the neighborhood and we were big supporters of the Begelry. Was sad to see it close, but very happy to welcome this fantastic new taco spot! The brisket and chili Verde tacos were incredible! Enjoyed the chili beef too! The guac was delicious as well. Friendly staff, great service and an intriguing menu for future visits. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Yes!! Alma's Tacos! Soo good! We sampled 4 tacos today and all were so flavorful and cooked to perfection! Creamy chicken tinga was our fav! The Baja fish & al pastor were amazing! The smoked brisket was my first try and blew me away! So happy this is in our neighborhood!! Support them Now!!!! read more

Ordered Al Pastor Taco, (4/5) Brisket (2/5), Pork Chili Verdi 3/5). Tacos are smaller street size, the meat had a bbq flavor that was a little intense. Flavor was more like a bbq restaurant that serves tacos rather than Mexican flavors. Beer choices were great and the back patio was a nice surprise. I will try them again since they are new and the location was good. read more

Tacos were decent. The reason for my lower rating...we ordered chips and guacamole. When I asked for salsa, I had to pay an extra $1.00 for a small portion of salsa. Why isn't the salsa included with the chips and guacamole? Why nickel and dime? Most Mexican restaurants, salsa is an automatic and they offer amazing salsa bars. Also, my husband ordered a quesadilla and it was very greasy. He didn't eat the whole thing because it was so greasy. Service was slow. It took a long time for our order to be done. I had heard good things about things about this place but my experience was not as positive. read more

Let me begin this review by saying that the taco meat is really good. Tortillas were falling apart after one bite though. Need to improve the tortilla quality. Service. The cashier was nice and was patient while we looked over the menu. The X-factor and reason for the 1-star rating below: Partner and I walked in a out 45 minutes prior to closing the day after Christmas. There were two large groups sitting on adjacent tables, I instantly thought they were the same party. When we did walk through the doors, every person, 10-12, turned to look at us as if we were walking through a crime scene, not one welcoming eye. Now why would a group that large welcome other customers to ask? Because the owner was sitting with the group and only after we finished our modest order of two tacos each and an order of fries, did we realize this must have been the owner's friends/family. I confirmed it was the owner after seeing a social media post where the owner identified himself. We ordered, sat, waited, ate, and left, but the owner of this new restaurant never greeted us, never said a word to us, or even thanked us for coming in. Come on dude, what a shame. read more

Our fist time here I have two complaints Tacos al pastor the meat is cooked on the trompo And the pineapple it shouldn't be from the can Also when they gives us our food didn't ask if we want any salsas The place is really clean and is good spot for dinner. read more

I noticed the bright Tacos neon while leaving the pet store and pointed it out to my fiancé. We decided to give it a go and we are SO glad we did! First impression was a friendly family greeting us, including their young son helping to take our order. A clean and nicely decorated space. We got a few different tacos to try and we both agreed these may be the best tacos we have ever had. Each one just as good as the next. I don't think I could possibly pick a favorite. We will 1000% be back to try the rest of the menu! read more

I was recommended to Alma tacos, so I thought I would try it out! Unfortunately, I left without ordering because there was no option to order a chicken taco! how does a taco place not have chicken! Lol read more

Was in the area and saw this new restaurant opened. Stopped in for some churros, and they were delicious! I am a churro connoisseur! Fresh from the fryer, ample amount of cinnamon and sugar and they are only $5 for 4 churros! Excited to support this family owned business and come back in for some tacos! They all sounded really good in the menu. The kids meal looked great for kids too read more

Alma Tacos - Fresh churros - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, California

Delicious fresh food. Friendly service and good relaxed ambiance. First time here. Tried the birria tacos, chips and guac. Mango slushy amd churris. Everything was delicious! Will be back to try more items. read more

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The decor is relaxing and inviting. All the tacos sounds amazing! It's too bad that I was already full with the 2 tacos I ordered. The place doesn't look too big when you walk in, but there's ample outdoor spaces that look comfortable if you want to eat and hang out with friends or family. The personnel were all friendly and we even met the owner when he walk in from the kitchen. He was very friendly and personable. read more

New in Lazy Acres shopping center (near IHOP). Amazing in house smoked brisket available in tacos or burritos. Pastor was great too. Casual order at counter/ food delivered to table. If you are going to L A and found parking, stop in for a quick, high quality bite. read more

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I usually never leave reviews because I understand that stuff happens but I have to say this was one of the worst experiences I had. We waited 50 minutes for our order and it was cold and just okay. Unfortunately I got the worst food poisoning from the chicken and felt so awful. Definitely be careful. read more