My mom ordered me the bean and cheese pupusa. It was delicious. I've had some in other places and they are greasy, this one WAS NOT GREASY! It was so good. Good size and it didn't get me too full I could maybe eat a second one. The curtido was perfect also. My mom also bought a 3 leches cake, it was not too sweet but it was definitely a great tasting cake. Yummy!! Overall, I would definitely recommend it to anyone. read more

I tried this fabulous place out for breakfast and the steak and eggs was literally as good as I've had at any five star resort. If you haven't had steak and eggs in a while, come spoil yourself! Thank you guys, you're awesome! read more

La Esperanza was recommended to us by a staff member at the Museum of Latin American Art, and it was a good choice. The menu has many different items; the pupusas are huge and delicious; the service was good; the ambiance is family/comfortable. The prices are a bit high but OK for a nice change from standard American restaurant stuff. read more

This place I so authentic and welcoming I do ask for my Latin American compadres to come in or call in to order. It's so delicious it brought me back to my food and culture, THANK YOU! read more

The pupusas and sweet empanadas were very good! I hadn't not had much Guatemalan or Salvadoran food before and I really enjoyed the variety. Especially the pickles served with the pupusa read more

Food is delicious! Restaurant is clean and the employees are so nice and hospitable. Definitely coming back!

Best Guatemalan breakfast! Reminds me of home every time. Great service and quick turnaround!

Super good propusas Love love love! They really didn't disappoint coming from a person who is used to an OG making popusas ( my mother in law) I can say they were as good! read more

I moved to Long Beach and drive past this restaurant often. One day I decided to try it & I'm so glad I did! Now I've been coming here for a year! Best pupusas I've had and they are so nice and welcoming every time I come in! read more

Wow let me just tell you that it was my first time trying this place and I was not disappointed at all there's not very many places out here that sell ensalada drinks so I was very pleased, I got the fried plantains and three different types of pupusa's and they were all really good will definitely be ordering from here again 10 out of 10 would recommend!!! read more

First time here last week and I got the pupusas plate. They actually started me with some mini pupusas which only wet my appetite for more. The pupusas were hot, soft and delicious, just the right amount of stuffing, mine was pork and cheese. As good, though, as my pupusas was their rice and black beans. OMG, that was good, tons of flavor and I loved the green beans in the rice. Great service too and fair price. Will definitely be back!! read more

I stop in here and pick up two pupusas revueltas(bean, cheese, and pork). It comes with curtido, mild salsa, and I ask for the hot sauce. One of the best under $10 lunch deals in town. read more

This place is amazing. We had a variety of pupusas, and they were all delicious. We had pork, bean and cheese, chorizo, potato and jalapeño, and pork, bean, and cheese. I loved them all, but my favorite was the potato and jalapeño. They came with a salsa, which was a little fruity and not hot, but went really well with the pupusas. Also came with a coke slaw, but vinegar-based, which was very good. We also tried the tamal de elote (sweet corn tamale), and it was also delicious. Highly recommend. read more

I've been going to the one in Torrance for years. So happy they opened one in Long Beach! The food is great and the popusas are the best!

HELLO?? GOD?? ????? (^my soul, gently swaddled in a pupusa, floating up to heaven after what was probably the best delivery experience of my LIFE) It was early, the order was correct, the portions were generous, it was reasonably priced, it was HOT omg, and best of all it even tasted great. I recant all of my other positive reviews for other restaurants, they don't live up to this place. Thank you, amen. read more

This place is a hidden gem. The food and service is great. So far, I've tried the pupusas, fried plantains, pepian and the pork tamale and everything was delicious. read more

Great food. Short wait. Reasonable prices. If it were in a better neighborhood, I would give it 5 stars but well worth a visit.

My first time going there for breakfast today. It was delicious and generous. I had cafe de La olla with a Guatemalan breakfast that was amazing. No it is not cheap but the coffee was huge. I was unable to finish it. The breakfast had eggs, bean, cheese, platanos, sugar, crema and thick handmade tortillas. The service was great. People need to shut the hell up and understand that small business restaurants are not factories with machines. Plus everybody is short staffed these days. You want fast and consistent? Go to Macdonald read more

As someone from El Salvador that had ate pupusas all my life and knows how a good pupusa is supposed to taste. All I gotta say is their pupusas are nasty and SALTY AS FUCK! Also they are expensive and just not worth it! If you want real pupusas in Long Beach try La Santaneca bakery. I've been going there for years and they don't disappoint me.. too bad they were closed today. I'm never going back to this place LA ESPERANZA for pupusas , JUST FUCKEN DISAPPOINTING ! read more

I am always excited to see Guatemalan restaurants; there aren't that many. My boyfriend and I decided to drop in for lunch on the Saturday that happened to also be Guatemalan Independence day. We ordered the trio of tostadas and the carne asada. We also tried their complimentary tortillas and black beans. We were pleasantly surprised with the flavor of the food. Never as good as moms but pretty damn close. They gave us free pupusas to celebrate Independence day. They were pretty large and very tasty. People in the restaurant were super nice and the decor was pretty cool. Restaurant felt clean. My only complaint is that they don't have Gallo beer (Guatemalan brand beer). They said they're getting their liquor license soon. Overall, a great experience! I'll be back for sure. read more

The pupusas are so good I ate here for 3 days straight highly recommend trying them. Don't forget to add all the fixings

The food here is great the pupusa's are huge I tried the Carne Asada with onions And one pupusa. My wife had empanadas for dessert this place is definitely a must come back. read more

Best pupusas ever. Laura always gives the best customer service. The food will not disappoint a must try spot if you want to get your Salvadorean fix. read more

Very good! I had taquitos and a carne asada My mouth was watering just to see the menu. I will be back to taste something else. prices are fair. Their rellenitos de platano are very good. Parking is a nightmare around the area. I will definitely recommend this place to friends. read more

Delicious food. The Pupusas are AMAZING!!!! Also the beans & rice were so good! I'm extremely impressed & we will all be coming back often.

The best pupusas I've had in a very long time! I had a zucchini and a bean and cheese - delicious! The curtido was on point and the salsa was fresh and really rounded it out. I also splurged for the empanadas de leche and they were perfectly cooked. I'm so excited to have found a new spot! read more

My husband and me went to eat at this place twice. This place has authentic Guatemalan and Salvadorean food. I have been to many Guatemalan and Salvadorean restaurants; however, I consider this place the best. Every dish is delicious, the customer service is outstanding, and the decor inside this restaurant makes you feel like you are in Guatemala. I am glad this place is here in Long Beach. My husband and me will continue to go there for sure and share about this place to our family and friends!! read more

Randomly came to this place and I'd definitely come back! I had a chorizo and a zucchini pupusa, they were delicioussss

the positives : the location is nice, easy to find and the hostess was very friendly. the negatives : i ordered (what I thought was a very specific) dish and I got it not to my specifications. I ordered and payed for the dish twice mind you. I probably won't be back, not because of the quality of the food( the food is great) but I really don't want to go through this situation again. read more

Pupusas are amazing. This is the 3rd time there in 3 months. I found them on Yelp and I wasn't disappointed. The service is great ant they are so friendly and service oriented. Definitely a favorite in Long Beach. read more

The food was great. Clean environment. Nice servers. First time trying salvadorain horachata. It was good but I still prefer the Mexican one. read more

Don't let the neighborhood and parking issues scare you off! Friendly quick service and such flavorful dishes. I will be back for sure!

nice restaurant, foos amazing waitress super nice, area is not that great to find parking, but is worth to come for sure.

I'm very picky when it comes to Pupusas. When we found this place I was like SCORE! Husband and I are both fans. We have eaten there and taken to go and have gotten great service. Their food is great and very flavorful. Anytime we have a craving we come here and leave happy every time. The bakery is pretty awesome as well with their pan dulce and other warm goodies they have. Love this place and definitely recommend it if you want a pupusa fix. read more

I love La Esperanza in Torrance! So, naturally I was excited to find out they were opening one down the street from my home and was crossing my fingers that it was just as good. IT IS! I've NEVER had pupusas as good as these and I'm half Salvadorian. My favorite foods to order here are bean and cheese pupusas, sugar covered plantain empanadas filled with cream and their hot corn beverage (atol De elote). Service is good. Place is clean. read more

I love the food here. We had the garnachas, pupusas, plantain empanadas, and corn atole. Great flavor. Quality authentic Central American food is served here. read more

Great food. Friendly service. Clean restaurant and clean bathrooms. We tried the hilachas and the 3 taco plate. No one was disappointed!

Been going to La Esperanza in Torrance for several years and was so glad to know that there's also this location in Long Beach. Went tonight with my sisters and we enjoyed the same amazing Guatemalan/Salvadoran food I've grown to love from the Torrance location - the Guatemalan Breakfast and Pupusas are the absolute best! Laura, our waitress, was awesome providing us outdoor dining service and really taking good care of us. Right now during COVID everything is maintained clean inside and outside, along with complimentary hand sanitizer for your table. Be sure to support this local family-owned business. Gracias Laura and La Esperanza! read more

This place was delicious. Food tastes fresh and is made to order. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. I'm looking forward to coming back and exploring more delicious plates on the menu! read more

I have been eating pupusas from La Esperanza for the past several years and they never disappoint! The loroco and chipilín are my favorite! The food is always delicious, the staff always welcoming, and the panadería is amazing!! read more