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    Leo's Mexican Grill

    4.0 (142 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Dale H.

    Staple to the neighborhood! Always have to stop by when I'm in town. The tacos any style are my favorite. Especially the crunchy chicken and fish tacos , you can never go wrong. Only wish the broadway location stayed open late still. I'm just glad this one sells beer now!

    Breakfast burrito
    Kate K.

    I've been hearing about their morning breakfast burrito special forever and finally found myself in the area at the right time to try it out. It is a good deal, for sure, but the burrito itself was kind of meh. The potatoes needed some crunch and seasoning. If your main consideration is cost, they've got you covered. Cash or zelle only.

    Asada, carnitas and Al pastor
    Sovannie E.

    Was looking for a taco Tuesday spot that won't drain our pockets and found this place. When we got there, there was only one person inside. So customer service was quick. They only accept Zelle and cash at the moment. We went for their taco Tuesday menu, tacos were about 1.75 per taco. I forgot to take a picture of the menu :( we got 6 tacos total, asada, Al pastor and carnitas. And they were so good ! Have not found tacos like these in a while. I definitely want to come back. They have an open salsa bar too!

    California Burrito
    Claudia R.

    This was my first time trying a California Burrito because I'm from El Monte; therefore, I have nothing to compare it to. It made me forget all my worries while I was eating it. I had it with lime, red and green salsas.

    carne asada Burritos
    Robin A.

    Always drive past this and finally made a stop tonight. This being around the corner was convenient, just parking is terrible but that's long beach so that's expected lol. I called in for a carne asada burrito and was told it'd be ready in 10min. Perfect, i arrived and food was ready. It's cash or zelle only! I love when you order a burrito & they're actually decently sized! Chips came included and salsas you pour yourself. Overall was decently priced and did not disappointment :)

    Russ L.

    The 8th and Magnolia location is on point. Nice and clean. Hot fresh food. If you are in search of good and authentic Mexican food, then look no further. Friendly service and atmosphere.

    Chicken Tacos
    Amber R.

    I went here for lunch when they were having a special and ordered four chicken tacos. The chicken and tortilla shells were very dry and the presentation was not that great. The service was good, everyone was very nice. The restaurant ambiance was ok. Just disappointed in the food.

    Nachos!
    Rick H.

    If I'm eating Mexican fare, I want it authentic, not some Americanized chain. So when I saw local workers lining up in Leo's, I knew I had to try it. The restaurant is clean and pleasantly dated, with a heavy wood counter, wood chairs and tables. The service is immediate and friendly. I was craving nachos, so I got an order with Carne asada. I've never had nachos this good. The chips and guacamole are made in house, and they're amazing. My dish had beans, peppers, onion, sour cream and plenty of tender Carne asada. The portion was huge! There is also a nice salsa bar with fresh, house-made salsas, onion, carrot, jalapeño, cilantro and limes. Everything you need to make awesome nachos out of this world! If you want authentic Mexican food, you absolutely must try Leo's!

    Chicken Crispy Taco
    Kenya S.

    These use to be really really good. I have been eating at this place since moving to Long Beach in 2020 since I live 2 blocks from them. And the chicken crispy taco is/was my favorite. They aren't even crispy anymore. They fall apart and the meat isn't juicy like before. They taste old like they have them pre-cooked and sitting around waiting to be ordered. I'm disappointed.

    NEVER ORDER FROM HERE! Ordered and picked up lunch for work crew, and received the incorrect order and was refused refund or corrected order. I was charged for $14 burritos when i ordered $4 tacos. They refused to refund or corrected order my order and I eventually had to leave with the wrong food and being incredibly overcharged. I only gave one star so I was able to post review. It would be 0 if I could ABSOLUTELY AVOID LEO's

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    3 months ago

    Amazingly delicious food and one of the best taco Tuesday/Friday in town. The service is always friendly, helpful and as accommodating.

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    Yummy Breakfast burritos and salsa super good! Young girl is a bit rude but who isn't at that age now a days. Clean atmosphere

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    Excellent tacos. Always fast service. My go to for carry out. Very friendly staff too!

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    Love the asada burritos been getting them for years . Friendly service too . Warm vibe

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    They're open in evenings when the one on broadway in Long Beach is closed. Same great food.

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    Food is always good. Sorry, there are no pics because their food is always good to where I start to eat before I think about taking pics.

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    2 years ago

    The breakfast burritos here are the best! Definitely recommend this place as a pit stop before heading on the road.

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    Lola's Mexican Cuisine

    3.9
    (2.3k reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    Spectacular Mexican food! I'm so glad TikTok recommended this place because I may have never…read morestumbled upon it otherwise! I stopped by on a Friday afternoon and waited about 20 minutes for a table. The wait was well worth it because each dish offered an explosion of flavors. My favorite dish was the birria, with the salmon ceviche as a close second. The mole was great too, but I'd say the other two dishes were more memorable and something I'd return for. I can't recommend the birria enough, as the flavors were reminiscent of what I've had in Mexico, very authentic. The space is small and can feel a bit tight, but sometimes the best food comes from these types of "hole in the wall" places. Ultimately, I'd say give Lola's a try! You can't go wrong with Mexican food!

    Not impressed by anything we ordered, given the competition locally…read more I will drive to Acton, CA (124 miles round trip) for their chicken tortilla soup ... bringing back 3 quarts of it after our meal is done. The soup here lacks the tastebud awakening zip that Don Chato's has. The ono fish taco experience was my fault... I hate fried fish taco, so I had lofty expectations, but due to the fact that I do not prefer corn tortillas, guacamole or raw onions, led to much disappointment since It has all three. Totally my fault. The butternut enchilada was lacking in the expected savoriness... this is being polite. The potato taquito was okay... but I am not a taquito person, so if you are I would seriously encourage you to try it. The star of the table was the Mexican corn. It may not compete with Cornman in Lincoln Heights, but it was decent. I scraped off the onions and toppings on the ono tacos, put the fish on the flour tortillas that another person didn't want, and topped the fish with refried beans, street corn and a but if the chicken tortilla soup broth to make due. When you are driving more than 30 minutes for this experience, I think you would agree that it was less that a proper way to celebrate a birthday. Oh and if there isn't any street parking. It'll cost you about 9 bucks in the lot. I didn't use the restroom, so I cant review its cleanliness. Our waitress was flawless taking orders and delivering food The restaurant itself has a great layout and an outdoor courtyard complete with propane heaters and umbrellas - I loved that... but my favorite part was out front, no not the seating area in the former parking spaces, nope... it was the collapsed woman on the sidewalk, walking her dog with snot running out of her nose because she was huffing some aerosol can of whatever. This truly set the mood upon arrival. Two stars for being close to a lot of other food choices to visit afterward.

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    Enrique's Mexican Restaurant

    Enrique's Mexican Restaurant

    4.1
    (1.4k reviews)
    4.7 mi
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    I'm honestly shocked I haven't reviewed this place yet because I've basically eaten my way through…read morethe entire menu at Enrique's. If you want big portions, legit authentic food, and prices that won't personally offend you--this is your spot. The pork shank? Fall-off-the-bone, no-effort-required kind of delicious. The tacos are (I do wish they had à la carte instead of plates, but honestly their rice and refried beans slap so I'll allow it). The ceviche is basically an entrée disguised as an appetizer, and the chicken arroz soup hits every time. They bring out chips and salsa immediately (as they should), service is quick, and there's plenty of parking--which already puts them ahead of half the restaurants in SoCal.

    Decided to try something other than our usual tacos and burritos, and no better place to do that…read morethan Enrique's! In addition to all those basic menu items they have some stellar creations. I opted for the carne asada plate - simple and not spicy. Hubby ordered the Carne en su Jugo- very spicy with tomatillo broth and serranos, cilantro, bacon and onions. Both of our entrees came with bean soup and tortillas. The chips/ salsa starter was addictive. Huge basket of fresh warm chips, and a salsa like no other! Chunks of veggies and just the right spice. It was hard to get those chunks on the chips but it was delicious. My carne asada was tasty, a large portion with grilled scallion and rice. I wish some of the "bean soup" had been pureed to be a bit thicker but the broth was good, with a variety of beans. Hubby's dish had an interesting flavor, very spicy. He wished the broth had some rice, though, to accompany it. We could come back weekly to try many more entrees. Their salads sound tasty, too. Service was great.

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    Chicken, Beef, Potato taco plate.
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    El Barrio Cantina

    El Barrio Cantina

    4.2
    (490 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Happy hour specials
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    I love this place. Get the Saladito margarita if you're looking for something special, lightly…read morespicy, and sweet but not too sweet. Jeff is the best bartender in all of Long Beach, California. Items you can't go wrong with listed below: - potato tacos - ribeye fajitas - loaded fries with tinga Credentials: I've been coming here for 3+ years

    A fun night was had here for the Mexico game last night. We didn't have plans to watch it anywhere…read morehence we ended up here. It was open seating when we arrived which majority of the tables was taken where all the television were. The main dining area had a television set up but main bar area was where the action was taking place. We got lucky as there was a table available along the wall with perfect view of the game. Of course it was rain delayed so more time to enjoy food and drinks. Also it was happy hour and taco Tuesday all at the same time. As the game was happening, one of the tequila sponsors was there offering deals. Shot and a jersey. Tony took care of us that night and he was amazing. Made sure that we got everything we needed. Very sweet as well. Happy hour menu offered a good amount of items for a great deal. As well as draft beer and cocktails. Regular menu is great as well which we've had before. Food, an order of the tostada both with shrimp and aguachili. Served with two small tostada and handful of crevice on top. Both were quite tasty and very well flavored in the juice. Also two of the street tacos with birria. They were quite small but did have a major punch of flavor to it. And well priced at 2.50 a piece. Of course the crinkle cut loaded fries with added carne asada. Seemed like it was a popular item as every table had it. It was good but a little skimpy with the topping. Lastly the chicken wings, lemon pepper flavor. Six piece tossed in the sauce. It was good but way too salty for my liking. We still enjoyed everything we had. As we got the shot with the jersey earlier, the person who was affiliated with the sponsor brand was walking around with more shot. I must say, it does hit the spot big time...lol... The crowd was lively with everyone all there for the same reason. The game and good company. First time for happy hour and it was nice. We had a great time and everyone working was the sweetest. And Tony was amazing. Took very good care of us.

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    Ola Mexican Kitchen

    Ola Mexican Kitchen

    3.7
    (1k reviews)
    5.2 mi
    $$

    We decided to grab lunch at 2nd and PCH after going to the Sunday Farmer's Market, and decided to…read morefinally check out Ola. Palapa next door offers the same food menu but has more drink options. Many opted for outdoor seating on the terrace due to the gorgeous views, but not wanting to wait we agreed to indoor seating. The interior of the restaurant is also very beautiful. The bathrooms were too dark for my tastes though. Our waitress was absolutely phenomenal, super friendly and anticipating all of our needs (water refills, leftover containers, etc.). Service overall by all staff was friendly. We were actually presently surprised with the taste of the food, thinking it might be more Americanized but they actually had very authentic and tasty totopos (tortilla chips). The tomato salsa that came with the chips was also very refreshing. We asked for hot sauce too and the house habanero salsa really packed a punch! We ordered carne asada nachos, pork belly chilaquiles (from the brunch menu), a breakfast burrito, poke, and steamed clams. The steamed clams came in a rich tomato broth and the breakfast burrito was massive. The poke was just okay and the chilaquiles a bit too soggy for me, and the carne asada nachos a bit dry. Nonetheless, presentation and portion sizes were respectable. The last comment is that food here is quite pricey but that reflects the likely high rent of a restaurant in 2nd and PCH. Ola still exceeded expectations and provided a more than pleasant meal.

    Chill sunny and beachy vibes…read more Went for a quick drink to enjoy some of the so cal sunshine. Had a beer and they provided some chips and salsa. Appreciated being able to soak in the sun while sipping on a beer. Will def be back for happy hour.

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    Indoor and outdoor seating available!
    Indoor and outdoor seating available!
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    Chips and salsa
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