Love any place that gives free chips and salsa! I got the sope trio and it was good - but I'm more…read moreof a taco/enchilada person so I'll need to come back to try them. The establishment was clean and spacious. Service though really stood out. Everyone was so welcoming and accommodating. I didn't even notice my cup had a chip but the server (ugh - I forgot to get his name) saw it quickly and switched it out. That is attention to detail that anyone else would have missed. I will definitely return!

We came right before noon on a weekend. There was no wait to sit down but the parking lot was still…read morefull since it's so small and many other locations have spots blocked off. That is the downside of this place: parking. It's in a center with a lot of great places so you may want to find street parking before coming in that's mostly what gave the star rating for this in addition to the food taking a while to get to the table. They bring out chips and salsa which was great since they will take a while to get your food. Other tables that would come in later would get their food sooner. I got the green chilaquiles thinking it would come out sooner but it was the very last thing to arrive. My partner got their food before mine and I still sat there as other tables for their chilaquiles first. It took about 20 min get our food. The chips and salsa they give table side are tasty. Don't eat too much of it esp if you get the chilaquiles since it's a lot of chips. The salsa is not spicy at all! My partner got the Birria omelette. It was pretty good but the egg itself was a bit overcooked. It was a strange combination but the Birria was tasty by itself. He would come back to try the meat in a taco. Could have used some sort of lighter element. Everything was too savory on the plate. The plate was screaming for something fresh on it. The cafe the olla was so good. A little on the sweet side but that is what is is. The chilaquiles were good too. I would say maybe add more salsa or get something else because it was way too much chips. This is def something you would share for the table a not got for yourself. I would come back to try something without chips. It's really cute inside. So well decorated but I can see how they can have a wait if it fills up since it got fully crowded while we waiting for the long wait to get out food.

Excellent Taquitos, beans and rice! My husband had tacos and…read morefinished them before I can finished my review! He loved them! I highly recommend a visit.

Wow!!! Amazing service, food, drinks and ambiance. I've been here a couple times already. Gio has…read moreserved us and his work ethic is amazing. Our order is always on point. The drinks are flavorful, cold and a good size. I typically order their steak picado. The portions are good and the flavor is even better. Micheladas hit the spot all the time. Thank you Flores for upgrading your menu and interior. Great job!!!

Been coming here for years never had anything I didn't like super fire the fish taco'sread more

I love their chicken tacos. Soft shell, full of flavor but not spicy with plenty of onions and…read morecilantro. The chicken is boiled instead of grilled and the flavor profile is on point. Crisp sliced radishes, lemon and pickled carrots are the perfect complement to my tacos. The carne asada is cooked well but not chewy or greasy. This place is a winner if you are in the mood for tacos!! Friendly customer service and the restaurant is ALWAYS clean.

We went with a few vegan friends and we loved it! We started with chips and guac! OMG, so…read moredelicious! The chips were beyond, perfect to start. I got the tacos, and the flavors were amazing. Seasoning and quality is VERY GOOD! Bean and rice, also amazing! Try this place, even if you eat meat! Great service and very friendly too!

Terrible service and mediocre food. I decided to cut the server some slack at first but when I…read moreoverheard her say that she was the owner I could not believe it. She was rude, short and clearly had no serving skills. On top of this the food was meh. Nothing stood out. The corn ribs were the only thing we liked but it's also a simple item that anyone can make at home. We tried the churro dessert- the churros were rock hard... $14 for rocks was criminal. The ice cream was good but I'm assuming they don't make that in house. Overall disappointed. Not worth the drive and the 10 minute time to find parking. The vibe of the place itself felt pretty gloomy too. I unfortunately don't think this place will be open much longer if the quality of food/service doesn't improve.

YessVera's Tacos in Long Beach is hands down my go-to spot for tacos…read more I've been coming here for a few years now, and tacos are one of my top five favorite foods, so I'm pretty particular. I've tried almost everything on the menu, with maybe one or two meats left, and everything has been great. I've had the tacos, nachos, burritos, and even the horchata, and they always hit. The sauces though... OMG. That's really what takes it over the top. They're so good I've definitely taken an extra one or two home to use with breakfast the next day. My favorite meat is the asada, and I also really enjoy their potato tacos, which I almost forgot to mention. Super flavorful and always satisfying. Customer service is really nice, and even though they're usually pretty busy, you still get your food fairly fast for the amount of people there. Just a heads up, parking is super limited, so I definitely recommend calling ahead, placing your order, and then picking it up. It's a food truck setup at a market, so it's not really about ambience, but they do have some outdoor seating if you want to sit and eat. Vera's tacos is just a great little spot with consistently delicious food. Definitely one of the best taco spots in Long Beach. Flavor Profile (for reference): Umami-forward (savory, salty depth) Acidic or bright (tangy + sour) Pungent and intense (spicy and bitter notes) Drink Preference (for reference): Bitter-forward cocktails Balanced acidity Light sweetness only, not overly sugary

I'm definitely a fan of Vera's tacos. So this is a bodega on the west side of Long Beach. They have…read morea food truck in their parking lot. Dependent on the time you go, it can be tricky to get in and out of the parking lot. It's sort of a one-way in and one way out situation. I've had their tacos, nachos, burrito, bowls, and tacos dorados of papa (potato). I have no complaints about any of these. My favorite meat go to are their Carnitas and chicken. When I ordered the burrito bowl, I usually ask for a half steak half chicken. The taco dorados are a hit with my family as an appetizer or l I'll order a couple orders for family gatherings. Very tasty! They also have a veggie and salsa bar outside of the truck, which is very helpful to take radishes, limes, cilantro, and onion. They sometimes have pickled onions as well. There's salsa especially the orange one is so fire. I usually go inside the bodega to get a full-size one for my house. The green salsa which is made with avocado is really good too. The cashier is on point with your order and the cooks do the best I can with turning around food. Depending on the time, you can wait about 15 -20 minutes sometimes. They also have a few table tables that are covered with a tarp for shade where you can sit and eat as well.

This review is mostly based on customer service. Service to me is almost always more important than…read morethe food itself. Haven't been here in a while. They had a food truck parked out front. We asked if they had any plant-based or vegan options. They only sold burgers however the lady that helped us was very sweet, polite, and kind. She told what they had and what we could order inside instead. We walked in and the gentleman named Oscar G. cashed us out. He was also very friendly! Very professional and knowledgeable about the menu and non-dairy items. Provided us with what we needed right away, the container for the salsa and brought out fresh ones for me. Very nice guy. The food came out right away. The portions were big in my opinion. The prices were decent, the portion was great, and best of all the service was good. Their self-serve condiments was a PLUS! I've been to a lot of taco spots and these were by far the freshest and crispiest cucumbers, fresh cold salsa, onions and cilantro was also fresh. The food was good and filled us up. It was simple but fulfilling. Will definitely be back and highly recommend it. There are plenty of indoor and outdoor seats as well.

I stopped by Top Shelf Tacos in Carson on Taco Tuesday, where tacos were only $2 each. At that…read moreprice, it was easy to try a little bit of everything. I ordered the asada, carnitas, al pastor, tripas, cabeza, and lengua. The asada was tender with a nice grilled flavor, but my favorites were definitely the tripas and cabeza. Both were a little greasy, but in a good way--they had a lot of flavor and were probably the standouts of the meal for me. One thing I liked was the condiment bar. You can load up your tacos with as much onion and cilantro as you want, plus they have radishes and lime wedges available. They also offer two salsas, a red and a green. Both tasted good and had solid flavor, although I was hoping for a little more heat. Overall, it's a solid taco spot, especially on Taco Tuesday. Good variety of meats, reasonable prices, and plenty of toppings to customize your tacos. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area and craving some tacos.

Everything here is super delicious. I would recommend you to go have lunch or dinner The drinks…read more are worth trying out. Everyone here is super nice, helpful & super friendly. The plates start from $20 & up and I would say it's worth paying for it. They also have parking! Best part is that they just made a bar 2 months, you can feel the good vibes since you walk inside the restaurant. The atmosphere is 100% recommend. Just gotta keep in mind they do close early.

I bring my wife to Los compadres on pine st,Long Beach Ca. The service not to good…read moreMy wife order Red enchiladas of the house They were a disaster made with tomatoe Sauce and cover with cabbage the waiters take to long to take our order and l order one chicken enchilada with one Chile relleno my enchilada was a cheese and not chicken and when l order a beer we finish our food ant the waiters forget our beer and to pay we espend More time waiting for our bill you should train your girls to so how a good customer service

I've been going here for years now ! Super amazing family owned. They work so hard and every dish…read moreI've tasted is great. They do close fairly early but service is great and it's worth a trip for your lunch !

I asked for hot sauce for my burrito and your answer is already inside, but if I want more extra…read moreeven if I pay for it.... Well, they didn't give it to me, they don't have lemons... Who sells burritos and tacos without lemons. Literally they barely gave to me two napkins. And the carne asada super salty.

Hola amigos, today's adventure brought me to Long Beach Ca…read more Los Compadres is NOT you ordinary run of the mill Mexican restaurant, no sir, do not dare to place this restaurant with thoes, how dare you sir I've always said, Mexican food is poor food, it all the same meat, veggies, cheese and tortilla. If you can afford a steak, you eat the steak, if not cut that one steak and make burritos not much meat, make tacos, less meat, make flautas/taqueros, less than that quesadillas with some meat. You get what i mean. But this high end Mexican restaurant made me a liar! This high end Mexican restaurant doesn't make poor food, this place make food for kings! Every dish is savory every order id above and beyond, to even sit in this wonderful place you feel the like this is what the rich must eat in Mexico, no my friend this is elegance the service is as if your a celebrity and they are working had to keep your business. When you come, and I hope you do, come with respect because the food earned it. The ambiance: Walking in decore, the furniture make you feel like a wealthy rancher like Kevin Costner will walk in at any time. Packed almost always. The food: beyond description but I will try. When ever you see café dela hoja, order it! If you like cinnamon this is coffee made at its best, no sugar or creamer needed, wonderful magical brood to have you sit and see the world around you better, brighter, sweeter. I has chorizo and eggs and a flank steak. Better then mama's.

We've been coming here for quite a while, but after returning following a long break, we were…read moredisappointed by several changes. First, we asked for a spicier salsa, and we were told that it could only be served with our meal. What's the point of getting the salsa with the meal when we wanted to enjoy it with our chips beforehand? They also used to offer free horchata refills, but apparently that is no longer the case. Unfortunately, they also got our food order wrong. We specifically ordered beef enchiladas, and my husband repeated the order three times, yet we received shrimp enchiladas instead. Overall, the experience just isn't what it used to be. It feels like they are nickel-and-diming customers for everything, even something as simple as salsa or a horchata refill. I understand they are renovating the front of the building, and perhaps the cost of the renovations is contributing to these changes, but the customers shouldn't feel the impact of that. The staff at the front may look nice and presentable, but unfortunately, the overall service doesn't feel as customer-focused as it once did. At this point, I would recommend looking for another restaurant where the service and hospitality are more consistent and where you don't feel like you're being charged for every little thing.

I was craving nacho's and found this spot. The nacho's are large enough to share, unless you are…read morehungry! lol Located at Steel craft, some parking with additional across the street or street parking also available. On the weekend there is a DJ if you want to enjoy some music. Nachos tasted great and would recommend. My only feedback would be for it to come with a side or two of salsa, that was the only thing lacking. This is pretty standard at any place you order nachos at. Look forward to trying other items on the menu!

I've been here a couple of times with my boyfriend and we always have a great experience every…read moretime! This La Taqueria Brand is in Bixby Knolls, located in Steelcraft. It's a great spot to unwind, grab some tacos and then have a beer afterwards at Craft Beer. The staff is always super nice (shoutout to Vanessa) and always hook us up with recommendations. We've had the loaded fries, different types of tacos, the churros and agua frescas. The street tacos, especially the al pastor, are very tasty. There are a lot of different sauces and toppings you can add on. The ambiance is laid back and we went when the World Cup was playing. The space was decorated with little flags on the different cargo containers and had mounted TVs playing the game. Definitely check this place out!