I tried this restaurant for the first time today, and I absolutely loved the aesthetic. It felt so cozy and authentic, almost like I was eating at someone's home. The ambience really stood out to me as well as the service. All the little figurines, artwork, and details gave the space so much character and warmth. The food was good too. The beans and rice were definitely my favorite, and when I go back, I think I'll try something different just to explore more on the menu. For my first visit, it was such a good experience. I would give the ambience a 10/10 and the food a 8/10 I'll definitely be back! read more

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This place is a gem. I really loved the atmosphere at Rivera's--the vibe, the photos on the walls, and just the overall feel of the spot. I didn't catch our server's name, but he was super cool and made sure we were taken care of the whole time. I came in pretty hungover and had heard they serve really good menudo... and I'm so glad I listened. As soon as I walked in, I heard a lot of Spanish being spoken and saw multiple tables ordering menudo, which felt like a great sign--and it absolutely delivered. This is some of the best menudo I've ever had, hands down. It seriously cured my hangover. I was also stoked to see they carry my favorite Mexican beer, Victoria, so I had a little hair of the dog to go with it. Perfect combo. My girlfriend ordered a margarita and it was delicious too--fresh and well made. I'm really happy I found this spot and I'll definitely keep coming back, especially for that menudo. The fact that they even offer patas with the menudo just takes it to another level. Highly recommend! read more

Rivera's - Menudo - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Takeout at Rivera's! There is a takeout section at this restaurant on the corner of 7th and Gladys...right next door (7th St) is the sit down section. Friendly gentleman greeted us and was able to answer a few questions for me. He directed us to a lady who was dry as ice...go figure! Direct answers with zero interaction. Ordered steak picado plate which was quite delicious if you enjoy spice! Fried beans and flour tortillas were exceptionally delicious. Chips and salsa on the side were included...loved the chips. My friend enjoyed a carnitas torta which looked quite perfect. Would I return? Maybe. Why? The sit down section looked inviting and friendly. And food was quite tasteful. read more

Rivera's - Steak picado with beans. Pretty good and spicy! - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

We had a really good lunch and the service was great and the ambiance was quirky. I had the #1 combination and the enchilada was especially good. read more

Rivera's - #1 Combination - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

If I can give this place 10 stars I would. Family owned and you can feel the love in this place. Everything here is delicious. We come here for the posole and micheladas. Love chatting with the servers always so professional and kind even when restaurant is busy. Love this place. read more

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The food and staff at Rivera's was absolutely wonderful. The servers are attentive and the food was served fresh and warm. I had the tamales one chicken and one cheese, the masa was moist and delicious. My friends tried the breakfast burritos, the machaca burrito must have been delicious because it was gone before I was halfway done eating. The chorizo burrito was also tasty and not greasy. The portions are generous and two of us took home leftovers. The chips are fresh and the salsa is delicious with a spicy kick. The cafe de olla was not terribly sweet which is my preference and I definitely recommend Rivera's. read more

Rivera's is a great family own business. The food is very authentic and just the right amount of spicy flavor. The service is amazing and fast. Jorge and Ana are the best people. The restaurant decor is also so very beautiful. This is my weekend place to go. I don't think anyone will be disappointed. read more

Rivera's - Absolutely my favorite Mexican restaurant!!! Two Enchiladas beans and rice. And Regular Tostada salad. - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

I came here because I was craving pozole and Rivera's didn't disappoint. The pozole was very rich and hearty. And had great flavor. The meat was generous compared to a few places I've been to. I also ordered the mini flautas which were really good as well - crispy and meaty. I was surprised by the size which was bigger than I had anticipated. Yay for me. Not pictured but also tried a burrito based on other reviewers. Everything inside the burrito was tasty and well balanced. Since I ordered pick up I cannot comment on the restaurant side because there is a separate "to-go" room on the corner of the restaurant with its own entrance. But the service was friendly and welcoming. And even the small area had cute decor. read more

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Excellent experience! Came here for Mother's Day with family and friends and the food was amazing. The staff were very fast and attentive, totally locked in. The live music by Andres and Tita (T-Ta Project) were super electric and a lot of fun. Thank you Rivera's, we will definitely be back! read more

Rivera's - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Visited this restaurant for the Mother's Day buffet and it did not disappoint. The food was amazing, the service was amazing, the ambiance was amazing, and the bottomless champagne was...... you guessed it, AMAZING! Lol I would definitely come back and support this amazing family business. read more

Came here on a Tuesday around 11am did a reservation over the phone. Street parking, two bathrooms, attentive service. Menu kinda small but everything we ordered was good. Got the wet burritos they were warm and big. The chips and salsa were good. The Jamica juice was good amount of sweet. The menudo was a bit spicy but good texture. All in all would come again. read more

Rivera's - Jamica juice - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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This restaurant is in the neighborhood that I grew up in, but I had never eaten there! It looks small, and maybe focused on takeout from the street, but looks can be deceiving! Inside is actually a fairly large dining room, encompassing 3 rooms. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. It is apparent that many customers are regulars. The food is excellent and authentic Mexican fare. Prices are fair. The decor is vibrant and interesting! All I all, it was a very enjoyable experience with my family. I'm sorry it's taken me so long to stop in!! I'll be back. read more

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I think this is by far the best restaurant in LB. The food, the service and the ambiance are beyond amazing! Our server was - as always- very attentive, kind, friendly, knowledgeable. I never had a single negative experience here. I ordered a shrimp quesadilla and my bf ordered an asada wet burrito. Everything was delicious. Every time I have the opportunity , I come here and it's always a great experience. Totally recommend Rivera's! read more

The food is phenomenal, it gets better every time I go because I try something new all the time, today I had the pozole, it was perfect, with warm tortillas and a ice cold beer. I brought home a pork tamale and it was over the top cooked to perfection. I love this friendly family owned restraunt, their hospitality is so warm and inviting, no matter how busy they are. Thank you so much for the delicious food and thank you for always making me feel welcomed. read more

Rivera's - Amazing pork tamale with fresh green chili , with the perfect amount of masa. I brought it home to try, and as always, it was excellent. - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

If you want authentic Mexican food this is the place for you! It's located on a busy street and parking can be a bit tricky depending on the time you come. We came as an office ( 5 of us)for lunch on Tuesday afternoon and found parking across the street. We were greeted at the door and sat down right away. We were offered chips and salsa. We looked through the menu a few minutes and our orders were taken. Our waiter was attentive and checked on us throughout our time there( and refilling our drinks as needed). Our food maybe took about 10-15 min to come out. For appetizers we shared shredded beef flautas which were delicious! They came with sour cream, salsa and guacamole. For my a drink I ordered an horchata was the perfect amount of sweet and rice flavor. For my entree I ordered the crispy chicken tacos combo that came with rice and beans. Very flavorful and authentic taste like I mentioned above. I will definitely be back here for a date night with the hubby! read more

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Food is great! Love this place!!!! Service - excellent! Cozy, casual, music Come here alot, I mean ALOT! read more

Amazing service, quality delicious food at fair prices beer only $5.95 we shared the Carnitas plate included guacamole sour cream free chips and salsa read more

Bean & cheese burrito from the to-go counter clocks a decent $7.25, generous size, plenty of flavor. Soft and just all around perfect. Legendary spot. read more

Rivera's - Bean & Cheese Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Loved the decor. The food was delicious! I see why they were named Best Nachos in LA. The place has such a home feel read more

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I had heard good things and been wanting to try the place for a while. Other than the parking(but of course that's Long Beach) we had a most excellent experience! Careful cause I didn't realize they close kind of early on Sundays, but we got in just in time. The food was really good, but the price was what will keep me coming back!!! It's rare you can get a meal for under $20 but here u can plus good size portions! There's a lot of decor inside, but let me tell u, they have a really incredible banquet room! And very reasonably priced from what we were told. Almost trying to come up with a reason to have an event to use the banquet room! Hah, definitely give the place a try if you're in the area. read more

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This food was bomb and what I was craving The only thing I didn't like too much were the bell peppers and onions in my wet burrito. Enchiladas and beans were so good. Pozole super on point. Spicy and fulfilling. I'm sad I'm only just now trying this place as I'm moving but will be eating from here before I go including todays dinner read more

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Walking in I didn't know what to expect but my wife told me that she has heard nothing but great things about this hidden gem. Parking is a little limited no parking lot at location just street parking. Walked in and was amazed by the art on the wall. Service was great server's were nice. I got the shrimp plate Mojo something lol I can't really remember the name and my wife and our daughter shared the carne asada plate. Both plates were delicious the only reason why I didn't give 5 stars was I think the carne asada meat could have used a little more flavor but everything else was great. Also the tortillas were delicious. I would definitely come back . read more

Love this place, food is always on point but service is always excellent, I love the fact that they offer ground beef as a protein. Best of all my Mother in law like this place, look forward to going back read more

We've been coming here every week for about a year now. It's our end of the week treat! The Rivera family is so kind to us and the food is always delicious. We are very grateful for their hospitality. Love the decor and ambiance as well. We recommend Rivera's to everyone! Beef flautas are seriously the best I've ever had. Tamales are fantastic as they put an enchilada sauce on them that is ::chef's kiss::. The margaritas are divine. Really can't say enough good things about this place. read more

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Great staff, good food and reasonable prices. Our church loves them! Steven Nadolny, St. Matthew's Comunidad read more

Rivera's is a gorgeous Mexican place in Long Beach, it's decorated beautifully, the food is awesome and the service is great. We went there close to noon and had some delicious breakfast: Huevos rancheros and Huevos con machaca with nopal. Both were great. I also had a great michelada. This was a memorable brunch surrounded by Frida , Diego and their paintings and tons of cool memorabilia. Lovely place, I'll be back read more

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Wonderful flavors! Great service! But I kept asking for a soda with light ice and each time they basically gave me a cup of ice with almost no soda. Very annoying. Don't sacrifice the loyalty of your customers to save pennies on soda! read more

Had food catered. It was warm when arrived. Nicely packed and tasted great. The chicken was not too dry. The rice, beans, taquitos were all good. They also offered sour cream, salsa, guacamole. read more

Rivera's - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

I am obsessed with their soups!!!! EXCELLENT quality, you can taste the love. The service is always great!!!! Their food makes my heart happy!!!! Panza llena, corazón contento!!!! read more

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Food = DELICIOUS Customer Service = EXCELLENT Ambiance = Cozy Restrooms = CLEAN. -- they didn't have that old sewage smell which is a plus in older establishments like this. Would absolutely 100% go back to this wonderful restaurant. Food is DELICIOUS!! Unlike most places, the shredded beef was seasoned and tasty. The beans and rice actually had flavor! Both the waiter and waitress were super friendly and made us feel welcomed. Definitely suggest eating here if you want some authentic Mexican food! read more

Rivera's - Two hard shell taco combo with beans and rice on the side. - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Ok, this place is the absolute best Mexican food in Long Beach! After reading reviews on yelp, we decided to try it. First of all the salsa and chips were excellent. We ordered mango margaritas with tajin and they were also excellent. We ordered flautas. as an appetizer (could have been a meal) they were the best we've ever had. My husband had the mixed fajitas (steak and shrimp) ... excellent, and I had a chicken enchilada and chili rellano.. so good! The beans were really good and rice too. The place is adorable and the service EXCELLENT! We will be back, and bring friends and family.. don't sleep on this place, it's a great find. read more

Amazing food the Pozole is one of a kind It's so good we've gone back twice and it's always just as good If you like pozole got to try this one !!! read more

Amazing food. Amazing service. We got about 8 plates & can vouch that they were all very delicious. Authentic flavorful plates. Also the albondigas soup was tasty! I'm glad I found a local spot that serves several variety of caldos. Definitely recommend! read more

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Nice little hole in the wall. Very decorative. Pleasant. Ordered chili verde. It was really good. On the spicy side but no regrets on my dish. Staff was very friendly and attentive. I'd definitely go back and try many of their other dishes. read more

Rivera's - Chili Verde - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

The young couple that manage the restaurant are kind, friendly, respectful and hard working. You feel welcomed when entering. The food is amazingly delicious! I love the menudo! The ambiance is fun with many pictures of different Mexican cultures. read more

I had a staff meeting and they were amazing best customer service.Amazing food you will not be disappointed. Great prices..Flexibility to bring your specific center pieces ( if needed). Jorge was the one who took care of all 12 of us.. I have found my new monthly meeting spot. I highly recommend it... read more

Can never go wrong at Riveras Everything is delicious! The entire staff are great. Always friendly and welcoming. I was told I have to try their nachos.. guess those are next on my list. read more

The food is always delicious. Whenever im in town. I stop by to eat. One of my favorite places to eat in Long Beach

Best shrimp and fish tacos are my family favorite food. You can't go wrong with shredded chicken nachos my second favorite. The nacho quantity can be shared by 2 or more people. The service is great. The. ambiance is relaxing and fantastic family style restaurant . read more

It's been a few years since we've been here they do close early at 7:00 p.m. so it makes it a little hard for us to get off of work at 5:00 and come across town to be here although they will stay open if you're in already before 7:00 according to the waiter. So today is February 16th 2025 we came in around 1:00 and it was a steady pace of customers waiting to be seated we were seated in less than 10 minutes. The restaurant was themed for Valentine's Day which was perfect for me and my husband and it is a long holiday weekend so we had extra day on our hands to do something so we decided to stop in. I chose a cup of pozole and the day special of beef picado and my husband chose carnitas. Both plates are served with a great portion of beans with generous cheese and side of rice both served with guacamole and sour cream. The posole was so very good and it was a very generous portion with pork in it for the cup size. The steak picado is very well served in more of a sauce that has tomatoes onions and a little bell pepper and a generous amount of meat served in a side bowl, very mild in flavor and tasty although I would call this more of a guisado, because of the juice in the meat, I usually order this dish at Mexican restaurants and it is not served in a sauce but I'm okay with it as it was tasty and very well served and seasoned. The carnitas were very tasty and served with that little crisp on the meat that makes it what it is very well seasoned and juicy. The days special on the menu was the steak pecado for $14.95 the carnitas I think were $18.95 but we're not on special. The salsa that they put out is a standard not hot salsa for the chips, you have to ask for something spicy and oh yes it's spicy it is a green salsa verde that is delicious. Our waiter was very courteous and patient with us. The restaurant is decorated in the theme of mostly Diego Rivera and Frida, lots of nostalgic pictures and photos all over fun place to dine in although it is small they can accommodate you as long as I think you make a reservation it's convenient that way as they have also a room that can accommodate about 60 people and offer it with table linens and chairs that are covered with a choice of three meats rice beans I believe the waiter said like $1,500. I would see using this room as maybe a daytime party as they do close at 7:00 I'm not sure but I don't think they would accommodate much more time after that for this room either but I guess you could ask it is very nice I wouldn't expect to see such a room in a small dining area off to the side but yes it's there! So I hope to come back here sooner than later to make my rounds out here again this really is a nice little establishment run by this family and they know what they are doing. read more

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