Pros: Customer service, beer selection, ambience, location. Cons: Overpriced Mexican fast food sold at restaurant rates. read more

Horrible white boy mexican over priced food! Shrimp ceviche not even cooked all the way and guac has more onions and tomato than avocado!

Food is good. We really like the baja fish tacos. Margaritas are a good and great size. Service is always seems to be very good. We were there on Friday evening 11/03, we felt like having the appetizer guacamole while we were waiting for our order but should have just stuck with the chips and salsa. The guacamole is really not guacamole, it's onions and tomatoes with some kind of gooie green sauce. It's not worth ordering even if it was free. Good, without fake guacamole. read more

Two words: TACO TUESDAY! It is a great place for some tacos and beer with some friends. The food is OK, but if you go make sure to get the tostada because it is by far the best thing on the menu in my opinion. So not necessarily fine dining but a fun place to go with friends. read more

No frills Tex-Mex in Belmont Shore. I was not blown away or anything but I would return. If nothing else the place doesn't seem to ever be overly crowded, and it's usually easy to get a table. The food is tasty for the most part and the portions are substantial. The prices are also quite reasonable. I was pretty impressed with my carnitas plate and struggled to finish everything. The house made salsa is also delicious. I found myself smothering everything in it! My wife ordered the fish tacos but was mistakenly served chicken tacos instead. The server corrected the mistake immediately and the fish tacos arrived quickly. They were alright, but I thought the breading took away from the fish flavor. They let us take the chicken tacos to-go but we ended up giving them to a homeless dude on our walk home, so I'm not sure how those taste. This place is totally average but you could do worse. The servers all had good attitudes and energy. She was honestly mortified when my wife pointed out the chicken tacos. I think she ran back to the kitchen and made the fish tacos herself! I would like to come back and try the happy hour specials! read more

Good try, Mexican food / taco shop fail though. Grew up in SD and SoCal and not taking sh*t but this does not meet up to normal standards honestly Rubios has better fish tacos. They are pretty bad and I mean I could make the same breakfast Burrito at home with more flavor. Just ingredients put together. Won't have a bad experience but won't have a good one either. Sorry guys. Ate it because I was hungry and it served that purpose only. ‍ read more

Met up a few friends I haven't seen in a while to catch up over some tacos and beer. Why did we pick this place in particular? Probably because it was taco tuesday, and everyone knows the craving for tacos reigns supreme on Tuesdays. It's a tiny place. But most places are on 2nd Street, so that doesn't really effect the rating this place is getting. The atmosphere is casual, and can get a little loud if there's enough people in the place. Many booths, as well as outside seating. The booths weren't too uncomfortable. Seats weren't squishy so you don't sink into the seat. The tacos were good. Definitely not your Taco Bell taco. I had the chicken taco, and it was a good blend of flavors. A definite plus for me was the fact that my friends and I had lost track of time, and had to urge to order another pitcher of beer at 10:30pm (they close at 10pm). Instead of telling us, "We're closed, sorry, no more beer!", they were actually going to get us another pitcher. Of course, once we realized it was well after closing, we had them nix the order, paid the bill, and went on our merry way. read more

Great place! Small and cozy like most places in Belmont Shore. Fish tacos are amazing, and good 'ritas.. Go during Happy hour for a good deal. Wouldnt make it a special occasion place, but great for some drinks and tacos with a few buddies.. read more

Thanks for charging us $0.50 for extra cabbage Shawna! As inattentive as she was, she definitely didn't forget to add that. Even my VERY mellow husband, who doesn't let anything bother him, said to her "you forgot to charge us for the extra salsa we got". Actually, that was worth the $0.50. I like Taco Surf because their seafood/fish bowl is light and tasty but I've never been charged for the extra cabbage I always ask for. I guess I'll stick to going to the one in Sunset. read more

Recently moved from Long Beach to Belmont Shores, came in on a Sunday afternoon looking for lunch and some drinks. Was told we could sit at a table and pointed in a general direction, I asked which table the hostess was referring to and started to walk to the specified table. Table was a little far from the general area (due to outdoor dining COVID restrictions) another waitress told us we could sit at the closer table, my girlfriend and I thanked her, then she asked her coworker to clean off the table. The table had a beer and a couple napkins on it and the hostess complained that she couldn't clean it and called for assistance. We eventually sat at the table and ordered, food was average at very best, wouldn't recommend. Hostess then began bad mouthing and staring at my girlfriend (we could see it) and the other woman who initially helped us was very considerate about making sure we were content. Finally our food and margaritas arrived and a large hair was at the top of my girlfriend's. Drinks were so light they tasted nonalcoholic and rudeness of the servers was absurd. I will say, the man who cleaned the tables around us was an absolute pleasure to speak with, very friendly, and genuinely seemed like he wanted us to enjoy our time there, as well as the original server who told us we could sit at the table, but several of the other employees were just unpleasant, total let down. Will never visit this restaurant again. Also after reading the horrendous replies on Yelp by an employee, trust us, don't eat here . read more

First, let me admit I love hole-in-the-wall places. This place is a LB 2nd street hole-in-the-wall. It reminds me of my poor ($$) college days, which is why I come back. If you're into bland Americanize Mexican food you hit the spot. Almost everything I tired was that description. Just really not that tasty of full of flavor. The service is great when sitting at the bar. FAST!! But I wouldn't shout out and stand up for this place. I would though probably still come for the happy hour, grab a glass of cheap Mexican beer, and a couple of their $1.50 tacos even if the taste is bland.....why not..... read more

The tacos are just ok. But the service, drinks specials, and atmosphere are great

Portions are huge here and everything comes out super fast. Our server Pepe was very attentive and always checked up on us to make sure we were doing ok. Great service. I ordered a combo with: Baja fish taco Chile relleno Carne asada enchilada Side of guacamole Refried beans and rice Everything tasted pretty good and I was stuffed!! Couldn't even finish my platter. The prices here are very reasonable. Will be visiting the Westminster location soon. read more

The Service here is awesome! that I must say! The beer was good and cheap y Quesadilla was good too! My friends got fish tacos Which SUCKED! the fish was super burnt and the tortilla was almost cold when they brought it out to us and looked like it wasnt even cooked! The waiter did bring us over fish pieces to prove that not all fish are burnt...lol.. and the bathrooms were super clean which was the 2 stars! wouldn't mind coming back! read more

This place is one of my "heavy rotation" restaurants in Belmont Shore. BJ's is another one and so was Legends (hey, what happened to Legends, are they going to ever re-open?). Anyway, back to Taco Surf. I always get the 3 taco special, one fish (baja style), one chicken, and one ground beef, a side of guac and a pitcher of Dos XX and I can be very happy! Others that go with me get the huge burritos and explore the menu. I try so hard to not always get the same thing, it's hard! I love them tacos! Great happy hour, sit outside if you can, watch the people stroll and enjoy! Belmont Shore at it's best! read more

One of my favorite Mexican places in Long Beach My friend and I were there today. He had the Ensenada shrimp Burrito and I had the enchiladas poblanas. They were both very good as well as the horchata. The service was outstanding. The server Ramon recommended us the two items we had.. He was right, they were very tasty. read more

I'd say 3.5 stars for this very chill Mexican joint. Get a table outside when it's nice and people watch while you're consuming some fish tacos or carnitas. It's cheap, solid, food that draws a good sized crowd. read more

So came here for taco tuesday during their happy hour. I mean, $1 tacos?!?! How can you beat that? Alas, the tacos were nothing really special. I guess you get what you pay for. Had the baja fish, chicken, pork, and beef. I would say my favorite had to be the baja fish. Service was great though, which I'm bumping them up to 3 stars for. Food is definitely 2 star quality for me. Overall, I doubt I'll be intentionally making my way over here for tacos, especially not outside of happy hour. read more

Yummy! Nice place to come with friends on a Sunday.

First I have to say that the service is excellent and very friendly... And most of the food is really good (shrimp flautas = YUM), but some things were just "okay," like the tacos... And the name of the place is Taco Surf. Also, it's EXPENSIVE for what you get! One little taco is $3.95! Then add $3 for shrimp... And $3 each plate to add rice. Drink prices weren't bad, though, and the atmosphere is good and chill. But $50 for lunch for 2 people (drinks were one Coke and 2 beers) seems like a lot. Just one more thing, because I am picky about guacamole... Taco Surf's isn't very good at all. :(. Again, service was good. read more

Came in with a group of hungry friends close to the end of the night. Taco Surf served us quickly and with a smile. Everyone enjoyed their tacos, chips and quesadillas. We ordered every taco they served and they were all delicious. Keep it up Taco Surf, you are the best! read more

I think that Monica was right on the mark. You have to try the menu, but once you find something you like, stay with it. I like hitting up Taco Surf after work, most notably during happy hour. It depends on what you get, but the vibe is good. Personally, I like the carne asada, and the happy hour tacos. Chase down some fish tacos with Dos XX and just relax on the patio. Stay thirsty my friends! read more

Good Mexican food for a good price. I've been here many times, so I've tried dishes from the burritos to the carne asada plates. They're never anything to write home about, but they are satisfying and flavorful. The service is up and down here, but for the most part, it's reasonable. The ambiance is a bit rowdy, so if you're looking for a nice place to peacefully eat you might want to skip out. Overall, if you're craving Mexican, I'd recommend it. read more

I always liked Taco Surf but there's a big reason why I like this place and I am giving it 4 stars. Though the place seems a little small; for some reason all Taco Surfs seem a little small. They have drink specials and happy hour specials as well. But the only reason I go into Taco Surf. is for the Flautas. These flautas come with shredded pork or beef. The flautas are just taquitos made with flour tortillas instead of corn. Much better, if you ask me. Every plate and combination here are under $10. They also serve a great breakfast here too. Just order the Huevos Rancheros. You'll like em. There's a kids' menu as well. Taco Surf is on the east end of the Belmont Shore strip. It's within walking distance of all the other restaurants and dive bars in the area, also it's near many banks as well. read more

Our go to taco spot PERIOD! We are new to the area and once we found this place we were hooked. The crew here are the BEST! I tried other locations and this is the place to eat incredibly tasty tacos. I would have to also say their chips and salsa is awesome. Warm chips with a salsa I really like. I have not eaten other menu items cuz the Tuesday/Thursday taco specials are my draw. Wife loves the soft shelled pork and I love the deep fried version. These are available after 6 PM I think on those days. Their margaritas are very good also. Try it and you won't be disappointed! read more

One of the better Mexican and Fish taco destinations in the South Bay. This place is actually in the Belmont Shore area just East of Long Beach. They offer beer and excellent tacos. You just cant go wrong with that. Like the reviewer before me stated, just sit back and enjoy a bucket of coronas and tacos. read more

I love Taco Surf because their chips are awesome and you know what you're gonna get. I'm a fan of the Alamo burrito because it's big like my stomach. Top it off with a Corona and you're in for a good meal. You might have to wait occasionally, but it's all good. Great place to have a fun dinner with friends. I wouldn't say this was a date place. read more

As others have stated, this isn't really Mexican. It's like...California Happy Hour Beach Mexican. I'm the whitest white girl ever, but I like it. I like the hanging out on 2nd St having some chips n salsa vibe of it. The tortilla soup is my favorite tortilla soup and the baja fish tacos are yummy too. The salsa is pretty mild, but I like the extra cilantro flavor of it. They have a really good happy hour $1 taco menu and I think the beers are probably on sale too, but I don't drink beer so I don't pay attention. This place isn't a destination for me, though. It's a place that i would eat if I happened to find myself on 2nd St hungry. read more

We came here for my friend's birthday. I ordered the taco trio with the carne asada, fish taco, and shrimp taco. The best was the shrimp taco. It was stuffed with shrimp. The shrimp was just bursting with flavor. The baja fish taco and the carne asada was a bit of a disappointment, since I have tasted much better for much cheaper. I come from El Monte after all. The fish was almost unnoticeable and the carne asada wasn't too flavorful. Service was excellent. Note: You get a free churro for birthdays. Yay for free stuff! read more

All the food on the menu is great. The atmosphere is nice and festive, and the employees are the friendliest. read more

Taco Shore - the wet burrito - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

We have enjoyed eating at Taco Surf on 2nd Street for many years, and usually the food is good, especially the Baja fish tacos. My only complaint would be that the place doesn't feel very clean, especially in back when you use the restroom -- feels more like a bar restroom. Last week, we ordered Taco Surf delivered by Door Dash, and my son found TWO HAIRS in his burrito. In different parts of the burrito, embedded in the beans. So whoever was preparing that food was apparently not wearing a hair net. Finding hair in your food is such an effective appetite suppressant that we can't really consider going back. read more

Went here for Cinco de Mayo with a friend and def wasn't blown away. I had the fish tacos (since I read on yelp that it's supposedly their best thing) and it was alright. I had a baja fish taco and it just had one awkwardly shaped fried fish in the taco. The flavor wasn't bad but it wasn't anything I'd really go back for. We also got and shared their fiesta fries with carne asada which was huge and pretty good. The price was definitely good and there was a decent amount of seating - an outdoor area, booths, and bar. The servers were extremely prompt and friendly even though the place was full. I thought it kind of sucked that they didn't keep happy hour for Cinco de Mayo! Most places were having specials/happy hour for the holiday and Taco Surf totally got rid of it for the holiday. :( read more

This is probably my favorite Mexican place on 2nd Street. You can tell a lot about a Mexican place by their rice and beans and this place has great rice and beans. I had the shrimp fajitas, which were delicious! Fresh chips and salsa and GREAT service. Definitely frequenting this joint! read more

On a really nice Sunday morning I decided to check out taco surf for breakfast. Their breakfast menu consisted of about ten items. I decided on the breakfast quesadilla. The server might have been a manager or owner he was really friendly and made us feel welcome. My friend and I lended up ordering micheladas. The micheladas were great! And the quesadilla was good. Really enjoyed the big pieces of turkey bacon in them. Ill probably go again to try their regular menu. read more

There's a bunch of different taco places up and down 2nd street in LB, but I liked this place a lot! Good Horchata, awesome fish tacos! The restaurant seating area inside is a little dark for my liking, but there's cute outdoor seating too if you want to eat on a sunny day out. My only thing against this place is that they serve Pepsi instead of Coke. read more

I used to eat here fairly often but then just fell out of the habit. Recently rediscovered and it's about the only Mexican food restaurant i like. I don't really like Super Mex... all i have to do is think about Super Mex and i can taste it. yuck. (although i do really like the chips there.) The shrimp taco's are terrific... the special we had tonight was great (breaded shrimp enchilada) and the albondigas soup was really good. The service (Ramon) was unimpeachable. The beer is nice and cold. The chips ar fresh, and not greasy. The salsa is perfect... not too juicy and just enough heat. They must have heard about the quacamole because now it's just right. Draws a mostly college age crowd but there are also some of us ma's and pa's as well. But it's young and inexpensive and yes, you can truly "come as you are." For $15 two people can get a lot to eat... for that price, wood chips on the floor are about right. read more

I have been coming here for a long long time and it is just one of those places that i really love. The staff is so nice and friendly . . . I usually go here on an afternoon off with a girlfriend. We sit out on the patio and chat and people watch and share a bucket of beers. What I order - the Brandy Salad with chicken and a side of baja sauce. Definitely big enough for 2 girls to split. Love their dollar tacos and love their taquitos. Great place to spend the afternoon! read more

i have been going to taco surf for many years....haven't been in a while but i go through my fazes. GREAT happy hour....you can def get a good buzz going and fill your tummy for under $10 a person, and the 2nd st. location is perfect for enjoying a sunny day with some cold beer and a little bit of people watching. also, they have great choices for vegetarians*...their veggie taco by itself can be a meal.....filled w/ rice, beans, all sorts of grilled veggies topped off with guac. make sure you get a side of baja sauce! that, a beer, and chips and salsa can be very satisfying. the mango salsa is amazing on just about everything. oh...and for the other veg heads out there, a little tip for a great salad: the brandy's salad w/ black beans instead of chicken, mix in a little ranch and tapatio and crunch some tortilla chips over the top. mm mm good *if your a veggie you might want to skip getting anything w/ refried beans, last i checked they contain lard, but black beans are always available. read more

Perfect for a slow afternoon of cheap fish tacos and beer while you people-watch. Bring your dog - as long as they're tied outside of the patio fence, they're allowed. read more

Best in class for absolutely hooked up Happy Hour delights. $1 - beers, tacos $3 - flan I found my spot! Finally. The fish tacos are awesome and worth it. Nothing like a cold relaxing beer to ease your rough day at the office. Be sure have your school ID handy. read more