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    Yucatan Grill

    3.9 (498 reviews)
    ModerateCaribbean, Mexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    YUCATAN GRILL ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Mahi Mahi soft fish taco, tropical style
    Jeannie M.

    The margaritas are good, with a large variety of flavors to choose from. Service is good and portions are large. Solid choice.

    Plenty of food, Chile relleno, and a shredded beef taco. Truly enjoyed the warm chips and salsa; wish the salsa had more of a kick.
    Patricia U.

    Friendly service, quaint neighborhood restaurant where the waiters know all the patrons. Simple decor. Large menu from Cajun to Mexican I ordered chile relleno and a crunchy shredded beef taco. Both were delicious not over salted. Hubby ordered crab enchiladas, he really enjoyed it; picked with real crab and cheese. We will definitely return.

    Al pastor and mahi mahi tacos
    Audrey E.

    My boyfriend and I went on a bike ride down to Seal Beach and decided to stop here for lunch. Cute little spot, he recommended it so I was pretty excited since I do like a good Mexican food session! We were immediately greeted and seated. Fresh complimentary chips and salsa came to our table as we sat down. Salsa was delicious and chips were freshly made! I ordered two a la carte tacos, mahi fish taco done tropical style and an Al pastor taco. They come on two corn tortillas, pretty big for tacos. Both had really good flavors and the portion was appropriate for the price. My boyfriend ordered steak fajitas! They came out sizzling, the steak pieces were juicy and tender. You do get beans, rice, guacamole, sour cream and 3 flour tortillas. Staff members were all very nice, helpful, and tentative. Definitely recommend this spot if you're in Seal beach!

    Skinny House Margarita.. Perfection :)
    Margaret M.

    February 2025 Neighborhood restaurant that I love. Food - Always good, my favorite is the Pupusa :) Service - It can get super busy but service is always friendly. Ambiance - BUSY, a bit noisy at times but the food & Margarita's are worth it!

    My evening rations 2nd October 2025.
    Dale P.

    I went with my mother to this establishment for evening rations. We waited while our booth was cleaned. I had to ask for a part of the table to be wiped dry. Tortilla chips were brought to our table. I ordered the shrimp and scallop scampi along with salad and tortillas. My mother ordered Chile Relleno Combo and Cheese Enchilada. We both had "Wooder" to drink. I thought that the food was good and tasty. Scallops were nice and tender. The salad was large enough that I took some home in a "to go" container to be eaten the next day. I had to wait to use the Men's washroom as it was designed to be single occupancy. The men's washroom was clean and had paper towels available... good. I wish that the washroom was not single occupancy. I have a bone to pick with at least some of the guys who were working at this establishment as I don't consider them to be properly dressed. The reason was that I saw employees wearing their shirts untucked. I consider guys who wear their shirts, even t shirts, untucked to be improperly dressed. This is something that I am OCD about. Due to the untucked shirts, I am dinging this establishment one point. When I got the bill, I saw a 3.5 percent"Plastic Fee." I did not make an issue about it with the waitress, but I didn't see any prior notice about any "plastic fee." If there was any sign about it in the restaurant or notice about it on the menu, I missed it. However, I later saw something about a 3.5 percent credit card fee in the "frequently asked questions" section of the website of this establishment. I guess the plastic and credit card fee is the same. Anyway, this fee left a bad taste in me as it was not PROMINENTLY disclosed beforehand, so I am dinging this establishment one point for the fee. I did see a sign that Pat McCormick was here. Pat McCormick was a famous Olympic Swimmer and she taught me how to swim way back in 1972. If I was to assign a letter grade as is done in school, this establishment would be in there solid with a C.

    Chili Rellano and crispy Taco
    Jim A.

    Hi Everyone! Back in Long Beach this weekend. My friend to me to a "great little local place" for Mexican food. She took me to Yucatan Grill. It's is definitely a locals place tucked away in the corner of a strip mall. It is older but very clean inside with plenty of available parking. Upon seating, we were immediately approached with a basket of chips and Salsa. The chips were excellent. The salsa ok. I was pleased they also had brewed mango ice tea. A nice surprise! The service was excellent and the waitress took the time to explain the food choices and gave us plenty of time to order. The food arrived and there was plenty of it! I had the Chili Rellano and a crispy chicken taco. I also chose the Yucatan (yellow rice) and the no lard pinto beans. (see photo attached). My food was very good. The Chili Rellano was big and full of cheese and the taco equally as tasty. I'm not a rice guy, (per se) but enjoyed the Yucatan rice. The beans were decent. Overall my experience here was excellent! You are probably wondering then, why only four stars? Well, sadly, I was very disappointed to find, when the bill came, a 3.5% "plastic" service charge! I HATE hidden charges attached to the bill without notice! I asked the waitress about it and she said it was for using a credit card. Again, ok, you are a small mom and pop, but put a notice on the door, on the menu, but don't hide it on the final bill. No Bueno! Jim

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    Sharon O.

    Best food around and the staff is great, we love going there we have been eating there even before it was in Seal Beach been with them since they started and the food has been consistently good!!

    Panuchos, Yucatán fish pot, and enchilada combo
    Steph H.

    STEPH JUDGEMENT: Tasty Mexican fare with a Caribbean twist. We came here to support the Seal Beach Animal Care Center--they were doing one of those nights when 20% of your bill goes to a benefitting organization so we decided to give it a go. It was already quite crowded by the time we got there around 6pm, but luckily we didn't have to wait too long for a table. We ordered the following: - Yucatán pepita dip (made with toasted pumpkin seeds-yum) - Yucatán fish pot (seafood stew with scallops, mahi-mahi and shrimp simmered with okra, tomatoes, thyme and other spices and hot chilies) - Cheese enchilada with beans and rice Everything was delicious and the service was efficient and prompt, despite the busyness. Extra thanks to our server who graciously took back a dish that we'd ordered without realizing it had meat in it (panuchos). It's a little out of our area for it to be a part of our regular rotation, but the next time there's another benefit for SBACC we are there!

    Shagun B.

    I've had some wonderful + nostalgic experiences at Yucatan Grill. As a vegetarian, I greatly appreciate that they don't use lard in their rice and beans (as stated on the menu). The food is simply yummy and fresh. I have tried both the enchiladas as well as the burrito. Yucatan grill is a place I will continue to come back to when I'm in Seal Beach.

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    1 year ago

    Awesome chicken fajitas! El Patron margarita bueno! Great ambiance! Pay w cash avoid fee.

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    This is one of my favorite restaurants. The staff is great. Rudy and Javy are both great. The margaritas are off the hook!

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    Tuesdays just go better!!! I'm in love with The Everything Burrito!!! The Margaritas, chips and salsa are fresh and taste amazing!!!!

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    3 years ago

    Love their margaritas. Their guacamole is the best I've ever had. Big variety of different dishes and service is great.

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    One of my favorite places to go. I also love the staff. They seem like family. Love the shrimp cocktail.

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    3 years ago

    It was delicious and the margarita hit the spot too! Fajitas were fabulous and service was attentive. I would go back again.

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    Ask the Community - Yucatan Grill

    Is happy hour back?

    Hi Faith, We are not longer offering happy hour specials, but we do still have special pricing on Taco Tuesday. Hope to see you then!

    How do I make a Reservation for 7 people?

    Hi Dennis, You can give us a call at the restaurant, drop by, or send an email with all the details (date, time, etc.) to : yucatancatering@gmail.com

    Is the patio dog-friendly?

    Yes it is

    Is the restaurant air-conditioned? Thank you.

    Hi Linda, Yes, the restaurant is air conditioned. We also have a covered, and an open air patio.

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    Avila's El Ranchito

    Avila's El Ranchito

    3.8
    (496 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    I forgot how good the food at Avila's El Ranchito is…read more A Friend and I stopped by on Sunday at their Seal Beach location and it was busy! Always a good sign when a restaurant is busy. The hostess was so accommodating as we were undecided where to sit. Once seated our server, Steven, was attentive, as were all of the staff members. Fresh complimentary chips and salsa arrived quickly. I had the two item combination with a crunchy beef taco, and a chili relleno, all beans, no rice. My friend got the crunchy chicken taco and a chicken tamale with rice and beans. And a cup of albondigas soup. The beans were delicious, definitely made in house (always a good indicator of home made refried beans is the flavor and consistency). The crunchy taco was perfect with plenty of shredded beef, there was so much food I took home the chili rellano and half the beans. The restaurant is an acquaint, clean,, beautiful spot on Main Street. With both inside and outside seating. Being so close to Long Beach I forgotten about Avila's. I will definitely have to ride my bike over more often to grab a bite. Don't forget to ask for a side of the tomatillo sauce to dip your corn chips in, it's a change of pace from salsa (add'l charge, but worth it). So good!!!

    We walk by here a lot on our semi-regular Seal Beach Main street walks. So we decided to give it a…read moretry. No wait and plenty of open tables inside. I ordered the Shrimp Enchiladas ($24) which was supposed to come with sour cream. When it was brought out, no sour cream. So I ordered sour cream - an additional $2. Also when we got the bill, I was charged for a Two Item Combo ($28) instead of the Enchiladas. But did not notice until just now as I'm writing this review. Annoying. My husband ordered the Chile Colorado plate ($23) which had steak that was not tender. I think we'll stick to SuperMex.

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    Inside the restaurant
    Inside the restaurant
    Guacamole Fresco
    Guacamole Fresco
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    Enrique's Mexican Restaurant

    Enrique's Mexican Restaurant

    4.1
    (1.3k reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    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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    Enrique's Mexican Restaurant
    Chicken, Beef, Potato taco plate.
    Chicken, Beef, Potato taco plate.
    Veggie taco/enchilada combo plate, like marg, and carne tacos.

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    Veggie taco/enchilada combo plate, like marg, and carne tacos.
    Ola Mexican Kitchen

    Ola Mexican Kitchen

    3.7
    (1k reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    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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    La Chancla Mexican Grill

    La Chancla Mexican Grill

    4.4
    (779 reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    I came here because of all the great reviews, so I was honestly expecting a lot more. The food was…read morepretty mid across the board not terrible, but definitely not memorable or worth the price. Portions were mid , the flavors felt bland and overpriced for what you get. The biggest disappointment was how expensive everything was compared to the quality. I don't mind paying more for amazing Mexican food, but this just didn't deliver. There are way better spots for the same price (or less). Service was fine, but overall I left feeling underwhelmed and wouldn't come back.

    I recently visited La Chancla in Long Beach with my partner, and unfortunately the experience left…read morea bad impression. The food itself was actually decent and flavorful, so I'll give credit where it's due. However, the service was extremely disappointing. The employee who took our order had a very negative and dismissive attitude toward us from the start. It made the entire interaction uncomfortable and honestly took away from what could have been a good dining experience. I'm not sure what the reason for the attitude was, but as a Black couple we couldn't help but feel unwelcome based on how we were treated. Customer service matters just as much as the food, and no one should feel uncomfortable when spending their money at a business. Because of the way we were treated, we won't be returning. Hopefully management takes feedback like this seriously and works on improving the customer service experience for everyone.

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    Menu and ordering counter
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    Guacamole and chips
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    Palapa

    Palapa

    4.0
    (48 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    We found our favorite Palapa seats over the holiday on Friday July3rd , and the place was slammed…read morebut Alex behind the bar handled the rush brilliantly. He was attentive and warm, making us feel completely taken care of even with a packed house. :) Amanda was helpful and on top of everything, and Abe, one of the managers, always has a quiet, steady competence about him that makes the whole place feel grounded. The team works together beautifully. And the food! Gorgeous, generous portions, hot and perfectly executed even during the rush. Steve and I love Palapa. The Palapa team makes it feel like home (if home was overlooking the marina with palm trees in the foreground and people bringing us delicious food we didn't have to make ourselves). :)

    Great vibes and view, service was hella slow, lavender yuzu martini gave me a good buzz but was not…read moretasty at all, and poke nachos were yummy to snack on. Every single time I needed something, whether it was to order or ask for the check, I had to go up to the bar when my server was there to ask cuz I already waited hella. She was super nice so no complaints in that regards, just not good at checking in with our table at all. Even getting a menu took forever. Idk if it's cuz they're short staffed but the service def needs to be improved. The poke was well seasoned and fish was fresh. Great shareable item. I would come back again cuz I liked my friends drinks that I tried (def would not get the lavender yuzu martini again), the food, and the outdoor seating vibes. Docking stars for service and cuz how bad my martini tasted. Hopefully it's a better overall experience next time.

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    Complimentary chips and salsa
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    Steak enchiladas
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