We ordered to go inside the restaurant and only waited about 10 minutes for our food! I got the Quesa-Birria, which was pretty solid and good. My boyfriend got the big burrito and he said it was good. Small lil restaurant in long beach and it's pretty good!

Pretty solid spot to grab a bite. Chips and salsa are above average. Beef fajitas are my go to! Best Mexican in LB.

It feels like a totally different restaurant than the one I tried last year. Same place and name. I had the chorizo egg plate and it was yummy and flavorful but not too spicy. Hubby had their taquitos and nachos with beef. Said the meat was tender and really good! We will be returning more often. Also closer to where I live and can walk to!

As a restaurant in Long Beach, this is 4 stars for me because of their hours and menu, but outside Long Beach, it's more like 3 stars for the quality when compared to other Mexican and non-Mexican restaurants with the same items. We came here twice during our stay in Long Beach because El Mar was always open and has a lot of options to choose from. Their menu is huge and even includes American / western food items like burgers, fish and chips, hot dogs, chicken strips, breakfast, etc. We got enchiladas on the first day. There's nothing too special or bad about them, except the portions (enchiladas, rice, beans, and side veggies - basically everything) are smaller than some other Mexican restaurants I've been to. The quality / taste was mediocre, so I wouldn't order those again. The next day, we got the flautas, which were much better and even bigger / more in quantity than the enchiladas (just less rice, beans, and salad). It also came with guacamole for no extra charge. I also appreciated that the staff was always willing to refill our chips and salsa. Plus, on the second day, they offered us a green salsa that was very tasty. Their red salsa isn't too bad either, since I would drink it. However, the drinks weren't that strong alcohol-wise (paloma and cadillac margarita), but that's standard for most Mexican restaurants or any restaurants in general. I also didn't pay attention to their special menu items above the cash register (which I regret), so next time I would want to try the birria ramen, quesa-birria, etc.

Not at all a place I'd expect decent Mexican food but it isn't too bad for being on the coast. The salsa is very mild but the carne asada had great flavor and the drinks were good. I'd definitely come back to try more, especially the shrimp ceviche and fish tacos. Decent prices and friendly service as well.

This is some of the best carne asada I ever had. The steak is tender and well-seasoned, with just right ratio of fat to meat. So many places overcook carne asada to point of beef jerky. Theirs is spot on. The tamale has good flavors and texture. The seafood cocktail is refreshing with plenty of avocado and plump shrimps. The fish taco is perfectly cooked and nice and crispy on the outside. It just needs a little more seasoning. They do seem to have a problem with washing dishes. Our sodas came in cans, not glasses. We also get plastic utensils that are not good for cutting into steaks. Other than that, dinner is pretty enjoyable.