The Most Delectable Latin American in Long Beach

El Pollo Inka

★★★☆☆ 2.7 • $$

"bad service food portuon smaller 2 waitress since we got there we took a long time waiting. The server was lagging it on the straw on the spoons. My brother-in-law want to ask Quan. The server said he can't get it. Then we had to ask the server who was there to be rude the first time then after my son accidentally broke a cup and he was saying, you guys better charge him the cup laughing and then when I said it was his birthday to bring him a cake they they didn't have any more cake that I have to buy one of not they could bring cookies so they ended up bringing cookies if just so many things I hope I get a discount and I will get to the manager again I told him that time they also didn't have fountain drinks because the machine didn't work so everything was all the time"

Magdalena Kitchen & Bar

★★★★☆ 3.6 (42)

"It is a very cute and trendy restaurant. It is the perfect spot for work meeting or just getting together with friends. It is a nice spot for your first date, anniversary and wedding. Their drinks are strong. I like the whiskey and you can have it smoke. Their bartender is nice and I like to sit closer to the bar. The food portions are huge their clam chowder is a must try. I also like their steak the lobster. The strawberry salads is fruity and delicious. Don't forget to try their house made dessert. Parking is free in the parking structure. I highly recommended this spot for a night out."

Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.4 • $$

"I love Cha Cha's! We come here every so often and I pretty much always get the same thing - short ribs. They are so tender and flavorful. They have a bit of a kick to them. It's a good portion size too. Highly recommend.Another dish I really like is the three seafood enchiladas. I think it comes with crab, shrimp and one other thing (can't remember off the top of my head!). It's so good that I tried to recreate it at home but couldn't live up to Cha Cha's version.They have nice cocktails here too and a variety of seating options. There's indoor, patio and bar seating and they have heat lamps for when it's cold. It's a great mid- to nice-level Mexican/Latin restaurant and it's one of our regular rotations!"

Roxanne's

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (698) • $$

"Tamarind wings are fire if you have not heard. The rumors are true. Tangy wings. Ordered a dozen just to have with my old fashioned. Theb only downside on this visit--the bar is out of cherries. Whhhhhhhhhhy.... !?!?!"

El Pollo Inka - Carson

★★★★☆ 3.9 (90) • $$

"The food here is just amazing!!!!! I've had Peruvian food before and this is top notch. I dined here and service was super fast and the girl was pretty attentive. I got my bread and butter, then came my soup. I ordered chicken with rice and fries. All of it was delicious! The Aji sauce was delicious. My hubby had the lomo saltado and he loved it. We are definitely coming back. Btw it's super cute inside! The only thing I didn't like was that music is super loud! And you have music playing from the kitchen, other music playing in the dining area and the tv on. Too much noise! Otherwise it's a great location."

Pupuseria El Tazumal

★★★★☆ 3.6 (155) • $

"Pupusas were tasty. I ordered revueltas.. yum yumI order for pick upFYI they only accept ca$$"

El Pollo Inka

★★★★☆ 3.5 • $$

"My brother and I split a whole chicken with brown rice, soup & salad for $30.80 before tip. This is more than half off the price I spent at Wurstkuche for my brother and I. I actually felt guilty for spending so little on my food. I left an $8 tip."

Chiltepe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (104) • $

"STEPH JUDGEMENT: Unassuming hole in the wall with great pupusas. The hubby and I were looking for a quick lunch in the area and pupusas sounded great. BTW, they have many other Salvadorean and Mexican items on the menu, lest you think they only have pupusas here. We placed an order for 2 vegetarian, one bean and cheese, and one loroco pupusas. The lady told us it would be about 20 minutes so we went for a little walk around the block. We decided to eat our food at Houghton Park, about a mile up the street, and it turned out to be a very nice picnic. Something we should have requested, though, were paper plates, as the pupusas were just wrapped in foil and they happened to have little holes in them which made for a bit of a mess when we put the slaw and the watery spicy sauce on top of the pupusas. Oh well, something to remember for next time! I'm glad it wasn't overly packaged, actually. On to the food, which was great in every way: generously sized, fresh, and well-made. They were all good but the bean and cheese was my favorite. We were pretty full after just one so we saved the others for a snack later, and they were still delicious after microwaving. So excited we found out about this place--we'll definitely be back!"

Pacific Hideaway

★★★★☆ 4.1 (628) • $$

"Hidden rooftop gem in HB! The food is always delicious and we love how dog friendly the restaurant and hotel are! Our favorite brunch dishes were the Chilaquiles (decent spice level) and the Breakfast Burrito (looks boring in pics but was filled with deliciousness)! They also validate parking for two hours."

Cafecito Salvadoreño

★★★★☆ 3.7 (67) • $

"I love this spot ! I've eaten here plenty of times ! They are located on Anaheim , parking is a bit crazy sometimes you can find it nearby or have to park down down the street ! Love the inside of it , super small , there's booth and stool seating . Menu is straight to the point as well as the food ! Salvadoran breakfast here is top notch! Platonos, huevos , y frijoles, con arroz YUM . Everyone has been nice here with their service ! Have not tried anything else but breakfast & pupusas ! But that has been great ! Can't wait to come here again"

Silva's Sports Bar & Lounge

★★★★☆ 4.4 (807) • $$

"I love this sports bar by my house. The bartenders are very friendly and make you feel very welcomed. The tacos here are super yummy and the drinks are delicious! They also have great happy hour. Definitely a chill place to hang out at."

Honduras Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (304) • $$

"The food is amazing! Being a Honduran, I always feel at home eating here. The waitress is so sweet and down to earth, this place wouldn't be the same without her. Other than that, the ambiance is welcoming, homey and great place to bring your friends, loved ones or family. 5/5 hands down!"

Pollo Inka Express

★★★★☆ 3.7 (553) • $$

"Pollo Inka has been a family favorite for dinner for the longest time. My family loves Peruvian food and Pollo inka Express has been an amazing and fast spot to go pick up some delicious Peruvian delights. The way their chicken is marinated and cooked is mouth watering. Your Costco rotisserie chicken has nothing on Pollo Inkas! It pairs perfectly with their Aji green salsa which is a thick, green, delicious garlic based sauce. All of their sides are so delicious, we always get yucca frita, plantains, rice and beans. Not to mention their delicious green cilantro soup!!? Wash this all down with an Inca Kola --food coma, off to heaven shortly after. To me, Inca Kola tastes like bubblegum. I recommend trying it at least once. It's the 2 liter of bright yellow soda and you can find it here or at any latino supermarket. If you like sweets, you have to try their alfajores (little Peruvian caramel cookies) They're so soft and the best I've ever tried. I recently bought my mom some from this expensive place and they were so tiny and not as good as Pollo inkas!!!! Don't skip on these. Trust me. We will never stop craving Pollo inka and I will always highly recommend this location to anyone that's hungry and wants to try something different, with a short wait time and amazing service. Did I mention they have a drive thru??? This place is simply awesome!"

Inka Wasi

★★★★☆ 3.8 (387) • $$

"No BS Peruvian cuisine, delicious and well priced. You can see the flame while they cook; and taste it in your food - the smoky fire flavor that enhances the aroma and taste! You get a small soup on the side with every dish + their house green sauce which complements the dishes well. Favorites are the tallarin and lomo saltado."

The Palms Steak and Seafood

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (81) • $$

"The palms is a nice place to have a good time locally. It's not extraordinary or too expensive but it's a place to swing by from time to time."

Pollo Inka Express

★★★★☆ 3.8 (32)

"Our first tine dining here. So many items on the menu and I selected the Tallarin spaghetti with sliced beef and vegetables. It was very good, however the beef was a bit tough. But the meal was very flavorful. The front parking lot is relatively small but not full when we arrived. There is additional parking in the rear and on an adjacent parking lot that serves several businesses. Since it was our first time there I had questions and the cashier was very friendly patient and knowledgeable answering all our questions. The interior of the restaurant was bright, modern and clean. It felt welcoming. Glad we gave it a try and I'll certainly dine there again."

Isla Cuban-Latín Kitchen & Rum Bar

★★★★★ 4.5 • $$

"Celebrated Valentine's Day the day after with the bf to avoid all the crowd and busyness of a Friday night Valentine's Day.Isla Cuba-Latin Kitchen & Run Bar is located in a small plaza with neighboring cafe and other restaurants. It seems to be centrally located within an industrial business are, trust your navigation!The restaurant is a wide open spaced with a tent outside if you wanted to dine outside but not totally in the elements. The vibes were fantastic, chandeliers hanging provided intimate mood lighting. Dark wood across the seating area, to the bar, and a large picture taking up a good portion of the wall in the back center.We arrived right at opening (4pm Sat), and there was only one other couple dining at the time. It definitely gets busier as time goes in so reservations are the way to go. Staff and waiter were very friendly, it was our first time so asked the waiter for recommendations on the starters. We went with the Papas Rellenas, which are similar to Portos potato balls, but I loved how Isla made them. Perfectly fried potato mash forming a thin crust. It was stuffed with deliciously seasoned ground beef, the perfect bite. The cilantro cream dipping sauce only added more flavor to this great starter. For the main entrees we went with the Lechon Asado (pork) and Rabo Encendido (oxtail). The Lechon while initially we didn't think had enough flavor, actually did the more you chewed the pork was marinated well and released more flavor (if that makes sense. It was also topped with a lot of grilled onions and rice. The Rabo Encendido was delicious. The oxtails were so tender and fall off the bone. The savory sauce it was stewed in was amazingly tomato-y. The rice for both dishes were nice and fluffy almost buttery. Both meals also came with caramelized plantains, sweet and minor crunchy from how they were cooked. They also start you off with complementary plantain chips with a garlic dipping sauce.The only minor thing was that as it seemed to get busier, the staff really didn't check up on us but again it wasn't an issue. I think I would've liked our waters refilled more instead of the once near the end of the meal, but that is also on us to get a waiters attention.Overall a great place for Cuban-Latin quisine."

Mandala Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.5 (71)

"WOW, WOW, WOW! Our first experience but won't be our last. I received an email from Mandala that they were extending their dineLA menu/offer through the final weekend, so we decided to give it a try. Décor and ambiance are casual to upscale cool. Parking is on street, however there's a small lot across the street at the US Bank building, that we used in the evening, after the bank closed.SERVICE: Mauricio waited on us, and the service couldn't have been better. The entire wait staff worked as a team and made us feel like we were the only ones there. The kitchen staff even checked on us to see how we were enjoying the food. Meal courses were timed out perfectly.FOOD: We started with a shared dish of their Esquite (Mexican Street Corn) with corn milk, basil, and a Cascabel salsa ($14), creamy and delicious. The dineLA menu offered four courses with a selection of two items for each course, so we tried and shared all eight items. The food was absolutely amazing, fantastic flavors and beautiful presentations. The dineLA portions were so large, they could have easily been shared by two average appetite eaters. In addition, my mother-in-law ordered two of the Anticuchos (Yakitori) skewers, a Beef Tongue ($12) with sesame sauce, and a Chicken Adobo ($12). Again, the flavors were sensational.TIP: Ask one of the staff about their speakeasy, Kuduowl, located upstairs with access from the restaurant through a secret doorway...very fun.We were so impressed with Mandala Bar that we can't wait for our next adventure. I highly recommend."

Crabby's Seafood & More

★★★★☆ 4 (485) • $$

"The grilled fish filet is delicious. This is the second time I have been here in a week. The first time, my dad and I both ordered the garlic shrimp with the chile relleno, and it was phenomenal. Well worth the money. Food is fresh. This is not just any little whole in the wall restaurant it is more of an upscale whole in the wall place. Great spot for a quiet lunch or a date night with your boo. Don't say I didn't tell you! Lol"

Fuego

★★★★☆ 3.5 • $$$

"Restaurant is filled with beautiful art on the inside, but you can't beat the view outside. The staff is super accommodating with customizations and getting things out quickly or adjusting your seat if the sun changes. The food is fabulous - amazing tacos, tasty salsas, creamy guac, crunchy chips, and yummy margs."

Sivar Treats

★★★★★ 4.6 (299) • $$

"Came here for the pupusas, and there is definitely a lot to pick from! The cheese is key, and it was on point! I had an Asada pupusa which is different than your usual add ons but it was great! They had international pupusas, so different add ins in the pupusa from that particular country which is a great idea! We'll definitely be coming back to try their full on breakfast plate. Great customer service as well."

Anticucheria Peruana

★★★★☆ 3.7 (118) • $$

"Anticuchos sooo good! Rachi even better!!!! Everything was so good! I transported immediate to Peru!!!! The chef so friendly!!! I would definitely come back!!!"

El Matatan The Finest Fusion Of Latin Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.8 (408) • $$

"Every thing was great 100 % coming back The service was amazing The food also was great I thought chef Ramsay was here that good"

Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.4 • $$

"Couldn't get enough of this restaurant that our family returned on Christmas day for lunch. We made a reservation and even though the policy is to have everybody present they let us in with two party members on the way, which was nice. The front desk was very kind and accommodate our needs promptly. Our server also had a superb service serving us the whole time. She was present throughout the meal and never had our drinks empty. Usually, due to music, the restaurant is pretty loud but this day, it was very quiet with soft music on the background so we were able to have a conversation among ourselves. The ambiance is always chic but with the Christmas decoration, it elevated the Christmas spirit.It was less dishes than we ordered last time but pretty much it was the same thing we ordered again because it was unforgettable. The only two different things we ordered were the lemonades and fish tacos and it was phenomenal. Each dish has amazing flavors and beautiful presentations that I recommend to everybody.Thank you for giving us a wonderful Christmas memory to me and my family!"

Zis Kitchen Mexican Grill

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"A very well-made veggie burrito I must say!!I came in the afternoon and wanted a veggie burrito. They asked me if I wanted a breakfast version or a lunch version, how exciting is that! So, I said breakfast and then they asked home-fried potatoes, or hash browns, what?!?! What a good dilemma, I so i said home fried potatoes based on the recommendation of the owner. In the end, it was a delicious burrito. The hashbrowns were interestingly seasoned deliciously. The side of the green and red sauce was very tasty. And this breakfast veggie burrito was better, in my opinion, than the Louie Burgers version!They may be open a little earlier in the morning. I'm not sure exactly. I think they open at 8 AM but I saw something that said 7 AM as well so I'll have to check it out, that way I could be more of a pig before work.But, they seem to have breakfast all day, or so it seems, so win-win either which way."

Lola Gaspar

★★★★☆ 4 • $$

"First time here.Our party of 4 made a reservation for Friday at 7 pm. We were excited to try this restaurant.Started off my dinner with an old fashioned. It was perfect with a tiny bit of spice. If you like flavorful food that is of good quality and attention to detail, you have to try Lola.Service: Amazing Food: Delicious and amazing attention to detail.Location: Park along the street with metered, structure, or neighborhood parking down the residential streets.Loved this place and come hungry!"

Aji Peruvian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (931) • $$

"Aji is a great place for elevated Peruvian food. I took my parents here for dinner this week, and they LOVED it. Portions may be smaller, and prices may be higher than most other Peruvian restaurants, but keep in mind that you are paying for the quality of the ingredients, and the intricate cooking techniques used to execute these flawless dishes. The Pescado a lo Macho was our favorite dish of the night, but you really can't go wrong with anything you order from here. If you come during Happy Hour, get the Ceviche and Lomito bowl. Don't forget to ask for their trio of sauces to accompany your meal. Service was excellent, and the ambiance was warm and intimate. My mom was so impressed, she went back the next day to pick up dessert."

Marisco's Miramar

★★★★☆ 3.8 (99) • $

"Local Mexican joint which has so many food choices.Order chips and salsa as appetizer, taste so-so.Order deep fried cat fish and also so-so. The price is ok for $9 with plenty of food.They also serve bottle beer, that's a plus.Only 1 server working with full intensity l, serving around 15 people together.Will I go back? Maybe not as nothing special about this place."

El Rinconcito Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (28) • $

"A hidden gem in Hollydale. My husband wanted to try this smaller restaurant. It was a great find. The portions are good. The food is fresh and the wait staff is friendly. It's is a good place for families. The prices are reasonable. If you are in Hollydale and hungry it's a good choice."

Guerrero Taqueria

★★★★☆ 3.9 (47) • $

"This is a local restaurant. Its small but has a nice variety of decor. Also the workers are very nice and patient. They have a variety of food from breakfast to lunch and antojitos. The great thing is they make the tortillas by hand. Honestly that makes the difference when you're having your food. The food is typical mexican with different dishes. I say come try it out you won't be disappointed."

Fabulous Burgers

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (524) • $

"I've ordered a few times & for the first time came to walk in & now that ai know they have all these inspiring words/Gods word all around their building makes me very happy. They are very kind & their food slaps, especially for the night. It's very convenient. pic doesn't do its justice"

El Pollo Inka

★★★★☆ 3.8 (640) • $$

"El Pollo Inka seems to have many locations all across Southern California and the one that I went to visit was in Hermosa Beach. In the same plaza as Trader Joe's this place serves up a mean and tasty chicken that is cooked to perfection. Came here for lunch and sat inside. They have televisions playing sports games and just a nice and chill vibe. They have lunch specials and each one you order also comes with a tasty chicken soup. They also give you a bread roll with butter before your meal. My lunch was enjoyable and the chicken was the bomb. Would love to come here often, sadly there aren't any locations close to me though. Service was quick and our food was so good."

Chef Hornero

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (159) • $$

"Chef Hornero is a Peruvian restaurant in Bellflower, CA, at the northeast corner of Woodruff Ave and Rosecrans Ave. Good thing I finally tried it (1/8/21) after driving by it 500 times. *me rolling my eyes at myself*ENVIRONMENTThis is definitely a restaurant I want to go back to when we can dine once again. It's got a very mi-casa-is-su-casa vibe that I like. But until then, COVID-19 restricts us to just a very tiny area blocked off for ordering at the window inside and for picking up takeout orders.SERVICEThe nicest and most efficient in the area. You can tell this is a family restaurant. Love it.MY FAVORITE PART...The flavors from that lomo saltado. I didn't want to stop eating it! I envisioned what it would be like to have four stomachs like cows do, then I quickly slowed down my pace so I wouldn't look or feel like any bovine species the next day.NOT SO FAVORITE PART...I'm sure you can see the prices online or through an app, but once inside the lobby area, there are no prices listed on their wrap-around, wall-to-wall menu.I yearned for some vegetables in this lomo saltado that other restaurants in the area tend to incorporate. I had one piece of a tomato and a few thinly sliced onions.THE GRUBTry the lomo saltado ($18.60 including tax). The steak was tender, juicy, and very flavorful. The potatoes, er I mean, thick fries, were not half bad. There was plenty of nicely cooked white rice. The green sauce was provided in a small bag tied together much like a bag of frosting a baker would use to decorate a cake. I snipped the end off with a pair of scissors and was happy with the awesome spicy kick, but I wanted more by the end of my meal. Not quite the portion I was expecting at that price.Food takes about 15-20 minutes to be ready when you order in person.PARKINGFree, but minimal in a shared lot with other nearby businesses including a Jack-in-the-Box.TIPCurrent Yelp checkin offer is for 20% off of your final order.OVERALLI can't wait to actually dine here and try other Peruvian fare.| Food: 4 | Service: 5 | Environment: 4 | Price: 3 |"

The Nest: A Brunch Joint

★★★★☆ 4.3 • $$

"10am Thursday morning and it's super busy that we still had to wait a few minutes but it's well worth waiting for. FYI- There is a $1 per egg surcharge currently. Cute decor from their newly soft opening from their old Tambien location (2 restaurants turned into 1 location now). I order the short rib eggs with waffle bacon on the side. Started with the Waffle which is freshly made with syrup and bacon bits on top (I loved this!). Short ribs marinated so well with sweet potatoes and fried egg on top. I would most definitely order this again since it's such tasty comfort food. Thank you Heather for our wonder service. Bravo on new soft opening. Parking- there's a paid lot next door or the streets is free 2 hour parking. There's plenty of street parking."

Inkas

★★★★☆ 4.1 (594) • $$

"Really love this place. There is nothing you can order that won't be amazing. The green pasta and the seafood rice are my personal favorites.Don't skip the green sauce for the bread. It is spicy goodness and just on another level.This place gets very busy on weekday lunches. Occasionally I have to wait a bit to order after being seated. It came be annoying, but it's worth the wait.The staff is super sweet and they work very hard for your business."