Rivera's

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.

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.

1) Great customer service...Hands down 2) Amazing authentic Mexican food 3) Great atmosphere4) Reasonable prices 5) The music selection is amazing 6) FREE STREET PARKING

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

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.

My first time eating here and I absolutely loved it. The artwork is so beautiful. The food was also amazing. I ordered a taco and enchilada and everything tasted wonderful. The owner son was very hospitable and welcoming. I will definitely be returning here.

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.

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!

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.

Everything was excellent best mexican food I've ever had service is great and everyone is very nice