{"id":24272,"date":"2021-05-02T07:39:17","date_gmt":"2021-05-02T14:39:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/hi-lo\/?p=30000019871"},"modified":"2021-05-02T08:30:47","modified_gmt":"2021-05-02T15:30:47","slug":"here-are-some-mexican-cuisine-hot-spots-to-spice-up-your-cinco-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/hi-lo\/here-are-some-mexican-cuisine-hot-spots-to-spice-up-your-cinco-celebration","title":{"rendered":"Here are some Mexican cuisine hot spots to spice up your Cinco celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"

While many restaurants may still be hesitant to host the Cinco de Mayo celebrations of the pre-COVID days, Long Beach is still home to what seems like nearly endless options of delicious Mexican cuisine.<\/p>\n

To narrow down the choices for you and speed up the process to getting to some tacos, here\u2019s a list of some Long Beach restaurants to visit to celebrate Cinco de Mayo:<\/p>\n

Lola\u2019s<\/b> (4140 Atlantic Ave. and 2030 E. Fourth St.)<\/b><\/p>\n

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The octopus tacos at Lola’s. Photo by Brian Addison.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A staple of Long Beach, Lola\u2019s offers a variety of taco options that are sure to please your taste buds. Their margarita selection is also expansive, making it a noteworthy option for your Cinco de Mayo.<\/p>\n

Some may call Lola\u2019s overrated, but I prefer classic, with their blend of traditional and modern recipes and farm-to-table ingredients that are consistently delicious.<\/p>\n

Inspired menu options include their signature moles (four choices!) and spicy octopus tacos.<\/p>\n

Padre <\/b>(525 Broadway)<\/b><\/p>\n

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The Pepino Margarita from Padre. Photo by Brian Addison.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This Latin American gastropub provides ambiance along with an approachable but delectable menu.<\/p>\n

Every item on their taco menu blends classic Mexican fare with its own Padre-specific flair, such as their vegan beer-battered avocado taco topped with coconut mousse.<\/p>\n

Vegan customers certainly aren\u2019t neglected here, with a variety of delicious options including tacos, ceviche, and lomo saltado, among others.<\/p>\n

Padre\u2019s cocktail menu, which is largely tequila and mezcal focused, achieves a similar innovative effect, with the use of unique ingredients such as grilled plantains to elevate old classics.<\/p>\n

Los Compadres (1144 Pine Ave. and 3229 E. Anaheim St.)<\/b><\/p>\n

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Pozole from Los Compadres. Photo by Brian Addison.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Another staple of Long Beach, you can enjoy Cinco de Mayo at one of two Long Beach locations. Menu options include a variety of tacos along with all your other favorites, plus an extensive drink list.<\/p>\n

La Chancla Mexican Grill (990 Cherry Ave.\u00a0 Suite 192.)<\/b><\/p>\n

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Chile Verde with tender chunks of pork in a savory green sauce made from smoky roasted green chili peppers and tangy tomatillos. Facebook photo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

La Chancla boasts hand-crafted, authentic Mexican cuisine, with an emphasis on its extensive taco menu, but if you\u2019re not in the mood for tacos, you can find a host of other delicious options, all highly customizable with over 10 meat, fish and veggie combinations to choose from.<\/p>\n

El Sauz<\/b> (1616 East Anaheim St.)<\/b><\/p>\n

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El Sauz’s tampique\u00f1a. Photo courtesy of El Sauz Restaurant.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you\u2019re seeking out more of a family atmosphere this year, another Long Beach classic, El Sauz, is your ideal Cinco spot.<\/p>\n

Visitors can find a variety of delectable taco choices, with the bonus of low pricing. Cinco de Mayo falls on a Wednesday this year, where you find meat tacos for only $1.50 from at their taco window until 3 a.m., with the regular restaurant closing at midnight.<\/p>\n

Playa Amor (6527 E. Pacific Coast Highway)\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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The shrimp ceviche plate from Playa Amor. Photo by Brian Addison.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This chef-driven, sophisticated menu offers an approachable but gourmet array of menu items encapsulating traditional Mexican food elements with a Southern California flair. If you\u2019re in the mood for seafood-oriented fare, this is the Cinco de Mayo spot for you.<\/p>\n

Enrique\u2019s Mexican Restaurant (6210 Pacific Coast Highway)<\/b><\/p>\n

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Enrique’s pechuga de pollo la Diabla. Facebook photo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Enrique\u2019s boasts flavorful options such as chile relleno and posole, to satisfy all your Mexican-food cravings. Some say that this cozy spot is an LBC institution, consistently serving the city appetizing Mexican food for the past 17 years.<\/p>\n

La Taqueria Brand (1430 East Seventh St. and at SteelCraft, 3768 Long Beach Blvd.)<\/b><\/p>\n

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La Taqueria Brand street tacos. Image courtesy SteelCraft.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

La Taqueria incorporates an open-kitchen concept with a ranchero aesthetic, meant to transport you to eating street tacos from your favorite taco cart at a village\u2019s town square. Here you\u2019ll find\u00a0 an entire birria menu, and plenty of options ranging from street tacos (only $1.75, by the way), tortas, and mulitas, filled with your choice of meat and house-made salsa.<\/p>\n

Tequila Jack\u2019s (407 Shoreline Village Drive.)<\/b><\/p>\n

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The view of Rainbow Harbor from Tequila Jack’s. Courtesy Tequila Jack’s.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For dinner with a view, Tequila Jack\u2019s is your spot. Located in Long Beach\u2019s Rainbow Harbor, the restaurant is situated with a perfect view of the Long Beach skyline.<\/p>\n

Come with an appetite, the portions are generous and the drink specials are plentiful.<\/p>\n

Ca\u00f1adas Grill (3721 E. Anaheim St.)<\/b><\/p>\n

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The carne en su jugo from Ca\u00f1ada’s Grill. Photo by Brian Addison.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Another family-friendly spot, Ca\u00f1adas is the place for favorites such as carne en su jugo and tortas ahogadas. With a large menu full of food that tastes home cooked, Ca\u00f1adas doesn\u2019t skimp on flavor or authenticity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

To narrow down the choices for you and speed up the process to getting to some tacos, here\u2019s a list of some Long Beach restaurants to visit to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":281,"featured_media":71548,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"newspack_sponsor_sponsorship_scope":"","newspack_sponsor_native_byline_display":"inherit","newspack_sponsor_native_category_display":"inherit","newspack_sponsor_underwriter_style":"inherit","newspack_sponsor_underwriter_placement":"inherit","inline_featured_image":false,"newspack_ads_suppress_ads":false,"newspack_popups_has_disabled_popups":"","_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"_":"","_author_alias":"","cap-aim":"","cap-description":"","cap-display_name":"","cap-first_name":"","cap-jabber":"","cap-last_name":"","cap-linked_account":"","cap-newspack_employer":"","cap-newspack_job_title":"","cap-newspack_phone_number":"","cap-newspack_role":"","cap-user_email":"","cap-user_login":"","cap-website":"","cap-yahooim":"","newspack_article_summary":"","newspack_email_html":"","newspack_email_type":"","newspack_featured_image_position":"","newspack_hide_page_title":"","newspack_hide_updated_date":false,"newspack_post_subtitle":"","newspack_show_share_buttons":"","newspack_sponsor_byline_prefix":"","newspack_sponsor_disclaimer_override":"","newspack_sponsor_flag_override":"","newspack_sponsor_only_direct":"","newspack_sponsor_url":"","newspack_article_summary_title":"Overview:","newspack_show_updated_date":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[79,333],"newspack_spnsrs_tax":[],"coauthors":[31860],"class_list":["post-24272","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hi-lo","tag-cinco-de-mayo","tag-mexican-food","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24272","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/281"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24272"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24272\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/71548"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24272"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24272"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24272"},{"taxonomy":"newspack_spnsrs_tax","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/newspack_spnsrs_tax?post=24272"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=24272"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}