Cauliflower Esquite
$16.00
Roasted cauliflower with cilantro salsa, Cotija cheese, and chili powder.
“My wife and I come here weekly. Jeff and Marie make the best drinks! Don’t sleep on the potato balls and cauliflower esquite.”
Mexican Food
Carnitas Pork Chili Verde Style
$20.00
Chile verde pork with beans, guacamole, queso fresco, and warm tortillas.
“1 pm Sat/7 Oct. I sat at the bar and had the $35 Dine LA Restaurant Week menu. Great deal with their ELBC cocktail, carnitas chili verde and dessert was a churro(?). Friendly bartender, elevated dining and aesthetics.”
Birria Potato Balls
$12.00
Crispy potato croquettes filled with Wagyu birria and avocado salsa.
“Great food and drink. Standout dishes were the birria potato balls, el guapo ceviche, and the fried chicken mole dish listed under the modern section. Tamarindo cocktail was excellent and micheladas some of the best we’ve had. Service was excellent.”
Chips, salsa and guac
$5.25
Corn tortilla chips served with house salsa and guacamole.
“The Berria taco were really good and the chips and salsa hit the spot! Great service as well..”
Tacos
2 Signature Tacos (Flour) Plate
$18.00
Two tacos on flour tortillas with griddled cheese, rice, and black beans.
“Great food, great service, taco plate is a good deal.”
Taquitos De Papa / Potato Taco
$13.00
Four potato taquitos come with avocado salsa, crema, and queso fresco.
“Great food! The ceviche, taquitos de papa, carnitas, and scallops are always a go-to. The atmosphere and staff are amazing as well. It's definitely a place to go when down in Long Beach!!”
Ceviche
Tuna Ceviche
$19.00
Bluefin tuna ceviche with lemon, macha salsa, serrano, and avocado.
“Barrio Cantina is easily one of my favorite local spots in Long Beach! The food is always delicious, the ceviche is beyond fresh, and the vibes are just right. I usually stop by for their “Recession Hour” happy hour, and Jeff—the bartender who always hooks it up—makes everyone feel welcome from the moment they walk in. Great drinks, great energy, and a true neighborhood gem. Highly recommend stopping by—you won’t be disappointed!”
Shrimp Marinero Ceviche
$18.00
Shrimp ceviche features negra sauce, cucumber, mango, and avocado.
“Probably the best seafood ever! Found this spot on IG. Went with my friend, we had Peruvian scallops, shrimp ceviche, and potatoe tacos. Paired with ELBC margaritas. Good lawd what a fantastic meal. Service was top notch. Highly recommend.”
Burritos
Griddle Cheese Burrito
Flour burrito with griddled cheese, rice, beans, lettuce, and crema.
- Wagyu Birria Griddle Cheese Burrito$18.00Wagyu birria wrapped in a golden grilled-cheese flour tortilla with Spanish rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, and cilantro crema.
- Pollo Tinga Griddle Cheese Burrito$18.00Pollo tinga wrapped in a golden grilled-cheese flour tortilla with Spanish rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, and cilantro crema.
- Carnitas Pork Griddle Cheese Burrito$18.00Carnitas pork wrapped in a golden grilled-cheese flour tortilla with refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, and cilantro crema.
- Wagyu Carne Asada Griddle Cheese Burrito$20.00Wagyu carne asada wrapped in a golden grilled-cheese flour tortilla with Spanish rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, and cilantro crema.
- Nopal Cactus Griddle Cheese Burrito$18.00Nopal cactus wrapped in a golden grilled-cheese flour tortilla with Spanish rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, and cilantro crema.
- Shrimp Gobernador Griddle Cheese Burrito$20.00Shrimp gobernador wrapped in a golden grilled-cheese flour tortilla with Spanish rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, and cilantro crema.
“wow, a GREAT burrito. I like it much better than Lola's and I like the to-go packaging too.”
Seafood
Chile Relleno De Crab
$21.00
Snow crab, beans, and cheese fill a poblano in chipotle seafood sauce.
“Run don't walk. It's really really good. Had the taquitos de papa , the scallops crudo, vegan ceviche , chili relleno and the fresh donut....all of it was seriously delicious, and I don't please that easily.”
Aguachile Verde De Camaron
$19.00
Shrimp in green aguachile with mint, yuzu, lime, cucumber, and radish.
“Every time I’ve been here, I leave so full and happy. My favorites so far are the agua chile and steak fajitas. For cocktails I love that they offer pitcher of margaritas it’s a steal if you come with friends. I also get the Pantera negra cocktail. 🖤 make sure you sit at the bar and say hi to Jeff!”
Octopus Con Papas
$19.00
Grilled adobado octopus comes with fingerling potatoes and olive aioli.
“Stopped here for a beer and some tacos. Well, when I saw pulpo on the menu- had to try it! It was so delicious- served with potatoes and a chimichuri sauce. The place was not busy at all for lunch - not sure about the dinner crowd. Will definitely return”
Adobado Hamachi Collar
$19.00
Wood-fired yellowtail collar comes with adobado, yuzu kosho, and tortillas.
Sushi Rolls
La Jefa Salmon Roll
$18.00
Salmon roll with avocado, cucumber, jalapeño, and tataki soy sauce.
“We visited on a Friday night for date night and had an amazing meal at El Barrio Cantina in Long Beach. The Mexican style sushi rolls and margaritas were delicious, and the service made the experience even better. If you are looking food near me then El Barrio Cantina is the best restaurant.”
El Crunchy Shrimp Tempura Roll
$18.00
Tempura shrimp, snow crab, cucumber, spicy mayo, and eel sauce in a roll.
Aguachile Shrimp Roll
$16.00
Shrimp sushi roll has avocado, cucumber, yuzu-mint aguachile, and serrano.
El Tragon Memo Eel Roll
$16.00
Grilled eel sushi roll includes avocado, cucumber, eel sauce, and sesame.
Oaxacan Food
Tlayuda Large Mexican Pizza
Large corn tortilla with black beans, Oaxaca cheese, cabbage, and avocado.
- Housemade Pork Chorizo Tlayuda Mexican Pizza$24.00Large Oaxacan corn tortilla with black bean purée, Oaxaca cheese, cabbage, avocado, cotija, and housemade pork chorizo.
- Squash Tlayuda Mexican Pizza$24.00Large Oaxacan corn tortilla with black bean purée, Oaxaca cheese, cabbage, avocado, cotija, and squash.
- Chicken Tinga Tlayuda Mexican Pizza$24.00Large Oaxacan corn tortilla with black bean purée, Oaxaca cheese, cabbage, avocado, cotija, and chicken tinga.
- Cauliflower Tlayuda Mexican Pizza$24.00Large Oaxacan corn tortilla with black bean purée, Oaxaca cheese, cabbage, avocado, cotija, and cauliflower.
“We had the tlayudas for brunch and tostadas de papa. Amazing!”
Chicken
Enchiladas Suizas
$21.00
Shredded chicken in corn tortillas with tomatillo sauce and crema.
“Great little Mexican food place modest fancyish, feels bigger on the inside then it looks.”
Rotisserie Chicken
$29.00+
Slow-roasted chicken with tortillas, house salsas, and optional sides.
“Want some good Mexican food with a unique drink this is the place. The staff is friendly and helpful which adds to the experience because the food is so very tasty.”
Chicken Tinga Chimichanga
$16.00
Fried flour tortilla filled with chicken tinga, rice, beans, and cheese.
“Ive been to mexican cuisine but this was more authentic, great flavor on all the plates we ordered”
Spicy Wings
$15.00
Crispy chicken wings come with a choice of sauce and yuzu aioli.
“Great vibe and amazing food at a fair price. Interesting and unusual twists to some mexican classics. I'll definitely come again.”
