Mexican Food in Alamitos Beach, Long Beach

Tacos and seafood share the spotlight in Mexican food at El Barrio Cantina in Alamitos Beach, Long Beach, CA, available for pickup.

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Tacos

2 Signature Tacos (Corn) Plate

$18.00

Two corn tacos come with griddled cheese, Spanish rice, and black beans.

“I normally don’t leave restaurant reviews but felt compelled to for this place because my experience was top-notch. The tacos, tuna ceviche, and horchata drink were all delicious and came out incredibly quickly. The servers were kind and attentive and even gave my friend a free dessert for his birthday. The restaurant was a vibe and had pretty decorations up for the Day of the Dead. I live a good drive from Long Beach, but I’m excited to come back. One of my new favorite restaurants!”

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.”

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.

“Great ambiance; quick to seat; superb mexican!”

Burritos

El Barrio Burrito

Flour burrito with griddled cheese, rice, beans, lettuce, and crema.

“wow, a GREAT burrito. I like it much better than Lola's and I like the to-go packaging too.”

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.”

Ceviche de Pescado

$17.00

White fish ceviche with pico de gallo, lime, avocado, and culichi sauce.

“Excellent.. Everything is perfectly, my favorite was the ceviche.”

El Guapo Yellowtail Ceviche

$18.00

Yellowtail ceviche is marinated in lime with cucumber, tomato, and serrano.

“El Guapo ceviche was sublime! Also the oysters are amazing! Juicy and extremely flavorful. Service is 10/10 and the vibe/music is all great.”

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!”

Sushi Rolls

La Jefa Salmon Roll

$18.00

Salmon roll with avocado, cucumber, jalapeño, and tataki soy sauce.

“Simply the best Mexican food around. Margaritas are also top notch. Chile verde was amazing. Smokey grilled pork. Melts in your mouth and served on handmade tortillas.”

El Crunchy Shrimp Tempura Roll

$18.00

Tempura shrimp, snow crab, cucumber, spicy mayo, and eel sauce in a roll.

“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.”

Oaxacan Food

Tlayuda Large Mexican Pizza

Large corn tortilla with black beans, Oaxaca cheese, cabbage, and avocado.

“We had the tlayudas for brunch and tostadas de papa. Amazing!”

Wings

Spicy Wings

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.”

Prepared the El Barrio Cantina Way

Mexican food at El Barrio Cantina spans slow-braised pork in house-made chile verde, wood-fired yellowtail collar with red yuzu kosho, and fideo pasta coated in roasted poblano cream with garlic.

Spicy Wings come with yuzu aioli; Enchiladas Suizas pair shredded chicken with tomatillo sauce and queso fresco. Birria Potato Balls are crispy croquettes filled with house-made Wagyu birria.

Join us in Alamitos Beach, Long Beach, CA for dine-in, or order pickup or delivery. Rotisserie Chicken is slow-roasted and comes in half or whole portions with tortillas, house salsas, and your choice of sides.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular Mexican food options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

El Barrio Burrito — Choose one protein for this burrito, wrapped in flour tortilla with griddled cheese, Spanish rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico, and cilantro crema.
Enchiladas Suizas — This Mexican entree includes black beans alongside chicken-filled corn tortillas topped with tomatillo sauce, crema, and queso fresco.
La Jefa Salmon Roll — Salmon is rolled with avocado and cucumber, then topped with tataki green onion soy sauce, jalapeño slices, and crispy onions.
2 Signature Tacos (Corn) Plate — Two corn tortillas with griddled cheese come with rice and beans; a second taco filling can be selected from several options.
Cauliflower Esquite — Whole cauliflower is oven-roasted until tender, then finished with cilantro salsa, Cotija cheese, and chili powder; these toppings can be omitted on request.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for mexican food throughout the Alamitos Beach, Long Beach area. Order your mexican food online for convenient pickup or delivery.