Sonoratown - Long Beach

Sonoratown Long Beach represents the newest expansion of LA’s beloved Sonoran taqueria empire, bringing their famous mesquite-grilled meats and handmade flour tortillas to Downtown Long Beach’s Third Street. This spacious full-service location showcases the same legendary Tijuana-style carne asada using costilla (short rib) grilled over real mesquite charcoal, wrapped in translucent flour tortillas made with traditional lard recipes. The Long Beach location features an expanded menu including their signature costilla tacos topped with avocado salsa, spicy red salsa, and cabbage, plus the popular chivichangas and newly added cantina items like nachos and mesquite-grilled elote. Food critics consistently praise their authenticity – LA Taco notes the ‘thin and pliable tortillas hold heaping amounts of meat without falling apart.’ The location offers convenient parking and extended hours (11am-10pm daily), making it accessible for both lunch crowds and dinner service. Prices remain consistent with other locations ($3.50 tacos, $12.50 burritos), delivering exceptional value for this level of quality. The restaurant has quickly become a cornerstone of DTLB’s dining scene, with Longbeachize calling it ‘an Angeleno legend arriving in Long Beach’ that brings authentic Sonoran flavors just steps from the beach.