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Long Beach's 5 best spots to score inexpensive Mexican fare

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Published on September 12, 2019
Long Beach's 5 best spots to score inexpensive Mexican fareTaqueria La Mexicana | Photo: Alizen R./Yelp

In search of a new favorite Mexican spot?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Mexican restaurants around Long Beach, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.

1. Merced's Restaurant

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Topping the list is Merced's Restaurant. Located at 1064 E. Broadway in Long Beach, the Mexican spot is the highest-rated affordable Mexican restaurant in Long Beach, boasting four stars out of 209 reviews on Yelp. The restaurant serves authentic Mexican food, such as tacos, tortas, burritos and quesadillas.

2. El Burrito Grill

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Next up is Long Beach's El Burrito Grill, situated at 5211 E. Pacific Coast Highway. With four stars out of 237 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option. On the menu, look for chicken enchilada, shrimp fajitas or chilaquiles and eggs. View the menu here.

3. Linda's Mexican Delights

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Long Beach's Linda's Mexican Delights, located at 951 Redondo Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap Mexican spot 4.5 stars out of 401 reviews. The menu features tacos, burritos, tostadas and taco salads.

4. Taqueria La Mexicana

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Taqueria La Mexicana, a Mexican spot in Long Beach, is another cheap go-to, with four stars out of 901 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3270 E. Fourth St. to see for yourself. The restaurant serves shrimp tostada, burrito covered in enchilada sauce and carne asada fries.

5. Aguas Way

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Last but not least, over in Long Beach, check out Aguas Way, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 223 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the spot to score juices and smoothies and tacos by heading over to 5248 Long Beach Blvd. Look for chicken flautas, carne asada fries and cheese quesadilla.


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