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Long Beach's 3 best street vendors (that won't break the bank)

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Published on October 31, 2019
Long Beach's 3 best street vendors (that won't break the bank)Tux & Chucks Street Food | Photo: Philip A./Yelp

Looking to try the best street vendors in town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable street vendors in Long Beach, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.

1. Tux & Chucks Street Food

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Topping the list is Tux & Chucks Street Food. Located at 1916 W. Willow St. in Long Beach, the street vendor, which offers tacos and more, is the highest-rated budget-friendly street vendor in Long Beach, boasting 4.5 stars out of 226 reviews on Yelp. Order the carne asada soft taco, Korean barbecue beef quesadilla, carne asada and shrimp burrito or the bacon-wrapped hot dog. View the menu here.

Yelper Olivia S., who reviewed Tux & Chucks Street Food on Oct. 4, wrote, "The food is so good. The meat is tender and tasty. The sauce on the nachos are amazing. "

2. Fiesta Taco Party Catering & Events

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Next up is Long Beach's Fiesta Taco Party Catering & Events, situated at 1148 Hoffman Ave. With four stars out of 18 reviews on Yelp, the street vendor, caterer and personal chef spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option.

"We provide onsite taco grill cart and buffet service for home parties, corporate events, work parties, business promotions, non-profit and fundraisers," the business notes in the history section of its Yelp profile.

3. Tugboat Pete's Hot Dog Stand

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Long Beach's Tugboat Pete's Hot Dog Stand, located at 421 Shoreline Village Drive, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the inexpensive street vendor, which offers hot dogs and more, four stars out of 25 reviews.

Yelper Angel B., who reviewed Tugboat Pete's Hot Dog Stand on Sept. 21, wrote, "Super cute little stand shaped like a tugboat located across from the docks in the marina at the Shoreline Marina. Very simple menu, burgers, weiners and nachos."


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