Want to explore the newest restaurant additions to Long Beach? Here's a look at three: a Mexican fast-food spot, a crab-centric eatery and the latest location of a Seattle-based coffee emporium.
El Pollo Loco
5252 E. Second St.
El Pollo Loco, a Mexican fast-food chain, has debuted its latest spot in Long Beach's Belmont Shore.
The new business offers chicken meals, mix-and-match street tacos, Baja shrimp and more.
The new El Pollo Loco currently holds 4.5 stars out of three reviews on Yelp, indicating a positive start.
Yelper Monica V., who reviewed the restaurant on March 14, wrote, "So excited to have an El Pollo Loco literally down the street from us. The staff is extremely friendly and our food was perfect. No mistakes, like some of the other locations. Love it."
Yelper Tarek S. wrote, "This El Pollo Loco just opened up here in Belmont Shore and to be honest, I wasn't so excited about seeing another chain restaurant opening up. However my opinions were changed once I ate there. The food was very tasty and fresh compared to another El Pollo Loco that I had eaten at a few years ago. I'm glad this place is now on Second Street, with somewhat healthy food that's quick and affordable."
El Pollo Loco is open from 10 a.m.–10 p.m. daily.
The Crab Shack Express
325 The Promenade North
The Crab Shack Express is a Cajun/Creole spot, offering seafood and soups.
This new business is part of a small chain that specializes in crab, crawfish, lobster and shrimp.
With a four-star rating out of 12 reviews on Yelp, The Crab Shack Express has been getting positive attention.
Yelper Kathy G., who reviewed restaurant on March 1, wrote, "It was a nice, quaint place. Will be returning, as the food was delicious."
That latter thought was seconded by P.3. T., who added, "Highlights are chicken wings/fries, fish fried rice and boiled seafood."
Starbucks
695 E. Artesia Blvd.
Global chain Starbucks has opened its latest coffee cafe in Long Beach.
The new Starbucks offers the brand's extensive coffee and tea menu, as well as baked goods and more.
It currently holds three stars out of five reviews on Yelp, indicating it's still finding its footing.
Yelper Channary V., who reviewed Starbucks on March 6, wrote, "Checking out this new location. Love everything in here! It's spacious, with plenty of new tables to do work, good customer service and yummy new drinks."
Heather R. noted, "I wanted to review this new location because I'm so excited to finally have a Starbucks in this neighborhood. It looks nice inside, and for my first order I got exactly what I wanted."
Starbucks is open from 4:30 a.m.–10 p.m. on weekdays, 5 a.m.–10 p.m. on Saturday and 5 a.m.–9:30 p.m. on Sunday.
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