Easygoing breakfast & lunch spot with open-air seating crafting typical wraps & bowls with a twist. Based on 593 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
11700 Long Beach Blvd, Lynwood, CA 90262
Phone: (424) 338-6762
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Hours
| Friday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–6 PM |
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Reviews
Man-E Cortez
I’ve been coming here for some time and have been lagging it on a review. Well, this spot is definitely a gem serving great authentic Mexican food. I went for a quick bite, grabbed a horchata, 2 Korean asada tacos, 1 al pastor, 1 chicken tinga, and 1 Barbacoa taco. Horchata is on the sweet side, but it is damn good. From least to best, barbacoa was my least favorite, but it’s because I hardly ever have it. Slow braised beef, pickled onion, and cilantro. Regardless, it was juicy, cilantro, and pickled onions, give it a great flavor al throughout, I added some lime and fuego. Al pastor taco consists of marinated pork loin, white onions, pastor sauce, and cilantro. Everything in this taco was on point. Meat was juicy, onions, and cilantro give that vibrant taste. Pastor sauce gives extra pastor flavor. Pineapple would be the best, but still great taco. Chicken Tinga Taco has pulled chicken breast, chipotle sauce, cilantro, and pickled onions. I love me some tinga, and this taco doesn’t disappoint flavorful chicken in Chipotle sauce, gives you kicks of spiciness to your mouth, cilantro and pickled onions battle it out for control of flavor but everything goes so well and balanced together, love it. My favorite is Korean Asada Taco, marinated sliced beef, slaw, and chipotle sauce. This taco is so fire it is a Mexican Asian fusion that will blow your mind. The marinated beef has a slight sweet ginger flavor that gives those Asian vibes and goes well with the slaw, then you get the chipotle to kick it up some spice, pairing heat with sweet you won’t want it to end. Great menu, clean restaurant, and fast service. Definitely recommend it. I will keep coming back. 5 stars, hands down
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Larissa Saenz
We were told about this little gem by a friend. And it’s literally around the corner from home! Green Pozole de pollo was great! We also had the quesadilla de Mole. That thing was loaded. The michi was also good. The rim had a mango tajin combo going on.
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Sarah Chacon
I’ll be the latest person to call BALAM a gem! I’ve been impressed by the quality of food and friendliness of service each time I’ve stopped by over the past year or so. Whether it’s the great fusion menu (all available as tacos, burritos, bowls, etc.) or the daily specials (the pozole verde really hit the spot on a rainy day), you can’t go wrong. Make sure to bring cash for a tip!
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Mark Hiles
We was so glad to find this little gem for some authentic Mexican food and we was not disappointed. The food came out in good time and came out hot too. The food was full of flavour and generous portions too. If I lived in LA I’d always be eating out at this place but I advise you, if your passing through, stop here and try what you can while your here.
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Samira Squires
Fantastic spot in the up and coming city of lynwood. I love this area and see the potential. Food was spot on and love the culture/unique setting.
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Erick Bravo
I have been coming here for years now and the food is always great! The music they have playing in the background never disappoints!
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Serena Teague
Wow! What an incredible meal!!!
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Arena Blanca
The tacos are a must try, with their hand made Tortillas! The ladies are awesome, always cheerful, kind, and friendly.
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Sameer Khan
Balam Mexican restaurant
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Lorena
Finally stopped at Balam. Wish I had not waited so long. Had the Korean asada burrito, it was delicious. I love when Roy Choi did the fusion between Korean & Mexican food. But now I don’t have to drive so far, its practically in my back yard. It was so good, I’m going back today.
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