LAReview
Open since 2001, Enrique’s is an old-school Mexican restaurant in a stripmall in Marina Pacifica. When your cat swallowed string again and needs surgery and you need soul-curing burritos, enchilada combo platters, and gigantic plates of meat, remember this place. If you only get one thing at Enrique’s though, the chile verde is your order. A football-sized pork shank sitting in a hot tub of tomatillo sauce with rice and beans. It’s truly fantastic.
James Republic is one the more reliable brunch spots in downtown Long Beach and a great place to catch the game too.
Michael’s On Naples is a fancy Italian restaurant in Long Beach, and still the standard for special occasion dining in the area.
Domenico’s is an old-school Italian restaurant in Long Beach with all the red sauce pizza and pasta you need after a tough week.
Playa Amor is a corporate-looking Mexican restaurant in a Long Beach shopping center that has actually great food.
