La Esperanza Restaurant & Bakery
$ • Bakery, Salvadoran
Hours:
1626 Orange Ave, Long Beach
(562) 269-0486
About La Esperanza Restaurant & Bakery
Customers' Favorites
Taquitos De Papa Y Pupusas
Churrasco Guatemalteco
Esperanza Breakfast
Desayuno Chapin
Pollo with Rice
Pan Con Pollo
Empanadas
Tortillas
Chuchitos
Crema
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Hours
| Monday | 6AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 6AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 6AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 6AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 6AM - 9PM |
| Saturday | 6AM - 9PM |
| Sunday | 6AM - 9PM |
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La Esperanza Restaurant & Bakery is a local gem in LB that offers delicious and fresh pupusas, caldo de res, chilaquiles, and hilachas. The cozy and homey ambiance adds to the dining experience, making it a favorite among LB locals. The staff is friendly and attentive, with servers like Jorge providing top-notch service. Customers appreciate the little tortillas served as an appetizer and the accommodating nature of the staff, who allowed a birthday celebration with a cake from outside. Many diners praise the pupusas, which are crispy on the outside and filled with cheesy, savory ingredients, especially the classic cheese and pork combo. The curtido (pickled cabbage) and salsa are also highly recommended for their tangy flavor. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes such as Huevos with green and red sauce, which is very hot and tastes great, along with dishes like Desayuno Chapin, platanos fritos con crema, frijoles revueltos with queso fresco, and the kids pupusa meal with apple slices, frijoles, and rice. The rice and beans have a different taste than Mexican food, which many customers enjoy. The fried plantains are especially praised for their flavor. Beverages like Jamaica and Tamarindo agua frescas complement the meals well. The atmosphere remains laid-back and welcoming, making it a perfect spot for casual dining with friends. Overall, La Esperanza Restaurant & Bakery is a community staple, worth supporting and returning to for tasty food and excellent service.