The ultimate tacos 🌮! I live in Texas now and this visit to SoCal wouldn't be complete until I have had my ultimate tacos.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alpha Primo
If you like Molé; look elsewhere sorry. Rice slightly over cooked. However, some of the best salsa I’ve ever had at a Mexican joint, definitely fresh with plenty of cilantro, and the black beans were really good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Mike Beckage
Amazing choices like mole enchiladas, crab enchiladas, and salmon tacos! Also a great place for breafast on the weekends.
Lobster enchiladas are as good as all the hype about them has been especially the rich sauce that is served over them, a must try! A very cozy restaurant and a hot local spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Savanah Wagstaff
Loved the food! So fresh and a ton of flavor! I got the smoked brisket tacos and literally melted in my mouth. The portion sizes are awesome as well!
Giving it four stars because it seemed like there was only one waitress for the whole restaurant. I’m not sure what the background situation is, but it took a little long to receive drink refills, boxes, and the check. Other than that, totally amazing and want to go back again for more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Shawn J Burke
Edit July 2025: Found out they serve breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 2pm. Delicious machaca and eggs. Yes, the bar is open 🍸. Again, 5 stars.
I was down on seal Beach main Street. I thought to myself why don't I ever eat off Main Street? I was on my bike, so I rode around a bit, and I found a Yucatan grill.
First impression, the regulars were joking with the waiter how their appearance had brought in all the extra people. My point is that if the first thing you notice is regulars who love restaurant its a great sign. In the time I sat here three or four new groups came in all talking to the staff as if they ate here regularly.
For a Mexican restaurant in Seal Beach area, I rate five stars. I can't think of a better Mexican restaurant unless I'm driving at least 15+ minutes away.
I opened with a margarita. The Yucatan Especial. It's the house Margarita. Enjoyed it and thought it had an excellent balance of tequila to mix. The mix also wasn't over sweetened and I think that separates it from a lot of other restaurants.
Chips and salsa were served immediately. The salsa has a bit of a fruit flavor in the background which I am guessing is a bit of the Caribbean influence of the restaurant. I love salsa and I devoured multiple cups of it.
I asked the waiter for a recommendation. He asked me if I was looking for something substantial and I said yes. Ended up ordering the Conchinita Pibil. Having no idea what I was getting, I ended up with a fantastic plate of meat served in a banana leaf that had clearly been seasoned and cooked with love. It's reminiscent of fajitas. You'll get a plate of rice and beans and tortillas to make your own delicacy.
Only due to trying to provide the best review ;), I decided to try another margarita. I went for the El Patron. I wasn't sure it was going to be worth the extra $2 but then they showed up with slightly better tequila and fresh squeezed orange juice to round out the margarita mix. It was quite good. Nothing wrong with the house marguerita but I found where my extra $2 went and it was worth it.
Meal was huge. Could easily split it with someone and we'd both be filled (don't forget Margaritas and Chips n' Salsa). Don't know if I'll bring my wife or girlfriend back.... Relax, just kidding.
Overall I enjoyed my experience. It cost me more than say Mario's (Springdale in Huntington Beach) but that money increased food quality and service. For this area, great deal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cochinita Pibil
Katrina Ferguson
Classic Mexican food with a chill atmosphere. The service was fast and efficient, portions were pretty big. No complaints.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jaime Doganes
The food never disappoints, the people build relationships with their guests to point of feeling like you're getting together with family. Love is for sure how they lead!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robin Loughran
Friendly staff, yummy food. Always leave happy and full!! It's a regular spot now.
Mia Lee
Food was dry and had no flavor and non edible me and my friends got food poisoning from this restaurant we had called multiple times to inform them of the situation and no one answered the server noticed that we had an issue with the food and didn’t say much but asked if we were done for how expensive it was we were thinking that it was a great place to try but I do not recommend going here at all and I do hope that no one else has to go through this
This is the best restaurant in town hands down. Don't let the casual vibe fool you the food is world class and the service is top notch.
It is definitely a locals spot with a large following of very very loyal customers because it's the bomb!
We pretty much eat here every week since our 4 year old was born.
Every item on the menu is great. I generally just get the Cochinita Pibil which is world class one of a kind dish.
Thank you Yuctan Team for being amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erika Gaxiola
Awesome employees! We keep going back for the Margarita 🍹 pitchers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ian Crichton
If you live in Seal, you know what's up. If you don't, you should stop by for an amazing take on tropical mexican food. They got a super fun social vibe, too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Louise Timmer
Minus 2
Barbara Stern
We always enjoy Yucatan Grill, no matter when we go or what we order.
The ultimate tacos 🌮! I live in Texas now and this visit to SoCal wouldn't be complete until I have had my ultimate tacos.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you like Molé; look elsewhere sorry. Rice slightly over cooked.
However, some of the best salsa I’ve ever had at a Mexican joint, definitely fresh with plenty of cilantro, and the black beans were really good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Amazing choices like mole enchiladas, crab enchiladas, and salmon tacos! Also a great place for breafast on the weekends.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Molé Enchilada, Guacamole, Extra Chips \u0026 Salsa, Brisket Tacos, Crab Enchilada
Lobster enchiladas are as good as all the hype about them has been especially the rich sauce that is served over them, a must try! A very cozy restaurant and a hot local spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved the food! So fresh and a ton of flavor! I got the smoked brisket tacos and literally melted in my mouth. The portion sizes are awesome as well!
Giving it four stars because it seemed like there was only one waitress for the whole restaurant. I’m not sure what the background situation is, but it took a little long to receive drink refills, boxes, and the check. Other than that, totally amazing and want to go back again for more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Edit July 2025: Found out they serve breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 2pm. Delicious machaca and eggs. Yes, the bar is open 🍸. Again, 5 stars.
I was down on seal Beach main Street. I thought to myself why don't I ever eat off Main Street? I was on my bike, so I rode around a bit, and I found a Yucatan grill.
First impression, the regulars were joking with the waiter how their appearance had brought in all the extra people. My point is that if the first thing you notice is regulars who love restaurant its a great sign. In the time I sat here three or four new groups came in all talking to the staff as if they ate here regularly.
For a Mexican restaurant in Seal Beach area, I rate five stars. I can't think of a better Mexican restaurant unless I'm driving at least 15+ minutes away.
I opened with a margarita. The Yucatan Especial. It's the house Margarita. Enjoyed it and thought it had an excellent balance of tequila to mix. The mix also wasn't over sweetened and I think that separates it from a lot of other restaurants.
Chips and salsa were served immediately. The salsa has a bit of a fruit flavor in the background which I am guessing is a bit of the Caribbean influence of the restaurant. I love salsa and I devoured multiple cups of it.
I asked the waiter for a recommendation. He asked me if I was looking for something substantial and I said yes. Ended up ordering the Conchinita Pibil. Having no idea what I was getting, I ended up with a fantastic plate of meat served in a banana leaf that had clearly been seasoned and cooked with love. It's reminiscent of fajitas. You'll get a plate of rice and beans and tortillas to make your own delicacy.
Only due to trying to provide the best review ;), I decided to try another margarita. I went for the El Patron. I wasn't sure it was going to be worth the extra $2 but then they showed up with slightly better tequila and fresh squeezed orange juice to round out the margarita mix. It was quite good. Nothing wrong with the house marguerita but I found where my extra $2 went and it was worth it.
Meal was huge. Could easily split it with someone and we'd both be filled (don't forget Margaritas and Chips n' Salsa). Don't know if I'll bring my wife or girlfriend back.... Relax, just kidding.
Overall I enjoyed my experience. It cost me more than say Mario's (Springdale in Huntington Beach) but that money increased food quality and service. For this area, great deal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cochinita Pibil
Classic Mexican food with a chill atmosphere. The service was fast and efficient, portions were pretty big. No complaints.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food never disappoints, the people build relationships with their guests to point of feeling like you're getting together with family.
Love is for sure how they lead!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friendly staff, yummy food. Always leave happy and full!! It's a regular spot now.
Food was dry and had no flavor and non edible me and my friends got food poisoning from this restaurant we had called multiple times to inform them of the situation and no one answered the server noticed that we had an issue with the food and didn’t say much but asked if we were done for how expensive it was we were thinking that it was a great place to try but I do not recommend going here at all and I do hope that no one else has to go through this
Food: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
This is the best restaurant in town hands down. Don't let the casual vibe fool you the food is world class and the service is top notch.
It is definitely a locals spot with a large following of very very loyal customers because it's the bomb!
We pretty much eat here every week since our 4 year old was born.
Every item on the menu is great. I generally just get the Cochinita Pibil which is world class one of a kind dish.
Thank you Yuctan Team for being amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome employees! We keep going back for the Margarita 🍹 pitchers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you live in Seal, you know what's up. If you don't, you should stop by for an amazing take on tropical mexican food. They got a super fun social vibe, too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Minus 2
We always enjoy Yucatan Grill, no matter when we go or what we order.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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