BALAM Mexican Kitchen - Mexican restaurant in Lynwood - 11700 Long Beach Blvd, USA

My family loves this place and I come here every time I'm home. Tacos al pastor are my favorite but I've never had a bad meal here. Anything you order will be delicious. Plus I love their patio.

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🤚

Had the breakfast burrito w Korean asada today, it was delicious! I would give the food a 9/10. The only missing piece was the size of the burrito. Aside from that, this place rules. Really wonderful staff and great environment! Need to come back soon:)

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.

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.

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!

Amazing diverse menu. Very unique especially to the area. Lots of colorful, diverse fresh delicious items especially the tacos which I think is their speciality. If you're from Compton , LA, Long Beach area this is a must try. You will love it.

Wow! What an incredible meal!!! Absolutely worth the drive from … wherever you are!! I got the coconut shrimp taco, the baja fish taco and those were some of the most unique, detailed, just spectacular tacos I’ve had. Such a wonderful ambience (plants everywhere!) and bright menu. Boyfriend got the pork burrito and said it’s the best burrito he’s ever had. Will absolutely be back!! 💗💗