Oh man, I’m glad I decided to stop by on my way home.If you are open minded and love combination of flavors, I would stop by.I got two Korean asada tacosOne chicken masala tacoAnd one fish tacoMy tastebuds went crazy with all those flavors. the atmosphere is lovely and reminds me of a botanic garden 😌 Ima have to come back to enjoy a beer!They also have they’re own specious parking lot.Thank you for the Excellent customer service Paola10 starsGoing home happy
The best tacos I have ever had! I do mean ever!!Try the Korean Asada or the Tropical T. Everything form Tacos, quesadillas, or burritos, you cant go wrong..Dont forget to grab a Large cup of their homemade Horchata.
One of Lynwood’s few good restaurants. Hard to get to by car but has a welcoming decor. Good aesthetics design and food. Parking is available with limited spots.
Great customer service. Tacos were served quick & fresh. Each had a unique flavor.Outdoor seating is peaceful with a twist exotic.
Im so happy I found this place !! The new shrimp Chipotle tacos and chicken pozole is so delicious !! The patio is adorable and I cant wait to visit again and see the garden area done up. The manager is really nice and sweet.
Happened upon this place while looking for a quick lunch driving down the 105 and it was fantastic! The Korean taco was amazing!
Let’s be honest here, when it comes to finding good food within a couple of miles of this location, you won’t find anything better than mediocre food spots. Your list of options are extremely narrow which is all the more reason why Balam feels like such in a gem in a part of SoCal where fast-food chains and mediocre Mexican food can be found everywhere. The food is not only beautiful in presentation, but also to-the-point delicious AND healthy at the same time.
I live on the east coast where the Mexican food can be a bit lacking. Getting a nice plate of tacos or burritos is the first think I do when I visit California. I went to Balam right after arriving in LA, and it did not disappoint! The portions were large, the food was fresh, and the hot sauces (which seemed homemade) were the star of the show! Service was awesome too. I loved the little outdoor courtyard and the festive music.
Balam Mexican restaurantMy dad, brother, and I caught the 105 on way to chino from LAX. Luckily, our flight landed right on time for evening rush hour. Hungry, we started looking for places to eat right off the freeway — somewhere to pass the time while rush hour passed. We took a chance on Balam.The vibe was cool. Not too familiar with Lynwood, but the area looked rough. The patio was surrounded by trees and leaves and isolated us from the corner it was on. The restaurant felt very homey and the bathrooms were clean.Service was excellent. The sweet lady behind the counter was actually the owner of the place. She brought us nachos covered in her own chipotle sauce while we waited for our burritos to come out.I got the barbacoa burrito — tender braised beef, with rice, beans, sauces all wrapped in a freshly toasted tortilla. Would recommend.My brother got the tropical T. The kid doesn’t even like most foods… in his own words, “this is probably the best burrito I’ve ever had”.My dad got the masala chicken burrito. He’s Indian and concurred the flavor was exactly what to expect.All in all, Balam was a very pleasant surprise. Not quite sure when I’ll go again as it happened to be a random stop, but I would 100% recommend to anyone in the area looking for a nice warm meal. Just simple, great food. A hidden gem.Sammy score: 9/10
If you are looking to have Mexican food, try this place! The tortillas are made fresh. The combination of the cabbage, meat of your choice, and chipotle sauce is great. The food isnt spicy . I dont live in Lynwood anymore but excited for this little spot to make its mark. Off the 105 fwy exit Long Beach! It is a fusion of flavors❣️
I came to Balam on a Friday night to support local clothing lines & artist. That same Friday was lent Friday so I couldnt eat any type of meat! Luckily Balam had alot of other options & I went with this awesome mushroom taco. I dont know the exact name of the taco but it was delicious & packed with flavor. The horchata here is awesome too! Sadly I forgot to snap a pic
Delicious tacos! I loved the lady serving there she was so sweet. Brought free quesadillas for the kids. Chill atmosphere.
Great food and great service. Would 100 percent recommend for lunch.
Get off the traffic on the 105 fwy! This is a Must Stop on Long Beach Blvd. Diamond in the Rough. This place has the cool kids music, excellent ambience, amazing fusion recipes! Careful with the red salsa, this is authentic.
So delicious, tried 4 a la carte tacos out of their menu; each was quite palatable. Their agua chile shrimp was just right, not to spicy not too citrus sour. Their mint lemonade is fresh and interesting. I have to go for another round, the Korean Asada is 👌🏽😍
Lovely hidden gem...best unique tacos Ive ever had.
Must try. Small menu but delicious! Wash it down with hibiscus juice. Three different tacos will fill you up. If ordering a burrito one is good. Just try it!
This is a great Mexican place with excellent food
Great tacos so far the tacos I have tried are awesome. They are a unique and great spin on tacos. My favorite so far is the Korean Asada is great.
The food and service was great. A little loud on the outside patio but the food is worth it.
Went here as the menu looked really interesting. Everything was great! Definitely a hidden gem in Lynwood. Went during the heat wave so the dining room was hot but the outdoor seating was more tolerable. Shaded and much cooler. Simply put, I would recommend this place to anyone who likes good food. Theres something for everyone. I plan to take everyone I know here!
Very flavorful food we had mole tacos, Korean asada, tiritas!Delicious !! Limon with mint water was nice and sour lobe that it wasnt sweet! Customer service was excellent!
Randomly decided to stop in for food while my car was getting serviced. I looked up places near me and the pics and reviews won me. Im glad I stepped in here its a cute little gem the ladies were sweet that took my order. These are not regular basic street tacos so dont expect street taco prices.....with that being said I personally think its worth a revisit. I had the Barbacoa bowl and their Agua de guava were both super delicious.
The food here is so 🔥 man i recommend it to everybody. Im not from the area but everytime im near this place i have to stop by and get me korean asada burrito and a michelada! Nice family owned business and the owner she is very nice!
Had a Al Pastor bowl. Delicious!Loved the Agua fresca of pineapple and spinach.
The tacos are not worth the price! I would definitely not recommend this place. Tacos were too small, salty and over priced. They welcome you with chips and a spoon full of salsa. Which was good and the portion was not even for one person. We were a party of 4. First and last time eating here. The plates were chipped and smelled like they werent washed correctly.
A Gem hidden in Lynwood!Love the fusion of ingredients to create beautiful and delicious food, to top it all off the service here was outstanding.Will definitely return.
Menudo it’s the best!!with hand made tortillas💕. Aguas Frescas are very tasty and real fruit. The patio outside very fresh and clean. Just need a little bit of music for the background.
This place has a very nice outside dinning area. Kinda has a romantic ambiance about it. Prices are really high at Balam and portions of their food are small. I ordered one Pastor Pork Taco for $4.50. It was very tasty but three bites and I ate it all. I recommend Balam because the food is delicious. I gave three stars because of the high prices for their food.
My experience going to this Mexican kitchen was pretty good, the tortillas were made by hand, the micheladas are very refreshing! More of a spot to bring your friends or hang out by yourself! A nice spot to get some lunch. A bit pricey but worth it for some great food.
Very good chili relleno burrito.
These tacos were good delicious tooooooooooooooooooooooo
Best hipster tacos, burritos, and quesadillas ever! They keep it simple and flavorful.
Pozole and Menudo were really good. Neither the chicken or pork tamales were exactly my taste, but Im definitely going back for the soup.
Great customer service. free parking. tacos were about 3.00 each and are small. They offer very unique variety of tacos with amazing flavors . people complain about prices, businesses have high rent, wages, food, electricity among other things to pay for. i would definitely recommend this place and will definitely go back.
I always hit this spot on weekends since their schedule changed during the week. Best tacos in Lynwood 🤤 and their service top nudge.
This place is a hidden gem! The tacos are amazing! I have lived in Los Angeles my whole life and have never tasted tacos like these before. The owner is also very friendly as well as all the staff. Parking is a bit limited but well worth it! 5/5
Great vibes and food!! The chicken mole burrito is amazing and the tinga tacos are a must try 😊😍
Finally I got to try Balam, super good, I need to try more from their menu!!!
I like their concept but and the simple Latin decor especially the traditional sink in the bathroom. but I wish the Korean taco meat and taste resemble more to bulgogi meat. Also, I thought the tacos were too small. I usually get full with two tacos but this place left me wanting more. They accept ATM, and it may seem close but I theyre open.
Love this spot! Came here after a long bike ride and got tacos, chips and a beer. Great flavors, great prices, amazing proportions. Will be back and often- they even have a vegetarian and vegan option
Im a true Mexican-foodie but this joint was something else. I thought that by being gourmet meant it was above standards! To my surprise it didnt meet expectations even though there were over ten burritos ordered for a company eaterie. Most of us were not satisfied and the burritos were not on point taste-wise. Too sweet for my Korean beef and my gf pork burrito was so sweet as well. It might hit someone elses taste buds on point but just not ours.
Amazing mushroom tacos! The fish tacos are also really good but the mushroom tacos blew me away!! Im not sure what they do to add so much flavor to shiitake, but they do it right here.
When I worked for Compton Unified School District, I used to take my staff here for Taco 🌮 Tuesday.... We ALWAYS had a great time 😊 The chef would let me try the latest hot sauce 🔥 The Best Tortilla Maker In The World Was In The Back 😋 She added a little wisdom to our lives with each visit and the staff was like FAMILY 🙏🏽 I will definitely have to visit soon ~ I really miss this fantastic restaurant 😍
First time here and I must say its great. I ordered the menudo and I was surprised it wasnt a mixture of posole and menudo and the taste was better than others Ive had in the area. My wife ordered 3 tacos and all three looked delicious. Knowing shes not much of a taco person and seeing all three disappear was a good sign of great taste. Will definitely be back.
Super friendly and helpful! Food is absolutely delicious and satisfying. This isnt a place for you to stuff your face however youll feel great after eating. And the location is super clean and trendy. My only complaint is that they are not more in LA area! I need a location closer to me! Superb!
This is a hidden gem. I wouldnt have expected to find this in its current location, I would expect finding this place in the Westside. The pricing is very reasonable, skip other taco places and go here, its worth it. The tacos are not your usual style. They have variations to fit many tastes. This is a must try and my new to go place for tacos.Parking is limited, Carpool.
The food is consistently fresh and tasty. My favorite drinks are the Aguas Frescos which can change daily. Tuesdays tacos are a quarter off and Wednesdays burritos are $5.50. The place is clean inside and out. The bathroom is stocked and maintained. Inside is air conditioning, outside is a nice patio and they have a small parking lot in back.
A friend and I had a wonderful time tasting all their tacos yesterday. The flavor of each was very distinctive and tasty. Recommending to others and definitely going back ourselves.
Slow service and wasn’t busy. Forgot my drink and had to remind multiple times. Worse burrito I have ever had. Way too much rice and cabbage and extremely low amount of meat. Not worth the price. Heard the tacos were good though. Never going back and I do not recommend.
They have such a non traditional variety of tacos. It was love at first bite. The decor is nothing fancy but its just sturdy and clean enough to sit and enjoy these tacos. I had the shrimp taco and both the asada and barbacoa tacos. Definitely worth the trip. And the horchata is bomb too. Will definitely be returning to try the vegetarian tacos as well.
You wont be disappointed. Its a must to visit and appropriately priced.
Truth is they deserve 5 Stars! The Food was very good to my Taste but I was slightly disappointed with the prices which i think are a little high than again if your food is good does the price matter? I havent answered that question myself yet.
The most unique tacos in the most unlikely of neighborhoods. These are not your every day street tacos. At $3 a pop they are worth ever cent. The coconut shrimp taco was the star with the fried fish taco coming in a very close 2nd. I didnt try anything other than the tacos, but thats just another reason for me to come back!
Excellent taco joint. Worth seeking out. Great little patio and a good amount of parking. The pastor taco was excellent as was the pibil taco. Ill be back!
Yall food is amazing! Literally a hidden gem. I wish they served cocktails. that would be a dream~~
This little jewel located in this part of the city is bomb. I feel this restaurant should be located downtown long beach! I love the korean asada, the rajas quesadillas, cochinita, well almost everything is my favorite to be honest lol. Plus hand made tortilla yumm what alse do you want! Oh the salsas are a little bland honestly I feel they could be so much better.
Job in town. Looked up places with high ratings and ended here. This place is like my dream come true, love their menu (ingredients) even though Ive only had one item this far. Would love to one day own a place with such enovations on food, traditional or not. Had the Tropical T burrito by the way. Back soon .
Absolutely ridiculous food. Real cheap, real friendly!
Were from Toronto, Ontario, Canada and had just landed in LAX. We did our research on Google and found this place! We were soooooo anticipating a true Socal taco experience and we were not disappointed!! Right from the start our hostess was sooooooo nice. She sensed our out-of-towness and walked us through her menu. Everything looked delicious..... so we ordered one of everything (almost) ;). We waited in anticipation and when they arrived we dove right in...... and they were amazing!!!! My family and I recommend BALAM any day and everyday!!!! Thank you BALAM for a true taco experience!!!!!
Balam tacos really hits the spot! I used to work around the corner and would typically come 1x a week. Staff is really nice. My favorite meat is def the cochinita pibil. I’m a creature of habit so always got that but honorable mentions include the Tropical T, Korean asada, and huitlacoche. Stop by and try it out. Taco Tuesday special, Wednesday burrito special, and Thursday bowl special. Micheladas on point too!
Came here with high hopes. Unfortunately only 1 vegan option which was the rajas taco. To be honest, it had a weird taste and it wasnt very good. My son liked their korean beef quesadilla but the coconut shrimp with jicama tortilla was a no thanks. Lots of hype, lots of great reviews but I left this place hungry and disappointed. Oh wel...
I like the place, the tacos look amazing I order three different choices, so far really good I like them . I really recommended this place it took 10 minutes since I got in to have my tacos on the table!! Nice!!
Everytime I am in this area I have to stop by!! Tacos have mouth watering flavors and sauces. Kbbq, Mole, vegetarian options,.. and the drinks made in house are amazing. My favorite is the cucumber mint, so refreshing. Definitely a must try for LA.
If you crave something different from King Taco or Tacos Gavilan come here! Great creative and tasty food for the right price. I recommend the barbacoa tacos, but in all honesty, everything is good. Its a tasting experience.
There was literally two customers in the entire restaurant and for some reason the waitress could not make it over to take my to-go order. Sorry but thats not a way to run a business.
Great food! Love the taco selection they have here, nothing around the area that is similar. The staff are friendly and willing to help new comers on selecting off the menu.
Absolutely creative! The vegetarian & fish options are unique and keep you coming back for more. A bit far from home but worth the trip every time. I don’t know why there isn’t a line out the door...
Definitely not your typical Mexican tacos. Staff was good, tacos are $3. Other than the tortillas being handmade, i dont think you get what you pay for. The best part was the cucumber & mint water.
Very interesting and unique menu. Almost have to try a little of everything. Portions could be a little more generous, but the quality is there. Hip vibe to the place. Usually not packed, but always a couple other groups eating there.
The menu is unique and colorful and above all DELICIOUS!!! Micheladas are tasty and the whole bottom row of tacos on the menu are unlike any other I have had. It was a complete pleasure to have experienced the hospitality of Balam.
Unique, delicious and made from scratch fusion tacos that are out of this world amazing. They come in various tortillas depending on the filling. Blue corn, yellow corn, white corn and even a hibiscus infused slice of Jicama used as a tortilla. All made by hand right as you order. And, they sell beer as well!
I phoned in an order to be delivered to an office party we were having the following day. An hour later, we learned that two employees would not be attending - so I called again and reduced the size of the order. The amount went from $160 to $99.The following day, the delivery time arrived. I waited 20 minutes past this time, and (worried that they had forgotten) called to inquire about where the food was. They said it was on its way, and 20 minutes later the food arrived.When the delivery guys got here, they wanted $160. Based on the (small) amount of food being delivered - I took a look and, yes, the smaller sized ($99) order was here.When I told the delivery guys that they were asking for the original $160, but the order had been changed to $99 - and the food present indicated this - they acted like we were trying to rip them off. They threatened to take the food back, and were giving us dirty looks.I called the business and spoke to the manager. He, too, acted (at first) like we were trying to rip them off. I suggested that I tell him exactly what had been delivered - told him to add the price up - and (before he did this) told him that the total should equal $99 (indicating I am correct). We did this and, sure enough, the order totaled exactly $99. At this point, he believed me.The delivery guys talked to the manager, and they left the food. The delivery guys were still giving us an attitude even though it was their business which had made this mistake - like it was our fault.Anyway, the amount of food was small. For the money, there should have been about (at least) 50% more. It certainly didnt look like $99 worth of food.Now, the food itself was very tasty. The meat was a little bit on the dry side, but the sauces and rice were excellent. The horchata was pretty good - although it seemed watered down.I was going to give a 2 star review based upon their mistake, combined with the attitude we received from the delivery guys. However, I had to drop it to a ONE STAR review.Why the deduction from 2 stars to 1 star?Well, by the end of the next day both my wife and I got very sick with stomach issues. When we returned to work the following Monday, we asked the other staff members if they had gotten sick over the weekend. Every one of them said, Yes. This is too much of a coincidence for it not to be caused by the food.Based on the order mixup, small portion for the money, very rude delivery experience, and what appears to be food poisoning - we will not be supporting this business again.Eat here at your own risk, but dont blame me if you get sick.ONE STAR.
This is the first time I have visited “Balam”. I must say the staff is super friendly, the prices are great, and the food is amazing!...... I definitely recommend “Balam” for any one looking for a unique explosion of flavors. From the handmade tortillas to the elaborate textures.
Honestly been coming here for like 3 years and I order the same thing 1-2x a week a Mole Almendrado burrito. I recommend their burritos more because they are very filling and the tacos well for me at least it will take maybe 4 get me to satisfied. Since I dont eat beef or pork. I also like the chicken Tinga. Their quesadillas are mini and havent had a chance to try a bowl. They of course have taco Tuesday, burrito Wednesday and bowl Thursday. I love their tropical T taco, coconut breaded shrimp with their mango slaw, on a jicama tortilla. They also have tortas ahogadas and ceviche with a vegan alternative. They make their own aguas frescas Jamaica, horchata, agua de peppino and others.
The tacos here are very tasty! I recommend for anyone who wants a taco and break from the traditional meat, have them from here. The Keek En taco, Rajas, La Paz, Tropical T, So Pork are so delicious with lots of flavor!
Chendo the owner is really professional, he gives us such a good vibe. I went over the weekend and I belive his name was Luis? The guy in the front, he has such a good attitude and he was so nice, Chendo really knows how to hire his workers!! The food? AMAZING Best tacos ever!
Great food!!!Theyve taken Abuelitas recipe and added even more flavor to it if you can imagine that, if you cant then you need to go visit this place. We will definitely add this place into our rotation, the neighborhood is definitely a bit little rough but hey where is there a safe place today
The best tacos in Los Angeles. Seasoned perfectly, hand made tortillas and unique ingredients. I ordered the hutlacoche taco, which is a Mexican delicacy. It was fabulous. Also I had rajas tacos and chicharrón en salsa verde. Everything was fantastic. This place is a gem, if you like really good tacos de guisado.
This place has really good food. I recommend the pork tacos. Personal favorite. Fast service. Good food. Youll love it!
They have really tasty and unique tacos, I’ve eaten here several times and nothing I’ve ordered has ever disappointed.
This place has a limited menu .. not your typical Mexican restaurant .. with that being said .. this place is great .. the food is delicious .. we had the a fish taco, a veggie burrito & a barbaquoa burrito .. Balam did not disappoint .. it was so good that I want them to cater my wedding .. the interior atmosphere is pretty cool as well .. definitely a family favorite
Korean asada is Fuego. Tinga was also on point
Hello again people of the Southland, this place is very very good, it is situaded very very close to the 105 Frwy right about one city block south at the Long Beach Blvd exit. Their food menu selection is phenominal I can not pin point just one thing. So you are going to have to come and design your own meal. You will be happy when you get their. Have yourself some great and satisfying eats.Angel.
NOT your typical beans & rice Mexican restaurant! Just like KFC used to B, finger licking good! A little pricey but WELL worth it, ( U get what U pay for). Guaranteed that once U go once, youll go back!!
Great food....and the mint tea is amazing....great staff too...
This place is delicious, their tacos... The menudo... Everything we had was delicious, one of my favorite was the shrimp taco, on a jicama tortilla marinated in Jamaica flower! The flavors, the creativity, this place was delicious.
Awesome fried shrimp on jicama taco. Out of control. The other tacos were great too. Looking forward to going back here. Some of the best fusion tacos Ive ever tried.
Stopped here for a quick lunch. Fast service and great food with a unique selection of tacos and burritos. The pineapple fresh fruit water was really good too.
2 stars for Bad Customer Service, (Older Huera Lady). Upon making my order i mentioned to her that I didnt eat meat. She suggested the Burrito de Huitlacoche. I asked for no meat or onions in my Burrito. Lady gave me attitude when I pointer out that my Burrito had onion & meat. Denied that it had meat even after touchin the meat I that chewed & left on the side of the plate with her fingers. Never apologized instead Told me in a rude manner what do you want you want something else or do you want your money back. I told her that I would leave if she was upset she said Im not upset even tho she was. I admit the burrito was good. I stayed but only cause i was on a 30 min break & I had wasted 1/2 of it already.
One of the most amazing authentic Mexican restaurants in Lynwood/Compton area. Highly recommend.
It was my first time here and the tacos are definitely good. They are different than your usual Mexican taco, but they are absolutely delicious.
I wish they had regular carne asada. I would not call this place Mexican :/ toooooo sweet for me and my co workers. Disappointed
Its been over 9 years since Ive had an amazing Mexican meal. Not that I havent had good Mexican, but this place took me back to Mexico. Great job!
Great food, great service!Friendly staff and welcoming environment.Definitely will continue to come here.Overall great experience and well deserving of a 5 star rating.
Cheap and 5 star quality friendly staff. Unbelievable locally grown vegan options . Had the best burrito mix of two vegan dishes
Ecelente lugar. the best for Mexican food at a good place and a reasonable prices.las personas te atienden muy bien. parking available and is right next to the fwy entrance
Awesome place, great food, delicious flavors, friendly staff. This place is the spot! The price is good for the quality we customers get. I love it!
The best cheese flan ever, all the flavors are delicious,Coconut, Mexican coffee, Mango, Rompope, Choco-Nut, Cheese, Cajeta, All are WOW!!!
Love the food here! Staff is very friendly and they have $5 burritos on Wednesday. They make their own juices daily.
Best place for tacos hands down. There good is unique and tasteful. Their fresh quac and chips is paired perfectly with their Korean asad.
The best tacos Ive ever tasted. Not your typical taco place though. Barbacoa and cochinita pubil are my favorite. Try them, youll be back for more.
Really good flavor. Authentic taste. Hand made tortillas. Barbacoa Tacos a La plancha are the best.
This much-hyped Mexican restaurant lived up to the hype. Counter service and they only serve tacos and burritos. The tacos were so inventive and delicious. I would return here in a heartbeat.
Only bad experience 8 had. clerk snatch my money 9ut my hand..I thought that was rude
This place is so damn good! Delicious food, friendly staff and awesome vibe. Highly recommend the burritos and try the móle almendrado.
They have a wide variety of tacos. The chicharron and korean asada were my favorite. They also have vegetarian friendly options. Really good place good service as well.
Vegetarian options are really good! Parking isnt great and location isnt great, but food is delicious. My friend tried the meat options and he loved them as well.
Loved the variety of tacos offered with great taste! A must try if your in the mood for a change from traditional tacos.
The food is amazing especially the mint lemonade! These people know what theyre doing! I live in South Orange county but worth the drive to eat here
Really liked this place. Food was great. Lots to choose from and very reasonable pricing. Nice for date nights or family outings.
There quesadillas are not like ordinary quesadillas so if you order one dont be surprised that its on a tortia de maize
Nothing else is like this fusion. This is 1 of those things you have to try 1. There only problem is the neighborhood is kinda sketchy. I suggest take out only but you will never forget this place once youve tried it.
The best tacos you will ever eat. Hands down! I love the tikka one and the Korean BBQ one. So yummy!!!
Great Fusion tacos the Korean asada taco and the chicharron taco are the hit!
Small and unique spot. Friendly staff and delicious tacos. You wont find your typical tacos here.
Nice little place the fish tacos are very nice. Staff are very friendly. Definitely coming back for more fish tacos.
Their tacos are delicious. They have a great variety, serve aguas frescas and beer. The staff is very welcoming.
If you want to try different kind of tacos this is the place, different kinds of tortillas, so delicious! I recommend it!
First time trying this taco place, these were the best tacos I had in a long time & first review Im posting. This was worth it. 😁
Gourmet tacos in the hoodest of hoods. A lil exp but you pay for the quality, skill and vision of the chef. Worth a visit to the CPT.
I will continue coming here for the same thing the Korean Asada burrito delicious nothing like it.felt like home with the friendly staff.Very clean place!They have a chalk board in the bathroom to keep people from writing all over the resturant as well.Smart and innovative place nothing like it!
Amazing Mexican food. Some restaurants overdo it by having too many options. Balam isnt that place. The menu is straight-forward and delicious all throughout.
Good place to eat and hang out. Classy ambiance. I got the service I expected.would definitely come back.
As a 13 year Lynwood resident Balam is a breath of fresh air. With King Taco, Gallo Giro and Tacazo not too far away along with the smaller and newer guys Balam distinguishes itself from traditional Mexican food with its fusion infused offerings. From the Korean BBQ asada to the So pork, Balam has something for everyone.
Great variety of tacos and good service. However street has a lot of construction so allow extra time to get there.
Super friendly and good food
Super good food! Good health inspection ratings too. Highly recommend!
So delicious tacos
This place was the bomb! Great service! Great food! I also loved the plants outside on patio.
Amazing tacos high quality meat and the fresh daily made drinks go perfect with your tacos
The food is very tasty, variety of options. The environment is very hip and cozy. The only downside is that its a bit pricey for the quality.
The food / tacos are amazing. I love this place awesome to eat and great customer service
I love the tropical T quesadilla ☺️ And the Aguas frescas are really good too. Great staff! Love recommending this place to all my friends and family!
I got the tropical t, Korean Asada and so pork... They were all delicious, but eat the tropical t first tortilla tends to fall apart, but damn they are good
Amazing tacos, great flavour & super Fresh! Try the fish one, its the bomb also the tropical.
The tacos arent your average price for it being in LA but they have unique flavors. I mainly go just to see the local bands play
This place is great. I tried it for the first time and I regret not trying it sooner. Good quality of food and its different 👍👍💯
My first time eating there and it wont be the last. Awesome and amazing flavors. 100% recommended it.
It was definitely something different but delicious
Wow you need to try this place .... wow simply just wow ... ps they just got their licence to sell alcoholic beverages .... (my girlfriend and i were the first customer to consume alcohol at this location) ... again wow just wow try it for yourself youll be amazed too- Satisfied Customer
Great food, great service, overall a great place to eat. If you havent tried it already, do it.
Great tacos not street tacos more gourmet price are a little higher but worth your buck.
Tasty... But 30 minutes for 2 tacos is way too long of a wait when there was no other customers ordering.
Great food and owner is very friendly. Fresh tortilla handmade when ordered.
Great menu and great food...very tasty, cozy patio, and unexpensive prices.
Everything tastes so different from one another everything is amazing do the tacos and try it all, best place EVER !!!!!!!
Absolutely floored by the quality of this place. The only thing I didnt like was that I didnt order one everything on the menu.
Flavor unique, and good service,,, the Corean asada tacos is the best!!!
Best tacos in town!! I love their mint lemonade its so refreshing.
Flavor was good, but not spectacular, so $3 for a taco is way too expensive. Wont be going back.
Im very dissapointed with the food here but there service its really good too bad there food aint more for what I paid
Good service, even better food! That red sauce though!! Delicious! Definitely recommend it!
Balam is the gem of lynwood. If youre ever in the area its definitely a GREAT place to stop by for a bite. You wont regret it.
This place is over rated to me. The food is not worth the price. However, the presentation was nice. Will not be returning.
I got a asada burrito and it was the best. Great fresh taste.
Great food the flavor combinations for the korean asada are in sync you think it wont work but it does suggest the KOREAN ASADA
Go there alot but was very disappointed today burrito is like half the size
Food is good! very delayed service poor management. Needs more tables in there patio.
My favorite is the quesadilla with al pastor!! Homade tortilla and great seasoning throughout!
Sample their food at Taste of Mexico and was intrigued. Had to try their full menu. DELICIOUS!
Food is always great, so is the service. Cant wait to try the ceviche.
Very clean so cute menu very unique sooooo delicious will definitely be back.
Absolutely awesome tacos. Next time youre in the area check them out!
Not what I expected, but in a really good way. The atmosphere was fantastic 😊
I recommend the Tropical T for foodies. I do not suggest the Horchata for anyone. I have to go back and try different one.
I highly recommend this place, real authentic food. Staff was really nice, love it.
Best and unique tacos you guys can ever have ..
Amazing Tacos! The Tropical is the best, but they are all so good.
Enjoy coming here to eat the unique eats, best days to enjoy coming here is on taco day special and burrito day, those are Tue & Wed.
This restaurant serves Mexican food for both vegetarian and other.good service.
Good food, just ask this question when ordering, whats fresh on the menu right now?
Fantastic food!! Try their Nopla/piña agua fresca it is beyond AMAZING!!!!!!!
Good tacos! The tortilla, meat &Salsa all done right. Wish I lived a lil closer
Fantastic. Authentic food and people. Hidden gem.
Would have taken picture but tacos were to delicious, could not wait to eat.
Delicious, inventine tacos. I didnt expect much, but it was so good we went twice in the two days we were in LA.
Everything is so good. Not your average taco/burrito place
Their food is delicious, its sucks that they dont stay open for long. Why do you guys close early?
This place is amazing simple but very very good and a different take on the best THING in the world TACOS!
OUTSTANDING food, quality, price, and, service! Just need some diet sodas! Keep a6-pack in the refrigerator!!
Has become one of our favorite lunch spots. Excellent food and great selection
Love the tacos. Definitely will be going often for lunch!
I should have ordered something with flavor. Its funny because Mexican.food is supposed to come with tons of flavor.
You must come and eat here!!! The tacos are culinary delights and the ceviche is outstanding!
Fancy mexican fusion tacos, good taste! Very good menudo on weekends!
Dope pozole and artistic/gourmet tacos 🌮 😋 👌
Good service and food. Their cochinita pibil burrito is absolutely delicious.
Total reviews rating 4.6
198 Reviews for BALAM Mexican Kitchen 2024:
Review №1
2023-07-04 17:49:43Ive 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 its 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 doesnt 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 wont want it to end. Great menu, clean restaurant, and fast service. Definitely recommend it. I will keep coming back. 5 stars, hands down🤚
Review №2
2023-06-25 22:39:30We 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.
Review №3
2022-10-11 14:00:25We 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.
Review №4
2023-02-26 17:03:42Ill be the latest person to call BALAM a gem! Ive been impressed by the quality of food and friendliness of service each time Ive stopped by over the past year or so. Whether its 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 cant go wrong. Make sure to bring cash for a tip!
Review №5
2021-09-23 00:34:05Wow! 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!! 💗💗
Review №6
2023-07-05 06:05:59The tacos are a must try, with their hand made Tortillas! The ladies are awesome, always cheerful, kind, and friendly.The outside patio is lovely, and the place has a nice and relaxing vibe. I highly recommend it! :)
Review №7
2023-07-01 04:21:44Fantastic 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.
Review №8
2019-04-06 20:24:39Very friendly staff and helpful if youre unsure what to try. I ordered Pastor and La Paz tacos, which is a battered fish taco. By far, the best taco place Ive been to. Their tortillas vary depending on the taco you get. Its colorful and delicious. I hear it gets crowded, but we went around 12 noon and it was not crowded. I recommend to anyone to try it out!
Review №9
2023-07-14 16:08:11Finally 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 dont have to drive so far, its practically in my back yard. It was so good, Im going back today.
Review №10
2023-05-07 01:38:14I have been coming here for years now and the food is always great! The music they have playing in the background never disappoints!