Welcome to BALAM Mexican Kitchen, a trusted Mexican restaurant in Lynwood, CA, known for flavorful dishes and a warm dining experience. With a 4.60-star rating from 675 reviews, we’re proud to serve guests looking for great food, friendly service, and Fast service, Great beer selection, Serves local specialty, Lunch, Dinner.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Chipotle dressing
Roasted poblano peppers, onions, garlic, lime, cream, cheese and yellow corn tortilla.
Beer battered tilapia, chipotle, Baja slaw, cilantro, cranberries and blue corn tortilla.
Coconut shrimp, mango pico de gallo, toasted pumpkin seeds and hibiscus infused jicama root tortilla.
Pulled chicken breast, tikka masala spices, chipotle, almonds, cilantro and flour tortilla.
Bulgogi beef, chipotle slaw, taco sauce, cilantro and yellow corn tortilla.
Slaw braised beef, taco sauce, pickled red onion, cilantro and yellow corn tortilla, soft or crispy.
Pork carnitas, morita peppers, piloncillo caramelized onions and flour tortilla.
Shiitake mushroom marinated with our house made cilantro pesto sauce.
Grilled marinated pork loin and white onion, pastor sauce, cilantro and yellow corn tortilla.
Braised pulled pork shoulder, black beans, pickled onions, cilantro and blue corn tortilla.
Hear from our valued guests
The food is Amazing. Everything is good and flavorful. Victor took good care of us and gave great suggestions. Everything was great . We love this place 💯
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!
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.
Breakfast burrito was very good... Different from the ordinary flavors you expect but had everything and a little extra... I got a carne asada breakfast burrito didn't add or take anything off and I will definitely go back... Everything was fresh and the salsa was very flavorful... Overall 8.5 outta 10... Worth trying and I'm going to go back and explore the menu...
I had the Rajas bowl, it’s absolutely amazing. All the flavors come together in your mouth, it’s just an exquisite flavor
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!! 💗💗
This small spot makes some of the best tacos I’ve had in South LA. The tortillas are homemade, and the al pastor has the perfect amount of spice. The staff is really welcoming and takes time to explain the menu. It’s a small dining area, so it fills up quickly. Prices are fair, and the portions are generous
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.
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🤚
1st time here on a Sunday afternoon! Posole bomb! Agua de Pepino delish! The salsita picante how I like it !! Taco governador was aight!! There was abt a 25mins wait, but worth it!
Common questions about BALAM Mexican Kitchen
BALAM Mexican Kitchen is located at 11700 Long Beach Blvd, Lynwood, CA 90262, United States, Lynwood, CA, United States.
You can reach BALAM Mexican Kitchen by calling +1 424-338-6762.
BALAM Mexican Kitchen has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 675 customer reviews.
BALAM Mexican Kitchen features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
BALAM Mexican Kitchen features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
BALAM Mexican Kitchen features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Serves local specialty.
BALAM Mexican Kitchen features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
BALAM Mexican Kitchen features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegan options, Vegetarian options.
BALAM Mexican Kitchen features the following dining options: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating.
BALAM Mexican Kitchen features the following amenities: Restroom.
BALAM Mexican Kitchen features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
BALAM Mexican Kitchen features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists, University students.
BALAM Mexican Kitchen features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
BALAM Mexican Kitchen features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
BALAM Mexican Kitchen features the following children: Good for kids.
BALAM Mexican Kitchen features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Plenty of parking.
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