Latino Restaurant Week 2025 kicks off in Long Beach with over 15 participating spaces

Latino Restaurant Week 2025 is here, Long Beach, running Sept. 22 through 28. Now in its second year, the week-long celebration coincides with Hispanic Heritage Month and spotlights the creativity, resilience, and culinary excellence of Latino-owned restaurants across the city. From cultural activations to community-driven events designed to highlight the rich flavors and traditions woven into Long Beach’s food scene, this year’s iteration hopes to prove itself as a long-standing tradition for Long Beach.

“We’re honored to bring this celebration back,” said Roberto Carlos Lemus, co-founder of Affluent Hispanic Philanthropies, the organization behind the event. “Latino Restaurant Week Long Beach City is more than just a food event—it’s a movement to uplift our community, recognize cultural heritage, and support local businesses.”

Latino Restaurant Week 2025: A week-long ode to community

Long Beach’s Latino-owned restaurants have long been the backbone of neighborhoods. Donating meals. Feeding families who observe things like Lent. And sustaining culture even during hard times. Latino Restaurant Week is about honoring that spirit while showcasing the dishes, chefs, and entrepreneurs shaping the city’s dining identity today. Expect curated menus, culinary specials, live cooking demos, and cultural activations across participating spots.

Kick-off celebration for Latino Restaurant Week on Sept. 18

Things get rolling early with a kickoff fiesta on Thursday, Sept. 18, at Onni East Village Terrace & Clubhouse from 5:30PM to 9PM. Expect sunset views. Plates from featured restaurants. Cocktails. And live performances from DJ Joy, drummer Jake Ryan, and Cello Azul’s electric cumbia stylings. $75 at the door (21+ only), with proceeds supporting community programs via Affluent Hispanic Philanthropies.

The restaurants participating in Latino Restaurant Week 2025

This year’s roster spans from stalwarts to newcomers, reflecting the breadth of Latino food culture in Long Beach. Click on the links, if available, for full features on those spaces:

• Ají Peruvian Cuisine – Rosita and Chef Mitto Barriga bring ceviche, lomo saltado, and ají de gallina with a fresh, modern touch.
• Alli Kaphiy by Mikhuna – Chef Karla Flores blends Peruvian flavors with sandwiches, pastries, and gourmet coffee.
• Casa Chaskis Huarique Peruano – Chef Agustin Romo delivers classics with more than 40 vegan-friendly options.
• Confidential Coffee – Denise Maldonado’s community-focused café serving espresso drinks and pastries.
• Desperado Café Mexican Food – Chef Jorge Navarro and Alba Danely’s Cherry Avenue spot rooted in Mexican comfort.
• El Barrio Cantina — Chef Ulises Pineda-Alfaro’s modern ode to Mexican and Mexican fusion, this 4th Street staple has created an entire audience of its own.
• El Viejón Mariscos & Sushi – A lively Downtown hub for aguachiles, ceviches, and Nayarit-style seafood.
• Fuego at the Maya – Chef Luis Torres leads the waterfront Latin-inspired dining room with Queen Mary views.
• Honduras Kitchen – A family-owned favorite since 1992 serving Honduran staples and soups.
• La Chancla Mexican Grill – Handmade tortillas and guisados tacos from Chef Ismael Miramontes.
• Lima Cebichería Peruana — From the owners of Sushi Nikkei, a take on the traditional plates of their homeland, Perú.
• Nova Bakery – Raul Barboza’s Venezuelan baked goods rooted in family recipes.
• Taco Shore – Jenny Cuevas’s Belmont Shore staple focused on fresh, high-quality plates.
• Tarantella on 4th – Retro Row’s cozy Italian-Mediterranean spot blending multiple heritages.
• Telefèric Barcelona – 2nd & PCH’s Spanish tapas and paella destination led by Chef Oscar Cabezas.
• Tony’s Kitchen – Chef Luis Antonio Gomez and Neri Ursulo’s Bixby Knolls gathering spot with a broad menu.