Cancun Restaurant, Long Beach

If the plates of enchiladas, burritos, and tacos weren’t enough to transport diners south of the border, Cancun Restaurant treats guests to a mariachi band that weaves around tables while singing and strumming instruments. Main dishes celebrate the flavors of Mexico with red snapper covered in a creamy chipotle sauce and poblano peppers stuffed with cheese and grilled steak. Sizzling steak, shrimp, or chicken are paired with sautéed veggies for fajitas; avocado tops crispy mixed greens for salads; and quesadillas are filled with oaxaca cheese or squash blossom. And for those diners who want a little bit of everything, combination platters offer options like a chicken taco, steak tostada, and steak enchilada with rice and beans. Over at the illuminated bar, libation experts build margaritas from scratch and uncap myriad tequila bottles. After meals, guests can experience the preferred mode of transportation in Mexico and go for a ride on the eatery’s mechanical bull.