# La Esperanza Restaurant & Bakery > Guatemalan restaurant with a mini bakery and traditional decor offers a laid-back atmosphere with TVs showing soccer games. The vibe is inviting and family-friendly, featuring authentic dishes like pupusas and atol de elote. Generous portions and good music create a relaxed dining experience. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/La-Esperanza-Restaurant-Bakery - Address: 1626 Orange Ave, Long Beach, California, United States - Phone: +15622690486 - Website: https://laesperanzarestaurants.com/ - Google rating: 4.2 (343 reviews) ## What it is good for - Food — 9.5/10 - Dinner Spots — 8.3/10 - Kid Friendly — 8.3/10 - Tamales — 8.3/10 - Tortillas — 8/10 - Authentic — 8/10 - Bakery — 6.7/10 ## What people say - "You have to try the pupusas; they're crispy, cheesy, and savory." - "The pupusas here are enormous and savory, with crispy cheese edges." - "They have a small bakery inside with Guatemalan bread." ## Good to know - There is a 30-40 minute wait during peak hours, especially on weekends. - The menu features Guatemalan, Salvadorian, and Mexican dishes, with a focus on traditional cuisine. - Take-out special includes a dozen pupusas and four horchatas for $55. - Reservations are recommended a day in advance for pupusas. - Parking can be challenging due to nearby neighborhoods. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.