Fatima’s Grill Long Beach Review: Big Portions, Halal Fusion & 4th Street Flavor
The first thing I learned at Fatima’s Grill in Long Beach is simple: don't underestimate the portions.
For my first visit, I ordered the Chicken Tiki Fusion Burrito and a large order of fries. My total came out to around $25, and I got full much faster than I expected. I still had plenty of fries sitting in front of me when my stomach was already telling me I had done enough.
Then I looked over at my brother's Chicken Kabab Platter.
His meal somehow looked even bigger than mine.
That was my introduction to Fatima’s Grill: big portions, a huge menu, colorful surroundings and one of those food concepts that sounds slightly chaotic until you actually see it come together.
Fatima’s Grill describes itself as a halal Mexican and Mediterranean fusion restaurant. The company says it was established in California in 2015, with owner and CEO Ali Elreda building the concept around bringing Mexican and Mediterranean food together.
And they really commit to the idea.
Burritos, shawarma, kababs, birria, tacos, crunch wraps, loaded fries, bowls, burgers and Hot Cheetos creations can all exist on the same menu here.
Somehow, on Fourth Street in Long Beach, that makes complete sense.
After eating there, I also went through a large number of Yelp reviews to see whether the things I noticed were just specific to my visit.
They weren't.
Across the reviews I studied, the same themes kept coming back: large portions, bold flavors, an unusually diverse menu, employees customers remembered by name and people already planning what they wanted to order next.
There were criticisms too. Parking comes up. Prices come up. A few people preferred certain dishes or meat textures over others.
That's useful.
I'm not interested in pretending every restaurant is perfect. I care much more about whether I enjoyed my own experience and whether I would spend my own money there again.
At Fatima’s Grill, I would.
Fatima’s Grill Long Beach: Quick Information
Address:
1944 E 4th St, Unit 6
Long Beach, CA 90802
Cuisine: Halal Mexican and Mediterranean fusion
Price range: $$
Area: East Fourth Street / Retro Row area
Phone listed on the official Fatima’s Grill website:
(562) 269-0373
What I ordered: Chicken Tiki Fusion Burrito + large fries
What my brother ordered: Chicken Kabab Platter
What I spent: About $25 for my meal
My quick verdict: Flavorful, very filling, casual and worth trying if you like fusion food.
Fatima’s Grill's official website currently confirms the Long Beach address and phone number above. Restaurant hours, prices and availability can change, so I would always check directly before making a special trip.
Useful Fatima’s Grill Links
Fatima’s Grill also offers direct online ordering, while DoorDash provides another delivery option for the Long Beach location.
My First Time Eating at Fatima’s Grill Long Beach
I didn't walk into Fatima’s Grill planning to dissect every ingredient like a professional food critic.
I was hungry.
My brother was hungry.
We wanted dinner.
That's actually how I prefer writing restaurant reviews because I approach the experience the same way I would if nobody were ever going to read about it.
Did I like the food?
Was I satisfied with what I paid?
Did I leave full?
Would I order it again?
Did the restaurant have enough personality that I remembered it afterward?
Fatima’s Grill checked all of those boxes for me.
The first challenge was deciding what to eat.
The official Long Beach menu is huge. At the time of this review, it includes everything from shawarma wraps and kabab platters to birria, crunch wraps, burgers, bowls, loaded fries and Hot Cheetos creations. The menu currently lists the Chicken Tiki (Fusion) Burrito at $13.99, large fries at $7.99 and the Chicken Kabab Platter at $18.99, although prices can change.
I eventually chose the Chicken Tiki Fusion Burrito.
Good decision.
My Chicken Tiki Fusion Burrito Was Really Good—and Really Filling
The biggest thing I remember about my meal is how quickly I became full.
The Chicken Tiki Fusion Burrito had exactly the kind of bold comfort-food energy I expected after seeing the rest of the menu.
This isn't delicate food.
Fatima’s Grill doesn't seem interested in giving you three carefully arranged bites on a giant white plate.
I had a substantial burrito, a large pile of fries and eventually reached the point where my appetite gave up before my food did.
That changes how I think about the $25 I spent.
Could I find a cheaper meal somewhere in Long Beach?
Of course.
But price and value aren't always the same thing.
If I spend slightly more somewhere and leave genuinely satisfied, that matters to me.
Yelp reviewer Dylan G. had one of the simplest descriptions of the restaurant, but it was probably the closest to my own experience. He called the food “delicious and filling.”
Exactly.
My Brother's Chicken Kabab Platter Showed Me the Other Side of the Menu
My brother took a completely different route and ordered the Chicken Kabab Platter.
That's when the fusion concept really clicked for me.
I was sitting there with this big burrito and fries while he had a Mediterranean-style platter in front of him.
Same restaurant.
Two completely different cravings.
Both made sense.
His platter also looked like a lot of food, which helped explain why portions are such a recurring theme in the Yelp reviews.
Kristofer G. was especially enthusiastic about the kabab platter, calling it “the bomb.” He wrote that he had been eating the same dish repeatedly because he liked it so much.
I'm not at two-weeks-straight kabab status yet.
But I respect the commitment.
The Menu Is Probably Fatima’s Grill's Biggest Strength
What separates Fatima’s Grill from a standard Mediterranean restaurant isn't just one famous dish.
It's the freedom to order almost completely different types of food without changing restaurants.
One person can get shawarma.
Someone else can order a burrito.
Someone can get birria.
Another person can order a burger or loaded fries.
There's even breakfast, vegan falafel, salads, specialty sauces and catering on the current Long Beach menu.
Yelp reviewer Tory Renee R. described it as a “fun array of options,” and I think that's the right way to put it.
Other five-star reviewers prove how broad the appeal can be.
Liliana R. enjoyed the Habibi Mix Plate and birria tacos.
Rachel K. tried a California burrito crunch wrap while her husband got the birria crunch wrap.
Chad L. praised the shawarma salad.
Carlie W. went considerably harder and tried the steak crunch wrap, Hot Cheeto burger and Hot Cheeto fries.
Mike R. said the burritos were his personal favorite and wrote that his family sometimes drives to Long Beach specifically for the food.
And Melodie M. loved her steak-and-shrimp burrito enough to say “the flavor was ON POINT!!!”
That's what I find interesting.
Those customers aren't all recommending one signature item.
They're recommending completely different parts of the menu.
For a restaurant, that's a strong position to be in.
I Understand Why the Hot Cheetos Food Gets So Much Attention
I will admit that when I see food completely covered in Hot Cheetos, part of me assumes it was created for social media first and taste second.
A bright-red Hot Cheetos burger is basically asking to become a TikTok video.
Yelp reviewer Andrew S. seems to have gone into Fatima’s Grill with a similar assumption. He thought the Hot Cheetos-covered food might be a try-it-once gimmick.
After actually eating it, his opinion changed.
He became especially enthusiastic about combining Hot Cheetos with the shawarma wraps.
That review made me more curious than I expected.
I played it relatively safe on my first visit with the Chicken Tiki Fusion Burrito.
Next time, I may need to embrace the chaos.
What 5-Star Yelp Reviews Consistently Say About Fatima’s Grill
Reading individual restaurant reviews can get repetitive, so I was more interested in the patterns.
And a few patterns showed up again and again.
Portions and value
This was the strongest overlap with my own visit.
I got full quickly, and my brother's platter looked substantial.
Sebastian C. praised the portions and amount of meat. Jonquil T. felt the combination of portion size and quality justified the price. Eduardo P. thought prices were on the higher side but still emphasized how large the portions were.
That last point is probably the most balanced description.
Fatima’s Grill isn't necessarily cheap.
But based on what I ate, you're also not paying for a tiny meal.
People genuinely explore the menu
Nichole B. called the restaurant “comfort food heaven!”
She praised the range between indulgent Hot Cheetos creations and healthier options.
Orlando R. essentially recommended the restaurant for people who can't decide between Mediterranean and Mexican food.
Carlos M. found Fatima’s Grill while looking for fusion food with family and came away impressed with both the food and service.
Misty H. ordered for an office of ten people, with meals ranging across Mexican, Mediterranean and chicken dishes. She praised how the restaurant organized and labeled the order, which makes Fatima’s Grill sound surprisingly practical for office lunches or group orders.
That's something I wouldn't have learned from my own visit.
Customers remember the employees
This may have been the most interesting theme.
A lot of restaurant reviews say “good service.”
Fatima’s Grill reviewers often named the actual person who helped them.
Amanda V. remembered Jen helping resolve an Uber Eats issue.
Nichole B. remembered Fernando enthusiastically walking her through the menu.
Jeremy N. praised Luis for being knowledgeable and helping customers with suggestions.
Louis L. remembered Tony's attitude and service while dining with his family.
Dani D. described Luiz as thoughtful and attentive to specific requests.
Joel A. praised the team for being personable and helpful while navigating such a large menu.
When multiple customers remember an employee's name months later, the interaction clearly meant something to them.
The Reviews Aren't Perfect—and That's Useful Too
I don't trust a restaurant review that acts like every human being has exactly the same taste.
They don't.
Some Yelp reviewers felt certain dishes were expensive. One reviewer didn't enjoy the birria's spice level or the texture of the meat as much as other customers did.
Parking is another recurring complaint.
Selena K. gave the restaurant five stars and loved her chicken-and-beef shawarma, but she was much less enthusiastic about finding parking.
Shelly A. also mentioned that parking can be difficult, while noting that street parking and nearby lots are available.
That's Fourth Street.
Depending on when you visit, you may have to circle around for a spot.
I wouldn't let that stop me from eating here. I would just give myself a little extra time instead of arriving already starving and then becoming personally offended by every occupied parking space.
The Restaurant Itself Has Personality
The food wasn't the only thing I remembered.
I really liked the artwork inside.
There are colorful paintings and visual details throughout the restaurant that make it feel much more specific to its surroundings than a generic fast-casual space.
That matters to me.
I don't need every modern restaurant to be beige, minimalist and designed around one neon quote for Instagram.
Long Beach has too much personality for that.
Fatima’s Grill feels colorful and slightly busy visually, which fits the food perfectly.
The menu has personality.
The food has personality.
The walls do too.
Shelly A. also mentioned enjoying the wall art and overall vibe, while Uriel L. praised the artwork and Long Beach/Los Angeles cultural references he noticed inside.
That connection between food, art and neighborhood identity was one of my favorite parts of the visit.
Why Fatima’s Grill Feels Right on Fourth Street
One reason Fatima’s Grill worked for me is where it is.
Fourth Street has its own personality.
There are independent businesses, vintage shops, restaurants, coffee, art and people who don't all look or act exactly the same.
Fatima’s Grill fits into that.
Mexican food and Mediterranean food don't have to stay in separate boxes here.
Neither does Long Beach.
Since moving to Long Beach, I've become much more interested in the way food helps define a city. I wrote about that more deeply in Why Moving to Downtown Long Beach Changed My Life, because one of my favorite parts of living here has been discovering restaurants, cafés and hidden gems I didn't know existed.
I can think I know my neighborhood and then find another place that makes the city feel new again.
That's part of why this restaurant review means more to me than simply ranking a burrito.
Food is one of the ways we experience community.
It's where random dinners become memories.
It's where you learn something about a neighborhood without needing somebody to explain the neighborhood to you.
I've felt that same thing at local events too. When I wrote about my first Long Beach Pride experience, I talked about how naturally creativity and diversity seem to exist here through the food, art, fashion, music and people.
Fatima’s Grill feels like another small piece of that larger Long Beach experience.
Not polished into sameness.
Not afraid to mix influences.
Just full of personality.
Is Fatima’s Grill Long Beach Expensive?
I spent around $25 on my Chicken Tiki Fusion Burrito and large fries.
The current direct-order menu lists those individual items at $13.99 and $7.99 before applicable taxes, fees or additions.
I wouldn't call Fatima’s Grill bargain fast food.
I also wouldn't judge it only by the number on the receipt.
I got very full.
That's the part that matters to me.
If you're primarily hunting for the cheapest possible meal, there are cheaper options around Long Beach.
If you're looking at value in terms of flavor + portion size + variety, my experience felt reasonable.
Is Fatima’s Grill a Sit-Down Restaurant?
I would think of the Long Beach location as a casual counter-service spot rather than a formal full-service restaurant.
That's useful to know before you go.
This makes more sense for a casual lunch, dinner, takeout order or quick meal while you're exploring Fourth Street than for somebody expecting a host, full table service and a long formal dinner.
That atmosphere didn't bother me.
It actually fits the food.
Fatima’s Grill feels casual enough that you can walk in hungry, stare at an unnecessarily large menu for five minutes, finally commit to something and just eat.
What I Would Order Next Time
My first visit answered one question:
Do I like Fatima’s Grill?
Yes.
It created another problem:
What do I order next?
The things I'm most curious about now are the shawarma options, birria, one of the Mediterranean crunch wraps, the Habibi-style combinations and—because the Yelp reviews have officially made me curious—something covered in Hot Cheetos.
That's probably one of Fatima’s Grill's strongest advantages.
I left wanting to return because one meal barely explained the menu.
Who I Think Fatima’s Grill Is Best For
I would especially recommend Fatima’s Grill if you're looking for halal food in Long Beach, enjoy Mediterranean or Mexican flavors, want large portions, love burritos or shawarma, are curious about fusion food, or need a menu broad enough for a group of people who can't agree on what they want.
It also makes sense if you're already exploring Fourth Street and Retro Row and want something casual with personality.
If you want a formal dining room, tiny portions or subtle minimalist food, I would probably choose somewhere else.
Fatima’s Grill is comfort food.
And it knows it.
My Final Fatima’s Grill Long Beach Review
What I like most about Fatima’s Grill is that I don't feel like I completely understand the restaurant after one visit.
That's a compliment.
I went in with my brother.
I ordered the Chicken Tiki Fusion Burrito and large fries.
He ordered the Chicken Kabab Platter.
I spent around $25.
I got full much faster than expected.
I liked the food.
I noticed the artwork.
And after I left, I started thinking about what I would order the next time.
That tells me more than giving the restaurant some overly precise numerical score ever could.
Would I spend my own money at Fatima’s Grill again?
Yes.
Would I recommend it to somebody searching for halal food or Mexican-Mediterranean fusion in Long Beach?
Yes.
Will every person love every dish on a menu this large?
Probably not.
That's food.
Fatima’s Grill works because it doesn't feel cautious. It takes food traditions people often expect to stay separate and puts them together in a way that feels playful, indulgent and very Southern California.
And that works especially well in Long Beach.
The longer I live here, the more I appreciate restaurants that actually have an identity.
Fatima’s Grill has one.
I still have a ridiculous number of Long Beach restaurants left to try.
Fatima’s Grill can officially be crossed off my first-visit list—but I definitely don't think I've had my last meal there.
Fatima’s Grill Long Beach FAQ
Where is Fatima’s Grill in Long Beach?
Fatima’s Grill is located at 1944 E 4th St, Unit 6, Long Beach, CA 90802. The official Fatima’s Grill website currently lists this address for its Long Beach location.
What kind of food does Fatima’s Grill serve?
Fatima’s Grill specializes in halal Mexican and Mediterranean fusion. The current Long Beach menu includes burritos, shawarma, kababs, tacos, bowls, crunch wraps, burgers, loaded fries, salads, falafel, birria and other fusion dishes.
Is Fatima’s Grill halal?
Fatima’s Grill explicitly describes its restaurant concept as halal Mexican and Mediterranean fusion on its official website.
What did Jeremy Melodious order at Fatima’s Grill Long Beach?
For my first visit, I ordered the Chicken Tiki Fusion Burrito and large fries for approximately $25 total. My brother ordered the Chicken Kabab Platter.
Does Fatima’s Grill Long Beach deliver?
Fatima’s Grill offers direct online ordering for the Long Beach location, and the restaurant is also listed on DoorDash.
Is Fatima’s Grill Long Beach worth trying?
Based on my first experience, yes. I thought the food was flavorful and extremely filling, liked the variety of the menu and would personally return to try other dishes.
About Jeremy Melodious
I'm Jeremy Melodious, a Long Beach-based creator and digital storyteller writing about the places, people, culture and experiences that genuinely interest me.
Moving to Long Beach has made me want to explore my city more intentionally instead of repeatedly going to the same familiar places. Restaurant by restaurant, event by event and neighborhood by neighborhood, I'm still figuring out what makes this city feel like home.
You can read more in Why Moving to Downtown Long Beach Changed My Life, explore my Long Beach Pride 2026 experience, or browse all of my writing through the Jeremy Melodious Blogs.
— Jeremy Melodious
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