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Selva is a Columbian-inspired restaurant that offers a genuine sense of soul to Long Beach’s vibrant Zafaria district. Chef Carlos Jurado, a native of Cali, Colombia, brings an innovative and artistic menu to a community that will leave you wanting more. And for drinks, inventive cocktails, wine, and local and regional beer are served at an intimate bar.
Hours
| Friday | 4–10 PM |
| Saturday | 4–10 PM |
| Sunday | 12–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 4137 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA 90804
Phone: (562) 343-5630
Website: http://www.selvalbc.com/
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Reviews
Jasmin Hussain
I came here for Happy Hour on my bday. We really enjoyed it. The happy hour menu is small but all the items are great. I loved the Mushroom Croquettes. Very well prepared, but the serving size is unfortunately very small. The sweet plantains are great and a good portion. I also liked the Arepas which go very well with all the other bite size dishes.
… moreHarv
Colombian restaurant with a small but diverse menu mainly geared toward gluten free dishes.
The menu is small and simple with dishes about the size of tapas. It is best to order several dishes and share them with friends.
The drink menu has a little bit for everyone with the house cocktails definitely worth a try.
As for the dishes, the chicken wings and fried rice are definitely two to get. For drinks I would go with the rum punch, but be warned..it is strong and packs a wallop.
Decor is nice, but sit away from the door on the cold nights.
… moreThe menu is small and simple with dishes about the size of tapas. It is best to order several dishes and share them with friends.
The drink menu has a little bit for everyone with the house cocktails definitely worth a try.
As for the dishes, the chicken wings and fried rice are definitely two to get. For drinks I would go with the rum punch, but be warned..it is strong and packs a wallop.
Decor is nice, but sit away from the door on the cold nights.
Emmi Thorburn
Really loved this place. Food was incredible. Food was fresh, unique and beautiful servered. The salad recommended by staff was actually great and we all really enjoyed adding it to our share plates. Staff were quick to seat us but we probably would have spent more on drinks if given the opportunity by more staff presence in the area or by being asked when food was delivered if more drinks would be required.
… moreMarlen Flores
Whoa! Okay, this place is actually really good. I ordered almost everything. They were out of the smoked chicken, but I got the wings, and if that chicken is as good as the wings, I can see why they ran out! The flavor was insane. I would go back for their salad alone. Everything the server recommended was delicious! My faves were the wings, salad, arepas will be going back!
… moreAndrea Heredia
A total abuse.
They charged us $500 dollars for three dishes, something ridiculously expensive for what it was. And to top it off, they added $100 dollars of tip without asking, as if it was mandatory and without explaining it clearly.
They took advantage of the fact that they were young. That’s not service, it’s wanting to get money out of people. If they need to inflate the bill that way, they should be honest from the beginning.
I’m not going back and I don’t recommend it. Check your account because here you are clearly trying to overcharge.
… moreThey charged us $500 dollars for three dishes, something ridiculously expensive for what it was. And to top it off, they added $100 dollars of tip without asking, as if it was mandatory and without explaining it clearly.
They took advantage of the fact that they were young. That’s not service, it’s wanting to get money out of people. If they need to inflate the bill that way, they should be honest from the beginning.
I’m not going back and I don’t recommend it. Check your account because here you are clearly trying to overcharge.
Fernando Ortiz
Where do I even start? My sister picked this amazing place to celebrate her Birthday, since we are from Cali, she did her research and found out that the chef is from Cali as well!
Food was so good 10 points, super fresh and very tasty, the tostadas and the papas took us home for a few seconds. I would like to highlight Jack our server, he was amazing!
Definitely recommend Selva and for sure we will be back!
… moreFood was so good 10 points, super fresh and very tasty, the tostadas and the papas took us home for a few seconds. I would like to highlight Jack our server, he was amazing!
Definitely recommend Selva and for sure we will be back!
Jack
I so badly wanted to love this restaurant. And I do intend to go back to see if some of what I experienced was a fluke.
On the plus side- the flavors were really good of everything I ordered.
I also appreciate that the menu was clear for those with dietary restrictions.
But heres where they lost me.
Handicap parking requires a buffer area for loading and unloading. That buffer zone was overflowing with garbage bins so the person parked there needed to take up 2 spots to safely get in and out.
Their parking in general is extremely tight with just enough space to drive in OR out – one vehicle at a time. There is technically street parking also tho.
Short ribs were the toughest thing I’ve tried to cut, even after asking for a steak knife and giving up on the butter knife originally provided. It was a lot of work to try and eat.
… moreOn the plus side- the flavors were really good of everything I ordered.
I also appreciate that the menu was clear for those with dietary restrictions.
But heres where they lost me.
Handicap parking requires a buffer area for loading and unloading. That buffer zone was overflowing with garbage bins so the person parked there needed to take up 2 spots to safely get in and out.
Their parking in general is extremely tight with just enough space to drive in OR out – one vehicle at a time. There is technically street parking also tho.
Short ribs were the toughest thing I’ve tried to cut, even after asking for a steak knife and giving up on the butter knife originally provided. It was a lot of work to try and eat.
Joshua Palacios
Selva is a great restaurant that serves South American fusion. Dinner is pricey and tapas / family style. For two, we got 5 or 6 plates and were satisfied.
There are a lot of options to try, but the highlights are the fried rice and skewers. The Yuka fries were awesome too.
I really recommend maybe trying this place for brunch, I imagine it would be less expensive. We ended up paying about $170 for this dinner, which is more than I expected to spend for the night.
… moreThere are a lot of options to try, but the highlights are the fried rice and skewers. The Yuka fries were awesome too.
I really recommend maybe trying this place for brunch, I imagine it would be less expensive. We ended up paying about $170 for this dinner, which is more than I expected to spend for the night.
woop doop
Just a reminder that the dishes are Colombian-inspired and not necessarily Colombian, and it is more of a South American fusion. The dishes we ordered are amazing, they were flavorful and the sauces definitely complemented the food. If I were to rank my food, chicharron, arepas, and arroz chauffa on top. Obleas and mushroom croquettes in the middle. Tamales would be last. Lulo was a unique drink also, the waitress said it was a fruit in between kiwi & pear.
I would give 4.5 stars if I could. My only issue was the portion sizes. While it does say small plates, I’d say it’s not worth the price. It’s a type of restaurant where you want to try new food but must have that extra disposable restaurant money. Overall, great service and food!
… moreI would give 4.5 stars if I could. My only issue was the portion sizes. While it does say small plates, I’d say it’s not worth the price. It’s a type of restaurant where you want to try new food but must have that extra disposable restaurant money. Overall, great service and food!
Cena Felter
Had a great date night here! The drinks were on point and the food was amazing. The bottle prices for wine are way more fair at this establishment than other places I’ve visited. The ambiance was perfect for a night out with friends or a date. The decor was interesting and everything was appealing to the eye.
We were able to sit down right away and we chose the bar. The bartender was very energetic and super knowledgeable of the menu, I give him props for properly pronouncing the Colombian-themed menu. However, he did have a moment that came off a bit rude. He literally went thru the entire menu with us, half way through my date asked if we could put in a chicken and rice dish for an appetizer, but instead of doing so the bartender said, “well let me finish going through the menu first” in a very curt tone. We allowed him to finish and asked for the same app to be brought out while we figured out what else we wanted. We laughed it off and joked about how we could read the menu ourselves, but I’m sure the bartender meant well. But I really don’t need every single menu item read to me, usually they just let us know if there’s a chef special or if there’s a menu item that is well loved by fellow patrons.
Our appetizer took awhile to come out, but it wasn’t a big deal. Our entrees came out fairly quick. Everything was amazing, however I am definitely ordering the beef with the sauce on the side next time. It was very yummy and I was surprised it was made from a type of worm, but it was also pretty rich and overpowered the taste of the meat (and the steak was cooked to perfection).
Overall we had great service, everyone there was in great spirits, enjoyed what they do, super knowledgeable of their menu items, and just overall great customer service.
I will definitely come back here again in the future!
… moreWe were able to sit down right away and we chose the bar. The bartender was very energetic and super knowledgeable of the menu, I give him props for properly pronouncing the Colombian-themed menu. However, he did have a moment that came off a bit rude. He literally went thru the entire menu with us, half way through my date asked if we could put in a chicken and rice dish for an appetizer, but instead of doing so the bartender said, “well let me finish going through the menu first” in a very curt tone. We allowed him to finish and asked for the same app to be brought out while we figured out what else we wanted. We laughed it off and joked about how we could read the menu ourselves, but I’m sure the bartender meant well. But I really don’t need every single menu item read to me, usually they just let us know if there’s a chef special or if there’s a menu item that is well loved by fellow patrons.
Our appetizer took awhile to come out, but it wasn’t a big deal. Our entrees came out fairly quick. Everything was amazing, however I am definitely ordering the beef with the sauce on the side next time. It was very yummy and I was surprised it was made from a type of worm, but it was also pretty rich and overpowered the taste of the meat (and the steak was cooked to perfection).
Overall we had great service, everyone there was in great spirits, enjoyed what they do, super knowledgeable of their menu items, and just overall great customer service.
I will definitely come back here again in the future!