50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Ventura

“This is the REAL DEAL... SIMPLY the BEST and the TASTIEST. As far as Im concerned... THEY HAVE BEAT THE COMPETITION!“

“Did I just drive across town after having a mediocre burrito only to get this divine download of a meal. Why yes I did. Worth it. Got bacon and chorizo for less than $15. Just spent 21 down the street and couldn’t do it. Crappy competitor pictured in back where it belongs. Front breakfast burrito pictured in front, close to me, where it’s warm 😏🫰🏽 never had a bad meal here. You’re welcome.“

“I came in pretty hungry and wanted some crispy tacos , I got one chicken, beef, and carne asada. All three were excellent and the price was pretty decent. The size of the tacos were pretty much standard size, nothing huge not really small like street tacos are. My only gripe was three tacos definitely didn't fill me up and I should have ordered three more. Since I don't see anybody posting photos of crispy tacos here you go.“

“Delicious food Great service Warm chips a d perfect fountain drinks!!!“

“Best Pozole of my life! 🤌🏻“

“Family run Mexican restaurant with excellent food. We enjoyed their albonigas soup and crispy tacos. But every meal offerings are authentic and delicious.
Don't let the modest, old-town setting keep you from a worthwhile meal experience.“

“The absolute best tacos on the Avenue and #1 in the world the owner and employees are very kind people and excellent customer service“

“Maggies has been our family go to for mexican food for I dont even know how many years now. Their carne asada, bean rice & cheese burrtitos are favs but corn burritos are too. Its a toss up at times lol so we sometimes get the asada burrito + corn burritos & share.
Hot sauce could make anything taste good haha because its so tasty with just the right amt of heat
Easy location & staff are always so nice. Our family loves their food so much we even used them for catering my sons rehearsal dinner😁“

“We Recommend Everything!“

“Little neighborhood mexican restaurant with friendly atmosphere. Ordered the Carne Asada Nachos and they were Awesome!! More than enough for two to share and every chip was like a little mini-taco. Best nachos I've had in a very long time. Not the easiest place to find, but definitely worth the trek.“

“I gotta say it was my first time trying this taco spot in Ventura. the tacos was super deelish, fresh guac and chips, and the rice was Soo good😋 follow your taste buds!!! I highly recommend try this place out if you haven't already you won't be disappointed!!!“

“me,, gusta las Carnitas,,, tienen,, buen Servicio,,, y la cuenta sale rasonable“

“Large portions, always delicious food. We took our food to go like usual but there is plenty of outdoor seating and some indoor seating as well. Taco salad was enough for 2 people easily, get dessert too because their churros and flan are delicious.“

“Big ole BRC w/Avocado Burrito $10 includes chips/salsa 👌🏾“

“Best Mexican on this side of Ventura! Insanely kind staff, and you can tell the food is always cooked with love.

I’ve been here a few times, one of which I ordered online and when I came to pick it up, they were actually closed for construction. The cashier, who I’m assuming was the manager, was very apologetic and offered to call in my order at a restaurant nearby. But I had a migraine and honestly just wanted to go home. Today I came in to pick up dinner, and he insisted that it was on him!! So not necessary, but so kind. <3

The birria combo is really good. If you want something filling and fast their rice and bean burrito with chicken is great too!“

“St John's OR crew morning get together trying this place , I highly recomend it Food was delicious Good size portion burritos for the Price al pastor tacos were delicious my favorite Fish tacos try them with the tortilla fried they where a 5 star for me“

“Great Mexican food. Everything on the menu is delicious. I'm 60 year old Mexican woman with tastebuds that don't settle for just any Mexican food. I highly recommend this place. Today, I'm enjoying a torta de cabeza.YUM!“

“Awesome food best hot salsas too!!! I’ll be back?“

“Great food and drinks.The spice Jalapeno Margarita is excellent 👌 The staff is very friendly and it comes with a beautiful view“

“OMG the food is amazing!!! I've tried shrimp tacos, shrimp burritos, enchiladas and more and nothing has disappointed me! Everything is so good!!!!!!! If you're thinking of ordering from here DO IT!“

“Awesome little discovery. The food and salsas are delicious. They made me a custom breakfast burrito with Chile Rellano. It was so good.“

“Absolutely astonishingly delicious. Service was quick, multilingual, fantastically polite, and the food came out hot and fast. There's only one table, it wobbles a bit, and you're overlooking a parking lot, but the food is good enough to close your eyes and take you anywhere else you'd like to go“

“always a family favorite“

“This place has amazing food! The sauces, which they sell separately, if wanted, are so so good! We loved the Chicken Guadelajara, the sweet mole (almost tasted like a dessert), the chicken enchiladas, the drunk chicken… everything! So yummy!“

“the best Tacos and home made food!“

“great fish tacos... must try“

“Amazing place great food I highly recommend it.“

“muy delicioso, excelente sabor“

“We've been coming here since it opened in 2018. It is our favorite Mexican restaurant! We've brought so many family and friends here over the years. Everyone loves Blue Agave and it is the best! The food and drinks are always so good and the service outstanding. Thank you!“

“This place rocks. Salsa bar and free chips if you’re eating “for here”. Carnitas have crispy bits and are well cooked. Their prices are affordable, have fun drinks as well. You can see them making tortillas and generous portions. A lot of intentionality and a job well done. Best Mexican food in Ventura in my opinion.“

“Corn burritos are my go to every time I go there!“

“Great Coctel de Camarón 👍🏽👍🏽“

“Shout out to the wonderful staff at Sharky’s in Ventura. Love the food, of course, but the employees make this a wonderful place to eat. 😊😊“

“You ever watch a western film and want to get a grip on how it used to be walking into a restaurant from a western. Well this is close enough to a western movie and a los Angeles vibe. With sitting lowrider impalas freshly painted across the street you can enjoy your Milanesa and beer.“

“Great customer service n friendly staff“

“A homey restaurant, with the most friendly staff that makes you feel at home, so much so I forgot to take pictures and videos of the place 🤣. The star of the show came right away, the refried beans with the chips and salsa! 🤤🤤🤤. I can't remember the last time something was that good! Plenty of on site parking, handicap ♿️ friendly parking and entrance, lots and LOTS of menu options (including vegan)

Wheelchair accessibility: Plenty of parking, entrance and 1st floor entrance (only 1 floor)“

“,The food was well prepared with a nice texture. But for me it just didn't have the seasoning I was looking for, and the two salsas I tried didn't help out. Very nice flavor, just no kickThe staff was very personable and efficient and seemed to keep the stylish kitchen clean.A nice food court walkup“

“Corn burritos are my go to every time I go there!“

“Great food. Great Service! Great prices! only downfall is they do not serve fresh brewed coffee!“

“Delicious food. Nice staff who very attentive and treat us like family. Great entertainment on most nights -- Salsa on Thursdays and Country dancing on Saturdays with a DJ or a good band. Vaquero is a favorite restaurant of ours.❤️“

“Heard a lot of great things about Mother’s Tacos, so I finally decided to give them a try Friday night for dinner.I ordered the papas locas which are similar to asada fries. They were good, but I do feel like they could have used a bit more sauce. My least favorite part was the service. It felt a bit all over the place. We were seated at a communal table and it took a while to get help. When we finally did, it honestly felt like we were bothering the server just to place our order.Also, for being called Mother’s Tacos, I was definitely hoping for tacos at dinner since that is what I was most excited for.That said, I would still go back and give it another shot during lunch to try the tacos everyone talks about.“

“Best Mexican food on the planet!“

“Always a treat when I'm in that part of Ventura. I had some corn burritos & a Carne asada burrito and they were excellent as always! The owner is super friendly. He says they've been there 50 years now! I love supporting small businesses like this one. I'll definitely be back again, hopefully they're still hanging on.“

“Atmosphere: reminds me of an old taco bell from the 80s. But repainted with murals.I only tried a couple tiny street tacos, but they were very good. My friend loved the burrito.Will go again.

Parking: On a busy day, I can see this shared parking lot as difficult to get in and out of, but luckily it was an off time and there was an open spot.“

“found this truck open late after a concert and it was still super busy at 11 pm .... lots of locals so I knew it would be good...it was actually GREAT, the tacos at this truck were quite possibly the best I've ever had in my life!!! yummy salsa too , fresh churros and really friendly staff. If I'm lucky enough to visit Ventura again I'll definitely go back to this place!!! thank you !!!! 10/10“

“We have been faithful customers for years and they never disappoint! Delicious food, amazing customer service and fast delivery! Tonight we got a personal phone call that there were two large orders in front of ours and that she wouldn’t start cooking our food until the drivers were back to deliver it fresh! Now that is service! Thank you Karina’s!!!“

“These guys really give great customer service, a little hidden gem right by the beach. Gotta try the tacos, gotta try everything... yeshua was great , good vibes for my Saturday, what a delight to have such great service.“

“Always a treat when I'm in that part of Ventura. I had some corn burritos & a Carne asada burrito and they were excellent as always! The owner is super friendly. He says they've been there 50 years now! I love supporting small businesses like this one. I'll definitely be back again, hopefully they're still hanging on.“

“First visit there even though I've known about it it for quite some time. Saw that they do machaca and eggs in a breakfast burrito so i had to go with that.Very happy with my choice. Tasted just like I remembered the first time I ever had machaca.The staff is very nice and the service was excellent. Heading back to the water store soon so another visit is close at hand. Menu has a good amount to choose from so I'll need to start thinking now.“