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Mexican restaurant

Mexican food truck serves large meat-packed tacos with handmade tortillas and fresh veggies. Four classic salsas add a spicy kick, paired with roasted jalapenos and onions. Casual, clean spot with a lively Latin spirit draws crowds for authentic, well-priced dishes.

Four different salsas offer a spicy kick and stay true to classic flavors. A side of roasted jalapenos and onions complements the salsas perfectly.

People are saying

"I thought the Mexican food here was the best in town."

"The food here is so fresh and packed with flavor."

"The salsa here is so delicious, I ate the whole thing."

Good to know

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The prices are affordable, making it a budget-friendly option.

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The truck is very clean, ensuring a pleasant dining experience.

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The vegetables are 100% fresh, reflecting the quality of the food.

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La Villa 805 Food Truck image 1
Mexican torta restaurant

Food truck serves authentic Mexican tortas ahogadas with fresh, flavorful tacos. Outdoor seating under a decorated tent offers a cozy, peaceful vibe. Salsa Verde is absolutely brilliant, adding just the right kick to the meal.

Salsas come in two main types here: a spicy red salsa and a mild, flavorful green salsa. The salsa Verde stands out as absolutely brilliant and adds just the right kick to the food.

People are saying

"The food here is amazing and made with fresh ingredients."

"The food from these food trucks is unbelievably good and fresh."

"The taquitos de cochinito were very tasty."

Good to know

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The food truck is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

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Expect generous portions at reasonable prices.

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The menu offers a variety of options, including classic street tacos.

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Tacos Mis Gallos image 1
Mexican restaurant

Family owned spot shines with delicious tacos and cheap prices. Bright, cozy vibe invites you to enjoy complimentary chips with the bomb green salsa. Specialty drinks like tamarind tea add a unique touch.

Complimentary chips come with green salsa that stands out as the bomb. The salsas add a nice touch to the start of the meal.

People are saying

"These tacos are so delicious, I thought they were the best I ever had."

"The food here is delicious and flavorful."

"The al pastor tacos were so good."

Good to know

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Prices are generally affordable, with meals costing around $15.

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Specialty drinks like tamarind and hibiscus tea are available.

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The menu is displayed upfront by the register for easy viewing.

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BG's Cafe image 1
Breakfast restaurant

Old-fashioned cafe offers a cozy vibe with vintage decor and local history displays. Friendly crowd enjoys award-winning salsa that is spicy and flavorful, perfect with dishes like cactus omelette. Large portions and diverse breakfast menu make it a popular weekend spot.

House-made salsa stands out with an award-winning quality. The spicy salsa packs heat but keeps great flavor, pairing well with dishes like the cactus omelette and huevos rancheros deluxe.

People are saying

"I found the breakfast here to be amazing."

"The salsa here is amazing, truly out of this world."

"They kept my coffee filled throughout my visit."

Good to know

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The cafe opens at 6:30am, which is rare for our town.

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Expect a 30-minute wait for a table during busy hours.

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It can get crowded on weekends, so be patient.

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Sharky's Woodfired Mexican Grill image 1

Mexican grill serves woodfired cooking with fresh seafood and healthy choices like tofu and power bowls. Quiet, clean atmosphere features a salsa bar with options for every spice level. Menu blends traditional and non-authentic dishes for varied tastes.

A salsa bar offers a good selection with options for every spice level. Salsa arrives promptly and enhances the meal.

People are saying

"I thought the Mexican food, especially the fish tacos, was really delicious."

"The salsa bar has a good selection for everyone's spice level."

"The healthy food choices here are great."

Good to know

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The restaurant offers a salsa bar with a variety of spice levels.

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Online ordering is convenient and food is often ready early.

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Signing up for rewards can get you $7 off your next order.

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La Rancherita Hernandez image 1
Mexican restaurant

Small Mexican spot shines with homemade tortillas and fresh salsa served with complimentary chips. Generous portions feature grilled chile and cheese for bold flavor. Casual, clean vibe keeps waits short even when busy.

Chips, salsa, and tortillas come homemade and fresh. Salsa pairs well with roasted jalapeรฑos and onions, enhancing the tacos. Complimentary chips with salsa arrive even without ordering them.

People are saying

"The Mexican food here is so authentic and delicious."

"You have to try the handmade tortillas; they're amazing."

"The homemade salsa and tortillas were delicious."

Good to know

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Expect wait times under 10 minutes even during busy hours.

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The restaurant offers generous portions of high-quality, homemade dishes.

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The restaurant maintains a clean environment, including restrooms and tables.

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House of Tacos Grill image 1
Mexican restaurant

Small Mexican spot shines with Day of the Dead vibe and fresh, open kitchen. Unique tacos boast generous protein portions and bold flavors. Salsa packs a good kick and pairs perfectly with homemade chips and guacamole.

Salsa comes with a good kick and fresh flavor. Both green and red salsas pair well with homemade chips and guacamole.

People are saying

"The tacos here are amazing, especially the birria."

"The seafood tacos here are bursting with flavor and fresh ingredients."

"The salsa here is delicious with a good kick."

Good to know

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Order in advance to avoid longer wait times for takeout.

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The restaurant maintains a very clean environment, including the kitchen.

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Expect longer wait times as food is made fresh upon ordering.

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Jesse's El Taco De Mexico image 1
Mexican restaurant

Hole-in-the-wall spot offers authentic burritos and a cozy atmosphere that feels nostalgic. Hot salsa steals the show, especially with tacos de lengua. Expect quick, flavorful bites in a small space often lined up outside.

Hot salsa stands out as a highlight, often paired with tacos de lengua and burritos. The salsa is consistently described as delicious and sometimes even more impressive than the food itself.

People are saying

"I found the food here to be awesome and delicious."

"You have to try the street tacos; they're authentic and delicious."

"I thought the salsa was even more amazing."

Good to know

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Reservations are not accepted, and seating is very limited.

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Expect long wait times during peak hours due to high customer volume.

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Parking can be challenging; consider arriving early to find a spot.

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El Dorado Mexican Food image 1
Mexican restaurant

Loud music fills the lively space where two birthday parties add energy. Chips with spicy salsa perfectly complement carne asada tacos. A full bar offers frozen strawberry margaritas for a fun, flavorful night.

Chips come with excellent salsa that pairs well with tacos like carne asada and pastor. The salsa stands out as spicy and flavorful.

People are saying

"The food here is authentic and delicious."

"The Mexican food here is authentic and pretty good."

"The salsa here was out of this world."

Good to know

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El Dorado Mexican Food is close to the Amtrak station.

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The restaurant has a full bar available.

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It was hard to find open places in Oxnard on July 4th.

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Taqueria Cuernavaca image 1
Mexican restaurant

Family-run spot buzzes with cheesy 80's music and a lively crowd. Enjoy fresh salsa bar with tasty chips and pizzadilla loaded with asada and avocado. Outdoor seating welcomes dogs, making it a dog-friendly patio with a relaxed, homey vibe.

Fresh salsas come from an excellent salsa bar with a variety of options. The salsas pair well with tasty chips and dishes like the pizzadilla loaded with asada, pastor, cheese, cilantro, onion, and avocado.

People are saying

"The food here is amazing and super delicious."

"I thought the Mexican food here was amazing, especially the tacos."

"The salsa here is amazing, I could eat it with chips."

Good to know

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The restaurant can get busy, so visit at off-peak times for shorter waits.

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Happy hour offers discounted drinks and food, making it a great time to visit.

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The restaurant maintains a clean and organized environment throughout.

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Burrito Express Authentic Mexican Food image 1

Mexican restaurant shines with spotless cleanliness and a fresh salsa bar featuring salsa verde. Hot, freshly made breakfast burritos draw crowds despite higher prices reflecting a sit-down vibe. Small space fills quickly during busy hours, blending quality and atmosphere.

Salsa comes in a small but fresh bar setup, though sometimes kept behind the counter. The variety includes options like salsa verde served with dishes such as costillitas de puerco.

People are saying

"The food here is delicious and has great flavors."

"I loved the giant El-Rey burrito; it was so tasty."

"The salsa bar is back and it's very good."

Good to know

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The new owner raised the prices by approximately 25% for the entire menu.

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The salsa bar is back after the management change.

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Expect longer wait times during peak hours.

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Lalo's image 1
Mexican restaurant

Large Mexican spot buzzes with a lively crowd and handmade tortillas. Warm chips with vibrant salsa kick off the meal. Bar in back adds to the fun vibe while bubbling molcajete offers a bold mix of meats and cheese.

Warm chips come with fresh salsa that tastes very vibrant. A molcajete arrives bubbling with chicken, steak, grilled cheese, nopales, and a bacon-wrapped shrimp in a boiling salsa.

People are saying

"The Mexican food here is so delicious and the portions are huge."

"The seafood dishes here are full of flavor."

"The salsa here is excellent and very fresh."

Good to know

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Expect a 30-45 minute wait during peak dinner hours on weekends.

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Reservations are recommended for larger groups to avoid long waits.

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The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and stroller-friendly.

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El Pollo Norteรฑo image 1
Chicken restaurant

Retro diner style offers a calm vibe with cleanliness and reasonable prices. Chicken and tri tip shine with richly flavored salsa that pairs well but can be watery. Good parking supports steady to-go trade.

Salsa here has a rich flavor that pairs well with chicken and beans. It comes with chips and can be watery if not drained, so use it carefully to avoid soggy tacos or burritos.

People are saying

"I thought the food here was really good."

"You have to try the chicken and cheese burrito with extra chicken and cheese."

"I thought the salsa was the bomb!"

Good to know

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The restaurant is known for its clean environment and good hygiene practices.

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Parking is readily available, making it easy to visit.

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The menu features a variety of tri tip and chicken dishes.

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Pepe's Mexican Food image 1
Mexican restaurant

Outdoor seating with picnic tables offers a casual vibe near the beach. Burritos are a signature offering loved for takeout. Mild, flavorful salsas like salsa verde add a nice touch without too much heat.

Salsas here are mild and flavorful, not very spicy. The salsa verde is decent, and the flavors resemble Valentina or Tapatรญo hot sauce.

People are saying

"These fish tacos have been a ritual for about 20 years."

"This lunch spot is great for getting some sun while you wait."

"You have to try the burritos; they're insanely huge."

Good to know

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Bring cash as Pepe's Mexican Food does not accept credit cards.

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Parking is mainly free street parking, which can be hard to find.

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You can take the food to the beach or pick it up on the go.

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Tacos El Guero image 1
Mexican restaurant

Mexican food truck serves outstanding pastor and birria tacos with a variety of toppings and individual condiment containers. Salsa offers a good spicy kick and includes a fast-moving salsa verde, with very spicy salsa added automatically. Lines of 8-9 people show steady interest despite some quality changes.

Salsa comes with a good spicy kick and includes a salsa verde that goes fast. They offer different salsas to choose from, but tacos get a very spicy salsa added automatically without asking.

People are saying

"The food here is amazing and super delicious."

"I thought the tacos were legit and delicious."

"I found the salsa here to be amazing."

Good to know

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They have specials during the week like Taco Tuesday, Burrito Wednesday, and Torta Thursday.

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The tacos cost $1.50 during Taco Tuesday.

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There was a promotion offering three quesatacos, consome, and a fresh drink for less than 20 USD.

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La Vero's Mexican Seafood & Bar image 1

Small space buzzes with vibrant music and a lively atmosphere. Family-oriented crowd enjoys fresh chips and salsa, especially the green aguachile with shrimp ceviche. Decor and DJ sets keep energy high and vibes warm.

Fresh chips and salsa come with the meals. The green aguachile salsa pairs with shrimp ceviche. Some find the salsa and chips not good.

People are saying

"The seafood here is a mouth-watering explosion of taste."

"The Mexican food here is delicious and the service is super friendly."

"I really liked the fresh chips and salsa."

Good to know

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The food arrives within 15 minutes on average.

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Expect no wait times during peak hours.

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Average meal cost is around $70 for two people.

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