Lively spot with very loud music and two birthday parties. Enjoy extraordinary birria and asada tacos plus a perfect frozen strawberry margarita. Chips and salsa are excellent, and the flan is one of the best desserts around.
Extraordinary birria and asada tacos stand out alongside birria chimichanga as go-to dishes. The flan for dessert ranks among the best ever tasted, complemented by excellent chips, salsa, and a perfect frozen strawberry margarita.
"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
El Dorado Mexican Food is close to the Amtrak station.
The restaurant has a full bar available.
It was hard to find open places in Oxnard on July 4th.
Colorful Mexican decor and live mariachi music create an authentic vibe that feels both beachy and lively. Fresh handmade tortillas and a unique guacamole make the food truly authentic Mexican. Atmosphere shifts from family-friendly quiet to energetic and noisy during busy times.
Mexican food here is truly authentic with freshly made tortillas and a standout guacamole that has a unique twist. Dishes like the Carne Asada burrito and molcajete packed with various grilled meats and seafood highlight the menu.
Good to know
The restaurant offers happy hour with discounted drinks and appetizers.
Parking can be challenging due to high demand during peak hours.
The bar area is a good spot for a quick drink during happy hour.
Cozy spot with authentic burritos and a nostalgic vibe. Quick service delivers flavorful Mexican food like tacos de lengua and carne asada. Small space often has a line, but prices stay great for a satisfying meal.
Big, authentic burritos stand out with pickled jalapeños inside for a surprise kick. Tacos de lengua and carne asada burritos deliver flavorful, satisfying Mexican food with quick service and great prices.
Good to know
Reservations are not accepted, and seating is very limited.
Expect long wait times during peak hours due to high customer volume.
Parking can be challenging; consider arriving early to find a spot.
Enjoy handmade tortillas and large sopes in a fresh, quiet space. Breakfast and lunch highlight homemade breads and traditional caldos. Expect a home-style vibe with authentic Mexican flavors and a calm atmosphere.
Homemade corn tortillas have great flavor and accompany dishes like menudo and carne asada tacos. Sopes are notably large and filling, though some items like carne asada sope can take a while to arrive.
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The restaurant offers a variety of fresh Mexican dishes at reasonable prices.
Breakfast and lunch options are available with a home-cooked taste.
Takeout is available for those in a hurry.
Breakfast spot shines with eggs Benedict and breakfast burritos in a cozy charm setting. Mexican dishes like chilaquiles add variety. Guests enjoy a vibrant atmosphere while ordering at the counter and seating themselves.
Chilaquiles and chile verde plate are available and represent the Mexican food options here.
Good to know
You order at the counter and seat yourself.
The food is very reasonably priced.
They have WiFi available for customers.
Colorful murals create a vibrant, Mexican ambiance with a clean, beautiful setting. Friendly staff enhance the welcoming vibe. Menu shines with flavorful tortas filled with lomo and chicken, paired with spicy salsa and fresh juices like horchata smoothies.
Tortas stand out with rich, flavorful fillings like lomo and chicken, often enhanced by spicy salsa and green salsa inside. Horchata and horchata smoothies complement the meal as popular drink choices.
Good to know
Reservations are recommended during peak hours to avoid long waits.
Smoothies and juices are popular; consider trying the house specials.
Parking is available nearby, but it can fill up quickly during busy times.
Bold flavors shine in tortas and fresh liquados. Casual vibe suits lovers of birria and spicy enchiladas. Unique tamales wrapped in banana leaves add a special touch.
Tortas stand out with fresh flavors and good quality. Tamales come wrapped in plantain leaves with aluminum foil, but have very little meat inside. Birria and enchiladas are available, though enchiladas can be quite spicy.
Good to know
Reservations are not required for casual dining.
Expect a wait during peak hours, especially on weekends.
Parking is available on the street, but can be limited.
Cozy spot offers authentic Oaxacan cuisine with standout dishes like rich mole and tamales wrapped in banana leaves. Intimate setting pairs well with great music, creating a warm and inviting vibe. Perfect for those seeking genuine flavors and a cultural experience.
Focus on sabor oaxaqueño shines through dishes like chicken mole and banana leaf tamales. Mole stands out as rich and worth the wait, while pozole and tamales also deliver solid flavors.
Good to know
The restaurant is known for its authentic Oaxacan food.
The menu features a variety of traditional Oaxacan dishes.
The restaurant maintains a high standard of cleanliness.