Amazing experience, delicious food and a wonderful patio out back.. Highly recommend!!! Oh by the way what a wonderful and pleasant staff !! read more

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Came by here on a Saturday afternoon for a late lunch/early dinner. It was the first time I had seen this place open and serving food. The aesthetic is very clean and upscale. My friend and I were hoping for a patio seat but were seated inside. Still a nice ambiance inside the restaurant. We were seated within 5 minutes of approaching the host stand. Our waiter clearly knew the food menu well. We asked for his recommendations on which ceviche to try. We ordered the Augachiles Ceviche which worked really well as an entree alone and I personally didn't find spicy. It came with these cute little potato taquitos which were delicious by themselves. We also ordered the Quesabirra quesadilla which at first appearance looks burnt. But it's just the color of the tortilla. The thing I did appreciate the most about it is that it stayed together while you bit into it, and you could dip it into the consume without fear of it falling apart. We also ordered cocktails, which did take a while to arrive, but they did tell us they were training someone on cocktails that day. My friend had an Aztec Old Fashion which was on the sweeter side. And I had a Jalisco Mule, which felt like it was made with either tequila of mezcal but still very good. Overall, the food was exceptional. My only concern is with the service. Overall, service was good, but I do understand they were busy and some of the staff seemed new and was still learning. But everyone we interacted with was kind. I would definitely return to try more menu items and more drinks. read more

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I love corazon! Seeing it on Main Street Ventura as I was walking around window shopping was such a gift! It's a little hidden, kind of tucked back. I went in with a friend and we ordered and sat inside. The interior for this location is absolutely gorgeous (see pics). My only issue was how long the wait for our food was. Even though you order at the counter it is not a quick service restaurant... the Santa Barbara public house location is way faster. Took about 25 mins to get our food. The table next to us that was a family with little kids were struggling with that wait time so be warned! I had the birria quesadilla and a side of Beans and plantains. Both were so so delicious. Perfectly cooked. Perfect birria juice for dipping. No notes. I tried my friends chips and salsa and it was really fresh, not too spicy, really yummy. read more

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This place is nice and the food was pretty good. I liked our waitress, she was friendly. We ordered several small plates to share. The restaurant is not big, the menu is a decent size and the drinks were good. It was not too loud and would definitely go back. It's a fun place to hang out with friends. read more

We love this place! We started loving this restaurant at the Santa Barbara location. Amazing tacos and ceviches! This is the perfect combo of elevated Mexican dishes while keeping authentic. If I could, I would eat here every day! Great service and the front and back patios are dog friendly. Just wish they would offer more salsas, pickled onions, and the pineapple habanero they had at the SB location. read more

Corazon Cocina VTA - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

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Corazon Cocina is a fantastic elevated Mexican food restaurant on Main St in Ventura. I stopped in for lunch on a weekday and sat down immediately. It's self seating and you order at the counter. I ordered the El Cali burrito and a traditional margarita. The burrito was really good, and the steak was super tender. Their salsa is perfectly spicy and flavorful. The margarita was also balanced, not too sweet. This place is a little more expensive than your standard Mexican restaurant, but you can really taste the quality of the ingredients. read more

Corazon Cocina VTA - Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

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I always get the norteño taco here and it's very good. Sometimes get the guac. Service is a bit strange dining here usually after you're done with your meal. Even when you're the only one dining in your spot, the check or even taking the plates can feel like a long time. But besides that, Corazon is a very nice restaurant with nice architecture and a modern inside. read more

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Great experience dining here. Order at the front, choose your table and they will bring your meal to you. Had the steak taco, it's huge! Was very tasty and like burrito sized. Got a side of plantains which were more than enough and the Jamaica juice. Very pretty dining at atmosphere. read more

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Been here for both lunch and dinner, so I feel qualified to speak on this. Corazón Cocina on Main Street does not miss. The standout for me is the aguachiles. They're not traditional and that's the point. Potato taquitos in aguachiles sounds wild, but somehow it works and I crave it every time. Counter service, easy flow, no fuss. Also, I'm sorry, but the reviews saying the food is bland? That feels... suspicious. The flavors are very much there. The coliflor taco and the tia Juana are everything. Crunchy, flavorful, great texture. Complimentary chips and salsa are always a win, and the cocktails are refreshing and crisp. Salsa mugrosa is my fave, smoky and hits all my taste buds. Perfect for a casual sit-down or a low-key date night. Yes, Ventura County has plenty of taquerías/taco trucks offering $3 street tacos, but this place is different. The ingredients and combinations are thoughtful and unique, which makes it stand out. It's not for everyone, and that's okay. The back patio is super cute, the interior aesthetic is on point, and it's been fun watching this space evolve and seeing how much care went into it. Staff is friendly too, which always makes the experience better. read more

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My server mariana was lovely ! The ambience of this restaurant is clean , and earthy , lots of beautiful plants hanging from the ceiling, with a focus on wood accents. The strawberry margarita was perfectly balanced , i think that's very important for actually feeling the effects of your drink . The drink was strong but not in flavor , i would say 3 would get you pretty tipsy ! The Quesabirria was amazing , made with Blue corn tortilla , and a side a consommé it was surprisingly filling. Super flavorful and not too heavy , would recommend to friends and come again in the future !! Mariana took such great care of me and recommending drinks and menu items :)! read more

Corazon Cocina VTA - strawberry marg - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

Came on a Friday night to try this place finally and was not disappointed. Mellow atmosphere, nice lighting, friendly server. I got a mezcal negroni and my boyfriend got a carajillo, both were so good but the carajillo was delicious. We started with the La Baja Tostada, phenomenal! Such a generous portion of fresh fish and shrimp tempura on the crispy tortilla, slight little kick of spice and the ponzu was so good. Then I ordered the sweet potato taco and my boyfriend got the quesabirria and the ensenada fish taco. We loved the blue corn tortillas. The sweet potato tacos were SO good, probably the best veggie tacos I've had in town. The consumé for his birria was so good, fish was soft in the tacos, the tortilla chips reminded me of my childhood family favorite mexican restaurants. So good! Will be back! Worth the price read more

Corazon Cocina VTA - Sweet potato taco, quesabirria quesadilla, ensenada taco - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

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Tiajuana Tacos still amazing as ever! I had to order it to ensure I had a tasty taco to fall back on. I tried the Mole Taco this time since it is the most mentioned in Yelp but I did not like the meat. The rice and tortilla combination with the meat was soft and nice to eat though but I did not like the taste of the mole. There was just something about it that I didn't enjoy. I got the Tuna Tostada and it was quite enjoyable except I think the spiciness of the smoked chile mayo hit a bit too hard for me. The tuna and everything else was tasty though. read more

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Si to a norteño taco or two made with CORAZÓN. Un apapacho ... a hug to the soul! These tacos are big and full of pure deliciousness! The strawberry fields marg is so good and refreshing ! Cannot wait to go back for more ! Muchas gracias Chef Ramon todo está riquísimo de verdad! Honest review, I am hooked! My amiga and I had a great time. We sat on the patio enjoying the beautiful Ventura weather. Great add to Downtown Ventura! read more

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Corazon Cocina is a great addition to downtown! We walked in Saturday at 6pm and it took around 40 mins to seat a party of two. Norteno taco 5/5 giant taco that was loaded with high quality steak and so much fresh guac on a perfectly grilled flour tortilla (I opted for no beans) Ensenada taco 5/5 delicious battered fish taco Strawberry fields margarita 5/5 strong, with fresh strawberries, refreshing. It's a beautiful restaurant and service was a bit slow, but it was a busy weekend night! read more

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We are getting pretty spoiled in the 805 with all of Chef Ramon's restaurants popping up from Ventura to Santa Barbara. :) On a weeknight this spot was PACKED. So happy to see another restaurant on Main St. thriving and bringing in the crowds. The community and locals have begged for Main Street to return to its glory days with busier foot traffic and support to local businesses, it's amazing to see how the community shows up for some good food and one another. On the night I came they were sold out of some Items so I went with some dishes I've already had at his other restaurants and that I knew I would like. Happy to report that they did have their famous octopus & shrimp tacos which hit the spot as always. The octopus at Corazon Cocina is always super tender and flavorful. If you like octopus this is a great appetizer or main. The tacos come just one to an order but they are big and jam packed - so one always works for me. The star of the night actually were the cocktails. I went with a classic strawberry margarita. It was a no frills margarita but it was done well. On the sweet side which is always my preference when ordering a fruit forward drink. I'd get this again for sure. My friend ordered the La Guerita which featured passionfruit and lime. She let me try it and I absolutely loved this cocktail and was grateful she gave me a sip. I'm coming back for this drink again and I'd highly recommend it if you are looking for something a little more unique but still refreshing and fruit forward. Service was nice and friendly despite them being super busy. They also were patient with us as we yapped and were the last table to leave. I'll definitely be back as there are some more dishes I want to try but for now the classics were great and the cocktails perfectly balanced. read more

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Stumbled into this restaurant as a group of 8 after a Sunday's farmers market in Ventura and it's a seat yourself-order at the counter vibe and we loved it! My friend and I split a few tacos; the fish tacos were so yummy but the standout to us was the sweet potato taco and the cauliflower taco as well! Other friends got the quesabirria, tostadas, ceviche and chips and guac and all enjoyed their meals. The service was so nice the young girl at the counter was honest and sweet! Really enjoyed! read more

Corazon Cocina VTA - fish taco on flour tortilla - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

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Had lunch after a nice hike at the Ventura Botanical Garden. This place is beautifully done and is very clean. Customer service is welcoming and friendly. You place your order by the cashier and choose a table to sit at. They have a full bar as well. The menu is small but everything sounded different and delicious. We started with guacamole which was ok, my son got a steak burrito (smaller in size than we are used to) for $19 and he liked it. Both my husband and I ordered a steak taco which was a larger size than usual tacos. So with chips and guac we got full with just one taco each. I wasn't impressed with the flavors of the taco, also a bit too much liquid from the beans. We also shared a glass of beer and a cold Ginger aqua Fresca. It cost over $80 ... plus tip :( read more

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Tried their SB location and had to try their Ventura spot. It def didn't disappoint once again! Ambience 4/5 Beautiful spot with amazing decor and cleanly taken care of Food 4/5 Norteño taco - SOFT delicious steak! grilled skirt steak, cheese, guacamole, beans, salsa mugrosa, homemade flour tortilla Ensenada taco - PERFECTLY the right size and not too oily crispy beer battered lingcod, cabbage, salsa cruda, pico de gallo, lime- mayo crema, homemade corn tortilla sal de mar ceviche Fresh and perfect for the summer weather Service 4/5 Consistent friendly staff members throughout the entire process. read more

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This Wednesday noon, my wife felt better after recovering from her medical treatment. I asked her if she wanted to make a road trip to try a New Mexican restaurant that just opened. We drove 2 hours to Ventura to taste tacos at Corazon Cocina. We ordered all their tacos. Unfortunately, they ran out of their sweet potato taco. My wife had the Tia Juana that features octopus and white shrimp and the Norteno that had skirt steak. I had the Coliflor, a tempura cauliflower taco, Ensenada, a crispy beer battered Ling cod fish taco and the mole taco the featured chicken mole. This is my new favorite Mexican restaurant for tacos. I enjoyed all my tacos. Ranking them: 1. Mole taco. 2. Ensenada taco. 3. Colifor taco. I ordered the sauce on the side to sample. I love their Almomd Arbol Salsa. It had that smoke flavor to it. I spread it generously on all the cauliflower. My wife enjoyed both tacos. Her favorite was the Norteno. There's inside seating and outside covered seating in front of the restaurant. The restaurant has a nice airy atmosphere. DJ's rating: 4.55/5.00 Would we come back? Definitely Yes! read more

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Came here on a Friday night with my husband and toddler and we were sat on the back patio which had ample room to fit our stroller and wild 2 year old lol. The inside ambiance is so elevated and costal and hope to sit inside when we can get out for a date night because it seems dreamy! We ordered the Kids Chicken Quesadilla, Large Classic Marg, the El Cali Burrito & the Sal de Mar Ceviche. No chips and salsa were offered but didn't necessarily see any other tables have them with so it's probably not a thing here! Kids meal options were great, my 2 year old devoured his chicken quesadilla and rice. 10/10 OMG the Sal De Mar Ceviche?! For sure the favorite of the night for me, so fresh, tangy, spicy and so unique with the chunks of watermelon & pomegranate seeds. Will be back just for that. 10/10. The El Cali Burrito was good, with steak & French fries inside but was almost lacking flavor after eating the ceviche? 7.5/10. Overall great experience, accommodating to families with kids and great service. Excited to come back and try more! read more

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Corazon Cocina's 5th restaurant is a welcome addition to VTA food scene! First Bib gourmand winning restaurant by this group was Corazon Cocina & Taproom at The Project in Santa Barbara and it is still my favorite- unfortunately Covid forced its closure. I loved the vibe, the food and I can't help but compare all of the follow-on restaurants to the Original. VTA ambiance is intentionally minimalist warmed up with greenery and wood elements. It features both indoor and outdoor tables. Our server was very friendly and the food came out quickly. Food -Guacamole with chips is accompanied by both salsas and is an excellent start to the meal. The Norteno tacos are delicious. Once you fold over the crispy fried flour tortilla, you taste all the elements in every bite; steak is tender and the beans, cheese, salsas & guac are good combo of flavors. I'm happy to have a C.C. location nearby but I honestly prefer the menu selection at the Public Market in SB. The taco/burrito options with dreamy birria and quesa-birria offerings served up with a margarita are the flavor-bombs that make me happiest but I still have to give the new VTA a 5 star for what we ordered and for ambiance. Would I go back? I'll drive to SB to get the food I crave but I'd still recommend VTA for an elevated date night experience. read more

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Corazon Cocina Ventura grand opening today. I ordered the mole taco, Ensenada (fish taco) and the passionfruit margarita. The mole taco was flavorful and stuffed I almost needed two shells to hold it all in, which isn't a bad thing at all. The fish taco was seasoned perfectly. And the passionfruit margarita with Mezcal was the perfect t balance of flavors, and not to sweet. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated and they have a courtyard in the back read more

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After the Ventura Wine Walk, our party of four walked up to Corazón Cocina to inquire about a table. The place was busy, thankfully we were promptly seated. We had the guacamole and chips, the hubby and I split the chicken quesadilla. The guacamole was tasty and served with green and red flavorful hot sauces. The quesadilla was a blue corn open-faced topped with chicken, grilled veggies and cheese. The portion is hearty and delicious. Our friends are big fans as they frequent the Santa Barbara location, both raved over their food. The service was attentive. read more

Corazon Cocina VTA - Guacamole and chips - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

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My favorite Mexican food restaurant. Upscale, handmade food. Try the mole taco and aqua chile

Atmosphere: quaint yet busy. We did a late dinner on a weekend and were able to snag a nice table in the back courtyard. Food: We got Shrimp Aguachile...I wanted to slurp up the bowl. This was the star. We also got Doraditos (like potato/cheese taquitos) which were tasty and nice to dip into the aguachile (did I say I loved that broth?) We also got a vegetarian ceviche which was bright and unique. Overall: I'd come back for that aguachile alone, but I'm excited to try other things on the menu. Our server was very sweet too. read more

Corazon Cocina VTA - Doraditis - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

Good service. Great guacamole ! Cauliflower Tacos were different from anything I have ever had and they were delicious. Fish tacos were too fishy tasting ( obviously not fresh) and mushy. I could not finish even one. My friend was very happy with her meat tacos read more

Had a phenomenal lunch at Corazon Cocina! Everything tasted just spicy enough - my favorites were the maduros :) read more

Saw Corazon Cocina VTA on Yelp and their menu looked interesting, so off I went. I got the Mercado Quesadilla, which is not your typical Basic Bro version of jack cheese and a flour tortilla. Taste is number one for me, which this definitely has, but the presentation is lovely as well. The artfully placed ingredients were also a terrific variation in flavors and textures. Sweet, salty, bright, and rich with soft, succulent, and crunchy alongside all on a blue corn tortilla. I got steak as an add on and that was tender, flavorful and juicy. I went here looking for something a little different and I found that, as well as a tasty, well balanced meal. I highly recommend Corazon Cocina ETA: I went back to try another dish. This time I got the quesabirria quesadilla. If the Mercado was balanced, this one was pure decadence. Rich and flavorful, tender meat and just so good. read more

Corazon Cocina VTA - Quesabirria quesadilla with chips and consume - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

Came here for my husband's birthday on a weekday. Nice cute lil spot in downtown Ventura, not too big. Excellent food and drinks! We tried all the tacos and the burrito too. I got the spicy margarita and it was legit! Portions are just right I would say. The tacos are similar to street size tacos so you can try multiple varieties. 5 stars for Mexican food! read more

Food is Michelin Star quality. The decor is unique and lovely. Our party raved about the Sal de Mar ceviche and the Chicana Quesadilla

Their orange flan is quite possibly the best flan I've ever had. The other food is good but please do yourself a favor and get the flan. Anyways now that we've gotten that out of the way, the service was great and the interior is beautiful. If you're gonna get a taco just know that they're pretty large and loaded. I had to use a fork to eat some of the toppings off of the taco before I could fold it. Normally I can eat three tacos but I could hardly finish two tacos from here. Also they have this ginger lemon aqua fresca which is really unique but if you like ginger it is definitely worth the try! Definitely coming back another time to try their other items. read more

Corazon Cocina VTA - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

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I have not tried the food, this review is solely based off of the service. I was very excited to try Corazon Cocina! My daughter and I stopped in for breakfast a couple of weeks ago. It was 10:54 a.m. when we arrived. My daughter asked if they had a kids meal, the lady at the cashier, where you order and pay before being seated, pointed to the kids menu. My daughter then asked to order their quesadilla. The same woman then said that the menu for kids was lunch only and that did not start until 11. She then turned around and asked the cook if we could place that order. He said no. She apologized and said that they could not take my order for a lunch item until 11, which would be in 6 minutes. I thanked her and left. I have a few issues with how this was dealt with. First off if they weren't serving lunch until 11 they should've explained that and not offered the lunch menu when we were ordering. Second, I don't understand why they couldn't place my order and start making it at 11 o'clock, which was only in six more minutes. Nothing was done to try to accommodate us. As a new restaurant to downtown I am really surprised that they aren't interested in gaining new customers. That is just bad business and I will not be returning. We ended up going to Busy Bee Café. We had a lovely breakfast. read more

We were seated immediately and told that our server would be by to take our drink order. More than 10 minutes had passed and we were talking about leaving when our server came up, semi apologetic about the delay. He had already served others who had been seated after us. I think there was some poor communication of which server was assigned to our table or from the host to the server that we were waiting for. Fortunately, what saved the experience is the food was delicious and the server was being very nice after that point. To drink, I ordered the Aztec Old Fashioned which was very smooth and noticeably high quality. We started with the guacamole, which was served with house made chips and salsa. The guac was delicious, seasoned well and a touch of heat. The chips were perfect, not the flimsy type - nice hearty chips crisp and not over fried. The salsas, green and red, both were amazing and flavorful. The Ensenada fish taco was fresh and tasted good. Nothing wow'd me about this one, but it was good. The Norteño steak taco was excellent! This was the highlight of the meal. The steak was perfectly tender, seasoned well and accompanied by some beans and guacamole. The Chicana shrimp quesadilla was nice, but nothing special. For what this was, I probably wouldn't order this one again. Nothing bad to say about it, but nothing really makes me want to have it again. Despite a very rocky start to the point where we almost left the restaurant, I'm glad we got to experience the food and pretty good service after that point. read more

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Amazing service and EVERYTHING on the menu is so good!! We sat on the back patio it's really small & cute!!

Welcome to Ventura, Corazon! I was thrilled to see the grand opening happening on my bday so of course I had to celebrate with my favorite tacos. This location is STUNNING! The tree in the center, the walls, the light fixtures, greenery; such a vibe! The food of course is the star of the show. The taco norteño is a must EVERY TIME! I tried the doraditos and that amazing crunch with the juicy chicken and fixings is a must for me from now on. The Ensenada taco was fresh and well cooked and the chicken mole is my husband's favorite. We got a side of rice and beans for our son and the portion is very generous. I've said it before and I'll say it again; you know the food is good when their rice and beans are good. You honestly can't go wrong with anything on their menu! And of course the celebration isn't complete without an adult beverage. We got the strawberry fields margarita and the Aztec old fashion. Both really good! Staff was hard at work and very friendly. Noah was sweet to check in on us and even made sure our son didn't lose a toy. See y'all again soon! read more

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Absolutely amazing food, service, and ambiance! If you are in Ventura, experience delicious Mexican food in a fabulous setting at Corazon Cocino, and ask Michael for his recommendations! Best Mexican food I've had! read more

I can't say enough about this cool restaurant, vibes and ambiance are amazing with a live tree right in the middle, nature goodness. Food, where do I begin, my favorite is something called the vieja quesadilla with a sauce on the side, outstanding!! Lots of amazing seafood. You pay upfront, convenient, then service your food, good for decent amount of time. Another restaurant known for their delicious cocktails ! I highly recommend. read more

Went for a ladies night out to celebrate a friend's birthday. We had hits and misses... currently they do not accept reservations. When we arrived there was a little bit of a wait, about 5-10 minutes. The decor is simple, chic and has an open air al fresco ambiance. I mentioned it was one of the gal's birthdays, but there wasn't any acknowledgment at all, was kind of bummed they don't do anything. We ordered quite a variety of food. The margaritas were good, but didn't have tajin to run the glass. The lemon ginger agua fresca was delicious and should be used to make an alcoholic drink! (Not sure if it's already on the menu?) The sweet plantains and side of beans and rice were perfection. They were sold out of the sweet potato taco, which was disappointing. The cauliflower taco was very tasty and had a nice crisp breading. The flavors were a great balance of sweet and savory. The ceviches felt like misses. We ordered the Sal de Mar ceviche and aguachile ceviche. The watermelon in the Sal de Mar felt oversized and seemed more like a salad not really intended to pile on a tostada and eat. The flavors all seemed to work together, so at least it tasted good. My friend ordered the Aguachile ceviche and hadn't read on the menu it was served on top of taquitos. The header seemed a little mis-leading when you think of traditional taquitos. Overall, we enjoyed trying the newer restaurant. We were in good company, but there are a lot of Mexican restaurants that compete and are seem to be a little better value in my humble opinion. read more

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So excited to have Corazón Cocina here in Ventura. I stumbled upon the SB location years ago and have been a fan since the beginning! The owners put in a lot of work to update the spot and make it better than it looked before! I like how they are making use of the outdoor patio now- tucked away and private for a great bite with friends! As for the food, 10/10 as always. I ordered the Sal de Mar ceviche and it was so refreshing and fresh. I believe it was made with yellowtail that day, my favorite! We also tried the Corazón salad and their fried plantains and black beans- both delicious. My friends ordered the sweet potato taco and the Norteño and said they were both really good. Can't wait to go back again. read more

Corazon Cocina VTA - Sal de Mar ceviche - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

Without question the best Mexican restaurant in California. My wife and I trek to Santa Barbara at least once a month. I found out they have one in Ventura which saves us an extra hour back and forth. Woooohooo. The shrimp and mango ceviche and the short rib taco are what I dream about most days. This place makes my wife happy too. read more