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    El Jarro

    3.7 (27 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Strawberry michelada.

    The first time my company send me to Ojai at the end of my shift I was looking for a good place to eat. I love the micheladas from here and the food as well. I meet the owners and the chef as well that is part for the family. I would give 100 starts to this place. Every time I come to Ojai to work. I need to stop here for a good michelada and a good food 10/10

    Shrimp tacos. Moldy shrimp tacos.
    Brenda G.

    This isn't the first time. It would happen a lot when it was "La Fuente" mold on my tortillas. And this time they can't say it's cilantro because there's none on here. Gross.

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    ¡Bien Rico! Delicioso, carnitas con mucho sabor, estilo Jalisco. Taquitos- echos con amor! Gracias!

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    4 years ago

    Delish! Authentic taqueria, excellent selection of tacos, burritos & salsas. Good price, service & will be back!

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    5 years ago

    Such a good spot for real, authentic mexican food. Always great food and great service. 10/10 recommend!

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    5 years ago

    Little more seasoning and it's smaller than other restaurant we are used too. Overall it's tasty.

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    4 years ago

    Best place for fish tacos. But all the food beats the other Mexican restaurants in Miner's Oaks.

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    5 years ago

    Great Mexican Restaurant, definitely try the birria and tortas very delicious, recommended

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    Went for breakfast and the machaca plate was excellent! Good amount of food. Great salsa bar!

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    Tacos here are the best! I've had different kinds of tacos here and no matter the kind of taco, the ingredients are always top notch.

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    Agave Maria's Restaurant & Cantina

    Agave Maria's Restaurant & Cantina

    3.5(469 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    First and foremost, incredible atmosphere, very authentic and I felt like I was back at home. Food…read morewas incredible, the cooks and chefs here are phenomenal and have incredible talent. Customer service from everyone was outstanding, as someone who works in customer service this is the gold standard of service. Thank you Agave Maria's for such a great experience

    So we were in Ojai, wandering around, and suddenly the craving for Mexican food hit hard. You know…read morethat kind of craving where chips and salsa become a matter of survival? Yeah, that one. Enter Agave Maria's Restaurant. First of all, I have no idea why this place doesn't have higher reviews. Maybe people came on a full moon in retrograde or something, because our experience was five stars all the way. We got seated immediately, and before I could even say "where's the salsa," chips and salsa magically appeared on the table. Instant happiness. Of course, margaritas were required (weekend getaway rules). They came out fast, tasted amazing, and didn't knock us on the floor. This has perfect balance enough tequila to make you smile, not enough to make you start texting your ex. For food: I went with the beef enchiladas and cheese tamale with rice. Holy moly. The beef was shredded so tender it basically fell onto the fork by itself. You can tell it was cooked slow and with love. My husband got the street tacos , it had corn tortillas, cilantro, onions, rice and beans on the side. He didn't talk to me for five minutes straight, which is the international sign of this food is too good to pause for conversation. Service was super fast and staff were super attentive. Food came out quicker than expected. Prices are a bit higher. Remember, when you're on a weekend getaway, calories and budgets don't count. Bottom line: If you're in Ojai and want Mexican food that makes your tastebuds sing, come here. Order a margarita, enjoy the vibe, and you can thank me later for this recommendation

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    Jim & Rob's Fresh Grill - Exterior photo of Jim & Rob's Fresh Grill and Lisa's Cantina in beautiful downtown Ojai

    Jim & Rob's Fresh Grill

    3.9(344 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$
    29 years in business
    Family-owned & operated

    Locals' hangout. Generous portions. Friendly staff. Normal prices. Fun vibe. Historical hub…read more Pub's attached. ** OUR BRUNCH ** Food was hearty and it came out quickly. I ordered the breakfast MACHACA, which was served with Spanish rice, black beans and warm flour tortillas. My kiddo enjoyed the KID'S BURGER. He happily squeezed every last bite into his little mouth and gave it a two thumbs up, full of ketchup. ** HIGHLIGHTS ** - FRESH SALSA BAR with several choices ranging from picante to habañero hot - Chips & homemade salsa go well with drinks at the PUB/BAR next door - The KID'S BURGER had some weight to it with fresh lettuce & tomato - B&W PHOTOS around the restaurant paint a picture of early Ojai days - Repeat customers were back for more (so you know it's not a tourist trap) Lotsa food. Real meals. Mmm-mmm, good. Comfort zone. Food coma.

    The New Philly Smashburger they added to the menu was not available on the online order portal so…read morewe had to go in and order and wait. Hopefully they can get that updated soon. I asked for no pico-de-gallo on my alota tostada, but it was on there. The food is generally bland, but in the best way. They don't go over the top. It's simple flavors which is how I like it. It sits easily in the tummy. This place is for a comfort Mexican meal. Not the fancier foo-foo style you might expect at a destination restaurant. That's why this place is a go-to for the local crowd.

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    Jim & Rob's Fresh Grill - Grass-fed Watkins Ranch beef Cheeseburger and Fries at Jim & Rob's Fresh Grill Ojai and Lisa's Cantina

    Grass-fed Watkins Ranch beef Cheeseburger and Fries at Jim & Rob's Fresh Grill Ojai and Lisa's Cantina

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    Fajita Platter looking delicious at Jim & Rob's Fresh Grill Ojai and Lisa's Cantina

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    Zaidee’s - Zaidee's Bar & Grill in Ojai, California.

    Zaidee’s

    4.5(61 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    It was my friend's birthday and she chose this spot for a birthday lunch. We went on a Saturday…read moreafternoon. It was a bit warm to sit outside (80°F) and the wait for outdoor was 30 min so we opt to sit inside. We still had a nice view of the golf course and the rolling hills behind the golf course. By the bar area is a huge bar bench with a huge open window. We didn't notice that spot otherwise I would have suggested it. (Next time!) The lunch prices were really great. Our total bill with tip was $50. I got the buffalo chicken sandwich that was delicious, juicy but also really messy. And my friend got the Bistro Burger. We spit out sandwich/burger in half with one another to try both. Although I liked my Buffalo chicken, I think I preferred the burger. We also both upgraded to truffle fries.

    Came here with a group of 25 after a Porsche club drive, and we tried to be mindful by staggering…read moreinto three groups about 15 minutes apart so it wouldn't be too overwhelming. Upon arrival, the staff seemed a bit frazzled. The menu changed a few times, which made things a little confusing, but the two women helping us were very kind and did their best, they just didn't seem fully prepared for a group our size. We kept our orders simple, and surprisingly, the food came out extremely fast... before the coffee even arrived. Overall though, the food was good. I had the avocado toast, which was really tasty, and everyone in the group seemed to enjoy what they ordered. The real standout here is the setting, the golf course and surrounding grounds are absolutely beautiful and make for a really nice atmosphere. Overall, a solid spot for smaller groups or a casual outing, but larger parties might be a bit of a challenge for them.

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    Tres Hermanas

    Tres Hermanas

    3.2(121 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    My review is strictly for the bar area and cocktails but wow! What a fun and cute restaurant and…read morebar in downtown Ojai. I am definitely surprised by the lower reviews as our experience on a Sunday evening was pretty stellar and hopefully the reviews continue to be more positive if the restaurant and staff are making adjustments to the feedback. We stumbled in on a Sunday evening after wine tasting. We truthfully wanted round two of drinks and a clean bathroom lol. I had heard about this spot in the past and their curb appeal drew us in. Love their signage, the name/logo on the front wall, and once we walked in the bar seemed very cute and inviting. Probably what would have been an initial red flag was that it was dead inside but we just wanted to sit and enjoy a cocktail. The outdoor patio seemed cute and did have like three tables full. We looked over the menu and were actually very impressed. They have an extensive cocktail menu with fun looking drinks and ingredients. The food menu looked pretty appetizing to me if I'm being honest. Based off of the menu alone I'd come back. Happy hour during her weekdays seems legit too. My group only ordered cocktails but the drinks were pretty and a generous pour! Three of us ordered the prickly pear margaritas and we loved the tall glass they came in. We really loved how the female bartender whipped our drinks up super quickly. My other friend got a Smokey cocktail and we all agreed we really liked our drinks. Had we not already been drinking all afternoon I would have definitely ordered another cocktail. The staff were actually very nice and sweet (going against other reviews). The bartender again was really quick with the drinks and made them very tasty. The waitress who checked up on us was darling. Me and my girlfriends were deep in conversation and I appreciated how she would check in on us but also was mindful to not seem interruptive. She also gave us recommendations on what food is popular and to order next time. While I only experienced the bar area I was very pleased with our visit. Drinks were good, the decor cute, and nice staff. Hoping more people will give them a try as we really liked this spot. Clean single bathroom too in the back which was helpful as we all needed a pit stop and refresh. Definitely keeping this spot in mind next time I'm in Ojai and needing a margarita.

    Over 3.5 but rounded up. Review only based on service and drink . No food was ordered …read more I got a prickly pear marg and it was amazing . Service was ok . I'd say, staff is not super friendly or excited to see you. As a foodie, I always super excited to try a new place and tend to be chatty. I felt our server did not really care to interact . Not busy at all. Place is gorgeous and clean. Plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. I would probably come back but lot my first choice. What makes me want to come back is feeling super welcomed and the feeling that the spot is as excited to have me as be their customer as I am to be there.

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