Beautiful rooftop location-- friendly, professional, attentive staff, and delicious cocktails and food. We loved the strawberry salsa! Flora Loca is the best new dining spot in Ventura county. read more

I went with my amiga on a Friday night and the food/drinks were a 5/5. Highly rec the short rib mole and asada fajitas! The spare rib mole is different and tasty. My only critic were the tortillas. I didn't love the flavor but it's a matter of preference. Portions are great. My friend and I had leftovers. Drinks are refreshing and around $15- 18. They treated us to a birthday dessert (horchata ice cream) as we were celebrating a belated bday. It was gloomy, however love being able to enjoy a night out up top of our beautiful City of Oxnard! Chill vibes and amazing service. Shoutout to Marc & Brigette! Our original server at the bar wasn't attentive but other staff made up for it. We did not experience slow service at all. Make reservations as we almost didn't get a spot as everything was reserved for the night. Thankful there were two seats for us at the bar Oh & take a jacket, it gets chilly! If you're a true Oxnardian ... you know Oxnard nights are often cold. We are always prepped. If you don't take a jacket though ... they have clean blankets they let you borrow. There's heaters up above and to the sides too. This place is just so vibrant! So happy we have a rooftop cantina! Love it! Since visiting Mexico City and experiencing rooftop.. cantinas, churro shops, brunch spots .. etc I was sooo happy when I heard Flora Loca was opening. We better support it, so it stays in town/open. Also .. not because it is Mexican food it has to be cheap. It's on top a of hotel and typically, hotel restaurants are a bit more or pricer but I don't think Flora Loca is insanely expensive. We didn't have to pay for parking & we had no problem finding a spot. A note for those of us that find joy in everything ... yes there's a freeway but the sunset is gorgeous. The view of the city ahead and life happening around us is beautiful. You can focus on being a bug or Debbie Downer or enjoy the beauty and rhythm of the life we get to live :) Anywho ... Check it out! read more

Flora Loca Rooftop Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

We visited Flora Loca's rooftop, and the atmosphere was definitely the highlight. The rooftop is beautiful, the decor and colors are fun, and the view is amazing. The service was good. Our server was friendly, attentive, and took great care of us throughout the meal. The drinks were excellent. I started with a mocktail that was delicious, then ordered the mango mezcal margarita, which was just as good. I would absolutely recommend the drinks. Unfortunately, the food was a different story. We ordered the guacamole and chips, the ahi tuna tostada, the short rib mole, chicken tacos, and the green aguachiles. Out of everything, the green aguachiles were the only dish we thought was decent. The rest lacked flavor and didn't meet our expectations. The portions are generous, and every dish was beautifully presented, but presentation can only go so far. For us, the flavor just wasn't there. Overall, it's a great place to grab drinks and enjoy the rooftop, but I wouldn't come back for the food. read more

Flora Loca Rooftop Cantina - Delicious drinks - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

(3/5) My wife and I recently visited Flora Loca Rooftop, and while there were some highlights, the overall experience didn't quite meet our expectations. We started with drinks. I ordered the Cloudfull cocktail, and my wife ordered one of their pink cocktails (I don't remember the name). Both drinks had beautiful, elegant presentations and tasted great. The bar definitely seems to be one of the restaurant's strengths. For appetizers, we ordered the chips and guacamole along with the elote. The appetizers were just okay. The guacamole lacked flavor and didn't taste very authentic, while the elote was decent but nothing particularly memorable. For our entrées, I ordered the mole and my wife ordered the aguachiles. The food was good, but not something that stood out. The portion size for the aguachiles seemed small--about enough to enjoy with a single tostada. Overall, the food was average and left us expecting more. In fact, we were still hungry after dinner and ended up stopping for sushi afterward, which was disappointing considering the price we paid. The service, however, was excellent. The staff was welcoming, attentive, and made us feel well taken care of throughout our visit. The atmosphere was another mixed experience. I understand the relaxed rooftop lounge concept, but eating dinner on couches with food served on a low coffee table wasn't comfortable. I found myself constantly leaning forward and crouching to eat, which took away from what could have been a more enjoyable dining experience. Since this is a newer restaurant, I came in with high expectations. Unfortunately, I was a little disappointed by the limited menu selection, and I also didn't notice any happy hour menu or specials, which seems like a missed opportunity for a rooftop venue. The biggest surprise was the bill. For two people, with one drink each, two appetizers, and one entrée each, our total came to $158 after the automatic 20% gratuity. In my opinion, that's hard to justify considering the overall quality and portion sizes. Would I come back? Maybe for drinks and the rooftop ambiance, but probably not for dinner or a special date night. I hope the restaurant continues to improve because it has potential, but based on this visit, it didn't quite live up to the experience I was hoping for. read more

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I was super excited to try this place, and even more thrilled to discover it was officially open during my birthday weekend! Flora Loca is located on the rooftop/5th floor of the SpringHill Suites in Oxnard. Although we didn't have a reservation for early Friday evening, we were seated immediately. Crystal, our server, was phenomenal in expressing her approval of the food and drink we ordered, letting us know how much she enjoyed it. She also checked on us several times throughout the meal to see if we needed anything. We ordered the baby corn elote, fajitas for two (adobo chicken and carne asada), plus the flora loca and carried away cocktails. The fajitas came with rice and beans, plus a strawberry-infused salsa on the side. The adobo chicken was a bit dry, but the carne asada was seasoned perfectly and tender. The strawberry salsa gave the fajitas a nice little kick in taste. The rice also complimented the fajitas, but the black beans seemed to be lacking in flavor. The flora loca margarita and carried away cocktails were fruit-forward and refreshing. My favorite part of the meal was the baby elote, topped with mayo, house-made corn sauce, and other toppings. I loved this so much that I had to make sure my husband and I enjoyed an equal split of the baby corn so one person didn't have more than the other. Apparently, my protests of "but it's my birthday weekend" were met with protests about the fact that we were having other meals over the next few days in honor of my birthday. I tried, though, to sneak extra corn when my husband's head was turned to no avail. I would 100% reorder this as an appetizer. Finally, when the servers found out I was celebrating my birthday, they brought us horchata ice cream for dessert. Now, I've never had the pleasure of eating horchata ice cream, but wow, it made my mouth water. It was that good. Even now, my mind is flashing back to eating baby corn elote and horchata ice cream, and I wish I could travel back in time to relive those moments. Understandably, Flora Loca may be overlooking the freeway, the Chick-fil-A, and some other mundane locations, but I don't care. It's something new in Oxnard, and a rooftop view is better than a basic view on the ground. I'm very thrilled to welcome you to Oxnard, Flora Loca! read more

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If you didn't already know, Flora Loca is officially open. When Oxnard gets something shiny and new, the word spreads quickly. The anticipation for the arrival of its first ever rooftop patio lounge has been the talk of the town for months. This place is magical and not just for the views. Unless you were ever lucky enough to get a view out of the now closed Tower Club, this may be the second best thing. We had a Friday evening reservation for 6pm so we could check out the sunset. We are very familiar knowing how the winds can pickup so close to the riverbed and deeply appreciate the accommodations for heaters and blankets for the patrons from the staff. We ordered cocktails and appetizers based on our servers recommendations. Signature cocktails: La Flora Loca Carried Away Desert Rosado Sour For food we ordered a variety to share: Baby Corn Elote Spicy Tuna Tostada along with Entrees:Pollo Purépecha Mole Short Rib I was impressed with the level of service we received in addition to the quality of food and drinks. Our server Alexandria was extraordinary. Highly recommend to check out this unique new addition to our area. But be warned, they are enforcing a dress code and reservations are highly recommended. Thank you Shaun and Dylan for taking the time to speak with me. I'm so excited to see what's to come! Looking forward to returning to check out the view of the Channel Islands on a clear day! read more

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Celebrated my birthday at Ventura County's newest rooftop gem, Flora Loca, and I am officially obsessed! The views are gorgeous, and the vibrant, warm atmosphere (complete with fire and heating lamps) means you get the rooftop vibe without the chill. The Sunset All Day margarita and Old Fashioned were delicious, the Mini Elotes and Molé short ribs were to die for, and they surprised me with the most incredible, rich horchata ice cream for my birthday. Huge shoutout to our amazing server who made the night so grand. This place completely sets itself apart from anywhere else in the area. We found our new spot! Can't wait for the grand opening on June 25th! read more

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SERVICE Vibe is everything. Colors are joyful. View is cool. As it is positioned at the top of a hotel, SpringHill Suites, parking can be good or bad for you. It's Oxnard which means high winds so to attempt this business adventure - respect lol. Passing out little blankets for guest to borrow is a smart and creative bonus. Nice playlist. All the staff were nice. Restrooms were kept clean. For sure a photo op spot. FOOD I ordered Carne Asada street tacos. I enjoyed them. Had the soaked/pickled veggies on the side. I can't do heat but was hanging in there lol. Good flavor and would order again. We also had the Tajín flavored margarita which we disliked. This was not because it's bad but we're not Mexican and we respect and understand that is a popular seasoning typically used and it just didn't hit our pallet in an awesome way. Just not accustomed to it, but glad we dried it, right, why not. Ordered a regular margarita afterwards and it was Strong and Long (aka very good). Also ordered the Mole Short Rib. I don't like short rib but my guy who does thought it was good but disliked the sauce. Chips and guac were really good. All the food was plated beautifully. WELL I am for sure returning and why wouldn't I? Ok, honestly I'm going back in a week or so with another friend. This is Oxnards FIRST rooftop spot people. We're making history. LISTEN, the place is new, as in it just opened up days ago. Give them grace. The staff and crew need time to get the swing of things, how they want to work, how to get things to flow, how to handle a rush, how to handle strong winds taking over, how, how, how. So, chill out. Now, 6 months from now, fine. But for now let's take this in. I too am open for some small pops of live music here and there, but I don't think this place needs that and not often, the vibe is too sophisticated-chilled. I see great potential for them and hopefully they make it to the finish line. read more

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Seen this off the freeway for few months now. Went there a few days ago. I was truly amazed that this exist in this area. The service staff that served us were so well trained, and the food was amazing. I especially love the tacos which we ordered the fish tacos, which were a seasonal fish. The concept fits very well. It's a Ventura vibe Mexican restaurant which California influences which you can see throughout the menu. We also had the shrimp ceviche and baby corn will say this is some of the best Mexican food I've had in a long time. , love how the menu is not super generic, Cocktails were also yummy. Great place to sip on some wine and get some amazing food on my next visit in this area! read more

Flora Loca Rooftop Cantina - Fish tacos with spicy salsa - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

Wow! The service is phenomenal & the food is so yummy !! We tried several appetizers including the Tres Queso Fundido, Chips & Salsa & the Baby Corn Elote - so good!!! The margaritas were also very good! We all decided to have tacos which are made with house made corn tortillas - OMG !! We tried the fresh fish, chicken & carne asada & they were all fantastic! For dessert we had the churro cheese cake - basically rolled churros filled with cheesecake - yummy!!! We had a great experience & were treated like royalty! read more

Flora Loca Rooftop Cantina - Rooftop Bar with our Awesome Waitress, Tina! - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

Great ambience! Little breezy when we were there but we would come back. We just had cocktails but the food menu looked good!

My family's first time here. We had reservations at 7:30pm so we could see the sunset. Tina was our waitress. She provided us we impeccable service. Very professional and friendly. She made recommendations to help us out in deciding what we wanted to order. Service, ambiance, food quality was awesome. I definitely recommend. read more

Vibe: Love the colorful decor, the pretty lanterns and the string lights create a dreamy, fun atmosphere; time your dinner at sunset 5/5 Food: The dishes we ordered all were visually appealing. The mole short rib was excellent, came with rice and black beans. I thought the beans needed just a bit more salt. The camarón ceviche dish with cucumbers was refreshing, it came with tortilla chips with some sort of red dusting. Queso fundido with chorizo and salsa, served with tortillas was very nice. I enjoyed the crunchy bits. The elote dish was unique- had all the traditional flavors in cute little baby corn package. For dessert we had the flan with toasted coconut, beautiful and delicious 4/5 Cocktails- visually pleasing 5/5: Old fashioned - properly made Strawberry something- delicious, not too sweet Margarita (served with sliced cucumber) - never met a margarita I disliked Ube all day- piña colada flavors, delicious, would order again Service- very attentive, lots of support staff, they offered me a blanket, which was nice. Flora Loca is a gem to the city of Oxnard. Congratulations and I wish this restaurant continued success. read more

Food was so great , it did bring me back to my childhood with the mole so delicious!! At first service was so great! We got sat down food was flowing, We told service we we celebrating 16 years and also staying hotel. Our server Mark made us feel welcome but towards the end of our dinner we got forgot about , all our plates were taken, I told Mark we are celebrating so we would like to just relax and enjoy drinks, but unfortunately he didn't return till 35 min later , to check on us , our drinks turned to water as ice melted, he would check on tables surrounding us but would walk away , at end of night we ended up at shake shack , I feel with better service we truly would of had a great anniversary but unfortunately didn't end that great read more

Awesome rooftop vibe, super friendly servers and excellent food. Our server which I did not remember his name was super knowledgeable and really appreciate the Ventura Mexican vibe the restaurant offers. Loved the flan in particular. We were there during the soft opening, and everyone was so friendly, and I can really tell that they have their heart in this which I appreciate. We tend to drive by this area quite often and I've never had such a great experience dining hopefully, we'll see more of them soon. read more

Flora Loca Rooftop Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

Came to dinner on the Fourth of July and everything was fantastic. The atmosphere is beautiful with sweeping views of Oxnard into Ventura. Standout dishes were the baby elote (SO good!), tuna tartar, aguachile, and short ribs with mole. We also had some of their signature cocktails such as Heat of Summer, Cloudfall, Sunset Blush, Ube All Day, and the Desert Sour and all were very well made. For dessert we shared two portions of the churro cheesecake and finished every bite. Special thank you to the great service from the bartender Taylor, Chef Matt, and Sean the manager. We felt welcomed and encourage everyone to stop by this new gem of a restaurant. We will be coming here anytime we are in the area. read more

Enjoyed the 4th of July weekend... drinks were great with chips & Salsa. The atmosphere was wonderful with a great view of the mountains and city! Our server Alex was attentive and friendly . Will be coming back again. read more

Flora Loca Rooftop Cantina - Cadillac and grey goose with cranberry - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

Great ambiance and even more delicious food and drinks! A great time was had by all. The crispy tempura baby corn was such an original experience with a homy flavor. The mole short rib was so soft and tasteful I could go back and eat it all day. The drinks were on another level too, and the ube all day especially put me right on vacation. Topped it off with some dessert that had amazing presentation, colors and flavors. You can't miss the churro cheesecake and ice cream. Overall a place you can come back too over and over for a quick drink and app or for a whole dinner experience. read more

We were thinking it would be a nice place being on the rooftop. We were served water at first. Ordered drinks. A strawberry margarita , iced tea and a beer. We also ordered appetizers. We waited a bit for drinks. The strawberry Margarita did not seem to have much strawberry flavor a very pale color. The couple beside also got a strawberry margarita and looked like a strawberry margarita with a strawberry in it. I received none of that. The couple beside us also came after us and got their appetizer and food before we even got our appetizers. My iced tea had no ice. Very dark colored. We ordered two burritos and the waiter never wrote anything down so we got one order of burrito. We waited quite a while for any food. Also ordered another beer and took a while. We were so tired and just took the one burrito to go. I felt very disappointed with this service and night. read more

Considering it's only been open less than a week had a great experience. J J was our server and he was very attentive. As of now reservations only, but hopefully as they expand their hours I can be a great a spot to pop in for girls night . read more

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Cool rooftop and vibe. Great food and service at the bar, especially Ziong. The ube pina colada was delicious!

We had a great time at Flora Loca. Tina was our server and was exceptional. Friendly and attentive. After dinner we sat at the bar and we were helped by Taylor who was just as amazing. Flora Loca is a gem and a must see. Thank you', we will be returning . read more

Great Ambiance, Beautiful View, Great Food, Great Service, Attentive staff. Looking forward to returning with my family.

1st time visit. Will start with the positive. Was greeted at the podium by a very friendly and professional young lady who read the notes on my reservation asking for a nice table and that my wife has some nut allergies. Good start. Rooftop was decorated very nice. We were asked if we wanted blankets (that took a bit and a few people actually) and lit the heater for us. Nice touch because even though it was a mid 70's evening, the wind was biting cold. Think the perimeter glass should've been made higher during construction. Kinda made our food cold very quickly. Our server was very friendly and the food was tasty. Unfortunately the negative part comes into play. She took our drink order, which were just soft drinks mind you, then our food order which we added chips which are an additional cost. Chips and spicy salsa came out, still no drinks. After a bit, hoping to ask server about the drinks, our dinner now showed up. Still no soft drinks. I finally caught her eye and mentioned no drinks had come and with no apology said the bar was backed up and she'd check. Remember, it's just soft drinks people. After a few more minutes she came back with the sodas saying she got them expedited. Huh? We're part way through the meal let alone chips and salsa. That was unfortunately the last we'd see her for a bit. No refill through the whole meal. As mentioned the food was tasty but portions don't quite meet the prices. Ordered the fajitas for two which only came with 4 tortillas. Guess we're only having 2 each. Fast forward to the bill and it cones with 20% already added For two people?! Usually that's done for larger parties. Really don't appreciate adding the tip already and even had a space to add more tip. So beware as I can see some missing that and adding the tip on top. As nice a personality she had, not sure the 20% was quite earned. We may give it another try down the road but $91 for fajitas and sodas might be a stretch, and we can afford it. It's value for the money that we think of. Parking was very difficult as well. read more

I was really excited to try this place, but unfortunately it didn't live up to my expectations. First, there isn't a happy hour, and the drinks start at around $18 each. I made a reservation for six people, but only four of us showed up and dining. Even so, an automatic gratuity of $54 was added to the bill. For four people, with two drinks each and dinner, our total came to over $360. The service was also extremely slow, especially when it came to getting our drinks. The only good thing the drinks were good. To make matters worse, three of us ordered pambazos (torta) the bread was cold, and the red sauce was cold as well. It was essentially a roll with cold red sauce on top, which was very disappointing. Overall, the prices didn't match the quality of the food or the service. The food selection is small. I was hoping for a much better experience. I feel with changes to some of the food items and maybe some live music this place could have potential. read more

The food was fresh and full of flavor, the portions were generous, and the staff made us feel welcome. I'll definitely be coming back to try more of the menu! read more