Howdy's is awesome! I was surprised because I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food but this was just incredible. It's Californian/Mexican/Asian fusion and everything we ordered was incredible. The service at the order counter was great. Staff were knowledgeable and really helpful in helping select menu items. I ordered a seared ahi tuna salad with butter lettuce, ginger and fresh avocado. They had a ponzu vinaigrette and ginger dressing on the side. The flavors exploded with vibrance- just sooooo delicious. We ordered their signature chips and salsa which were purposely overcooked and were really something special- such good salsa. Friends ordered the Mexican pizza and burritos- rave reviews!!! Howdy came up to say hello as well as a manager. Just amazing food, great service and warm, genuine hospitality. 2 big thumbs up!! read more

Never again! We had Howdy's many years ago at their previous location but couldn't remember what it was like so we decided to try their new location. The menu on the front window and the menu on the wall above the cashier matched, although the one on the front door said "Lunch". We proceeded to order our food and then the total came up for 3 burritos, 3 drinks and a side of chips & guacamole. Total $80.65. WTH? The prices on the receipt didn't match any of the prices on the menu above the cashier. In fact, they charged me $8 for an iced tea instead of the soft drink price of $3.95. Even the agua fresca price on the menu only stated $5.95. WTF? And the guacamole & chips was shown to be only $7.95 but I was charged $10.95. We won't be back. That was a big ripoff for a fast food. The taste of the food wasn't that good either unless you're a big salt freak. Come to find out it's only Latin 'fusion'. It's "Confusion" if you asked me. And the agua fresca could have used a lot less sugar. I'm one for flavor and a little salt or sugar as needed but seriously it was way too much of each. But again, the prices for the drinks were unreasonable and not being charged the prices on the menu was discouraging. I've had larger and more natural agua frescas from street vendors for $5 and they kept the fruit cold on ice, not warm drinks like the ones at Howdy's. I wouldn't be so upset if I knew the prices were higher than shown on the menu but what's with the menu prices then? Needeless to say, we were the only ones there when we ordered so I'm guessing others have been burned too. Good luck to Howdy's if they can survive by the prices they charge. But we won't be back to find out, that's for sure! read more

Howdy's Sonrisa Cafe - 3 burritos, guacamole & chips, 2 agua frescas and 1 Iced Tea. - Cafes Near Me - Malibu, California

I keep coming for the Pepperdine burrito. It's great! The steak is really flavorful and not chewy, it's super satisfying, and has a great tasting mix of filling. The "gourmet" burrito is the same thing but without rice and beans, making it a good option if you want a lighter lunch burrito. read more

This is my go to place in the Bu. The Lobster Burrito and their spicy Salmon are my favorites. Oh wait, and the shrimp burrito and oh, well everything seafood there, lol. Everything is fresh, well made and delicious. read more

We loved the lobster burrito!! Look forward to making this our regular Malibu lunch spot! :) read more

The best lobster sushi roll on earth! hibiscus water deli!!!! Great service!!! read more

Howdy's is BACK!! So much FASTER than the other Mexican restaurants in town. The freshest & Best Mexican food you can get within 30 miles. Literally cannot believe how much I missed this place. Tacos are incredible, Burritos are awesome as always! Now they have sushi "burritos" but it's actually a sushi roll on rice paper that you eat like a burrito. They have the most ridiculously fresh fish. Better than Nobu. If you're a foodie or looking to grab a quick bite, come to Howdy's. We missed you! Welcome HOME!!!!! read more

A buddy and I have been coming to this place at least once a week for the last couple of years and the petty arrogance is starting to take its toll. First, the burritos are overpriced. There's no way to justify $16.95 for a middling burrito that comes with nothing on the side. Not a single goddamn chip. Second, the counter service is terrible. Not particularly friendly, random mask enforcement, and an awkward pre-tipping situation when you pay. Finally, they constantly put up a passive-aggressive fight when you ask for extra salsa. Possibly worst of all, there's an awful woman who carnival barks your name when the order is ready. I'm tired of it. Bye, Howdy's!! read more

One of the only reasonably priced places for Malibu residents and the quality does not suffer. Everything on the menu is good and staff polite. Owner often hanging out too. read more

Outstanding! Had the sushi burrito today and it was SO good. Enjoyed their very covid safe outdoor dining patio and could not be happier. I will definitely be coming back for more! read more

Great food and great Location! The Pepperdine chicken burrito was amazing. Popular spot when it's open. Social distancing line and masks to order. Lots of interesting and nearby places to sit and eat. I definitely will be back! read more

Portions were small especially for price. Some of the staff was friendly but you could definitely tell something was wrong here. Small portions and high prices for food that's alright is not really worth the time. Overall not really much special here, food lacked balance and excitement. read more

Party of 4 and none of us had a complaint. Fresh tasting, perfectly seasoned food. Friendly service. Prices on the high side but as expected in Malibu. read more

We had breakfast recently. The food seemed fresh and reasonably priced for Malibu. My only suggestion would be they invest in a better quality of bacon within their American Burrito. The product they are using is flavorless and mushy... read more

Went yesterday to treat my partner, it's her new favorite place. Best part was one of the attendants gave us free watermelon drinks on the house. A little expensive but I taste the quality :). Love it read more

I'm truly excited that Howdy is back. We have all missed his warmth, the delicious food and good times. I ordered the Pepperdine Steak Burrito and the Spicy Tuna Burrito. Absolutely delicious! Thank you Howdy! We love you! read more

A bean and rice burrito is $16! I wanted a kids bean and cheese burrito and asked if I could substitute the cheese for rice and they said no, so I ended up leaving, absolutely ridiculous! read more

I like the famous sushi burrito here but it's a shame how an employee can ruin your experience at a place that you like. I've had two negative encounters with a guy who works here (slick back hair). I'm not sure if he's the manager but he is very rude. read more

Where's the fish? We ordered 4 tacos one shrimp and 2 halibut comes with rice and beans total food was $34. There were 3 small shrimp and 3 pieces of halibut I would guess averaged 1.25 oz. At $8.50 each taco they can give more fish & shrimp. Halibut both southern and Northern is expensive but they could use cod, pollock or mahi and put over twice as much. Their rent is also high but they should do better at that price. read more

Amazing. The Pepperdine burrito and sushi bowl are my recommendations. Food almost never gets old and is high quality. Highly recommend, even if you're just visiting Malibu. read more

Wow! Great food and amazing staff! Exceptional service! I never post reviews but this place far exceeds my expectations every single time.

I was looking for a post surf breakfast burrito and oh, man did this place deliver! I had the old fashioned breakfast burrito and my husband had the all American. Both were perfectly proportioned- in size and balance of ingredients. We argued witch salsa was more delicious. The husband says red, but he is, of course wrong. The green is clearly the best of these two excellent salsas. And the service was fast, friendly, and made my morning! read more

I wrote a four-star review before mainly because it's expensive for a quick-serve restaurant. However, the food is so good that I feel compelled to up my rating to five stars. The Protein burrito, the sushi burrito, and the seafood burrito are all outstanding. I'm sure the rest of the food is amazing as well. read more

Food is fresh and delicious! However, 3 out of 5 times they have messed up my order... Actually went there for breakfast this morning and the manager ( or at least he acted like he ran the show) was incredibly RUDE to EVERYONE!! Every customer that ordered he had mega attitude with them!! Why?? Maybe he had a bad night? Regardless, it was a big turnoff! If you want me to pay a ridiculous amount for a burrito, then be NICE!! read more

I ate here a few months ago when I was in Malibu and the burrito (Chicken guac and pico) would have been good if not for the way the burrito was folded half the burrito was only guac and the other half was only chicken (meat bunched together), making it quite dry. Like most people when I eat a chicken and guac burrito I like to eat the chicken with the guac, rather than each separately one at a time. I decided to give them another chance today and when I ordered the burrito I cheerfully asked that the chicken and guac be mixed together before the burrito was folded closed. In that I wasn't requesting anything extra, or a substitution, or anything but a one or two seconds of stirring the chicken and guac together before folding the burrito I was shocked when the cashier asked me to hold on and that she would need to check with the boss. Why would such a benign request not be considered a given. But so, far so good, whatever, she wanted to check and that's fine. To my surprise the answer was no, they could not mix the chicken with the guac before folding the burrito. Again, I was cheerful and polite the entire time, to a large extent because I thought there zero chance my request, which requested, no substitutions, no add ons, nothing but mixing the ingredients together before closing the burrito could possibly be rejected. It was a nearly twenty dollar burrito too and they were made when ordered. The cashier asked for my name for the order, I smiled said "That's okay" and left as she scowled. So I guess the bottom line is if you like eating your burritos with all the meat in one half with no sauce, and then all the sauce and no meat in the other half then this is your place. If you like eating your burritos with the meat and sauce mixed then go to one of the several other burrito places in the same shopping area. They might also grant other reasonable requests if you have them. I can only imagine what would have happened if I asked for a napkin, (which would have actually cost them something). read more

I ordered the veggie burrito and was given a tofu and rice burrito. When i called about it, the lady was rude and told me that was what came in the veggie burrito. If you look at their menu, that clearly isn't. Not coming back. read more

this restaurant has very good quality food and a nice staff! there's no restroom, so keep that in mind when going. read more

Howdy's Sonrisa Cafe - got the sushi bowl with just ahi tuna. very good, server & cashier were nice - Cafes Near Me - Malibu, California

As a college student, it's a struggle to find a good place to eat for a decent price (for Malibu, of course). When we heard about a nearby burrito place with a student discount, we immediately drove over. The Pepperdine Burrito caught my eye upon glancing at the menu. It did not disappoint. On top of that, the service was fast and our burritos arrived within minutes. And the patio? So beautiful. read more

Had such great service today. Workers were very friendly this Sunday. Jerry is such a great friend and worker, he always goes out of his way to make sure no one is waiting more than they need to. Jerry the best! read more

The food at Howdy's is REALLY GOOD!! They make everything just perfectly. The people are very helpful, friendly and courteous too. We will definitely be back!!! read more

The poke bowl was a winner! Quick and conveniently located . Plenty of parking very clean venue. .

The lobster burrito was so good! Yes a bit overpriced but worth trying at least once. It's definitely not something I'd order on the regular. My friend and I split it because we just wanted to try it. It was on the smaller size but the lobster to rice and other ingredients ratio was on point! Customer service was excellent as well and it was so clean with cute decor in the seating area. read more

Dont spend your time or money. Food was mediocre at best. Maybe bfast burritos might be ok but I doubt it. Bland, soggy. Sorry but so many other good options. read more

My chicken burrito was perfect! Been eating at Howdys for years glad to see him back at it!! Love the staff and new location has a nice expansive dining area..at $13 for a burrito its a good thing its delicious read more

Omg the entire menu is so good. And everyone is so friendly that works there. I love their lobster burritos, their breakfast burritos, the miso salmon, the sushi bowl... all of it delicious! read more

I had an "Original Gourmet Burrito.". The taste was decent but it was small compared to just about anywhere else you can get a burrito. The cost after tax was over $17 and that was without any sides or chips. I didn't even get a drink. Howdy's is a walk-up to order establishment. When you swipe your credit card, you are prompted to leave a tip. A tip for what...handing me my bag almost fifteen minutes later. This may be a popular place but it is a rip off in terms of your bang for your buck. read more

The best food & the best service!! If you've never had their Sushi burrito, stop what you're doing now & GO! I've taken friends and family there. It's unanimous - absolutely yummy!! On top of that, their shrimp salad is sheer perfection. Oh, and don't forget the sweet potato fries - WoW -- all so delicious. Enjoy! read more

Walked by it numerous times and finally did take out out for dinner tonight. Paid for items were not in the bag and what was, we didn't enjoy. read more

I frequent this establishment with my colleagues and the food is usually decent. Not amazing, but good enough. Today I visited and tried a new dish. It was not good at all. The shrimp was overcooked and under seasoned. I tried two fork fulls of the bowl and each was literally overflowing with raw chopped onions to the point that I might as well have bitten into a whole onion. It was really terrible. I went to try and exchange the dish for something a bit more tolerable and I was refused. As a matter of fact, I was very rudely told by wait staff that I would have to pay for another meal if the one I ordered was not to my liking. This was the first time I experienced such horrible customer service here (maybe it was my spring break tennis shoes?) and that was enough for me. My colleagues and I agreed that we will not be returning. One good thing about this place is the juices. This is why they received an extra star. read more

This place is amazing. Probably one of the best burritos I have had in all of la. The service is wonderful and everyone is really nice. Everything is great here read more