While driving down the Pacific Coast Highway, we were looking for a quick stop for brunch in Malibu. Most of the restaurants on the PCH with views had long waits and crowds. So, we turned down a side street and found ourselves in an outdoor mall and stumbled upon Howdy's Sonrisa Cafe. We both ordered the Breakfast bowls. They were made fresh, served hot and more food than I could eat. The service was also wonderfully friendly and our food came out very quick. The indoor/outdoor dining area has a great vibe with succulents growing up the side of the wall. There is plenty of parking in the lots and also EV chargers located right in front of Howdy's as well as near the Whole Foods. read more

Howdy's Sonrisa Cafe - Breakfast Bowl - Cafes Near Me - Malibu, California

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Howdy from the Bu' Once Twice Three times a lady... And let me tell you, 3x just isn't enough! That's right, I've been to Howdy's in Malibu 3 times now, and I simply cannot get enough. The first time I went Big and I DEFINITELY didn't want to go home. Ya, I had their World Best Lobster Burrito for $29.95 and I certainly did not regret it. Dropping 30+ bucks for a burrito in Malibu stuffed with Lobster is chump change compared to those dining across the way at Malibu's famous NoBu. The second visit I decided to test their tacos and I'll be damned if I didn't fall in love all over again. A steak taco, a lobster taco, rice, beans, salsa and limes all on one plate... Someone please call 9-1-1!!! My only hope is that there is an AED nearby to bring me back to life cause my heart just skipped a beat and my blood pressure is quickly rising due to my extreme LOVE for the tacos that I was about to tilt my head to that particular day. Visit numero 3 was a repeat of visit number 2 and it proved that not only is this place consistent on quality, on taste and on presentation, but the service has been top notch every time I roll through. Located in the heart of downtown Malibu, Howdy's is serving up some damn good Mexican food that will make you want to keep coming back from more. The only question remaining for me... What am I getting on my next visit, aka experience #4 Stayed tuned Malibu. --------------------------------------- !!!Trivia time. Trivia time. Trivia time. Trivia time!!! On visit #4, will I order... A) Steak & Lobster Taco Combo B) Quinoa Protein Bowl C) The Pepperdine Burrito D) Their $16.95 Margarita with a $4.95 side of bacon... Suggestions? Recommendations?? Comments??? I'll be posting results in the very near future. read more

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We were here on a rather cool day, the staff jumped and quickly turned on heaters. We were amazed how quickly the patio warmed up. We sat at a table to peruse the menu before ordering at the counter; the owner cheerfully took our order at the table. We were prompted to pay and tip before getting our order, which is great for us, saves time and no waiting for the check. Amazing. The staff was eager to please and friendly. The food was quickly delivered and delicious. Chicken taco, steak taco, and hubby had Sea Bass, everything was delicious and prices were surprisingly low, especially for Malibu. The sushi looked fresh, not too crowded, and boy, were those Margaritas looking tempting. Thumbs up for sure. read more

The Old Fashioned Burrito is the best! Love the atmosphere and the service is amazing. Especially Patricio who always know exactly what we want and how we like it! read more

Literally the best food in all of Malibu! They have great choices and the huevos rancheros is my favorite. Literally the best huevos rancheros I've ever had!! Everytime me and my friends come down to Malibu we hit up howdys! read more

The freshest food and nicest staff. I love the miso salmon bowl and lobster sushi burrito. Must try. They have alcohol and other drinks too. read more

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The food was great! The service was awesome. Employees made the place feel very welcoming. Lots of seating.

Seriously great food and service. Highly recommend their hibiscus margaritas as they are light and delicious. Their key lime pie was also a must have as well as the lox sushi! Yes lox sushi can you believe it! Just wow read more

Howdy's Sonrisa Cafe - Enchiladas - Cafes Near Me - Malibu, California

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Veggie burrito is excellent! Always quick and ready when I get there. Green salsa is awesome!

Should be a crime to sell such a basic burrito for $17. And that's all I have to say but it's making me write 85 characters. If this burrito is worth $17 than a Taco Bell burrito is worth $50 and they should hire the Kardashians to promote their product as delicious and also the most reliable colon cleanse. read more

Customer service was great. I saw a chef talk to a customer welcoming him back to the restaurant. That is why I came in and ordered some breakfast. The cashier was very nice too. The food was so tasteless. I couldn't believe it but I looked around and I saw people picking at their food. Believe me, I ate everything because the portions were so small. I left there hungry and that's so disappointing after eating eggs, avocado, beans, rice, and tortillas. I am 100% sure but won't return. read more

I love Howdy's fresh dishes! Everything is always delicious, refreshing, and the poke bowls are the prettiest! I love their ceviche and poke bowls the most, but the burritos are excellent too. The staff is always nice and the service is good. I love the relaxed outdoor seating, such a nice chill place to have brunch when in Malibu. The prices are fair I'd say. It does get packed here on weekends, but worth it. The parking lot can get crazy too since it's at an outdoor mall in Malibu so there are a lot of people trying to go to all the stores and restaurants there. If you haven't already, recommend you stop by here for brunch! read more

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Perfect casual spot for a delicious lunch! I tried the lobster burrito which was fantastic, and grabbed a watermelon agua fresca as well (perfect, not too sweet). Highly recommend if you're in the area read more

Got the high protein burrito. Super good, service was quick, pleasant experience overall

We ordered the lobster sushi burrito and the nachos with steak and they were both beyond what I was expecting!!! That steak was so perfectly cooked! And reasonable prices too. If I lived here, I would come here all of the time. I'm so sad I didnt stay long enough in Malibu to try more of the menu. Oh and the margaritas and the staff were also fire! You guys rock!!! read more

Little chaotic on the staff side but food was really tasty. Expensive as expected. Craving the tempura burrito afterwards. Buy one get one half off draft modelo was a nice touch read more

Tiniest burritos on the planet don't come here if you are hungry. Unless you won the lottery and plan on spending all your winnings at one restaurant. In all seriousness, I understand organic foods and quality ingredients cost more but I've literally had taquitos thicker than the burritos here. No joke, look at some of these pictures and ask yourself if you'd pay 20-40 bucks for a burrito, not even three fingers thick. read more

I really had never heard of this place prior to going and had no idea what to expect. The burritos were unusual, but super tasty. Very Malibu-esque ingredients. Kind of expensive. Great atmosphere. Friendly people. We sat and enjoyed the view with our coffees. I'll update my review on my next trip. read more

Honestly, greatest quality poke I've had. The flavor is excellent, it's super fresh, and even the delivery dishes (which most restaurants don't even bother to make presentable) look absolutely picturesque. Amazing customer service, friendly and welcoming staff. They are located in a plaza so you don't have to worry about parking. read more

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10/10... great food, great for kids... great outdoor protected heated seating area . Yum yum yum....

Love Howdys! Hit this place about 2-3 times a month, excellent burritos and always a great staff!! read more

fish is very fresh and service is very fast. the burrito was my favorite out of the two. very simply yet great quality. i would love to come back and try their sushi restaurant next door. read more

Howdy's Sonrisa Cafe - sashimi bowl and spicy tuna burrito - Cafes Near Me - Malibu, California

Tried this place after a beach day in Malibu. We ordered a few things to try out and everything was pretty good. The food is shareable sizes. Prices are a little bit high but, I guess it's Malibu. The food was authentic which I liked. The service was great, I believe it was the manager that came to our table and asked how everything was. The only downside was the alcohol drinks were very weak. Which we pointed out to him. They were being really stingy with the alcohol. I pretty much paid $16 for juice. But other than that it was a good experience. read more

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This place had great outdoor seating and the menu items all sounded so appetizing. The staff was friendly and saved my purse when I accidentally left it on my chair. The shrimp burrito tasted super fresh and delicious. I appreciated that the burrito came with 2 salsas- red and green. They had a variety of ceviche and it was a concoction of flavors. I'll definitely be returning, I hope to try another ceviche next time! read more

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I just tried this place for the first time while I was in Malibu. This is my new favorite restaurant! I ordered their crab sushi burrito and their shrimp tempura sushi burrito. I was pleasantly surprised that they had a lot of crab pieces in it. If you like a little spice they have a spicy sauce on it that complement well with the crab. Their shrimp tempura burrito is my favorite! They had plenty of shrimp tempura pieces and avocado. It's also filled with rice, imitation crab, and lettuce. The shrimp tempura was super crispy and flavorful. I'm definitely going to order this one again! The only thing is that their food is pricey. But other than that this place is perfect and I would highly recommend this place. Note: They open Mon-Thur 9am-6pm, Fri-Sat 9am-8pm and Sun from 9am-6pm. They also have plenty of parking spaces. read more

Howdy's Sonrisa Cafe - Outside - Cafes Near Me - Malibu, California

We ordered Miso Salmon bowl and chicken enchiladas. Food was average, but not worth the price. Probably because of location in Malibu.

5 Stars A Hidden Gem with Flavor & Heart! I stumbled upon Howdy's Sonrisa Café during a sunny Malibu afternoon, and I'm so glad I did. From the moment I walked in, the vibe was warm, welcoming, and full of that laid-back Malibu charm. The food? Absolutely delicious. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and made with care--especially the fish tacos and the Sonrisa Bowl, which might just be my new obsession. But what really made the experience unforgettable was Anya, our server. She was a total gem--friendly, attentive, and just radiated good energy. She gave great recommendations and made sure we were totally taken care of without ever feeling rushed. You could tell she genuinely cared about the guest experience. Whether you're a local or just passing through, do yourself a favor and stop by Howdy's. Great food, great people, and great vibes all around. Thanks, Anya--we'll definitely be back! read more

Best place to get food in Malibu. Consistently great and fast service. Also, Patricio is such a nice guy. I come here at least twice a week and won't stop. read more

Howdys has the best food in Malibu. Their whole staff is friendly from top to bottom especially the cooks. Pato is the friendliest employee I've met at any restaurant and makes sure you have a great experience at Howdys. This is a must eat location. read more

Silvana customer service is outstanding. These days you don't get that type of customer care. We had a small issue, he aloud me to explain and totally listened to what I had to say but bottom line he handled it like a professional. The food was very good and because of the service and food we will always come here for sure. Great place on a warm day to chill Outside and eat here. read more

The sushi burrito and regular burrito were very bland with small portions for such an expensive price. Staff are friendly but the food is not really worth it read more

Outrageously Expensive $$$$ Staff not accommodating a bit rude... Food just average with small portions. read more

Delicious food, great service, and such a cozy vibe. Love it here! Patricio is the best!!

We love this place! Excellent food. I love the service, very friendly. This is quite a drive for us, but totally worth it. We stop here when we're in Malibu area every time. Thank you for the exquisite sazón you put into your food. read more

I was excited to try a burrito here but for 22 dollars this burrito was extremely subpar. The meat was hardly cooked and there wasn't much taste. Save your money read more

Howdys food is beyond delicious, but what makes this place special is Ian. He went out of his way to give my toddler a teddy bear when she was crying ... nobody does that anymore read more

I often find myself in Malibu for work. Sometimes I have a short amount of time between appointments to grab some lunch. This little spot, while not cheap (come on, we are in Malibu after all, nothing is cheap here) is about to become my spot of a quick lunch. Lunch for two was $60 including 2 agua fresca. I've been here twice in the last 10 days. The bacon & shrimp salad is fantastic. There's about a cup and a half of lettuce, a ton of bacon and a bunch of shrimp, topped with about half an avocado all accompanied with two little containers of a balsamic vinaigrette. The proportions of the shrimp is a bit inconsistent, perhaps they do it by weight...? The first time I had about 5 shrimp in my salad, the second about 10. I've tried the turmeric and the horchata Agua Frescas. The turmeric one is extremely earthy. I can taste the freshly shaved (perhaps grated) turmeric. The horchata is lighter than most places and I think sweetened with agave. There is an outdoor eating space adjacent to the cafe. Parking is easy and the workers are fantastic. Customer service is key in my book and they meet all levels. read more

Howdy's Sonrisa Cafe - Bacon and shrimp salad - Cafes Near Me - Malibu, California

cute spot in a shopping center across from the beach and close to the Malibu pier area. Loved coming here after doing some hiking in the Malibu mountains less than 10 minutes away. Plenty of free parking in a lot. Outdoor seating available. Pay and order at the counter and then sit and they'll bring your food out. Food was tasty & fresh. We shared 1 poke bowl & sweet potato fries and were pretty full. prices were not accurate on the website and the Yelp had old pricing so that was surprising after arriving. Staff was very nice and friendly :) overall I recommend this place for some yummy food but nothing too fancy or super expensive like the rest of Malibu (but still in Malibu price range of things) read more

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Stopped in yesterday after a hike in Malibu because my friend really wanted to try a sushi burrito. I, not being a huge seafood fan, got the Pepperdine burrito with steak and oh my goodness was it amazing. I also got the watermelon agua fresca and it was fresh and yummy! My friend enjoyed her lobster sushi burrito & hibiscus agua fresca. The food was prepared fresh and pretty quickly, and was even brought to our table with a smile! The dining area was clean & had a good vibe. Will definitely be returning in the future! read more

Howdy's Sonrisa Cafe - Steak Pepperdine burrito & lobster sushi burrito. Watermelon & hibiscus agua frescas. - Cafes Near Me - Malibu, California

Amazing owners, amazing employees, great food, and an all-around wonderful vibe that just says Malibu! Nothing better when people remember you and continue conversations that were started the last time you visited.. not to mention they are heavily involved in the community with donations and also being a big part of the Malibu Education Fund. read more