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    La Especial Bakery

    4.7 (107 reviews)
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    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Breakfast combo
    Yaneth R.

    Great breakfast! We ordered the breakfast combo at only 12.50$ you get 3 pancakes, hash browns, 2 bacon, 2 sausage and 2 eggs.

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    Jerome A.

    They are open as of this review . Amazing food I got two breakfast burritos . Portions were amazing . Service was quick and prompt. Dining area was clean and tidy . Thanks were coming back again

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    Vanessa S.

    La Especial Bakery is open for business on weekends. Great food ! Their enchiladas, burritos, and tamales are delicious!

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    I had the enchilada combo. It came with 3 enchiladas with sour cream, lettuce, and tomatoes, and rice & beans. It was very delicious! The chips very fresh and hot and the salsa had the perfect kick. The ambience is very casual with friendly workers.

    Ryan J.

    You want authentic Mexican food that's a great price point AND beyond good? If you answered yes to any and/or all of the above then this spot is waiting for you. Love coming to this spot when I'm in town and met the owner once who quickly made friends and went on to talk about how proud and good his food is. I've had their tacos to their burritos to their tamales...all are incredible, can't recommend this spot enough. Legit of the legit for Mexican food in and around Ventura/Oxnard.

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    Cindy G.

    I love their food! After a while of getting breakfast burritos and pancakes, I started getting different breakfast items. Their super croissant and breakfast burger are delicious!!! They both have a type of sauce that complements the food. If you are ordering to go, I would recommend calling ahead since it can get busy. The staff os friendly and try to get your food out asap.

    Dee B.

    Driving on PCH we got hungry and we found this off the beaten path place in Port Hueneme. We haven't had breakfast but it's close to lunchtime so we stopped at this place. I had their pancakes and a side of machaca and machaca burrito. The pancakes a bit heavy but really good. We had the green, red and habanero salsa. Habanero salsa super hot but flavorful. I couldn't stop pouting it on my food even though my mouth was on fire. The flour tortillas were soft and you can tell It's homemade. Alex not sure if he's the owner, was very nice and helpful. He came by to check up on us. We told him if we live near we would come by more to try the rest of the dishes. We heard the tamales are really good. But we're stuff so we didn't order it. After we paid he came with three tamales for us to take home to try. What an awesome customer service. I'm not writing this because of that. I want you to try this place when you're in the area and looking for authentic good food. I really enjoyed it.

    HueroVero M.

    Omg where to start !!! Ok so I went in for a burrito of course a breakfast one it really good the staff was really nice and respectful to me and my wife that's a plus my thing is they had a sandwich called el Popeyes I was thinking of getting it but I didn't I ask if it's good they staff said yes you'll love it so I was going to pay and the next thing you know I have a el Popeyes in my bag for free are maybe a simple not complaining but when I try'd the SANDWICH OMG IT WAS SUPER GOOD I WENT BACK THAT FRIDAY AND IT WAS SO AMAZING you guys got to try it no joke I swear you have to try hands down the best place in all of SOUTH OXNARD thank u to all the staff I will return Monday lol

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    2 months ago

    Great burrito! Ordered chorizo and egg. Great price! Cashier makes recommendations and very nice.

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    3 months ago

    Best burritos from my childhood. Surf Perkins, chicken burrito and Broguiere's chocolate milk at "La Espec"!

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    5 months ago

    It was like a home cooked meal, in the best possible way! Food was excellent, the service great and felt like visiting mom for breakfast.

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    7 months ago

    Food great ,people great , so many food items cant wait to try it all, my family will be back

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    1 year ago

    Great food! Always a go to spot especially for the chilaquiles and burritos! Been going since on of my supervisors recommended it.

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    1 year ago

    Great service great food. Highly recommend. First time in Cambria, Really enjoyed will definitely return.

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    1 year ago

    Great food. Variety is good. Limited hours of operation, check before going. Friendly environment.

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    This is wonderful to hear. Thank You So Much !

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    5 years ago

    Are you still closed? This was our best to eat for breakfast. Hoping that you will reopen very soon miss you guys.

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