In an effort to try as many restaurants in Ventura, I ended up at La Parrilla, often very hungry. Immediately when you walk in, genuinely really lovely servers welcome you and make you feel at home. I struggle with decision making at Mexican restaurants, but I was not disappointed with the entrees I've tried. The cochinita pibil is delicious and tender. The enchiladas suizas were also very good. I noticed that as a party of one I can sit anywhere, but then parties of two or more are dictated on where to sit, which I guess is a way to balance the service layout. (Finally, I can experience the privilege of eating alone!) read more

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~ BIG FLAVORS, STRONG MARGS, AND HOMETOWN VIBES ~ Late to review, but a fellow yelp buddy Melissa L. introduced me to La Parrilla and this spot is one that just gets it! For food, everything comes out fast, hot and full of flavor. We opted for some happy hour items and boy were we impressed. You can really taste the care in how everything is cooked, especially the fried flautas and fried calamari tacos, so good for sharing! I also had the carne asada fries and it was so delicious and the flavor twist was so unique. I've never tried Yucatán-style flavors, but these were so delicious I'll have to come back for more entree tasting! Mondays are all-day happy hour, with big portions, great prices, and some seriously STRONG margaritas. My favorite were the classic lime and mango margaritas. The vibe is cozy and laid-back, and the service was so friendly and warm - thank you Chris! Overall, La Parrilla is a solid local favorite and I can see why - with great food, amazing service, and happy hour, I'm definitely coming back! read more

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We came in for breakfast and lunch a few times and loved the food and service. Chris is a stellar server! The timing was perfect because we were looking for a catering company for our wedding and they cater! This catering team was truly the best choice for our wedding, even providing some of the rental items we needed like chafing dishes, plates and silverware, and nice large beverage jugs. The food was phenomenal--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The shrimp enchiladas were an absolute standout and received rave reviews from so many of our guests. On top of that, the service and bartending were top-notch. Eyder and Dulce were warm, efficient, professional, and incredibly attentive the whole night keeping everything running seamlessly from start to finish. We felt so confident having them handle such an important part of our celebration. We would recommend them without hesitation for weddings or any special event! 10 s!! read more

Talk about a hidden gem! La Parilla was in an assuming parking lot, and I couldn't believe what was hiding in plain sight! The happy hour is a must when catching up with friends, the margaritas were huge, the beer glass full, and the happy hour chicken tornadoes and fried calamari tacos are so good with the chipotle sauce, and everything being so large for the price Definitely going to be back to keep supporting a great local place, shoutout to Chris and the rest of the team for being so nice and gracious! read more

La Parrilla - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

Great family run business serving authentic food from the Yucatán. In Ventura we're lucky to have several solid choices when we're feeling like Mexican night. La Parilla always delivers on delicious food and warm hospitality. There's plenty of indoor seating so there's never been a wait. Food: Hubby tried their red and green enchiladas which were a hit and I'm a big fan of their burritos that are big enough for 2 meals. I ordered a custom chipotle chicken burrito with pico and cilantro added. It was a fantastic choice and ranks up there with the Beef Birria burrito that I typically order for take out. Everything we've ever been served shows pride and commitment to delivering the best experience possible. read more

Authentic as it gets! Quality food, great atmosphere, salsa options, custom booths with comforting privacy. Truly a one of a kind feel. Sit down service is great with kind and friendly servers! Always leave in a better mood! read more

La Parrilla - Mi amor, chips, salsa - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

If you are looking for an awesome Monday Happy Hour spot, look no further than La Parrilla in Ventura! My friends and I had a blast here enjoying tasty happy hour appetizers, classic dishes, some strong margaritas and laid back vibes. Monday is all day happy hour so if you are looking for big portions at a reasonable price, the start of the week is when to come. La Parrilla restaurant has been open since 2013 and is known for their Yucatán style dishes. The interior is super cozy and comfortable. We sat at a booth that comfortably sat the four of us and service was impeccable the entire time. Chris is the man by the way, bringing us awesome vibes, suggestions and many check ins throughout our meal. Honestly the staff here were all so lovely and attentive. The nicest people work here and service was definitely 5 stars. That alone will keep me coming back. Great happy hour beers and margaritas. Us girlies indulged in some margaritas on the rocks and they were bomb. I opted for a classic lime marg with a sugar rim and it was super refreshing and the right amount of sweetness. The best perk though for happy hour prices these margaritas are STRONG in the best way. My other friend said that her Mango marg was the best one she's ever had (she's had two in her lifetime but hey we'll take it lmao). We had a lot of fun sampling the various appetizers on the HH menu and our table agreed that our favorites were the Fried Calamari Tacos and fried flautas. Yes, they have seafood options on HH which is a total deal. Such a big menu here, there's so much more that we need to try and honestly can't wait to come back to support this local business. Good vibes from start to finish and the perfect way to end your day - Margaritas & Apps. read more

Chips and salsa 10/10. The service was great and non judgmental while I ordered a michelada at 10am. First time trying a mango michelada, while it wasn't bad at all, the regular michelada is definitely the way to go. Will definitely have to try their food next time read more

La Parrilla - Mango Michelada - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

Great food, warm friendly service, draft beer - what's not to love?? My husband and I recently had dinner at La Parilla, our first visit. We will return for sure. read more

La Parrilla - Modelo negra on tap - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

Extensive menu. I ordered one of the Yucatan dishes, the Cochinita Pibil, a succulent shredded pork dish with black beans & Spanish rice & corn tortillas. It was mildly spicy. It was a slightly salty for my taste but I enjoyed every bit of it. My wife had Tamale con Camarones, which she loved. It had five large prawns too! The ethnic decorations were charming and augmented the ambience. Jaz was our friendly server. read more

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La Parrilla has the best Mexican food in Ventura in my opinion! They have the best enchiladas in Ventura! Their cheese enchiladas are the best ! Their breakfast items are not the best and I would not recommend going here for breakfast! Their lunch and dinner traditional Mexican cuisine is great ! read more

Great service, the food tasted authentic and very well placed sitting with plenty of booths. read more

La Parrilla - Trio Fajitas was plenty to share with wife. - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

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Had enchiladas they were great. Service was outstanding. Ambiance basic / carved benches unique read more

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In my continued search for the best breakfast burrito, I tried this place. I ordered over the phone and it was hot and ready when I arrived. I appreciated the generous salsa and awesome bag of chips. Ham breakfast burrito - really good. The tortilla is tasty, different from others. I only wish it was a tad bit bigger. Birria burrito - very good as well, however the problem with this one is, it gets very soggy if you don't eat it right away. Overall, their burritos land in my top 3/4! I'll be back! read more

La Parrilla - Ham breakfast burrito - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

So here on a whim, always looking for that great Mexican place. It's in a strip mall, but do not be discouraged. It's a super cute layout. Multiple beers on tap and awesome wine based cocktails. So to the service, wonderful. Maria was a delight. Great recommendations and checked on us regularly. The food was wonderful. The house salsa with the warm chips was delicious. Also provided a house Habanero sauce for that extra kick! I had the Chili Relleno omelette, it was bomb. My wife's Enchilada Taco combo plate was equally as good. The beans are phenomenal. Do not miss this hidden gem. read more

La Parrilla - Enchilada Taco Combo - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

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we started going here when we moved here in early 2021. Not as good as it used to be. The cheese enchiladas are not anything to write home about. Last time our food was barely warm. read more

My daughter wanted chicken breast & a side of rice & the waitress said I don't think we offer chicken like that & suggested the arroz con pollo. I asked how it's prepared & she said chicken with two sides. When the dish came it had cheese all over the chicken & that's not how she described the dish. Very disappointed especially since she knew that all we wanted was plane chicken. And on top it the guy who brought us the guacamole smelled of cigarettes which is unpleasant when you are trying to enjoy your meal. read more

I love this place. Patty was our server (wonderful!!) with a couple other sweet dudes always helping out - fantastic staff. I'll be going more often - been a few times so far. It seems under the radar location wise, and at night, their tables seem always full without a wait time - I noticed a bunch of loyal repeat customers, like IYKYK. I love their giant enchilada (yeaaah leftovers), their happy hour is excellent, and this fam looks forward to trying more on their yummy menu. read more

Everything I had at La Parrilla today was next-level. I started with their amazing Banana Nut French Toast -- absolutely heavenly, with the fluffiest special whipped cream that just melted in my mouth. Next came the cheese dip with bacon -- rich, runny, and perfectly thick, with just the right hint of spice. The bacon was cooked to perfection. And then... my main dish: the cochinita ‍‍ -- tender, juicy, and full of flavor, served with fresh, homemade tortillas. Hands down, today's options were a 1000/10 for both flavor and texture. Everything was simply amazing read more

I really love La Parilla. The seafood soup ( Caldo Siete Mares) is the best I've had anywhere. I've had other items like the pollo pibil and the enchiladas that I also really liked. Also props to server Jaaziel, she is very nice and attentive and did a great job. The food is very authentic and they even had a TV to watch a football game. I'll definitely be back. read more

Went here this morning with a group of 15 for breakfast. We took over a couple sets of tables but they accommodated us easily. Host/server sat us down, got our drink orders and got those out in a couple minutes. Food ordered and served in maybe 10 minutes, I wasn't checking my watch as we were all chatting. We ordered a variety of foods, from breakfast burritos to chilaquiles to my machaca con huevos. They all looked good and everyone reported back that they enjoyed their food. Coffees and water were refilled as requested, we didn't feel rushed nor did we feel that we waited too long for anything. They allowed us to individually pay instead of as a group, and no tip was added to each persons bill as you might expect for a group of our size. I hope we all tipped them well as the service and food was great and they deserve a very good tip. Definitely will come back here by myself or with others. Adding a picture of the breakfast menu - my suggestion for this restaurant is to add the breakfast menu to their website as I think that will get people to eat breakfast here. read more

La Parrilla - Breakfast menu - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

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A love letter to La Parrilla... Look no further, this is the best restaurant! Their food is incredible. I get it at least once a week. The chips are best I have ever had. Their homemade tortillas are so good. Every dish I have tried has been 10/10. The restaurant itself is so cute and great service. They also deliver. You can tell everything is made with pride and love. Thank you La Parrilla. read more

excellent breakfast burrito. The service is good and the restaurant is clean. I highly recommen.

GETTING HERE: La Parrilla is located on Ashwood in Ventura. It's in the CVS shopping center and next door to the cleaners. REVIEW: Great food. Great service. Really and truly. Decided to stop in (during lunch rush, oops) for a bite. Inside, it's a tad cramped, but obviously didn't change my food or review. :) They were packed, so it took a few moments to be seated (but a packed house is a good sign!). We were greeted quickly and were able to place our orders just as quick. The two employees on this side of the kitchen were HUSTLING. V impressive. I thoroughly enjoyed my Chilaquiles (I am a creature of habit obvi) and my guest was so happy with her Shrimp Fajitas. I love the smoke and steam when the Fajitas are brought to the table; it's my favorite. The chips were fantastic and the red sauce didn't burn my mouth. I cannot believe it's been over 7 years since I was last here. I won't make that mistake again. Highly recommend Parrilla. Thank you so much for the outstanding meal and experience. Also, try their Horchata too! read more

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We ordered to go through their website. The food was hot and fresh, ready when it said it would be. Staff was friendly at pickup. The burritos weren't just filled with beans and rice but had a decent amount of meat. The burritos were also decently sized, large enough to have some for tomorrows lunch. read more

La Parrilla - Carnitas Burrito and shredded beef Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

Pretty upset. I was looking forward to some panuchos. There was no chicken on either of them read more

La Parrilla - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

We arrived at about 7:00 PM on Saturday evening. We were surprised to see that the place was practically empty. Way different than past busy vibe. No problem getting a table, but we had to wait for a while, and when the waitress finally got to us she informed us that they had no salsa. At first we were in shock. She said they ran out earlier and they told the chefs to make more, but they for whatever reason hadn't made any. We asked if maybe we can have some of their Pico de Gallo as a substitute. The waitress said she had to ask the manager. She came back and said the manager told her to bring us out this watery tomato sauce that hat virtually no taste and then she said that she could only bring the Pico de Gallo to us if we were going to pay full price for it. It wasn't the payment that was an issue, as we had no idea what the payment would be, but more the whole scenario and waitresses aloof attitude that made us get up and walk out of the place. The sad part is, we had been here many times before and really enjoyed the place, but the last time we visited was over a year ago. I guess we should've figured it out when we saw the near-empty table settings. I mean who ever heard of a Mexican restaurant that has no salsa - for God's Sake! read more

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This is a delicious, friendly and affordable restaurant that has quickly become a favorite. The staff is terrific and matched by the great menu. Love the booths. Everything is good at La Parilla! read more

This is a great spot for yucatan specialties. The ambience is the perfect mix of restaurant and quick serve for a nice homey meal out. The flavors are traditional and perfect. This is no frills good comfort food. The kids options are great and the service is really friendly and personable. If we lived in the area, we would probably make this a normal stop. If you are in Ventura you can make it your go to Mexican dinner out. read more

Last year we stopped into this little hole in the wall restaurant. So glad we did! We have been back many times to try other dishes. Their food is always consistently very flavorful and good. The service is always great. read more

Came here because my friend recommended it. I love the chips they were such a good texture and fresh, the salsa had good flavor but just not enough heat. I ordered shredded beef nachos and a chile relleno burrito (I was sharing food) the nachos were ok the beef was tender and flavorful. The only complaint was the pickled carrot and onions on there were random and too sour. The burrito was very nice and huge, could have used more cheese. The service at first was great so nice and quick. Our waitress went on lunch though half way through which happens and is fine but after she left it was like we were forgotten. It took around 15 minutes of us waiting to get our check for them to finally come and take our plates and see if we were done. Would give it a second chance read more

La Parrilla - Burritos De Chile Relleno, Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

The owner of La Parilla comped is a meal for slow service which was gracious of him. Their food is very good! I highly recommend their food! read more

We came in 15 minutes after they had closed and the kitchen still cooked for us (thank you and sorry!!). I got the enchiladas with the green sauce and my boyfriend got the Carne asada tacos. Both were incredible and they gave us chips and salsa while we waited, which were also really good. To me salsa, rice, and beans are extremely important to get right and they definitely did. We will definitely be coming back here. read more

In the Mother's Day, my husband and I took my sister in law to visit Ojai. When we were going back home, we stopped to charge the car and we had dinner in this place. It was great! The service is friendly, faster, the Marguerita was delicious! Also the salsa and fish taco. The ambiance is a classic Mexican style. It is a good place to have a date, or take your partner for a good meal, chatting. The price is reasonable. read more

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Great local spot if you are ever in Ventura and seeking to enjoy an authentic plate from Yucatán. Everything smelled so good and tasted even better. My father in law, stated "everything is excellent!" I was very pleased with the staff, who were friendly and most accommodating to our needs. We shared the Molchajete oh me oh my, the only time I eat meat is with my Poppa (Father in Law) he is so fun to hang out with. We had a Lime Margarita, mind you they make it out of wine- and I mean to tell you I couldn't taste the difference. They were delicious. Thank you for a wonderful visit. Happy New Year! read more

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Food is delicious, especially the cochinita pibil, our server was great. We will definitely be back here!

My husband and I love this place. Food is always good- very authentic Mexican food. My husband always says "this is the way my mom used to cook!" His favorite: the chili verde plate with their excellent homemade tortillas. I enjoy the shredded chicken tacos! And topping off our experience is our AMAZING server Chris- extremely kind, always with a smile, knows our order perfectly- we look forward to the food and seeing Chris! Thank you La Padilla! read more

A RESTAURANT WITH NO MIDDLE GROUND. I recently went to a party that La Parrilla catered. The food was so good that a few days later I went there for dinner with a friend and it was the best food with cheap and delicious margaritas, i was on a roll and went to lunch there and the food was some of the worst ever. Chips were hot but stale, black beans were barely heated, the chili relleno was a tough chili wrapped in a soggy tortilla with no cheese, and the chicken taco was a few pieces of dry chicken thrown together with a little cheese and onions. I've been to plenty of just okay Mexican restaurants. This isn't that. This restaurant swings from great to bad. I'm left not knowing whether to go there again. read more

La Parrilla is hands down one of the best spots in Ventura for authentic Mexican food. The cochinita pibil and pozole are full of flavor, and the portions are generous. Friendly service and great prices make this place my go-to favorite. read more

I called the business to see if they have any taco Tuesday special around lunch time, I was told yes but I guess it was misunderstanding that it does not start till 3 PM however they still had lunch specials. I got the Birria tacos plate which comes with the red rice and beans. I asked for black beans but got pinto which was fine. Still tasted good. Birria tacos were good, just not enough meat in my opinion. My husband had their lunch burrito and he liked it. Their chips and salsa were so good just like their other location DV. I would give them another try. Service was quick. read more

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