This place is excellent. If you do anything go here and order a large bowl of chicken soup! It's the best. I ate here last year on a trip to Fort Bragg. We were staying in Willits this year and drove to the coast just for the soup! Enjoy!! read more

Super tasty vegetarian food We love it It's so delicious Every one should go here if looking for best vegetarian Maxican cuisine Best served Thank you entire team read more

Seriously lacking on the authenticity. The enchilada sauce tastes like the can at the supermarket, and the beans are the same way. Don't go supreme or wet on the burrito- it's a waste of $6. Barely drizzled sour cream, a cheese substance, and barely enough chili verde sauce to make it damp. read more

I'm generally skeptical of Mexican restaurants with empty parking lots, this is why. The service was good, the food...pretty plain. It's Mexican in name alone. The food was fairly vanilla and bland. I would rank it next to Taco Bell tbh. I gave it 3 stars because they did bring us what we ordered and they were fairly quick. Other than that, well...I will keep looking read more

La Playa Mexican Restaurant - Chicken burrito supreme with "guacamole" - Mexican Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

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Nice family owned spot. Great nachos. Been coming here for years and will keep coming back.​

Just go to Taco Bell!!!!!! Zero stars Can't even eat food it was bland and out of a can so I added some salt and well that just made it taste worse and gritty (like sand in my food) read more

La Playa Mexican Restaurant - Flour cheese enchiladas with regular sauce which was recommended by staff. - Mexican Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

We have an abundance of Mexican food in Fort Bragg but not ones with bars, there are two. Most of the reviews, including mine, are of the other place. I want to rave about La Playa! First they have margaritas too and awesome even well ones. They have amazing service with a staff that loves to serve, they know the meaning of customer service. The food is spectacular as well. They have a creative menu that can find something for everyone. I'll be back because they are the only one I found with Buche, or Pork Belly and it is heavenly. I hope that you give these guys a chance, whether a local or tourist, you won't be sorry. Oh and they have a takeout window as well so you don't even need to get out of the car. read more

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Small plates but very good food!! The service was very pleasant and fast. As for the restaurant, it is extremely fest and coroful. Makes me proud to be Latin!! Way to go my people!!! read more

A Family Favorite. We have been eating at La Playa for well over a decade. The food has always been consistent and savory. The service has always been quick and done with a smile. We have grown to know the family and enjoy supporting them. The place is always welcoming and clean. La Playa is our go to when we are wanting a good dish of mexican food and family friendly ambiance. read more

Their food was so yummy! We stayed at the hotel in the same parking lot so it was in a very convenient location. I didn't feel like a veggie burrito so they had no problem making me some vegan tacos. Service was very quick and the prices were great for the amount of food. I will definitely come back if I'm ever in Fort Bragg again! read more

La Playa Mexican Restaurant - Vegan tacos, rice, and beans - Mexican Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

Enjoyed my dinner here, came 30 min till closing and service was very fast and kind. Would recommend

Service was fine. But needs more servers, one lady running around the whole restaurant. Food wasn't good, not seasoned well and not good portions. Small portions and not a lot of taste. The fajitas had usual ingredients we've never seen before. Chips and salsa were bland. read more

La Playa Mexican Restaurant - Bland fajitas. - Mexican Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

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Tonight I decided I would mix it up with 3 tacos of the Carne Asada type. The mango margarita was one of the best I have had in my life, I highly recommend to try one. The service here was great from the moment we walked in to the moment we left. The ambiance here is nice as the seats are far enough apart that you can enjoy your friends and family. One thing that I forgot to mention is that the location has a drive through window also. read more

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yum yum. was disappointed first two visits but both of our meal were pretty great and staff is wonderful. close to home for us and feels local too. cozy read more

The food was horrible. My food tasted like some chemical or bleach. Maybe someone forgot to rinse the dishes? The service was just okay. I asked twice for a refill on my water and had to ask for silverware. I finally got silverware from a vacant table. They were not busy at all. The tortilla chips were stale. I hadn't eaten here in a few years. I won't go back. read more

It'd been a few years since we tried La Playa, They had moved since then. When we drove up to the building, you'd have thought it was closed by the condition of the windows. They could use a good cleaning. We were seated and I ordered a Cadillac Margarita and she got a Vodka Cran. Not much wrong there. Chips and Salsa....We thought the salsa could've been a bit spicier with more texture. I ordered a shredded chicken verde enchilada with a flour tortilla, R & B's. She ordered a crispy ground beef taco and a shredded chicken enchilada with a flour tortilla a la cart. The presentation was nice and I immediately tried the R & B's. I thought they were both great. Good flavor in the beans. I liked the rice as well. The enchilada was full of chicken but it didn't seem to be made in house. The verde sauce lacked any heat at all but I thought it was tasty. My wife said the ground beef taco had zero flavor and the enchilada's chicken got the same review as mine. Also said the sauce didn't seem homemade. Cost of the meal was around $50.00. Over half was for the drinks. The waitress said that they were trying to sell the business and hope someone will buy it and keep it going. Not sure how that will work out, but we wish them luck read more

La Playa Mexican Restaurant - Cadillac Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

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The food is great. Ordered a Torta with carne asada, and also beans as a side dish and I was not disappointed. This is Not an American Mexican place. They have draft Modelo and the server was so nice and kind. Would come back when I'm in town read more

La Playa Mexican Restaurant - Modelo on Draft with Tajin Rim. - Mexican Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

La Playa is soooooo yummy! I'm always impressed. The shrimp burrito is my absolute favorite:-) they have great big portions the quality and service is perfect. I LOVE THIS PLACE read more

We are a group of 6 and pretty picky about mexican food. I must say we were pleasantly surprised about the quality of the food. Service was friendly and attentive. Prices were very reasonable while the entree sizes were large. At our table we had fajitas , enchiladas, burritos and carne asada. The building seems like an old fast food place so ambiance isn't special but they can fix that over time. read more

The mole is the best. The guacamole is good too. You can't really go wrong here but i recommend chicken enchiladas with mole sauce. Great food, great environment & great location. One of the best restaurants in town, and i say that as a local. Stop by & tell them you read my review please read more

La Playa Mexican Restaurant - Enchiladas Divorciadas - Mexican Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

I absolutely love Laplaya. It's a small local restaurant with great flavor, easy access for those of us with limited mobility, and friendly service. It has a full bar too! Negra especial on top even! I like camarones al diablo. It's actually hot! Cuidado! ...¡muy caliente! read more

As always great service, we really will be sad leaving fort Bragg. The vibe of the restaurant, all the way to the staff. The food is never a miss, they have so much love for their customers. read more

La Playa Mexican Restaurant - This is current on special until they run out but these are taquitos with shredded chicken and garnished of course with the fixings. - Mexican Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

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Well since I can't go to Mexico due to this Covid. I was driving by Ft Bragg and saw this Mexican restaurant. Let me tell you. This is the best torta ahogada I've had on this side of the border. It's spicy like it's supposed to be and great flavor. Highly recommended staff was great. They are doing pick up or drive through. Thanks Belen for the great service. Will definitely come back. read more

La Playa Mexican Restaurant - Carnitas torta ahogada. - Mexican Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

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After having seafood along Noyo River for a few days, we wanted to try something different. We went around 1pm so they only serve soups at the time. We had Menudo, Birria, and Carne en su jugo. Very impressed with all three of them. Soups were very authentic and flavorful. Very nice having warm and tasty soup during a chilly and cloudy day in Fort Bragg. The price is very reasonable! Hostess is super friendly and nice. Will go back again! Thank you. read more

Traveling back from Oregon, we stayed here in Fort Bragg. after being on the road all day and getting everything set up in the campground, no one felt like cooking. We saw the sign for La Playa and decided to come in. Staff: very friendly & welcoming. The owner cracked jokes with my Tio for being a Dodgers fan. The owner engaged conversations with everyone in the room and made them feel comfortable and happy to be there. Our server must have been his son, he was very attentive and went above and beyond, he was always on top of things. **give the guy a raise** Food: was on point and authentic. The beans reminded me of how my great grandmother use to make them. The rice was good. Everyone enjoyed the food and had no problems with anything. If I lived out in the area, I definitely would be back at least 8 days a week and recommend this place. God Bless you guys. read more

We were really pleased with the food, service and atmosphere. Very kind family! Easy parking and the ocean is visible! To go food is also delicious and consistent!!! Go try it!!! Yum!!! read more

The service was excellent, and we all enjoyed our food! I will say, having fajitas without bell peppers is a bit odd, but the carrots and zucchini were pretty tasty, shockingly. My kids were able to order stuff they liked, so that was a win as well. Overally, pretty good! read more

Great service and friendly staff! Highly recommend the cheese enchiladas, rice and beans. The building and the outside need some help but don't judge a book by it's cover. Convenient drive thru too! read more

Extremely mediocre and yet overpriced for what it is. I got a to-go order after a long day of photographing and didn't realize until I got back to my hotel that they'd given me the wrong order. I went back and they were sort of just like "yeah sorry". Chips are stale. Salsa is bland. Taco meat is half decent but not spicy. read more

4/17/18 North of Northern California, somewhere beyond the edge of our familiar modernity and before the world ends, lies a fifth dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination. It is an area which we call the Twilight Zone. Here two diners sat across a table, after having woken before the rising sun, driving endless roads and passing everything and nothing. At what point did reality become a pebble in the rear view mirror? The younger, brilliant looking lad orders Menudo with Pata thinking eating feet would nourish his own, tired inside old and ragged shoes that have protected him against the sharp fragments upon which he has walked, while the aged example before him nurses a Corona Familiar, an empty bottle to his right. They stare at nothing while nothing stares back. After a time, the young and excited waiter comes eyeing the great third eye to the younger man's right: "Are you photographers?" Does proclaiming profession make truth? While his acquaintance pondered, the older one says, "Yes, yes we are." "I know a secret." His lips contorted a smile but his eyes told of many fantasies. For a moment silence took its part, stopping the crashing waves heard from the distance, pausing the passage of time, for a time. He continues, "Down the street, to the left, goes all who come. But they all take the path to the right. Just keep going though. Eventually you will come to see that there is," pausing until the words come. "The spectacle you seek but no path down..." 4/5 #ftbragg #mexican #star read more

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After reading reviews I expected more. We ordered taco salads. The bowls, tortilla, were over cooked and mine was greasy. Beans were bland and Not drained so the whole salad tasted of salty bean broth. Over all one of the worst taco salads I've ever had. I'd have better food at Taco Bell. read more

Service was friendly and helpful. Meal was hot and very flavorful. The interior is basic but don't let that deter you from visiting. The salsa was fresh and mildly spicy, a good addition to the meal. read more

Healthy eaters can order the Veggie Burrito if they request they hold the cheese and sour cream. Order yours w/"cry baby" hot sauce. It's Smokey. What's missing? Chili's ‼. Ask them to add jalapeño or Serrano peppers to make this Om nom nom chompsky pop. They have tomatillo and habanero hot sauce too! Just request it. #mendocino @visitfortbraggca @FortBraggCA read more

Gross. Our server was nice but barely around. Although food came out fast it was horrible. Store bought crispy shells and burnt meat that taste like teriyaki jerky. You're better off at Taco Bell. read more

So the food here is pretty good. I'm not the kind of person to leave reviews (Even though reviews are super helpful for others. Sorry! I'll try more). And I probably would have never even left this review if my day hadn't been what it has been today, and then this just threw me over the edge. But damn dude. Every single time I order menudo to go and ask for flour tortillas, they ALWAYS give me corn. I would say maybe 90 percent of the time they give me corn. I think they may have gotten my order right once. Can a brother get some flour tortillas like I ordered??? Otherwise. Foods good. read more

Short read: overpriced, below average tasting Mexican food in a noisy, crowded, kitchen table-like setting (I'm not sure what this building used to be but seemed like an old style small Sizzler type that has been through a few transitions and had better days). Visited on a Saturday evening and it was very crowded, but we were lucky and got a table without much of a wait. It might have been that the wait staff was overextended, but the Formica table was just wiped clean and two forks placed without napkins underneath. I tossed those into the tortilla chip tray after we emptied it and we got a new set of forks with napkins. Odd in that there were no knives or spoons. I had the steak fajita wrap that was on special for $10.95 and my wife had two cheese enchiladas with beans and rice for $12.95. Prices are high for quantity and quality. The fajita wrap was decent and priced about right. The beans and rice with the enchiladas were beneath Tack Bell standards and the enchiladas were just average - something expected for under $9, but not at $13. There were a lot of house specialty dishes featuring seafood for prices around $26+ a plate which would be expected in a more upscale setting like Maya Fusion further up the street. read more

"Meh" food. Ordered a carnitas quesadilla. Took 45 minutes and the carnitas were undercooked and tasted very bland. Not what you'd expect for carnitas. Margaritas were decent Service was slow Prices high for the area Chips were not homemade Salsa was good Probably won't be back read more

My brother & I had dinner at La Playa on 9/27/2022 during our motorcycle tour of the Pacific Coast Highway. The food was excellent. The portions generous. The margarita's great. Our server, "Jesse M", handled us perfectly. If I lived in the area, I'd be a regular at La Playa. read more

La Playa Mexican Restaurant - a plate of mexican food - Mexican Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

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What an amazing gem! This is legit Mexican food, passed down through generations. You can tell by the delicious food (ahem chips & salsa), of course, but honestly what sealed it for me was the margaritas. They have a full bar and can make whatever you want, but I'm telling you, go for the margaritas and you don't regret it. Another plus if they're dog friendly and the location is awesome -- very close to the beach. I came with a few friends and we posted up for over an hour simply to soak in more of the atmosphere. Spoke to the bartender and the whole joint is family owned for all 12 year they've been open from their grandmother down -- love supporting small businesses like this. Other things that may be of interest: I don't have kids, but they have a kids menu, a separate space for birthday parties of conference meetings, and a vegan menu which I took full advantage of! read more

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Traveling outside of Central and Southern California and finding delicious Mexican food can be hit or miss. This place is a genuine hit. In addition to the good food, the staff was friendly and accommodating. The outdoor dining is great and pet friendly, so this place is a complete win. I think 4.25 stars is probably more fair, but that's not an option. It's definitely a solid place to stop if you're in Fort Bragg and craving Mexican food. read more