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    Lalo's Family Restaurant

    3.1 (417 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Oscar the server said rheure getting updated menus soon. Since you're no longer allowed to pick 2 sides of your choice.
    Jessica M.

    The restaurant has plenty of parking and seating available. The food is good but their salsa I feel is always a bit too strong on the cumin taste. Food tastes fresh and made to specification, other than you're not actually allowed to pick your sides for dishes without extra charges. You're meal comes with rice and refried beans only. Our server did mention they're getting new menus soon so it'll be nice to see that update. Portions are well served for the prices. Oscar was super attentive which we appreciated. They play regional Mexican music which I enjoy.

    Rene Q.

    Food has lost flavor quality and their prices have skyrocket. I will stop going to lalos because of their high prices. they went up 5 to 10 dollars on some plates. Drove all the way to woodland hills to oxnard just to have lalos. Now I'd rather go to my local street vendors for cheap food. If u raise food prices u will loose customers. Rather keep customers and keep prices low.

    Pam M.

    Chilaquiles were delicious. Paired it with a champagne mimosa. Both were really good. Chilaquiles were about $16ish dollars and mimosa was about $10ish. The environment here is great. It can get really busy and crowded.

    My mom loving the fajitas!
    Crystal L.

    3/5 -- Some Hits, Some Misses Lalo's Mexican Restaurant has a few bright spots, but it's not quite the fireworks show I hoped for. First, the salsa deserves its own standing ovation -- 5/5, flavorful, fresh, and the kind that wakes up your taste buds in the best way. The chips, though... they're still on their character-development journey. A little stale, a little sad -- definitely room for glow-up. My mom ordered the shrimp cocktail, and that dish was the star of the table. 10/10, packed with shrimp, refreshing, and full of that classic coastal flavor she loves. We also tried the chicken and shrimp grilled plate, and it was good -- nothing wrong with it, just not the type of dish that makes you daydream about coming back. One thing that really threw us off: the temperature inside. The dining room was freezing, and the cold air made the food cool down way too fast. Cozy meals deserve, well... a cozy room. Pricing is also on the higher side, especially considering the plating and presentation, which felt a bit basic. Overall, it wasn't bad -- just not especially memorable or magical. Good salsa, great shrimp cocktail, but everything else felt a bit "meh."

    Mark L.

    I was really surprised to see the average rating for Lalo's here on Yelp, because my family had an amazing experience. We all thought the food was excellent and incredibly delicious. I probably had the best carne asada burrito I've ever had at a Mexican restaurant. My wife's chile relleno was perfect, and even my son's chicken nuggets and fries were really tasty. We can't forget the guacamole appetizer--it was so good too. As for the service, they were fantastic: attentive and helpful with everything we needed. The ambiance was exactly what you'd expect from a Mexican restaurant. Will my family be coming back? Absolutely, yes!

    Cóctel de camarón ¡grande!

    I always order the large shrimp cocktail no cucumber. Excellent! We went early evening on a Thursday, no waiting. I also Oder the homemade horchatas

    This is the place
    Tremaine R.

    First time dining here. my son and daughter Inlaw.. The food here is to die for!! Authentic Mexican food.. This will be our go to, when we come to Oxnard from now on!! U really need to try this place for yourself! The oysters was WOW!! Our food was WOW, amazing!! I'm so satisfied

    5.95 a taco ... asada
    Erica G.

    Part of the Oxnard Taco trail. I wanted to check them out as I have not been here in a few years. At 5.95 each taco, I don't think it was crazy expensive but there's tons of meat and it's a large taco. Not a mini street taco. It was a pick up , so I don't get to see the vibe but I do know it's a family owned fam friendly spot. I think burritos are 13 bucks and huge. Maybe I'll try that next. I usually like boiled beans not refried and no rice. I'm picky with my Mexican rice. Not sure if they'd accept modifications to their items. I'll see at a later date but my siblings love this place. Not my first taco place choice but I was full with one taco. I saved the other for lunch tomorrow. Happy I supported local though :)

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    100% recommended, loved the service and food! Definitely will be going back for their molcajete, worth the price!

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    Super clean restaurant! I ordered the molcajete came with so much food it was super good! Definitely will be coming back!

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    Another Home Run !! Amazing food !! I had the steak fajitas both times it was almost 3 meals on one plate. Soooo... Good

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