fire tacos and the fries are good, definitely recommend coming here. people here are super nice

WOW! This place is amazing and the service is great, had to come back twice. I came in with my friend and we ordered a couple tacos plus their corn. Everything was soooooooo good! Tortillas are fresh, meat is fresh & on top of that, the salsas on the table are really good. Would recommend for anyone that's in town, def a place you want to check out. read more

Mothers - Tacos Near Me - Ventura, California

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We have been to Mothers multiple times. We return because they have tacos and mulitas that are unique, fresh, hot and so tasty! The expanded salsa bar "table" was a nice addition. The facility is beautiful with a variety of indoor and outdoor seating. My concern is the constant operational changes: - The ordering process keeps moving around - You now pick up your food at the counter (there are no trays to carry your food back to your table) vs they bring it to you - Baseball game being shown and blasted loudly into the place (please don't change to a sports bar). I do hope Mothers stabilizes its operation soon. read more

Let's start with the good, the ambiance was nice, bathroom was clean and staff was wonderful. I went for my husband bday which was also on their 1 year anniversary. I'm not sure it my visit took a turn because it was the anniversary or what but we got there around 2:30pm, the waiter told us the happy hour was from 3-6pm if we wanted wait. We left and came back at 3:15pm. I asked for the happy hour menu and the waitress told me that it didn't start till 6pm and the waiter who told me had gone home, long story short she honored the happy hour prices. Due to it being the anniversary the elote wasn't being served. I asked for more horchata which they said they were out of till later. When we got the food, most of it was over salted. The chicharróns and dirt papas were too salty to finish. Even adding the salsas didn't temper down the salt or added flavor or spice to the food. The asada taco was the best thing we had. We also got 2 churros. I feel like they were to thick an not done all of the way through. Also heard they had an Oreo churros for later that day too. I'll give it another try because I really wanted the all the Mother's smoke and am hoping what I experienced was a one time situation. We will have to see... read more

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Visited Mothers for the first time and I will definitely be coming back! The food was amazing, it had such great flavor! The service was amazing as well, I located the owner to tell him personally. They were SO busy yet every interaction with every employee was so kind and it made you feel like you were one of their friends and you were over at their house. Overall great experience. read more

Mothers - BOWL OF CHICHARRON - Tacos Near Me - Ventura, California

I don't know about you.... But I am a SUCKER for a Good Story... And Mother's story, Got Me! First and Foremost, I want to dedicate this review to my own Mother, Ma as I call her, whom I look up to, who I cherish and who I can ALWAYS count on even as a 42 year old grown man. Thank you Ma for your all you do for me and my own familia. You are a great Mother and an even better Grandma to my 3 beautiful girls.... "Your Hitas" And to All Moms reading this.... Know that you are Incredible and you should be so proud of the difference you make in your children's lives Every. Single. Day. ------------ok let's do this--------------- So here's how it went down at Mother's Ventura... After doing our Christmas family photo shoot in neighboring Oxnard this past November, we continued on to Ventura after my wife said, "Hey, Lets go grab lunch in Ventura, I found a new spot I wanna try out" Hey, the girl has never steered me around before so I'm following her lead. And when I found out it was Mexican food.... Let's just say the gas pedal went a little bit closer to the floorboard. As we pulled into the shared parking lot, I could already tell by the amount of the cars in the lot that the place was going to be hoppin. As we made our way to the front door, there was a small line to get checked in, which is always a good sign. And within a few minutes we were at our table ready to get our grub on. Of course, NO MATTER what Mexican Restaurant I go to.... Chips & Salsa is my First Name and Tacos is my Surname. My middle name you ask?? Mexican Coke in a BOTTLE if they have it.... And Mother's HAD it! First things First... The chips were homemade & cut big (perfect for getting a big dip of salsa). The salsa was red, fire roasted and made my stomach do the happy dance. They are not complimentary, but worth the $7 bucks. Next up... A Margarita for my wife which was presented with a colorful salted rim, a dried orange and a flower... It was almost too pretty to drink...ALMOST. I, of course got my Mexican Coke in a bottle and it was Qué Rico! From there, we got right to business! As we were there on a Sunday, we ordered from the Brunch Menus and Brunch we did... Ventura Style! Between my wife & I... We went with 3 sliced Ribeye Tacos and they were.. EXCELLENT! A homemade tortilla... With a huge, thin sliced piece of Ribeye with a dollop of green salsa. Simple, Unique and Delish! For kicks and giggles, I also ordered a salt-grilled shrimp taco... My only edit that I would had made had I known... I wasn't a fan of the salsa that was on the shrimp taco, but that's just me. Next time, I'll opt for it to come dry and add salsa from my chips & salsa or made sub for the green salsa. As for my 3 kids, they shared their Mexican Hot Chocolate Pancakes with brûléed bananas, with a side of Mexican chocolate sauce & vanilla ice cream.... Ice Cream? For Breakfast?? Yes Please!!!! I believe we ordered a side of rice which never came out, but by the time we ate everything else, we were stuffed and just told them to just take it off our bill. Not that it was a big deal, but our server felt bad and wanted to make it right. So they gave us some complimentary Churros to-go and they were EPIC! Definitely order a side of these for your table! All in All, Mother's in Ventura fits the mold of the city and compliments the town perfectly. The menu is simple, Different (in a good way) and offers some fun Mexican Regional Specialties... Next time, I'm going for their Bowl of Chicharron and their homemade Mexican Shakshuka!! Mother's Ventura, To your Chefs and your Staff... Well Done! Provecho to All! read more

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Chicken tacos, crispy queso style, elote corn on the cob, and (not featured) homemade churros! Ay mama!! Best things I've ever put in my mouth! Mother's do it best! yummmm The service was amazing as well, super friendly! And ...they brought the ambience with the big screen TV's! (They were the icing on the cake--or churro with white caramel sauce! lol) hopefully they play sports, did somebody say World Cup?! Yes please! Until next time.. read more

Mothers - Tacos Near Me - Ventura, California

Hadn't been here in a few months, so we decided to come in for dinner. Gotta say, I'm not liking the changes that they've made for dinner. I came hoping to order some tacos, but they don't have regular tacos anymore for dinner. They offer entree plates, ranging from $27 to $47, with the intent to have them done family style, and you can make your own taco. The food was good, but it didn't hit nearly as good as their regular tacos do - something was missing. Plus, I like to get a variety of different meats when I get tacos, and you're kind of stuck with just ordering one or two things. If I were to come when they're serving their tacos, I can get three different type of tacos for less than $30. For dinner, you're stuck getting a plate (most of which are more than $30), and making your own taco without any variety unless you order numerous plates. Overall, Mothers was one of our dinner places. Their food is still good, but I'm definitely not a fan of what they've done to their menu. More expensive, less variety. Don't think I'll return until they start serving individual tacos again. read more

Sorry but there was nothing I liked about the place expect for the decor inside. Lengua had no flavor, asada was really salty I couldn't eat it, ribeye was dull. I couldn't eat the onion curtida it was bad. Will not come back. read more

Mothers - Asada taco ribeye taco lengua taco - Tacos Near Me - Ventura, California

It was fun on a rainy day. Came and did our own taco flight. Tried the Baja Fish Taco, Grilled Steak con Papas Taco, Papas Taco, Pico Rico Taco, & El Piri Piri Taco. Next time I would like to try the fresh churro & dipping sauce. Cement floors & cement table tops mixed with a rainy day made it quite cold so dress warmly. read more

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Mother's Tacos in Ventura hits with that authentic CDMX soul the kind of taquería where you can taste the "amor de madre" in every bite. Helmed by Chef Felipe Cuevas, this spot brings the vibe of a classic Mexican market stall: fresh tortillas warming on the comal, meats sizzling, salsas bright and punchy, and plates that feel both comforting and proudly traditional. The tacos lean Mexico City style juicy, well seasoned, and served with that no nonsense simplicity that lets the ingredients speak. It's the type of place where you order one taco "just to try it" and suddenly you're three deep, wondering how Chef Felipe makes everything taste so familiar yet so dialed in. If you're cruising through Ventura and craving real deal CDMX flavor, Mother's Tacos delivers with heart, heritage, and straight up good cooking. read more

The aesthetic: 10/10 The food: 5/10 I really wanted to like this place because the aesthetic is so fun. But unfortunately the food didn't match. I ordered the Modelo Negra fish tacos which I will say are a hardy portion and my fish was decently sized and cooked perfectly. But the ratio of fish to cabbage was definitely off. (70% cabbage/tortilla : 30% fish) The tortillas were definitely handmade and delicious. My friend ordered the CDMX taco plate with asada and it came out SUPER burnt. It may have well have jerky, it was for sure a jaw workout. Again, the portion is good for what you pay for but the quality definitely isnt. For a drink I had tried their horchata auga fresca which had a distinct flavor of coconut. It definitely didn't taste like it came scooped from a ladel, more like coconut milk with spices. Super disappointed. This place gives me "gentrified mexican food" vibes but on a high quality level. I didn't get a chance to try any cocktails or churros this time but will come back to try next time. read more

Mothers - BURNT asada taco - Tacos Near Me - Ventura, California

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What a great night out! Mothers is a really cool (sorry, Boomer-speak) place to enjoy good friends, good drinks, and good food. Lots of windows and polished concrete floors really set the mood. You order using a table QR code. We enjoyed Mothers Margaritas, chips and salsa, and housemade guacamole while waiting for our meal. Our meal included Carne Asada tacos, Negra Modelo Fish Tacos, along with Red Rice and Pinto Beans. We would have loved to try a Bowl of Chicharřon, but clearly we had our table filled with plenty of wonderful food. The serving crew were very nice and helpful in navigating the menu. This is a great addition to the Ventura dining scene and we are anxious to return. read more

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Highly recommend mothers most delicious Mexican food. I had a pleasure to meet Cesar, which he give us an exceptional service. Please try the churros. The tacos are delicious. If I can give them more than five stars I would do it please try and support our local businesses in Ventura county read more

Got this place recommended by a friend and finally decided to check it out for lunch--glad I did. We went all in on tacos, and every single one delivered. I tried the Baja fish, Al Pastor, and the steak con papas. The flavors on each taco were perfectly balanced, but the standout for me was definitely the steak con papas--so good. The chef rotates the menu from time to time, which I actually love because it keeps things fresh, but if this is the baseline, you really can't go wrong with anything. Service was quick, and the vibe felt like sitting down for a family dinner--super welcoming and comfortable. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to. read more

Mothers - Al pastor taco (top), Baja fish taco (bottom left), steak con papas taco (bottom right) - Tacos Near Me - Ventura, California

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Tacos are amazing and the drinks are even better! Cutie girl at the bar was so sweet and helped me pick yummy drinks!! lemon drop is SO GOOD. read more

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We stopped by here for a delicious dinner and Mothers did not disappoint! We arrived around 5:30 on a Thursday. There was plenary of seating. The menu has such creative dinner choices! Everyone in our group was happy! read more

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I was so excited to try this Mothers and sadly it didn't hit the spot. This place was all looks and no substance. The chicken skins were heavily seasoned with chili powder but had not salt. Had 2 pieces and I was done. The tacos were expensive and bland. Nothing was properly salted and the salsas were disappointing. The service was friendly but rushed. Drinks were good. read more

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Chef Danny and Chef Felipe were both so friendly and proud of the food they serve. I really enjoyed the duck carnitas tostada as well as the papas bowl, they were both delicious. Very clean and welcome atmosphere as well. read more

Mothers - DUCK CARNITAS TOSTADA (GF) - Tacos Near Me - Ventura, California

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The Esquite was exquisite! Very tasty, good combination of sauce, corn, and cheese with great texture. The tacos, not so much. I ordered the Sliced Ribeye, Duck Carnitas, and Salted-Grilled Shrimp. I think I did enjoy the Ribeye but at some point, my mouth was burning so much from the intense spice that I couldn't really enjoy my other tacos. I haven't had this serious of a burn in a very long time. I would say the Duck Carnitas came out lukewarm even though I waited a good 20 minutes for it. The Shrimp taco had two layers of tortilla but even then it got really liquidy that you probably have to eat that first. I was originally thinking about coming back for the octopus when I first saw the menu but I don't know anymore. read more

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Came here with friends as it's a new place and wanted to give it a try! I think it's okay. I would need to give it another try to judge. It was really loud inside and small space so it's hard to talk! I tried few things, the corn appetizer and dirty fries were my favorite! You order at the cashier or app and they bring you the food. read more

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Good atmosphere inside with few seating outside, always welcome on a sunny lunch. The selection of food is aimed to a more gourmet style tacos. Very interesting and different flavors. Once you order and given a number the food comes out reasonably fast but taking the right amount of time to be freshly made. read more

We came on a Wednesday night and I was not expecting it to be that busy. The staff were friendly. It was cold and maybe some rain so all the seating inside was taken. I wish they had more tables inside. I am not sure I love that you have to order at the register. I would rather be able to be at the table and decide with the other people at the table what to order. (I know you can also order with the QR code at the table, but don't love that system.) The food was ok. The Dirty fries were a favorite for my table. (Asada fries) I probably have to be back when the weather is ok to enjoy outside seats because it was so loud inside. read more

Mothers - Dirty fries - Tacos Near Me - Ventura, California

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Beware This is a convenient location to grab food while waiting for your Tesla to charge. We should've known from the beginning they would take longer than 20mins to prepare the food because my daughter and I stood for a couple mins for someone to come address us and take our order to go. We ordered the dinner menu $34 for some steak and potatoes plate, esquire. We honestly only wanted à la Carte tacos but was informed none available for dinner! Boo Anywho my car was done charging after 30+ no food ready... i honestly just wanted a refund this is ridiculous. Employees need to set better expectations when customers order from here. Be upfront and honest how long it truly takes to cook and package food. Employees were not very welcoming either. Never again will I come back to this establishment if I should need to stop and charge my car. Hard pass next time read more

food was great. I think we like the fries better then the tacos. The margarita was syrupy, not anything amazing but not terrible, just basic. the Elote was delicious as it should have been for a $12 head of corn. Cute patio, ordering area is in the line of a walk way and a little awkward but locals seem to enjoy this spot. We may return if in the area again. read more

My wife and I were honestly hesitant to try a newer modern Mexican spot in Ventura since we usually stick to our favorite hole-in-the-wall places (Los Comales). Glad we gave Mother's Tacos a shot because we were pleasantly surprised. The food and drinks were both really good. The chicken mole was excellent, and the torta was a total hit. Even our 5-year-old loved it, which always says a lot. What stood out most though was our server, Cesar. He was fantastic from start to finish. Every recommendation he gave us was on point(including his surprise tequila recommendation), and he treated us with the kind of confidence and professionalism you'd expect from someone with years of hospitality experience. Dudes got old school server vibes that's rarely seen anymore! Super welcoming, attentive, and genuinely made the whole experience better. The decor is great, the vibe is cool, and because of Cesar we'll definitely be back. read more

Hey this place is great. Nice outside seating. Great tacos chips and guacamole. Everybody there was happy. I had the Baja fish tacos and they were as good as anything I've ever had and the homemade tortillas are delicious as well as the salsa. read more

Mothers - So good. - Tacos Near Me - Ventura, California

Trying dinner the menu is totally different from lunch. The dinner is very elevated. So many good choices. I had the pawns over a mystique wood. Very flavorful and meaty. They were hug. The Rockefeller oysters was very delicious. the chorizo was a good mix. It went so fast lol. The ribeye steak was very juicy. so much flavor coming off that Mesquite wood adding that homemade house salsa was a nice taste. also shared it with a margarita ETA the rocks. Hit the spot. my best dinner in a long time. The staff was very friendly. Came around to talk about food. That was awesome read more

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Thank you MOTHERS for making amazing food! I need to give a special THANKS to Davina, you went above and beyond today with your EXCELLENT customer service. You're a great asset to the business! See you sooner than later. read more

Mothers - The best variations of tacos. Ribeye steak Potatoes Chicharron - Tacos Near Me - Ventura, California

Mother knows best! Especially when it comes to tacos and dirty fries. If Dirty Fries are wrong, I don't want to be right and Mothers makes them dangerously right. First off, the frozen strawberry daiquiri? Solid choice. Sweet, cold, and hits the spot. They don't start you off with chips and salsa, which threw me for a second, but honestly, once the food came out, I didn't even miss it. Ordering is at the door, and if you want to add more food later, just scan the QR code at your table. Efficient, almost futuristic! lol it's like taco ordering in 3025. Food-wise: - Rib eye tacos were tender, tasty, no complaints. - Dirty Fries deserve their own fan club. Flavor in every bite. If these fries were a movie, they'd be 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. The vibe is great. Good service, friendly staff, and an easygoing atmosphere that works for hanging with friends, bringing the family, or even a date (bonus points if your date loves fries). Bottom line: Come for the tacos, stay for the Dirty Fries. And the daiquiri. Because at the end of the day...Mothers Know Best! read more

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Stopped here on the way up North and also to charge the Tesla. Awesome location to grab some tacos, coffee or adult beverages, dessert for the road. I heard their menu changes so I'm excited to see what else they have. Will be stopping here again! read more

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4 stars for me. My friend invited me out for dinner and drinks! Yay me! I had been wanting to give this spot a try after the revamping of the menu. I had seen it before it was built, so to see it all come together is amazing!!!! I loved the suadero.. asada and al pastor were not my favorite as I like the meat thinly sliced/ more char flavor as more reminiscent of my Mexico City trips. The crispy al pastor from the trompo is always what I look for. No trompo here which is a bummer. Al pastor on trompo is originally from Puebla influenced by Lebanese immigrants, it later became a staple in Mexico City. I was told by a staff member that Al pastor trompo tacos aren't Mexico City rather TJ styles tacos and that I'm used to that not the real Mexico City. I felt mansplained ...though I have been to Mexico City multiple times and trompo al pastor is everywhere. No worries, I get it they do thangs diff here :) Cool! No worries but I know my tacos ;) I have my preference, these tacos aren't bad I was just looking for something different. I would come back for the suadero alone. As that was ahhhhmazing ... give me 10 pronto!!!! I absolutely loved it! I am open to trying more stuff. MUY pronto! Nice spot. So much natural lighting. The pops of red and the decor are nice! Plenty of seating indoor and outdoor. Parking can be an issue especially once all the other spots open. Get there earlier for dinner service, it gets packed. Good margs. We also tried the churros with Ojai pixie marmalade/ whip. Delicious . Overall, good service :) read more

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Happy to finally try! Even though it's still new I feel like I am late to the game with all the reviews I hear of this place. I stopped in for some tacos and did not disappoint. Not sure what to order, the hostess cheerfully guided me through the menu. I went with most her suggestions which included Al pastor, suedero, fish and hongo tacos. My two favorites were easily the pescador and braised beef. Good flavors. Al pastor was decent but the hongos did slightly disappoint. With a tamarindo drink everything was perfect for lunch. Overall tasty food, slightly pricey, clean and open space. Would come back for a lunch like this. read more

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Delicious, gourmet tacos. Busy day when we went, but they took care of us - even outside in the line. Once we got to the front, though, they seated us very promptly and got our orders right away. The tacos were delicious. You can see how they make the tortillas in house, right in front of you, so you know it's fresh. They weren't shy on the meat. The sauces and the garnish were truly elevated. Probably one of the only places in Ventura that I can say has gourmet tacos. It is pricey, but if you are in the mood for fancy tacos and good drinks, I'd recommend coming here. read more

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Oh my god, RUN don't walk to Mothers Tacos in Ventura. My friends and I finally made it for Taco Tuesday and for the first week for their Happy Hour Menu. Located in the new Gasworks area, Mothers stands out with its badass signage, cool decor and amazing smells coming from the kitchen. The service was literally impeccable. You start by ordering at their entrance and then grab a seat. From there it's table side service. Our drinks came out within minutes and then very soon after trays upon trays of food. If you need a refill or an add on you can order from your phone to save you a trip back to the front. No joke though we had cocktails and all of our food in under 10 minutes. Everyone was super nice here and welcoming. The vibes were immaculate and a special shoutout to Melanie at Mothers who checked up on our table a bunch throughout our stay. My friends and I are ballers and almost ordered everything on the menu. We tried: *Pepino Margarita *Michelada *Frozen Mango Margarita *Oysters Asada *Pastor Dirty Fries *Chicharrón *Churros *And plates upon plates of tacos: Asada, Pastor, Fried Pescado, Chorizo, Mushrooms, & Sweet Potato. We were blown away by all of the food and everything was delicious, there wasn't a dish we didn't like, and we would definitely order it all again. The portions were very generous and the food was cooked to perfection. The food is amazing here 10/10. We waddled out of there. If you made us pick our favorite appetizer, definitely was the Chicharrón as it was fried to perfection, super crispy and fatty in the best way. For the tacos, I would say you're safe with any of the choices, but my personal favorite was the Asada and the fried fish taco. This spot is popular and gets busy (rightfully so) but you definitely need to add them to your must try list. So grateful we have such an amazing eatery in Ventura. I love their aesthetic, menu, the food is amazing and the staff were really nice. Like any new restaurant it took them a little time to get their footing, but I can really appreciate that The owner and staff seemed to have taken the feedback and made this place worthy of five stars. I haven't stopped thinking about this meal all week, my friend said the same. Eager to come back and to support. read more

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Longtime Spencer Mackenzie's fan here. That's usually my family's go-to for tacos in the area. Heard good things from a friend in the Bay so we thought we'd give Mother's a try. Amazing grilled fish taco. Mushroom taco also a standout. And the fries were killer. A fantastic meal, and super friendly staff. I've worked in restaurants forever and I can tell the kitchen has a high attention to detail -- I mean all the salsas were great, and even the pickled onions which you could tell used lime juice and not just vinegar. We'll be back for sure! read more

Well I was very hyped to try this place after seeing this place in construction across the street from where I use to live. The downtown Ventura area needs a trendy GOOD Mexican spot. Finally got to stop by for lunch and I was dissapointed in the food but very impressed by the aesthetic of the resteraunt. Super cute industrial vibe of the resteraunt where it also meets tulum vibes and I liked that. After waiting in line to order, your able to seat yourself where you would like. I ordered the $19 dollar taco plate with churros as a desert. I went with an asada, Al pastor and chorizo taco. Honestly, the food needed salt/ seasoning. Lacked in flavor and for how expensive the tacos were, I did expect better. At best I would rate my tacos a 5 out of 10. The churros were the real STAR of the show. For $6 bucks you get two pieces and those were so good. A solid 10/10 on the churros. Overall, I will come back for the churros again, mark my words. Maybe I'd come back for a cocktail as they have a bar. Be aware out of there folks, till next time! read more

Mothers - Taco plate - Tacos Near Me - Ventura, California

We stopped by for a quick bite and arrived at 11:52, just a few minutes before opening. Instead of a welcoming response, we were told they don't open until 12:00. A little hospitality would have gone a long way--something as simple as inviting us to wait or take a seat would've made a much better first impression. We left; it didn't feel like they wanted our business. read more

Checked out Mothers the other night. Such a great new restaurant to the midtown Ventura area. The food was awesome and I recommend get the Plato Personal so you can try three different tacos. The rice and beans were a great compliment. On the beverage side I ordered the mango margarita. It was perfect way to enjoy my meal. At the end of our meal we ordered the churros and it was crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Overall Mothers had great service and was a great setting for a night out. 5 stars!!! read more

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We have been twice. The first time they had only been open a week or so and it was a little chaotic. Now that they have settled in a bit, we are completely delighted. The space is open and lively (love the outdoor patio) and the service is friendly and knowledgeable. There can be a little line because you initially order at a desk, get a lotteria number, and then find a table. If you want to add anything on afterwards, you can order from your table. The food is fresh and colorful and both times we were stuffed. We have tried the tacos, dirty fries, guacamole (expensive, but a good size), and the ceviche. Everything was good but the ceviche is our favorite. They also have a pretty good alcoholic and non alcoholic drink menu. Give it a try--you won't be disappointed! read more

Mothers - Dirty fries are not for the faint of heart! - Tacos Near Me - Ventura, California

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