Mother's Tacos from Ventura really came through in the clutch for my mom's 80th birthday celebration this past Sunday at her home in Camarillo, even during an unexpected El Niño downpour! They set up a complete outdoor pop-up kitchen, with one person making fresh tortillas, two prep cooks, and Chef Felipe leading the team. Every one of them was passionate, personable, and genuinely proud of what they were serving. Their signature duck carnitas with mole sauce confit, pickled onions, and homemade tortillas made right there were absolutely incredible. Chef Felipe also took the time to explain the ingredients and flavor balance inspiration behind the magic, which made the experience even more special. The margaritas and palomas were a huge hit too. Despite the pouring rain, they kept everything going and delivered an amazing experience. Everyone at the party kept asking who they were and where they could find them. Mother's Tacos did much more than cater the party. They became one of the highlights of the entire celebration. We highly recommend them! read more

I just want to come here ALL the time! It's chill, the staff is friendly, the margaritas are BOMB, and the food OMG. Not a bad bite. Possibly a bit of food coma. Sit on the patio (weather permitting) Heads up the parking lot gets filled quickly. Be patient, try the neighborhood. Worth the walk. read more

Our first visit was absolutely phenomenal! Authentic, flavorful, quality ingredients, homemade tortillas, salsa bar & top notch service! From the moment we arrived the staff provided a warm & welcoming vibe! Johnny answered all our questions about the menu & provided great recommendations! Caesar was incredibly personable! Yan's fast paced service ensured everything was always clean & tidy! Executive Chef, Felipe treated us like family with his genuine hospitality and heartfelt service! The chicken & carne asada tacos, mulita, chips, salsa, rice & beans were all cooked to perfection & packed with flavor! We ended our five star dining experience with the most delicious, hot, homemade churros w dipping sauces! We have already highly recommend Mother's Tacos to some friends & family & cannot wait to go back! read more

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Food is great , very tasty tacos , so good ! salsa bar is good too. Service : order at the counter, they call your name , you pick up your tray Ambiance : modern , clean, we were there on a Sunday afternoon and it was busy, too busy for my taste and too many kids screaming, coughing, can't blame the business for that but be prepared if you are looking for something quieter, we were going to the Ventura Music Hall and This was close by read more

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So, I tried this place a year ago when it first opened. I liked the food, but I didn't enjoy the dining experience: this place is too damn loud. I've thought about returning several times over the course of the last year, but never did until tonight. Turns out nothing has changed, still good food, still loud AF. This time I had a Taco al Pastor. It was excellent, with soft, flavorful meat topped with onions, cilantro and a slice of pina. My wife had a Fish taco, which was impressively large. I suspect that fish taco was every bit as excellent as my pastor taco because my wife didn't offer me a bite, as she usually does. We had been talking nonstop since we sat down, but when the tacos arrived the conversation ended. All I could think was, damn, I gotta finish this taco before she asks me for a bite. I imagine she was thinking the same thing. What I didn't have to worry about was sharing the guacamole and tortilla chips. The serving size of the guacamole is easily enough for two people. And the tortilla chips, same generous serving size. The chips are good too, not the boring chips one encounters all too frequently at other places. I was also impressed by the Horchata here. Way above average. Creamy and rich AF. If you aren't having a beer, you definitely should check out the Horchata. And dog, they've got all kinds of beers up in here! I mean, yeah, cold local beers and even happy hour discounts! Gaw! So, yeah, I love this place. I just wish it wasn't so freaking loud. Maybe next time I visit I'll wear my noise cancelling headphones. Mikey C says: if it's too loud, you're too old. True dat. read more

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I ordered a PLATE of TACOS the pastor tacos were so burnt it had no other flavor except for burnt. It was like eating sand. I didn't even finish them. It tasted like meat that was left out for 6 hours then fried in oil. As a cook, all you have to do is look and realize the meat is dry. If you know it's been out for a couple of hours cook up something fresh. All you had to do was take one nibble and you'd realize it's dry, burnt, and definitely not worth serving. Everyone knows pastor is red. Tell me does that look red? It's black! Even the other pieces that weren't completely burnt tasted like the worst kind of beef jerky ever invented. read more

Mothers - Tacos Near Me - Ventura, California

Great menu. I don't think you can go wrong with anything. Items you would expect to see with a little more taste and flair. Order at the counter. The day we went the girl taking the orders was also bartender. Made for a longer wait. She was amazing though! Nice selection of non-alcohol drinks. Classics. read more

Mothers - Blackened fish taco, Pastor taco - Tacos Near Me - Ventura, California

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5/5 - I can't believe I hadn't updated my review. What a terrible yelper. Mothers helmed by head Chef Cuevas now has tacos al pastor en trompo! Sad to learn they no longer had ribeye tacos. Those seriously my fave but it's ok. I love tacos period and Mothers is always a great choice with their menu updates so I know I can count on tasty food regardless! Most recently, I had the suadero, al pastor and asada. My fave? The suadero! The churros for dessert with your choice of dipping sauce are so good. The marg didn't disappoint either! I have visited multiple times and they just celebrated their one year! We love the vibes. Staff is so warm. It feel like at friend's casita as soon as I walk it. Always greeted and acknowledged. Amazing customer service. They do get really busy at times but I'm not in a rush when I dine out. I go to enjoy myself and have good food. Also... the people complaining about prices are a bit nuts. Who says great quality Mexican food is cheap. This idea that Mexican food is cheap just because it's Mexican is pure craziness. Mother's uses good quality ingredients, no seed oils and they source local products. They work with local bakeries and shop at local farm markets. love that they as a business support local too. Counter service - order up front, get a number & wait for your food at your table :) They call your number and you pick it up. Chill but such a nice space. I've attend different events from a night market to their anniversary party, always a great time. Parking is limited, so when I can't find parking a park a few streets away but I do not mind walking. read more

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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

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Mother's has gone through a couple different menu variations but I think they finally nailed it with their current set up and version but I do miss their torta. Focusing on tacos let's you really enjoy how delicious their meat options are. Lot of different options whether you want them as a taco or a mulita and all have been delicious. Most of the tacos are gluten free with the exception of the fried fish. The salsas and other toppings that you can add are also really good and have a nice variety of heat and flavor. The staff including the bartenders making tasty margs have always been very friendly and come around to check on how things are. Sometimes you order at the bar and sometimes it's up front so it might just depend on how busy things are and To Go orders are handled really well. read more

Mothers - Al pastor and asada tacos and mulitas - Tacos Near Me - Ventura, California

Mothers has been on my list of places to try for a while. My first experience with them ended up being at the Taste of Camarillo event and they immediately jumped to the top of the list. (They served duck with mole sauce at the event...holy wow). We both got one pollo and one pastor tacos with a side of rice & beans as well as chips and guacamole. Everything was absolutely delicious and worth the hype. Brought my two young kiddos with us and they were happy with their eats too. They offer a kids special that has one taco with rice and beans...good portion too. Toddler & kid approved. For the families with babies...they have high chairs and there are changing tables in the bathrooms. Woo! They share a parking lot with a few other businesses so be ready to fight for parking at rush hour times. Can't wait to come back! read more

CDMX in Ventura. My favorite are the off cuts Available weekend only of cabeza trips and lengua. Great cocktail menu and churros are great dessert. Food is prepared slow but worth it. 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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I honestly don't have enough words to express how amazing our experience was. Chef Felipe, restaurant manager, Chris, and wait staff were extremely attentive and truly made us feel welcomed. their hospitality is truly unmatched. Onto the food, oh my gosh! I've been lucky enough to come here before, but the women on the committee had never been. The entire night I heard them rant and rave about how delicious the food was. From the Molitas to the Asada fries to the corn elote, to the salsa ( which we took with us and ate in the hotel room), and last, but not least... The tacos. Oh, the tacos! My favorite was the Pastor, but no selection would be a bad selection. We dined on a variety of delicious tacos while fighting each other for their juicy yet crispy Chicharron. I literally had to take another order to go. They were so good. And you can't have tacos without a little liquor! Frozen mango margaritas and frozen piña colada's flowed the entire night. I would suggest getting a picture as it's generous in size and pours about five glasses. If our call is not for you, please try one of their many Agua Frescas that are made in house. They are truly refreshing and incredibly delicious. Overall, this place can do no wrong. Vibes, food, drinks, and service were all 100 out of 10 and we can't wait to go back. read more

Mothers - Chef Felipe, staff, and our women's committee closing out the restaurant for the night. Lol - Tacos Near Me - Ventura, California

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I stumbled across Mother's Tacos while I was in Ventura, and I have to say, I was impressed. They're located in the Gasworks complex, and there's plenty of parking, which made stopping in really easy. The tacos were really tasty, and I loved that they make their tortillas fresh in-house. The salsa bar had a great selection, and they even serve a whole grilled onion with your meal and offer whole grilled chilies as a condiment--such a nice touch. They also have a variety of agua frescas, plus a station where they make fresh, homemade churros. The prices were reasonable, especially for the quality and portions. I'd definitely stop here again the next time I'm'm passing through Ventura. read more

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Amazing food cool spot, had to smash one of my tacos in the parking lot because they looked so good read more

Mothers - Duck taco, mula, taco de chicharrón, didn't make it home everything was great - 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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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

Food was soooo good! (11/10) I definitely made my way back the week after. Service was great, cashier was really sweet and everyone had such great attention to detail. The ambiance felt comfortable. They have sports playing on the TV's so I was able to watch the football game while enjoying my tacos. The food definitely gives authentic with a little more attentiveness to the plating and the flavors! read more

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While charging our Tesla on the way to Santa Barbara, we noticed this taco spot upfront. Theres a relaxing outdoor seating and a nice chill indoor seating. We ordered the al pastor, asada, fish tacos, and the corn. Everything was so delicious! read more

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Great tacos, amazing elote and great drinks! The walk up to the bar ordering system is a pain especially if you just want to get another drink but the lines tend to move rather quickly. Looking forward to catching a couple of NFL games this season. read more

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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I've been going to Mother's since it opened and we have loved iteration it has gone through. The staff has always been warm and friendly. The quality of the food has never wavered. Definitely get the Mexican street corn and the churros - even if you just came for tacos. You won't regret it! It's also a great spot to watch your favorite game because they have TVs everywhere, even outside. 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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Our first visit to Mother's Tacos was an absolute delight, and I can't wait to return for more! The tacos here are truly authentic, as if their own mother made them. Let's talk about the drinks. The Lemon Drop with Vodka was an amazing choice. The Old Fashioned was good too, but it was a bit too strong for my taste. The Horchata was decent, but I've had better. Now, let's talk about the food. The Mulita is the star of the show! I personally loved their Asada Mulita. It was rich and full of flavor. On weekends, you can also order Off Cuts like Tripa, Cabeza, and Lengua. My wife raved about the Cabeza Mulita, saying it was amazing! We also tried three types of tacos: Pastor, Asada, and Apollo. All three were delicious, but here's how I ranked them in order of taste: 1) Asada - Amazing tender flavor 2) Chicken - Very tender 3) Pastor - I'm a huge pastor fan, but while delicious, the other two tacos beat it to third place. By the way, my wife and daughter were raving about their grilled fish tacos. They believe these are the best tacos on the menu because of their amazing flavor. The fresh salsas are also very delicious. They're all great, so try them all with your tacos. And the knockout punch comes when you try their Elote (grilled corn on the cob). This is an OMG off the charts FULL of FLAVOR treat. I highly recommend having at least one as part of your meal. You won't be disappointed. read more

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MOTHERS is easily one of my favorite taco spots in Ventura. Everything tastes super fresh and the tacos are simple but done really well. The meat is always flavorful, tortillas are great, and nothing feels overly heavy. Everyone working there is always really nice too. Definitely one of those spots I keep coming back to. read more

Stood in line behind 2 couples waiting to order . It took 15 minutes before we walked out. The problem was the lady taking the orders was also making everyone's drinks which is why we walked at the 15 minute point. Also the taco prices were extremely high and the tacos were tiny,my wife and I like to eat. Lastly there was barely anyone eating there but the parking lot was full,really annoying we had to drive around the block twice to find a spot. read more

The food is incredible. Tried the fried pork belly appetizer and OMG it's delicious. My boyfriend is a total foodie and he loves this place. There was a long line to order food and drinks, but once that process was done the service was very good. They have a nice outside patio. read more

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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First time here this place to hyped up for what it is. I order 1 pastor 1 asada 1tripas. All tacos sucked tripas was literally like mini pieces of calamari, el pastor nothing but fat not good at all, and asada to oily. Made me throw up do to too much grease. Tortillas are so thin like street tacos & almost $5 each not worth it. Only thing good was the fresh pineapple onion & salsa verde. Service is a bit disorganized, waited 20mins for 3 tacos & it wasn't even that busy. Another thing I hate is when they open my soda can before my meal. Waste of soda for what i paid for. Other than that the ambient is ok. read more

Mothers - Oily asada taco made me throw up to much grease.... - Tacos Near Me - Ventura, California

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Food is delicious and fresh, and service is top notch. Plenty of seating and TVs for sports watching. Felipe and his team are wonderful and I can't recommend this spot enough. 10/10 can't wait to go back! read more

Mothers - Tacos Near Me - Ventura, California

Cabeza, chicharrones and churros! The atmosphere is so comforting and inviting. from the moment that you walk in, you can tell that is a community in here. The chef took the time to talk to us too and explained the detail that goes into the food, drinks, and atmosphere. my god the food was good. i loved this place. keep places like this up and running forever!!!! felipe!! read more

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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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

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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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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The first you might look at or notice is the price. Now, yes, the tacos are a little pricey. However this is a cost of how much care and attention to detail is made to each and every taco. I will say I came in here not hungry, just to charge my Tesla before heading to SLO. But let me tell you , these are some S tier tacos. Insane flavor with each taco giving you an entirely different experience. This is a 5/5 for me and if you close your eyes and take a bite thinking of nothing but just what you are eating you will think the same. Not to mention the INCREDIBLE service from the staff and chef. I will be back. (Despite the 2.5 hour drive from me) read more

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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