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    Ola Mexican Kitchen

    3.8 (2.7k reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Happy hour specials

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    The spread and a spill
    Fredrick C.

    I took my little girl here for lunch after a day at the beach right before the 4th of July, she's 4, so yes daddy is fancy and we eat at nice places casually. We were sat (appropriately) in the section with families so some kids running around, making noise, but if you're a parent: this shouldn't bother you, these are all kids under 5/6 years old, and all of these parents clearly just needed a beverage after beach day chaos. Lots of space in here too with the gorgeous view of the beach, the temperatures were nice and cool and it just didn't feel over crowded, which can be a common feature in most beach restaurants Our server Nate was very friendly and got to us right away despite also being a bartender. They served us some delicious spiced chips which my little gobbled up the entire time, not too spicy for her either! Nate accommodated us by making my child a mocktail drink as I try to not have her drink soda/high fructose corn syrup - she wasn't a fan I tried blackberry margarita initially and found it lacking flavor completely, my second choice the watermelon one was ON POINT - Nate also used a higher grade tequila for my drink. Couldn't taste any booze at all and it definitely was an enjoyable buzz off two drinks. Now to the food: there were so many choices, I went with lobster enchiladas cuz I'm bougie like that and also the fish tacos, I went for 3 fish tacos cuz value but once they came, you really only need two as these are HUGE. The house salsa they serve with the chips goes well with the fish tacos, I'm not sure why they served lemon with them, I asked for limes. The kid got a bean and cheese burrito but she mainly ate the chips and had bites of my food. We both enjoyed the enchiladas, the citrus notes in the sauce were a little high, I do wish however they had smothers more of the enchiladas with the sauce as the edges were a little dry and there could have been probably 50% more cheese in them as well. I ate the bean and cheese burrito later - it was really good! My sister went the next day (b*tcg didn't invite me tho ) and enjoyed it as well after having a bite of my left overs and hearing the drink menu. Although I reside in LA, I'll be back here again! 4* due to blackberry marg kinda mid, not enough cheese/sauce on enchiladas - maybe next time will change that!

    The chicken quesadilla
    Don P.

    This is one of our favorite places to come to when visiting HB. We always come in and sit in the patio for happy hour. We have been doing this since it has opened. We find out yesterday the patio is not seating happy hour patrons and we would have to go to the inside bar. This has been this way for a while and was disappointing. We asked a couple of people that have been there for years and no one can give us a reason for the move. Last time we were here was in 2024. Anyway, that wasn't going to mess up the day. We sat in the inside bar and was able to enjoy some drinks and a couple of bites. We started with the margaritas and they were very good. Very refreshing! We ordered the chicken nachos and the chicken quesadilla. The food quality has always been consistent and good every time we visit. Chips and salsa are always a hit. We will just have to expect sitting inside instead. We will have to sacrifice the atmosphere for the food.

    Complimentary chips and salsa
    Janell M.

    Was pleasantly surprised to find such delicious food and a place that makes homemade corn tortillas. The food was so good. I really wished I was able to eat more! The waiter was extremely nice and helpful with any questions we had. It was super busy as we were in there lunch rush. But based on how good their food was, it's probably their normal. For good Mexican food in the area I would recommend.

    Bianca S.

    Great food and service. The lobster enchiladas can't be beat. Date night with fresh house made cocktails and a spectacular view. Dustin was a great server.

    Carnitas, grilled fish, and Baja fish taco
    Lauren T.

    We went with a party of 6 on a Friday night around 8pm. The hostesses were very friendly and helpful and our server was very attentive and considerate. We tried the: Elote man corn Queso fundido Guacamole Carnitas taco Baja fish tacos Grilled fish taco Blackened shrimp taco Carne asada taco Everything was really delicious. I loved trying all the different tacos. Great ambiance- the view is incredible!

    Susan K.

    Food was overpriced and a little underwhelming. The chef's guac had an interesting flavor profile and was very fresh. My husband got enchiladas (not pictured) and I got the shrimp and fish tacos. The enchiladas were fine according to my husband, and the tacos were nothing to write home about - the shrimp wasn't grilled and the fish was dry. At least our server was super attentive and friendly!

    Hayley H.

    This spot might cost you an arm and a leg.. but I may consider it worth it. It's been a few years since my last visit to Ola, but the food and service here remains top tier. I visited late night with some girlfriends after catching a nearby DJ set at the Bungalow. We were ravenous and incredibly grateful to be sat instantly by the Ola team. Their servers were on top of it with drinks, apps, our meal, and even dessert. We ordered a round of guac and chips for the table, as well as their caramel filled churros to finish off the meal. For food I grabbed their taco trio, choosing the chicken, veggie, and chile relleno. The chile relleno still remains my favorite of the three! Would easily return the next time I'm in the neighborhood.

    Drink menu
    KayAnna S.

    Easy to make reservations ahead of time or walk in for smaller parties. My friends and I were seated right away and our server was kind and welcoming. Honestly we had the best service! We started out with margs and chips/salsa and guac. The guac was good and so was the salsa but the chips were the best part. Warm too! I had the Punta Negra marg and it was delicious. Perfect balance of sweet and spicy between the blackberries and jalapeños. I had two tacos, the chicken and carnitas. Both were good! The meat on both were pretty dry but the flavor was there. The tacos were fresh too with all their different toppings. Definitely made up a little bit for the dry meats. My husband had the fish burrito. He really enjoyed it. It was quite large so it's great to split with someone or take the other portion home with you.

    The guac!
    Tony S.

    I'm pretty upset about my first experience at Ola last night. The service and food were so good that I never got a chance to enjoy the ocean view. What an absolute waste of a perfectly good window seat. Seriously though. The moment I walked in, I met Maddie, who is hopefully my future daughter-in-law. No really. She's the kind of person you meet and immediately start wondering if your son is handsome, intelligent, and charming enough to have even a remote chance (Maddie, if you're reading this, he's tall, strong, handsome, and looks absolutely nothing like me). Heck, I'll even spring for the window seat i had! Maddie and Annabelle were wonderfully charming hosts who kept me entertained while I waited for the rest of my party to arrive. Then there was Dustin, our server. And Dustin, if you're reading this, I should mention that I also have a very lovely daughter. The man was so good at his job that my friend accidentally ordered the same drink twice because Dustin appeared before he realized he'd already placed the order. I haven't seen efficiency like that since Amazon figured out same-day delivery. I almost felt obligated to serve him instead. The place is so large and airy, I actually thought I was in Boca Raton- I'm just not used to being that comfortable at a restaurant in SoCal anymore. Maybe it was the phenomenal chips and salsa. Maybe it was the Red Bull. Maybe it was me mentally planning my son's future wedding. Whatever the reason, I was completely chillaxed. For starters, our table ordered the guacamole, shrimp ceviche, and the elote-style corn that Maddie and Annabelle enthusiastically recommended. I THINK it was excellent.... To be completely honest, I was so hungry that I mixed everything together into some kind of delicious Mexican food supergroup, so I can't fairly critique each dish individually. It was less "fine dining" and more "culinary mosh pit" in my mouth. BUT...... that entree.... the enchiladas con ribeye... that was Bieber and Billie Eilish at this year's Coachella. Every bite, I felt like "One Less Lonely Girl"..... and I'm a girldad. I eat ribeye steak at least once every week. None of them taste like this. You already know I'm coming back for this. SOON. Finally, one last shout out to GM Tommie (or was it Tommy.... sorry my spelling sucks... ask Maddie for the proper spelling), who kept checking in on us. I really, really enjoyed being here.

    Patio seating
    Sushil P.

    Nestled on top of Pacific City at Huntington Beach , Ola Mexican Kitchen is a solid Mexican Restaurant with great outdoor views, electric vibe and good Mexican food ! We got seated at the outdoor patio with great views. Our Server was awesome and made some good recommendations. They started us with complimentary chips and salsa which was very good ! Some of the best I've ever had. We then had Trio Tacos which were good, Guacamole was excellent too and Shrimp Ceviche also hit the spot. Wife loved Beet and Watermelon Salad. We also tried their Habanero Salsa which had a solid kick ! Overall - great experience at Ola !

    Guacamole with orange zest and pomegranate seeds
    J H.

    We had a party of six and sat outside, overlooking the ocean. The weather was amazing and the view was beautiful! The waiter was attentive. The beet & watermelon salad was the star of the meal! The guacamole with orange zest & pomegranate seeds as well as the salsa were both excellent! The Huntington Beach location is located in an outdoor mall and we will definitely be visiting again. Parking garage is expensive but restaurant will validate up to two hours so bring your receipt/ticket. They definitely need more plant based/vegan options.

    Family time and good food!
    Susan V.

    A great place to relax, enjoy delicious food, and get an ocean view! We came for a small birthday celebration. The place has comfortable tables and booths. We asked ahead for an ocean view seat. They have a bar with the usual. I tried a pomegranate margarita- loved it! Whether you order tacos, the lobster shrimp enchilada ( my new favorite), nachos, chile relleno, you won't be disappointed. I have been here before with friends. I'll be back.

    Assorted tacos
    Keith W.

    We were looking for light lunch with a relaxing ambiance and this place was perfect. The hostesses were nice and sat us by the windows. The views were amazing because its on the second floor. We were served their delicate chips and salsa to start. We ordered their trio tacos and our favorites were carnitas, and Baja fish. The salmon taco was dry and over cooked. Its great the foundation drink keeps flowing.

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    Do they have chicken fajitas?

    Just looked again at their menu, they do have rib eye steak fajitas. Never had them, as it is a bit pricy. But we have had other items that are delicious. It is worth going there. We like the one in Huntington Beach more then the Seal Beach… 

    Are there gluten-free options available?

    Yes. Plenty of meat and vegetable options. Just tell them if you have Celiac so they can use different cooking utensils.

    What is the parking situation here?

    Plenty of underground parking. There's also a side parking but it's harder to find space specially weekends

    Do they have a kids menu?

    Yes they do!

    Are bottomless mimosas served both on Saturday and Sunday?

    No. Only Sunday:)

    They were completely closed today when we went by. What's going on? Are they permanently closed?!

    They've been closed for awhile since like late November, they say it's a temporary closure so hopefully they reopen sometime soon.

    Is this restaurant dog friendly?

    Yes, it's dog friendly only in patio.

    For some reason I cant make Reservation online?

    Usually you can make reservations online. Maybe something is wrong with the system.

    Happy Hour on Tuesday still happening?

    Unfortunately we do not have a bar area to host happy hour with outdoor only dining still in effect so we are not currently offering this special.

    Do they allow outside wine? If so how much is the CorkageFee? Thanks

    We do allow outside wine. There is a corkage fee of $18 per bottle.

    Is this restaurant kid friendly?

    Yes! I believe they had kid menus, and I saw children there during my visit.

    If I came at 11 on Sunday would I be able to order off the regular menu or only brunch?

    Only brunch until 2pm.

    If you want two tacos, can you get two different types or do they have to be the same? Thanks.

    They can be different.

    Does this place have Happy hour?

    Happy Hour....Yes They Have One....But Sadly, Still Not Worth The Price.

    Are you dog friendly for patio seating? And - how about TV's for viewing sports games?

    Unfortunately we do not meet the health department’s requirements to allow pets on our patio.

    What's stroller parking? What happens if it's lost, stolen or damaged? New mom here and I have a pretty pricey Uppababy Vista stroller and I don't want anything to happen to it.

    Just outside the front door entrance. If you love your stroller lock it up like you would at Disneyland.

    Vegan options beside guacamole and salsa?

    Salads

    What is the recommended attire?

    Dress casual

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