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    Ola Mexican Kitchen

    3.7 (1k reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    One and done pic wise. I waited for a friend...we got nachos, and the Cadillac Margarita is ....I had 3
    Wendy H.

    Just the 1 pic, and done. Waited for a friend , whom will be late for her own funeral. Cadillac Margarita yum, and the Nachos with asada.....great. Very tender asada .Great view of the harbor.

    Suzy B.

    Our first time at Ola and we absolutely loved it. Connor was our waiter and he was very friendly and hardworking. He was knowledgeable and very efficient. The whole staff was very nice. Our tacos were very good and great cocktails

    Dinner salad (missing dressing......)
    Doug V.

    Visited Ola Mexicana Kitchen tonight for dinner and wanted to provide another review. I really like this place. The food is good, the service is good and the location is great. It's really a place where you feel you're on a vacation because of the location and views. For a nice date night or for an office party, this place is perfect.

    Chips and salsa...BOMB!!
    Akisha E.

    I've been to Ola many times and I'm just now getting around to writing a review. Honestly, I probably should've written one after my first visit because back then the food and drinks were off the chain! This most recent visit? The food was just... okay. I will say this: they have some of the best chips and salsa. The chips are crispy, warm, and taste super fresh. I'm a sucker for good chips and salsa. It's easily one of my favorite parts of going to a Mexican restaurant, and they definitely deliver there. Their cocktails continue to be consistently delicious. My absolute favorite is the cucumber jalapeño margarita, refreshing with just the right kick. They never miss on the drinks. As for the food, I've had their enchiladas and tacos before. This last time I ordered the blackened shrimp tacos. When I hear "blackened," I expect bold seasoning and flavor. That's not what I got. They were pretty basic and underwhelming for the price. Two tacos for $17, plus an additional $5 per shrimp taco? That felt excessive for what was served. Service was okay. Nothing special, nothing terrible. Now, the location? You can't beat it. Being upstairs at 2nd & PCH with the Alamitos Bay view is a whole vibe. It's a perfect setting for date night or drinks with friends. They don't validate parking, but the first 90 minutes are free, which helps. Overall: great drinks, amazing chips and salsa, beautiful location , but the food (at least this time) didn't quite match the price point.

    Cucumber & Jalapeño Margarita
    Vala R.

    Ola's is always a go to for lunch with a view. The outside patio is perfect looking over marina. Their food is really good, chips an salsa are plentiful and I love the Margaritas. Our server checked in pretty regularly and we had a nice meal.

    Terrence C.

    When I walked in I was impressed by how nice everything looked! From the dim lighting to architecture and decorations, it was all cool to walk into. Food was exceptional, I got a steak and ceviche which were fantastic, and a spicy cocktail I forget the name of, but it was so good I could drink them all night. Our server was amazing as well, they have a superb management and ownership team that were so kind and accommodating to us. I just wish I could remember their name! Thanks again, we will definitely be back

    Chicken flautas
    Karina G.

    2nd time visiting here and a first time for my 2 friends. I was pleasantly surprised that we were able to get a table on the beautiful patio on a beautiful day as a walk in on a Sunday afternoon. Our server was very lovely and the food was pretty good, portions were also very generous. Last time I didn't feel the same. I had a delicious lobster quesadilla, good portions of lobster, enjoyable! Friends had chicken flautas and chicken enchiladas. They said they were good. We also shared a beans and rice side, everything is a la carte so instead of getting 2 sides this dish was perfect for sharing which completed our dishes and I love that they serve black beans! Although the parking structure gives you 90 minutes no validation needed it's a bit pricey, we met up had lunch walked around alil after and grabbed a treat, 3 hours later, it was $12 . Although pricey place to eat, I will certainly be back.

    Kalen L.

    When: Sunday 1pm Food: (1) Ribeye Fajitas - 9/10. Tasty and loaded with veggies. Comes with side of 3 tortillas and guacamole. (2) Agave Salmon - 7/10. Salmon and asparagus is well cooked. Everything else I didn't care for. "Baby heirloom tomato salsa" just tasted like regular generic salsa. Salsa and salmon isn't a good mix in my opinion. The cilantro lime rice was mushy and overcooked. Atmosphere: Great location, well decorated, but very loud! Service: our server was great!

    Thank you Ola's
    Brenda R.

    We went and took y nephew and his new FIANCE as a congratulations for getting engaged! We had the best time! Fabulous service- they let me brig a cake! I was so excited I didn't hoto the food..BUT...gat the lobster quest Dillard! Stuffed with lobster and PHENOENAL!

    The view
    Scan C.

    This is not your typical Mexican restaurant that is authentic but more of a high end place where you're paying for the views and its locations. If you want something authentic you have to drive down five miles on Anaheim street to get the most authentic Mexican food. We came here on a Sunday and not very busy- this is a huge place and when it's not busy service is a tad slow. We ordered the tacos and it was decent- not as spicy as I like my authentic Tacos. The server was nice and we were seated by the windows and before the sun comes down the view is spectacular- this is what you pay for. Food is decent and the service could be better- but overall I give it a 3 and a half star.

    3 taco special
    Patrick B.

    My family and I have come to Ola several times over the past few years. We usually come for happy house since they have a great happy hour menu. They recently raised their happy hour prices but they still have great deals. Our favorites are the 3 tacos and a margarita for $17 (used to be $15) and the nachos. The food and drinks are tasty! The service is usually pretty quick and the food comes out promptly. We have come on different days and we are always able to get a table. We specifically like that the place is family friendly and the high chairs seem newer and very sturdy. Happy hour is every Monday thru Friday from 3-6 and all day on Tuesdays.

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    Anders Christofer C.

    This is the third time I am at this restaurant in the last three years. They have a very cool location where you can sit out and watch the boats at the marina. The other times I have been here the food has not been the greatest. However this time the food was very very good. Fresh and crisp ceviche and even better to par it with a topo and elote. 5 stars on both food location and service. They must have changed owners or something. I will definitely come back again and again.!!

    Timothy J.

    Ola could not miss! Ambiance - not a bad seat in the house from the nice bar and indoor/outdoor area looking at the boats and beautiful sunset. Service - the staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu items. Brought extra water and salsa and was super attentive. So how did it taste? 1. Ribeye Chimichurri Taco - medium well, moist and flavorful ribeye steak strips. Only issue was the chimichurri was lost as the heat lamps dried it out. 2. Lobster Taco - for an extra $8 the lobster taco was a mouthful. Definitely well spent $8. Though flavorful, slightly over done. 3. Pork Belly Tacos - definitely a miss even though recommended by the staff. Cali is known of the fusion scene and I've had plenty of pork belly tacos but this missed the mark and was very underwhelming. The marinade was great and full of flavor but by the time I received it the pork was "dry". Dry, cubed, marinated jerky is what it felt like. To make it work the peppers were kind of thrown in there with an equally dried cabbage. Best of luck to this establishment. I'll definitely be back.

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    Parties bigger than 8? Reservations required?

    I recommend Reservations. Especially so they can best accommodate your party of 8+.

    Do they play music on the weekends?

    Yes

    Looks like an extensive tequila menu - do they serve micheladas as well?

    Yes, they're micheladas are pretty good!

    Are there different tortilla options for tacos?

    All homemade tortillas + so good! A couple options are available.

    Are there vegan options or things on the menu that can be made vegan?

    Yes, they have veggie tacos

    Are they now offering happy hour?

    They do have happy hour now. 3-6pm Monday through Friday and all day on Tuesday's. It's in the bar areas only.

    Do they have Happy Hour?

    Due to Covid, they do not currently offer a happy hour.

    Do you serve brunch? I don't see a brunch menu on your website.?

    Sundays only

    Do they have happy hour on friday's?

    They do, from 3-6pm at the bar or lounge!

    Are dogs allowed outside?

    No they are not. Unfortunately we do not meet the requirements from the health department to allow pets on our patio.

    Reading the menu here, it appears the main dishes listed under Plates don't come with rice and beans. Is that true? If so, the prices are really high.

    That is true. Rice and beans are separate.

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