There is no other authentic Mexican restaurant that can beat these guys in the…read moreSimi/moorpark/Thousand Oaks areas. Prove me wrong if you can. Amazing food, amazing service, amazing sauces. No matter what time of the day I order, food always tastes fresh and is always delicious. My to go menu items are super burrito and tapatio fries both with asada. Highly recommended. I make the drive from the farthest end of Simi to eat their food.

I came here for breakfast and got the Shrimp Fajitas Combo. They have a self serve salsa bar with…read morefree chips that was super good. Shrimp Fajitas Combo - They gave a lot of shrimp which I was super happy about. The bell peppers and onions were also flavorful with the fajita seasoning. The fajita seasoning could have been stronger. I didn't love the beans here and felt like they were runnier than what I was used to. The rice was standard. Overall, pretty decent breakfast with great salsa. Pricey meal, but quick and standard!

The sweetest and yummiest family owned and operated restaurant in the area. The service is…read moreoutstanding. The food... made with love. So grateful to have this restaurant so close to my home. If you haven't walked in to try, do it!!

What a cute little place right on High St. we stopped by on a whim and are so glad we did. The…read moreservice was fantastic the atmosphere just gorgeous. Plenty of outdoor and indoor seating and lots of shade. The Luna Llena salad was an awesome starter. Super fresh with a house made lite dressing. My wife had the shredded beef tacos and loved them. I had the Asada plate with the garlic lime fries and grilled fresh veggies. Really solid job, just delicious. A generous piece of Asada straight off the grill, you can taste the difference. Fresh grilled veggies were bomb as well. The fries were crispy and just garlicky enough. Overall really worth the visit. Fair prices to boot. Don't miss the Taco Tuesday and Thursday as well.

This place is fire!!!…read more The carnitas are so fresh and tender. The tortillas are made on site. The salsas are perfect. My husband said theirs was the best rice he'd ever had. My kids devoured the beans. Honestly, it's all so good here. Making this a weekly stop from now on.

When I walked in, I was greeted, but other than that I wasn't told about the menu or any specials…read more But everyone was very friendly. The ambience was OK. It was somewhat of a Mexican-style interior. Nothing flashy. So when I was told what type of food they had they had Carnitas. And that's all they had. I was asking if I could have it with eggs or in a burrito and they said all they were offering that day were tacos. Don't get me wrong. The meat was very good very soft tender, but that's all it was. They said they couldn't make burritos and they couldn't put eggs or anything else with the meat until the following day. Which made no sense. However, the meat was very good and they put plenty of meat in the taco which was the equivalent of 2 1/2, it was a lot of meat. This is my opinion, and you will have to go there to form your own opinion. But I probably won't go back in the future.

La Zapoteca in Moorpark, California has vaulted up the ranks to become a must-try location here in…read moresunny Ventura County. A remarkably unassuming facade protects what I can only describe as a piece of culinary authenticity buried in the heart of Southern California. For my first (and, without a doubt, not my last) trip, I went with the chicken enmoladas: Mexican-style rice, beans garnished with crumbled Cotija (or at least I assume), and three shredded chicken enchiladas swimming in a shallow pool of some of the most delicious black mole sauce I have tasted. Heat, sweet, and salt dance with one another, combining for a balanced yet robust flavor profile. Cliché though it may be, I could drink this stuff through a straw. It was simply THAT delicious. As seen in the attached image, the chicken enmoladas are a work of art for the eyes, the taste buds, and, I'd venture to argue, the soul. For a place that has been around for the relatively lengthy duration of two years, it is a surprise to not see it accrue more reviews. Part of me is torn in contributing to the attraction of attention to what is undoubtedly a gem in the Conejo Valley - one whose accessibility I will enjoy until this place inevitably ends up on local top-eatery lists. If you are in Moorpark - or frankly even remotely in proximity to this phenomenal establishment - you have got to stop in for lunch.

For once, the Yelpers are not being their usual, brutal selves. So I'm going to bring down some…read morereality here. The food is pretty good. I go out frequently and I cook at home a lot so I think I have pretty good perspective. We consume a fair amount of "authentic" Mexican food, and we travel to Mexico frequently. Recently we went to La Katrina and Manny's. Each has their own style but I wouldn't say one is hands down better in terms of food quality. But where this place sucks is atmosphere. Yelpers are being kind when they say it's a "hole in the wall". People, it's a dive. It's hot and stuffy. It can accommodate maybe 20 guests. 90% of the male patrons wear baseball caps. Parents entertain children by blowing up balloons then releasing them to make buzzy noises. Hahaha funny, NOT. People play their phones on open speakers, all while a soccer game is going on a tv high on the wall. There's one restroom, albeit immaculately clean, but still just one so you better be quick. This is not a quick serve restaurant. Wait service, such as it is, is slow and unobservant. I.e. we had to ask for chips, and when they arrived, no napkins, so we had to wait for the rest of our order to be able to wipe our hands. Our burning question from the menu was WTH are "glass" drinks? We asked and the waiter gestured towards the refrigerator with bottled drinks. Ok? So how are they different from "bottled" drinks on the menu? I'll post a photo so you can maybe decipher its meaning. We never got a straight answer. But what was crystal clear is, they don't offer fountain drinks. And no iced tea. If there was water, we weren't offered any. We arrived 10 minutes before a table next to us, with three guys. Within just a few minutes they were enjoying their lunches while we sat there. Finally when ours arrived, yeah it was fine, but nothing to do two huzzahs and a backflip over. And definitely not something I'd go out of my way for. I ordered the "regular" (as opposed to Oaxacan) enchilada plate with green sauce. I have a pretty good tolerance for "hot spicy", but this one made me sweat. Luckily, with their apposite of drink offerings, I had horchata, which helped to put out the fire. My husband ordered the chile relleno plate. He enjoyed it and said the sauce atop it was uniquely good. Their rice and beans were pretty good; needed a little salt on the beans. Maybe we'd return for takeout, but if you're considering this establishment for date night... don't.

Excellent service. The lady working made great suggestions for our first time there…read more My combo plate with tri-tip and pollo was plentiful. The salsa and potato salad were spot on. Took home enough for another meal. My niece loved her combo burrito and ate every bite. She was surprised how flavorful it was Wi definitely go back to try more of the menu. The pollo was 100% better than El Pollo Loco and the sliced thin tri-tip was so juicy.

We love this place! We phone in an order, pick it up 10-15 minutes later. It's so fresh and…read moredelicious every single time. We have been going here for years and it never disappoints. The restaurant itself is always clean and the decor fits the restaurant. Only thing is I really wish they had an air conditioner for the employees. I feel bad for them it's so hot because they are grilling all day.

Staff was really friendly. Seemed unusually quiet for a Sunday afternoon, which was nice. Might…read morehave been more to go orders, other side of the restaurant. Food was good, the chile relleno had a good amount of cheese in it. Nothing that really stood out about the food. It was a big plate though.

Our experience tonight was a bit mixed. Our server, William, was wonderful--attentive,…read moreprofessional, and quick. He brought our drinks, chips, salsa, and food out promptly and continued checking on us throughout our meal. Unfortunately, one interaction with another server really affected the experience. The CO seemed to be out on my ginger ale, and it tasted awful. When I politely asked another server if he could help me get a different drink, he seemed visibly annoyed. He grabbed the cup from my hand and walked away while I was still trying to speak to him. It was close to closing time, but the attitude felt completely unnecessary. Thankfully, William stepped in and brought me a bottled ginger ale with a cup of ice and apologized for the bad-tasting drink. That is great customer service, and we really appreciated him! Aside from that interaction, the food was good, the ambiance was great, and the setting felt very authentic. My husband ordered a beer that came out ice cold and refreshing, which he loved. We will definitely give this place another try because overall we enjoyed it. Unfortunately, sometimes one server's attitude can affect an otherwise great experience.

I don't know such a little place can make such good food! Especially pozole and chicken soup.read more

Had a craving for tacos and decided to stop here. Ordered 6 tacos, which totaled to about $20…read more Tried the asada, pollo, birria, and pastor tacos. They were all so good! Just the right about of spice and juiciness. The service was fast, we waited for about 5 minutes before we got them. There's a sauce and sides bar where you can pick up some spicier sauces or some radish. This is more of a grab and go kinda place, but there is some seating inside and outside.

Service was excellent. The food was just okay. I was really not a fan of how the chicken was cut…read moreand a few pieces had hard gristle that I had to spit out. The guacamole was a little strange, more like a creamy dressing than guacamole. Chips and salsa were good. The flour tortillas were warm but a little thin. They did not tear though when the Fajitas were made. The booths were a bit tight but comfortable. There are also tables and chairs and a large outside area. Probably will not return as it was not my favorite.

OK, I've been to a lot of Mexican restaurants this by far is my favorite the chicken fajitas or…read moresomething that I've never had before. The taste is incredible and their guacamole is so good. You have to get there fajitas for sure. Just give them a try but everything on the menu that I've tried at our table was incredible. I will be back maybe twice a week

Excellent California style Mexican food. Good flavor in the sauces. Serving all the favorites…read more Great service for take out.

Our last visit to Don Cuco didn't go so well. We had a reservation for a party of 9 after a…read moretheater performance. It was a chilly day, and getting colder as the sun set. The restaurant has a patio area with tented sides, which is where they seat large groups. The concept is a good one, but when the overhead heaters don't work and it's cold outside, that's not ideal. Service was slow, and our waiter made repeated mistakes. My husband asked for a taste of a particular draft beer, and was presented with a full schooner instead. He likes to squeeze in lemon and had to ask multiple times for that side request. Then our young granddaughter ordered the kids' burrito, but the brought the adult version and charged for it. I didn't pay the bill so I didn't realize it right away. Not until it was too late, actually. Dear Hubby and I ordered the shrimp fajitas to share, which had an underwhelming number of shrimp. Whole lot of grilled onions, though. The taste was just so-so. The best item I had was the virgin mango margarita. Otherwise, it was an overpriced meal in chilly surroundings. Kudos to the restaurant for having colorful, festive Valentine's decor. That was a plus.

Delicious food & great service that you should definitely try! Food & service 10/10…read more Location- Hard to see from the street but it's located next to the 7-11. Pretty big space but only one single toilet bathroom which was very clean & had an air freshener present so you didn't smell the person before you. Food- I had the steak fajitas. A little smaller than I was expecting but Omg this was sooooo tasty! Steak was perfectly cooked with a GREAT flavor/seasoning. Veggies were cooked just right so they were a little crisp without feeling slimy. I honestly think about this dish often & always try to find a reason to go back. Service- Fast, friendly & always able to accommodate our large party. Wait staff would notice your drinks being low & would promptly refill them or ask if you were ready to order another adult beverage. Drinks were decent but nothing that stood out to me. Go give them a try!

Well this place is hopping! Friday night 6:10pm ish and packed! Parking is challenging but worth…read morethe frazzle! I've been hearing about how wonderful this Mexican restaurant is and I can see the community agrees! We waited about 20 minutes to be seated - not bad at all! The hostess, servers and busboys are so friendly and on top of EVERYTHING! They have a full bar, the margaritas are great! It's very loud in there so be prepared! Five of us dined and everyone loved their food! We started with shredded beef nachos which were wonderful! The chili verde, chicken enchiladas and asada plate were all a hit! I personally could not wait to order the chicken mole' enchiladas (I LOVE mole' and heard theirs was amazing) BUT THEY RAN OUT! So disappointed! That's all I wanted, never even looked at the menu! It's not even 7pm yet? Why oh why do you not have enough for the Friday night rush!!?? When our waitress came back to to tell me they ran out of it, (she was very sweet and apologetic) and she had already put everyone's order in - I had no idea what I wanted ‍ so I ordered a chicken taco which didn't come out until about 5-10 minutes after everyone else's food was served. Other than that snag (my reason for the 4 stars not 5) their food is awesome! I'm definitely wanting to come back for the mole' and highly recommend coming here!