Excellent authentic fresh Mexican food. Had the basics, cheese enchilada with half and half red and green sauce, and chicken taquitos. Both were exceptional. The enchiladas because the sauce was almost sweet with what I could tell were the best ripest freshest chilies available and the taquitos because of the clean fresh finely chopped iceberg lettuce, dried crumbly sweet cheese on top, like instead of overwhelming gelatinous greasy globs of Jack or whatever, and the charred ends of chicken they let hang out during deep frying. It's not inexpensive but at least you're paying for quality and the freshest ingredients around. There are servers in the dining room that will bring you ice water and sauces and otherwise take care of you, but because we didn't get drinks from the market cashier like we were supposed to or not, thankfully we brought cash to leave a tip on the table for the server because there was no receipt for the ice water or sauces we got from her to otherwise prompt a tip. I saw guys getting beers from the market refrigerators to go with their food, but I'm still not sure how it works to order other drinks, like a soda with ice. UPDATE - went back for early Sunday breakfast. My two tacos were good, but their breakfast burrito blew my socks off. Hub got the one with bacon and it's huge. I had room, so I finished it and can't wait to go back and get my own. The salsa and like red enchilada sauce brought to the table were good, but not needed as it seemed they added flavor ahead of time with some clear not heavy salsa or something. I hate breakfast burritos because of the soft squishy tasteless parts inside a hard tasteless tortilla, but this wasn't like that. Tortilla was soft and fresh and the inside was full of flavor even though it was just eggs and cheese by the time I got it. Hub had taken out all the bacon because it was how he likes it, not burnt, which is how I like it. When I get mine, I'll ask for the bacon on the side and deep fried, so it's dry and crisp :) read more

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In a rush to get to simi. This was on the way. I wasn't happy with my food the salsa was very heavy with tomato and gross. Ingredients didn't taste fresh. Service was good won't be back. read more

Somis Cafe & Market - Bean, rice, onion, & cilantro burrito - Mexican Near Me - Somis, California

I have eaten there many times always a good meal with a friendly staff they always serve us in a timely manner

Went for breakfast before venturing to the farmers market. Buenos rancheros was delicious. Surprisingly it came with a little Chile Verde, excellent. Go, eat and enjoy read more

Looking for traditional menudo and we found Somis Cafe. We pass by this place over a hundred times on our way home from camping at the beach. Great service and prices were reasonable. It was a cafe and a general store. Place was quiet. We will pass again soon. read more

Great food and homemade feel. People were very accommodating and friendly. I heartily recommend this place. read more

The burrito's are always great! We stop here a couple times a year and it has been consistently good for the 20 years we've gone. All good, popular spot but doesn't take long. We grab and go but there are a few tables inside too. read more

I have been going to the Somis Market for years. It's authentic, quaint and they have delicious breakfast burrito's. I have a ritual now of picking up a burrito in the morning, cutting it in half - and it's two days worth of goodness in the morning. I'm not quite sure what they put in their hot sauce - but there's a unique taste, and it's amazing! read more

Somis Cafe & Market - This is a chorizo and egg burrito. Although it looks a bit oily, the flavor was on point! - Mexican Near Me - Somis, California

I've lived in Camarillo for 20 years and have heard many times this is the spot for breakfast burritos. Finally today my oldest daughter dragged me here. We parked in the back, I didn't know there was this lot. This was one thing that discouraged me from trying this place, the parking. But with the lot in backlit is easy in and out. The man who helped us was very polite and patient. He helped explain what burritos we were looking for based on our wants. We then waited and walked around the store. We waiting a very long time and asked about our food. Guess there was a mixup and our food had been ready for a while. The food was still warm and delicious. My eggs were fluffy and mixed well with the bacon and sausage. We all finished our food and were very impressed with the taste. We will definitely return. read more

Somis Cafe & Market - List of good food to try. Don't look past the bacon and sausage one! - Mexican Near Me - Somis, California

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Somis Cafe has my heart because I had the best carnitas burrito here the other day and I can't stop thinking about it. What a shame I've driven by this spot so many times without stopping in, don't wait so long and be like me, hurry and check this spot out! A sweet little cafe and market in Somis. I had no idea what authentic and delicious Mexican food they were serving up in this joint. This spot will be a new rotation of mine when I'm craving a hearty carnitas burrito. They had some parking in the back but I would recommend coming for an early lunch as I could tell this spot started to get a little busy by 12pm. When you walk inside you order at the front counter where you would ring up your snacks. They have a menu posted with all of your classic staples. I was starving and went with a burrito. At first I worried there weren't enough toppings in the burrito but trust me the flavor is there! I bought a massive burrito with meat, beans, rice, and pico for under $13. What an absolute steal! The gentlemen working the counter/register was very nice. Waited for my number to be called from the sweet lady who was working the kitchen. I was impressed that my order was called out in about 5 minutes. They have a very cute dining room that you can eat at but I was working so opted for my burrito to go. Definitely would love to come back to eat inside as it was cozy and nice. Back to my burrito. The carnitas burrito here is a 10/10. Omg what flavor! The juiciest and most flavorful carnitas meat I've ever had. I'm a stickler for good carnitas, normally I need my pork to have a little crunch but here that wasn't necessary. The grilled pork was super flavorful despite not having the char I usually crave. The flavors were just so good it was perfect as is. I appreciate the don't load it with too many toppings as it tasted much better being simplistic. Wow, what an amazing meal. Totally unassuming little spot is serving up some of the best food I've had in a while, I can't wait to come back with friends! read more

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we ordered the menudo and posole verde con pollo and it was AMAZING! The servers were efficient and kind, and I will definitely be back! read more

Somis Cafe & Market - Posole Verde con pollo and Menudo - Mexican Near Me - Somis, California

Shoutout the FOH Manager for training the new dude and taking our order. He was really cool. Thank you Maria for the great service. Shoutout cooks Cruz and Lady lol. The Machaca Burrito was 10/10 INSANE good !! Ambiance was clean and very nicely themed. read more

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We had a Michelada (perfection) asada fries (pretty good) chicken quesadilla (life changing for my 9 year old) it had oozy melty gooey cheese with a perfect side of pico de gallo. Their pico is freshly made and you can taste the difference. The asada burrito was just as delicious! You order at the front when you walk in and then sit in the dining area and they bring your food out. Friendly and kind people but it can get toasty inside! read more

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Been going here since I was a kid! The food is so delicious and the service is amazing! We're always well taken care of with chips and salsa. It's a casual place with a cozy feeling. The market and menu are both $$, but it's still a lot of food. read more

This place is amazing! My go to for great Mexican food. Authentic and delicious! I get something different each time, and all of it is fantastic. The lady server, who makes the salsa also, is so kind and professional. Definitely go here! read more

Somis Cafe & Market - Chimichanga with jalapeños - Mexican Near Me - Somis, California

Best Mexican food in the county. Try the chili relleno plate. A big chili with pork on it. The chili Colorado is also fantastic. I highly recommend this. read more

I've eaten menudo here on Saturday mornings and this Mexican Approves. They are fast service and do a great job attending you. The restaurant is on the smaller side and peaceful. read more

Let me start by saying that I've been eating here at Somis Cafe & Market for over 30 years now and always find the staff very friendly and attentive and the food fantastic! Ordered a BRC burrito, crispy chicken and potato tacos and was not disappointed. The breakfast burritos, chile relleno burritos and chicken soup are top notch as well! Will continue going in for my weekly cravings!! read more

Well this was a treat... too my blue bride on a car ride to Somis for breakfast at Somis Cafe and Market. A humble neighborhood store in a small town where folks are friendly and really know how to make you feel right at home. Very popular, too. The food was really good. The service was too. Definitely a place where we will return! read more

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I'm back in CA after being gone for a few years. I used to eat here when I lived down the road, and while driving by with a friend decided to pop in for a post-lunch snack just because I wanted to eat here again. Definitely as good as I remembered! Feels very nostalgic and the food is very very tasty. Chili rellano is excellent. read more

The menudo was delicious!! My only complaint was it didn't have hominy!! But I'll be back to try their chilaquiles!

Always disappointing sadly. Everyone who works here is SO nice but the food is always a letdown. Got a burrito and nachos today. The tortilla around the burrito was soggy and gummy (like bubblegum) and the nachos look like something thrown together from junk sitting in my pantry which is wild because they charge $14.99!! Got a bean, cheese, and rice burrito that was 90% cheese. So it was like chewing tortilla cheese bubblegum. Ick. Their prices are way to high to give this quality of food sadly. read more

Last time I had eaten here years ago I was not super impressed but wanted to give it another try. Came here to pickup breakfast burritos on our way out of town for the weekend. The burritos were good but my husbands burrito had an egg shell in it. I had ordered the egg and bacon, it was tasty but there were pieces of other meats in my burrito like carnitas and a big piece of fat which was kinda of gross. And it threw it off since I was only expecting eggs and bacon, I felt like they just threw it all together. The service was good and The restaurant is a small cozy spot, read more

First day of vacation and I treated myself to Somis Cafe for an early lunch. This hidden market/ eatery is a gem. So many choices on the menu I've tried to pick something different every time. Never disappointed ever thing is authentic as it gets. Small dining room inside very intimate with only 9 tables. If you're heading out of town stop by and try it out. Seriously great service and excellent portions for the price!! Thank you Dorothy, for the great experience and conversation. Made me feel like we were old friends catching up. read more

I have been eating here since i was a little boy and played for the Somis roughnecks, have brought my kids here as they grew up. Enjoyed a burrito and a beer at football practices for my son. If you want a really good meal, don't give up looking for this place you might just drive right by and miss it. read more

First time going here, I order menudo to go it tasted so good with homemade tortillas I will definitely be coming back! Good service.

Amazing food and. Amazing and sweet abulelas to make sure your fed right! Pricey Breakfast Burritos but filling and delicious. I get mine with beans instead of potatoes (you get more egg that way). Salsa and Pico are amazing with said burritos. Can't wait to come back and try more menu items like Tamales. read more

Somis Cafe & Market - Getting one of Ventura counties Best Breakfast Burritos - Mexican Near Me - Somis, California

Order asada burrito and beef flautas. This is not authentic Mexican food. Rice tasted sweet. Beans tasted from can possibly. Shredded meat was not shredded. Asada had a lot of fat. Tortilla was hard. I'm disappointed on the taste of this food. Avoid wasting your money and hungry here. read more

I'm sad... this place has always been a go to for burritos! I've been going here for 10+ yrs. Today I went, order the same burritos I always do and granted I truthfully haven't been there in a few months... however What happened to their Carne Asada????? It was soo minced up it almost tasted like just ground beef ... it was gross... they use to have the best carne asada little chunks, not minced meat. We literally only ate it cause we spent $50 bucks on the order. read more

Somis Cafe & Market - Ground minced meat and grain of rice to compare size .... Suppose to be "Carne Asada" - Mexican Near Me - Somis, California

Great chicken tacos, huevos rancheros and burritos. Quick service and friendly staff.

The service was good, attentive and the food was fresh and delicious. Plus it's in a nice bucolic setting so the ambiance is the whole setting. I recommend for good authentic Mexican food. read more

Somis Cafe & Market - Chilaquiles rojos with eggs over hard. Really good breakfast but I think that the verde are much better, fresher. - Mexican Near Me - Somis, California

Update to owners response. When Somis had a previous owner, Mrs. Aurora would have NEVER made a comment or a mistake in their handling of a customer like you just did! First, her food didn't taste as bad as yours does. Second, no Mexican food charges for chips and worse, as a "miscellaneous" not identified item. You're cheated your customers and when they catch you, you ban them. Oh, you need not way about me coming back, the last time I was there, your pico de gallo was rotten and I had to report it to the health inspector because it made me sick. Trust me when I say that I will tell EVERYONE I meet about this experience. Because I deal with the public, I have plenty of opportunities to do so! Bye! read more

Somis Cafe & Market - Receipt shows a .69 charge for what? I paid in cash. - Mexican Near Me - Somis, California

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This is an old favorite of mine. I came back after many years (I've been out of the area). I love that you pick eight canned or bottled drink at the market place next-door and then come in an order. Wonderful. I was disappointed to come into the dining room an hour before closing and they already have the chairs up on all but 2 tables. Not very welcoming. I suggest chairs go on up onto the tables after closing; after all, closing is very early at three and 4 PM. However, experience was otherwise very good and we might be back. read more

My wife and I have been coming to Somis Market for several years now. This tiny hole in the wall is so charming and welcoming. We are Hispanic and my mother was considered by all a fantastic Mexican food maker. She has since past but I'm not missing anything when I go to Somis Market for breakfast on the weekends. Get there early because by 10:00 it gets really busy. Their llevos rancheros are the best I have ever tried. With the chile verde sauce and chunks of pork, authentic beans and rice and I love their home made corn tortillas. I would eat this every day if I could. The posole and the menudo are second to none. Those are my second option if I'm feeling soup. The waitress Dorthy is a doll, always so cheerful and efficient. Always goes above and beyond serving us. I'm shocked this place has not been on " Diners and Drive-in and Drives". Well probably for the better because the secret would be out and we would probably have to wait a very long time to eat. Can't wait for my next meal there-tomorrow!! read more

2 weeks ago, I went to Somis Cafe, for lunch and had delicious steak burrito, and my wife ordered Chile Relleno to sample, which was like having it made in your kitchen at home., incredible, and delicious. The next 2 times, Chile Rellenos and Chile Colorado, orgasmic, to the taste buds, with a large Jamaica, excellent. As I'm now in NorCal, I, SO MISS, SOMIS Cafe and Market, and shout out to Dorothy, who took great care of us, making sure that we had everything that we ordered. I will be back, they are authentic and delicious. 5 Stars. read more

Awesome food and service. Would recommend going . Check out underwood farms then stop by here after for a fun date day.

Same great food but completely understaffed. The poor wait staff is trying to do everything at once instead of doing anything right. The expectations are not high in a place like this but having the items on the table in the correct order at the correct time is necessary to enjoy the meal. We started the meal 10 minutes before getting tortillas, 15 minutes before getting chips and salsa, we never rec'd our complete drink order, and had to chase down the waitress for cilantro, onions and lemon for the menudo. Great tasting food though....once it was finally on the table to enjoy! NO TIP! read more

This is a little place that's easy to miss. The food is probably the most authentic food in the area considering that Mexican food is not a strong suit in Camarillo ( the next city over). It is a green building. The lady's who work here and cashiers are always nice, relaxed, and respectful. There are times where it gets full so you can order ahead, or be patient and order there and wait for a table. They have hand made tortillas obviously for a little extra but they are tasty. I have had their menudo(i believe they serve this Friday- Sunday), micheladas, tacos, and they have like an entire little shop almost like a liquor store -so there are many snack options. I believe its a little pricey, but its quality food. Would highly recommend! read more

We where participating in a Holiday event at the Hagle Christmas Tree Farm. The Food Vendors were ok but a bit over priced. Then I remembered where I was at. Way back in the day when I used to mentor at the local grade school we used grab lunch at the Somis Market. It never disappointed so I thought I'd take a shot and see if they were still around and open. Needless to say I took a break from our event and walked over to the market for some burritos (Chile Verde, Asada, and Chile Colorado) Once again the did not disappoint. Large Burritos, Rice and Beans, Pico and Salsa Rojo. Now let me be clear. This is local spot. Nothing Fancy, There is a small sit down restaurant with table service, and tables outside. But it's no frills, and takeout is what most folks do. A bite on the run while trucking on thru. As for the food. Everyone was happy full and we didn't break the bank. Big on Flavor and Size. Glad I too that walk. So glad to see somethings never change. Thank You Somis Market. It was so good to be back. read more

Somis Cafe & Market - Mexican Near Me - Somis, California

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I'm not quite sure where to start. My friend who likes Mexican food as much as I do suggested we eat here. He said the chimichanga burrito boat is supposed to be excellent. I had no idea what to expect and ordered the same, but with chicken and cheese inside. It was like a chimichanga smothered in chili beans and sauce. It was so foreign to me. I asked for sour cream. I couldn't figure out what was wrong with the flavor of the chicken. It tasted gamey or maybe just had zero seasoning. I ordered a michelada, but they were out of the original so they gave me a tamarindo michelada. I didn't even know there was such a thing and I would not recommmend it. The salsas were sub par. These people writing reviews that they drive long distance to eat here makes no sense to me. Maybe for nostalgic memories. There is much better Mexican food in Camarillo, Ventura, Oxnard, and Thousand Oaks. The server was sweet. The bathroom was clean. The place had most tables full at 12 pm on a Saturday. I was trying to get a glimpse of what others ordered to see if their food was appealing. I didn't see anything. I didn't take photos, but I did look at the already posted photos and there are chimichanga boats posted. I won't be back, if the food was as good as was their reputation I'd drive there from Ventura anytime Ivhae a Mexican food craving...but it's just hype. My friend at all of his food, but he was also disappointed. I hate having to give these types of reviews, but I have to be honest. With inflation and the cost to eat out...give me some great food to write about and I definitely will! read more