The food was really delicious, and both the atmosphere and the service were amazing. The…read morequesadillas were especially tasty and honestly surprised us, and the fish and chips were really good too. Everything came out hot and fresh, but the food cooled down pretty quickly while we were eating. PS: The green salsa is my favorite salsa because it complimented the quesadillas quite amazingly.

Decent tacos... I…read morewas in town for business and got into Ventura late afternoon on a Sunday... PT was highly recommended, so I decided on DD instead of going out because jet lag was setting in. All-in-all... Not bad, but not nearly as good as the 4.5 stars rated on Yelp. Would I order again? Probably, but there are much better local taco joints in Ventura and surrounding areas. Dave Portnoy 6.8

We were honestly so pleasantly surprised by Taqueria Cuernavaca!…read more We're from San Diego, so we don't take Mexican food lightly--we're pretty spoiled when it comes to quality and flavor. But this spot completely exceeded our expectations. We ordered delivery, and even then, everything arrived fresh, well-packaged, and still absolutely delicious--which says a lot. The food was incredibly flavorful without being heavy or greasy (something that's hard to find). You could really taste the freshness in the ingredients, and every dish felt well-balanced and thoughtfully made. This is one of those places you don't necessarily expect to be that good, and then it totally delivers. We'll definitely be ordering again next time we're in Ventura!

Ah man. I wanted to like this place so bad. I ordered a lengua burrito, which came out to $15 and…read moreit was the smallest burrito I've had in a long time. It was good, just disappointed with how little they give you for that much.

Love Spencer Mackenzie's!! The food was so good, came out quick, and the service was amazing! Our…read morewaitress Audrey was super sweet and made sure we had everything that we needed. Such a fun place and a staple in Ventura!

Had my usual Spicy and shrimp and veggies and some chips and red salsa, always good but today a bit…read morebetter. First, let me say I am not family to anyone that works at Spencer's although I am a long time customer. I'd like to point out how understanding my waitress was today, her name is Jackson. I received my food right away and refills when needed but I'd like to comment on the three women seated in the table next to me and how Jackson handled them. Kindly put these three were demanding and not very understanding of Jackson's time. The MANY times they asked for changes to the food, several other things they "asked" for Jackson kept her cool and quickly gave them what they requested. It's hard being a server and Jackson may have working at a first of second job (she looked 17-18) but she was a star. Well done Jackson...keep up the good work.

Mother's has gone through a couple different menu variations but I think they finally nailed it…read morewith 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.

So, I tried this place a year ago when it first opened. I liked the food, but I didn't enjoy the…read moredining 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.

Excellent, excellent, excellent! I have no pictures because we ate it all and forgot to take…read morepictures. We had a Gordita with carnitas. Tasted great and lived the crispiness to it. We also had quesobirria tacos. Spot on! A little kick to the jugo and the birria was great. I will be back!

The food is honestly really good but they really pissed me off and I will never be going back which…read moreagain pisses me off cuz the food was great! First off, the parking here is a nightmare. I literally got boxed in and had to ask someone to move their car so I could back out. Secondly, me and my coworker stop here at 11:30am for an early lunch. There is literally 1 other person there who had already ordered and got their meal just as me and my coworker sit down after ordering. We ordered 7 tacos in total... 30 minutes later the food still hadn't arrived. I finally go up to the counter to see if something was wrong and the guy had no idea about our order and said he was sorry that they had a big catering order. As a former business owner I do understand that stuff happens and a large catering order is good for business but ultimately that isn't the customers problem. Especially the customer that is sitting there at your establishment. Rather than tell us while we were ordering that it might take longer than normal, they don't communicate anything and then don't even address the issue until I go up there to complain. Once that happened the tacos came out in less than 5 minutes which is even more upsetting since this is how fast they should have come out to begin with. The gentleman who I think was an owner did apologize and try to offer some free drinks which I politely declined as I knew I'd never be back again. I hope that this business learns to service the customers properly that are actually dining there and if there is an issue at least takes some initiative to address it on the front side. Most working class people only get a 30-45 minute lunch to begin with so it wasn't cool that we literally wasted 30 minutes just sitting there with no explanation. There are plenty of other good places around Ventura for lunch - especially for tacos. Won't be going back here ever.

My friend and I decided to meet here for happy hour, and it ended up being a great choice. I'd been…read morehere before, but only in the morning for matcha, so this was my first time experiencing their happy hour. The happy hour menu has a great selection of both food and drinks at really reasonable prices. We ordered the chicken tacos, the spinach and artichoke dip, and a drink, and everything was delicious. The tacos were flavorful, the dip was creamy and perfect for sharing, and the drink hit the spot. Service is pretty straightforward you place your order at the counter, and someone brings everything to your table. There's not a lot of interaction with the staff, but everything was smooth and efficient. One of my favorite parts was the atmosphere. The happy hour crowd was a nice mix of people, and the place had a fun, lively energy without feeling overwhelming. Since it was a warm day, my friend and I chose to sit inside. We had a spacious table with plenty of room for our food and drinks, which made it easy to relax and enjoy catching up. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely come back for happy hour. It's a great spot for good food, reasonably priced drinks, and a casual place to meet up with friends.

Hadn't visited in a while so it was nice to check out their happy hour. I love that this place is…read morestill a good meal & order at counter and seat yourself restaurant; makes it less formal while still offering great food and drink options. Especially with a toddler (IYKYK). We tried a couple of things and shared them. The fish tacos were better than I expected. Loved the kick of the chipotle sauce on them and the charred pineapple was a nice touch. The garlic shrimp had a nice bite. I wish the spinach and artichoke dip were a bit creamier. As it cooled down, it wasn't as smooth to spread on your chip but still good. And their beef tallow fries are always a must and delish! Service was so friendly! The woman who took our order made recommendations on the menu, was very sweet, and attentive. Servers walking around were also so nice and good about cleaning up unused plates. Great place for a quick, low stakes happy hour and dinner. Family friendly and beautiful setup.

Beach House Tacos was a revelation. I didn't have huge expectations since it's a cute, small stand…read moreon the beach. The menu is simple and straightforward. I thought the tacos would be decent, had a good attitude coming here, but boy, what a nice surprise this place was! Small line in front, you order, pay, go inside, wait for your order at pick up window. Simple! Tables on the pier, and they have a patio facing the ocean, nice view. Picnic tables! They sell wine, beer, margarita-s. Great selection! But the tacos!!! We got 4 between me and my husband to share and sample: Baja Taco (got fried fish) had fresh ingredients, lettuce and a nice lime flavor! Beach House Tacos (got grilled fish), nice pineapple salsa, tender fish, nice sauces and lettuce. Calamari Taco - fried calamari - fresh avocado and cabbage, nice sauce - chipotle. Marilu Taco with popcorn shrimp with nice chile lime crema, not too spicy. Even the fried seafood here is fresh, not very fried, just a tad, nice and crispy, but not greasy. Loved every taco, they are all different than each other, they use fresh ingredients and vegetables, each had a great, original flavor, they don't skimp on anything - seafood or ingredients. By far, some of the best tacos I ever had, they go in my Top 5. 4 Tacos (they are big!) are enough for 2 people. My and my husband we also shared a portion of guac and chips, they reminded us of Mexico. The guac had a lime flavor and well mashed, the tortilla chips are thicker and extra friend. Great food, nice service, unpretentious taco stand on Ventura Pier. Nice views. Wonderful discovery and a nice place to eat at! I am a fan!

Beach House Tacos? More like Beach House Snacks…read more I stood in line for 15 minutes just to place my order at the window, then waited another 45 minutes for my food. An hour later, I was handed a to-go box so tiny it fit in the palm of my hand. For a split second, I thought maybe they forgot the rest of my order. Nope. Inside were three of the smallest "street tacos" I've ever seen. I've seen more substantial meals in Barbie's Dreamhouse. I ordered the carne asada, but apparently the salt shaker took the day off because the meat had absolutely zero seasoning. No salt, no flavor, no redeeming qualities. The punchline? This tiny, flavorless comedy routine cost me $10 and an hour of my life. If you're looking for an appetizer for a doll or you're on a strict "disappointment diet," this is your place. As for me... never again.

Came here for drinks but had no idea it was happy hour! Got the sweet potato taquitos and they were…read moresuper tasty! There were a lot of other options that sounded tasty but I'll have to come back when I'm more hungry. The atmosphere in here is so fun and chic. A lot of space for big parties and the drinks are great! Staff is very welcoming and nice. Will be back!

I'm slowly making my way through their menu here and all the drinks I've had are top tier…read more Vampiro - has a strong hit of licorice (absinthe) but a good iced fruit to mellow it out. Tamarindo - if you've ever had a nice refreshing agua fresca, imagine that with a perfect spike of alcohol. Mango Slush Margarita - the slushi margarita here has an odd consistency, but the alcohol in it is STRONG. The mango is one of their rotating flavors. Harvey Milk - this is my favorite drink I've had! Looks like horchata but has a nice mix of spices. Watermelon fix - refreshing and fruity, almost a slushy consistency. Cacao Negroni - the only one that tasted like straight up flavored rubbing alcohol (but that's just my opinion) Oaxacan Cobbler - tropical juice with a nice hint of mint