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    Taqueria El Maizal

    4.4 (251 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Carnitas burrito, wet burrito and chips with salsa.
    C P.

    Stopped by from out of town. Found it on Yelp. Had the carnitas regular burrito and the carnitas wet burrito. Regular burrito was in smaller size, competed to the wet burrito. Both very good! Chips were yummy, compared to others we usually have at restaurants. They were on the lighter side. Salsa was very good. Friendly service.

    Seafood soup

    Came here with my husband and two other couples over the weekend. Ironically it was our friends that live in Woodland Hills who told us they saw it on their way home from our house one evening and wanted to try it. I'm glad we did because everything was delicious including the seafood soup that I got. Simi Valley has a lot of Mexican restaurants. I can honestly say this is one of the better ones we've tried. The owner was very nice. We are already talking about returning for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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    I am so happy I found this place! Everything tasted so amazingly good and fresh. Definitely recommend everyone giving it a try!

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    They really need better sauces and need to season more. The people are great but the food is mid.

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    Everything, staff is always in a good mood. Cool will make whatever you like even if not on menu. Food has been very good every time

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    Good food , very much like Mexico City style food,clean and small restaurant not fancy, the service was ok, the owner very nice man.

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    Food was really good! Family owned and they are so nice. The burritos were delicious. We will definitely be coming back here.

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    Mariachi Loco Grill & Cantina - Agua chiles

    Mariachi Loco Grill & Cantina

    4.3(334 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    My friends and I came here for dinner the other night and I was absolutely blown away by this spot…read more Visually, it's a stunning place and they've done a fabulous job with the aesthetic as it's the kind of place that feels like a party. Neon lights, cute signage, and overall they just did a really great job with the design and execution. There's a lot going on but it doesn't feel cheap. Ambiance is definitely A+. For dinner on a weeknight we found this spot wasn't too busy but we also came after happy hour. It was a relaxed vibe. Service was overall pretty good. I felt like all of the gals working were very very sweet and nice. Also, anytime we stopped them to ask for refills and such we got what we asked for. That's my only upgrade as since it wasn't super busy, it would have been nice for the staff to catch the refills on water or salsa on their own/more proactively but hey, it was again a relaxed lowkey night and the staff couldn't have been lovelier. I'm just curious how the service would be if they were super busy? Now on to the food and drinks. The menu was very impressive! Solid cocktail and drinks menu. I'm bummed I didn't get a cocktail but my party doesn't drink so it was more fun to get an agua Fresca with them. The guava one was good and served nicely chilled. However, next time I'll definitely get a cocktail because their drinks looked fun and beautiful. The food was definitely the standout for me. I ordered the cheese enchiladas Suizas and they were a 10/10. Not comparable to most enchiladas I've had but the sauce was fantastic and unique. I really loved these enchiladas and I'd honestly get them again. Solid flavor in the rice and beans as well. My friends also enjoyed their meal and it seemed like everyone was happy. The pricing is a little steep for Mexican food but also the ambiance and presentation make sense to me why it'd be a little more. For the three of us the bill was over $100. And that's for three mains and three non-alcoholic drinks. Normally at $33-ish a person I'd hope for at least a beer with my enchiladas, so keep that in mind. As a special occasion place or a spot to celebrate this spot is truly fantastic. I honestly loved my meal so much that even with the price point I'd rush back and bring more friends because this spot is vibey. Nice staff and a cute spot to diner, 5 stars in my books given the quality, taste of the food and the overall experience.

    This place is kinda unassuming from the outside but when you walk in.... It's so fun and eye…read morecatching. I love the floral decor. If you're a picture person, this is the place to be. I saw the margarita flight and knew I had to try it, especially since it was my first time. They were all delicious and tasty. I would definitely order again. They had their garnish game on point. I also saw they had a taco flight. I knew I had to try those as well. I wanted to try all the different meat options to find the flavors I like. The Birria taco was my favorite flavor. Some of the meats were a little dry. I wish they had a little more flavor to them. They gave me two different salsas to add and that helped. But I would definitely like to see the flavors of the tacos improve. I always crave sushi. That was a must try for me. I thought I would try the fiesta mariachi roll for the first trip here. It was delicious. I'm craving more! I think next time I will have to try some of the other sushi options since this one was so good. Also since they basically have flights for everything..... I would love to have a sushi platter flight... with my margarita flight! I will definitely go back. I can't wait to try more menu items. The staff was all very attentive and friendly.

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    El Huarache de Mexico

    El Huarache de Mexico

    4.3(340 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    Food is fantastic - fresh, delicious, great flavor or and red and green salsa are both outstanding…read moreflavor. You can increase the heat as you like. Best in Simi Valley!

    Authentic Mexican food with nice staff. This place seems more of a takeout place but my husband and…read moreI gave it a try. Especially since it has great reviews on Yelp. There is ample parking. No problem finding a spot close by. Once we entered the restaurant, the server asked if we were ordering takeout. I let him know we walked to dine in. He told us to grab a seat and brought menus. There is a limited alcoholic drink selection - beers and margaritas. The margaritas are legit! Tasty and strong, just how we like them. We were super impressive with the quality and freshness of the food. You could tell that the tortillas were homemade. My husband got the carne asada plate. He loved it! I tried a bite of his taco - delicious! I ordered the Huarache which is a tortilla stuffed with beans and a good selection of toppings. I got the carne asada. I added avocado to my dish too. Additionally, we ordered a side of guacamole too. The guacamole and salsa come with chips. If there is one thing I would change, the chips. They seemed store brought. I might be spoiled after eating everything else that was so delicious made. Definitely will be back! Excited to try more too.

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    Perfect spot and amazing food.

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    Kalaveras - Start with a delicious guacamole and a michelada with your a beer and add some amazing taquitos

    Kalaveras

    3.8(702 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    BEST Mexican restaurant in Simi Valley!! It's traditional Mexican food, but with a modern twist!…read more I got ceviche with rice, beans, and a Mexican coke. It was finger licking good! The ceviche had plenty of shrimp in it! Such a great amount of protein. I'm typically very particular about shrimp texture, this was absolutely perfect. Cooked to perfection and so moist! It was topped with mango, which paired so deliciously with the lime. Avocado and cucumbers with tajin were also included. And I got 4 small tostadas, crackers, and tapatio packets on the side. My Ubereats driver took a long time to get my food to me, and I was starting to get impatient and hangry, but receiving my order made up for everything! I cannot wait to order again!

    This review is for the restaurant named "Kalaveras" (in Simi Valley, California), which has just…read morerecently closed. This business location was renamed to "Kulturas," which has an entirely separate yelp business page. Kulturas had a soft opening on September 3rd, 2026, and they are scheduled to have their official grand opening on September 24th. I recently visited this Kulturas, and I plan to write a yelp review on this new business soon, after I have had a few more visits here and I've solidified my opinion. However, now that Kalaveras has closed, I'd like to post my review on my experiences here. I have been to this Kalaveras about a dozen times over the last few years. Throughout all my experiences the food and the drinks were always very good, and I had no problems whatsoever. The service at this Kalaveras was very good most of the time, and I only experienced one bad waitress with a bad attitude. The atmosphere here was always clean, vibrant and inviting. The only problem that seemed to exist was that this restaurant was VERY LOUD inside, so much so that the people I regularly go to restaurants with often did not want to come here. I've seen other folks mention how loud it was at this Kalaveras in their yelp reviews as well. This atmosphere appeared to be targeted for an audience in their twenties, and in large groups, especially for folks looking for a club/night-life environment. Unfortunately, I believe this environment was just annoying to older folks, or even any age group of people who actually wanted to hear the person with whom they were talking. Overall, this Kalaveras was a very good restaurant with very good service, with only one major flaw: the loud noise. From my first experience at Kulturas, it appears that the owners and managers here are trying to make improvements, and they are trying to transition this restaurant from a 3-star or a 4-star location to a 5-star location. Based on my first experience at Kulturas, they might succeed.

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    Kalaveras - Molcajete the way to go !

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    Molcajete the way to go !

    Yolanda's Mexican Cafe - Shrimp fajitas; asked not to be cooked in butter to make it dairy free! Naturally gluten free with corn tortillas. Felt great afterwards.

    Yolanda's Mexican Cafe

    3.5(406 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    OMG--how have I lived in California for more than 20 years and never been to Yolanda's?! I was…read morestarving and needed to grab something small quickly, so I ordered a shrimp enchilada to go, and I was absolutely blown away. You will not be disappointed. Let's talk about that shrimp enchilada. The sauce is phenomenal. It's layered, sweet, savory, and so full of flavor that I could honestly eat it weekly. I also loved the sauce bar, with multiple sauces you can choose from and take to go. And I have to mention how much I appreciate a restaurant that sends you home with a bag of chips. Such a sweet touch...it makes the experience feel special. I also love that Yolanda's understands that people want to support local restaurants while still needing some affordability. Their happy hour is a great option for that, Monday through Friday. I included a photo of the menu so you can see all the options. And most of all, Yolanda's should know how phenomenal their staff is. I spoke with Ema, the host, at length, and what a wonderful young person. Ema knew the menu, gave me great tips, and clearly knows the food. She told me a favorite is the Asada Burrito, both with fresh avocado as well as the Asada Fries. And one last little detail I loved: the "thank you" with a heart sticker on the takeout packaging! What a sweet note to include with someone's to go meal. These details really make a difference tell you so much about how thoughtful this restaurant is in all that it does! Yolanda's you have a new fan - I can't wait to come back. This was a 5 star experience and I really would like your rating to go up because it is inaccurate! Thank you! Support local.

    I hate this horrible restaurant The food is not…read moregood!!!! The service was nice... Food sucks....

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    Yolanda's Mexican Cafe - House made chips and salsa.

    House made chips and salsa.

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    Taqueria El Maizal - mexican - Updated September 2026

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