First time trying. The staff were really helpful. I ended up ordering the two fish taco plate and a beef taco dorado. My wife had 3 a la cart tacos: carnitas taco, shrimp soft taco and a shrimp dorado taco. The standout was the fish tacos! Very flavorful. I was told the use snapper and I could tell it was fresh! Everything else was good too, including the home made salsa. Definitely worth stopping by! read more

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This place is great!!! Every time I am in town I head over for the Chilie Relleno plate. The customer service is outstanding. Lilly brings out our drinks before we even order them. And she always remembers my order. I even started bringing a burrito back with me to eat on the plane back to Tx. Love it!!! read more

I've Been Coming For 13 Years. They Make You Feel Like Family! Get There Micheladas! Best In Town read more

Taqueria Tepatitlan - The Combination Plate Of Chili Relleno And Cheese Enchilada. I Add Lettuce And Avocado. Delicious. The Employees Make You Feel Like Home - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

Super authentic and delicious Mexican food! Right on the Ave, but very indiscreet, small sing above entrance door is only marker, windows are all tinted out from outside looking in. But worth the effort to locate! read more

Was craving authentic Mexican food on our recent trip down to Southern California, and discovered this place. As advertised, staff were very friendly and helpful. Parking is available in the rear one street over. Very safe with lots of spaces. I ordered the Fajita Burrito with carne asada. This is a basic presentation, and I cannot say enough good things about my meal. The vegetables were cooked to perfection with just the right amount of crunch and very fresh. The beef was so tender I would not have needed a knife to cut it. Very flavorful and not a lot of fat at all. Delicious. Mild salsa and guacamole is included. All for under $20.00 and home made chips and salsa are included. Very good salsa I opted to take home with me. The entree was quite generous and I took half of my burrito home with me. My only comment is the place is a bit small and rather dark as there are several TV's to watch sports. I do like sports but I prefer a bit more lighting to see what I am eating and how clean the establishment is. Otherwise I would have given a 5 star rating. I do need to mention the restroom was quite clean. Obvious to see this is a locals gathering spot. I'm sad the place is a four hour drive away as I would definitely make it a local favorite of my own if I lived closer. read more

Taqueria Tepatitlan - Fajita Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

Where to begin? Tepatitlán de Morelos is a city and municipality founded in 1530AD, in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. I can only imagine how far back their recipes go! This is authentic Mexican food, a place where Mexicans and Mexican-Americans go when craving a dish from their childhood. Reminds me of dishes my grandparents would make...the flavors and smells bring back pleasant memories. The Grilled Fish Taco Plate is one of my favorite dishes. Two generous tacos filled with Fish, shredded lettuce, Pico de Gallo, and cheese. Served with a small side of rice, and beans. If they are out of Fish, then my next option is the Chorizo and Eggs Plate. Their Chorizo is homemade and has a nice consistency. Not to mention its flavorful! I usually ask for it to be topped with both red and green salsa. Then garnished with cilantro and onions. The service is always quality. The folks are friendly and greet everyone rather quickly. You have two seating areas: The left-side of the place is the Bar. This side of the restaurant is more lively but has tabletop seating as well. The right-side is booth seating and a bit more quite/intimate, you can enjoy a meal / conversation with a friend or small family. Tip: Ask for the Green Habanero Salsa! Ohh...and don't leave without trying a Birria Taco with their special Birria Hot Sauce! It's fire! Literally! Only served on Friday/Saturday. Provecho! read more

Taqueria Tepatitlan - Grilled Fish Tacos! My Favorite - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

First time here and WOW small little hidden gem The mole chicken was amazing! I added grilled onions and cilantro. Wife got the tacos and was very happy. Son got the asada burrito aced loved it. I definitely will come back for breakfast. The waitress was very nice and attentive. Place was really clean. Don't drive too fast you will miss it. read more

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Hands down, best Mexican food in Ventura. Love it.. Juan has definitely got it figured out.

Am always seated right away, no waiting and outside seating as well. Menudo, tacos, sopes, tostadas are some of my favorites as are other items on menu. read more

Taqueria Tepatitlan - Salsa and chips. Was so hungry that I forgot to take a photo of my chicken hard shell tacos! Food here never disappoints! - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

I relied on Yelp to help choose a Mexican restaurant along "the avenue." We were celebrating the return to our campground after the threat of flooding caused a mandatory evacuation to the Ventura County Fairgrounds parking lot for Christmas! Yelp came through again (as always)! This was obviously a "locals" place, but the food was FANTASTIC! We WILL return! read more

Service was good. We came at lunch. It was somewhat busy. Tacos were eh. Had the pastor, carnitas and carne asada. First two were decent. Meat was juicy although not much flavor. Sauces were disappointing. Not really a taco joint. More Mexican which is fine, my bad. read more

Been eating here since I was a child!!! This is the best authentic family owned Mexicano restaurant! It is home, it is a place to have fun and eat quality food. The specials are ALWAYS delicious!! Everything is always fresh. The environment makes you feel like you are on the beach in Mexico! Servers are always happy and hustling read more

The food was delicious and it was a nice atmosphere - the waitress/bar keep was very personable and helpful. The food came quickly and the chips were yummy. read more

Taqueria Tepatitlan - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

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Always stop in when work brings me to Ventura. It's not fancy just solid good Mexican food at fair prices. read more

Taqueria Tepatitlan - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

First thing I noticed was the kind, warm, familial service from all staff. I was having a rough day and these folks made us feel at home. The ambiance was crowded but they had just reopened after a 2 weeks vacation. Plenty of space for big parties, a really nice large patio area. The food was fresh, well spiced and the asada was tender and delicious, marinated with great flavor. All the dishes were amazing. The enchiladas were light and fluffy and the sauce was homemade and delicious. Ask for the homemade habanero salsa, it is spicy and delicious. I will be returning soon especially to try their famous Michelada. read more

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What a gem on the Ave, had a yummy Chile Relleno my husband had his favorite shrimp taco. Have to mention how sweet the owner Juan is. Enjoy read more

Excellent food! Had their beef soup and so good. Seemed to have lots of locals Corning and going which is always a good sign.

I've come here a few times now and it's always been consistent. It's been so damn cold in Ventura that I had a craving for a hot soup of some kind, but wanted something different. I STRUCK GOLD, PEOPLE! I ordered their birria de chivo soup and it was STELLAR! Colossal, rich, hot broth, side of rice, beans, salsa, cebolla, cilantro y tortillas! Aye dios mio! It was an outstanding flavor bomb! I asked for homemade tortillas and the server said: "we don't have homemade, that would take us forever!" Let me just say, that is the one thing that would add even more stars to this. An authentic, amazing soup like this NEEDS homemade tortillas. I suggest offering them for an up charge with a dish like this. It's like not putting premium in a Ferrari... seriously! Service was good, interior was classic taqueria but with comfy booths and TVs... even a cool bar on the opposite side of the restaurant. Seems like a lot of regulars frequent this place. I've thought about coming back for this but bringing my own tortillas next time! read more

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A must-try Mexican restaurant in Ventura! It's a cute neighborhood spot with delicious food that really tastes home-made. You can tell that this restaurant is operated with love and passion. We've come here many times for the amazing meal and the phenomenal service. I really appreciate that even when it's busy the quality of the service and the food are not affected. read more

Great food..best kept secret in Ventura. Authentic cooking, cool hole in the wall place. Service is always on point.

AMAZING! Food was delicious but, there beer was beyond that with there chilled glasses. Atmosphere was nothing but, pure happiness! Great service. read more

Taqueria Tepatitlan - Chile Rellano combination plate with hard shells tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

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Not only was the food and hot chocolate absolutely amazing but the service was too! I felt very welcomed and well taken care of by the lady who was working the front. I loved her energy! Besides that, the food was great and cooked fresh! I tried both dishes in the picture and both were sooo good! I kept stealing off the bistec ranchero dish haha. Then the hot chocolate was soo delicious too! It came in a huge mug which was just the right size. Lastly the restaurant was beautifully decorated with good music playing in the background! I highly suggest this place and will be coming back when I visit Ventura! read more

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This place is a hidden gem on the avenue. It gets very busy. They have indoor and outdoor seating and some good AC. The waitress was so attentive. She even asked if I wanted the air turned up or down to make sure I was comfy. Amazing fish taco full of flavor. Bomb guacamole. One of the top Mexican food spots in Ventura for sure. read more

Taqueria Tepatitlan - Fish taco - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

Out first time in and we could not have felt more welcome. Delicious rice and beans and chicken enchiladas. My husband can be picky about Mexican, coming from SD, and he loved as well. Great ambience for a relaxed, cozy dinner. read more

Visiting Ventura and was craving mole- it was so good! Great find, I had the combo plate with a crispy taco/chile relleno/ enchilada-for a bit extra I requested the enchilada de pollo w mole sauce- so good. all 3 were perfect And the homemade green salsa had a sweet kick and yummy if you like spicy. read more

Unacceptable service from start to finish. We waited a long time just to be acknowledged, finished our drinks before the food arrived, and the timing of refills and chips made no sense. The server was rude, inattentive, and in a bad mood. A drink was made incorrectly, and when we asked for it to be fixed, an inappropriate comment was made. We were also overcharged on taxes, and when I asked for a detailed receipt, the server became angry and hostile. I asked to speak to a manager and was told he wasn't there, despite the manager standing directly behind her. I have been a customer since 1994. Very disappointing experience. read more

This place is one of my favorite places and it has good rice good water good everying and they have very good workers Lilly

This is a wonderful family owned/run taquaria! I like the chicken mole enchiladas. I usually take the food to go, but the interior is just so-so, could use an upgrade. read more

Delicious food and very nice staff!! Can't wait to try more items on the menu. Love the beers too

Food is great, customer service is always friendly. Ambiance is comfortable. Just a nice place to have a meal.

Great food! Amazing service from Lily. She was friendly and attentive. She was quick and made sure we had all we needed

The food, Service and beer were Amazing! Fish tacos were on special and they are made with Red Snapper read more

Taqueria Tepatitlan - Taquitos - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

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Ventura has so many great "Mexican" restaurants it gets hard to pick standouts. Taqueria Tepatitlan is one of those standouts. It's a wonderful family run business along Ventura Ave. My go to for first time at a new place is a Chili Relleno which did not disappoint, with it I had a beef (shredded) enchilada, with a marvelous red sauce.... wish I had thought to order an extra bit on the side! Anxious to go back a try out a few more menus items. Pro-tip on your first visit the sign is tiny, and hard to read, very easy to miss. read more

Delicious Al Pastor taco plate!!! Amazing service and great vibe from the second you walk in! Big screen TVs and delicious drinks! Can't wait to go back soon!! read more

Taqueria Tepatitlan - Al Pastor tacos are the BEST here - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

I don't get the hype about this place, but there is some, so I keep giving it a chance. I've been here several times over the years and have never been impressed. This most recent time I got 2 fish tacos and 2 tacos pastor. The fish tacos were ok, but weird and pretty bland... and they had cheddar cheese on them. The pastor tacos were also weird and didn't taste like pastor - it was more like Chili Verde meat but with a red sauce, definitely not traditional pastor. And the real kicker... it cost $30 for four tacos! I want to like this place, but there is so much good authentic Mexican food in Ventura... and this ain't it. read more

Ventura Avenue is loaded with delicious Mexican food options. Taqueria Tepatitlan offers lots of good menu options. I always taste the beans and rice first to see if they are flavorful. They get five stars for the beans! Another highlight was their chili relleno, a large pepper stuffed with lots cheese, coated with a egg batter and cooked til golden brown. Served in a red sauce with red peppers. Out of all the tacos we tried we enjoyed the al pastor the best. They have a nice patio seating. Signage is difficult to see from the street. Pay attention to the address. You park and enter from the street behind the restaurant. read more

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Every order was wrong, food sucked, prices were not the same as i was charged, fire the lady that served me today

Stopped in for lunch on a Tuesday, was seated promptly. I declined the menu and asked the server for her recommendation. She suggested the fish tacos with a side of rice and beans. I also ordered a michelada. The fish tacos were delicious! They had a pico salsa and a pinch of cheddar cheese. The beans and rice were authentic and paired well. read more

Taqueria Tepatitlan - Fish Tacos with beans and rice - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

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Quaint outside Dining set up in the Drive way! Taqureris Tepatitlan is a very friendly and local little spot that is located in the heart of Ventura! A large but not to large of menu that provides a delicious choice of Tacos, Burritos and dinner combo entrees! The portions are large and the food is authentic! We had some fish tacos shrimp tacos a burrito and a Quesadilla with sides of beans and rice! They serve locally brewed beverages as well as sodas and soft drinks! For desert we split their Churro sandwich cookies and cream ice cream stuffed between two chorizo cookies topped with whipped cream and st read more

Taqueria Tepatitlan - Churro Sandwich with Cookies &!Cream ice cream - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

Great food! Great service. We loved it! The Carne Asada was amazing. We will be back for sure