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    Taqueria Tepatitlan

    4.5 (473 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Fajita Burrito
    Mara C.

    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.

    Grilled Fish Tacos!  My Favorite
    Emmanuel C.

    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!

    Tacos dorados beef and chicken
    Darren S.

    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.

    Salsa and chips. Was so hungry that I forgot to take a photo of my chicken hard shell tacos!  Food here never disappoints!
    Anita M.

    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.

    Deborah L.

    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.

    Guillermo R.

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

    1 carne asada, 1 carnitas soft tacos, 1 hard shell chicken combo plate
    Deb V.

    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.

    Heaven on earth -- Birria de chivo soup. Needs homemade tortillas though!
    Kim C.

    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!

    Chile Rellano combination plate with hard shells tacos.
    Joanna R.

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

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    24 days ago

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

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    9 months ago

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

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    1 year ago

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

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    1 year ago

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

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    1 year ago

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

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

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    7 months ago

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

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    11 months ago

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

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    2 years ago

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

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    Amazing food! Very cute place and terrific customer service. Authentic food, not fusion.

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    Ask the Community - Taqueria Tepatitlan

    Are you dog friendly?

    When we open the patio in the summer we welcome well trained dogs :)

    Are the rice and beans vegetarian? What menu items are vegetarian friendly? (Cheese/eggs okay)

    Hi yes the rice and whole beans are vegetarian. The refried beans are not. We have a lot of veggie options and most are off the menu: Hardshell potato tacos, bean or potato flautas or taquitos, veggie burritos, veggie taco salad, torta with no… Read more

    Are you doing any pick up or delivery catering at the moment?

    Hi Chris, Unfortunately we are not doing any catering for the moment, sorry for the inconvenience!

    Do you offer catering platters for pick up (e.g., platters of meats for a taco party)?

    Hi Steph, we are not doing any catering for the moment, sorry for the inconvenience! Thanks for thinking of us, have a great day!

    Are the tortillas homemade?

    No, our tortillas are not homemade

    Do they deliver?

    Hi, I’m sorry for the late response! Unfortunately we don’t deliver

    What vegan options do they offer?

    Hi Stacy, we have many options, we also have grilled veggies and Veggie burrito, we can work with you even if its not on the menu, come and see us!

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    5/5 - I can't believe I hadn't updated my review. What a terrible yelper…read more Mothers helmed by head Chef Cuevas now has tacos al pastor en trompo! Sad to learn they no longer had ribeye tacos. Those seriously my fave but it's ok. I love tacos period and Mothers is always a great choice with their menu updates so I know I can count on tasty food regardless! Most recently, I had the suadero, al pastor and asada. My fave? The suadero! The churros for dessert with your choice of dipping sauce are so good. The marg didn't disappoint either! I have visited multiple times and they just celebrated their one year! We love the vibes. Staff is so warm. It feel like at friend's casita as soon as I walk it. Always greeted and acknowledged. Amazing customer service. They do get really busy at times but I'm not in a rush when I dine out. I go to enjoy myself and have good food. Also... the people complaining about prices are a bit nuts. Who says great quality Mexican food is cheap. This idea that Mexican food is cheap just because it's Mexican is pure craziness. Mother's uses good quality ingredients, no seed oils and they source local products. They work with local bakeries and shop at local farm markets. love that they as a business support local too. Counter service - order up front, get a number & wait for your food at your table :) They call your number and you pick it up. Chill but such a nice space. I've attend different events from a night market to their anniversary party, always a great time. Parking is limited, so when I can't find parking a park a few streets away but I do not mind walking.

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    Not sure this is a good omen... at least the number is not 666 ;)
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    Asada taco ribeye taco lengua taco
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