Food and service was great. Have driven by for years, finally went and it did not disappoint.

Good tacos, good people, good service, good times! Would love to check the vibes in the evening. read more

The Cliffdiver - Lobster Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

I don't believe in one stars. Something about this experience though suggested I should share here. I waited six weeks even, just to be sure. Yes, you need to know this information. That said, I'm hopeful the management team will read my comments and consider some changes. My experience is that this place is popular with the 30-40 parents in the area. Which isn't a bad thing but it's an experience itself watching them be fake friends with others at their tables. Sure, the management can't do anything about plastic customers but if that's not your thing, consider going elsewhere. If the TO types don't impact you, let's keep going. I visited on Cinco de Mayo. From the start, the experience felt poorly planned. I wasn't sure how to be sat outside. My husband stood for about 5 minutes uncertain too, while I was on the sidewalk. The location is clunky, upstairs and makes no sense. Nevertheless, inside in the very back corner, furthest spot from the first door from the street, is the hostess stand. That then created a disturbance on the front patio because people would exit out by the stand, now walking narrowly between the outside tables. Imagine that kind of ambiance -- people walking back and forth either seeking a table or standing outside waiting for their table. Despite having a website, and social media there was absolutely no mention that happy hour was suspended on Cinco de Mayo. We were not the only customers who were disappointed. A heads up is all we needed, totally fine with no happy hour on a special night. So, we spent $11 for a mediocre margarita. The salsa that came with the chips was good. The ceviche we had was lackluster. The food was bland and plated simply. The ingredients weren't complex. There was little spice -- it's Mexican food, which typically has varied spices. In summary, the food and drink were not great. They tasted low end, unimaginative. It feels all very novice, first time restaurant owners. Almost like the food, drinks and decor are what's left when they finish paying the Blvd rent. I strongly recommend instead other nearby restaurants and bars. The experience overall wasn't great in my opinion and I believe it isn't worth your free time and hard earned money. read more

The Cliffdiver - Mexican Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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1st time here based on all the yelp reviews!! Everything we ordered was great!! Started with the octopus salad and potato taquitos!! I got the taco sampler and my bf got that carne asada plate. Tasty cocktails!! The G and T dragon fruit and the dragonfruit cocktail was excellent!! read more

Cliffdivers ambiance, food and drinks are all incredible. Tasty and a great selection for everyone. However the real reason to go is the staff and owner. Kristine is the sweetest, most attentive, and pays attention to every detail. Highly recommend this place and Kristine! read more

First time here, what a pleasant surprise. We came in early and the bar area was packed, much to our delight we were seated in the dinning room right away.. Macy our server was amazing and so was the food.. We had fajitas, cocktails and wine.. Highly recommend this little jewel in Thousand oaks, Great parking off of clay court and ample parking in the back. Definitely coming back!!! read more

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Poor service, overpriced food. We sat at a table right next to the bar and didn't receive menus for a long time. Then when the server finally did come after waiting for a long time, he took our drink orders and quickly walked away before we could order food. Tacos were good but not worth $18. California burrito was extremely bland and lacking. Mai tai was stated on the menu that it was served frozen but it wasn't. Drinks just weren't very good We were never checked on and waited almost ten minutes just to pay the bill. The server was busy talking to girls at a table and completely ignored us, we ended up just standing at the bar trying to get attention to just pay our bill and leave and it still took him a long time to notice us. Not coming back read more

Had brunch here. Bomb food and bomb drinks. I had a chicken bowl, wife had lobster tacos, and kids got a quesadilla. Everyone was happy, full, and satisfied. They have an extensive menu with lots of creative options. Full bar with a few beers on tab and a champagne flight. Yup, a champagne flight, mmmhhhhhmmm. The service was friendly and fast. read more

First time here and we really enjoyed ourselves. We walked into the bar side and grabbed ourselves a seat at the bar around 5pm. The bartenders were very friendly and attentive. We started off with the queso and really enjoyed it along with the chips and salsa. My husband had the burrito bowl and I had the cheese enchiladas. I recommend the cheese enchiladas!! So good! The bar side has a cool vibe and fun music. Next time we will have to experience the rest of the restaurant. Parking seems tricky but it really isn't. There is plenty of parking up the street in the other parking lot. Happy hour menu looked great and my husband loved his margaritas. read more

The Cliffdiver - Mexican Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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We went in for taco Tuesday and it happened to be my birthday. Google recommendation bc as no 2 Mexican food. We never been before. It was awful meat was old and overcooked for the tacos it was very hard I thought I was eating a rock. The margarita blended was bitter. Overall a bad experience. The manager was nice and the waitress as well. Cute place too bad the food was atrocious! read more

I have been here so many times. Food is great, drinks amazing, service usually on point. Today was bad. Took me 15 min to be acknowledged and there were only 4 people in the bar and the restaurant was empty. Was never offered chips and salsa and when I finally got a drink, it was completely watered down. And by watered down, I mean the alcohol bottle was watered down. I ordered an Empress gin and tonic. For those of you who know gin you know that this is a purple gin so the drink will have a purple tint. When it was served to me, it was completely clear! . When I asked if this was in fact an empress the bartender looked at the bottle and said oh yeah it looks like the bottle was watered down. Are you kidding me!? Not ok.... I wasn't offered something different. Cliffdiver you need to do better. Not only is that shitty but illegal. It won't deter me from coming here in the future as I am forgiving but If these kind of shenanigans continue, we're gonna have a big problem. Taking peoples money for top shelf alcohol that has been clearly tampered with is unacceptable. read more

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The Cliffdiver has quickly become one of my favorite spots in Thousand Oaks. The vibe is fun, colorful, and relaxed. It honestly feels like a little tropical escape without leaving town. The food is fantastic. They have a variety of tacos that are a must-try, the shrimp ceviche is super fresh, and even the fries are perfectly crispy. I have yet to have a bad thing on the menu. Portions are solid. They also have a great happy hour menu, empanadas, and tacos at a good price. Service has always been friendly and attentive whenever I've visited. The staff keeps things upbeat, and even when it's busy, you don't feel forgotten. Overall, The Cliffdiver is the kind of place you go for both the food and the atmosphere. Whether you're meeting friends, having a casual date night, or just grabbing a drink and some tacos, it never disappoints. Highly recommend. read more

Rented the upper level room for a birthday celebration this past weekend, the ambiance was very nice, service was wonderful, all workers were very accommodating and respectful. I originally spoke with Ivan over the phone to book the lower level but I'm glad I ended up booking the upper level (holds up to 40 people, need $750 minimum food/beverage) it was worth it! They offer a catering menu for large groups and food was ready on time. They were even nice enough to let us come in an hour and a half early to set up. I recommend this place to celebrate or for any events. There's a small lot in the back and plenty of street parking. read more

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This place is so cute! It was well decorated. The food was amazing. The staff was so friendly and attentive. I got the fajitas and a margarita flight. Love it. Can't wait to come back. read more

The Cliffdiver - Mexican Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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I came to this restuarant for taco Tuesday's happy hour. I ordered two drinks ($9 each) and two tacos ($3 each), total is $24, tax $1.74 and tip $4.26. I asked to be charged $30, for my portion of the bill and found a charge for $35. Called and spoke to the owner on Saturday, he was rude, very rude and claimed my girlfriend didn't tip out enough saying she was charge $34. I'm not sure what my girlfriend ordered but I did confirm that she was charged $39. When I pointed out that the issue was internal and I requested an apology, I was told I needed to apologize instead and basically hung up on. Be cautious about what you pay vs what you are charged... read more

We made a reservation on OpenTable and tried the restaurant for the first time. The bar was crowded for football game and looked like a great time. We sat in the dining room. It is decorated very uniquely and everything looks dusted and clean. Our server Ellie (?) was pleasant and attentive. She was able to give recommendations and answer the questions we had about menu and drink items. I was disappointed because there was a drink advertised on the front of the menu (Santa something??)but she said they hadn't removed those ads yet, but they stopped serving the holiday drinks. I found another interesting drink on the menu. My companion got a large original margarita. His drink was delicious. My drink was actually awful. Neither of us liked it and in fact, we couldn't even drink it. There is a disclaimer that we are not big drinkers so maybe we just ordered the wrong thing. The server saw that we couldn't even drink it and I do think she felt bad and we all laughed and agreed we would definitely try something different next time. It was a rosé sangria, but it was terrible! After a seceral (half a dozen) sips we just left it. In terms of the food, there are some adventurous items on the menu, but we were boring and got the cheese enchiladas and a Carne Asada burrito. The food was adequate, but not great. The rice and beans were just satisfactory. However, the prices were very fair and they had a large menu. We would probably try something different next time. We don't regret trying it and we would like to give it another try at another time. We noticed that they do have a brunch on the weekends and that may be something good to try next time. It really is cute and festive inside. read more

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Came here for a girls night, had the best strawberry margaritas made by this super pretty bartender Amanda. She is such a girls girl and her service is amazing. I'll be coming back just for her THANK YOU AMANDA read more

Service was great and the ambiance is pretty chill. The food was cooked perfectly but over salted. You can always tell when your cook/chef is a smoker because they over season the food. read more

Had my husband's birthday here in their private room (I didn't know they had one) and it was wonderful. Ivan was wonderful in helping coordinating the party. The staff was wonderful the day of. Their catering menu was great for my party. The room was beautiful. I highly recommend this place. If you have a private party for 30+ people and want something more intimate, contact these people. read more

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I wasn't expecting much when we found this place. Boy was I wrong!!!! The lobster tacos were amazing!!!! What a gem. I cannot wait till I'm in the area so I can indulge in the best lobster tacos. Everything about this place was great!!! Just goes to show that restaurants are not always what they appear. Seriously give this place a try it's delicious! read more

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We went early on a Saturday evening, sat at a table in the bar area. The service was great. Everyone was friendly and the wait wasn't long. We enjoyed our margaritas while watching a few baseball games. Based on the very kind bartender's recommendation, my husband ordered the lobster enchiladas, they were perfection. I had the lobster tacos, also delicious. A great experience overall, can't wait to until next time! read more

The drinks are very strong and I had the lobster enchiladas. They were very delicious, but it's very pricey here. It's very cute here.

First time coming here & I loved it! The restaurant itself is on the smaller size however we sat at the bar & the bartender was super nice. The ambiance gives you the tropical vibes which is cute. We got the queso as an appetizer which also comes with chips and salsa & it was so good. It's so hard to find good queso in LA. Their regular frozen margarita which was super yummy. I got their burrito bowl with blackened shrimp. I enjoyed it & it was pretty big so I took half home for another meal. My sister got the shrimp tacos & she said they were good but the shrimp could have been seasoned some more. The bartender recommended the lobster tacos. They have a small parking lot in the back but also there's a ton of free street parking. read more

The Cliffdiver - Burrito Bowl with Blackened Shrimp + Regular frozen marg - Mexican Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Such a cute spot! (sadly replaced the Indian restaurant I liked). However, I really like what they did with the place. It is definitely unassuming from the outside. Came here on a Saturday for lunch and it was a little busy. The restaurant is separated by two sections, one is more of a restaurant sit down type of area and the other is more of a bar atmosphere with high top seating. I ended up getting the Lobster tacos ($21.99, comes with 3) with cabbage and aioli. I really enjoyed the tacos, had great flavor from the aioli and a little heat. I did think the tacos were a bit pricey considering it doesn't come with anything else. My sister ordered the Traditional Burrito with chicken ($12.99), rice, beans, pico, chipotle aioli. The size was generous (but nothing too outrageous) and definitely filling. My sister ended up opting out on the aioli, however the flavor of the burrito was still really good from the chicken and pico. Finally, I ended up ordering an a glass of Rose, however what was brought to me was the Rose Sangria instead. I was happy with what was brought to me, granted I didn't even know there was a Sangria on there so I wish they had confirmed what I ordered. Overall, super cute place and I would happily be back! read more

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Not gonna lie, tried this place mainly because we saw Ivan clap back at a one star review in an amusing way. But, was super glad we did. Lobster tacos were absolutely delicious. Some places, seafood tacos end up kind of dry and tasteless without salsa, this was not the case at The Cliffdiver. Super flavorful and tasty without being overcooked or dry. They also serve a solid Michelada. read more

Came by after visiting the haunted house at the mall. We got here around 945pm, they closed at 11. Weird thing is, they wanted us to order right away because they were apparently closing early which I wasn't a fan of. We ordered the steak nachos, spicy chicken sandwich, guac, shrimp ceviche, and two cocktails (Oaxacan and martini). I really loved my chicken sandwich. It had the perfect crunch and taste. The chicken was juicy and seasoned well. My Oaxacan drink was super delicious too! The guac was ok, could've used some serano or something to maybe it a bit more unique. The decor inside was super cool and chic. Like Caribbean/ tropical. I wouldve given 5 stars if we weren't rushed to leave when we had a whole 1hr before closing. read more

The Cliffdiver - Spicy chicken sandwich - Mexican Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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We love this restaurant. The food and drinks are amazing not to mention the service. The place has a great ambiance and very kid and date night night friendly. our favorites are the spicy pineapple margaritas, micheladas, fajitas, tacos, flautas de papa, honestly everything on the menu. Definitely recommend! read more

First time trying The Cliffdiver. Aside from our really great server and the lobster taco, I didn't really enjoy the rest of the dining experience. I'm rounding up from a 3.5 because of these positive notes. After a bummer of a dental appointment, I suggested that we get an early dinner instead of just going home. The Cliffdiver was on my bookmarked list, so we popped in. Too breezy and cool to sit outside, we sat in the main dining room. It features eclectic decor, with a touch of tropical vibe. One wall sports a colorful extended collage of photos. Reminded me of the den in a cabin or beach house from 40 or 50 years ago. A veritable jungle of green garlands and hanging plants grace the high ceiling of the room. It's a kitschy mix that offers a playful atmosphere. On the down side, the tables are only adorned with tealight candleholders on some of them. They don't preset the tables with flatware, plates, or condiments. I ordered the watermelon margarita, sans alcohol. It arrived on the rocks with a visually interesting dried lime slice. Sadly, it had almost no watermelon flavor, and was on the sour side. Just didn't do it for me. Dear Hubby had better luck with the Mango Cart. We shared the shrimp ceviche appetizer. Presentation points, for sure! While tangy and plentiful, the butterflied shrimp was on the chewy side, like calamari when it sits too long. We also ordered the "Large Seafood Platter", which ended up being three tacos, one lobster (delicious!), one shrimp (tasty), and one Mahi (meh flavor). What made it large was the addition of a good sized side of fries. Only found out later that they have Taco Tuesday specials. We finished with the dessert churros, as recommended by our server. She discouraged us from the cheesecake option, which I couldn't have anyway. Again, the presentation was nicely offered, but I didn't care for the very heavy texture of the churros. I expect light and fluffy, but instead we chewed on a very dense pastry. It was like the difference between an old-fashioned donut vs. a soft & fluffy glazed donut. Sadly, not a win in my book. Again, our server was very attentive and elevated the rest of the meal. read more

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First visit here at The Cliffdiver, enjoyed the taco plates & the margaritas. Service was great in the bar & going to be back. Great hidden value in TO. Cheers read more

Have never had a bad experience or meal here. The vibe is really relaxed and their menu is just big enough with tons of options without being overwhelming. The tacos spank and the California burrito is so (expletive) good! The passionfruit margarita was so good I had several and then bought a bearded dragon. Must try! read more

So I tried to go here once again last night and it was my sister's birthday. She said it was a great place. However, the blonde girl got seated pretty quickly, but I was very amazed that it was such a tiny little room. It was like sardines packed into a can. We walked into this tiny little room with long tables packed with kids. I never seen so many kids in one room. We wound up leaving because it was just awful. It was loud and it definitely wasn't something. I'm gonna try again again this might not be their fault but Saturday nights are busy, but it was just you couldn't even walk in that little room and the bar was so packed. There was one girl serving drinks. We couldn't even get a drink. So yeah second try no go. Oh and the owner is rude! Look how he talks to people! Nice guy! read more

Food is pretty good, the staff and service are excellent and friendly. Would eat there again.

My husband and I come to Cliffdiver all the time. It is one of our favorite restaurants. My favorite dishes are the lobster enchiladas and the birria queso tacos, but everything is always delicious. Their margaritas are also particularly good. The staff is also always kind and accommodating. read more

Great food, have not had a bad meal yet, the octopus is excellent and the margs are top notch! They have a fun happy hour menu as well. The service is always great! read more

If you know me or anything about me... You KNOW that I am down for Mexican Morning. Afternoon. And when the sun goes down. Let's just say... I'm addicted to Tacos and the tacos anonymous group that I go to every Tuesday just isn't helping. Instead of bringing coffee and donuts to the meetings like a normal person, my sponsor thinks it's hilarious to bring tacos for everyone and proceed to wish us all a "Happy Taco Tuesday" at the end of every meeting. Ok... The above statement is Part true and Partly a down right dirty lie just to grab your ATTENTION!! Yes. I'm addicted to Tacos. (Who isn't??) Sadly, there is no tacos anonymous to help me with my ongoing problem. Lol Love at First sight??? You. Had. Me. At. Taco. Being the taco/Mexican food connoisseur that I am, I will be the first to tell you... Not all Tacos/Mexican Restaurants are worthy of their name. Some Mexican places, literally want to make you jump off a cliff head first into the water just to escape the horrible Mexican meal you just had, but Thankfully, this NOT the case at the Cliffdiver in Thousand Oaks. In fact, it's the complete opposite! I literally couldn't wait to dive head first not only into their lobster tacos or the steak nachos that my wife ordered, but I would have loved to do a belly flip right into the delicious house margarita that complimented our outstanding meal. On June 8th, a date night was in order and we decided to bring the kids (and just like in Pretty Woman...Huge Mistake!!) haha. But you know what, I wouldn't have changed it for the world. We saw somewhere on social media that the Cliffdiver recently opened in Thousand Oaks and was the newest Mexican/Seafood restaurant in town. So we decided to check it! Upon walking in, we were delighted to see there were several groups eating as it's an off the wall location in the city of Thousand Oaks' main Blvd. Like I've mentioned in other reviews on Mexican restaurants.... If you fail the chips and salsa, You fail life! The Cliffdiver's complimentary chips & salsa did not disappoint!! From there we had Lobster tacos, steak nachos, margaritas, Modelo's and churros to end the evening. All I can say is.... EVERYTHING was on point!! We had a chance to speak with the Manager/Owner?? And he said that they used to be in Malibu, but decided to venture out this this side of the Santa Monica Mountains. He said the following day (June 9th) was going to be their Grand Opening and they were expecting a big turnout as many of their faithful Malibu customers have said they would continue to support their establishment. The decor is fun; it's has a very lively, laid back feel. The restaurant is on one side and they have another room on the opposite side with a bar with seating of you want to chop it up with the bartender. Outdoor seating is limited, but they've got it. All in all, this place is a great addition to the neighbor. We will Absolutely be back for a date night with our friends, we are always in competition of who can find the next best place to go in town. Welcome to the neighbor Cliffdiver. 5 stars well deserved! read more

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Went in last month and was so surprised how good the food is. the octopus especially.

I would very rarely feel the need to leave a review of any restaurant but Cliffdiver is great across the board and deserves a shoutout. Food, pricing, drinks and atmosphere are A+. Best margaritas in town! read more

The Cliffdiver is going to be the new spot in T.O. You can quote me on this! Fun, trendy, casual feel good vibes that the 805 has so desperately needed. Who doesn't love Instagram worthy decor, fruity margaritas, and a stellar taco menu? The atmosphere and decor here is so lively, fun, and summery. They really did a fantastic job creating a fun atmosphere with beautiful furniture and the perfect pastel combinations of pinks and teals throughout the restaurant. The restaurant is also unique as it has different dining areas that are all separate from one another. The bar area has its own little table top and some seating and then if you walk to the back around the corner (which is where we sat) you are in the more formal part of the restaurant with a beautiful lounge area and then proper dining tables. Then they even have patio outdoor seating along the front of the restaurant so you have plenty of options and I'm guessing as this place gets busier and busier they can still seat a good amount of people. Everyone that works here is super friendly and just seemed genuinely grateful for the publicity and business as a brand new restaurant. We met the owner and shared with him our excitement that such a cute spot like this opened in Thousand Oaks as these kind of vibes and food are much needed in the area. Everyone was nice and yes it's a new spot, so they are still getting their bearings on service but everyone had a smile on their face and was doing their best to check in and get us what we need - so this was much appreciated as I feel like they've done better than most restaurants that just opened to be honest. The drinks were perfection! You can't go wrong with a fruit margarita and they were perfectly sippable with a good flavor and stronger than you would think. I tried the watermelon margarita and a classic margarita, both were good but that classic was five stars for sure. My friend had the jalapeño margarita and a mango margarita and she said both were great but if you love spicy than jalapeño is definitely the way to go. I was also really impressed with their menu as they had a lot of different taco protein options. We opted for the mahi-mahi and the grilled shrimp tacos and both were really tasty. Yes a little heavy handed on the cabbage but once we took a little off it was the perfect bite! The marinade they use on their proteins is super flavorful and we would definitely get the shrimp and mahi again. My favorite dish for lunch though were the Ahi Tostadas. This hands-down is one of the best appetizers I have had in a really long time. The Ahi tuna chunks were huge and so fresh just like real poke. You definitely need to get a couple of orders of these for the table because their presentation was beautiful and they were really tasty. I'd highly recommend supporting this business because everyone that works here is just so nice and the quality is 100% there. The interior is beautiful and fun and I just know this place is going to takeoff once more people start hearing about it! So definitely make plans to stop by here soon so you can say you tried them first. Cheers! read more

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No reservations on Valentine's Day and the fit us in anyway. We sat upstairs in a very cute and quiet dining room. Dinner was great I had the conchinita pibil and it was very flavorful. We will be back read more

It's the best restaurant in Thousand Oaks. Food is better than any other Mexican restaurant around. Service is always consistent. And ambiance is something that you mightFind in a big city and not Thousand Oaks. read more