My review is strictly for the bar area and cocktails but wow! What a fun and cute restaurant and bar in downtown Ojai. I am definitely surprised by the lower reviews as our experience on a Sunday evening was pretty stellar and hopefully the reviews continue to be more positive if the restaurant and staff are making adjustments to the feedback. We stumbled in on a Sunday evening after wine tasting. We truthfully wanted round two of drinks and a clean bathroom lol. I had heard about this spot in the past and their curb appeal drew us in. Love their signage, the name/logo on the front wall, and once we walked in the bar seemed very cute and inviting. Probably what would have been an initial red flag was that it was dead inside but we just wanted to sit and enjoy a cocktail. The outdoor patio seemed cute and did have like three tables full. We looked over the menu and were actually very impressed. They have an extensive cocktail menu with fun looking drinks and ingredients. The food menu looked pretty appetizing to me if I'm being honest. Based off of the menu alone I'd come back. Happy hour during her weekdays seems legit too. My group only ordered cocktails but the drinks were pretty and a generous pour! Three of us ordered the prickly pear margaritas and we loved the tall glass they came in. We really loved how the female bartender whipped our drinks up super quickly. My other friend got a Smokey cocktail and we all agreed we really liked our drinks. Had we not already been drinking all afternoon I would have definitely ordered another cocktail. The staff were actually very nice and sweet (going against other reviews). The bartender again was really quick with the drinks and made them very tasty. The waitress who checked up on us was darling. Me and my girlfriends were deep in conversation and I appreciated how she would check in on us but also was mindful to not seem interruptive. She also gave us recommendations on what food is popular and to order next time. While I only experienced the bar area I was very pleased with our visit. Drinks were good, the decor cute, and nice staff. Hoping more people will give them a try as we really liked this spot. Clean single bathroom too in the back which was helpful as we all needed a pit stop and refresh. Definitely keeping this spot in mind next time I'm in Ojai and needing a margarita. read more

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Over 3.5 but rounded up. Review only based on service and drink . No food was ordered . I got a prickly pear marg and it was amazing . Service was ok . I'd say, staff is not super friendly or excited to see you. As a foodie, I always super excited to try a new place and tend to be chatty. I felt our server did not really care to interact . Not busy at all. Place is gorgeous and clean. Plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. I would probably come back but lot my first choice. What makes me want to come back is feeling super welcomed and the feeling that the spot is as excited to have me as be their customer as I am to be there. read more

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This is a very nice and relaxing place for an Ojai brunch. We enjoyed the prickly pear margaritas to start. A guacamole and chips and some entrees. I had the fish tacos. They are very tasty. Service was friendly and our server was knowledgeable about the menu and made great suggestions. Dine al fresco on the shady patio and enjoy a nice cool breeze while you eat. Overall, recommend. read more

Tres Hermanas - Trea hermanas street view - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Ojai, California

Lovely patio with views in of the charming Main Street. Friendly and fast service and good drinks, too. We had a prickly pear Paloma and a cider and the tres sops and a stew. Everything was good. Wish we had come during the week for happy hour! read more

Tres Hermanas - Tres sopas. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Ojai, California

Just based on my personal experiences, it wasn't all that it was cracked up to be. I noticed the nice patio first and foremost. And the inside bar area, looked very lively and the whole vibe was welcoming. Decided to give a try as there seemed to be a good amount of people which is always a plus. It was seat yourself which we didn't mind. Patio area like mentioned was what caught our attention. The menu did have a good selection with their cocktails and I believe it was a full bar. There was a couple that looked good but we went with the classic margarita and the prickly pear as it was told it's a favorite. Drink, was quite nice which is a plus. Then comes the food menu. It is limited so not much to choose from. Went with the fish tacos and chicken enchiladas. First impression, fish tacos was, that's it. Asked if they had any sides which they didn't. No beans or rice to accommodate the meal. Fish, well I'm sorry to say tastes like van de kamp frozen fish sticks. Tortilla was pretty thick, I believe it's make there. The enchiladas, was two tortillas filled with the protein of choice and covered in the sauce. Not your usual rolled up. And it was one enchiladas served as is, a la carte. No sides as well. Food, was just ok but nothing to raved about. Another option was one of the salad but glad we didn't get it. The table next to us ordered it and it looked like a small side salad. Drinks were good. Friendly service which is a plus. The vibe and ambiance was quite nice. But food wise, I personally would give it a miss. Nothing to rave about and portion is might small. Not your usual Mexican restaurant. read more

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This place is so cute and the outdoor dining is absolutely perfect. It sits and nestles in on the streets of oija! It's got such a comfortable outdoor dining. The server was very sweet and tried to get us whatever we needed. The drinks were absolutely delicious. Highly recommend the blood orange cocktails. The food was also very very delicious. It seems like it's the place where everyone stops in it's cool fun and great! read more

Tres Hermanas - Chips and salsa and cocktails - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Ojai, California

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This charming restaurant serves New Mexican food which is basically Mexican food with a regional twist. And it's absolutely delicious. I wanted to try every single item on the food menu and nearly all of the items on the cocktail/booze menu. They even have mezcal and tequila flights. That is reason enough for a trip back to Ojai. Frito Pie is basically a junk food dish, albeit a comforting, delicious one, but the chili they use here is terrific. It absolutely elevates this dish beyond just very tasty junk. The Green Chile Stew was deeply flavorful and very filling. It's wonderful. The Sopaipilla, served with red or green sauce or Christmas style (both sauces), is a beautiful dish and fantastically flavorful. I also tried the Prickly Pear Margarita because I will always order a Prickly Pear Margarita whenever I see one on a menu and it was very nice and not too sweet. Why this place doesn't have all five star reviews is a complete mystery to me. The service was great and the food was outstanding. Seating inside and out, on a nice patio. They do get very crowded so be prepared to wait during busy times. read more

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This updated location is a nice addition to the main street in Ojai. The patio is shady, and we had our choice of tables and a comfortable couch at the back. One of the few places in Ojai open for cocktails in the early afternoon, they offer happy hour from 2 to 6. We stopped by on a quiet Thursday afternoon and indulged in happy hour drinks as well as the happy hour chile con queso and their delicious blue corn tortilla chips. Go hungry because the queso serving is huge. The menu includes lots of tasty choices, so we look forward to coming back for a full meal. read more

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My friends and I tried this restaurant before a show at the Libbey Bowl ( because it's very close) I liked the ambiance and service was good. I ordered Tres Hermanas Bowl, it was delicious and healthy. Normally Mexican restaurants serve big portions so compared with them, I felt everything was a little bit pricey to me for this portion but maybe it's Ojai price??? I have authentic Mexican food often so I think this is Americanized Mexican food. I didn't know why but inside of the restaurant was very hot( they were not using air conditioning on purpose or it was broken??) The restaurant is small but they have also nice outdoor seating. Restaurant doesn't have a parking but there is a public parking close to it. We parked on the street. read more

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My wife and I live in town and this is one of our favorite spots. We eat here regularly and have had excellent experiences every time. Friendly and attentive waitstaff, and the food is always excellent. I loved the sopapillas, though they're no longer on the menu, but everything I've had here is great. My wife loves the green chile goddess salad, and the green chile stew is excellent as well. And they have good happy hour deals. We usually eat outside, but the vibe inside and at the bar is good too. I don't understand the negative reviews. It sounds like people talking about a different restaurant. read more

* Horrible service warning * We were a group of 3 seated in the somewhat empty patio on a Saturday afternoon. Two tables were seated after us and both were waited before us. We waited for about 10-15 mins for a waiter to come by and at least offer us water, but nothing. Unfortunately this felt very discriminatory given we were the only people of color in the patio. We informed the manager/owner and she said "oh okay" when we informed her why we were leaving. It was very disappointing to have an experience like this and made us happy to take our business elsewhere. read more

It's a small little restaurant with indoor and out door seating and full bar. We ordered the guac but they ran out so the waitress commended the queso which was tasty. We also had the sopes and the fish tacos which were both delicious as well. Great spot to get a drink and some lunch. read more

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My review is based on food. Service and Ambiance is great. It is my first time in Ojai, and it's a beautiful city. We just stopped by Tres Hermanas to grab some food and drinks. I ordered a red-sauced wet burrito (with beef as the protein) and nacho chips. There weren't that many chips compared to the amount of dipping sauce provided, so we asked for extra chips. Later, we found out that we were charged an extra $3 for them. (It would have been fine if the server had informed us beforehand.) We were hungry, and I was happy to get my burrito, but frankly speaking, it was the worst burrito I've ever had in my life. And it wasn't just me--my friends felt the same way. It's really hard for a burrito to taste bad, but somehow, it did. I don't think I'll be returning here. Even the margarita had too much salt on the rim and tasted a little off. read more

Regrettably my return to Tres Hermanas was a disaster that undermined my previous enjoyment. After being seated, we waited ten minutes for any service, after which the bartender came over with water. When we told her we were ready to order, she said a waiter was supposed to take it but grudgingly said she could do it. My partner and I both ordered the Squash Salad which was altogether lacking in squash (see photo). There were trace amounts of undercooked zucchini hidden among layers of corn and tomato. When we told the bartender that we couldn't see any squash, she said that it was there but she didn't want to "point at our food." She offered to bring us more from the kitchen; we accepted but the wait for a measly portion of unseasoned vegetables was another twenty minutes. When we finally dug into our meals, the dressing was way too heavy handed and drenched the lettuce. I wish they would bring back older menu items. They once had some winners that have since disappeared. read more

Tres Hermanas - Squash Salad - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Ojai, California

So just checked out this cozy restaurant in Ojai - such a great vibe. They have indoor dining and a large patio. We were just wanting drinks and some snacks. This review is really all about the amazing prickly pear margarita, I'm low key obsessed with this drink- so good. We also shared two delicious salads. Definitely recommend if you're in Ojai and you want a fun vibe and an awesome margarita. read more

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We came here twice just for their spicy margarita! So good. They have a big outdoor patio area, very cute with heaters in case it's cold. The food was pretty good too, nothing that blew my mind but everything was tasty. The service was a bit slow but we were on vacation with nothing to do that day but shop and eat so we really didn't mind. This was the only Mexican place I tried on our trip so I can't compare it it the other one or two Mexican spots in town but if you like a spicy mart definitely give this place a try! read more

Tres Hermanas - Spicy marg and guac appetizer - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Ojai, California

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My husband and I stopped by for cold margaritas while walking around downtown. The hostess was friendly and welcoming so was our waitress. I ordered the house margarita and my husband got the Spa water margarita. Both served cold over a lot of ice. Couldn't taste much of the alcohol but it hit the spot. We enjoyed our short break here cause the ambiance is great. Beautiful patio and indoor bar area. We didn't order food so I can't say anything about the food but the drinks need more alcohol. The prices were reasonable but I rather pay a bit more for that extra shot. read more

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Had high hopes for this restaurant, it seems like really cute and such a fun vibe based on the decor but between the food and the service, I would definitely say you can skip it because it's not worth it at all. Our server did not come over to us for 15 minutes or so once we sat down and we were 1 of the 3 tables she had. She was not helpful with our diet restrictions and seemed like we were bothering her by just asking for a side of salsa. They were also out of guacamole and pico de gallo which I have never experienced at a Mexican restaurant. Giving this two stars because the drink I had was actually really good. Maybe it was just a bad night, but would not come back to see if that is true. read more

This place is truly amazing. I can't give it enough accolades. The food was so fresh and well prepared and generous portions as well. There's a special gourmet touch to this restaurant and the atmosphere is beautiful! honestly, besides the stellar food, one of the things that impressed the most was the helpful and friendly service. I noticed that some of the other reviews were not as high but this was a stellar experience for us. I highly recommend the fish tacos. The guacamole is delicious topped with a special red oil that they use which I never had before, but it really rocks. There are plenty of vegan options as well and the outdoors is very pet friendly. We are definitely coming back on our next trip up here. read more

The food was bomb! Big portions super flavorful! Service was incredible! They made us comfortable and we left satisfied to say the least. Ambiance is amazing, took the place to the next level! Fire!! We will be back! Thank you, The Drury's read more

Tres Hermanas - Carne Sopaipilla and tacos with carne adovada. Everything was fire! - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Ojai, California

*Horrible Service* We were excited to try a new lunch spot in Ojai as we meet once a month for lunch. The door was unlocked and little after noon and our group along with several other parties walked in to be reprimanded for not having made a reservation. While we were seated first, we were not approached for a drink order or to receive a pitcher of water until the waitress/bartender took the orders from two other tables. The waitress was not having a good day and was short in answering our questions and just rude. The food was ok. Way too much fat on the pork stew and very little flavor. The descriptions are mouthwatering but our meals were not. We won't need to return. read more

The food was amazing. Their non-alcoholic drinks were full of flavor. We had the sopes and elote salad. Each meal was generous in portion size and very well balanced. The sopes were great to share and tasty. The ingredients complimented each other and didn't overwhelm one another. The true winner was the elote salad. It was full of flavor, the dressing was a great interpretation of the classic sauce, and the grilled flavor of the corn really came through. We had a server in training, and she was pleasant and attentive. We'll definitely be coming back to try the rest of the menu! The ambience is very laid back and well appointed. We ate in the patio and it feels like eating at a rich friend's back yard! lol read more

Made a day trip to Ojai to celebrate our anniversary and randomly chose Tres Hermanas for lunch. Turned out to be an excellent choice. A small place with a good sized patio which was perfect for the great weather we were enjoying. My wife of 48 years loves a margarita and after sipping hers went wide-eyed. She declared it to be the best she had tasted! Even the crushed salt on the glass rim seemed special. Evidently, very refreshing, akin to a homemade lemonade but not. Foodwise? I joke about her love of Fritos corn chips, so when I saw the old fashioned Frito Pie I insisted she try it. She was afraid it would be too big, but laughed when it came to the table. Picture a snack sized bag of Fritos sliced open and placed in a bowl then layered with beef chili, onions and cheese. Every bite was a perfect blend of the ingredients. I tasted it and agreed. It doesn't sound special, but it was. It wasn't just ground meat sprinkled with seasoning. I had the Fish Tacos. To quote from the menu, "2 fresh blue corn tortillas w/ beer battered fried cod, elote lime slaw, pico de gallo and avocao salsa." The torillas were handmade there, all ingredients fresh. Delicious. Evidently this place opened in 2020, had to have been a rough year to start a restaurant. I'm theorizing that a slow start gave them time to really craft each selection on the menu. I foresee more daytrips to Ojai in the future! read more

Tres Hermanas - The Frito Pie - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Ojai, California

Tequila is one of my favorite beverages. That said - the excellent staff helped me select a "flight" for my birthday. The food was fresh, tasty and offered a wide variety. Ambiance is cozy inside and relaxing outdoors. Ojai did well with this addition. read more

Only came for a drink, the dirty martini was too salty for my taste. The transmission beer was fine. Service was great and everyone was super friendly, people seemed to be enjoying their time here. Was going to order an appetizer but the menu did not seem very appealing, however I cannot judge the food as we didn't try anything. Seems like a fun place to just have some drinks with friends. read more

Tres Hermanas - Dirty martini, was wayyyyyy too dirty and salty - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Ojai, California

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I ordered the fish tacos and coated chips. The chips were tossed in the sauce which is so confusing, because I don't understand why anyone would want to eat soggy chips - and how do you eat soggy chips? With your hands?? I had to use a fork. The fish tacos were mediocre, the worst part being the "guacamole" which clearly looked processed and squeezed out from a tube. The service was kind, though, so I'll give them that. However, there are SO many awesome Mexican restaurants in Ojai and this place is not one of them. I won't be back. read more

Tres Hermanas - Coated soggy spicy chips - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Ojai, California

We went to Tres Hermanas because the line at the Nest was so long and we were pretty hungry. In retrospect, I wish we would have just waited it out because the service took just as long at Tres Hermanas and the food was pretty poor. I ordered the blue corn enchiladas and they were absolutely swimming in sauce - and they weren't even properly folded enchiladas! Also the water tasted bad too which feels like a basic thing to get right. Finally, the service was pretty slow and you could just tell that the employees were overworked and understaffed. Wouldn't recommend or come back read more

Ate outside on Sunday afternoon. Service was busy, but good and really trying. No chips and out of gauc. We ordered the fish tacos (pretty good) but the green chili stew was basically watered down chili verde sauce with potatoes, served warm. No chips so I asked for tortillas. Bill came later and my single flour tortilla was $6.00. Asked the manager about the presentation on the stew and was told it was a southwestern presentation, not Mexican. If it was Mexican, would it have come hot with some nice bread or tortillas and topped with some chopped cilantro and queso maybe? Anyway, we can say we gave it a try. read more

No service, no vibe, a $20 dry burrito that was the worst burrito I've had in a long long time. What's the point of this place?

NEW Mexican food. As in, the state of New Mexico - ya know, the southwest of the US? All of these reviews saying this "isn't Mexican food" are missing the point - NM cuisine is something special all its own. No, we aren't trying to say it's a brand new Mexican restaurant in town, we mean New with a capital N - aka a proper noun. Onto the food and drinks! These are low key some of the best salads in town. The Greens of Enchantment has this magical dressing and it's a huge portion. The Elote Wedge is delicious and filling as well. You can add protein and it's more than enough for an entree. Also, Tres has by far the best margaritas downtown. The green chile salt on the spicy margarita is so good, I sub it onto everything including the micheladas. The interior and design on the patio are gorgeous, so needed in town to have a fresh, beautiful space. The staff are lovely, welcoming and thoughtful. I hosted my sister's bridal shower, a lunch of about 20 and the patio was so perfect for a small event while they were still open to the public. We had a great time and it was a fraction of the cost I was quoted for other downtown options that had high minimums and fees. I imagine for a smaller rehearsal dinner or wedding welcome party, buying out this space would be so fun. They have a great happy hour as well, which is getting scarcer to find these days. Brunch options on the weekend... something for everyone! I also like that someone actually comes to the table and takes your order, it seems like so many new spots opening up have moved to the fast casual trend of ordering at the counter - sometimes you just want to relax at your table without hopping up for every little thing. read more

Great ambiance and the servers are lovely but service is slooooowww... the table of 5 next to me was seated at least ten awww me, received two burritos but the other three plates didn't arrive until at least 7 minutes later. That's too long. The food is good but smaller portions for the price. Same with drinks. Good but smaller portion for the price. read more

It's hard to decide what I love most about Tres Hermanas... They're in the perfect location, the food is incredible, and the service is phenominal. I came in with a friend last Saturday and the place was poppin'. Come to find out, the owner was handling the entire restaurant by herself. And I must say, it was really refreshing to see the owner hand-making all of the drinks, running all the food, and interacting with her guests. I was impressed, to say the least. We had a Serrano Sour and a Spa Water to drink, and shared the Green Chile Queso Dip and Elote Wedge Salad. SO GOOD!! They did a great job designing the place; the outdoor area is adorable, and the inside is equally as cute. Such a great spot for lunch, dinner, or even just for drinks at the bar. I highly recommend checking out Tres Hermanas if you haven't already. I will definitely be back. read more

New place in Ojai + was excited to try as a local. So disappointing. One day we went in to try the margaritas at the bar because the kitchen was closed... they were EXCELLENT. When coming back for dinner, we both noticed neither of our margaritas were as good, actually pretty tasteless with little to no alcohol. Frito pie: $12 for a bag of Fritos with lukewarm bland beans and cheese. I use to get this kinda thing at a street food vendor in Miami for like $3-$5 and it was spectacular. Skip! I looove spicy food, but I can definitely see the food being way too spicy for the average joe. I asked if the green chili sauce was spicy and the server said "not as much as the other foods". It was spicier than a hot wing..... Menu said $17, next day looked at the receipt to find that the entrees were $18. Annoying lol Spent $90 for 2 people for a pretty mediocre meal. Hopefully they improve. read more

Having grown up with New Mexican food and missing it, we thought it would be fun to try out the food here. The restaurant itself had a great atmosphere and was clean and inviting. Georgia O'Keefe art on the walls, nice color combinations. Good vibe. The food unfortunately was not much to mention. The green salsa with the chips was quite good. We ordered enchiladas and they were not quite what we expected. Not enough sauce and the Chile was really mild. We are used to our enchiladas swimming in sauce with a basket of sopapillas and honey butter on the side and also beans. The enchiladas were just some soaked in sauce and cheese with a lot of chicken. Our friends got the posole and said it was fine but no heat. I would definitely go back and have drinks and some chips and salsa. Think I'll stick to making New Mexican food at home. read more

Food and drinks were good Plus Friendly staff but we will never return as they do not accept cash!!! American legal tender is no good here so we will recommend our friends and family go elsewhere. Too bad! read more

The food here is amazing! New Mexico style food! Lots of flavors and a little spice or a lot if you prefer! The margaritas were perfect! Freshly made! The atmosphere was chill yet fun!! The service was great!!! We sat at the bar and embraced the energy!!! This new restaurant is here to stay and we will be coming back every chance we get!! read more

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Great patio, and happy hour starts at 2pm. House margaritas are good, agave related tasting are plentiful, and we had a Frito pie(in a bowl) and a wedge salad, both of which were excellent Good sunny day spot to people watch. read more

Came here last night with some friends and the staff was extremely rude and inattentive. We ended up leaving and not ordering anything because we felt extremely judged and spoken down to. Don't waste your time and go elsewhere. read more

The ambience is good. The patio is shaded attractively with a choice of unfinished wood tables & chairs as well as a couch in a lounging area. The Elote chopped salad was very tasty with a crisp light citrus taste to it. The Medley tacos were very tasty with fresh veggies and refried beans. Yummy. The chicken taco was surprisingly dry and bland. I sent it back and ordered another Medley taco. The iced tea was fabulous and fresh. The service was a bit slow but the servers were elegant and attentive. read more

The Prickly Pear Marg is a must! If you want to make it a little spicy, have them throw green chili salt on the rim and it's perfection. We came here particularly because we saw flat bread on the menu and I knew immediately this was code for sopapilla. Theirs aren't quite like a traditional New Mexican one that's puffed up, but they do a great job mimicking the flavor. We focused on drinks and appetizers before we hit a local movie. The Green Chili Artichoke Dip is exceptional, again the marg delicious and the service was attentive, fast and funny. Plus, the patio is really nice for a warm evening out. read more