Don't believe them when they say the mole was extra spicy! It was no more spicy than the salsa that came with the chips. Both were great, although I added a little salt to the mole. The beans and rice were fine, the "salad" was a tiny dab of chopped lettuce and tomato to decorate a corner of the plate. I chose flour tortillas which came out hot and tasting fresh. My blood orange Hefeweizen was light and refreshing and a perfect foil to the food. read more

Our go-to local restaurant. Great food and perfect place to sit outside and enjoy the sights of Ferndale. Nice for cocktails too.

The options in Ferndale on a Monday are few and far between so I'm going to be a little generous with four stars. There weren't many people working and the waitress that was running the bar area was doing her best. I had a decent agave wine watermelon jalapeño margarita and chicken salad, and my husband had an ok IPA and a very good shrimp diablo with blue tortillas. As a community dining out I think we all need to show patience and understanding and just realize we are not back to what dining out was like in 2019, and if we ever want to get there we need to show support for the businesses and staff that are trying really hard. read more

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All was fun and delicious. Waitperson who served us this afternoon was welcoming and gracious. Thanks for the "I'm on vacation memory"!

Given the current situation most restaurants find themselves trying to survive and operate in - this little eatery is definitely worth a visit. By far the best Mexican cuisine in Humboldt county. I have tried them all over the years, some are better than others and this one is at the top of that list. A small unassuming space on Main street, that if you are not watching you can drive right by. The signage on the front door states it requires face covers for entry and social distancing has been implemented with a reduction of inside seating that is available. We called our order in for pick up and by the time we got there 15-20 minutes our food was almost ready to go. Within five minutes of our arrival our food was boxed and bagged ready to go. I opted for the seared fish tacos on blue corn tortillas and loaded with fresh veggies with a cilantro aoli on the side, its two fat tacos that are loaded and the fresh hand made blue corn was spot on with the fish - an excellent choice even in a to go box. My girl went with the chicken enchiladas and a verde suace with beans and rice, her words "the best enchiladas she has had" which again testifies to how good this place is, as we have eaten a lot of mexican food across this country over the years. Another solid choice, the Coctel de Camarones "Shrimp cocktail" is just plain delicious, loaded with fresh poached shrimp and chunks of avocado, in a tomato sauce with cilantro, cucumber, onions and lime, its enough to share and its quite tasty. One each of two of the desserts to go please! First the flan, its rich creamy and delicious even in the to go container topped with a raspberry and mint sprig - it was is the best we have had around the area. Also, the special desser of the evening was fries bananas with cream and raspberry sauce, made with fresh fresh ingredients - the bananas were sublime with the cream and raspberry drizzle a rich, yummy dessert for sure. Along with a couple bottle beers to go and even a draft! This was a great dinner "to go" and given how great it was I plan to return in the very near future for a repeat and a dine in. 4.5 Stars - rounded up for all the extra attention to the details with the staff in handing our order to go. Definitely worth a visit and your support 00692 read more

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Overall I reallllly want to like this place but there was a big consistent miss. Wound up here by accident and decided to stop in. We must have been the first customers and ONLY customers the entire time we were there. The atmosphere was pretty nice all around. It felt welcoming and festive. The service was prompt and courteous, and the staff was well engaged. Here's my quick takes: -Chips & Salsa: mild but tasty -Sangria: refreshing and tasty -Avocado Bites: overpriced for a single avo but delicious -Rice & Beans: Standard and tasty -Enchiladas: good mole flavor, chicken was dry -Street tacos: good presentation, all around dry Overall I really wanted to like this place but the consistent theme for both my dish and my husbands dish were the same. No matter the meat... it was dry. I'm used to enchiladas being smothered in sauce, yet the sauce here was very minimal and the chicken was very dry inside. The street tacos, we tried the asada, pastor, and the chile verde... the asada was flavored well but dry. The pastor (which is normally the MOST flavorful in my opinion) had no flavor and was dry. And the chile verde, which I hoped would save the day since it was sauced... was also dry despite the sauce. I'm not sure what happened, like if the meat was reheated or what, but as traditional street tacos go, they are usually dripping with flavor and juice... and here, there was only three solitary dots of drippings on my plate. So... I'll come back and try this place again because the vibe is very nice... but hoping that the quality of meat steps up a notch or that might be our last visit. Time will tell. read more

Tuyas - Interior - Mexican Near Me - Ferndale, California

Really fun and unexpected experience in downtown Ferndale. I had made stop between Ave of the Giants and our hotel in Arcata in Ferndale in search of dinner and wanted to drive over the historic town bridge. Unfortunately by the we got to town, most shops were closed but we heard some lively music coming from Tuyas and seeing the menu, no matter-it was time for some food after a long day of roadside stops and hiking. There are two locations, side by side. One is a hybrid of a bar/dining establishment while the other is purely the restaurant. We sat on the bar side but service was wonderful and it was pretty chill scene. Complimentary chips and salsa are so good-not your jarred or bagged variety. I got the vegan burrito which was actually full of colorful veggies (at some places they will just slap some rice and beans together and that's it for "vegan.") It was flavorful and filling. My boyfriend got the chicken salad which he really enjoyed. Fun atmosphere and excellent food. Worth the 5 miles off the 101 to get here during your travels in Humboldt. read more

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The food was really good, and the outdoor seating was nice, and the food came quickly!

Amazing everything - food, service, ambiance. The place to eat in Ferndale anytime. Both indoor and outdoor seating.

We had a beautiful dining experience at Tuya's. The interior is welcoming, modern, and bright, taking full advantage of the natural light from the large windows in the front of the restaurant. The staff was friendly and inviting, the portions were filling, and the food was very tasty. I'm happy to see a place like Tuya's in Ferndale, which has needed a vibrant little restaurant like this. My partner and I explored the menu a bit by ordering the Tuya's chicken salad, super quesadilla, and chicken mole. All were very tasty and full of flavor (although the quesadilla could have used more cheese). The chips and salsa served at the beginning of the meal were delicious. I would definitely eat here again. By the looks of the board I saw near the bar, it looks like Tuya's has a pretty active drink scene, complete with activities like Trivia Night on Tuesdays. It's so nice to see a restaurant like this open during regular hours throughout the week. read more

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Service was excellent; prompt, friendly and attentive. Atmosphere was excellent; outdoors in beautiful weather without a bunch of traffic exhaust to breathe in. Rice and beans; what i expect more from a road side diner version of Mexican...you know the stuff ; orangish bla rice with beans that are sort of runny and little flavor in either but filled me up and certainly edible and filling ..there was a tad of flavor in the beans. Chili Rellenos : fresh flavorful Chile, not too much cheese but it was not at all crispy .. it was somewhat soggy (oil temperature not high enough causes that oil to be absorbed in to the food more). Had i not been so hungry I'd be tempted to ask for another attempt at it and if i hadn't touched it hopefully it wouldn't go to waste cause i could see it was not crispy and few taps with a utensil was all it took to confirm it. Salsa and chips, tortillas: corn are homemade and chips too i think and both were very good. The salsa was sadly watery and neither that nor the green sauce i had on Rellenos were mild ..when i asked the waitress considerately asked if I'd like on the side so that was helpful. Portions: definitely enough to fill me up and left overs (they give tortillas along with chips salsa and beans and rice) though i dont eat as much as some folks it does mean it should be filling for most people just won't have leftovers. Flavor over all Especially at peak harvest season in a climate that allows for growing some things easily and plenty for farms nearby that sell wholesale it would be so easy to add some color and flavor to their dishes. Likely could grow their own lettuce, cilantro, tomatoes, oregano or whatever. Add some cumin, chunks of fresh red onion onion and tomato in the salsa and perhaps some bright red bell pepper to the bland rice. Smoked paprika kicks things up a notch too. No excuse for not offering options for more flavor...i make better at home and I'm no chef. Refried beans can have more structure but i guess watering them down saves costs...at least add more flavor. Diced yellow onion is nice even if on side to add if one wants to or not. I asked for a side of sour cream to cool off the sauces heat (all one has to do is remove seeds and you get the flavor without burning sensation) . It was 2.50 or was it 2.75 which was shocking. Just some added flavor and attention to some detail such as with crispy Rellenos and this place would jump two more stars for me. If it were a cheaper roadside diner id give it four stars. read more

Place is a bargain for what they give you . Loved the michelada style of serving beer with Clamato and tamarind on a straw. Similar to what I've had in Jalisco. Burrito is huge and tasty. read more

Tuyas - Chile verde burrito - Mexican Near Me - Ferndale, California

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This was the one spot in Ferndale we really wanted to try, especially as big fans of Mexican food. We came on a weekday night and there was no wait, and it was actually pretty quiet. We ordered the Ceviche and Tuyas Chicken Salad as appetizers, to compliment the chips and salsa they provided. Both items we got were pretty solid. The Ceviche was fresh and I appreciated the avocado in the dish. The Chicken Salad wasn't anything too special but tasty. They put dressings on the side, and we went back and forth between them because we couldn't pick which one we liked more. We decided to share the Tuyas Plate as an entree. Though it definitely wasn't the best enchiladas or taco I've ever had, we did enjoy it. I thought the taco was just a wee bit bland, but I could tell the meat was decent quality. Our server was very much on top of it. She was so prompt with everything and at one point, it seemed like she could read our minds, as she brought out forks and extra plates without us even needing to ask! read more

Tuyas - Tuyas Plate - Mexican Near Me - Ferndale, California

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Had a lovely lunch here Great time Great tap beer selection I had Patron Margaritas and a beer ( not driving). Fried guacamole a first. Delicious nachos. 4 of us had Camarones, enchiladas, etc. Try it in Ferndale. read more

Tuyas and the Cantina are lovely. The service is fantastic. The food and drinks rock. It's a super fun atmosphere with a combo of locals and visitors. read more

Found this place on Yelp and decided to give it a shot. Incredibly tasty fish tacos and burritos in a bright, colorful setting. Service was lovely. We opted for the lavender lemonade at our server's suggestion and we didn't regret it. Took off one star because the tables and chairs did not have felt pads. On a tile floor, this made for a LOT of noise, especially with kids and their caregivers scooting back and forth. Would definitely come back again to try more of the menu! read more

We ate lunch at this cute little spot in Ferndale today. We'd heard good things about it and we wanted to give it a try. We were party of 4 with. Baby. We got seated right away and drink orders placed. The menu isn't just our typical Mexican menu. It has some interesting twists like carnitas sliders and lettuce wraps with chicken mole. At our table we had a burrito, steak fajitas, a tostada and I had the sliders. It came pretty quickly which was good with a tired baby. I was impressed that they make fresh tortillas and everything was really quality. I didn't expect to find such good Mexican food in this little pastoral town but I'm glad we did!! read more

Been here twice now. Located in the cute downtown of Ferndale, this is your go-to place for a filling meal. They have good veg options too. Loved their mole sauce, very flavorful and not overpowered by sweet taste that you get in many Mexican places. Right portions, nice presentation. Service was consistent both times, the server we got the second time was especially nice. Forgot to take pictures of the food but got one showing the ambience. Giving 4 stars simply because it's of course urbanized and just a hair's breadth away from authentic Mexican. Will recommend. read more

Tuyas - Mexican Near Me - Ferndale, California

The restaurant is small and presents as a sports bar. As a short person, I initially noticed there was nowhere to sit comfortably. All the chairs are high stools and during the times I was disabled there would have been nowhere for me to sit. Although there was a front area with couches, it was not in the regular dining area. Generally, a restaurant has at least one table in the main dining area with low seating. The food was good, although nothing spectacular. The flavors were bland. I had the mole enchiladas, with al pastor, rice and beans. The food was fresh and made to order. Not sure I would go again. There are many mexican restaurants and living 15 minutes away, I would have many choices within the same distance. read more

Service was good but food was quite mediocre. Salty. Fish tacos were not plentiful. Arugala salad was old and not plentiful in their ingredients. Chimichanga literally had 1/2 teaspoon of sour cream, guacamole and tomatoes. read more

Absolutely AHMAZING!!!! Everyone was incredibly friendly, food was super fresh, homemade tortillas, and the arugula and beet salad was INCREDIBLE!!! We love Ferndale and will make this our lunch stop whenever visiting again or even whenever traveling through. Do NOT pass this place up! read more

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Ferndale is a sleepy little town with few dining options. I think I got here at shift change cuz it took forever for a server to show up. Then my app and entrée came out at the same time but it was all tasty. The mole lettuce leaf wraps were a little spicy but yummy. I ordered the enchiladas with green sauce and a carnitas street taco - house made tortillas a plus! Sake margarita and a local lager to finish. I was hungry! This place hit the spot and by the time staff was back service was fine. read more

Tuyas - Mexican Near Me - Ferndale, California

During our visit to Ferndale we dropped by Tuyas for a late lunch. They had outdoor seating and limited indoor seating with tables spaced according to COVID regulations. We ordered deep fried avocados as a starter, my wife had chicken quesadillas and I had a bowl of their tortilla soup. The deep fried avocados was delicious with light pinkos breading and right amount of seasoning. The chipotle dipping sauce was light, creamy and perfect blend for the avocados. The quesadillas were filled with lightly seasoned chicken, lettuce, and tomatoes wrapped in a grilled flour tortilla. The chicken tortilla soup had lots of chicken chunks, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, avocados, and tortilla strips in a flavorful chicken broth. This was one of the best tortilla soups I've had in a long time. The servers were kind and attentive all wearing masks. We will definitely go back to Tuyas the next time we are in Ferndale. read more

Tuyas - Mexican Near Me - Ferndale, California

I ate at this place because they have a TV in the bar and there was a game I wanted to see. Ordered a taco dish that was really good. However, the bartender made my dining experience terrible. She was rude and obnoxious. I told her I was planning to watch the game another hour and she demanded to be paid. Because there was a band she was hard for me to hear. When I looked like I didn't understand her she made the comment, ""That's how I get paid." I had leftovers that I asked her if she could put in a fridge and she said that was against the law. Then when I paid I had intended to leave her a $20 tip but she rudely brought my leftovers like she wanted me to leave. I did along with my $20 tip. I waited tables in college and I know how it works. You provide poor service you don't get a tip. The food was good. read more

Wow. What a great find! Real, gourmet Mexican food, right in quaint downtown Ferndale. Fish tacos were perfect. Margaritas even better. Abby was the friendliest, most attentive server we've ever encountered. Great food, great location, great decor, great atmosphere. What's not to like? read more

Hip place, open late, for Ferndale, on Sunday. Good chips and salsa. Big portions of everything Good variety on the menu, nice big long table for groups Interesting art in on the walls. I ordered the shrimp ceviche starter as dinner, which was excellent. It came with a lot of chips, which they traded in on a bowl of lettuce, corn, tomato and avocado, knocking a couple of thousand calories off. Excellent shrimp, and lots of em. read more

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Good Mexican food - lots of choices with outdoor dining available for lunch and dinner. We tried the fried avocado starter and we enjoyed the texture and flavor . Our Chile relennos were well constructed but not heated well so not as good as we had hoped. The enchiladas were good and everyone enjoyed the flan for dessert! read more

5 stars for their mole sauce. Just enough spice, and not overly bitter. Their chips and salsa are always fresh and delicious, the service is fast and friendly, and the food is fresh and not too heavy. Lots of lighter options like the lettuce wraps and grilled chicken salad. The lavender lemonade was perfect to wash everything down! read more

EAT HERE! Amazing food, great service. The two women I saw working were on top of everything, and very thoughtful and considerate of any needs I had or didn't realize I had. Even my cold leftovers were amazing. Great spot. read more

Very nice and well priced local Mexican restaurant. My girlfriend and I both enjoyed our dinners, which included a soft taco with carnitas, chicken enchiladas with mole sauce, etc. The complimentary corn tortilla chips were excellent, and we also liked our drinks (many options are available, including the Humboldt cider we ordered). Very good service, although it took a while for the entrees to arrive (drinks and chips came quickly). read more

On September 28th outside Tuyas Bar and Restaurant in Ferndale a group of adults and a 14 year old boy decided to intimidate, surround, cuss out and threaten three pre-teen girls and a five year old boy until they were crying with fright. A larger group of adults from the same establishment filmed the incident but did not intervene to protect the young girls and small child. Many of the adult observers laughed watching this group of adults bully children. The attack on these young children was apparently due to the kids being dressed up in costumed and identifying as not heteronormative. They were playing together and not harming anyone in any way when adults decided, likely due to their own deep and troubled issues, that they had to scare, insult, and express bigotry to them. I have instucted the young kids who were victimized by these particularly offensive adults to immediately call 911 if any of them ever approach the victims again. I have further reinforced that the adults opinions and beliefs indicate the sinful and evil nature of their souls. We must all remember that our creator instructs us that the measure of our character is taken by how we treat the most vulnerable members of our community. The measure Tuyas and of Ferndales character has been taken and found wanting read more

Had a great lunch. Quaint and friendly Shrimp cocktail, tortilla soup, street tacos. We will be back read more

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$48.00 for 6 tacos to-go. The fish in the tacos was overcooked. It's good food, not great. I want it to be better because the atmosphere and people are so nice. But c'mon! $48.00 for 6 tacos?? No drinks or extras of any sort. Just. Six, Tacos. read more

Yes, it's authentic! Tuyas gets the stamp of approval from two Bay Area natives (who have high expectations & standards for Mexican food) My partner and I have desperately been in search of a Mexican restaurant with authentic food and a relaxing atmosphere. In Humboldt we have had a struggle but not for long. Tuyas has both - with amazing service as well! The servers were knowledgeable and so welcoming, we decided to try the Eel River beer on tap which blew us away! Little did we know, our super burrito was awesome. They nailed the flavors, textures, ingredients. I loved the salsa and chips too. Don't forget to grab a Horchata because you won't regret it. Cant wait to go back! read more

Party of three - came in on a Saturday night. They were busy but got us seated within 10 minutes. Waitress took our order within ten minutes. Unfortunately, it was right after she took and turned in the party of sixteen. It took over an hour for the quite tasty food to come out. One of the three orders were wrong but quickly corrected. We had to flag down our waitress for salsa and drink refills in between ordering and receiving food. Hopefully our experience was a combination of bad events and not the usual experience. The food was excellent 5/5. The service not so excellent. The ambiance was loud - difficult to carry on a conversation. read more

I always take pics of my food... that I didn't shows how delicious it was because there was no time to dilly dally. Started with the breaded avocado app with a delicious dip. Divine. My entree was the sopes. Chock full of beans, lettuce, tomato, guacamole and queso fresco. So fresh and filing. Love the outdoor seating. Great people watching in this historic little town. Will be back soon! read more

Fabulous, friendly service. Las Tazas appetizer really delicious chicken mole lettuce cup is a must have. Fish tacos better than what we've had in Puerto Vallarta. read more

Had a wonderful lunch on a beautiful afternoon holiday shopping. We were also kicking off a birthday celebration. Food was delicious, well flavored and presented attractively. Beer and margaritas were perfect. The staff was friendly and efficient. Seating was spaced nicely (during covid). read more

Excellent Mexican food, some of the yummiest in Humboldt County! I have had multiple great experiences at this restaurant over the past couple years. Their food tastes fresh, flavorful, and delicious! They also have delicious margaritas! My whole family really enjoyed our lunch! The location is perfect for stopping by while visiting downtown Ferndale and it has a nice vibe inside! Even though the waitress was definitely kept busy by the full restaurant she provided us with excellent service. 5 Stars! read more

Tuyas - Blackberry and Spicy Margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Ferndale, California

I have never had a bad meal here, in fact every meal has been super amazing. I am especially fond of the the el hefe chimichanga or the street tacos. I like how the food is authentic and seems slightly healthier than maybe it is ;) Dishes can be innovative, that staff is always friendly, and the atmosphere is refreshing and welcoming. A great addition to the already practically perfect, Ferndale. read more