Excellent authentic fresh Mexican food. Had the basics, cheese enchilada with half and half red and…read moregreen sauce, and chicken taquitos. Both were exceptional. The enchiladas because the sauce was almost sweet with what I could tell were the best ripest freshest chilies available and the taquitos because of the clean fresh finely chopped iceberg lettuce, dried crumbly sweet cheese on top, like instead of overwhelming gelatinous greasy globs of Jack or whatever, and the charred ends of chicken they let hang out during deep frying. It's not inexpensive but at least you're paying for quality and the freshest ingredients around. There are servers in the dining room that will bring you ice water and sauces and otherwise take care of you, but because we didn't get drinks from the market cashier like we were supposed to or not, thankfully we brought cash to leave a tip on the table for the server because there was no receipt for the ice water or sauces we got from her to otherwise prompt a tip. I saw guys getting beers from the market refrigerators to go with their food, but I'm still not sure how it works to order other drinks, like a soda with ice. UPDATE - went back for early Sunday breakfast. My two tacos were good, but their breakfast burrito blew my socks off. Hub got the one with bacon and it's huge. I had room, so I finished it and can't wait to go back and get my own. The salsa and like red enchilada sauce brought to the table were good, but not needed as it seemed they added flavor ahead of time with some clear not heavy salsa or something. I hate breakfast burritos because of the soft squishy tasteless parts inside a hard tasteless tortilla, but this wasn't like that. Tortilla was soft and fresh and the inside was full of flavor even though it was just eggs and cheese by the time I got it. Hub had taken out all the bacon because it was how he likes it, not burnt, which is how I like it. When I get mine, I'll ask for the bacon on the side and deep fried, so it's dry and crisp :)

In a rush to get to simi. This was on the way. I wasn't happy with my food the salsa was very heavy…read morewith tomato and gross. Ingredients didn't taste fresh. Service was good won't be back.

Finally made it in and love it! Tucked next to the gas station in the Trader Joe's plaza, this…read moreMexican food gem awaits. There is indoor and outdoor seating, making it comfortable for your dining needs. I highly recommend the quesadilla with birria and a pomegranate marg. My favorite flavor is Jamaica. There are 10 or so different margarita flavors to choose from. The prices are competitive. The food portions are generous making it budget friendly for a night out. The staff are nice. Order at counter and wait with a number placard that you return to cashier when order number is called. The food is cooked to order, did not wait long for it. See website for details and more.

Stopped by this Mexican spot to try something new and ended up enjoying the food and drinks. We…read moreordered the shrimp tacos and quesabirria tacos. The shrimp tacos were really good. Enjoyed the creamy salsa on it as well as the cabbage and pico de gallo adding a nice crunch and freshness to it. The quesabirria tacos had great flavor as well, though they were a bit too oily for my tatse. Overall, the food was enjoyable, but the tortillas weren't my favorite. They tasted like the store bought ones from the grocery store which i'm not a huge fan of. For dessert, we tried the churro donuts and they were definitely worth it. Perfectly crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and paired really well with the caramel sauce. Sweet, but that's exactly what you want from a treat like that. They also offer a good selection of drinks. I went with the guava lemonade and it was a 10/10. Refreshing and flavorful. There is some seating area indoors and more outdoors which is nice, but I do with they had heaters for the outside seating when it gets cold.

So the family and I hit La Katarina for the first time tonight--and of course, it's Taco Tuesday…read more Perfect timing. The tacos are smaller, legit street-style, and on Tuesdays they're $2. That's not just a deal--it's borderline irresponsible not to order a bunch. For that price, the quality punches way above its weight. Homemade tortillas, fresh meats, and everything came out juicy and dialed in. You can tell Luis is running a tight ship. The place feels cared for. Service was a standout--friendly, attentive, and actually engaging, which you don't always get these days. Quick report card: * Grilled Chicken: A * Al Pastor: A * Asada: A * Birria: B * Carnitas: B+ * Crispy taco: Really good... just a little overpriced compared to the rest Overall, really solid first impression. I'll definitely be back to work through the rest of the menu. That's all for now.

I heard about this place from a Thousand Oaks deputy. I've gone twice and gotten excellent food…read more It's a little bit more expensive than I would expect but a heck of a lot better than bad ass. It seems that every time I go there there's always a sheriff deputy stopping by for lunch so you know it must be good

Really disappointed in this experience. They jacked their prices up since they were the only food…read moretruck at this event to &12 for a burrito. Got it because it's hard to screw up a burrito. Well, asada was tough. I'd say every other bite had a spitter in it. The rest of the burrito was good, including the two salsas. The other issue was the wait. 35 minutes for a single burrito. When you only have two items on the menu, you need to be able to prep everything and crank those out.

Definitely worth making the stop won't be disappointed . Thank you guys for always having good food…read moreand good service !

It's become our favorite in Camarillo. Quesabirria is sooo good!!!…read more Clean and bright indoor and has outdoor seating. Service is always top notch. They own a cute pan shop in the same plaza, also very good.

Been here a few times - I actually go to the bakery on the other side of the mini mall much more…read moreoften. I've gotten chorizo burritos each time - always generous servings. Service is kind and helpful. My favorite place in the area for a quick pick me up.

Al pastor burrito amazing as always with the addition of a lime, red and green salsa. Adds a lot…read moreflavor with however you approach sauce placement. Could name all combos of sauces for a bite and the turn out is always delicious. Needless to say portion of ingredients is always proper. Service was great as usual as it moved fast from cashier to cooks and food was ready in about 5 mins. Ambiance is always good here busy or slow. Considering I went on a Monday afternoon with steady traffic still a good environment to be at with the aroma of good food, sounds of hustle and bustle in the background but overall peace with company as I enjoyed and ate my burrito. Will come back. Variety of food in their menu worth checking out!

We first ordered at the front cashier and then waited near the meat counter until our order was…read moreready. If not nearby they do announce the customers name over a speaker especially if one grabbed a table on the other side of the produce area. They served up tacos, burritos, plates and other Mexican specialties and prices were reasonable for what you get. We got two plates which came with rice, guacamole/sour cream/salsa and refried beans along with choice of corn or flour tortillas. Carnitas was lean and tasty. Al pastor plate seemed to have a slightly different seasoning than the other Mexican restaurants closer to us. It was still a good and filling. One thing to note was that the parking lot was shared with the American Legion next door so if they hold an event then the lot gets packed. Luckily we didn't have to wait too long for one spot to open u

I've been coming to Hector's Mexican Food for a while now and realized I never actually left a…read morereview. The staff are always incredibly friendly and welcoming, and they consistently make you feel like a valued customer every time you walk in. The food is just as impressive. Everything I've had there has been fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. It's one of those places where you know you're going to get a great meal every time. Great people, incredible food, and a place I'll keep coming back to. Definitely one of my favorite spots!

2/2/2026 3:30pm. WOW!! If you want to be treated like ABSOLUTE TRASH by all means come here. I…read moreCANNOT remember being treated SO rudely for absolutely no reason. I was one of Hectors biggest fans until today. Came in. I was literally the only person there. Ordered two tacos to eat there. The older incredibly RUDE lady began packing up my order and I said I was eating there. She angrily snapped at me. "Did you say so when you ordered". I said "Yes". Then things got even worse when I had the audacity to ask for ONE extra salsa. Just one. She immediately began talking CRAP about me (RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME) in Spanish. BIG mistake. While I might look like a gringa, I grew up in Mexico. I am Mexican. Spanish is my first language. How dare she start talking crap about me for politely asking for one extra salsa REALLY!!!! I understood every grunt of vile disgust coming from her. Hector, we have met. We've talked. We've laughed when I told you you needed to serve beer. You can see my previous review. HOW CAN YOU LET THIS HAPPEN???? I would tell absolutely everyone about your amazing tacos. NOT ANY MORE. I am so disgusted. She thought I was white and she could disrespect me because I wouldn't understand and you weren't there. Are you serious??? This is what you allow to represent your business. You raise your prices and allow your staff to trash talk the customers. Mind blown. Loyal customer LOST. I UNDERSTAND THE WORLD IS CRAZY RIGHT NOW BUT THIS WAS LITERALLY REVERSE RACISM. SHE CLEARLY HATES WHITE PEOPLE. IN THIS ECONOMY. YEAH, HATING WHITE PEOPLE IN CAMARILLO, NOT GREAT FOR BUSINESS. GOOD LUCK WITH THAT!!!

Had a wonderful lunch today at Azafran. Gabby was our amazing server assisted by Ellie another…read morewonderful individual. The ambiance is chill and positive and the food delicious. We started with drinks and my wife had the Coconut Lemonade and I had the Herbal Tea. We asked Gabby questions about the menu as this was our first time here and we landed on the Sweet Potato soup. It was scrumptious. For our entrees we both had the Chaufa with chicken, another delicious choice. The food, service and ambiance was stellar. We did not have space for dessert but saw many pass by our table and the mango cheesecake looked out of this world. Great lil place. Highly recommended

My husband and I came here for the first time with a couple friends who gave it good reviews. I…read moredidn't have a lot of hope when I walked in due to the fact that it has a low key ambiance. I figured we would get something that I could tolerate and it would be okay - generic dining. I did not expect to actually have something to write about. But I was wrong. The grilled chicken they serve with the Chaufa is very nicely seasoned. It is bits of breast meat, grilled with a little char and adds depth to the otherwise mild flavor of the rice dish. My husband had Chaufa with shrimp, which I didn't sample but he ate the entire meal without complaint. We ordered the pork belly bites to start. They were perfectly cooked and seasoned. I enjoyed this appetizer so much that I know I will order it again. If I have the chaufa again, I would definitely have it with the pork belly. I ordered the lemonade and was puckering in a good way. Honestly, it tasted more like limeade than lemon. I was happy it wasn't too sweet because I could really enjoy the refreshing citrus flavors. I would go there just for a lemonade. They serve it icy cold in mug style, mason jar glass. Our friend ordered the iced tea and when it arrived. I was pleasantly surprised by the look of the fresh fruit in the clear glass, frosted over from the cold and ice. So nice. He said the herbs and fruit were a good combination. The wife of the owner waited on us. She is understated, friendly and efficient. We didn't have much of a wait as it looked as though we might have just missed the breakfast/brunch rush. I was impressed with how quickly we received our food. If we hadn't just eaten there a couple days ago, I would have gone to Azafran for dinner tonight. I look forward to making it a favorite local place where I can introduce our visitors to a good neighborhood restaurant.

Great service my waiter/nartender has a smile for days!!!!great service- left my phone and he…read moresearched the whole parking lot to give it back ty Madeira

Amazing ambiance and environment. Very tasty and authentic food as well. Great serviceread more

Heard some good things about this place. Decided to try it out. First off, MASSIVE burrito holy…read moremoly. Unfortunately it fell apart halfways in. I wish it was folded/rolled better. If youre dining in, it's going to be served on a cheap flat plate. Flavor wise, it was actually pretty good. I've had better but for it being in Camarillo, I think it was good. The horchata tasted watered down. Few chairs inside to dine in. Theres a small little salsa bar with limes. Dine in only for chips.

I was excited to see a vegan burrito option, but just a heads-up for fellow vegans and vegetarians:…read morethe Mexican rice is made with chicken-based bouillon. I asked before ordering and the staff confirmed. The bouillon they use is NOT vegan or vegetarian friendly. I let them know it might be worth clarifying on the menu, but the worker didn't seem too concerned, which was disappointing. It's not a dealbreaker, but something to be aware of if you avoid animal products.