Food: tasty. Service: a bit slow dining in. But, they had lots of to go orders. Server did not speak English but, that's okay. Hand signals worked. Also, you order and then have to do the rest. Get your forks spoons napkins etc. Price: six taco and one coke; $43 + tip $48. A bit high I think. Ambiance: not much to say. Although they should keep the place cleaner. read more

El Asadero - Chicken burrito, red sauce. - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

If you love tacos, burritos, traditional Mexican food then don't look any further, THIS IS THE SPOT. A good friend of mine kept recommending me this place for tacos and finally took him up on it and i was pissed at myself for not coming any sooner, they were so good! I ordered myself 4 tacos, two Al pastor, one asada and one chicken. The Al pastor was hands down the best meat but the asada and chicken were also very good. For the price your getting great authentic Mexican food and you can't beat that. Overall, I will defenitly be back very soon. The service here was also very friendly and the food was out within a few minutes of ordered, perfect spot for those of you taking a quick lunch. Thanks El Asadero for the great lunch, till next time. read more

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Have gone three times now. Each time just got worse, really tried to give the benefit of the doubt. Food was really not great, very bland. All three times had an incorrect orders. Service from the young girl was VERY bad. Price is ridiculous for a burrito. There's so much better options within a block. Highly recommend spending your money elsewhere. read more

Stopped by here on a vacation and so glad I tried it. The burrito was great value but made so well. The horchata was delicious and I regret not getting one for the road. I'm definitely routing though here next time I go! read more

El Asadero - Horchata freshly made - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

Living in the other side of town but definitely worth the drive. This restaurant offers quality cuts of meat as well as great Mexican food. The staff is extremely friendly and provides recommendations when unable to decide what to pick. The restaurant location is on the busy street in the Avenue. The establishment is hard to miss. It's a giant green building. Do I say one of the best BURRITOS in Ventura!!!! read more

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We just moved to a street right by this place. We've already grabbed food here multiple times. On a street with a wide variety of authentic Mexican food, this one might be our favorite. Now I'm hungry again, what should I get tonight?? read more

I've been here twice already and I've had good experiences both times. This place is hard to find because it's not close to the sidewalk you have to drive in to the lot. The duo in the front is awesome they're so nice greet you with a smile. The carne asada is so tasty and the Birria burrito is good. I asked for consume with it. Definitely coming back for more when I'm in the area. read more

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Add me to the list of 5 star reviews. The look of the place is definitely not inviting and would scare your average gringo away. But fear not... the food that emerged from the kitchen belies the less than stellar appearance of the establishment. Meats were seasoned and cooked to perfection, vegetables were fresh, and salsas were bursting with flavor and properly picante bordering on fuego. Que Rico! The micheladas were pricey but tasty. All in all an enjoyable experience! Go for the salsa roja! That's the best choice. And the Serrano peppers on the side are amazing. Maybe the best burrito I've ever had outside of Mexico. read more

Came for lunch with my wife and place was very empty only two other people in here. The space is very big and open. The menu has enough options that you're guaranteed to find something you'd like. The pastor meat was delicious with good flavor and the lengua wasn't overcooked! The salsas are delicious but there is one that definitely has a kick so beware if you're not into spicy food. Sensory level at this place was a 1 but this is during lunch time. read more

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Do not recommend!!! No water. They had no salsa which i don't know how u don't have salsa at a Mexican restaurant. Not a lot of meat in a $17 carne asada burrito read more

I love this restaurant! The food is so delicious that I always feel obligated to leave a review because more people need to know about it. The service was great and fast. I ordered the birria burrito with chips and both types of salsa. The chef also included a cup of consommé to dunk my burrito in. Really fantastic stuff. If you like authentic burritos this is the place to go. You will not find burritos like this at chipotle. read more

El Asadero - Birria burrito - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

I was looking for a quick meal this morning and stopped by here. I ordered an al pastor combination that comes with rice and beans. They also offer maiz or flour tortillas with the order. The plate was very delicious and juicy and not dry at all. They offer a large menu with lots of options. I love the vibrant green color of this place that makes it look very welcoming. They have little games inside for the kids. It does get pretty busy in the morning but they are quick with orders. read more

Best al pastor tacos in town! The al pastor is cooked on a trompo (vertical rotisserie). Authentic!!! Never had a piece of fat or gristle. Also love the red sauce with the grilled onions and serrano served on the side. Nothing better than spicy tacos with a cold beer on a beautiful beach day read more

Very good Mexican food. Generous portions. Taste excellent. Shared the ribeye burrito and asada fries. Both were very tasty and the meat was tender. Worth a try read more

I got the veggie burrito that was delicious. He got the carne asada burrito that he loved. She got chicken enchiladas that were great. The staff were great! We will definitely be back read more

El Asadero - Veggie burrito - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

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Came here to try out their burritos since this place was in the neighborhood. Food - my fiancé and I ended up ordering one of their breakfast burritos, an asada burrito, and tacos al pastor. Overall, the value you get for the burritos is awesome! The burritos are BIG and relatively cheap compared to many places. For breakfast burritos, you can choose from a couple different meats, but we decided to get a burrito with both chorizo and bacon for an additional cost. Even then, the burrito came out to less than $11! The taste of the breakfast burrito was pretty good and the portion is very filling. However, the burritos have TOO much potato, which throws off the proportions and it's easy to get overwhelmed with the potato taste. My advice is to ask to go light on the potatoes or skip them all together. The asada burrito was also really big and comes with rice and beans. The meat itself is good, has a nice seared taste, but could benefit from additional seasoning. The same goes for the rice and beans. The al pastor tacos were probably my favorite part of our order. The meat was cooked well and it was pretty good. I'll likely be getting more of this next time. Service - service was very friendly and I really like that it's a family owned business. There were only three people working there when we arrived, with only one cook, so it took a little while to get our order. However, we didn't mind the wait too much because it's a smaller restaurant and they were working hard to fulfill all the orders while doing the best job they could. We appreciate that! They also had great music playing, so that helped pass the time quickly. Location - the inside of the restaurant is very spacious and reminds me of many of the restaurants I've visited in Mexico. Definitely nothing fancy but functional. Giving this place a 4/5 because they are customer service focused and you can't beat the value of those burritos! read more

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Can't believe he lets another taco truck use his space out front, his food is so good! Super cool guy and tasty food. The Al Pastor burrito is great. Birria is killer too. Tons of space inside and does catering and large events too. read more

El Asadero - Al Pastor - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

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Been wanting to try here for a long time and finally did. We order 3 pastor tacos, enchiladas, and a chicken burrito. Came out to $29..57....a bit pricey. The pastor tacos were super fire! The red and green salsas were good, green wasn't spicy but really good flavor. The enchiladas were really fire, I loved how they were put on the flattop to crisp-up. Really nice touch there. But the beans were sad. The burrito was a really big size- didn't get a pic :( The chicken in the burrito was really Smokey and gave me a bbq'd at home vibe. Definitely will be back, but I'm not a fan of the price, or the fact it doesn't have them listed anywhere(that I saw). My receipt didn't have them either. read more

El Asadero - Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

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This place has a fantastic carne asada burrito and Al pastor tacos. They didn't have the trompo or salsa bar out when I went, but it was late in the afternoon. They had a mariachi band warming up on the back patio. It was definitely worth a stop if you want really good food. Would have given 5 stars if they had a better menu and signage. It was a little tough to tell the costs and what each item came with. The owner was very nice though and was happy to explain everything. I will definitely go back next time in Ventura. read more

10/10 the best tacos on Ventura avenue. Hand made tortillas and flavorful meat. I had the pleasure of meeting the owner who has been in the business for years and it shows. Stop by and support this great local business you will not regret it. All of their ingredients and meats are organic and locally sourced! read more

Asadero is really that spot on the Avenue. They have the best horchata. The service is friendly and warm.

Favorite little spot on the avenue. My favorites are the pastor and carnitas tacos. They make a great Torta as well. Big fan of their salsas. I eat here 1-2 times a week. Fairly priced too! read more

We had El Asadero for my wedding and it was amazing!! I worked with Francisco and he was very nice to talk to, they provided great food and all my wedding guests kept telling my husband and me about how great the food was. Thank you soo much for providing such great food and service!! read more

El Asadero - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

This is top spot for tacos, the meat is of superb quality. The tacos are delicious, full of flavor and good meat portion. They have plenty of food options on their menu. This place does not get any love and it's underrated. Don't miss out and pass this up. You will not be disappointed. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

El Asadero - Two tacos de Al Pastor & two of Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

AMAZING legit al pastor burrito. Nice people, authentic taqueria. Will have to try tacos next time.

Food is really good and authentic. The service is good and they have TV's that fit everything you want to watch. read more

El Asadero - Burrito al pastor mojado. - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

This place has the best carne asada burrito in Ventura! Not only is it huge but the tortilla is lined with melted cheese and the asada is sliced thin and juicy, definitely high quality meat. The owner always has a new salsa he's playing with - be sure to ask for some! read more

Great food, big portions, fresh ingredients. Theres a food court that offers a great selection. The service is fast and friendly.

A very good Al Pastor taqueria. They offer other taco fillings, but I think the al pastor is a good place to start. The taqueria also offers uncooked pre-marinated meat in case you want to cook your own. I came in on a Monday night and it's was fairly relaxed. The place is spacious and clean. I highly recommend this place for meeting your taco needs. Update: came back and was met with the same polite service. Ventured into the suadero taco! Noms! read more

We been eating here since this Monday due to a customer recommending this place to us. The food takes a bit longer due to it being cooked fresh and the salsas aren't hot but compliment the tacos which is a really good thing because the meat should be the highlight when eating. My husband and his employees have been eating there every other day since and said they have really good burgers that are rib eye mixed with bacon. My favorite is the fresh asada tacos and my son loves loves the chicken tacos (he's super picky so they must be good) And on the weekends they make homemade tortillas with their tacos for an extra fee which we will try tomorrow. Definitely this was an excellent recommendation read more

If I can give 0 stars I would, arrived here after a long day with friends, and the wait was almost more then an hour long! Considering there was only 1 other family in the dine in. And when they gave us our food (carne asada burritos) they were bland & dry didn't even put the contiments we asked for in our burrito. They served us on cheap paper plates, & honestly it was just a waste of money. I'm not a big complainer but I was highly disappointed. read more

When four tacos aren't enough, order two more. I wasn't sure if I could eat two more without hating myself, but they were good enough to try. Washed all six town with agua fresca de piña and waddled home a happy man read more

El Asadero - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

Me and my friends went to eat there and service it's okay, but food!! Is terrible, cabeza tacos smelled and tasted really bad. They offered to exchange them and they did but appetite was already gone... I'll never go back to this place. Muy mala experiencia, parte de las órdenes estaba echada a perder y el servicio no es tan Bueno, definitivamente no pienso regresar a este lugar!! read more

Best Mexican in Ventura!! Super customer service! Great find!! We will come back there always every time in Ventura. read more

El Asadero - Vegetarian and tongue tacos - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

I had the Pastor burrito. Absolutely delicious!!!. The spices that they use on the meat are reminiscent of an amazing chorizo. They give you a few different choices of salsa in which they will put inside for you. I went with the molcajete, turned out to be an amazing choice. The burritos are xtra large, delicious and mine was super spicy. Just the way I like it! The prices are extremely fair for the amount of food you get. One of the biggest and definitely tastiest burritos on the ave. The staff was very nice and made you feel welcome. I will definitely be back as soon as possible to try the carne asada burrito! read more

It was our first time here and let me tell you the asada is sooo good. It isnt dry like other places. This asada was delicious and juicy. I went ate in the car I had to come back for me. The pastor was also delicious it carries the flavors better yet it has the grilled flavor, hits the spot. And let me tell you about the hand made tortillas, nothing beats home made tortillas! thats a given! The gentleman was extremely nice & catered to all of my needs! His business needs more appreciate ! Def. will become a regular here! read more

I can't remember how I found Asadero, probably just driving the Avenue after a surf, but I feel lucky to know about this place. I've been coming here for at least five years now, and have built a solid crew of devotees, with friends from LA, Denver, Chicago, and the East Coast all demanding Asadero when they visit. It's really about freshness. It's a carniceria where they marinate all their own meat, and grill you up tacos to order. One time I asked for my typical chipotle salsa and I was told that because the owners couldn't get fresh chipotles, it was not available. No canned Herdez here. Order what you like, it's all good. My lady and I go here at least once a week. I just can't understand why Cuernevaca gets all the buzz. I brought in a couple dozen tacos to a landcaping crew recently, mostly guys from Mexico, and they were suprised how good the tacos are. Just great all around. read more

Definitely my go to burrito spot! Large portions, reasonable prices, friendly staff, and amazing salsa! What more can you ask for?

!Mi favorita restaurante Mexicana en Ventura! My favorite Mexican Restaurant in Ventura! Delicious, homemade salsas! Spicy and tasty! No cans or jars here!! Fresh, made-to-order Chile Rellenos, filled with fresh soft cheese, covered with stringy, melty cheese and swimming in fresh red sauce (I asked for extra!)! Fantastic red Enchilada sauce! Delicious green roasted tomatillo sauce with fresh lime juice! Tasty Pico de Gallo! Delicious corn tortillas! I don't eat meat, but I hear the meats are quality and I know they are pre-marinated. Support local, family businesses! YAAY! read more

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We were going to Johnny's, but it was closed, so we drove down the Blvd to see if we could find a substitute. Enter: El Asadero. The staff is friendly at El Asadero. You can tell they take pleasure in feeding you. The husband and I had their tacos, and the al pastor tacos are otherworldly. I'm something of a taco connoisseur, so trust me when I say they are epic. Super flavorful, and the tortillas are made from scratch. This shop is really clean and also a meat market... haven't tried their meat, but it looks nice. Totally worth a visit. Please show them some love! read more