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    El Jarro

    3.7 (25 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Strawberry michelada.

    The first time my company send me to Ojai at the end of my shift I was looking for a good place to eat. I love the micheladas from here and the food as well. I meet the owners and the chef as well that is part for the family. I would give 100 starts to this place. Every time I come to Ojai to work. I need to stop here for a good michelada and a good food 10/10

    Shrimp tacos. Moldy shrimp tacos.
    Brenda G.

    This isn't the first time. It would happen a lot when it was "La Fuente" mold on my tortillas. And this time they can't say it's cilantro because there's none on here. Gross.

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    ¡Bien Rico! Delicioso, carnitas con mucho sabor, estilo Jalisco. Taquitos- echos con amor! Gracias!

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    Delish! Authentic taqueria, excellent selection of tacos, burritos & salsas. Good price, service & will be back!

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    4 years ago

    Such a good spot for real, authentic mexican food. Always great food and great service. 10/10 recommend!

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    5 years ago

    Little more seasoning and it's smaller than other restaurant we are used too. Overall it's tasty.

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    3 years ago

    Best place for fish tacos. But all the food beats the other Mexican restaurants in Miner's Oaks.

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    4 years ago

    Great Mexican Restaurant, definitely try the birria and tortas very delicious, recommended

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    Went for breakfast and the machaca plate was excellent! Good amount of food. Great salsa bar!

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    Tacos here are the best! I've had different kinds of tacos here and no matter the kind of taco, the ingredients are always top notch.

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    Ojai Tortilla House - Pastor quesadilla

    Ojai Tortilla House

    4.3(431 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $

    Just off of Ojai Ave on N. Signal St, there's a little hole in the wall taco place. I'm here…read moredriving a charter bus and had a few hours to wait, saw that shop and decided to give it a try for dinner, just because it was super close to where I parked. Frankly, I thought it was probably just another taco place and wasn't expecting much... but BOY was I wrong! One pork and one chicken soft taco and they both knocked my socks off. I'm not even a chicken taco fan, but that one was mind blowing good! The owner whose name I won't even attempt to spell because I would just butcher it, was very kind. He only takes cash, but I didn't notice the sign. I was a dollar short and he took care of me anyway. Trust me though, his tacos are worth more than he charges and worth every penny! Definitely give him a try! You won't be sorry! TWO HUMBS UP!

    Ojai Tortilla House is a very small, authentic take-out spot that locals love and tourists too…read more They keep things simple with classic Mexican favorites like burritos, tacos, and quesadillas, all made fresh and packed with flavor. The tacos were packed with protein, honestly a much better meat-to-filling ratio compared to the quesadilla. We didn't try the burritos this time, but maybe we'll give one a try on our next visit...maybe. It's mainly a lunch stop and takeout only, so plan to grab your food and head to a nearby park or shady corner to enjoy it. It is cash only, though there's an ATM inside, and you'll find assorted drinks, juices, and refreshing aguas frescas to go with your meal. The line can get long, so arrive early and bring your patience. They can sell out too, so plan accordingly. Overall, it's a low-key spot with authentic flavors and reasonable prices. If you don't mind waiting a bit, it's worth trying for an early lunch since there are plenty of other great restaurants in the area.

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    Zaidee’s - Zaidee's Bar & Grill in Ojai, California.

    Zaidee’s

    4.5(59 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    It was my friend's birthday and she chose this spot for a birthday lunch. We went on a Saturday…read moreafternoon. It was a bit warm to sit outside (80°F) and the wait for outdoor was 30 min so we opt to sit inside. We still had a nice view of the golf course and the rolling hills behind the golf course. By the bar area is a huge bar bench with a huge open window. We didn't notice that spot otherwise I would have suggested it. (Next time!) The lunch prices were really great. Our total bill with tip was $50. I got the buffalo chicken sandwich that was delicious, juicy but also really messy. And my friend got the Bistro Burger. We spit out sandwich/burger in half with one another to try both. Although I liked my Buffalo chicken, I think I preferred the burger. We also both upgraded to truffle fries.

    Came here with a group of 25 after a Porsche club drive, and we tried to be mindful by staggering…read moreinto three groups about 15 minutes apart so it wouldn't be too overwhelming. Upon arrival, the staff seemed a bit frazzled. The menu changed a few times, which made things a little confusing, but the two women helping us were very kind and did their best, they just didn't seem fully prepared for a group our size. We kept our orders simple, and surprisingly, the food came out extremely fast... before the coffee even arrived. Overall though, the food was good. I had the avocado toast, which was really tasty, and everyone in the group seemed to enjoy what they ordered. The real standout here is the setting, the golf course and surrounding grounds are absolutely beautiful and make for a really nice atmosphere. Overall, a solid spot for smaller groups or a casual outing, but larger parties might be a bit of a challenge for them.

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    Tres Hermanas

    Tres Hermanas

    3.2(121 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    My wife and I live in town and this is one of our favorite spots. We eat here regularly and have…read morehad 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.

    My review is strictly for the bar area and cocktails but wow! What a fun and cute restaurant and…read morebar 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.

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    The Nest - Fried Chicken + Waffles: bacon buttermilk waffle, butter, crystal hot chicken, bourbon maple syrup + chili threads

    The Nest

    4.1(631 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    Casual counter service restaurant with al fresco seating. I started with pint of Lucky Day IPA…read morewhile we waited for the meal. The Fried Chicken Sammy with the bacon jam was amazing! I would totally order it again - we'll seasoned, crunchy, and slightly sweet. The Pesto Chicken Pizza was a nice medium size - six slices of yummy cheese, herbaceous & nutty pesto, grilled chicken, and sweet sundried tomatoes. A yummy pizza - I personally would have liked blistered cherry tomatoes in it for a brighter pop of freshness. Quick, easy and delicious.

    We visited the Nest on 04/04/2026 at about 6pm, before a show at the Ojai Playhouse. We actually…read morecame here after another restaurant had too long of a line. You pony up to the line, which moves pretty fast. You order your food, which will be brought to your table. All the seats are outside, most under some kind of shade. There is a large keg of water outside, that you can keep refilling your glass from. We were with a party of four; however, the two of us had the Pesto Chicken Pizza, which was yummy; however, quite a bit of the bottom/crust was a bit overly burnt -- otherwise, quite yummy. We also had the Fried Chicken Sammy with a Vegan Cesar salad. The chicken sammy was great with some bacon jam and onion. I was given a salad on the side; however, it was not at all a Cesar salad -- so I'm not sure what it was (I couldn't replicate it on the menu) Overall, a good experience; however, it just seemed that the order may have been rushed a bit creating a few too many mistakes. I would still return though.

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    Carmelita's Mexican Food - It looks appetizing, but it was below average. The meat was so very cheap. Cheap rubber.

    Carmelita's Mexican Food

    4.4(146 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $

    On a recent visit to Ojai, we were looking for some cheap and tasty eats and this place hit the…read morespot. Hole in the wall dining at its best, and authentic mexican flavors without a big bill. In fact, this was one of the cheapest meals I've had in a while in SoCal, under $20 a person for generous portions, free tortilla chips, and a tasty salsa bar. It's an order at the counter place, there were no prices on the menu board overhead, and the staff was super friendly and caring. We had a carnitas burrito, i had shrimp enchiladas with green sauce, and we had an order of 2 sopes. All hugely generous servings, served hot. They seemed to have a lot of takeout orders going on while we were there. Not a lot of people around but a lot coming and going, and it took about 20 minutes before our food came out. All around delicious, nice patio seating if you have a dog, and a few tables inside as well. Ample parking lot. If you're in the Ojai area, this is worth a stop.

    Great Mexican food that is authentic in my opinion and quality. I have gotten few of their dishes…read moreand all of them have been wonderful. My favorite is the fish tacos. We always get the chips with it and it is very fresh along with the salsa. Mostly when I have gotten the food, it was to go, but I also dined in previously and It was wonderful. I would recommend it and definitely return.

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    Carmelita's Mexican Food - Salsa's are basically 80% water. Really. It's so weird.

    Salsa's are basically 80% water. Really. It's so weird.

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