Food was exceptional, service was outstanding! I recommend and suggest all locals that haven't tried Elvira's give it a go!

First time here. Nice atmosphere and welcoming staff. We started with chips and salsa. I appreciated that you can get a small side of guacamole. I had the Chile Relleno combo with a chicken enchilada. My wife had the steak and shrimp fajitas. The Chile Relleno was the best. It was stuffed with real Mexican cheese. Very tasty. The chicken enchilada was good, bit needed more chicken. The fajitas were tasty, but maybe not the best we've tried. Still worth getting. We left extremely full and satisfied. Our waiter was super friendly. We will be back. read more

Elvira's Mexican Grill - Chile Relleno and Chicken Enchilada combo - Mexican Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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Well this place is hopping! Friday night 6:10pm ish and packed! Parking is challenging but worth the frazzle! I've been hearing about how wonderful this Mexican restaurant is and I can see the community agrees! We waited about 20 minutes to be seated - not bad at all! The hostess, servers and busboys are so friendly and on top of EVERYTHING! They have a full bar, the margaritas are great! It's very loud in there so be prepared! Five of us dined and everyone loved their food! We started with shredded beef nachos which were wonderful! The chili verde, chicken enchiladas and asada plate were all a hit! I personally could not wait to order the chicken mole' enchiladas (I LOVE mole' and heard theirs was amazing) BUT THEY RAN OUT! So disappointed! That's all I wanted, never even looked at the menu! It's not even 7pm yet? Why oh why do you not have enough for the Friday night rush!!?? When our waitress came back to to tell me they ran out of it, (she was very sweet and apologetic) and she had already put everyone's order in - I had no idea what I wanted ‍ so I ordered a chicken taco which didn't come out until about 5-10 minutes after everyone else's food was served. Other than that snag (my reason for the 4 stars not 5) their food is awesome! I'm definitely wanting to come back for the mole' and highly recommend coming here! read more

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I took my wife, her mom and my mom back to Elvira Mexican Grill since it was on our way home from the garden in Thousand Oaks. My wife and I been here before, my wife really loved their horchata so we came back with her mom for her birthday lunch. We found parking easily in the plaza this place is in. We arrived during lunch time but they were not busy so they were able to sit us right away. This restaurant only has 1 bathroom so be aware of that but they have a baby changing station here. I got the carne asada plate and asked for fries instead of the beans and rice. My wife got the 2 mole enchiladas ala cart, my mom got the nachos with beef and my mother in law for the enchiladas de pollo con mole. Our food came out fast so we didn't have to wait long. My mom like her nachos, my wife loved her mole enchiladas and her mom enjoyed the enchiladas de pollo con mole. I didn't like the fries that came with my carne and I forgot that my asada came with enchiladas as well. The carne asada was fine and I just give the enchiladas to my wife. I didn't realize that this place won the award for Mexican restaurant in Simi Valley for the last 2 years. They have their awards in the bathroom and at the front entrance. They also have a sticker that said Yelp users loves them. The customer service was great when we were here. read more

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Always delicious! I had my favorite the Fajita chicken salad table side. My husband had chicken and shrimp fajitas. Let's just say we cleaned our plates! read more

Elvira's Mexican Grill - Table side chicken fajita salad - Mexican Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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Great Mexican food! Everything was delicious and the waitress was very helpful. The guac made at the table was excellent. Really fun spot. read more

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We were such fans when this place first opened, but as time went on they got sloppy. My biggest issue is the cleanliness... I can't ignore how the same towel is used for everything or how the dirty items are placed right next to the clean items. We stopped dining here and the health ratings reflect the concerns... too many dings. If this is what we notice in the front of the house, I don't want to imagine what's happening in the kitchen. read more

Elvira's Mexican Grill - Health Rating History - Mexican Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Elvira's is family-owned, and you can feel it from the moment you're seated! The atmosphere was very dark yet cozy and laid back, with fun neon accent lights where we were at. Our server, Danny, told us he was part of the family and treated us like it. He was incredibly attentive, welcoming, and gave great recommendations, especially knowing that we are big on protein plates. We started with the table side guacamole, which is a show of course and some big ass margaritas that all came out pretty quick. We followed it with the Fajitas El Patrón that a good portion of shrimp, meat and chicken. He also recommended the carne asada plate which was also another one that caught our eye. Everything was delicious, but the carne asada absolutely stole the show--tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Plus it randomly came with an enchilada, which was a fun combo you don't see often. The portions are generous, making it great for sharing or leftovers. Between the food, service, and warm atmosphere, solid spot! read more

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We got some food to-go and I was blown away. I was not expecting it to be as good as it was. The Grilled Chicken Breast Wrap was incredible. The California Chimi burrito was also bursting with flavor. If it was this good to-go, I can't imagine how good it would be dining in. Highly recommend! read more

Food delicious. Carne asada was the best I've ever had! Service great. Owner even came over to our table to check on us. This was my 2nd visit to Elvira's, but far from my last. I think they need a larger space for all their fans. Even on a busy night, it's worth the wait. read more

Amazing staff and the food is *chef kiss.* It was my first time eating here. I had the chicken and meat fajitas and it was tender and juicy. The churros were freshly made and were nice and warm. Definitely recommend read more

Elvira's Mexican Grill - Churros and ice cream - Mexican Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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OMG the food and service on point the family so warm friendly margaritas the best ever always! Happy cinco de Mayo

Food and service is consistently good. Everything we have tried there has been delicious. Portions are big enough to have leftovers.

Food was excellent & at a very reasonable price, Steak & Shrimp Fajita, Steak had good flavor with NO FAT just the way I love it, Plenty of plump juicy Shrimp. Service was second to none, just super friendly, food came out fast. Place is kept very nice & clean. Husband had Chicken & Shrimp fajita he also was impressed. read more

This was our first time here and we can not wait to go back. We sat in the bar and had the pleasure of having Efron wait on us. He was wonderful, sweet, very helpful suggesting items and drinks! We had a delicious margarita and a delicious vodka cocktail he suggested. Both were so delicious! We chatted with people in the bar and had a really great experience! I had the carne asada with cheese enchilada. The meat was insane! So delicious and flavorful. I was stuffed but was told how good the flan was, and it was just that! I devoured it and can't wait to have it again. Efron was so friendly and wonderful, we look forward to going back and trying some more items from the menu! read more

Friendly staff nice room temperature cleanliness all could not have been better The reason why I'm giving this establishment two stars very simple when I order chicken flautas I expect i flauta to be fried meat to be tender flour tortilla to be crispy. What I received instead is a liquid one chicken surrounded by flour tortilla that was. Soggy ambient room temperature not hot, which gave me the impression that it was reheated.. and I specifically had a conversation with our waiter of my expectations when it comes to chicken flautas Two star is more than deserved read more

Elvira's Mexican Grill - Chicken flauta - Mexican Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Stumbled upon this Resturant by accident. Sure glad we did. Don't live anywhere near this place. Bartender Efren was outstanding.Very attentive. When the food came (huge burrito) I liked so much I forgot to take a Pic. It was only after I realized to snap a photo but the damage has been done because I tore into that bad boy. Cool vibes in here. read more

I ordered the shrimp and steak fajitas and they were Delicious! Best ones I've tasted in a loooong time. Service was excellent and they ambiance is beautiful! So colorful and fun. Definitely going back and recommend 10/10 read more

Me and my husband love coming here. The food is amazing everything is great real authentic Mexican food. The staff is great very friendly and especially the bartender Bryan he always has us laughing and makes great drinks. We love when he is working always so much fun!! Thank you Bryan for giving us great service. read more

Top notch little family owned place. Food is killer, music, ambiance and lighting are unique. You will wait in line for a seat. They're that busy. But it's worth it. My family keeps coming here. Although I tried it only once, I'll be a regular hands down. read more

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Lots of people agree this is an excellent Mexican restaurant. It's a little pricey but there's variety. Service is great. I've eaten in and carried out. Seems to always be busy but service is quick. I will definitely be back. read more

We were met at the door by the manager owner who is extremely friendly requesting a table for eight on a Saturday we were sat in the front room. Our server Oscar, who is unbelievably awesome can remember our entire table order of 8. The food was awesome. The margaritas are huge as service is great. I can't say enough about those place. read more

Today 3/12 I came in today with some friends at the bar top to go and enjoy some drinks. Granted one of them had ordered a round before we got there, and right after we got there we got one round for my friend and I... so one of our friends was being a little loud, soon after that the bartender named Brayan (Brian) came up to us abruptly and said hey you need to calm down with the cussing and loudness because there are kids here, he assumed things like us being drunk, keep in mind we were in the bar area, the bartender came about it the wrong way, he could've said "hey could you calm your friend he's being a little too much right now" we know our friend and would've been able to talk to him. BRAYAN could be better at his job if he was trained to assess the situation better. read more

This place is great for a quick meal or a date tonight. Every time I go here, I end up getting the steak fajita salad with added shrimp. The food is always wonderfully delicious, the drinks are nice and strong, and we never have to wait long for our food. If you go sit on the bar side of the restaurant, there is always sports on the TV as well. Bonus!! read more

I don't live in Simi and my girls room me here for my birthday and I looooved it! I will go back whenever I can. Just booked it for another birthday. The food is the best. But the employees and owner re what makes it such an enjoyable place. read more

No specials on Cinco de Mayo? What kind of Mexican restaurant is this. Horrible service also waited 15 minutes no waiter came ended walking out. read more

Had dinner here last night and what a hidden gem in Simi. The exterior is a little deceiving. Although it's painted nice, it's next to the 7-11 whcih makes you think it's just another taco place. WRONG! The food was great as well as the service. The staff were hustling all night but always smiling and so kind. Food was very authentic. Not any of those canned sauces and microwaved chicken. The owner came to our table and chatted for a bit (sorry I can't remember your name). She was so proud of her place, her food, her staff and so thankful for her customers. My wife and I truely enjoyed an evening out for our son's birthday dinner. Difinitely will be back!!!! read more

I've been trying this place several times. Never had to complain, but unfortunately today was the day. Food looks poorly made, the taste wasn't great. Ordered to go and got no utensils. Asked over the phone for simple burritos, got wet burritos. Asked for fajitas, got pieces of meat only. And to make the experience even worse when you pay they ask for tips. Definitely not coming back. Not sure when this place went down on quality and taste. read more

Elvira's Mexican Grill - Not like the menu photos. This is fajitas ?? - Mexican Near Me - Simi Valley, California

It is only after visiting a neighboring eatery that I discovered the presence of Elvira's Cantina. So after a few weeks, here I was, again in Simi Valley, to have Mexican food for lunch. The menu has several choices and my eyes honed in on the combinations section. But it is not as descriptive as it looks. If you wish to have a tamale and a taco, for example, the choices between the two are limited or fixed. And the two taco deal does not allow you to mix and match. Similarly with the enchilada combos. Disappointing. Never seen this anywhere before. Anyway, the two soft taco carne asada is what I got and it was impressive. The refried beans came with a carpet of cheese. I had to ask for another serving, without cheese. What is this obsession with so much cheese? I know its got calcium, but many restaurants over use cheese and in my opinion, it camouflages the taste of the dish, be it beans, a tostada or a taco. The place was busy and the food here is good. Complimentary salsa was well prepared and so were the chips. Just go easy on the cheese. read more

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Simi residents and we love this place! We came rushing over here when Cork and batter up the street idiotically turned off the half time show during the super bowl. (Never going there again.) We've dined here probably ten times now, always sit at the bar, and every staff member has always been incredibly friendly and the food is of course delicious. Really cute inside too, good for a date! read more

Always fantastic! Best chips & salsa, best fajitas & margaritas in town. Friendly and quick staff. We love sitting outside on the patio, enjoying the fresh air and music. read more

Cool, quaint, neighborhood cantina with a dive bar built in on one side, standard seating on the other. Classic Tex Mex and combination platos done well, the house salsa was notably fresh and served chilled alongside the freshly fried chips. Service was also fast and friendly. Cool little spot, I'd come back here for sure 4.5 stars read more

Elvira's Mexican Grill - Asada sopes plate w chips and salsa $17 - Mexican Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Very disappointed in our last visit to Elvira's. We went back last Friday after having not been for several months. Although the food and drink were good, their sales tactics are not honest, and will keep us from returning. We sat down well after happy hour ended. Despite this, we were brought drink menus with happy hour pricing, even though no where on the menu was it indicated that these were happy hour only prices. Our entire party ordered drinks and everything was fine. Imagine our shock when the bill came and our drinks were $25 each despite the menu stating $12! On top of this, our waiter took it upon himself to order us all double margaritas without ever mentioning there were size and pricing options. When we talked to the owner Christina about this she even acknowledged that the doubles aren't on the menu yet and we should have been given the option. Additionally, we were charged an automatic gratuity for a large party, even though our party was less than 6 people- the owners response was that her waiter must not be able to count?! Over a week later, and still no real ownership or resolution from the owners. Very disappointed. read more

A true hole-in-the-wall spot with a loyal crowd of regulars. We were seated and had water on the table in under five minutes, which I appreciated. It's first come, first served, so expect a steady flow but quick turnover. The portions are generous overall. I ordered the chicken enchiladas, good flavor, but I felt like they could've used a bit more chicken. There was a lot of cheese, which some people might love, but it slightly overpowered the filling for me. read more

Found this hidden gem for the 1st time last week and we had such a great experience we had to come back! We finally found a place where the Mexican food is actually authentic and delicious. The atmosphere is a little on the dark side and the music is great. Exactly what I expect coming into a cantina. Today we sat at the bar and the service was amazing! Efrain is literally the friendliest most attentive bar tender ever. And not to mention ridiculously funny! Quickly became my new go to place for good food and delicious drinks! read more

Elvira's Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Simi Valley, California

The drinks came out quickly and our server was friendly and attentive. The vibe was great, music made for a lively atmosphere. The drinks were a bit pricey and for the cost I expected them to be a bit stronger. The food was decent, but didn't quite stand out read more

Elvira's Mexican Grill - Cucumber margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Simi Valley, California

We had wonderful drinks and food! Everything about the place was good! I'll be back when in Simi. read more

Elvira's Mexican Grill - Maggie, chips and spicy salsa on a Sunday - Mexican Near Me - Simi Valley, California

We found this little hole-in-the wall by reviews on Yelp. the food was amazing! just when you didn't think Mexican food could get any more tasty... YUM! We talked to the owner. This quaint little family and named after the mother who is now passed away. It is small, but it's very family friendly and the bar is really nice. Our waiter Oscar had a great sense of humor and all of the staff was very happy to have you eat ! Drinks are wonderful. Have the best Cadillac margarita we've had made anywhere! I highly recommend this place. Stop by and check it out for a drink at the bar or bring your family. read more

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My Gringo Brothers, this is authentic Mexican food! Take it from someone who's traveled all over Mexico and been spoiled with some of the best home-style cooking in Jalisco. The steak, chicken, and shrimp fajitas were tender and delicious, and the enchilada with its sauce tasted homemade--an original family recipe from Momma Elvira. The chile verde sauce had that perfect roasted green tomato flavor without being too tangy or salty. The carnitas (pork) tacos were season just right and cooked to perfection. Our guests loved their generously portioned fish tacos, veggie tostada, and margaritas. The attention from the owners was incredible, they made us feel like family, and their genuine care and attention to detail made the experience even better. Last but not least, the place feels like a classic Mexican restaurant with a touch of modern fusion. Loved the decorations! Friends, you will not be disappointed. read more

My family and I absolutely love this restaurant. The food is amazing and the service is EXCEPTIONAL. We normally always go on Sundays and William is our favorite server but everyone is so nice and welcoming. Melchor makes the best guacamole needless to say...you need to try them! read more