"Is it that time?" My man Edgar used to ask that. Kind of a funny story but that's a side note. Great food. Just got some chips and guacamole there today. Their tacos and burritos are awesome. The asada quesadilla is my favorite. Really nice people and great food. If you happen to go to The Garage (also a really cool place to hang out but that's another review) they'll even just bring your food over to you. I highly recommend them. read more

Such a good neighborhood spot! The chile relleno and ranchero burritos are our go to! Grab a beer next door at the garage while you wait read more

Karina's Mexican Restaurant - Chile relleno, the best! - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

Great food and quick delivery. We ordered burritos and quesadillas. Was so good!! It got here so quickly!!!

I went out of my comfort zone as i'm a pretty basic person when it comes to eating and usually get chicken tacos or something. this time I decided to try the Al's burrito! It comes with Chile Relleno AND Carnitas.. I'm so glad I didn't stick to my same ol order. That burrito is out of this world!!! I am so impressed, this was definitely a treat! The chips and salsa are my favorite in town. The salsa is 20/10! The service is always great, and very friendly. I always order for delivery so I haven't been inside the restaurant, but I may visit just to pay my respects to the kitchen! Highly recommend! read more

Used to LOVE Karina's, but something has really changed. I actually feel sad about my food today. I ordered two burritos for delivery. The burritos are more expensive now, but if they're great, I figured it's worth paying to support a small business. Pancho's burrito was very small and arrived cold. Al's burrito was huge and warm, but full of rice and grease. Neither had much flavor to be honest. They both used to be soooo good! Also, orders used to come with chips and salsa, but I only received the salsa. Here's my advice, Karina's: Raising prices is ok as long as you keep up the quantity and quality. Delivering cold, greasy food is NEVER a good idea if you want to keep your business going. Go back to the old recipes, serve your food hot, and remember that your customers matter. Very sad. Won't be back. Sigh. read more

I normally order a regular bean and cheese, no rice is ever added. But tonight I paid $11.59 for a burrito with little beans, little cheese and filled to the brim with rice. I was already exhausted so I didn't feel like walking back over. Maybe check this next time. Sorry about the bad review. read more

Karina's Mexican Restaurant - Rice burrito which was supposed to be only beans and cheese. - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

Great fast Mexican food at a reasonable price. What more can I say. Recommend mostly for takeout. There is not really a substantial in dining area. read more

We've never had a problem with their food. We either pick up or have delivered it in both options have been great. Their tacos and enchiladas are excellent and of course their burritos. read more

I wanted to try this place in hopes of finding a decent Mexican place in Ventura aside from Lalo's Jr. on the next block. THE WORST food I have ever paid for!!! I was hoping their crunchy tacos would be good so I wouldn't have to drive to Johnnys in the Avenue for tacos and Corn burritos. After this experience I will stick to driving to Santa Paula and Ventura Ave. No Mexican in their right mind will eat this mess! And if you're not Mexican do NOT allow them to take advantage of your ignorance when it comes to Mexican food. The taco is a joke! Store bought taco shell, sprinkled with chicken pieces, see the picture! And olives?? I'm pretty sure that red sauce they served with the taquitos was spaghetti sauce. They should be ashamed of themselves! They clearly have no pride in their restaurant thinking it's ok to serve such a mess. I would be embarrassed to even work there serving that food ‍ I am embarrassed for them! If I could give it ZERO stars I would!! Go the next block over to the other Mexican place if you aren't able to go too far. read more

Karina's Mexican Restaurant - Beef Taquitos, That red sauce smelled like spaghetti sauce when I opened it! This place has to be a joke!! - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

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They have good food, sometimes they barely put any thought into playing the food but can't complain to much

Fast service and just good food. Everything is made fresh Carnitas Burrito Taco Salads read more

This is the worst place to order Mexican food from. The tacos were the skimpiest tacos I've ever ordered. It was our first & last time to order from there. They had a special on exactly what we ordered but never said a word , it was $7.00 cheaper, wonder if they are even skimpier. Whoever makes the chili verde, good job. If you want great Mexican food go to Los Comales Mexican food not this place. read more

Honestly it's just okay Mexican food. Well we have had great service here with their staff the food lacks flavor and taste for a good Mexican burrito or plate. read more

First time. Food came out fast and hot. Brought it home. Extremely delicious. Will definitely be back to try something different. Had a beef chimichanga and 2 pork tamales. read more

Hallelujah they're back!! For those east end Ventura locals you may remember Mexican express well guess who revamped their image and returned!! Karinas is back to satisfy all those cravings you have been missing and they haven't missed a beat in flavor! All those favorite menu items remain, the corn burritos the enchiladas Azteca the wet burritos and the best ever, the Baja bowl!! My all time favorite is the asada bowl no rice! It comes with a chipotle salsa and tortillas and with every order you get their amazing salsa with some fresh chips! And to top it off they still offer delivery which makes it even nicer during the pandemic ! read more

Karina's Mexican Restaurant - Asada Baja bowl no rice - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

Was by far one of the worst burritos I've ever eaten! Would never recommend going there. I ordered the carne asada and there was very little meat, and what was there was tasteless. I've eaten a lot of burritos and this was by far the worst, don't go!!!! read more

Nostalgic bliss.....oh how long we have waited for this moment and we were once again back in heaven eating here again. I don't know if it's been so long, or the fact that our interim places can't hold a candle near to this place but the food here tasted way better than the old Mexican express. Either way...sigh...it feels so good to have you guys back and we can go back to eating here a few times a week again since my husband and son can't get enough of this place... my poor husband ordered a second plate "just In case" to keep in the freezer lol In times like these, we need an old staple back into this community to remind us to support our back bones of the community "the small business owner" read more

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Great Carnitas Tacos. Great salsa but spicy. Fast preparation time after order. Nice local to go Mexican food on East End.

Love this place! There Burritos and Tacos are like heaven in a tortilla. Love there Aguas Frescas. The staff is fast and friendly and take care of you fast. Parking can be kind of tight during busy hours but the good food and friendly fast service makes up for it. read more

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It was my first time here. I got the breakfast burrito. It had potatoes, eggs, and cheese. It was pretty good, better than others I've had in the area, but not better than ones I've had in LA. It came with free chips and salsa. The salsa was very flavorful. The burrito was $7.54 before tax and tip. read more

Viewed their menu online, placed order and paid online, drove to pick up (they deliver but I wanted to see what this place was like and I didn't reach their minimum for delivery). LOVED Their Food!! Will be going back. I ordered for lunch; a Fish Taco and Chile Relleno, they throw in free chips n wonderful salsa. Absolutely loved these items! I am so happy I found them. This is not a place to sit down and eat a meal in (that's ok there is another covid shut down) Get your food and go to the park down the street or back home and enjoy. *I thought it was in same building as laundry mat, NO. Its just around the corner on Scandia, thats where I went in and picked up. read more

Karina's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

There's so many other places in the area you could go. The customers are sketchy (one guy literally had cocaine on his nostril). The employees are nice and friendly. Food was below average. Very oily, small portions. Not enough outdoor seating. read more

Fast inexpensive and yummy. Convenient. Great service. The free chips and salsa is a bonus it's delicious. A must try. read more

I tried to order online, and I tried to call the phone number. Neither one worked, I went into the business to order and they said oh we're just too busy we can't answer phones are too busy. Real bad business sense, was going to order a bunch of burgers for my group of folks at the local moose lodge, had to go elsewhere. read more

A perfect place to pick up delicious Mexican food during these times. I had the carne asada nachos with beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, olives and jalapenos -- delicious. Of course I tried all that my family ordered and everything was very tasty. I will definitely be back to support and try all on the menu. read more

Karina's Mexican Restaurant - Carne asada nachos. - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

New place, but it's the old Mexican Express that I used to visit when it was open. Same menu and so far it's the same good food. I've tried my old favorites: enchilada divorciada, El Patron burrito and carnitas taco, and they're as good as I remember. Bad news for me is this place is even closer to my house than ME. read more

Karina's Mexican Restaurant - Carnitas taco dinner - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

Service is beyond amazing. Honest, outgoing. The restaurant is always beyond clean and well kept. Let's get to the fun stuff!! I can't find anything on the menu that I dislike. Everything is fresh. Every dish feels like it's cooked with love and has a homemade feel. The pricing is fair. I would 100% recommend karinas. Great local spot. One of my favorites. read more

This place isn't good at all. I mean smart and final frozen rolled taquitos dipped in hot oil Amit gonna cut it. Cold Smart and final shredded cheese in my enchilada ain't gonna cut it and to TOP it off all three times that I gave it shot I was greeted with a frown. I get it some people are ok with mediocre Mexican food but when the customer service is unpleasant well, it sure makes it easy for a yelper to pull out the phone... read more

There carnitas burrito is absolutely amazing !! No fatty meat at all!! I recommend this place 100%

Rude service would never go back, prices don't reflect posted menu she said of paying with card they add 4% to price, she add 4% price without ever asking and giving courtesy disclaimer, she's like it's posted, whatever there are other places with better service around! read more

Carnitas tacos are the best! I love the refried beans and rice also. This is definitely my favorite thing on the menu so far. I will definitely try other items but the carnitas are so tender and flavorful. Yummy! read more

4 thumbs up!! Enchiladas Azteca with Chile Verde is killer!! Meat is so tender and the whole things is a bowl of absolute deliciousness! Creamy cheese, tangy green sauce, tender pork, with their beans and rice in a mini casserole. Get it, and then have it for breakfast tomorrow too. It's a good size portion. YUM!!! read more

I like to support local businesses and have been going to this place since it was called Mexican Express down the street. I usually get the Ponchos burrito with guacamole. I'm really disappointed in this place now how the portion size is so small for the amount. You have to beg or pay for an extra side of salsa. The food is pretty good but for $15 you should get more. I'm writing this because I've been long time customer and can compare how it used to be as well as comparing to the other local spots. read more

Karina's Mexican Restaurant - Pancho's burrito with guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

Absolutely loved Mexican express. Unfortunately after ordering karinas multiple times, it is time to find a new place. Our first incident was when they first opened, they forgot to put any Chile verde in our burritos. We called and they told us to bring the burritos in, so we did. Instead of remaking them, the man opened the burritos and picked through them looking for Chile verde with his hands! ( during covid) He found one piece of meat ( one!) and said look there it is and handed it back to us. Ummm ok I'd rather not eat it after you picked all through it. Next incident; a rock was in our bean and cheese burrito. I understand this can happen however it was very large. The girl was nice about it though. And finally, four dollars for a small bag of stale chips. I could understand two dollars when buying a large salsa but seriously, 4 dollars? Overall the salsa is fantastic and when the food is made correctly without rocks it is good. However we've had multiple incidents with wrong orders and a few of the staff are extremely mean about it. So go somewhere else. read more

First time trying this spot it was recommended by a friend, I tried the chicken torta and I can say it was very delicious, and light, not over greasy like some spots. My only concern was the light amount of meat itself not much but hey they were packed out the door ! read more

Im more of a authentic mexican food person but this place is definitely bomb for americanized mexican food. I look at it as almost a family owned chipotle, and yea its better then chipotle. The best shii from here is theyre albondigas soup, and any kind of burrito, or burrito bowl, Chips and salsa is fire too. read more

We have gone there several times a month since the Pandemic started and they always have fresh food! We have gotten food for everyone in the family too, Their food is yummy and the service is fast!!! Must recommend if you are on the East side of Ventura! Or order and pick up! read more

Very disappointing. I ordered a taco salad with carnitas. It was basically a stale fried flour tortilla with salad, some guacamole, and carnitas thrown on top. Instead of sour cream, they used cream fresh. The only beans were the tablespoon that they put underneath the shell to adhere it to the to go foil bowl. No cheese or beans inside. If you enjoy this dish, I recommend Los Arcos in Pt. Hueneme. The guacamole was decent and my husband enjoyed his burrito, otherwise it would have been 1 star. read more

Had the Chile relleno enchilada combo at this new place favor was on point . It's hard to find a good Mexican food restaurant with authentic home made flavor. I recommend this place and will be adding it to my favorites. read more

Karina's Mexican Restaurant - Chile relleno, enchilada combo - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

Very fast with the nicest ladies working behind the counter :) I loved my chimichanga, the perfect size!