La Palapa

This store is really clean and the staff seem friendly. I was really craving a chai blended drink…read moreand some sort of brownie or baked good. So I ordered a 12oz chai. I have had one before at the Victoria Ave location and loved it. However, this one was really disappointing. I assume it's not owned by a different owner but I am not certain. This drink did not taste like chai. It tasted like a red hot cinnamon drink. Spiced Chai and Ceylon cinnamon are not the same. To me this tasted like they just dumped a Toriani Cinnamon syrup in the drink and called it a chai. The strawberry creme muffin was delicious. I love that the baked goods are from Siblings Bakery. I definitely do not recommend getting the chai drink.

I'm a huge fan of Blenders so when I was out in the Oxnard area for work I was thrilled to see a…read morelocation here. I made sure I stopped and got my usual piña colada. Usually I would order my drinks online but since the line wasn't too long I decided to go and wait in line. The online process is great since I'm impatient and don't like waiting. Parking can be a little bit dicey here but there are a lot of spots but during the lunch rush it can be, tough to find a spot and I got lucky to be able to find one. There are a lot of people that were waiting around for the drinks because of how busy it was but I didn't wait that much longer. They have the menus on the walls and you're able to get an extra boost if you need to. The process was very painless and very efficient. This is my go to smoothie place if I'm ever in the area.

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The Blend Superfood Bar

4.5(159 reviews)

0.5 mi

Loved our 3 smoothies we bought, my daughter loved her kids smoothie! Perfect size and flavor for…read moreher. Service was fast and friendly and we liked the location inside the food court.

Smoothies are next level delicious and always amazing to be able to get both super greens juices,…read moreimmunity boosters & the tasty blends for the sweet tooth's in the family. Knowing they are all packed with nutritious ingredients makes all the difference! Love this place! If you walk in to grab your smoothies you can cruise out to the turtle ponds and park outside and it's a lovely ambiance!

Large Kaleifornia Bowl

Peanut Butter Berry Bowl

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Ocean Breeze Smoothie

Healthy Passion

4.4(8 reviews)

0.0 mi

This smoothie shop is in a strip mall near the collection. My husband had seen this store before…read morewhile driving home, and since we were craving smoothies, we tried this place. When we walked in, someone greeted us immediately, and I felt comfortable. I ordered a strawberry-banana smoothie, which took approximately 5 minutes to make. It came in a large size, but I finished every drop possible of that smoothie because it was so delicious. The smoothie tasted fresh and natural, not too sweet. It is probably one of the best smoothies I've ever tasted. We returned here the following week to buy another one, and the smoothie still had the same fresh, delicious-tasting consistency. They have other smoothies I might try, but I'm in love with the strawberry banana one for now. They have some tables if you'd like to eat indoors, or you can walk to a park or the collection nearby while enjoying your delicious treat.

Hadn't heard of this place, so decided to try their protein shakes, which surprised me with their…read moremacros! The lady was so sweet and answered all my questions kindly and with a smile. There's nothing crazy about the place, but everything looked clean. I tried the mango pineapple and that was a 10/10. My sister had the berry explosion and she rated it 8/10 and would want to try something new next time. Definitely coming back, especially because it's close to the gym for a snack afterwards

Menu

Left: mango pineapple protein shake Right: berry explosion protein shake

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La Huerta Juice Bar

4.5(162 reviews)

0.2 mi

Best Place for Tortas and the people working there the best service ever!!! The food is always…read moreconsistent in taste never different just great tasting and fresh food and the Jamaica yesssss!!!

I've been coming here for years and the only thing I get is their asada torta with Monterey Jack…read morecheese. . Their fresh juices and fruita mixtas are good too. I love how they always cut the torta in half and wrap them separately so you can share it or save it for later. If you want more spice you can ask for tapatio packets.

Michoacana torta

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Chakaa Tea House

4.3(128 reviews)

0.4 mi

I came across this place as I was constantly getting videos on instagram and knew it was a sign to…read moretry it. My wife and I ended up going early in the morning and was greeted very respectfully and even answered the millions of questions that I had asked, ended up trying the signature super fruit tea with crystal boba and my wife had got the Coconut blended coffee. I was a huge fan of the Superfruit Tea, was an amazing mix of flavors and a great taste, and my wife seemed to really enjoy her coconut blended, just wished it was bigger because of how delicious it actually was. Definitely recommend this place for people who want simple but yet delicious drinks, loved the decorations and the seating, would be an amazing spot for hanging out with friends and even studying (if it's not too loud or busy), Overall I think this place has to be more known and needs a much more seen area so more people can try this !!

Chakaa Tea House in Oxnard is AMAZING!…read more The boba is seriously some of the best I've ever had, but the cheeszothey put in the drinks?! WOW. I've never had anything quite like it--it takes the drinks to a whole other level! And it's not just the drinks. The ambiance is so cozy and inviting, making it the perfect place to sit, relax, and enjoy your drink. You can tell they put thought into the whole experience. Everything was absolutely delicious, and it was totally worth every cent! I'll definitely be coming back.

House Milk Tea

Snowy Milk with strawberries, pudding, and bobo

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STRAWBERRY MATCHA

It's Boba Time - Oxnard

3.7(159 reviews)

0.4 mi

I've been to this location a couple of times and my orders always come out great. The staff are…read morewonderful and pleasant every visit, and it's a nice spot to grab something before a movie or while walking around the shopping center. The downside is that this location doesn't sell pastries, and being an outdoor setup means it's not much fun when the weather turns cold.

Every time I come to the Collection, I get a boba tea here. I think they use powdered tea, so the…read moretea flavor is a little weak, but I still like it. I always get house milk tea with boba. I tried the Thai tea boba once, and it tasted too sweet for me. This time I ordered Peach Lychee fruit tea with a crystal boba. It was good, especially in the summer. The service is always good. This is a convenient place to have a drink after a meal at a nearby restaurant, or before or after watching a movie.

Tiger Sugar Milk In large 5.18.25

Strawberry Banana Smoothie, Honeydew Smoothie & Tiger Sugar Milk 5.18.25

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Bigstraw Boba

3.8(218 reviews)

0.7 mi

The drinks are really good. My to go drink is banana chocolate taste really good this boba spot is…read moremy to go spot to get my drinks. The service is great and wait time is good. Don't take long to make drinks and always in a good mood overall experience was good. Overall the atmosphere of the place is nice. I've been served with a smile and good service, the place is always clean and overall the atmosphere looks and is friendly. Staff does excellent job in serving and drinks are amazing.

Service was nice, but slow, I was the only one there and it took them at least 5 minutes to get to…read moreme. Small, there is seating but no tables. Good smoothies and teas. I would recommend planing ordering to go.

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Sun Doughnuts

4.3(17 reviews)

0.1 mi

Love this little doughnut shop! It's got that perfect local, homey vibe you just don't get from…read morechain stores. I'm always on the hunt for small, local spots, and out of the 3 I've tried in the area, this one is hands-down my favorite. The doughnuts are super fresh, and they still taste amazing even around 1 p.m. (I work night shifts, so that's basically my morning ). You can really taste the difference -- soft, flavorful, and never stale. Their iced coffee hits just right too -- smooth, simple, and comforting. Plus, the owner is so sweet, personable, and clearly hard-working. You can tell how much care and pride she puts into the place. Overall, this shop is a true neighborhood gem. I'm so happy to support them and can't wait to keep coming back while I'm stationed here in CA! **There is a discrepancy with the store hours in which the owner has told me that she has tried to update them on Yelp & Apple Maps & they won't update -- Current hours: Sunday-Friday 5:00AM - 3:00PM Saturday - Tad bit unclear, I don't visit on Saturdays (maybe 5:00AM - 3:00PM)

The girl was genuinely Friendly, beautiful person. Donuts…read moreor fresh and delicious coffee, fresh and hot and they take a debit card worth leaving a tip.

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La Mancha

3.4(97 reviews)

0.3 mi

The food quality here is amazing! The home made tortillas and the fresh juice bar make this a one…read moreof a kind. Don't forget you can grab an ice cold beer right from the fridge. The staff is amazing and always so helpful. Sometimes the music is a little to loud and the restrooms are dirty but other then that everything is good.

Good service here. The menudo is a good size bowl of soup for fifteen bucks and sits well in the…read morebelly. It has good flavor, the meat and hominy were both fresh, optional oregano and cilantro on the side, and you can add salt to your preference. The chips were good and crunchy, and the salsa was also fresh and tasty. Very casual place and friendly, helpful staff and positive vibe. Definitely on my list.

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Chorizo Breakfast Burrito

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Juan M.

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7 years ago

Every time I go to this place I have a torta de milanesa today I changed it up a little by ordering a torta se carnitas they were freshly made best torta I have ever had and the chocolate milkshake was amazing best thing about this place it's right next door to Panaderia Lupitas couldn't leave with out taking some mini conchitas home for the family read more

Alberto Z.

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8 years ago

I recommend the Tortas very tasty and the milkshakes are off the chain, an overall quality place to eat and a place of quality customer service. read more

Greg M.

195

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10 years ago

La palapa best tostadas and tortas are amazing and the licuados and the burritos and tacos from the bakery side are really really good

Liz M.

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15

12 years ago

This place along with the business next to it has been closed several times due to rodent and cockroach infestation ! Yuck

Clara L.

152

1

8 years ago

Bomb ass tortas!!! Very clean place , u could dine in or take out, if u are in the Vineyard area this is a must

Danet M.

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4

37

10 years ago

Hands down best vuelve a la vida delicious and the fruit salads are amazing I'm in love

Fatima T.

152

5

4

4 years ago

Been coming here since I was a kid. Moved away and is still a must have before I leave

Adam M.

5

3

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14 years ago

Best tortas in town! Highly recommend the juice selection! Sandia!

Tacha R.

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13 years ago

Yummy, Yummy, Yummy!!!!!!!!!! Worth the wiat!!!!!!

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