Tonight I went to La Padilla in Ventura to try some Yucatán food and I'm so happy I did, the food and the service was excellent. Shout out to Eyder who recommended the seafood burrito and the grilled chicken nachos (not pictured, I devoured them in seconds). If you're looking for some good home cooked Mexican food this is your spot! Thank you again Eyder for the impeccable service. read more

La Parrilla - Mixed Seafood Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

I visited this restaurant on Sunday evening with my family, and I experienced some of the best service I've ever had. The two young ladies working tonight were absolutely amazing! The food was okay, but their incredible service more than made up for it. They were such a sweet duo and made me feel right at home, like they had known me forever. They were so warm, friendly, and attentive that they made the entire dining experience memorable. 10/10 service I would definitely come back because of them. They truly deserve recognition for how welcoming and kind they are! read more

After a six-hour flight from the East Coast, plus a three-hour time difference, we were pretty much having dinner on East Coast time while it was still lunchtime in Ventura! We followed the recommendations from fellow Yelp reviewers and were definitely not disappointed. One of my first priorities--after finding good food--was finding safe, convenient parking since we had quite a bit of luggage. Parrilla is located in a strip mall with plenty of parking right outside, which made things very easy. I ordered the Carne Asada, which was thinly sliced ribeye. This type of steak can sometimes be overcooked and dry, especially by the time you get halfway through it. I ordered mine medium, and it was cooked perfectly--tender and juicy throughout. It came with pico de gallo, rice, guacamole, and tortillas, all of which complemented the steak very nicely. My wife ordered the Taco Salad, which she really enjoyed. I had a taste myself, and it was delicious. Our other two guests ordered the Plato de Birria and a Burrito al Chipotle Mojado Rojo, and both were very happy with their choices. The service was friendly, the food was fresh and flavorful, and the portions were generous. Even better, the total came to a very reasonable $124, including tax and tip for the four of us. A great find after a long day of traveling. Definitely recommended. read more

La Parrilla - Carne asada - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

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Cleanliness was a major concern. The tables were dirty, and the menus appeared to be wiped down with nothing more than a dirty, wet cloth rather than a disinfectant. I didn't feel comfortable letting my baby touch anything, including the high chair. The bathrooms were also in poor condition and looked unclean. The panuchos were decent, but the lettuce was wilted, the avocado was black, and the guacamole clearly wasn't fresh. Overall, the floors looked very dirty, which added to the impression that the restaurant wasn't well maintained. The one positive was the service--the staff was friendly and attentive read more

Place was OK. I was turned off when I got my unsweetened, no flavor, no alcohol with a black thing floating in it (see picture) mango margarita. It was a HH margarita so maybe that is why??? This place will not be worth it for me to come back for the regular menu. Service was not that great, I had to waive my waiter down for El Tapatio and the bill considering it was not crowded. I got the Queso Dip ($8) and a combo plate with a Ground Beef Crunchy Taco and Cheese Enchilada ($16). I've definitely had better. It was nice to try it once. read more

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I love Mexican food & this was soooo good. And the service was exceptional! I will be in Ventura often & now I have a regular spot read more

Food was delicious! I had the Chicken Enchiladas. The chicken was so tender and juicy! They had just the right amount of cheese! Service was outstanding! Restaurant was decorated nicely and it had a Mexican vibe! Margaritas were strong and very tasty! read more

La Parrilla - Enchiladas Suizas with side salad and black beans. - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

In an effort to try as many restaurants in Ventura, I ended up at La Parrilla, often very hungry. Immediately when you walk in, genuinely really lovely servers welcome you and make you feel at home. I struggle with decision making at Mexican restaurants, but I was not disappointed with the entrees I've tried. The cochinita pibil is delicious and tender. The enchiladas suizas were also very good. I noticed that as a party of one I can sit anywhere, but then parties of two or more are dictated on where to sit, which I guess is a way to balance the service layout. (Finally, I can experience the privilege of eating alone!) read more

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~ BIG FLAVORS, STRONG MARGS, AND HOMETOWN VIBES ~ Late to review, but a fellow yelp buddy Melissa L. introduced me to La Parrilla and this spot is one that just gets it! For food, everything comes out fast, hot and full of flavor. We opted for some happy hour items and boy were we impressed. You can really taste the care in how everything is cooked, especially the fried flautas and fried calamari tacos, so good for sharing! I also had the carne asada fries and it was so delicious and the flavor twist was so unique. I've never tried Yucatán-style flavors, but these were so delicious I'll have to come back for more entree tasting! Mondays are all-day happy hour, with big portions, great prices, and some seriously STRONG margaritas. My favorite were the classic lime and mango margaritas. The vibe is cozy and laid-back, and the service was so friendly and warm - thank you Chris! Overall, La Parrilla is a solid local favorite and I can see why - with great food, amazing service, and happy hour, I'm definitely coming back! read more

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The people that run this are very nice, and provide great service. Please do not get the cheeseburger. It was ordered medium rare, and it was the driest overcooked burger I have ever been served. In addition at almost $20.00, it was not a 1/2 lb burger as noted on the menu, would be surprised if it was 1/4 lb to begin with. So sad. Wish I could say better things. read more

We have been going to this restaurant for a few years now for breakfast. We always get the panuchos. If you have never tried them I highly recommend them with the habanero salsa. My family also enjoys getting the tortilla soup. Customer service has always been pleasant. read more

La Parrilla - Panuchos - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

Ordered for take out. Young man on the phone was on point w the order. Repeated/confirmed the order. The restaurant was full of customers. Family owned restaurant. Have to admit, the munchies episode sparked my curiosity. Didn't know there was anything @ this shopping center. All the dishes were tasty. Please support local businesses. read more

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Talk about a hidden gem! La Parilla was in an assuming parking lot, and I couldn't believe what was hiding in plain sight! The happy hour is a must when catching up with friends, the margaritas were huge, the beer glass full, and the happy hour chicken tornadoes and fried calamari tacos are so good with the chipotle sauce, and everything being so large for the price Definitely going to be back to keep supporting a great local place, shoutout to Chris and the rest of the team for being so nice and gracious! read more

La Parrilla - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

Had enchiladas they were great. Service was outstanding. Ambiance basic / carved benches unique read more

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Great family run business serving authentic food from the Yucatán. In Ventura we're lucky to have several solid choices when we're feeling like Mexican night. La Parilla always delivers on delicious food and warm hospitality. There's plenty of indoor seating so there's never been a wait. Food: Hubby tried their red and green enchiladas which were a hit and I'm a big fan of their burritos that are big enough for 2 meals. I ordered a custom chipotle chicken burrito with pico and cilantro added. It was a fantastic choice and ranks up there with the Beef Birria burrito that I typically order for take out. Everything we've ever been served shows pride and commitment to delivering the best experience possible. read more

Authentic as it gets! Quality food, great atmosphere, salsa options, custom booths with comforting privacy. Truly a one of a kind feel. Sit down service is great with kind and friendly servers! Always leave in a better mood! read more

La Parrilla - Mi amor, chips, salsa - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

If you are looking for an awesome Monday Happy Hour spot, look no further than La Parrilla in Ventura! My friends and I had a blast here enjoying tasty happy hour appetizers, classic dishes, some strong margaritas and laid back vibes. Monday is all day happy hour so if you are looking for big portions at a reasonable price, the start of the week is when to come. La Parrilla restaurant has been open since 2013 and is known for their Yucatán style dishes. The interior is super cozy and comfortable. We sat at a booth that comfortably sat the four of us and service was impeccable the entire time. Chris is the man by the way, bringing us awesome vibes, suggestions and many check ins throughout our meal. Honestly the staff here were all so lovely and attentive. The nicest people work here and service was definitely 5 stars. That alone will keep me coming back. Great happy hour beers and margaritas. Us girlies indulged in some margaritas on the rocks and they were bomb. I opted for a classic lime marg with a sugar rim and it was super refreshing and the right amount of sweetness. The best perk though for happy hour prices these margaritas are STRONG in the best way. My other friend said that her Mango marg was the best one she's ever had (she's had two in her lifetime but hey we'll take it lmao). We had a lot of fun sampling the various appetizers on the HH menu and our table agreed that our favorites were the Fried Calamari Tacos and fried flautas. Yes, they have seafood options on HH which is a total deal. Such a big menu here, there's so much more that we need to try and honestly can't wait to come back to support this local business. Good vibes from start to finish and the perfect way to end your day - Margaritas & Apps. read more

Chips and salsa 10/10. The service was great and non judgmental while I ordered a michelada at 10am. First time trying a mango michelada, while it wasn't bad at all, the regular michelada is definitely the way to go. Will definitely have to try their food next time read more

La Parrilla - Mango Michelada - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

Great food, warm friendly service, draft beer - what's not to love?? My husband and I recently had dinner at La Parilla, our first visit. We will return for sure. read more

La Parrilla - Modelo negra on tap - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

Extensive menu. I ordered one of the Yucatan dishes, the Cochinita Pibil, a succulent shredded pork dish with black beans & Spanish rice & corn tortillas. It was mildly spicy. It was a slightly salty for my taste but I enjoyed every bit of it. My wife had Tamale con Camarones, which she loved. It had five large prawns too! The ethnic decorations were charming and augmented the ambience. Jaz was our friendly server. read more

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My Hispanic wife and I had not visited La Parrilla Yucatan Mexican for many years. What a treat it was to have dinner there! We both felt that it served the best Mexican food that we have had in Ventura County. The restaurant is in a very small strip mall near the college and had been renovated since our last visit and now features a clean, cozy atmosphere. While they feature the Yucatan cuisine, we were happy to find traditional Mexican dishes from all regions with a menu offering so many items that it made it difficult to make a choice. I especially recommend the enchiladas, refried beans, rice, and sopes. Dining at La Parrilla was well-worth the trip from Oxnard. read more

In my continued search for the best breakfast burrito, I tried this place. I ordered over the phone and it was hot and ready when I arrived. I appreciated the generous salsa and awesome bag of chips. Ham breakfast burrito - really good. The tortilla is tasty, different from others. I only wish it was a tad bit bigger. Birria burrito - very good as well, however the problem with this one is, it gets very soggy if you don't eat it right away. Overall, their burritos land in my top 3/4! I'll be back! read more

La Parrilla - Ham breakfast burrito - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

We came in for breakfast and lunch a few times and loved the food and service. Chris is a stellar server! The timing was perfect because we were looking for a catering company for our wedding and they cater! This catering team was truly the best choice for our wedding, even providing some of the rental items we needed like chafing dishes, plates and silverware, and nice large beverage jugs. The food was phenomenal--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The shrimp enchiladas were an absolute standout and received rave reviews from so many of our guests. On top of that, the service and bartending were top-notch. Eyder and Dulce were warm, efficient, professional, and incredibly attentive the whole night keeping everything running seamlessly from start to finish. We felt so confident having them handle such an important part of our celebration. We would recommend them without hesitation for weddings or any special event! 10 s!! read more

So here on a whim, always looking for that great Mexican place. It's in a strip mall, but do not be discouraged. It's a super cute layout. Multiple beers on tap and awesome wine based cocktails. So to the service, wonderful. Maria was a delight. Great recommendations and checked on us regularly. The food was wonderful. The house salsa with the warm chips was delicious. Also provided a house Habanero sauce for that extra kick! I had the Chili Relleno omelette, it was bomb. My wife's Enchilada Taco combo plate was equally as good. The beans are phenomenal. Do not miss this hidden gem. read more

La Parrilla - Enchilada Taco Combo - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

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Husband and I ate dinner there last night. We really enjoyed the flavor of the salsa that came with the chips. Ordered guacamole which was also good. But the star was my husband's chicken pibil. I had the cochinita pibil, which was great, but my husband, who is a fabulous chef and has made cochinita pibil himself, was super impressed with the chicken pibil. We will return. read more

Great service, the food tasted authentic and very well placed sitting with plenty of booths. read more

La Parrilla - Trio Fajitas was plenty to share with wife. - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

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This place was amazing! So good. Friendly, food was fresh and salsa bar was next level good! Will definitely make this a regular spot next time I'm in town read more

La Parrilla has the best Mexican food in Ventura in my opinion! They have the best enchiladas in Ventura! Their cheese enchiladas are the best ! Their breakfast items are not the best and I would not recommend going here for breakfast! Their lunch and dinner traditional Mexican cuisine is great ! read more

we started going here when we moved here in early 2021. Not as good as it used to be. The cheese enchiladas are not anything to write home about. Last time our food was barely warm. read more

I love this place. Patty was our server (wonderful!!) with a couple other sweet dudes always helping out - fantastic staff. I'll be going more often - been a few times so far. It seems under the radar location wise, and at night, their tables seem always full without a wait time - I noticed a bunch of loyal repeat customers, like IYKYK. I love their giant enchilada (yeaaah leftovers), their happy hour is excellent, and this fam looks forward to trying more on their yummy menu. read more

My daughter wanted chicken breast & a side of rice & the waitress said I don't think we offer chicken like that & suggested the arroz con pollo. I asked how it's prepared & she said chicken with two sides. When the dish came it had cheese all over the chicken & that's not how she described the dish. Very disappointed especially since she knew that all we wanted was plane chicken. And on top it the guy who brought us the guacamole smelled of cigarettes which is unpleasant when you are trying to enjoy your meal. read more

Everything I had at La Parrilla today was next-level. I started with their amazing Banana Nut French Toast -- absolutely heavenly, with the fluffiest special whipped cream that just melted in my mouth. Next came the cheese dip with bacon -- rich, runny, and perfectly thick, with just the right hint of spice. The bacon was cooked to perfection. And then... my main dish: the cochinita ‍‍ -- tender, juicy, and full of flavor, served with fresh, homemade tortillas. Hands down, today's options were a 1000/10 for both flavor and texture. Everything was simply amazing read more

GETTING HERE: La Parrilla is located on Ashwood in Ventura. It's in the CVS shopping center and next door to the cleaners. REVIEW: Great food. Great service. Really and truly. Decided to stop in (during lunch rush, oops) for a bite. Inside, it's a tad cramped, but obviously didn't change my food or review. :) They were packed, so it took a few moments to be seated (but a packed house is a good sign!). We were greeted quickly and were able to place our orders just as quick. The two employees on this side of the kitchen were HUSTLING. V impressive. I thoroughly enjoyed my Chilaquiles (I am a creature of habit obvi) and my guest was so happy with her Shrimp Fajitas. I love the smoke and steam when the Fajitas are brought to the table; it's my favorite. The chips were fantastic and the red sauce didn't burn my mouth. I cannot believe it's been over 7 years since I was last here. I won't make that mistake again. Highly recommend Parrilla. Thank you so much for the outstanding meal and experience. Also, try their Horchata too! read more

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I really love La Parilla. The seafood soup ( Caldo Siete Mares) is the best I've had anywhere. I've had other items like the pollo pibil and the enchiladas that I also really liked. Also props to server Jaaziel, she is very nice and attentive and did a great job. The food is very authentic and they even had a TV to watch a football game. I'll definitely be back. read more

A love letter to La Parrilla... Look no further, this is the best restaurant! Their food is incredible. I get it at least once a week. The chips are best I have ever had. Their homemade tortillas are so good. Every dish I have tried has been 10/10. The restaurant itself is so cute and great service. They also deliver. You can tell everything is made with pride and love. Thank you La Parrilla. read more

We arrived at about 7:00 PM on Saturday evening. We were surprised to see that the place was practically empty. Way different than past busy vibe. No problem getting a table, but we had to wait for a while, and when the waitress finally got to us she informed us that they had no salsa. At first we were in shock. She said they ran out earlier and they told the chefs to make more, but they for whatever reason hadn't made any. We asked if maybe we can have some of their Pico de Gallo as a substitute. The waitress said she had to ask the manager. She came back and said the manager told her to bring us out this watery tomato sauce that hat virtually no taste and then she said that she could only bring the Pico de Gallo to us if we were going to pay full price for it. It wasn't the payment that was an issue, as we had no idea what the payment would be, but more the whole scenario and waitresses aloof attitude that made us get up and walk out of the place. The sad part is, we had been here many times before and really enjoyed the place, but the last time we visited was over a year ago. I guess we should've figured it out when we saw the near-empty table settings. I mean who ever heard of a Mexican restaurant that has no salsa - for God's Sake! read more

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We ordered to go through their website. The food was hot and fresh, ready when it said it would be. Staff was friendly at pickup. The burritos weren't just filled with beans and rice but had a decent amount of meat. The burritos were also decently sized, large enough to have some for tomorrows lunch. read more

La Parrilla - Carnitas Burrito and shredded beef Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

Pretty upset. I was looking forward to some panuchos. There was no chicken on either of them read more

La Parrilla - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

Came here because my friend recommended it. I love the chips they were such a good texture and fresh, the salsa had good flavor but just not enough heat. I ordered shredded beef nachos and a chile relleno burrito (I was sharing food) the nachos were ok the beef was tender and flavorful. The only complaint was the pickled carrot and onions on there were random and too sour. The burrito was very nice and huge, could have used more cheese. The service at first was great so nice and quick. Our waitress went on lunch though half way through which happens and is fine but after she left it was like we were forgotten. It took around 15 minutes of us waiting to get our check for them to finally come and take our plates and see if we were done. Would give it a second chance read more

La Parrilla - Burritos De Chile Relleno, Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

In the Mother's Day, my husband and I took my sister in law to visit Ojai. When we were going back home, we stopped to charge the car and we had dinner in this place. It was great! The service is friendly, faster, the Marguerita was delicious! Also the salsa and fish taco. The ambiance is a classic Mexican style. It is a good place to have a date, or take your partner for a good meal, chatting. The price is reasonable. read more

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