Delicious. LOTS of offerings on the menu. Yes, a humble setting - but clean and comfortable enough. We didn't feel out of place, we felt very welcome. One person running the show when we came through, she was friendly, quick and efficient. I would love to try more things here read more

La Zapoteca in Moorpark, California has vaulted up the ranks to become a must-try location here in sunny Ventura County. A remarkably unassuming facade protects what I can only describe as a piece of culinary authenticity buried in the heart of Southern California. For my first (and, without a doubt, not my last) trip, I went with the chicken enmoladas: Mexican-style rice, beans garnished with crumbled Cotija (or at least I assume), and three shredded chicken enchiladas swimming in a shallow pool of some of the most delicious black mole sauce I have tasted. Heat, sweet, and salt dance with one another, combining for a balanced yet robust flavor profile. Cliché though it may be, I could drink this stuff through a straw. It was simply THAT delicious. As seen in the attached image, the chicken enmoladas are a work of art for the eyes, the taste buds, and, I'd venture to argue, the soul. For a place that has been around for the relatively lengthy duration of two years, it is a surprise to not see it accrue more reviews. Part of me is torn in contributing to the attraction of attention to what is undoubtedly a gem in the Conejo Valley - one whose accessibility I will enjoy until this place inevitably ends up on local top-eatery lists. If you are in Moorpark - or frankly even remotely in proximity to this phenomenal establishment - you have got to stop in for lunch. read more

La Zapoteca - Chicken Enmoladas - Mexican Near Me - Moorpark, California

For once, the Yelpers are not being their usual, brutal selves. So I'm going to bring down some reality here. The food is pretty good. I go out frequently and I cook at home a lot so I think I have pretty good perspective. We consume a fair amount of "authentic" Mexican food, and we travel to Mexico frequently. Recently we went to La Katrina and Manny's. Each has their own style but I wouldn't say one is hands down better in terms of food quality. But where this place sucks is atmosphere. Yelpers are being kind when they say it's a "hole in the wall". People, it's a dive. It's hot and stuffy. It can accommodate maybe 20 guests. 90% of the male patrons wear baseball caps. Parents entertain children by blowing up balloons then releasing them to make buzzy noises. Hahaha funny, NOT. People play their phones on open speakers, all while a soccer game is going on a tv high on the wall. There's one restroom, albeit immaculately clean, but still just one so you better be quick. This is not a quick serve restaurant. Wait service, such as it is, is slow and unobservant. I.e. we had to ask for chips, and when they arrived, no napkins, so we had to wait for the rest of our order to be able to wipe our hands. Our burning question from the menu was WTH are "glass" drinks? We asked and the waiter gestured towards the refrigerator with bottled drinks. Ok? So how are they different from "bottled" drinks on the menu? I'll post a photo so you can maybe decipher its meaning. We never got a straight answer. But what was crystal clear is, they don't offer fountain drinks. And no iced tea. If there was water, we weren't offered any. We arrived 10 minutes before a table next to us, with three guys. Within just a few minutes they were enjoying their lunches while we sat there. Finally when ours arrived, yeah it was fine, but nothing to do two huzzahs and a backflip over. And definitely not something I'd go out of my way for. I ordered the "regular" (as opposed to Oaxacan) enchilada plate with green sauce. I have a pretty good tolerance for "hot spicy", but this one made me sweat. Luckily, with their apposite of drink offerings, I had horchata, which helped to put out the fire. My husband ordered the chile relleno plate. He enjoyed it and said the sauce atop it was uniquely good. Their rice and beans were pretty good; needed a little salt on the beans. Maybe we'd return for takeout, but if you're considering this establishment for date night... don't. read more

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My friend found this place on Yelp and wanted to give it a try, so we decided to stop by. It's an Oaxacan restaurant known for their mole negro, which is one of their specialties. I ordered the enchiladas de mole negro. I'm Peruvian, and the flavor wasn't quite my personal preference, but I took the leftovers home and my husband who is Mexican and a big fan of mole absolutely loved it. So if you enjoy traditional mole, you'll probably appreciate it. My friend ordered the mole negro with rice and completely devoured her plate. She said she really enjoyed the flavor. I also ordered the Oaxacan horchata, and that was a highlight for me. I loved it so much very refreshing and delicious. The customer service was alright, a bit slow, but understandable since there was only one girl working the register and serving tables at the same time. The restaurant itself is cozy, and the bathroom was clean, which I always appreciate. Overall, it was a nice experience trying a traditional Oaxacan spot. read more

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It could be considered a hole in the wall, but the food is pretty legit. We had the fajitas and a burrito which were both very good. Would have liked more veggies in the fajitas and guacamole and sour cream weren't included but otherwise it was all good. read more

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Best Mexican food in Moorpark!! I've tried them all and this one has the best quality. It tastes fresh and is made well all the time whether I'm dining in or doing takeout. Great portion sizes too I always have leftovers. Their horchata is amazing and not too sweet either. Staff is kind and very clean inside. read more

This is a homey and cozy place near Moorpark town center. The Horchata comes with real cantaloupe and walnuts. The staff is kind and courteous, and they treat you like old schoolmates or family. There is a giant TV with Mexican shows on, which interested me for their exotic content. There are home made snacks for sale and the tacos use decent meat, at least medium quality. The rice and beans are filling. And the portion sizes are larger than other restaurants' read more

Absolutely delicious!!!! It's like having dinner at my mom's. Highly recommended, menudo, caldo de Rez, horchata Oaxaca style, cafe de olla, choco flan my go-to's. Everything is amazing! read more

The food was amazing as you can tell I ate some before taking the picture. The salsa, which came with the burrito, had a nice kick. We ordered 4 burritos and two tacos. The burritos had a nice crisp to it. Because the restaurant is small, the service is intimate and sufficient. The restroom was clean which says a lot. read more

La Zapoteca - Chile Relleno Buritto with rice, beans, cilantro, and chopped onions. - Mexican Near Me - Moorpark, California

We ordered the enmoladas and the tlayuda tradicional, both were really good, but I can't stop thinking about the mole! This place isn't a fancy spot, just authentic delicious Oaxacan food. read more

La Zapoteca - Tlayuda tradicional - Mexican Near Me - Moorpark, California

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Stopped in for the first time yesterday. Friendly service. The food was delicious. Enough spice, not overbearing. We will definitely make this place a regular go-to. Small dining area, but worth a visit. read more

This place is very very very very very good. Authentic food. Kind service. A taste of Oaxaca if you so desire, or you can go broader with typical Mexican cuisine offerings. Thank you. read more

My friend had us try a New Mexican restaurant in Moorpark and I'd rate it a solid 3.75 but we round up here so they get a lovely 4 stars. Nice to try something new and to support a local, mom and pop business. The restaurant is tucked away in a busy but small shopping center so it's easy to miss. This isn't off the main drag in Moorpark but wasn't far off the main road. Makes sense though why we hadn't seen it before. The parking is a little tight and parking fills up fast but coming on a weekday night there were some spots available. The restaurant itself didn't have much in terms of decor and design. I would definitely say this is a very causal spot and not one where you'd dress up or that it really had the ambiance of a busier Mexican restaurant in town. This is definitely a hole in the wall, local spot. Nothing wrong with this, we were just unaware until we got here. This spot could use a little decorating and adding some warmth to the place so it feels more like a place people would want to sit down to dine vs focus on to go orders. Otherwise though the inside was clean and spacious. We also liked the tv they had above where we sat as they played some unique music videos in Spanish which we enjoyed watching and commenting on while we waited. The pricing was very reasonable for how much food they gave and the quality seemed there. Most dishes were under $16 and they were plentiful. The menu is in Spanish but it was easy to translate and understand the majority of this dishes. The menu wasn't too big but had some unique and well throughout options. Lots of traditional Mexican fair and classic combinations. The staff here were very nice, there was actually one girl who seemed to be running the place and she did a really good job. While you can order at the counter, they do have menus and when we noted dining in she helped us grab a table and gave us the physical menus to look over. It's nice that despite being a casual place they do provide food service and take your order at your table if you request. This girl was very friendly and sweet. She took orders, brought our drinks, and managed the front alone from what I could see. It wasn't busy inside so it all worked out. The food was pretty darn tasty. I had the red Oaxaca enchiladas and they were really fabulous. I'm not normally a fan of chicken enchiladas but these were cooked well and the chicken didn't overshadow the dish. The red chipotle sauce all over the plate was tasty, surprised how saucy they made the dish but I always like that. I loved the little touches like fresh onion on top, totally gave the dish a nice crunch and broke up the flavors in a classic but tasty way. The red rice was good, nothing crazy and also tasty refried beans. In the city of Moorpark it's really nice that they have a local no frills mexican restaurant nearby. While I don't know if I'll be craving this spot again soon it was for sure tasty and the staff were friendly here, they deserve your business. read more

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Love this place! Very cute hole in the wall restaurant in Moorpark. We got two different types of enchiladas and loved them. They also gave us delicious chips and salsa while we waited for our food. Would definitely come back! read more

La Zapoteca - Enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Moorpark, California

Excellent Mexican food with authentic flavors and generous portions. The tacos were packed with flavor, the salsa was fresh, and the service was warm and attentive. A great spot for a delicious meal and a fun dining experience. read more

When you park in their parking lot there's a funky smell. It almost made me turn around and leave, this is definitely and little hole in the wall but do not be afraid to walk in and order. My large party all ordered different options and I got to try many different things... every single item was DELICIOUS. from the entrees to things as simple as the chips, salsa and guac everything was amazingly good. I don't live in the area but I will definitely be coming by if I'm in the area again. Authentic freshly made food always wins read more

So delicious! Very authentic. Their Guacamole is the best I've had anywhere. I recommend their Molé. Their tacos are also top notch and pretty generous with their meat. read more

holy crap as someone who doesn't like sweet horchata this is by far the best horchata I've had in my life, no artificial taste whatsoever it's clearly made in the back of house and all prices were so damn reasonable for the portions, I would come again and I'd recommend yall come try read more

La Zapoteca - Horchata Oaxaquena - Mexican Near Me - Moorpark, California

The food and service is good here and I would recommend this place to anyone who is seeking authentic Mexican food and preparation.

Adorable, family-owned restaurant! The people who work there are understanding, kind, and patient! The chips and guac were amazing and super impressive food quantity for a reasonable price. Will for sure be coming back! read more

If you're looking for a good and consistent Mexican restaurant in Moorpark, then look no further! La Zapoteca is exactly what you're after. I've been here a number of times. I usually order food by phone and pick up the food. This last time I came in to eat for the first time. The ambience is your typical hole-in-the-wall place with that quintessential Mexican vibe. I've been to many places that look like this so it feels like home to me. I've tried their tacos, burritos, tortas, mole negro, and chile relleno. Everything I've had is delicious and it is very consistent every time I come in here. And that's coming from someone who is a bit of a food snob too. I always do research of where I'm going to eat on trips and I don't mind paying up for good food. That said, I love hole-in-the-wall type places as long as they have good flavor. This place hasn't disappointed yet. To give you a comparison, there's other Mexican spots nearby that can be good at times like Gutierrez. But these other places really suffer from consistency. Give this place a shot! This place is really good. There aren't that many people inside most times I come. I think people just drive by this place and judge it by the outside. This area in particular has either really old or really ugly looking business structures. I hope the city in the future can force these land owners to update/renovate because they really are an eye sore to the city. read more

I just moved to Moorpark and being the foodie that I am, I went out to look for something yummy. I had no idea that I would end up eating Oaxacan. I hesitated a little at first but glad I had the courage to try something new. The food was delicious. Very generous portion and authentic flavor. I ordered a Huarache with chicken. The chicken had that street taco flavor and texture. Very good seasoning. There was a green tomatillo sauce that accompanied the dish. The sauce was a little tangy for my taste. After I ordered a side of black beans and the Cotija cheese off set it a little. The Huarache was thin and had a pinto bean filling inside. This reminded me of the Mexican gorditas. The service was good and the restaurant was descent. They had Rock en Español playing on the background which lighten up the place. Very humble and kind people. The service was excellent. The drink was made of passion fruit and it was refreshing and just the right amount of sweet. I'm definitely coming back and highly recommend this place. If I could change anything, it would be to add the black beans to the plate and top them off with sour cream. Uhhhh Y-U-M!!!! read more

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THE FOOD IS SO DELICIOUS, come here often and it never disappoints!!! definitely a place to try.

Came here after the Underwood Fall Festival.. I really had been wanting to try dishes from Oaxaca. I am so glad we came across this place, the food was absolutely tasty. Even my very picky eater enjoyed the Memelitas and his chocolate Oaxaqueño. Parking can be a bit challenging but will definitely be going when we are in the area. read more

La Zapoteca - Bean and cheese Memelitas, Asada tacos plate, Large Tlayuda. - Mexican Near Me - Moorpark, California

The Quesabirria tacos are outstanding! Many other places their tacos are greasy, but not these. Very cute little restaurant tucked away in a small shopping center. The staff was very friendly. I will be back to try more items. A must try restaurant in Moorpark. read more

Great food with the taste of Oaxaca. The mole sauce is really authentic and I definitely will be coming back for more. Also the service is great. I haven't sat down to eat there yet but will give it a try soon. read more

I went on my lunch to try it out, my co worker recommended it to me. I was waiting for my food, they were really nice the customer service. It was super hot in there and humid , waiting for my food about 15 mins. I am a big on taste , everything was fresh and was a lot of food. Think it was like 10 bucks, I just needed more flavor. I am going to try it again and re submit my review. I really just needed more taste. It's a hole in the wall place, you have to really search for it and parking is slim but available. read more

La Zapoteca - Torta de milenesa - Mexican Near Me - Moorpark, California

Went here last night for the first time in search of really good Mexican food because I haven't found a solid spot since moving to Moorpark. I finally found what I was looking for! My partner and I got the carnitas burrito and the asada tacos and both were incredible. I already can't wait to go back. read more

Delicious brand and chilaquiles! I am so picky with my chilaquiles but they were perfection. Their hot chocolate is seriously 10/10! read more

La Zapoteca - Mexican Near Me - Moorpark, California

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Oaxacan food was great. The enmoladas had an interesting red mole, would order that again.

I found La Zapoteca on Yelp and I've had two great lunches after playing golf. Really good food with authentic non-Americanized fare. Had a tasty, freshly made beef burrito that was 5 star. Also had a red sauced chicken dish that one of the owners brought from Mexico that was awesome. The people are so nice. I was one of the few non-Spanish speakers in the restaurant and again, such nice people. read more

The best part of the meal were the beans. The rice was mushy and slimy and had no flavor whatsoever. The taco meat was basic at best. The tortillas were warm but extremely undercooked, they till had that straight out of the fridge taste. The green salsa was ok the red had no heat to it basically water. The service was good. The cashier was friendly and attentive while I was there and assured me my order was coming up after a few minutes. Finally the ambiance. It was like being in Mexico. I thought I was there for a second till I tasted the food. Is a small place with a Jew little table out. Perfect for a quick lunch if you like flavorless food. I'll give them another shot in a couple week since I liked the beans. Maybe I got them on a bad day. read more

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Great family owned restaurant! Their decor is simple, pleasant,and indicative of the Olmec/Mayan area and is welcoming. Their enmoladas are delicious, but can be a bit spicy for kids. HOWEVER, their mole negro enmoladas and their tlayuda (cecina, tasajo, and chorizo) are delicious and are our favorite! The spread (chicharrón and lard with the blended black refried beans) they use on the tlayuda, along with the crisp tlayuda shell make the perfect combination, then topped with tasajo (marinated pork strips)...DELICIOUS! The horchata Oaxaqueña (horchata with prickly pear sorbet, diced cantaloupe, and walnuts) is deliciously refreshing and a treat! The food is served rather quick, considering it is prepared as you order. The young girl (cashier, server) and her parents (cooks) always has a smile on her face and is very polite! Always looking forward to coming back to this place! read more

The best Mexican food in town! Love the delicious soups and the breakfast burrito with chorizo is one of the best I've ever had. Love supporting this local business. With handmade tortillas and chips you can't go wrong. read more

Amazing Oaxaca food 100% authentic Mexican food it's a must try grate service friendly staff friendly environment read more

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i was impressed with their burrito. i will visit this restaurant again. the service was good too

When it comes to a must-try Mexican restaurant in Moorpark, this is it! However, I must admit our first visit the food was a 3.75 star experience. The owner gave us great customer service on our first visit, we placed an order on a food item that had sold out and to make up for the inconvenience she threw in some freebies. We gave this place a second shot and I'm so glad we did. Since then the food has been a 5 star experience. We've tried several food options from their menu: guacamole, salsas, mole, queso birria tacos, chile relleno, tortas, burritos and a fish dish. The portions were generous, ensuring that I had enough to enjoy later. The ambiance is casual, small for large parties with a few tables for parties of 4. Parking lot is small but I always manage to find a spot. Buen provecho! read more

I ordered 5 Chile Rellenos a la cart. They came with a sauce on the side. My family loved them. They were the best chille rellenos from a restaurant I've ever had. read more

Im always in search of good quality food in moorpark, and this place never disappoints. It's always so good. I have this place at least once a week read more

The food here is amazing. Best Mexican food EVER. Mama is cooking and family serving. Authentic and ever so tasty. No skimping on ingredients. The chicken enchiladas are chock-full of of tender, juicy shredded chicken. The Huarache (new to me) is absolutely delicious (I ordered "al carbón"). I'll be back soon for another one, FOR SURE!! read more