It was a rainy Wednesday night when we decided to walk over from the hotel. We heard they had happy hour going on. When we came in, the hostess said they had a private event on the left side, so we went into the right side of the bar. I asked if we could have happy hour there and he said we had to sit on the other side, it was open seating, but then he offered our group to stay and sit at that high top bar and he would extend the HH to us, that was awesome! Great accommodating our group of 4 and we really appreciated that. Not only did he make us feel welcome, our bartender was great at suggesting drinks and talked to us to us while we were there. We did order the nachos and the guac and both were delicious! The chips they make are also excellent. Our drinks were super sweet so our bartender offered to make them "skinny" and that def did help with the sugary part. Great location in the shopping center with the ocean right next to you. read more

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Today I took my sister and family to celebrate her birthday at Ola. I can't say enough what a great place this is. From the moment I arrived, the manager Zack was very friendly and they accommodated the tables for us to have the best view of the sunset and HB Pier. The server Ethan is one of a kind, his timing is impeccable, when you need he is there. Great food, breath taking view, combined with awesome staff made this place one of my favorites. Thank you Zack, Ethan and all the wonderful people from Ola. I'll see you soon. read more

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I have visited Ola Mexican Kitchen in Huntington Beach twice with my mom, and both times we received outstanding customer service. Juan, the manager, personally came to our table to check on us and make sure we were happy. What impressed me most was that, during both visits, I saw him lead by example. After we finished eating, he came over and helped clear the dishes from our table rather than simply leaving the work to his staff. Juan is attentive, humble, and genuinely cares about his customers and his team. He made us feel very welcome, and we will definitely return. Thank you, Juan, for the excellent service! read more

I have high standards for Mexican food. I have had far too many standout, authentic dishes to love everything I try. And listen, I don't know how Ola's is as a whole because I have only ever gotten one thing each time I've been. But it knocks my socks off every time. Two words: Lobster. Tacos. Hey, if im by the beach and there's lobster on the menu it's gonna be on my plate. Classic restaurant service. Beautiful views of the ocean and great lighting. I'm a fan! read more

Ola Mexican Kitchen - Lobster Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

It was my first time at this place. Came here for dinner to celebrate my friend's birthday. Their chicken enchiladas and mocktails were good! Our waiter was attentive and nice. Highly recommended. read more

Ola Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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This is one of our favorite places to come to when visiting HB. We always come in and sit in the patio for happy hour. We have been doing this since it has opened. We find out yesterday the patio is not seating happy hour patrons and we would have to go to the inside bar. This has been this way for a while and was disappointing. We asked a couple of people that have been there for years and no one can give us a reason for the move. Last time we were here was in 2024. Anyway, that wasn't going to mess up the day. We sat in the inside bar and was able to enjoy some drinks and a couple of bites. We started with the margaritas and they were very good. Very refreshing! We ordered the chicken nachos and the chicken quesadilla. The food quality has always been consistent and good every time we visit. Chips and salsa are always a hit. We will just have to expect sitting inside instead. We will have to sacrifice the atmosphere for the food. read more

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Great food and service. The lobster enchiladas can't be beat. Date night with fresh house made cocktails and a spectacular view. Dustin was a great server. read more

Ola Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

We went with a party of 6 on a Friday night around 8pm. The hostesses were very friendly and helpful and our server was very attentive and considerate. We tried the: Elote man corn Queso fundido Guacamole Carnitas taco Baja fish tacos Grilled fish taco Blackened shrimp taco Carne asada taco Everything was really delicious. I loved trying all the different tacos. Great ambiance- the view is incredible! read more

Ola Mexican Kitchen - Carnitas, grilled fish, and Baja fish taco - Mexican Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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This spot might cost you an arm and a leg.. but I may consider it worth it. It's been a few years since my last visit to Ola, but the food and service here remains top tier. I visited late night with some girlfriends after catching a nearby DJ set at the Bungalow. We were ravenous and incredibly grateful to be sat instantly by the Ola team. Their servers were on top of it with drinks, apps, our meal, and even dessert. We ordered a round of guac and chips for the table, as well as their caramel filled churros to finish off the meal. For food I grabbed their taco trio, choosing the chicken, veggie, and chile relleno. The chile relleno still remains my favorite of the three! Would easily return the next time I'm in the neighborhood. read more

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Easy to make reservations ahead of time or walk in for smaller parties. My friends and I were seated right away and our server was kind and welcoming. Honestly we had the best service! We started out with margs and chips/salsa and guac. The guac was good and so was the salsa but the chips were the best part. Warm too! I had the Punta Negra marg and it was delicious. Perfect balance of sweet and spicy between the blackberries and jalapeños. I had two tacos, the chicken and carnitas. Both were good! The meat on both were pretty dry but the flavor was there. The tacos were fresh too with all their different toppings. Definitely made up a little bit for the dry meats. My husband had the fish burrito. He really enjoyed it. It was quite large so it's great to split with someone or take the other portion home with you. read more

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I'm pretty upset about my first experience at Ola last night. The service and food were so good that I never got a chance to enjoy the ocean view. What an absolute waste of a perfectly good window seat. Seriously though. The moment I walked in, I met Maddie, who is hopefully my future daughter-in-law. No really. She's the kind of person you meet and immediately start wondering if your son is handsome, intelligent, and charming enough to have even a remote chance (Maddie, if you're reading this, he's tall, strong, handsome, and looks absolutely nothing like me). Heck, I'll even spring for the window seat i had! Maddie and Annabelle were wonderfully charming hosts who kept me entertained while I waited for the rest of my party to arrive. Then there was Dustin, our server. And Dustin, if you're reading this, I should mention that I also have a very lovely daughter. The man was so good at his job that my friend accidentally ordered the same drink twice because Dustin appeared before he realized he'd already placed the order. I haven't seen efficiency like that since Amazon figured out same-day delivery. I almost felt obligated to serve him instead. The place is so large and airy, I actually thought I was in Boca Raton- I'm just not used to being that comfortable at a restaurant in SoCal anymore. Maybe it was the phenomenal chips and salsa. Maybe it was the Red Bull. Maybe it was me mentally planning my son's future wedding. Whatever the reason, I was completely chillaxed. For starters, our table ordered the guacamole, shrimp ceviche, and the elote-style corn that Maddie and Annabelle enthusiastically recommended. I THINK it was excellent.... To be completely honest, I was so hungry that I mixed everything together into some kind of delicious Mexican food supergroup, so I can't fairly critique each dish individually. It was less "fine dining" and more "culinary mosh pit" in my mouth. BUT...... that entree.... the enchiladas con ribeye... that was Bieber and Billie Eilish at this year's Coachella. Every bite, I felt like "One Less Lonely Girl"..... and I'm a girldad. I eat ribeye steak at least once every week. None of them taste like this. You already know I'm coming back for this. SOON. Finally, one last shout out to GM Tommie (or was it Tommy.... sorry my spelling sucks... ask Maddie for the proper spelling), who kept checking in on us. I really, really enjoyed being here. read more

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Nestled on top of Pacific City at Huntington Beach , Ola Mexican Kitchen is a solid Mexican Restaurant with great outdoor views, electric vibe and good Mexican food ! We got seated at the outdoor patio with great views. Our Server was awesome and made some good recommendations. They started us with complimentary chips and salsa which was very good ! Some of the best I've ever had. We then had Trio Tacos which were good, Guacamole was excellent too and Shrimp Ceviche also hit the spot. Wife loved Beet and Watermelon Salad. We also tried their Habanero Salsa which had a solid kick ! Overall - great experience at Ola ! read more

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We had a party of six and sat outside, overlooking the ocean. The weather was amazing and the view was beautiful! The waiter was attentive. The beet & watermelon salad was the star of the meal! The guacamole with orange zest & pomegranate seeds as well as the salsa were both excellent! The Huntington Beach location is located in an outdoor mall and we will definitely be visiting again. Parking garage is expensive but restaurant will validate up to two hours so bring your receipt/ticket. They definitely need more plant based/vegan options. read more

Ola Mexican Kitchen - Guacamole with orange zest and pomegranate seeds - Mexican Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Was pleasantly surprised to find such delicious food and a place that makes homemade corn tortillas. The food was so good. I really wished I was able to eat more! The waiter was extremely nice and helpful with any questions we had. It was super busy as we were in there lunch rush. But based on how good their food was, it's probably their normal. For good Mexican food in the area I would recommend. read more

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Took a client here for lunch last week. Food was pleasantly good! I had some chicken enchiladas that were very tasty! The chips they give you with salsa are also pretty bomb. Great view by the way!! The view really pulls it all together. I'd definitely eat here again. Reasonably priced as well. read more

Food was overpriced and a little underwhelming. The chef's guac had an interesting flavor profile and was very fresh. My husband got enchiladas (not pictured) and I got the shrimp and fish tacos. The enchiladas were fine according to my husband, and the tacos were nothing to write home about - the shrimp wasn't grilled and the fish was dry. At least our server was super attentive and friendly! read more

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We were looking for light lunch with a relaxing ambiance and this place was perfect. The hostesses were nice and sat us by the windows. The views were amazing because its on the second floor. We were served their delicate chips and salsa to start. We ordered their trio tacos and our favorites were carnitas, and Baja fish. The salmon taco was dry and over cooked. Its great the foundation drink keeps flowing. read more

Ola Mexican Kitchen - Assorted tacos - Mexican Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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Great time here, really recommend this place if you are in town and want some good Mexican on the water. Stopped in on a Monday night and was easily able to get a table against the glass. It was a little chilly out, but they had heaters going, so it was comfortable to sit outside. Our waiter Curtis was extremely efficient, gave great suggestions, and took good care of us. I even saw that he was making our drinks himself which were quite good! Food itself was delicious, had the salmon tacos. The chips and salsa were also delicious and complementary. I had the jefe margarita, which was also very refreshing. I also thought it was very reasonably priced. Great time here, would easily come back next time I'm in town! read more

Ola Mexican Kitchen - Salmon tacos - Mexican Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

I took my little girl here for lunch after a day at the beach right before the 4th of July, she's 4, so yes daddy is fancy and we eat at nice places casually. We were sat (appropriately) in the section with families so some kids running around, making noise, but if you're a parent: this shouldn't bother you, these are all kids under 5/6 years old, and all of these parents clearly just needed a beverage after beach day chaos. Lots of space in here too with the gorgeous view of the beach, the temperatures were nice and cool and it just didn't feel over crowded, which can be a common feature in most beach restaurants Our server Nate was very friendly and got to us right away despite also being a bartender. They served us some delicious spiced chips which my little gobbled up the entire time, not too spicy for her either! Nate accommodated us by making my child a mocktail drink as I try to not have her drink soda/high fructose corn syrup - she wasn't a fan I tried blackberry margarita initially and found it lacking flavor completely, my second choice the watermelon one was ON POINT - Nate also used a higher grade tequila for my drink. Couldn't taste any booze at all and it definitely was an enjoyable buzz off two drinks. Now to the food: there were so many choices, I went with lobster enchiladas cuz I'm bougie like that and also the fish tacos, I went for 3 fish tacos cuz value but once they came, you really only need two as these are HUGE. The house salsa they serve with the chips goes well with the fish tacos, I'm not sure why they served lemon with them, I asked for limes. The kid got a bean and cheese burrito but she mainly ate the chips and had bites of my food. We both enjoyed the enchiladas, the citrus notes in the sauce were a little high, I do wish however they had smothers more of the enchiladas with the sauce as the edges were a little dry and there could have been probably 50% more cheese in them as well. I ate the bean and cheese burrito later - it was really good! My sister went the next day (b*tcg didn't invite me tho ) and enjoyed it as well after having a bite of my left overs and hearing the drink menu. Although I reside in LA, I'll be back here again! 4* due to blackberry marg kinda mid, not enough cheese/sauce on enchiladas - maybe next time will change that! read more

Ola Mexican Kitchen - The spread and a spill - Mexican Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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We do a large group in the outside area every year and the food and atmosphere are fantastic. Service is quick and professional. Pours are good and the weather is perfect. Think about this place if you have a party for about 30-60 people. Good price, food and service. read more

Ola Mexican Kitchen - Shrimp and steak tacos - Mexican Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Camev here to eat while the big waves were crushing the shore. This place may quickly become one of my favorites. My wife has been here s free times with her friends but we can't together with my adult son and we all enjoyedv the food, the drinks and the view. I almost would rather sit in the bar area because of the open feeling with the wind blowing in and the cool feeling of the sea breeze as well. We all enjoyed different dishes and they were tasty. Plus we enjoyed the churros for dessert, which I highly recommend. Actually from all that we enjoyed, so far you can't go wrong. Totally recommend this place to hang out with friends, family or even a date. It is just a great spot with good food and service. I know it won't get you acting but tell them Frankie sent you... I enjoy supporting local places that do things with a smile and they do it right. Go for it! read more

Came here on a sunday evening for a first date. We sat inside an d music was playing, but for some reason the music slowly kept getting louder. We asked if they could lower it just a bit since we were literally yelling at each other to talk. We eventually just moved outside to talk I ordered the chicken taquitos with rice and beans. Their salsa was great too. Pretty good fod. Service was good as well. read more

A great place to relax, enjoy delicious food, and get an ocean view! We came for a small birthday celebration. The place has comfortable tables and booths. We asked ahead for an ocean view seat. They have a bar with the usual. I tried a pomegranate margarita- loved it! Whether you order tacos, the lobster shrimp enchilada ( my new favorite), nachos, chile relleno, you won't be disappointed. I have been here before with friends. I'll be back. read more

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Love this place! Food and service are great and you can't beat the location. My wife and I usually sit in the bar since we can order food there, and they have sports on the monitors. The tortilla soup with chips, guacamole and a taco or two hits the spot, although we also sit in the dining room on occasion and enjoy their broad range of other delicious entrees. read more

Had a great time here. The food was delicious, drinks hit the spot, and the view was awesome! Definitely will be coming back!

Friend and I were craving Mexican food. It was also a beautiful day so we decided to check out this restaurant because we'd get our Mexican food fix + a great view of the ocean. We got seated in the bar and could easily enjoy the ocean view. The customer service was nice and attentive. The burrito portions are very large, delicious but also very expensive. We paid $50 for two burritos. I'd recommend this place to others. read more

This place is a tasty must go to! Love the tacos, absolutely recommend the lobster taco and the chile relleno taco. The service is always amazing, everyone is so attentive. read more

Ola Mexican Kitchen - Taco trio. Lobster, salmon and chile relleno tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

I like the decor and vibe. The staff here though seem not to be too concerned with your comfort inside the restaurant, stuffing a party of 8 into a booth is just not it. When asked to be seated elsewhere I was told no. The food isn't good enough for me to come back and the service is not too accommodating to reasonable requests. Won't be back. read more

The good: service, beach view, and salsa/chips. The not so good: food is average. All those raving reviews are questionable. The tacos (fish and carne asada), enchiladas, and pozole are mediocre at best. We also ordered appetizers like the chef's special guacamole that were actually better than our dinner plates. It's a nice date place if you don't mind beach breeze and slight humidity. read more

Always good. Chips with chili powder! Good atmosphere. If you time it right when the Pacific air show is going on, you watch from the restaurant on Friday. read more

Pleasantly surprised to have enjoyed a restaurant with a view in a high tourist area! My expectations were aiming for average due to location, however, don't underestimate this spot! We made a reservation and were seated promptly. Had a kind waiter & enjoyed the view of Huntington Beach. The tuna poki was fresh & delicious. I wish we were offered chop sticks for this as it felt strange to eat with regular silverware. Otherwise, the grilled fish & Baja tacos were delish! So fresh & I loved the flavors of each. My spouse enjoyed his pork carnitas, cilantro lime rice & beans. We certain would return when back in the area! Nice spot! read more

Ola Restaurant truly serves some of the best Mexican food. The chips accompanied by the salsa were exceptional, featuring a delicious seasoning that stood out. The shrimp ceviche was perfectly seasoned and absolutely delicious. The home made corn tortillas used for the tacos were among the best I've ever had. They held up well, even when they got a bit soggy, which is a testament to their quality. Service was excellent throughout our visit. We loved the experience so much that we returned two days in a row. Highly recommend Ola for anyone craving authentic Mexican cuisine! read more

Ola Mexican Kitchen - Shrimp ceviche! - Mexican Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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It took a while for me to do this review because I dreaded doing it... this incident occurred during my birthday dinner and it was such a let down! Server Ethan was attentive and gave time for us to place our orders. I ordered the Ola burrito and a few seconds into our meal... A LONG STRING OF HAIR... under the sauce and I was sooo disgusted + annoyed. They redid the burrito and I took it to go. The manager: Travis came over and extended his apologies but what can' be said about a situation like that... I liked the churros with ice cream + the chips and salsa. These were the best things I had. The Ola burrito was nothing special, imo. Filled with veggies, rice, beans.. the chicken needed more flavor --it was just ok. I don't think I'd return. read more

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I had a fantastic overall experience at Ola. The view of the beach was spectacular. All of the weight staff were very friendly, experienced and efficient. I went with a group of girlfriends for drinks and appetizers. Each appetizer was better than the last. We capped it off with the ribeye tacos. I couldn't even eat the last bite. I was so happy to meet Chef Alfredo. He was warm friendly and funny. I will absolutely go again. read more

The restaurant itself is beautiful along with the view. You can't beat it. The servers were attentive and helpful. They bring you complementary chips and salsa. The guac add-on is delicious though. For the tacos, you can mix and match and they're a good size with a lot of meat! Their drinks are also great a definite must go, especially in the summertime. read more

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Today I visited a new Mexican restaurant called Ola Mexican Kitchen in Long Beach California on 2nd & PCH across from the marina. It's was such a beautiful sunny day 80 degrees outside perfect The restaurant aromas were smelling wonderful as we walked upstairs to the entrance. The restaurant is beautiful inside and outside with views of the ocean and lovely boats in the marina. We got seat with views great views of the water and people enjoying themselves. Our waitress Daniella was friendly and delightful with a smile. Daniella had great suggestions for the food and drinks. We shared some yummy Elote Man Corn - Sautéed corn off the cob topped with cotija cheese and lime aioli delicious I had an IPA and my friend enjoyed a Margarita called El Dragón - It had Watermelon, Jalapeño Hornitos blanco tequila - watermelon purée - sweet 'n sour - fresh jalapeño so refreshing. We shared a plate of Refried Black Beans with Spanish Rice yummy. I enjoy Posole Traditional homemade carnitas soup, with all the fixings so delicious! Jeri enjoyed Enchiladas Con Queso with Fresh tortilla, three cheese blend, homemade guajillo pepper sauce, and queso fresco it was so good. The fresh made Chips and Salsa they serve are so delicious, we ate two baskets. This restaurant is absolutely beautiful and it's great for a date night, hanging out with friends or family or for a party. So many good selections on the menu we will definitely be back there again soon. Thank you for great hospitality and customer service which our waitress Daniella should be applauded for her hospitality!!! This place is amazing. read more

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Stopped by in time for happy hour which, unfortunately can only be enjoyed indoors. Still a decent view though by the bar. We got the fish tacos which were ok but the asada nachos were great! I'm usually not a fan of carne asada, but I enjoyed it here. Nachos were great to share but could be an entree for one. Would recommend Ola for happy hour and the views! read more

Ola Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Great atmosphere, beautiful views of the marina. We ordered the nachos, big enough for 3 as a meal or 6 as an appetizer. They were bomb...loaded with carne asada. Beer was super cold, so it felt so good drinking it a hot weather. read more

Ola Mexican Kitchen - Carne asada nachos - Mexican Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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Ola is solid Mexican food with knock out views of the ocean, especially at sunset! It is conveniently located in Pacific city right off PCH and across from the ocean in Huntington Beach and it is on the second floor, which gives it really great views as long as you're sitting near the window. The food was good, but the service was a bit slow, and it was a difficult time to get at the attention of our server throughout the experience. I would like to try again, especially as I live right down the street so it's really convenient not to mention. We did meet the owner unexpectedly when we were entering and he was super sweet, but I just wasn't overwhelmed with our experience but plan to try again! read more

Came for lunch 7/2/2025. Had a great time. The place is super roomy with plenty of seating and a lot of nice beach views! SERVICE: We were greeted right when we got in and seated quickly. Our server was very nice and super attentive. Got our drinks and food timely! FOOD: Fabulous! From the house-made Cho's and salsa to our food choices - everything was great. We tried the shrimp ceviche, Caesar salad, tortilla soup and the agave salmon. Everything was perfect! And the margaritas - Superb!! If you are hanging in HB - you gotta come hang at Ola's - even if just for chips and margs!! read more

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