It may not look like anything special from the outside, but trust me when I say that the back patio of this restaruant is incredible. It's huge and tropical and feels like you're in Mexico. We felt like we were family there when our waitress greeted us and then the owner came over and made sure everything was ok. I think the chips and salsa are made by an angel because they tasted like heaven. As for all of our main dishes, their signature steak plate was great and the shrimp and fish tacos were some of the best we've ever had! Definitely coming back and you should absolutely give this place a try! Chris read more

Pretty sure this restaurant is closed... I have called multiple times on different days and swung by on different nights.

I did not love the food but we'll have different tastes so def try it out first yourselves. To me the seasoning was off and I did not like the warm salsa as it wasn't spicy for me. I need the kick . I asked for grilled jalapeños to bring up the heat a bit. The rice was too mushy for me, the beans a bit salty and the meat over cooked :/ The marg was ok. My friend also did not love her food. She ordered a steak and veggies dish but it was mostly tomatoes. The restaurant itself is cute and spacious. Staff is very welcoming and sweet. I simply did not enjoy my food and I love Mexican food. I am Mexican and eat it almost daily :) I still like to go out and try other Mexican cooking. Anywho give them a shot! It is a local fave .. so it could've been an off day :) read more

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I was very excited to visit this restaurant, as this restaurant was a recommendation from someone. My excitement quickly turned into disappointment. For starters, they were out of salsa for their chips and salsa. After being seated for about 15 minutes, our server finally asked us what we wanted to drink. I was surprised and disappointed when she told me they were out of horchata, too. It's ludicrous to me that a Mexican restaurant would be out of both horchata and salsa. I then decided to order the queso fundido to pair with my chips, since there was no salsa. I waited half an hour, but it never arrived. Meanwhile, a table that was seated after us received all of their drinks and appetizers. In the entire hour I was there, I only had the chips and a fresh watermelon agua fresca. The chips were okay, but the agua fresca was very underwhelming. While we were trying to order our entrees, we asked our server a question, and she said she needed to go into the kitchen to find the answer. She never came back. In fact, we only saw our server a total of two times during our visit. The restaurant wasn't very busy, so we were all surprised that the service was so slow and poor. Our server lacked both communication and hospitality. My party got tired of waiting, so we decided to leave. It was a complete waste of time. Unfortunately, we had a very disappointing first experience and won't be returning. read more

We are here now. Hubby suggested to sit outside. He was right! Outside is amazing. I ordered the $25.99 Cadillac Margarita. It was fine. No complaints. We got our drinks in a decent amount of time. And yet. The wait for the food... it was too long. We ordered a la carte tacos. They are $7.00 each. I think that the shrimp taco with mango salsa was meh. C- My carne asada taco was a B-. I wish you had a red salsa. We were offered a brownish salsa. Hubby liked it warm & gives it a B+. My tacos & the green salsa were too citrus for me. Hubby, LOVED the green salsa. Hubby & I really like the presentation. B+. Hubby's favorite fish taco was the Al motor de Ajo (butter sauce). A- The Diablo taco wasn't too spicy. B Honey Lime taco = B. Our rating is a B which equates to 4 stars. Hubby has a rating system as he is in persuit of the best fish taco. We have been to several places.. and he rates Orozco's in his top 3. . read more

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I came to Orozco's years ago for a friend's birthday (Thank you Linsey) and fell in love with the restaurant. I'll never forgot how Guillermo came and talked about why he created this very unique menu. The sweet stories from his childhood and mothers recipes was enough. BUT then the food came out! My husband became part of the Tomahawk club that day. I got the mojarra and this fish was so good and cooked to perfection. The beans the rice and warm salsa Yum!! Definitely a favorite. And everytime we go we always getting waited on by Morningstar. It's so cool that after years we still get served by her. She's awesome. It didn't end with the delicious food, and incredible service the outside seating it beautiful. You can just sit and take it all in or you can get up and because that playlist slaps! I need that playlist please! read more

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My son's piano recital's have been held here for the last two years. I love that we have a spacious place that serves food to have the recitals! Shout to the Guillermo Orozco who is the owner of the restaurant. He is always walking around trying to help in anyway he can. I appreciate that he took the time to open the gate for my mom to be able to walk with her walker comfortably. He seems like a very friendly person. I wish the lady that took our order would have been a little more friendly and patient, but maybe she was just feeling overwhelmed by the amount of people ordering food. Other people in my party thought she was just plain rude. The food is authentic Mexican food. I had their Chile verde plate made with pork and green salsa. The Chile verde plate come with rice, beans and a salad. It was very tasty! I Just wish the portion was as generous as it was last time we were there for the recital. The inside of the restaurant is a little small, but the patio more than makes up for it! read more

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Ambiance was great. Service was lacking. Had to go find someone to get the bill. Then they tried to charge me for an extra drink. And the food was 50/50. Ceviche 8/10, salsa 4/10, drinks (margaritas and agua Fresca) 4/10, fajitas 7/10, rice and beans 6/10 read more

So sad to have to say the opposite on this updated version of this review, last night was a nightmare at this place. The Hispanic server is in need of more training. I called the owner in advanced to ask for a 'Mojarra,' he said they had it but when I ordered it at the restaurant the waitress said she didn't think they had it but went to ask.. she didn't come back! What upset me the most is that I drove from the valley to get this specific dish. When this waitress saw us walking out she then said " we do have Mojarra," of course we left after sitting at a table with no service. This place has gone downhill with service and the flavor of the food. This restaurant just lost a loyal customer. read more

What a hidden gem known by the locals! I ate here with dining companion who is a colleague. Excellent food choices with a hidden patio that had a cool singer doing rock songs in Spanish. I had very tasty bacon wrapped shrimp with a watermelon margarita. The ambiance is fun and friendly with efficient and knowledgeable waitstaff. Bring your money to the front to pay. read more

Orozco's De Ventura - Patio dining - Seafood Near Me - Ventura, California

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We walked in on a Saturday afternoon. It wasn't so busy. Staff were setting up for a reunion happening later that evening so they had their hostess act as our waitress too. She was a sweet lady, I can't recall her name, but it was something sweet, like Shooting Star. (?) The food was delicious, I ordered the fried fish, it was served with beans, rice, and house salad. My husband ordered their tacos, my daughter had the shrimp ceviche. All fresh and tasty. Another favorite part was the warm salsa they served with chips as we waited for our food. The atmosphere was nice and serene. We sat in the back. If you listen closely, you can hear the ocean waves from 2 miles away. You can also hear the trickle of their water fountains that surround the back patio. The location is quaint, located at the far end of Wharf Street, a little ways from the hustle and bustle and crowded parking area of other establishments up the way. We definitely will be back, and hopefully our next visit will include an order of their famous tomahawk steak. :) read more

Orozco's De Ventura - Seafood Near Me - Ventura, California

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I came here with my husband because we wanted to try a new (to us) Mexican restaurant. We parked on the street, it's got a pretty strange vibe - kind of mid on the outside, but from the outside you can see the white tablecloths so I thought it would be upscale. Then I sat down and when I went to scoot my chair in, exposed nail points (or maybe staples? I have no idea, something sharp) pricked my fingers. It was all together confusing. I felt along the chair and found 3+ sharp bits on each side where I'd hold the chair to scoot it in or out. At the very end of my meal I mentioned this to my server, and she acted like it was a known thing to the staff. I'm still giving them a 4 star review because my food was great and I wasn't bleeding or anything. The complimentary chips were the firm kind with tons of crunch. My favorite. I ordered bacon wrapped shrimp and it was delicious, with juicy shrimp and a good amount of food. My husband got carne asada and I think it was a lot less meat than he would prefer but other than that he enjoyed it. They had live music on the night we were there, which made it difficult to converse with our server, but we managed. Overall I'd consider going back. But they really need to make the chairs safer (or at least that one chair). read more

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Beautiful ambiance! Delicious food! Terrific service! I came here for a coworkers retirement party a few weeks ago and everyone was so happy with our meals and service. The outdoor dining patio was beautiful. Today I came back with my husband and again the food was delicious and the service excellent (I had the tropical ceviche and he the asada de Orozco plate). Star was our server and she was awesome!!! She also made our margaritas and they were soooo good! Guillermo the owner was very hospitable and friendly. We are looking forward to coming back in the future with family and friends! read more

Orozco's De Ventura - The Cadillac does not disappoint!!! - Seafood Near Me - Ventura, California

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Loved this gem! My husband got the ribeye and wow!! Amazing flavor. Loved the asada tacos as well. Should have tried the aguachiles as they looked amazing! We will come back 100%. We both appreciated authentic cooking and attentiveness of the owner and staff. read more

Orozco's De Ventura - 2 pound ribeye steak - Seafood Near Me - Ventura, California

Uber delicious food served by charming and friendly staff with a beautiful outdoor patio Very highly recommended. read more

We love this restaurant! Everything about it is amazing! The patio is gorgeous and you are so close to the ocean you can almost hear the waves. All the food that we have had is phenomenal. We especially love the garlic shrimp tacos and the guacamole. The guacamole is the very best guacamole anywhere it is fresh and chunky. I have been very disappointed when I've come and they were sold out. The owner Guillermo is one of the nicest people we have ever met. He really cares about his customers he treats us like family. Morning Star makes the best margaritas makes you want more and more. They are very dog friendly. We love love love this place. They sometimes get busy so the service may be a little slow at times, but enjoy the ambiance and the fact that you get to eat there! The food is very authentic if you want the best this is the place for you. read more

Orozco's De Ventura - The one and only Guillermo the amazing owner, he is nice and welcoming, look at his smile it tells everything. And he is not bad looking. - Seafood Near Me - Ventura, California

First time here. This spot is definitely a hidden gem and has so much potential! I'll tell you why... Friendly and inviting staff but maybe understaffed ? We had to flag down our waitress a twice to get some things but she was very sweet about it. Looked like she didn't get a break. We ordered: Chips and salsa (complimentary) . We couldn't stop eating this . They definitely have the salsa down to a T! Fresh Margaritas definitely did not taste like it was made with fresh limes . Tasted like it was made with a premix . If I had known I would've ordered a different drink. Fish tacos plate was A-Maziiiiiing! Need I say more?! Traditional Orozco Coctel was lacking so much flavor. Very mediocre. We added tapatillo asked for lime to put in but now I'm thinking it might've needed some ketchup and lemons ? Idk . Wanted to love it since it's been a long minute since I've had one. Orozco's Ribeye steak dinner was delicious but had so much fat on it I had to cut it out. Ok so their rice , on point ! And I'm so picky with rice . Beans were good Loved the side salad that came with each plate as a palate cleaner and refresher . I'd definitely come back to try a few more items . I'll just know next time to ask for a fresh fresh made margarita ! read more

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Come here if you want the worst service ever. Wait in line for 20 minutes to get a guy to take my order while he's doing 10 other tasks and yelling across the restaurant. Over charged me 68 dollars for my food, and got my order wrong. Salsa is good tho. They really need help figuring out how to run a restaurant. Horrible horrible would not come back even if the food is good. read more

What a perfect spot !!! Such a fun atmosphere!! From the beginning to the end such a great place to eat have some drinks , , desserts and hang out with friends ! The music was off the hook !! With live singer !!! Everyone there was so sweet so attentive !! Even the gentleman ( Guillermo ) serving mimosas all morning always had a smile on his face ! He made jokes and kept us all full and happy !!!! I highly recommend this gem !!! read more

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I was invited by a friend to try this place. She recommended it. We sat out in the back patio. It was very nice. Love the ambience. Our margaritas were good. Chips and salsa was good. I ordered the shrimp tacos. They were delicious and our waitress was very helpful and friendly. Definitely be back again. read more

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Okay, so I'm a little confused by this place. It has great potential, and the ambience is nice and somewhat dark making it a cool date spot. My first experience was very hit and miss. First, there was only one waitress, and though pleasant may have been overwhelmed. True, we had a big party, but we staggered in. We were the only new table of patrons. The only other table was paying their check. It took like 20 minutes to get our drinks Instead of carrying out a tray, she walked them out one drink in each hand. Hits: The tomahawk steak and ribeye steak platters were amazing in quantity and presentation. The chips they give you are homemade, warm, and salted perfectly. The table salsa they give you with your chips is perfectly balanced with spice and acidity. I could drink it. Ceviche looked great, as well. Misses: For listing wines, it only says "red", and "white". The tomahawk steak is $140. A steak like that at that price point deserves a wine list. No local beers on tap. We were told the steak fajitas were shareable, they're not. Fajitas were just okay. Corn tortillas fell apart immediately after first bite. Also...the drinks come out in plastic cups. Not very visually stimulating to have a $140 tomahawk steak with a margarita in a plastic cup behind it when you're wanting to share that on Instagram and impress people. Average price for a plate is around $30. I would definitely give this restaurant, another chance, for sure, and maybe try a couple of other items on the menu and see how they are. read more

Orozco's De Ventura - Fajitas with a random side salad thrown in the corner, no dressing. - Seafood Near Me - Ventura, California

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Surprise AMAZING covered patio tucked in the back, "we're coming back here" was my wife's first impression. Spacious patio, well shaded with palms and flying sunshades, tables are nicely spread out and comfortable. The owner is friendly and service was prompt. The fish tacos were delicious! read more

Orozco's De Ventura - Bomb fish tacos with fresh house mango salsa...yum. - Seafood Near Me - Ventura, California

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What a place to recommend Great food , the fish taco delicious Chilaquiles so good And the costumer service from Morning Star Let's support our local businesses read more

Our waitress "Savanahanna" was wonderful. The atmosphere was fun and eclectic. Food was good and satisfying read more

A wonderful Saturday afternoon out in Ventura the beach looks amazing. We stopped by a very cute family owned Mexican restaurant and had the most outstanding late lunch early dinner! Cadillac margaritas are outstanding!!! This is a hidden gem located in the city of Ventura on front street.... Make it a remarkable day and Always Keep Smiling!!! #Inspire #trust #fun #careercoach #inclusion #engagement #strategies #getunstuck #relationships #makingadifference #coaching #focus #authentic #yourfuture #success #relatable #vedajablan #confidence #whatisyourdream #ventura #beachlife #oxnard #ventura read more

I got the orozco traditional cocktail. It comes with shrimp, abalone, and octopus. Tasted great and generously portioned! I believe it was $25.99, and worth every penny. The cucumber margarita is $13.99 and is delicious. It has freshly chopped cucumbers. Our server was one of the best I've had in a long time. We went for a walk down to the beach afterwards which was just over the bridge. I will definitely be dining here again! read more

Orozco's De Ventura - Traditional orozco cocktail. - Seafood Near Me - Ventura, California

The food was ok but it took forever for just the menus and don't get me started on the food wait time. I'd say it's overall a 3.5 star restaurant read more

We were told to go there for a nice authentic dinner, we arrived there in a Saturday evening. There was probably one table with 10 individuals and no one else, we were greeted and offered indoors or outdoors, we picked outdoors. The setting was nice but since owner was not on the premises, they couldn't turn on the lights, the staff tried to bring us candles and a heater for lights. The watermelon margarita was weak and tasteless, I'm not one to complain, there was only (1) server and she did the best she can. We sat outdoors and had to use our cellphone flashlights to view the menu and music was on in dining room so we played our music from our phones for ambiance since we were the only ones outside. Food was actually tasty but very small portions especially the fajitas was not sizzling like you normally receive at any other Mexican restaurant. The server apologized but had no control because the owner was not there on the premises. Service was good, since it was my birthday, server offered me dessert which I accepted but returned later apologizing what she offered was not available after all. Ambiance was upsetting, no lights, ate in the dark, no music and lost the feeling of enjoying a nice evening. Food was probably 5 out of 10, ambiance 1 out 10 and service was 7 out of 10, as a single she tried. We did receive a discount but we will not being going there ever again. Overall experience was below par for this establishment. read more

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We arrived and stood waiting for 8 minutes while the waitress/hostess finished something. First impression was I'm not impressed with the inside. Then we got seated outside. Beautiful! Tom, the cat, was roaming around. Then we sat and waited. And waited. Anddd waited some more. The waitress finally came over for our drinks. We got waters and homemade horchata. We were so excited. Then the horchata came and it was weak and watery. Ugh Then we sat and waited and waited and waited andddd waited some more. Granted we had chips and salsa, but the wait was insane! Finally the waitress was running by to a larger table and acknowledged us. Finally we ordered. One chicken fajita and one combo steak/shrimp fajita, both with flour tortillas. The food took quite a while to come out. When it finally arrived, we were excited and starving! The chicken and the steak were charred, dry and had an awful salty seasoning on them. The rice was mushy and so watery. There was no sour cream or guacamole on the side. No salsa. We ordered flour tortillas with both and got flour and corn. Both Charred. We just wanted to leave. Waitress didn't ask how the food was. We asked for the check. Currently I'm still sitting here and seems she's disappeared with the credit card Overall, the atmosphere was a 10. Service was a zero. Food was a big fat ZERO. I will say that the owner came by at the end. He was a nice gentleman and apologized for the fight that had broken out there about 15 minutes earlier. We told him we were just waiting for our credit card back so he went and got it: He was very nice and apologetic. I really wanted to love this place! I really wanted to support local business while here on vacation. The patio was amazing. We loved Tom the cat!! But the food and service were both epic fails. read more

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My wife and I had the Carni Asada plate. Mine was kind of burnt but my wife's was actually crispy burnt. She ate maybe 2 bites and didn't want any more. She didn't want me to complain so I gave her what I didn't eat of mine. The service was great and the place was nice with live music. Although our table was a little teetering. Went there on account of good reviews although we won't be returning.. read more

This service here is the worst. Been here twice and there always short staffed. Owner said someone call in sick again. Both times. Never coming here again! read more

I had the fish taco platter. Perfectly cooked fish, good salsa. Fish Breading and the rice were a little salty for me.

I would eat just because of how cool the owner is. He designed his restaurant based on things his mom made as a kid and things he wanted from different restaurants he put into one. But I don't eat here just because of how cool he is. I also eat here because it's the bomb. I'm not trying to brag, but I'm part of the Tomahawk club. You can join by ordering one of the juicy, really good tomahawk. The outside area is really nice too. And no worries if it's cold the outdoor heaters work great. Even in the winter. read more

Orozco's De Ventura - Dip with queso fresco - Seafood Near Me - Ventura, California

Great service, Amazing outdoor back patio, live music and great food and drinks!!! Will come back again! read more

Orozco's De Ventura - Freddy and friends band was here Saturday night! - Seafood Near Me - Ventura, California

Incredibly delicious Tomahawk steak! Super generous portion. Incredibly tasty and so many sides Regular looking restaurant but don't be fooled by appearances. We drive from West LA to Orozco's for these to-die-for Tomahawks regularly! read more

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We were in town for the weekend and were craving good Mexican food so we found this gem on Yelp. Friendly and fast service from the moment we walked in. Decent menu and the food was great. My husband said his pollo fajitas were the best he ever had. My carne asada was very tasty and filling . The chips and salsa were great. Noteworthy was the fact they had two large parties of about 30 a piece and we were still taken care of as if the place was empty. read more

Orozco's De Ventura - Carne Asada and Pollo Fajitas - Seafood Near Me - Ventura, California

If you haven't gone, then you better go! Service can be a little slow at times on the weekend, but the food is worth the wait and worth the price! read more

I don't like to this but I'm hoping they take feedback to improve. The place has a gorgeous patio. The evening vibe is amazing. Vacation vibes! Drinks were awesome. Really good actually . Waitress was very nice and accommodating. The kitchen needs some help with food taste. I order the fried fish and had to send it back. The meat was saturated in oil. Fried fish meat should be flaky not oily. If you know you know. The salad the dishes come with is some chopped up iceberg lettuce that is wet and a few tomatoes. Beans tasted burned and rice was mushy. Nothing had much seasoning. The asada was good. Perfectly cooked. The sides where the same as described. I'm sure alcohol is there big margin money maker and I was not asked if I wanted another drink. Condiments weren't offered we had to waive to get our waitress attention. I think this place has potencial. I see a lot of 4 start reviews and 5 star so I'm hoping i visited on a bad day and will try one more time. read more

Orozco's De Ventura - Patio Night Vibes - Seafood Near Me - Ventura, California

So much to love about Orozco's the massive back patio, the ocean breeze, the live music, the Food! But the execution just falls flat. Slow service, crossed up ordering system and delayed checks. This is a solid 5 or higher on food alone! The green michelada is a power punch to the pallet that will make you never want to have a regular one again. The mojarra was pumped with flavor a garlic sauce that hits every bit if you're taste buds and stays crispy on the outside and flakey on the inside!! Talking with the owner he even acknowledges his flaws and need to let the kids take care of the service but he just loves what he does and I can't judge that. I will be back because it was that good and give myself more time to account for the relaxed service in mind. read more

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Nice place for dinner! Amazing food and service! I totally recommend this place. Very juicy fish in fajitas and tacos! I hope it is local. read more

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