We came for dinner, it is right off the 101 across from Camarillo HS. They have seating inside and out. I got the jacks combo with double beans, crispy tortillas and a steak and chicken taco. The crispy tortillas are amazing, they flake in your mouth and aren't super hard. There is a salsa and sauce bar after you order and the shack sauce is a must. Shack sauce is a chipotle ranch like sauce that is unreal, I even dip my chips in it. They now sell 12 and 24oz containers for the sauce. You walk up and order and the food tends to come out pretty quickly. We always stop here on our trips to Santa Barbara. We wish they had a location in Orange County and look forward to our next stop. read more

Great place for hard shell fish tacos. I love the salsa bar. Good size portions, fast and priced well. A go-to local spot for great tacos and burritos. read more

Let me start by saying the only reason this isn't one star is because they refunded my order and I appreciate them doing that. That being said, this place is falling apart. Ordered two plates to go and when we get home both orders are wrong. And this isn't the first time they've gotten our order wrong, it's the third. I've received a credit the other two times, but I'm just over eating at this place. And before you start wondering, no they aren't complex orders. Jack's combo with chicken and no shack sauce, and steak toquitos. Pretty simple order. Too complex for them I guess... The food used to be great, but lately it has dipped in quality. Probably cutting costs due to the fact that they're struggling to stay open. Speaking of cutting costs, they have started charging for their salsa. Like what? You want me to eat dry chips??? My meal was $25 dollars for Tacos and I need to pay extra to spice up your bland food? Continue to nickel and dime your customers and notice how fewer and fewer of them continue coming back. I know that is the last time I come here. For those of you looking for good Mexican food in Camarillo, try Patron, Somis Market, Potrillos, Don Taco, Yolanda's, or Money Pancho. Just not here. I imagine it won't even be an option in the not so distant future. read more

I've been coming to snapper jacks for years and lately the quality of food has really gone down hill and today they charged me for salsa. Never been to a Mexican restaurant that charges for salsa. They provide one tiny salsa for free & each additional salsa is 25 cents. Seriously??? Their prices are already on the higher end.. I would think the cost of salsa would be built into their prices! read more

Snapper Jack's is an awesome local spot be it this one in Camarillo or the Ventura location. I just was introduced to Snapper Jack's not too long ago and I have been a fan ever since. To my surprise I go and find out they also have a location in Camarillo. I live in Oxnard so it makes it easy I can just go a little North or a little South to get to either location. I like this location just a bit more than the Ventura location. Maybe it's mostly because the Ventura location is directly across the street from Ventura College and always has tons of people and half of those people are just "hanging out" probably in between classes. At the Camarillo location they seem not to have this issue quite as much even though there is a high school across the street. I ordered my usual chips and chicken quesadilla which both came out amazing. If you have never been to Snapper Jack's they have a plethora of sauces and things to dip stuff in but the Shack Sauce is where it's at. I do not know how to explain the Shack Sauce but if you know me I am not the adventitious type and I LOVE their Shack Sauce...I dip both my chips and quesadilla in it. They have tons of other menu items that my friends love...my other half loves the enchiladas rancheros. If you are not feeling adventitious you can actually order a side of the fried fish...almost like you would get with an order of fish and chips somewhere else. And just like everything else that is great dipped in Shack Sauce as well. :0) read more

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I really like the salsa bar here. I like almost all of them but I do have a few favorites, Habanero, Yolandas and Quemada. Free chips with your meal and additional chips for purchase at $2.25. Chips are homemade. I could make a meal of the chips and salsa. But when I don't I will order the snapper burrito. It just tastes good. I like the chunks of fish and cabbage in the burrito. Yum! Other popular items are of course fish tacos. Choose soft (corn tortilla) or crunchy (flour tortilla), grilled or battered fish. Other menu items are quesadillas, enchiladas, nachos and salads. Child's plates available too. Some vegetarian items and healthier options available too like Quinoa bowl and protein sufer bowl. In the mood for breakfast? Breakfast burritos served all day. Almost all menu items are homemade including the Horchata, beans and albondigas soup. Party platters available. The restaurant is kept clean and someone is always on top of the busy salsa bar keeping it full and clean. Outside seating available. Beer and wine served. Come and enjoy some good food and cool decor. read more

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I can't bring myself to give this place 4 stars, let alone the 5 that some people have given it ...I thought it was a nice place, fun location, cool interior decor and nice bathrooms. The salsa is ok, habanero was not as spicy as I expected it to be. However, that's pretty much where it ends. Maybe I should have gotten a burrito like other folks in my party since they have wheat tortillas, but I got tacos because after all ... it was a Taco Shack. I got their famous fish tacos and a carne asada taco. Neither were very flavorful or good. I don't like cheese in my tacos so that was grossly disappointing. The fish one was very, very flavorless and the carne asada was really dry and chewy. Not flavorful at all in the way that most carne asada is. I really just wasn't impressed by this place. I did get a few pieces of green tortilla chips and thought maybe they were St. Patrick's day's left overs... read more

I know it's a great restaurant when I don't yelp it ahead and leave feeling very satisfied! After a bit of drinking, my friend suggested to grab some dinner at Snapper Jack's. I put little thought into my order and settled for ONE Potato Taco. I am not a vegetarian, but the Potato taco really stood out on the menu. Lo and behold, not only was it full of flavor and thick pieces of potato, it was also huge! All taco orders come with a side of chips followed by an abundance of salsas to choose from at the Salsa Bar. The Salsa Bar - what every salsa bar should aspire to be like. Two rows filled with a salsa for every taste palate. As a lover of green salsas, I had about 3 options to choose from (tried them all) and my favorite was the Azteca Salsa (avocado and cilantro based.) Can't wait to come back! read more

Snapper Jack's Taco Shack - Potato Taco & comp chips - Mexican Near Me - Camarillo, California

The green salsa *grilled-WET-steak burrito is the bomb! The green salsa reminded me of my grandpas famous carnitas. It tastes so authentic for it to be a fast food joint. Price is understandable and the location is kid friendly. The refried beans are delectable and scrumptious. read more

Taco taco taco, white-washed tacos, but the cashier understood when I said asada. Trolling failed. ~Qualities~ -food: good, not a broad selection but the taste isn't that bad. They give lots of chips on the side though which is a plus. Pricy though.. -service: nice people. warm and ready to take your order. quick to take your order and a reasonable time to finish up your order. -decor: it has a pub like feel to it, and that makes me like to sit down and eat. Although there's not enough booths. -overall: not your authentic tacos but will do. read more

Snapper Jack's Taco Shack - Mexican Near Me - Camarillo, California

How this is my first visit to Snapper Jack's I have no idea! However, I am sure glad it's now on my restaurant roster! The staff is friendly, young and fun to chat with while you wait for your order, and very knowledgeable of the best menu options. They also raved about Mr. Snapper Jacks himself and says he stops in every week, how cool is that! Things like that make me want to dine there even more. The menu is pretty big and categorized really well. The prices are totally fair considering the amount of food you receive. They have a salsa bar that includes an absolutely delicious shack sauce that I could use for just about anything ever. Based on my own experience for my first trip I can personally recommend the shrimp taco salad! It comes with plenty of shrimp, tomatoes, onions, avocados all in a fresh taco shell bowl. read more

Casual Dining 4/3/2008 Fish tacos. Who craves it? Probably no one, but this place does it justice. Get it OG-style, with a corn tortilla on a battered fishy ($2.95). Just the way I like them, battered. The flavor is well balanced and versatile, it easily compliments any alcohol or sauces you'd like to throw at it. Beer? Yep. Their special Guacamole sauce (Azteca)? Their secret shack sauce? Yep, the fish taco can take it. Add anything you'd like and it'd be good; I probably wouldn't recommend getting their grilled fish though, unless you're feeling a bit healthy. Or, if you like your food boring. Clean area (reminiscent of Islands Fine Burgers and Drinks but with proper lighting), quick service, and quality food. This place is a thumbs up from me. Two tacos is probably enough to leave happy. I'd give this: a 14/20. Good fish tacos, if you EVER, crave fish tacos. However, if you DO crave it on a Tuesday, and you're feeling a bit cheap, I'd still have to recommend picking up Rubio's for a dollar each. read more

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The best crispy tacos in California! If you know about the puffy taco (from San Antonio, TX), then you'll want to try the crispy tacos from here. Caution to the authentic-seekers: everything on the menu is pretty gringo, hence the name Jack and not Jose. There's the normal items: tacos, burritos, salads, nachos, etc. Then there's the interesting potato tacos - it's a good try. But I would recommend the fish and shrimp. The okay (so-so): Burritos are decent sized. Nachos are alright. And the chips seem to made and not store-bought. Tip: Try out the sauces to know which ones are to your taste. Inside: Clean location. Although, I rarely see them cleaning the table tops unless they're getting ready to close. But you can ask and they'll do it right away. There's a couple televisions to distract the ADD. Outside: Covered dog-friendly patio. Once again, it's clean even outside. It's most likely the fact that most customers love Snapper Jack's too much to not clean up after themselves before leaving - yes, it's that good! Restrooms are clean, which is always a plus. read more

Hey, I'm driving up to Santa Barbara and I need a quick bite but NOT fast food. Pulled off the 101 and found Snapper Jacks. It was a good diversion. Easy in and out, nice service, lots of tables and even an outside patio. Beers if you are so inclined. Of course, I was driving so no cerveza por me. Poor me. I would go for the steak tacos if I were you. I didn't try the chicken. The fish wasn't as good as the steak. And get "crispy" which means a flour tortilla which is crisped up but not fried really. I don't know what they did to it but it was delicious. My friend had the burrito which she liked, and it was huge to boot. All and all a good taco eating experience. read more

Darn you Snapper Jack's... why do you have to be so delicious!?! *excellent food *healthy meal options *SO CLEAN!!! Especially their salsa bar *never a mean employee Just all around a great place! Being conveniently located right off the freeway helps too! read more

Snapper Jack's is a nice casual experience. The fish tacos were really good, the salsa bar had plenty of options, and the ambiance is very casual. The food was good, but wasn't enough to write home about. Technically, I'd give them a 3.5, but because I can only give a 3 or 4, in going to lean more towards the 3, as it could have been better. read more

Snapper Jack's Taco Shack - Fish taco time! - Mexican Near Me - Camarillo, California

After hiking near the pch, I decide to take my parents to SN. Since their pretty picky when it comes to American food, I wasn't surprised when they said it was okay. They ordered soft fish tacos with a side of rice and beans. Since I had fish tacos a few times at SN, I decided to try something different. I ordered a shrimp burrito which was too big to finish in one sitting. The burrito was overall okay, my only gripe is the portion in the burrito stinks! The burrito was primarily filled with rice and a few pieces of shrimp. I also got a fish taco another time I was there and again had maybe three pieces of shrimp and probably a cup of shredded lettuce. The one thing my parents and I really like is the salsa bar. The snapper sauce, cilantro, and salsas are delicious and unlimited! The restaurant itself was pretty clean and I love that there's outdoor seating. The cost is pretty steep... So a trip to SN will be one that's few and far between. read more

Shrimp burrito...enough said!! But I have to mention the refried beans, they are by far the best tasting beans around. Not watery or bland like so many other places. read more

I was working by this place and would eat there every day for lunch awesome decor food always fresh . You know when there's a wait and the place is packed it must be good will for sure be back . read more

The fish tacos come with choice of battered or grilled snapper and choice of soft corn tortilla or fried flour tortilla for $3.15 each (with chips and salsa bar). Each come topped with cabbage and their secret sauce, which tastes like a slightly spicy thousand island. I got one of each and was slightly disappointed by them after all the hype from friends. The battered fish/fried tortilla had a single consistency and unseasoned fish while the corn tortilla/grilled fish was pure mush. The salsa bar though is good with about 8 choices and free coleslaw. Actually, the coleslaw tasted great and fresh and was probably my favorite thing about the place. However, others loved the battered/fried fish taco so maybe it's just me. read more

Snapper Jack's Taco Shack - Soft snapper taco with free chips and coleslaw - Mexican Near Me - Camarillo, California

Okay so I was forced to come back. The fried fish tacos helped!!! Very tasty and as a lunch combo it was a great deal! Knowing a lot of my friends like this place I'm happy to have found something to keep me coming back, skip the shrimp burrito and go for the tacos all the way! read more

In two words..."wipe out." The days of Snappers being a the local taco/surf shack with tasty food and an epic salsa bar are history! While I'd like to think that Covid was the multiplier of bad service and less than mediocre food.... This was occurring at least a year or two before Covid. They have slowly began to slip on quality, quantity and service. I think we all understand the salsa bar is something that you suspend during Covid.... but then to now charge customers for salsa with their order is utterly ridiculous... No different than the 5 year old sign out front that you almost trip over walking in that says "voted best fish tacos" this place is also history. Check out Olas where the food is tasty , great value cool people.. read more

Saw this place on yelp wanted to try it with my wife not too fond of it I was excited that they had hard shell tacos they have a lot of choices of sauces but unfortunately they put one of them on the tacos and I don't like it neither did my wife it's kind of a white creamy sauce I suggest if you get a taco ask for no sauce on it and then go to the salsa bar and get your own sauce And make it the way you like it read more

This is a great local place to get fish tacos and other Mexican food made with fresh ingredients. The best part is the unlimited fresh salsa bar. It seems like some were unhappy that this went away during COVID, but it is back now. There is also a nice outdoor dining area. read more

Quick. Fast. Healthy. What else do you need. Delicious too! When it smells that good from outside you know the food is good. Fun environment. Great prices. I will be back again soon! read more

Snapper Jack's Taco Shack - Jacks Burrito. Super fresh tortilla and chips and salsa! - Mexican Near Me - Camarillo, California

Our go-to Surf-Mex restaurant! Incredible service, entertaining decor, and mouth-watering tacos and burritos. The meat/fish/shrimp is always cooked perfectly and Shack Sauce takes every food item to an 11! read more

Go to place for lunch. Everything on the menu is great! From classic burritos to fish tacos and the new healthier menu with quinoa salad, you find something you like. The salsa bar is the best in town, hands down. The habanero salsa is hot and chunky The Shack Sauce with its pink hue is nice on tacos and to calm a hot tongue. Chips are yummy and fresh. Teresa is my favorite gal! She is always sweet and makes eye contact. This place can get very busy for lunch on Friday and draft 805 (pitcher anyone??) and bottled beers add to the excitement. Specials written on paper in marker is not my thing. Put up a chalkboard or something to class it up. read more

Snapper Jack's Taco Shack - Happy lunch! Fish burrito and an 805 - Mexican Near Me - Camarillo, California

So great! First I'll say that I HATE to go food because it's never ever the same as eating inside and having a hot meal. But we ordered this evening and Adam took our order and he was extremely friendly not like the kind of people who try to push you off the phone and rush you to take your order. The food was ready when my husband got there about 10 mins just like he said. It was luke warm and the enchiladas weren't melty inside they were just shredded cheese so that was kind of a bummer but the food was so great, I got crispy fish tacos and of course the crispy flour shell was amazing. The sauce is the best and the sugar chips are my favorite. To go wasn't too bad but I can't wait until we can eat inside and have hot fresh food again! :) we definitely will be ordering again though! read more

I have gone to two of their locations now and the food both times was excellent. Never knew about this place but gave them a try one day just driving by and was happy I did. The places are very clean and the service is great. The food is prepared fresh and fast and it is very tasty. read more

Excellent tacos. Ate here 2 days in a row helping my son move and got a variety of tacos. All were excellent

Ordered the Jacks Burrito and it's probably the worst $13 burrito I've ever had. It tasted super fishy and the whole thing was soooo dry. I had to drown it salsa just to make it edible. Tasked like they cooked the fish for it the day before. Definitely won't be ordering this again. Really enjoyed the warm chips and salsa though. read more

Love love love this place. We've had steak, shrimp, chicken tacos. The rice and beans are awesome. The fried tortillas are perfection.

The first time I went here we ordered nachos and tacos and it was all amazing! I loved the ranchero sauce that was included on the nachos! We went back another time, and the ranchero sauce was missing. So the third time we asked about the ranchero sauce, and they apologized for the mistake. Another trip I ordered the Cancun burrito with "REAL CRAB" only to be disappointed by imitation crab that makes me sick to my stomach. I had to throw the burrito away! So I went back tonight and made sure to ask if they are supposed to use real crab and told the cashier about my previous trouble. She assured me it was real crab and even double checked with what appeared to be a manager. Guess what? I get home and cut into my burrito only to find... Imitation crab meat! What a place. Liars. Don't expect your order to be right or real ingredients as advertised. read more

Snapper Jack's Taco Shack - Love this "real" crab. What a rip off! - Mexican Near Me - Camarillo, California

Fish taco, a fish I've never heard of...I was under the impression that this was red snapper.(my mistake)....big, no huge disappointment...the beans taste like canned...the guacamole is old, I went back in to change it and they gave another one from the same batch, still old on a different container and maybe is not old but the avocado was way over ripe..the fish(mysterious type) was over cook and obviously dry...I tried the famos secret sauce in a dible attempt to mask the flavors and OMG..big mistake...this place was recommended by a co-worker, so I check the reviews and the 3.5 stars didnt deterred me and wanted to try it by myself...guess Im never coming back...once and done!!! read more

Snapper Jack's Taco Shack - Fish taco, a fish I've never heard of... - Mexican Near Me - Camarillo, California

This place is amazing! Get the battered fish taco with the crispy tortilla. The snapper burrito is delicious as well. About ten different sauces, my favorite is the snapper sauce. read more

I called the Camarillo Snapper Jacks to order a curb side kick up and the employee that took my order said they no longer provide that service. I explained to him that we was up all night in Pleasant Valley emergency room with our special needs son and we can't be around any jerms and the employee said he would do a curb side delivery. When I went to get our food no one would door a curb side delivery, so I went in to pay and get our food. The employee (a tall skinny young boy with black hair) knew he wasn't going to help us with the curb side. As I turned to leave, he very sarcastic sails thank you and I know it was directed at me because there was no one in line. This employee needs to be removed from customer service. Would love to speak to someone, food was good, 1 star for the employee. I won't be back. read more

Ordered 3 burritos chicken, steak and shrimp but it seemed like I ordered veggie burritos with a bunch a rice. They're so cheap on the quantity of meat. The shrimp burrito literally had 4 pieces of shrimp. Come on guys, I'm paying roughly 11 bucks for a burrito, hook it up with some meat!!!!!!!! You being cheap is gonna cause your customers to go away. You can't feed people cole slaw and rice and expect them to come back!!! Change your changes black snapper!!!!!!!!!!! read more

I should have known when i ordered and got my food before i could get my salsa. Obviously i got some old tacos from some elses order. Food was old and cold. I normally love this place. So disappointing. I eat out once per week and what a waste read more

Not sure what kind of blended cut up shrimp is in their shrimp burritos and tacos, but they were not good. Tasted like fish blend. Nice people and clean though. It was an $8 cabbage and rice burrito basically. read more

Not only is the name snappy jacks taco shack fun and appealing, but so is the menu! they accommodate to all needs by including vegetarian, healthy, and children's options on the menu. The service was extraordinary and the food came very fast making it a great stop on a road trip, or a regular dining adventure for the locals. The complementary salsa bar included a variety of options including the mild seeded cilantro salsa which was a personal favorite of mine and my daughters. I ordered the quesadilla with chicken being that I do not like fish and was very pleased by the crispy tortillas and the finely chopped chicken. 10/10 would recommend It was delicious. All together my dining experience was exquisite and this restaurant deserves all 5 stars read more