Cancel

Open app

Search

Taqueria Cuernavaca Express

4.7 (146 reviews)
Closed Closed

Order Taqueria Cuernavaca Express Takeout or Delivery

Taqueria Cuernavaca Express Photos

Business Info

TAQUERIA CUERNAVACA EXPRESS ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Casual
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials

You might also consider

More like Taqueria Cuernavaca Express

Recommended Reviews - Taqueria Cuernavaca Express

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Tacos are great.
Craig W.

This is a small shop serving very good Mexican food. Everything tasted very authentic except for the aguas frescas, but I know those are labor intensive. At the recommendation of the counter gal, I went with the burrito with tinga de pollo, which is chicken with certain spices. It was very flavorful and delicious. The tortilla was nicely toasted on the exterior and tasted housemade. The tacos were on the smaller side so I would suggest getting at least two (or maybe three) of them per order. They were also very good. The chips were a delightful surprise. They were obviously freshly-made and I could have eaten a thousand of them. I highly recommend getting chips with your order. This is quality food and I imagine you could work your way through the menu happily until either your money gives out or you hit 300 pounds, whichever comes first.

J T.

I really hate to leave negative reviews, especially when everyone was so nice. Picked up a to go order earlier this evening and in one of my taco bites was a pebble that firmly bit and chipped my tooth on, hence the 1 star rating. Really unfortunate because I did like their flavors.

Sara W.

So so good. Let's start off with the pricing, very affordable. It's hard to find a place that has great food and isn't going to blow the bank. I'm obsessed with their salsa bar! The carrots As a vegetarian, it's often hard to find decent tacos but they have multiple options. The corn was my favorite since I'm a big corn fan, but pepper and cheese was also amazing. This is definitely one of those authentic Mexican taco spots that fills your craving. Plus you can park right behind which is rare in downtown. Will be back soon!

Cameron enchilado aka spicy shrimp
Cecilia G.

Food is awesome. They have the best white pozole!! Tacos are great too! They have a mean chili verde too!! Love this place, the express location in the avenue has some awesome shrimp tacos!!

asada, suadero, fish, chile verde, chorizo tacos
Blu M.

Really tasty Mexican food for a pretty good price. I got tacos and a burrito while I was driving through Ventura and this was definitely the right place for me to go. Service was super quick and the staff were patient as I ordered since they had so many protein options to choose from. The restaurant itself is not too big and it was pretty quiet when I went, around 3 pm. I got the birria burrito and ate this in store, and got 5 tacos to take home and share! The burrito was super good and juicy The birria itself was tender and extremely flavorful. I wish honestly there was even more juicy consommé in the burrito but structurally it wouldn't work. I wish they just gave me a side with it!! The tacos were great. I got asada, suadero, Chile verde, chorizo, and fish as the proteins. All the tacos were super good but the fish and chile verde were my absolute favorites. Super flavorful and nothing overcooked. There are a lot of salsas to choose from with you meal, but my favorite was their green one. Super refreshing and perfectly spicy! Yummy! Only reason why this place is getting a 4 rather than a 5 is because it was not the best taco I have ever had in my life. Was it still extremely good? Absolutely!! You definitely gotta give this place a try.

Chicken tacos, saudero  taco Asada taco
Jeremy L.

Fire! Felt like some street tacos came across the picture and saw that the tortillas were obviously handmade so gave it a try and holy smokes were we impressed some of the softest handmade tortillas I've had the soda was good. Salero was pretty good. A little fatty for me both chickens were incredible tons of flavor. My wife got the El Pastore. She was very impressed as well. Great salsa bar and three bucks of tacos, a deal.

Horchata and a plastic straw wrapped in paper. And some salt.
Greg M.

I always seek out great food to celebrate an exciting life change or event. Last month, I decided to make a permanent career change away from Ubering and clowning, and back into commercial modeling, which demanded a visit to one of my favorite places in Ventura for comida Mexicana. Taqueria Cuernavaca. Taqueria Cuernavaca Express is a pint-sized branch of the small family-owned chain that is conveniently located smack dab in the middle of downtown Ventura. TCE serves a stunning variety of tortas, burritos, sopes and tacos. And they have all the meats, including carne asada, lengua, birria, pastor, talapia, carnitas, chorizo, chicken, and chicken tinga. And who doesn't love a little "tinga" in their chicken? I restarted my modeling career by reactivating my unlimited lifetime contract with the Barbizon School of Modeling in Hollywood, which has been crushing the innocent dreams of young people for decades. I have a lifetime membership because I was in its first graduating class in the late seventies and booked their first sizable modeling campaign. It was for Woolworth's failed line of children's business suits. I still have the tiny briefcase from that shoot. I was eventually fired from that campaign due to creative differences with the photographer, make up artist, hairstylist, creative director, one of the lighting professionals, and craft services. I was young and volatile, and had no patience for anyone looking me directly in the eyes while I was working or having lunch. They also accused me of stealing a briefcase. Taqueria Cuernavaca Express is a wonderful place to have lunch, as it provides a balance of great food, friendly staff, a small but varied salsa bar, and a lovely outdoor dining space. The indoor dining space is compact, but very tidy and comfortable. I briefly returned to modeling in my late twenties for a local swimsuit retailer. Baywatch was in its heyday at that time so there was a lot of 'beach work' available, but the inordinately large tattoo of Kool & the Gang covering my back usually got me fired almost immediately. I don't remember being a particularly big fan of Kool & the Gang during that period of my life, but I was deeply committed to both Tequila and friends with a diabolical sense of humor. At some point I'll need to get it removed, as the only time I enjoy that particular tattoo is at parties when I can take my shirt off on the dance floor as soon as the DJ inevitably plays the song "Celebration." My ex convinced herself that was the reason we stopped getting invited to family weddings, quinceaneras, bar mitzvahs, neighborhood block parties and memorials. I'm not so sure. Taqueria Cuernavaca Express is also a reason for celebration. A celebration of flavors and spices that is unmatched in the downtown Ventura area. It's so good that it makes me want to take my shirt off. Thank you Taqueria Cuernavaca Express! Five stars.

Agua Fresca Strawberry Flavor
Ana F.

The food here is just absolutely delicious & full of so much flavor!!!! The salsas are so good & spicy as they should be, they don't mess around with their salsas. This time I ordered a burrito of "Tinga De Pollo" which is shredded chicken marinated in chipotle sauce with onions & blended tomatoes. The picture does not do it justice, order this & your tastebuds will thank you for it. You can't go wrong with anything you pick here but i recommend this dish f you are not afraid of delicious explosion of flavor. Very nice sitting area inside & outside to enjoy the scenery & fresh air.

Pacifico and chips and salsa side!

See all

16 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

6 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 1
Love this 3
Oh no 0
Photo of J T.
2
44
41

2 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 1
Love this 4
Oh no 0
Photo of Chuck M.
47
239
160

2 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 2
Love this 1
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

15 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Blu M.
7
162
294

11 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Skye M.
46
14
1

17 days ago

The food is inconsistent and not worth the price. And the staff is super rude and unfriendly. Tons of better options on this street.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Greg M.
0
105
24

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 1

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Cher V.
1
12
13

8 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 months ago

5 stars. Best tortillas I have eaten. Delicious, fresh food and super nice people. I had the Taco Especially #3.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Wow, the staff is so sweet and we had delicious tacos. Sat outside with a pretty view of Main St. lit up for the evening. A win win!

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Tara G.
181
33
8

6 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Ash M.
0
59
68

9 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 8
Thanks 1
Love this 7
Oh no 1

2 years ago

Helpful 5
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Chris S.
0
231
118

6 months ago

Cute little place with good service, great Mexican food, really good aqua fresca ... will definitely go back.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Elaine S.
74
140
178

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 3
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 2
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 2
Oh no 0
Photo of Beach M.
531
30
1

5 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Dave W.
532
106
34

9 months ago

Good tacos. Service was adequate but nothing over the top. Seating is very limited. Pricey.

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of GG M.
125
1113
731

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 1 of 4

Taqueria Cuernavaca Express Reviews in Other Languages

Ask the Community - Taqueria Cuernavaca Express

You might also consider

Taqueria Cuernavaca

Taqueria Cuernavaca

4.4(580 reviews)
0.9 mi
$$

We were honestly so pleasantly surprised by Taqueria Cuernavaca!…read more We're from San Diego, so we don't take Mexican food lightly--we're pretty spoiled when it comes to quality and flavor. But this spot completely exceeded our expectations. We ordered delivery, and even then, everything arrived fresh, well-packaged, and still absolutely delicious--which says a lot. The food was incredibly flavorful without being heavy or greasy (something that's hard to find). You could really taste the freshness in the ingredients, and every dish felt well-balanced and thoughtfully made. This is one of those places you don't necessarily expect to be that good, and then it totally delivers. We'll definitely be ordering again next time we're in Ventura!

Taqueria Cuernavaca is one of those neighborhood spots you're grateful to have nearby. Located…read moreright on the Avenue, it's easy, comforting, and consistently good. For me, one of the best indicators that the food is going to be amazing is when there are dish photos on the menu. That alone sets the tone. The fresh salsa bar is a standout, and yes, they have Mexican Coke and cervezas. On weekends, don't miss the white pozole with crunchy rolled taquitos filled with ricotta-style queso and all the fresh fixings. Add that chili oil and thank me later. I also love their tacos, especially the veggie ones. I'm not vegetarian, but they're that good. The ambiance is casual and welcoming. Clean, bright, and no-frills in the best way. It feels like a true neighborhood taquería where you can come as you are, whether you're grabbing a quick bite or sitting down to enjoy your meal. I recently learned this is their first location, which makes it even better. It's family-owned, now with four locations across Santa Barbara, Oxnard, and Ventura County, yet it still feels grounded and local. You can dine in, take out, or order delivery. The place is spotless, service is quick, and the staff is genuinely kind. A solid go-to for quality Mexican food that hits every time.

Photos
Taqueria Cuernavaca
Taqueria Cuernavaca - Soooo good .. asada to go !

Soooo good .. asada to go !

Taqueria Cuernavaca

See all

Rumfish y Vino - Cozy outdoor seating

Rumfish y Vino

4.4(1.5k reviews)
0.3 mi
$$
Outdoor seating
Private events

One would never guess what is behind the simple Rumfish signage at the end of Main on Palm. My…read morefirst trip was years ago and I've been back several times since. It is great for any special occasion and offers inside and outside dining. I suggested this restaurant to my out of town guests to celebrate my dear friend's birthday. Rumfish did not disappoint. The Spring weather is beautiful in Ventura so we sat outside. Service is prompt and casual. It was crowded even on a Thursday evening, but the outdoor area is spacious. Everything from appetizers to dessert is fresh and first class. Seafood options are plentiful and seasoned perfectly. The only downside is that parking is limited - only one handicapped spot for two busy restaurants. No parking signs prevent street parking up Palm.

Rumfish y Vino for Mother's Day…read more We made a reservation a week before and only had to wait about 10 minutes past our time, which honestly was not bad for such a busy day. The restaurant has a really cute Mediterranean/Italian vibe with gorgeous lemon trees and comfy patio seating. It was chilly outside, but the heaters made it comfortable. Staff was friendly, just very busy because of the holiday. Food took around an hour, but understandable for Mother's Day. The food was excellent. I got the flatbread with apricot jam and bacon, and it was such a good mix of sweet and savory with fresh arugula on top. Definitely recommend it. My boyfriend got the wagyu burger medium with fries and everything was cooked perfectly and served hot. Other people at our table got shrimp and corn, fish tacos, and burgers, and everything looked really good. Great place, will come back

Photos
Rumfish y Vino - Pork Belly Taco

Pork Belly Taco

Rumfish y Vino - Creole Seabass

Creole Seabass

Rumfish y Vino - Happy hour drinks!!

See all

Happy hour drinks!!

Taqueria Tepatitlan - Chorizo wet burrito

Taqueria Tepatitlan

4.5(471 reviews)
0.6 mi
$$

Super authentic and delicious Mexican food! Right on the…read moreAve, but very indiscreet, small sing above entrance door is only marker, windows are all tinted out from outside looking in. But worth the effort to locate!

Was craving authentic Mexican food on our recent trip down to Southern California, and discovered…read morethis place. As advertised, staff were very friendly and helpful. Parking is available in the rear one street over. Very safe with lots of spaces. I ordered the Fajita Burrito with carne asada. This is a basic presentation, and I cannot say enough good things about my meal. The vegetables were cooked to perfection with just the right amount of crunch and very fresh. The beef was so tender I would not have needed a knife to cut it. Very flavorful and not a lot of fat at all. Delicious. Mild salsa and guacamole is included. All for under $20.00 and home made chips and salsa are included. Very good salsa I opted to take home with me. The entree was quite generous and I took half of my burrito home with me. My only comment is the place is a bit small and rather dark as there are several TV's to watch sports. I do like sports but I prefer a bit more lighting to see what I am eating and how clean the establishment is. Otherwise I would have given a 5 star rating. I do need to mention the restroom was quite clean. Obvious to see this is a locals gathering spot. I'm sad the place is a four hour drive away as I would definitely make it a local favorite of my own if I lived closer.

Photos
Taqueria Tepatitlan
Taqueria Tepatitlan - Grilled Jalapeños

Grilled Jalapeños

Taqueria Tepatitlan

See all

Mothers Tacos

Mothers Tacos

3.8(377 reviews)
0.5 mi
$$

My wife and I were honestly hesitant to try a newer modern Mexican spot in Ventura since we usually…read morestick to our favorite hole-in-the-wall places (Los Comales). Glad we gave Mother's Tacos a shot because we were pleasantly surprised. The food and drinks were both really good. The chicken mole was excellent, and the torta was a total hit. Even our 5-year-old loved it, which always says a lot. What stood out most though was our server, Cesar. He was fantastic from start to finish. Every recommendation he gave us was on point(including his surprise tequila recommendation), and he treated us with the kind of confidence and professionalism you'd expect from someone with years of hospitality experience. Dudes got old school server vibes that's rarely seen anymore! Super welcoming, attentive, and genuinely made the whole experience better. The decor is great, the vibe is cool, and because of Cesar we'll definitely be back.

Let's start with the good, the ambiance was nice, bathroom was clean and staff was wonderful. I…read morewent for my husband bday which was also on their 1 year anniversary. I'm not sure it my visit took a turn because it was the anniversary or what but we got there around 2:30pm, the waiter told us the happy hour was from 3-6pm if we wanted wait. We left and came back at 3:15pm. I asked for the happy hour menu and the waitress told me that it didn't start till 6pm and the waiter who told me had gone home, long story short she honored the happy hour prices. Due to it being the anniversary the elote wasn't being served. I asked for more horchata which they said they were out of till later. When we got the food, most of it was over salted. The chicharróns and dirt papas were too salty to finish. Even adding the salsas didn't temper down the salt or added flavor or spice to the food. The asada taco was the best thing we had. We also got 2 churros. I feel like they were to thick an not done all of the way through. Also heard they had an Oreo churros for later that day too. I'll give it another try because I really wanted the all the Mother's smoke and am hoping what I experienced was a one time situation. We will have to see...

Photos
Mothers Tacos - Not sure this is a good omen...  at least the number is not 666 ;)

Not sure this is a good omen... at least the number is not 666 ;)

Mothers Tacos - Asada taco ribeye taco lengua taco

Asada taco ribeye taco lengua taco

Mothers Tacos - Lamb Ribs

See all

Lamb Ribs

Lalo's - Chorizo breakfast burrito

Lalo's

4.1(331 reviews)
1.1 mi
$

This place has been my go-to for Mexican food for years now! This review is long overdue for sure!…read moreThere's another Lalo's in Ventura, but this one is the one on the Ave. I usually place an order over the phone and grab my food to go. Although last time I was there, my family and I decided to eat there because we were heading somewhere else nearby afterwards. They have tables outside, and I never knew they also have tables indoors. We sat down in a booth, and a waitress brought us freshly made chips and salsa while we waited. We ordered a couple of tacos and shrimp cocktails. This place definitely makes the best shrimp cocktails ever! Everything tastes so good and fresh. One thing I really love about Lalo's is that they are always really consistent with their food. Besides their delicious food, they also have soft drinks such as Mexican agua frescas, Jaritos, and Coca-Cola. The service was good. But it's more of a fast-food restaurant, so don't expect to have someone check on you regularly. Their parking is small, but we have almost never had an issue finding a parking spot. Great place to grab delicious Mexican food!

To be honest to service is great the kids at the window are very polite but I dont know where the…read morelost In translation happens between the order. I ordered food a certain way and it didn't have any onions any beans nor jalapeños even though I asked for extra I can't believe I payed 15 dollars for a torta the looks like it has ham from vons and the cheap one for that matter For the prices thats very disappointing

Photos
Lalo's - Patio

Patio

Lalo's
Lalo's - Can't miss the sign

See all

Can't miss the sign

Taqueria Cuernavaca Express - mexican - Updated May 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...