Wow! Came looking for authentic food, and boy did we find it. So pleasantly surprised by the food, the staff, and the salsa. Ordered Lengua Enchilladas (not on the menu, but they were happy to accommodate), and my partner ordered the carnitas plate. We were both very happy! She says "The Carnitas were super flavorful, moist on the inside, crispy on the outside. Perfect!" We'll be recommending to family and friends, and be coming back. read more

I had a carne asada taco and a fish taco If I remember correctly with a Jarritos soda. The fish taco was a little runny and sauce was so-so. The carne asada taco tasted a bit old I think it was decent but could have been fresher. The service I received was somewhat unnattentive. They have a little outside seating area which is okay but smallish. read more

Always fun and good eats~the folks are friendly and the food is consistently tasty with great service. Thank you

This was an excellent place for a big gathering. It was very expensive but worth the money. We went for a 50th wedding anniversary. The food and service were exceptional. They had enough staff to make everyone feel taken care of, and that was important. to the happy co read more

A very clean and inviting good-sized simple room. The service was excellent and the food good. Nothing ostentatious. I'd definitely return.

I was in Ukiah doing some business and we were craving Chile rellenos. Plain and simple. There were not a lot of options (not every place is open during SIP) but we found Villa Del Mar and it was perfect. Went inside to order. Server/cashier was very friendly, professionally welcoming and seemed grateful for the business. Chile rellenos - ooh boy, spicy! Lots of seeds remained but the creamy cheese and soothing sauce helped balance the heat. It was a very loose, liquidy sauce but the flavor was good. Carnitas taco - straightforward and tasty! Nicely crisp-fried and salsa topped was excellent. Fish tacos - my mom gave it a thumbs up! Flavorful side of refried beans. Mmmm. Winner! read more

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I love this place ! Carne asada tacos are my fave and the staff is awesome. If you havent been to Villa del mar you should go now lol. Also its very clean and has a good vibe relaxing and comfortable. read more

Great service and good food. I love the shredded beef tacos combo along with the huevos rancheros plate.

Enchiladas with beef - not great, no flavor, beef and sauce did not taste fresh. Carnitas burrito was ok, but overall this place was mediocre at best. Burrito had bare minimum. read more

3.5 stars rounded up for the great churros and excellent service. Stopped by here around 8 pm on a Thursday. A couple people already in here and several more came after us. The food is good, service great. We had the #18 (grande taco?) which was beans, lettuce, choice of meat - we had shredded chicken (YUM!), guac and sour cream inside a fried flour tortilla shell. It was decent but I would have liked a bit more flavor. My husband had a Chile reallano which was also decent. Our daughter had the #4. She really liked the taco but said the enchilada needed more flavor. We all had a churro - fresh cooked and sooo good! Ya gotta get the churro! read more

I have been going here for decades, now, it seems. They are exactly as billed on Yelp: A modest family owned mexican restaurant. The family operating the place are awesome. Friendly, kind and patient. It's an extensive menu. read more

I really enjoyed the food I ordered. I ordered the chicken flautas plate with beans and rice. I thought it tasted good. The waitress was quick to seat us and was very friendly and attentive. There appeared to be somewhat of a family vibe. In that there were multiple customers that either came in or had already been seated when I arrived. Each of those groups appeared to be regulars because the waitress welcomed them all by name. Overall, it felt warm and inviting. That being said, the restaurant is small overall. This is not a restaurant to bring a huge party because space would be cramped. read more

We happened to come in with three of us right in the middle of a large party. I can't believe how quick they got our food out to us with all the customers! Thanks you so much, my granddaughter Teagan loves the rice and beans read more

Villa Del Mar - Carne asada tacos, very plentiful meat portions - Mexican Near Me - Ukiah, California

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I hosted a party and ordered tacos (half chicken & half carne asada), rice, beans, and chips & salsa for 30 people. Everything was delicious and I think we had enough for 50+ people. Highly recommend! Thank you read more

Food is delicious 100/100, totally recommend ! love this place ! The service was fantastic and the food was cooked fast! The place is super nice looking too read more

Villa Del Mar - Mexican Near Me - Ukiah, California

1st time visit. I had a carna asada super burrito. Something wasn't right... maybe the sour cream was going bad. Other than the weird taste, there wasn't much flavor. I had to add hot sauce and salsa. That all being said, I managed to choke it all down... don't think I would try this place again. Sorry... read more

Great food and very nice staff!. Very tried fish tacos and carne asada, and booth were very good.

My boyfriend and I tried this spot for the first time tonight. Ordered a couple tacos (shrimp and carnitas) and a supreme steak burrito. Everything looked great so we quickly dug in! Unfortunately, we were unprepared for the level of spice on all items. Amazing flavors, but too hot for our liking. Next time we'll have to ask for mild. Chips were also stale. They don't skimp on meat, which is awesome! read more

best burrito i've ever had for sure, amazing carne asada and the avocado salsa is great

Nice service, food was delicious! Lots of options. We enjoyed the veggie burrito with fajita veggies.

I would give it less than one if i could! The lady who took my order was super rude and seemed bothered while taking my order. Then my food was disgusting to top it off. They used the sauce from mole as enchilada sauce and I ordered the simplest shrimp (al mojo de ajo) and the basically just threw a bunch of minced garlic on the shrimp! I am so upset right now! I am throwing this shit away! I don't like leaving reviews unless they are positive, but this was ridiculous! read more

Villa Del Mar - 4 shrimp somewhere under all that minced garlic! - Mexican Near Me - Ukiah, California

The fish tacos have gone down hill :( they use to be the best in town. Service isn't all that great anymore either, particularly with an older woman. read more

Stopped in here on our way thru, the food was so good I couldn't help but moan the whole time I was eating, best mexican ive had north of salinas read more

Villa Del Mar - Mexican Near Me - Ukiah, California

Ordered red snapper ranchero meal. The portion is big and the grounded bean with cheese is really delicious!

I think this is the best Mexican food around- and honestly- the best Mexican food anywhere. Their grilled chicken is amazing in burritos and tacos. Their fish tacos are bomb too. As a local, I eat here at least once a week! read more

Love to get a late night snack here. wish it was open later...I crave those lengua tacos!!!

Like people have said, best fish tacos in the area! And budget friendly. The Spanish rice is delicious and their salsas are good, but might be spicy for people who can't handle spice. It's perfect for my husband and I. Also great customer service. read more

Very good salsa bar. Many seafood items. Good flavor on all the dishes. Chile relleno was light on the cheese but had a perfectly cooked poblano as the chile. Pros: good salsa bar, including pickled jalapenos and carrots. Very good tasting meat. Many salad like options. Cons: Margarita of pretty low quality. Lot of bad art all over the walls. read more

Best fish tacos around, and the best salsa bar when not in COVID times. Enchilada combos are also always delicious.

One of my favorite lunch spots. This place is within walking distance of my work. I always order the carne asada super burrito and it never dissapoints. The staff is extremely friendly and accomodating and even though their signs say they charge for refills, she always slips me a refill of my soda for free. The kitchen staff is super quick and lunch comes in mere minutes and it always piping hot and fresh. Don't get me started on how fresh their salsa is....the regular salsa they serve with your chips is a perfect temperature (cold) and they include a small spoon so you can load your chips (trust me you will want to). Their chips and salsa are the best combo for mexican food choices in Ukiah. I will be back at least once a week as long as you are open. read more

Always clean and busy when we go in to eat. Food is priced well and tastes even better! When you eat in you get free (and somewhat unlimited) chips and salsa which is always welcomed and delicious! Cannot go wrong with ordering food here, you will be happy with the whole experience! read more

Solid Mexican food! Villa burrito is great for meat lovers. Cheese enchilada with the lettuce and tomatoes take it to the next level. Their chile relleno could use a makeover but their habanero salsa is the bees knees. read more

Friendly, fast and fantastic food, I recommend Villa to all my So Cal friends who think the only good Mexican food is in LA or south of the border. Villa always becomes their noted exception. Other places may be slightly cheaper, but their carne asada super burritos are without comparison. The humble interior makes for a mellow atmosphere, and acts as a dramatic foil to the culinary ecstacy that awaits. Chips and salsa always gratis. read more

This is what asking and paying for extra guacamole looks like on your nachos. It has been many years of this and I obviously want to support this lovely local family, but really!? I have given feedback before maybe yelping will help? I'm done. read more

Villa Del Mar - Mexican Near Me - Ukiah, California

I really enjoyed the place. Pretty standard Mexican food place- just a simple room where you can eat chips and salsa and a glass bottled coke while you wait for some awesome fish tacos it carne asada. It wasn't as small or oppressively hot as some taco shops- I gotta give that credit- but it was still the simple atmosphere that just focuses on the food that I like. read more

This is the overall best Mexican restaurant in all of Ukiah. Try the carne asada tacos! It's to die for. If I was on death row the last meal I would ever get is Villa Del Mar amazing staff and hard workers! read more

My husband and I get food here once a week for dinner as take-out. We love their food and the people (the owners and staff) are great!!! AAAAA+++++ read more

We had great food here! I ordered the Villa Burrito (I think that was the name). It was filled with bacon and other meats with red and green sauce atop....very very delicious...I highly recommend this lovely burrito.... My beautiful wife had to make over 1,000 changes to what she ordered, and the nice lady patiently endured it.....all the food ordered was delicious and everyone in our party was pleased with what they ordered..... If I'm ever in Ukiah again Villa Del Mar will be a mandatory stop.... Cheers!... read more

I don't live in Ukiah but I live within 30 minutes and whenever I come to town to run errands I always try to eat at Villa Del Mar. They're soft tacos for the best. The Carnitas are my favorite but it is hard to pick a favorite as everything is so good.Once in a while I will have a burrito and they are a perfect example of everything operate it should be. All the ingredients are fresh and the salsa bar is loaded with yummy pickled vegetables, radishes, limes, cilantro and a few different sauces. Cannot recommend it highly enough read more

Waitress was nice, but the garlic red snapper was tasteless. The garlic was canned/jarred/whatever, so no garlic taste, just maybe vinegar. Best part of the meal was the chips and salsa, but they were just ok. Probably won't be back. read more