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Mexican restaurant in Ventura, California
What should I order at Yolanda's Mexican Café?
What to order
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Chips and salsa
Mentioned repeatedly as a standout starter: the salsa is described as flavorful, and the chips and salsa are praised for being warm, fresh, and refilled quickly.
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Burrito Ranchero
Recommended for being huge, filling, and very good; reviewers specifically highlighted the chicken and beef versions and said they were so large they could not finish them.
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Margarita
The strawberry margarita and Cadillac margaritas were both praised for being perfectly made and a great part of the happy hour experience.
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Potato skins
Called out directly as a happy hour suggestion and described as delicious.
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Nachos with fajita veggies
Recommended for being absolutely delicious, with extra praise for the chef checking seasoning preferences and the presence of a good salsa bar.
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Enchiladas
Described as great and part of a meal that was considered delicious overall, with warm chips, perfect salsa, and strong value.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
About Yolanda's Mexican Café
Casual place turning out traditional Mexican fare such as tamales, fajitas, burritos & margaritas.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Serves local specialty
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Yolanda's Mexican Café known for?
It is especially known for its bean dip, taquitos, cheese enchiladas, albondigas soup, and salsa bar, with many reviewers calling out the chips and salsa as a standout. Guests also mention margaritas and other cocktails, and several say the food tastes consistent over time.
What dishes are most recommended at Yolanda's Mexican Café?
Reviewers most often highlight beef taquitos, cheese enchiladas, chili relleno, albondigas soup, and burritos such as the Burrito Ranchero and Burrito Ranchos with eggs. People also mention nachos with fajita veggies, chicken with pico and melted cheese, and the brunch menu with juice or coffee.
Is Yolanda's Mexican Café good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is $20 to $30, and reviewers describe the portions as generous and the entree prices as reasonable. Some note it can be a bit pricey compared with other Mexican spots in the area, but many still say the food, service, and portion size make it strong value.
When is the best time to visit Yolanda's Mexican Café?
Happy hour appears to be a good time to go, with one review noting a visit around 4:45 pm that was not too crowded and included strawberry margaritas, chips and salsa, and taquitos. Weekend brunch is also a draw, served from 11 to 3, and reviewers say food often arrives very quickly even during busy periods.
Is parking available at Yolanda's Mexican Café?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Yolanda's Mexican Café have vegetarian options?
Yes, Yolanda's Mexican Café offers vegetarian options.
Is Yolanda's Mexican Café kid-friendly?
Yes, Yolanda's Mexican Café is good for kids.
