Introducing Corazón Cocina VTA – Ventura’s vibrant new sibling to the beloved Corazón Cocina at Santa Barbara Public Market. Lovingly crafted by Chef Ramón Velázquez, who earned a prestigious Bib Gourmand and Michelin recognition for his fresh, bold Mexican food in Santa Barbara, Corazón Cocina VTA brings that same energy and quality to downtown Ventura.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 278 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001
Phone: (805) 883-6015
Website: https://corazoncocinaventura.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: toasttab.com
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Reviews
Elysia Guillen
Been here for both lunch and dinner, so I feel qualified to speak on this. Corazón Cocina on Main Street does not miss. The standout for me is the aguachiles. They’re not traditional and that’s the point. Potato taquitos in aguachiles sounds wild, but somehow it works and I crave it every time. Counter service, easy flow, no fuss.
Also, I’m sorry, but the reviews saying the food is bland? That feels… suspicious. The flavors are very much there. The coliflor taco and the tia Juana are everything. Crunchy, flavorful, great texture. Complimentary chips and salsa are always a win, and the cocktails are refreshing and crisp. Salsa mugrosa is my fave, smoky and hits all my taste buds. Perfect for a casual sit-down or a low-key date night.
Yes, Ventura County has plenty of taquerías/taco trucks offering $3 street tacos, but this place is different. The ingredients and combinations are thoughtful and unique, which makes it stand out. It’s not for everyone, and that’s okay.
The back patio is super cute, the interior aesthetic is on point, and it’s been fun watching this space evolve and seeing how much care went into it. Staff is friendly too, which always makes the experience better.
… moreAlso, I’m sorry, but the reviews saying the food is bland? That feels… suspicious. The flavors are very much there. The coliflor taco and the tia Juana are everything. Crunchy, flavorful, great texture. Complimentary chips and salsa are always a win, and the cocktails are refreshing and crisp. Salsa mugrosa is my fave, smoky and hits all my taste buds. Perfect for a casual sit-down or a low-key date night.
Yes, Ventura County has plenty of taquerías/taco trucks offering $3 street tacos, but this place is different. The ingredients and combinations are thoughtful and unique, which makes it stand out. It’s not for everyone, and that’s okay.
The back patio is super cute, the interior aesthetic is on point, and it’s been fun watching this space evolve and seeing how much care went into it. Staff is friendly too, which always makes the experience better.
Grant Leichtfuss
My wife and I went with friends during their “soft opening”. In terms of service, we went in with low expectations as we assumed they would still be ironing out kinks. But we were pleasantly surprised with exceptional service. The food was terrific too. Flavor and presentation did not disappoint! The best part of all was the atmosphere. We asked to be seated in the back courtyard, and the vibes were A+.
If you drink alcohol, order the passionfruit La Guerita. Delicious!
Update on 11/1/2025
I stopped for breakfast and decided on the Los Alamos breakfast burrito. Now, I haven’t had every breakfast burrito in town. But I’d say I’ve had the top 6 or 7? The Los Alamos is hands down the BEST breakfast burrito in all of Ventura. Most BB are overloaded with massive, bland, chunks of russet potato. Not the Los Alamos. It had the proper balance of potato, egg, bacon, and peppers. They even served it with what I’d describe as a nacho cheese sauce, and tortilla chips. It was amazing!
… moreIf you drink alcohol, order the passionfruit La Guerita. Delicious!
Update on 11/1/2025
I stopped for breakfast and decided on the Los Alamos breakfast burrito. Now, I haven’t had every breakfast burrito in town. But I’d say I’ve had the top 6 or 7? The Los Alamos is hands down the BEST breakfast burrito in all of Ventura. Most BB are overloaded with massive, bland, chunks of russet potato. Not the Los Alamos. It had the proper balance of potato, egg, bacon, and peppers. They even served it with what I’d describe as a nacho cheese sauce, and tortilla chips. It was amazing!
Michael Flory
We were seated immediately and told that our server would be by to take our drink order. More than 10 minutes had passed and we were talking about leaving when our server came up, semi apologetic about the delay. He had already served others who had been seated after us. I think there was some poor communication of which server was assigned to our table or from the host to the server that we were waiting for. Fortunately, what saved the experience is the food was delicious and the server was being very nice after that point.
To drink, I ordered the Aztec Old Fashioned which was very smooth and noticeably high quality.
We started with the guacamole, which was served with house made chips and salsa. The guac was delicious, seasoned well and a touch of heat. The chips were perfect, not the flimsy type – nice hearty chips crisp and not over fried. The salsas, green and red, both were amazing and flavorful.
The Ensenada fish taco was fresh and tasted good. Nothing wow’d me about this one, but it was good.
The Norteño steak taco was excellent! This was the highlight of the meal. The steak was perfectly tender, seasoned well and accompanied by some beans and guacamole.
The Chicana shrimp quesadilla was nice, but nothing special. For what this was, I probably wouldn’t order this one again. Nothing bad to say about it, but nothing really makes me want to have it again.
Despite a very rocky start to the point where we almost left the restaurant, I’m glad we got to experience the food and pretty good service after that point.
… moreTo drink, I ordered the Aztec Old Fashioned which was very smooth and noticeably high quality.
We started with the guacamole, which was served with house made chips and salsa. The guac was delicious, seasoned well and a touch of heat. The chips were perfect, not the flimsy type – nice hearty chips crisp and not over fried. The salsas, green and red, both were amazing and flavorful.
The Ensenada fish taco was fresh and tasted good. Nothing wow’d me about this one, but it was good.
The Norteño steak taco was excellent! This was the highlight of the meal. The steak was perfectly tender, seasoned well and accompanied by some beans and guacamole.
The Chicana shrimp quesadilla was nice, but nothing special. For what this was, I probably wouldn’t order this one again. Nothing bad to say about it, but nothing really makes me want to have it again.
Despite a very rocky start to the point where we almost left the restaurant, I’m glad we got to experience the food and pretty good service after that point.
Marinda Melonson
New favorite spot! Incredible food – quality, flavor, and presentation. I had the Coliflor and Ensenada tacos and they were so delicious. The cauliflower and the fish in each taco were both perfectly fried and accompanied by great flavors and textures with their toppings. We also enjoyed the guacamole and salsas – yum!
We waited about 35 minutes for a table, which was the estimated wait time by the hostess. Not bad for a Saturday night at peak dinner time. It was definitely busy in the restaurant but the staff were on it and the food came out pretty quick. Can’t wait to come back and try more.
… moreWe waited about 35 minutes for a table, which was the estimated wait time by the hostess. Not bad for a Saturday night at peak dinner time. It was definitely busy in the restaurant but the staff were on it and the food came out pretty quick. Can’t wait to come back and try more.
Ed Rigsbee
The food was excellent, but expensive. For the prices they charge one would expect more than counter service. Three dining areas, front alcove, main area and back patio. If you come hungry, print Plenty of money.
… moreJennifer
Food is delicious! I tried it several months ago and was so impressed. Brought a friend here to try it after our walk and she loved it too. I highly recommend Corazon Cocina. We had the birria, tia juana and norteno tacos plus guacamole. All were delicious and the salsas are also very good!
… moreTaka H
Tried their SB location and had to try their Ventura spot. It def didn’t disappoint once again!
Ambience 4/5
Beautiful spot with amazing decor and cleanly taken care of
Food 4/5
Norteño taco – SOFT delicious steak!
grilled skirt steak, cheese, guacamole, beans, salsa mugrosa, homemade flour tortilla
Ensenada taco – PERFECTLY the right size and not too oily
crispy beer battered lingcod, cabbage, salsa cruda, pico de gallo, lime- mayo crema, homemade corn tortilla
sal de mar ceviche
Fresh and perfect for the summer weather
Service 4/5
Consistent friendly staff members throughout the entire process.
… moreAmbience 4/5
Beautiful spot with amazing decor and cleanly taken care of
Food 4/5
Norteño taco – SOFT delicious steak!
grilled skirt steak, cheese, guacamole, beans, salsa mugrosa, homemade flour tortilla
Ensenada taco – PERFECTLY the right size and not too oily
crispy beer battered lingcod, cabbage, salsa cruda, pico de gallo, lime- mayo crema, homemade corn tortilla
sal de mar ceviche
Fresh and perfect for the summer weather
Service 4/5
Consistent friendly staff members throughout the entire process.
Kaitlin Caceres
The restaurant is self is gorgeous and so different from other Mexican restaurants in the area! I got the aguachiles and passionfruit margarita. The aguachiles were delicious, great flavoring and not too spicy (beware the jalepenos). I’ve been dying to try the passionfruit margarita and it definitely did not disappoint!! Everyone’s tacos looked loaded with meat and toppings too so I don’t think you can go wrong with anything here !
… moreJohn
Cashier didn’t want to take our order until we found a table. Offered no assistance in helping us find a table and suggested that they take the order of the group behind us in line while we figure it out. Restaurant either needs a better system or cashier, I can’t tell which is the issue.
… moreMarissa Finnerty
This place just opened so I know they’re still getting in the groove of things. I thought the food was super tasty. They were out of a few things so I couldn’t try the sweet potato taco, but the chicken mole one was so good. Chips were super good, guac was good, & the margs were pretty decent. Service was slow but again, I know they just opened. I would recommend and I would come back!
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