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Hours
| Friday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Monday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–7 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 176 N Ventura Ave, Ventura, CA 93001
Phone: (805) 648-2021
Website: https://johnnysmexicanfood.shop/
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Johnnys Mexican Food – Authentic Mexican cuisine in Ventura
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Johnny’s Mexican Food – Authentic Burritos & Tacos in Ventura, CA
Johnny’s serves simple yet flavorful burritos and tacos that capture the essence of classic Mexican street food in every bite.
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Reviews
Felix Franco
It’s a small place but they have some good food. My friend gave me a half bean and cheese burrito and I thought it was so good. Simple but yet so good. I will need to try some other things from their menu but it seems like they have good food here.
… moreTim Wienand
Traditional crispy tacos and taco sauce. Loved the cold lettuce on top of the hot meat between the cheese. Each bite has different textures and temperature for a truly delicious bite. Prepared to order so it can take some time. Crushed the 6 pack for $11.25 with so much of the red taco sauce
… moreCyndi Pina
Found this place on tik tok and came specifically for their crispy beef tacos. I have to tell you they did not disappoint $2.75 ea. Small but packed with shredded meat lettuce and cheese. Delicious
p.s. parking is limited in the street. There is no restaurant parking
… morep.s. parking is limited in the street. There is no restaurant parking
Genie Klement
I have been going here since the 1980s. The hard shell taco is classic here. I love this place for a delicious yummy burrito. There is an indoor dining area but to go is a better option. One funny thing is for whatever reason they are pretty stingy on napkins and salsa. It’s a small thing, but kinda irritating and this is every time I go here.
… moreJohn Grove
Pretty dang good burritos and tacos. Though the tacos are a bit small. Parking sucks.
… moreNICK MENNELL
Johnny’s Mexican Food – Ventura: A Chip Off the Old Block (And It’s Pure Gold)
Let me start with the real MVP here: Johnny’s chips. I’ve traveled the seven seas (okay, maybe just the 101 freeway), tasted chips from here to Timbuktu (alright, fine, just around SoCal), and I can say with complete confidence that these chips are some of the best I’ve ever had. They’re so good, I’m pretty sure they could solve world peace if we just got everyone to sit around a basket and crunch together in harmony.
But Johnny’s isn’t a one-trick pony riding on chip fame alone. The food here hits harder than my dad’s jokes at Thanksgiving dinner – and somehow manages to be way more satisfying. Every bite is like a warm hug from your Mexican abuela, even if your actual abuela is a sweet Polish lady named Gertrude who makes pierogies.
The staff treats you like family (the good kind of family – not the kind that asks when you’re getting married every five minutes). The portions are generous enough to feed a small village, or one very determined college student during finals week. And the prices? So reasonable, you’ll check your receipt twice thinking they forgot to charge you for something.
Fair warning: once you experience Johnny’s, other Mexican food will just taste like sadness wrapped in a sad tortilla. You’ve been warned.
Come for the chips, stay for everything else, leave planning your next visit before you’ve even made it to your car.
… moreLet me start with the real MVP here: Johnny’s chips. I’ve traveled the seven seas (okay, maybe just the 101 freeway), tasted chips from here to Timbuktu (alright, fine, just around SoCal), and I can say with complete confidence that these chips are some of the best I’ve ever had. They’re so good, I’m pretty sure they could solve world peace if we just got everyone to sit around a basket and crunch together in harmony.
But Johnny’s isn’t a one-trick pony riding on chip fame alone. The food here hits harder than my dad’s jokes at Thanksgiving dinner – and somehow manages to be way more satisfying. Every bite is like a warm hug from your Mexican abuela, even if your actual abuela is a sweet Polish lady named Gertrude who makes pierogies.
The staff treats you like family (the good kind of family – not the kind that asks when you’re getting married every five minutes). The portions are generous enough to feed a small village, or one very determined college student during finals week. And the prices? So reasonable, you’ll check your receipt twice thinking they forgot to charge you for something.
Fair warning: once you experience Johnny’s, other Mexican food will just taste like sadness wrapped in a sad tortilla. You’ve been warned.
Come for the chips, stay for everything else, leave planning your next visit before you’ve even made it to your car.
P W
UPDATE
Returned today and tried a shredded beef California burrito and a chile relleno/pork burrito. The California was really special and I’d return for it any day. The hot crispy French fries melded just right with the beef and cheese. The other burrito was solid but the pork was quite bland.
Customer service was interesting. The young woman at the window seemed like she’d rather be doing something else on a beautiful Saturday morning.
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$10 for a slender Johnny’s original burrito (shredded beef in chile colorado red sauce with cheese) made me gasp a bit as they were perhaps half that price the last time I ate here 25 yrs ago. The flavors are pretty good, but frankly I grew bored with the flavor and texture after 3 or four bites, even with the addition of their decent salsa. I think beans and rice would round out the extreme meatiness of the soft, shredded beef. Next time I’ll try the crunchy tacos that other reviewers recommend. After I got my food I noticed the line was maybe ten deep at around 12:00.
… moreReturned today and tried a shredded beef California burrito and a chile relleno/pork burrito. The California was really special and I’d return for it any day. The hot crispy French fries melded just right with the beef and cheese. The other burrito was solid but the pork was quite bland.
Customer service was interesting. The young woman at the window seemed like she’d rather be doing something else on a beautiful Saturday morning.
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$10 for a slender Johnny’s original burrito (shredded beef in chile colorado red sauce with cheese) made me gasp a bit as they were perhaps half that price the last time I ate here 25 yrs ago. The flavors are pretty good, but frankly I grew bored with the flavor and texture after 3 or four bites, even with the addition of their decent salsa. I think beans and rice would round out the extreme meatiness of the soft, shredded beef. Next time I’ll try the crunchy tacos that other reviewers recommend. After I got my food I noticed the line was maybe ten deep at around 12:00.
Miss Moe
Little hole in the wall with delicious Mexican food! Available to go or sit down at a picnic table outside or a booth inside. Burritos, tacos, or corn Burritos –it’s 100% not fancy, but 100% yummy!
… moreDanielle Reagen
Ordered corn burritos today. 1/2 order $8. Normal until I was charged for sauce. Hardly any cheese. Won’t be back for those!
… moreKitty Laurie
I’ve been coming here pretty much my whole life. The burritos have gotten smaller and the price has gotten larger. It’s just doesn’t taste as good as it used to but it’s still delicious
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