I live a block or two away and this WAS always the best place to go and get Mexican food, I have referred more people than I can count to this spot. Within the last year this place has really gone downhill. The food is bland and the salsas suck. I don’t know what happened, but this place sucks now… it’s really disappointing because it used yo be so amazing. Note all of the good reviews are from over a year ago. I’m bummed because this place was amazing, can’t say I’ll go back anytime soon. I went 3 times in the last couple months to make sure it wasn’t a fluke…. It wasn’t. Where is the old crew that worked in the kitchen?! They were rad and made the best food! The current staff is friendly, which is why they didn’t get 1 star. I won’t be back, so many other great options around
Marilyn Garcia
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February 07, 2025
I love Carnitas La Villa!
I dream about their pork verde on a regular basis.
The salsa is ok it’s mild, we live in Newport Beach, I assume they don’t think of gringos like spicey salsa. The chips are sub par, but where they lack in free chips quality, this place flourishes in flavor on their main dishes. The tacos are great, the rice and beans are classic Mexican style. You can not go wrong with this place. Check it out! This is an honest review from a local.
C M
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September 12, 2023
Maybe I'm just spoiled by the delicious mexican food in Houston but this place wasn't very good. The chips were very hard. The salsa was ok. My son got a chicken quesadilla and it was soggy and nasty. None of us would eat it. The beans and rice were pretty tasteless. My husband enjoyed his nachos. The cashier was friendly and the prices would be reasonable if food was good.
Ben Hartmann
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November 30, 2024
True gem of relatively affordable food, hiding along the roadside before you fall into all the tourist trap stuff further down the peninsula. We had burritos filled with melty meat, beans, and cheese in tasty tortillas, tacos that didn't skimp on the fillings, washed down with cool horchata. And of course the chips and salsa, a staple - devoured in minutes, but they're generous enough that you'll have plenty of salsa left over to dollop it on the rest of your food, and you'll want to.
Somewhat protected by being a little inaccessible - recommend parking across the street in front of West Marine and crossing the street.
WEST Coast
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May 18, 2022
Bean tostada is amazing! Great salsa, chips and service too! The green Chile burrito is my absolute favorite! The staff is super friendly! This is a local favorite of mine!
I live a block or two away and this WAS always the best place to go and get Mexican food, I have referred more people than I can count to this spot. Within the last year this place has really gone downhill. The food is bland and the salsas suck. I don’t know what happened, but this place sucks now… it’s really disappointing because it used yo be so amazing. Note all of the good reviews are from over a year ago. I’m bummed because this place was amazing, can’t say I’ll go back anytime soon. I went 3 times in the last couple months to make sure it wasn’t a fluke…. It wasn’t. Where is the old crew that worked in the kitchen?! They were rad and made the best food! The current staff is friendly, which is why they didn’t get 1 star. I won’t be back, so many other great options around
I love Carnitas La Villa! I dream about their pork verde on a regular basis. The salsa is ok it’s mild, we live in Newport Beach, I assume they don’t think of gringos like spicey salsa. The chips are sub par, but where they lack in free chips quality, this place flourishes in flavor on their main dishes. The tacos are great, the rice and beans are classic Mexican style. You can not go wrong with this place. Check it out! This is an honest review from a local.
Maybe I'm just spoiled by the delicious mexican food in Houston but this place wasn't very good. The chips were very hard. The salsa was ok. My son got a chicken quesadilla and it was soggy and nasty. None of us would eat it. The beans and rice were pretty tasteless. My husband enjoyed his nachos. The cashier was friendly and the prices would be reasonable if food was good.
True gem of relatively affordable food, hiding along the roadside before you fall into all the tourist trap stuff further down the peninsula. We had burritos filled with melty meat, beans, and cheese in tasty tortillas, tacos that didn't skimp on the fillings, washed down with cool horchata. And of course the chips and salsa, a staple - devoured in minutes, but they're generous enough that you'll have plenty of salsa left over to dollop it on the rest of your food, and you'll want to. Somewhat protected by being a little inaccessible - recommend parking across the street in front of West Marine and crossing the street.
Bean tostada is amazing! Great salsa, chips and service too! The green Chile burrito is my absolute favorite! The staff is super friendly! This is a local favorite of mine!