Avila's El Ranchito

Avila’s El Ranchito in Laguna Beach, CA is your home for authentic Mexican cuisine. Come enjoy a delicious meal and a breath-taking view!

7 / 10
71
ratings
  • Phone

    (949) 376-7040

  • Website

    avilaselranchito.com

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

1305 S Coast Hwy (Cress Street) Laguna Beach , CA 92651 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer

Comments / 27


Keywords:

Mexican food chingolingas margaritas baja bowl dos xx fire pits outdoor seating comfortable salsa booths dinner chips lunch garlic butter sauce mojos trees friendly staff pets beach
Aaron Biebert

Decent view of the ocean near Laguna Beach. Patio in front. Food was tasty and the staff was very pleasant. For the area, it was affordable and had parking behind the restaurant .

Christina

The Shrimp Al Mojo De Ajo…large Mazatlan shrimp sautéed in Avila's special garlic butter sauce are ridiculously delicious!!!

Mikii Rathmann

Loved the outdoor patio . Pet friendly , fire pit , huge eucalyptus trees , and comfortable booths . Coconut margarita was delicious. Lots of vegetarian options !

Barbara Wilson

Get a table by the window for an awesome ocean view . Sip a blackberry marg and enjoy delicious chingolingas

Vincent Montero

Best thing about this place is definitely the sunset view ...the skinny margarita 's are a close second!

Denise Taylor

We loved the Baja bowls . Delicious flavoring and fresh!

Renee Manning

Everything is great! Try a carne asada burrito !

Randy F Price

Salsa that is almost drinkable it's so tasty.. I am a fan of sour cream + salsa + chips !

Lailanie Gadia

Not the best place if you're looking for an authentic Mexican restaurant but I love that it's by the beach .

Oliver Pearson

Amazing nachos , best ever!

Martina S

Loved the fish tacos !! The salsa is amazing too. All around great food!

Chris Nobis

Get the ceviche , it was fresh and delicious!

Anthony Decena

Order the carnitas with a Dos XX Amber and everything will be right with the world

Lindsay Story

Guacamole here is amazing!

Steve Craig

Best chips &salsa I know of!

Danielle Cavallucci

Tortilla Soup baby!! Deeelish!!

Jason

Taco Tuesday . That is all.

EmmaLeigh Brown

Tacos ! Chips , beer .

Michelle Bregozzo

The nachos . Get them.

Steve Shaw

The manager face us the $5 off special although he and the server had no idea what the promo or Foursquare was..

Manny Garcia Jr

Try the Baja Bowl

Andi Vorhies

Sit in the corner booth to watch a great sunset !

Justin L

The Chingolingas are amazing! And $2 drinks on Sunday!

Joshua Scott

nachos 50/50

Cory Kiesel

Food quality went way downhill. I live around the corner and won't be back for a long time.

Christian Sandoval

This place is the furthest thing from authentic Mexican food . Gross!

Pete White

Good huevos con chorizos

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