Taqueria El Maizal

Simi Valley, CA · Mexican restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Simi Valley
#50
of 245 restaurants
City Percentile
63%
rating percentile
Address
Taqueria El Maizal, 1609 Royal Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Phone
(805) 955-0844
Status
Closes soon · 9 PM · Opens 9 AM Sat

Taqueria El Maizal is a restaurant located in Simi Valley, CA. It is one of 245 restaurants listed in Simi Valley. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Simi Valley city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Friday11 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Esther A · Jul 2025

The food was delicious and heartwarming, just like a home-cooked meal. The atmosphere was simple, clean, and unpretentious, which added to its charm. It's a true family-run business, and you can feel the joy and humility in their service. We truly felt welcomed and appreciated. We'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu!

★★★★★ 5.0 Arik texon · Feb 2025

Great food and great service. I love seeing these kinds of shops thriving in the community. From when I first entered until the moment I left, everyone was so friendly and accommodating. The food was great too and the portions were just right!

★★★★★ 5.0 Matt Migdali · Nov 2019

Favorite place to get Mexican in town. Owner was a worker here who bought out from previous owner, so you know he cares about the place and customers. You really feel like family when you come here. Ordering is simple, go up to the counter and then sit down and wait for your food to be brought to you. I almost always go for the whole fried fish. It's nice and smokey and not oily at all. You pull pieces off and eat with tortillas, rice, and beans. Will really fill you up. Don't worry about getting dirty and really get in there. And don't forget the softest part, the pieces behind the cheeks!

★★★★★ 5.0 S J · Oct 2025

Very authentic Mexican food. Good portions, fair prices, and very nice people...owners and staff. This will be a regular stop for me!

★★★★☆ 4.0 Chris Smith · Aug 2021

Great spot. I'm starting to believe that good Mexican food just doesn't exist outside of California or Mexico. I struggle to find it anywhere else but it seems like every town in the state of CA has at least two epic spots for it. I ordered the Carne Asada Burrito and Nachos and both were outstanding. The meat was perfectly seasoned and delicious. The blending of flavors were very tasty and the service was great. We'll hit this spot whenever we're in town.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Mexican restaurantBreakfast restaurant

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