Highest-rated cheap eats in Oxnard by diners

Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.

Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.

Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.

Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Oxnard area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (out of 4) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than five locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

7 Regiones Comida Oaxaqueña

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#30. 7 Regiones Comida Oaxaqueña

- Rating: 4.3/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 633 West Hueneme Road Oxnard, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Bagel Rock Coffee

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#29. Bagel Rock Coffee

- Rating: 4.4/5 (365 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2781 East Main St. Ventura, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Mastro's Deli

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#28. Mastro's Deli

- Rating: 4.4/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1792 Callens Road Ste A Ventura, California
- Categories: Delis
- Read more on Yelp

Las Delicias De Abuelita

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#27. Las Delicias De Abuelita

- Rating: 4.4/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2050 East Main St. Ventura, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Monarcas Meat Market

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#26. Monarcas Meat Market

- Rating: 4.4/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2671 North Ventura Road Port Hueneme, California
- Categories: Meat Shops, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Valentino's Take-n-Bake Pizza

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#25. Valentino's Take-n-Bake Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 562 Las Posas Road Camarillo, California
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Maggie's On the Avenue

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#24. Maggie's On the Avenue

- Rating: 4.4/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4200 North Ventura Ave. Ventura, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Taqueria Caporales

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#23. Taqueria Caporales

- Rating: 4.4/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 601 West Hueneme Road Oxnard, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

El Jarocho Seafood

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#22. El Jarocho Seafood

- Rating: 4.4/5 (280 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 819 North Ventura Ave. Ventura, California
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Carnitas Mi Rancho

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#21. Carnitas Mi Rancho

- Rating: 4.4/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3021 Saviers Road Oxnard, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Pierpont Tacos

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#20. Pierpont Tacos

- Rating: 4.5/5 (361 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1125 South Seaward Ave. Ventura, California
- Categories: Fish & Chips, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

El Asadero

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#19. El Asadero

- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 920 North Ventura Ave. Ventura, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

The Copper

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#18. The Copper

- Rating: 4.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2292 East Main St. Ste B Ventura, California
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

El Taco De Jerez

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#17. El Taco De Jerez

- Rating: 4.5/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Simpson St. And Ventura Ave. Ventura, California
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

La Escondida

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#16. La Escondida

- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11181 Azahar St. Ventura, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Bagelicious Café

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#15. Bagelicious Café

- Rating: 4.5/5 (363 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2713 East Main St. Ventura, California
- Categories: Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

La Huerta Juice Bar

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#14. La Huerta Juice Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2826 East Vineyard Ave. Oxnard, California
- Categories: Mexican, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

Taco Mendoza

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#13. Taco Mendoza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (282 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6336 Bristol Road Ventura, California
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

Tacos El Caporal - Oxnard

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#12. Tacos El Caporal - Oxnard

- Rating: 4.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2875 Ventura Blvd. Oxnard, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Don Lalo's Mexican Food

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#11. Don Lalo's Mexican Food

- Rating: 4.6/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2646 Palma Drive Ste 100 Ventura, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Heritage Coffee & Gifts

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#10. Heritage Coffee & Gifts

- Rating: 4.6/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 210 West 7th St. Oxnard, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Gift Shops, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Angie's Deli & Mexican Food

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#9. Angie's Deli & Mexican Food

- Rating: 4.7/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1285 North Ventura Ave. Ventura, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

La Especial Bakery

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#8. La Especial Bakery

- Rating: 4.7/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 561 West Hueneme Road Oxnard, California
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

L&T Catering

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#7. L&T Catering

- Rating: 4.7/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4667 Telegraph Road Ventura , California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, Cafeteria
- Read more on Yelp

Mik's Pizza

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#6. Mik's Pizza

- Rating: 4.7/5 (209 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1720 East Channel Islands Blvd. Oxnard, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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Harbor Mart

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#5. Harbor Mart

- Rating: 4.7/5 (254 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2810 Harbor Blvd. Ste B3 Oxnard, California
- Categories: Convenience Stores, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Angelenos Wood Fired Pizza

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#4. Angelenos Wood Fired Pizza

- Rating: 4.8/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6312 York Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Pizza, Caterers, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Dolce Vita

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#3. Dolce Vita

- Rating: 4.8/5 (253 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 201 East 4th St. Ste 107 Oxnard, California
- Categories: Gelato, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Lovewell Tea & Coffee

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#2. Lovewell Tea & Coffee

- Rating: 4.9/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2271 North Ventura Ave. Ventura, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Libraries, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp

Pablito's Tacos At Lifeline Outreach Resource Center

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#1. Pablito's Tacos At Lifeline Outreach Resource Center

- Rating: 4.9/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1040 North Ventura Ave. Ventura, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 388 metros.

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