Reviews for EL CAPITAN MEXICAN GRILL & BAR in Simi Valley, CA

Good was good however it took to long to get our food I have eaten there a few times seems like the portions were larger and... received our food sooner however I will go back and compare visits Read more

I had my mothers celebration of life here and the coordinator Emma was so kind and understanding. Everyone loved the food and... thought it was a great experience. The waiters were fast and kind. I had an amazing experience here and I would highlyrecommend this place for dinner and for throwing event such as memorial services or birthday parties. I had an amazingexperience and so did all the guess they came. They said the outside area was beautiful. Read more

We have been to the restaurant multiple times and loved the food. We have had different platters and all have been great.... Tonight we also had Omar serving us and he exceeded expectations. He was responsive, our glasses never emptied, and he came backmultiple times to ask how we were doing and if we needed anything. Definitely coming back. Read more

My friend & I had a late lunch here. We both liked the look of the restaurant & the bar is cool for drinks & watching a... game. We were seated quickly & our order was taken in a timely manner. However, our food arrived noticeably later than those ofpatrons who were seated & ordered well after us. My tostada salad was tasty & the grilled shrimp were perfectly prepared but itwas a bit small. My friend's cheese enchiladas had a sauce which was slightly burnt & the rice & beans had a strange flavor. Wedrive by this location everyday & the parking lot is busy so we had high hopes for a delicious meal at a place we could frequent& enjoy a tasty meal several times a month. Based on first impressions, that won't happen. Read more

We usually get the family meal to go but tonight we had the pleasure of just the hubby and I dining in. Service was quick and... friendly and food was beyond fantastic. Enchiladas are always so warm with the perfect amount of sauce. The shredded beef crispytaco added just enough fresh crunch to the combination plate. We will definitely be dining in again! Read more

Excellent food in a friendly atmosphere. Host or hostess is always welcoming and the owner/manager is super-accommodating - she... goes out of her way to ensure you are enjoying your meal and appreciates everyone. Full bar, ample margaritas options, and someof the best chips and salsa in town. Ask for the Diablo salsa for an extra kick. Read more

Finally tried this place after living in Simi for a year. It is a very nice place with a great atmosphere but that?s about it.... The food was unimpressive. Extremely over priced. Bland, no flavor at all. My dinner guest had questions about the meal she wasinterested in before ordering. When her meal came out it was not as described by the waitress. She asked to send it back only tobe confronted by a manager who kept saying ?You ordered it?. They finally exchanged it but never came back to our table exceptto leave the bill. Read more

The 4 of us were excited to try this Mexican grill. The atmosphere and the service were excellent. The food however was a... tremendous disappointment--especially for the price. The molcajete for 2 had TINY octopus, 2 scallops 6 shrimp and a slew oftiny chewy calamari. Our friends dishes weren't much better. The whole snapper was very thin and bony and the plate ofscallops had 3 with the requisite rice and beans. All in all the guacamole was the best thing on the table and we paid $180.00for 4 mediocre dishes plus guacamole and bean dip. Nope. PS The Molcajete broth was fantastic! Took that home to make my ownpaella :-) Read more