Looking for the best tacos in Simi Valley? These are the 10 Mexican food spots I've filmed and keep going back to, from El Taco de Mexico's molcajete on E. Los Angeles Ave. to Epic Tacos' handmade tortillas and the wood-grilled al pastor at Fast N Fresh. Each one has a full story and video if you want to see the food before you go.
The list at a glance
- El Taco de Mexico, 1590 E. Los Angeles Ave.
- Epic Tacos, 5706 E. Los Angeles Ave.
- Fast N Fresh Mexican Grill, 2480 Tapo St.
- El Capitan Fresh Mexican Grill and Seafood, E. Los Angeles Ave.
- Taqueria El Maizal, 1609 Royal Ave.
- Kalaveras, Simi Valley Town Center
- Mission Burrito, Simi Valley
- El Huarache de Mexico, Sequoia Ave. and the Simi Valley Town Center
- Urban Taco, Centre Court on Madera Road
- Tacos 805, E. Los Angeles Ave.
1. El Taco de Mexico
Where: 1590 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley
Everything here is made from scratch, with fresh tortillas made daily. I came for the Molcajete Mixto, served bubbling in a hot stone bowl.
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2. Epic Tacos
Where: 5706 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley
Handmade tortillas, Baja fish and grilled shrimp tacos, birria, and burritos from owners Edgar and Sandra. They cater, too.
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3. Fast N Fresh Mexican Grill
Where: 2480 Tapo St., Simi Valley
Family-run and wood-grilled: al pastor, chicken, and steak, mar y tierra, margaritas, and micheladas. They also do taco cart catering.
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4. El Capitan Fresh Mexican Grill and Seafood
Where: E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley
Seafood and a full bar, with daily happy hour, Taco Tuesday, and a mariachi Sunday brunch.
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5. Taqueria El Maizal
Where: 1609 Royal Ave., Simi Valley
A family-owned spot for authentic Mexican food and fresh seafood. I went with the asada fries loaded with carne asada.
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6. Kalaveras
Where: Simi Valley Town Center, Simi Valley
A Mexican cantina with a shareable molcajete and margaritas with house-made chamoy.
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7. Mission Burrito
Where: Simi Valley, Simi Valley
Generously stuffed burritos, tacos, zesty salsas, and margaritas.
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8. El Huarache de Mexico
Where: Sequoia Ave. and the Simi Valley Town Center, Simi Valley
Mexican food in two Simi Valley locations. We caught a mariachi band when we filmed.
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9. Urban Taco
Where: Centre Court on Madera Road, Simi Valley
One of two taco spots I tried in the same story.
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10. Tacos 805
Where: E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley
Consistent, authentic tacos on the east end of town.
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More picks
Want more? My full taco guide covers even more spots, including La Cocina, El Zarape, Tico's Mexican Food, and La Hacienda.
See my full Simi Valley taco guide →
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get good tacos in Simi Valley?
My favorites include El Taco de Mexico, Epic Tacos, Fast N Fresh Mexican Grill, El Capitan, Taqueria El Maizal, Kalaveras, Mission Burrito, El Huarache de Mexico, Urban Taco, and Tacos 805.
Where can I get a molcajete in Simi Valley?
El Taco de Mexico on E. Los Angeles Ave. and Kalaveras at the Simi Valley Town Center both serve molcajetes.
Which Simi Valley taco spots have handmade tortillas?
Epic Tacos makes handmade tortillas, and El Taco de Mexico makes fresh tortillas daily.
Is there a Taco Tuesday in Simi Valley?
Yes. El Capitan Fresh Mexican Grill and Seafood had Taco Tuesday when we filmed. Check before you go.
These are my own picks from places I’ve filmed for Simi On Video, not paid placements. Menus, hours, and prices change, so check before you go. Own a Simi Valley business I should feature? Here’s how to get a free video.
