Barrera Restaurant Bakery

I Unilocaled for a 1 dollar sign Mexican restaurant and I found 2 that were right next to each other, they seemed to have pretty similar metrics but I picked this one because it looked a little worse from the outside and, in my view, low care for aesthetics translates to deliciousness when it comes to cheap food. That’s the kind of Mexican food customer I am, I’ve had some of the best food at tiny hole-​in-​the-​wall type of restaurants and I’ll keep hunting for the perfect chips and salsa!
My first drawback: no chips and salsa. When I came to this country, I discovered the beauty of the free chips and salsa, a standard that should be adopted everywhere in the world, so I didn’t loved that, but I was still excited for the prospect of eating cheese enchiladas at this restaurant/​bakery.
When I got there, all the girls were in the back, no front counter person to talk to, but when she saw me, she came to the front and ask me what I wanted. I asked if they had cheese enchiladas and she said yes (yay!). The menu was one of those wall illustrated posters that I have only seen at legit Mexican restaurants, a good sign! The food came quickly and I asked for a diet coke (I NEVER have Coke, but a long walk and a 4 hour train ride deserved a celebration), they only had regular Coke and I thought to myself «you only live once». They also had only the bigger bottles, so I went all in.
There were 3 enchiladas with rice, beans, a small salad and a delicious red sauce on the side. The portion size was good and the flavor was good too, the sauce definitely completed the dish. Unfortunately, I had recently visited Zorro’s in Shell Beach and and they ruined my ability to appreciate regular enchiladas, their cheese enchiladas are sooo good! Now that I’ve been damaged, this place probably got one star less than I would’ve given it before Zorro’s. The rice and beans were just standard and the salad was ok, I always like the small salad on these dishes.
The price was fine, but I remember thinking it was more then I expected (that stupid giant Coke!). I struggled really hard not to buy some baked goods, since they had those very old-​fashioned Latin American pastries I haven’t had in a while, but I resisted.
Overall, it was ok, but if I went back, I would probably try the place next door. BTW, I hope I don’t have to go back to Oxnard.

I just can’t get enough of this place. foods great, truly authentic. their caldo de pollo is mouth watering & green chilaquiles are to die for not to mention their alfalfa water with pineapple its amazing. staff is awesome. my server lulu was very attentive. I recommend this place to everyone

If you’re trying to watch what you eat, There aren’t a lot of good Mexican places that have healthy choices and this place has lentil and Ava soup. I’ve had the veggie quesadillas grilled and fried, they are very tasty. Their alfalfa water is amazing!!! I still haven’t been able to make my own like they do here. Their fideo soup is very good as well. Clean place with nice staff. I’ve also had some of the cookies from their bakery and they are very tasty. One of my friends has the chicharron quesadilla which was not very good, that is why maybe all the bad reviews. I really can’t have an opinion about their meat dishes.

Great little place with some authentic and well-​priced dishes! Barrera was recommended by our friends who know the Oxnard restaurant scene well and count it as their favorite Mexican eatery in town.
Love the nopal salad (ask about it). The carnitas I ordered were full of flavor and lean. My partner is vegetarian and loved his vegetable enchiladas (full of tasty veggies) and his guarache (you can order the sopes and guaraches grilled instead of fried if you prefer the healthier alternative).
All the dishes we’ve ordered here over the course of a few visits have been flavorful and light. Salas (green and red) are excellent and spicy! Bakery display offers decent variety and looks tasty and fresh.
We live in West Ventura and also love Cuernavaca — and this place is definitely on par. Highly recommend.

I don’t know what everyone is so grumpy about at this place. I had a solid vegetable & queso quesadilla. The tortilla was really good.
Almost embarrassingly huge horchata for 2 bucks. Yeah, I spent 10 bucks on that, but if you want a $ 6 lunch go to Subway.
The staff was nice, the place was clean. I’ll go back.

I came back to try a burrito. I got cabeza. The meat was too fatty, the rice was bland. The salsa inside was okay, but the raw white onions were too strong and worst of all, there were no chips. I didn’t used to expect tortilla chips at the table when I went to restaurants, but now that I’ve been to 30+ in the 93 030, I expect it. Especially when you’re paying $ 4 or more for the burrito.