Tortillas the size of baby blankets and Baja style lobster with all the traditional sides! Great view ask for outside patio table

I went to Villa Ortega's for the first time and I'm really impressed with their food and their service. The waiters were polite and attentive, the atmosphere was welcoming and inviting, their mixology was excellent, and the food delicious. We ordered the Ceviche Villa Ortega as an appetizer. It was plentiful enough for four people. It was bright and fresh which was perfect to cool off during a relatively warm day. Their bread rolls were an explosion of doughy flavor with creamy cheese and just enough jalapeño spice to be enjoyed as opposed to burning your socks off. My husband and I ordered the tray for two, which was enough to sample their seafood. It had two lobsters, fish, a variety of shrimp, and octopus cooked to perfection. It included a beautiful tortilla soup, rice, and beans. Their Villa Ortega margarita is prepared with mezcal and is done table side. It is refreshing with enough alcohol to be enjoyable without making you drunk after the first one. Their prices are reasonable, being a Caribbean Islander seafood is life but living in California seafood restaurant prices are scandalous. So a meal for two that included appetizer, drinks, and the main course with enough left over to take back home for a second meal at approximately $151.00 dollars is not bad at all. Keep in mind that they only take cash, either pesos or dollars. I tipped the waiters in dollars because the value of dollar to pesos is significant and it was a great way for thanking them for such good service.

Amazing food. A definite must stop. Great drinks and views of the Pacific Ocean. Be sure to try the fresh made bread.

Villa Ortega came highly recommended by a friend, and it certainly lived up to its reputation. Perched overlooking the ocean, the closed patio area offers a picturesque setting to indulge in some seafood--it's truly an experience. However, be prepared for the hefty price tags that accompany the menu items. One charming aspect of Villa Ortega is the presence of musicians strolling around with their instruments, serenading diners as they enjoy their meals. While the food itself was good, it didn't necessarily stand out as extraordinary, except for the flour tortillas, which were truly exceptional--hands down the best I've ever had!!! On the beverage front, I opted for the strawberry margarita, but found it to be overly sweet for my taste. Service, while cordial, was not particularly remarkable. It's worth noting that Villa Ortega operates on a cash-only basis, so come prepared. They accept both Mexican pesos and US dollars. There is an ATM machine located outside and few steps away from from the restaurant. A word of caution: be sure not to confuse Villa Ortega with another establishment bearing a similar name nearby. Stick to this one for the breathtaking views and quality dining experience.

To start off the view is amazing! I stopped by Friday around 11:30AM. This location is huge and they easily accommodate large groups. They have plenty of parking available. We were lucky to have Francisco as a server. He was very welcoming and took care of us. We ordered a platter w/ 3 extra lobsters on the side for a group of 7 . It was plenty of food we even had left overs to take home. Everything was flavorful my favorite by far was the lobster, cooked to perfection. I was also a big fan of the hand made tortillas. They are gigantic and taste delicious. Live music if you choose to have them serenade your loved one. When we left the restaurant was packed. So I recommend and early visit. FYI they are pet friendly which I loved!

CASH ONLY - April 2nd, 2023 My group and I enjoyed our time here. The spot we got to sit in was right nearby the water, which was a beautiful view. Chips and salsa with few bread rolls stuffed with cream cheese was nice to start. We ordered a platter which has shrimp Medallion wrapped in Bacon = HEART ATTACK. Along with lobsters, octopus, fried shrimp, and tortilla. The lobster with buddy = yum! We also ordered a aguachile and got rice and beans. The food here was delicious and a beautiful spread. We got a pitcher of their sangria, which was tasty. We enjoyed our time here and the servers were nice to us. They also had a band playing around. We would come again. They have a tiny parking lot, but theres another one that's on the way there where you can pay to park in the "parking lot." There are a lot of villa ortega's, so don't get fooled, this one is literally closest to the water.