VENTURA'S, Toledo - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews

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Since 1984, Ventura's has been proud to serve the finest Mexican food in the Toledo area. Our relaxing atmosphere makes Ventura's a great place to meet friends or associates Come join as we continue the fine tradition to this day in the very same location with the same family recipes.

CUISINES

Mexican

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

FEATURES

Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Table Service

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3.0

69 reviews

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Very good

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Paul T

Toledo121 contributions

Lunch on Thursday

May 2023 • couples

Stopped in, again, for lunch. I forgot my readers but really didn’t need them as 99% of the time I get the cubed beef burrito. As always we ran into people we know. My only fault was we thought the gravy (spouse had an enchilada) was a bit peppery. Other than that, all was good! The waitress was excellent with just enough visits, always smiling, and attentive to all.

Written May 25, 2023

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Deb Nichols

We appreciate your patronage as well as your thoughts on the gravy. We hope to see you soon!

Written May 30, 2023

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Kerry D

117 contributions

Cajun Chicken and Margarita's - Yum!

Oct 2021 • none

Husband and I enjoyed a late afternoon snack sitting at the bar. Margarita's were as tasty as always. Complimentary chips and salsa was offered. Though we were surprised it was not that busy on a nice sunny fall day, it was kind of nice as so many times we have been there it has been too crowded. The outside seating area was not available this day. Service was efficient by two different bartenders.

Written October 19, 2021

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Valerie m

We're so glad you enjoyed your visit! Thank so much for taking time to leave us a review :)

Written October 20, 2021

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David

Athens7 contributions

Average Mexican

Jun 2021 • couples

Nothing great, nothing horrible. Average Mexican by the numbers type restaurant. Nothing fancy about the place and the service was acceptable. Seems to be popular with the locals. It’s one of those where if someone wanted to go, I would. However, not a place that is at the top of my list.

Written July 13, 2021

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Camper198799

Toledo1 contribution

Avoid

May 2024 • couples

The margaritas are decent…the food is absolutely terrible. From the fake cheese on the tortilla chips (probably bought at the dollar store..along with the salsa)..to the tacos which contained a meat like substance..texture of paste. I ordered a supremo enchilada with my fingers crossed..I should have known better. The roast “beef” was grey tough and tasteless. Was this actually beef?! The waitress was nice..saw that I was totally grossed out..do you want to talk to the manager? No….I see her response to any criticism…I’ll pay the bill and never return.

Written May 1, 2024

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Deb R

You will find this info on the home page of our website.... Our meat is purchased from Sysco Foods, Gordon’s Food Service, and from Tank’s-Tyler Meats located in Elmore, Ohio. We provide our guests with 100 gallons of Salsa each week, made fresh for our family of restaurants by Hirzel Canning Company of Toledo. We go through 100 cases of freshly made chips weekly, supplied by the Mexican Tortilla company La Perla of Toledo. We don't hide where we source our food stuffs. We're sorry you didn't enjoy our food. Thanks for your review.

Written May 6, 2024

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Lynn Van Hoose

Toledo208 contributions

So lost on the hype about this place

Aug 2022 • none

I've come here so many times trying to figure out why it is always SO packed, and so many people come here. Everyone in Toledo makes it seem like the best mexican place in town is here. It's not. And I still haven't figured out why it's so busy. The last time I was in the place to eat, it was packed, like always. My seat was cramped...I could tell they squeezed in as many seats as they could to fill as many people as they could. I felt smooshed in and not comfortable. The food was blah. No real flavor. I just got tacos and it was like the texture of ground beef but sure didn't taste like ground beef. It was just food....you chewed, that was it. It was so bland and boring and uninteresting. Nothing about that food that deserved the price I paid for it, or the time it took to I guess make it. It was honestly, the worst restaurant food I've had. I did order a margarita and I won't take from them their kick. It's a good amount of tequila in that drink which can be good or bad...depends on if you're drinking. I have a personal thought that people go there for the drinks, and the food is just there. Because I still don't get the hype. No one I know gets the hype. Usually when we drive by we ask, HOWWWW?? Because it's packed.

Written November 22, 2022

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Valerie m

Thanks for taking time to leave a review Lynnie. We've been in business for 38 years and we are a much loved Toledo institution. We're sorry you don't agree and wish you nothing but the best.

Written November 25, 2022

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Steven W

Port Orange55 contributions

Worst Mexican food I ever ate

Jun 2024 • family

I was visiting my brother from Florida and we decided to try this Mexican restaurant. I should have cancelled my Beef Fajita order when the "salsa" that initially came out with the tortilla chips was nothing more than a spicy tomato sauce (CILANTRO, people!). Beef fajitas are normally served on a sizzling hot plate - not this one and they had very little taste (and the refried beans and rice that came with it had ZERO taste). Reminded me of hospital food. How do places like this stay in business?

Written July 21, 2024

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Cathy K

Toledo1 contribution

Best Mexican place around!

Jan 2022 • family

Best Mexican food around!! Love this place. Excellent food, good atmosphere, friendly service. The margarita’s are best around. I’m not a margarita drinker, but it’s a must here. The only place I will drink one actually, especially after trying other places. To tell the truth, I never even liked Mexican food before I tried Venturas. Must say they have converted me.

Written January 19, 2022

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Valerie m

Thanks so much grandamcat! We appreciate your review so much!

Written January 24, 2022

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James K

Holland356 contributions

Ventura's continues to be our favorite Monday night venue

Nov 2019 • none

Hands down, Ventura's has the BEST margies in the area. The food is good and the staff great. The menu has appetizers and soup that frequently are enough food, however their entrees are also tasty. It's frequently crowded, which is because so many people want to go here, however if you go early you'll usually get a table in a reasonable amount of time. The prices are very reasonable and we always feel like we had a great evening which is why we continue to return on a regular basis.

Written November 26, 2019

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Deb N

Thanks so much for your great review James....but more importantly for your continued visits. We appreciate you!

Written November 27, 2019

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Raymond O

Holland34 contributions

Best Mexican in Ohio

Nov 2019 • none

This is a great restaurant. The prices are extremely reasonable and the margaritas are absolutely the best. Staff is friendly the place is always crowded and the ambience is very authentic as well. Lots of happy cheery banter and always fun. There's no place like it and we truly enjoyed it. It's sister restaurant, Loma Linda has suffered recently in her opinion because of their service. No such problem here at Ventura's. It is always great and always a good night out

Written November 18, 2019

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Deb N

Thanks so much for your lovely review! We appreciate your patronage and look forward to when you visit us at Ventura's again!

Written November 21, 2019

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Liz Tracy

2 contributions

Great Service, Great Food, Best Margs in Toledo!

Sep 2019 • none

Stopped in for a late-night dinner with my daughter. Our server, Kay, was excellent and the Shrimp appetizers were the bomb! Refried beans were excellent too! The Cajun chicken enchilada was great and they have the best strawberry margaritas in town! Highly recommend Ventura's!

Written September 29, 2019

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Deb N

Thanks so much for your lovely review! We hope to see you again soon.

Written September 30, 2019

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833kmd

Toledo172 contributions

Couples date night

Aug 2019 • none

Came here on date night, also Tuesday booze day! Margarita specials. Food was hot service was great. Entrees almost beat the appetizers out of the kitchen. Erin our waitress was attentive and friendly! Great time as usual!

Written August 20, 2019

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Deb N

Thanks so much for your kind review. We look forward to your next visit!

Written August 21, 2019

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garybowsher2017

15 contributions

best Mexican in area

Jun 2019 • family

been coming to this place for 20 years.....Tex mex with pretty strong margies. as yogi berra said....nobody goes in there any more it's too crowded. If you like tex mex this is THE place to go in the greater Toledo area.

Written July 26, 2019

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Deb N

Thanks so much Gary! We appreciate you!

Written July 29, 2019

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Laura

Toledo220 contributions

Great lunch specials

Apr 2019 • couples

Stopped by for lunch on a rainy Saturday. It was amazingly busy. The fajita lunch special was very good and surprisingly large

Written April 28, 2019

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Valeriem2708

We're so glad you like our lunch specials! Thanks for your review Laura!

Written April 29, 2019

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Paul T

Toledo121 contributions

Lunch Treat

Mar 2019 • couples

We stopped by for lunch on our way back out to the country. We were not disappointed. Great specials (which we passed on) and ordered a personal Mexican pizza and a super chunk beef burrito. Mmm mmm good! Of course, the margarita my wife had was said to be superb, as was my Dos Equis Amber. Probably eat here 20x/yr...it's our "default".

Written March 25, 2019

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Valeriem2708

So glad you enjoyed! We hope you stop back again soon!

Written March 26, 2019

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Deb L

Flat Rock15 contributions

Disappointed

Mar 2019 • friends

Some friends and I met here because it is equidistant from everyone, so we went in totally blind. It was around 5:30 on a Thursday and there were so many people piling in that I was sure there must be a large party happening. I was wrong and it is simply an obvious love of the locals. I wish I had the good experience that brings so many people in. I got the fish tacos and they were by far the worst I have ever eaten (before that I had never had one that I didn't love). My fish was partially burnt and not tasty at all. Our table of 3 ran totally out of water (not fun while eating Mexican) and we had to flag down our very busy waitress. I ordered a margarita and it came back in a small drinking glass without anything on the rim. It was so strong that I had to give it to my girlfriend after 1 sip. We have enjoyed many of the Mexican restaurants around Toledo, but simply did not like this one at all. : - ( P.S. The hostess was very pleasant.

Written March 8, 2019

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Valeriem2708

We're sorry you didn't have a great experience Deb. We do get very busy. We wish you would have let us know about your food concerns when you here...we would have been happy to address them promptly. Our margaritas have been voted Toledo's best for 6 years in a row. We're sorry you didn't find them to your liking. We wish you the best!

Written March 11, 2019

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