Tradewinds Cafe and Bar — Restaurant in Oxnard

11/10 We stumbled across this place while we adventured out to try and find a new place to grab a coffee in the morning. We sat at the bar and ordered two cups of black coffee; we were pleasantly surprised when they brought us out our own coffee carafe. They do have specialty coffee, but we were very happy with the plain coffee and creamer.

After looking around, we noticed the bar was very well set up for specialty drinks, particularly a very nice setup for old fashioneds, and couldn't help ourselves. I've got to say we have traveled around a lot and evaluate a bar based on if the bartender knows how to make a nice old fashioned without over complicating it. This place is most definitely in my top 5 for old fashioneds I've had in the USA. They started off with smoking fresh rosemary in the whiskey glass; used their house whiskey, which amazingly is a very nice 4 roses bourbon, and completed it with a well balanced amount of bitters, orange peel, and the good dark cherries. The light smoke from the rosemary paired phenomenally well with the four roses. If you're into a well-made old fashioned I highly recommend checking out the craftsmanship of this bartender.

So, of course, after a solid first experience, we decided to try breakfast. We ordered the Chilaquiles pork Chile Verde, and oh man. We had ordered the chilaquiles from Hollywood Cafe a few days prior, and this place knocked them out of the water. The plate came out quickly, and the chips were still crunchy. The pinto beans are extremely well seasoned, and the eggs cooked to perfection and the verde sauce expertly done. Their house made salsa and the correct amount of heat and exploded with flavor. I did not get pictures of our meal because quite frankly we were enjoying our experience to much to waste it with phones. 10/10, we will be back tomorrow.

So give this place a try the service and friendly staff alone will not disappoint. Pair it with the food and atmosphere and you have an amazing combination. This is a new gem and deserves the opportunity to thrive in this beautiful location.

EDIT: day 2 of breakfast. This time we brought the father in law

He had the Machaca and eggs. Great depth of flavor and well rounded breakfast. He says it's the best machaca he's had in a long time

My fiance had the hot habanero Mexican omlette. This thing is awesome. Nice spice but I wouldn't call it spicey. Amazing depth of flavor in an omlette and man do they know how to pack filling into an omlette. Highly recommend.

I had the berry crepes. Things things were so nice and light with perfectly crisped edges. Very well done as they were sweet but not to sweet. A well balanced crepe.

The service and experience was just as good the second day...

Tradewinds Café and Bar will make you happy! No matter what you're in the mood for or what special dietary needs you may have, you can expect a delightful experience.

Tradewinds is a comfortable, beautiful, clean restaurant with a warm and friendly staff. Julio, the owner, truly cares about our community and does everything he possibly can to ensure his guests receive the very best food, service, and attention to detail. He's even happy to cater to special needs, including Celiac disease. The first time I met Julio, he assured me he could make my meals safely, in a separate pan, and would soon be offering gluten free pancakes and oatmeal at breakfast. As of next week, he'll be offering gluten-free pasta, as well.

Even though Tradewinds is new in town, I've already visited many times, and have thoroughly enjoyed each and every breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour experience. I've been with large groups (20+) for happy hour and for breakfast and most everyone has been delighted with Tradewinds' food, drinks and caring service. The menus offer a wide variety of dishes and all are executed well. Thanks, Julio and staff for...

Tradewinds Cafe has become my go-to spot. The breakfast always hits the spot (Eggs Benedict are amazing). Everything is fresh, flavorful, and satisfying without feeling too heavy. The quality is consistent and the food is always delicious.

The service is always on point. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and creates a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.

I have also come by during happy hour and the cocktails are excellent. They are well made and perfect for winding down.

Whether I am stopping in to refuel after a workout or meeting friends for a drink, Tradewinds never lets me down. I highly...