Tacos 805 — Restaurant in Simi Valley

TODAY: Sunday. June 29, 2025.

Third time visiting this restaurant. All 3 visits with similar experiences.

Food is mediocre. Not good, not bad. Very expensive, far beyond the quality of the food they sell. Their mexican food is poorly made, not well balanced in taste. Some are salty, some have no salt at all, some very acidic (maybe excess of vinegar, lemon juice, or a mixture of both), while other foods very sweet perhaps from too much sugar or too much ketchup. Someone in the kitchen is definitely not doing a good job.

This is the experience I had in this restaurant in three different visits about the food they have sold to me. The location looks fine but is deceiving.

This is my last visit.

Today, I asked for "one fish ceviche tostada" and "one large octopus cocktail" to go. I was charged $42.90 usd for these two items.

On other expensive mexican restaurants that I had visited before, "one (single) fish ceviche tostada " would range between $8.00 - $10.00 usd. In this restaurant, you will pay $18.00 usd for one fish ceviche tostada.

The food was paid, and I added a tip. After payment. I was asked to wait outside the restaurant for my food.

I went outside. I waited about 20 minutes. When the food was ready, no one came outside to let me know that my food was ready. I calculated it was time, and I went back inside myself to ask if my food was ready. Sure enough, my food was ready and waiting for me. But nobody came outside to let me know. I took my togo food bag and left.

In most mexican restaurants that serve seafood, "fish ceviche" is normally served with "corn tostadas." I purchased one, so I expected one corn tostada.

I considered that the restaurant employees would place inside the togo bag all the necessary utensils and food companions for the food that I had purchased from them.

Upon arrival at home, I discovered that the "corn tostada" was missing. There were no utensils included like forks or spoons either.

The "octopus cocktail" was very sweet, as if they mixed all the octopus meat in ketchup and added extra sugar.

The "fish ceviche " was tasteless, had no salt, and was extremely acidic. It was swimming in lemon juice and/or vinegar. This one I had to throw away. It was not edible. It was a total disappointment.

From my 3 previous experiences. I had some hopes that this time it would be okay for me to eat at this restaurant. Nope! False hopes.

I did call them the same day to let them know about my frustration on the food that they sold me. They did offer me a refund on the "fish ceviche" ($18+ dollars) or a replacement food.

I declined because I had to drive back, and I was not in the mood. Plus, I had lost my appetite.

They can keep the money. I don't have plans to go back. Too many bad experiences...

Tacos 805 is officially my #1 Mexican food spot in all of Simi Valley. And that’s saying a lot because Simi is BLESSED with some seriously good Mexican restaurants. But after multiple visits, this place continues to deliver unbeatable quality, flavor, and value.

I first came here just to try the birria tacos and wow. They were hands-down incredible. Then I heard about their Taco Tuesday special and had to check it out... I’m glad I did. For around $10–$11 (plus tax), you get 3 tacos (carne asada, grilled chicken, or al pastor), rice and beans, and let me tell you... the quality AND quantity is unmatched. The flavor? Next-level.

If you're a pizza lover, the Birria Pizza is a must. It's loaded with birria, cilantro, cebolla, and comes with a consommé dipping sauce = 🔥🔥🔥. The portion is massive, so bring your appetite (or a friend!).

Another standout: the Mar y Tierra Burrito (steak & shrimp). Hearty, flavorful, and filling. I usually have to pace myself and eat it in halves... and trust me, I can eat. But this thing will have you ready for a nap if you finish it in one sitting.

I haven’t tried the tortas yet, but they look 🔥 and they’re definitely on my radar.

Yes, it’s a small place, but they’ve maximized the space and created a cozy, clean atmosphere.

Bonus: they’ve got a great beer bar with a rotating selection of brews. There’s always a steady flow of people, and for good reason. Tacos 805 is Simi’s hidden gem.

Pro tips: • Get there early on Tuesdays — it gets packed! • Pickled onions? A MUST. • Want a spicy kick? Order their grilled chile dorado (a.k.a. chile endiablado) in jalapeño or serrano. 🔥 • Red salsa is spicy, green is milder, both are bomb.

Bottom line: Tacos 805 delivers the total package. Flavor, value, and consistency. Easily a 5-star...

The food and staff at Taco 805 in Simi Valley are great, but the manager during our visit was very unprofessional. We were a group of about 25 people (6 families) coming for lunch after a sporting event. When we asked for group seating, the manager said it would take a while, which we completely understood given our size. Since we didn’t want to wait, we suggested splitting up and sitting at separate tables since there were a few open ones. He was hesitant but eventually agreed.

The first issue came when we asked for separate checks, as we were sitting separately. He said it wasn’t possible, which didn’t make sense to us. Then, a few minutes later, he informed us that the bill would still include a “large party” gratuity, even though we weren’t seated together. I told him that people would tip if the service was good, and adding this automatically felt unnecessary.

What really shocked me was when I mentioned that this didn’t feel welcoming, and he responded with, “You don’t have to come to Taco 805.” That’s not something you say to paying customers. Despite the good food and great service from the other staff, I won’t be returning to this place because of that one unprofessional experience. Unfortunately, they’ve lost some...