Plata Cocina Mexicana - Thousand Oaks (CA)

5 /5 Michael Guynn: Plata is a great addition to Janss. Mexican food, but with a bit of an elevated presentation. With this elevation often comes pretentiousness, but not at Plata; flavors and the comforting factor are not lost. Some of the dishes Ive tried havent been my favorite, there are some unique flavor combinations on the menu that dont always work for me. But theyre always executed well. The dining area is clean, modern, and comfortable, and the service is quick and friendly. Definitely a good option if youre in the area.

5 /5 Christy: This place is a gem! We love having them near our home. In our most recent visit, Katie was our server and she was truly AMAZING! Kind, fast and even made a drink recommendation that is my new favorite. The food is spectacular and so are the drinks.

5 /5 Ray Gonzales State Farm Agent: Plata Cocina was an absolute delight! The modern and inviting atmosphere, coupled with the exceptional service provided by Ashlee, created a truly memorable dining experience. The food was simply divine, offering a perfect blend of flavors and textures. We began our meal with a classic Guacamole and chips. The salsa was delicious, but we requested a spicier option. They promptly brought out their spicy habanero salsa, which is highly recommended for those who enjoy a bit of heat. Among our favorite dishes, the Tablita stood out. The angus grilled steak was incredibly tender and flavorful, accompanied by tasty rice and beans. We also indulged in their tacos, choosing three different ones, but the Alambre was my absolute favorite. Highly recommended by our server Ashlee, this taco was a must-try. It was not spicy, but incredibly delicious! I wish I had ordered three of them instead. Overall, we had a fantastic time at Plata Cocina and can’t wait to return for more of their delectable cuisine.

5 /5 High Flying Living: Date night out and I really didnt want to go out to eat because it seems like the food and service at restaurants have gone downhill lately. Cooking at home has been predictable for sure but with some thought I agreed to go out if it was for Mexican food. So we decided on going to Plata. We went years ago when they first opened and loved it so we decided to give it a another go! We went early (5:00pm) to take advantage of their happy hour and to watch Monday Night Football. We ordered the happy hour beer & margarita (it was huge and strong) and 3 tacos (carne asada, carnitas & al pastor) to begin with. The tacos were $4/each and they were filled with lots of tasty, lean, tender good quality meat. They all were absolutely delicious! We ate that with freshly made and wonderfully seasoned chips with amazing salsa (AND they always replenished it without us even asking!) We did decide to order entrees also (no judging on our eating! The tacos were so delicious we HAD to try other things!) My husband ordered the Tablita and I ordered the Enchiladas De Res. My husbands steak was so tender and again, seasoned perfectly! My enchiladas were filled with braised short ribs which was so TENDER and had a wonderful sauce on the enchiladas. It was also served with a cheesy cauliflower dish which was incredible and also rice. Let me tell you, the cauliflower was worth the trip by itself! WOW! Just WOW! BUT everything we got really was worth the trip. So much food we were even able to bring some home for lunch the next day. The service was over-the-top EXCELLENT! Everyone was so friendly and anticipated our every need. They went out of their way to truly make our dining experience one that was memorable. Good job Ivan & team!!! We appreciate you all. It is going to be hard to keep me away from visiting here again. If you are craving Mexican food, this is the place to go!

4 /5 Rebecca Castro: Love this place! They have a great happy hour but the food is also very fresh and delicious. We shared the shrimp ceviche which was delicious and I also got the Al pastor taco- incredible! Not pictured was also the shredded pork taco I got which was also delicious. I haven’t had anything here I wouldn’t recommend. . . . UPDATE- are here with my family and everything we got was fantastic. We got tacos, salad, steak and it as all delicious.