Jim & Rob's Fresh Grill and Lisa's Cantina

The first time we went on a Thursday in July just after noon and it was BUSY without a seat inside or out for awhile. The fact that it was so busy meant it was probably good, and overall the food was tasty. We eventually sat outside, not too long of a wait. As for the food, we shared a burger and I would have preferred a fresher Watkins Ranch burger patty, but I would definitely try it again. Fries were alright, onion rings were delicious, and with two drinks plus tip it was about 30 bucks. Excellent service and friendly staff. The second time we went was the first week in December and there was no line and plenty of outdoor seating. We had a regular burger and fries (they were out of the Watkins Burger) and chicken fajitas with flour tortillas. The chicken tasted sweet as though it was cooked in a sugary mixture, and unfortunately the Mexican rice appeared to be microwaved. The tortillas were warm and tasty, and it sure was a lot of food as you can see in the photo. Although not the best visit, we think it was just an off day and we'd probably try again. The French fries were fresh, hot and delicious.

I really don't know what to say about this place. The reviews looked great. They had a sign outside that said they had the best burrito. I got a salad and you can see in the photos it was watery. There should not be that much water at the bottom of a salad. The flavor was barely there. The tacos that came were mostly lettuce. I did like that they had soda water at the soda fountain so I could get bubbly water as I don't drink soda. The tea was very good. However everything else was just OK. For the price I was not impressed.

Great lunch stop in Ojai! We sat in Lisa's Cantina and were well taken care of by Erik—super friendly and attentive. Fresh, tasty food and a laid-back vibe. Would definitely stop here again!

First time tonight for us as visitors. Great local place. Lives up to rep as best casual Mex dinner in town. Lisa’s margarita was excellent. I, too, think Nicole’s review is BS. Plenty of helpful staff; excellent service, barkeep got a nice gratuity.

Delicious chicken tostada w/fresh & savory ingredients. Very tasty chili relleno. Friendly service, nice Chardonnay. Lunched on the side patio.

I've probably eaten about 75 burritos here (not all at once). They are excellent every time and so is the service. I love sitting outside in the little courtyard or one of the shady tables out front. Nice house made salsas too. A reasonably priced gem in Ojai.

I got the chicken fajita burrito and that was DELICIOUS!! This place is super good my kids loved the cheese burgers. Husband got the Bbq Chicken Sandwich outstanding!! Definitely love ordering here always consistent!

I walked in and there were two teens at the ordering place. they both made eye contact with me and then just continued talking to each other. i interrupted them and asked where i should pick up my to go order. they just pointed to the counter. but whatever not a big deal. the food however was a big deal. i am so disappointed in how bland everything was. it just reminded me of grabbing random thing out of the fridge and just coming up with a meal. will not be going again

Affordable great food. Good vegetarian options like veggie tacos (lots of veggies with guacamole and sour cream) and garden burrito with spinach tortilla. It's my go to place.

Generous portions and drink included! Friendly atmosphere. Great experience. Nothing fancy, but clean and spacious!

This is a nice little gem we found during a weekend getaway. I had never been to Ojai before. What a treat! We stopped in here to get some grub and I loved the vibe. It was cozy and charming. The menu had enough variety to pique my interest, so I ordered the Burger and fries. These were both delicious. Their drink selection was great and had me trying out horchata and lemonade. A great stop for a quick bite before strolling the town.

Delicious carne asada and al pastor. Kids got burgers that were also great. Service was super fast and friendly. Great outdoor seating area with shade. Fun salsa bar.

We were craving some Mexican food for dinner and wanted something casual after a very busy day. We decided to go to Jim and Rob's, so we walked into town from our accommodations. We ordered at the counter and found a table. It was casual and exactly what we were looking for. The service was good, and it has a casual cantina feel to the eatery. Mr. B had a burrito and I went with the black bean tacos. Everything was fresh, and cooked well. The food had plenty of flavor and the salsa bar was a nice touch. This spot is nothing fancy, but offers good food and fills your craving for Mexican food.

Great lunch stop in Ojai! We sat in Lisa's Cantina and were well taken care of by Erik--super friendly and attentive. Fresh, tasty food and a laid-back vibe. Would definitely stop here again!

We were given carnitas nachos- when we ordered carne asada nachos- my daughter can't eat pork as it triggers her seizures. Nothing was done to rectify it- inothing removed from our bill, no food was replaced with the right item or any item -Very little apology. Beware if you have food allergies!

There's a reason "fresh" is in the title. My hubs & I came in for breakfast. Super casual-order at the counter & sit down-kind of place. We both got breakfast burritos. Ya'll...SO FRESH! Like I tasted the crispness and freshness of the pico. Everything was just so tasty. Highly recommend if you want a quick delicious bite!

I've heard Jim and Rob's is under new ownership. Is this true? I've been eating here for years I ordered a chicken torta today. Here is a pic of the second half. The first half was worse. At least 5 bites had no meat at all. I figured maybe the meat shifted to the other side. But to my chagrin, the anticipated chicken was absent. Too bad because the torta has great flavor. Won't be going back.

Stopped by and it didn't disappoint. Excellent Mexican cuisine, everything prepared fresh. Great tasty enchilada and Relleno plate. Excellent salsa choices, fast service. Great chill family vibe.

Great food, amazing service, fun atmosphere. I really like the interior of the place with all the pictures of old ojai and old Ventura from the 1900s

Fast food with table seating. We had the cheese enchilada and two tacos - chili Colorado and carnitas. The meat was tender and full of flavor. Nice vibe from the staff. Recommend!

This place was poppin' when we arrived! There were lots of people inside enjoying their massive burritos and lots more coming in to get their hands on some. It's an order-at-the-counter style place and not a lot of room for a line to form. It's a bit crowded because the building is split into the cantina next door and Jim & Robs. But everything is very clean and the history on the walls is really fun to read while waiting for your food. And I love the split building idea too. It's fun to be able to grab and drink and a meal. The employee we ordered from was not so festive, but the employee who brought our food out was such a pleasure. So lively and spirited. Our food came out in about 15 minutes. I ordered the Alota tostada because it's not easy to find the large tortilla bowls anymore! That makes this place a winner in my book. They put a big ol' glob of sour cream and guacamole on top which I'm all about. I was actually most enjoyed the pico de gallo in it. Super fresh and was a great lightening note. I did notice that the ingredients are all very "simple". They don't do a lot to spice things up which I like and so does my tummy. Just like the toasted I make at home, except for the tortilla bowl :). Unfortunately I had a lettuce butt in my salad. Overall, a great tostada. No special flavors but pleasing. Oh, and I got the pork on the side and they give a great portion! My husband ordered the chimichanga, per my recommendation, and it lived up to its pictures and reviews. It had a great crunch on the outside and was jam packed with all the goods. Again it had giant globs of sour cream and guacamole. My father-in-law ordered a wet burrito and devoured it all. Very good. Similarly, my mother-in-law got her favorite: the chicken tortilla soup. She knows a good soup when she has one and this was it! They give a great portion too. Downside that you have to order chips if you want them. And the salsa at the salsa bar was watery. It's in a good location; has parking in the back; and a nice outside patio. I would definitely come back. They have a great menu with lots of options and their food tastes simple and clean which is my style.

Soft shredded chicken tacos with pinto or black beans & rice are always my choice. 5 star plus!

This unassuming little restaurant at the end of the main strip may look like the equivalent of a Baja Fresh, but it's much, much better. Service is quick and to the point. There is no dilly dallying here. My husband enjoyed his asada tacos. My daughter was pleasantly surprised at the massive size of her child's bean and cheese burrito. I was satisfied with the price point for the order. The outdoor patio is really cute. We prefer it to interior dining. The bathrooms were also very clean.

Tostada salad chicken is amazing Clean and neat Very nice staff Reasonable price Ambiance is very nice Love love it

Good fresh food and best to eat on site. Good sauce bar. Burrito is little salty for my preference.

Great Bar and food and location plus a few TVs to watch sports on and not pay an arm and a leg for it!

this was my first time trying the place but sad to say i would rather go to taco bell. i try various thing and everything was very bland. the meat i had on my enchiladas was rock hard and looked burnt. I also had a shrimp taco and it was just a raw soft tortilla with two little shrimp and a lettuce leaf. I will not be going there again

We visited Jim & Rob's on a busy Saturday in Ojai. There were lots of people out and about and most restaurants were pretty busy. We had a very hungry two year old and wanted to find a quick kid friendly local spot. With four adults with different ideas, we needed a place with variety. We settled on Jim & Rob's. They are a couple of blocks from the main strip of restaurants and offer a large menu. We settled on burgers, chicken fajitas, onion rings and fries. The burgers were grilled well and everyone enjoyed them. The kids hamburger came with lots of mayo, which I didn't expect and my little one didn't like that. I was able to wipe it off and toss the bun. The onion rings were great. A light crispy batter. The fries were not good and I wouldn't order again. Stick with onion rings or their chips. Their generous portion of chicken fajitas were seasoned well. The salsa bar provided a great variety of fresh salsas. I didn't order the fajitas platter, but the fajitas didn't come the typical fixings or chips. Maybe with the platter? Our food didn't take long and we enjoyed it. Inside the decor showcased Ojai and family history. Overall a nice experience. Good price and nice family spot for a quick bite in Ojai.

Jim and Rob's is always good!! Nice outdoor and indoor seating areas. Usually i order to go and they are pretty fast!

I would normally beware of a place that was voted both best burger and burrito, but this place really surprised me. The burritos are beyond huge, so we decided to share and it was really fresh and tasty. The side of guac was generous and very fresh too. Wish the chips were warm but they said they were homemade and I'll believe them. The menu is vast and I would try a burger next time. Nice little bar next door that offers the same menu but via waitress service. This feels like a locals only place and it might be missed otherwise, but it was a solid choice.

This place is a solid lunch spot. I literally come 2/3 times a week for lunch here because this place is consistently so good! I always order a veggie taco and that thing is massive! It does run about $5 for one taco but the portion is so worth it. I have yet to try other items but I have been eyeballing their menu and they just have so much to choose from. The resteraunt also has a salsa bar with many different tastey salsas, you don't see this often anymore unfortently so it's great they have one. Please give them a try and support a local Ojai buisness. Thanks Jim and Robs!

One of the best burritos i've had in a while. It's fresh, it's huge and it's delicious! :) I ordered the Carne Asada burrito! I asked to add shrimp because I love surf and turf burritos. The guy at the cash register was kinda caught off guard that I wanted to add shrimp, but he was kind enough to add it to my burrito lol. Definitely a must try for their burritos! Will be back. :)

Great food, wonderful customer service, and great atmosphere. They have lots of great options for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner. The Cantina is a great place to hangout and have a Margarita with some French Fries or Corn Burritos.

So I saw this establishment on the happy cow app and read the menu. Seemed friendly for non meat eaters. They are supposed to be vegetarian/vegan friendly. I ordered a tostada salad no meat no dairy. After a few bites and mixing salsa with the ingredients I found a huge piece of chicken. Huge pass! I can't respect any establishment that doesn't respect my order. Do better!

Awful. Ordered a chimichanga for takeout. It's a mishmash of something I have no clue ....no flavor whatsoever. Guacamole is boxed or something... Not fresh! We have always called it Jim and slobs. Why do I keep giving them a chance?

Don't go there. So many other delicious places to eat. Mexican "fast food" is never a good thing. Hubby had what he said was a "terrible burrito ". I played it safe and got a hamburger which was mediocre.

We wanted to love this place, really. The vibe is cool, somewhere between homey and commercial...not fancy, but nice enough, Let me start out with the best of it. That tortilla soup is fantastic! If that's all we had I'd give a 5 star. I would come back for that alone. My wife's chicken taco's were also really good! I think it's the same shredded chicken they use for the soup, which was tasty and soft. But I ordered the chicken fajita, and it wasn't as successful a meal, on a food and service front. #1, it looked amazing. I was so excited to try it. The grilled veggies were caramelized and tasty, but the chicken? So much rubber you could play basketball with it. They were bland and bouncy. Like, it completely fooled you because they looked like they were perfectly seasoned and grilled, but I have a suspicion that it was either overcooked on the spot, or it was cooked and just sat around heated, ready to be served like chipotle style. The reason I lean towards that (but I may be wrong, but that's part of the other issue with the meal) is that there was no regard to timing of the meals. The entrees were served at the exact same time as the soup. Like no regard to the dining "experience," more cafeteria style, take it all at once. So we had to rush through the soup so we could get to the dinner, and that was annoying because the soup was the best part! And the fajitas was shockingly disappointing. The other annoying thing was the guy who took our order. He was nice enough, but he seemed burnt out and not really that attentive to questions. For instance, I asked him what kind of drinks they had, because I was anticipating that they would have Mexican/glass bottle coke. He pointed to the soda fountain machine. But on the way out I saw the glass fridge with all the great drink options, I was like, dude, he should have told me when I asked! Next, let's just say we had a miscommunication and I didn't realize there would be sour cream on top of the food...I wish it was separated but no. I hate sour cream. I apologized and put the blame on me, but I asked specifically, after the girl intimated that they would take it off, that I wanted whole new sides. I HATE it when places just "scrape off" the unwanted ingredient. It's lazy and stingy. And I asked specifically that it be replaced because I absolutely didn't want to find any trace of it in the food. Needless to say, they scraped it off and there was still sour cream on my beans, and I had to get rid of about half of my side of beans to get rid of it. I just don't appreciate having this specific request ignored like that, I even said I could wait. Also, my wife gave me some leftover chicken meat from her tacos and it saved the fajita, I wish the fajita chicken was close to being that good, but it just wasn't. Now let's talk about the tortilla chips. I'm sad to say others were right,. We couldn't believe how stale they tasted. And flavorless, not even a touch of salt. A self respecting Mexican place would have such lackluster chips? And then there's the salsa bar. Why is it that they don't have pico de Gallo there? It's cheap enough to buy sides of them, but I think it's stingy that they don't offer that there like many Mexican places. A few of the salsas were good (verde, the spicy ones, and mild tomato), but that mild regular salsa tasted bland and watery. So that's about it. I'm sorry to be negative about some of the negatives, but I wish the food was as good as it had the promise to be. But again, the saving grace is that tortilla soup. We loved it, and on a cold day would go there just for that.

Jim's and Rob's was a pretty decent place. The service was nice and welcoming. Inside was clean. The salsa on the salsa bar I found didn't have much flavor and I tried a variety from mild to hot. You can feel the heat but not so much taste the flavor. I ordered the breakfast plate with chorizo and huevos. The chorizo was good - but I found my beans to taste a little spoiled, so that was disappointing. There was an order of mahi mahi taco but the quantity of mahi mahi in the taco was not great. Not sure if I would come back considering I came from ventura.

This Mexican Cafe is a gem! Since I don't eat flour/wheat, they are very generous with helping me customize the order. The restaurant is comfortable and has outdoor dining. Almost every seat is great, and the salsa bar is full of variety to mix and match flavors. There are no servers other than food delivery to the table, then you bus your own dishes when done. Great food and a lot of great dishes from vegan to full carnivore.

We came for a day trip to Ojai to view the shops & try somewhere new to eat. We decided to eat here because the reviews looked good, as did the prices of the food. I had gotten a shrimp burrito. The portions are very big for the price, so that was a good thing. However the customer service wasn't very good. There was a young girl working at the register, she didn't even greet us & just stared at us as we looked at the menu which made us uncomfortable. I believe one of the owners helped us, he was polite & took our order very quickly. The wait wasn't too long for the food, & we actually did enjoy the burrito.

Best place to celebrate national burrito day! Friendly service, great drinks, and delicious food! Rob and his staff continue to do an amazing job!

Excellent food anytime, great bar. Favorite go to place for lunch and taco Friday. They have quick service and a great reward setup to keep you coming back.

First time here and will be coming back! We got the alota tostada for $9.50 which was HUGE.. I shared it with my boyfriend and we were both full after eating the whole thing. Make sure to try all the sauces! Prices are verryyyy reasonable for the amount of food you get. It was a very tasty meal and I'm glad they didn't skimp on the guacamole. Seats were open outside which was nice during COVID. The next time we come to Ojai, we'll probably be coming here again :)

We had a wonderful visit to Jim & Rob's Fresh Grill and felt extremely safe eating here on the outside patio during the pandemic. We ordered the highly recommended chicken rajas con crema taco and a half order of the nachos with freshly baked shredded chicken. The portions were large, and the ingredients were all fresh and flavorful. The margaritas (with some added muddled jalapeño) were stellar. The server, Michael was really friendly and great! Easy parking and very relaxed vibe but also safe and COVID-conscientious.

Okay, so we have been back several times since last review and every order has been fulfilled exactly as requested. Food is always hot, fresh and very tasty. Portions are always generous, never been disappointed...

What a great restaurant! it is the bomb! 4 of us went there earlier today for breakfast burritos and they were amazingly delicious. the two kids got the same bacon egg potatoes avocado and I had the chorizo egg jalapeño pico de Gallo killer burrito. Toss on some hot salsa and a Mexican coke and we're now good to go for the day! They're huge and I saved a third for later. Chips and salsa as well as part of the deal. This is now a go to place for some great food. oh, nice outdoor dining area as well.

What's not to love! Everything and everyone amazing! Truly a place for us locals to just relax and enjoy a nice margarita with a good Watkins burger

Classic spot, consistent, fresh, cheap, and good! Pretty much love it all. Highly recommend for a casual meal.

Third time they completely missed our Togo order. Called them immediately and Trent..... literally hung up on me twice. I wouldn't care but when it costs this much and I leave a nice tip before getting my order. Kinda pisses us off. Manager called me back and said "you took the wrong order" when they actually GAVE ME the order after sitting at a table with a number they issued us. Last time this happened they said they would put us down for two free meals - yep - that didn't happen then either. Love Rob and certainly support local business but after 3 times....

Diehard supporter for their food, my favorite is their carne asada burrito, yum, nice smiles from the staff, and it never get old seeing the framed articles of the forerunners of our town while waiting for my food. Owner operated, great family business!

Excellent carnitas burrito. Plenty of food at a good price! Different salsas for every heat level. A friendly visit from one of the owners to check on everything was a nice touch. I'll go back again and I highly recommend the food!

Fantastic! Delicious Fresh Fresh food. I had one of the best breakfast burritos of all time here. Perfectly done. They also had an outstanding salsa bar. I haven't seen one like this since before Covid. Finally the price can not be beat! Under $7 for an amazing breakfast burrito??? Are you kidding??? Love this place.

Cheap and good. Super reliable. Basic meals with a solid bean rice and cheese burrito. What's not to like.

The food is okay. I like the Watkins, chicken and Turkey burgers but the fries that come with them are never crispy and the Mexican food is nothing super special. Service is always kind and the restaurant itself is clean and comfortable to spend time in. I do notice that about 50% of the time, our order has something wrong with it. In the past few months we've come home with the correct menu items missing paid additions, the correct items cooked improperly and once we even came home with the wrong order all together. I probably won't return.

Had Dinner on Friday night 11/17/23 My boyfriend had the Carna Asada Salad and I had Carna Asada Quesadilla. We both did not finish our food the was no taste to it and the meat just did not seem right. The Quesadilla was very greasy and that night both our stomachs were cramping up. Spent over $44 to get sick. Still today both of us still having trouble with our stomachs. Very disappointed.

This place is a hit or miss sadly :( Sometimes it's good other times it's just so so .... I only order things that I've had before and know that they are usually good but lately it's like they just don't care or the cooks don't understand the order . Last week I ordered cheese enchiladas and the cheese was still cold and shredded inside a cold tortilla :/ I ordered grilled chicken ala cart , grilled vegs ala cart and this time my vegs were BOILED and mushy , last week they were grilled nicely . Go figure... not sure if I want to try it again

Great all American diner type place. More of the newer version where you go up and order and then they number you, but the food is that mex-American that is value oriented and good quality. The bar side is not my orientation, but I'm sure it's as good as the food side. Get in line, order yourself a good meal and enjoy.