Avila's El Ranchito

Avila's El Ranchito Authentic Mexican Cuisine. Founded in 1966 by Salvador and Margarita Avila in Huntington Park, LA. Serving Southern California since 1966!

The restaurant now has 12 locations with 11 in Orange County, each owned by an Avila family member. Visit our website for a list of all of our 13 locations and find one near you to enjoy authentic Mexican food.

10/02/2026

Live on ABC7 this morning. 💛

If you’ve never been to Avila’s, consider this your sign. Made fresh, made the way Mama Avila taught us, and made with the same love that’s kept this familia going for four generations.

Marcus and Katie Avila shared our story on air this morning, the recipes passed down from Mama Avila, the family history, 60 years of doing this together, and the giving back that’s just as much a part of who we are as the food. Next week, the familia is heading into our 8th Homes of Hope build, one more home for a family that needs it in Mexico.

That’s what being an Avila means to us. The food, the family, the giving back.

So come pull up a chair today. Bring the familia. We’re saving your seat. 😊

Huge thank you to Tony and the entire ABC7 Eyewitness News news team for having us this morning. We had the best time telling our story with you.

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10/02/2026

This is Elyse Avila Smith Elyse Avila Smith. Third generation.

Elyse Avila Smith grew up one street over from her grandma’s house. After school, she’d walk over, step into the kitchen, and cook. That’s where it started.

Now she owns Avila’s El Ranchito Seal Beach, and she’s carrying her grandma’s open table forward. “I just want it to be a place that brings humanity and connection back together,” she says. “Feel the love through our food, our familia, and be part of ours too.”

The night before Seal Beach opened, her grandma walked in to tell her how proud she was. And Elyse says she’s still there all the time. 🤍

This is what it means to be an Avila. This is Seal Beach.

If you’re in Seal Beach or near by make sure to come on in and enjoy one of the best authentic Mexican food in town and say hello! 😊

📍209 Main St, Seal Beach, CA 90740

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Big game, big birthday, big Sunday with the whole familia. We’ve got the platter for that! 🌮🎉From taquitos to enchiladas...
09/29/2026

Big game, big birthday, big Sunday with the whole familia. We’ve got the platter for that! 🌮🎉

From taquitos to enchiladas to tacos by the tray, our party platters make hosting the easy part. Feeds the crew, starting at $120.

Order ahead at your neighborhood Avila’s, we’ll have it ready. 💛

Avila’s locations

📍6703 Santa Fe Ave, Huntington Park, CA 90255

📍2800 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663

📍2101 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

📍27941 La Paz Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

📍182 S Orange St, Orange, CA 92866

📍1305 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

📍2201 E 1st St, Santa Ana, CA 92705

📍24406 Muirlands Blvd, Lake Forest, CA 92630

📍2515 East Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625

📍209 Main St, Seal Beach, CA 90740

📍26771 Portola Pkwy, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610

📍204 Avenida Del Mar A, San Clemente, CA 92672

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09/26/2026

That’s the most logical reason 🤭🍹🍹

Join us today at our San Clemente location for a delicious margarita!

📍204 Avenida Del Mar A, San Clemente, CA 92672

Or check out our other locations too 🎉

📍6703 Santa Fe Ave, Huntington Park, CA 90255

📍2800 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663

📍2101 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

📍27941 La Paz Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

📍182 S Orange St, Orange, CA 92866

📍1305 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

📍2201 E 1st St, Santa Ana, CA 92705

📍24406 Muirlands Blvd, Lake Forest, CA 92630

📍2515 East Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625

📍209 Main St, Seal Beach, CA 90740

📍26771 Portola Pkwy, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610

Missed us today? Good news, we do this every weekday. Happy Hour at Avila’s, Monday through Friday, 3 to 6 PM. Come see ...
09/24/2026

Missed us today? Good news, we do this every weekday.

Happy Hour at Avila’s, Monday through Friday, 3 to 6 PM. Come see us tomorrow at San Clemente, we’re saving your seat. 🤍🍸

Specials vary by location, check with your neighborhood Avila’s.

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There’s no wrong answer here. 🌮Crispy, street, shredded beef, breakfast, fish. Swipe through and tell us which one has y...
09/22/2026

There’s no wrong answer here. 🌮

Crispy, street, shredded beef, breakfast, fish. Swipe through and tell us which one has your name on it.

Taco Tuesday at Avila’s, all locations, all day. Nos vemos. 🤍

Avila’s locations

📍6703 Santa Fe Ave, Huntington Park, CA 90255

📍2800 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663

📍2101 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

📍27941 La Paz Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

📍182 S Orange St, Orange, CA 92866

📍1305 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

📍2201 E 1st St, Santa Ana, CA 92705

📍24406 Muirlands Blvd, Lake Forest, CA 92630

📍2515 East Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625

📍209 Main St, Seal Beach, CA 90740

📍26771 Portola Pkwy, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610

📍204 Avenida Del Mar A, San Clemente, CA 92672

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09/19/2026

Victor loves a cold b**r and a good margarita, but he also loves a good car show. San Clemente Car Show 🚗

The San Clemente Car Show is tomorrow, and it’s been one of the best in Southern California for 30 years running. Come cruise the show, then swing by Avila’s for tacos, margaritas, and a seat with the familia.

We’ll be right around the corner. 💛

📍204 Avenida Del Mar A, San Clemente, CA 92672

09/16/2026

National Guacamole Day done right. 🥑🎉

If you haven’t had our guacamole yet, today is the day. Made fresh, made the way Mama Avila taught us, and made with the same love that’s been in our familia for four generations.

Elyse Avila Smith shared a little bit of our story on air this morning, the family history, the recipes passed down, and where it all started, with her grandma. Her hands are still in everything we make, from the guacamole on your table to the way we welcome you at the door.

So come pull up a chair today. Bring the familia. Order the guac. We’re saving your seat. 🤍

Huge thank you to Jamie Yuccas and Rachel Kim at CBS LA CBS News and the entire news team for having us this morning. Jamie and Rachel made a pretty solid guac with us, we had the best time. 🥑

09/16/2026

It’s National Guacamole Day, so we’re bringing this one back. 🥑🎉

The Today Show called ours one of the best, and honestly, we’ve been making it the same way for generations. Come see what the fuss is about.

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