Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach - Open for Indoor & Outdoor Dining, Takeout & Delivery.

Established in 2007. In 1966 Salvador & Margarita Avila opened their first restaurant in Huntington Park serving Mamá Avila’s authentic family recipes from Guanajuato, Mexico that she has passed down from generation to generation.

Located on Pacific Coast Highway in the heart of the stunning Laguna Beach coastline, this location is owned by a third-generation Avila family member, Michael Avila. Enjoy the authentic original family recipes passed down from Mamá Avila along with “Locals Favorites” that were developed to suit the active, outdoor, Laguna Beach lifestyle.

Michael runs this location with the help of his wife Christine and two children, Benson and Braden. The Laguna Beach location offers popular patio dining that is a Fido-friendly or indoor ocean view dining room. Come visit with your friends and family during your next outing. Our friendly staff welcomes you with a smile!

LOCATION

Address:
1305 S. Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone:
949-376-7040

HOURS

  • Sunday 10 am – 8 pm
  • Monday 11:30 am – 8 pm
  • Tuesday 11:30 am – 9 pm
  • Wednesday 11:30 am – 8 pm
  • Thursday 11:30 am – 8 pm
  • Friday 11:30 am – 9 pm
  • Saturday 11:00 am – 9 pm

News and Media

*Avila’s El Ranchito founder Salvador Avila dies at 99

Salvador Avila, patriarch and founder of Avila’s El Ranchito restaurant empire, passed away from natural causes in Newport Beach on July 28. Read more here

*Salvador Avila’s legacy lives on through his family-owned El Ranchito restaurants

The chain of Avila’s El Ranchito Mexican Restaurants feels like it has always been around. With locations throughout Orange County, it’s a reliable establishment for a satisfying meal and a refreshing margarita. Read more here

*Avila’s Founder, Salvador Avila – January 6, 1923 to July 28, 2022

Salvador Avila was a family man. His passion and determination was to provide for his wife Margarita and his six children; José Luis, Salvador, Victor, Sergio, María Elena, and Margarita. PapaAvilaStory

Celebrity Bryan Cranston steps in as Guest Bartender at Avila’s Newport

Emmy award-winning “Breaking Bad” actor, Bryan Cranston stepped in as a celebrity guest bartender at Avila’s El Ranchito – Newport  Beach Peninsula location as restaurant operators, 3rd generation of Avila women took part in the fun serving up fabulous cocktails from Dos Hombres…