Located near the coast in Surf City USA, Don Ramon’s is a purveyor of fine Mexican recipes handed down from generations. Every plate is made from scratch and crafted with love from our family to yours.

Don Ramon’s restaurant interior reflects the coastal aesthetic of the world renowned Baja peninsula while also paying tribute to the local Huntington Beach community.

The multi-room restaurant offers the choice to visitors of a full-service bar with TV’s for sporting events, a spacious dining room for diners, or a banquet room for large parties (up to 55 guests) and special events. Ask to see our catering menu for your next special event or learn more about special holiday menus.

Some of Our Favorites —

Tacos Don Ramon

Two tacos with your choice of chicken or beef garnished with guacamole, jalapeños, and cheese. Served with a side of rice and beans.

Don Ramon Salad

Flour tortilla shell filled with mixed greens and topped with marinated grilled chicken and garnished with guacamole. Add shrimp extra fee.

Tacos de Carne Asada

Fire roasted steak served on soft corn tortillas with onions and cilantro. Garnished with a side of sour cream and guacamole. Side of rice and beans.

Quesadilla Supreme

Delicious pork, green chile, and cheese quasadilla. Prepared burrito style, deep fried, and garnished with guacamole. Served with rice and beans.

Carnitas Especial

Shredded carnitas plate with side of beans. Garnished with pico de gallo salsa, guacamole, and limes. Choice of flour or corn tortillas.

Sizzling Fajitas

Fire roasted chicken, beef, and/or shrimp served on a red-hot sizzling skillet. Garnished with guacamole, sour cream, rice, and beans plus corn or flour tortillas.

Don Ramon Deluxe Burrito

Chile verde (pork) or chile colorado (beef) burrito stuffed with rice, beans, guacamole, and topped with red or green sauce and melted cheese.

Shrimp ala Diabla

Grilled shrimp sautéd in a spicy red sauce and served with rice and beans. Garnished with guacamole and sour cream. Corn or flour tortillas.

New Mexico Enchiladas

Two cheese enchiladas prepared in especial red sauce. Topped with melted cheese and two eggs. Served with rice and beans.

Carne Asada Don Ramon

Grilled New York Steak. Garnished with guacamole and sour cream. Served with rice and beans, soup or salad. Choice of corn or flour tortillas.

OUR STORY

The Gutierrez Family opened up their first restaurant Cantamar, which means “Song of the Sea” after the fishing town they visited on the coast of the Baja Peninsula where the family vacationed. The tiny coastal village became a place of inspiration to them and on February 14th, 1981 Cantamar opened it’s doors to the Huntington Beach community.

All recipes are from Granny Esperanza Gutierrez, Raymond’s mother. She was an excellent cook, who passed on her cooking skills to her son, Raymond. Years later Raymond then passed on the recipes and teachings to his daughter Alice.

The style of cooking drew inspirations from El Paso, where Granny Esperanza lived. The recipes were taught to our chefs who now cook these delicious family meals for our loyal customers. Alice runs the kitchen with her head cooks now. Today other family members take part in the family business including Raymond’s other daughters Sylvia Ford and Susan Arrieta as well as son Edward Gutierrez who helps when he can.

You can still see the matriarchs of Don Ramon’s, Ray and Sally in the restaurant from time to time checking in and greeting our guests. Please say hello as we strive to treat our customers like they are family!

Reviews

“Don Ramon’s is back. Couldn’t wait to get into the new space and taste some of the great lunch staples. The bean dip and salsa with fresh chips were right on point. If you want an extra kick, ask them for the hot table salsa. The 2 item lunch special was just the right amount of food and good comfort you expect from Don Ramon’s. They are still in the early stages of re-opening but the family and staff are doing everything to make you feel at home again.”

— - Anthony O.

“Love this Mexican food spot! They have the best bean dip and enchilada sauce ever. Also their catering is great for events. Have been coming here for years and it’s always a go to! Plus their service is outstanding.”

— Ashley U.

“OMG this is the most amazing, Awesome, delicious, and authentic Mexican food restaurant you can find in Huntington Beach‼”

— Michael Z.

“The new location is amazing! Decor is so beautiful and they are serving all the old dishes, but introduced new dishes as well. The bar is large and they offer a whole new bar menu!

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— -Ry B.

“Hands down our go-to for chips-n-salsa (with a delicious side of beans) and an ice cold Victoria! A warm bowl of albondigas soup hits the spot every time!
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— Jamie S.