My family and I went there for the first time because we had a <a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Frestaurant.com&s=c5fe485af4df376130bee54f875814d79c4d7913e1258123b1206d2bdbf4873b" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://restaurant.com</a> certificate. The place was dead when we got there! we were the only people dinning there. The service was ok and the food was not that great. My mother ordered a combination plate and the beans were spoiled the waitress replaced the beans but they were still not good then she just ended up telling my mother that she had the choice between salad or more rice. Alcohol is very expensive as well my boyfriend got a beer and it was $7 that is just ridiculous. I don't think I would go again. The service and the food did not impress me.
Review Source:This place sucks! Used to enjoy it when Dj Solo used to play here, now it seems they try too hard, its too loud, and the lighting makes me want to throw up, dont even get me started on the staff! It seems as though 2 of them that work there are a couple and they were all over each other most of the night, extremely unprofessional!!!! I know its a club and people get careless, but that shouldnt be the case for their employess (Chuy) (Lucero), then as my friends and i were trying to order drinks, it took the bartender a while to service us and when he did, he served us watered down drinks. Then as we were about to leave the bar, we noticed a group of people come to the bar who were familiar with the bartender and he was giving them all free drinks. What kind of place is Rubys? Cheap, dirty place and rude sleazy employees. Never will i go here again! see you in SugarBeats!
Review Source:As a regular customer, I cannot give enough positive praise to this place. There's a reason why I'm a "regular," after all =)
I'LL BEGIN W/ THE MORNING SERVICE:
Brunch on Sunday mornings are a must. It gets bustling due to the live Mariachi that plays. Very fun, laid-back atmosphere. And what better way to spend a Sunday morning after the night's debauchery than w/ a mariachi, a michelada, and some good food? All-you-can-eat Mexican food to fuel your day. Some highlights on the menu include menudo, chilaquiles, omelettes made to order, pancakes, and plenty of sides.
As for lunch, they have buffet service in addition to a lunch menut. Probably about the only time of day I have not gone, but I'd assume it's just as good as brunch!
HAPPY HOUR/DINNER:
Yayy! Favorite time of the day. The bartender, Adrian, busts out with the $8 margarita pitchers and $1 tacos. My favorite are the chicken tacos, as they have a very juicy, flavorful taste. I've been told they bring in fresh chicken every morning and marinade it for the day. Mmmmm! The camarones a la diabla are also worth trying, as they definitely left an impression on me. Service has always been very attentive, and I love the fact that they constantly ask whether there is anything else they can do for you.
I also hear they have a trio that plays on Saturday nights and the Mariachi on Friday nights for dinner, but alas, have not been to these either. Just thought I'd throw it out for those interested.
NIGHTCLUB:
I postponed coming here @ night for the longest time after I moved back to Oxnard. I did come from LA, afterall. I had very high expectations for the clubbing scene and doubted Ruby's would be anywhere near my expectations. Great example on why it's important to try everything once for yourself, because I was completely surprised by the quality of the DJs and the atmosphere. Granted, the venue is not big, but it's just the perfect size for the location, so I don't mind that @ all. As for the lineup, they have Top 40 on Thursdays & some type of Spanish music on Fridays. My favorite nights are Saturdays because they open up both rooms of the restaurant. One side is hip-hop/ Top 40 and the other side is cumbia, salsa, reggaeton, and my favorite of the moment... bachata! I'm sold! Don't hear a lot of that in Oxnard, as it's barely making it's way over here. I, for one, am very appreciative of this place for that fact. As for Sundays, they usually have a live Banda along w/ a DJ, also fun!
Phew!
Talk about variety!
For me, the customer service is one of the biggest reasons I keep coming back. I cannot stress it enough. They are very accommodating and when the staff listens to you, that in turn translates to a quality experience w/ the food, setting, experience, etc. Give it a try!
Reminds me of middle school dance...all the girls on one side and all the dudes on the other. Nothing a little alcohol can't remedy. I'm here on a Thursday and the crowd's not too bad. I am enjoying the hell out of my token status; being 2 black folk in a club full of hispanics is a unique experience and I'm lovin it (ski, I feel you). New to the area but so far the only place that's open past midnight during the week in OX. Beggars can't be choosers. At least there are plenty latin versions of Jersey Shore cast members here to entertain me. Oh, and the latina ass. A specimen unto itself.
Review Source:Unfortunately this "nightclub" is the only legitimate entertainment that stays open past 12am in downtown Oxnard. They know that and everyone in Oxnard knows that.
I actually go to the nightclub quite often. I guess I go with the hope that they change but they never do. There are other venues that I will substitute this place with more often (La Dolce Vita, The Kitchen and maybe sugar beets).
The service is non existent. Once you're in they forget about you, unless you throw excess amounts of money at them. (might be good for business but bad for regulars that are there to have a good time every weekend and not blow $300 on drinks)
The crowd (on thursdays, thats when I go) is a fun loving one. Like any nightclub or bar in Oxnard, you'll experience the local "cholos" that look like idiots holding up the wall, but for the most part once they spend $20 dollars on bud lights then they tend to scatter on to the dance floor or to another place of the "club" to hold up another side of a wall. There are a lot of women in attendance, Â with a Fugly percentage of about 30% (so roughly if you and 4 of you're buddies are looking for good looking ladies then 2 or 3 of those ladies will be F@%*-able)
With that said, It's my understanding that they are under new management and changes are on their way. Good-luck, I mean that because it bums me out to give these guys such a meager review, but they need to listen to their regulars and get  back to being a fun place.
Came to try the lunch buffett and let me tell you...there was a good crowd when i arrived while i was there and more when i left. They offered trip-tip mexicana style with tomato onion jalepenos green onion And it was extremely delicios and good thick slices! Chili verde and colorado aswell as tamales chili rellenos broiled chicken and rice an beans and a good flavored caldo de pollo. Also a variety of salsas and guacamole. A small salad and fruit bar the had honey dew watermelon cantalope and pepinos along with jicama, definitly impressed and at 6.95 a plate you cant beat it
The only this was they definitly need to restock food once it runs out as i noticed it went quickly thats why i only gave it 4 i went with my husband and daughter (4) and she enjoyed as well and our total was 20.65 we only got charged for 2buffet meals and 3drinks wow! And our waiter was on top of refills ans prompt to take plates away.
This is definitly worth a second trip back!!
Btw. I dont know about prior service before but i do know the original owners sold and are under new management. so maybe this is why i had such a great experience!! I urge you to atleast try it out with new management and some good decent food cause in reality hey...$6.95?? You cant beat it! Enjoy oxnard! ;-)
went here last night with my co worker, his cousin, and 2 friends... We got bottle service and it only came out to about $25-$30 a head (for grey goose... its $15 to get in with no bottle service). I found out quickly that for about 90% of the night, I was the only black guy there. And you know what? I like it like that... No competiton! haha. But ya anyways it was fun. And since yesterday was the day michael jackson passed away, they played alot of his songs. It was kind of sad, but when you are tipsy and "billie jean" comes on, you can't feel anything but good.
R.I.P. MJ (1958-2009)
Went here for a work lunch and was very impressed with the decor inside. Â It was generously spacious! Â However, there was no one in the restaurant during lunch hour. Â Granted we went at 12:30..but that should still be bustling. Â Anyhow, it was nice to have the entire place to ourselves!
The menu consisted of a mixture between Mexican and Italian food; which I thought was interesting. Â I ordered chicken enchiladas and they were ok. Â I mean that weren't off the wall oh my goodness this is awesome or anything, but they did satisfy me for lunch.
Apparently, they're more known for their nightlife. Â They host on different nights of the week different genres of music and dancing! Â Including salsa dancing, mariachi, hiphop, you name it! Â They have two rooms with a stage in each, and huge dance floor with a decent size bar. Â
This restaurant is owned by the same owner of Ruby's in Downtown Santa Barbara.
Sundays at Ruby's for Oxnard's best salsa. Â There are always enough people to dance with, the floor is never crowded enough to need to be bigger, the drinks are good and not crazy-priced. Â Most Sundays, as Ruby's is getting bigger, there is a DJ playing mostly salsa, but also some cumbia, bachata, cha cha, and merengue.
There is also a lesson before the dancing officially begins, and the one time I went it was a good lesson for a beginner to intermediate level.
Even if you don't salsa, this would be a fun place to go and watch some good salsa dancers. Â Oxnard's salsa scene is alive and growing, and there is definitely talent there. Â Don't be intimidated, though. Â There are all levels and people are patient with beginners, they just might not always ask you for a second dance.
$5 cover to get in, 21 and over. Â I went to the restaurant once. Â It was a weird Italian/Mexican mix. I think I got some mushroom pasta, or enchiladas. I don't remember, and it wasn't amazing. Â I would have been happier with a cheap burrito, chips and salsa.
Bonus: it's right next to the Oxnard Amtrak. Â See my review for how interesting that can be.
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