Avila’s El Ranchito in Newport Beach Celebrates 50 Years

Avila’s El Ranchito Newport Beach is celebrating 50 years of family, food, and community on the Peninsula. Opened in 1975 by then 22-year-old Sergio Avila, the beloved Mexican restaurant has grown from a 40-seat neighborhood spot into a local landmark known for its authentic cuisine, welcoming spirit, and multi-generational ownership.

To mark its golden anniversary, Avila’s is bringing back its legendary $5 All You Can Eat Taco Tuesday for two nights only—Tuesday, April 22 and April 29, from 4 to 10 p.m. This crowd favorite, complete with a DJ and packed lines down Newport Boulevard, helped define Taco Tuesdays in the '90s and 2000s.

Other anniversary specials include:

Avila’s Miracle Margarita, available through April 30. For each one sold, $4 will be donated to Miracles for Kids, thanks to a partnership with Celaya Tequila.

Limited-edition anniversary t-shirts ($20), collectible pint glasses, and coffee mugs are available for purchase.

Today, Sergio and his daughter Maribel Avila Ley run the restaurant together, continuing a proud family tradition that spans three generations and 12 locations. Avila’s El Ranchito remains a vibrant part of the Newport community—where great food, surf, and hospitality meet.

Hours: Monday–Thursday, 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Friday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.

Avila’s El Ranchito Newport Beach is located at 2800 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach. (949) 675-6855 or visit avilasnewportbeach.com.