People Are Going Wild Over The Buttermilk Biscuits And Lattes At This Tiny Southern California Restaurant
La Playa Soul Kitchen in Port Hueneme offers a unique blend of Southern-inspired soul food with a touch of Mexican flavor, using fresh, local ingredients.
La Playa Soul offers the perfect combination of considerably different factors, including interesting ideas, cool styles, cultures, and delicious food. This tiny Southern California soul food kitchen has a balanced, eclectic space, and the locals simply cannot get enough. Let's take a look at this delicious eatery in Port Hueneme.
La Playa Soul Kitchen is family-owned and operated, and calls its menu “SoCal Soul,” combining fresh, local ingredients and Southern-inspired recipes with a touch of Mexican flavor.
This local gem is located in the beachside community of Port Hueneme, just a couple of blocks from the shore in Ventura County.
La Playa Soul Kitchen is small, but light, airy, and inviting with a relaxed atmosphere that makes you want to stay a while.
It features comfortable tables and booths for dining on one side and a coffee-house vibe on the other.
The buttermilk biscuits, baked and served daily at La Playa, are so popular with locals that they are now featured on the main page of the restaurant’s website.
Now visitors to the La Playa Sol Kitchen website can “see what everyone’s talking about.”
The chicken biscuit is one of the most popular items on the menu.
Locals are also in love with La Playa's lattes.
Do you have a favorite traditional espresso drink or would you like to try something new? Whether you prefer it hot or iced, there is something on the espresso bar menu for you, including seasonal creations to keep things interesting.
It’s hard to resist options, such as Cafe de Olla, Oatchata Latte, Creme Brûlée Breve, and Dark Chocolate Mexican Mocha.
If you are more of a tea person, try the Masala Chai Latte, Peppermint Tea Steamer, or a classic sweet iced tea.
And try the traditional Southern hush puppies served with your choice of dipping sauce.
We have heard good things about the flavorful chipotle aioli.
Shrimp and grits is a true Southern favorite, and La Playa’s green chile grits and shrimp take this classic to another level.
If spicy versions of traditional favorites pique your interest, you may also want to try the ghost pepper mac and cheese.
Did we happen to mention how good the buttermilk biscuits are at one of the best restaurants in Southern California?
They are also the foundation for an amazing strawberry shortcake, a sweet finish to any meal.
La Playa proudly works with and sources from local farmers and businesses to provide the freshest and highest quality foods and ingredients.
For example, these lovely beer-battered mushroom tacos on yellow corn tortillas feature locally grown oyster mushrooms and micro-greens.
La Playa's website proudly reads, "We truly believe if ain't made with love, it ain't fit to serve."
Are you up for some love today?
La Playa Soul keeps people satisfied with the biscuits and just about everything else at this Southern California soul food kitchen. For more La Playa Soul Kitchen photos and posts, check out the Facebook page.
Have you already visited this lovely restaurant? We would love to hear from you. If you have tasted some of the delicious menu items, please let us know in the comments below.
For a fun day, take your food to go and eat at Port Hueneme Beach Park. And shop for some beach gear on the REI website.
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/southern-california/small-town-body-of-water-socal/
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