#1 Mexican Restaurant in Ventura County At Plata Cocina Mexicana we pride ourselves on creating a community atmosphere while serving culinary creations and libations utilizing the freshest of ingredients. Plata is a family-owned restaurant that will offer non-traditional and uniquely inspired Mexican food. We offer original Mexican dishes made from scratch each day. House made tortillas, guacamole, tamales, and sauces that will transport you.