PLEASE NOTE: Cisco's will be closing to the public at 3:30pm on Monday, December 18th for our holiday party.

Our History

Cisco's Mexican Restaurant
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It all began during the late ’50s and early ’60s with Mr. Samuel Wilson, when he ventured into the hospitality industry, opening his first restaurant. Robert L Wilson, Senior, his eldest child, witnessed his father’s dedication and hard work and was inspired to follow in his footsteps. It seemed as though the passion for the industry ran in their blood.

Bob started by opening a few bars and eventually took a gamble by opening a restaurant in Northridge in 1971. Despite the risks involved, it eventually paid off.

During the early ’70s, Bob caught wind of a buzzing new city – Westlake Village. Intrigued, he decided to venture over the hill to explore it and instantly fell in love. Bob quickly decided to move to Westlake Village shortly after its establishment. The surrounding area, with its new homes and businesses around the lake, became an up-and-coming location for many families. Bob saw great potential in this area and believed it was the perfect place to open his second restaurant. In 1974, Cisco’s Mexican restaurant opened its doors on Westlake Boulevard.

Over the years, Bob Sr. and his wife Linda have become well-known figures within the Conejo Valley community, leaving a lasting impression. Robert L Wilson became the mayor of Thousand Oaks and City Council in 2003 to 2004Linda Wilson became involved in Rotary International in 1989 for over 30 years as well as all three Chamber of Commerce Agoura, Westlake, and Thousand Oaks. She went on to be the president of the American Heart Association.

Cisco’s continues to be a family-friendly and casual restaurant in The Conejo Valley. Enjoy tacos on our large patio or picnic area, where your kids can just be kids. We offer on-site catering for any event as well as offsite catering so you can be a guest at your own party. We have strolling mariachis every Friday from 6-9pm, live music every Saturday on our patio from 3-6pm, and Sundays are a must with the best brunch in town paired with bottomless mimosas. No matter what you’re in the mood for, we’ve got you covered.

  • 1974

    The first Cisco’s Mexican restaurant opens on Westlake Blvd

  • 1999

    Bob & Linda open a 2nd location of Cisco’s Mexican Restaurant on Avenida De Los Arboles in Thousand Oaks

  • 2005

    The original Cisco's Mexican Restaurant in Westlake Village closes

  • 2017

    Robert Wilson Jr. and his wife Jenell carry on the family tradition as owners of the Thousand Oaks Cisco’s Mexican Restaurant location

  • 2018

    Bob & Linda open Julio’s Agave Grill restaurant in Westlake Village as a Cisco’s Mexican Restaurant sister restaurant

  • 2023

    Julio’s Agave Grill closes its doors due to hard times brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Bob & Linda Wilson decide to retire.

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