50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Riverside

“First time at Palenque and it did not disappoint. From being greeted to the food. Our server Eddie was great, very attentive and recommended a few appetizers. We went with the guac and chips which were delicious. We also go the steak & shrimp fajitas very flavorful and steak cooked to perfection.“

“We took a chance on this place, and I am glad we did. We loved everything! The food, the staff, and the atmosphere. I wish the music was a little lower to hold comfortable conversations but it’s ok. We enjoyed it all. Sorry, no photos. We ate and then decided to leave feedback. Menudo is DELICIOUS! And the Taquitos and guac… so good.“

“We were on our way to Palm Springs when we found this hidden gem by Riverside.

As the name suggests, this spot is mainly about Birria . If you like Birria , you will love this place. I was hoping to get few other options in my tacos (Chicken , Pork ...) but they only had chicken wings and for Tacos, only the Birria meat.

We went for standard QueseoBirrias and it was very good. A bit over greasy per my wife but I loved it. The consume that we ordered on the side was very good too. Service is standard that you would expect out of a casual place like this. Ambience also is pretty routine.

Overall , I loved this place but wife found it very greasy.“

“Some of the best Mexican food is sold here and I'm not talking about your regular burritos and tacos stuff. They have almost authentic dishes. And I say almost because authentic enchiladas don't have Monterey Jack but queso fresco, but I'm being picky. Worth visiting.“

“Great food . Large menu. Great services authentic Mexican food“

“I get tired of most Mexican restaurants because there is a sameness to them all, but Morena's is better, more upscale than the others. I love this place.“

“I recommend eating here casa mota the food is so good I like there food and the most I like there menudo they put a lot of meat“

“The food here is decent but we tried it 2x after our acupuncture appt, my husband and I and it just doesn’t feel / taste super authentic. We took my son some menudo home to be the ultimate judge. He also said the menudo was plain no flavor. I didn’t clock on don’t recommend because it is reasonably priced. Service was rather slow though, my husband can drink a diet soda like I can my wine , and they just didn’t keep up with it for him. So if in a rut and need food and don’t care about flavor Ten this is your spot.“

“Toda la comida muy buena“

“The flavor profile of the food here is just amazing. I saw one review said they only take cash that’s not true. I’ve paid with card every week for 3 years.

Their English isn’t amazing but I speak zero Spanish and get along just fine. I’ve brought probably 30 different people here and everyone has just ranted and raved about how good the food is.“

“Food is amazing, and the workers are super friendly! would recommend to anyoneý!!“

“Staff friendly. son enjoyed his carne asada tacos (Wed) and burrito (Fri). my shrimp taco was delicious. We will be back.“

“I just tried this place out of the blue. The pics on the page looked good. And they did not disappoint. Everything was amazing. The employees were friendly and fast. The food was really good. The homemade Pico is fantastic as well as the green sauce. It had just the right amount of heat to it. I will definitely be going back.“

“Some people next to us got the monster burritos and calling them huge doesn't do them justice. They are MASSIVE. Their house burrito is huge... That's what I got and I could only eat half! Very good food, large portions and friendly staff. If you're looking for a great burrito, this is the spot.“

“Very great service, Alfredo the manager is one of a kind. Congratulations to the whole team!!!! 😃😃😃“

“Olivia’s is a true quality restaurant. Great authentic Mexican food in a classic setting.“

“Cenaduría Oaxaqueña Donaji truly exceeded my expectations. The restaurant is set in a house with limited parking, but plenty of street parking nearby. Luckily, we found a spot inside. As we stepped under the large white tarp, we were welcomed like guests at a family gathering, I immediately felt at home. While waiting for our table, they kindly seated us next to a heater, making the experience even more comfortable. From there, we could watch the food being prepared, and it was nothing short of an art form. After a brief 15-minute wait, we were seated and ready to enjoy our meal. I tried a tlayuda for the first time, and it was absolutely delicious, loaded with quesillo, beans, and three types of meat: cecina, chorizo, and what appeared to be chuleta. The portions were incredibly generous. We also shared a quesadilla with epazote, which was just as flavorful. With those two dishes, my wife and I had more than enough to eat. To top it off, the café de olla was incredible, and the hot chocolate was simply exquisite. I highly recommend visiting this hidden Oaxacan gem in Riverside!“

“DELICIOUS Food here! It's all about the taste & the food here has it!!“

“I'm leaving this review because Angel the kind woman at the register, always gives the best service. I've given a review on the survey before but she's just the best, and makes sure your order comes out perfect. If something is even slightly wrong she will do her best to correct it.
I hope they make her job enjoyable here because she is such an amazing addition to their team.
Short summary.
Food is great and the place is always clean. Service is amazing“

“Some sketch behavior last time I was there from one of the employees (hadn't seen him there before) - paying people off the street, dropping bags behind that side door, calling people for cash - I dunno! I just hope nothing shady - don't want to be around it if so! He was friendly though and the food is still yummy!!!

*****
Update 08/26/24: Been here a few more times... I keep intending to try other items, but that taco plate calls my name EVERY time! ;P And it never disappoints!! Different staff member this time but just as friendly. Keep supporting small businesses like this that offer a quality product, good value, and great attitudes/customer service!
*****

Let me start this out by saying, I am picky about my meat!! I usually will try a carne asada taco & maybe beans/rice at a place, as a test item to see if I'll order more and go back.

Tacos here are meaty and have great flavors!! Not chopped up gristle & fat either but pure chunks of meat and each taco is generously stuffed! Staff are extremely nice and hard working! I'll be craving these and now I have to go back to try the chile relleno burrito!!

I got a generous taco plate w/ 3 (fat) tacos (beans & rice), Mexi coke bottle, and left a tip, all for around $20.

**Support small businesses**“

“Amazing place for delicious Mexican food, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and delicious margaritas“

“Amazing food.Service is always perfect, food is always on point, and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. Always looking forward to this place. the sea food is exceptionally good!“Diana is so good with her customer service 😁“

“Amazing tacos, especially the Pastor.

Friendly staff and great atmosphere. Not too cluttered, you're there just for the food. Had some earlier today and I'm probably going to go back. If you're interested in simple tacos that are perfectly spiced, juicy meat, and salsa with a kick, I'd definitely recommend eating here.“

“Delicious Birria de Chivo“

“came here for the first time last night because I just opened a tow yard close by and the place seemed to be poppin. was a awesome choice. pulled in and the lot had classic cars and low lows parked outside. that was the first sign that it was meant to be. ordered fish tacos and they were bomb! wife ordered flautas for the babies and they had cheese inside. apparently they were amazing also. the salsa bar.... every salsa was very good I had to have all of them. good vibes! was leaving and a guy was walking to patio with a burrito the size of a football no lie! will be a new spot for the family for sure!“

“Amazing Authentic MX Cuisine !! I Try To Order Something New Everytime I Come..It never goes wrong taking a rick here with a new plata im unfamiliar with..trust this kitchen !!“

“For 34 years my wife and I would eat there 2 to 4 times a month, it was our favorite restaurant. Friendly staff good fresh made food, If you want a combo that is not listed, want hotter salsa, something you don't see on the menu ask your waitress, the owner and staff are great! I'll be there tonight“

“We did not know what to expect when we walked into this little, unassuming restaurant.
What we discovered was the most delicious Mexican food I have ever had. It is definitely not fast food, but you could tell the chefs put their heart and pride into each dish. The fish was wonderful. My husband was so impressed with the soup. I have never been particularly impressed by tortillas, but these were the best I have tasted. I will remember the hot chocolate and try to replicate it at home- probably to no avail. I am glad we took a chance with this place.“

“I have been going since the early eighties. The name has changed a couple of times over the years. Family-owned and excellent authentic food“

“everyone is so nice and food was delicious.“

“We stopped by on a Wednesday afternoon. We were seated quickly. Our server was very pleasant and we received our meals quickly. I had cheese enchiladas with rice and beans. My companion had the chili rellano. Everything was delicious. My only complaint, other diners were quite loud, it was hard to have a conversation.“

“Fish tacos from here are now my constant craving!! 🥰 and the seasoned fries with their ranch! So good here and clean. Good quality food I trust.“

“Delicious food ,great service !!“

“Best Mexican food restaurant and Michelades around! I love their Campana and Ceviche ? My husband says they have the best Menudo outside of Mexico ? Shrimp Fajitas are BOMB (Huge shrimp)! Their Salsas and Guacamole are delish! We've been coming here for 10 years and they never disappoint ? You know it's authentic and great when some of the waitresses don't speak much English ? They even have karaoke every Friday, I believe ? Don't let the area fool you! They say the best restaurants are in the worst areas ?

Vegetarian options: Bean & cheese burrito, cheese enchiladas, etc.“

“Super recomendado 🙌🏻 absolutamente todo muy sabroso 🔥🔥🔥🔥“

“This is now my #1 place for Mexican food. It's a quaint, clean, nicely decorated place. Service was excellent. Margaritas were original in original Margarita glasses. Food was just like my mom use to cook, delicious. Price was excellent for both cocktails and food. There was also a larger area I'm thinking for large groups outside, but canopy covered. I would definitely go back. Large menu.“

“I will always say this is my #1 spot to get food they never disappoint!
Update 8/22/25 came to get a breakfast burrito for my dad wanted to add bacon until i noticed the price! They asked for 3.81 for added bacon to the burrito, and they put a bunch of potatoes so basically my dad ate a potato burrito! Never getting the breakfast burrito again.“

“We always appreciate the Park Ave Polynesian Store“

“Wonderful food and great service!“

“Food is always fire. Try out the carne asada fries.“

“This place is pretty good . We had the fish taco meal for about $13 dollars . Came with rice and beans . Let me tell you the tacos were piping hot and fresh 10/10 . They will bring you lemons and peppers witch I have to also add the pepper was seasoned, now that was a game changer , I spilt it open took the seeds out and I lace it on my tacos 10/10 . We also shared 3 rolled tacos . It was also good but I will add pretty expensive but definitely worth every penny . We used the chips they gave us as nachos with the green sauce they have and leftover beans rice and other leftover veggies . All in all a perfect meal .. I complemented the chef cause if the food is perfect the chef should know . Oh and horchata taste like Cinnamon Toast Crunch milk . 10/10 but no refill . Only juices are free refill . Next time“

“Pollo asado plate. Good. Food. Good. Service“

“Food quality was fantastic. Food was flavorful, just delicious! They came out to cater my daughters birthday party, they had options for the little ones and they all loved it. They were on time and their set up was impeccable. They matched the theme of the party which I thought was fantastic on their part. Everything was just amazing. Thank you again toscos la piedad for such an amazing experience.“

“Awesome food. Nice people. Love the manager brought in an extra table for all of us to eat together“

“Solo necesita tener una persona que haga muy bien contenido para promocionar #lacocinaMESAVERDE“

“Been craving a torta all week and this was exactly what I needed, busrting with flavour and reminiscent of home. In retrospect im removing a star because while good, the torta was very sparsely filled and doesn't really feel too worth the price.“

“Let me tell you something, I have never gone to write a review as fast as I have for this Milanesa torta that I just tried in my car that I just ordered a few minutes ago. Do yourself a favor and order it and enjoy it fresh because this is something else out of this world.“

“Great service and Good food!!! Good combination for a great experience. I will be going back .“

“Tacos Al Fuego absolutely exceeded my expectations. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt lively and welcoming, setting the tone for what turned out to be an incredible meal.

The food was the real star of the show. Every taco I tried was packed with flavor—the meats were perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection, and the toppings were fresh and well-balanced. The tortillas tasted homemade and added an authentic touch that really made everything stand out. You can tell a lot of care goes into each dish.

The salsas were another highlight—bold, flavorful, and with just the right amount of heat. Whether you like something mild or spicy, there’s something for everyone, and they elevate the tacos even more.

Service was friendly and efficient, and everything came out quickly without sacrificing quality. It’s clear the staff takes pride in what they do.

Overall, Tacos Al Fuego delivers on all fronts: amazing food, great service, and a fun atmosphere. I’ll definitely be coming back and recommending it to anyone looking for some of the best tacos around.“

“Food was great: fresh guacamole, beef chimichanga, pork tacos and steak tacos. All had great flavor and texture. Beautiful, freshly prepared, service was friendly and fast. Pricey, but worth it overall. We do not order floofy drinks so I cannot speak to that; we ordered draft beer, but food was high quality. Would recommend.“