25 Best Taco Restaurants in Riverside

“Excellent Food is always fresh Service is genuinely nice“

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

“I recently ordered the quesabirria tacos, birria ramen and some large sides of beans and rice. The food is really good! My daughter loved the ramen, and my husband, who's picky about refried beans, was impressed. They put so much meat in the tacos that I could have made 2 more tacos. Even the ramen was loaded. Very good! I'll definitely go back“

“If you’re looking for top-tier vegan food in the IE, Veganvato in Riverside, is it. This all-vegan food truck is hands down one of the best in the area for vegan tacos and burritos.

I had the soyrizo taco and the BBQ jackfruit taco, and both were incredibly flavorful and satisfying. I also loved that they use two tortillas, so the tacos don’t fall apart; such a small detail that makes a big difference.

My partner ordered the al pastor burrito, and he absolutely loved it. But the real star of the show was the chile de árbol salsa, easily the best we’ve had.

Highly recommend Veganvato if you’re in the Riverside/IE area and craving amazing vegan food!“

“Best birria I have tasted . Everything was good from bean rice and consomé with birria . I really recommend it“

“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 😁“

“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**“

“Had Sanchez tacos cater our wedding . Hands down the best . Set up was amazing , plenty of food and tasted Amazing. My next event I will hire them again to cater“

“Great flavor on all meats pastor, asada, cabeza and other organs (soo good). The team lost some people due to the city forcing all vendors to actual food trucks, seems like they let some folks go. But the flavor is still the same. Self serve sauces, and they have this super hot one in a pour handle. If you like spice try it. The green avacado sauce is less spicy and my 2nd favorite sauce. The portion does seem smaller than prior to the food truck.“

“The tacos here were AMAZING!!! For tacos shocked at even the presentation. Nothing better than coming across ppl who look like they enjoy what they do and these ppl definitely enjoy what they do. Long story short if you’re hungry Mon-Sat and on St Charles in Berkeley passing, worth checking out!!“

“Great food very clean establishment Friendly helpful staff 3rd visit will be back again!!“

“5/5 Outstanding Service from Charlie!

I had an amazing experience thanks to Charlie at Brandon’s Dinner. His customer service was exceptionally friendly, attentive, and always focused on what we needed. Charlie checked in at just the right moments and made sure everything was perfect throughout our visit. His positive attitude and warm personality truly stood out.“

“Este lugar sin duda es mi favorito por muchas razones el servício la comida y la limpieza“

“Excellent friendly service Amazing food & drink Entertainment“

“buenos tacos 100% recomendados“

“Delicious food. Fast & friendly service..“

“Very great food here. What I love about this place is that it's very local! Great place to have some beer, sit down and eat, have fun. You have to experience there whole menu! I won't say anything else!

Parking: There's about 12/15 spots to park.“

“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.“

“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.“

“National Taco Day is on October 4 every year but today's recognition goes to Chronic Tacos their breakfast burritos, which I get with Impossible beef and discovered at the end of August 2025. I was rushing in before 11:30 AM to pick up his and hers to take home on an ice block. Now they are served all day, so I can pick them up later and has become a weekly thing. 🌯🥳
Impossible Beef, hash, and egg is the perfect base and for toppings, I get hubs cheese and hot sauce, I get cilantro and pico de gallo 😋 (The first time we tried the breakfast burritos with guac but it was more distracting and they are tastier without it 🥑)

I first tried Chronic Tacos the summer of 2018. Being vegetarian, I tried their potato taco, and the 2nd time made it into a meal with beans, Spanish rice, chips and spicy mayo.

I made it back in 2020 when I learned they had Beyond Beef, and tried it on a burrito! I also made it in before 10 AM to try the Beyond Beef on a breakfast burrito 🌯

I ordered the burritos with white rice, as I was kindly advised the Spanish rice has chicken broth(!)
I wasn't made aware of this on my first visit when I ordered the Spanish rice with my potato taco, but fast forward to 2025 I was again made aware of this when I was about to order it with the Impossible Beef that they now carry.

I wish Chronic Tacos made vegetarian Spanish rice or made it clear on their menu that it is not, but I am so glad they have sustained a vegetarian beef option 👍👏
Spring Break week I picked up dinner to go twice, a good opportunity to support one of the few eateries open while the students are gone.
The Bowl-Rito starts at $10.25 plus Impossible Beef for $2 and guac for $2.25. It was a hefty bowl for $14.50 and turned into 2 meals. Similarly the Burrito version would also be $14.50 but for an add'l $1.50 I had to try the Hot Cheeto Burrito, and hubs and I both were surprised by how good they were! Adding the Cheetos made the burritos ginormous so they also became 2 meals, dinner and lunch the next day. Although I can no longer handle dairy and prefer the breakfast burrito, I definitely recommend trying it!“

“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“