One thing I've noticed in Temecula is that the service is excellent almost everywhere, and this…read moreplace was one of the best. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made us feel very welcome. The food was beyond great. Even the salsa was amazing; seriously, it was the first time I've had salsa this delicious. Every dish we tried was full of flavor and exceeded our expectations. We sat outside, and although it was a bit windy that day, the overall ambiance was wonderful. We had a great experience and would definitely come back.

Food was pretty good, I ordered potato tacos and my husband had Carnitas Tacos!…read moreTheir rice was really good! I was a little bummed that they didn't have blended drinks! Service was good! It was $50 for 2 - 2 taco combo plates and an ice tea!

Excellent Mexican food in Temecula! For 10 years we've been…read moresearching for great Mexican in our hometown....HOW HAVE WE MISSED THIS PLACE FOR 3 YEARS?? Birria taco in homemade corn tortillas. Pozole. Huaraches (like a tostada on a soft homemade tortilla. ALL 5's. Sorry, no photos this time. We inhaled this delicious food. We will be back. Many times!

I was really disappointed that this place serves birria only on the weekends. I obviously didn't…read morelook at the menu before coming. They also only serve menudo on the weekends. Everything i wanted to eat was not available at all! I was sourly disappointed! Its not too small inside and it had a very small outdoor seating. Its nice and looks authentic inside. My server was really nice. She was a sweetheart! My cabeza taco was pretty good. The meat was very soft and tender. The salsa is very mild. It practically had 0 spice but it tasted good. The burrito meat was also bland and my chille rellano was pretty cheesy and tasty. I only gave this place 3 stars bc who doesn't serve birria daily?? Lol!

The best Mexican food in temecula fresh, real flavor,wonderful to have inside Temecula area.read more

5 Stars! Really…read moreenjoyed my breakfast at Cocina Del Carmen! I ordered the chorizo and eggs, and everything was delicious. The chorizo had a little kick to it, but it was full of flavor, and the beans were absolutely amazing! The restaurant has a great atmosphere, and our waitress was wonderful--very friendly and attentive. My only suggestion would be to offer regular coffee in addition to Café de Olla for those who prefer their coffee without the added sweetness and cinnamon. Other than that, a fantastic experience! Great food, great service, and a beautiful little restaurant. I'll definitely be back!

Guadalajara Mexican Grill is one of those spots where you know what you're getting--and honestly,…read morethere's something to be said for that. Is it the absolute best Mexican food I've ever had? Probably not. But the food is solid, reliable, and always enjoyable, which is exactly why I keep coming back. Now, if you're a fan of drinks, music, and a festive atmosphere, this place definitely brings the party. It has that lively, colorful Mexican restaurant vibe, and I personally love that they have live music on certain days. My little one and I especially enjoy sitting outside in their enclosed patio area. It's such a nice little setup! Depending on the day and time, it can get pretty packed, but I've honestly never had a bad experience here. The staff is always friendly, the atmosphere is fun, and the food is something you can count on. So no, I'm not going to crown Guadalajara the king of all Mexican food--but sometimes you don't need culinary fireworks. Sometimes you just want good food, a fun atmosphere, some music, and a place that consistently delivers. And Guadalajara does exactly that.

I was in Temecula and wanted to try a Mexican restaurant, so we decided on Guadalajara. The service…read morewas great, and they have TVs by the bar if you're the type who likes to watch your Sunday games while eating and having a drink. The food wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. I love finding good spots that I want to go back to, but unfortunately, this won't be one of them. The food was just okay.

After a disappointing experience elsewhere, Margaritas Cocina & Cantina completely saved my…read morebirthday! From the moment we walked in, the service was exceptional. The staff was welcoming, attentive, and made our entire group feel taken care of. The drinks were delicious, the food was fresh and full of flavor, and the homemade tortillas were absolutely amazing--some of the best I've had. Every dish that came to our table was excellent. Thank you for turning our day around and giving us such a wonderful dining experience. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for great food, drinks, and outstanding service!

Had an urge for a plate of Mexican food and a decent ice cold beer, and this is the right place !…read more The combination plate delivered the flavors I desired, with a delicious chili relleno prepared to perfection Sat at the counter; very attentive server and bartender. A little on the noisy side because the place was packed.

Yesterday was my second time at Espandín. Let's start off with the environment. Espandín is located…read morein Old Town Temecula and has a central location on the corner. With that being said, parking can be difficult because Old Town tends to get very busy on a Saturday. We walked in and it was not busy. The host/server told us to pick any table we would like. We chose outside, but they had just cleaned up the area, so our chairs were stacked. The host/server quickly helped us get the chairs down and place them at our table. The server was attentive and kept checking in on us. Now the food. When we were sat down, we were given complimentary chips and salsa. The chips were perfect and not overly salty or greasy. The salsa was very mild and had a great flavor. I ordered a 2 taco combo plate ($14.95) with carne asada and carnitas. The carne asada was just okay, it was cut into thicker piece, which is not my preference. It was also topped with guacamole, which was not the best I've had. The carnitas however were magnificent topped with pickled onions, cilantro, and salsa. The rice was not traditional Mexican rice and did have a bit of a crunch to it rather than a toast before cooking. The beans were just plain pinto beans, not refried beans, but they were good. While this place, is not extremely traditional, it is a great spot in Old Town Temecula with fairly good food. I'm looking forward to coming back again.

So it's no secret finding a lunch spot on Mother's Day is hard! We walked through Old Town and most…read morerestaurants had over an hour wait. I noticed Espadín had tables and thought it was worth a shot. Also, it was getting really hot and I was ready for some air conditioning. We were seated immediately and our server got our drinks. We ordered a grilled Caesar salad, green chilaquiles with eggs, and guacamole. The guacamole was so fresh and had a great lime flavor. The grilled Caesar was the star of the show! The dressing was amazing. The chilaquiles were also good. I was a little nervous at first since they weren't busy when we walked in compared to the other restaurants on the street, but it ended up being a great surprise how good everything was!

My wife and I come down here quite a few times for taco Tuesday and recently brought our son down…read morehere for taco the variety of tacos are amazing. I love the shrimp tacos. My wife likes Barbacoa and the chicken tacos are fantastic. They're so full of juices, pickled onions, cabbage, and I love their habanero salsa Everything's so fresh and the people are so friendly. Definitely go to place for tacos. Now in fairness, I haven't had anything else there but their beer and it was cold

Visited Kalaveras-Temecula in Old Town Temecula and had a great experience…read more Hot tip: if you like omelets, order the barbacoa and swap the potatoes for refried beans. That combination was outstanding. The views from the outdoor deck are excellent, and the upstairs bar is beautiful. Yes, you have to take the elevator up, but it's absolutely worth it--trust me. The carnitas taco was excellent, and the chile relleno was one of the highlights of the meal. Great food, great atmosphere, and a fun spot to spend an evening in Old Town. We'll definitely be back.

Just had yet another amazing and delicious meal at The Mexico Cafe…read more.. Conveniently located just down the road from Pechanga Resort and Casino... Walking in we were blown away by the awesome Halloween decorations located throughout the restaurant....from werewolves, to ghost pups to a Pirates Caribbean attraction in the middle of the restaurant! Say What!!! And I haven't even gotten to the excellent service and muy delicious food yet... After experiencing the liking of the coolest haunted house on the block, we were welcomed in like family by the lovely hostess, Taytum, who walked us to our booth.... With a quick glance at the menu (truthfully, everything on the menu is "Excellente"), we were greeted by the beautiful server, Briana, and a master server, Beto... Beto's humor, experience and knowledgeable put us at ease, knowing we were definitely going to have a great lunch experience! My better half had the lunch special, an incredible amount of delicious Mexican cuisine, including a non-alcoholic drink, all for an incredible price! I had the Burrito Al Pastor, deluxe or "wet" style if you will, topped with their homemade tomatillo sauce....Unbelievably tasty and such a big portion, I took the rest home for dinner... Thanks to Beto and Briana, our drinks were never empty..(I didn't know I could hold 5 ice teas ;) The food was simply scrumptious and flavorful... Did I mention yet another plus to The Mexico Cafe? It's family owned and operated since 1951 (their San Bernardino location) I had the honor this visit to speak to one of the owner's family members, he was humble and thankful as I complimented the restaurant... I've seen him before pitching in bussing tables and serving food....The family is still very actively involved, and that part of why this restaurant is such a long standing success... The ultra-cool atmosphere, sensational service and yummy (don't tell the fellas I used that term ;) food make The Mexico Cafe a 5-Star experience!! Highly Recommend! Support small businesses If your chillin at nearby Pechanga Casino, or even within an hours drive of this place you must go... Go now, for lunch, dinner, or Sunday buffet...You'll have a blast and thank me! Kudos to Taytum, Beto & Briana !!

I am on a chile Colorado quest lately and I keep returning here. Their Colorado has outstanding…read morespices and depth of flavor. I do wish the meat chunks were smaller, and I wish the portion was larger, because it is delicious. I've also gotten the 1/2 Colorado 1/2 verse plate and that was fire. I love the setting and decorations in the restaurant, it feels like a ride at Disneyland. The service is also always prompt and efficient. I will continue returning to Mexico cafe.

Dinner at the Cantina last night. I opted to try something new. I ordered the Mariscos Vibrantes…read more It comes with shrimp, lobster, and Alaskan king crab in a tomato cocktail with avocado, cilantro, and lime. It's served with two tostada shells. The seafood was fresh and the cocktail was bright, clean, cool, and had a subtle sweetness. It is not spicy and it's not lemony. I appreciate that because you can build the flavor to your liking. I highly suggest trying this. I was also happy we had Robin as our server again. She is an amazing server who has an amazing spirit, and great energy. She was very tentative again and met all our needs. The ambiance is relaxing and soothing. They had a live musician tonight that added to the ambiance.

This place is so clean and nice. The food is wonderful and…read morethe service is too. Every single thing we ordered was great.

Brought my family in today for breakfast after church. Food was amazing, as well as service! The…read moremoment we walked in, we were greeted with such positive attitudes from the jump. Our server, Amy, was so sweet and informative on the menu. We sat on their cantina side and were able to enjoy the football games with our meal. We will definitely be back!

We needed to kill some time and stopped in to try the michelada flight. It did not disappoint!…read more Service at the bar was great and the indoor esthetic/ambiance was on point. We will return and try some dishes next time. Lots of free parking, ADA accessible, not sure about pets.