Food very good my guest really like the food Service very…read moreattentive Ambience very nice Definitely will come back Sorry no pictures for the food cause we finish it

Had such a great experience here. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive from start to…read morefinish. Everyone was welcoming, smiling, and made sure we were taken care of the whole time. The food was amazing and the portions were generous. I ordered a combination plate with an enchilada, two taquitos, beans, and rice, and everything was flavorful and cooked perfectly. For the quality and quantity, the price was more than reasonable, all for under $20. Definitely a spot I'd come back to and recommend if you're looking for great Mexican food with excellent service.

Be careful with some of the bad reviews here, Yelpers. It cannot possibly be the case that EVERYONE…read morehad to wait 45 minutes for their food. That is pretty sus to say the least. The Bautista family (which owns and runs the place) are fabulous - shout out to Christian, Danny, and Alex - and the food is simply superb. You can't beat the homemade tortillas (go with corn!), the adobada (my wife and oldest son are literally addicted to it), the carnitas...everything is top shelf. Eat in if you can because the food is better when it is hot and made to order. I am about to head there in a few minutes!

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!

Delicious food!!!! Black beans have delicious spices making them much different than any other…read moreblack beans! Oaxacan coffee is also so special because of the spices. Their extra spicy green hot sauce is wonderfully spicy. I highly recommend the mole-we asked for a side of it.

Finally made the mission out to Cocina Del Carmen...which, by the way, requires patience, strategy,…read moreand maybe a prayer if you show up during rush hour. Getting into that plaza is a sport... getting out is an extreme sport!! You've been warned!! But once you survive rush hour Olympics, the reward hits. I tried the Tlayuda Oaxacana... basically a giant corn tortilla living its best life, piled with black beans, fresh queso Oaxaca, avocado, tomatoes, and a generous heap of flank steak. First time having it and wow... where has this been all my life? And the salsa? Oh, it doesn't play games. It showed up, chose violence, and left my lips buzzing and my ears ringing like I just left a concert. Painful? Yes.!!! Worth it? Absolutely!!!! Would definitely go back and willingly burn my mouth again and e joy this delicious treat!!

Updated review - just wanted to add a few more photos from my recent visit!…read more I seriously love this spot. Guadalajara never misses. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and super satisfying - you can tell they put care into everything they serve. Portions are generous, and the prices are very affordable, especially for the quality you're getting. The service has always been friendly and quick, and the overall vibe is relaxed and welcoming. It's one of those places you can count on whether you're grabbing a quick bite or sitting down to enjoy a full meal. Definitely one of my go-to spots. Highly recommend!

Me and my wife always come here when we're in town. We travel from out of town and stay Pachanga…read morehotel and casino. This place has always been our go to Mexican restaurant when we come down here. We came on cinco de mayo which was busy and we had waited 20 minutes for a table which we expected. So we placed are order. Wife asked for the 2 taco special with no sour cream. I order the same thing with no cheese or sour cream. I did that cause I'm lactose intolerant. The waitress stated that they can't substitute? I'm not substituting anything. Just don't add it. The "manager" came over and said we can't substitute? I stated I'm not substituting anything, just don't want cheese or sour cream. He said since they're busy cause of cinco de mayo they can't do it which tells me they can't handle a large amount of customers and there food they make in the back there cooks are auto pilot and get devate from the normal operation. We have been here before and "NEVER" had a problem with the way we ordered but today was an issue which tells me things are difficult especially if busy. We will not be back cause it was just a simple request and they couldn't fulfill that. We went over to Rosa's and tortilla factory which is down the street and it was good and "much cheaper ". I will never recommend Guadalajara to anyone anymore cause they couldn't handle a simple request.

They serve a REALLY good ceviche. I was surprised because it is difficult to find a restaurant that…read moreprepares a tasty ceviche. The bar-keep was really friendly. Thank you!!!

Always a pleasure to come here. I still got my go to which is the flight of margaritas but I did…read moreswitch it up and did not get the ceviche or tacos. I got the plate of garlic shrimp de Ojo or something like that I'm going to be trying that shortly and I'll most likely get the flan as always! Smiley face I love the bartenders she is amazing super chill such good vibes and she definitely will remember your face like a magician :))) OK margarita flight is done the food was great only negative was the shell on the shrimp created work while tipsy. I usually get the plan and I decide to be a little spicy today and I went with the churros and it was stupid good. Stupid stupid stupid good! I love my red dress. It was random that she's like a bartender or a waitress a bus boy she does everything. This chick needs to have her own restaurant at this point and she teaches yoga! Great time!! Thank you!!!! I'm stuffed

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!

Birria tacos were awesome!! There was a special for happy hour maybe..? 3 birria tacos and they…read morewere awesome. I also got the 1/2 liter of the Long Island and it was great! We got the margarita flight and it was $35 and not good at all. Was pretty excited about it but man it was rough.

Stopped by Kalaveras in Temecula and had a really good experience. The place has a fun and lively…read moreatmosphere with colorful decor that gives it a cool vibe. It's a great spot to go with friends, especially if you're looking for good food and drinks in a lively setting. The food was really flavorful and everything tasted fresh. They have a good variety of Mexican dishes to choose from and the portions were solid. The drinks were also really good and they have a nice selection of cocktails and margaritas. The service was friendly and everything came out at a good pace. Overall it's a great place to grab a meal, enjoy some drinks, and hang out with friends. Definitely a spot I'd come back to again when I'm in Temecula.

Love the albondigas Service great…read more Love the decor 85 is too many characters Rrtrtttyyyyghhhhhhhhhhhhjggfdssghjiughgffggbhhjhbvvvghjhhbbhhjjjjjkkkkkmnnnnnnnnn

I love small business, unfortunately The Mexico Cafe fell short…read more My 2nd time here, 1st time was when they 1st opened. My wife and I had a date Night and decided to go bowling and she picked The Mexico Cafe in Temecula. Place is absolutely beautiful and all employees were extremely nice. However, our server Ramon was semi attentive, but was very arrogant and quick each visit. No personality, not very personable whatsoever. She ordered 2 beef tacos w rice n beans, I had steak fajitas. First off, their salsa that come w the chips honestly tastes store bought and is very bland, no joke! Wife's tacos had a lot of meat, just no flavor. Beans and rice were ok she said. My steak Fajitas came out sizzling full of tons of bell peppers, onions and tomatoes, very little steak. Maybe 6 oz total, if that. Steak was delicious, my veggie fajitas were underwhelming. However, the Albondigas soup was absolutely BOMB! Wasn't busy, food and service was a 3. The building and other employees were a 5+! Just an honest review, will go elsewhere next date Night. *I heard their other The Mexico Cafe is TERRIFIC!

This restaurant is located in the Pechanga Casino. Parking is plentiful in the garage. The hotel…read morehas a Las Vegas vibe. It is a non-smoking hotel. The restaurant has an upbeat atmosphere. All servers were attentive. The bar makes delicious drinks and cocktails. The complimentary chips and salsa were great. I ordered the chicken fajitas. It was amazing. It was the best chicken fajitas. I highly recommend dining here. It's a very busy restaurant and worth the wait.

As always we had a great food we love this place…read moreService was amazing Pleasant atmosphere Delicious food and drinks! Already looking forward to coming back soon

We really enjoy coming here! The food is always consistently delicious and they have such a great…read morevariety of drink options. Everything we've tried has been amazing. The service is always friendly and attentive which we really appreciate. The only reason we didn't give 5 stars is because of the molcajete. Traditionally, a molcajete is served in a stone bowl that keeps the food sizzling hot and gives the salsa a unique smoky flavor. Here they served it in a plastic bowl wrapped in foil which doesn't provide the same heat or authentic experience. Aside from that everything else is great and we'll definitely continue coming back! Side note: Saturday night they had a GREAT DJ playing all the hits in the bar area!!!

This isn't really a bad review, more just feedback for the manager or owner…read more My wife and I went on a Saturday night around 6-7pm. There was no wait, and we were seated right away in the dine-in area. Our server brought chips and salsa to the table. The chips tasted a little different than what I'm used to, but I'm assuming that's just the style they use, so no issue there. She also handed us the drink menu, which was huge in a good way. The problem was that after that, we never saw our server again. We finished the chips and our water and waited about 24 minutes without anyone checking on us. Meanwhile, tables that arrived after us were already getting their food while we still hadn't even placed our order. We eventually asked another gentleman if he could help us find our server, and he ended up taking our order himself. After that, everything went fine. Food-wise, I ordered a California burrito wet with red sauce. Personally, the red sauce just wasn't for me, the appearance wasn't what I thought so I only had a couple bites and took the rest home. My wife really enjoyed her quesadilla though. Overall, I'd still give this place another chance because I really liked the atmosphere and environment. I'm choosing to see this as just a bad night rather than a bad restaurant.