Brandon’s Diner

This is one of those places that you don't want to tell people about. You don't want to tell them…read moreabout it because you don't want the lineups to be out the door. Once people eat it they end up coming back. I've probably eaten here about 20 times. The food is consistently great. Carne Tacos are around $3-4 The taco depending on which style you get. These are premium tacos and not the junk that you get at the corner taco stand. High quality ingredients and great food. I got a big appetite I can eat about five of those tacos no problem. I'm not crazy about their guacamole or chips. They also have some potatoes which are AKA tater tots. Don't let it fool you though everything else is awesome. I've never tried the burritos yet they are pricey. The tacos here are the best in Riverside hands down! This is my go-to Taco for the inland empire.

Pretty good, but inconsistent…read more My order: BRC (beans, rice, cheese) burrito; Torta w asada; Relleno Taco--the best. Their asada is simply some of the best you can find in the IE. It's no King Taco (LA ppl know), but very good. One annoying thing that happened is they charge different prices for the BRC. I've been charged $5-8 dollars for the same burrito. Recently, it seems like they increased the burrito because I was ordering it weekly. Definitely w repeat and return customer.

Cabeza Tacos

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Buche and Al Pastor Tacos

Birrieria Little Tijuana

4.7(793 reviews)

4.0 mi

Best Birria tacos around…read more Very friendly service. Ambiance is about what you'd expect.

Have been doing to this location for a few years. We make it a point to go whenever we are on the…read moreway to the outlets near Cabazon. First things first, the restaurant location and the inside is nothing to write home about. There are ample tables there. The restroom works, but is nothing remotely close to fancy. That being said, we come to places like this for the food.. and let me tell you, this is the best favorite tacos in all of SoCal. Highlights would be the quesa- Birria tacos and the regular Birria tacos on a Tuesday. Tacos are pretty big with 2 being enough for me. For the smaller street tacos in other places I would need closer to 4 tacos. Service: 5 Food: 5+ Ambiance: low 3's Overall this place gets a 5!

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Birria taco plate

Taqueria Tomateros

4.3(612 reviews)

0.6 mi

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Been coming here for over 5 years and always stop by for lunch. Super fresh and great food!!! I…read morewill always be back for the great customer service as well !!

the food is really good i like the food the fish taco was yummy and the quesadilla was really good…read morei would come back again.

Asada Fries

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More seating area

Taqueria 2 Potrillos

3.5(431 reviews)

0.6 mi

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Had to check this place out. It was extremely clean inside…read moreand I really enjoyed the open kitchen. The fresh hand pressed tortillas were a huge plus to see. Service was very attentive and professional. The quality of the food was really good! Highly recommend. I will be returning

If you are looking for a worthy taco shop this place is it! Brought me back to my upbringing in San…read moreFrancisco and San Diego! They are authentic and their Fresca omg PineappleGuava is the one!!!!! We had their Mulitas Burrito - vegetarian Tacos - adobado and carne asada super bomb Quesadilla with Carne Asada and seasoned perfect!

Fish Tacos, Cabeza, Suadero, Lengua, Asada, Al Pastor

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Cucumber Lime juice

Birrieria Xolos

4.0(211 reviews)

0.0 mi

Birrieria Xolos checks all the boxes: good service, good food, and good prices. Honestly, what more…read morecan you ask for? We ordered the family pack, and it is absolutely worth the price--great portions and perfect for sharing. The birria sopa ramen was packed with flavor, rich, savory, and straight-up comforting. Hard to find anything not to like about it. The tacos are affordable, a decent size, and hit the spot every time. Brought my parents along (thanks to my wife), and everyone left happy, which says a lot. When parents approve, you know it's legit. Solid food, fair pricing, and consistently good flavors. We'll definitely be back to run it again.

Birrieria Xolos has 4 locations in Riverside, Perris, Ontario, and Chino. I ordered The Birria…read moreCombo with beans and rice. The salsa, cilantro, pickled onions and onions all arrived on the side. The birria was flavorful and more tender during my second and third servings. The tortillas were really good along with the sides. This is a great value for $12.99.

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"Quesataco" w/ onions, cilantro, & consomé

Los Tacos Lokos

3.8(456 reviews)

0.5 mi

1st timer at Los Tacos Lokos and the restaurant is clean. With all the windows around, it was lit…read moreup. We ordered burrito & 2 tacos and the food was delicious. Fernando who took our order was pleasant and smiled. I like that they had a mural of the Mom and her history of success. Thumbs up !

A decent taco. Stopped in after a late drive. Great service. Welcoming and friendly. Lots to choose…read morefrom on their menu. Inside tables with room for a large group. Right off the 91 fwy with easy access to get in and on your way. Tight parking lot. Tap to pay available.

Asada burrito. Delicious.

Just opened

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Chicken and asada tacos

El Trigo

4.4(619 reviews)

6.1 mi

•$

Salsa and chips are amazing, tortillas have really good flavor, and service is amazing…read more I got a carne asada burrito and it was beautiful after a round of golf. Highly recommend and would definitely come back. Been a while since I've had good Mexican food like this

This place is like walking into your grandmas kitchen! Warm, inviting and like your Tia is making…read moreyou a plate. They have a ton to offer and all of it is delicious. I've even come in during a vegetarian stint and they offered to make me alternatives off menu that were incredible! I highly suggest their carnitas! They are probably the best in town. If you're looking for a hidden gem with fantastic food, this is the spot.

Sope de asada

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Morena's Mexican Cuisine - Riverside

4.7(363 reviews)

4.1 mi

I've given Morena's their props before, but I had to add some extra love for these beautiful fish…read moreand shrimp tacos with mango salsa and for their World Cup happy hour (whenever there's a game on). Service was just as sweet as always. Pretty quiet in here for happy hour and World Cup on TV.

Very clean. The service was also great. Came on a Saturday…read morearound 2:30 and it wasn't packed at all. Our group got the chicharron and guacamole, Fajitas, Burrito mojado de carnitas and Torta de asada. Not sure if we were mistaken but we thought "chicharron" meant the actual meaty chicharrón but it's literally like the bagged one you get at any store minus the meaty part (if that makes sense lol) From what I was told the fajitas were good. The torta de asada was not at all tasty. The meat had no flavor and it was very dry. The burrito de carnitas was okay. Way too much rice and the ancho salsa was overly sweet. In our opinion the price did not match the flavor at all. We will give it another shot since it has great ratings but our experience was not the best.

Morenas Mexican Food Riverside

Chicharon appetizer (came with beans and green salsa) yummy!

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Dining area has TV

Taco Station

3.9(1k reviews)

6.1 mi

The food here was pretty dang good (had the pirate tacos) . The bartender with red hair behind…read morebar was on point with drinks and food ... the vibes were on point good music and dodgers game . Ive been coming here for 15 years and will continue to do so. Thanks Michelle...

They have good burritos, the tortillas is good and they have good carne asada. I also like the…read morehorchata and tacos

Thank You Veterans for Your Service

Just in case you are hungry!

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Ensenada Style Fish Tacos-Chased down with a Pacifico Beer..

Tacos Puro Jalisco

4.2(213 reviews)

4.5 mi

Some of the best authentic Mexican food I've had. The adobada was juicy and well seasoned and every…read morebite was a blast of flavor. The asada was just as yummy! The quesabirria was a one of my favorite things on the menu, one of the best I've had. Everything I had was top-notch! One of the best parts was the salsa bar. They had onions, cilantro, red sauce, green sauce, limes, everything you could want for your tacos. The service was quick, even with a large lunch crowd coming in. The restaurant filled up quickly, the dine-in seats were all about taken and the outdoor patio was filling up too. The parking lot was very limited and one way, so just know that when pulling in. I'd love to come back! 10/10 would recommend.

I was passing through the area and was craving some quesabirria tacos, so I found this place…read morethrough Yelp. The reviews looked solid, so I figured, "Oh what the heck, why not?" I ordered in advance and went to pick up my food, but since I was starving, I ended up just eating there on their patio. The tacos were okay. Personally, I thought they were pretty mid and not as flavorful as I was hoping they'd be. They did have a spicy sauce that I dipped the tacos in, and that definitely helped the flavor. I personally didn't love the tacos, but to be fair, I also didn't try anything else on the menu so I can't speak for the rest of their food. The place itself is a decent size, and the patio area is actually pretty nice. The staff was very kind, my order was ready right on time, and I appreciated that they weren't stingy with the sauces. Overall not a bad spot, but the quesabirria tacos just didn't fully hit for me. Oh well *shrug*

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Rosabell M.

115

1491

11070

2 years ago

I absolutely love dining at this cozy diner! The place has a homey feel that makes you feel right at home as soon as you walk in. The food has that comforting, homey taste that you expect from a good diner, consistently delivering delicious and satisfying meals. The staff is incredibly nice and friendly, always providing excellent service with a smile. Every visit here is a great experience, and it's become a favorite spot for us. I recommend this diner for anyone looking for a welcoming atmosphere, great food, and wonderful service. We always enjoy our time here! read more

Kristy H.

7 months ago

Kristy (Kristina) is amazing! She's always friendly, helpful, accurate and professional. She knows how to help us order exactly what we like in the right entree packages. She make sure our order is ready in the timeframe that she quotes, and she always has the right amount of condiments, paper, napkins, and utensils. I hope you appreciate her Brandon's diner because she would be an asset at any other organization!!! Thank you Kristy, Your friend, also Kristy read more

Joanna F.

4 years ago

Im a salad person and I can honestly say they have the best salad I've ever had. Food is so fresh, service is great, wonderful atmosphere. We will definitely come back soon. read more

LornaLouise W.

7 months ago

Everytimre it washes my energies late I m always I'm late and delivery not hard straight right up stupid

Donna C.

5 years ago

Busy but we were seated right away. Good breakfast and our server was attentive & friendly!

Paul N.

4 years ago

Nice little spot Food was fresh Service was also good Next time I am in area I will return read more

Kathryn L.

5 years ago

Great food and great service. I always get the taco salad but everything is good here.

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