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    Casa Mota

    4.2 (332 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    CASA MOTA ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Fajitas Mix and Chile Relleno & Enchiladas Combo

    I LOVE CASA MOTA!! Everything is so yummy and delicious. The service is amazing. Everything always comes out so quick and fresh. Highly recommend

    Sopa de albóndigas
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    Casa Mota has an authentic taste of what real Mexican food should be , we order the albóndigas soup and the pozole and I will say the taste took me back to my childhood when my mother used to to make it. The service was on point and as a Mexican restaurant they surely start you off with the chips and salsa. Drinks are your Jamaica and ice tea and more , the parking on weekdays is very open but weekends may be a little tight but it's worth the wait ! Be on the lookout for more DC critics !! 4.5 Stars : I will be back !

    Enchilada combo
    Mario F.

    I came here for lunch one day based off a friends recommendation of their Menudo. My fiance is a Menudo expert and loved their Menudo with a side of pata. I tried it and it had great flavor with the perfect amount of spice. I had ordered the enchiladas and they were delicious as well. Their micheladas are on point and everything was reasonably priced. Their service was great and our waitress always checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed including refills. It's clean inside with TV's playing different channels. I highly recommend them and am looking forward to going back to try more food! Keep up the great work!

    Michelada!

    Food is delicious I recommend the wet combo burrito with red sauce or pozole or anything there honestly, staff are friendly specially Maggie and micheladas are the cherry on top!

    chilaquiles
    Isabel V.

    I always come here for the carnitas and enchiladas. Their food is always yummy and the service is amazing, the food always comes out super fast and fresh. Good local spot for breakfast and dinner

    Caldo de Res with a side of Chile de aceite ! So good
    Zuly H.

    The food here is so good. My favorite is there. Caldo de Res. The broth is delicious, there is lots of meat. I get the chile de aceite on the side and it adds great flavor . 5/5. Fast service and friendly staff.

    Chimichanga with Carne Asada

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    Amazing food and the service was above and beyond I even took my mother here and she enjoyed it as well

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    The abondigas soup very flavorful nice place for a good authentic Mexican meal or quick bite.

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    Food was so good. A friend recommended this place bc it was close to home. Will go back again 100%

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    Chili Verde was the best I have ever had!!!!! Everything was very authentic. Just delicious...

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    Excellent food always personable service clean and just a great local spot to pick up some delicious meals.

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    This place is so good and always busy with regulars there green sauce is fire and they're chimichanga is the best ever with asada

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    Yes, both every day.

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    They reopened today

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    We happened upon Palenque Kitchen by Mezcal on our way back to LA from Palm Springs and I'm so glad…read morewe did. From the moment we walked in, Victor greeted us and also ended up being our server. He was attentive, friendly, and gave us great recommendations throughout the meal. Truly excellent service from start to finish definitely ask for Victor if you go. We ordered the enmoladas, fajitas, churros, flan, and aguas frescas (Jamaica and sandía), and everything was spot on. Muy bueno todo. The ambiance great vibe overall. This was such a great unexpected find and we'll definitely be back next time we're passing through. Highly recommend!

    This was a cool place to try out. Our server Jose was very attentive and friendly!…read more Food presentation was beautiful and flavorful. Atmosphere was very modern and upbeat decor. Location is near Mission Inn on Main Street. Price is on the higher end so plan to pay an average of $30/person. The only thing that was a bummer for us was the loud music for lunch hour experience. The music was loud and made me think it would be best for a club atmosphere? Maybe it was just me but I felt anxiety eating because the music was so upbeat and loud. Music is a big part of the eating experience. I know some people may be fine with it. For example, we had breakfast at Tio's Taco and the music was spot on for the dining experience.

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    Steak & Eggs

Steak asada, fried eggs, refried beans
    Steak & Eggs Steak asada, fried eggs, refried beans
    Pulpo

Crispy octopus, mint jalapeno aioli, brussel sprouts, macadamia nuts,piloncillo glaze, garnished fresno jalapeño peppers
    Pulpo Crispy octopus, mint jalapeno aioli, brussel sprouts, macadamia nuts,piloncillo glaze, garnished fresno jalapeño peppers
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    Morena's Mexican Cuisine - Riverside

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    4.7
    (349 reviews)
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    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.

    We recently had lunch at Morena's Mexican Cuisine, and while it was a mixed experience, I think it…read morehas potential! The meal started off strong with their chips and salsa--super fresh and flavorful. For my entrée, I had the chicken fajitas. While they were cooked properly, I wish they had a bit more seasoning to really bring out the flavor. My wife had the enchiladas divorciadas, which were beautifully presented, but unfortunately, the filling was a bit cool. She probably should have sent it back, but since we were in a hurry, we didn't bother. On the positive side, my daughter had the carne asada burrito, and she said it was excellent. Service started off great with our younger male waiter being very attentive at first, but it slowed down significantly as our meal went on. By the end of our visit, I actually had to go up to the register to ask to pay. It was lunch time, and it wasn't that busy, so this felt a bit out of the ordinary. Despite the hiccups, I'm willing to give Morena's Mexican Cuisine another try, as it may have just been an off day. The chips and salsa, along with my daughter's burrito, showed that they definitely have what it takes to impress. I'll reserve final judgment after my next visit!

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    Morenas Mexican Food Riverside
    Morenas Mexican Food Riverside
    Chicharon appetizer (came with beans and green salsa) yummy!
    Chicharon appetizer (came with beans and green salsa) yummy!
    Dining area has TV

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    Dining area has TV
    Anchos Southwest Grill & Bar

    Anchos Southwest Grill & Bar

    4.0
    (2.1k reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Ancho's is one of those places I honestly don't know if it's considered a hidden gem or not, but…read moreafter living in Riverside for the past 3-4 years, I can't believe I've never been here until now. I found out about it through my cousin, who's a UCR alum, and I'm really glad I finally got to try it. The staff were super nice and attentive, constantly coming by our table to check if we needed more water, tortillas, or anything else we might want. Even with how busy it was, they still made sure everyone was taken care of, which I really appreciated. The restaurant was packed, and it actually surprised me because I don't usually see that many people at restaurants in Riverside. The energy inside felt lively but still comfortable. One of my favorite parts was the fresh tortillas. They come out hot and fresh from the oven, and you can literally watch them being made right in front of you, which made it even better. And the best part is they're free. We ordered the carne fajitas and chile relleno. The fajitas were incredible, the meat was juicy, tender, and packed with flavor, with that perfect smoky sear that comes from being cooked fresh on a hot skillet. Everything came out sizzling and stayed flavorful with every bite. The chile relleno was also really good, with a nice balance of savory and slightly creamy filling that paired well with the sauce. It was actually my first time trying fajitas, and I can confidently say I'll be ordering them again the next time I come back. I definitely plan on returning while I'm still at UCR to make up for all the years I didn't know this place existed.

    Im not fully sure about how we felt about this place. It wasn't bad but…read moreMy family decided to come to this restaurant to celebrate my grandfathers birthday. First time coming to the restaurant for all of us. The ambience was cool and I liked the fact that they made the tortillas fresh. The food was cool I guess. My grandmother got the chicken fajitas but there were no bell peppers with it, just onions. The tamale was mid. My Dad and myself ordered a basic bean and cheese burrito. I did not like the fact that it wasn't mentioned that the beans are made with bacon until AFTER we received our food! My dad doesn't eat meat and the rice is made with chicken as well. The server did bring him something else but this needs to be stated on the menu or upon ordering! We were sat right next to where they made the tortillas and can see them being made since they had glass windows around it. However, there was one gentleman that was making tortillas who was on his cell phone texting or whatever CONSTANTLY at the same time while doing this. He had a glove on one hand and no glove on the other, and was touching the tortilla dough.....We all know how dirty a cell phone is! And what made it worse is at one point he itched the inside of his nose with his finger, and didn't even wash his hands or have gloves on after that. Definitely made my stomach turn and what caused me to go and write this review. I suggest a camera be placed at the tortilla station, add the notes about bacon in the beans and chicken in the rice, and add bell peppers to the fajitas. Also, maybe give the option of meatless beans and rice for the non-meat eaters

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    Where's my beer ?!?!?
    Where's my beer ?!?!?
    Carne Asada Uncut Skirt Steak
    Carne Asada Uncut Skirt Steak
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    Birrieria Little Tijuana

    Birrieria Little Tijuana

    4.7
    (786 reviews)
    5.0 mi
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    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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    Birrieria Little Tijuana
    Birrieria Little Tijuana
    Birrieria Little Tijuana

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    Casa Mota - mexican - Updated August 2026

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