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    Chela's Bakery

    4.5 (84 reviews)
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    Dogs allowed

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    So much good wheat bread. Some of them are filled with delicious fillings like strawberry, vanilla, pumpkin, pineapple, etc.
    David C.

    Had gone to the restaurant down the street and as we walked to it, we got the strong, sweet aroma of the wheat bread. After lunch, we went to check out the bakery and our faces lit up with the bread selections. It reminded me of my childhood. The bread filled with calabaza (pumpkin) was always one of my favorites. They had that others like strawberry filled, pineapple, vanilla cream and many others. Someone was picking up a cake while we were there and they had done such an amazing job with it. I'm sure it tasted delicious. Definitely going back for more bread soon.

    Monica J.

    They offer a variety of different sweet breads, bolillo and they also sell donuts. We were greeted upon entering. Prices are competitive with the most bakeries. Prices have drastically gone up everywhere, but what do you do? We picked up just three pieces of bread and they were delicious. But I do recommend getting your pastries placed in a bag. Mine were replaced in a brown bag. One of them was slightly hard the next day. This area is out of my way, so I probably wouldn't come back. But good to know there is a bakery with delicious sweet bread around.

    Here is their guava empanada before I left the bakery. The pan dulce is enormous and delicious.
    Rafa N.

    The empanadas from this bakery is the best! The calabaza and camote had nice bits in the filling. Most of their pan dulce is made out wheat, which I like the best. The pan dulce stayed fresh for four days in a plastic bag. That tells you about the quality of their sweet bread. I have found my new bakery.

    Henry L.

    New location. First time here. Empanadas are huge. And there is a bigger than average variety.

    Hear me out!! This has to be the best place to go and get bread ever. The bread omg so good and huge too!! Highly recommended!! The pan de muertos, Empanadas de crema, Concha's, and Pumpkin concha bread so freakin good. The coffees are good too if you want hot or cold. Customer service top notch. The place clean and smell of bread before and after coming in or outside. I swear go here if you love bread in the IE

    I store mine in ziplocks but size is awesome. There's regular sized and larger ones and even giant ones too.
    Janell E.

    I love the bread here. Always fresh and warm. They make regular sized bread as well as large and gigantic too. We found it by accident, it's a hole in the wall very hidden but once you've found it hard to miss. Service is good. They're nice and welcoming but usually super busy. You cannot go wrong with this bakery. I drive down from Anaheim so that should tell you something

    Mike C.

    Amazing! Though it is out of the way a bit it's totally worth the effort! Great selection of wonderful, fresh breads and pastries! Have tried nearly all and everything has been fantastic, great flavors and always fresh. If you like traditional Mexican breads you will love it here!

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    Claudia M.

    A friend said to me " you have got to try the empanadas and conchas from a bakery in Riverside" So I did! When I arrived the lady was busy organizing the new bread that has just came out she answered all my questions and was very helpful. The taste was sooooo good! I live in Orange County but won't mind driving there for their empanadas, pan de muerto (which they have year round and that a big plus ) the bolillos and conchas were delicious Small place - yes Hole on the wall - yes People have to understand the employees get busy, yes it's hot in their cause there are ovens come on. Does it matter? Noooooo cause is worth it. Go and support small businesses cause they need us. I will definitely go back anytime even if I have to drive 37 miles to it.

    Amazing sweet bread just like in Michoacán, Mexico. They have now relocated to their new bakery at 4197 Park Ave.

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    4 years ago

    The best bread I've ever tasted! It's warm, fresh, and delicious. The customer service is superb too. ¡Me encanta!

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    Bread so soft and amazing!!! I will def be back and spread the word about this hiden gem.

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    Tiny but authentic. You know those hole in the wall spots are the best. And I appreciate they take card. And go early cuz they run out!

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    7 years ago

    The best pan de muerto and pan dulce in town.

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    8 years ago

    They have really good pan dulce, the conchitas made of wheat are amazing, big, and soft! Their camote empanadas are really good.

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    9 years ago

    Best pan dulce around Riverside and Corona!! We get fresh bread from this place almost once a week.

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    7 years ago

    You want real tasty conchas this is it and wheat too. Theyre big and yummy. Always freshly made.

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    12 years ago

    Went today best bread so fresh . Nice people. Its far from where im at nut worth the drive.

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    I must say that they have the best pan dulce in town. It's a very small place but it's cozy and the quality of the bread is incredible

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    7 years ago

    Love their bread and customer service is great as well. Huge pieces of bread it's worth the price

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    10 years ago

    This place has the best bread in town!!! It's is fresh and delicious. Small hidden location, but definitely worth it.

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    8 years ago

    wow, excellent pan dulce, the best, they also have wheat pan dulce, the conchitas are the best. try it you will love it

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    8 years ago

    i never been in this place since my boyfriend told me about it and honestly is really good the pan dulce!!

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    Morena's Mexican Cuisine - Riverside - Chicharon

    Morena's Mexican Cuisine - Riverside

    4.7(338 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    I stopped by Morena's on the way out to Cherry Valley. Very cute spot!!!The chicken tacos were…read morephenomenal!!! The salsas and tortillas were all homemade and very fresh! my daughter tried the fish tacos and loved them... She said the fish was very tender and tasty! she also tried the octopus tacos which she thought were a little bit too spicy and on the chewy side. The service was amazing! I will definitely be back!

    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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    Anchos Southwest Grill & Bar - Mesquite grilled plump skirt steak fajitas

    Anchos Southwest Grill & Bar

    4.0(2k reviews)
    7.7 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.

    If I could rate separately for service I would give it a 5…read more This place is not lacking any help in the waiter and waitress department. We have not been here since the 90's and I have to say, it was much better back then. All in all, there is just no flavor. The salsa tasted like watery tomatoes, our waitress gave us a little side of habanero salsa to incorporate with it but that heat is the extreme for me. We ordered the Mesquite chicken and steak fajitas which were less than average. Not sure if it was just a bad day, but the taste of the protein did not match up to the wonderful smell of BBQ outside the restaurant. The tortillas were just ok, first batch was not even warm. My Michelada was good though. Bummer visit after being away for so long. Looks like the interior could stand a makeover.

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    El Patrón Downtown Riverside - Chicken flautas

    El Patrón Downtown Riverside

    3.9(1k reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    I wish I had pictures to show what my wife and I ordered for dinner and drinks. Meli, our waitress,…read morewas great. She was kind enough to change tables after we ordered our food. The sun was shining on my face. I don't know who came over to our table to recommend a tequila for our flight. Dame Mas was a very good choice. My wife is more of a tequila drinker than I am. I did hog up the Dame Mas to myself. The restaurant had a nice atmosphere for a relaxing dinner. I recommend ordering the bacon-wrapped shrimp stuffed with crab meat; it's the best. We loved the food and the drinks. I also recommend the Black Widow, a very good drink to end our dinner date.

    We celebrated my grandma's 80th bday here. My uncle rented out the outdoors patio & small room…read moreadjacent to it from 1pm-4:30pm for an affordable price with deposit paid in advance to reserve. The owner, Santiago, allowed us to come a half hour beforehand to decorate & we came in, not knowing what to expect. Upon our arrival, the birthday cake was promptly whisked away to the kitchen, we found Santiago PERSONALLY on his hands & knees fixing the electrical cords for us, our servers introduced themselves & graciously helped us rearrange the set-up to accommodate the band we brought in. Then helped us rearrange the layout yet again once we realized the band needed to be next to the electrical outlets. I was embarrassed to even ask so I started doing it myself but they jumped right in without being asked. If I'm being honest, usually I'm not a fan of buffet meals, so I wasn't expecting much. But everything served was SO delicious! The fajitas were my favorite dish, not only flavorful but also nice & moist. Not only that, but they refilled the food for us as it ran out. They brought out to-go boxes for the leftovers, & best believe my family took home every last bite! The lime margarita tower was SO yummy but also hella dangerous because it was strong!! Other restaurants will give you watered down drinks but El Patron doesn't play. We were only planning on one but it was so good, we couldn't resist getting another. From start to finish, the servers (Leslie and Cecilia) were on POINT. Their service went above & beyond expectations-- continuously checking on us, refilling drinks/food, taking photos, etc. Not only that, but also, when my young autistic nephew unfortunately got sick, they were so incredibly compassionate about it & helped clean up the mess right away. I was absolutely blown away by the attention to detail & quality of care. As my grandma is getting older, we are especially cherishing these final years with her. We spent thousands overall (venue, music, photographer, special mass, etc) but every last cent was worth seeing her happy with all of her loved ones. After many months of planning, I was super nervous about something going wrong but I can honestly say that core memories were made. Thank you to Santiago, Leslie & Cecilia for your hospitality, good food & work ethic-- it truly meant so much for our family unit.

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    Tio's Tacos - I'm not sure how to convey on how bad the food is.  This is Enchiladas !!!!!

    Tio's Tacos

    3.3(1.7k reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    I've read up on reviews saying some of the food is bad, etc SO I did my research on what multiple…read morereviews say tasted GREAT! Their Mojarra for one, is amazing with some corn tortillas, beans and rice, and lettuce. The lime garlicky sauce on that one, is what I've been dreaming of. It was THE star of the show. And we also got their wet supreme burrito mojado, with the mole sauce all over it Also tried their agua fresca, loved the cucumber and lime flavor! Great size for two to share, and we had a blast just eating and enjoying the sights laid out to see. Their pickled onions got a spicy kick to it! I loved the added crunch instead of just having the typical hot salsa. Service was great, with the waiters and waitresses checking in on us every now and then, and I liked that we pay first then eat, so we just leave after we're done! Excellent experience as the weather was perfect too, the outdoor seating has some mosquitoes but be sure to go when it's not molting hot outside! After food we got to go on a photo spree and it was wonderful.

    I got the vegan tacos with potatoes and even though there were only two it was loaded with toppings…read moreand salsa. Really good and a decent price. I do wish there was a vegan protein thrown in like black beans or soyrizo or something to make it more filling but I'm glad there was a vegan option on the menu. There is a salsa bar that can help add to your meal like spicy pickled carrots, cucumbers, salsa and pickled onions. My favorite part of this place is the art decor. They're all made from materials that were bound to go in the trash, most notably cans that they open for cooking. So you'll see lids and the other material from cans beautifully molded into these structures. It may seem random but I found lots of humor and play thrown into the craftsmanship of it all. Some pieces are like playing I Spy. It was funner to see than a lot of museums I've gone to actually. It's truly just packed with art. I even got to meet one of the artists as he was working on something. He was really friendly. There's a few of them who work on them together and I learned they've been doing this since the 90's! How cool. It's so nice to see all the things they've come up with to create. Go check it out! Definitely a date worthy spot too. My bf and I had a lot of fun walking around seeing what they created.

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