The BEST tacos around. Boy, do we love the tacos here. I've been a fan of Cotijas for a while now. I LOVE their potato tacos. They are the best I've ever had. My husband is now obsessed with them as well. He also enjoys the carnitas tacos. The tacos are fantastic. They have a drive-thru which is convenient. Inside isn't that nice, so I'd recommend hitting the drive-thru. Get your tacos and enjoy them at home. That's the best way. The red hot sauce is sooooo good! It's spicy, but not too much heat. It's addicting type of good lol Service is pretty quick when you do drive-thru. They make the tacos quickly and they taste great. read more

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Good food and consistent offerings. Your standard taco shop. Great place for a lunch break or to grab a bite to eat. I really love the rolled tacos here. Service is quick if you call in to pick up during lunch hour. Lots of workers eat here during noon so it can get very busy. read more

This taco shop has literally been the most consistent in terms of portion and quality of their food for the 10+ years I have lived in this area. The carne asada fries are amazing, carne asada burrito is classic, California burrito is a fan favorite, the tortas are unmatched... need I continue? I'm surprised Yelp has a 3 star average for Cotijas and I must whole heartedly say that is a travesty to this fine restaurant. Yes - the prices of food keep skyrocketing but you guess what... Cotijas maintains the delicious quality of their food, outstanding service, and homely environment of their restaurant. Don't skip this place. PS: They have a drive thru ;) read more

I'm on the hunt for the best breakfast burrito in town and Cotijas was my first stop. The hashbrown burrito comes with bacon and sausage and I was very pleased with how much meat was inside the burrito, there was a lot of crispy bacon and flavorful sausage. It was a bit pricey at $15 but I would definitely get this one again. The staff were very kind and they have a spicy habanero sauce, did not care too much for the red mild sauce but it was not bad. read more

I used to love coming here when I came to visit Murrieta but now it's been like three visits in a row, and I asked them to make the french fries crispy in the burrito and all three times it's been extra soggy, I don't understand why this keeps happening, but I won't be back anymore read more

Cotija's Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - Murrieta, California

Decent food but beware the drive thru takes forever. I was the only car... waited 15 mins for taquitos. read more

I have to give credit where credit is due. This is probably the closest thing to good Mexican food you're going to get in the area. If you know anything about the other Mexican spots nearby they are terrible. This place is a little bit on the pricey side, but the food is really good. They have a drive-through which isn't terribly slow. read more

Had such a great experience here! The staff were incredibly kind and helpful, especially at the drive-thru. There was some confusion with an order and they went above and beyond to help me. I truly appreciated it. The Cali surfing burrito was AMAZING! Huge, super flavorful asada, plenty of shrimp, and the creamy chipotle sauce was so good. Also loved that they were very generous with salsa and napkins. Those little things matter! Will definitely be back! read more

Definitely not worth the money order the 15 dollar carne asada burrito 4 tablespoons of meat in the burrito it was all pico an guaca would not recommend this place read more

They're super nice, quick service and they even modified my fries and charged me less since they had no meat. Food was good too and clean spot. read more

Terrible food, not fresh at all, chicken was cold, don't bother. Service was super slow too - if it's gonna take this long at least warm up this old dry crusty food. read more

We came a week or so ago and ordered a hash brown breakfast burrito no meat add beans. Vicky was extremely nice and helpful. Came back a few days later to order again( a different employee helped us out), and our order was read back correctly. We got home a took a bite- and unfortunately it had meat in it so we couldn't eat it. Our receipt didn't reflect our no meat order either. We returned today and Vicky was there again. We explained the last interaction and she listened to us, REMEMBERED US- from our first order- and remade our order. She embodied customer service and satisfaction. She was empathetic and concise, and our order was made perfectly. Thank you Vicky! read more

The best street tacos in town! The best time to experience these delicious tacos would be on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

I know times are tough right now but come on! Looks like your cook just smeared a measly portion of meat, rice, barely cheese and 4 pieces of shrimp on a giant flour tortilla. I didn't order a surf n turf burrito so I could eat nothing but a damn flour tortilla! What a disappointment! Not only that, I drove from out of town to order from your restaurant. I've eaten from here many times before and never experienced an issues like this before. What a rip. I guess never again. read more

Cotija's Taco Shop - Surf n Turf burrito - Mexican Near Me - Murrieta, California

Drive thru intercom not working, so when I entered to order 10 mins later no one is working in the store, just turn it into a Del Taco or Taco Bell you will get the same service. read more

This is a small chain restaurant that has elements of being a sole proprietorship and of being a small chain. As you can see from my interior pics, the windows are plastered with hand-drawn advertisements and yet the ordering area is reminiscent of a small chain. I liked the standalone hot sauce station and fresh veggies, see pic (again with the hand written signage). Yet they have a professional sign noting their business roots and approach, see pic. The staff was quick and friendly. We shared the Carne Asada Tostada and the Beef Taco. When you look at my pic of the Carne Asada Tostada it's hard to imagine that there is a tostada under there. Not only that, BUT its sturdy enough to hold all of that food. It had all the items you thought it should have: it was all fresh and the carne asada was plentiful, tender and seasoned well. I'd have this again. The Beef Taco was also amply sized. A notable touch was that the taco was held upright with a dollop of refried beans and lettuce behind it. This was a nice little "salad" that went along with the solo taco. The shell was fairly crisp and also held up well. As you can see from my pic everything was fresh. These 2 items, I'm sure were long on calories, but also long on flavor and size. read more

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Love their food . I usually order the enchiladas and tacos. And their salsa is fresh !

I'll be taking my tacos back. They did not taste or smell properly. I got the number four I believe to beef tacos rice and beans and a flan. The flan was good although the juice from it also smelled like dishwater and tasted like it. Other than that flan was good you could tell it was home made. Rice and beans were OK not bad. Not great. Had flavor etc. so I did eat those but when I went for the taco the shell was really hard almost like what you would want on a fish taco because usually it holds more moisture in the meat. I thought that they had given me fish tacos for a second because of the smell. Took a bite it was not good smelled the beef I did not smell good. It was Easter when I went but I would still think that it's only one day of holiday. Everything should've tasted better or have been fresher. so I'm not sure what happened here but I am definitely going to take it back. I could see why the taquitos are good because they're fried if this is the way that the meat is? I do not know if I'll be trying it again. I was apprehensive to try a second time but I figured it was OK last time. This time I definitely will be getting my money back for the tacos. Maybe I'll try the chicken instead? I'm just totally grossed out and I will cook at home today. read more

ALL AREAS ARE REVIEWED 1-5, 1 being the worst and 5 being the best. Parking-4 smaller lot, not always easy to pull in if you have a truck Seating-5- never had a problem, booths and tables Wait staff-5-counter staff is always nice and friendly Speed of Service-5-nothing good comes quick...accept these awesome tacos Food-5-always hit and great. The California burrito is my go to, the rolled tacos are great as well Ambiance-5- taco shop! Price-4-$25 for 3 rolled tacos and a California burrito. Overall-5-definitely my go to in Murrieta for great tacos/burritos. Shout out-to the whole place for keeping the taste so great. read more

I catered Cotijas for a 60th birthday party for 26 people. I ordered the half sheet of Asada, Pollo, beans and Rice. I had lots of compliments on the food. One said the beef was seasoned just right. The chicken was moist And the beans were really good. I went with Cotijas because they were reasonable. There was so much food left over! read more

Cotija's Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - Murrieta, California

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I will give it two stars only because we didn't try much. With that being said, the lack of flavor in both dishes leads me to believe it will continue to the rest of the menu. I probably won't go back for a coupon reasons. 1. It is a fast food joint and 2. We are in Southern California, having sub par Mexican food is not a good look. There are many other places that are cheaper and better. Price: $16 paying $4 for that beef taco was disappointing. I have spent good money on tacos if they are delicious. But this wasn't it. Taste: 4/10. Try chicken, dry shredded beef, just overall bland. read more

Cotija's Taco Shop - Rolled Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Murrieta, California

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Went online, and the hours said they were open. The glowing open drive-through sign was lit up. Waited in the drive-through for five minutes with another car and no one ever came to the speaker. Turns out they were closed but the sign says they are open. read more

Cotija's Taco Shop - Sign says open - Mexican Near Me - Murrieta, California

My go to breakfast burrito home. This place will customize whatever and always tastes amazing. Oh, and the salsa bar is good too

Drive through took forever only one car in front of me. Then when I got home I realized my burrito had guacamole in it after I order it without so they couldn't even get the order right. What a waste of money read more

Just wanted to give David a huge shoutout. I feel like food establishments don't get enough praise. The service tonight was on point (I come at least twice a week) everything always as ordered. Love you Cotijas!!!! Don't stop being amazing!!! By far my favorite place to grab mexican food :) read more

I've been here twice with a bad experience both times. I came last Friday a little before 9 (Their website & Apple maps states they close at 10) They said take out only & their salsa bar was closed. It was giving they wanted to close down shop an hour early & I didn't like that. I used to work at restaurants as well & If we started shutting down an hour before close it was terrible for the company. If you want to close at 9 at least lock up the lobby or state it on your sites. It sucked that we arrived at 9 only to eat our meals in our car, when we planned to dine in. Then Cinco De Mayo & they had signs posted for 99¢ tacos until 9PM. I arrived at 8PM, I couldn't find the picture I attached at the time that I had taken that previous Friday I was here, so instead I had asked if their Cinco De Mayo deals were still going on to which I was told "No, the deals ended at 6pm." I was already in the drive through so I couldn't really reverse & I had chose to come to this taco shop as opposed to others that closed a little earlier, so even if I left to go to another spot they would've been closed by now. I'm just extremely disappointed in this restaurant & them fooling me about the times. It's extremely misleading & I probably won't be returning here which is unfortunate as the food is tasty. Please educate your staff on correct closing times & deal/sale times. I feel very lied to. read more

Cotija's Taco Shop - Cinco De Mayo Deals - Mexican Near Me - Murrieta, California

Went to this location on my way back home to Sacramento. They have everyday street tacos for $1.99. The Fish taco was spectacular. The chicken taco reminded me of Tijuana tacos and the Al Pastor was flavorful and delicious. If I lived near this location, I would eat here every other day until the end of time. The one drawback is they don't have a dining room. The service was perfect and extremely friendly. I will coming back here every time I am in The area. KUDOS 5 STARS read more

Order the daily special 2..asada burrito with roll tacos and it was very good.. Fresh. This is my go to spot. ROSIE WAS AMAZING....smiled and good attitude. read more

Cotija's Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - Murrieta, California

They're doing an anniversary special every day I think thru end of the year but it's available otherwise on Tuesdays and Weds - street tacos of all varieties just under $2 !! My husband got the al pastor and carne asada plus a fish taco and i got two fish tacos and a carnitas. The fish tacos stole the show! Very fresh, very generous portion and tasty crema on top! read more

Cotija's Taco Shop - Street size fish tacos (quite large!) and street size carnitas taco - Mexican Near Me - Murrieta, California

One star because their breakfast burritos are good. This is the third time I have come in the morning after 8am and they were closed. Would love to give more stars, but does not seem to be open during the hours posted. read more

I have been coming here since I moved to the area, food has always been ok. Nothing special but it satisfied the craving of Mexican food. This was my last order from there. The pictures speak for themselves, nothing but fat in my birria tacos. Not only was it all fat but dry. Birria tacos are not suppose to be dry. Don't waste your money here. Now I see why there's never a line to get food here. read more

Cotija's Taco Shop - Big chunk of fat, Taco Birria Mini - Mexican Near Me - Murrieta, California

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I have dined both inside as well as gotten take out! Food is always amazing. Burritos to go have sometimes not been hot but the following visit they made sure it was absolutely perfect. Ladies in the front have such a bright and bubbly personality. Quiet inside and there is a TV if that matters to anyone. Bathrooms clean! They offer a variety of salsas, peppers, and veggies on the side like cucumbers and radishes. Jamaica is yummy and not overly sweet. Been coming weekly for awhile now. read more

I love Mexican food. I've ordered here several times. Each time I have ordered food I've told myself I'd never go back but I wanted to be sure it wasn't a bad day for them. This last time did it. The food often tastes like it's been sitting out and microwaved. The meat is dry, flavorless; vegetables in soup are dry and crumble. Rice and beans are passable. read more

Got the "breakfast bean burrito" in the evening. However it was mostly eggs with maybe a smear of beans and sour cream...usually, it's balanced with equal amounts of egg, cheese, beans and sour cream. So, as one reviewer mentioned "It all depends who the cook is on that particular day or night" read more

It was pretty bad. Got a burrito and felt like everything was of poor quality. Don't recommend unless you're desperate

Amazing food and service, the place was absolutely ambiance. Love it coming back again with family and friends.

Best camarones al mojo de ajo in town with a michelada always on poin the chef Diego prepared my plate,very tasty and well prepared.. And you can choose among many menu options. I love the service and food was so delicious and the waitress Susi And Marlene were super nice looking after everybody, it was such a treat, I highly recommend this place read more

Cotija's Taco Shop - Camarones al mojo de ajo & modelo Michelada - Mexican Near Me - Murrieta, California

I ordered a caldo de rez and it was extremely bad, all the vegetables were super old and bad. It tasted so bad

So yummy and the staff is always kind ... The Diablo shrimp burrito is my absolute favorite read more

Terrible service and terrible food. The Caldo De Res was old and slimy, the Shrimp Burrito was cold. So with that plus 2 beers it was $57.00. Ridiculous. It's not even the cost it was the taste of the food. I let her know the soup tasted microwaved and old and the meat had tons of grisle and fat.. I only ate 2 bites and she said"ok". Not good customer service at all. Used to be a great place to eat. read more