First time coming here it was not too bad, the best part was the homemade tortilla. Second time here and I didn't get the same homemade tortilla I had the first time. It seemed to be store bought tortillas. The chile verde has no flavor. Maybe they will step their game up after the grand opening. read more

Ohh the bathrooms, they are quite loquacious. ( that means great ). The food is amazing, very authentic and the prices were very low. I loved the decorations in the bathroom. Sink was mind blowing. When we walked in the staff was very nice and loving. Felt like I was back home eating my abuelas food in my low income Mexican house. Going here was the best decision of my entire life. Coming back for the great food but mostly because of the bathroom. read more

Great new spot. I liked being able to order from the counter and get food right away. Restaurant is nice and clean.

Absolutely beautiful restaurant! I loved the entire experience from start to finish. We were greeted right away, and the staff made us feel so welcome, especially when we mentioned it was our first time. The steak bowls were excellent! The meat was incredibly tender. My kids had the chicken tacos and absolutely loved them. The chicken was juicy, and the tortillas were clearly handmade, which made a big difference. The salsa bar also had a great variety to choose from. My family had such a wonderful experience, and we will definitely be coming back! I also really appreciated how efficient the service was, while we were dining, we saw several people order and quickly take their food to go. It's a perfect spot whether you want to sit down or grab something convenient. read more

The guy building my burrito, used the sour cream that was empty, and a bunch of water fell on my burrito and he still wrapped it up. I asked if they could remake that one but by the time I could say anything the three burritos looked exactly the same so they would be to reopen all of them. I just paid $50 for 3 burritos knowing that I wouldn't eat mine with water inside. Once I found the one that was mine I threw it away. Super disappointed couldn't even try the food I paid for. Sanitation should be key. The guy saw the watery mush coming out, and he still chose to wrap the burrito and move it along the line with my other two orders. It wasn't even busy for him to not notice read more

How on Earth... did anyone give this more than a one star? One star is for good portions... but the price matches it. Service was scattered. They asked us several times what we wanted in the loaded fries we ordered. Waited 20 minutes for a bean cup, but had tacos out first and they were cold by the time my family got their food. We ate chips and salsa ( chips were not free) because we were hungry... Oh and- borrow is NOT authentic. Their "birria" is boiled shredded beef with ZERO flavor, and my sons fries had CHUNKS of the birria ( see photo) NOT a repeat place. Full stop disappointment read more

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Great location, beautiful inside, friendly employees, great potential. Food was good, pricing for two was about $40. We ordered 'the box' two tacos, beans and rice, came with your choice of horchata. Salsa bar is good, pick, salsas, hot carrots and pickled cucumbers. Tortillas are made fresh. This is a simple first time review, will need to try again, to get a better feel of the food options. read more

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Great Food, great vibes, authentic Mexican food that is way more authentic then Chipotle ever could be. They offer a variety of different proteins and choices. Their meats and veggies are fresh and off the grill. It's a big restaurant that just opened and the owners were extremely nice and helpful. The staff was nice, it has that hidden gem kind of vibe and I will be visiting whenever I pass aroudn here. read more

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Downgraded my review from 5 stars to 4 stars. They changed their military discount from 20% to 10%. I was kind of expecting that since i have never heard of a 20% military discount before...the main reason for the downgrade is because the first time i went they gave free chips and i was looking forward to having some chips and salsa with my meal but i rarely pay for chips.....i just used their free carrots and cucumbers to dip in salsa...but its not the same as chips...this was a BIG disappointment. (aren't chips cheaper than cucumbers?) It made the whole trip less enjoyable...I know fast food places don't usually include chips, but i thought this was supposed to be a step-up from fast food. I had the Al pastor burrito, and they put the avocado just on one the left side, so i wouldn't get avocado in every bit...i did ask if they could spread it out over the length of the burrito, and they did, but they should do this consistently without me having to ask? Anyway, i was being nice when i gave them 5 stars the first time wishing i could give 4.5 stars. I wish yelp had the option to give 1/2 stars, because this isn't a 5 star place, but i gave them benefit of doubt until my 2nd visit. If I do return (possibly not..i really was looking forward to the chips and salsa and when you pay $15 for lunch you want free chips)., I will try a different meat. I usually love al pastor, but this was on a rotisserie and was just ok. If they don't offer free chips, i likely will start going back to the other fast food burrito places that i like better but are a little further away from me...where the meat isn't pre-made and tastes fresher. Either way, i won't pay for chips at this place..i will just eat cucumbers and carrots and be disappointed. read more

Staff was so friendly, food was excellent, and the dining ambience is great! So glad we found this place. read more

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I tried this new spot with my wife and two kids on a weekend. When we walked in, it took a moment to get oriented and understand the menu. After looking it over, we realized there wasn't a kids menu, but we decided to order anyway. We asked about the Magic Box since it was Saturday, even though the menu listed it as a Monday-Thursday special for $9.95. It sounded like something the kids would enjoy, though I do wish they offered a simpler kids option - maybe a single taco with rice and beans. We ended up ordering two Magic Boxes (each with one carne asada taco and one al pastor taco), a carne asada burrito, and an agua fresca. Total was just under $50. The food was decent overall, but I was disappointed with the amount of meat in both the tacos and the burrito. For the price, I would expect more. The beans were fine, but the rice had some hard pieces, similar to what you might find at the bottom of the pot. The salsas were good. I also received a free bag of chips, assuming it was because I added a tip to the order when I paid, which was a nice touch. I really want to like this place, but I think I'll give it some time before coming back. Suggestions: Increase the portion of meat A kids menu would be nice read more

Because of the outstanding, beautiful decor I will give this place 3 stars. It's my 1st time here. Those who know me well know that my east coast taste buds despise most Mexican and Chinese places here in Cali since moving here over 10 years ago. I was highly disappointed thinking I would have the best of both. I still wait to go home to east coast to have decent Chinese and Mexican food. You would think this close to Mexico, but nooooo. Okay so it's at least a step up from the disgusting Chipotle on Temecula Pkwy! It's clean. Okay so we tried the I think it's called "magic box" special. I would never do the gristly beef again!! Sadly my friend beef was so chewy and gristly, she couldn't eat it and had to ask them to remake her a chicken taco. The beans and rice were nothing to write home about but decent. I will try one more time as they claim to have WAYGU beef. We shall see. I've had waygu in Japan and here so I know the taste and quality. But NOTE TO the new biz owners, don't spend so much on waygu that you sacrifice your regular beef by getting such poor quality for the rest of your beef items. Thus the reason most of us east coasters hate Mexican food here. It's mostly the cheap, poor quality of meat. Sadly I think one of the servers didn't know what WAYGU steak is as he told us ALL the meat was WAYGU. Nahhh my brother. WAYGU is NEVER gristly and chewy. So some staff education needs to be had so as not to piss off those who know Waygu and good quality meats. It's new. I pray they up their game so that they can change some hearts to eating decent Mexican in a gorgeous environment. And that they can maintain the decent pricing given all the overpriced places we have now. read more

Delicious the meats are so soft I ordered asada and birria so yuuuuuuum the salsas are very tasty very nice experience restaurant very clean the hand made tortillas are bomb read more

Del Norte - The are of the restaurant has lots of sitting area and you see all the different meats they offer - Mexican Near Me - Temecula, California

When we first walked in we were impressed by the look of the place. Modern, sleek, new. After that things got less impressive. Why do they have three different places to order? There is the cashier, a self service kiosk and the place with the sign that says, "Start Here," which is in a different place than the cash register. After we had paid my wife was asked by another employee if we had paid yet. I ordered carne asada tacos. Flavorless meat, bland, not marinated or seasoned in any way. Salsas were good. Beans were creamy but I had to salt them as well. Not in a hurry to return since there are better options in town. read more

Stopped in to check out this new local spot. We were looking forward to try tbe food. Upon entry we were greeted by the staff. Menu if up above the ordering area, pretty straight forward. Went to order and they offered us complimentary taquitos. Those in our party that tried them said they were very bland and over cooked, the beef inside was hard. We ordered a few items: the chicken and carne tacos, nachos and a side of rice and beans with horchata and lemonade. The chicken taco was ok, seasoned a little bit, had to load up with some pico at the salsa bar. The carne one was my least favorite as the meat was flavorless and very chewy like it was all fat. The nachos were chips sprinkled with cheese kinda melted and the same flavorless meat. The rice and beans were ok as well. The horchata tasted very grainy and almost like it was from a package. The dining area was big and the decor was interesting ,lots to look at. We may go back to see if it was a fluke or to try the pork, maybe thats where the flavor is. read more

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Creative, fresh, authentic and great service. We were treated to a great food experience. read more

Del Norte - Food area. - Mexican Near Me - Temecula, California

Food was amazing and staff was friendly. We came for breakfast and the quality of the carne asada on our chilaquiles was outstanding! Can't wait to try the other menu items! Also don't skip on the fresh squeezed orange juice!!! 10/10 read more

Del Norte - Breakfast chilaquiles with asada - Mexican Near Me - Temecula, California

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Just tried Del Norte and WOW!! Everything was so good!! The food is ah-mazing and so fresh. I 'm still thinking about my steak quesadilla Most importantly, the staff was very friendly and welcoming.I felt like I've been going there for years! Lastly, the inside is just absolutely beautiful Incredible. The whole vibe is just so fun and inviting, I already can't wait to go back!! ‍ read more

Food was ok. They are so so stingy with the beans and rice! Outrageous! For what I paid and what I received I'll never come back! Good LUCK! read more

The place looks beautiful, but to be honest there are better tacos places in Temecula especially for the price. The potato taco should be called a French fries taco. Don't waste your money. read more

Great warm, fresh and tasty food. More of a homemade style. Service was great and ambiance is nice. Highly recommend!

This place is great I will be back! Very clean, great service and the food is really fresh and tastes great? read more

Del Norte - Carne Asada burrito, taquito and a Mexican coke. So good! - Mexican Near Me - Temecula, California

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Came here for lunch and was excited to try this new spot. The potato tacos were really good, super flavorful, crispy, and you can tell the tortillas are freshly made. The rice was solid, and the beans were nice and creamy (just needed a little salt for my taste). Overall, a great experience. Definitely recommend and will be back with the family! read more

Del Norte - Potato tacos, side of rice and beans. - Mexican Near Me - Temecula, California

Seasoning of meat and easier ordering process. Just a bit confusing for the first timers

This place seems like it's going to be a great edition to Temecula! Decorated so cute inside with good music playing and friendly staff. The food was fresh, it's like a chipotle but with more authentic food. The meat was super flavorful and prepared really well. Homemade tortillas and friendly service. The horchata and Jamaica were delicious. The salad bar was clean and had great options. All the salsas were fresh and flavorful. I liked that they had fresh limes, onions, cilantro, carrots, and radish. I got the carne asada and al pastor burrito and it was awesome. The refried beans were super good, I'm picky about that so I was impressed. 10/10 will be coming back. read more

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This is a fantastic concept with truly delicious food! I loved the variety of meat options, the fresh tortillas, and the aguas frescas. My only suggestion for the owner is to give a little more attention to the salsa bar--it was a bit messy, and the salsas could have used refilling. Overall, a delightful experience that I would happily revisit! read more

Pretty decent spot for burritos with prime meat!!! Good salsa bar with actual homemade agua frescas!!! Bye bye chipotle read more

Del Norte - Cucumber mint - Mexican Near Me - Temecula, California

Actual cafeteria food, in no way was this fresh, or authentic mexican food. The "guac"? Sour flavorless and old avocado soup. All the salsas tasted nasty, old, and watery. But the worst part? The burritos. The chicken tasted like rubber! No seasoning. Same thing with the asada. It's like the meat sat out for days! Temecula has good food and this is NOT the place to go. They didn't even grill the burrito it felt microwaved and cheap. I am not sure if it's the time that i came, but the food sat out and i KNOW it's not fresh. Avoid this place, i beg you. read more

Got the chicken burrito. Was a decent price and pretty big. Wasn't bad, wasn't great. Had a lot of selections at the salsa bar. Everything could use a bit of salt and seasoning. read more

Step one start at the counter and select the meal - taco, burrito, quesadillas or magic combo. Then like chipotle pick your protein and add the extras. Now it's time to pay and check out the salsa bar. 4 different types all good. Get some Tortillas are fresh and the salsa is legit. I'll be back read more

Modern tropical vibes with homemade flour tortillas and great authentic flavor! Load up your burrito how you want and you're done! Love this family owned business. Definitely a step up from your run-of-the-mill chain. read more

Del Norte - Al Pastor Burrito with homemade tortilla - Mexican Near Me - Temecula, California

Everything is very Fresh ( flour and corn tortillas) salsa bar has a great selection! The carne asada burrito is my favorite.

We had the burrito, taco, rice, beans and aguas. My husband and I didn't care for the flavor of the carne asada (although it was tender) the aguas fresca aren't authentic seems like they use that powder mix. I guess the only great thing was homemade tortillas. Wasn't impressed. at all. Won't be returning. I've had better tacos and burritos. Customer service was great! read more

I was so excited to try this place ever since I seen the sign go up! So happy it's close to my house. The staff were friendly and the restaurant was very inviting. Large eating area and very clean. The food was amazing! I had a breakfast burrito, chorizo and egg which was outstanding. I tried a sample of the cabeza meat, which was delicious, I will return and have tacos for sure! Overall, I highly recommend this place for some good eats! read more

Bleep chipotle....Del Norte kicks your booty!! Legit home cooked ingredients that represent Mexican food properly! You totally get more than what you pay for at this place. read more

Flour tortillas were some of the best I've ever had. Beans and rice were really yummy. I really enjoyed the horchata and salsa bar. My only critique is that the meat could be seasoned a little more. The staff were super friendly and helpful. I really liked how the place was set up with the large tables and tall ceilings. read more

We tried this out tonight and were really disappointed. Homemade Tortillas had no flavor, were undercooked, and tasted like flour. My husband and I both agreed everything lacked flavor. We tried the carne asada nachos, quesadilla, and steak burrito. The only things we enjoyed were the pineapple agua Frescas, lemonade, and chocolate chip cookie. Also really odd way of ordering. Everyone was confused where the line started. For my nachos, he told me they would come get me once they were ready and I would go back up and tell him the toppings I wanted. He was also writing our order down on the tiniest post it note. They also had no containers for salsa so we had to ask someone to get more. Clearly they're still trying to figure things out since they just opened and I would be forgiving with that if the quality of food was better, especially for $65 we paid for everything. Definitely not worth it. read more

This food was delicious! everything tasted great. The flavors were on point. I'm already planning my next visit.

The bathroom was an experience. The walls are covered with gorgeous wallpapers that will take your bathroom experience to a whole nother level. But you can't leave out the BLACK toilets! They were exquisite! The warmth and comfort they gave you compares with a hug from grandma. Next the food. You guys HAVE TO get the MAGIC BOX. For just 10 dollars you get either 2 tacos, 3 Magic burritos, or 2 cheese quesadillas with rice, beans, and a drink! The decor around the restaurant makes feel like your on a journey through Del Norte while eating your food. The people are so friendly here and made my experience that much better. You guys gotta come here! It was truly an amazing experience. read more

Del Norte - Mexican Near Me - Temecula, California

Great service, the food was very good. Very nice inside and clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Bring your appetite the portions are very generous. read more