The wet, carne asada, green sauce burrito was tasty. I am very pleased with my wet burrito. It was very balanced. There was enough meat, nor the rice and beans overpowered the dish. The green sauce was good. The service was great. Very friendly staff. read more

El Habanero - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

10/10 Food was amazing! The Pico was so fresh we ended up ordering one to take home. They also offered bottles of salsa with your meal and they were great! The chips were freshly fried and food was hot! Service, the young woman who helped us at the register was so kind and explained everything super well! She had great energy throughout our meal which was really nice on a tough day. Ambiance was fine, on par for a local taco shop. Only issue is that there was no bathroom we had to go to stater bros afterwards. But they had hand sanitizer which was good. Overall great quality food and service! read more

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Great food! The burritos are amazing and the carne asada fries are fire. All the food is great read more

El Habanero - a hand holding a burrito - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Breakfast burrito was very good. The spicy hot sauce was delicious. The green Serrano chili sauce was scared, but my favorite was the habanero sauce. The third spice was the best. I'll be back for more. read more

This place is a Riverside Gem! Food was absolutely delicious! Salsa's have great spice !

Was craving Mexican and this place popped up. I highly recommend! The food was incredible I ordered the shredded beef taco place and the beef was so tender and the tacos were bigger than I expected. My partner ordered a breakfast burrito with some substitutions and the staff was more than happy to help. The service was great and the restaurant was very nice. read more

Was around the area so decided to try it out. There's plenty of parking, good service and short wait time . Al pastor taco : spicy and delicious Carne asada wet burrito : it was well seasoned however, it was a great disappointment. The burrito was stuffed with mainly rice and u could barely see or taste the meat. Only plus thing about ordering a burrito is that it includes a drink. read more

El Habanero - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Good food, great service, and friendly staff. Nice atmosphere and quick service. Will come back again!

We've been wanting try this place for a while based on Yelp reviews and they did not disappoint. My husband got a breakfast burrito (which I forgot to take a picture of) and I got the #6 I believe. I chose Carne Asada for my meat and it was so good! Also, the girl that takes the orders was incredibly sweet and patient. We'll be back because of the excellent food and the great customer service. read more

El Habanero - I believe this was the #6 - 4 carne asada tacos and I asked for onions on the side. Delicious!! We'll definitely be back and soon. - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

I'm going to be honest and say this was my first time here HOWEVER I have zero complaints. Staff were friendly (Viviana if I remember her name correctly, was great), place looks nice and food was GREAT! I ordered the Chorizo Breakfast Burrito (added sausage) and it was so good! Real authentic Mexican food. Prices are also great, especially for what you get. Taste, serving size, food cooked fresh, the service and vibes were great. I would highly recommend this place. I'm definitely going to recommend it to my family and friends at Harvest Church right across the street. This place 10/10. read more

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The restaurant is VERY clean, fresh ac. The girl in front (black long hair in a bubble braid) was so kind, and quick. Food was HOT and fresh, delicious. 10/10 recommend as a Mexican who is picky with Mexican restaurants read more

El Habanero - Chorizo breakfast burrito Al pastor burrito 2 asada tacos - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Oh ho ho!! Where to start?! Wifey and I were in the area, and we needed to pick up some glasses for my daughter across the way at Apple Of My Eye Optometry. Now, me saying that I was madder than a bagged up badger, is an understatement. I was HANGRY and we had better get some food, 30 minutes ago! As we were pulling out of the parking lot, I noticed this place out of the corner of my eye....El Habanero? Never heard of it before, looks kind dark, are they closed? Nope, they were open, I was starving, lets give it a go.. HOLY CRAP!! This place is small. My big a$$ isn't going to fit in those small booths...Oh look, some bar stools and a table in the corner, I'll take it!! Why yes young lady, I'll take the wet burrito in green sauce, with the shredded chicken and wifey wanted 2 sopes...I'lll take a fountain coke and a mexican coke, and wifey wanted a topo chico....Now, we wait....anger broiling...food is almost here, wait it out, you got this......DING!! Not even 10 minutes after ordering, we had our food. The presentation was beautiful, I almost didn't want to cut into it...But remember, I was starving, and no food is safe, when I'm Hangry!! Hence the picture with a quarter eaten burrito in it...One small thing to add. The chicken would have tasted even better if you added some chipotle to it. Estilo Tinga! Oh my god! The Flavors, it was an explosion of different flavors, all adding up to one delicious bite!! Wow!! I want more!! But alas, I'm full and there's no room for more...Till next time Habanero. I will see you again! Definitely worth the drive, and definitely worth going out of my way to come here again!! Oh yeah, and the young lady taking our order, was super nice!! If I could give this place 10 stars....It deserves them, and more! I'll be back!! read more

El Habanero - It was so good I couldn't wait!! - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

No Mames!!! La Pinche Tostada es La mejor del ToPu Mundo Mundial!!! Soy de la Ciudad de Mexico y he comido todo tipo de garnachas, tacos y grillos. Pero la tostada es Altamente recomendation!!! Los Tacos de Adobada y Cabeza no tienen Madre!!! Sin Olvidar sus Salsas pero en especial la de Habanero. Wow no Mametion!!! The Tostada it's the best in whole world. I'm from Mexico City and I've tasted all kinds of Tacos, Street Food and Crickets. But the Tostada it's highly recommended. The Adobada and Cabeza tacos are to die for!!! All their Salsas are good but specially their Habanero Salsa (it's Spicy as F!!!) read more

El Habanero - Taco de Adobada y Cabeza!!! - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

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Breakfast burritos are so delicious and big and their horchata is to die for. Ambience was ok it's very small but I didn't eat inside just ran in for a pick up. Service was good, and food was ready when they said it would be. Definitely recommend and will go back anytime I am back in town. read more

My very first review of this restaurant was very good because I was in love with the green sauce the green sauce that was fresh spicy and delicious keyword fresh so I rushed to get back for that fabulous flavor, and I explained to the young lady that I had given a wonderful review, but that the burrito that I had on this day the sauce was a sauce that came out of a jar or a can, and she looked at me, bewildered and puzzled as to how I could possibly say at oh I don't know I don't know what food taste like. It's really too bad. read more

The service was fast, staff was friendly and the restaurant was busy but clean. The food was amazing. We got California wet burrito with mix red/ green sauce.. will definitely come back to try more read more

One of the best wet California burritos I've had in my life! Location is small with only a few tables for dine-in so be prepared but definitely worth a visit. read more

El Habanero - Wet California Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

This is a 5 star must try!!! We have had the wet burrito, I personally love the green sauce and I also had it with both red and green, yum. The Cali burrito is excellent, asada fries, delicious. Tacos, yum, and my husband had the bacon and sausage breakfast burrito which he also liked. The service is fast and friendly. A little on the small side, inside for dining but well worth it read more

The service was wonderful and the vibe that made me know that I was coming back. The Food oh my goodness, delicious. Great Food, Thanks for the hospitality and love that was shown. Great Experience read more

Very authentic Mexican food! And the people are really nice. They play Mexican music and I love eating there.

Nice people good food. El Habanero was suggested by a TikTok influencer and I thought I live pretty close I'll check it out. Loved it and now I take all my out of town friends there. read more

Bacon breakfast burrito came with no bacon. This is not the first time it's happened. Usually service is great but I've noticed when I order bacon burritos and sometimes asada burritos there is little to no meat in the burrito. It's full of potatoes. Please advise! read more

This restaurant came recommended by our TV mounter. I would say the food is decent for the price ($11.75 for an asada burrito)! My concern was that I noticed the cooks making the food were not wearing any gloves. The Restaurant itself is small, but the service is friendly (specifically the young woman cashier). We ordered 1 asada burrito, and some carne asada tacos with "guacamole". Based on the photos uploaded with everyone else's reviews, we figured the burritos were pretty huge and enough to share, WRONG idea. Idk why but our burrito was significantly smaller than every other one posted here lol. They also wouldn't put the beans in a side container because it "was a small amount" so I had to pay $4 for a side of beans since my partner doesn't eat them. Not sure why they couldn't just plop the spoon full into a cup but whatever. The carne asada meat itself was delicious and flavorful, rice was a little on the mushy side but I overall enjoyed my burrito -- Fiancè on the other-hand,did not & prefers Los Armando's for their fresh tortillas and portion size. What really gagged me was the "guacamole" I mentioned earlier. They should probably share that for $2, you don't get actual guacamole -- you get a guacamole salsa similar to that from el pollo loco avocado salsa. I kinda felt like I was gypped paying for guacamole that wasn't guacamole but it's okay. Feel free to reference the photos uploaded. read more

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Horrible customer service. Also left me on hold for more than 7mins. And still did not come back on phone.

I came here on my dinner break from work and I was not disappointed! The carne asada fries are AMAZING and their carnitas tacos were so delicious!! I also tried all 3 of their salsas and they were all flavorful. The workers are super kind and I will definitely be back here! read more

El Habanero - Carne asada fries - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

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Yes and delicious to the food, friend service. Warm, bright and clean. The soups are comforting and are a most try. read more

I happen to be in the area and I searched online for a good quick place to eat and I saw El Habanero. I'm really glad I stopped by. It's a nice little cozy place and I like how the menu is up front and organized. The girl that took my order was very friendly and even brought me my burrito when it was ready. I ordered a Chicken Burrito and I loved it. It makes me want to try their other Burritos like a basic Bean and Cheese and I believe they also have one with fries I'd like to try. Definitely worth coming back. read more

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The food authentic and delicious. The atmosphere both in the inside and outside was relaxing, and service was great. Ernesto the owner was there when we ate there on Thursday 12/4. Ernesto share some of the history of the restaurant since he's been the owner, and that made us feel like he made us part of the family. Additionally, we found out that he offers at home taco service and a hall next to the restaurant for any type of occasion. We will for sure eat there again and will use the taco service. read more

Love El Habanero! I work in the area and we eat here at least once a week--and not once have we had a moment of regret. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and consistent, and the staff treats you like family. It's one of those rare spots you can count on every single time. If you're nearby and haven't tried it yet, do yourself a favor and go. read more

Stopped in here to grab a torta and overall had a good experience. It's a small little dive of a Mexican restaurant and their tortas were about $12...I'm a sucker for a good sandwich and torta's are my jam and El Habanero definitely delivered! The temperature/ambiance inside wasn't the best -- it was a little stuffy, but outside air temperature in Riverside was pushing past 100F that day, so I'm sure it wasn't easy to cool it down. I got the asada torta and it was 5-stars all around. I took a star away mainly for ambiance/price ratio, and they they didn't have lengua as a meat option for their torta. Overall though, if you're looking for some tasty food - El Habanero will have you covered. I'd come back here! read more

The best tacos I have ever had in my entire life. Service is also great. Disclaimer: haven't tried anything other than their tacos but if you're looking for tacos, look no further. read more

First time trying here and will returning. The staff and food are the main combo bringing me back to eat at this restaurant. I ordered chilaquiles and they were so good! I ordered via phone and the staff was patient and professional when taking my order. Their burritos are super good as well! read more

This place was just okay. I was craving a wet burrito on my way out of Moreno Valley and into Eastvale, and I chose this spot because it was conveniently on my route. They have wet burritos listed under their "daily specials," which come with a drink. I ordered four wet burritos and one regular burrito, and I found it a bit pricey. My family and I had spent a long day at the hospital, so we decided to splurge a little. Would I do it again? Probably not. Everything tasted pretty average. The salsa roja on the red wet burritos lacked flavor. I get that it's a mild sauce, but it didn't have much taste, which was a bit disappointing. Once you've had that *one* wet burrito with amazing red sauce, it's hard not to compare everything else to it. The rice and beans were good, and the carnitas were okay, though they were thin and not quite what I expected. I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to return, but the burritos did satisfy my craving at the moment. read more

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I had a chorizo breakfast burrito and it was everything I've been wanting. The size is perfect and the tortillas took me back to childhood.

Dude those super fries tho!!! I ordered the full order of super fries with extra carne asada and wow! They were generous with everything . The asada was very well seasoned and savory as were the beans and the portion of fried was perfect. Dude we love the taste and heat that habanero salsa packed . Over all these are by far best asada fries I had in Riverside. They truly out did themselves with these fries. Truly recommend. read more

Bomb!! This place was one of the best places to have a burritos . The meat was not fatty and dried up, the food was nothing but awesome!

Food is delicious!!! Anything on the menu is great. The meats are all seasoned and cooked to perfection. The Service is great but It is a small place and it takes a good minute to get your food. Order ahead for takeout or sit and wait but it's all well worth the wait. The only thing negative about the location is that there are no public restrooms but other than that there is nothing negative about this location. read more

The food is so salty and has too much meat. It was overwhelming. I even paid extra for more guacamole on the side, in addition to the regular guacamole that was supposed to be inside the torta sandwich. The lady said the extra guac is inside my sandwich. Well, the torta barely had any. So DEFINITELY no extra guac. Sighhhh. Disappointing! ......Also, what's up with one of their to-go boxes being from the filipino Grill City restaurant inside Seafood City??! What the heck lol. read more

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So good. Just go -- lots of options: tacos, burritos, carne asada fries. Fresh ingredients and friendly service. Yum. read more

El Habanero - DP Hard Shell Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

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The steak wet burrito made my taste buds dance. It was so delicious. If you're not sure what to order you cannot go wrong with it. This was my first visit. With no doubt I would visit this restaurant again. read more