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    El Taco Bar

    4.4 (154 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Fish taco
    Jeff M.

    Our first experience with El Taco Bar left a lot to be desired. We ordered a fish taco, carne asada burrito, 3 rolled tacos and chips + salsa verde. Good thing I ordered the salsa verde because this place did not include additional salsas with our order. Food was not memorable at all. The carne asada burrito lacked carne asada and what carne asada was in it was tough and greasy. The burrito had way too much pico and guacamole and very little meat. The fish taco was okay but needed additional white sauce and perhaps more cabbage. My wife said her rolled tacos were fine. Then she said she could buy some at Albertsons, heat them in the oven and get the same result. That is not a good review. We really wanted this place to wow us. Instead we were more disappointed than impressed. I will say the chips and salsa verde were pretty good. However, this visit might cause us to delay a return or second chance. We think there are way better choices in Temecula for Mexican food.

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    Jessica G.

    We were on the hunt for Mexican food after a day of wine tasting and found this place nearby. It was a Saturday evening and this place was dead don't know if that's a good or bad sign but one thing that stood out to me was service. The cashier was not friendly and just weirdly staring at us as we are trying to figure out what to order. She could have asked if we had questions or needed help but didn't. Moving onto the food. They have an extensive menu lots of variety to choose from and we were in a group so we ordered a variety of items from the Super Cali Burrito, Birria quesadilla, Steak bowl and others I can't remember. The food was delicious and very flavorful everything seems to be made to order and the cook was quick is preparing our meals! Although, food was great, service wasn't and I don't plan on coming back.

    Mulita con adobada
    Amelea J.

    I didn't eat at the actual place, I door dashed this and felt like I needed to do a review. Even when it was delivery, the food was still good. The taco wasn't soggy and still crunchy. The adobada in my mulita was greasy, but when is adobada not? The only thing I couldn't get down with is the poblano burrito. The poblano wasn't good at all texture wise. I loved the carne inside and only wished I would have ordered a carne asada burrito. I would order from this place again. Maybe one day eat at the actual restaurant.

    Susie T.

    This is the kind of Mexican food joint that makes food either hit or miss and mostly OK tasting. I dare say their food is more expensive than other places. Today I just felt like a quesibirria. I see the option to add more cheese for an extra 1.39$, really lame. Other places near my home in San Diego just throw in more cheese at no cost AND on top of that they include the consume soup. I had to pay an extra 3$ for a small cup. The tacos definitely needed more cheese. I was disappointed that it lacked that oomph for me to enjoy it. The birria soup had a really good flavor but wasnt yummy oily like im used to. I also ordered a shrimp taco but that tasted awful. My surf n turf fries had little flavor and the beef was bland. My order came out exactly how I asked so thats always nice. The inside looks like a cool hangout. This place missed the mark for me. Its quite pricey for just mostly ok food. Maybe ill try other items next time.

    Solid carne asada fries $15.99
    Rigo C.

    Food quality & quantity is hit or miss, more misses than hits as of lately. Enough to not want to come back. The last time we came, we ordered a chicken burrito and I'm not being hyperbole when I tell you it had 5 or small pieces of chicken, it's like we paid for pico de gallo wrapped in a flour tortilla. The service is nice and place is clean, but I just can't do paying $14 for a tiny burrito full of veggies basically. In the beginning they were pretty consistent with the size, but I'm not sure what happened. The cooks are the same ones they've always had so not sure why they got greedy with the portions.

    Salsa bar
    Erick M.

    They freshly make their tortillas! Delicious!! It's an Easy 5/5 a great choice for tacos/burritos Food -Super California Burrito modified 5/5 (YOU CAN TATSE THE QUALITY) This might be the Best California Burrito in the Temecula/Murrieta area. The ingredients are FRESH!! If you like cali burritos this is a MUST TRY -Poblano Taco: comes with poblano chile (not spicy so don't worry) and a creamy Hansel sauce 5/5 -Sonora Taco: Grilled Angus steak, guacamole, whole beans, cilantro, and onions 5/5 Atmosphere: Very clean! Nice interior Service: Friendly & Great recommendations! This place is a Gem! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

    Chicken Asada Taco & California Burrito. Excellent!!
    Marie M.

    El Taco Bar deserves 5+ stars because it stands out from all the taquerias I've been to so far in CA! This is probably the only fast food "taco bar" I would take my mature, professional friends to dine in for lunch. The dining area is super clean and the contemporary furnishing is appealing. I also love that there's an extra large booth in the corner for a party of 6+ with some privacy. The other tables look like they can be moved to accommodate other large groups, as well. The well marinated chicken taco I ordered was pretty epic (for a taco) because of the handcrafted tortilla it was made with. They also have a salsa bar with freshly roasted medium hot chilis that added a special kick. I can eat this every day for the rest of my life, LOL! Service is friendly. I'm worried that the location seems out of the way--definitely a hidden gem. This is why I didn't hesitate to write this review ASAP to get the word out and make sure this business will succeed and stick around forever!!! There are other other hidden gems next door that need to be explored... Highly recommend for regular dining!!! I'll be back very soon!! :D

    Denise V.

    Stopped here after a fun night at Pechanga for a quick bite. Ordered their bacon/egg breakfast burrito -- it was delicious. They also have a self-service salsa bar and TV wall. Staff were very friendly, the service was quick and the prices were good. Shares parking lot with Starbucks -- there is an outdoor patio and plenty of seating inside too.

    Large Nachos
    Evelyn B.

    Ok the little pregger girl working register is so sweet and such a hard worker! She was cleaning and staying busy inbetween taking orders. When my food came out it was huge & looked amazing and she had a huge smile when she saw my shocked face. But sadly the nachos are slacky.. a little dry and not enough flavor. I'll stick to burritos and tacos next time. They bump good music and everyone is nice.

    Jeffery M.

    Food is extremely flavorful. However their tv is so loud the order taker cannot hear your order. We ordered a gubernatorial taco bierria taco surf and turf taco a carne asada taco and a cup of corn with a coke (fountain) and a draft XX. The order taker upcharged us for a Mexican bottle of coke and a surf and turf burrito and tried to ring up a carne asada burrito as well. Then when I corrected the order upon receiving the wrong items she informed me that the manager was not there and they could not give me a refund he had to. So she asked for my phone number so the manager could text me a picture of the refund. I am still waiting...

    Birria taco, Poblano Taco, Sonora Taco with the beans way back to the right is the Surf and Turf Taco which is the best I ever had
    Lopez 7.

    Service was great, friendly and helpful, corn tortillas made from scratch food was excellent!! The place look d brand new but the lady said they been there awhile.

    Super clean salsa bar
    Kenny T.

    Ah man! This place hit the spot! The Chorizo Breakfast Burrito was so fresh and perfectly seasoned. I was the only one in the restaurant so I received the VIP treatment . Washed it all down with a Voodoo Ranger. So delightful! The restaurant was clean and had 4 TVs with some college football pregame shows. Let's go Saturday morning!

    Flight of some of the best tacos!
    Joe S.

    I wish they all could be California... Tacoooooooos! El Taco Bar is Spanish for "The Taco Bar", and Oh Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy does this place have some excellent tacos. I ordered a taco flight with one of each protein and all of them were great! They were loaded too. I shouldn't have eaten all 4 but I couldn't stop! They had the fountain soda pops and a hot-sauce bar which made unlimited fountain soda pops needed. They also had horchata which is dangerous. It's so addictive because it's smooth and delicious. Stop here, flap your wings and take flight for some great tacos. ***Disclaimer, I'm from FL where tacos are terrible so any CA Taco will be better***

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    Loved everything we ordered! Wonderful burritos, carne asada, rice, chips and salsa! We'll be back

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    Asada mulita was delicious. Handmade tortillas. Salsa choices are great. Very clean. I'll definitely go back when I'm in temecula

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    Excellent and tasty food and friendly staff. Restaurant is super clean! Definitely will come back and highly recommend!

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    had a great experience and excellent service from celine, really helped with the selection of food

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    The best breakfast burritos! We used to drive to their Lake Elsinore location but just discovered they opened this location!

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    Great poblano burrito! Perfect spice and poblano chilies with flavorful meat! Service - quick and friendly.

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    The poblano burrito is one of the best burritos I have had in quite a while. Highly recommend

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    Great food! Great service! Food was very filling and delicious. This will be one of our favorite spots to come back too.

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    Celene is the best!!! She's so sweet and so helpful everytime we go in! Amazing food, and great service :)

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    Great service! Celine was very helpful- great attitude and great recommendation on menu choices

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