Amazing food, great customer service. Definitely would recommend. Way better thank chipotle!!!!!

A little pricey, but overall good. The shrimp on the surf and turf burrito is perfectly cooked. Mesquite asada meats are undefeated!

I can't really fault the food. The burrito was really awesome. We opted for the surf and turf with ribeye and it was absolutely delicious. I really love how they don't use rice in the burrito, so it was basically protein with cheese and sauce. I really appreciate the sauce bar as well. There were so many difference sauces, onions, lime, and cilantro to flavor your tacos and burritos. The service was quick service and the food came out really quick. There was seating both inside and outside, though I know on peak times, you probably should take the food to go since the place can get pretty packed. However, it was pretty clean inside. Can't wait to be back read more

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Small restaurant, located in a small strip mall, that has big taste! Limited seating is available, but this is to promote quick take away service, and service is quick. Even when it's busy. I ordered the OG Bowl with Arrachera. The meat was incredibly tender and savory, topped with onions, cilantro and guacamole, and resting on a bed of rice, beans and cheese. The bowl was a generous size, but there was plenty of room for any extras you wanted to add from their fresh salsa bar, which offered three different spice levels of hot sauce. Hecho is a wonderful "taco shop" that provides excellent food and quality ingredients. These hearty meals are a perfect way to end a busy day. read more

Hecho Al Carbon - OG Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

I ordered 4 tacos: 1 adobada, 2 arrachera, and 1 pork belly. The adobada lacked flavor and was a little dry. Unfortunately, the arrachera was the same, very dry and chewy. I was expecting the arrachera to be tender and packed with flavor, especially for the price. On the positive side, the pork belly was good, and the salsa bar was solid with a lot of good options. The tortillas were decent too. Overall, the tacos just didn't hit for me this time. At around $17 + tip for four tacos, I expected better quality and flavor. I'll give them another shot next week though. Hopefully it was just an off day because the place definitely has potential. read more

The food is good: tacos, quesadillas,. The meat: CARNE ASADA, SHRIMP, CHORIZO. The potato with shrimp chorizo and carne asada it's my favorite!!! read more

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Fire !! The meat taste like Al carbon love it recommend the vampiros!! Love the flavor the tortillas taste de maíz authentic to Baja ca style! read more

Hecho Al Carbon - Panela tacos and pastor - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

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Ambience is pretty chill and casual. Service was fast. I have gone twice with friends and another time with my husband. The tortillas for the tacos and salsa could use some improvement. The tortillas are too thick, filling and they fall apart. The salsas didn't have a good taste nor spicy, pretty bland actually but the meat was delicious and well seasoned. read more

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Very Good Food and Good People , try it and see. Very Good Burrito. Amazing customer service read more

Hecho Al Carbon - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

It's been a while since I've found a taco spot that has not just one or two good meats, but all the meats that Hecho Al Carbon made were delicious, flavorful, and distinct! I went in for dinner so there was already a line out the door but, surprisingly, it moved fairly quickly and we were able to snag a table just as another group was leaving. [ ORDERING ] Ordering was easy, simply walk up to the counter, peruse their digital menu board, and order there. The cashier will then give you a number. Take your number with you and find a table to sit in. Once your entire order is ready, they will bring the food to your table and collect your number. With the menu font being so small, I would suggest to the owners possibly making the font larger and having the menu display switch out every few slides so that people in the back of the line can view the menu -or- when business has picked up, buy additional TV monitors to have the menu displayed near the back so people entering will have an idea of what they want to order. The latter would make for quicker transactions at the counter. [ FOOD & DRINKS ] As I mentioned in my intro, the meats were delicious and they all had a different flavor, which I appreciated. In order to get a good idea of their food, we ordered a little of everything: * Surf & Turf Burrito with Arrachera - The Arrachera (skirt steak) was paired with juicy shrimp wrapped in a burrito. There was no need for additional sauce. * La Papota (Baked Papota) with Adobada - The marinated pork (Adobada) meat was more seasoned than the Arrachera. It had some coloring to it as it came out red but it was very bold in flavor. Just delicious. This was shared between our group and had to take most of it home. It's very heavy and easily shareable. We topped it with cilantro, onions, salsa, and guacamole (separate order). What a great value! * Guacamole and Chips: The guac here was more of a paste made to top tacos. It was still good but it's not the usual chunky style guac that I'm used to. Still great though! * Arrachera Taco - The meat was chunky and really tender. No hard pieces at all. It was delicious and it wasn't over salted. I topped it with the guac and salsa, cilantro and onions and lime juice. So good! * Chicken Tacos with Cheese (extra) - While the cheese cost extra, it enhanced this taco like a mini quesadilla. It would even be fine without the extra taco. The chicken was good. It wasn't dry either. It had a good grilled flavor to it. * Refried Beans - I'm picky with refried beans and these were really delicious. Great consistency and it wasn't dry. It had good color to it too. It is really creamy. * Cucumber Lime (Pepino con Limón) Agua Fresca - I enjoyed the chunks of cucumber and this was very citrusy. I liked that it wasn't sweet like others make them. Definitely a great cup of limeade! [ ATMOSPHERE ] The atmosphere is casual but lively. There's music playing in the background but you can still hear people within your table. Looking around, everyone seemed to be enjoying their food and company. [ SERVICE ] Our orders came out pretty quick and the gentleman who brought out our food was really nice. The cashier was friendly. And the workers were quick to clean up tables. [ LOCATION ] They are located near the Walmart and WaBa Grill on Canyon Springs Parkway, just west of Day Street in Riverside - borders Moreno Valley. Overall, this is a solid taco shop with quality meats and delicious eats! Great food, worth the wait, and decent prices, and good workers! read more

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Costumer service was Amazing. Food is delicious and and music is on point such a vibe 10/10 experience read more

Hecho Al Carbon - La Papota - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Extremely dry tacos!!! This place is over hyped for the price. I wasn't impressed by their tacos or horchata. My kids like the bowls, but my kids eat plain food at most places we go to, so I wouldn't really take their feedback too seriously. The salsas weren't spicy or super flavorful. I gave up on the tortillas because they were so dry I couldn't stand chewing anymore (had 3 tacos). Parking was whatever, wait time wasn't bad, options were decent, seating was ok, meat was tender and cooked thoroughly, flavor of the meat was the same as any meat cooked on a charcoal grill (I could cook this at home for sure), prices were steep for some items, service was ok, location is iffy- homeless guy outside when we got there but he didn't bother us, meat/vegetarian options were a good amount but some were extremely overpriced! Would we return? NO read more

Premium meat options everything on the menu that we've tried is great and the salsa's are the perfect topping. Service is top tier every time! read more

Great food and service. The tacos are consistent and the on tuesdays the prices and unbeateable

We saw an Instagram video asking if this was the best taco spot in the IE, so of course we had to check it out. We happened to be nearby on a Friday and decided to stop in. It was relatively busy, as expected, but nothing too crazy. The restaurant gave us Tacos Los Cholos vibes (if you're familiar with the OC spot), with similar meat options and a laid-back, welcoming ambiance. The main difference was the wait time. Our food was ready within 10 to 20 minutes, which was a nice surprise. We tried the asada, arrachera, and adobada tacos, plus a few tacos with cheese (highly recommend the arrachera and cheese combo), and a surf and turf burrito. Everything was delicious, but the adobada tacos stood out as my personal favorite. We even placed a second order to go with more ribeye and arrachera tacos, plus some fresas con crema. As for the cost, it's comparable to fast-casual spots, and pricing really depends on what you order. We spent around $70 to feed four people, including drinks, and our second round of tacos was about $30. All in all, totally worth it. We will definitely be back and highly recommend giving it a try! read more

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They have 3 tiers for meat selection! We love standard meat! 1st time here, price maybe higher than regular taco stand! Best food, great service & awesome dining experience! read more

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We tried this place based on looking at what was around us after doing some shopping. My friend looked it up and saw that it was pretty popular and we checked it out. We had a meal here two days in a row. On day one I had the Al Pastor burrito with a chorizo taco and a Carne Asada taco with a drink which was roughly $22. Service was good and fast. There was plenty of seating and great music playing. They have a fresh salsa bar with plenty of different condiments for your liking. I really enjoyed the cream based chipotle sauce. On the second day when we felt a hankering for good Mexican food again and went back and got the loaded potato filled with butter cheese and Carne Asada. I also attempted another Al Pastor burrito again and was overwhelmed with how much food we got. This time I also got the grilled onions and chilies with it. If you live near this place, you need to check it out. Hands-down one of the best places I've eaten at in Moreno Valley. read more

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Small place but as soon as you walk in the smoky smell tells you are in the right place for grilled food. Great little salsa bar with 5-6 different varieties and fresh sliced cucumbers too. Was here on a weekend at 6PM and the line was out the door. read more

Hecho Al Carbon - Menu 4/2026 - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

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I brought my parents here on a Sunday and it was packed like line out the door packed. We ordered the carne asada, chorizo, and al pastor and it was honestly worth the wait. The asada had that legit grilled flavor, the chorizo was bold and savory, and the al pastor was juicy with that slightly sweet, seasoned vibe. I also paid extra for the grilled onions and chile toreado, and I'm glad I did it even came with a grilled nopal (so good). That combo seriously leveled everything up. Only reason it's 4 stars is the crowd/wait situation. If you come on a Sunday, just know you're committing to the line. I'd definitely come back, just on a less chaotic day. read more

Hecho Al Carbon - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

First time trying and it did not disappoint! A must try are the surf and turf burrito and surf and turf quesadilla. So delicious, so worth it. The sides of rice and beans are very generous as well, so if you're hungry, one order of both is more than enough. I didn't even try the ribeye option, but I heard good things about it. Bottom line, try this place if you want delicious, authentic and filling Mexican food. read more

Love this place but not today I ordered a OG bowl with classic meat I was given Adobada which I don't like and no beans and it took for ever to get my order totally d read more

Hecho Al Carbon - Classic OG Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Got here right when they opened so that we wouldn't be in too long of a line. Got a table inside and the food didn't take too long to come out. I ordered the fully loaded potato with arrachera & shrimp, my husband ordered the potato with arrachera, my daughter ordered an asada burrito & my son got his usual bean and cheese burrito. Kids got horchatas & we got coke to go with the meal. Everything is INCREDIBLE! Worth the drive, will be back again. You can tell it fills up fast but we can see why. read more

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Food was fresh, well seasoned and flavorful. Yellow Tortillas add to the flavor of the tacos. Salsa bar had a great variety.

We ordered a surf and turf burrito and the shrimp was undercooked and the chipotle sauce was sweet and not spicy at all. The tripas were on point and the cecina was tasty . I recommend sticking to basics here so you can taste the meat . Stay away from the shrimp. read more

Best tacos I have had in Riverside, a little pricey but very tasty. Service is great and the seating area is decent but definitely is more of a takeout place in my opinion. read more

It's all about the meats. Hecho Al Carbon has three different categories of meats. Each category has its own price range. They have just about every taco you can imagine. They even have a Filet Mignon taco. The food comes out quickly and they have a wide array of salsas to choose from. read more

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The time they close on google is 11pm and it says 10pm at the restaurant but that's not the major issue. Tacos and burritos are my favorite food. The quality of the meat is dusgusting. It has a lot of fat and nerves. The meat is highly Chewy. I did not finish my burrito. The salsas are good. The name claims Al carbon meaning done with charcoal. It did not have a smoky taste or smell. We where asked to leave since it was close to closing. I will not return. I cook a great carne asada so I'm very picky. What a shame. I should have gone to the taco truck in San Bernardino. I see the reviews and wonder what people Are tasting!!! read more

Everything I've had here has been great. I work in sales and often come here with customers or take them lunch from here and everyone always asks where I got the food because it was amazing. Everything is fresh, quality, and the establishment is clean. Keep up the good work. read more

Hecho Al Carbon - Torta with Arrachera - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Amazing food! My husband and I both tried the OG Papo and the surf and turf burrito with prime rib. They were both delicious! It is quite small inside and it gets very crowded on the weekends, so prepare to be in line for a good 15-20 minutes and then an additional 20-30 minutes for your food to be ready. Definitely worth the wait and the $! We will absolutely be coming again! read more

This is a gem of a resturant tucked away in a little corner between the Moreno Valley/Riverside boarder. It shares a parking lot with the Walmart and neighbors the RoundTable. First impressions the resturant was very clean; inside, outside, and in the bathroom. There is also an outside seating area in front of the resturant. The service staff are very friendly and their service style is speedy and fresh. Pricing is affordable, especially with the quality of meat offered. Portion sizes are also fair. I ordered a asada burrito and very much enjoyed it. I think their rice and beans need a little work. The burrito was also more rice and beef than anything else, but I was still happy. They also have a very nice salsa bar, which is well stocked and very tasty. read more

This place has lost its touch. When they first opened, the tacos were worth the price. The meat was juicier.I was not as dry as it as now. Call my last visit.They got all my order wrong, and it was if they counted every single square piece of meat. How is very disappointed? With the service and with the amount of food they served for the price that I paid for. These tacos are not cheap for how they are served. I do not know if the serving was based on takeout food for what? But I was very unsatisfied. Get it together echos al carbon. We just lost a few customers. read more

it's too hot in there the food it's alright and they don't clean as often salsa bar it's dirty

Really good taco spot in MoVal! You can taste the char on the meats. Super smoky and flavorful. Went viral on TikTok so pretty busy but line went by decently fast. They let you sample their agua frescas too; my favorite was the mango. Good salsa bar! A bit on the pricey side but worth it for the quality. Overall, would come again if I'm willing to wait for higher quality food. read more

Food is mid at best steak wasn't tender and the prices are to high. $27.99 for a small burrito I thought I was at Javier's with those prices. read more

Been seeing this place pop up a lot on my Instagram decided to come check them out. They are definitely a Tacos Los Cholos / Prime Cut Taqueria duplicate. Menu is almost the same but there's nothing wrong with that. I will say that surf and turf burrito is absolutely delicious. They don't skimp out on the portions of protein. The loaded potato was good but nothing crazy. My only real complaint with this restaurant is that they wait times for the food are too long and since the restaurant is small, it's really hard to find seating. If you are in the area, check them out! read more

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Must try the Premium surf and turf burrito. It's loaded with so much meat and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. Super saucy, and tasty. I didn't have to add any sauces because it was so dang tasty. The side of beans were amazing. Refried beans that is. The staff were friendly and got the order right. The line was out the door and the lady taking orders kept her cool. The food came out pretty quickly. And they give you a pretty good portion of their meats. I would definitely bring my fam and friends to try this place. The sauces, cilantro, lime, onion, and raddish station were self serve. I wished it were pre-packed and ready to grab. The line to get sauces can get long too. I didn't take any pics, I was way too hungry to take them. My receipt is attached. read more

Hecho Al Carbon - The receipt. - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

This place is busy! It used to be the old Burger Boss so it's not very big inside. It's decently clean for how busy it is. Since the inside is small, I took a table from a couple that was leaving. It needed to be cleaned so I asked the girl cleaning the table next to us "if I can bother you to please clean this table as well" to which she replied "I was going to do that" but not in like a no problem way, more of a problem way. It seems like all the staff is kinda snippy as another girl taking the order wasn't the friendliest either. The burrito was filling and had large shrimp and plenty of arrachera inside. The chile taco was super tasty and filled with meat too. Definitely worth the drive out! read more

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Amazing tacos great prices ! Love coming here weekly for their taco Tuesday prices! Meat is really tasty as well!

Good tacos. My favorites are the mushroom ‍ tacos. The pork belly can be a bit chewy. Amazing staff. It can be busy, however the restaurant is clean and has ample seating arrangements. read more

My friend recommended this new taco restaurant that opened by the mall. Hands down, the meats were so good. I ordered only tacos to taste the meat, I noticed there's more options on the menu for types of meat. Such as classic, premium, and prime. The line to order tacos was long. As soon as you pay for your meal, head over to the sauce station and pack yourself some onions, cilantro, limes, and hot sauces. It was a full house, we decided to order take-out. Their theme colors are red and black. Definitely recommend if you're in the area. read more

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