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    Hecho Al Carbon

    3.8 (151 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Food was at our table in about three minutes!!!! Great flavor on the "La Chorreada" with Adobada. Ordered rice and beans on the side and am the Guac n Chips.. great meal altogether The salsa bar all looked fresh and great choices too

    Yari T.

    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.

    Classic OG Bowl
    Juanita V.

    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

    Arrachera (Skirt Steak) Taco - Premium, I dressed this up with cilantro, onions, guac and salsa and it was delicious! Tender meat!
    Wendy L.

    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!

    Amie G.

    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.

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    Kareem G.

    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!

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    Melissa B.

    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.

    Ron E.

    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.

    Torta with Arrachera
    Junior S.

    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.

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    Donovan M.

    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.

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    Lesley L.

    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.

    Amanda G.

    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!

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    Food was delicious. Service was good. Super busy but they take care of you very quickly

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    Muy rica la comida,el único problema es que nunca contestan el teléfono,llamé varias veces y nadie me contesto.

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    Thank you for your support Rose!!:)

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    Thank you Becky we are glad you had a great experience with us, :)

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    Don't get this potato unless you are ready for a nap. Delicious and you can load it up with whatever you want.

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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.

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    Tacos are pretty good and they have great Service. They can get really busy and it's a little expensive but it's pretty good quality food.

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    Morena's Mexican Cuisine - Riverside - Chicharon

    Morena's Mexican Cuisine - Riverside

    4.7(338 reviews)
    5.8 mi
    $$

    I stopped by Morena's on the way out to Cherry Valley. Very cute spot!!!The chicken tacos were…read morephenomenal!!! The salsas and tortillas were all homemade and very fresh! my daughter tried the fish tacos and loved them... She said the fish was very tender and tasty! she also tried the octopus tacos which she thought were a little bit too spicy and on the chewy side. The service was amazing! I will definitely be back!

    We recently had lunch at Morena's Mexican Cuisine, and while it was a mixed experience, I think it…read morehas potential! The meal started off strong with their chips and salsa--super fresh and flavorful. For my entrée, I had the chicken fajitas. While they were cooked properly, I wish they had a bit more seasoning to really bring out the flavor. My wife had the enchiladas divorciadas, which were beautifully presented, but unfortunately, the filling was a bit cool. She probably should have sent it back, but since we were in a hurry, we didn't bother. On the positive side, my daughter had the carne asada burrito, and she said it was excellent. Service started off great with our younger male waiter being very attentive at first, but it slowed down significantly as our meal went on. By the end of our visit, I actually had to go up to the register to ask to pay. It was lunch time, and it wasn't that busy, so this felt a bit out of the ordinary. Despite the hiccups, I'm willing to give Morena's Mexican Cuisine another try, as it may have just been an off day. The chips and salsa, along with my daughter's burrito, showed that they definitely have what it takes to impress. I'll reserve final judgment after my next visit!

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    Morena's Mexican Cuisine - Riverside - Chicharon appetizer (came with beans and green salsa) yummy!

    Chicharon appetizer (came with beans and green salsa) yummy!

    Morena's Mexican Cuisine - Riverside - Cucumber & chia (left) and horchata (right)

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    Anchos Southwest Grill & Bar - Mesquite grilled plump skirt steak fajitas

    Anchos Southwest Grill & Bar

    4.0(2k reviews)
    11.3 mi
    $$

    Ancho's is one of those places I honestly don't know if it's considered a hidden gem or not, but…read moreafter living in Riverside for the past 3-4 years, I can't believe I've never been here until now. I found out about it through my cousin, who's a UCR alum, and I'm really glad I finally got to try it. The staff were super nice and attentive, constantly coming by our table to check if we needed more water, tortillas, or anything else we might want. Even with how busy it was, they still made sure everyone was taken care of, which I really appreciated. The restaurant was packed, and it actually surprised me because I don't usually see that many people at restaurants in Riverside. The energy inside felt lively but still comfortable. One of my favorite parts was the fresh tortillas. They come out hot and fresh from the oven, and you can literally watch them being made right in front of you, which made it even better. And the best part is they're free. We ordered the carne fajitas and chile relleno. The fajitas were incredible, the meat was juicy, tender, and packed with flavor, with that perfect smoky sear that comes from being cooked fresh on a hot skillet. Everything came out sizzling and stayed flavorful with every bite. The chile relleno was also really good, with a nice balance of savory and slightly creamy filling that paired well with the sauce. It was actually my first time trying fajitas, and I can confidently say I'll be ordering them again the next time I come back. I definitely plan on returning while I'm still at UCR to make up for all the years I didn't know this place existed.

    If I could rate separately for service I would give it a 5…read more This place is not lacking any help in the waiter and waitress department. We have not been here since the 90's and I have to say, it was much better back then. All in all, there is just no flavor. The salsa tasted like watery tomatoes, our waitress gave us a little side of habanero salsa to incorporate with it but that heat is the extreme for me. We ordered the Mesquite chicken and steak fajitas which were less than average. Not sure if it was just a bad day, but the taste of the protein did not match up to the wonderful smell of BBQ outside the restaurant. The tortillas were just ok, first batch was not even warm. My Michelada was good though. Bummer visit after being away for so long. Looks like the interior could stand a makeover.

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    El Patrón Downtown Riverside - Chicken flautas

    El Patrón Downtown Riverside

    3.9(1k reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$

    I wish I had pictures to show what my wife and I ordered for dinner and drinks. Meli, our waitress,…read morewas great. She was kind enough to change tables after we ordered our food. The sun was shining on my face. I don't know who came over to our table to recommend a tequila for our flight. Dame Mas was a very good choice. My wife is more of a tequila drinker than I am. I did hog up the Dame Mas to myself. The restaurant had a nice atmosphere for a relaxing dinner. I recommend ordering the bacon-wrapped shrimp stuffed with crab meat; it's the best. We loved the food and the drinks. I also recommend the Black Widow, a very good drink to end our dinner date.

    We celebrated my grandma's 80th bday here. My uncle rented out the outdoors patio & small room…read moreadjacent to it from 1pm-4:30pm for an affordable price with deposit paid in advance to reserve. The owner, Santiago, allowed us to come a half hour beforehand to decorate & we came in, not knowing what to expect. Upon our arrival, the birthday cake was promptly whisked away to the kitchen, we found Santiago PERSONALLY on his hands & knees fixing the electrical cords for us, our servers introduced themselves & graciously helped us rearrange the set-up to accommodate the band we brought in. Then helped us rearrange the layout yet again once we realized the band needed to be next to the electrical outlets. I was embarrassed to even ask so I started doing it myself but they jumped right in without being asked. If I'm being honest, usually I'm not a fan of buffet meals, so I wasn't expecting much. But everything served was SO delicious! The fajitas were my favorite dish, not only flavorful but also nice & moist. Not only that, but they refilled the food for us as it ran out. They brought out to-go boxes for the leftovers, & best believe my family took home every last bite! The lime margarita tower was SO yummy but also hella dangerous because it was strong!! Other restaurants will give you watered down drinks but El Patron doesn't play. We were only planning on one but it was so good, we couldn't resist getting another. From start to finish, the servers (Leslie and Cecilia) were on POINT. Their service went above & beyond expectations-- continuously checking on us, refilling drinks/food, taking photos, etc. Not only that, but also, when my young autistic nephew unfortunately got sick, they were so incredibly compassionate about it & helped clean up the mess right away. I was absolutely blown away by the attention to detail & quality of care. As my grandma is getting older, we are especially cherishing these final years with her. We spent thousands overall (venue, music, photographer, special mass, etc) but every last cent was worth seeing her happy with all of her loved ones. After many months of planning, I was super nervous about something going wrong but I can honestly say that core memories were made. Thank you to Santiago, Leslie & Cecilia for your hospitality, good food & work ethic-- it truly meant so much for our family unit.

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    Tio's Tacos - I'm not sure how to convey on how bad the food is.  This is Enchiladas !!!!!

    Tio's Tacos

    3.3(1.7k reviews)
    6.0 mi
    $$

    I've read up on reviews saying some of the food is bad, etc SO I did my research on what multiple…read morereviews say tasted GREAT! Their Mojarra for one, is amazing with some corn tortillas, beans and rice, and lettuce. The lime garlicky sauce on that one, is what I've been dreaming of. It was THE star of the show. And we also got their wet supreme burrito mojado, with the mole sauce all over it Also tried their agua fresca, loved the cucumber and lime flavor! Great size for two to share, and we had a blast just eating and enjoying the sights laid out to see. Their pickled onions got a spicy kick to it! I loved the added crunch instead of just having the typical hot salsa. Service was great, with the waiters and waitresses checking in on us every now and then, and I liked that we pay first then eat, so we just leave after we're done! Excellent experience as the weather was perfect too, the outdoor seating has some mosquitoes but be sure to go when it's not molting hot outside! After food we got to go on a photo spree and it was wonderful.

    I got the vegan tacos with potatoes and even though there were only two it was loaded with toppings…read moreand salsa. Really good and a decent price. I do wish there was a vegan protein thrown in like black beans or soyrizo or something to make it more filling but I'm glad there was a vegan option on the menu. There is a salsa bar that can help add to your meal like spicy pickled carrots, cucumbers, salsa and pickled onions. My favorite part of this place is the art decor. They're all made from materials that were bound to go in the trash, most notably cans that they open for cooking. So you'll see lids and the other material from cans beautifully molded into these structures. It may seem random but I found lots of humor and play thrown into the craftsmanship of it all. Some pieces are like playing I Spy. It was funner to see than a lot of museums I've gone to actually. It's truly just packed with art. I even got to meet one of the artists as he was working on something. He was really friendly. There's a few of them who work on them together and I learned they've been doing this since the 90's! How cool. It's so nice to see all the things they've come up with to create. Go check it out! Definitely a date worthy spot too. My bf and I had a lot of fun walking around seeing what they created.

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    Tio's Tacos - Agra frescas for days! So many flavors !!

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    Agra frescas for days! So many flavors !!

    Hecho Al Carbon - mexican - Updated May 2026

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