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    La Bufadora Baja Grill - Riverside

    3.7 (343 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Seafood
    Closed • 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Edgar ..

    First time here overrated fish tacos are ok I've had better quesibirra tacos were a joke carne asda nachos were tasteless. Bathroom was disgusting. No soap no towels toilet paper on the ground. Tables were dirty.

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    Tameka L.

    Ahhh I've heard people mention this place for awhile . It's always on the short list of :"Where should we eat ? " I was only going to get one potato taco and one fish taco, but I think the cashier misheard me,or just decided to place a better order,because I ended up receiving the two potato taco combo for $5.The single fish taco came to a little over $4. The concept is open kitchen so you can see the cooks making your meal. It came out fast but the fish taco was cold. I still ate it because I was on a time crunch, but I wish it was hot or even warm .The potato in the tacos was mashed and the shell was a corn shell that was fried. I was a little surprised by that, but it worked. When you order the combo you're able to order a fountain drink for a dollar so I ended up adding lemonade. My companion's chose things like fries with toppings and tacos that came with grilled green chilies, so I want to go back and try other things.

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    Maya N.

    I came here for a quick lunch with low expectations. The food was fairly decent but not really worth it in my opinion. There are way better fish taco joints and some are better while simultaneously being cheaper. If you plan on coming, make use of the taco Tuesday deal which includes meat based tacos, or the Wednesday fish taco deal. I came for fish tacos but picked the wrong day. No biggie, they're still fairly affordable at $4 a taco. They tasted pretty good but nothing special in the world of fish tacos. I also decided to try the nachos since a small is only $5. Unfortunately, I assume there was a language barrier issue because I asked for no meat and they came out with beef. The restaurant interior is quiet, pretty big, but also worn down and a little dirty. I wasn't impressed overall, and won't come again.

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    Nathan T.

    Really good food! I thought the bean and cheese burrito taste good! The people who work here are fine! For a Mexican restaurant, it was a good experience for me!

    Another porn shot of their fish tacos.  Sooooo good!
    Wendy B.

    Love their fish tacos here! Big chunks of swai, battered and fried Baja style or grilled, they are addictive. $3.99 ea, or $3 on Wednesdays. They top them with lettuce, tomato, and the traditional mayonnaise dressing, plus give you little cups of picante red and green salsas made in-house. I have also tried their grilled shrimp tacos. Good, but the fish tacos are what have won my heart. I brought home a small container of ceviche made from Krab (crab flavored fish) that was decent, too. The "small" order made me two meals. The churros ($2 ea or $5 for 3) are made to order, so crisp and warm, not kept under a heat lamp where they end up tough. Delicious! Such a decadent treat that brings back happy memories of the first, yard long ones I ate in Tijuana from a street vendor some 40 years ago. These are just as good, just smaller and missing the authentic olefactory ambiance. These have a cajeta (caramelized condensed milk) filling that oozes out when you bite into those crisp, cinnamony sugar-coated temptations. I've only been here once before, but decided they beat the competition for this area, so well worth a slight drive, 10 miles?, for us. So happy to have found them!

    Julie N.

    One of my favorite Mexican spots! They always have delicious food here - they never disappoint! Fast service and clean interior. Plenty of seating. High quality food made with love and care. Recommend stopping by if you are craving mexican food.

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    Jennifer H.

    I love La Bufadora. I work around the corner and am in here quite often. Work orders take out all of the time. The potatoes tacos and battered fish tacos are incredible. They also have great salsa. I wish they had a liquor license to serve margaritas but sadly they mainly offer beer. If they had a full bar, I would be here at least once a week. They recently renovated the inside so it is so pretty. There are booths running along the side of one wall with tables in the middle. You place your order from the counter and your name is yelled when your food is ready. If you are in the neighborhood and love Mexican food, try this place out.

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    David was friendly, he took our order. Good value meal deals. 4 bucks for a beer during Happy Hour!! Ordered the mini fish tostadas what a great idea. Filling too. I love the protein taco option but could be double wrapped, it falls apart easily with just one lettuce. It was clean. They are hiring says the big sign in the window for those that complained about the service. I'll be back!! Thank you

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    Food is good and fresh. We eat there often as it is in the neighborhood. Service is friendly and helpful.

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    8 months ago

    Great food and service . The new look is nice . I got some fish tacos and a ceviche and everything tasted fresh .

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    Excellent service, customer oriented personal attention to detail, food is tasty will definitely recommend to friends and family

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    Fish tacos are a thumb down , they are not cooked through, had to toss those out. The shrimp tacos and potato tacos are decent.

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    Fish tacos where amazing recommend this place to anyone who looking for a good tacos place

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    Does the food come out really hot or just the right temp to eat it right away?

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    4.4(411 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    Wow! What a surprise! A cute little hidden gem that is different! It's NOT typical Mexican food by…read moreany standard. La Cruda is all about the shrimp, octopus, oysters, scallops, tuna and crab! I love that they don't service you a common basket of chips with salsa, no they bring you whole fried tostada tortillas and crackers of course you get salsa too. I had the small "chico" shrimp cocktail and I got to add my ketchup to my taste. They gave you a choice of sauces on the table. My shrimp cocktail was by no means Chico, it was generously packed with shrimp and the veggies that are typical to a Mexican cocktail. I saw some other items I can't wait to try. The prices are compassionately priced but the serving are generous considering I have paid more and received less in other places. The servers are very attentive and sweet. La Cruda reminds me of the little places on the beaches in Puerto Rico. Instead they are on the shore of the 91fwy in Riverside. Check them out for a simple tasty seafood cocktail. I have been driving past and overlooking for much too long. A new personal fav for me! BTW, I took the picture after I ate more than half that meal.

    I ordered two tacos -- steak and lengua -- and both were really good. The meat was juicy,…read moreflavorful, and they were very generous with the portions. There was so much meat packed into each taco that two were more than enough for a filling lunch. For under $10, especially since they also included chips and salsa, I thought it was a really good value. The steak was tender and juicy, but I actually liked the lengua even more. It had a really rich beef flavor and wasn't dry at all. My only complaint was that the lengua still had some of the outer skin attached. The texture honestly gave me a little bit of goosebumps while eating it . I really wish they had removed it completely. Other than that, the lengua itself was delicious. Great flavor, generous portions, and a very satisfying lunch for the price.

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    Star Crab

    Star Crab

    3.8(674 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    An unassuming stip mall on Magnolia Avenue boasts three of the best restaurants in Riverside -…read moreKoreana, Pho Star Bowl and the illustrious Star Crab. For a bit of background, I planned a date night at Con Amore in Corona. I posted a review of how disappointing that experience was, so much so that we just paid for drinks and left. Not wanting to waste the night, we agreed on Star Crab. When I tell you the difference in vibes, service and food quality could not be more different than Con Amore, I mean it with all my heart. First of all, their playlist is vibrant and joyous. Secondly, we were greeted and attended to by a man listed on the receipt as Ant R who was warm and fully knowledgeable of the menu and the special pricing for beer that night. $3.99 for anything on tap on a Wednesday night is unheard of. I don't drink but my date does and this was an impressive deal. Being unfamiliar with the ordering process we needed help with the menu and Ant guided us through the options, described the different flavors and spice levels of each boil base and was just overall so attentive and on top of things. Being served a steaming bag of vibrantly spiced seafood, sausage and corn in such a comfortable and unpretentious space saved the night. We selected the family bag of shrimp and mussels to share and were given ample lime wedges, gloves and bibs to be able to enjoy them with. As much as fine dining is treated as a special ritual which takes itself too seriously, it can easily be outdone by fresh, modern accessible places like Star Crab - a spot where kind young people treat you with care and prides itself on an abundance of fresh ingredients. Shrimp, mussels and crab ARE luxuries and we feasted like royalty. We will most certainly have more date nights at Star Crab. It's a great plan to go there, enjoy some fantastic food and then hop on over to the AMC close by. Oh, Star Crab! I know your business model is not unique as there are many Cajun seafood boil places around BUT you have our hearts because of your welcoming space and lovely staff.

    Our go to place when we're craving seafood boil!! Can get busy during the evening and weekends, but…read moreit's worth the wait. Place has a lot of seating and it's pretty spacious.

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    Market Broiler - Riverside

    Market Broiler - Riverside

    4.0(1.5k reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    My dad & I planned to come here a Cpl days earlier before we go to a church event…read more The service was great! Hostess was polite! ( sorry I forgot your name sweetie). Chloe was our server & she was phenomena!!! Food was great too! Thanks Team!!!

    My latest visit here was my best. I opened with an appetizer of Coconut Shrimp and a Bowl of…read moreManhattan Clam Chowder, which is difficult to find in landlocked areas. The plump shrimp was very tasty, and the soup a superior rendition of Manhattan Clam Chowder. Complimentary fresh-baked Sourdough Bread and butter were slow to arrive at our table, but when they did, the bread was excellent and addictive as usual. My brother polished off the majority of the Coconut Shrimp, and Diane liked her Yaki Butterfish, which was a form of Black Cod anointed with Teriyaki Sauce. I decided to splurge on Alaskan King Crab Legs, which are sold here at Market Price. It was $125 for 1 pound on the day I visited. This is still a good price compared with the Las Vegas prices I am used to. Two tools were provided to disassemble the crab legs, but they were enough to get the job done. Served with Drawn Butter, the King Crab Legs were sweet and divine, with a medley of garden vegetables and Cheese Potatoes as suitable accompaniments. And the portion of crustacean I received appeared to be bigger than 1 pound. I happily gave away some big morsels of crab legs to my brother and Diane (making them happy as well), and still had plenty of crab left for me. Service by Nicole O was commendable, and table seating comfortable in the large dining room. I expect to return soon, and add a dinner salad to whatever entree of several fine ones offered here that I choose.

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    Miches De La Baja

    Miches De La Baja

    4.2(399 reviews)
    7.1 mi
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    Coming all the way from Northern Nevada, my husband and I had one mission while our San Diego trip:…read morefind fish tacos. We absolutely lucked out with this place! We walked in on a bustling Friday afternoon and were instantly hit with good energy. The decor is vibrant, fun, and modern--bright colors, beautiful mural-painted walls, and marbled blue floors that have a coastal vibe. The menu had a great variety of both land and sea options, ranging from birria tacos and shrimp cocktails to fresh ceviche. Here is what we down. I ordered one shrimp taco and one fish taco. Husband ordered the fish taco plate, with well-seasoned rice and beans. Our meal hit the SPOT. The fish and shrimp were freshly fried to order in a delicious, crispy batter that wasn't overpowering the seafood. Also, they feature a green salsa packed with chunks of onion and jalapeño, alongside a traditional creamy fish taco sauce. That fish taco sauce is FIRE. It packs a much bigger spicy punch than the watered-down sauces you usually get at most restaurants, and it was delicious! If you are in the area, this is a must-stop. We will 100% be back the next time we visit San Diego!

    I hadn't been in a while I was in the area, I wanted to get their pa-potato tacos. I remember…read morethinking they were really good. Their menu said that it was three tacos for $8.99, but I was rung up for $9.99. I let the cashier know, and she said that the menu hadn't been updated. Considering it's a digital menu, I don't see how that is a valid reason. It was disappointing to say the least. You could argue that's only a dollar on my end, but I could make the same argument that say it's only a dollar on their end to honor the price that they advertised. Tacos were still delicious, but advertising the wrong price should not be at a customer to pay. Needless to say, I wouldn't support a business again that doesn't have honorable practices.

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    4.5(33 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    Found these guys on TikTok and placed a preorder for pickup on Friday. As soon as we pull up to the…read morespot I see a huge line and know this is gonna be good. We wanted to try a bit of everything so we got - Ceviche mitotero - Campechana - Oyster shooter - Shrimp shooter Everything was incredibly fresh and delicious. The scallps in the ceviche were HUGE. Usually you see those little baby ones. There was a mix of raw and cooked shrimp. While we were waiting for our food we watched them making each dish and saw how much work they put into it all. I also love that they gave us a whole pack of tostadas. There were 4 of us but the food we got could've easily fed a couple more people. Would absolutely come here again. They also do large orders so this is a great spot for a party or gathering. Love supporting local businesses and looking forward to patronizing Fresco's again very soon.

    I finally got to try these delicious mariscos after seeing so many posts on Instagram! My hubby and…read moreI were wondering what to take to the beach for lunch, and we decided to place an order over the phone for pick-up. The gentleman who answered was very kind and patient while explaining all the options. We ordered two shrimp cocktails, and they were amazing! The shrimp was so fresh, large, and perfectly prepared. The portions were just right. We absolutely enjoyed everything and will definitely be coming back soon for more. Highly recommended!

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