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    Machete Taqueria

    4.1 (419 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Tatiana M.

    My husband and I LOVE this place! We come here for dinner quite often, but last weekend we finally tried their breakfast. I got the breakfast burrito and it was absolutely delicious. For dinner, I really enjoyed their soup and my husband enjoys the empanadas. Not only is the food delicious, and homemade right in front of you, but it's also very reasonably priced.

    Shrimp Tacos
    B L.

    First off I'm giving the ambiance of this place 5 stars The service 5 stars The food 3.8 stars Let me explain So from the outside this place looks decent. But when you walk in, everything opens up with the immediate inside a bit small, but an entire back patio that is gorgeous! As I said, the inside is a bit small but quaint and cozy, and the outside would be perfect for a nice little date night or just a nice time to relax outside. The back is gated in which is good because it's a corner lot that receives a bit of air so it protects against too much air. They have tomato plants growing in the back which adds the authentic vibes of this establishment. All in all - it's a clean, organized and vibey spot. The service was professional and to the point to which I have no complaints. The woman at the counter explained a few menu questions I had at the beginning very well and we were on our way to sit wherever we like. The food was good. I had the shrimp tacos and mom had the flautas. We both felt both plates were safe and lacking flavor. The presentation was perfect on both plates, although the flavors didn't quite compliment the presentation so that was a bummer. But that's a small fix in my opinion. On the other hand, the red and green salsas provided for guacamole and chips and the plates was probably one of the best salsas I've had in a long time. They were very bright, zesty, with a nice tang and bit of heat which was perfect. The salsas actually brought the flautas and the shrimp tacos to life which was the caveat to the whole thing. So if you're looking for a nice, inexpensive vibey little spot with good food - this place is worth a try. All in all, the only thing it's missing is a bit of love on the flavoring of the meat options The

    Breakfast #5  Chicken flautas
    Andrea L.

    Great food!!! The coffee was very flavorful! Good portions and great customer service! Would go back!

    Leftover molletes breakfast enough for another serving at home with a good amount of guacamole and pico
    Jasmine H.

    First time trying and will definitely be back! The service was great and very fast considering they cook everything made to order in their open kitchen. I got the breakfast molletes plate with chorizo and my husband got the carne asada tacos with beans and rice. The food was delicious and very reasonably priced. I was only able to finish half of mine and had enough for a full serving later to enjoy. The breakfast also included delicious robust coffee with a hint of cinnamon. The seating outside was ample and had a cute ambience. I will try to come back to taste more of their food options but I'd definitely recommend based on my first impression!

    Breakfast menu. You can order it all day!
    Summer P.

    Love Machete! Everything here is delicious and people are always friendly. Beer on the patio? Yes please! Before I tell you all the good stuff, know that this isn't fast food. You order at the counter and they make it fresh. So plan in advance to spend more than half hour here. Get a beer or sangria and have some nice conversation while you wait. They specialize in seafood and I haven't had any (vegetarian). My son has gotten the ceviche. It's a generous portion and ie beautifully plated. He said it was delicious. Tacos de Papa are really good! I like that a lot of their menu lets you choose the dish and then choose your protein or main component. And they have two veggie options! I have only had the mushrooms and they're fabulous! On the torta, the flavor soaks through the bread. So good! They have breakfast that you can get all day! How great is that? The juevos revueltos (scrambled eggs with potatoes ham and cheese) is tasty. You can get standards like breakfast burrito and juevos rancheros. There's also a breakfast torta. I'm partial to the mullette, bread with black beans and cheese. Simple, delicious, and enough for two meals. They do catering too! You need to inquire with the manager. We had a taco bar and horchata at a party and got rave reviews!

    Tacos pescado
    Becca C.

    Machete is a well kept secret! The beer is served in ice cold glasses. They make delicious fish tacos and I love the black beans. There is a small patio with good sunlight and heaters. It's a small place with mighty great flavors

    Skye X.

    I have only been here a handful of times but let me tell you, I have always left satisfied. The staff here are so sweet and genuine, I believe it's a family owned business and I enjoy every interaction with all of them. The space is small and I've never sat on their patio but it's the shadier side of the building which is nice, I know how hot it can be at the Stell's in the direct sunlight. I love the open kitchen where I can actually see my food being made too. The traditional ceviche is the best I've ever had (and I consider myself a ceviche snob). I drive from Calimesa to get it here because there's nowhere else that does it like Machete. Their burrito de camaron is excellent as well, shrimp is juicy as hell and it's so filling. Their watermelon agua Fresca is so refreshing and they have a happy hour/brunch period where they offer it free as well which is always a plus. I've tried their Al pastor torta and that was the only thing I was not a fan of but it was filling and I finished it nonetheless. Just not for me. Also, as a spicaholic, their super spicy salsa is divine with the perfect spice and flavor. I find it hard to find somewhere that does a good balance of both but machete is top notch. I can't stress enough though, if you are a ceviche fan, this is the place for you! And they season their chips to make it extra tasty. Love this place, as long as they're open, I'll keep coming back!!!! I give it 20/10 stars

    Tacos de papa
    Fareh A.

    First time here. The place was extremely clean, ambient was very nice and the food was very well made and above average. They had a large selection of food and we decided to pick all different dishes to try them out. My daughter had the tacos de papa, my son had a torta de asada, my wife the huarache and I had the shrimp burrito in addition to that we shared a machete de asada and they were all nicely plated and well made. BTW they all came with a side of our choosing and we had esquite and beans. The service was nice, there was a BD party outside in the garden and they had a DJ and were kind enough to share their Nothing bunt cake with my kids. Inside the place you could not hear a peep of the music which was also nice for the people inside. Highly recommended!

    Andy T.

    Got the machete with steak. Really good. Smaller than expected but did the job. Also got the flan de coco which was amazing. Easy parking. The gentleman who made the food was very nice and friendly. Def try it out.

    Ceviche culichi and house blonde beer
    Luis M.

    I honestly don't do many reviews, but I had to for this place. Their ceviche culichi was hands down the best I've ever had. And I've worked for multiple Mexican restaurants and even lived in San Diego for a while where all the seafood is great, but this place definitely gives them a run for their money. Excellent service and super fresh tasty food. Will be back!

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    The best Mexican food I've ever had!!! So authentic, clean and full of flavor! Amazing place!! Service was fantastic!

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    Some of the best Mexican food hands down! The food is authentic and the sauces are beyond good.

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    Machete is amazing! Their lunch special (food with a free coffee or agua fresca) always hits and is a great deal. Love them!

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    Ask the Community - Machete Taqueria

    Why are you closed when you are supposed to be open until 2pm? This is the second time we've come and the door is locked. You should update your hours on your window and yelp. What are your hours?

    Bridget, I understand your frutration and I am really sorry for the inconvenience. Please know that as an owner, i am becoming aware of many irregularities and I will be addressing them very soon. I just ask for your patience and know that an… Read more

    Is there any vegan options besides potato tacos?

    Yes! I am vegan and I've eaten here twice. I've talked to the owner about what's vegan, here's the list: -Both the flour and corn tortillas are vegan (no lard)… Read more

    Any taco Tuesday specials?

    Taquito Tuesdays at Machete... get three chicken taquitos for $5 or five for $6.50. Hope to see you there!

    Did the owner finally put out salsa cups?

    Yes there are cups. I also fail to see why this would be an issue and Machete in my mind is the best Mexican food in the IE right now.

    Is anything here vegan (or vegetarian)? I see it comes up in a search for vegan but if the beans aren't and the potatoes aren't I'm wondering...

    Yes! So I just ate here (I'm vegan) and I asked lots of questions. Both the corn tortillas and flour tortillas are vegan. The beans do have lard in them so they aren't vegan unfortunately. The rice is vegan, as well as the mushrooms and the squash.… Read more

    Are the beans Vegetarian?

    The beans do have a little bit of lard but, are only used in our sopes and huaraches. You can always request these items without the beans.

    Do you have Vegan menu?

    Yes! I am vegan and I've eaten here twice. I've talked to the owner about what's vegan, here's the list: -Both the flour and corn tortillas are vegan (no lard)… Read more

    Do they have potato tacos (no meat)?

    Their potato tacos have chorizo. But they have 2 vegetarian tacos. One is calabasitas (zucchini) and a mushroom one. Both delicious!!! Maybe if you ask they can make a potato one. The owners are super nice!!

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    Amazing recommendation for those who love to support small businesses and try/eat vegan food!! My…read moreboyfriend and I had a great experience here and will be coming back most definitely. We ordered the Quesabirria Tacos with an order of the Esquite Fries served with the choice of Al Pastor. Their Birria is substituted with jackfruit which was amazing and I highly recommend for those who adore jackfruit. The service was lovely and Carlos was very kind, we appreciate all of the love that was found in his business, and you can feel it from the moment you step into the door. If you're looking for somewhere new to try, and love vegan food, check this place out. Looking forward to trying their fish tacos and taquitos next visit. Thank you for the amazing vegan food!!! Legendary :)

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