Stopped in for a quick meal after an appointment because of the great Yelp reviews and I'm so glad we did! The tacos were great! simple, flavorful, and served on handmade tortillas. The standout dish was definitely the chilaquiles. The salsa was absolutely perfect and the black beans complemented the dish. Service was pleasant the 2 gentlemen running the shop were very kind. We especially loved the outdoor seating area, which made the experience enjoyable. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Ordered Chilaquiles with the red sauce. It came with 2 eggs and black beans. I wish I hadn't ordered this here. The chips they used were extremely thin. so by the time it got to me it was all soggy, and cold actually. The portion size did not make sense for the price. In hindsight, I shouldn't go to restaurants that are empty. Food tasted like they opened cans, microwaved the food and served it. Skip this place and go somewhere legit. I'm doing you a favor. You're welcome read more

Food is great. Service is always good I love coming here on my lunch breaks. I'm always here often read more

Machete Taqueria - Machete al pastor - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Redlands, California

This place is amazing!! Definitely recommend this place. I had the molletes and they are so delicious!

The food is fire. I ate ceviche, delicious chips, I presume homemade. I ordered the number 4, it took a tiny bit to arrive and I attribute that to freshness of preparing the ceviche. The chips were seasoned and warm. Check the pics. Nice music playing, good volume, huge space to sit outside, some outdoor heaters, inside is tiny, as it should be in California. read more

The food and staff were exceptional! The menu offers many options from flavorful chicken and savory carne asada to delightful vegetarian options. Many choices and a build your own unique meal. We had nachos, a mushroom empanada and the "machete" along with the yummy cucumber lemonade and craft cider. Unfortunately everything was so good we ate before I could take pictures. They also have select local craft beers and ciders. The inside is small but offers a large wrap around patio that's shaded and even has fans if too warm. We will definitely be back. read more

Food was great but service was slow as they only had one cashier and one chef. The empanadas were crispy, cheesy, and light. The machete was good but smaller than expected. Burrito ordered was also smaller than other places. The chilaquiles were meh and wouldn't order again. I loved the spicy salsa. read more

Machete Taqueria - Tinga machete was smaller than expected but good - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Redlands, California

Overall, the food was good. Some of the items were a little more expensive than I expected for the size, but maybe that's typical these days with inflation. I had a good experience and the service was good, too. read more

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. read more

Machete Taqueria - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Redlands, California

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 read more

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This place is amazing is delicious traditional and very tasty if you are looking for good quality food this is the real Mexican place for that flavor the best customer service alex was super friendly and nice the way she interacted with the customer is just amazing definitely a recommend this restaurant % read more

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

Machete Taqueria - Breakfast #5 Chicken flautas - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Redlands, California

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! read more

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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! read more

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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 read more

Machete Taqueria - Tacos pescado - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Redlands, California

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what a find!!! stopped for a quick lunch and wow!! fresh flavorful tacos, burrito, rice and beans all delicious. charming outdoor patio too. Service was excellent. read more

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

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 read more

Machete Taqueria - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Redlands, California

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

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! read more

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Love the tacos here! If you are looking for a taco spot in Redlands area, this is definitely a good try! This place has never failed me when it comes to quality, delicious, and fresh tacos! read more

I've been here dozens of times. This place is affordable and high quality. The empanadas are mandatory. The outdoor area gives vacation vibes. All the staff are pleasant and polite. read more

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. read more

Machete Taqueria - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Redlands, California

Not your typical taqueria. I love that they offer some delicious regional flavors. If you are looking for tasty, slightly different options, and/or if you like more seafood taqueria options, this is the place. I wasn't expecting the empanadas to be made fresh to order, and the coffee included with breakfast is tasty. I like that their menu isn't enormous because it allows them to focus on fewer things and do them really, really well. A few of our favorites are: their molletes with chorizo (a simple breakfast of crusty bread with refried black beans, cheese and chorizo), the breakfast torta with chorizo (not the giant tortas you find other places but the bread and flavorful fillings really shine), tacos de papa, empanadas with carnitas, but everything we have had has been great. Their sides are few but yummy. I'm usually not a black bean fan, preferring pinto beans, but I really enjoy their black beans. They also serve platanos con crema as well as esquites. The esquites very well may be made with canned or frozen corn but they doctor it up to be a really delicious side. I highly recommend this taqueria. Plan on going several times to try some of their more interesting and less common menu items. You can get a burrito anywhere, and while theirs is wonderful, you won't find some of their offerings at many places in town. It has become our go to place for Mexican food here in Redlands. read more

Machete Taqueria - Machete taco (top), empanadas (bottom) with esquites sides, and sangria (left). - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Redlands, California

Alright this might be the most underrated spot here in redlands ca this place has great food great service and great seating+great atmosphere I did not have breakfast and this place filled me right up I love this place so much read more

I'm not sure where the good reviews are coming from. The tacos I got were some of the worst I've ever eaten. Steak was dry, cold, and chewy and the chicken tinga was rubbery. Both tacos were so dry they were hard to swallow. I could not finish them. Tacos gubernador was flavorless and oily. They give you the smallest cup of salsa for the chips. When I asked if I could do hard shell tacos the girl said she didn't know what I meant. The seating outside was nice with a small AC, but other than that the experience was below mid. We aren't interested in coming back and trying other things. It was expensive and just not that good....there was no authenticity here. read more

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! read more

Machete Taqueria - Ceviche culichi and house blonde beer - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Redlands, California

I have to leave a great review about the vegan ground beef street tacos! I ordered them and when I got home I was convinced it was real meat but we call the restaurant abd the owner assured us he made the tacos himself and it was vegan ... wow these were the best vegan tacos my husband have ever had. The flavor and seasoning were perfection. We can't wait to go back for more tacos! Thank you Machete read more

A little place with big flavors. Ordered the 3 taco plate. Beef, pork, chicken. All very good! Refried black beans also very good. Service was good, friendly. Lovely and clean patio too! read more

I ordered a bean and cheese burrito and 1 carne asada taco. $20 The taco was the size of a street taco. The carne asada looked like it was sitting there since Vietnam. It was grey and tasteless. And looked pre-chewed. Even lime and salsa couldn't help it. The bean and cheese burrito? 98% rice. I didn't ask for rice. And it was small. There was 7 and a half beans in the burrito and I don't think any cheese. Wtf added up to $20 Waste of time and money. The customer service was great. There guy that was at the register was very nice. read more

My food and drinks were served incredibly fast and nice and cool inside. The gentleman who took my order was lovely and helpful. Love the ambience and turquoise wall, the food is amazing. Definitely offered new flavors for me and I will definitely return. The drinks are cold and delicious. They mostly offer beer, but I drink the sangria as you know, I love my wine and I was very satisfied. read more

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Food and service are consistently good, no matter what you order. I'm not vegetarian but their squash tacos are delicious. The patio is a great place to eat. read more

This was a Uber eats order, first time customer of this restaurant and last time will order. Burrito had little to no meat. Chips and salsa missing the salsa. The sided of rice was missing. The side of guacamole was extremely salty. The empanada quesadilla was tasteless.. actually missing the salt. And the aqua frescas didn't help wash away this bad taste/experience they also were extremely to sugary /sweet. Currently experiencing a nauseated stomach from this order. Responding to owner from google review: we didn't ask for fries lol we were talking about missing the side of RICE! This indicates there's also a listening issue with your staff when talking with customers over the phone. Also we did not receive any 2oz signature salsa in our bag clearly your staff had missed/ overlooked that when bagging up the order. Also I did pay for chips and salsa there was no chips for a side order requested except for the RICE not (fries) that we ordered, I have it on my order receipt paid for chips and salsa. Clearly please take accountability when getting customer complaints when your restaurant makes mistakes instead of making excuses, and blaming the customer for a misunderstanding. Have a nice day. read more

Machete Taqueria - Owner Google review response - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Redlands, California

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A must try! The breakfast burritos are incredibly well priced and come with a cup of the most delicious coffee I've had so far. The back patio is lovely and serene in the mornings. Well kept, tidy and the staff is friendly and patient. I will be back again! It looks like they have a happy hour from 3-5, can't go wrong with that! read more

I've been meaning to come by this place for like 2yrs now. Man... am I glad I finally did!!! The torta was good but that taco was FIRE! Freshly handmade tortilla! Plus they have Mexican Coke and Beer! Bomb!!! The black beans were fire too! read more

Machete Taqueria - Machete - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Redlands, California

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You can't order tacos A La carte,only the tiny mini tacos ! I asked If I could get a machete taco or the taco papas A la carte and was told no! I have to order the platter . Then asked if I could mix a platter one machete taco with a potato taco again I was told no! Then I was told it would take 30 mins for an order ! Uh only 2 ladies ahead of me it's 1pm in the afternoon , no line of people waiting !! And no explanations! Why have a taco shop if you don't offer all of your tacos a La carte ?!!unbelievable! By the way... check out their prices so overpriced ! Wont be back ! read more

The food was very good. I got the Flautas and Sopa de Lima. The Flautas were crispy and chicken-filled with every bite. The salsa and guacamole on the side was fresh. The Sopa de Lima was warm when served and so delicious...my new appetizer! The service was great and the employees were very helpful. What impressed me the most, was how clean the restaurant was. I am ready to go back!! read more

Machete Taqueria - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Redlands, California

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

We had lunch here, and found it quite interesting. Excellent choices and good drink menu. Inside dining and patio dining. Food very good. Service was good. read more

Machete is small in location, but big in salsa flavor. Their salsas make their food. I particularly like their medium. It has a zing, and heat that will glow your lips, but not enough to overpower the food taste. Their mild salsa is the green variety. The service was friendly, and quite happy to answer any questions. I stopped by for a quick snack, and started with the chicken taquitos. The chicken inside was moist, but by themselves had a very mild flavor. But when the medium salsa was added, the taquitos came alive. I particularly liked this when I could get the salsa garnish, with the medium salsa, on the taquito in a single bite (fortunately no videos of this were made). Then there was a good combination of heat, cool and crunch. The street tacos over all were okay. Instead of 2 thin tortillas, there was 1 thicker tortilla. The meats, by themselves were okay, the bistek was the most flavorful of the bunch. Again, the salsa added the requisite flavor. We tried something different: Plantanos Con Crema. This is warm fried plantains, lightly covered with sweet cream and cinnamon. It smelled great! The sweet cream played nicely with the tang of the fried plantain. It was a good treat. Located at the corner of Alabama and Barton, is in the southwest corner of the complex. This makes the parking far easier. This location is quick in and out. But if you choose to stay, the out door patio was nice (with space heaters), albeit, at times, a bit noisy. read more

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