Madrigal's

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11 years ago

My review is going to sound a bit harsh, but only because this place makes good Mexican food and with a little a tweaking could have made me a happier customer. I ordered a pork tamale, tacos, and a chile relleno burrito. My chile relleno burrito was filled with 80% rice and 20% beans. For me the rice ruined the burrito. However, the 'chile relleno', in the burritto, was very good and one of the best I've had in a while.. I am also flummoxed by the pastor tacos, as the meat had a strong tomato bbq sauce taste, maybe a regional thing? The tamale was on the small side, but had a decent pork meat to masa ratio, and was not dry. If you're not doing Kirkland tamales, then these have to be ordered a day ahead if you want a dozen for your Christmas table. The salsa's were super tasty. I ordered a small order of salsa, which they forgot to place in my to-go bag. Lot's of seating inside. read more

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Ms. Edna T.

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17 years ago

3.5 for the food 5 stars for the concept and friendly service. My GF had her baby shower catered by Taqueria Y Marisco Madrigal. A mobile taco truck came by the house and quickly set up. Minutes later, we were in line for all you can eat tacos! yaaay! This is very convenient for those of you who want to throw a party and not have to deal with the drama of cooking and cleaning---the food part, that is. I think she said it was $350 for 2 hours---catering to 50 people. - carne asada: good. - pollo: very good. - carnitas: too mushy, and had the pork stench. - tortillas: nice and warm Service: 2 thumbs up! The taco man was very rapid in making the tacos and he was very friendly as well. read more

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I came here on a recommendation and I was definitely pleased with this tasty little mom n' pop joint. We ordered a fish burrito that was very fresh and the ceviche. This is the best ceviche I have ever had in the inland empire. It was a shrimp ceviche and it was so fresh. It came along with tostadas, which I piled high with the ceviche and hot sauce. While we were waiting, a lady who worked there was very sweet and gave us chips and salsa to munch on while we waited. Everything was very authentic and delicious. I will definitely be back! read more

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This place is a local Mom and Pop joint with outstanding food. I've tried the Carne Asada Burrito, the House Breakfast Burrito, Tacos and the Cuban Torta. The chips are homemade and the salsas here are great. The service is quick and friendly. The homemade Horchata is the best i've ever had. I was also given some fresh Guava juice (agua fresca) and it was great. Don't turn away from this place because it is small or isn't nicely decorated, go for the food. On a side note, don't plan on having a quiet dinner here. The TV's volume in the dining room is cranked up and playing Novelas. read more

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Adam G.

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7 years ago

Had lunch here with some mates from work. Pretty decent environment, it's clearly a converted home of some sort. A bit on the small side for the interior, and quite frankly the exterior was a bit beat up as well. However, looks aside, this place had delicious authentic Mexican food for very reasonable prices. The staff were very pleasant, and pretty quick with bringing out our meal. Complimentary chips were a tad stale, but the home-made salsa was delicious. Great lunch or cheap dinner location, but not great for larger parties or even a dinner date. I'd recommend this place if you're looking for above-average Mexican food on the cheap. read more

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Fish taco special on Tuesday. All other taco specials are on Wednesday. They do a good job here providing authentic Mexican food. We ordered to go the first time and enjoyed all of our tacos. The next time we sat in comfortably and brought the kids. I had the shrimp fajitas & let me tell you...so delicious! I ate it all, without the tortillas (paleo). Ordered a chicken quesadilla and it was ginormous. Lots of chicken and cheese and my Daughter enjoyed it. My son ordered the asada nachos. So good! They were pretty big and we all tried a little. He's only 7 (& skinny) and ate it ALL because his daddy bet that he couldn't for $5. His plate was cleared. read more

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Brian H.

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I'm a repeat customer. Best fish tacos around. Seriously, #1. Love this place. Food is fresh and flavorful. Highly recommended read more

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Clara G.

7 years ago

Bomb tacos de birria! Good service too! Definitely will come back when I'm out here in the area read more

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Brianna R.

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8 years ago

This was my PLACE a few years back. It's been about five years since I've been back, but looked at the Yelp reviews and decided to try it out again. I was sadly disappointed. The asada meat had a funky after taste-- I think maybe from the oil? The pastor was also very sweet for my liking and the shrimp taco tasted like it was drenched in mayonnaise (rather than cream). I couldn't even stomach finishing my food. Thinking of trying this spot? Don't. It's not worth it. read more

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Juan M.

5 years ago

Decided to give this place a shot and ordered delivery. Got the beef enchiladas and they forgot the beans and rice; the carne asada in the enchiladas was ok, not great. My girlfriend and I also got several street tacos and they only provided limes, nothing else, no chile or salsa. Every other Mexican place I've ordered from provides more than just limes to put on your tacos. Overall the food was mediocre, and they forgot or don't provide basic condiments that other Mexican restaurants provide. I won't be ordering from here again; disappointed. read more

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Ana S.

7 years ago

Came back for the second time... did not disappoint! Had the carne asada burrito- great! Today I order burrito al pastor, shrimp taco and milita- excellent! Their salsas are spicy and rich in flavor. read more

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Vanessa V.

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Update: So Madrigals actually reached out to me and they remade my order free of charge weeks later. The food was much better and tasted good. Thank you read more

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Lizbeth C.

5 years ago

This place is a little hole in the wall, but the food is amazing. I live in Santa Ana and I would drive to eat there again. I recommend it!!

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Gabriel A.

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Delicious Mexican food. That's what you'll get here. I came in and got 4 tacos (2 al pastor and 2 lengua) and a carne asada quesadilla. The tortillas on the tacos were fresh and not falling apart like other places. The al pastor meat was juicy and seasoned well with the right amount of heat. The lengua was fork tender and juicy as well. The carne asada quesadilla was a good size and gooey as it should be. I will definitely be back to try more items from their menu. read more

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Brandi P.

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6 years ago

Sadly their customer service went to crap. Their food is still good, kinda. If you want bomb fish tacos, go next door! For the high prices we expected good service and food. They messed up our burrito and then wanted to RE CHARGE to replace it! Seriously?? Yeah sadly we won't come back here anymore. Too overpriced and always forgetting things even when reminded. read more

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Patricia G.

8 years ago

Mmmm, so delicious! Mainly everything from this restaurant is really flavorful! For example, this tray of ceviche de camarón!!! So clean, fresh and great tasting! The owner and his family are great people and so humble and helpful! Yes, it takes a while for your food to be ready but hey, if you want it to your liking, it's takes time for perfection! read more

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Alexandra A.

6 years ago

I've ordered food from Madrigals for quite some time now and I've never stopped to think.. hey, I should leave them a review.. why? Because I'm hungry and I want to grub! Well just recently, my husband got me started on Keto and I have yet to look back. Today I felt like shrimp fajitas, but wait!!.. I can't have rice and beans, no problem! I asked for a salad. WOW. I thought this was going to be a simple salad, lettuce tomatoes and ranch. They added CHEESE. Cheese!! I don't know about you and surprises but this was LEGIT the best surprise :-) thank you Madrigals, you not only made my day but my belly is now full.. full of cheesy goodness! read more

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Margaret B.

7 years ago

We love love love Madrigals. We go about once a week. Staples: pasole and menudo! Breakfast is great too. This holiday season we tried the tamales.... SO GOOOOOOOD. You're the best madrigals. read more

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Maribel F.

4 years ago

Bomb !!!! hadn't been here in a while Me and My husband decided to stop by ! Bomb ceviche Hands down !! My husband got a la diabla shrimp it was delicious recommended the Tacos de Asada and de tripas . MUST TRY read more

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Diamond G.

6 years ago

We love Madrigals!! The food here is delicious!! We eat here at least once a week. For breakfast we love their Chorizo, Chile Verde & Huevos con Papa Burrito! The flavor in Amazing! I some times order the Chile verde burrito for lunch too, very flavorful! Their enchilada combo plate is good too, I normally order it with carnitas & combo of both sauces. On Wednesday's they have taco specials, we normally get Carnitas, apastor & asada tacos, all very yummy! Their lunch burritos are delicious too with so much flavor, you can add any meat you like. They have fresh fruit juice & orchata daily it's so delicious! We always look forward to seeing what fresh juice they prepared for that day. Customer service has always been great. They are all very nice. This is a family owned business which we love to support. I think it's great to support small business in our community. This place is worth trying! read more

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Tawny V.

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This place has the best burritos! although they probably deserve 3 stars I still want to keep them in business. The A/C doesn't work all that great and tables were left unclean. My partner ordered the chicken burrito and over heard the cook tell the owner that they needed more chicken hence being very selfish with the not so much chicken and instead added more rice and beans.. I know this because I ordered the carne asada burrito and it had a massive amount of meat. The red sauce that did come with the chicken tasted out if the can, c'mon you guys are doing so well.. I'm really contemplating on brining down that star.. kidding.. the guys that worked here were very sweet. I shall be back soon! read more

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The pricing is fair and the food to me was pretty good! I had the fish tacos, el pastor taco combo plate and the ceviche mixa. It was all good. I got 3 el pastor burritos for my sons, and they did not like it at all. I did try to order the tamale, and the guacamole, but both was NOT available?? Hopefully, they'll have it next time...I go read more

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Antje B.

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9 years ago

This place never disappoints. After asking if they had any less spicy salsa, the lady in the kitchen made a special mild batch just for me! Now that's customer service. Everything was fresh and delicious. Our go to place for street tacos. Give them a try, you won't be sorry. read more

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Michael D.

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9 years ago

Came with my cousins before going to a concert. Came here one time before, got their fish tacos then and now. BOMB haha. Imma start coming here just for fish tacos. My cousins got some other foods and they liked it. read more

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Gabe M.

8 years ago

We had the asada and al pastor tacos, not good. Asada meat has no flavor al pastor tacos are a joke. The carnitas burrito is very good so is the lengua burrito. The pineapple water is very very good so is the horchata. Beans and rice is so so, not great and at least not rancid. Friendly service. read more

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Samantha S.

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9 years ago

I ended up here on a random Friday night with some friends and had no idea what was in store for me. The service here is great! I always get a welcoming vibe whenever I come here because the staff makes you feel like family. I always order the pollo & al pastor tacos. Hands down theeeee BEST chicken tacos I've ever had. read more

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Sylvia S.

7 years ago

Ok food. Open late than most in Chino. Saw 2 roaches when I was there eating. They look family owned, so it pulls at my heart strings a little, but get regular pest control please! read more

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P. F.

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7 years ago

With all due respect, the lady taking orders (shorter, older, perhaps the owner?), should let someone else take orders, or step up on the common sense game. She disregards people standing in line to take phone orders, taking her sweet time instead of asking the person to hold for a moment. It happened once, and I let it go. This second time I went, the same thing happened, so I'm not going to let it happen a third time, hence I'm not coming back. Their food is just okay, nothing to write home about. I'd come back if their service was better, but frankly they didn't give me a reason to. Please, focus on the patrons standing in line instead of devoting your entire attention to the phone. We've all got places to go, people to see, and things to do. Thanks. read more

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G O.

8 years ago

I really want to give this place at least 4 stars because I really enjoy their food and the workers are friendly. I didn't give it 4 or 5 stars because I'm really BIG on hygiene and they don't use gloves. They use their bare hands when cooking our food, putting the tortilla chips in the bags and even picking up the lemons and placing them in the bags with their hands. I also didn't like the fact that the cashier didn't use soap when she washed her hands before putting the tortilla chips in the bags. There are too many germs and diseases to not use gloves when dealing with food that has to go into someone's mouth. PLEASE start using gloves because I don't want to stop coming because I fear contracting something. Thank you. read more

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Victoria A.

5 years ago

I love this place. Their tacos are my favorite especially asada and pastor. Their mulas are amazing and their Piña drink is my favorite.

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Gabriel V.

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7 years ago

Been coming here every Tuesday for the past year now and plan on continously, so many combinations to try and everything so far has been standout! So yummy and the staff is very speedy and professional. Placed an order over the phone and they went over everything with me making sure I got any sides or things I needed. Very kind lots of eye contact just generally excellent staff and restaurant! read more

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Joey L.

8 years ago

My favorite Mexican food place in chino, fast service. Amazing food and great customer service.. read more

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Christian C.

9 years ago

I just went here cause it was close by the place I was staying at for vacation, but man it's my second time trying out this place! This place is known for its delicious Mexican food, this place is definitely authentic, it has won awards in 2015 and has been presented in the magazine as one of the greats, I'm sure it's one of the greats in chino. Although; it's a little small joint the place has televisions not that I care for it but if I lived in this area I would be coming all the time if I ever wanted to eat the food here. The workers here are kind and friendly and you could see them make the food right in front of you two cause the kitchen where they cook is behind the register. The food taste and looks fresh delicious if you're still reading this review then you should start putting the address on your gps and start heading out! read more

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12924 14th St
Chino, CA 91710
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Hours

What time does Madrigal's open?

Madrigal's opens at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Madrigal's opens at 8:00 AM on Sunday.

What time does Madrigal's close?

Madrigal's is closed on Monday.Madrigal's closes at 9:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Madrigal's closes at 8:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon ClosedTue-Sat 9:00 AM - 9:00 PMSun 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Madrigal's take Bitcoin?

No, Madrigal's does not take Bitcoin.

Does Madrigal's take credit cards?

Yes, Madrigal's takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Madrigal's have catering options?

Yes, Madrigal's does have catering options.

Does Madrigal's have a drive thru?

No, Madrigal's does not have a drive thru.

Does Madrigal's serve alcohol?

No, Madrigal's does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Madrigal's have TVs?

Yes, Madrigal's has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Madrigal's have bike parking?

Yes, Madrigal's has bike parking.

Does Madrigal's have outdoor seating?

No, Madrigal's does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Madrigal's have parking?

Yes, Madrigal's has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Madrigal's wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Madrigal's is wheelchair accessible.

Does Madrigal's have free WiFi?

No, Madrigal's does not have free WiFi.

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Specialties

Mulas, Birria, Pozole,

History

Established in 2004.

After serving 22 years at Stark and Sons Dairy, they relocated to New Mexico. Being we are from California going to New Mexico wasn't an option. We began cooking in the back yard as a way to make extra money. The support was incredible. We opened in 2004

Meet the Business Owner: Alfonso and Josefina M.

After working for Stark and Sons Dairy in Chino California for 22 years, Mr. Madrigal was told of his job moving to New Mexico and asking him to move with them. What do you do when 5 kids and a wife say "NO!", "NO WAY!", "What about my friends". A few weeks passed. One day while sitting around the table for dinner Mr. Madrigal explained a vision he had with Josefina's amazing food, in a restaurant environment. He explained how tough it would be. He let us know it would start in our own back yard only on weekends. We started immediately cooking that weekend. With amazing support from friends and family, our home became the place to go for dinner on weekends. We opened up our very own family operating restaurant, February of 2004. We still offer amazing home style food. Catering is available. Let Josefina or Alfonso Madrigal know of your next event, It would be our pleasure to serve you. To EVERYONE that has supported us through out the years, THANK YOU. See you next time

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Los Patrones in Chino Hills is easily my favorite Mexican restaurant. The food is consistently…read moreexcellent, the portions are generous, and everything tastes fresh and full of flavor. This visit I had the Seafood Trio, and it was outstanding. The seafood was cooked perfectly, well seasoned, and the entire plate was delicious from start to finish. If you enjoy seafood and Mexican food, I definitely recommend giving it a try. The service is always friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere makes it a great place for a casual meal or dinner with family and friends. I've tried plenty of Mexican restaurants in the area, but Los Patrones continues to be the one I keep coming back to. Great food, great service, and definitely worthy of five stars. Highly recommended

Terrible service and terrible food. From the moment we sat down, our server acted as though we were…read morean inconvenience. When we asked questions about the menu, we received short, rude answers. She took our order, left, and someone else eventually brought out our food. After that, we were completely ignored. As the video clearly shows, two employees were standing around visiting with each other on one side of the restaurant, while two more were gathered at the far end of the nearly empty dining room. Not one of them bothered to check on us, ask whether we needed anything, offer refills, or see how our food was. After we finished eating, we waited more than 30 minutes just to receive our check. We repeatedly tried to wave someone over while the staff continued to ignore us. The food was just as disappointing as the service. It arrived cold, and I was specifically told my chimichanga contained shredded chicken breast. It did not--it was filled with large chunks of fajita-style chicken instead. I truly wish we had never given this place a chance. Poor service, cold and misleading food, and employees who seemed more interested in visiting with one another than taking care of paying customers. Don't make the same mistake we did!

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Semillas Cantina

3.6(123 reviews)

3.1 mi

Checked this place out on a Friday night and it was pretty empty, considering there's a live dj…read moreplaying all night. It's located at the Shoppes with easy parking at night. Music was loud but decent so expect to speak louder if you wanna chat. There's a billiards table, though you need put in $2 quarters to play. Chicken Nachos were good and not heavy. Cocktails were decent. But wow $22 a tequila shot surprised me when I paid the bill.

I knew this place wouldn't make it for whatever reason everything that goes in this location…read moredoesn't last very long it's on the backside of the Shoppes. They should've left well enough alone when it used to be an Irish pub same owner I believe and for whatever reason they decided to go with this Mexican Cantina that was just never full of people or really caught on. The prior Irish pub used to have some music and dancing I can't remember maybe on Thursdays or something and it was pretty popular so why they made the change I don't know but now it's permanently closed. Let's get something in here that's well liked and tolerated by everybody that can last a few years instead of every other year there's something new struggling to make it go. Their street tacos and food platters weren't bad and the beer was always cold, it was a quiet place to hide out but I guess that was its downfall sometimes you could be the only one in there or two or three other people and that won't pay the bills in a location that's known for high rent.

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Xavi's Cantina & Grill

4.2(248 reviews)

2.9 mi

1. Friendly service 2. Large portions of good Tex Mex - try…read morethe Chile Verde Burrito. Lots of meat. 3. Never crowded (worrisome - perhaps we go at off times - Sunday evenings are probably an off time. I say worrisome because I want them to stay in business. 4. Value for meal. 2 burritos and Club Soda beverage $32. Not bad these days Recommend this business

Went for a taco Tuesday! The tacos were delicious! Different flavors to try. The price was good…read more Ice cold beers refreshing! Definitely coming back!

$3 Margaret's Sunday special! Best margarita I've had in a while!

Chilaquiles was amazing. Definitely will be back

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Urban Fish Taco

4.4(656 reviews)

3.0 mi

This was a great place to have dinner and drinks on a Friday night. They have plenty of seating…read moreinside and outside. We sat outside to enjoy the evening breeze. Our food arrived pretty quickly after ordering. The staff was friendly and continued to check in on us. I had the spicy cucumber margarita (sooo refreshing!) with a Baja fish taco and a spicy Baja shrimp taco. Both tacos were really good, but the spicy baja shrimp taco was my favorite. We also ordered the fresh chicharrones. The chicharrones were hot and still crackling when they arrived at the table. I especially loved the green aioli salsa that came with the chicharrones. Overall, this is a good place to enjoy some fish/shrimp tacos and margs.

Hit up Urban Fish Tacos in Chino Hills for Taco Tuesday, and I'll give them this the portions are…read moreactually legit. Got a mix of fish and shrimp on flour tortillas, and thankfully they were soft and didn't have that weird rubbery texture you get at some places. The grilled fish tacos were the clear MVP here. Super tasty, big chunks of fish, easily a solid 3.5 stars on their own. But then... the battered shrimp tacos. Honestly, I think my shrimp entered the witness protection program because they were nowhere to be found. It was basically 90% heavy deep-fried batter with a microscopic shrimp hidden somewhere inside. Hard 1 star for paying for fried air. Also, major pet peeve: no self-serve salsa bar! Half the joy of a good taco spot is hoarding your own little plastic cups of fire. -1 The place itself is super clean with a cool half-indoor, half-outdoor setup. Just one tip for management: please install some ceiling fans outside! With the crazy heat we've been having, sitting on the patio feels like you're being slow-roasted. Overall, 3 stars. Stick to the grilled fish

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Sergio B.

1 year ago

Madrigals in Chino has absolutely ruined me for all other carne asada tacos. Seriously, nobody else comes close. I've tried carne asada tacos at countless places, and these are in a league of their own. The meat is the star of the show - incredibly tender and bursting with flavor. It's not chewy or tough like you find at so many other taco spots. They've clearly mastered their marinade and cooking process because the carne asada is melt-in-your-mouth delicious. It's seasoned perfectly, with just the right amount of char from the grill. I honestly don't know what their secret is, but it's magic. If you're even remotely a fan of carne asada tacos, you have to try Madrigals. I'm telling you, these tacos are life-changing. Go. Now. You won't regret it. read more

Elsi M.

6 years ago

What place are you guys talking about, because there food was trash. Everything was disgusting even the drink. My husband is definitely not picky and never throws food away and he even was disgusted. With this COVID cook was not wearing gloves nor face mask. Im all up for supporting businesses but do not waste your time or money coming here.. read more

Chuck T.

158

16 years ago

Man this by far is my favorite place for tacos. They have the best tacos I have ever had and I have tried a ton of places! This is a family owned whole in the wall, with great food and customer service. My wife and I go here at least once a week! If your craving mexican food stop by, you won't be dissapointed! read more

Kira M.

285

6 years ago

The most authentic place for Mexican food in the chino area! The chip salsa has so much flavor, spicy but delicious. Their shrimp tacos are very soooo good. Lightly breaded, which I usually don't like, but they were amazing! And don't get me started on their beans- BEST beans I have EVER had. read more

Faith L.

12 years ago

By far my favorite local Mexican food joint! Great service , friendly staff and most importantly the amazing food! I love there flautas and they have the most amazing salsa! Super spicy and fresh! I been coming here for the past 6 yrs and have never been diddapointed ! read more

Carmen M.

12 years ago

Best tacos and burritos I have eaten in a long time. I order my carne asada burritos without rice. Highly recommend it that way. Their aguas frescas are delish. Loved the hot sauce and in-house made tortilla chips. Will come back again and again. read more

Bella M.

9 years ago

My family and I always come here when we have a craving for mexican and we have never been disappointed. They have the best mexican food and great service! Definitely a place to try if you've never been before! read more

Alfonso M.

11 years ago

The place is deceiving, looks small buts it's actually a good size. Try it and you will be pleased. The food portions are perfect.That's what the person who told me about said. Thats what im saying to you. read more

YoungSik Y.

8 years ago

My favorite Mexican in Chino. I am from Korea and big fan of mexican food I have searched great taco places and I think it is the best Especially it provides Wed 1dollar taco promotion I love it read more

Teresa S.

12 years ago

AWESOME TASTING FOOD! Salsa is to die for and those tacos are perfect!!! I have hired them for catering before and it was perfect and inexpensive. Give it a chance you wont regret it! read more

U P.

8 years ago

This is the closest there is to homemade Mexican food. We go there often for lunch and they always treat you like family. (Google ) . . . read more

Andy O.

11 years ago

Good local spot. Service is good, food is bomb. The green sauce is really bomb! The menudo here is surprising better than a lot of other restaurants. read more

Brandon H.

8 years ago

Best Mexican food in the area. Also very inexpensive. Customer service is top notch just like the food. Would recommend.

Sp S.

106

12 years ago

Always crave madrigals! Best mexican spot in town! Great friendly service and very good pricing. Food is the best!

Alfonso M.

6 years ago

Great tasting food. We will be back. I've been coming here since high school. Never seems to disappoint

John C.

9 years ago

Always Great food and service Food is amazing!!!!! All food is good have never ordered a bad meal

Jessica H.

223

8 years ago

Food is delicious! Always get the best service everytime I come here ! I recommend this place !

Michael C.

9 years ago

Great place with excellent service and food. I love coming here with its excellent food

Andres M.

12 years ago

Good customer service staff is really friendly and food is really good ( home made).

Brandon Z.

5 years ago

Tacos were pretty good. Service was good. Taco tuesday ya'll...need i say more

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