Nice place to enjoy Mexican dishes. Food was served hot and prepared well. Food was very flavorful. Service was great. Never had to repeat requests. Prices are very reasonable. The restaurant dining area is medium sized, but very well appointed. Great for date night or in our case, great for larger parties. This place does close a little earlier than other restaurants. Just make sure that you are seated before 7:30PM. read more

Great food and easy ordering over the phone and pick up. The chilaquiles are bomb! They open early on the weekend too, which is a plus!

Been coming to this small Mexican restaurant for over 10 years it's always good. And the service is always great. I love getting the chimichanga with chicken and green sauce! Definitely recommend going it's cute cozy and delicious. You'll know you're in a good spot when the chips are hot and the salsa is fresh and house made. read more

These folks know food and service in an atmosphere of a Mexican cantina. The good portions are generous and the tortilla soup and shrimp cocktail are two of my favorite go to items. read more

Great food, great service. Large portions at very reasonable prices. Nice ambiance and patio dining.

I love the food, atmosphere is nice. The restaurant has been here for decades and it's nice to have a place like that around.

OMG! We come here for the great pozole, but the other day, I tried the Enchiladas Aztecas and WOW!!! So, so, soooo delicious! The beans and rice are always very tasty. Chips and salsa are complementary and are always great! read more

Maria's Mexican Kitchen - Enchiladas Aztecas - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

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We have lived close to this restaurant for 6 years now and barely tried it today! I woke up craving Mexican food so I got on Yelp to see what was nearby since we needed to stay local. Based on reviews and pictures, we gave it a try and we are so glad we did! From excellent service by our waitress Celia to the delicious food, we rate it a 10/10. Celia was quick to drop off chips, salsa and drinks. The chips were warm, fresh and airy. Personally, there's nothing worse than a basket of stale tortilla chips that taste like they were leftover from yesterday and/or thick too. I prefer warm-thinner chips and Maria's perfected this. I had the 2 cheese enchiladas, rice, & beans. Additionally it came with your choice of soup or salad so I had the tortilla soup which was also delicious. The enchiladas came out very hot which was great because I've had experiences elsewhere when they were lukewarm and did not taste as good. To top this review off, Celia knew it was our first time and she went the extra mile by allowing us to choose a complimentary dessert...wow, talk about service excellence! Thank you Celia for the stellar hospitality, we will definitely be back and pin this as one of our local favorites! read more

Maria's Mexican Kitchen - Fried Mexican Ice Cream - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

The food was very good and served on very very hot plates. It took several minutes for it to cool down enough for me to have a couple of bites by that time. It was time for me to leave. read more

Great food and since I've moved here I made it there 3 times in 1 month.5 stars for me! have

Literally my favorite restaurant. It has been since I was little. The food is amazing and the servers are sweet. read more

We have been going to Maria's Mexican Kitchen for over 30 years. It is always fresh and tasty food. They have the best tortilla soup in town. When the kids come home we always have to go, its our tradition. read more

We decided to try this place because of an article which listed it among 3 top restaurants for Mexican food in Riverside. The place was clean and nice tables The service was very good. Very friendly and quick The food was just ok. Had no Mexican flavor to it. I asked for jalapeno grilled and got sliced nacho jalapeños grilled up. This can give you a better idea of what I'm talking about as far as Mexican food. salsa was tomatoe sauce and no flavor and no spice. Food was bland and not Mexican food like I like Mexican food. Might be good for some. I won't return read more

Delicious food and wonderful sisters, who welcome you with open arms! Been awhile since, since we've been in there and can't wait to see them next Thursday for dinner read more

My husband and I tried this place for date night last week. The food was good. I really like their beans and I'm not even a big bean person! I recommend the cheese enchiladas with beans and rice. Hubby had the chili rellanos, which were good as well. The portions were ample. The service is excellent and all the employees are very friendly and kind. We will definitely be back! read more

Very unhappy with the manager. I was charged incorrectly and they would not correct it. After eating there for over 20 years, I won't be back. Poor attitude for managemen. read more

Had a fabulous dinner. Everything was so yummy and Andrew our waiter was fantastic. Very pleasant and attentive.

First time here after living here for 2.5 years. Wow. We have been missing out. Prob the best Chiliquillas I've ever had. Can't wait to come back. read more

Maria's Mexican Kitchen - Chilliquillas - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Im shocked that this place has 4 stars. It's objectively not good. Not just from a Mexican restaurant standpoint but from food in general. Without any contradiction I can say that this is the worst food I've ever had. My wife and I left most of the food on the plate when we left. The salsa is like tomato sauce...the food was just not good. Would not recommend, was sorry that I went and will never return. The waitress was nice. read more

The food at Maria's is fantastic. Authentic yet mildly spiced. Prices are very reasonable and service is quick.

My friend Al Hart took me there after riding around on our Harleys one day. Very friendly and courteous atmosphere. Service was great. Food so very good. I really enjoyed the place and have taken the wife there also. I really recommend Maria's to anyone. Just wished they would open earlier during the week, maybe 9am instead of 11. But it is a great place either way. read more

This amazing little hole in the wall blew my mind. I walked in and immediately felt like I walked in a warm hug. I sat down and was greeted with nothing but sweethearts ready to take me on a journey of taste bud wonderland. I had a carnitas plate with a albondigas soup and let me tell you, I have never in my life sipped on broth like my life depended on it before now. It was like a bowl of happiness warming you up with a swirl of goodness and love. The carnitas were a crunch and half in the best way possible. The atmosphere of this place was so homely and actually creates and angel halo around your head before you leave because the food is so heavenly. read more

If you are looking for a nice Mexican family restaurant, this is the perfect place. They have been serving the Woodcrest area for over 30 years. I used to come with my family when I was a kid. I recently came back with my family and everything is the same. One of my all time favorite dishes is the Empanaditas Rellenas De Pollo. Its two tortillas filled with jack cheese and chicken, fried and served with sour cream. I recommend a side of avocado. The Chimichanga is also a go to. They have mini specialty dishes as well including steak and fish dishes. There's dim lighting inside and the traditional Mexican restaurant decor. Chips and salsa are free. And there's some outdoor seating as well. And if thirsty, I recommend the Negro Modelo. Cheers! read more

Food is good. Come in all the time. But I was disappointed this time. My young son loves to come here but only gets the PB&J. Sometimes with fries but never with beans. Today he wanted a salad. But apparently you can't get a PB&J and hand full of lettuce for $8-$9 but they'll shove baskets of chips and cups of salsa in your face all day. They should reconsider for that kids meal. read more

I came here for my father in law and the service was not good at all. Honestly seems like the business is ran by a bunch of teenagers. The food was pretty good but took about 45 minutes to come out after ordering. I'm hoping this was just an understaffed day because that's what it felt like. read more

First time for brunch and it did not let me down. Food was great! Huevos rancheros were awesome...glad I can extend my eating at this location to breakfast as well. read more

I really think this place is a 4-star, but the last few times I've eaten here the food has been inconsistent. I usually order the albondigas soup and had it here three times in the last few months. Each time I order it it tastes different, but this last time it tasted like boiled water with rubber meatballs. The service is friendly and efficient. I hope they can get their consistency back, I like a neighborhood place to grab a quick bite. read more

My husband and I went for dinner and I ordered the shrimp and chicken fajitas. It was extremely flavorful and you get what you pay for. They did not skimp on the chicken and shrimp. It came with beans, rice, tortillas and a side salad. The service was great. The server made sure we always had our drinks and that everything was okay. The place is very nice with dim lighting and very clean. read more

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We have been coming here for many years. Service the best MARIA is the best . Food is always the best especially the CHILE RELLENOS , I highly recommend read more

Subpar service, and terrible food. Honestly, it's embarrassing to call this Mexican food. Only reason I gave it 2 stars is because the free chips and salsa. This restaurant is still open because there's not a lot of options in Woodcrest. read more

Grew up going here for over 30 years. I moved but called to place a order since I was in the area. Man... these people need to learn phone etiquette, who answers the phone "go ahead" and i said excuse me.. she said "you're calling Maria's Mexican kitchen" I just hung up, no time to waste my money on poor service. Bummer! read more

My friend lives close by. We have eaten there before always very good food and wonderful service. Had a gathering at the house and this time ordered to go. everything was packed up and ready to go when stated large container of the amazing salsa and some chips topped it off just right. Recommend!! read more

I absolutely love their food. It is always hooping hot & they have great servers in here too. I give it 5 stars

Really liked this place! The food was so great. I got some to bring home, my wife lived it too. Really great. Ask for Kentor and he will take care of you. read more

This is my second visit to Maria's and the service and food was just as fresh, tasty with awesome service as the first time. My favorite is the Chile relleno with their homemade sauce. All their sauces are homemade. My favorite dessert is the flan which is also homemade. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food with great service even at closing time, with reasonable prices, this is the place. read more

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Solid 3 stars. The food was good but lacked flavor and authenticity. My respect for authenticity went away when the only salsa they had looked like it came from a can at Albertsons. Salsas should be made from scratch. Salsa is everything when it comes to Mexican food. As for the burrito. All I could taste were the rice and beans... the asada hardly had flavor and got overpowered by the rice and beans. My father had the toro burrito and was not impressed, the sauce just contained way too much flour. Definitely more Tex mex style. Should be called Karens Mexican kitchen because Maria would be disappointed. read more

Maria's Mexican Kitchen - Carne asada burrito and toro burrito - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

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It's a nice small place but very cold. The staff were polite. There were only 2 tables with a pair of customers each. I had a "to go" order. Unfortunately the time spent to make 4 basic burritos was 30 minutes too long and barely warm when I received it. Makes me wonder what they were doing for 30 minutes if the food isn't hot. It wasn't spent on getting any napkins, salsas or utensils. Because I wasn't given any. Needless to say. I won't be returning. read more

I don't understand the hype AT ALL. Food is gross, small, and you pay the same price as rodrigo's down the street for better. It's also quite warm inside. The wait staff is however very nice. read more

Food-Excellent Service-Excellent, server Sean A++ service Ambiance-good vibes, nice music read more

They have the tastiest pozole I won't get pozole from anywhere else. This our go to anytime we're in the mood for some good Mexican food.