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Best mole I have had, and that includes LA. It tastes so fresh. The team is super attentive and friendly and will do whatever it takes to make you happy! 10/10
You say you are looking for something a little out of the ordinary? Maybe Mexican, but not so traditional, with adventure and flair? This little cafe could likely win your heart. Their menu features traditional dishes from Oaxaca, a large southern Mexican state along the west coast. Do not expect your typical, northern Mexican cuisine found in Southern California. Our first 'ah ha' moment was when we opened the menu and discovered it would really be helpful to be bi-ligual. The entire menu was in Spanish. Only Spanish. And there were many pages. To their credit, there were also many tantilizing pictures to point at and drool. Then there was our delightful server who understood our dilemma and came to our rescue by translating and answering our many questions... like, is it spicy? And, no, these dishes are not spicy, as in hot. Just rich and flavorful. Apparently, Oaxaca is famous for their 7 types of moles (sauces). Oaxacan cuisine features mystical blends of spices and chiles that, when combined, are complex yet smooth. If you are unfamiliar with such cuisine, do as we did. At our request, our server brought little samples of 4 of their moles on some chips. Some were sweet, some were savory. Each was unique and convinced us to be unafraid of trying something unfamiliar. Our personal favorites were the Oaxacan version of Salsa Verde with a bright, parsley taste instead of cilantro and the Amarillo which is a lighter sauce made with crushed tomato, cumin, oregano and garlic. The Verde is usually paired with pork. The Amarillo, which was actually orange in color, they say goes nicely with chicken or beef. Meanwhile, our server brought out a basket of complimentary, fried tortilla chips. Except these weren't traditional at all. These came drizzeled with a sweet, red mole and topped with a crumbly white cheese. How fun, and delicious. Crisp and super fresh. There were 3 of us this first time around. Two of us chose chilaquiles: one chilaquiles with steak only, the other with steak and pork. The meat is thinly sliced, fairly lean, and had nice grill marks on it. The crispy chips are tossed in a mole sauce that was not sweet (possibly the Amarrillo mole) then topped with a dry cheese. I've seen bigger portions, but this was really good. The other dish was chicken in a black mole. This consisted of a leg and thigh, rice, and a huge ladleful of sweet, black mole. Mr. B said it was good, but would not order it again, eyeing the amarrillo mole for next time. Their meals come plated with rice and beans, but again, they are anything but ordinary. They serve savory, very flavorful black beans instead of the more common refried pinto beans. The rice is equally a winner, cooked in a broth that gives it a rich taste. Based on the rich flavors, I would not be surprised if they use lard, not oil, for their cooking. It makes a big difference. I have always preferred the lard-cooked version. I found these to be exceptional. Their server shared that their other Oaxacan specialty is Tlayuda, a huge, crispy flour tortilla with all kinds of toppings. They are humongous and a complete meal. These are cooked on the griddle with beans, several types of meat, vegetables, and cheese. They are jaw-dropping beautiful and big enough for 2. If you are looking for incredible, handmade corn tortillas, this is the spot! Their's are thick, tender, and simply wonderful. In a small refrigerator by the cashier are a few Oaxacan desserts like custard filled pastry horns, flan, rice pudding, and cream filled empanadas. The flan looked very enticing, I'm so glad I bought some. It was very dense, creamy, and not very sweet at all, even with the burnt sugar syrup. It was absolutely perfect in my book. Highly recommended! We were very impressed with their hospitality. The service was great. Our server was attentive and very helpful. This small, non pretentious restaurant is a must try. Apparently, this is quite popular with the locals. By the time we left, it was bustling, full of large families out for a terrific and apparently authentic, Sunday meal.
Mole rojo was delicious. I ate this dish with so much joy. The chicken was so tender and the mole was tasty that I left the container sparkling clean and I am not exaggerating. Service was great and the lady was explaining me all the different moles they make.
was looking for a place with good food and decided to stop in since it had good reviews and food looked good. the style of food is different then most traditional Mexican restaurants. but decided to get a basic plate. it was really good. they seem to use many dishes with crickets but thats not my cup of tea so I skipped that. but definitely enjoyed my sweet coffee and meal.
The food was delicious. My goodness I can't wait to go back The food tasted authentic. The portions are perfect. The tlayuda - well that could be a shared item. We couldn't help but order more food than we were able to eat, but how can you not? It's all so delicious
Everything was super cute. Their food is very flavorful, the refried beans and the meats had a lot of depth and flavor. The vibes and decor is super cute and cultural and they even have a cute little photo spot in the corner. The place isn't very fancy, it's more of a sit down casual dining place. The service was very good, and they were very welcoming. Their salsa was sooo good, they have one super spicy one that literally burned my stomach and mouth but it was sooo addicting that I kept eating thru the pain lol I asked for some to go hahahah, I'd come again. It's very authentic according to my friends who are from there. The menu is in Spanish but they help you out. Omg they serve crickets too, i tried one it tasted very lemony, something to try lol
I've had this place bookmarked for way too long! Finally stopped by and WOW!! The most authentic food I've had in Riverside. The ambience and service was great too, loved hearing the live music while we enjoyed our meal. I can't recommend this place enough.
I was looking for a place to eat in Riverside. I found Oaxaca de Mi amor the food very delicious very authentic and a reminded me when I went to visit Oaxaca a few years ago the service they gave me all the information of the questions that I was asking. the ambience was phenomenal. Very nice place to eat. I really recommend it. if you really like good authentic Mexican food this is the place to go we had cheese enchilada Molly really good.
Phenomenal meal. Everything was absolutely amazing. Complimentary chips covered with their mole coloradito and they also let you try the other flavors of mole. The mole coloradito is a sweet mole dish that comes with rice and tortillas. The mole rojo comes with rice as well and tortillas but this mole is on the spicer side. I also got to try their mole negro in tamale wrapped in plantain leafs the flavor was rich and sweet very well balanced. I didn't think the tamale would fill me up but it did. Took my mole coloradito to go. Their horchata comes with melon and nuez and honestly I never tired anything like it. It comes with a spoon so you can scoop out the melons and nuez. Everything since thing I tried hit the mark and the employees were very welcoming and friendly. 10s across the board, food, quality, and service.
Two words: handmade tortillas! So rare nowadays, and it always tells me the meal will be phenomenal. I had the Mole Verde con Espinazo de Puerco, Aka Pork in green mole. Omg, this was an amazing dish. It had green beans, chayote squash, I believe there was yucca root pure in it too. Incredibly balanced. I used Google translate too late on this menu. Ill definitely be back to try a lot of other things. Love the food!
5 months ago
Friendly and helpful staff Restaurant was clean and spacious Food was good, portions were decent size read more
Took my gringo BF here for dinner, he loved it! The food is very authentic, loved that they had dishes id never seen before, all different kinds of moles, proteins such as chorizo, chivo/birria, carne asada and chicken. Food was flavorful, without being heavy and baked goods made in house. Decor was sparse, but authentic. read more
5 days ago
2 days ago
Very delicious! My new favorite mole! Great service as well! I'll definitely be back many more times! read more
30 days ago
Best mole I have had, and that includes LA. It tastes so fresh. The team is super attentive and friendly and will do whatever it takes to make you happy! 10/10 read more
You say you are looking for something a little out of the ordinary? Maybe Mexican, but not so traditional, with adventure and flair? This little cafe could likely win your heart. Their menu features traditional dishes from Oaxaca, a large southern Mexican state along the west coast. Do not expect your typical, northern Mexican cuisine found in Southern California. Our first 'ah ha' moment was when we opened the menu and discovered it would really be helpful to be bi-ligual. The entire menu was in Spanish. Only Spanish. And there were many pages. To their credit, there were also many tantilizing pictures to point at and drool. Then there was our delightful server who understood our dilemma and came to our rescue by translating and answering our many questions... like, is it spicy? And, no, these dishes are not spicy, as in hot. Just rich and flavorful. Apparently, Oaxaca is famous for their 7 types of moles (sauces). Oaxacan cuisine features mystical blends of spices and chiles that, when combined, are complex yet smooth. If you are unfamiliar with such cuisine, do as we did. At our request, our server brought little samples of 4 of their moles on some chips. Some were sweet, some were savory. Each was unique and convinced us to be unafraid of trying something unfamiliar. Our personal favorites were the Oaxacan version of Salsa Verde with a bright, parsley taste instead of cilantro and the Amarillo which is a lighter sauce made with crushed tomato, cumin, oregano and garlic. The Verde is usually paired with pork. The Amarillo, which was actually orange in color, they say goes nicely with chicken or beef. Meanwhile, our server brought out a basket of complimentary, fried tortilla chips. Except these weren't traditional at all. These came drizzeled with a sweet, red mole and topped with a crumbly white cheese. How fun, and delicious. Crisp and super fresh. There were 3 of us this first time around. Two of us chose chilaquiles: one chilaquiles with steak only, the other with steak and pork. The meat is thinly sliced, fairly lean, and had nice grill marks on it. The crispy chips are tossed in a mole sauce that was not sweet (possibly the Amarrillo mole) then topped with a dry cheese. I've seen bigger portions, but this was really good. The other dish was chicken in a black mole. This consisted of a leg and thigh, rice, and a huge ladleful of sweet, black mole. Mr. B said it was good, but would not order it again, eyeing the amarrillo mole for next time. Their meals come plated with rice and beans, but again, they are anything but ordinary. They serve savory, very flavorful black beans instead of the more common refried pinto beans. The rice is equally a winner, cooked in a broth that gives it a rich taste. Based on the rich flavors, I would not be surprised if they use lard, not oil, for their cooking. It makes a big difference. I have always preferred the lard-cooked version. I found these to be exceptional. Their server shared that their other Oaxacan specialty is Tlayuda, a huge, crispy flour tortilla with all kinds of toppings. They are humongous and a complete meal. These are cooked on the griddle with beans, several types of meat, vegetables, and cheese. They are jaw-dropping beautiful and big enough for 2. If you are looking for incredible, handmade corn tortillas, this is the spot! Their's are thick, tender, and simply wonderful. In a small refrigerator by the cashier are a few Oaxacan desserts like custard filled pastry horns, flan, rice pudding, and cream filled empanadas. The flan looked very enticing, I'm so glad I bought some. It was very dense, creamy, and not very sweet at all, even with the burnt sugar syrup. It was absolutely perfect in my book. Highly recommended! We were very impressed with their hospitality. The service was great. Our server was attentive and very helpful. This small, non pretentious restaurant is a must try. Apparently, this is quite popular with the locals. By the time we left, it was bustling, full of large families out for a terrific and apparently authentic, Sunday meal. read more
Mole rojo was delicious. I ate this dish with so much joy. The chicken was so tender and the mole was tasty that I left the container sparkling clean and I am not exaggerating. Service was great and the lady was explaining me all the different moles they make. read more
10 days ago
was looking for a place with good food and decided to stop in since it had good reviews and food looked good. the style of food is different then most traditional Mexican restaurants. but decided to get a basic plate. it was really good. they seem to use many dishes with crickets but thats not my cup of tea so I skipped that. but definitely enjoyed my sweet coffee and meal. read more
5 months ago
11 months ago
The food was delicious. My goodness I can't wait to go back The food tasted authentic. The portions are perfect. The tlayuda - well that could be a shared item. We couldn't help but order more food than we were able to eat, but how can you not? It's all so delicious read more
1 year ago
Everything was super cute. Their food is very flavorful, the refried beans and the meats had a lot of depth and flavor. The vibes and decor is super cute and cultural and they even have a cute little photo spot in the corner. The place isn't very fancy, it's more of a sit down casual dining place. The service was very good, and they were very welcoming. Their salsa was sooo good, they have one super spicy one that literally burned my stomach and mouth but it was sooo addicting that I kept eating thru the pain lol I asked for some to go hahahah, I'd come again. It's very authentic according to my friends who are from there. The menu is in Spanish but they help you out. Omg they serve crickets too, i tried one it tasted very lemony, something to try lol read more
6 months ago
I've had this place bookmarked for way too long! Finally stopped by and WOW!! The most authentic food I've had in Riverside. The ambience and service was great too, loved hearing the live music while we enjoyed our meal. I can't recommend this place enough. read more
6 months ago
I was looking for a place to eat in Riverside. I found Oaxaca de Mi amor the food very delicious very authentic and a reminded me when I went to visit Oaxaca a few years ago the service they gave me all the information of the questions that I was asking. the ambience was phenomenal. Very nice place to eat. I really recommend it. if you really like good authentic Mexican food this is the place to go we had cheese enchilada Molly really good. read more
28 days ago
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1 year ago
Phenomenal meal. Everything was absolutely amazing. Complimentary chips covered with their mole coloradito and they also let you try the other flavors of mole. The mole coloradito is a sweet mole dish that comes with rice and tortillas. The mole rojo comes with rice as well and tortillas but this mole is on the spicer side. I also got to try their mole negro in tamale wrapped in plantain leafs the flavor was rich and sweet very well balanced. I didn't think the tamale would fill me up but it did. Took my mole coloradito to go. Their horchata comes with melon and nuez and honestly I never tired anything like it. It comes with a spoon so you can scoop out the melons and nuez. Everything since thing I tried hit the mark and the employees were very welcoming and friendly. 10s across the board, food, quality, and service. read more
1 year ago
Two words: handmade tortillas! So rare nowadays, and it always tells me the meal will be phenomenal. I had the Mole Verde con Espinazo de Puerco, Aka Pork in green mole. Omg, this was an amazing dish. It had green beans, chayote squash, I believe there was yucca root pure in it too. Incredibly balanced. I used Google translate too late on this menu. Ill definitely be back to try a lot of other things. Love the food! read more
4 months ago
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1 year ago
Warm and welcoming atmosphere. Super friendly staff who are extremely attentive, happy to offer suggestions and seemed genuinely delighted to introduce their culture and cuisine to those who haven't experienced oaxacan food. The chips with mole, the tlayuda, the mole tamale, the fresh salsa, the fresh nutty ice cream, and even the grasshoppers were all amazing. The tlayuda was my favorite because every bite tasted unique with the many toppings sprinkled all over. The tortilla was perfectly crispy and allowed us to eat it in slices. The oaxacan horchata with pecans, melon & prickly pear syrup was sweet and refreshing. The tamale was larger than a regular tamale. It had chicken, mole sauce that added the prefect spice and the masa that was not as dry as standard tamales. It will become a favorite along with the tlayuda. While I wasnt excited to try grasshoppers, I was surprised at how they didnt feel like them nor taste bad. It was an interesting experience, but I can't say I'll try that again. Multiple staff returned to check on us and their pride in sharing their cuisine with the world was apparent. And for good reason. If you haven't tried oaxacan cuisine, I would definitely recommend this as you first restaurant because they'll make you love it as much as they do. read more
7 months ago
7 months ago
Starting off place was clean and inviting the owner was very nice and food was 10 out of 10 flavors were insane definitely will be back. read more
4 months ago
8 months ago
Run, do not walk to this hidden treasure. Highly recommend you share the Fiesta de molés dish so you get a taste of 7 different types of mole. All of them are delicious. The huitlacoche empanada is probably the best one I've ever had. Prices very reasonable and staff is quick and friendly. 10/10 definitely recommend. read more
9 months ago
I love the menu options and the beautiful customer service. This will definitely not be the last time we come in. You feel so welcome walking in, this is something oir culture is so known for. I want everyone to know about this place and come check it out. It feels like you walk into a market in Mexico, with the smells of home. read more
1 year ago
La tlayuda estuvo deliciosa! Yo la ordené con asiento y de carne (tasajo, pollo y chorizo) con frijoles y quesillo, una combinación de sabores exquisitos, la orchata estilo Oaxaca estuvo perfecta ya que no es muy dulce, la salsa roja picante es la mejor, tiene un sabor a chile tostado, como si el unico ingrediente fuera chile, eso me gustó, de postre ordené nieve de garrafa con combinación de dos sabores leche quemada y nuez, la de leche quemada es la mejor en mi opinión, el servicio es excelente, fue una grata sorpresa descubrir este nuevo restaurante, lo recomiendo altamente. read more
1 year ago
The food and service is top notch.. I forgot to take a picture of our food we inhaled it.. no bites left that is how good this place. If you love Oaxacan food.. mole in particular.. enchiladas Thursdays. 3 types of mole sauce. Must try! read more
9 months ago
I've had this place twice in the same week. I recommend both dishes I've had so far,, great service,, they actually bring out your food out quite fast,, my only complaint is the beverage are over priced,, I paid over $7 for an agua de horchata,, but that's not changing the fact that the food is amazing. I'm for sure coming back, can't wait to try something else off the menu. read more
1 year ago
Food is amazing! The flavors will hypnotize you! Salsas are good and flavorful! Mole de mi vida! Moles like no other! Glad we tried! Reasonable prices too! read more
7 months ago
Muy Rico! Service was also very attentive. Really enjoyed all the dishes I tried, definitely recommend trying the agua Fresca flight, my favorite one was guanabana. Cafe de olla was so good! Love that they have a little tray of salsas too. read more
11 months ago
Wowww wow so good! Came here for breakfast and got the enfrijoladas con huevo and a cafe de olla. Both were perfect! Despite me being Mexican, I'm not super familiar with Oaxacan cuisine so I was so excited to try this place. Our server was so sweet and it's a cozy quick place to eat. Will defffffinitely be going back and telling people I know to try it out. read more
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11 months ago
If you're looking for an authentic taste of Oaxaca, this restaurant is a must-visit! The ambiance is warm and inviting, perfect for a casual meal or a special occasion. The mole is rich and flavorful, and the tlayudas are a delightful treat. Each dish is beautifully presented and bursting with traditional flavors. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, eager to help you navigate the menu. Highly recommended for anyone craving delicious Mexican cuisine. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
The food at Oaxaca de Mis Amores was absolutely outstanding. Every dish was bursting with authentic Oaxacan flavor and beautifully presented. The ingredients tasted fresh! Highly Recommended! read more
This place is my new favorite Mexican food in Riverside! Such amazing flavors that are only found in the Oaxaca region of Mexico. Everything is handmade though the rigorous process of creating it. The service was great, our waitress was outgoing and walked us through each of the items we inquired about. The interior was clean and the music was at the perfect volume with traditional style music playing (not loud banda music). Hands down some of the best mole I have ever had. The owner and chef has extensive knowledge of Oaxacan style food and it shows in the taste and flavors of the food. The chips with the coloradito mole on top that are served as an appetizer were downright delicious. We settled on pollo with mole negro which was amazing with the right amount of spice. I also got the Mata Hambre which was a plate with a few types of meat with Oaxacan cheese on top and handmade corn tortillas on the side. It was very good. They have several distinctly different types of mole, so it's good to try them and figure out which one you like the most. For me it's the coloradito. So sweet and delicious! If you're tired of the same old Mexican food you get in all the restaurants, come here! The Oaxacan region of Mexico is a completely different flavor profile and in my opinion some of the best Mexico has to offer! read more
1 year ago
I stumbled upon this place in TikTok and decided to give it a shot. The food was delicious, and the mole was equally amazing! The service was excellent and Kathia was fantastic. read more
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