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Olivia's Mexican Restaurant

3.7 (765 reviews)
ModerateMexican, Soup
Closed • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Chilaquiles with green sauce
Alice C.

I've been living in Riverside for 7 years from Corona. My favorite place in Corona is Eduardo's and couldn't find a good Mexican restaurant locally. I've tried almost every place in Riverside and was disappointed. I was hesitant to try Olivia's due to the low reviews but I thought I'd try it out for myself. The chips were fresh and salsa was perfect for me. I ordered the Chile Relleno and although it was a little salty it tasted really fresh with good flavor. My husband ordered the Chilaquiles. He enjoyed it so much, he wants to come back for more. I see negative reviews for the service but we felt very welcomed and met the famous Olivia. We found a new favorite in Riverside.

Salsa and chili verde
Andy H.

I have been to over a hundred different Mexican restaurants. This place checks off all the boxes, the best chips and salsa that I have ever had "salsa available on Amazon" their chili verdi is #1 in my opinion, It's no wonder they take first place at every chili Cook-off they enter. Riverside is lucky to have this restaurant. PS, the owner, Olivia is a very sweet lady.

In the restaurant
Larry P.

We waited about 20 minutes but it's worth it! The place makes you feel like you're in a village in Mexico! The food is amazing and portions are large! TVs in the front and back if you get bored! The decor is from the 70s! The pozole is great I just have to let it cool down a little!

#3. Bean Tostada, Ground Beef Taco and Cheese Enchilada
Rusti H.

I have nothing but good things to say, the food was delicious and the service was great. All the food is homemade and comes out fresh. Small place but they are quick we didn't wait long for a table. The only thing missing is a bar for cocktails.

Carne Asada Fries with a modelo
Rose R.

I have only been here twice but both times were great! Food is amazing and the service wonderful! They really make you feel at home.

Side salad gross ranch was gross. A salad was wilted. Onions were too sharp
Bridgette Q.

So I went to the infamous Olivia's Mexican restaurant in Riverside and I was very disappointed. The food is very mid underwhelming just all in all not good. I am definitely a foodie who enjoys eating just to give you an understanding of me. Me and my partner both didn't finish our meals so I've had a couple bites and then I just asked for a Togo box. Let's start off. I ordered the dinner combo chili relleno, bean tostada and hardshell taco. It was a chicken. I didn't try the chicken or tostada just thought it looked un-appetizing and then when I tasted the beans and rice both were not good. The chips were stale cold I tried to ask the server for new chips. He said that they're fresh and that it's the AC that's making them taste like that he was very kind. the service is not terrible. They're just not the most attentive. I feel like I understand now why this Mexican spot in Riverside is hyped up if you know, you know, I'm a lot of shade of brown and I like my food more traditional more flavorful my partner ordered the supreme meat burrito. You will see how small that supreme meat burrito is literally it was just meat and cheese, which he likes, but I feel like they definitely cheated out on how much meat they put in there look like a quesadilla but like I say, give it a try and then you decide but make sure you bring your the gold card because we paid $63.

Stacked enchiladas with eggs and chile verde
Moni G.

Foodie Moment We parked in the back lot and walked in from the back to the front to let them know our party size. Waited a little, and they sat us shortly after. I was torn between the menudo and the stacked chile verde enchiladas with 2 eggs--but I went with the enchiladas... and BOMB.COM is an understatement. So delicious. The rice? On point. The beans? Flavorful. But that chile verde? WHEW. Next level. I surprised even myself--I left nothing behind. Not a grain of rice, not a drip of sauce.

3 Carne asada tacos with rice and refried beans
Lilly G.

This place is a hidden gem in Riverside for authentic Mexican food! We celebrated Mother's Day here with a big group of 13, and the restaurant went above and beyond to accommodate us. The service was fantastic, attentive, friendly, and patient with our lively family. The food? Absolutely *delicious*. Every dish tasted fresh and full of flavor, just like homemade Mexican cooking should. And the leftovers might've been even better the next day (which says a lot!). The ambiance was cozy and inviting, clean, and exactly the kind of spot where you can relax, laugh, and enjoy a great meal with loved ones. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food served with warmth and great hospitality, this is the place. We'll definitely be back!

Cup of Albondigas Soup
Ashley J.

Olivia's food is always great. I haven't had anything that was bad. Service can be a little slow, especially during times they are super busy. This is a local mom and pop shop. They definitely have a mom and pop feel when you dine here.

Ground beef tacos, cheese enchilada, beans & rice
Nancy G.

Recommended by a friend & I have to say "thank you"! It's hard to find really good Mexican food & we found it! Highly recommend! Staff were friendly & attentive!

Carne Asada Wet Burrito (very delicious and soft)  Salsa- very good (obviously homemade) but chips are not. Still good chips, though.

Grrreeaatt Wet Burrito. It was my first time eating here. I have been passing this restaurant many times and finally decided to check this place out. No regrets! Parking in the back. The restaurant is on corner of Magnolia and Van Buren.

Lisa E.

Ive been here a few times and the last time was for a birthday party. To me the food is very average. Nothing really stands out as having the wow factor. The service is usually pretty quick which is nice if your in a hurry. The women's restroom was broken on this day which was a huge inconvenience for our large party. We had to get a employee to take us next door through the parking lot to their storage building to use the employees bathrooms. The men's restroom only had a urinal and the toilet was broken in there also.

Chilaquiles Desayuno
Melissa V.

Was pretty empty on a Sunday afternoon but the reviews are on point. Our server was extremely nice and the food was delicious it's an older spot but try it anyway! I'm glad we did! Sorry my pictures don't show the food when they brought it out but we were excited to dig in!

Hubby got the chimichanga. He actually finished it. Ask for it HOT.

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Great authentic Mexican restaurant. We stop every time we are in the area. Great family owned business. You won't be disappointed!

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The best Mexican food in the IE! The beans are like moms! The asada is a must try for sure!

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4.4(269 reviews)
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HK BBQ House beats every Chinese restaurant near where I live in Gardena. I will drive the distance…read morewhich is over an hour just to get their food. The service is quick, the food is excellent!!!! It is a hole-in-the-wall type of eatery, but these are the gems you always look for! The food is made with a lot of love. My favorite is their roasted duck noodle soup. The crispy pork belly is my second choice, followed by the roasted duck, but EVERYTHING they serve is top notch! I will miss coming here since I came here while completing my degree. There is no restaurant so far that can compare to HK BBQ House. Simply amazing!

Some of the food we got was good, some was okay. I think Mongolian beef is worth it and personally,…read moreI liked the house special fried rice. It was not too loud in there and the place was relatively empty so that was nice. Biggest disappointment was service, because our table ordered chow mein and the waiter brought us chow fun (flat noodles with gravy). When we told him that we ordered chow mein, he told us that what we ordered was chow fun, so I showed him what we ordered on the menu and he said "you wanted lo mein". While I get that, he spent a minute trying to figure out where the item was and couldn't find it. I reviewed pics on here and it seems like other people got the thick yellow noodles for chow mein. Anyway, they replaced it for us but I overheard the waiter tell his manager that we ordered chow fun by accident. The manager then told us something about "our mistake" upon paying, placing blame on us . The manager was nice about it, but we repeatedly told the waiter chow mein and he kept correcting us to chow fun. Also, there is a section of the menu labeled chow mein and a separate page labeled chow fun. I think I know what we ordered. Disappointing.

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3.4(387 reviews)
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Chicken Pot Pie, Ceasar Salad, Corn Bread and ohhhhh my, slice of German Chocolate Pie!…read more This comfort food for me, always consistent, service is good. If you haven't had it, give it try, if you have, then you already know!!

I came here for my son who is autistic to try to see if he would eat the food here since he is very…read morepicky. He loved the bbq chicken wings so much and has never wanted to eat chicken before this. I was extremely happy about that. I decided to bring him back 2 days later to celebrate his 3rd birthday and asked before i came if they sing happy birthday to kids and the girl at the front seemed unsure so she went to ask and came back and told us they do sing happy birthday and will give him a slice of pie i decided to stay based on that because i specifically wanted him to feel special today and take him somewhere he actually would eat the food. I did ask again when the server came to confirm and she advised us they are unable to sing happy birthday and they have never done that. My face dropped since that was the reason i came mainly. Otherwise i would have taken it to go and not drove an hour away here. To say the least he did eat the food after crying about no birthday song as a mom i am very upset about that but it is what it is. I won't celebrate anymore birthdays here. I did tell a manager about the experience who was very kind and did tell me they stopped doing that years ago so now i know. I decided the take the food to go since my son was already upset unfortunately but the manager was so sweet and said they can still sing to him but i decided to still go because i know how my son is once i already say something won't happen. I gave 2 stars due to the manager being very kind and trying to fix the situation. I will still come here to bring my son to eat since he loves their bbq chicken regardless. It doesn't take away from the fact they have really good food just a bad one time experience hopefully

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3.4(1k reviews)
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Locally owned & operated
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Pleasantly surprised by this little Ramen spot we stopped by on our way home…read more Waitress was super friendly with the coolest New Orleans accent. Place had a cute decor and intimate feel. - anonymous ramen: good flavor in the sweeter side and has a solid kick. 4 out of 5 - tonkatsu ramen: sweet rich broth 4 out of 5 - shoyu ramen: nice rich salty broth, my son loved this 5 out of 5 - tonkatsu curry rice: hubs thought the curry was too sweet and the meat was on the tougher side 2 out of 5 - Takiyaki Balls: light with great flavor, loved the texture 5 out of 5 - potstickers: dipping sauce defs made this dish 4 out of 5

We visited as part of a group of 14 on Friday night 5/1 and unfortunately had a very disappointing…read moreexperience from start to finish. From the moment we walked in, something felt off, and it quickly became clear the restaurant was significantly understaffed. We later learned the same person was acting as the cook, cashier, and server. It took over an hour for any food to begin coming out to our table, and even after nearly two hours, meals were still trickling out. I never received my food at all. What made this even more frustrating was that there was no clear way to communicate with staff. There was no cashier available, and we weren't able to let anyone know we wanted to cancel the order given how long it had been. My spouse ended up paying for a meal I never received. After waiting that long, I eventually had to leave without eating dinner at all. I came home and had a protein shake instead, which is not how anyone expects their night to go after going out to eat. To be fair, others in our party who did receive their food said it tasted very good, which makes this even more disappointing. I understand that this may have been an off night, but the lack of communication, excessive wait, and inability to resolve the issue made for a really poor experience. Unfortunately, I won't be returning.

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