First time here and David is a Spectacular server, very attentive, kind and friendly we'll…read moredefinitely be back!!!

If you're looking for the perfect romantic date night spot, you should definitely check out…read moreEstrella. My boyfriend found this restaurant on Yelp when we were in the Riverside area, and it did not disappoint. It's a very vibey lounge with live music and incredible food. We ordered the shrimp cocktail (10/10) and the salmon plate (10/10), along with agua frescas, guac, frijoles, freshly house-made tortillas, and chips. Everything was perfect--from the quality of the food to how well each dish paired together. Our server, Dani, was very kind and made sure we had everything we needed. We will definitely be back next time we're in Riverside.

Ancho's is one of those places I honestly don't know if it's considered a hidden gem or not, but…read moreafter living in Riverside for the past 3-4 years, I can't believe I've never been here until now. I found out about it through my cousin, who's a UCR alum, and I'm really glad I finally got to try it. The staff were super nice and attentive, constantly coming by our table to check if we needed more water, tortillas, or anything else we might want. Even with how busy it was, they still made sure everyone was taken care of, which I really appreciated. The restaurant was packed, and it actually surprised me because I don't usually see that many people at restaurants in Riverside. The energy inside felt lively but still comfortable. One of my favorite parts was the fresh tortillas. They come out hot and fresh from the oven, and you can literally watch them being made right in front of you, which made it even better. And the best part is they're free. We ordered the carne fajitas and chile relleno. The fajitas were incredible, the meat was juicy, tender, and packed with flavor, with that perfect smoky sear that comes from being cooked fresh on a hot skillet. Everything came out sizzling and stayed flavorful with every bite. The chile relleno was also really good, with a nice balance of savory and slightly creamy filling that paired well with the sauce. It was actually my first time trying fajitas, and I can confidently say I'll be ordering them again the next time I come back. I definitely plan on returning while I'm still at UCR to make up for all the years I didn't know this place existed.

Im not fully sure about how we felt about this place. It wasn't bad but…read moreMy family decided to come to this restaurant to celebrate my grandfathers birthday. First time coming to the restaurant for all of us. The ambience was cool and I liked the fact that they made the tortillas fresh. The food was cool I guess. My grandmother got the chicken fajitas but there were no bell peppers with it, just onions. The tamale was mid. My Dad and myself ordered a basic bean and cheese burrito. I did not like the fact that it wasn't mentioned that the beans are made with bacon until AFTER we received our food! My dad doesn't eat meat and the rice is made with chicken as well. The server did bring him something else but this needs to be stated on the menu or upon ordering! We were sat right next to where they made the tortillas and can see them being made since they had glass windows around it. However, there was one gentleman that was making tortillas who was on his cell phone texting or whatever CONSTANTLY at the same time while doing this. He had a glove on one hand and no glove on the other, and was touching the tortilla dough.....We all know how dirty a cell phone is! And what made it worse is at one point he itched the inside of his nose with his finger, and didn't even wash his hands or have gloves on after that. Definitely made my stomach turn and what caused me to go and write this review. I suggest a camera be placed at the tortilla station, add the notes about bacon in the beans and chicken in the rice, and add bell peppers to the fajitas. Also, maybe give the option of meatless beans and rice for the non-meat eaters

Smoke & Fire is one of the most flavorful bbq places I've visited in Riverside hands down. It…read moredoesn't hurt that they have great beer. We walked in for lunch and were greeted by Ant who helped us decide on the perfect IPA. She let me try the hazy IPA which was awesome because I'm super picky about my beer. Thanks Ant, you're awesome! My mom got the Sad Mom seltzer which was great as well and I don't like seltzers at all so you know it had to be good. I got the hot chicken sandwich and I'm glad I got it medium because it came with a little kick! Medium is so perfect. The smashburger comes with an in n out style spread which I really dig. Everything is so delicious here. Come and check em out!!

I hybrid work for UCR and I often just bring a lunch, but today I ventured out with my trusty Yelp…read moreand Waze. I got the brisket quesadilla and had no idea what the "come again" sauce was, but I was up for an adventure. I got it to go and opened it in the car. It is rare that I will just straight up eat lunch in my car while driving, but that sucker did not even complete the trip back to the office (at least in the carry out container it came on.) The service was great, the atmospher and ambiance of the restaurant was really nice, and I will be back. Yummy!!!!

This place was small but clean the food was amazing and good proportions make reservations and…read morehave all ur party present

Great service, amazing quality seafood, and great vibes !…read more We were huge a party and they were so great! They were very clear on their policies so there were no surprises! They took our order and got everything out so fast ! & continued to check on us constantly ! The seafood was cooked perfectly the sauce has great flavor !!! This place is definitely my fav crab boil spot !