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    Rodrigo's Mexican Grill

    3.7 (301 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    RODRIGO'S MEXICAN GRILL ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Taco Tuesday and me
    Charlie L.

    Great service , delicious food at the right price. Went for Taco Tuesday and it did not disappoint. I love crispy tacos. Their tacos were light and crispy and not greasy. Refried beans are the best! Give them a try!

    This was the enchilada and taco lunch special and I chose to have two enchiladas instead perfect as usual
    Donna B.

    Food here is always absolutely fabulous. They are really the only ones that know how I love my simple cheese enchilada, but whatever you order comes out fantastic and it's always enough to take home for the evening because it's too much to eat at one sitting. If I am really lucky, I get my favorite server, which is a Isidora, I really hope I spelt that right! He is fantastic on top of it friendly personable, and I always reminds me to use my app! Me and my family always look forward to our next trip to Rodrigo's

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    Sy M.

    We were craving Mexican food and my husband likes this place so I decided to try it. I settled on a 3 item combo that included a tamale, crunchy shredded beef taco and crunchy ground beef taco with rice and beans. Cost $20.50 My husband got a 3 item combo as well that included 2 shredded beef tacos and a cheese enchilada. $20.50 My son got the kids bean and cheese burrito meal with fries. $6.95 Service was excellent! The servers were so nice and attentive. They brought us new chips as soon as they noticed we were low and the refilled our drinks regularly. The unlimited chips and salsa is great. I feel like the salsa could use a bit more spice. It's a little bland for my taste but my husband enjoyed it. Both crunchy tacos (ground beef and shredded beef) were excellent! I would definitely get them again. The Tamale was a miss for me. The masa was really thick and a little hard with no flavor. I would not get again but my husband thought it was okay. He said he would get it again. The rice and beans were also just okay for me but my husband and son really liked the beans. Overall, it was a great experience. The area we sat in had high backs and give a good amount of privacy. It would be a great date place because you can't hear or see the people next to you. This restaurant is also quite big and can accommodate large parties. I would recommend eating here!

    Mudpie
    Don M.

    Great local place for Mexican food. Quick service. Friendly staff. Had the enchiladas. And mudpie for dessert. Daughter has the pork and it was delicious.

    Fajita quesadilla with steak
    Con C.

    Delicious meal and fast friendly service. Decor is reminiscent of the good days of old welcoming you in to have a good time. My usual is the tostada with tender chunks of Chile Colorado beef but today tried the steak quesadilla and chimichangitas. Delicious!

    Blue Agave margarita
    Brett B.

    Food is always great here. My wife took me here as she and her family came here for years when it was Don José restaurant. Servers are so attentive and quick with food pr drinks. Quiet to moderate noise level which is so very nice. Bartenders know how to make drinks. Sunday brunch is among the best, champagne flows freely.

    Fried Ice Cream
    Summer L.

    My family has always come to this place anytime a family member comes into town because it's one of our favorite spots!! The restaurant is always really clean and they have a lot of seating (and space for big parties too!). The menu is kind of small, but there is still a good amount of options to choose from. We came around 3pm on a Sunday and it was not super busy! We were sat fairly quickly and the food was also brought out in a decent amount of time. I tried their nachos for the first time today and the plate is HUGE, you could probably share them with 2-3 other people!! Also the fried ice cream was a good choice for dessert. Our server was also really helpful in answering any questions we had. Only thing I was a little disappointed by was the burritos. They seemed pretty plain as there wasn't much inside -- some were just chicken and beans, which is totally okay but for me personally I was expecting a little more for the price and size. I'm sure they were good but just didn't seem worth it to me.

    Lunch shrimp fajitas
    Tameka L.

    Came here for happy hour . Sat in the bar area and received happy hour pricing plus lunch menu pricing before 4. I went with the fajitas . I had a choice of flour or corn tortillas I went with flour . I decided to upgrade my fajitas to shrimp best choice I made all week. Ha! They were grilled to perfection and fla-vor-ful! The plate came with sour cream, guacamole,and pico de gallo in cute little tortilla cups. Complimentary chips and salsa were given to the table and the chips were so good. As you can see from the photo I couldn't wait to dive in . I'm looking forward to returning. It has been too long.

    Side of beans, and toppings (guacamole, sour cream, pico and lettuce leaves for Fajita Plate!  Cant forget the tortillas.

    Food was good. Service was great. The Ambiance was lovely and warm, felt like you were at your Tios for dinner. All in all, Id give the place 8/10. Not the best food weve had but it did hit the spot and did us well for a wonderful evening out with friends!

    Crystal G.

    After a lovely day of visiting a new church, we were stuck in the neighborhood waiting for the time to pass to go to the next family gathering close by we stopped in for some chips and salsa and a little bit of soup. The service was awesome. The food was good and the ambience was Mexican .

    Lunch special
    Kenny O.

    Always friendly and service is perfect. Great food in 7 minutes. Our favorite go to spot.

    Morris C.

    Very cool restaurant, don't let the outside fool you. Inside they have a very unique decor, a great environment to grab a couple beers and catch a game. The staff was very friendly, and they were on top of everything! The food was okay, it wasn't the best flavor, the salsa also was spicy, or didn't taste authentic. This is more of a place to have a drink and hang out, flavor was not all that.

    Lunch menu
    Lauren C.

    Generous portions and affordable prices-it's almost impossible for find a lunch special nowadays for 11.99. Enchilada sauce is one of the best I've had in years. The refried beans, enchilada, and rice were excellent. The chips were fresh and perfectly salted. I've been here before and the steak fajitas were meh, but the tostada had a perfectly crispy shell and was gigantic. The meals here can easily be for 2 meals. Fast, friendly service makes this a great place for lunch. They also have a rewards program too!

    if you order it to go you get this  My beans and rice are like three bites each i put a shot glass next to my plate for comparison.

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    Best authentic Mexican Food in Riverside! Food is always fresh, staff is always great, and drinks are amazing!!!

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    This place has been a staple for years and years, the food is always consistent and good service has always been great

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    Great old school style Mexican Restaurant! Dark, with hot chips/salsa and great hot plates of food and booze!!

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    best food in the entire world as a vegan i can go here i love it i worship it my family has always gone here and its wonderful

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    Been to both riverside and Corona and riverside is my go too. From fast service to drinks and food 100 times better.

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    Food is always great and the service is spot on and as always, a really clean restaurant.

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    Ask the Community - Rodrigo's Mexican Grill

    When do they have mariachi?

    Hello, no we do not have a consistant mariachi band. Please call your local Rodrigo's restaurant for the updated schedule. Thank you

    Are there still lunch specials?

    Yes they still offer Lunch specials.

    Do you have gift certificates available? How can I purchase one? N Stevens

    Just walk in and purchase at the front desk. From November 1st to January 1st they have a promotion of buy $100.00 and get $20.00 free!

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    Morena's Mexican Cuisine - Riverside - Chicharon

    Morena's Mexican Cuisine - Riverside

    4.7(338 reviews)
    6.0 mi
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    I stopped by Morena's on the way out to Cherry Valley. Very cute spot!!!The chicken tacos were…read morephenomenal!!! The salsas and tortillas were all homemade and very fresh! my daughter tried the fish tacos and loved them... She said the fish was very tender and tasty! she also tried the octopus tacos which she thought were a little bit too spicy and on the chewy side. The service was amazing! I will definitely be back!

    We recently had lunch at Morena's Mexican Cuisine, and while it was a mixed experience, I think it…read morehas potential! The meal started off strong with their chips and salsa--super fresh and flavorful. For my entrée, I had the chicken fajitas. While they were cooked properly, I wish they had a bit more seasoning to really bring out the flavor. My wife had the enchiladas divorciadas, which were beautifully presented, but unfortunately, the filling was a bit cool. She probably should have sent it back, but since we were in a hurry, we didn't bother. On the positive side, my daughter had the carne asada burrito, and she said it was excellent. Service started off great with our younger male waiter being very attentive at first, but it slowed down significantly as our meal went on. By the end of our visit, I actually had to go up to the register to ask to pay. It was lunch time, and it wasn't that busy, so this felt a bit out of the ordinary. Despite the hiccups, I'm willing to give Morena's Mexican Cuisine another try, as it may have just been an off day. The chips and salsa, along with my daughter's burrito, showed that they definitely have what it takes to impress. I'll reserve final judgment after my next visit!

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    Morena's Mexican Cuisine - Riverside - Chicharon appetizer (came with beans and green salsa) yummy!

    Chicharon appetizer (came with beans and green salsa) yummy!

    Morena's Mexican Cuisine - Riverside - Cucumber & chia (left) and horchata (right)

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    Anchos Southwest Grill & Bar - Mesquite grilled plump skirt steak fajitas

    Anchos Southwest Grill & Bar

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    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.

    If I could rate separately for service I would give it a 5…read more This place is not lacking any help in the waiter and waitress department. We have not been here since the 90's and I have to say, it was much better back then. All in all, there is just no flavor. The salsa tasted like watery tomatoes, our waitress gave us a little side of habanero salsa to incorporate with it but that heat is the extreme for me. We ordered the Mesquite chicken and steak fajitas which were less than average. Not sure if it was just a bad day, but the taste of the protein did not match up to the wonderful smell of BBQ outside the restaurant. The tortillas were just ok, first batch was not even warm. My Michelada was good though. Bummer visit after being away for so long. Looks like the interior could stand a makeover.

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    El Patrón Downtown Riverside - Chicken flautas

    El Patrón Downtown Riverside

    3.9(1k reviews)
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    I wish I had pictures to show what my wife and I ordered for dinner and drinks. Meli, our waitress,…read morewas great. She was kind enough to change tables after we ordered our food. The sun was shining on my face. I don't know who came over to our table to recommend a tequila for our flight. Dame Mas was a very good choice. My wife is more of a tequila drinker than I am. I did hog up the Dame Mas to myself. The restaurant had a nice atmosphere for a relaxing dinner. I recommend ordering the bacon-wrapped shrimp stuffed with crab meat; it's the best. We loved the food and the drinks. I also recommend the Black Widow, a very good drink to end our dinner date.

    We celebrated my grandma's 80th bday here. My uncle rented out the outdoors patio & small room…read moreadjacent to it from 1pm-4:30pm for an affordable price with deposit paid in advance to reserve. The owner, Santiago, allowed us to come a half hour beforehand to decorate & we came in, not knowing what to expect. Upon our arrival, the birthday cake was promptly whisked away to the kitchen, we found Santiago PERSONALLY on his hands & knees fixing the electrical cords for us, our servers introduced themselves & graciously helped us rearrange the set-up to accommodate the band we brought in. Then helped us rearrange the layout yet again once we realized the band needed to be next to the electrical outlets. I was embarrassed to even ask so I started doing it myself but they jumped right in without being asked. If I'm being honest, usually I'm not a fan of buffet meals, so I wasn't expecting much. But everything served was SO delicious! The fajitas were my favorite dish, not only flavorful but also nice & moist. Not only that, but they refilled the food for us as it ran out. They brought out to-go boxes for the leftovers, & best believe my family took home every last bite! The lime margarita tower was SO yummy but also hella dangerous because it was strong!! Other restaurants will give you watered down drinks but El Patron doesn't play. We were only planning on one but it was so good, we couldn't resist getting another. From start to finish, the servers (Leslie and Cecilia) were on POINT. Their service went above & beyond expectations-- continuously checking on us, refilling drinks/food, taking photos, etc. Not only that, but also, when my young autistic nephew unfortunately got sick, they were so incredibly compassionate about it & helped clean up the mess right away. I was absolutely blown away by the attention to detail & quality of care. As my grandma is getting older, we are especially cherishing these final years with her. We spent thousands overall (venue, music, photographer, special mass, etc) but every last cent was worth seeing her happy with all of her loved ones. After many months of planning, I was super nervous about something going wrong but I can honestly say that core memories were made. Thank you to Santiago, Leslie & Cecilia for your hospitality, good food & work ethic-- it truly meant so much for our family unit.

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    Tio's Tacos - I'm not sure how to convey on how bad the food is.  This is Enchiladas !!!!!

    Tio's Tacos

    3.3(1.7k reviews)
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    I've read up on reviews saying some of the food is bad, etc SO I did my research on what multiple…read morereviews say tasted GREAT! Their Mojarra for one, is amazing with some corn tortillas, beans and rice, and lettuce. The lime garlicky sauce on that one, is what I've been dreaming of. It was THE star of the show. And we also got their wet supreme burrito mojado, with the mole sauce all over it Also tried their agua fresca, loved the cucumber and lime flavor! Great size for two to share, and we had a blast just eating and enjoying the sights laid out to see. Their pickled onions got a spicy kick to it! I loved the added crunch instead of just having the typical hot salsa. Service was great, with the waiters and waitresses checking in on us every now and then, and I liked that we pay first then eat, so we just leave after we're done! Excellent experience as the weather was perfect too, the outdoor seating has some mosquitoes but be sure to go when it's not molting hot outside! After food we got to go on a photo spree and it was wonderful.

    I got the vegan tacos with potatoes and even though there were only two it was loaded with toppings…read moreand salsa. Really good and a decent price. I do wish there was a vegan protein thrown in like black beans or soyrizo or something to make it more filling but I'm glad there was a vegan option on the menu. There is a salsa bar that can help add to your meal like spicy pickled carrots, cucumbers, salsa and pickled onions. My favorite part of this place is the art decor. They're all made from materials that were bound to go in the trash, most notably cans that they open for cooking. So you'll see lids and the other material from cans beautifully molded into these structures. It may seem random but I found lots of humor and play thrown into the craftsmanship of it all. Some pieces are like playing I Spy. It was funner to see than a lot of museums I've gone to actually. It's truly just packed with art. I even got to meet one of the artists as he was working on something. He was really friendly. There's a few of them who work on them together and I learned they've been doing this since the 90's! How cool. It's so nice to see all the things they've come up with to create. Go check it out! Definitely a date worthy spot too. My bf and I had a lot of fun walking around seeing what they created.

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    Tio's Tacos - Agra frescas for days! So many flavors !!

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    Agra frescas for days! So many flavors !!

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