Hands down one of the best street tacos I had in a while. I came across Tacos El Rancho which is right next door to one of my favorite Pho restaurant here in Riverside but decided in the last minute to give them a try instead. The restaurant is nice and clean and the food was delicious! Bon Appetit! read more

After a long day at work, I was craving a quesadilla so I came here. Pricing was very decent as I paid almost 20 bucks for a quesadilla combo with a large Horchata the quesadilla barely had any cheese and any meat. The quesadilla tasted very dry and they Horchata was very watered down. Beans tasted straight out of a can. At least now I know if I'm craving to get a quesadilla to not come back here as there is so many other better options. read more

Tacos El Rancho - Quesadilla combo - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

amazing service. everyone i've spoke to since i came in my first time were friendly and helpful. i was really curious about the aguas frescas (because sometimes they aren't natural but powdered) they assured me they make them at the store and the taste affirms it! tacos were good i just wish they were bigger. i tried carne asada, cabeza, lengua, and chorizo. they were all good and cooked well but my favorites are the carne asada and chorizo. lengua is a bit bland but you can't really add too much flavor (it's cow tongue). carne asada fries are bomb also. i've tried their al pastor fries and they are good but i'd recommend the original. can't go wrong with that. i personally prefer when al pastor meat is cooked on a "trompo" and which is basically just like rotisserie chicken but vertically. that's the best way to have it and i don't think it is made here like this which is why i recommend the others (despite al pastor being my favorite kind of taco). the salsas are good as well. the green one is not too spicy. and they have self-serve for limes and jalapeños with slightly pickled carrots. all in all it was another good experience i would come again. *i also didn't notice until after but there are specific meats that are extra which i didn't know before i ordered so many...but it was taco tuesday read more

Tacos El Rancho - tried chorizo, carne asada, lengua, and cabeza tacos - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

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I've been visiting this place specifically for their tacos de cabeza for the past three years, and they never disappoint! The flavor and texture are absolutely outstanding. The service is consistently fast and friendly, and you can really see how hard this team works together. read more

Tacos El Rancho - Cabeza - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Horchata: bomb Tacos: bomb Burritos: bomb Price? My wallet took a bit of a hit This establishment embodies the flavors of taco trucks of LA but a little bit pricier read more

amazing food amazing workers so sweet! they had great energy and the food was very delicious and worth it! 10/10 recommend! come here if you want authentic mexican food read more

Unassuming and simple. But chow is really good! Tacos are a little small, so whenever I have a crew at the house, I get 5 for each person. Always the spread of selections--carne, cabeza, chorizo, lingua, and pastor. Comes to about $10 each. But worth it. Mrs. Yelper approved. read more

Tacos El Rancho - Decent little place, family owned - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

The carne asada meat is very good and well seasoned, but it just has a lot of fat on it. Other than that I'll choose the asada over any other meat they have. read more

Easily one of the worst Mexican spots you can go to. I ordered 2 breakfast burritos, i got one mystery burrito and the bacon burrito was god awful. Poor ingredients, poor effort. The burrito was so bad it kinda tastes like slop, soggy and barely even had an egg for the ratio of the burrito. The bacon was also all fat. Also went in there for their "6$" breakfast burritos, the menu pictures you can see are all outdated by at least 5 years. I spent 32$!!! for the 2 worst burritos i have ever tasted. Going in the trash! Do not waste your time going here, look for higher rated places! This is a real review unlike the robot accounts that are posting for them! This place could never even touch 3 stars. You will be pissed if you come here and are mexican! read more

When it comes to food I think it is pretty good, when it comes to Customer service the dude in the glasses is friendly. Here is my problem, the same person taking the order and dealing with money is the same person making the food and here is what really got me thinking how poorly manage this place is, WHY WOULD YOU HAVE EMPLOYEES DOING REPAIRS WHILE PEOPLE/CUSTOMERS ARE THERE TO ORDER? This repairs are almost above the food they are selling!!! Is this safe? They were cutting metal, how about a piece of that metal goes to the food? How about you use your common sense and have them work after business hours and not while making food? read more

Tacos El Rancho - Really? Cutting metal while someone is making food below? - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

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Very good food, very poor service, overcharged and come with a interpreter. The embodyment of the soup nazi and if you dont like it go somewhere else. Taco Tuesday they are good but at night be carefull you may or may not get staff that gives a care If you get what you want or not. read more

I've been coming to this taco place for months and it's still the best traditional burrito I've had in years, the people are super chill, great telenovelas to watch while eating. I will keep coming back as long as I come to Riverside for any reason read more

Tacos El Rancho - Carne asada tacos with onions cilantro red sauce and lime - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

I come here every Tuesday with my girls, the food is always so good! The costumer service is amazing, they're always so welcoming and quick with the orders. Tacos El Rancho never misses ! 10/10 would recommend to everybody!! read more

I love this place so much. I come here with my friends every Tuesday and the service, food, and ambiance is top tier. 10/10 always!

I love coming here! I come every tuesday with my friends after our classes. The employees are always very welcoming and kind and are always very generous with the food. I always get 4 asada tacos and the meat is always very juicy. They make everything super quick as well! I would recommend this place to everyone! read more

HONEST REVIEWER HERE: Like other reviewers have said they do not greet or acknowledge customers who walk into their business. The meat lacks flavor. I have had way better food from street vendors selling street tacos, than at this place. The guy making our food, treated it like slop, you could tell he didn't care about the customers he was preparing the order for. People need to start being more honest about reviews of food establishments in the IE. read more

Hands down some of the best tacos in the area! If you are in the Corona/Riverside region, be sure to stop by for a couple bites read more

Tacos El Rancho - Asada tacos - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Got the carne asada burrito. 2 asada tacos for the little one. Gotta say burrito is my top 5 in the IE. Thanks guys read more

Burnt rice, flavorless tongue meat. Hot azz sauce on all the orders even tho they don't ask for hot sauce. I'm good won't be coming back

This spot is the best mexican food i have ever had. It is not even a question on how good the food is! And the staff is very nice everyone in there treats you like family just one great place, And they also prepare your food right in front of you! And they make your food extremely fast definitely a 10/10, 5 stars etc you must try this place. read more

Not the best tacos de asada but I was hungry and this spot was the closest to work. I wouldn't have these tacos again.

Great food great service too bad they are closed permanently hopefully they will reopen

So listen it's not bad like the food is pretty good but the service was mid and the reason for the 2 stars is cause there was metal like from a brush in our tacos so nah fam read more

I'm big on customer service and this place doesn't have it. Management should know that it's rude not to greet customers who come and support their business . This was my first and last time. read more

Tacos El Rancho - Outside of the store. - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

My favorite place for Carne asada quesadillas and el pastor tacos. Their salsa has good flavor and a good spice. The only downfall, but won't stop me from going, is I wish they'd answer their phone so I could just place an order for pick up read more

We stopped here on a whim on our way home from Knott's Taste of Calico. We were all craving taco truck tacos so we decided to give this a place a try. OMG! We are so glad we did. The tacos were AMAZING!!! We had chorizo, asada, carnitas, chicken, pastor, tripas and lengua. Every single one of the tacos punched us in the mouth with authentic street tacos flavor and the salsa kicked our tongue with the perfect amount of spice and a love. The chorizo tacos were our favorite. Everything was fresh and the tortillas were extremely soft and warm. The limes were juicy and the service was great. We live in Palm Springs but can't wait to stop by again on our way back from our many trips to Anaheim and Buena Park. 10 out of 10, will definitely eat AGAIN!!! read more

Tacos El Rancho - Asada, Carnitas, Tripa, Lengua and Chorizo tacos with everything. - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

I came here for breakfasts burritos, I got carne asada and chorizo and they were so good. I love that they cook everything right then in front of you, the flavors were great and the service was great. I also really enjoyed the clean and sleek atmosphere. Everything looked very tidy and well kept. I will definitely come back to try the menudo on the weekend and other menu items. It's a yes from me! read more

Small place with a huge amount of flavor! These guys are doing a great job... food is delicious and has lots to offer. Clean and very nice people work here, ready to serve you. read more

Great, fast service. Authentic street tacos. Meats are delicious. I'm here eve Taco Tuesday.

My favorite tacos! I used to visit their Norco location for many years, but Riverside is closer. All their meats are delicious and their salsa is perfect. They are pleasant and treat customers well. Highly recommend! read more

I am new from Northern California and it is hard to find good Al pastor but they have some of the best Al pastor tacos. I also love their carne asada tacos both are absolutely amazing!!! And their burritos remind me of a taco truck and the two meat burrito is delicious. I am so thankful I found this place as it makes me feel like home. Just yummy read more

Love this place! The lengua tacos are AMAZING and Im súper picky with lengua. I also tried the pastor and chorizo and they were all really good. My mouth is watering just writing this ‍ read more

The food sucks here. The food hardly has any flavor. Wouldn't recommend this place to anyone read more

The best tacos and burritos in the area! We are obsessed with this place! Always great service and perfect food

Every time I visit this place I am very displeased by their service. The servers often get my order incorrect; they give me Al Pastor tacos when I ask for chicken or they do not put cilantro & onion when I ask for it. The most unsatisfying part is when you request the salsa, they are so greedy with their salsa as if it cost them a ton. The owner, an older man, makes a face or grunts for anything you ask for (a bag, extra salsa, more ice.) Cada vez que visito este lugar estoy muy disgustado por su servicio. Los servidores a menudo hacen mi pedido incorrecto; me dan tacos de Al Pastor cuando pido pollo o no ponen cilantro y cebolla cuando lo pido. La parte más insatisfactoria es cuando solicitas la salsa, son tan codos con su salsa como si les costara mucho. El propietario, un hombre mayor, hace una cara o gruñe por cualquier cosa que pidas (una bolsa, salsa extra, más hielo). read more

Hands down best tacos. All the meats are great my favorites are the asada and al pastor. But my toddlers love the cabeza tacos and bean and rice combo. read more

There's a lot of choices of meat, but I don't think the tacos are so amazing that I need to come back. The portions are small. The salsa bar is only limited to pickled carrots and onions. There's no salsa or chips. The horchata is bland, full of sugar, and not very flavorful. The beans are unimpressive. I was hoping for some good Mexican food but I was a bit disappointed. For Thinsulin fans, you will have to order a lot of tacos if you want to keep it green light in order to be full. read more

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I was just here picking up tacos and observed one of the men wearing the same gloves while he handles the bucket, the wet towel, and the sink while using that same glove to handle the raw meat from the fridge and the tortillas. This place is a disaster waiting to happen. Hopefully no one gets sick from this improper handling of the food. read more

They don't like for you to order your way, make any substitutes for other ingredients. Called it in and the person that answered said that they only sell items the way they are made. I understand but if they can't accommodate then you can't get it if yo I have an allergy or a preference. The food is good and some employees will let you order but the person that answered Jose or Juan didn't allow it. read more

I got the chicken quesadilla and it was very basic. Not much chicken in it and a little bit of flavor. I should of just made it at home. It was literally just cheese and a couple pieces of shredded chicken. I was disappointed... They were very skimpy on their chicken. They do not have sour cream or guacamole so don't bother asking for them. Don't forget to ask for sauce!!! They do not give you sauce!! You have to ask for it. Their carrots were soft and a bit mushy. The cashier was nice and the cook looked like he hated his life working there. I would skip going here and making your own food at home. Or just go to Alertos! It was $7 with tax for a simple chicken quesadilla pretty pricey! Not worth it. read more