The happy hour margarita was delicious. Thank you Victor. Thank you Artemiza for the great customer…read moreservice and happy hour food recommendations.

Great food and great atmosphere. Artemiza was super great and helpful !! We will be backread more

I've given Morena's their props before, but I had to add some extra love for these beautiful fish…read moreand shrimp tacos with mango salsa and for their World Cup happy hour (whenever there's a game on). Service was just as sweet as always. Pretty quiet in here for happy hour and World Cup on TV.

Very clean. The service was also great. Came on a Saturday…read morearound 2:30 and it wasn't packed at all. Our group got the chicharron and guacamole, Fajitas, Burrito mojado de carnitas and Torta de asada. Not sure if we were mistaken but we thought "chicharron" meant the actual meaty chicharrón but it's literally like the bagged one you get at any store minus the meaty part (if that makes sense lol) From what I was told the fajitas were good. The torta de asada was not at all tasty. The meat had no flavor and it was very dry. The burrito de carnitas was okay. Way too much rice and the ancho salsa was overly sweet. In our opinion the price did not match the flavor at all. We will give it another shot since it has great ratings but our experience was not the best.

Went for dinner. Was helped by a gentleman named Fabricio, he got us a table right away. Food was…read moredelicious and service was prompt. Will come back.

Fabricio was an incredible host during Taco Tuesday. He priced the tacos at 3 for $10! The pastor…read moreand quesobirria tacos were amazing! Will definitely make Tuesdays at Estrella a regular occurrence for myself!

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.

4th time in about 5yrs. Food was "ok". Sorry to say, you…read morewon't find real "street tacos" thedse are soft tortilla or hard shell. I guess with the theme of "homemade tortillas" they use them for everything including chips. Tacos hard shell, taste more like "flautas". Drinks are way "overpriced" for the size. We will never get an alcoholic beverage again. Table Salsa needs a fast makeover, it taste very blah, very mild and had a preservative/chemical taste. Quality vs. Popularity is taking over.

Wow! This place has a top quality fresh meat and these tacos are delicious. I love the ambience and…read morealso their tequila selection. They have a nice patio and the servers and bartenders were very personable and very attentive to my brother and I.i had to give them a review.

After reading reviews on here, I decided I wanted my birthday brunch to be at this restaurant! I'm…read moreso glad I found them and decided to come here. The food was absolutely delicious, the menu is extremely well rounded with options for everyone, and the service was amazing! Our waitress went above and beyond to make me and my whole party feel welcome. The restaurant itself has its own parking so this is a huge plus for downtown Riverside. The feels inside are very Mexican vibes with some rustic appearance as well. It's very pretty and picturesque at all angles! Even the chairs are absolutely stunning!! So happy to have celebrated my birthday here and I cannot wait to return to try more food and drinks on their menu.

Salsa and chips are amazing, tortillas have really good flavor, and service is amazing…read more I got a carne asada burrito and it was beautiful after a round of golf. Highly recommend and would definitely come back. Been a while since I've had good Mexican food like this

This place is like walking into your grandmas kitchen! Warm, inviting and like your Tia is making…read moreyou a plate. They have a ton to offer and all of it is delicious. I've even come in during a vegetarian stint and they offered to make me alternatives off menu that were incredible! I highly suggest their carnitas! They are probably the best in town. If you're looking for a hidden gem with fantastic food, this is the spot.

I'm usually a little hesitant about going out for Mexican food because I cook a lot of it at home,…read moreso I'm harder to impress... But I'm glad we chose Ay Mi Pa for my friend's graduation celebration. We came around 6-7 PM on a Saturday and surprisingly there wasn't much of a dinner rush yet. The place is huge with lively music and definitely gives more bar/club vibes as the night goes on. The aguachile was really good and flavorful. We also tried the espresso martini, which was a little too bitter for me. I ordered the Spicy Soltera and they accidentally brought me a different drink first. They let me keep that one and still brought out the correct drink, which was nice of them. And wow... definitely one of the spiciest drinks I've ever had. But I can't really complain when "spicy" is literally in the name. We chose the Jefe Skillet. It's massive and could easily feed three people. All the meats were really flavorful, the guacamole was great, and even the complimentary chips and salsa were good. The rice and beans were pretty average, but everything else made up for it. Overall, great food, huge portions, and a really fun atmosphere for a celebration. 8.5/10

Stopped in for brunch on a Sunday and the place quickly began to fill up with groups celebrating…read morebirthdays. Very spacious location, decor has you feeling like you're in Cancun, really good setup. Music is BLASTING, there's a Dj and large screen playing music videos and the music selection when I was there was on point! 5/5 for the vibes! We started off with a mimosa, standard drunk so nothing out of this world about it. Chips and salsa were brought out for the table and both were really good! Chips were warm and made in-house so they were perfect. Salsa was a pico de gallo finely chopped. For my main course I ordered the huevos rancheros and that was a 3/5. Overall flavor was good I will say but the dish was a little cold upon the first bite. Loaded with sour cream and salsa, it was a little too much. The dish came with asada (steak) inside and the meat was really chewy and only a few pieces of it. I was too thrown off by the food being slightly cold but otherwise, it wasn't terrible. Very modern take on Mexican food. Service was quick and our waiter, Jose was super nice! No complaints there whatsoever. This place is definitely more for the vibe itself. Good spot to grab some appetizers or a quick small bite, or just drinks themselves. Overall, 3.8 stars from me!

This is the definition of authentic Mexican food. Are the photos on the wall terrible, yes. Don't…read morelet that scare you away from ordering and having a great meal. My go-to is Chile Verde anything haha. They cook it to perfection and it's the perfect amount of spicy... which is pretty spicy. The service is always great and the dine in area is fantastic with all tile and stone tables. Don't miss out, have some awesome food and try one of the specialty items like a hot Cheeto burrito. You'll never be let down.

I got the Al pastor burrito which was really good but I am a bit disappointed that I didn't get any…read moresalsa or lime with my order as I ordered to go. Inside was clean and the service was nice. It was a bit late and not crowded inside. Overall I'd say a good experience.

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.

Terrible customer service and a menu that doesn't explain their own rules…read more We ordered the potato tacos and asked if they could be made hard shell. The woman helping us immediately gave us attitude and said they "can't" do that because the potato tacos are premade. That explanation made even less sense once the food came out. My girlfriend's potato tacos were served flat/open, while my dad's meat tacos came out hot in hard shells. So they clearly have hard shells and are actively serving them--we were simply asking for potato instead of meat in one. And nowhere on the menu does it explain that this isn't possible. In fact, the menu specifically labels other items "2 SOFT TACOS" and "2 HARD SHELL TACOS," while the potato option simply says "2 TACOS." It doesn't say soft, doesn't say they're premade, and doesn't say hard shell isn't an option. If there's some legitimate kitchen reason they can't put potato in a hard shell, that's fine. Just explain it politely and put it on the menu. Instead, the woman acted like we were asking for something completely ridiculous and was unnecessarily rude about a very simple request. Customers shouldn't be expected to know your kitchen's unwritten rules and then get an attitude for asking a question your own menu doesn't answer. Fix the menu or fix the attitude. Preferably both. We definitely won't be coming back

Best Birria tacos around…read more Very friendly service. Ambiance is about what you'd expect.

Have been doing to this location for a few years. We make it a point to go whenever we are on the…read moreway to the outlets near Cabazon. First things first, the restaurant location and the inside is nothing to write home about. There are ample tables there. The restroom works, but is nothing remotely close to fancy. That being said, we come to places like this for the food.. and let me tell you, this is the best favorite tacos in all of SoCal. Highlights would be the quesa- Birria tacos and the regular Birria tacos on a Tuesday. Tacos are pretty big with 2 being enough for me. For the smaller street tacos in other places I would need closer to 4 tacos. Service: 5 Food: 5+ Ambiance: low 3's Overall this place gets a 5!