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The Mexico Cafe

4.1 (1.1k reviews)
ModerateSalad, Soup, Mexican
Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Lunch with good friends.
Amy C.

Thursday, 2-05-2026: We met up with friends today for lunch. There was no wait and we were seated right away since our friends arrived before us. As usual the cafe elaborately was dressed up for Valentine's Day. Kudos to their decorators! This is a spacious restaurant that is very clean and it's beautifully designed & decorated. Their Halloween & Christmas decorations are off the charts and a sight to behold! We enjoyed great customer service, our friends' company, and fantastic food! I only ordered their flavorsome albondigas soup and everybody else got combo plates. This continues to be a favorite eatery.

Joy K.

Since my original three star review we have returned several times. I branched out and tried different menu items. So with all fairness in mind, I am updating my review. I liked their chile verde. The pork was tender and flavorful in a spicy green verde sauce, served with fresh corn tortillas. And the albondigas soup is a new favorite of mine. The restaurant is huge, and we have never had worry about being able to get seated right away.

There Chicken Soft Tacos
Christopher V.

Service was super fast and friendly. Although we were there on Taco Tuesday everything came out quickly and tasted great!

Took the salad home. Please find a better brand of bleu cheese and ranch dressing. Your current dressings are horrible.
Patricia T.

10/30/25 Dinner 5:30-8:30 My Grandson is born on Halloween. He decided to have our family gathering here. 20% automatic gratuity for our group of about 24. We were seated in the family room and waited on by a very efficient waiter. He deserved that 20%. From the looks of it, everyone ordered and was satisfied with their meal. Me? I had a salad. I chose bleu cheese dressing. I already know to have ranch dressing as a back up plan, because most places have horrible bleu cheese. Well, my only complaint: BOTH BLEU CHEESE AND RANCH were horrible!!! I had to take my salad to go, so I could use my own dressing at home. Otherwise, such a nice hidden gem in Temecula. I say hidden because we've lived in Murrieta for 30 years and NEVER heard of this place. It was decorated so nicely for Halloween We should have been charged an entry fee, LOL! I hear they go all out for Christmas, too..... so I'm sure we will revisit. All in all, 5 well deserved stars for The Mexico Cafe

Guacamole Taquitos (3)
Ashley W.

This place was decorated so good for Halloween!! Loved all the decorations. This was my first time trying this place, the drinks were really good and the bar area was nice with tvs to watch the games. Then they have a dining area option which was a little more quiet and nice for a girls night. Our waiter Ramon was very funny and nice! He was great. The blackberry margarita was really good.

Chile relleno plate
Lauri L.

We stopped in shortly after 7 on a Saturday night. I was anticipating a wait but they seated us immediately. A man quickly brought Chips and salsa to our table. A woman brought us water in short order. Our server stopped by for our drink order and came back shortly for our dinner order. I was shocked at how quickly our food came out. I want to say we were out the door about 30 minutes after we arrived. The older gentleman who was bussing tables and serving the chips and salsa and refilling waters was such a hard and efficient worker. It was impressive. I had the choke relleno plate and it was fine. My husband said his enchilada suizas were good. Fast service. Employees were polite. Decent food.

Brunch Sunday
Janet T.

I took my Thai MOM here for a BELATED MOTHER DAY BRUNCH per her request. She wanted to avoid the crowd on Mother's Day and today seems to be the perfect non-crowded day to come and enjoy brunch with her and my tag along hubby... BTW, BRUNCH is only on SUNDAY! $34.99 or upgrade to $44.99 for unlimited mimosas!! FROM THE MOMENT you walk in: It feels like you have just entered a MANSION!! It's always BEAUTIFULLY decorative in all holidays. They have 3 banquet size rooms for service and 2 BARS! CHEERS!! SONG OF THE DAY to play along to this YELP REVIEW: SMOOTH by SANTANA... "Give me your plate, make it FULL or else forgot about it!" HIGHLY RECOMMEND: The POZOLE and the sweet corn with chile verde mini TAMALES! I went back TWICE for those! Also, don't forget to try all the salsas!! TACO STATION: Had 2 very hardworking & nice ladies there :) CAUTION: The TACOS are HUGE! VERY FILLING!! I wish they had carne asada, al pastor, cabeza and lingua! OMELETTE STATION: Had 2 hardworking guys there. They must be tired. Thank you and keep up the great work guys! BRUNCH: There was also an American breakfast which featured waffles, sausages, bacon, etc. My other favorite is the street corn. BIRTHDAYS: There were 3 birthdays happening within 2 hours that we were there. A lot of JUNE 1st BABIES on sight today! Feliz cumpleanos!!!! You get serenaded with a birthday song and provided a Mexican cultural sombrero!! HOW FUN!! WHAT a great place to CELEBRATE a SPECIAL OCCASION!!!!!! SERVICE: A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Thank you to all the staff for being so welcoming and has smiles on their faces. GRACIAS!!! PARKING: MUCHO!! PLENTY!!!! We will be back because YOU'RE SO SMOOTH ;) ROCK ON THE MEXICO CAFE!!!!

3 item combination plate with chile relleno, pork tamale and cheese enchilada
Jasmine G.

I always enjoy coming to this restaurant, they decor is always festive and the food is good. The Deluxe Meat Tostada is SO big, definitely enough to share. I enjoy it with the ground beef. The chips and salsa here are tasty, too. Our server was very attentive as well. I will for sure continue to dine here.

paloma b.

Love this place! Always a good time. The drinks are amazing, great food, and fun decor! I love coming back here! The staff is friendly and I appreciate everyone here!

Carne asada quesadilla
Robert H.

The Mexico Cafe was recommended to us by our friends while we were in the Temecula Wine Country. It exceeded every expectation. The menu is varied enough to satiate every possible meal you'll be craving. The portions were VERY generous. We needed multiple boxes to take home our leftovers. They do eventually charge for tortilla chip and salsa "refills" so be aware. The ambiance and decor here is very "interesting" since it's called the Mexico Cafe but it is fully decked out in the Red White and Blue. Toby Keith would have been proud to eat here. Overall, we enjoyed our experience and plan on returning after our next visit to Wine Country.

What I thought I was getting
Jeff N.

Title: Grand Prize Winner - Worst Burrito in the World On 12 17 25, I confidently ordered the Burrito de Pescado. The description sounded delightful. Fresh. Promising. Hopeful. What arrived was not food. It was a crime scene wrapped in a tortilla. Imagine a tortilla the size of a throw blanket, generously stuffed with rice and sad, dried out chunks of fish that looked like they had lived a full life and were ready to retire. It was so bad it crossed the line from disappointing to impressive. Almost funny. Almost. Unfortunately, I was very hungry. Thankfully, my wonderful wife shared her mediocre but technically edible plate, saving me from starvation. Other diners reported similar experiences, describing their meals as "fair" at best, which in restaurant language means "I regret my choices." Service was also on a scenic tour: * Long wait to be seated, despite many open tables * Long wait for the waiter * Long wait for drinks * Long wait to order * Long wait for food It was less dinner and more endurance event. To be fair, the holiday decorations were festive and charming. Unfortunately, festive lights do not justify $240 for five people, each with one drink and one entrée. At that price, I expect at least one dish to be memorable for the right reasons. With so many excellent Mexican restaurants in the Temecula Valley, this one earns a polite but firm farewell. Adios, Mexico Café.

Vanessa M.

This was our first time coming here. Honestly, I came just for the experience/decorations which did not disappoint! But the food was actually pretty good! I was pleasantly surprised. Service was good too. Beto was our server. We went in a Sunday. Got there before 11am which was before the rush. I enjoyed the buffet and taco bar. The Christmas decor is amazing!! I LOVE Christmas and it felt so festive eating there. The four stars is because they opened a door right by us for the bus boys to go in and out of and we were freezing which was uncomfortable. I asked if they could pls close it a little and they did. Such a fun experience!

Fajitas and margarita
Heather S.

We had a fantastic experience here! The chicken and steak fajitas were absolutely delicious, the marinade they used was packed with flavor and really made the dish stand out. The chips and salsa were fresh and perfectly seasoned, and the margaritas were not only delicious but also generously sized. Everything hit the spot, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Definitely a place we'll be coming back! & the Halloween decorations were insane! Loved it

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What's the Sunday Brunch price for child? For seniors?

Kids 5-12 $15.99 Seniors 15% off any item . So 15% off of $34.99 or $44.99 (Unlimited Mirmosa)

Do they charge a 20 percent automatic tip on Sunday brunch days?

No, they do not. At least not for small parties.

How much is the Sunday brunch buffet?

35.00 dollars a person

Is there happy hour at the Temecula location?

Yes there is. 2-6 Mon- Thursday. Great Margaritas. 😋

Is there a senior discount?

Sorry, no discounts for us youngsters.

How much is the Sunday brunch?

$22.50 if you have senior or military discount otherwise $25. A bargain considering all the meat and shrimp, desert bar (love the crepes with strawberries, chocolate, and whip cream), taco bar, omelet bar and much more.

Do you have a mariachi ? If so when?

No mariachi

How much is Sunday Brunch?

24.99 and 34.99 w mimosas

Do they have a kid's menu?

Yes they have a kids menu

Is there a Sunday brunch or breakfast? Price for brunch?

As of 2-03-2024: $34.99 for adults and &15.99 for children ages 5-12.

Can you accommodate a party of 10? Do we need reservations?

We can accommodate this size party yet we do not take reservations for parties less than 20 unless there are special circumstances.

Can you make reservations?

I don't think you need there is plenty of room

Is there outdoor dining?

Yes a few outdoor sections

When will you be open?

Me ? The restaurant every day except Sunday 11 Am

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