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I love small business, unfortunately The Mexico Cafe fell short. My 2nd time here, 1st time was when they 1st opened. My wife and I had a date Night and decided to go bowling and she picked The Mexico Cafe in Temecula. Place is absolutely beautiful and all employees were extremely nice. However, our server Ramon was semi attentive, but was very arrogant and quick each visit. No personality, not very personable whatsoever. She ordered 2 beef tacos w rice n beans, I had steak fajitas. First off, their salsa that come w the chips honestly tastes store bought and is very bland, no joke! Wife's tacos had a lot of meat, just no flavor. Beans and rice were ok she said. My steak Fajitas came out sizzling full of tons of bell peppers, onions and tomatoes, very little steak. Maybe 6 oz total, if that. Steak was delicious, my veggie fajitas were underwhelming. However, the Albondigas soup was absolutely BOMB! Wasn't busy, food and service was a 3. The building and other employees were a 5+! Just an honest review, will go elsewhere next date Night. *I heard their other The Mexico Cafe is TERRIFIC! read more

I recently visited The Mexico Cafe in Temecula with a group of 8 friends to celebrate a birthday. The restaurant itself is very large, with several dining rooms, a bar area, outdoor seating, and a spacious lobby. It was quite busy the evening we went. The décor definitely adds to the experience. The ceilings are high, and there are different themed areas throughout the restaurant. There was a festive display near the fireplace with colorful lights and seasonal decorations, and the walls featured framed family photos that give the place a long-standing, family-owned feel. It has character and feels lively when full. We all ordered different items -- burritos, tacos, taquitos, enchiladas -- and I ordered the chicken fajitas, which came with rice, beans, and a side salad. The fajitas had plenty of onions and bell peppers, and the rice and beans were actually very good. However, the salad lettuce was slightly wilted and the tomatoes were mushy. Overall, my meal was just okay. Something about the seasoning didn't quite sit right with me, so I only ate part of it and took the rest home. One friend ordered taquitos as an appetizer and added rice and beans, but the rice and beans were never brought out. Some of the others really enjoyed their meals, especially the burritos and enchiladas. Drinks were a mixed experience. One friend ordered a Cadillac Margarita and felt it was overpriced at $23 -- more than her meal. I ordered an Arnold Palmer, which tasted good, but the cups were small so I needed a few refills. Service was attentive in terms of bringing food and checking on us, but there was an uncomfortable moment when a drink was set down rather abruptly at the table, which caught everyone's attention. One thing to note: if you have 10 or more people, there is an automatic 20% gratuity. We only had 8 people, but because we requested separate checks, a 20% tip was added to each individual bill. That's something you may want to clarify in advance if you prefer to decide your own gratuity. On a positive note, they did sing happy birthday and brought ice cream for the birthday guest, which was a nice touch. Overall, the atmosphere was lively and spacious, some dishes were enjoyed more than others, and the experience was average with a few service and policy concerns. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Hands down, best taco in Temecula for taco Tuesday. They taste homemade! Many salsas to pick from. YOU WILL BE HAPPY! They also have the best Decor and the best Buffet in Temecula! Food is Great! Friendly service! They decorate exquisitely for all the Holidays! Great place to take for out of town guests too. Nicest Restaurant in all of Temecula, also the BEST BUFFET! Every Sunday they really put out a spread. Pechanga used to have the best buffet but once Covid came they did away with their buffet, and there aren't a lot of buffets worth writing about in temecula, but this one is GREAT! Crepe bar, taco bar, desert bar, and a HUGE selection. They also have senior specials and military discounts. Because of how humongus and nicely decorated this place is, it is the perfect spot to host dinner parties or out of town guests. read more

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

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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 read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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!!!! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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I've been to Mexico Cafe multiple times. The best takeaway is the unique decor. The team are friendly, however whenever we attend during busier hours, it's almost as if the restaurant is operating short staffed. You can barely get anyone's attention. Our server rushed each time he spoke with our party. We received an incorrect food order and had a drink spilled because of how quickly the server was trying to toss our plates on the table. The food is very mediocre. The only dishes I can recommend are the chicken fajitas and carne asada. Prices are affordable considering portions as well. Many other favorable options locally to enjoy. read more

I bring everyone here for the food, Ambiance and service. Decorations during the holidays are fantastic and great for pictures. Best Mexican food around read more

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 read more

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First time here and we already can't wait to come back. Very clean establishment and very tastefully decorated. The brunch buffet has something for everyone. Everything we tried was delicious. Our server (I failed to get his name) was very attentive and friendly. The crepe station/omelette station/taco bar employees were fantastic. Keep up the good work! read more

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Came here for brunch with the wife. And will not be returning. The buffet food was lukewarm at best. The place seems decorated at randomly and not cleaned or dusted in a while. The servers are overwhelmed. Plus the price isnt worth the quality of food. read more

Always good! Molcajete, carnitas, Chili relleno. Buffet is wonderful. Margaritas and bloody Mary's are the best. We've never been disappointed. read more

My husband and I split the shrimp fajitas today for lunch and they were delicious! So many times when I have eaten fajitas, everything is so overcooked. The veggies were cooked to perfection and so was the shrimp. The fajitas came with soup or salad and my husband ordered the albondigas soup which came with three large meatballs. The soup was also delicious. Our waitress, Blanca was very friendly and attentive. Definitely try this restaurant!! read more

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The food was amazing! We went for Sunday Brunch and bottomless mimosas. The authentic Mexican food was so tasty. The service was fantastic. The waitstaff was so attentive and friendly. I also LOVED the decorations for Valentine's Day (see pictures). We really enjoyed our meal. read more

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Went randomly on a Friday morning. Had our son (foodie in training) I got the menudo and let me tell you, for $12 it's prob the cheapest and best within 20 mile radius. I couldn't believe the meat to hominy ratio. The meat was super tender, and broth was very flavorful but not salty. White got the green enchiladas and they were very typical of a Mexican restaurant. Chips were warm, fresh and salty! Salsa was cold, seasoned and had a good flavor and tasted fresh. Service was great and my son loved the beans and rice. Sorry for the mess. Decor alone is worth a visit. read more

To start, the parking is bad! Sorry i normally don't start my reviews in a negative way but oh my goodness! I had to loop around 5 times and cars were randomly parked everywhere. Aside from that, the brunch buffet was really good! A lot of variety and warm. A lot of stuff was really spicy though... too spicy. I don't want too spicy for breakfast! (Tone it down please). Our waitress was good although she seemed overwhelmed and frazzled. I would recommend this place though, maybe just come during non-rush hour. read more

The food was excellent. The service was perfect and the ambience where are you? Couldn't ask for anything better thank you. I ordered a fajita plate and again my wife ordered Albondigas plate. The food was delicious and it took me to flavor town in my mouth. You couldn't ask for anything else. I enjoy interacting with the servers waitress this year. They are very friendly very nice. This is a perfect atmosphere to bring the family thank you Manny and the people that run this restaurant. My wife was satisfied I will come again thank you. read more

This was my third time here and I'm super disappointed because I remember liking it the first 2x I went there. I ordered a coconut margarita and it didn't taste like coconut at all, it tasted like the traditional lime margarita but with zero alcohol. Usually I can get pretty buzzed off a margarita but this obviously had extremely limited alcohol in it, if any at all. So that was my first disappointment. The second one was the food. I don't know if they changed food vendors or cooks but it was all pretty bland and especially the pork tamale. Rice and beans also average. I only gave this review a 2 star because our service was good but unfortunately, I wont be returning again. It was definitely not worth it. read more

I first went to this location about 3 year, & it's essentially your run of the mill Mexican restaurant. Nothing, really stood out to me as being super tasty. Or wanting me to go back & try different dishes. I have also gone to the location in Redlands, and that one has much better service and ambiance. read more

A True Winter Wonderland & Hidden Culinary Gem! We never seen this place before, but we found it on Yelp and it is truly a hidden gem! When you walk in, you are absolutely blown away. It's a winter wonderland inside with all the beautiful decorations! There is plenty of space, making it perfect for large parties and company events. (Plus, there are tons of photo opportunities inside!) We just missed what looked like an incredible buffet, so I'm definitely coming back to try that. The Food: Packed with Flavor! When we first sat down, they served us chips and salsa. If you know me, if the salsa isn't good, I'm ready to leave. We asked if they had another option, and to our surprise, they offer three other flavors! Heads up: there is an additional charge for the different flavors. The hotter chili was so much better (but that's just my preference!). We ordered so much food, and it all tasted amazing. Every dish was packed with flavor and very filling. * Must-Try Dishes: My absolute favorites were the albondigas (meatball soup) and an elote-style appetizer. These were truly the best things I tried! My family and I will definitely be back. I highly recommend giving this place a try if you are in the area! read more

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4.5 stars would be more accurate. Very good and I will be back!! Food very good, drinks GREAT during happy hour. Parking can be a bit of a mess, but if you find a spot, you won'tbe disappointed. read more

Food was good. Carnitas plate is a must try. Service was good. Not everything on the menu is good but the tortillas make up for it all. read more

Always a great time at Mexico Café! We've never been let down here. The staff is always so friendly and quick to accommodate any size group. It's definitely kid-friendly, and the new Christmas decorations make it feel extra fun and festive! They also have the best flour tortillas! read more

$17.00 for a kid bean burrito and fries WTF Wow never again. We ordered to go and weren't offered the drink or desert. I could have spent $5 more and got a full carnitas plate that includes beans rice guac pico and tortillas.... Won't be going out of our way to go there again. read more

On our first visit, we came here for Lunch on Cinco de Mayo. Since then, we've kept looking for excuses to stop in. We've taken visiting friends and relatives and last night, we even came with our church group. LOL What Mexico Café excels at, is a festive atmosphere. Along with "Taco Tuesdays" and "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere", life in the post pandemic era seems to have become an excuse to have a party. Right? The food here is nearly perfect and the drinks are pretty good, too. Mind you, they aren't a gourmet Mexican place, looking to serve authentic food from south of the border. Other places do that better. What the Mexico Café does best, is that serves familiar comfort food in a cantina style place which works. Service is attended, dropping off food fresh from the kitchen still sizzling. Nice. We've tried almost everything, from chicken, to beef, to the al pastore... from tacos, to burritos, to enchiladas, to deep fried chimichangas. All were great. See photos. Expect to pay twenty-five to thirty dollars depending upon how thirsty or hungry you are. Four and a Half Stars. read more

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In the 70s I. went to the Mexico Cafe in San Bernardino quite frequently and always had the Deluxe Burrito with pork. So when my son suggested going to the Mexico Cafe in Temecula I was eagerly looking forward to it. I'm sad to say I was very disappointed. The burrito was very salty. Maybe my taste for salt has changed but whatever the reason i'd I ever go there again I'll try to find another favorite. read more

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We love this place. We've been there twice for lunch and once for dinner. Highly recommend. The menu is great and the food is delicious. Everyone that works there is very friendly and helpful. read more

Great food, friendly service and wonderfully decorated for valentines. First time there today and was pleasantly surprised. They also quickly found my friends credit card which she had dropped down the side of the booth - highly recommend read more

Found this gem in Temecula by way of Instagram. I saw a post showcasing their Halloween decor and Sunday Buffet. It looked like a neat place to visit, the reviews on Google were good and the photos of food looked tasty, so we decided to give it a try! So glad we did! What a fun place! So many cool anamatronics and Halloween ghouls! Even better was the food! We had the all you can eat buffet $34, or $44 including bottomless Mimosas, featuring: Taco bar, Fruit, Device, eggs, bacon, sausage, omelet station, Mexican specialties, burritos, carnitas, machaca,enchiladas, menudo, albondigas, chili rellenos, rice, chorizo, beans, waffles, desserts, crepes, fresh made tortillas and so much more!! On top of that it all tasted incredible. My husband said the Menudo is some of the best he's had and he will drive far for good Menudo. I am more of a carnitas person and even that was amazing! Lacie was our server and she was so friendly and took great care of us! We never had dirty plates on the table longer than a minute or two! Mimosas stayed filled. I honestly was impressed by the entire staff, including the owner we spoke with briefly. We heard many birthday celebrations where they sung and cheered! Lacie did say they decorate for most holidays Halloween, Christmas, Valentines, Easter, and 4th of July. So it sounds like a fun place to visit year round! We drove in from Chino, CA and it was well worth the trip! We definately will be returning! read more

Came across this place and it's really good! Came for some good food and sat down and realized it's a bunch day only. We ordered margaritas and they are DELICIOUS!! Asked if we could just get salsa and chips and they did it for us. I appreciate that. They said they don't usually do that on brunch hours. Can't wait to come back normal hours to try the food read more