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    Tj Tacos

    3.4 (55 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:45 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Jennifer G.

    My Husband loved the "Huevos Rancheros" the best he's tried around here! Super tasty The tacos are so good, Pastor is my favorite Got 2 Asada Tacos & 2 Pastor

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    GT W.

    Parking is extremely limited - about two spaces total. Inside, there is a decent amount of seating. The menu is extensive, but we opted for a variety of street tacos. Unfortunately they were out of most specialty tacos like cabeza and tripa (tripe). We did Carne Asada, Al pastor, Carnitas, and Pollo. Each style was solid - authentic, small though, with excellent corn tortilla and good amount of meat for the $1.25-$1.75 price per each. Everything was made fresh to order. Salsas were almost all gone when we were there at normal lunch time. You didn't have the option for regular to-go plastic sauce containers, only plastic bags, which made salsa handling quite difficult. The salsa was very good, but I wish there had been more variety and better to-go containers.

    Sayda A.

    Super delicious! We recently had TJ's cater a party for us and the food was great. We order for 100 guest and they all went back for more several times, no joke. Everyone raved about the food, service, a quality. We even had left overs....yummy! Daisy arrived ready to go quesadillas, beans, rice, salsas, agua fresca, pepino, rabanos, cebollas, cilantro, chilies asado, limes...everything....they started cooking and the rest is history. Yummy and fresh food. I recommend TJ's tacos for their quality, customer service, and price. Check them out you won't be disappointed. Cant wait until we have another party to hire them again.

    Carne asada and pastor tacos
    Javier S.

    Parking is very limited but you can park behind the building. Food was really good and staff was super friendly. It was pretty busy when I went but they made sure to attend to all my needs and found us a table.

    They serve tacos outside on Saturdays
    Stephanie Q.

    My husband and I went on a Saturday and were stopped before we entered because they only offer outdoor seating after a certain time. It was not big deal though since the sun was setting so it wasn't too hot. The full menu wasn't available so we could only order tacos. A worker explained the schedule to me and how it works but I didn't understand it, so just be ready to eat outside of that happens to be one of the evenings that they do that. We ordered tacos de carne asada y al pastor. They cost $1.25 each and were on the small side, but they had plenty of meat so the price matched the quantity. The asada was good and the al pastor was even better! The salsas were tasty and the service was friendly and quick. It's a total hole in the wall and I would definitely go back.

    Caldo de Pollo at TJ Tacos near Riverside Quarry. Delicious chicken soup & hand made tortillas. Can't wait to try their Pozole.
    Terry L.

    Love this truly authentic Mexican taco stand. Tacos and burritos are some of the best around. 25 cents extra for fresh hand made tortillas. Branch out and try some of their less familiar fare like Caldo de Pollo, fresh chicken soup with a whole leg and thigh and fresh tortillas. Can't wait to try their Pozole next.

    The torta ahogada, with the crunchy and salty bread, the way it should be.

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    Best tacos, very fresh and juicy. The pastor, asada, and cabeza were my favorites!! Great service and lovely ambiance.

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    Food was very nasty the only thing that was good was the drink I would not recommend this place

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    Really impressed by the quality and flavor. Ill definitely be back. Park in front because youll. Totally miss the parking in back

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    Way over priced just go to the taco truck down the street they're cheaper and taste better

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    Tacos are way too small for the price. The flavor of the meat was ok. And the employees are kind of rude.

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    Been going here for awhile now and always freshly made and taste great . Friendly and fast service.

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

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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.

    I was brought here by a friend & colleague of mine whose whole family loves Anchos as it was his…read morefather's favorite restaurant. My first thought upon seeing the exterior and entering was, "OK, definitely old school", and I was right... Anchos has been around for an amazing 37 years and counting! The large open space is nice 'n brightly lit, yet somehow not too much so. As our hostess walked us to our table, we passed an enclosed tortilla-making machine where the freshest of the fresh tortillas seemed to be popping off the whirling dervish like Mexican hot cakes (which... yeah, duh). After ordering, we were quickly served a huge container of them-- so fresh, one could barely hold these 1000 degree piping hot discs. It was demonstrated to me that the classic way to enjoy the tortillas was to spread a little butter which melts almost instantaneously due to the sun-like hotness of the vessel, a quick dash of salt, and a dollop of their super freshly made mesquite-roasted tomato salsa makes for a yummy appetizer. While that was delicious, for me, the true test of a tortilla is to try it plain first. And boy, did it deliver! The style is slightly more risen than traditional, but tasty none-the-less, and I would soon find out why its actually the perfect tortilla for our main entrées-- the CARNE mesquite grilled plump skirt steak fajitas! Now I am always dubious when a restaurant calls out that one of their items is "FAMOUS" and actually prints it right on the menu, but in this case I truly get it. These thick juicy slices of mesquite grilled skirt steak are mind-glowingly muy delicioso, and YES, they are plump indeed. We ordered medium-rare, and they came out to perfection! Years ago, I wrote the steak fajitas at the Rio Grande restaurant in Boulder, CO had "the absolutely unequivocal best steak fajitas I have ever tasted in my life!", and I tell you, these really put that statement to the test. If I'm being honest, the steak itself at Anchos is truly on another level. It's not that it's the best "fajita steak" I've ever had, it's possibly the best "steak steak" I've ever had. OK, that's probably an overstatement, but it's not too far off. While I still think the accoutrements of the Rio Grande fajitas (mainly their phenomenal grilled peppers & onions) are standouts, the carne asada here at Anchos is nothing short of amazing! And those tortillas... yup, the slightly extra thickness holds up well when you fill it with with the extra thick cut carne asada, and their tasty arroz con frijoles, onions & peppers. Mi plato was WAY too much food, and I happily ate every single bite :-) All-in-all, Anchos still delivers after almost 4 decades of serving the Riverside community, and I hope it's around for decades to come because as I looked around, not only were my friends enjoying Anchos, but everyone in the restaurant seemed to be beaming with the excitement of the great food & service from this wonderful family gem.

    El Patrón Downtown Riverside - Chicken flautas

    El Patrón Downtown Riverside

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    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.

    The food was delicious, the service amazing, and the place is really nice. They make you feel…read morewelcomed. We went for my mom's birthday and they went out of their way to make her feel special. Fernando made sure we had everything we needed, he was amazing. Definitely have to go back!

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

    Tio's Tacos

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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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