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    Yoli's Mexican Grill

    3.9 (778 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Emiko T.

    The ambiance is excellent. It's super cute inside with the lighting on the darker side. It's a cute spot for a date. Service is excellent, walked in and was greeted and seated right away. Didn't know what to order so I went with a classic asada burrito. The burrito was a good size, rice and beans tasted good. The asada meat was seasoned well. I would eat here again.

    Asada plate. Again, good presentation, but not tasty.
    Melissa J.

    The place looked cool with all of the decor and it seemed pretty lively, so the atmosphere was good. The service and the food, however, were a different story. It wasn't all that busy. A party of about eight or so, a couple of two tops (tables w/two customers), and a couple of people at the bar. But it still took forever to get our drinks and food. We could see the bar from our table, as it's not a huge place, but for some reason we still waited almost 20 minutes just for drinks. We could see that the bartender had walked away from the bar and just didn't come back for a while. When he returned, we thought we'd get our drinks soon, but nope. The server seemed ok at first, then got an attitude when we asked for an update on our drinks. The food was not good. We're not the type to ask for something to be re-made, we prefer to just not eat it. But it's a good thing we don't ask for things to be re-made, because we didn't see our server again for another 20 minutes after we got our food. And we had to flag him down for that. I wish I could say that the drinks were good, at least, but they weren't. Needless to say, we see no reason to go back. I gave 2 stars instead of 1 for the atmosphere and presentation.

    Fast, friendly service. Food (Menudo) was outstanding. Quaint locale with a menu and atmosphere reminiscent of 1970's Zacatecas. Truly a gem that is worth experiencing. Note: the chili arbol mixture is a hidden gem in this experience.

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    David A.

    3.5 STARS - Better than average Mexican food restaurant serving fresh and hot tortillas, spicy hot sauces, and sweet mole sauces. Not too busy on a weeknight during dinner time. Plenty of table seating and also bar seating. My friends let me know that their mixed drinks are pretty strong, too! I ate: - Chicken Mole Burrito and Chicken Mole Enchiladas This straight up tasted like candy. More like a mole poblano and even sprinkled with nuts. Not light like a pepian or other mole Colorado or verde, etc. I'd love confirmation on what kind of mole this is specifically. - Cochinita Pibil Really soft and falling apart cochinita pibil. I'd order this next time. - Quesadilla Really good "as is" and their quesadillas are served with a protein of choice. So sort of like a tlayuda/clayuda? They also offered to make this with corn tortillas. I enjoyed the friendliness and speed of service, as well as the decor and overall vibe of the restaurant.

    Lillian J.

    Great spot. The food was really good. Flavors were a little different than what we're used to but they were still delicious. The staff was super friendly and attentive. The dining area was large and spacious. Everything was clean and not overtly crowded. We'll definitely be back to try other dishes.

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    Marvin S.

    Before leaving Riverside we decided to stop here and try their carne asada plate. When we stopped in there was no wait time and the staff was friendly and checked on us often. Of course I had to try the Carne asada plate which was amazing probably top 2 carne asada plate. The meat was tender and flavorful. We also got an order of the chilaquiles. The portion was a big size but the dish was okay. There was no wow factor to them but they were okay. Price wise the carne asada plate $25 and the chilaquiles were $17. Definitely can get pricey with a large group. Overall fantastic place definitely will be stopping by again when I'm in town.

    Quesabirria tacos
    Bernadette B.

    I was in the area and decided to check this place out. There's parking in the back of the restaurant but you would have to walk around the building to enter to the front. I got seated right away and the waiter was really nice. I ordered the quesabirria tacos and it was soo good. There's only 2 tacos but they put a lot of meat. Everything had so much flavor. The consome is so good, I wanted to drink it. Haha! It was a little bit on the pricier side but definitely delicious! I left nothing on my plate. Lol!

    The service here was amazing. Luis was our server and he was great! It was my first time visiting but I will definitely be coming back. They have a really nice full bar and the ambiance as really nice. The entire interior is very welcoming. I enjoyed the dim lighting and cantina vibes.

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    Leo H.

    The service here is great the food here is amazing and full of flavor the drinks are delicious I met the owner and she was really friendly I'm very impressed with the consistency here..one of the best Mexican restaurant out here you should definitely check this place out very much worth it

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    Frank B.

    my wife found this place on TikTok and of course we had to try it. Sorry to say it didn't live up to how she hyped it. The service was really good and they were all nice. The interior is decorated really cool with día de las muertes paintings. The issue I took was with the food. First the eggs came out well over cooked when I ordered over easy. Both the menudo and chilaquiles had too much salt. This may be because I don't ever add salt to my food but it was pronounced in both dishes. My wife agreed it was too salty. Maybe an off day for the cook but it didn't leave a good impression.

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    Hector N.

    If I could give YOLI'S Mexican Grill 10 stars, I absolutely would. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by our amazing waitress Selene (pictured behind the bar). She set the tone right away -- warm, welcoming, and cracking jokes like we'd known her for years. My husband and I instantly felt like family, not customers. That kind of genuine hospitality is rare, and she delivered it effortlessly. Then we met our cook, Yuri, who brought even more laughter and energy to our table. Between Selene's charm and Yuri's personality, the atmosphere was everything you would want for a perfect lunch -- fun, inviting, and full of heart. If every staff member at YOLI'S is anything like these two incredible ladies, this restaurant deserves far more than the five stars Yelp allows. The service alone is Michelin-level. YOLI'S Mexican Grill is a gem. Amazing people, unforgettable food, and an atmosphere that makes you want to come back before you've even left. Highly, highly recommended.

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    1 month ago

    Amazing pozole, barbacoa and drinks the ambiance is amazing music is great. A must visit stop

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    Selene was very sweet and spicy just like the salsa. Food was great and prices were reasonable. Highly recommended

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    I just had a drink and chips and salsa here. The drinks were good but the service was not the best.

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    Love this lil place. Amazing food, they have a special take on Mexican cuisine. The atmosphere is bomb, cocktails are flowin, check it out!

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    Ask the Community - Yoli's Mexican Grill

    Serve regular alcohol drinks or just beer & wine. Example a real Cadillac margarita?

    They have margaritas, beer, wine, but not a lot of any other types of alcohol

    How is the parking ? I use a walker but have not received my disability parking permit?

    the parking is right behind the building so a bit of a walk but not super bad and not very crowded

    Do they have lunch buffet?

    No we do not🙃

    When is happy hour (2023)?

    Tuesday-Friday 3:00pm-6:00pm!!

    Is this the same yolis that used to be by Lowes in Riverside on Magnolia?

    No, different owners

    Is this yolis by the same owner of the yolis that used to be off magnolia, across from lowes?

    No, different owners

    Are their draft beers in yet? IPA's? Ceviche?

    Yes. The draft beers and IPA. Ceviche tooo. Very delicious ceviche.

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

    Anchos Southwest Grill & Bar

    4.0(2k reviews)
    7.9 mi
    $$

    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.

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    El Patrón Downtown Riverside - Chicken flautas

    El Patrón Downtown Riverside

    3.9(1k reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    I wish I had pictures to show what my wife and I ordered for dinner and drinks. Meli, our waitress,…read morewas great. She was kind enough to change tables after we ordered our food. The sun was shining on my face. I don't know who came over to our table to recommend a tequila for our flight. Dame Mas was a very good choice. My wife is more of a tequila drinker than I am. I did hog up the Dame Mas to myself. The restaurant had a nice atmosphere for a relaxing dinner. I recommend ordering the bacon-wrapped shrimp stuffed with crab meat; it's the best. We loved the food and the drinks. I also recommend the Black Widow, a very good drink to end our dinner date.

    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.

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

    Tio's Tacos

    3.3(1.7k reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    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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    Agra frescas for days! So many flavors !!

    Yoli's Mexican Grill - mexican - Updated May 2026

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