Food is always amazing The staff are always nice and kind It's authentic for me at least and clean/sanitary It feels home cooked. Everything I've ever ordered has always been amazing. Carne asada/pastor burrito, Carne asada fries, asada nachos, bean and cheese burritos, It slaps so hard every time. It's never failed me and I'm so grateful since it's so close to me. 100000000/1000000 stars 10/10 would recommend Muchas gracias a todos! Muy delicioso. Siempre está riquísimo! read more

Never ever does Alvaro's disappoint, my go to breakfast burrito, is full of bacon, ham, cheese, potatoes and eggs. Good size burrito, i cant forget to mention the tortillas are fire!! read more

Alvaro's Mexican Food - Breakfast Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

The burrito & carne asada fries were really yummy and we went late! Workers were cool and it was quick!

This spot has always been pretty good. No frills or atmosphere to really speak of, just food. Back in the day, we would see people dining in a lot, but it's pretty much become a to-go spot. Likely because of the lack of atmosphere/outdated decor. The employees are always pleasant and the food comes out pretty quickly. The way the food is made definitely seems to change based on the cook that day. I usually get the #1 breakfast burrito. It has ham, bacon, egg, potatoes and cheese (I get it no egg). Or the cheese enchilada plate. I don't think the burrito ever gets made the same way, lol, especially the potatoes. Sometimes it's fries, sometimes it's smaller cut potatoes. Sometimes there's a good amount of meat n cheese, sometimes not. The enchiladas are nothing crazy, but I like the sauce, even though I can tell it comes from a can. And the rice n beans are usually decent. The rolled taquitos are always good. The chorizo breakfast burrito is also tasty (we add beans). The carne asada tacos are really good these days. You usually can't go wrong with the asada nachos or asada fries, either. read more

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Super fries were great, as usual! Also got a BRC and a Adobada burrito. Everything tasted amazing! They also have a really good Horchata. Always a friendly staff. Our go to Mexican food spot, for sure. read more

This place is usually decent , today I ordered shredded beef tacos and they tasted different. The tortillas tasted stale and the meat was sparse ( more than usual ) and it just didn't hit on any level . They were over fried , burned . Also ordered a torta , the bread was burned too and not in a good way. The staff is pleasant though . read more

All these years that I've been Yelping, and I never reviewed Alvaro's? Shame on me! I love the food at Alvaros. My go-to is the beef taco and tostada combo, but the enchiladas, burritos, and fish tacos are delicious too. Both the red and green salsas are tasty. Everything that is supposed to have cheese has plenty of it! For me, a Mexican restaurant absolutely must have really good beans, and they do. Service has always been very good. The restaurant itself always seems clean enough to me, but it is kind of old and needs some painting and maintenance. That's OK though. You'll probably be getting your food to go anyways, and the quality makes up for the lack of pretty decor. read more

Asada fries, Jamaica and customer service are top tier! Best fast food Mexican spot in riverside it's our families go to! Has nice clean inside seating with some OG coin games and toy dispenser. It's my families go to quick pick and late night craving 10/10 read more

Fresh and fast! Delicious food and great drinks. Very clean inside . Employees were very nice and quick. My order was made correctly even with mods read more

I've been coming here and the food always hits the spot! I always order the wet Chile relleno burrito 10/10 the tacos are pretty good too! The service is ok too read more

Alvaro's Mexican Food - Wet chile relleno burrito - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

I love the food and the people here. The food is always good. I am partial to the Super Nachos but everything I have eaten here has been delicious. And people are always lovely. read more

Good food, smells like mom is cooking up something wonderful in the cucina. No waiters dressed as matadors or bucket sized margaritas. You order at the counter, do not miss the salsa bar! The nachos are great. We usually do pick up and go home. I believe years ago it was the Mad Greek and the same ambience there continues today. The location is convenient for us. We love this hidden gem. read more

I been coming here for years being that I lived in Riverside my whole life but unfortunately not anymore. It used to hit the spot but the food quality has went downhill over the years. ALSO the prices are RIDICULOUS almost $40 for two burritos is robbery. I can go to a restaurant for this. I'd stay away it's not close to worth it. read more

The food is good but the service sucks. Today the lady trust took my order had a shitty attitude I just asked for over medium eggs in my burrito instead of scrambled she told me they don't do that here. But yet there is pictures on the menu with over medium eggs. Even the cook gave me a look and he ended up doing it. But that lady there had a crappy attitude doe no reason. I will not return there again. read more

#3 breakfast burrito! I get almost every morning. The burrito is quite large and stuffed with chorizo, egg, and papas. The salsa has me in a choke hold! 12$ for this big ass burrito is so worth it! Staff is always so friendly read more

One of my preferred places for hard shell Chicken tacos and Rolled taquitos! Always hits the spot! Service is good and food is good! read more

Alvaro's Mexican Food - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

My food was all burnt the chips were so bad greasy the meat was disgusting no taste I spent 40.00 dollars read more

Alvaro's Mexican Food - Meat burnt chips burnt very disappointed no taste at all i will never eat here again - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

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My favorite here is the green chile burrito. Never disappoints. My husband likes the California burrito. Their tacos dorados are also good. Service is always good. read more

I have always had good food and service, the one complaint I would have it's that the dining room does need to be kept a bit cleaner. They have a new menu with new items and increased prices. read more

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Customer service was great. But the food tasted like garbage. Wont ever come back here.

2nd time giving this place shot and it was worse than before. Ordered a bean and cheese burrito and received a carne asada burrito with a bunch of other toppings instead. Meat was literally disgusting with zero flavor. Beans were like a flavorless sorta of gritty mixture, and cheese not even bothered to be melted. If you're gonna give someone the wrong order at least try and make it edible. Place sucks don't bother. read more

Food was good going down. Horrible comming back up though. Was sick for over 24 hours. Friend with me also got sick but not as bad. They only ordered the rice. I had the 2 taco meal and sope. Eat at your own caution. read more

Awesome customer service & food! This is my go too when I don't feel like cooking & definitely authentic! read more

Prices have gone up a lot and you're not getting any more for what you're paying. Food is good prices are not. Although place is clean.

Good solid breakfast burrito!!! Ordered the #1 and it was so big I could only eat half. The salsa could have better flavor, but overall not a bad quick stop establishment. read more

Alvaro's Mexican Food - Breakfast Burrito #1 - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

I've came to this place a few times now, and it never misses ! They give you big servings, and the food is always fresh, and they are always friendly! This is probably my new favorite spot in Riverside for Mexican food read more

I've been here more than a dozen times. Early morning through late evening. The staff are always welcoming and the food is good (not fantastic but value for money is excellent) And the food always comes quickly. Great for a neighborhood restaurant read more

Better tasting food and value than the new Alberto's up the street. 5 Rolled Taquitos special hits the spot. They contain shredded beef and plenty of guacamole read more

Alvaro's Mexican Food - 5 Rolled Taquitos Special with a side fries - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Hola Yelpers! Well I have been driving to this place for whenever I been craving some bomb loaded carne asada fries and I say loaded because the amount they serve and the ingredients. This plate consist of fries, carne asada, beans, guacamole, cheese, and for extra I add the shrimps. They also have some bomb aguas frescas horchata and Jamaica. read more

Alvaro's Mexican Food - C As Fs / S - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

First visit - take-out egg, bacon, sausage, and potato Breakfast Burritos were amazing!!!! We'll be back soon!!!

This is the spot for any type of munchies you have, it could be late night, morning or just when a quick munch down is needed. The food is always fresh and the portions are very good. I've been going to this place for nearly 25 years and there has been name changes, but the food quality and taste never changed! I really like ordering the carne asada nachos or the bean and cheese burrito with carne asada added to it. But lately I've been getting the chicken nachos! They are phenomenal! Picture tender slow cooked boneless chicken from the crockpot, marinated in tasty seasoning and juices... Then the refried beans and cold guacamole with cheese in layers upon layers.. then finally the sour cream and pico de gallo (I leave this off, but I thought it might help lol) What you get is a super tasty meal and last but not least, you add the red Chile on top and you're meal is complete!!! I'd give it a try ASAP if you havent. read more

Alvaro's Mexican Food - Chicken nachos minus the pico de Gallo and sour cream YUM!!! - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

The food is great and they give you large portions. The super nachos are loaded with carne asada.

I have been coming here for years. My dad and uncle have lived down the street from this Alvaro's since they were 20 years old and it's always has become a tradition to come here as a family at least once a month and now that I've grown and gotten married, I make my husband come down here at least once every other week for our late night off of work and let's get fat treat. I've been to others around and closer to me but none of them taste as great as this one. read more

Tonight's dinner was impressive! We haven't been here for about a year and thought we would try it tonight. I got the shredded beef taco plate and the hubby got the carne asada burrito plate and WOW! Meat was good quality and the asada was exceptionally good! NO GRISTLE!! Yay!!! We actually got our money's worth tonight! We are happy customers and plan on returning! Nice job Alvaro's!! read more

This is delicious and has great flavor, my burrito was perfect I recommend it to friends and family, yummy yummy read more

Alvaro's Mexican Food - Carne Asada burrito delicious - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

If you're in the area and looking for a late night Mexican food place, Alvaro's can satisfy the craving. I went here with some friends after spending time at a local brewery recently on a Friday evening. The parking lot was empty haha. Plenty of seats inside. We ordered super nachos which took no more than 10 mins to make. The nachos were as expected - carne asada, guacamole, sour cream, and shredded cheese. One order can adequately feed two people. Couldn't ask anymore than that. Can't complain. read more

Ignore the one star reviews. It comes from silly people for silly reasons. If you want the truth about Alvaros, here it is. Yes, this place is dirty, hence the terminology of "dirty mexican food." If you are from the Southwest, you know that there is authentic, dirty, and tex-mex styles of Mexican food. This whole "it tastes dirty here," well they are right. It's called super awesome, save the trouble, for the hangover, feeling flexible, as long as it's edible, dirty mexican food. I ordered the taco and enchilada plate and the cheese enchilada is spot on. The taco, however, did have it's fair share of shriveled up SHREDDED BEEF in the middle, but the beans and rice are just what you expect from an establishment like this. Regarding service, I noticed off to the side of the restaurant that, yes, there are a couple of workers that probably do not embrace the value of customer service, attentiveness, or politeness BUT, I was service by a nice older lady who's name I can't pronounce but it sounds like (Mee-el-iah). She was super polite at taking my order and delivering the food from the prep table to the counter. Please don't be surprised by desperate people waiting outside for a snack or change. It's freaking Riverside!! I was born and raised in Riverside and they pop up just as frequently as they do in Los Angeles and near other major cities. Anywho, the food is fine. It's dirty mex. If you never had it, give it a try. People who leave California and come back often times miss dirty mex. If you want your "real" Mexican food, go to Mexico. You'll be surprised. read more

They have a good selection on their menu, they take pride in cooking everything properly. I always get their 5 tacos special.

This place is a must try. I couldn't be happier with my purchase. I enjoyed my meal. The portion size was legit. It's not cheap but you get a great amount of food. The tostada was a little small but everything else was on point. It's a little hood but you will be ok. The beans were good and the cheese was amazing. The fries were crisp and the meat was good. Great munchy food. After a few drinks and a little fuma, this place would be heaven. I ate my food without hot sauce and that says a lot. I would try everything on the menu. Some things are going to be hit and miss but it's worth the try. I use to go to Alberto's in San Bernardino but that place blows now. I'm never going back. This is now the cut. The key to this place is up for grabs, pick something. read more

Alvaro's Mexican Food - Carne asada Fries, Bean Tostada, 5 Rolled Tacos and Bean and Cheese Burrito. - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

ok so i got the carne asada quesadilla and immediately the meat was grey like no color just grey. i ate about half until i just couldn't finish. the moment i walked out the door i vomited right next to the entrance and was sick all night. im talking chills and nausea. so anyway never going here again they tried to kill me frfr. read more