We are from Arizona but visit Cali often. This is our second time here and it hasn't let me down so…read morefar. The chicken chipotle dish is a favorite that I crave! So god! Service is phenomenal and just an easy restaurant for a quick bite!

I stopped by Morena's on the way out to Cherry Valley. Very cute spot!!!The chicken tacos were…read morephenomenal!!! The salsas and tortillas were all homemade and very fresh! my daughter tried the fish tacos and loved them... She said the fish was very tender and tasty! she also tried the octopus tacos which she thought were a little bit too spicy and on the chewy side. The service was amazing! I will definitely be back!

Abraham and Erick very nice people made us feel so comfortable I really enjoyed our time hereread more

David was the best, very nice and helpful. We will definitely be coming back with the girls!read more

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.

If I could rate separately for service I would give it a 5…read more This place is not lacking any help in the waiter and waitress department. We have not been here since the 90's and I have to say, it was much better back then. All in all, there is just no flavor. The salsa tasted like watery tomatoes, our waitress gave us a little side of habanero salsa to incorporate with it but that heat is the extreme for me. We ordered the Mesquite chicken and steak fajitas which were less than average. Not sure if it was just a bad day, but the taste of the protein did not match up to the wonderful smell of BBQ outside the restaurant. The tortillas were just ok, first batch was not even warm. My Michelada was good though. Bummer visit after being away for so long. Looks like the interior could stand a makeover.

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.

The ambiance looks authentic, but the music is so loud. They blast the music in the bar area even…read morelouder. If the owner wants a patron's that likes Banda playing very loud and no socializing this place is for you. I did ask to lower the volume but that didn't last long. My family liked the salmon, taco dorados, chile relleno, and club sandwich. I ordered chicken sopes and I couldn't see them because they were downed by water crest lettuce. The flavor was bland and ate watery. My sister ordered tortilla soup and she didn't like it. There was no broth, and too many veges and cheese.

Salsa and chips are amazing, tortillas have really good flavor, and service is amazing…read more I got a carne asada burrito and it was beautiful after a round of golf. Highly recommend and would definitely come back. Been a while since I've had good Mexican food like this

We came to visit this spot for the first time ever a few months ago and wow. Just WOW. Everything…read morewe had was SO delicious. You can go get Mexican food from anywhere in So Cal but this spot is special. We ordered menudo, machaca burrito, and a chile relleno. I highly recommend everything. Also to mention they make their tortillas in the restaurant which is a huge plus. Everyone was so welcoming when it came to service as well. If you want good homemade authentic Mexican food, you need to run over here ASAP. Hands down best Mexican food in the IE!

First timer! I was not ready for the vibes hahah it was like a mix of middle-tier restaurant (food…read moreroughly $20-$140), a full bar, a DJ, and low key table service (sparklers + lit up sign). The food was great! The wet burrito was delicious, the birria tacos were great, and the octopus was divine. If you get overstimulated I would advise to sit on the patio portion of the restaurant (away from DJ and lights). Be prepared to pay some money (octopus roughly $40) the service was great too! The servers were promptly, helpful, kind, and tended to our needs.

i think on maps it said it was closing at 11 on sunday (the sunday before memorial day) but they…read moreactually closed at 10. the hostess was really nice though and tried contacting us prior letting us know the kitchen would be closing soon, but it was okay since we only came for drinks. however, the drinks were strong AF LOL. we got a marg flight of strawberry, mango, and lime. The strawberry one was the only better tasting one imo. it was hard for us to finish our drinks. I swear on the menu it said it was $40 but it ended up being $50 ? We really didnt check the breakdown since the restaurant was closing and we just paid and left the inside is cute tho!

This is the definition of authentic Mexican food. Are the photos on the wall terrible, yes. Don't…read morelet that scare you away from ordering and having a great meal. My go-to is Chile Verde anything haha. They cook it to perfection and it's the perfect amount of spicy... which is pretty spicy. The service is always great and the dine in area is fantastic with all tile and stone tables. Don't miss out, have some awesome food and try one of the specialty items like a hot Cheeto burrito. You'll never be let down.

I got the Al pastor burrito which was really good but I am a bit disappointed that I didn't get any…read moresalsa or lime with my order as I ordered to go. Inside was clean and the service was nice. It was a bit late and not crowded inside. Overall I'd say a good experience.

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.