Casa Jimenez Menifee

This place is amazing Great drinks great food and great staff if your in the area and decide this…read moreis we're you'd prefer to eat I'd recommend asking for Payton as your server she is attentive and will make sure your experience here is special

This place is absolutely amazing! I found this hidden gem shortly after moving up here, after…read morecoming back from a hike, and I'm so glad I did. They're dog-friendly, the food is absolutely delicious, and the cocktails are amazing. I've been coming here faithfully at least once or twice a week for the past year and a half, and I honestly have yet to be disappointed. Gustavo is amazing, and Brandi is an outstanding server who always makes the experience even better. Whether you're looking to stop in for a quick drink, grab an amazing meal, or get together with some friends, this is definitely the place to go. Highly recommend!

Full bar

Beautiful and delicious taquitos

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My go to snacks rolled tacos when I'm at the bar.

Michi Tacos

4.0(749 reviews)

2.3 mi

Tried Michi Tacos for the first time and ordered a little bit of everything so we could try it…read moreall--birria tacos, regular tacos, chips and salsa, a chicken quesadilla, and a carne asada burrito. Overall, everything was really good! The birria tacos were hands-down the favorite and a huge hit with my whole family. We would absolutely order those again and again! The only thing I would change next time is the chipotle sauce in the carne asada burrito. The flavor was good, but there was a lot of it and it ended up overpowering the carne asada. Next time, I'd definitely ask for the sauce on the side. Overall, a great first experience with lots of good food and we'll definitely be back for those birria tacos!

We got the late night munchies and not a whole lot is open around these parts past 9pm, but we were…read morepleasantly surprised to stumble across Michi! We got the birria fries and while I was initially shook that a single taco would run you $5.00... we immediately realized why when we opened up the takeaway container. The big tacos are not your average street taco size, they are B-I-G. I can usually eat 5-6 street tacos, but I got sooo full after eating 1/4 of the fries and 1 taco. We ordered the carne asada and the al pastor, and the homemade corn tortilla really pushed it over the top.

Counter

Michi Nachos

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Pineapple Arroz 16 Oz

Mi Pueblo

3.6(395 reviews)

1.9 mi

This has been my family's favorite spot to go to when we are in the mood for authentic Mexican…read morefood, and I'm just too tired to cook. My youngest always gets the taquitos which are always nice and full, the meat isn't dry, and the portion is great. The rest of the family loves getting the crunchy beef/chicken tacos. We always get extra cause someone always has room for one more. Their salsas are great, but my middle child loves their pickled carrots and onions. The nachos with beans and cheese and the crunch, is perfect when you want to share something. When we stay and eat inside, the atmosphere is welcoming and the service is great. The ladies are always smiling and attentive when placing your order. Love coming here and would recommend them.

Place nice cool and clean. Lady kept cleaning tables. Service very nice and they bring food to…read moreyour table. Got hard shell ground beef yummy. Carne asada taco soft. Its good not used to cheese lettuce tomatoes. I used to cilantro onions salsa like their street taco. Got lengua street taco snaller cheaper but lots of tender yummy lengua. Have a nice day!

Interior

Bacon Breakfast Burrito (added potato)

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La Unica Barrio Cocina Y Tequila

4.3(1.4k reviews)

8.4 mi

Absolutely love the food, Service and the ambience is really cool!…read moreI recommend the shrimp tacos!

Saw this place on IG and added it to our places to try list. Since we were in the area, we stopped…read moreby for lunch. ** AMAZING * AMAZING * AMAZING ** This place did not disappoint. We loved all the decorations. They were playing 80's music. Staff was attentive & the food was scrumptious. It was a total VIBE. You know you're in your happy zone when youre swaying to your childhood songs as you're eating. We came specifically to try their viral puerto nuevo style lobster..... The flavor was on point. Perfecto. We will be adding this place to our rotation. It's most definitely a must try place!!! #DiningWithTheAndersons #Foodies #ComidaMexicana #LakeElsinore #Lobster

Inside the restaurant

Chips and salsa

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Old Fashion drink and their Margarita drink are good as well.

Guadalajara Mexican Grill

3.9(1.6k reviews)

14.0 mi

Family-owned & operated

Full bar

Guadalajara Mexican Grill is one of those spots where you know what you're getting--and honestly,…read morethere's something to be said for that. Is it the absolute best Mexican food I've ever had? Probably not. But the food is solid, reliable, and always enjoyable, which is exactly why I keep coming back. Now, if you're a fan of drinks, music, and a festive atmosphere, this place definitely brings the party. It has that lively, colorful Mexican restaurant vibe, and I personally love that they have live music on certain days. My little one and I especially enjoy sitting outside in their enclosed patio area. It's such a nice little setup! Depending on the day and time, it can get pretty packed, but I've honestly never had a bad experience here. The staff is always friendly, the atmosphere is fun, and the food is something you can count on. So no, I'm not going to crown Guadalajara the king of all Mexican food--but sometimes you don't need culinary fireworks. Sometimes you just want good food, a fun atmosphere, some music, and a place that consistently delivers. And Guadalajara does exactly that.

I found this place when looking for a restaurant that doesn't close before 10pm on Saturdays. I…read morewalked in at 9:30pm and was immediately seated. I got the tamale plate which comes with generous sides of rice and beans...I would have preferred more tamale for my tamale plate. The rice was dry and gritty but paired decent with the very mushy beans. The tamale was a bit bland as well. I did enjoy the chips and freshly made salsa though that comes free with the entree. There are no single menu items like you can't order just one taco or one tamale by itself without getting a whole platter of other things. The server was friendly and didn't rush us even past 10pm.

Courtyard patio

The Mangoneada Margarita: made with mango and chamoy

Guadalajara Mexican Grill - The Coconut Margarita: made with 1800 coconut tequila, fresh lime juice, agave syrup and topped with coconut flakes on top!

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The Coconut Margarita: made with 1800 coconut tequila, fresh lime juice, agave syrup and topped with coconut flakes on top!

Carnitas Express

3.3(594 reviews)

1.8 mi

Good food , good service. That is what counts!…read more Here's 85 letters ( Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ).

Place is big they have 2 different names outside. Service is ok I guess. Complimentary chips and…read moresalsa is good. Carne asada chillaquiles pricy but good. Chille relleno is ok. Valerie the bus person hard working. Have a nice day!

Basic dinner interior

Chicken Fajitas

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Strawberry Margaritas, yum

El Canario Carnitas

4.6(378 reviews)

13.6 mi

Be careful with some of the bad reviews here, Yelpers. It cannot possibly be the case that EVERYONE…read morehad to wait 45 minutes for their food. That is pretty sus to say the least. The Bautista family (which owns and runs the place) are fabulous - shout out to Christian, Danny, and Alex - and the food is simply superb. You can't beat the homemade tortillas (go with corn!), the adobada (my wife and oldest son are literally addicted to it), the carnitas...everything is top shelf. Eat in if you can because the food is better when it is hot and made to order. I am about to head there in a few minutes!

I was really disappointed that this place serves birria only on the weekends. I obviously didn't…read morelook at the menu before coming. They also only serve menudo on the weekends. Everything i wanted to eat was not available at all! I was sourly disappointed! Its not too small inside and it had a very small outdoor seating. Its nice and looks authentic inside. My server was really nice. She was a sweetheart! My cabeza taco was pretty good. The meat was very soft and tender. The salsa is very mild. It practically had 0 spice but it tasted good. The burrito meat was also bland and my chille rellano was pretty cheesy and tasty. I only gave this place 3 stars bc who doesn't serve birria daily?? Lol!

Carnitas Nachos

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Huevos Rancheros

Los Portales Taco Shop

3.6(249 reviews)

5.2 mi

I was in town visiting family and we ordered for taco Tuesday. The chicken and potato tacos a were…read moreon special and both were yummy. The restaurant was traditional cantina style and it was very clean. They gave a salsa bar too! The green salsa was the best imo. Only negative was a large coke was $4!! Like what?! Too much. Service was friendly both in person and over the phone. Definitely stop by and give it a try.

The food is very good, staff is friendly enough, and the orders are made pretty quickly. I will…read moresay, its a bit pricey but it seems like everywhere is these days. Our orders have always been correct, and the interior is always clean. We have a large family with four kiddos, so seating is a little hard, but it typically is for us.

Inside at a table

Long thin slice of meet! Talk about lazy!

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Doorway

Tijuana Birria & Beer

4.6(251 reviews)

9.7 mi

Minority-owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

Having been to Tijuana many times in my life and travelled abroad, it's amazing to have a…read morerestaurant so authentic as this establishment. To the remarkably beautiful woman who works at this establishment, I always enjoy eating here, and I appreciate the service and authentic food. Patrick M

Extremely disappointing portion size. The menu advertised birria as the main dish, but what I…read morereceived was mostly rice and beans with a very small serving of meat. Looking at the plate, it honestly feels like the rice is the entrée and the birria is just a side. The flavor was decent, but the portion of birria was nowhere near what I expected for the price. If you're ordering this expecting a hearty birria plate, be prepared to get a lot of rice and very little meat. I left feeling like I paid for a plate of sides rather than a birria meal. Would not order this again.

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Soda preparada!

Don Pancho's

4.2(605 reviews)

9.2 mi

It's hard to find great chicken rolled tacos in this area, so we were excited when we found them at…read moreDon Pancho's. Not only did they have them, but they were absolutely delicious--crispy, flavorful, and perfect in every bite. They serve authentic Mexican food, and everything we ordered was excellent. I had the carne asada fries with beans on the side. The carne asada was tender, well-seasoned, and cooked perfectly. The beans were flavorful and complemented the meal nicely. My husband ordered the grilled fish taco and said it was very good as well. The service was decent, and the overall experience was enjoyable. We're glad we discovered Don Pancho's and have found a new go-to spot for great Mexican food in the area.

Let's start this review with food for this taco review - I…read moreordered Carnitas street taco and Carne Asada and my son had the chicken. My sister had the El Pastor and her husband had the Barbacoa. Well, I did not try the Barbacoa. The Carnita taco was flavorful, but a little dry from my liking same thing with the Carne Asada. The people there were friendly, and the place was relatively clean. Ambience was low-key casual and what you would expect from a typical hole in the wall makes him place which I prefer. Overall 3.8

El Pastor taco salad

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Crystal C.

2 years ago

Food poisoning review- We were here on Tuesday night and all ordered different items with different meats. The only item we had in common was the guacamole, which we ordered a large order for the table. My husband, mom, and myself all ended up with the worst case of food poisoning I've ever experienced. We had to miss work for two days because we were so incredibly sick with throwing up. I called the restaurant today and spoke to Roger to make him aware that we got sick, to which he became very argumentative saying there's no way that it's was from them and that we can't prove it. I told him it's the only Meal we had all day where we all had an item that was similar. He continued to argue with me. I expressed to him again that I was just trying to make him aware that maybe that day the kitchen staff either used expired food or it wasn't prepared properly, but either way we were sick from his establishment. He then goes on to tell me it's not them and that there must be a stomach flu going around. It's really sad that this owner didn't care that his establishment made his customers sick and instead chose to argue. This is the last time we'll ever go here, and so will be for the large ladies group that meets here. Please be cautious eating here, you don't want to end up terribly sick like we did. read more

Giovani C.

3 years ago

During my recent visit to Casa Jimenez in Menifee, I was impressed with the overall dining experience. While the cuisine might not claim the badge of absolute authenticity, it certainly doesn't fall short in delivering mouth-watering flavors. I took my entire family along for the meal, and we all agreed that the prices were quite reasonable for the quality of food we enjoyed. A special shoutout to their enchiladas - a star dish that lives up to its reputation as the top seller. It's a must-try for anyone visiting the restaurant. Based on experience, my family and I are already looking forward to our next visit. Highly recommended for those in the area looking for flavorsome dishes at friendly prices! read more

Chris G.

2 years ago

Casa Jemeniz is a fantastic place to eat! The service is outstanding, with friendly staff who really make you feel welcome. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted with warm smiles, and the team is always ready to help with menu suggestions. The food is absolutely delicious! Every dish is made with fresh ingredients and packed with flavor. One of the highlights is the Burrito Gigante--it's enormous and filled with tasty ingredients that leave you craving more. You really can't go wrong with it! Overall, Casa Jemeniz offers a great atmosphere, wonderful service, and mouthwatering food, making it a perfect spot for any meal. Highly recommended! read more

Steve G.

3 years ago

Great restaurant whether it's just for drinks or having an entire meal. My wife and I go almost every weekend.

Emma H.

3 years ago

Ordered a chile relleno burrito , no rice easy beans extra cheese, omg prefect love it

Casa Jimenez Menifee - mexican - Updated September 2026

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