One thing I've noticed in Temecula is that the service is excellent almost everywhere, and this…read moreplace was one of the best. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made us feel very welcome. The food was beyond great. Even the salsa was amazing; seriously, it was the first time I've had salsa this delicious. Every dish we tried was full of flavor and exceeded our expectations. We sat outside, and although it was a bit windy that day, the overall ambiance was wonderful. We had a great experience and would definitely come back.

Food was pretty good, I ordered potato tacos and my husband had Carnitas Tacos!…read moreTheir rice was really good! I was a little bummed that they didn't have blended drinks! Service was good! It was $50 for 2 - 2 taco combo plates and an ice tea!

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!

HIDDEN GEM If you haven't eaten here you're missing out on…read moreauthentic Oaxacan Mexican cuisine! Service was awesome, fast, attentive and genuinely care about you as a customer. Jose took the time to give us history of restaurant and his mothers recipes YOU GOTTA TRY IT SUPPORT COMMUNITY SUPPORT LOCAL

Great location! plenty of parking space available. Cozy looking restaurant inside. They have a nice…read moreextensive menu plus self serve salsa bar. Food was good, served hot, and promptly. Only thing of my dislike is the anise flavor taste on the refried beans. Personally, I don't like anise.

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.

Great meal, great vibe, great customer service! The food…read morewas perfect and I totally enjoyed myself! Must return for some World Cup action and cocktails!

After a disappointing experience elsewhere, Margaritas Cocina & Cantina completely saved my…read morebirthday! From the moment we walked in, the service was exceptional. The staff was welcoming, attentive, and made our entire group feel taken care of. The drinks were delicious, the food was fresh and full of flavor, and the homemade tortillas were absolutely amazing--some of the best I've had. Every dish that came to our table was excellent. Thank you for turning our day around and giving us such a wonderful dining experience. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for great food, drinks, and outstanding service!

Yesterday was my second time at Espandín. Let's start off with the environment. Espandín is located…read morein Old Town Temecula and has a central location on the corner. With that being said, parking can be difficult because Old Town tends to get very busy on a Saturday. We walked in and it was not busy. The host/server told us to pick any table we would like. We chose outside, but they had just cleaned up the area, so our chairs were stacked. The host/server quickly helped us get the chairs down and place them at our table. The server was attentive and kept checking in on us. Now the food. When we were sat down, we were given complimentary chips and salsa. The chips were perfect and not overly salty or greasy. The salsa was very mild and had a great flavor. I ordered a 2 taco combo plate ($14.95) with carne asada and carnitas. The carne asada was just okay, it was cut into thicker piece, which is not my preference. It was also topped with guacamole, which was not the best I've had. The carnitas however were magnificent topped with pickled onions, cilantro, and salsa. The rice was not traditional Mexican rice and did have a bit of a crunch to it rather than a toast before cooking. The beans were just plain pinto beans, not refried beans, but they were good. While this place, is not extremely traditional, it is a great spot in Old Town Temecula with fairly good food. I'm looking forward to coming back again.

So it's no secret finding a lunch spot on Mother's Day is hard! We walked through Old Town and most…read morerestaurants had over an hour wait. I noticed Espadín had tables and thought it was worth a shot. Also, it was getting really hot and I was ready for some air conditioning. We were seated immediately and our server got our drinks. We ordered a grilled Caesar salad, green chilaquiles with eggs, and guacamole. The guacamole was so fresh and had a great lime flavor. The grilled Caesar was the star of the show! The dressing was amazing. The chilaquiles were also good. I was a little nervous at first since they weren't busy when we walked in compared to the other restaurants on the street, but it ended up being a great surprise how good everything was!

My wife and I come down here quite a few times for taco Tuesday and recently brought our son down…read morehere for taco the variety of tacos are amazing. I love the shrimp tacos. My wife likes Barbacoa and the chicken tacos are fantastic. They're so full of juices, pickled onions, cabbage, and I love their habanero salsa Everything's so fresh and the people are so friendly. Definitely go to place for tacos. Now in fairness, I haven't had anything else there but their beer and it was cold

Visited Kalaveras-Temecula in Old Town Temecula and had a great experience…read more Hot tip: if you like omelets, order the barbacoa and swap the potatoes for refried beans. That combination was outstanding. The views from the outdoor deck are excellent, and the upstairs bar is beautiful. Yes, you have to take the elevator up, but it's absolutely worth it--trust me. The carnitas taco was excellent, and the chile relleno was one of the highlights of the meal. Great food, great atmosphere, and a fun spot to spend an evening in Old Town. We'll definitely be back.

Brought my mom this time so she could enjoy the buffet on Sunday afternoon. She loved it! They…read morehad just started putting out the Halloween decor, which is so fun and cool to look at, they go all out. We were seated right away since it wasn't too busy before noon. Our waitress was excellent, she refilled our mimosas all the time and brought napkins, soda refills, etc. The food is such great quality, hands down one of the best menudos i've had. And a great selection of foods, like the 3 types of enchiladas, they were so fresh and yummy. We were full after our first big plate haha. I wish I could eat more! Awesome dessert spread but we were too full to enjoy. Price is very reasonable, with mimosas unlimited it was around $45. Staff is so helpful and nice and all of them seem genuinely happy to work there and help customers. We have become regulars! Thank you for offering great service and delicious food.

The ambiance here is absolutely wonderful. Super fun and kitschy and it's a great feeling place to…read moreenjoy a meal with friends and family. The staff are all kind and attentive. No issues there. My only issue is the food. It is just so very mediocre. The tacos are good and the serving sizes are nice, but the food often lacks seasoning and flavor. The carnitas plate was absolutely soaking with grease and the worst offense of all was that the past two times I've been there, the chips have smelled and tasted rancid. I wish the team would pay a bit more attention to delivering solid food. We don't need anything fancy in this fun, family environment, but solid, dependable food would elevate this place to legend status.

When my family comes into town, we make it a point to come to Aztek Tacos as my brother enjoys…read morecoming here. They have a wide variety on their menu. I always order their shrimp and steak burrito which has skirt steak, shrimp, cheese, mushrooms, guacamole and their house sauce. All the flavors mesh well in this burrito though from time to time I've noticed they don't cut the steak and its one huge piece of steak in the burrito, which can sometimes make it a little difficult to eat. Other than that, its flavorful and the tortillas they use are fresh and delicious! Service is usually pretty quick and friendly. They'r e always great with recommendations. There is good amount of seating and its always pretty clean when we go. If you wanna do a quick pick up, you can even order ahead online! Always a pleasure visiting for some good mexican food.

Aztek Tacos is amazingly delicious! Homemade tortillas for their tacos and burritos. Their Chile…read moreRelleno burrito has rice and beans wrapped in a fresh flour tortilla, and it's a hefty burrito. Anything on their menu is delicious and they have a salsa bar! We're always greeted as soon as we walk in and as we're leaving. Whether you're staying and dining in, there are TVs in the dining area to watch your favorite team, or if ordering to go, this restaurant always provides the best quality of food and service. If you're looking for a restaurant that tastes homemade, visit Aztek Tacos!

Dinner at the Cantina last night. I opted to try something new. I ordered the Mariscos Vibrantes…read more It comes with shrimp, lobster, and Alaskan king crab in a tomato cocktail with avocado, cilantro, and lime. It's served with two tostada shells. The seafood was fresh and the cocktail was bright, clean, cool, and had a subtle sweetness. It is not spicy and it's not lemony. I appreciate that because you can build the flavor to your liking. I highly suggest trying this. I was also happy we had Robin as our server again. She is an amazing server who has an amazing spirit, and great energy. She was very tentative again and met all our needs. The ambiance is relaxing and soothing. They had a live musician tonight that added to the ambiance.

This place is so clean and nice. The food is wonderful and…read morethe service is too. Every single thing we ordered was great.