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    Cielito Lindo

    4.1 (167 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    CIELITO LINDO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Cielito Lindo
    Ricardo R.

    Hand made tortillas for me Great place ,nice customer service nd tasty food what are y'all waiting for ?

    rice/beans
    Alexis R.

    Food was flavorful! Service was friendly, waitress attended to us quickly. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner (many options including mariscos).

    Mellinesa plate
    Steven K.

    Came here for lunch today and it was very delicious and the service was excellent, I got the Melanesia plate came with homemade corn tortillas, when I was sitting I was brought chips and great salsa that was very good, I will be coming back.

    Huevos rancheros with beans and rice
    Cami N.

    I've been here before and ordered the steak and eggs which I recommend. The breakfast burrito was okay it had too much cheese that it overpowered the flavor of the sausage. This time I got the huevos rancheros and they weren't good. The eggs had cheese on it and a tortilla, it was too greasy to be enjoyable. It came with rice and beans and tortillas. The chips and salsa they give you is good. The orange juice is freshly squeezed. I recommend that and the jugó pura vida is very good. Service was good, it wasn't full when I went. Very clean

    Caldo 7 mares
    Gilbert د.

    One of the best marisco places in Riverside. The waiters are always so nice and friendly and make eating a joy with the family. The freshly squeezed orange juice is a must and the caldo 7 mares is hands down one of the best! Their beans and rice really bring everything together with a warm tortilla. We always leave with a happy stomach. The only downside is parking but that's to be expected with these hidden gems.

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    10 years ago

    Food good service sucks but it's management only having 2 waitress for entire restaurant

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    7 years ago

    This place has horrible customer service. One of the worst I have ever received. Food is ok.

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    11 years ago

    Terrible service. The food is good, but the wait is way too long despite half an empty restaurant.

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    13 years ago

    Very tasty. The waitresses are pretty slow though. Just ignore that and you'll enjoy your meal

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    11 years ago

    I came on a Saturday morning and the best food and service very glad i chose this place and very reasonable prices :) my kids loved it

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    11 years ago

    Bomb tacos and burritos. Highly recommend. I have been there twice and always enjoy it every time I go.

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    9 years ago

    Very good authentic food. The only issue is, the food is made fresh and will require some wait.

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    9 years ago

    Great food. Good prices. And convenient location. Definitely will be back... the chilaquiles con carne was A1!!! Recommend

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    10 years ago

    The food is wonderful! Their shrimp is amazing. Everything on the menu is awesome. There's great service and the people are so friendly.

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    Ask the Community - Cielito Lindo

    Do they have happy hour?

    No happy hour !!

    Do they sell the corn tortillas?

    Is there mariachi on the weekends?

    No but food was delicious:)

    How is there shrimp cocktail?

    Delicious this place have the real authentic Mexican food!!

    Looking for a great place to go n have menudo with the family. Alot of retaurants serve with no hominy? Thats the best part...lol (rvsd, m.v.)

    Served with hominy

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    Morena's Mexican Cuisine - Riverside - Chicharon

    Morena's Mexican Cuisine - Riverside

    4.7(355 reviews)
    5.2 mi
    $$

    I've given Morena's their props before, but I had to add some extra love for these beautiful fish…read moreand shrimp tacos with mango salsa and for their World Cup happy hour (whenever there's a game on). Service was just as sweet as always. Pretty quiet in here for happy hour and World Cup on TV.

    We recently had lunch at Morena's Mexican Cuisine, and while it was a mixed experience, I think it…read morehas potential! The meal started off strong with their chips and salsa--super fresh and flavorful. For my entrée, I had the chicken fajitas. While they were cooked properly, I wish they had a bit more seasoning to really bring out the flavor. My wife had the enchiladas divorciadas, which were beautifully presented, but unfortunately, the filling was a bit cool. She probably should have sent it back, but since we were in a hurry, we didn't bother. On the positive side, my daughter had the carne asada burrito, and she said it was excellent. Service started off great with our younger male waiter being very attentive at first, but it slowed down significantly as our meal went on. By the end of our visit, I actually had to go up to the register to ask to pay. It was lunch time, and it wasn't that busy, so this felt a bit out of the ordinary. Despite the hiccups, I'm willing to give Morena's Mexican Cuisine another try, as it may have just been an off day. The chips and salsa, along with my daughter's burrito, showed that they definitely have what it takes to impress. I'll reserve final judgment after my next visit!

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    Morena's Mexican Cuisine - Riverside - Chicharon appetizer (came with beans and green salsa) yummy!

    Chicharon appetizer (came with beans and green salsa) yummy!

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

    Anchos Southwest Grill & Bar

    4.0(2.1k reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    Service was good, the soft tortillas made on site were wonderful, the meals were a little bland;…read morethey didn't live up to the hype.

    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.

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    Where's my beer ?!?!?

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    Carne Asada Uncut Skirt Steak

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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)
    6.3 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.

    Very fun environment with a lot to look at!! Be sure to give yourself time to walk around and see…read morethe artwork!! The guac, chips, salas were tasty and very fresh! Aqua frescas are also super tasty! Food was just eh... not bad but not anything super memorable. It's what you'd expect from a shredded cheese on top of your beans type of place. Okay flavor, but very heavy feeling afterwards. We ordered tacos and a green enchilada. Tacos were okay, although I wouldn't order an enchilada again. The sauce was creamier than I am used to, wasn't a fan. Staff was overall very kind and service was quick for being such a big place, maybe a little too quick though.

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    Tio's Tacos - Alter of little chapel

    Alter of little chapel

    Tio's Tacos - Agra frescas for days! So many flavors !!

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    Agra frescas for days! So many flavors !!

    Cielito Lindo - mexican - Updated September 2026

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