This is my new fav spot for tacos. The food is so fresh, everything I've had so far is so good, they pack on their tacos and make their own tortillas. Quality meat not burnt or dry. The gem is the salsa bar, real ingredients not runny but thick , good flavor and great variety to smother them tacos. 10/10!! read more

Del Norte - Asada taco - Mexican Near Me - Temecula, California

first time i've been here but it's a super cute spot, AMAZING service, and it was delicious 10/10 will be coming back :)

Alrighty here we go.... Location: I love it, its blocks from the house, easy parking, and if my wife wants to hit the grocery store, same parking lot! Staff: Hands down some of the nicest people you will meet who i think care about your food experiance. As OG says, You Family, and they show it. Food: Well we decided to go becuase they dont use seed oils and bad stuff, ask my wife she knows all about it I am just told its ok for me to eat. Fresh as front door and you can taste it, i hate old pre prepped toppings that you can tell sat for a day or two. The meats, DAMN, they good. The secret sauce, I wanted to say the best thing here until I was given the hidden hot sauce. If you like HOT just tell the person at the register, now, be warned, they hand you this little container, makes you think "I need more than this" NO YOU DONT. The true definition of this goes a long way. All I can say about the secrete hot sauce, smoked, oiled, peppered, HOT AF, and the taste is mind blowing. Food Part II: Price, I see a few people complain about price here.....are you serious? They are priced right at if not below most every taco shop, BUT, where they win, the amount of food you are getting for the money.....I get it you like Taco Bell, this is not the place for you, this is good food, priced right, and a lot for the money. My only issue: I hate writing reviews that are good becuase places I go that most dont know about, well they start going, that means lines! But I do it because I hope they prosper and grow. That's it, my only gripe here! See you all soon! read more

Meh. Pretty decent building internally, but didn't have the food to match. Wasn't aware it was buffet style neither, was under assumption that it may be something else. Everything was really bland. When the Horchata , Jamaica, and Tamarind drink all taste like they have no sugar, I knew the food that followed would be worrisome. I think either it could have been the manager, or owner who initially greeted us upon check-in, she was very nice. But being overly kind is not going to make up for the rest. Sorry but facts. read more

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Located in a strip mall, this place is huge inside and very well decorated . It is very clean inside the chef even showed us how clean his kitchen is, everything is made from scratch in house all being heated on le crueset pots. He let us sample a couple of the meats , I tried birria and chili verde. Both meats were tender and tasty. The staff was very nice and friendly. Definitely check out the salsa bar to add a little kick to the tacos. Also Mon-thurs the magic box is a good deal read more

Del Norte - Mexican Near Me - Temecula, California

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I was hesitant to visit here based on the reviews but I'm glad that I stopped by and had lunch. Upon entering the door there's a large, open concept dining area with a private room for large parties. I was extremely impressed with the food choices and the authenticity of the dishes. Some of the dishes could use a little bit more salt but those that were saying the food is bland can just add a little salt to their orders. I found the food very flavorful. The menu is pretty self-explanatory. You will basically get tacos or burritos. You can pick your meat and any additions you want to add into your items at no extra charge. All the employees were helpful and they make their own tortillas which you can view through a window. I was very happy with my food and found it to be very tasty. I got a birria burrito an my friend got a 2 taco combo with rice and beans on the side. She had birria and chile verde. I like the fact that I can get black beans! The salsa bar was nice and clean and the salsas were quite tasty. You can get sodas in cans and bottles. There are no fountain drinks so be prepared to order cans or bottles. They do have cups with an ice and water machine. All the food is kept warm in Le Creuset Dutch ovens. They have cabeza, birria, steak, chicken, carnitas, Chile Verde and a host of sides and inclusions. I love this restaurant and will be going back again and again to try everything. read more

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Nice game night at Del Norte! The tacos were great and the service was amazing! I liked the variety and walk up style ordering. My favorite was the the hand dryers and decor in the bathroom! read more

Del Norte - Card game at Del Norte - Mexican Near Me - Temecula, California

Our new go-to place for Taco Tuesday -- when we want takeout. . . They don't serve alcohol, so if we want margaritas, we get our food to-go, and make our margs at home. We love the fresh ingredients, tortillas made right there, and wonderful selection of meats for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, etc. So far, we've liked everything: prime steak, carne asada, chile verde, carnitas, etc. Best to show up in-person, and walk down the line, giving them instructions as to what you want -- as their online ordering isn't good. Be prepared, it's a bit pricey, but worth it for superior ingredients, compared to cheaper taco shops. read more

We went on a Saturday morning, and the place was empty. My sister ordered the burrito and enjoyed it. I ordered the chilaquiles but the red sauce was terrible. It basically tasted like tomato sauce. It surprised me because everything else they had was so flavorful. I probably will not go bad for breakfast, but it will give lunch a try. read more

I really wanted to love this place, but it was average and expensive. The menu was a bit confusing. The service is friendly. It's a nice and new restaurant, but the food was not authentic. The carne asada fries were bland. Ambiance is clean and trendy, but the food is lacking flavor. read more

Del Norte - Carne asada fries - Mexican Near Me - Temecula, California

Super friendly staff and management. Cute room for private parties. Homemade tortillas and liquados!! Meats were great. We tried Carne Asada, Chicken, and Carnitas in a taco bar w beans and rice for our party. Delicious!! No alcohol yet. We will be back!! read more

Pretty cool new spot. Great lunch deals. Yummy guac and plenty of salsa options. I wasn't in love with their pastor, but the carne was delicious. I'm interested in trying their premium steak next time since even the regular was tender and flavorful. The fresh tortillas were delicious. The team was very friendly and helpful. Plenty of seating and they have a patio available for large groups/events. With the location near wine country, it's an easy spot to eat before or after a winery too. read more

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Saw this place on IG and thought we should give it a try..... They don't use any seed oils & make their tortillas by hand. We were pleasantly surprised. Everything we ordered had great flavor. Staff was very helpful. Nice little spot for a taco fix. read more

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Everything is on point. The food is so full of flavor. Hand made fresh tortillas. Salsa is and there is definitely something for everyone. They have a private area for special occasions. I highly recommend the lunch special magic box lunch. read more

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Tried Del Norte for the first time last night with the family. Great decision! My daughter got a cheese quesadilla that was stuffed with cheese. The tortilla was fresh and just the right amount of crispy on the edges. My son ordered an asada quesadilla and it was stuffed with cheese as well but was also overflowing carne asada. Overflowing! My wife got a bean, rice, and cheese burrito and said it was delicious. I ordered tacos and got asada and chicken. The asada had a few chewy pieces but the flavor was deep and authentic. The chicken was fantastic and definitely gonna be my go to. The salsa bar was great and I preferred the spicy. Added a nice touch to the tacos. The fresh corn tortillas were perfect. Line moved kinda slow but the food is prepped fresh so worth the wait for sure. Plenty of staff on hand to keep things moving as quickly as possible. Decor is modern Spanish style and there are plenty of tables even with a small crowd when we arrived. Lots of parking and convenient right off Rancho Cal and Margarita. read more

How on Earth... did anyone give this more than a one star? One star is for good portions... but the price matches it. Service was scattered. They asked us several times what we wanted in the loaded fries we ordered. Waited 20 minutes for a bean cup, but had tacos out first and they were cold by the time my family got their food. We ate chips and salsa ( chips were not free) because we were hungry... Oh and- borrow is NOT authentic. Their "birria" is boiled shredded beef with ZERO flavor, and my sons fries had CHUNKS of the birria ( see photo) NOT a repeat place. Full stop disappointment read more

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Great location, beautiful inside, friendly employees, great potential. Food was good, pricing for two was about $40. We ordered 'the box' two tacos, beans and rice, came with your choice of horchata. Salsa bar is good, pick, salsas, hot carrots and pickled cucumbers. Tortillas are made fresh. This is a simple first time review, will need to try again, to get a better feel of the food options. read more

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Honestly, this is a good option if you are just really craving tacos. However, it is very much hit or miss on whether they will be sold out of main items, how long certain things will take (chilaquiles on weekend mornings), and whether items will be hot when served. I wish it was a bit more consistent because the flavors overall are good, but they still have not found their swing, especially if there are a lot of people. read more

HOLY MOLY, Mexican food with no seed oils , are you kidding me ?!? We were very impressed, great quality & delicious . Chefs kiss Thank you for existing read more

Great Food, great vibes, authentic Mexican food that is way more authentic then Chipotle ever could be. They offer a variety of different proteins and choices. Their meats and veggies are fresh and off the grill. It's a big restaurant that just opened and the owners were extremely nice and helpful. The staff was nice, it has that hidden gem kind of vibe and I will be visiting whenever I pass aroudn here. read more

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It was good. I forgot to take a pic earlier but it's my second time here and place is clean and food is good. Place looks nice. Plenty of room. I think it needs more attention unless I'm always coming in the late evening of its hours. But def a place to eat around here. Especially Mexican food! read more

Del Norte - Pastor burrito! - Mexican Near Me - Temecula, California

It was OK but the business is new so I need to go back to see if they improved. I hope they get better.

I've been to this place twice since it's opened. Oh times I found the customer service to be far superior than the average fast casual restaurant. And given that similar fast casual restaurants serving in the Mexican food space such as chipotle are pushing $15-$20 a person I found this place really great and really reasonable. It's nice that guac is not extra and it's really nice knowing they cook in beef tallow, and do not use seed oils. The interior of the restaurant is beautifully decorated, and the food line presentation looks beautiful. Flavor wise, I found the Al Pastor Store tacos and the Carne Asada to be great. While I haven't explored the entire menu so far they've been hits. I will admit the pricing menu is a little confusing at first, but I just asked some questions to better understand how things are laid out. Once I understood that it was very clear and again I will underscore the staff was very great at explaining everything. If there was one concept I did have is one member of my family has food allergies and I did observe corn tortillas and flour tortillas being placed on the same cook surface which would be a cross contamination concern for them so I will just have to keep that in mind. But I will admit I did not ask prior to this about that specifically. read more

Wanted to love it, but unfortunately missed the mark for us. We decided to give this place a try based on a ton of hype from both social media and great Yelp reviews. Maybe my taste buds are just a bit pickier when it comes to authentic Mexican food, or perhaps the kitchen was just having an off day, but unfortunately, it really didn't hit the spot for us. We ordered the Al Pastor fries and the Al Pastor burrito, but found the food to be pretty bland overall. The meat wasn't very savory, the fries were on the soggy side, and the guacamole lacked flavor. We actually ended up leaving most of it behind. We also tried the cucumber lime drink, but it was a bit too sweet and tasted more artificial than fresh. I know this place has a lot of fans, so it might have just been bad timing, but we walked away pretty disappointed with our meal. read more

Positive: Food Is GREAT. Customer service is awesome. Quality and taste is amazing. Love that they cook with beef tallow and don't use seed oils. Restaurant is clean. Great ambiance. Negative: No kid menu so your child will be stuck with a huge plate of food. When you walk in, there's a huge sign that reads "START HERE". So you walk over there and start there to order but then when you tell them what you want, they tell you not to order there and they send you to the register to order. Their ordering system needs to be simplified. read more

I have a standing policy of not patronizing places whose status is "Unclaimed". I figure if the owner doesn't care to claim it, they prob won't care if something is off. I went anyway. Look--the rice is great, and you can taste the beef tallow. Never had that before, but I liked it. A lot. The fries were similarly fried in tallow. The carnitas was fine. I bet a burrito with rice, carnitas, and fries would be great, though. I didn't get that. Instead we got tacos. We actually got one of each--including their backyard taco, which is a slab of "wagyu" on a tortilla. The tortillas weren't good, and fell apart. The guacamole was green paste with no flavor. The chips were stale. The hot salsa was fine, the others needed salt, and the salsa fresca was flavorless. They may win the award for worst beans in Temecula, but on second thought, maybe they'd just tie for last--or simply just place in the bottom 3. The wagyu wasn't wagyu. It was chewy, it was tough, and it was also "never again". The birria was devoid of any flavor, and any seasoning. The carne asada was bad, the al pastor had fat and no sweetness, and the pork verde was dry despite being simmered in sauce. The chicken was ok. There are much, much, much better options. The "never again" starts with the Wagyu, but ends with Del Norte itself. The place looks cool inside though, and it's clear that money was spent making it. Just don't waste yours. read more

Downgraded my review from 5 stars to 4 stars. They changed their military discount from 20% to 10%. I was kind of expecting that since i have never heard of a 20% military discount before...the main reason for the downgrade is because the first time i went they gave free chips and i was looking forward to having some chips and salsa with my meal but i rarely pay for chips.....i just used their free carrots and cucumbers to dip in salsa...but its not the same as chips...this was a BIG disappointment. (aren't chips cheaper than cucumbers?) It made the whole trip less enjoyable...I know fast food places don't usually include chips, but i thought this was supposed to be a step-up from fast food. I had the Al pastor burrito, and they put the avocado just on one the left side, so i wouldn't get avocado in every bit...i did ask if they could spread it out over the length of the burrito, and they did, but they should do this consistently without me having to ask? Anyway, i was being nice when i gave them 5 stars the first time wishing i could give 4.5 stars. I wish yelp had the option to give 1/2 stars, because this isn't a 5 star place, but i gave them benefit of doubt until my 2nd visit. If I do return (possibly not..i really was looking forward to the chips and salsa and when you pay $15 for lunch you want free chips)., I will try a different meat. I usually love al pastor, but this was on a rotisserie and was just ok. If they don't offer free chips, i likely will start going back to the other fast food burrito places that i like better but are a little further away from me...where the meat isn't pre-made and tastes fresher. Either way, i won't pay for chips at this place..i will just eat cucumbers and carrots and be disappointed. read more

Sooo good and fresh! The Prime Steak Taco and the Backyard taco was bomb! Grilled to order. Very delicious......will be back for sure.

Del Norte is one of Temeculas newest hidden gems for authentic Mexican food!! These chilaquiles were delicious but also the prime steak bowl is unforgettable, you can tell everything is made with love and so are the tortillas that are made fresh every second. The service is awesome! Definitely has a welcoming environment. The restaurant is beautiful and unique with awesome decor that Temecula has never had before. read more

Del Norte - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Temecula, California

Absolutely beautiful restaurant! I loved the entire experience from start to finish. We were greeted right away, and the staff made us feel so welcome, especially when we mentioned it was our first time. The steak bowls were excellent! The meat was incredibly tender. My kids had the chicken tacos and absolutely loved them. The chicken was juicy, and the tortillas were clearly handmade, which made a big difference. The salsa bar also had a great variety to choose from. My family had such a wonderful experience, and we will definitely be coming back! I also really appreciated how efficient the service was, while we were dining, we saw several people order and quickly take their food to go. It's a perfect spot whether you want to sit down or grab something convenient. read more

Bomb. Great meats, great salsas, homemade tortillas. Legit flavors, good ingredients. Really enjoyed. I'm Mexican-American and know my stuff. Try it. read more

Great customer service, staff was very friendly , place was very clean and inviting! Guacamole ,meat and beans could use some more salt/seasoning. Had the nachos , they were good, I was excited to try the jalapeños on salsa bar but was bummed because they were not pickled. Magic sauce was overhyped wish it would've had more flavor. Overall not a bad experience but I hope they take the reviews into consideration :) read more

The food is delicious! Everyone is friendly and the place is clean and spacious. Thank you

I tried this new spot with my wife and two kids on a weekend. When we walked in, it took a moment to get oriented and understand the menu. After looking it over, we realized there wasn't a kids menu, but we decided to order anyway. We asked about the Magic Box since it was Saturday, even though the menu listed it as a Monday-Thursday special for $9.95. It sounded like something the kids would enjoy, though I do wish they offered a simpler kids option - maybe a single taco with rice and beans. We ended up ordering two Magic Boxes (each with one carne asada taco and one al pastor taco), a carne asada burrito, and an agua fresca. Total was just under $50. The food was decent overall, but I was disappointed with the amount of meat in both the tacos and the burrito. For the price, I would expect more. The beans were fine, but the rice had some hard pieces, similar to what you might find at the bottom of the pot. The salsas were good. I also received a free bag of chips, assuming it was because I added a tip to the order when I paid, which was a nice touch. I really want to like this place, but I think I'll give it some time before coming back. Suggestions: Increase the portion of meat A kids menu would be nice read more

Stopped in to check out this new local spot. We were looking forward to try tbe food. Upon entry we were greeted by the staff. Menu if up above the ordering area, pretty straight forward. Went to order and they offered us complimentary taquitos. Those in our party that tried them said they were very bland and over cooked, the beef inside was hard. We ordered a few items: the chicken and carne tacos, nachos and a side of rice and beans with horchata and lemonade. The chicken taco was ok, seasoned a little bit, had to load up with some pico at the salsa bar. The carne one was my least favorite as the meat was flavorless and very chewy like it was all fat. The nachos were chips sprinkled with cheese kinda melted and the same flavorless meat. The rice and beans were ok as well. The horchata tasted very grainy and almost like it was from a package. The dining area was big and the decor was interesting ,lots to look at. We may go back to see if it was a fluke or to try the pork, maybe thats where the flavor is. read more

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When we first walked in we were impressed by the look of the place. Modern, sleek, new. After that things got less impressive. Why do they have three different places to order? There is the cashier, a self service kiosk and the place with the sign that says, "Start Here," which is in a different place than the cash register. After we had paid my wife was asked by another employee if we had paid yet. I ordered carne asada tacos. Flavorless meat, bland, not marinated or seasoned in any way. Salsas were good. Beans were creamy but I had to salt them as well. Not in a hurry to return since there are better options in town. read more

Food was amazing and staff was friendly. We came for breakfast and the quality of the carne asada on our chilaquiles was outstanding! Can't wait to try the other menu items! Also don't skip on the fresh squeezed orange juice!!! 10/10 read more

Del Norte - Breakfast chilaquiles with asada - Mexican Near Me - Temecula, California

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The food here is fantastic. You can do ala carte or the "magic box" which is a meal with a Fresca drink. The Salsa bar is top notch. Fresh cucumbers, carrots and jalapeño, different salsa, fresh lime!!!! So good. read more

Just tried Del Norte and WOW!! Everything was so good!! The food is ah-mazing and so fresh. I 'm still thinking about my steak quesadilla Most importantly, the staff was very friendly and welcoming.I felt like I've been going there for years! Lastly, the inside is just absolutely beautiful Incredible. The whole vibe is just so fun and inviting, I already can't wait to go back!! ‍ read more

Creative, fresh, authentic and great service. We were treated to a great food experience. read more

Del Norte - Food area. - Mexican Near Me - Temecula, California