Still the best Mexican Food in Lake Elsinore! Great people great service great food! Literally just made me fresh jamica! read more

While coming back from a Temecula visit my favorite food critic, (The Wife) became peckish and wanted food with some heat. Our son recommended Main Street and we discovered 3 competing Mexican food spots closely situated. I saw this spot and they had me at the word authentic on the sign. We arrived around noon on a Thursday and the place was empty. The convenient drive through makes things easy but we went inside. She ordered Chile Relleno which came with rice and beans and I asked for a chicken enchilada and a crunchy hard shell machaca taco, (shredded beef) with double frijoles. Chips and salsa and 2 beers. It all came out hot and fresh and the beer was ice cold. The home made salsa Roja had the very best flavor and it had the habanero kick we were looking for...so look out. The chips were fresh but had a touch too much salt. If your in the mood for authentic Mexican food you need to visit this spot. The clean dining room has televisions and the booths are comfortable. Did I mention the handmade authentic tortillas? oh boy oh boy oh boy. read more

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I stopped by to have the chilaquiles and boy I was impressed! The salsa was delicious, they packed my plate and had refried beans as well. Staff super friendly def a hidden gem. You gotta try it! read more

Don Meres Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

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This restaurant has had many names and iterations over the past 20 years. Stopped in this morning for breakfast and definitely wasn't disappointed. I had the egg, potato, and bean plate with tortillas. My wife had the Machaca plate. Both were excellent. read more

Best Mexican food in Lake Elsinore. On Main across from the Cultural Center. Jose (the owner) always greets us warmly and remembers our preferences. You will love the food. read more

Don Meres Restaurant - Cheese enchilada and refried beans. Everything presented beautifully. - Mexican Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

excellent service!!! the staff here are so welcoming so friendly very informative we got the chicken and cheese enchiladas the chili Verde plate chicken and french fries and cheese enchilada beans and rice two bottled beers and two sodas for 70 bucks family of four !!!! food was perfect and made from scratch.... definitely returning.... The Building however is obviously going through some remodeling and half the menu does not work ( it's on a screen) they didn't have any fountain drinks set up yet but they did have a tall cooler where you could pick your beverages and the waitress was very informed on the menu we were able to make a very well conscious decision read more

I highly recommend trying to Bierria tacos. This place is amazing. All of their food is good. I also love the California burrito. The people that work here are amazing and always extra nice. read more

Don Meres Restaurant - My birria tacos are amazing I love this place - Mexican Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

Good food and fair prices. I've had one bad experience with the taquitos, it taste like Lysol as if someone sprayed the counters and it got in the food. read more

I got menudo (had a long night lol) and it was very flavorful. I did get a lot of juice and barely any food however once I called and explained it to her she fixed the issue right away. I thought I was going to just get a bowl of hominy but instead I ended up with a whole other cup of menudo. I definitely appreciated that effort! I would go here again and again and recommend the menudo to anyone local for sure especially since it's available everyday and not just weekends like most places. read more

Don Meres Restaurant - Menudo - Mexican Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

The best if the best .. my Mexican fav spot .. love the ambience and cleanliness.. customer service at is best

I waited in the drive thru for 10 minutes and nobody bothered to help me. Obviously I won't be coming back

Great menudo and friendly service at restaurant. Went in to order menudo to go, and didn't have to wait very long for order. Will be back again. read more

Went back for a second time Wife had carnitas tacos and I had Chile Verde burrito. AWESOME!!! read more

Don Meres Restaurant - Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

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Love this family owned restaurant. I always go for the breakfast (huevos rancheros and menudo) but after looking at the lunch menu I'll be coming back to try that out as well. Classic and fun downtown location. I definitely recommend. read more

Don Meres Restaurant - Huevos Rancheros - Mexican Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

Our go to Mexican restaurant! Food is always on point with flavor and freshness. When in town we always end the day here. We pick up our food drive thru and head on home. Our go to is the Al mojo de ajo camaron and my husband gets their tacos or a torta de asada. Great service everyone is always very friendly. read more

Great food and fantastic service. One of my favorite places to eat. The restaurant is as nice layed back plact to relax and eat. read more

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Went for breakfast. They open at 9, we got there at 8:45 and waited. I'm A self proclaimed menudo connoisseur (probably the only 1 on the planet) thus have had some amazing and not so amazing menudo. There really is a difference between someone that makes it because they love it and those that make it because it's on the menu. I wish I got the gentleman's name! He said he made the menudo the night before and it is good. So good that if I don't like it, I don't have to pay for it AND he won't be upset about it. It WAS good. Not the best I've had but definitely not the worst! Wondering if the Menifee location is as good. I'll definitely go try it someday! read more

The entire ambiance set the petfect mood,staff is very attentive to all guest not just our large group,the food delicately place to perfection and taste amazing read more

Always amazing especially the California burritos and Cheese enchiladas done with mole sauce! Amazing!

Best Mexican joint around by far! Weekend breakfast spot for sure and the micheladas are great. The cook is awesome read more

Don Meres Restaurant - Pollo Caldo - Mexican Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

My wife and I brought out in laws to have breakfast here and the food was great! The service was outstanding and the vibe was just like being at home with family! Definitely coming back! read more

This place blows my expectations. People really don't know what they have in their little town. This place looks like the restaurant that has always been there but nobody has gone to. This little family run Mexican restaurant really reminds you of growing up with the Tias, la abuela, your mama back home. We have been coming here for a few years and are never disappointed. We love the machaca...tacos de tripas... and the menudo is the best in town. The prices are decent and the service is very welcoming. read more

One of our favorite Mexican food places. Their menudo is great and the food is so tasty! They owner is super nice and helpful!

Went for breakfast. The menu has options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I ordered the machaca plate and it was delicious! I had never eaten a plate like it before. It was shredded beef cooked with scrambled eggs, it was served with beans and home style potatoes. The place was calm, which was nice because there wander much people and waiting. The cashiers were super friendly and welcoming. We were well attended and had our food served quickly. I really enjoyed the service. I definitely recommend trying this place out! read more

Don Meres Restaurant - Machaca Plate - Mexican Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

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One of my regular places when yearning for Mexican food. I have enjoyed most everything I have tried. Most recently, I had a craving for some carne asada nachos and Don Meres satisfied that with all kinds of goodness piled high on freshly made tortilla chips. The carne asada was flavorful and cooked just right. Gobs of gooey queso fresco complemented the jalapeño slices, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream and freshly sliced avocado to complete a very tasty lunch entree. My beverage of choice was their delicious house made horchata to wash it all down with. My friendly server stopped by to check on me as well as a brief visit from the chef who wanted to ensure I was enjoying his delightful creation. There is ample seating here, even during a busy lunchtime. Parking is easy with a number of on-site spots as well as a large public lot right across the street. The venue is always clean, inviting and well-maintained. read more

Pozole and menudo are really good here. Family friendly restaurant, great place to have dinner with the family.

Great Menudo, with all the must haves! Onion cilantro lemon tortillas... must try! Great service as well read more

Don Meres Restaurant - Menudo! - Mexican Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

Stopped here for lunch after looking at the positive reviews. I wasn't disappointed. First I was a bit surprised there was no table waiting service. You order at a window and then you take a table and they bring it to you. I ordered 2 fish tacos ala carte. When they arrived they were very, very tasty. I asked for their mild salsa and it was at the perfect spice level for my taste. There was plenty of fish and other ingredients in the tacos. Well worth a visit! This place is located in old town Elsinore. read more

One word... POZOLE!!! I keep wanting pozole and it's only going to get worse with the cold weather!!! This one was LEGIT! Omg so good, tons of pork in it, huge serving, a big juicy lime. I could use more cabbage and cilantro and I'm sure I could have asked for more but I wanted to try it as is! I know where I am coming anytime I want some. Comes with fresh, hot, homemade tortillas! There's also a salsa bar that is ok. Guacamole was ok. You order at the counter and seat yourself. The guy at the counter was very friendly. They even offered us to go cups for drinks. My partner ordered the carnitas burrito and said it was delicious and that the meat was very tender. I can't wait to come back and try more. read more

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Found this restaurant by accident and I'm glad I did. I desired to pull thru the drive thru checked out their menu and it's a really big menu so much to choose, I ordered a carne Asada torta it was so tasty and good everything tasted so fresh my husband got carne Asada nachos and wow we were blown away they were delicious we also tried their churro cheesecake it was drizzled with caramel and raspberry sauce I will definitely be going back read more

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This place is always so good! Friendly, clean, and great food!! We go hear often and have never had less than an amazing experience.

Don Meres is open!! Great food, great service!!! Everywhere else is closed! Eddies service was impeccable!! read more

Came for the Menudo it was Perfect. Well seasoned very very tasty. Hubby ordered Machaca plate very very good. Will I return Heck Ya. The place was clean and excellent Service. read more

Don Meres Restaurant - Machaca plate - Mexican Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

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Wife and I decided to stop in for dinner and this exceeded our expectations. Excellent customer service, and good food. The restaurant including the restrooms was very clean and well organized. The red sauce on their burrito was way better than most. Will be back to make our way through the rest of menu. read more

I ordered the menudo as it was high ratings. The panza was over cooked and the broth was thick and no spice to it. This was my third time and I don't think it merits more than 3 stars. It's just ok, not bad. read more

Don Meres Restaurant - Menudo at Don Meres - Mexican Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

Best Mexican food in town..The service is fast from dining in to take out. Wonderful staff.. Ask for Jose !!! read more

Don Meres Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

Best in town great menudo and tacos. Great hard working staff Ps don't forget to try the michelada one of the best I have had read more

Great food at good prices. We had the machaca and chilaquiles. Would definitely go back.

The food is absolutely delicious! I am so glad it trusted the Yelp reviews and gave it a try! Definitely coming back ! read more

Don Meres Restaurant - Taquitos ! - Mexican Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

Restaurant is pretty good we stopped here one night on our way home and they were just about ready to close yet the owner was so cool and fired up the grill and made my son and I some food I usually don't like doing that but they insisted that they would cook us some food I wouldn't say it's the absolute best Mexican around but it is very good and the people that were very nice I would definitely go here again read more