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    El Chapin Taco

    4.6 (20 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Gorditas de Asada y Carnitas
    Jo C.

    Good food, good service, wait time is quite a bit long. Will be coming back again, with family and friends!

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    Faye A.

    Don't be discouraged by the way this place looks... it's a hole in the wall spot, but most hole in the wall spots have good food!! El Chapin is located inside of a small, family-run market off Main St. They have a big menu w many different options to choose from. I decided on the asada burrito, jalapeño pupusa, and taco de Mexicano. Burrito: Different from your typical Mexican taco shop. It had rice, black beans, cilantro, onions, and guacamole. The black beans gave it a different taste than what I'm used to but I really liked it. Muy rico! Pupusa: Spicy jalapeños and cheese cooked inside a flattened masa dough. The curtido on top was delish and elevated the entire dish. Taco de Mexicano: Delicious!! Asada taco w nopales, cilantro, and onions. The nopales gave the taco an enjoyable texture and flavor. Service was great! Give this place a try whenever you're in the area!

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    Lindy K.

    Got hungry at the Temecula Water Lantern festival. Unfortunately, none of the food options there looked promising. Enter El Chapin, which was 0.3 mi uphill. Worth it. Bit hard to miss because it's inside a convenience store. There are tables and old timey songs playing. There's a nostalgia to the space. I recommend the carne asada pupusa, which is the same price as the others. My friend said the jalapeno one was better. Either way, 5/5 stars - for both the food and service. The guy at the front gave us good banter.

    Bean and cheese pupusas
    Anndrea R.

    Food is absolutely delicious and fresh. Prices are excellent and staff is always friendly. I find myself coming at least once a week for the bean and cheese pupusas. I would definitely recommend it to friends and family.

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    Leo Y.

    While walking through the town I noticed the sign on the building announcing that there is the restaurant and a steady stream of people walking in and out. Even though there wasn't a single review on yelp or Google maps based on how happy everyone looked walking out I decided to give it a try. I was happy to see that they have Birria de Chivo also known as goat stew as well as menudo, deep fried whole tilapia, pupusas, tacos, burritos, breakfast foods, and a number of other dishes.The prices were reasonable and the service was excellent. There's plenty of parking and it's easy to get to. They take credit cards as well as Apple and Google pay. Based on how busy it was when I was there I'm surprised that I'm the first one leaving a review. While it wasn't the best Birria de Chivo that I've ever had it was in the top five.

    Delicious Menudo & Pupusa Revuelta!! Perfect

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    1 year ago

    Literally a hidden gem! Waayyyy better than the other papusa place in town.....! Try it for yourself!

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    The food is really good! Especially the pupusas! Staff has been nice every time I've gone.

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    Pupusas were so good bean and cheeses ones were my favorite ..the jalapeño one were ok I didn't think they were spicy

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    Pupusas are really good here. Taste very authentic and very cheesy. My favorite. Would definitely be back.

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    4.6(223 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    What a fantastic experience! If you're looking for authentic, made-to-order Mexican food that is…read morefresh, flavorful, and cooked with care, this place absolutely delivers. I had the Carne Asada Torta, and it was cooked to perfection! The meat was flavorful, tender, and everything you want in a great torta. Every bite was packed with flavor, and you could really taste the freshness of the food. My wife ordered the Chile Relleno, and she absolutely loved it. Her exact reaction was that it was "everything you expect" from a great Chile Relleno--and she was definitely happy with her choice! A friend who joined us ordered the Carne Asada Fries and was kind enough to share. Needless to say, those disappeared pretty quickly! The combination was delicious, and by the end of the meal, we were all super happy with what we ordered. It's always a pleasure finding a restaurant where the food is made to order, the flavors are right, and you leave the table already thinking about what you'll order next time. Great food, great experience, and definitely worth coming back for!

    We had an incredibly frustrating breakfast experience here. I'm generally understanding when a…read morerestaurant is busy or short-staffed, but there were so many mistakes and such poor communication that it became unacceptable. Our order was taken incorrectly, and when I pointed it out, I was told that I had never given the correct order--even though I had repeated it twice. My children's order was also wrong. When the food finally came, we still didn't have our drinks, and even the tortillas were incorrect. The breaking point was my child's drink. About 40 minutes after our food arrived, we still didn't have it. I went inside and told the employee I was happy to take the drink myself--I simply needed it so my child could eat. She said okay, yet I stood at the counter for another 15 minutes while she continued doing other things and then attempted to take another customer's order. At that point, yes, I became visibly frustrated and said I wasn't willing to continue waiting. Nearly an hour for a child's drink after multiple mistakes is unreasonable. Another customer then decided to involve herself, telling me to calm down and not be rude because the employees were "doing their best." She had no idea what had happened before that moment or how long we had already been waiting, and the interaction unfortunately escalated from there. I understand that people make mistakes and employees can become overwhelmed. My issue wasn't one mistake--it was the repeated mistakes, extremely long wait, lack of follow-through, and then being told I hadn't communicated something that I absolutely had. I hope management provides better training and support because this experience was unnecessarily chaotic and frustrating. We came in wanting to enjoy breakfast as a family, and instead spent most of it trying to get basic parts of our order corrected.

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    Aztlan Tacos & Grill

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    4.1(323 reviews)
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    Got a lengua & birria taco, corn & chicken verde tamale. Carrots smelled off so that was the only…read morecomplaint and they didn't give the birria to dip. Salsa was very good. Staff was awesome. I will be back again :))

    DELICIOUS HOMEMADE TORTILLAS! I've been following Aztlan Tacos on Instagram for a few months now…read moreand I finally made it in! The girl at the counter greeted me with a smile and was INCREDIBLY professional! I asked about their namesake taco the "Aztlan Taco" and she broke it down for me. I didn't get her name but she was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. I ordered two of the "Aztlan" tacos with carne asada as she recommended, they were really tasty! I think the carne asada could've been a bit more savory but it's only a minor suggestion. The authentic flavors and in-house tortillas wrapping the tacos were phenomenal. My highlight were the sopes! I cannot recommend them enough, you MUST try the sopes! I ordered one chicken sope and it was hands down one of the best sopes I've ever had! The cream, cheese, meat and sope itself tasted like ingredients I would get in Mexico! Trust me, I know authentic. PRO-TIP: Squeeze a little lime on your Aztlan tacos, I did! Everything about this taco shop was quite convenient and accessible. There's a salsa bar which is covered at all times, a small fountain with classic soft drinks and a side fountain with jamaica and horchata. The restaurant was very clean and modern. I appreciated the quality AC too! Note: Dine-in customers receive a free pack of small tortilla chips or a small bag of Fritos. I recommend the corn tortilla chips.

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    El Comal Cocina y Cantina - Posole

    El Comal Cocina y Cantina

    4.2(507 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    El Camal Covina y Cantina, has decorated very festive and welcoming. Full bar serving wonderful…read morecocktails. Complementary chips and salsa are served immediately after you sit down. I ordered the taco Chile Relleno plate. The chili ran was poblano pepper stuff with Monterey Jack cheese, fried golden brown topped with a delicious rancheros sauce. The taco was my favorite deep fried corn tortilla stuffed with very tasty shredded roast beef. Very, very tasty refried beans and tasty rice. The Tamarindo cocktails were delicious! Wonderful customer service.

    Don't blink you'll miss this place. It's really easy to pass. Parking is a bit tight. Luckily we…read morecame when most of the neighboring businesses were closed. As far as ambiance this place definitely gives the Mexican ranchero vibe. With murals on the back of the bar chairs. Lots of space for waiting with 3 benches. Small patio but they were not seating on the patio. And expect a wait because this place is popular. The food was good the service was good. There was a bit of a confusion as my uncle did not articulate what he wanted correctly. What he ordered and what he wanted were not the same. He wanted carnitas enchiladas what he got was the carnitas combo plate and a side of enchiladas. I ordered the carnitas sopes which were delicious! Highly recommended. The chili releno that my mom order did not look good to me. It looked like they spread onions, peppers and tomatoes on top of the chilies instead of blended into the sauce. The taco salad that my aunt ordered looked basic. Drinks amazing!!!

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    El Ranchito Taco Shop - Menudo on a Weds.

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    3.5(358 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    First learned of this spot from my aunt, it was her favorite place here…read more Plus I remember they had a solid breakfast burrito. So my experiences vary depending on how I'm experiencing them-if delivery, not too pleasant because they don't secure their packages. If dine-in, they have yet to disappoint. Certainly recommend dining in I've had their flan, their super nachos and their huevos rancheros. The latter two, were perfect. THIS is my new go to spot for nachos-hard to find a place where you can get loaded nachos with nacho cheese and they have both shredded and nacho cheese sauce here. Just amazing. The huevos rancheros...well look at them. Doesn't that look delicious? It was. I won't speak on the flan because, well, I don't think I like flan much. The dining area is roomy. Service was prompt and friendly. Tvs going, arcade machines. This is a great spot with great food-just be weary of ordering delivery.

    We keep coming back!…read more El Ranchito has cheap, Mexican food that is easy to love. The food is pretty good. My husband and I love it. The price is fair. You walk up to order and they bring it to your table. I enjoy the cheese quesadilla and cheese enchiladas plate. The French fries with nacho cheese are a good option too. My husband loves the flautas and breakfast burrito. Ambiance is kind of bar like on one side and restaurant on the other. The tv is usually loud playing some sort of sports.

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