I'm a very picky person when it comes to Mexican cuisine and I must say for the first time eating here at El DFectuoso was such an amazing and delicious experience. They have super fast and great customer service! Our amazing waitress Julie. Who made my first experience such a breeze by making great recommendations and making our food experience better. Definitely will come back! read more

Randomly looked for a good Mexican restaurant driving to Orange County from San Jacinto, the past reviews were correct! First of all, the servers well all friendly to us non-Spanish speaking customers. Restroom was readily available. Julia helped us order what we specifically want and explained the menu well. My husband is not eating much carbohydrates so Julia wisely recommended a Veggie Burrito with extra order of meat so make sure his burrito is not loaded with beans and rice. The portions were perfect for the value of what we paid for. Personally, for me, the guacamole and chips was the best I've ever had. We eat a lot of Mexican food but the quality, texture and flavor of the chips was exceptional. Maybe it's the lard but I truly don't care, it's the best!! I cannot say if I will be back because we do not live around this area but for people looking for great quality food, this is the place to be! read more

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First time back here in awhile the burritos and salsa did not disappoint super flavorful and spicy I got a breakfast chilaquiles burrito and added asada Thank you to Fernanda and Rocio for your great customer service and helping me pick the best options! Will be back read more

This place is amazing! From the food, to the ambiance, to the servers--everything about it is wonderful. From the very first time we came here, we were welcomed with such an amazing atmosphere. Julie and Elizabeth have been especially friendly and attentive. The chilaquiles are my favorite dish, and of course the café de olla is a must! The authenticity in the flavor is what keeps bringing us back every weekend. I definitely recommend this place if you're near the IE area! read more

I'm super picky. I don't like fatty meat. I was born and raised in LA with all kinds of authentic food so I have a HIGH BAR. I've lived out in MoVal for 3 years now and this is the only Mexican restaurant worth returning to. Do I love it? No. But it's good. For to go orders, call in or head straight to the register. For dine in, they great you and let you know to sit anywhere. They'll bring out menus for you. We started with chips and guac which were a hit. It was fresh. The guac itself was a mix of creamy rich avocado chunks. It will please all palettes. We ordered the horchata and Jamaica which were bomb. This time, my husband ordered the emmulados which are essentially just 3 chicken mole enchiladas with rice and beans. My husband enjoyed it. He nearly finished the entire plate. His only complaint was the mole sauce was a tad too watered down. I ordered the wet burrito. I picked carne asada as my meat and red sauce. It was good, but the whole time I was eating, I was craving pupusas. The salsa seems to be tomato based (as the one served with pupusas) rather than chile based. Still good, but unexpected. They have three salsas available. Red, orange, and green. The red is the spiciest at first. It's tomato based. The orange is habanero. It doesn't have a big kick at first, but the heat lingers. So to us, we think orange is the spiciest. Green salsa is creamy so I believe it's avocado based. Best if you can't handle spice. Plenty of free parking in the parking lot. Service is friendly, attentive, food arrives at lightning speed, and is super affordable. My only complaint is the plastic cutlery. It's really a challenge when eating a wet burrito. read more

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Their Breakfast Burritos are bomb. I like the loaded meat one. Wifey likes the sausage, bacon and eggs. Both come with perfectly cooked hash browns. Their salsas are good too. The ladies the run the front are friendly and the restaurant is always clean. read more

food is amazing , service is great! Our waitress Elisabeth was informative, went over the menu with my mom and I since it was our first time there. Would highly recommend! read more

El DFectuoso - Red Chilaquiles Rojos and eggs with Nopales Con Huevo - Mexican Near Me - Moreno Valley, California

This spot has very good food the best green salsa but the customer service is the awesome and thank you Julie for a awesome experience and taking care of us read more

The Chile relleno burrito was so bomb, the way they wrap the chile in a thin layer of egg made it less greasy than tradicional chile relleno burritos. The service was great and super friendly. Also food came out super fast. read more

El DFectuoso - Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Moreno Valley, California

Love coming for breakfast. Staff is amazing and food is the best. Julie was attentive and quick

tried them twice. Once for dine in & had a good experience but the second time for take-out was not a good experience and I don't think I'll be returning. The waitress that took our phone order messed it up & we ended up paying extra for items we didn't order/want. When we realized this (not even 5 minutes later) we came back and they wouldn't help us. read more

This place had pretty good rating but the food did not wow me. I ordered a funny dish named pipirnais. It's basically zucchini with onions and red peppers and corn. It was ok but needed a more flavor. What I found disappointing is that I ordered a guacamole and chips and it's was a tiny little serving of chips but when I asked for more chips they charged me for extra chips, and they don't give you a lot. It felt like the were nickel and dimeing everything. Service was good the place looked clean but I wouldn't recommend to my family or friends. read more

Came to this place to try out their chilaquiles burrito and my goodness it did not disappoint! I got the red chilaquiles burrito (they also have the green salsa option) which is called Chilango and shared their Firulais burrito de carne asada and was also good but nothing compared to the chilaquiles one. We ordered it with the spice level of Spicy and boy was it spicy but a good level if you enjoy the spice. I loved how the chilaquiles were still crispy and not too soggy in the burrito which I was afraid of but really good and a nice portion. They also add rice and beans in it and the egg. The Firulais burrito comes with whatever you prefer your protein to be, hash brown and egg. They did also bring us three salsas on the side which were also good, one being a creamy avocado type and two red ones. Also got cafe de olla and it was really delicious very flavorful. Staff were very nice and very attentive. read more

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The food I've tried here is good. Better than most places nowadays. They have the best cafe de la olla I've tried in the I.E.- authentic, Mexican flavor with unlimited free refills. I was not a fan of the horchata at all. I am very picky with horchata though so you might like it. I returned it after one sip, in front of the waitress, before she left, and asked to switch it for a coffee. She told me she had already put it in my tab and asked if it was ok for her to leave the charge. I said no and to please just charge the coffee alone. I was unsure what the bill was going to show but she did take off the horchata. These are my top choice for green chilaquiles. You're able to choose how spicy you want them, I like medium spice. The red sauce is ok but I just prefer green. I appreciate that the waitress brought me a taste of each sauce to taste upon request. 2 days after my first visit, I went back for brunch. They served breakfast after the set time on the menu which we appreciated. Food was as delicious as the first time. I asked for a cup of hot water since it's easier to digest food with warm water as opposed to cold. I'm currently pregnant and it just sits better in my stomach. The waitress said she would have to charge me a cup of tea for a cup of water-just water. At the end a man came by and asked how everything went and I told him I did not appreciate getting charged for warm water if they didn't charge for cold water and he said the reason they do that is so people don't add their own tea bag from home. He said it was per owners request that they don't give free warm water. I find that very hard to believe and disagree with it completely. I took one star off for the warm water charge and another star because the portions are a little smaller than normal. The food is delicious but they've got some tweaks to work on. I still recommend it if you are reading this review. read more

Quiero compartir una excelente experiencia. Elizabeth fue maravillosa y una persona muy profesional. Haciendo que todo el tiempo en el restaurante fuera muy agradable. Gracias Elizabeth, volveremos pronto! read more

Good service, fairly priced, and a clean establishment. They had taco Tuesday specials, but to be honest we really couldn't tell the difference between the regular taco and the Tuesday special taco. read more

My brother invited us here for Father's Day breakfast, and it ended up being the perfect spot. We arrived around 9:30 AM and had a short wait before being seated. The staff asked that our entire party be present before seating us, which was understandable given how busy they were. The restaurant is clean and a comfortable, medium sized space. The service was great. Our servers were friendly, helpful, and attentive throughout. I ordered the chilaquiles and café de olla, and both were absolutely delicious. I especially loved the café de olla, it had such a rich, comforting flavor! If this place were closer to home, I'd definitely come more often. But for now, I'm just glad we got to enjoy it. Next time I'm in the area, I'll be sure to stop by again! read more

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Excellent food and GREAT service Julie was a AWESOME server. This was our first time here and we will definitely be back. read more

Really good food and great flavor. Everything tasted fresh and authentic. The service was friendly and the place felt clean and comfortable. Definitely a spot I'll come back to. read more

Excellent food and service. My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful breakfast. I definitely recommend trying this place. read more

El DFectuoso - Pancakes - Mexican Near Me - Moreno Valley, California

food was great!!! the red and green chilaquiles were so good And flavorful. Julie provided great service!! Very informative and friendly. My husband ordered the chorizo omelette. And he loved it. The cafe de La Jolla is as delicious. We even ordered some to go. read more

From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with such genuine warmth :) it immediately sets the tone for a great experience. The staff is incredibly kind and welcoming, making you feel right at home. The music is good too! The enmoladas were absolutely delicious, full of rich flavor, and the mulitas were just as amazing. Everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. The friendly service really stands out and makes the whole visit even better. I would definitely recommend this place 10/10! read more

El DFectuoso - Mexican Near Me - Moreno Valley, California

If you're in Moreno Valley and craving authentic Mexican food, stop scrolling--this is the spot! I've dined here several times in the past month, and every experience has been a fiesta for my taste buds. This mom-and-pop shop serves up not only incredible food but also a warm, family-friendly vibe that makes you want to stay for dessert (and maybe seconds). Let's taco 'bout the food: My kids are obsessed with the loaded nachos (basically happiness on a plate), while I can't resist the grilled chicken smothered in melted cheese and mushrooms. The grilled steak is another winner--juicy, flavorful, and generously portioned. Portions are "pre-COVID-sized," so you won't leave hungry, and eating here multiple times a week won't have your wallet crying for help. Pro tip for foodies: The menu has pictures, but unless you've got 20/20 vision, bring your glasses. A fellow foodie next to me had a mini-meltdown because he forgot his specs and couldn't figure out his order. Also, don't worry if you don't speak Spanish--the menu is user-friendly and speaks the universal language of deliciousness. Most dishes aren't spicy, but if you're spice-averse, let your server know (and maybe hold the chiles). The guacamole is small but mighty in flavor and price. And whatever you do, save room for the café de olla--a heavenly mix of coffee, cinnamon, and dried orange peel. It's like a hug in a mug that warms your soul. Highly recommend this hidden gem! But shhh--don't burn the spot. For more foodie adventures, follow me on Yelp. Jordan read more

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The food and service was amazing!! Elisabeth was so kind and very attentive. She made my day :) The seating is very pretty and spacious! The green chilaquiles was great!! read more

Ordered tacos Al pastor and the meat was dry and salty. The carne asada burrito was nothing special. Will probably not come back.

Everything was so good. The service was amazing. Amy was a great waitress. She was very attentive. Thank you!

Excelente servicio y comida!! Muy amigables. Chilaquiles burrito y el entree el defectuosa estaba impresionante. read more

Lots of options, all the food super delicious, service amazing, and the cafe de olla heavenly!! Highly recommend!!! read more

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If you are coming for breakfast keep in mind the times it ends because we came a little too late which was sad but we just ordered lunch food. I tried the tacos de carne asada which were very flavorful. I wish they were double tortillas but still yummy and thick. I also tried the bean and cheese burrito and the burrito with asada and rice. The carne burrito was the best. Very flavorful. The service was also very friendly ! Overall a good little spot that is clean and also has bathroom! read more

El DFectuoso - Mexican Near Me - Moreno Valley, California

I have mixed feelings about this visit. On one hand, the service was excellent--the ladies were very attentive and worked hard to make sure we were taken care of. On the other hand, the experience was dampened by a lot of flies flying around while we tried to eat. The food itself didn't "wow" us. We only had the tacos, which were just okay. I also noticed that the green salsa on the table looks and tastes exactly like Victoria brand, and the mango agua fresca is identical to Kern's Nectar. If these are store-bought items, the restaurant should really disclose that. Between the pre-packaged taste and the flies, it wasn't the fresh experience I was hoping for, despite the great service. read more

Really good!!!! Ordered the firulais breakfast burrito (carne asada) and the Chilangon burrito (chilaquiles burrito) and they were so good. ESPECIALLY the chilangon burrito. That was a 10/10 burrito. The spice level we ordered was "spicy" and i think it was the perfect level of spice. The salsa they have are all good as well. I think even the owner came out and greeted us to refill out coffee. Just great service and overall great experience. Oh i can't forget the cafe de olla! It was perfect read more

El DFectuoso - Café de olla - Mexican Near Me - Moreno Valley, California

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I've been coming to El DFectuoso for a while now, and it never disappoints. My go to order is the zarape alambre it's packed with flavor every single time, with perfectly cooked meat and a great mix of ingredients that just hit right. And I cannot forget to mention the café de olla, it's honestly one of the best I've had. It's rich, aromatic, and has that perfect balance of sweetness and spice that makes it incredibly comforting. Overall, El DFectuoso is a spot I keep coming back to, whether I'm craving something hearty or just want a really good, traditional drink. Definitely worth checking out. read more

This place is a hidden gem in Moreno Valley. The food is delicious and the service is phenomenal. Our waitress Jules was amazingly attentive. Their cafe de olla and chilaquiles was great! read more

Close to the freeway and accessible... seating is good, well lit place. Order is fast. Food is yummy. The tacos are so rich in flavor and heat I love is the different sauces! Our family friends enjoyed it tremendously! read more

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Delicious authentic Mexican food. My son and I ordered Huevos Rancheros and Chilaquiles/ salsa roja. We frequent this location and Julie, is professional and friendly. Julie- thank you for exceptional service! read more

Very friendly service. The food is great. Love the chilaquiles, green was my favorite. Tacos were good also.

Great customer service and food. The ambience is welcoming and friendly. Our server Elisabeth was attentive with us and answered questions we had with the menu. read more

The food is good! My Kids love the ham and cheese melt and the chili quesadillas verde. the staff is super nice! the location is right off the freeway as we're passing by. we will be stopping here again in the future to try the many breakfast items they had. the food was so good we couldn't snap pics in time. the cafe de olla was super good! the staff is amazing and super nice! they know how to take care of you! they get five stars because the staff is amazing! read more

El DFectuoso - ham and cheese melt - Mexican Near Me - Moreno Valley, California

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The pastor, chicken, and asada tacos were AMAZING!! I will be driving an hour again to visit them. They were so nice and the service was great and fast. Thank you to the cook! read more

Good food but small portions! Service is good and ambiance is a little loud and on the go. read more