Have been driving by this place for a while and keep saying we are going to try it. Went Sunday after church and it was amazing. I judge a lot of places by their chips and salsa. Both were on point. Chips fresh and just right, salsa had perfect amount of spice with the right amount of heat. Service is fast and attentive. And follow up service throughout the meal was great. I had the salmon taco plate. The portions were big, one piece of fish alone would have been enough for both tacos but they really build them right. So glad we stopped in, this is just the start to a long term relation ship. Forgot to mention they have a large attached events room and dance hall. When planning your next party family gathering, company luncheon or whatever, I'd check them out first. read more

Habanero Mexican Grill - Salmon fish tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

3* Habanero Grill University Ave, Riverside Mexican food Local favorite Lunch specials Excellent chips and salsa Hard shell tacos good Chile rellenos, beans, rice okay Prices seemed high Friendly staff e.g. Christian read more

Great quality food! Always get catering and they are very efficient. Ask for Ernie, he is the best! Thank you team. Keep killing it. read more

I came here after a fitness competition so I was completely RAVENOUS! The chips and salsa here are a great staple and the staff here are so incredibly nice! I got their green chicken pozole and my husband got their steak fajita burrito. We have never seen a burrito with so much meat and amazingly grilled veggies before! There were rice and beans on the side and the burrito was still as massive as those stuffed with beans and rice. This place is a go to and a must for mexican food! read more

Food is absolutely delicious. The best tasting fajitas we've ever had. The posole is flavorful and filling, and with the combination plate super cheap. The service was good and the ambience is very relaxed and chill. We will definitely be back to try more menu items. read more

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1st time here, lovely family owned business. Clean beautifully decorated and plenty of seating indoors and out. Wonderful customer service, kept checking on us and very helpful. The plates came out fresh, hot like I like it and tasty. 4 adults and 1 child and we were stuffed with plenty of leftovers to bring home. Their salsa was perfectly blended and a good kick of heat , wish I could bring home a gallon or learn the recipe, yum! We will be back for more! read more

Habanero Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

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First visit to Habaneros yet this visit was like a homecoming. As a student at UCR in the late 80's, early 90's living in an apartment close by, Zacatecas, originally housed in this building, was my favorite eatery. The layout is the same with brighter colors, an updated kitchen and a more vibrant feel. Beautiful outdoor patio which I'd like to try on a future visit. I am a Chile relleno fan and am always in search of the best in town. Habaneros is right up there at the top of my list. Light, cheesy, flavorful. My only hesitation is that the sauce was a little more tomatoey, with less depth of spices for my taste. The refried beans make an authentic tic Mexican food eatery and these beans are delicious. Top notch. My mom and I enjoyed our enchiladas; great sauces and tender, yummy stuffings. The complimentary chips and homemade salsa were also really good. With so much Mexican food to choose from in Riversode, it's nice to have a place that combines great food with efficient, fun service and a clean and festive cafe. read more

Habanero Mexican Grill - Chile Relleno & Enchilada. To die for - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Food was soo good ! I just moved to the IE so trying new places has been fun This is My new go to place for good Mexican food & service was amazing! read more

Habanero Mexican Grill - Chilaquilles - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

hole in the wall Mexican place, pretty expensive for what it is though! Food was good, but the ambiance doesn't warrant almost $30 a meal though to me. read more

Habanero Mexican Grill - 2 shrimp enchiladas with rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

I have loved coming here for years. The staff is always friendly and the food is great. Their chips and salsa are so good. The salsa is nice and spicy, just the way I like it. I have tried a lot of different things, but my favorite are the enchiladas tapatias. They come with adobo chicken inside and are on a bed of sizzling fajitas and zucchini. It also comes with a side if rice and beans. I also love their michelada with Pacifico. Whatever you get, you can't go wrong. read more

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We had never been here before but decided spur of the moment to try it for breakfast on the weekend. We are happy we made that decision and will be back. The overall aesthetic is cute and inviting from the patio in the back to the dining area inside. When we sat down we were started with a fresh warm basket of chips and tasty salsa. The waiter was attentive and got our drink order when we got our chips. For food we ordered the green pozole and the menudo. The pozole came with cabbage and lemon on the side and flavor wise was very savory. The balance between the chicken and hominy was just right. The menudo came with tortillas, onion, oregano, cilantro and lime on the side. Just like the pozole the soup was savory and very tasty with a good balance of meat and hominy. The tortillas were fresh and there were plenty on the side. Both soups were great breakfast options on a cold morning and highly recommended. read more

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Great food every time Fresh and delicious every time I get to this restaurant always feels like welcomed and warm atmosphere if you want to get a couple shots of tequila or mixed drinks, they serve that as well read more

Beans and rice were authentic. I had the taco beef and chicken combo and they were great. My wife had the Relleno taco combo and she loved it. The restaurant was clean and we will definitely go back. read more

Habanero Mexican Grill - Chile relleno and taco combo - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

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Really big portions and the staff is really nice! The food tastes high quality, almost like a home cooked meal. Clean atmosphere, we sat on the deck and the staff was really prompt with the food. The pricing is quite affordable given the portions. Would recommend! read more

It's never easy to give away your secret favorite Mexican spot (you know, the one you quietly hope never gets too crowded) but Habanero Mexican Grill absolutely deserves the spotlight. From the moment you walk in, it feels less like a restaurant and more like that hidden neighborhood gem you wish you discovered sooner. The food tastes like it was made by someone who actually cares (not just someone working a shift). Their sizzlin fajitas *chefs kiss* but let's talk about their pozole because if you do nothing else, try the pozole. It's rich, comforting, and quite possibly the best hangover cure known to humanity. Warm, hearty, and magically restorative, it's the culinary equivalent of being wrapped in a cozy blanket after making questionable life choices the night before. So yes... I'm breaking my own rule by sharing this place. But when a spot is this good, this welcoming, and this reliably satisfying you don't gatekeep... you pass it on. You're welcome! read more

Habanero Mexican Grill - Steaming Fajitas Supreme! - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Parking: Easy, open free lot I came here for a catered event. They served cheese enchiladas, rice, beans, chips and salsa. I loved the salsa cause it had a kick. Usually, restaurants try to be geared toward everyone. No, here, they make their salsa their way and they do it well. I don't remember the rice and beans but the cheese enchiladas were so memorable. They were hot and soft. So good. Even though i came here for an event, i would come back for those enchiladas! read more

I love that we always get seated in the fancy room . Their chips and salsa are fresh. Their beans are so good.

Always a great time going here! The food is always amazing, the service always amazing, and the atmosphere is phenomenal. Highly recommend!! read more

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We needed a place for a birthday party on Saturday. We had a party of thirty. We were welcomed here with open arms and set up 3 tables of ten in the banquet space, next to the restaurant proper. Perfect. We were loud, happy and a few had traveled from Los Angeles, Lancaster and Temecula. We mostly arrived on time and each group or couple was greeted and directed to the room set aside. Chips and salsa on every table. Drink orders taken and delivered as we waited for the entire group to arrive. All the staff were most helpful and attentive but our server, Ulises, mainly handled our group. As the last of our group arrived orders were taken of the birthday girl and her table and then around the room. Well done. The entire menu was available and they treated us like we were another table in the restaurant. As the food started arriving at the tables you could hear the reaction of our group. From the sizzling fajitas to the shrimp and carne asada burritos. The enchiladas and rellenos were all excellent. We were there just under three hours and not charged a deposit or even a minimum gratuity. Now every one near and far knows of the Habanero hospitality. My local group will visit again soon! Gracias, gracias, gracias. read more

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This is our spot on Sunday's after church! Fast service, great food and good environment to say the least. My favorite dish is the combination plate of enchilada and chile relleno. Good portions and great prices. You get courtesy chips and salsa when you arrive. Every time I've gone, they bring my food out fast. Restrooms are clean. Customer service is always good. Such a great comfort place where I know I can always expect good things from. read more

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Service was good. Food was good. We came here for the first time. Lunch time specials combos. Clean and very relax place to have a food lunch and conversations. read more

Habanero Mexican Grill - Lunch Special Combination: Beef crispy taco, chicken red enchilada all beans by choice. And no pico de Gallo by choice. - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

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The food here was wonderful. Chose this place at random while driving through the city. When I walked in, I heard sizzling and saw this dish being placed in front of another patron. It was a chicken enchilada with some fajita vegetables. Sorry I don't remember the name of the dish, but I did take a picture. My cousin and I thought the salsa and chips were amazing. You could tell everything was homemade and just absolutely fresh. I enjoyed my leftovers the next day too! If you're in the area, this is definitely a place to hit up! read more

Habanero Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Wow! What an experience. The service was incredible, and the food was truly delicious. The two salsas were on point--especially the hot one, that one definitely kicked! Don't judge a book by its cover. We judged the outside of the restaurant at first, but the meal proved to be absolutely worth it. A genuinely delicious experience all around! Clean and well decorated inside. Great staff. Food is fresh. Mr and Mrs Hidalgo read more

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Have been going with my family for years. I have gone to countless Mexican restaurants in different states and parts of CA and nothing has ever come to par. Always clean. Amazing family business with genuine service. read more

Every time I look for green chicken pozole I can never find it, but today I had the most delicious pozole I ever had! It was so perfect and hit the spot! The chicken taco was also amazing, the chicken has so much flavor! read more

Food was very good , Service as well ! The atmosphere was really good as well . 10/10 for this place will return .

Delicious authentic Mexican foods prepared fresh. Service friendly and helpful explaining some of the items on the menu. Try it ~ you won't be disappointed! read more

My vote for the very best Mexican diner in IE, which is saying allot. A stand out kitchen dishing out excellent platos with stellar goods to dollar ratio. I had the special of the day, chicharrones - stewed pork excellence. This place is everything good about a local, mom n pop Mexican Cafe personified - friendly service, incredibly rich flavors, excellent value all in one. 5 big stars. read more

Habanero Mexican Grill - Excellent combinations $14 to $23 depending on the protein - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Service is very good! All of the staff are very friendly and professional. Our food order came out fast. Like 5 minutes after ordering. The menudo was very flavorful and good. The only bad thing was the portion. Very small bowl for the price. Not sure if I would return. Out taco we ordered had very little meat. read more

Habanero Mexican Grill - Menudo - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

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Our Favorite Spot for Mexican Food! This place has quickly become our go-to for delicious Mexican cuisine. I had the chile verde and it was incredible--perfectly cooked, super tender meat, and bursting with flavor. I also tried the enchiladas de mole with rice and beans--wow, just delicioso! My husband is obsessed with the chile relleno de queso--he orders it every time and already can't wait to go back. The service is consistently amazing. Christian always takes great care of us--he's polite, attentive, and makes sure everything runs smoothly. We get fast service every single time. Highly recommend this spot--you won't be disappointed! read more

Habanero Mexican Grill - Enchiladas de mole - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

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A fan of Habanero's! I go there every time I'm in town! Never been disappointed by their food!!! Small in size (store) big on taste, they can be very busy but I believe it's worth the wait . Always found the personnel to be friendly and fast! Great job crew !!!! read more

The food was very authentic and fresh and the portions large. I had a fresh chicken breast with veggies and spinach and we also ordered fresh guacamole. Most importantly, the servers were all genuinely kind and helpful. Was a pleasure to dine there on the patio. read more

Habanero Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

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Tried it because our friends like it, but if it's up to me I'd pass if asked to go back. Food was not flavorful nor filling. Look good but not tasty, plenty of other options for Mexican dining especially with the menu pricing. read more

Great food great place to dine great service I recommend highly I catered food for a birthday party there and we'll cater again this July

Not that I'm the expert on Mexican cuisine,but the Shrimp Enchiladas were divine. Ample shrimp in an outstanding tomatillo sauce,sprinkled over with melted cheese. In addition to the shrimp, Inside the enchiladas was a filling of crunchy carrots, onions, peppers flavored with a touch of acid. I think it's vinegar, but might be lemon. Just WOW. Really liked the small whole beans side with a slurry of tomatoes, and onion, topped with tart cotija cheese. I mean this place was such a great find. The chips and salsa were great. Salsa had a bit of heat that was just enough. Wife had chile relleno which was good although had to put aside the stem of the chile which was inedible. Chicken I enchiladas were generous portions with plenty of chicken. Service was excellent and very attentive. I must have had 3 refills of Diet Coke. The dining room is clean, pretty basic. You come here for the food. I did notice a banquet room next door. Local ownership- you should be very proud of your business. I'd come back in a minute. I'm driving out to Azusa next week. Only a 30 minute drive to Riverside. Hell yeah! read more

Ugh ordered nachos waitress forgot the guacamole and Pico. It was pricey, too. The food was pedestrian. I won't be going back. The waitress said she was leaving rushed our check and offered boxes. This was definitely a miss. Yelpers steered me wrong on this place. read more

For the life of me I don't understand why it's so hard to find quality Mexican food in the IE. Sure, there's a lot of 'white folk' out here that don't want spicy foods, but there's even more Mexican American/Latino types seeking good food from their cultures. Yelpers from Redlands will tell you the very best Mexican food... ain't in Redlands. To leave town. It's wall to wall bland here. So I've found a spot in Yucaipa that is delightful for lunch, but where to have a nice Mexican dinner? Simple. Go to Yelp and wait until you see a place with a ton of reviews and very high scores. I give you: HABANERO MEXICAN GRILL. Absolutely outstanding. Our mixed drinks were perfect, our food top notch for the IE. I'm not looking for fusion cuisine. Or especially spicy food. What I'm looking for is the seasoning and sauces to scream YUM. Unfortunately I'm on a diet and so I have to watch what I eat, but wasn't the grilled salmon I had DELECTABLE. My vegetarian partner in crime had one of those chocolate mole sauce situations (that I forget the name of) and she was in Heaven. We're originally from LA and so as great as this place is we'd remove half a star for the interior. It's not bad, but it's not what it could be. That is to say it doesn't shine like the food. But I'd rather have the tasty over cozy, so the 5 stars remain. If I had the money I'd open a 2nd Habanero in Redlands yesterday. Until then, I'm going to have to give them what money I have -- and so should you! read more

Habanero Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Hi our first time here , nice home style place on university , we had the chilaquiles plate with eggs over medium asked to have the three different sauces separately, which were all really good can't say which was better, also had the Oaxaca enchiladas plate really good. Chips are salsa Immediately were served as soon as we sat , too a few minutes to place or order, but our order was served in 5 minutes , even though they were pretty busy. It's and older buildings but kept nice. Plenty on tables. Give it a try read more

Habanero Mexican Grill - Oaxaca Mole Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

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Always consistent food quality. Never varies from visit to visit. 2 to 3 times a month I frequent and always great tasting quality Mexican food. Good value for the money. Service has been excellent! Can sometimes be a little loud during peak hours but the food is worth it. read more

In my opinion, priced on high side for what you receive. Chile Verde burrito is average especially for a $21.50 price tag. Be back? No...really nothing special here and will pass. Service was good with no complaints. read more

Habanero Mexican Grill - Taco and Chile Relleno - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

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