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La Bufadora Baja Grill - Riverside

3.7 (342 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican, Seafood
Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Tameka L.

Ahhh I've heard people mention this place for awhile . It's always on the short list of :"Where should we eat ? " I was only going to get one potato taco and one fish taco, but I think the cashier misheard me,or just decided to place a better order,because I ended up receiving the two potato taco combo for $5.The single fish taco came to a little over $4. The concept is open kitchen so you can see the cooks making your meal. It came out fast but the fish taco was cold. I still ate it because I was on a time crunch, but I wish it was hot or even warm .The potato in the tacos was mashed and the shell was a corn shell that was fried. I was a little surprised by that, but it worked. When you order the combo you're able to order a fountain drink for a dollar so I ended up adding lemonade. My companion's chose things like fries with toppings and tacos that came with grilled green chilies, so I want to go back and try other things.

Inside lots of seating
Maya N.

I came here for a quick lunch with low expectations. The food was fairly decent but not really worth it in my opinion. There are way better fish taco joints and some are better while simultaneously being cheaper. If you plan on coming, make use of the taco Tuesday deal which includes meat based tacos, or the Wednesday fish taco deal. I came for fish tacos but picked the wrong day. No biggie, they're still fairly affordable at $4 a taco. They tasted pretty good but nothing special in the world of fish tacos. I also decided to try the nachos since a small is only $5. Unfortunately, I assume there was a language barrier issue because I asked for no meat and they came out with beef. The restaurant interior is quiet, pretty big, but also worn down and a little dirty. I wasn't impressed overall, and won't come again.

Julie N.

One of my favorite Mexican spots! They always have delicious food here - they never disappoint! Fast service and clean interior. Plenty of seating. High quality food made with love and care. Recommend stopping by if you are craving mexican food.

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Jennifer H.

I love La Bufadora. I work around the corner and am in here quite often. Work orders take out all of the time. The potatoes tacos and battered fish tacos are incredible. They also have great salsa. I wish they had a liquor license to serve margaritas but sadly they mainly offer beer. If they had a full bar, I would be here at least once a week. They recently renovated the inside so it is so pretty. There are booths running along the side of one wall with tables in the middle. You place your order from the counter and your name is yelled when your food is ready. If you are in the neighborhood and love Mexican food, try this place out.

Another porn shot of their fish tacos.  Sooooo good!
Wendy B.

Love their fish tacos here! Big chunks of swai, battered and fried Baja style or grilled, they are addictive. $3.99 ea, or $3 on Wednesdays. They top them with lettuce, tomato, and the traditional mayonnaise dressing, plus give you little cups of picante red and green salsas made in-house. I have also tried their grilled shrimp tacos. Good, but the fish tacos are what have won my heart. I brought home a small container of ceviche made from Krab (crab flavored fish) that was decent, too. The "small" order made me two meals. The churros ($2 ea or $5 for 3) are made to order, so crisp and warm, not kept under a heat lamp where they end up tough. Delicious! Such a decadent treat that brings back happy memories of the first, yard long ones I ate in Tijuana from a street vendor some 40 years ago. These are just as good, just smaller and missing the authentic olefactory ambiance. These have a cajeta (caramelized condensed milk) filling that oozes out when you bite into those crisp, cinnamony sugar-coated temptations. I've only been here once before, but decided they beat the competition for this area, so well worth a slight drive, 10 miles?, for us. So happy to have found them!

Happy Hour Beer

David was friendly, he took our order. Good value meal deals. 4 bucks for a beer during Happy Hour!! Ordered the mini fish tostadas what a great idea. Filling too. I love the protein taco option but could be double wrapped, it falls apart easily with just one lettuce. It was clean. They are hiring says the big sign in the window for those that complained about the service. I'll be back!! Thank you

A fish taco and a shrimp taco
Sarah G.

I was very put off by the smell in this establishment. A restaurant should smell like the stuff they're cooking but unfortunately this place smells like bad plumbing. Gross. Service was just OK as it didn't feel welcoming. The food was good. I got a grilled fish taco and a grilled shrimp taco. They were served with portioned and sealed salsas as their salsa bar seems to be closed. My kid liked her carnitas burrito, and the other kid liked their potato tacos but they were The Tiniest potato tacos ever. Overall, we were not impressed and there are other places that offer this type of food with better service and better air to breathe.

Junior V.

Unfortunately this place has lost its touch before covid this place was booming food was so good unfortunately like I said it lost its touch maybe it was just how it was made today maybe not -tortillas were undercooked -breaded shrimp has a mushy taste to it I regret eating it - and shrimp on the grille has absolutely no flavor I had to drench the taco in the cream sauce they have definitely never again. - service was great

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6 months ago

Great food and service . The new look is nice . I got some fish tacos and a ceviche and everything tasted fresh .

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Food is good and fresh. We eat there often as it is in the neighborhood. Service is friendly and helpful.

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Excellent service, customer oriented personal attention to detail, food is tasty will definitely recommend to friends and family

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2 years ago

Fish tacos are a thumb down , they are not cooked through, had to toss those out. The shrimp tacos and potato tacos are decent.

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2 years ago

Fish tacos where amazing recommend this place to anyone who looking for a good tacos place

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Does the food come out really hot or just the right temp to eat it right away?

Comes out perfectly warm

What's the daily specials? Pointless to call left on hold forever..

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Fajitas Cielo, Mar y Tierra plate includes rice beans salad tortillas of choice, Super delicious highly recommend trying. :)
Fajitas Cielo, Mar y Tierra plate includes rice beans salad tortillas of choice, Super delicious highly recommend trying. :)
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Coming all the way from Northern Nevada, my husband and I had one mission while our San Diego trip:…read morefind fish tacos. We absolutely lucked out with this place! We walked in on a bustling Friday afternoon and were instantly hit with good energy. The decor is vibrant, fun, and modern--bright colors, beautiful mural-painted walls, and marbled blue floors that have a coastal vibe. The menu had a great variety of both land and sea options, ranging from birria tacos and shrimp cocktails to fresh ceviche. Here is what we down. I ordered one shrimp taco and one fish taco. Husband ordered the fish taco plate, with well-seasoned rice and beans. Our meal hit the SPOT. The fish and shrimp were freshly fried to order in a delicious, crispy batter that wasn't overpowering the seafood. Also, they feature a green salsa packed with chunks of onion and jalapeño, alongside a traditional creamy fish taco sauce. That fish taco sauce is FIRE. It packs a much bigger spicy punch than the watered-down sauces you usually get at most restaurants, and it was delicious! If you are in the area, this is a must-stop. We will 100% be back the next time we visit San Diego!

I went to this place because i saw an IG video which made the food look mouthwatering. Worse…read moredecision I've made. We ordered fish tacos and queso Birria. The fish tacos were ok, they just needed a sauce and the tortillas need to be better. They were hard almost stale. The Birria was tasteless, dry and had a drop of queso. The consome was watery and also flavorless. Nothing like the video, they made for IG. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVPnxmbCe-n/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

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La Bufadora Baja Grill - Riverside - mexican - Updated July 2026

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