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    La Bufadora Baja Grill - Riverside

    3.7 (345 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Seafood
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Edgar ..

    First time here overrated fish tacos are ok I've had better quesibirra tacos were a joke carne asda nachos were tasteless. Bathroom was disgusting. No soap no towels toilet paper on the ground. Tables were dirty.

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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.

    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!

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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.

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    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

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    9 months ago

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

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    7 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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    1 year ago

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

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    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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    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?

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    Miches De La Baja

    Miches De La Baja

    4.2(396 reviews)
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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 hadn't been in a while I was in the area, I wanted to get their pa-potato tacos. I remember…read morethinking they were really good. Their menu said that it was three tacos for $8.99, but I was rung up for $9.99. I let the cashier know, and she said that the menu hadn't been updated. Considering it's a digital menu, I don't see how that is a valid reason. It was disappointing to say the least. You could argue that's only a dollar on my end, but I could make the same argument that say it's only a dollar on their end to honor the price that they advertised. Tacos were still delicious, but advertising the wrong price should not be at a customer to pay. Needless to say, I wouldn't support a business again that doesn't have honorable practices.

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    4.5(33 reviews)
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    Found these guys on TikTok and placed a preorder for pickup on Friday. As soon as we pull up to the…read morespot I see a huge line and know this is gonna be good. We wanted to try a bit of everything so we got - Ceviche mitotero - Campechana - Oyster shooter - Shrimp shooter Everything was incredibly fresh and delicious. The scallps in the ceviche were HUGE. Usually you see those little baby ones. There was a mix of raw and cooked shrimp. While we were waiting for our food we watched them making each dish and saw how much work they put into it all. I also love that they gave us a whole pack of tostadas. There were 4 of us but the food we got could've easily fed a couple more people. Would absolutely come here again. They also do large orders so this is a great spot for a party or gathering. Love supporting local businesses and looking forward to patronizing Fresco's again very soon.

    I finally got to try these delicious mariscos after seeing so many posts on Instagram! My hubby and…read moreI were wondering what to take to the beach for lunch, and we decided to place an order over the phone for pick-up. The gentleman who answered was very kind and patient while explaining all the options. We ordered two shrimp cocktails, and they were amazing! The shrimp was so fresh, large, and perfectly prepared. The portions were just right. We absolutely enjoyed everything and will definitely be coming back soon for more. Highly recommended!

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

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