We just had the best meal at Lienzo Charro near Old Town. We are Mexican food connoisseurs, and this was hands down one of the best Mexican meals I've ever had. I highly suggest going here! Please do not let the exterior fool you, the food is absolutely delicious, and the staff is very warm and welcoming. Carlos was a wonderful server and so accommodating. We enjoyed our lunch here so much! read more

Lienzo Charro Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill - Mexican Near Me - Temecula, California

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Stopped in Temecula while passing through and ended up finding such a hidden gem of a Mexican restaurant. Everything was so fresh and full of flavor--from the chips and salsa to the main dishes. You can tell they put love into their food. I had the taco salad and my daughter had the cheese enchiladas, and they were both phenomenal. The service was just as good--super friendly and welcoming, which always makes the experience even better. If you're ever driving through Temecula and craving some authentic Mexican food, this spot is definitely worth the stop. I'll for sure be coming back next time I'm in the area! read more

Lienzo Charro Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill - Taco Salad - Mexican Near Me - Temecula, California

Great authentic Mexican food. Margarita mondays and a nice selection of buffet on the weekends with homemade tortillas. I always get the menudo and they even give me torta bread to dip in my menudo (that's how I grew up eating it). Margaritas are delicious and the environment is always welcoming read more

Lienzo Charro Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill - Menudo and margarita - Mexican Near Me - Temecula, California

Great buffet ! The Mexican food is fresh and authentic. And the service was great.! They had a big assortment of foods read more

Good food! I love the Sunday buffet and I am a big fan of the salsa lessons and dancing they have there regularly.

I feel bad to leave this review because I don't wanna see any place fail... I want all of us to succeed in life, but I also want to warn people of the pitfalls when I find one. It's hard for us to survive these days especially wasting it for places like this one. We went here for taco Tuesday, and were the only people there... That should've been a foreshadowing of the sh*t show that was to come... The place smelled like bleach because there was a man with a bucket of dirty water mopping the floors where we were eating... The entire time we were there the place smelled like a toilet because of the overwhelming stench of bleach. Then came the chips and salsa... The salsa was watery and tasteless and the chips looked store-bought... It just felt wrong... While ordering I asked if there were any taco Tuesday specials and the man said street tacos were $2 each but that was it... I ordered those and an $8 side of rice and beans... It was hard to tell what was on those tacos because it was covered with mounds of cilantro which I removed most of... I ate the Carnitas one and it was tasty, but the other two were unedible. They didn't taste fresh, chicken, and Carne Asada...The beans were watery with zero flavor... I took one bite of rice and it was like Spanish Rice-A-Roni straight up cooked from a box mix. This was by far the worst Mexican food I have ever eaten, and I was shocked that someone had the audacity to serve this slop to a customer. The man who served us didn't seem too happy to be there, and I don't blame him. I did feel bad that he had no customers, but there is a reason... Even our water tasted like tapwater, which I'm sure it was. I got off easy with a $16 bill but I'm still unhappy about it. I shouldn't have paid the bill, but I just didn't wanna have any hassle. Save your money and go somewhere else...anywhere else!! read more

Here's a polished Yelp review you can copy/paste (with a natural, genuine tone): I had a really great experience at Lorenzo Charro in Temecula. The food was exactly what you want when you're craving good, classic Mexican--especially the hard shell tacos, which were super satisfying and flavorful. What really made the night stand out was the service. Genaro was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and he even stayed open a bit later so we could relax and enjoy our food and drinks without feeling rushed. That kind of hospitality goes a long way. The atmosphere is cute and comfortable, and the margaritas were definitely a highlight. Overall, it's a solid spot if you're in the area and want good food, good drinks, and great service. Would definitely come back! read more

I was hesitant after checking Yelp reviews, but definitely glad I went. I loved my burro diablo dish with beans and rice. Chips and salsa were ok. My buddy got chicken tortilla soup and combo beef taco and chile relleno's dish.. we really loved it here. Bianca took good care of us. Service was awesome. Restaurant is dark but roomy. I like that atmosphere. We'll be back to try their weekend buffet. read more

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Me and my family went to the Sunday buffet and when we first got there, the parking lot was pretty empty and there were not a lot of people so we started worrying that the food wouldn't be good. Although the buffet size was limited compared to other Mexican buffets that I've been too, the items that they did have were a good quality and had good flavor. They have a lady making fresh handmade tortillas the entire time and unlimited mimosas are included in the mimosa brunch option. My husband is from Mexico so if he liked it, it means it was good for a buffet. I definitely recommend this place and we'll be going back. read more

Just visiting the area and decided to have dinner at Lienzo Charro. It was a great experience. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming! Our waiter answered all our questions and even gave us a chance to taste their special enchilada sauce. The food was fresh, hot, and flavorful. Generous portions and very reasonable prices! We also enjoyed great margaritas! We would definitely recommend this family owned Mexican restaurant and will return if we are ever back this way! read more

This is one of those restaurants where you ask yourself, "how is this place open?" The staff is super friendly (2 stars worth) but it can't make up for the horrible food. Eaten here twice, both times bad. I've tried the enchiladas...bad. Went with a couple of tacos...even that was bad. It's just meat & tortilla for heaven's sake! Most restaurants can be counted on for having a bad dish or two, it's subjective. But this place? I'm not willing to go through their entire menu to find a "good" dish when there are so many other options in town. read more

This place is amazing. Me and my mom were getting really hungry on our long drive and stopped here. The service was great and food was delicious! You will not be disappointed. A great family restaurant. read more

After many years of driving past this restaurant while on the freeway and thinking I should go , I found the time to visit. At first glance I was a little hesitant to stay but the person that greeted me was pleasant and very customer service like. He answer my questions regarding their Happy Hour policy and informed me we could sit wherever we liked. The place is quite large, with a bar counter, buffet service area for weekend brunch, several booths and tables, and pool tables in the rear. Ordered the Carne Asada Special with rice and beans; and a #5 Combo which is a Chile Relleno and a Beef Taco with rice and beans. As a starter we had the Complementary Warm Chips and Salsa House Margaritas! For Happy Hour the Margaritas are $5 The food was very delicious! The Carne Asada was tender and juicy, and Chile Relleno was delicious too. Their rice was exceptional! Fluffy and moist! Will revisit to try some of my favorites to see how this place compares. read more

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It should be a crime to serve food this bad. The fish filet and the carnitas were so dry, it was apparent that they were reheated in a microwave. The lettuce and avocado was brown and wilted. Who even knows how old this food was? Stay far away if you want to avoid paying a ton of money to get food poisoning and inedible food. read more

I've been here several times now since it's very close to home. I've always gone during the evening hours and it's never packed which is a plus. The place is outdated and it's a little dingy but I can always look pass that when the food is good. They start you with chips and salsa which is yummy. I've had the cheese enchiladas and chili relleno plate which was fantastic. Last night 1/25/25 I had the menudo. Let me tell you, that menudo was excellent. All meat no hominy which I prefer. So much meat that I barely finished the bowl. I've always paired my food with a blended mango margarita. Again very delicious and refreshing. They also have a very large bar area and large seating area that would be able to handle a large party of over 10 plus people. I really recommend giving this place a shot. Oh before I forget they also have weekend brunch which I've yet to try but I'm very tempted to. read more

Absolutely. Family friendly and tastes like home. we went for the Weekend Buffet. My wife loved the egg omelette that was cooked in front of her. I really enjoyed the homemade tortillas along with the fresh posole read more

Sunday brunch here is a good choice. Not a ton of choices compared to other brunch spots but they choose the Mexican food selections that speak to my Mexican food itch! Good menudo, great chile verde and chile Colorado! The rice, ribs, fruit bar, and omelets to order also solid choices. They do a really good job serving you here, not at your table every 5 minutes asking if you need anything, but attentively watching the room for someone needing something. Full bar is a plus! Handmade tortilla station is also a plus! read more

We came here for the Sunday buffet. The food was good. It doesn't have as many options as the other Mexican buffets, but the price was reasonable. It wasn't very busy so the atmosphere was relaxed: the staff is very friendly. read more

Love this place. It's nice, clean and the staff are super friendly and welcoming. Anything they make is delicious. Love that they have ground beef also. Just yummy food read more

The menudo is excellent. Super clean tons of meat and it is absolutely delicious; not greasy or spicy. Be careful because the Margaritas are super strong. I came for the Sunday buffet and I like the fact that it's not a ton of nasty food. It was about quality not quantity. The homemade tortillas are absolutely delicious and my husband loved his omelette, and he is very picky. I can't believe they are offering them despite the price of eggs right now. I hate everybody's Mexican rice, but the one here is good. I don't know why people give this place bad reviews as far as service; they kept picking up our plates and asking us if everything is fine. And the price is not bad at all. Very delicious authentic Mexican food is what you will get here. read more

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Staff was nice but we were not really checked on. The salsa could be as another yelper said... the worst salsa I have ever tasted. No flavor. Like water and not even good water. The flour tortillas were yummy. The entrees were lacking flavor. The "jaiva" was gummy. I even got a stomach ache. Didn't even eat 25% of the meal. Nice ambiance, have actually looked forward to trying it out.... I mean they have a picture of Maria Felix and Kahlo as you walk in. read more

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The service was fantastic. Everyone was so sweet and accommodating. The food was good. Satisfying. Drinks were good too. Location from the Signature Hotel is absolutely perfect. read more

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Sunday Brunch 8-2:00 pm today. WE arrived at 11:30 am today. The buffet looked very sad. You did not receive a menu, so you could see what was available and the price. The selection in the buffet is sparse, skimpy, and disgusting! The last 3 pieces of bacon were swimming in grease. The pork ribs were petrified as if they were leftovers from days ago. No pancakes. No eggs. The service was lacking. No one was available to ask questions or to guide you, especially since you had no menus! I had to get up twice for a drink and how to get into the dessert cart because it lacked easy access. Plenty of rice and beans and fruit but not worth $22.00! Not a good value for the money. Very disappointed. Ambiance was okay. It appeared to be unfriendly and in a dark mood. read more

Took my wife and 3 year old boy there last night and the food was great super hot plate and usually my wife's pretty picky about what we eat and she was happy as can be. We had the tamale and chile relleno plate and the green chile chicken enchiladas the rice and beans are as authentic as you can make and were very delicious. And they give free chips and salsa while the food is being prepared which was good cause my 3 year old tore the whole basket of chips up. The best thing about it in my opinion there's a good feel to the place not the fancy place that overcharges for mediocre food, it was just a good restaurant that makes good food. Don't expect fancy is all I'm saying. But here goes all cool spin on the night as we were finishing up and asked for the bill minutes later the owner comes over and says the food was taken care of by one of the other parties that were dining there, had to give a smile to the other tables and show thanks to them even though I don't know which one it was but it was a very nice gesture. Of course we left a very nice tip for our waitress she was very nice. Thanks to this place my second time coming here and won't be our last. read more

We absolutely love this restaurant! No better Mexican food in SoCal! It is never busy but always delivers the best of everything. Please come check it out!!! read more

Best menudo on the west side of the Mississippi! Enjoy The draft beer is good too. Tha read more

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In town from Oregon for a wedding and found Lienzo Charro next to our hotel..WOW the best margaritas served by the BEST server we've encountered in a long long time. CARLOS was warm, so friendly and cheerful. Went back during our short stay just because our first experience was so good. We had great nachos and salsa...but even better was Carlos and his margaritas! We hope to go back again!!!! Thank you! read more

I'm sorry but this place is not good. I ordered carne asada tacos and the carne had no flavor the tortilla was stale, the beans and rice didn't have much flavor my wife had the enchiladas Suizas and the sauce taste like something that came out of a can. Also was very hard to enjoy my food and hear my wife talk with the loud punk rock band performing on the patio... very very odd choice of music at a Mexican restaurant read more

We were driving to fallbrook and couldn't bare to go another minute without eating so we pulled off the freeway and stopped by here for the first time for a hot meal and to kill some time and MANNN were we happy we did. Their food was great service was very attentive and their salsa is amazing. read more

Lienzo Charro Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill - Combo Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Temecula, California

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We came for their weekend Brunch, fair price, delicious Menudo and fresh home made tortillas!! Just for that worth the price, the ambiance could improve a little (less is best I say)...overall pretty good. We will definitely come back when we're out this way!!! read more

One of my favorite local weekend brunch spots. Freshly handmade tortillas. An omelette station. And both pozole and menudo. Been here once since COVID and the staff is respectful to provide socially distanced seating. Other items for brunch are tamales, enchiladas, rice and beans, sausage, bacon, ribs, and a couple other dishes that I normally don't get so I can't speak to them. Desserts are usually a fruit cup and breads. Restrooms are always clean. Very friendly and attentive staff. And they have a sports bar area so you can watch whatever game you're interested in. They usually have at least two games on. read more

Lienzo Charro Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill - Menudo - Mexican Near Me - Temecula, California

Atmosphere here needs updating, place is big. I ordered The tostada salad , chicken was tasty but dish overall was just ok. My husband said the chili rellano also was just ok. The table next to had ordered fajitas, that smelled really good I would recommend to try that the next time read more

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Good food. Quick service. Friendly staff. I've never had a problem here at all. Nice place all and all. read more

We love the great authentic Flavor here, plus the roomy outdoor patio where we can bring our dogs for lunch. People working here is always very friendly. My favorite is Chile Relleno and their Fajitas. Agua de Jamaica y Tamarindo are awesome, order a flan and thank me later. read more

Food (buffet) was sub par. Due to the lack of Mexican buffets around, we decided to try this spot. Sadly, we need to keep looking.... Service was sub par, even though they were not busy at all. Ambiance is very nice. read more

Great customer service. Fast service. Clean environment. I had to give 4 stars only bc in my option the Pasole was very mid decent. Nothing to write home about. read more

Was driving around for a Sunday Mexican Brunch and this was one of the closest. It was getting close to 2pm so we decided to dine here rather than drive an hour somewhere and don't make it in time. We were hungry. It is a very modest, hole in the wall kind of place. They have decent selections. For the price you pay, do not expect much. You get what you pay for is what Im saying. Will I come back? Probably not. read more

Trying to lose weight with a high protein diet is difficult when you go out to restaurants. At Lienzo Charro restaurant I had the beef burrito which is stuffed with shredded beef and cheese. I know the tortilla has carbohydrates but no rice, beans, or potatoes. Just beef!! And it was flavorful!!! My wife had a Cadillac Margarita. It was served the old fashion way with the grand Renée serve separately in jigger so you know you got the full benefit. We had a wonderful time. read more

Food was wonderful- prices verrry reasonable- delicious food! We have loved Lienzo Charros since our intro during the pandemic 'shut down' . We were sooo grateful for the wonderful food and support in Poway .. we recently moved to Murrieta and were 'hoping'? That it was the same? It was!! Same Oscar- WONDERFUL service same great food we are in our happy place thank you 'tio' ..your food your restaurant is still top on our list! read more

Best Mexican food I have had in years Family friendly good service Family ran with othantic flavors read more