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    Northgate Gonzalez Market

    3.7 (185 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Chile rellenos, beans and rice from the buffet.
    Craig G.

    Stopped in for quick lunch on Monday to pick up my usual of chile rellenos for me and tamales for my wife. Everything was hot, fresh and smelling wonderful. I self served my rellenos (which was extremely large and heavy) I usually get two but decided one would suffice. My wife asked for two chicken tamales. She said they were great. My fewer than five star rating is because the relleno was disappointing and overpriced. Thin, thin green chile with even less cheese, covered in a thick pancake batter that absorbed sauce and weighed almost 2 lbs. You pay by weight. $18.50. But then I walk to the refrigerated section and get two quarts of the Highlife for $5. Almost made up for the overpriced relleno. I love the brightly colored and overall cleanliness and vibe of the store. I will be back but this lunch was disappointing.

    Tacos
    Diana P.

    My favorite Latino grocery store. Service is always great here. They have lots of ready to eat food items. My favorites being their tacos, ceviches, mojarra and agua frescas. The quality of their produce is always fresh. It is a little more expensive than the other Latino grocery stores but i rather pay extra for better quality. The store itself is pretty big offering a wide selection of items and they also have indoor seating on the second floor if you wish to dine in. If you go on a busy day the meat section does tend to be pretty packed and can lead to longer wait times so keep that in mind. But overall i enjoy the vibes of this store the best. It always very lively with them playing music, offering free samples, or specials.

    sushi
    Sarai M.

    i love coming here for the sushi! when the chef is there you can get it freshly made and with the ingredients you like. it is always fresh and the sushi rice is soft (if you come here early, while the sushi chef is here). they have a rotating variety and have different daily specials. their veggies are always fresh too. i can't speak much about their raw fish since i only get imitation and baked salmon but they always seem fresh. their newest addition is hot cheeto dusted sushi. the people at the sushi bar are always nice and helpful (a nice older man and a kind younger woman). they always ask if i need anything else or if i want something that isn't out in the displays. such nice people! and if you buy from the prepared food you get to check out from the cash register near the entrance/exit which is very helpful as it can get busyyyyyyy. the rest of the market is good overall. the produce is sometimes lacking but that is closer to the end of the week so maybe it is a supply issue. the fresh, warm bread is super delicious.

    Fly inside cheese
    Joanna F.

    I come to this store every week because of the service and quality, however this week when I was grabbing my usual at the deli, I noticed a fly trapped in the cheese. I told the deli guy who was helping me and he didn't care to act immediately. It was his co worker who got the fly out several minutes later, and she only took out the 2 pieces where the fly was around . I understand it's a lot of cheese to throw away but we don't know how long it's been there for or if that was the only area it touched. At the same time, I also noticed a smaller fly in the sour cream. Starting to distrust their quality.

    Food is okay for the price.
    Jeanette V.

    Love coming here for the ready made food. This store is well maintained and I enjoy the set up. When you walk in there is plenty of nice floral options, candles and little artisanal type of decorations. Hot tables and deli area are practically at the front. They have good special and lots of options to chose from. We enjoy coming here and picking up ready made food to share with the family. Parking can be a little sketchy, be alert always.

    Delicious chile relleno made with a pasilla chile, from their hot food deli. It was so huge we split it.
    Wendy B.

    We, in the neighboring city of Corona, have a large number of grocery stores that cater to our large Latino community. So when I heard that the Northgate Gonzales chain was planning on opening yet another store in Corona's downtown (in the near future) as part of the city's revitalization, I wondered exactly what that meant to me. Recently both my daughter and my son had good things to say about shopping at the Riverside location. But I needed to find out for myself. So we went there several times in the past few months and it has grown on me. This is a substantially large store, very well organized, quite clean, and very friendly. The fresh produce section is quite impressive. It has the feel of some of the magnificent Asian markets you can find in parts of Southern California, bustling with activity, with a beautiful butchery and well-stocked shelves that cater to Spanish/Latino tastes. But it was the huge, hot food section that has won my heart most recently. I am a real tough critic when it comes to buying good carnitas by-the-pound, as it tends to be overcooked, dry, and too lean. But what I found here was perfect. While I struggled language-wise to express what I wanted to the lady at the counter, with a little help from strangers I came home with an amazing chunk that melted in my mouth. You will find many hot dishes, some are self serve, others require assistance. But what caught my eye were the Family Meal Deals that include all the mandatory meal extras (salsa, tortillas, beans, rice). For the two of us, our meal rang up at $19.99. That comes with a full pound of meat, plus sides. For an additional $16, we would have gotten another pound of carnitas, enough for 4-5 they say. While not particularly in love with the sides, it is OK, a really decent deal. My carnitas cravings can now be satiated without having to worry. I am ecstatic! All in all, I am looking forward to shopping in the new Corona store (maybe open sometime in late 2025?). Their standards really impress me, and apparently many others as well, as this one was very busy.

    Sope samples
    Leilani M.

    Why did it take me 16 years of living here to find out about this place? Referred to by a coworker, stepped through the doors eyes widened, slow head turn, pulling phone out, the camera eats first. So it kinda feels like a mix of Whole Foods and Ensenada. Fresh squeezed juices, every tamale you could think of from sweet to savory, champurrado, soups, hot plates, fresh tortillas, sushi station, tacos, burritos, fish market, meat market, food samples like Costco, the bakery is on the opposite end of the store. It was so fun walking through and seeing everything they had to offer. The servers were so friendly and welcoming. Keeping the self serve stations clean and organized. Containers are at each station for hot prepared food with paper towels for those drips. Serve and pay at the only food register in that section. Line can fill up quickly. The prices are on the higher end for groceries, not as crowded in the shopping area. The big draw is the prepared food section. There's a seating area upstairs to enjoy your food. Bar stools and countertop line the window to view the store from up above or there's lower seating with larger table space. Restrooms are also located upstairs. The Chile relleno, sopes and champurrado were excellent. The tacos were missing some flavor needed seasoning and the chili & cheese tamales were ok just mostly masa but dessert tamales had good flavors. There's room for improvement. Some food items are a home run. Really great place to stop for some lunch on the go, family dinners or larger parties. First visit, success!

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    Tamales are great here, tons of different food here, the tacos are $1.99 here , can't beat the price.

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    I love this store. They have everything you need to make any kind of food. Their selection of Hispanic products are superb.

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Steak asada, fried eggs, refried beans
    Steak & Eggs Steak asada, fried eggs, refried beans
    Pulpo

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    We recently had lunch at Morena's Mexican Cuisine, and while it was a mixed experience, I think it…read morehas potential! The meal started off strong with their chips and salsa--super fresh and flavorful. For my entrée, I had the chicken fajitas. While they were cooked properly, I wish they had a bit more seasoning to really bring out the flavor. My wife had the enchiladas divorciadas, which were beautifully presented, but unfortunately, the filling was a bit cool. She probably should have sent it back, but since we were in a hurry, we didn't bother. On the positive side, my daughter had the carne asada burrito, and she said it was excellent. Service started off great with our younger male waiter being very attentive at first, but it slowed down significantly as our meal went on. By the end of our visit, I actually had to go up to the register to ask to pay. It was lunch time, and it wasn't that busy, so this felt a bit out of the ordinary. Despite the hiccups, I'm willing to give Morena's Mexican Cuisine another try, as it may have just been an off day. The chips and salsa, along with my daughter's burrito, showed that they definitely have what it takes to impress. I'll reserve final judgment after my next visit!

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    Morenas Mexican Food Riverside
    Morenas Mexican Food Riverside
    Chicharon appetizer (came with beans and green salsa) yummy!
    Chicharon appetizer (came with beans and green salsa) yummy!
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    Im not fully sure about how we felt about this place. It wasn't bad but…read moreMy family decided to come to this restaurant to celebrate my grandfathers birthday. First time coming to the restaurant for all of us. The ambience was cool and I liked the fact that they made the tortillas fresh. The food was cool I guess. My grandmother got the chicken fajitas but there were no bell peppers with it, just onions. The tamale was mid. My Dad and myself ordered a basic bean and cheese burrito. I did not like the fact that it wasn't mentioned that the beans are made with bacon until AFTER we received our food! My dad doesn't eat meat and the rice is made with chicken as well. The server did bring him something else but this needs to be stated on the menu or upon ordering! We were sat right next to where they made the tortillas and can see them being made since they had glass windows around it. However, there was one gentleman that was making tortillas who was on his cell phone texting or whatever CONSTANTLY at the same time while doing this. He had a glove on one hand and no glove on the other, and was touching the tortilla dough.....We all know how dirty a cell phone is! And what made it worse is at one point he itched the inside of his nose with his finger, and didn't even wash his hands or have gloves on after that. Definitely made my stomach turn and what caused me to go and write this review. I suggest a camera be placed at the tortilla station, add the notes about bacon in the beans and chicken in the rice, and add bell peppers to the fajitas. Also, maybe give the option of meatless beans and rice for the non-meat eaters

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    Where's my beer ?!?!?
    Carne Asada Uncut Skirt Steak
    Carne Asada Uncut Skirt Steak
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    4.7
    (786 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    Birrieria Little Tijuana
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