The place was originally Don Jose's but became RODRIGO'S. My wife took me here as he family always ate here as Don Jose's. Great food and bold drinks. Their lunch express menu is fantastic. We ordered and received our meals in 10 minutes. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Large space for restaurant and bar area[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Bar has nice selection of tequila and (my favorite) Mezcal. Service is always friendly. read more

Rodrigo's Mexican Grill - Dos Amigos. Blue Agave Margarita on the Rocks and a splendid glass of Don Julio Blanco for sipping. - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

The food was ok, as a true Mexican I can appreciate real Home Cooked Mexican food, this was more Americanized Food I had the Lunch Special Tostada my friend had the chicken enchilada and taco . I ordered fajitas the menu said Chicken and $2.99 for shrimp And I requested to add shrimp Our waitress said " it's only shrimp " so I said ok . When I got home they had not included the flour tortillas. For the fajitas Good thing I had large Flour tortillas at home for my husband. It was lunch time it was getting busy. The decor was Mexican and they have patio sitting. read more

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I used to go there back in the day when it was Don Jose and then turned into Rodrigo's. Service was horrible- they were way over worked- but took 10 mins or more to get a drink. We ordered the Gulf of Mexico. Advertised and used to be a 46 oz margarita- with tequila to match. The drink came back in a 32oz glass , filled with what tasted like EXTREMELY sweet koolaid and not a hint of alcohol. We ordered an extra shot which took care of the sweetness but still no effect. Talked to the manager- and he took all of our input- including the cold food and lack of meat in the burrito. So- I hope it helps- I miss the way it used to be.....but I'll never go there again sadly. read more

I love coming to Rodrigues! The service is always great, and the food is consistently delicious. We came with family to celebrate two birthdays, and everyone loved their meals. The portions are very generous, and most of us even had leftovers to take home. It's always a great experience, and we look forward to coming back again! read more

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One of the best enchiladas sauce i've eaten in a long time. The shredded beef was so soft and moist and tender. Tostada is always refreshing. Chili colorado is so flavorful. Even their coffee is delicious. And complimentary chips and salsa. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Friendly service and nice decor have kept me coming back for over 12+ years![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Went there recently for their taco Tuesday. They no longer serve the fresh tacos out by the tables where you get to select the meat (3 kinds) and the items and salsa on them. The only tacos they serve now are the standard 2 kinds made in the kitchen..Sad to say I will find a diifferent place for tacos now. read more

Great service , delicious food at the right price. Went for Taco Tuesday and it did not disappoint. I love crispy tacos. Their tacos were light and crispy and not greasy. Refried beans are the best! Give them a try! read more

Rodrigo's Mexican Grill - Taco Tuesday and me - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Food was good. Service was good. Some staff have attitudes. Probably won't go back as I'm not a local and it's nothing that screams amazing have to have it. Had the 3 item plate. Tamale, Chicken Cheese Enchilada +$1, Chile relleno, beans, rice, and a garden salad +$4. Finished it off with a Deep fried Ice cream. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was very quaint and festive for the christmas season.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Rodrigo's Mexican Grill - 3 Three Item Combo - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

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Great local place for Mexican food. Quick service. Friendly staff. Had the enchiladas. And mudpie for dessert. Daughter has the pork and it was delicious. read more

Rodrigo's Mexican Grill - Mudpie - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

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We were craving Mexican food and my husband likes this place so I decided to try it. I settled on a 3 item combo that included a tamale, crunchy shredded beef taco and crunchy ground beef taco with rice and beans. Cost $20.50 My husband got a 3 item combo as well that included 2 shredded beef tacos and a cheese enchilada. $20.50 My son got the kids bean and cheese burrito meal with fries. $6.95 Service was excellent! The servers were so nice and attentive. They brought us new chips as soon as they noticed we were low and the refilled our drinks regularly. The unlimited chips and salsa is great. I feel like the salsa could use a bit more spice. It's a little bland for my taste but my husband enjoyed it. Both crunchy tacos (ground beef and shredded beef) were excellent! I would definitely get them again. The Tamale was a miss for me. The masa was really thick and a little hard with no flavor. I would not get again but my husband thought it was okay. He said he would get it again. The rice and beans were also just okay for me but my husband and son really liked the beans. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, it was a great experience. The area we sat in had high backs and give a good amount of privacy. It would be a great date place because you can't hear or see the people next to you.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]This restaurant is also quite big and can accommodate large parties.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would recommend eating here! read more

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Food here is always absolutely fabulous. They are really the only ones that know how I love my simple cheese enchilada, but whatever you order comes out fantastic and it's always enough to take home for the evening because it's too much to eat at one sitting. If I am really lucky, I get my favorite server, which is a Isidora, I really hope I spelt that right! He is fantastic on top of it friendly personable, and I always reminds me to use my app! Me and my family always look forward to our next trip to Rodrigo's read more

Rodrigo's Mexican Grill - This was the enchilada and taco lunch special and I chose to have two enchiladas instead perfect as usual - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

I had high hopes for this restaurant. I used to eat here when it was called Don Joses back in the day. Unfortunately, this food is below average. I could easily go to a supermarket or fast food chain and receive better tasting Mexican food. There are so many Mexican food places around. They better step their game up or become obsolete. read more

Great customer service and entertainment. I have been going there since 1991. Thank you!

My family has always come to this place anytime a family member comes into town because it's one of our favorite spots!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is always really clean and they have a lot of seating (and space for big parties too!).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu is kind of small, but there is still a good amount of options to choose from. We came around 3pm on a Sunday and it was not super busy! We were sat fairly quickly and the food was also brought out in a decent amount of time. I tried their nachos for the first time today and the plate is HUGE, you could probably share them with 2-3 other people!! Also the fried ice cream was a good choice for dessert. Our server was also really helpful in answering any questions we had. Only thing I was a little disappointed by was the burritos. They seemed pretty plain as there wasn't much inside -- some were just chicken and beans, which is totally okay but for me personally I was expecting a little more for the price and size. I'm sure they were good but just didn't seem worth it to me. read more

Rodrigo's Mexican Grill - Fried Ice Cream - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

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Skyrocketing menu prices, drink prices are out of control, forcing your bartenders to measure everything, no more taco bar and empty seats throughout the restaurant. The new CEOs/Managers are making awful business decisions. It's no wonder your core customers are leaving in droves. Don Jose/Rodrigo's used to be a great place to go AND a decent value for the money. Not any more. Time for new bosses! Many long time customers feel the same way. read more

Came here for happy hour . Sat in the bar area and received happy hour pricing plus lunch menu pricing before 4. I went with the fajitas . I had a choice of flour or corn tortillas I went with flour . I decided to upgrade my fajitas to shrimp best choice I made all week. Ha! They were grilled to perfection and fla-vor-ful! The plate came with sour cream, guacamole,and pico de gallo in cute little tortilla cups. Complimentary chips and salsa were given to the table and the chips were so good. As you can see from the photo I couldn't wait to dive in . I'm looking forward to returning. It has been too long. read more

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Food was good. Service was great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Ambiance was lovely and warm, felt like you were at your Tios for dinner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] All in all, Id give the place 8/10. Not the best food weve had but it did hit the spot and did us well for a wonderful evening out with friends! read more

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After a lovely day of visiting a new church, we were stuck in the neighborhood waiting for the time to pass to go to the next family gathering close by we stopped in for some chips and salsa and a little bit of soup. The service was awesome. The food was good and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambience was Mexican[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . read more

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Always friendly and service is perfect. Great food in 7 minutes. Our favorite go to spot. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The food and ambience here is good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service from waitress Iris is off the charts. She is Super sweet and very attentive to serving us and our needs throughout the dining experience. She is Awesome! My wife loves the margaritas here and the Churros are so yummy and tasty. read more

Very cool restaurant, don't let the outside fool you. Inside they have a very unique decor, a great environment to grab a couple beers and catch a game. The staff was very friendly, and they were on top of everything! The food was okay, it wasn't the best flavor, the salsa also was spicy, or didn't taste authentic. This is more of a place to have a drink and hang out, flavor was not all that. read more

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Best authentic Mexican Food in Riverside! Food is always fresh, staff is always great, and drinks are amazing!!!

Came here for a quick drink before work and some chips and salsa. The beer was cold. The chips and salsa were delicious. Salsa is spicy and I loved it. Service was friendly and consistent. The food looked really good. I didn't get a chance to try it. But a lot of the place that I saw coming out looked very tasty. read more

Generous portions and affordable prices-it's almost impossible for find a lunch special nowadays for 11.99. Enchilada sauce is one of the best I've had in years. The refried beans, enchilada, and rice were excellent. The chips were fresh and perfectly salted. I've been here before and the steak fajitas were meh, but the tostada had a perfectly crispy shell and was gigantic. The meals here can easily be for 2 meals. Fast, friendly service makes this a great place for lunch. They also have a rewards program too! read more

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They have a mobile app and it does give you coupons every month, usually it's $10 off $30. They also give you a free meal for your birthday. I think it's a BOGO. The ice tea is made by them and it's cold and delicious. I love the salsa and hot chips. And I love the chicken fajitas. They have happy hour and drink specials too. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's clean and always busy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The busboy was pushy to get me out. read more

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They have changed their margarita mix for the bad, not sure what they changed but it is the worst I've had. It was so bad that I had to send it back, if this is their new recipe I'll never buy another. It's that bad. read more

We have come here a ton since we moved into the area - just for happy hour, date nights, family dinners, and even hosted a few company holiday parties. We love it and never leave dissatisfied. The food is always great and the staff is super friendly and attentive. Some of our favorites are - the margaritas duh, the chimichangitas (chili colorado), flautas (rigo's special), and the nachos. As long as the food and service stay at the bar they're at, this place will stay as one of our top local mexican restaurants to visit! read more

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Better than expected, I used to eat here when it was Don Jose's years ago, and I was not expecting it to be that good, it the food and service was excellent! Much better than the ratings would suggest. The $6 margaritas during Happy Hour were great too! My only complaint is that they leave the Monday through Friday special plaque on the table on Saturday and Sunday even though they don't apply. read more

This place has been a staple for years and years, the food is always consistent and good service has always been great

I was called up by the owner and told i have a free dinner for me waiting there and he apologized for my last takeout meal. I was very surprised. I was out of town he called my phone every day and left a message until I called him. I was very surprised to see someone try that hard to makeup to one person. I will definitely go back . Its nice to know a owner cares so much about how one customer feels. read more

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A few weeks ago we were about to become grandparents, so we snuck away during our daughter's labor for lunch at Rodrigo's. Just 3 minutes from Kaiser Riverside. Tired of fast food, we Passed by and decided to give Rodrigo's a try. The chips and salsa are so good here I could not stop eating them! Warm chips with the best crunch and just the right amount of salt! The beans and rice, spot on! With decent lunch specials prices, we were in and out quickly. Who knew we would be dodging contractions for tacos? Definitely recommending Rodrigo's and I might just head there for dinner tonight! read more

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Had a craving for nachos so went to my fav restaurant. They don't steer me wrong. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of food and the game playing made for a wonderful evening.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Thank you also to Kristina our server. read more

Rodrigo's Mexican Grill - Nachos Grande - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

I went to Rodrigo's Mexican Grill on Sunday 03/23/2025 and it was a terrible experience. Mainly because are server was very arrogant and rude will serving us. The food was sub par, okay at best but I have had much better from food trucks...I could go into detail about the encounter but I already wasted my yesterday on visiting this place called a Reaturant and won't waste another second of my life reliving the bad experience my family had here. Long story short... Short story over, the mananger came and replaced the server with another server and we left shortly after. Save your money and save your time. Go to a place where people value their customers and make quality food. read more

Everything was great and their Margaritas are magical.... Strongest around!! Staff is friendly and the manager is Awesome!!!!! read more

Rodrigo's Mexican Grill - Best Margarita around! 32 oz Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Not the greatest Mexican food I've ever had. The meat lacks a lot of flavor and spice. It's pretty bland. The Pico and the salsa are also extremely watery and tomatery. Decent portions. Decent size. I did not go into the restaurant. I had Uber eats. But I don't know if I would actually come to this restaurant again in order read more

Rodrigo's Mexican Grill - Taco salad and one crisp taco - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

The food here is worse every time we visit. We decided to give them one last try this weekend, the food was overcooked, bland and overpriced. The service was good, I will give them that. read more

Their food - my husband usually gets a Burrito grande. And he's a big guy and he leaves full every time. Every one there is very kind and helpful. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great old school style Mexican Restaurant![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Dark, with hot chips/salsa and great hot plates of food and booze!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

best food in the entire world as a vegan i can go here i love it i worship it my family has always gone here and its wonderful

Been to both riverside and Corona and riverside is my go too. From fast service to drinks and food 100 times better.