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    Rodrigo's Mexican Grill

    3.3 (619 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    RODRIGO'S MEXICAN GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Michelle T.

    Went to meet a friend on a Friday night around 9 pm and the place was so empty! I had to go inside to make sure they were actually open. There were 2 people at the bar and a couple in the dining room. The guy at front was very nice, asked where we wanted to sit and we chose the bar. The bartender was awesome, so friendly and working hard even with just 4 of us there! My friend ordered a drink and a beef taco. I had a Modelo. The chips & salsa are just ok. Nice to have a snack while drinking. Prices were reasonable but I can't comment on their food since I didn't have anything besides the chips. The restaurant was clean and big and comfy. Bar was great with t.v.s and lots of seating. Hopefully they stay open because its a great local spot to get drinks with friends.

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    Kimberly K.

    Rodrigo's Champagne Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays is an exceptional value! The champagne is complimentary with your entree. The food is consistently delicious, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the service is always outstanding. Marco and Kyler are both excellent servers who go above and beyond to make every visit enjoyable. Their friendly, attentive service makes brunch even more special. If you're looking for a fantastic way to spend a weekend morning, Rodrigo's Champagne Brunch is definitely worth a visit!

    Chips and salsa
    Juli R.

    Been driving by this restaurant for three years and hemming and hawing about going. The reviews weren't terrific and with so many Mexican restaurant choices in this town, we just never made the decision to eat here until tonight. Walking in was a huge surprise-the place was definitely more upscale than expected. Very lovely decor and a nice sized bar. Hostess was lovely and sat us quickly. Unfortunately what followed was just mediocre service and average food. At first our server was prompt and attentive taking our order. We ordered a fajita burrito with carne asada and asada supreme nachos. The hubby didn't love the salsa (tasting like jarred salsa like so many before us have said) and asked for any other options. We settled on the tomatillo sauce from the kitchen. It was an improvement. The food was average at best and honestly it reminded me of the old Wendy's commercial- where's the beef? Neither the son nor my husband could locate more than a couple of diced pieces of steak in their items. The nachos were simply a huge plate of chips, some barely melted cheese , black olives , beans, sour cream and guacamole. Not a lot of taste nor coverage over those chips. Son ate one third of his burrito and didn't care for the taste of the sauce. Once the food had been delivered, our server was off taking care of others never to be seen again- we had to ask another server for our check.. I realize everyone's tastes are different and what one person may love another may hate- but for us and our hard earned money, we will be skipping a return visit

    Chimichanga with shredded beef
    Mark G.

    I was a passenger in a car that came to this restaurant. I was told that this place is really good and has great Mexican food. We had just left Wine country and was hungry. The hostess walking in was very friendly and nice. We were seated right away. Everything on the menu looked so good but my go to no matter which restaurant is always a chimichanga. The server, Derek was very polite and friendly. The chips and salsa were awesome. After demolishing two bowls of chips and salsa the food arrived and let me tell you, it definitely ranks in the top three that I've had in recent months. It was very good . I was full before I finished, but it was so good. I kept eating. Made it hard to get out of the booth. Little over eating humor there. This place was really good and yes, I would return. Thank you guys for a great lunch. You made a fan. Again thank you Derek for being an awesome server.

    C V.

    Not good, not bad. Just okay. Would give 2.5 stars. First time and was bummed, it's close to my house and I love Mexican. The salsa wasn't very good. Mariachi Margarita was terrible and meat didn't have much flavor. It's a very pretty restaurant though. I love the decor and it was mellow no crowd at all. Service was not very good.

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    Shauna G.

    This breaks my heart. What was once our absolute most favorite restaurant is now such a big disappointment, every visit for the past few visits. The blended coconut margaritas is what we come for and it's just not the same, the ones we ordered tasted like watered down tequila and nothing else. The food portions are substantially less while the prices continues to rise. We sat at the bar while Jesus ran around like a crazy person, trying his best to take orders, deliver food, make drinks and tend the bar at the same time. There were two hostesses on shift and one busboy, it was completely ridiculous and while we were only one of three parties at the bar, we did not receive the attentive service we have grown accustomed to. I can understand that on a Thursday night there shouldn't have to be a surplus of workers on a shift, but to expect one person to do it all is crazy. Sadly, I don't know if we can ever come back after so many letdowns recently

    Shrimp Tostada very good choice for Lunch.
    Micah V.

    This restaurant always serves nice portions of food. The quality is great and they truly serve it fresh. Their staff makes you feel important as a customer and even find a few seconds to chat. During our visit the crowd was small with lite chatter.

    coconut margarita rocks

    My husband and I come here almost every weekend! Welcomed with chips and salsa instantly. The whole staff is always very nice and welcoming. The food comes out fast and hot. Nice Spanish music playing and lots of seating available. We will always come back here!!

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    Sat at the bar thinking service would be better than in the restaurant but it wasn't! Food and service are terrible! I wont eat here again.

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    Live in Murrieta and have been to Rodrigo's twice, about a year apart. The other 1 and 2 star reviews sum it up nicely

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    Ask the Community - Rodrigo's Mexican Grill

    How busy is this place on a Friday night?

    Expect 80%+ at peak hours (6:30-9 PM)

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    Cocina de Barrio

    Cocina de Barrio

    4.5(1.2k reviews)
    55.0 mi•Hillcrest
    •$$
    Happy hour specials
    Full bar

    My sister recommend this location when a friend of mine and I were looking for a place to have…read morebrunch on a Saturday and I am so happy she did! We got there early and got a good spot in the Patio. The service was amazing Jose and Karen provided what felt like white glove service in a fun atmosphere. I saw Jose take a glass of Milk with a Paleta Payaso to a kid as a surprise and the look on the child's face was worth his efforts! Bottomless mimosas were good! We had the Mango Habanero Aguachiles and the Breakfast Tlayuda as well and both were superb. For me the Aguachiles needed a bit more spice so Karen recommended their matcha salsa and that went well with everything! Will definitely be coming back! Thank you all for a great experience!

    I have not been here in a while. Lo siento! I have missed it so much! Ordered the house…read moremargarita to start off the evening!They have changed the menu a little, but they still have my favorites. The big tortilla with beans and chorizo...sooooo good! I can never pronounce the name of it...LOL! But I also ordered the taquitos, another delicious starter! I then had the green mole with ground pistachios over chicken...oh sooooo good!!!!! I love coming here! The staff is always friendly! The server said it had been a while. The outside patio is always welcoming!!! They are also dog friendly! Cako Approves!

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    Tac/Quila

    Tac/Quila

    4.4(3k reviews)
    39.6 mi
    •$$

    Loved the energy and vibe here! I showed up around 6:30 without a reservation, and despite it being…read morevery busy, they were able to seat me at the bar pretty quickly. I ordered the shrimp tacos, and they did not disappoint--very flavorful with plenty of shrimp. I also had the pomegranate margarita, which was delicious. I asked for it a little spicy, and it was perfect. My server was a bit lukewarm, but the person keeping my water glass filled was on it! My glass never went empty, and I appreciated that. Great food, great vibe, and I'd definitely come back if I'm in the area again.

    You hear so much about this place which normally means it would be good. I've been to their sister…read morerestaurant both The Farm and Clandestino. The farm is great as we've alway enjoyed their brunch menu. Dinner is pre fixed course. As for Clandestino, another Mexican restaurant that has a really good atmosphere and majority of the restaurant is outdoor. Food was good. Then you have Tac/ Quila, à Michelin guide which maybe the busiest out of them all for dinner. Located right in the heart of downtown along the main strip. All their restaurants are along the main strip and walking distance from each other. There's a parking lot in the back as well as street parking. Heads up, this place is alway packed everytime we've walked by. Reservations recommended. I needed to make reservations for a group of 5 but open tables only allows up to 4 for online booking. We would need to call restaurant for a bigger booking. It's pretty hard trying to get a hold of someone there. Instead we happened to be there for the Villagefest and just walked up to the restaurant to make the reservation. A whole process with that as they needed to get the manager approval for a group of 5. Anyway, it was done. Night of dinner, we were running a couple minutes behind and thankfully we got a hold of someone to give them the heads up. Check in was breeze and the staffs were all amazing and friendly. Hostess, waitress and all the staff were a doll. First time for all of us as we've heard so much good things about this place. It's alway busy everytime we seen this place. They have both inside and outside dining. A converted patio dining along the street was added as well. Our waitress was the sweetest. I didn't get her name through. As it was our first time, she sure did explained everything down to the tee. The menu was quite extensive with the book. A nice selection both for cocktails and wine. An order of the margaritas sampler was had which is pretty much similar to the Clandestino restaurant. They were pretty good but a some was on the sweeter side which was too much for me. Some starters were sheared, the guacamole and salsa and chips. Between the guacamole and salsa which were both good, salsa was the winner. And the ceviche. We went with the mixture of seafood. Shrimp, octopus and fish served in a tower with avocados and chips. That dish was excellent and very flavorful. Highly recommend. As for entrees, their menu does sound really good. A selections of items were ordered. First off the steak fajitas, served with riche and beans. It's not like the usual with the sizzling plate. Portion was quite small, thin pieces of steak with grilled onions and bell peppers. The rice was good and also had a side of guacamole, sour cream and salsa and a side of tortillas. Overall, it was just ok. Nothing major to rave about. Would I get it again, probably not. Then you have their street tacos which are small and served 2 to an order. The birria tacos were nice, very small but good. Also served with rice and beans and the dipping sauce. The short rib enchiladas, with ranchero sauce a blend of Mexican cheese and sour cream. Small portion of two but flavorful. Lastly the stuffed poblano chilies. Pepper stuffed with Oaxaca cheese, calabacitas, tomatoes, onions and sweet corn on top of rice or beans. You could also add a protein. It was good. Overall, the food was good. Ceviche was the winner out of everything we had. Short rib enchiladas come in second. Fajitas was a miss so that probably won't be ordered again. The service was excellent and the staffs were all amazing. The property is beautiful. This place is alway happening and busy so they'll be ok. There's a few other dishes that sounded amazing which may need to try. Until next time.

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    Tac/Quila - Jicama and Papaya Salad
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 With mixed greens apple chips, carrots, and a watermelon serrano vinaigrette.

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    Jicama and Papaya Salad $17.00 With mixed greens apple chips, carrots, and a watermelon serrano vinaigrette.

    Corazon Taste of Mexico

    Corazon Taste of Mexico

    3.9(101 reviews)
    50.4 mi

    Went out for lunch on St. Patrick's Day and had such a great experience! The place wasn't too busy,…read morewhich made it even more enjoyable. Carlos took amazing care of us from start to finish--super friendly, attentive, and just has a great overall vibe. He greeted us right away, prepared our drinks himself, and kept checking in to make sure everything was perfect without ever being overbearing. The food was delicious, and the drinks really stood out--especially the spicy cucumber margarita, which was absolutely top-tier. Overall, fantastic service and a really enjoyable lunch. I'll definitely be coming back!

    My friends and I had plans to go to ZAMA and found out it was closed so we had to find a new place…read more We ended up here just based off the pictures. Let's start with the margarita I got, I did not taste any alcohol in it (and I cannot have strong drinks! So that can tell you a lot) not worth $18. We basically paid for an expensive agua fresca! Then I ordered the carne asada skewers. The first bite was okay, not very flavorful, but I thought I could just finish it. As I go through the meat, I notice so much fat and very little meat. I grab another piece and bite into it, I start chewing and realize that it tasted like raw meat (with a hint taste of raw meat that spent too much time in the fridge) I immediately got nauseous and spit it out on a napkin. I told our server and he asked me what else I would like. I then ordered the fish tacos, he brought it out in less than 5 minutes (kind of fast if you ask me) I try a small piece of the fish and it wasn't bad, I give a piece to my friend and she only got fat. Why is there fat in my fish tacos! I tried to pick through it so I could atleast get full, but I couldn't do it. The server came to pick up our plates and asked me if I didn't like the tacos, I said no but that's okay don't worry about it. I was so disappointed because I was starving. My friend ordered the rib eye tacos and had to pick through it too because most of it was fat. The only good thing that happened was that our server did not charge me for the two plates that I didn't eat. We thanked him, paid the check and left. Unfortunately, this was not the best food and we were excited to eat and celebrate my birthday.

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    Casero Taqueria - Al Pastor Tacos

    Casero Taqueria

    3.7(865 reviews)
    29.3 mi
    •$$

    On Sunday afternoon, my friend and I sat in the bar at one of the three long tables. Plenty of room…read morefor groups of friends. The bar tender was not very busy and took great care of us. The bar is fully stocked with a variety of alcoholic options. Casero has seating inside and on the patio available, too. We started with the guacamole and chips and salsa. The guac was delicious. Not much heat though if you're a fan of spice. The salsa was mild, too. The chips were definitely the perfect vehicle for the guac and salsa. We both had the Mole de Mama. Yummy chicken thigh and leg smothered in mole with rice, beans, and corn tortillas. The mole is very nice and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The rice was a bit firm but the beans were good. The corn tortillas were delicious. If I visit again, I would like to try their shrimp ceviche. It sounds delicious.

    We love Casero. The food is above average, the staff is always friendly, and the margaritas are…read moresome of the best around. There's just one small problem: apparently you're not allowed to actually get the margaritas. This was our third visit in a row where our drinks showed up well after our food. On the drive over we literally said, "Let's give it one more try. It can't happen again." Oh, it happened again. First the bar was backed up. Then there was a party out back. Everyone was incredibly nice and apologetic, but after three visits, we've run out of excuses to collect. Last time, my wife ordered a second margarita after we finished eating because the first took so long. We sat around for another 20 minutes waiting for it and finally canceled it. The crazy part is--we WANT to spend more money here! In a perfect world we'd each have two drinks. Take our money! But apparently the bar has other plans. Great drinks. Good food. Nice people. Getting an actual drink? That's the adventure.

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    Casero Taqueria - Bar area

    Bar area

    Casero Taqueria - Shrimp Tacos

    Shrimp Tacos

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    Luna Modern Mexican Kitchen - Fried banana

    Luna Modern Mexican Kitchen

    4.2(2.4k reviews)
    32.3 mi
    •$$

    Shrimp fajitas all dayyyyy!…read more I wanted to get something different this time. I usually get the cheese enchiladas and they are great! This time, I ordered the shrimp fajitas and those might be my new favorite! So healthy and satisfying. It was a ton of food! I was full afterwards. Yummy! The shrimp was cooked well and you got a good amount of it. We have great service. Everyone loved what they ordered. Ambiance was relaxing. Luna is one of our favorite spots!

    Fancy restaurant in Corona in the business high rise center. This place is table linens and tip top…read moreatmosphere. Could possibly be the fanciest restaurant in Corona, but the kicker is average plate is only around $25 including seafood plates. I had the fish tacos and they were splendid. So fresh and satisfying. Every table gets chips and salsa. We opted for a few appetizers, which is very filling. You have plenty of food in your tummy with possibility of leftovers. At the end of the night. The alcoholic drinks are on par. The only one thing not on par is their flan. They can do better on the condensed milk taste. I would say it tastes more like water, The rest of their desserts are tasty and fresh. Their staff is very attentive. Management helps out too. Enough room for large parties. I would make a reservation, but my party was over 30 people. I would not go on a hot day because the AC isn't the best during a heat wave. Free parking available outdoors but plentiful. Thank you for my delicious fancy fish tacos dinner. Everything is way better than others. Thank you for going above for your customers.

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    Luna Modern Mexican Kitchen - Bar

    Bar

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