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    Taco Joe's Mexican Restaurant

    3.7 (526 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Tex-Mex
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Food was excellent! Staff were super friendly and professional and the price was pretty good for the delicious food they served! Definitely deserves 5 stars

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    Nerissa B.

    If you're looking for a dining experience that feels just like being at your abuelita's house, you have to check out Taco Joe's! This hidden gem caught our attention when the restaurant we usually visit was unexpectedly closed. As we were about to leave, we spotted Taco Joe's and decided to give it a try, drawn in by their festive sign. Finding parking was a breeze in their spacious lot, even though there's only one entrance and exit. Once inside, we were warmly welcomed and promptly seated through a beautifully decorated brown door. The hospitality here is genuine--the waitstaff is always friendly and quick to assist. We started our meal with their house-made salsa and crunchy chips while our waitress took our drink order. If you're looking for a fantastic deal, their lunch specials come with a drink and are definitely worth it! I can't recommend the chile relleno special enough; it's served with creamy beans topped with cheese and flavorful rice that will absolutely delight your taste buds. We also enjoyed the hearty albondigas soup, which paired perfectly with rice and warm tortillas. Ever since that visit, we've been coming back every week! Taco Joe's stands out with generous portions and budget-friendly prices--definitely a breath of fresh air compared to many restaurants that skimp on servings. And let me tell you, when they bring your order to the table, it's piping hot and packed with flavor! Don't miss out on their delicious Mango Mimosas and a variety of other delightful drinks. Kudos to the owner, the talented chefs, and the fantastic waitstaff for making every visit a special occasion. Thank you for always making us feel right at home! We can't wait to come back next week! Lunch specials start at 11 AM. Drink and other specials are available at certain times. They open either at 8 AM or 9 AM and are closed on Wednesdays.

    Paloma

    Great customer services . Clean restaurant. We order fish tacos 8.7 the rise had an after burn taste . Overall great tacos . Also we order carne asada 8.5. They burn the carne "see pictures" overall good experience.

    Nachos (no meat)
    Malina C.

    I have eaten here on several occasions, actually all have been takeout, but I have never posted a review. This particular occasion I was craving nachos, so I saw that they had nachos with everything I like on it (beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo). I didn't want any meat this time, but they do have another nachos on the menu that does include your choice of meat. The nachos were . Although I ordered this through 3rd party delivery services, it was still crunchy! The chips had not turned into mush like most places. I did request the wet toppings on the side, so that may have helped. Overall I give this a 4/5, not a full 5 because I had a lot of leftover chips without any toppings.

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    I ordered the small menudo to go and a shredded beef hard shell taco. Both were quite yummy. My only complaint was the salsa ( not authentic at all) more like ketchup.

    This is what they advertise on instagram

    I order based on an instagram post I saw. It looked really appetizing, but it just looked appetizing. The chilaquiles divorciaos should had come with what it looks beef fajita and avocado. Not the case the came plain and no meat or avocado. When I asked for the meat they brought me a tiny bowl of what it looks like chopped asada( did not taste good). Also the menudo had 3-4 pieces of menudo the rest was just pozole hominy. For sure not worth your time or money. For the price go somewhere else

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    Jewel R.

    They have the best chips and salsa I've ever had and the food is so tasty. I've had their hard shell tacos and got the supreme burrito this time, I recommend trying both! Also the staff are very attentive!

    Chilaquiles divorciados and chef's omelette

    Excellent service, place and food!! Prices are acceptable with the portions they served you... ask for Belinda, best service experience you will get Definitely coming back

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    Food is good but a bit pricey. The service was decent and over all the place feels good. Likely will be back when craving a chimichanga.

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    Ancho's is one of those places I honestly don't know if it's considered a hidden gem or not, but…read moreafter living in Riverside for the past 3-4 years, I can't believe I've never been here until now. I found out about it through my cousin, who's a UCR alum, and I'm really glad I finally got to try it. The staff were super nice and attentive, constantly coming by our table to check if we needed more water, tortillas, or anything else we might want. Even with how busy it was, they still made sure everyone was taken care of, which I really appreciated. The restaurant was packed, and it actually surprised me because I don't usually see that many people at restaurants in Riverside. The energy inside felt lively but still comfortable. One of my favorite parts was the fresh tortillas. They come out hot and fresh from the oven, and you can literally watch them being made right in front of you, which made it even better. And the best part is they're free. We ordered the carne fajitas and chile relleno. The fajitas were incredible, the meat was juicy, tender, and packed with flavor, with that perfect smoky sear that comes from being cooked fresh on a hot skillet. Everything came out sizzling and stayed flavorful with every bite. The chile relleno was also really good, with a nice balance of savory and slightly creamy filling that paired well with the sauce. It was actually my first time trying fajitas, and I can confidently say I'll be ordering them again the next time I come back. I definitely plan on returning while I'm still at UCR to make up for all the years I didn't know this place existed.

    If I could rate separately for service I would give it a 5…read more This place is not lacking any help in the waiter and waitress department. We have not been here since the 90's and I have to say, it was much better back then. All in all, there is just no flavor. The salsa tasted like watery tomatoes, our waitress gave us a little side of habanero salsa to incorporate with it but that heat is the extreme for me. We ordered the Mesquite chicken and steak fajitas which were less than average. Not sure if it was just a bad day, but the taste of the protein did not match up to the wonderful smell of BBQ outside the restaurant. The tortillas were just ok, first batch was not even warm. My Michelada was good though. Bummer visit after being away for so long. Looks like the interior could stand a makeover.

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