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    Tacos El Cheko

    3.5 (91 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    2 QUESABIRRIAS AND SMALL CONSUME
    Lil J.

    Bomb, fresh made tortillas, soft and crispy. Definitely a place to come on your way to and from Palm Springs, Yucaipa and Big Bear. Friendly owner.

    Clean restaurant
    David P.

    I was hungry and needed to kill some time. Came in and had the Wedding Plate with birria and frijoles de la olla. Clean restaurant, good food, great service from the owner. Why more could I ask for? Frijoles de la olla are where it's at.

    Asada Tacos
    Jose M.

    The ONLY things that were enjoyable here were the tortillas and the cheese. Terrible quality of meat; didn't taste fresh at all. Stay away from the sodas in the fridge, they tasted like bitter water, almost like they've been sitting there for ages. Man, I just want to find an actual good taco spot :(

    $6.50 "side" of chips and salsa... soggy and gross.
    Eve C.

    Im being very generous giving three stars because the tacos were okay. We ordered chips and salsa and paid $6.50 for that... we got soggy chips with salsa on top. Wtf? Did they run out of containers to put the salsa in?? Really upset and will not be returning here.

    Taco
    Sarah G.

    Update on my review. After returning a couple more times, quality of food has gone down a lot. Both times we have come in the gentlemen up front have been incredibly disrespectful talking about customers to each other and cursing in front of us. I get it it's a taco spot however, the food is not good enough to continue returning to a place where i felt uncomfortable.

    Meat fries with lengua and nacho cheese

    Gas, my new favorite local spot. They actually use nacho cheese and good lengua. Good portions for the price

    Asada Fries

    Always get the asada Fries everywhere and yes the ones at chekos are pretty good. Worth trying

    Cold fries, with dry meat. Looks decent but didn't taste good. Very disappointed.
    Chef A.

    First off. What kind of taco place doesn't offer taco Tuesday?? I've eaten here several times and it started off really good but the food has been in a steep decline lately. My last order of asada fries were so bland and cold the cheese didn't even melt. The fries were so hard like they were old or fried twice. The asada was so dry it had the texture of jerky. The green sauce was so watered down it was literally green water. Not sure what happened but they really need to get back to the way they were, before people stop buying food here. The only good thing I liked was the guacamole.

    Agua de jamaica
    Karen A.

    Quality of food was low, the meat was practically flavorless and the agua de Jamaica that I bought was also flavorless- it was so watered down I could see through it.

    Christian P.

    We saw this place a few times on Yelp but never had the chance to try it. We're picky about Mexican food because we know authentic flavors, and there aren't many good places for tacos in our area. Finally, we tried Tacos El Cheko and were pleasantly surprised. The tacos were really good, with fresh and flavorful ingredients. We especially recommend the tacos de arina; they were super good. I have a couple of suggestions for the owner: make a spicier sauce for those who like it hot and maybe improve the aguas frescas. But overall, it's a 5-star experience, and we'll definitely be coming back!

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    The horchatas I bought had small bugs in them floating around. I noticed this by the time I already drank half of my drink.

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    Disgusting, meat and fries were burnt. customer service was rude. not a welcoming environment

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    Absolutely, bar none, one of the best Al pastor combo burritos I've ever had! And I have had many...

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    $5.55 for a 3 inch tostada with too much avocado sauce was beyond ridiculous. The meat was amazing, why so small? We left hungry

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    Cornerstone BBQ - Rotisserie chicken, whole (After cutting into whole pieces)

    Cornerstone BBQ

    (561 reviews)

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    One of my biggest fears in life is being forced to eat dry chicken. Luckily, that's not the case…read morehere. But I'll tell you, the hesitation and dread of that first bite was real. I ordered a chicken sandwich with the slaw to go. I had to pull over because I couldn't even hold onto it while driving. It was big and sloppy and I didn't even think I could fit it all in my mouth. But honestly, if it's not sloppy, are you even really enjoying it? Literally, no notes.

    My visit to Cornerstone BBQ was a mixed experience. There were definitely some highlights, but…read morethere were also several issues that kept the meal from living up to the price. Having lived in Texas for many many years and eating barbecue all over the state from popular Michelin star places to Mom and Pop hole in the wall places to food trucks I know what the good barbecue taste like. We decided on a large platter because this was our first time to the restaurant and we wanted to get it taste of everything. We opted for brisket, ribs, chicken and swapped out the pulled pork for jalapeno sausage. This included 4 side dishes and honestly I know they're just sides but it definitely wasn't enough for four adults to enjoy. The large platter says it easily feeds six to eight people but the sides definitely only feed three. The brisket was good compared to California standards. It was moist, flavorful, and cooked just right but lacked a great smoky taste. The loaded fries were another standout. They were absolutely delicious, and the rich cheese sauce paired with the added jalapeños made them even better. Those were easily my favorite items on the menu. Unfortunately, the ribs were inconsistent. Some bites were tender, while others were extremely tough and difficult to eat. The food overall was also much greasier than expected, which took away from the enjoyment of the meal. The service left a lot to be desired. We had to keep asking for basic items throughout our visit, and our drinks didn't arrive until we had asked twice. Having to repeatedly remind the staff for things that should have come automatically made the experience frustrating. The seating arrangement was another disappointment. Our party of four was squeezed around a tiny table, even though there were larger tables available. To make matters worse, a group of six was seated at a three-top table directly behind us, blocking the aisle. People were constantly trying to squeeze between the tables, making the dining area feel cramped and uncomfortable. Considering the price, I expected much better. The portions didn't justify the cost, especially when combined with the inconsistent food quality and service issues. While the brisket and loaded fries were excellent, the tough ribs, greasy food, cramped seating, repeated service problems, and high prices made this a disappointing overall experience. I hope Cornerstone BBQ improves these areas because the restaurant has the potential to be much better.

    Gwen Marlowe Foods & Catering - Anna Marie and Mese Ugapo - Founders, Gwen Marlowe Foods & Catering

    Gwen Marlowe Foods & Catering

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    Incredible Experience -- Above and Beyond! Gwen Marlo…read morecatering was an absolute lifesaver for our wellness retreat. I hired Annamarie and Messe last minute after our original chef backed out just two weeks before the event. From the very first call, they were responsive, kind, and completely accommodating to our shifting needs--whether it was allergies, dietary preferences, or an ever-growing headcount. Annamarie is an absolute sweetheart, and her warmth was felt not just in her presence, but in the food she prepared. Her husband was equally lovely, and together they brought such a beautiful, heart-centered energy to the weekend. The food was fantastic--nourishing, delicious, and beautifully presented. Everyone at the retreat was raving about it! We were aiming for healthy meals that still felt indulgent and flavorful, and they delivered that in spades. I can't wait to work with them again in the future. Highly, highly recommend!

    We hired Gwen Marlowe Food and Catering for our wedding day, and overall, they did a fantastic job…read more The food tasted amazing, and everything went smoothly thanks to their efforts. Here's our detailed review based on their food quality, presentation, performance, and customer service. Food: The food was very good and tasty. Every dish was flavorful and satisfying to me but others trying the food had their likes and dislikes. This was a refreshing surprise since wedding food can sometimes fall flat. With Gwen Marlowe's cooking, you're likely to get dishes that stand out in taste. Presentation: The buffet-style setup was beautifully arranged, with each dish served by the vendor team to ensure an elegant presentation. Most dishes looked fantastic, giving our guests a sense of a refined, well-presented meal. The salad presentation, though simpler, was still tasty and fresh, adding a nice touch to the spread. Performance: On our wedding day, the team was on top of everything, ensuring every guest was served promptly and helping set up the tables to look beautiful. We appreciated their professionalism and attention to detail, which helped make our reception feel special. It was also just nice having a caterer who was willing to provide the plates and silverware. Really good deal for that reason alone! Customer Service: While Anna, our contact with the company, was communicative and respectful, we slowly began to feel hesitant to ask for adjustments or additional tastings, as we sometimes got the impression our requests were becoming a burden. It just felt like the vibes were coming off as passive aggressive and we didn't understand why when we were willing to pay for more tastings. It's hard to understand why a food company would have difficulty wanting to serve sample tastings of their dishes especially when they were being paid for. For example, when requesting if we could try out their vegan curry option in addition to their lasagna vegetarian option, we made efforts to make things easier for this vendor by suggesting we could just pick up the food in a take out box without needing a nice sit down experience to save them time (we only did this because Anne emailed us saying we couldn't book another tasting due to there being no time for them to set up another sit down tasting). In response, we got what we wanted but Anne charged us $50 a plate when typically they went for $30 a plate with a sit down experience. So just to get a chance to taste their veggie options we paid them $100 for 2 dishes. We know it takes time to get the ingredients to make these dishes but this shouldn't be an issue for a company that specializes in food. Customers will of course want to try out the different options so make that easier for them. A food company should not make their customers feel like they can't ask to try out food that will be served to hundreds of people! We also felt she didn't handle feedback as openly as we had hoped, occasionally giving the sense that we were the only people they've served who had problems with a dish. Additionally, there were a few instances when my mother, whom we had authorized to communicate with the Anne, felt overlooked. However, on the wedding day, everything we had requested was delivered beautifully, and our guests were thrilled with the food. Overall, Gwen Marlowe Food and Catering delivered a wonderful dining experience on our big day, with delicious food, thoughtful presentation, and a seamless performance. We just hope anyone booking them has a better experience with customer service as we unfortunately felt like a bother to this company. Thank you Gwen Marlowe for making our big day so special though

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    Hands down the best taco man we've ever had! Not over exaggerating either. Everything is grilled…read moreover fire and flat top too! Quality of meats is 10/10! Just look at how his Al pastor is cooked...the right way!! I know chicken isn't the go to for most people when it comes to tacos but my mom and I especially enjoyed it. Grilled over fire. Juicy and tender and with that over the fire Smokey flavor. Not to mention I had guests who don't eat meat but Manny has that also taken care of with his Vegan Al pastor. My cousin would not stop raving about how delicious they were! We hired Manny for our sons first birthday party. We had an RSVP of 60 people but unfortunately not everyone showed up. Too bad for them because they missed out on the best tacos! Don't worry they let you keep all the left overs. Everything. We had guests take some home and we kept a lot as well. Breakfast and lunch at work is taking care of! Haha! Manny and his wife were also very friendly and easy to get a long with. Nothing but good vibes! We will definitely call Manny again when we need a taco man! Highly recommend to all our family and friends! Thanks Manny!!!!

    Highly recommend hiring manny for your event. Don't skip out on the Mac and cheese cuz you think…read moretacos and Mac don't go together. Super super good! Pastor was hands down my favorite maybe it was the generous chunks of pineapple he gave also. Ate 6 tacos compared to my usual 3. Manny was also super personable and you could tell he was proud to serve what he was cooking. You can definitely see the great quality.

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    We booked Taco fresh for our wedding shower and i have to say Chef Rick was very Professional, they…read morewere on time and very personable aeevice was excellentl. Food was very delicious fresh and tasty, all homemade ingredients you can taste. They cook on the spot. Very clean Professional service. We will be using them again, for all our family functions. Good Job

    I had been recommended a while back to Ricardo and his amazing taco service and was hoping to use…read morehis services one day if I was gonna have a special event. The opportunity finally came when I was planning my daughters baby shower. It is my first grand baby so you can imagine how perfect I wanted everything to be. I contacted Ricardo through his website and he responded promptly and sent me pricing, menu and all other details. I booked with him and I had been told his food was amazing so I knew my event would be a success. I felt bad that he was an hour away from me but that wasn't an issue at all, Ricardo was so professional and said the distant was not a problem nor the fact that I needed him for a Sunday. He arrived in time and set up promptly. He had the best set up, he wore a professional catering smock with his name on it, so did his assistant. The food was absolutely delicious, everything was set up so nice! Everyone is talking about how good the food was and all I saw were happy faces. I was so busy with the event that I was not able to thank him enough but I also did not wanna distract him while he worked. Thank you Ricardo and your assistant for providing excellent service and great food for my daughters baby shower. I will upload photos as soon as my daughter emails them. 10 stars from me! ;)

    Dads BBQ and Catering - Wedding Setup

    Dads BBQ and Catering

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    Another year of July 4th luncheon at work, so another year of delicious food from Dads BBQ. This is…read moreour third year of having them as our caterer and they do NOT disappoint every single time. Honestly they deserve more than 5 stars. The food, the service, decoration, literally everything about Dads BBQ is amazing every year. They also respond so quick and always in details so you're not lost about anything. I'm so glad I found Dads BBQ 3 years ago. You guys are AWESOME!! Keep doing what you guys are doing!! :)

    Dad's BBQ & Catering has done it again! I hired them 3 years ago for my daughter's graduation party…read moreand again last weekend for a pool party/bbq. They did an excellent job with the food, the delivery and the quality of service. I didn't remember placing the utensils and things down, so I thought the items had been forgotten, but after calling DB&C, they reminded me that I had placed them on another counter, away from the food. It's so awesome that they remembered a little detail that I had forgotten; extra points for that! Everyone enjoyed the food and many took me up on my offer to take home some of the leftovers. Their daughter, Rianna, was a pleasure to work with; she handled the business end of things beautifully and I never worried that things wouldn't work out. I hope that their family's business continues to grow beyond what they have imagined. Give them an opportunity to make your next event be the one nobody can stop talking about.

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