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    Tacos El Rancho

    3.5 (110 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 8:00 am - 11:30 pm

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    TACOS EL RANCHO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Sarah A.

    I've been visiting this place specifically for their tacos de cabeza for the past three years, and they never disappoint! The flavor and texture are absolutely outstanding. The service is consistently fast and friendly, and you can really see how hard this team works together.

    Decent little place, family owned
    Robert P.

    Unassuming and simple. But chow is really good! Tacos are a little small, so whenever I have a crew at the house, I get 5 for each person. Always the spread of selections--carne, cabeza, chorizo, lingua, and pastor. Comes to about $10 each. But worth it. Mrs. Yelper approved.

    Really? Cutting metal while someone is making food below?
    Mike C.

    When it comes to food I think it is pretty good, when it comes to Customer service the dude in the glasses is friendly. Here is my problem, the same person taking the order and dealing with money is the same person making the food and here is what really got me thinking how poorly manage this place is, WHY WOULD YOU HAVE EMPLOYEES DOING REPAIRS WHILE PEOPLE/CUSTOMERS ARE THERE TO ORDER? This repairs are almost above the food they are selling!!! Is this safe? They were cutting metal, how about a piece of that metal goes to the food? How about you use your common sense and have them work after business hours and not while making food?

    Carne asada tacos with onions cilantro red sauce and lime
    Kaleb M.

    I've been coming to this taco place for months and it's still the best traditional burrito I've had in years, the people are super chill, great telenovelas to watch while eating. I will keep coming back as long as I come to Riverside for any reason

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    Great tacos at a super reasonable price! Quick service and clean store. One of my new favorite spots!

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    Very good service, and fast unique style. The perfect price. I recommend 10 stars. You should try it. ROAST CAKES

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    5 years ago

    Update your hours. If you have the time you open posted at 8am then open at 8am. It's 8:40 and doors are still locked

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    Best taco place in Norco. It's a small shop with not a lot of frills but they make one mean taco.

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    Best tacos ever!! Tons of meat. Bomb ass tacos. Go here and ignore bad reviews. So yum!!

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    This place is pretty good local fast service and quality food . Can't go wrong thanks again el rancho,

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    8 years ago

    This is the Taco Tuesday spot every week. It's super fast and has all my favorites like carnitas and carne asada.

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    Every single one of the tacos punched us in the mouth with authentic street tacos flavor and the salsa kicked our tongue with the perfect amount of spice and a love.

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    Morena's Mexican Cuisine - Riverside

    4.7(355 reviews)
    6.3 mi
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    I've given Morena's their props before, but I had to add some extra love for these beautiful fish…read moreand shrimp tacos with mango salsa and for their World Cup happy hour (whenever there's a game on). Service was just as sweet as always. Pretty quiet in here for happy hour and World Cup on TV.

    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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    Anchos Southwest Grill & Bar

    4.0(2.1k reviews)
    0.6 mi
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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.

    4th time in about 5yrs. Food was "ok". Sorry to say, you…read morewon't find real "street tacos" thedse are soft tortilla or hard shell. I guess with the theme of "homemade tortillas" they use them for everything including chips. Tacos hard shell, taste more like "flautas". Drinks are way "overpriced" for the size. We will never get an alcoholic beverage again. Table Salsa needs a fast makeover, it taste very blah, very mild and had a preservative/chemical taste. Quality vs. Popularity is taking over.

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    Tio's Tacos - I'm not sure how to convey on how bad the food is.  This is Enchiladas !!!!!

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    3.3(1.7k reviews)
    7.9 mi
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    I've read up on reviews saying some of the food is bad, etc SO I did my research on what multiple…read morereviews say tasted GREAT! Their Mojarra for one, is amazing with some corn tortillas, beans and rice, and lettuce. The lime garlicky sauce on that one, is what I've been dreaming of. It was THE star of the show. And we also got their wet supreme burrito mojado, with the mole sauce all over it Also tried their agua fresca, loved the cucumber and lime flavor! Great size for two to share, and we had a blast just eating and enjoying the sights laid out to see. Their pickled onions got a spicy kick to it! I loved the added crunch instead of just having the typical hot salsa. Service was great, with the waiters and waitresses checking in on us every now and then, and I liked that we pay first then eat, so we just leave after we're done! Excellent experience as the weather was perfect too, the outdoor seating has some mosquitoes but be sure to go when it's not molting hot outside! After food we got to go on a photo spree and it was wonderful.

    Very fun environment with a lot to look at!! Be sure to give yourself time to walk around and see…read morethe artwork!! The guac, chips, salas were tasty and very fresh! Aqua frescas are also super tasty! Food was just eh... not bad but not anything super memorable. It's what you'd expect from a shredded cheese on top of your beans type of place. Okay flavor, but very heavy feeling afterwards. We ordered tacos and a green enchilada. Tacos were okay, although I wouldn't order an enchilada again. The sauce was creamier than I am used to, wasn't a fan. Staff was overall very kind and service was quick for being such a big place, maybe a little too quick though.

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