Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    The Mexico Cafe

    4.1 (1.1k reviews)
    ModerateSalad, Soup, Mexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

    Order The Mexico Cafe Takeout or Delivery

    The Mexico Cafe Photos

    Business Info

    THE MEXICO CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - The Mexico Cafe

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    The whole restaurant is festively decorated for the 4th of July
    Shauna G.

    Came in for date night before heading to the casino, super impressed with the size of this restaurant. I really enjoyed the festive, patriotic decor and all the lights, albeit the mannequins were a little creepy. We got in early and beat the crowd, luckily for us as it seemed there was only one server covering all the tables in the dining room. The bus boy had a really bad attitude, not friendly or welcoming at all which was a turn off. Kind of just slamming stuff around and wouldn't even respond when we told him thank you each time he stopped by to pick something up off our table. The margarita flight was just ok, we only really enjoyed 2 out of 4, the carnitas was very dry, as was the carne asada. My husband's burrito was 75% refried beans, the rice tasted funky, my albondigas was 90% celery but still had a good flavor. The highlight of the meal was actually the homemade corn tortillas, sadly. Not a great first experience even though we were in before it got busy. Our service was decent, he only became really friendly after I left a big tip which I found a little insulting. All in all, a very average and underwhelming experience, probably wouldn't be back, nothing made it stand out or special for us and it was our 20 year anniversary.

    Dressed for America 250
    Mike H.

    We have a ton of Mexican places in Murrieta and Temecula to choose from and many are very good but I had a real delightful surprise yesterday at The Mexico Cafe. From the moment you walked in the place was totally decked out for the America 250 theme. They really went all out and it was awesome. This place is huge by the way. Many rooms with soooo much seating but wr sat in the bar to see the US take on Paraguay in the World Cup match. Lots of TV's to see from any seat. Our server was delightful, so attentive and just really good at her job. I wish I would have gotten her name. She was wearing a Mexico FIFA jersey though. The food was dynamite! Everything on my combo plate was fire. The taco, enchilada and the especially the chill rellenoes! The batter was so thick and moist it was awesome. My mango chili margarita was great too. Awesome place, go have some great food and service at the Mexico Cafe!

    Megan A.

    The prices were high and it wasn't as authentic as I wished for but I will say the bathrooms were clean and well maintained, the margaritas were amazing and the vibe was great. We chose to sit on the patio and it was relaxing being outside. Our server seemed annoyed with us but it could have been because it was a busy hour for the restaurant.

    Lunch with good friends.
    Amy C.

    Thursday, 2-05-2026: We met up with friends today for lunch. There was no wait and we were seated right away since our friends arrived before us. As usual the cafe elaborately was dressed up for Valentine's Day. Kudos to their decorators! This is a spacious restaurant that is very clean and it's beautifully designed & decorated. Their Halloween & Christmas decorations are off the charts and a sight to behold! We enjoyed great customer service, our friends' company, and fantastic food! I only ordered their flavorsome albondigas soup and everybody else got combo plates. This continues to be a favorite eatery.

    Combo plate.
    James B.

    Hi Sandy - it was pretty good. I ordered the three item combo plus albondigas soup (only $3.50 extra). The soup was good and hot - the way I like it. Service was super fast... almost too fast? For a graduation day I was surprised the place wasn't packed. I just get the soup it seems and the entree was already there! So the beans and rice got a little cold. The tacos were not that large but heck there was a lot of food after some nice chips and salsa. The chili relleno was the star. I took half of it home with the rice and beans (and salsa) and it made just the best left over burrito. The margaritas were super cheap and tasty - only $8.00 or so. My son lives just down the road near Pechanga so it's really close by. My question always is would I come back again? You bet. Great atmosphere, attentive service, good food and drink at a decent price.

    Travis C.

    We've been here a few times and love it. First off, they are always decorated to the nines for what every holiday it is and we love that. Second the service is always fantastic. We've had Isaiah C as a server a couple times and he is absolutely amazing. So courteous and attentive. We love him. The food is also great and the portions are more than I can eat so I get two meals for one. Lastly their margaritas are fantastic My wife loves the watermelon margarita and would go here just for that.

    Joy K.

    Since my original three star review we have returned several times. I branched out and tried different menu items. So with all fairness in mind, I am updating my review. I liked their chile verde. The pork was tender and flavorful in a spicy green verde sauce, served with fresh corn tortillas. And the albondigas soup is a new favorite of mine. The restaurant is huge, and we have never had worry about being able to get seated right away.

    Took the salad home. Please find a better brand of bleu cheese and ranch dressing. Your current dressings are horrible.
    Patricia T.

    10/30/25 Dinner 5:30-8:30 My Grandson is born on Halloween. He decided to have our family gathering here. 20% automatic gratuity for our group of about 24. We were seated in the family room and waited on by a very efficient waiter. He deserved that 20%. From the looks of it, everyone ordered and was satisfied with their meal. Me? I had a salad. I chose bleu cheese dressing. I already know to have ranch dressing as a back up plan, because most places have horrible bleu cheese. Well, my only complaint: BOTH BLEU CHEESE AND RANCH were horrible!!! I had to take my salad to go, so I could use my own dressing at home. Otherwise, such a nice hidden gem in Temecula. I say hidden because we've lived in Murrieta for 30 years and NEVER heard of this place. It was decorated so nicely for Halloween We should have been charged an entry fee, LOL! I hear they go all out for Christmas, too..... so I'm sure we will revisit. All in all, 5 well deserved stars for The Mexico Cafe

    Guacamole Taquitos (3)
    Ashley W.

    This place was decorated so good for Halloween!! Loved all the decorations. This was my first time trying this place, the drinks were really good and the bar area was nice with tvs to watch the games. Then they have a dining area option which was a little more quiet and nice for a girls night. Our waiter Ramon was very funny and nice! He was great. The blackberry margarita was really good.

    paloma b.

    Love this place! Always a good time. The drinks are amazing, great food, and fun decor! I love coming back here! The staff is friendly and I appreciate everyone here!

    Gina M.

    I recently visited The Mexico Cafe in Temecula with a group of 8 friends to celebrate a birthday. The restaurant itself is very large, with several dining rooms, a bar area, outdoor seating, and a spacious lobby. It was quite busy the evening we went. The décor definitely adds to the experience. The ceilings are high, and there are different themed areas throughout the restaurant. There was a festive display near the fireplace with colorful lights and seasonal decorations, and the walls featured framed family photos that give the place a long-standing, family-owned feel. It has character and feels lively when full. We all ordered different items -- burritos, tacos, taquitos, enchiladas -- and I ordered the chicken fajitas, which came with rice, beans, and a side salad. The fajitas had plenty of onions and bell peppers, and the rice and beans were actually very good. However, the salad lettuce was slightly wilted and the tomatoes were mushy. Overall, my meal was just okay. Something about the seasoning didn't quite sit right with me, so I only ate part of it and took the rest home. One friend ordered taquitos as an appetizer and added rice and beans, but the rice and beans were never brought out. Some of the others really enjoyed their meals, especially the burritos and enchiladas. Drinks were a mixed experience. One friend ordered a Cadillac Margarita and felt it was overpriced at $23 -- more than her meal. I ordered an Arnold Palmer, which tasted good, but the cups were small so I needed a few refills. Service was attentive in terms of bringing food and checking on us, but there was an uncomfortable moment when a drink was set down rather abruptly at the table, which caught everyone's attention. One thing to note: if you have 10 or more people, there is an automatic 20% gratuity. We only had 8 people, but because we requested separate checks, a 20% tip was added to each individual bill. That's something you may want to clarify in advance if you prefer to decide your own gratuity. On a positive note, they did sing happy birthday and brought ice cream for the birthday guest, which was a nice touch. Overall, the atmosphere was lively and spacious, some dishes were enjoyed more than others, and the experience was average with a few service and policy concerns.

    It's hard to believe there's Mexican cooks in the kitchen here. First of all, this is the most American Mexican restaurant I've ever been to. Red white and blue everywhere! Flags lights, country music playing. When I walked in, I knew what it was. The food is flavorless and the guac is either store bought or they just don't know how to make it. If you're Caucasian, you're gonna love this place. It's right up your alley. 0/10 don't recommend if you're authentic.

    There Chicken Soft Tacos
    Christopher V.

    Service was super fast and friendly. Although we were there on Taco Tuesday everything came out quickly and tasted great!

    Shredded Beef Flautas

    See all

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Johnny C.
    5
    157
    165

    6 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Mike H.
    475
    254
    1253

    2 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Amy C.
    224
    698
    6249

    6 months ago

    Helpful 13
    Thanks 6
    Love this 12
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 days ago

    Décor is strange but the service and food are incredible. It's our go to and should be yours too.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Gina M.
    5
    113
    471

    6 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    23 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 1
    Love this 12
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Josh B.
    1
    36
    67

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jeff N.
    3
    112
    34

    8 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 2

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of David V.
    7
    117
    10

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    21 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of M K.
    0
    4
    5

    1 month ago

    Great service! Worse margaritas ever! When the menu says no returns on drinks = margaritas mix is awful!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of A A.
    36
    80
    4

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 28

    The Mexico Cafe Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - The Mexico Cafe

    What's the Sunday Brunch price for child? For seniors?

    Kids 5-12 $15.99 Seniors 15% off any item . So 15% off of $34.99 or $44.99 (Unlimited Mirmosa)

    Do they charge a 20 percent automatic tip on Sunday brunch days?

    No, they do not. At least not for small parties.

    How much is the Sunday brunch buffet?

    35.00 dollars a person

    Is there happy hour at the Temecula location?

    Yes there is. 2-6 Mon- Thursday. Great Margaritas. 😋

    Is there a senior discount?

    Sorry, no discounts for us youngsters.

    How much is the Sunday brunch?

    $22.50 if you have senior or military discount otherwise $25. A bargain considering all the meat and shrimp, desert bar (love the crepes with strawberries, chocolate, and whip cream), taco bar, omelet bar and much more.

    Do you have a mariachi ? If so when?

    No mariachi

    How much is Sunday Brunch?

    24.99 and 34.99 w mimosas

    Do they have a kid's menu?

    Yes they have a kids menu

    Is there a Sunday brunch or breakfast? Price for brunch?

    As of 2-03-2024: $34.99 for adults and &15.99 for children ages 5-12.

    Can you accommodate a party of 10? Do we need reservations?

    We can accommodate this size party yet we do not take reservations for parties less than 20 unless there are special circumstances.

    Can you make reservations?

    I don't think you need there is plenty of room

    Is there outdoor dining?

    Yes a few outdoor sections

    When will you be open?

    Me ? The restaurant every day except Sunday 11 Am

    View All 18 Questions

    You might also consider

    Pho Minh

    Pho Minh

    4.3
    (500 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Discounts available

    We walked in at the right time. Right as we sat down, this place got PACKED. We were assuming it…read moremust be good from how many people were coming in. Well, we found out quickly that was the case. Pho is absolutely delicious. I had a fresh coconut water as well and it was so refreshing. I can see the hype now. Luckily there was a lot of seating for us to get a seat. Service was great too. For all my celiac and gluten sensitive people, the Pho is gluten free, so you're good to go. We will be back

    I can't believe after my last review 3 yeas ago, I have to come back and make an update that is…read morequite different from the raving review I made originally. The food quality and taste has drastically changed for the worse. We hadn't been here in a while but decided to order today. I'm not sure if the cook has changed but everything we ordered was terrible. We ordered Pho with rare beef tendon and brisket....Bi cuon (pork/pork skin spring rolls)...Com tam suon bi cha (broken rice, grilled pork chop, pork egg loaf and shredded pork/pork skin) The issues: 1) All the meat in each dish we ordered didn't taste fresh and had a strange after taste. 2) The Pho was absolutely terrible! The broth was so dark and tasted SO SWEET!!! It literally tasted like Bo Kho (beef stew) Pho should not be that sweet. I'm not exaggerating either. I had to force myself to at least eat the noodles so I at least ate something. They also gave us no bean sprouts, basil, limes and jalapeños for the side garnishes. As I'm writing this review I can feel my stomach hurting as the Pho is settling inside. I am so upset about this!!!! 2) Bi cuon: Again, the meat didn't taste fresh. 3) Com Tam Suon Bi Cha: Meat not fresh, strong after taste. Also tasted like leftovers. Also, the amount of MSG is enormous and I'm trying to get it out of my system asap!!! Unfortunately this will be the last time we come here. I really hope you take into consideration everything I said as a Vietnamese person that knows how Vietnamese food should taste. My reviews are honest. When it was delicious you saw my original review. Now something drastically has changed and I hope you guys figure it out and fast.

    Photos
    Pho Minh
    Pho Minh
    Pho Minh

    See all

    Pho Ha #1

    Pho Ha #1

    3.9
    (797 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    This place has clearly had a revamp or change in ownership as it is a completely different…read morerestaurant than the mediocre place 4-5 years ago when I was last here Menu is completely changed with exciting new options and boba too. Prices are very reasonable and the place is very well run. Had the #13 , 21 for oxtails and the giant hip bones . Omg those are awesome . They also provide gloves and steak knives which is so refreshing. Oxtails are easy to over cook (or even reheat) and this place is legit when they can master that. The hip bones were meaty and succulent. Broth is deep , clear and heals your soul. Never had to ask for water and they're constantly coming around. Top notch restaurant revamp

    After attending a FIFA World Cup watch party and the Queens of Country concert at Doffo winery, our…read moreparty was ready for a late-night meal. I found Pho Ha #1 on my trusty yelp app and saw that they opened until midnight on Saturday's. My friends who only have eaten pho only once at my residence were open to going here, so we arrived and much to my surprise the place was quite busy. The friendly male staff greeted us and seated our party immediately. The menu was really large and diverse. We started off with summer rolls which were yummy and we each order bowls of pho. I opted for the combo large pho which was packed with proteins and the broth was temperature hot and really hit the spot after all the wonderful wine tasting at Doffo winery. Service by the entire staff was solid and friendly. My friends were impressed with the food, and I would certainly return here again in the future.

    Photos
    Pho and chill in cozy scenery
    Pho and chill in cozy scenery
    Pho Ha #1
    Welcome in

    See all

    Welcome in
    2N1 Korean BBQ

    2N1 Korean BBQ

    4.1
    (709 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$$

    I've been coming to 2N1 since they first opened, but this is actually my first time writing a…read morereview. The main reason I'm finally posting is because I had a bad experience at another Korean all-you-can-eat BBQ spot on Jefferson Ave, so I wanted to show some love here. I stopped by on a Friday night around 7 PM, and the place was packed. I added my name to the waitlist, and a few minutes later the manager called me up. He mentioned there's usually a two-person minimum when it gets busy, but still got me seated right away--which I really appreciated. That's solid customer service. Service was great, meat quality was on point, and my server was super attentive the whole time. Definitely coming back.

    I had a good experience at 2N1 Korean BBQ in Temecula. The quality of the meat was solid, and…read moreeverything we ordered tasted fresh and flavorful. The staff was friendly and checked on us regularly without being overbearing. There is also a robot server! The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is that service and food timing slowed down a bit once the restaurant got busy, and we had to wait longer than expected for a few refill orders. It wasn't a dealbreaker, but it took away from the overall experience. Overall, it's a great spot if you're craving Korean BBQ. I'd definitely come back and would recommend it. Great ambiance--but you'll leave smelling like BBQ lol

    Photos
    Lobby inside
    Lobby inside
    Sides - fries, dumplings, kimchi pancake, cheese corn
    Sides - fries, dumplings, kimchi pancake, cheese corn
    Spicy pork bulgolgi

    See all

    Spicy pork bulgolgi

    The Mexico Cafe - salad - Updated August 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...