The dish i tried was the shrimp burrito. The burrito was of a descent size. The flavor of the…read moreshrimp was really good. The balance was off with the beans. The beans overpowered the flavor of the shrimp. Sometimes it felt more like a bean burrito with shrimp than the other way around. Overall, I would say the burrito was tasty and just a little less beans and the burrito would have been perfect. Excellent service. The workers were really nice and friendly.

Dropped in and ordered five quessa birria tacos which they were made fresh to order. Wonderful…read morecustomer service and food was fantastic.

Soooo delicious omg ! I got the 3 mole enchiladas plate and a café de olla, it was excellent…read more My niece got the carne asada fries and the meat was so soft and tender, so freaking good! Definitely coming back with the rest of my family Staff was polite and very informative! Im going to try the tlayuda next time!!

Fui a Oaxaca de Mis Amores y la verdad me gustó mucho. El lugar tiene un ambiente súper agradable y…read morela decoración está muy bonita, se siente muy auténtico. La comida estuvo buenísima. Todo tenía mucho sabor y se nota que usan ingredientes frescos. Las porciones también están bien servidas, así que sales satisfecho. Además, el personal fue muy amable y siempre estuvieron atentos. En general, lo recomiendo si quieres probar comida oaxaqueña rica en un lugar tranquilo y con buen ambiente. Definitivamente volvería para probar más platillos.

This place does not disappoint. Been many times, the first time was when they first opened…read more I grew up going to the convenience / liquor store that used to occupy this block. It is interesting to see the ways Riverside continues to change over time. The first time I ever went here, Yoli's was one of the only businesses in the building. Clearly, business is booming and that is a good thing. I do not recommend going on a holiday. For instance, one year we tried to go forgetting it was Mother's Day weekend and waited so long for a table, we just left. But whenever we have sat down and ordered the traditional and homestyle Mexican food we craved, we were not disappointed. From breakfast--the waffle with strawberry and eggs to the mojado asada burrito con salsa verde (green wet burrito with asada) to the fish tacos to the chilaquiles--we've been impressed. The food is just good. And be willing to experiment and try some things you normally do not order. I try to go at least once a month. Will return, over and over again.

Service -- low level mediocre unless you're a man. Food --…read moremid AF, I got the chilaquiles divorciados. red enchilada sauce was gross, the green was good and my eggs were completely overcooked. Asked for over medium and they came out over hard. The place was empty and completely within the ability to be polite. First and last time here. Cute spot to have a beer but definitely not worth $14 for a kids waffle, or $20 for chilaquiles. Server had an attitude or just mad today, yelling across the counter to the cook and just ringing and slamming on the bell. Definitely not the subtle Sunday brunch vibe type of place.

Came here for a Saturday lunch and had a great time! A nice tamale restaurant located right next to…read morethe mission inn. Right away service was very welcoming and helpful in giving us recommendations. As for the food itself, it was amazing! I really enjoyed their chilaquiles and my wife got the pozole which was amazing as well. All of the ingredients were fresh, flavorful, and the portions were generous. Restaurant is clean, and has a classic and historic vibe. If you're looking for a good lunch spot in downtown this is one of the best!

Came to see the Riverside Festival of Lights and as you can imagine all of the restaurants are…read moreabsolutely packed and have really long waits. I was in a rush to get something quick and The Tamale Factory had no line. I was a little skeptical since there wasn't a wait like the other restaurants but it was actually just very quick and food was good! You just order at the counter and they assemble your plate in front of you as you make your way to the register. I ordered the Pork Tamale plate which came with rice and beans. It was a good amount of food and if you're extra hungry you can get the 2x Tamales. They also have other things like quesadillas, tacos, and enchiladas but when at The Tamale Factory I figured you better go with the Tamales. With the high number of patrons coming in at dinner time, I could tell they were really busy because tables took a while to get cleaned and their big water cooler never got filled up during my visit so unfortunately I did not have water with my meal. Other than that, this place provides quick Mexican food at a decent price.

Food is good, waiters can be forgetful at times, we ordered the molcajete pretty good, the seafood…read morewas good but the serving size is underwhelming.

I've been here quite a few times, and it's always consistent. The whole Mexican menu is great, and…read moreeverything I've tried has been really good. They also have a great happy hour with solid food and drink specials. I've come here with big groups before, and the service is always friendly and handles large parties really well. I also love the butterfly theme throughout the restaurant. It's such a cute touch and makes the space feel bright and fun. Definitely one of my favorite spots for Mexican food in the IE.

One of my best friends came down from Vegas for the weekend and was craving Mexican food…read more She saw this place and this was in my bookmarked places to try so I was like perf we're goin! I was unsure of what I wanted and the cashier suggested I can do half. I did 1/2 carne asada and 1/2 pastor wet burrito and 1/2 green and 1/2 red sauce lmao it was perfect. Service is great. Friendly staff. Clean environment. When our food came out it was 10/10. Fresh, hot, and so soooooo authentically made.

Listen. I don't say this lightly, pero these tacos were chef's kiss. Just WOW...primero que nada,…read moresúper clean, good vibes, todo bien welcoming. Se nota que es un negocio nuevo, pero they're already doing things RIGHT. Ordered tacos de pollo, al pastor, y carnitas (obvio en tortilla de maíz porque I'm not a heathen). Let me tell you... cada taco was fuego. The pollo was juicy, al pastor had that perfect sweet-savory situation going on, y las carnitas... crispy pero still tender?? Cómo?? Y la horchata?? FRESH fresh. Not that powdered situation--this was the real deal. Creamy, cinnamony, basically a hug in a cup. If you're in Riverside y you're not pulling up here... what are you even doing con tu vida? Support this spot, gente. This place deserves all the love! 10/10, would absolutely regresar... next time cuando no tenga que ir a trabajar right after, porque I'm 100% coming back to throw down some tacos y enjoy a couple cervezas.

My first visit was yesterday, 05-25-26. Was headed back to LA leaving from the Riverside National…read moreCemetery when I discovered this spot driving down Van Buren towards the 91 Freeway. Looked on google maps using my phone and saw they had 4.2 stars which was good enough for me to bust a u-turn and pull up. Then I looked on Yelp and saw some good reviews which confirmed I was making a good decision. Big parking with many spots available. It's also a shared lot. Seating is available outside. Immediately walking in I liked the vibes and was greeted by the hostess. It's a nice spacious restaurant with plenty of tables and seating. A few tables were occupied from what appeared to be a couple of separate families dining. I grabbed a seat at the bar and was then greeted by the bartender who was very welcoming and friendly. I love the customer service. Being swamped with the other tables and then including myself, she still was attentive to me at while I was sitting alone at the bar. The old fashioned she made me was on point. Although, I was expecting a big ice cube or ice sphere in my glass and not the standard ice cubes, it still worked out. $16 is about average for an old fashioned. I also had a passion fruit margarita and it was great. $6 on a Monday, you definitely can't be upset at that. The Quesa Birria Tacos came with a cup of consomè for $12. That's not a bad price. And they put some Birria in the consomè. I've been to a lot of spots where they don't. Not your traditional with the queso but it was still fire with the Mexican blend or style of cheese. I truly enjoyed both tacos and wish it came with more consomè lol. Overall, I loved the experience. I had a great time before taking that hr drive back. The vibes were definitely on point.y drinks were good and reasonable. The tacos were really good and also reasonable. The customer service was amazing. I left the bartender a $5 for working so hard and just being a decent person.

We attended a plant bingo event at this restaurant and have no regrets…read more The atmosphere was very relaxing. They had a Dj playing good music and warm lighting. The service was fast and friendly, we were served by multiple servers! They were overall very attentive, we were super happy with the service. The food was good. I had enchiladas, my husband had tacos and both plates had some sweetness to them. It wasn't bad, just not used to sweetness in Mexican plates. The salsa wasn't spicy either. BUT the rice and beans were delicious and the salsa bar was very clean. I'd definitely still return if ever in the area.

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.

Im not fully sure about how we felt about this place. It wasn't bad but…read moreMy family decided to come to this restaurant to celebrate my grandfathers birthday. First time coming to the restaurant for all of us. The ambience was cool and I liked the fact that they made the tortillas fresh. The food was cool I guess. My grandmother got the chicken fajitas but there were no bell peppers with it, just onions. The tamale was mid. My Dad and myself ordered a basic bean and cheese burrito. I did not like the fact that it wasn't mentioned that the beans are made with bacon until AFTER we received our food! My dad doesn't eat meat and the rice is made with chicken as well. The server did bring him something else but this needs to be stated on the menu or upon ordering! We were sat right next to where they made the tortillas and can see them being made since they had glass windows around it. However, there was one gentleman that was making tortillas who was on his cell phone texting or whatever CONSTANTLY at the same time while doing this. He had a glove on one hand and no glove on the other, and was touching the tortilla dough.....We all know how dirty a cell phone is! And what made it worse is at one point he itched the inside of his nose with his finger, and didn't even wash his hands or have gloves on after that. Definitely made my stomach turn and what caused me to go and write this review. I suggest a camera be placed at the tortilla station, add the notes about bacon in the beans and chicken in the rice, and add bell peppers to the fajitas. Also, maybe give the option of meatless beans and rice for the non-meat eaters