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    Tina's Mexican Food

    3.9 (322 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open • 9:30 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Tacos, beans, rice & salad
    Kathy J.

    ...My review..My opinion..IJS..Tried Tina's it was just ok... Not bad, ,,,,, just ok for me.!!! Nothing special about this place or food.. Limit parking Taco's regular, beans regular & rice...Nothing special....Where are the great Mexican places...We tried it but we won't be back!!! My opinion..My review..My opinion..Just a girl who loves good authentic food!!!!

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    Craig G.

    Taco Tuesday at 5:30pm and our favorite spot was closed. So we came down the street to Tina's. We were just looking for a couple of crispy, crunchy ground beef and chicken tacos. We ordered 5 gb and one chicken. They were all packed with meat and full of flavor. The red salsa was spicy and full of flavor. The green was more tomatillo than chile and also very good. The perfect compliment for the slightly rich and greasy tacos. I hadn't been here for a few years and I'm pleasantly surprised. It will return to the rotation. My one ding was because 5 tacos were in white bags and one in yellow. One would think the single chicken taco would be in the yellow. It wasn't. I loved the decor. Bright and cheerful and proudly displaying the pride of the family. Service was otherwise great and it pays to pay with cash! I will be back to get my favorite Friday Special.

    Leilani M.

    On the other side of the tracks. Colorful and vibrant. Welcoming interior. Limited parking. Inside booth and table seating available. Order at the register. Card fee 3.9% applies. Salsa breakdown limits for individual items. Extra charge for additional salsa except when dining in. $1.00 for drink refills. Weekly Specials Monday bean tostada, Tuesday ground beef chicken hard tacos, Wednesday chips and guac, Thursday street carne asada tacos are $1.50.

    Loaded asada fries; loaded pastor nachos

    My first time at Tina's. We went on a Saturday evening. It was quiet but the flavor was loud! I got the loaded fries w/ asada and bf got the loaded nachos w/ pastor. We were in fat kid heaven! The place only holds about 33 people. I hear breakfast is pretty popular. Can't wait to go back!

    Shay M.

    I loooooove me some Tina's, but it was just okay today. Maybe it's because they were really busy, and possibly unprepared for a hectic Monday lunch. Ordered the shredded beef taco family combo, $40- 10 small tacos, rice, beans, chips, and salsa. This deal is solid, and usually does us right, but today the tacos were a lightweight miss. I think they were really over-fried because the tortillas were unpleasantly crispy, and the meat was really dry. Although usually very fresh tasting, today's taco seemed like they were a bit old, and even had me briefly questioning if they were off. Thankfully they were alright, as it seems I was just being overly cautious. Unfortunately, although it was only about noon, they were already out of the green salsa. Adding to the unusual day, was a bit of a ruckus happening in the dining room. No bueno. Tina's tastes like home, but today it didn't quite hit the mark. The beans and rice were good as usual though. Thanks Tina's. See you again soon.

    Been eating here since I was a little boy, for me this is the best Mexican food in the IE !
    Manuel R.

    Solo lunch at my favorite spot. Wednesday special is my go to but on this day I wanted something different. I went with the red pork burrito rice and beans with a chicken taco on the side

    One each, in order of preference: shredded beef, shredded chicken, and ground beef.
    Paul S.

    Every town has a few establishments that qualify as "institutions." Some sport novelty in lieu of inferior food (Tios Tacos), some have great bread but third string filler (Delia's), and others have a killer setting, but fail in QPR (any restaurant at the Mission Inn). Luckily, there are outstanding tacos to be had in areas locals know well, such as Tuxies, El Trigo, Tony's Tacos, Dos Hermanos, and here, Tina's. I've amassed a good profile of their tacos and burritos and can say they're consistent. The salsa won't win any prizes, but everything is definitely consistent. Let's start with the namesake: Tacos. OK, I have tried a profile worth, crunchy, and soft. My favorite tends to be Carne Asada (soft only) and shredded beef. After the beef, I rank chicken second and ground beef last. The beans are alright, but I have to agree with other reviews that the rice is kinda sad. Nothing adding their thickish salsa won't cure, but not a sales point. Service is always friendly here, so that's a highlight for me. Parking, on the other hand, is hit or miss, even on the adjacent street. I like to mix up my meals, and while different in taste to, say, Tony's, Tina's tacos are a little smaller and cheaper. I can eat 2-3 and feel satisfied. The wet burritos are also a solid choice, and they have daily specials, too. I'd say their strong suits outweigh any criticisms.

    Dried chicken burrito, no moisture at all

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    The food was delicious, and the customer service was great! I will definitely be back!

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    Been coming here for years, the food is so good and consistent, simple small spot that I'd give a try if you're in the area

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    Please go back on door dash absolutely love this place been coming here since a child

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    best Mexican food in town . they welcome you with love and have the best chicken enchiladas meal for adults and kids. I love it

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    Amazing, Great hole in the wall !! I had a ceviche tostada sooo fresh and delicious!! I had to ask for EXTRA avocado so delicious

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    Excellent service and authentic Mexican food in Riverside, been going there since 1978

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    Best ground beef tacos around. So hard to find. Excellent cheese enchiladas. And the red salsa is delicious.

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    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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