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    Tina's Mexican Food

    3.9 (319 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 9:30 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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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.

    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!

    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.

    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

    I've been here a few times before and kept coming back for it's affordable good food. Until today. I ordered a chicken burrito and the chicken was so dried and tough - it was inedible! I tried to salvage what I could, but the texture was like eating carpet fibers! $12 and I had to throw away my work lunch in the garbage. Never coming back.

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    1 month ago

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

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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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    3 months ago

    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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    Thank you for being a great valued customer we appreciate you!

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    1 year ago

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

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    2 years ago

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

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    Food amazing ,.service is great , prices are good. Just have to be cautious when exiting your vehicle.

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    The shredded beef tacos are sooo good! Haven't had it in years and it's still the same.

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    Are the shredded beef tacos deep fried?

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    Do they offer catering orders with pick up?

    Yes they do

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    Morena's Mexican Cuisine - Riverside

    Morena's Mexican Cuisine - Riverside

    4.7
    (350 reviews)
    2.5 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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    Chicharon appetizer (came with beans and green salsa) yummy!
    Chicharon appetizer (came with beans and green salsa) yummy!
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    Anchos Southwest Grill & Bar

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    4.0
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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.

    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

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    Carne Asada Uncut Skirt Steak
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    4.7
    (786 reviews)
    10.4 mi
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    Have been doing to this location for a few years. We make it a point to go whenever we are on the…read moreway to the outlets near Cabazon. First things first, the restaurant location and the inside is nothing to write home about. There are ample tables there. The restroom works, but is nothing remotely close to fancy. That being said, we come to places like this for the food.. and let me tell you, this is the best favorite tacos in all of SoCal. Highlights would be the quesa- Birria tacos and the regular Birria tacos on a Tuesday. Tacos are pretty big with 2 being enough for me. For the smaller street tacos in other places I would need closer to 4 tacos. Service: 5 Food: 5+ Ambiance: low 3's Overall this place gets a 5!

    We were on our way to Palm Springs when we found this hidden gem by Riverside via a quick yelp…read moresearch. As the name suggests, this spot is mainly about Birria . If you like Birria , you will love this place. I was hoping to get few other options in my tacos (Chicken , Pork ...) but they only had chicken wings and for Tacos, only the Birria meat. We went for standard QueseoBirrias and it was very good. A bit over greasy per my wife but I loved it. The consume that we ordered on the side was very good too. Service is standard that you would expect out of a casual place like this. Ambience also is pretty routine. Overall , I loved this place but wife found it very greasy.

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    Birrieria Little Tijuana
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