This place does not disappoint. Been many times, the first time was when they first opened. 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. read more

hello! the tacos were great the carne asada and fish tacos comes in a good size and is fulfilling taste and toppings were up to par the michelada was great also, standard the shrimp dish platter was ok, it was too runny and a bit soggy due to that great restaurant to dine or take out! read more

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You can see it from the street.It faces Market Ave and is part of Riversides bustling downtown. Parking is available behind the restaurant. The decor is filled with cultural touches and there's a bar. They also have a few seats available on the patio. I decided to keep my order simple. I ordered their gourmet quesadilla with carne asada inside . The quesadilla was a good size and came as part of a combo with choice of 2 sides. I selected the Mexican rice and black beans. It did not come with a salsa, but the waitress asked which one I would like and brought one out for me. The quesadilla was easy to eat - no tough pieces of Carne Asada. The cheese they used was white cheese. I ended up boxing up one piece of quesadilla and the salsa to go. chips and salsa do not come out before the meal, which is fine with me because I don't want to load up on that before I eat. read more

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Food is good. Ambiance is nice. Mimosas tower $45 is just ok in my opinion. Customer service is also just meh 6/10. We asked for more limes and the guy told us let me know what else you need before I go. It was very much him telling us we were found too much but I mean, you bring one napkin per plate and then they start packing up right when they're closing basically telling us to hurry up and leave. So the service even before that feels super rushed. read more

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I came here with my boyfriend on a whim because we needed to kill some time and grab some breakfast before an event nearby. This restaurant was totally my vibe. I absolutely loved all the crazy drinks they had and the fun music they were playing. The bartender was our server, and he was really on top of things and crack some jokes along the way I went simple with the ham and egg breakfast and everything tasted great and opted for a large mimosa. I definitely go back if I was back in the area it's a perfect place to go with friends or to celebrate something fun. (One thing to mention is parking is available around back and you have to enter through the front) read more

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I had a great experience at this place. It was my first time here. I had the wet burrito ranchero(spicy). It definitely had a kick and full of flavor. The barbacoa in the taco combo was delicious as well. The guacamole was fresh and perfectly made. The drink was really good and even the candy was soft. The service was great, highlight of the restaurant. Was seated immediately and the server checked in on us many times. The food came out promptly and it was all fresh. The ambiance is so nice. The interior is nice and the parking is plenty. The bar area looks cool too, multiple TVs showing sports. Will definitely be returning to this place. read more

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We stopped in while visiting Big Bear, and we're so glad we did. The food was absolutely delicious and tasted fresh and authentic. The service was friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, which made the experience even better. You can tell they care about both the food and their customers. If you're in the area and looking for great Mexican food, this place is definitely worth a visit. We'll be back the next time we're in Big Bear! read more

The ambiance is excellent. It's super cute inside with the lighting on the darker side. It's a cute spot for a date. Service is excellent, walked in and was greeted and seated right away. Didn't know what to order so I went with a classic asada burrito. The burrito was a good size, rice and beans tasted good. The asada meat was seasoned well. I would eat here again. read more

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I don't hand out 5-star reviews often, but Yoli's Mexican Cuisine absolutely earned it. I had the salsa verde pork burrito and guac with chips, and both were incredible -- bold, fresh flavors and perfectly done. The service was great -- friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. The vibe of the place felt relaxed, welcoming, and authentic. This is one of those rare spots that checks every box. I'll definitely be back. read more

3.5 STARS - Better than average Mexican food restaurant serving fresh and hot tortillas, spicy hot sauces, and sweet mole sauces. Not too busy on a weeknight during dinner time. Plenty of table seating and also bar seating. My friends let me know that their mixed drinks are pretty strong, too! I ate: - Chicken Mole Burrito and Chicken Mole Enchiladas This straight up tasted like candy. More like a mole poblano and even sprinkled with nuts. Not light like a pepian or other mole Colorado or verde, etc. I'd love confirmation on what kind of mole this is specifically. - Cochinita Pibil Really soft and falling apart cochinita pibil. I'd order this next time. - Quesadilla Really good "as is" and their quesadillas are served with a protein of choice. So sort of like a tlayuda/clayuda? They also offered to make this with corn tortillas. I enjoyed the friendliness and speed of service, as well as the decor and overall vibe of the restaurant. read more

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The place looked cool with all of the decor and it seemed pretty lively, so the atmosphere was good. The service and the food, however, were a different story. It wasn't all that busy. A party of about eight or so, a couple of two tops (tables w/two customers), and a couple of people at the bar. But it still took forever to get our drinks and food. We could see the bar from our table, as it's not a huge place, but for some reason we still waited almost 20 minutes just for drinks. We could see that the bartender had walked away from the bar and just didn't come back for a while. When he returned, we thought we'd get our drinks soon, but nope. The server seemed ok at first, then got an attitude when we asked for an update on our drinks. The food was not good. We're not the type to ask for something to be re-made, we prefer to just not eat it. But it's a good thing we don't ask for things to be re-made, because we didn't see our server again for another 20 minutes after we got our food. And we had to flag him down for that. I wish I could say that the drinks were good, at least, but they weren't. Needless to say, we see no reason to go back. I gave 2 stars instead of 1 for the atmosphere and presentation. read more

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Great spot. The food was really good. Flavors were a little different than what we're used to but they were still delicious. The staff was super friendly and attentive. The dining area was large and spacious. Everything was clean and not overtly crowded. We'll definitely be back to try other dishes. read more

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Fast, friendly service. Food (Menudo) was outstanding. Quaint locale with a menu and atmosphere reminiscent of 1970's Zacatecas. Truly a gem that is worth experiencing. Note: the chili arbol mixture is a hidden gem in this experience. read more

Yoli's Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Before leaving Riverside we decided to stop here and try their carne asada plate. When we stopped in there was no wait time and the staff was friendly and checked on us often. Of course I had to try the Carne asada plate which was amazing probably top 2 carne asada plate. The meat was tender and flavorful. We also got an order of the chilaquiles. The portion was a big size but the dish was okay. There was no wow factor to them but they were okay. Price wise the carne asada plate $25 and the chilaquiles were $17. Definitely can get pricey with a large group. Overall fantastic place definitely will be stopping by again when I'm in town. read more

Yoli's Mexican Grill - Carne asada plate - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

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I was in the area and decided to check this place out. There's parking in the back of the restaurant but you would have to walk around the building to enter to the front. I got seated right away and the waiter was really nice. I ordered the quesabirria tacos and it was soo good. There's only 2 tacos but they put a lot of meat. Everything had so much flavor. The consome is so good, I wanted to drink it. Haha! It was a little bit on the pricier side but definitely delicious! I left nothing on my plate. Lol! read more

Yoli's Mexican Grill - Quesabirria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

The chicken burrito was good. Would have liked better quality chicken. Some odd cuts though. Everything else delicious including the green sauce, chips and salsa and guac,(not complimentary). Agua frescos delicious. read more

Continue to come back for the great service, the delicious and variety of food and drinks... read more

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The service here is great the food here is amazing and full of flavor the drinks are delicious I met the owner and she was really friendly I'm very impressed with the consistency here..one of the best Mexican restaurant out here you should definitely check this place out very much worth it read more

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my wife found this place on TikTok and of course we had to try it. Sorry to say it didn't live up to how she hyped it. The service was really good and they were all nice. The interior is decorated really cool with día de las muertes paintings. The issue I took was with the food. First the eggs came out well over cooked when I ordered over easy. Both the menudo and chilaquiles had too much salt. This may be because I don't ever add salt to my food but it was pronounced in both dishes. My wife agreed it was too salty. Maybe an off day for the cook but it didn't leave a good impression. read more

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Beautiful Mexican restaurant inside They did a really good job with the decor at Yoli's Menu has a lot of variety Food came out pretty quickly Service was good I usually don't care for carne asada fries but my daughter ordered them and they were delicious The meat on them were really good and not chewy also I liked that they used nacho cheese instead of regular grated cheese definitely would come back read more

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Seen this place on social media and the food was delicious. Small/chill vibe but it was good. Staff was attentive and helpful with recommendations. read more

Amazing pozole, barbacoa and drinks the ambiance is amazing music is great. A must visit stop

Tonight was my first and last time at this restaurant. I was excited to try this place as one of my good friends wanted to celebrate their birthday here. However I had a really disappointing experience here and would like to warn everyone before you waste your time and money here. When I arrived I noticed there was only a few other tables sat maybe 3 at the most. Our server asked us what we wanted to drink but then never came back. I notified that the staff was cleaning as if the place was already closed. I asked my friend maybe we should check what time they close because the employees seemed more focused on cleaning than asking us if we were ready to order. I had to wave as girl down in order to order my drinks and appetizer. Shortly after receiving our drinks and appetizer, the server came to inform us that the restaurant was so slow that the manager wanted everyone to clock out by 9pm. We had then let her know that we were waiting for our 3rd person yet she seemed irritated that we were ready to order our entrees. What made things worse was when the same server came back and asked "what time is your friend coming" rather than asking if we were ready to order our entrees. We informed her that we were under the impression that the restaurant was closing at 9pm and it wasn't even 8:30pm. The server said that the kitchen was closing at 8:30pm because everyone needs to leave at 9pm. We wasted our time and money here and ended up driving to another location as we were practically kicked out for being their only paying customers. I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was bad enough that I feel others should be aware. There are plenty of other places that value their customers--this unfortunately isn't one of them. I won't be returning.lol I'm op read more

Went there for a soccer game world cup great location for a restaurant. Food was great and Service was good too. Bartenders were great Selene and Cindy great team work. read more

The service here was amazing. Luis was our server and he was great! It was my first time visiting but I will definitely be coming back. They have a really nice full bar and the ambiance as really nice. The entire interior is very welcoming. I enjoyed the dim lighting and cantina vibes. read more

Yoli's Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

This place is amazing my first time here service was great great drinks. Cindy and Selene were amazing great drinks and great service. Best drinks I've had. Thank you. I will be coming back read more

Selene was very sweet and spicy just like the salsa. Food was great and prices were reasonable. Highly recommended

Dam!!!! Soo good!!! Food bomb!!!! Drinks bomb!!! Must check out!!! Service the best!!! Food Delicious !!!! read more

Yoli's Mexican Grill - Mitch Bomb!!!! - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

If I could give YOLI'S Mexican Grill 10 stars, I absolutely would. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by our amazing waitress Selene (pictured behind the bar). She set the tone right away -- warm, welcoming, and cracking jokes like we'd known her for years. My husband and I instantly felt like family, not customers. That kind of genuine hospitality is rare, and she delivered it effortlessly. Then we met our cook, Yuri, who brought even more laughter and energy to our table. Between Selene's charm and Yuri's personality, the atmosphere was everything you would want for a perfect lunch -- fun, inviting, and full of heart. If every staff member at YOLI'S is anything like these two incredible ladies, this restaurant deserves far more than the five stars Yelp allows. The service alone is Michelin-level. YOLI'S Mexican Grill is a gem. Amazing people, unforgettable food, and an atmosphere that makes you want to come back before you've even left. Highly, highly recommended. read more

Yoli's Mexican Grill - Selene - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

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I just had a drink and chips and salsa here. The drinks were good but the service was not the best.

Lack of service totally forgot my drink I didn't have it with my meal slow service just standing around not really working read more

Yoli's Mexican Grill - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

We showed up at 8:30 PM, clearly before closing time (10:00 PM), and were turned away by a very rude lady who had no interest in helping us or even explaining politely why we couldn't be seated. The tone was dismissive and unprofessional, especially considering there was still plenty of time before closing. If you're going to stop taking customers well before 10 PM, that should be clearly communicated--otherwise, don't advertise those hours. Customer service matters, and unfortunately, this experience left a very bad impression. We won't be returning. read more

Yoli's Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

The food was OK, my steak had so many fatty parts on it and was grainy. Just not a good piece of meat and an extreme lack of flavor. definitely not the most memorable experience or flavors that have had. We ordered the fish bowl it did not come out as advertised. Our server had to make eye contact with the bartender and they knew right away that indeed was false advertisement. Our service was great though but definitely not a good enough all around experience to where I would ever go back. read more

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Let me say this .. they are trying. I am going to start with what was good - mole chilaquiles were delicious the Mexican rice and black beans as well. The agua frescas were delicious and well priced. Now the not so good - they are not prepared for large crowds. Seemed very disorganized BUT they are trying. Took a while to get menus, drink and food order too. They have an item on the menu called cochinita pibil I asked about it and was told that the regulars that have it don't complain ... should have listened LOL Cochinita pibil is a dish from Yucatan area and I was expecting something similar. OMG it was not even remotely close. Literally was just meat on a tortilla. Meat was like from the pozole or something. Please don't put an item in your menu if you're not making it correctly or if you don't have it then tell the customer. Awful and I am not a complainer so just left it and decided we aren't coming back. read more

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First off, I'd like to start with the service -- it was terrible. I understand they were/are understaffed and doing the best they can, but I still believe customers should be helped in the order they arrive. I came in with my family of four. A couple walked in after us, and then another family of four came in after them. We were greeted and told we'd be seated shortly. They seated the couple first -- no big deal -- but after we were seated, the family that arrived after us was helped right away. Both of those parties had their food and drink orders taken before us, which felt unfair and showed poor service. When we finally received our food, our server barely checked on us, while other tables got plenty of attention. It was frustrating, especially with little ones -- all we wanted was to eat and get going. The ambiance was nice and the restaurant was decorated beautifully, but the food was just okay. The menudo wasn't great, but the machaca was pretty good. Their chips and salsa were solid though, so maybe it's a decent spot if you're just coming for drinks and snacks. read more

Such a happy vibe the minute you walk in and the delicious aromas from the kitchen hits you seconds later. Mariam greeted us right away and we were seated within minutes. Unfortunately I cannot recall the name of the very jovial young man who was our primary server. He had a great attitude and gave us several recommendations based on our likes. I chose the chilaquiles n my friend decided on enchiladas suizas...both meals were delicious! Their chips are warm, crispy and perfectly salted. My only complaint is that their guacamole is too lemony. Super surprise and bonus was that several staff members came out singing "Happy Birthday" n presented me with a yummy cupcake with a huge fireball blazing on top of it! We will definitely return to try some of their other tasty looking dishes that we saw other patrons enjoying! read more

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The place is a bit small but it is decorated nicely and the service was great. I tried the shrimp enchiladas which were yummy. I ended up mixing mine with some of the green sauce from the carne asada burrito which gave it a little more flavor. I also tried their niña fresa alcohol drink and it was delicious. When we got our bill I did notice there was a charge for using cards. read more

Yoli's Mexican Grill - Shrimp enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

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Love this lil place. Amazing food, they have a special take on Mexican cuisine. The atmosphere is bomb, cocktails are flowin, check it out!

This place came up on my Instagram feed one day and myself and a group of friends decided to make the 1hr drive out to Riverside from Long Beach to check the hipe. And let me tell you, it didn't disappoint! I'm the pickiest eater when it comes to Mexican food, best mexican food is your moms kitchen. Lol but this place was there. Not my mom kitchen but close enough. I had the Carne en su jugo with handmade tortillas. Was delicious. We also tried their quesabirria and that was so good too. Definitely going back to try the enchiladas.. The drinks where on point. And them candy shots delicious! Will definitely go back out there. read more

Yoli's Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Micheladas were one of the best I've had. Food tasted good. Service was rude until it got closer to giving the check then she was checking in on us and attitude improved. Also thought it was really weird that the server charged $3 for green olives considering we had 3 michis, not like we asked for a lot but the michis didn't come with any. Also forgot server gave two wrong sides, idk if it was a kitchen mistake or the way she rang it in. read more

Yoli's Mexican Grill - Shows the extra charge for olives - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California