I have been going to Templo del Sol since I moved to Riverside about 10 years ago. This is where I go when I'm not in Mexico (which is often) and to me it's just like being in Mexico. I especially like the way they serve Albóndigas soup at the beginning of the meal. I have not been here for a while but the waitress would always remember us and verify that I wanted carnitas and jamaica (my usual). Some reviewers complained that the food is not authentic--well, the cuisine varies in different parts of Mexico so there are differences in the way a dish might be prepared. This is one of the very few restaurants that I actually enjoy giong to in Riverside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daissey Manriquez
My family and I came here wanting to try a new Mexican restaurant close to home. I was going off the reviews, so my expectations were a little high.My husband ordered the carne asada wet burrito and I ordered the fish plate. The burrito was sad. It only had carne asada inside (my husband doesn't like pico de gallo, so he omitted that from his burrito), sauce and cheese outside, and a small side of guac. No rice or beans in sight. I was under the impression that the fish I ordered was a mojarra frita, but it was just a small filet of fish with a side of rice and beans. No tortillas.The service was bare minimum. We were there for about an hour. Our server came to check on us 3 times during that hour. Never offered to refill our drinks or the chips and salsa.The ambiance was cozy. It looked like the place could hold a max of 50 people.This place wasn't my cup of tea, but I'm glad I tried it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Lydia Markworth
We had dinner here for the first time. The service was great! Our diners were good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carnitas
Trisha Povall
We just moved across the street last summer and I see this spot everyday..on a whim I took my dad here for dinner while he was in town and him and my kids and I LOVED IT. It's a really cozy place, but the food was delicious and the staff was great, will absolutely be going back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick A.
For some reason it was closed @5:30 on 4-8-24.. sad..But food is great.
Food: 5
Edris Wafa
Waited over an hour and I placed the order ahead of time on the phone to pick up. My asada burrito came with just lettuce and meat?? Long wait and food was just okay, especially the burrito with no rice and beans? I'm confused? Wouldn't recommend. They weren't even busy? Only two tables?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
nicholas gambino
Best Mexican food in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
R F
We ordered burritos - they came deep fried (unless you ask not to fry) and sauce over them. They are made well, very reasonable price (around $10), but I was a bit disappointed that the sauce was gravy. It was good gravy, but I don’t want it with burritos….
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
danielle dillon
We had not been here in over 10 years, but we talked about it often, so we finally made it back, and it was just as good as we remembered!!! We will be back. Pricing is really reasonable, portions are not too huge but enough to fill your belly.
I was thinking "am I in another class,"!The place was retro golddigger and I was country club Corona with a lime.Our of this world original salsa and a boy waiter spun out of his mind on rec.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Hailey Jones
It has been a household name for over 50 years in my home. My family and I love this spot so much. The chilaquiles are always on our meal ticket. Absolutely delicious food and incredible family serviceVegetarian options: The mushrooms quesadilla and veggie burrito are delicious in the Chile relleno sauce or the house red Enchilada sauce
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Melon Margarita and Chips, Very Fresh and Hot, Carne Asada Burrito Wet Non-Deep-Fried
John U.
After we had good food experience previously from Templo, this was my wife's birthday pick. One order was for Chile Colorado Burrito tasted like mushy beef, no flavor inside a tortilla with red sauce on it. Tasteless. She said it could not have been Chile Colorado, maybe something wrong with the order. So disappointed. Not good.
D C.
This place is a secret gem in Riverside. The food is good and the prices are reasonable. Will be going back soon.
D G Tellez
Bomb food, my family and I ordered different plates on the menu and it was all delicious. Also we loved the salsa. It's Homemade and really reminded me of my grandmas salsa.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito Chimichanga Style, Chile Relleno with Rice and Beans, Carne Asada Burrito Wet Non
I have been going to Templo del Sol since I moved to Riverside about 10 years ago. This is where I go when I'm not in Mexico (which is often) and to me it's just like being in Mexico. I especially like the way they serve Albóndigas soup at the beginning of the meal. I have not been here for a while but the waitress would always remember us and verify that I wanted carnitas and jamaica (my usual). Some reviewers complained that the food is not authentic--well, the cuisine varies in different parts of Mexico so there are differences in the way a dish might be prepared. This is one of the very few restaurants that I actually enjoy giong to in Riverside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My family and I came here wanting to try a new Mexican restaurant close to home. I was going off the reviews, so my expectations were a little high.My husband ordered the carne asada wet burrito and I ordered the fish plate. The burrito was sad. It only had carne asada inside (my husband doesn't like pico de gallo, so he omitted that from his burrito), sauce and cheese outside, and a small side of guac. No rice or beans in sight. I was under the impression that the fish I ordered was a mojarra frita, but it was just a small filet of fish with a side of rice and beans. No tortillas.The service was bare minimum. We were there for about an hour. Our server came to check on us 3 times during that hour. Never offered to refill our drinks or the chips and salsa.The ambiance was cozy. It looked like the place could hold a max of 50 people.This place wasn't my cup of tea, but I'm glad I tried it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
We had dinner here for the first time. The service was great! Our diners were good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carnitas
We just moved across the street last summer and I see this spot everyday..on a whim I took my dad here for dinner while he was in town and him and my kids and I LOVED IT. It's a really cozy place, but the food was delicious and the staff was great, will absolutely be going back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
For some reason it was closed @5:30 on 4-8-24.. sad..But food is great.
Food: 5
Waited over an hour and I placed the order ahead of time on the phone to pick up. My asada burrito came with just lettuce and meat?? Long wait and food was just okay, especially the burrito with no rice and beans? I'm confused? Wouldn't recommend. They weren't even busy? Only two tables?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Best Mexican food in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We ordered burritos - they came deep fried (unless you ask not to fry) and sauce over them. They are made well, very reasonable price (around $10), but I was a bit disappointed that the sauce was gravy. It was good gravy, but I don’t want it with burritos….
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
We had not been here in over 10 years, but we talked about it often, so we finally made it back, and it was just as good as we remembered!!! We will be back. Pricing is really reasonable, portions are not too huge but enough to fill your belly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I was thinking "am I in another class,"!The place was retro golddigger and I was country club Corona with a lime.Our of this world original salsa and a boy waiter spun out of his mind on rec.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
It has been a household name for over 50 years in my home. My family and I love this spot so much. The chilaquiles are always on our meal ticket. Absolutely delicious food and incredible family serviceVegetarian options: The mushrooms quesadilla and veggie burrito are delicious in the Chile relleno sauce or the house red Enchilada sauce
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Melon Margarita and Chips, Very Fresh and Hot, Carne Asada Burrito Wet Non-Deep-Fried
After we had good food experience previously from Templo, this was my wife's birthday pick. One order was for Chile Colorado Burrito tasted like mushy beef, no flavor inside a tortilla with red sauce on it. Tasteless. She said it could not have been Chile Colorado, maybe something wrong with the order. So disappointed. Not good.
This place is a secret gem in Riverside. The food is good and the prices are reasonable. Will be going back soon.
Bomb food, my family and I ordered different plates on the menu and it was all delicious. Also we loved the salsa. It's Homemade and really reminded me of my grandmas salsa.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito Chimichanga Style, Chile Relleno with Rice and Beans, Carne Asada Burrito Wet Non