Castañeda's
Mexican · Riverside
About Castañeda's
At Castañeda's, we're proud to serve up fast, flavorful Mexican fare that's been a Riverside staple for years. Like our California burrito, which has earned rave reviews from locals and visitors alike, our food is made with fresh ingredients and a dash of regional flair. Our customers rave about the...
At Castañeda's, we're proud to serve up fast, flavorful Mexican fare that's been a Riverside staple for years. Like our California burrito, which has earned rave reviews from locals and visitors alike, our food is made with fresh ingredients and a dash of regional flair. Our customers rave about the cozy atmosphere and friendly service, where you can sink into a plush booth or grab a seat at the counter and enjoy a mouthwatering meal on-the-go. Come taste the difference for yourself – we can't wait to serve you!
What Customers Say About Castañeda's
Castañeda's is a popular 24-hour spot known for its tasty food and quick service. Many reviewers rave about the carne asada fries and taquito rolls. Some negative reviews mention inconsistent food quality and customer service issues.
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Tip: Try the carne asada fries and taquito rolls. Be aware that some reviewers have experienced inconsistent food quality and customer service.
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Castañeda's Riverside Reviews
The food was amazing here. 10/10
Very tasty, very fast, and walkable from my apartment. I go here like 3 times a week.
Great food , 4 sure one of my favorite places
Owners were very nice and the customer service was top notch, also the food was amazing 10/10 must try again !!!
Castañeda’s never disappoints! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. You can taste the quality in every bite. The portions are generous, the service is quick and friendly, and the whole place has that comforting, authentic vibe that keeps you coming back. Whether it’s late-night cravings or a regular dinner stop, Castañeda’s always hits the spot. Highly recommend!
The employees make the best food you could ever taste from any Castaneda’s in the IE !. The customer service is great with the food made and served in a quick pace. The atmosphere is great.
My favorite dish is the carne asada fries and the taquito rolls; their salsa is very spicy and delicious. Perfect for any meal
Holy moly! Some of the best food I’ve ever had. Make sure to pick up a flan. 10/10 WILL be back!
Dont be fooled by the good reviews. They have ppl put 5 star reviews for a free drink. The food was not good at all. This was like denies level mexican food. My burrito had cheap dry beef and my enchilada had unmelted cheese none of it was melted. I paid $20 for not good food. The best part was the cheap beans since im since im used to it. Dont come it is not worth it. This was worth at most $12 not the $20
Love this place. 24/hr restaurants are hard to come by these days. Food always slaps. I will continue to come here for years to come.
Great service, great food, and in a timely manner plus they are open 24hrs! Will definitely be coming back. Thanks again!!!!
First time here and definitely worthwhile for the quality service and fresh quality of genuine tacos. Graciously given right protein proportionate delivering alternate assembled salsas, extra taco toppings, in addition to a private island setup atmosphere gives a great blessed vibrant feeling of a vacation getaway feeling of leaving Cali for a temporary good health enjoyment feeling of appreciating life in the moments of refreshing tranquility; in which we can sometimes take for granted listening to haters opinions about their preferences are of tacos. They're not even considering the facts of the way they're at coming across as like. But at least they're hating on trying out the tacos to try convince me, or us. we shouldn't love our tacos for the selfish haters of tacos? How dare them, too bad, so sad. Which will definitely safely be awaiting here for a delightful taste of excellence or are there any other of those who's not afraid to accept this challenge?? Oh dear blessed brave haters, whomsoever have such a cheesy bean about tacos, why not choose to believe and honor our only one well deserved good enough life experience of owning our beautiful safe travels all round enjoying the vacation honeymoon setting, why not bring a candle to enlightening the atmosphere. Dare to lose ourselves for tacos? No wayz. 😁😉
Today I ordered a chorizo and egg burrito. It was Not it today… tasted more like an oregano chorizo burrito. Wanted to get some salsa too help the burrito but it looked like it had been sitting out all night causing seperation and clumps (disgusting) maybe next time
Chicken tacos were delicious and the beans and rice, fish taco had no flavor at all. I love the fact they are open 24 hours inside and out, only bad part was the bathroom. Major leak from the ceiling, floor was flooded, water was dripping on me while using the bathroom and it wasn't even raining outside so yea just do not use the bathroom.
Stale taco shells, oily meat. I was really disappointed. This really could have been a great taco with some effort.
I was a loyal customer for years and then I ordered a burrito that was prepared totally different.it gave me food poisoning and I opened it up and threw it away. I loved. Their food but not now and I always tipped very disappointed plus cashier stared at me very rude I was kinda hurt and felt embarrassed I still tipped her hoping she would feel a little bit wrong but I don't think so .sad.
I had never gotten a raw mojara before; this was my very first time. It was not well cooked, and I was the one who ended up saying sorry. What if I had eaten it and it made me sick? Food was bad 👎
The food was worst in taste and it stinks bad like it’s been sitting there for days. Also, it was a headache explaining my order to the employee. And it wasn’t worth 40$ at all, paying this much for a foul odour, worst tasting food
Food is delicious but cashier needs to work on her customer service. If she doesnt like her job she should look for something she likes!!!
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1450 University Ave STE P, Riverside, CA 92507
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