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Templo Del Sol

Mexican · Riverside

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About Templo Del Sol

At Templo Del Sol, we're passionate about serving up authentic Mexican flavors that bring a taste of warmth to our Riverside community. Our easygoing atmosphere is perfect for grabbing a margarita and catching up with friends or enjoying a satisfying meal with loved ones. We've received rave reviews...

At Templo Del Sol, we're passionate about serving up authentic Mexican flavors that bring a taste of warmth to our Riverside community. Our easygoing atmosphere is perfect for grabbing a margarita and catching up with friends or enjoying a satisfying meal with loved ones. We've received rave reviews from customers who rave about our classic dishes like our mouthwatering tacos al pastor, as well as the cozy ambiance that makes you feel right at home. Our friendly service team always ensures your experience is top-notch – just ask anyone who's dined with us!

What Customers Say About Templo Del Sol

Templo Del Sol is a cozy, family-owned Mexican restaurant known for its welcoming staff and delicious, authentic food. Many reviewers highlight the fresh ingredients and flavorful dishes, with some mentioning it's been a family favorite for decades. A few note slightly smaller portions or slow service at times.

Popular Dishes

campechana de marisco Nopalitos burrito Burrito Aguilar mole carne asada torta asada burrito carnitas chili relleno

Best For

Families Locals Casual Quick Bite

Tip: If ordering a burrito, be aware that they come deep-fried with sauce unless you specify otherwise. Some reviewers recommend trying the red sauce on the chicken burrito.

Features

🌳 Outdoor 🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🌅 Breakfast 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner 🥗 Vegetarian Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 👨‍👩‍👧 Family 👥 Groups

What to see nearby

Peter J. Weber House
A 288m

Peter J. Weber House

edificio

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Islamic Center of Riverside
A 739m

Islamic Center of Riverside

mezquita

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Fine Arts Building [University of California]
A 919m

Fine Arts Building [University of California]

edificio

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Patterson Park
A 947m

Patterson Park

parque

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Explore the area around Templo Del Sol

Templo Del Sol is located in Riverside, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Religious Buildings

  • Islamic Center of Riverside (A 739m) — mosque in the United States

Parks & Gardens

  • Patterson Park (A 947m) — park in Riverside County, California, United States of America

Other Points of Interest

  • Peter J. Weber House (A 288m) — landmark eclectic Depression-era home built 1934 - 1938
  • Fine Arts Building [University of California] (A 919m)

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Frequently asked questions about Templo Del Sol

Templo Del Sol is located at 1365 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92507, Riverside.
Near Templo Del Sol you can find points of interest such as Peter J. Weber House, Islamic Center of Riverside, Fine Arts Building [University of California], Patterson Park.
Templo Del Sol offers mexican cuisine.
Templo Del Sol has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Templo Del Sol offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Templo Del Sol based on customer reviews are: campechana de marisco, Nopalitos burrito, Burrito Aguilar, mole, carne asada torta.
Templo Del Sol is ideal for families, locals, casual dining, quick bites.
Templo Del Sol is a cozy, family-owned Mexican restaurant known for its welcoming staff and delicious, authentic food. Many reviewers highlight the fresh ingredients and flavorful dishes, with some mentioning it's been a family favorite for decades. A few note slightly smaller portions or slow service at times.
If ordering a burrito, be aware that they come deep-fried with sauce unless you specify otherwise. Some reviewers recommend trying the red sauce on the chicken burrito.
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Reina Garcia

I love it. The service is perfect the food is delicious!! I'd definitely come here again. && its a family restaurant!

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Bruce Ford

Old fashion Mexican food is really a matter of personal preference. Templo makes it exactly the way I like it. Wonderful nostalgia. This is my comfort food.

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Buzz Light Year

The best Mexican food in the Inland Empire. The Chile Relleno is the best I have ever had. The beans are to die for and the rice is so light and fluffy.

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R. Hernandez

Excellent fresh clean hot food. The restaurant is very clean and employed by courteous and respectful professional employees. The food is very authentic very well priced.

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Kim Ford

What a lovely experience. Brought my girlfriend here for a holiday dinner last weekend and we both have been grinning in reflection or our time at Bella Tratoria. The customer service was top notch, I believe our waiters name was Eric or Erin - he was informative, kind, and with a few mentions of what we were shooting for he tailored an order that became truly unforgettable. I went with the carbonara, my girlfriend the gnocchi. Paired with the suggested Cabernet and we are still salivating at the thought! The service was above and beyond and the amazing food just really ended our weekend on a high note. I highly recommend this restaurant if you want to see what San Francisco's dining has to showcase.

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Gabrielle Banks

The food here is amazing! Totally forgot about this treasure of a spot, hadn't been here in years... quality of the food hasn't change at all. One of my favorites forever!

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Amanda Garcia

Experience was good service was great food was Amazing. The only thing was the restroom window. I couldn't close it to use the restroom. Felt like there was no privacy. But overall it was Amazing.

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Lenedra Woods

Great food, great atmosphere, nice portions highly recommend. I have tried everything on the menu and it was delicious. You will not be disappointed.

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Nicholas Osborne

Chicken Mole was very good, and the carnitas burrito had a nice different recipe than I was used too. Unlimited chips and salsa, refill on soda, me and girlfriend left full and happy for 25 bucks!!!

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perry jordan

Hidden little treasure. I had the asada dinner which came with a tasty dinner salad, beans, rice, picko deguyo, and guacamole. The steak was fresh and tender. All for 10.99 Complimentary chips and salsa also served. Parking is a little rough but worth the effort

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James Seaman

We've been eating at TdS for many, many years now, and it's always, to a single visit, delivered the best Mexican food not just north of the border, but perhaps south of it, too. Yes, they're always a bit understaffed, but they're friendly, the prices are good, but most importantly, the food is just perfect. Try the deep fried burritos (esp. the Burrito de Calabacitas), or, as my wife likes, the "Jonathan sampler" which delivers on all traditional Mexican culinary fronts.

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John Lewis

twenty years ago I was a scientific instrument salesman responsible for UCR. My company would let me take my customers to any restaurant I wished but they all wanted to go here for $5 burritos. When Jack Lemon was filming a movie at the mission Inn in Riverside he ate lunch here almost every day. This place is incredible. I have traveled extensively in Mexico and love the place but the best burritos in the world are to be found at Templo del Sol in Riverside, CA.. For the first time in 15 years I stopped there today and it is every bit as good as it ever was. Try the Nopalitas Burrito, deep fried. Today the place was clean, the service fine and the food sublime. They have great guacamole.

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Stevan Pearson

Great restaurant. Always good food. Can't wait to come back.

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alberto f Lerma

Good food is fun but their sauces are to die for, from the shrimp omelette to the calbacitas with pork but save room for the apple burrito she's been making long before other places have. Oh just order any of her deserts 🤪

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Phil Garcia

Albóndiga soup is just like mom's and the Templo special can feed two. The horchata is the best I've had in any restaurant. The staff is always friendly and they always remember me.

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Clifford LaFromboise

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. D

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Anthony

Good food. Good prices server's alcohol. Chips and salsa. I had the Crab enchiladas which were excellent!! Go here!

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Ro Rod

Delicious and authentic food. Can't get enough of the relleno sauce. Always good quality food. Definitely try the crunchy ground beef tacos.

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Sara Sakthivel

Accidently stumbled across this place! Building is small and easy to drive past but boy are they worth finding! Food is cheap and delicious! If I want to go out to Mexican I always go here

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David Lengyel

A whole in the wall worth checking out. Very nice people, good food, good service. For such a small place, menu is enormous.

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Gordon Jones

An acquired taste from my college days. The food is good. The place has a hole-in-the-wall feel and is not fancy so be aware.

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Christine

Order from here through Door Dash all the time. I love the Calabacitas with beef SO much I've never ordered anything else. But my son loves everything he's ever had. Our favorite for dessert is the bunelos. Numm.

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Toujours L'Amour

Very good Mexican restaurant. Big portions, tasty, and reasonably priced. Location tip: It's a bit hard to spot this place, as the trees obscure its signage. It's right across the street from IHOP, on University.. that should help you find it. Enjoy!

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Yolanda Magallanes

Excellent food... I was visiting the area and was looking for Mexican food. Restaurant was very clean and server was pleasant. The salsa is the best I've tasted. Burritos and rice are really good.

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Daniel Behnke

I have been going here for decades! The food is great! Family run and owned!! Obsessed with their salsa. A definite must!

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Kelly Burt Candelaria

My parents started bringing here when I was a baby, and as long as they keep doing what they're doing we'll keep coming back. The food is delicious and there are some more traditional dishes in the menu like mole and albondigas that you don't always see in Mexican restaurants. Also I don't think the prices have changed a lot over the years because it's all really reasonably priced.

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S. Customer 99

Fabulous green chili verde. Great beans and rice. Wonderful staff/owner. They need to get better or homemade tortilla chips. Basic store bought chips. Salsa was pretty good, I would go back again and again.

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Dr. Daniel Morse

This is a terrific mom and pop place that is a Riverside staple. Great people. The food is like I would imagine mi Arbeulito in Guadalajara would feed the family at a celebration.

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Sabrocita Sabrosa

That's what I'm talking about!!! 😋pure and simple. My order was made to my taste, they suggested their house sauce for my huevos rancheros. For 30 yrs, every day or at least 4 times a week I eat my huevos rancheros the same way. The sauce was a surprise, not what I'm use to, but not bad at all either, something different. The customer service is off the chart, these ladies made me feel like home. But don't be fooled, these nice sweet ladies pack a punch with their salsa roja. Loved it!!!!

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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.

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Sanjay B Dalal, oGoing

My son, wife and me thoroughly loved this authentic Mexican restaurant in Riverside, as we were driving back from Lake Arrowhead towards Irvine. We weren’t entirely sure how good the place would be just based on their online recommendations, and especially since we don’t frequent dining in Riverside. Since the location is near the University of Riverside, we thought it would be a place for students. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of service, the charm of the place and of course, the food. Both my son and I ordered their special that includes simmering hot cheese enchilada, mouth-watering chili relleno, fresh vegetarian taco and tostada, house salad, along with delicious beans and rice all for just $9.99. Better bring a humongous appetite since they serve a lot of food... My wife asked for veggie quesadillas, custom-made as per her likes, that she completely devoured. We were quite blown away by what we experienced at this place, and are sure to visit it again when we go to Riverside.

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Tomohiro M

Templo Del Sol is THE BEST Mexican food I’ve ever had! The Shrimp Burrito is out of the world and is to die for. Generous serving and very friendly staffs. Highly recommended!!

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jackie berckley

My favorite restaurant in Riverside. You gotta try the chile relleno sauce. It's like liquid crack. The best you will ever have in your life!!! I buy the sauce just to use at home. I love the people, the atmosphere and the remaining owner, Josie! Great place!!!!

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Toni Marie

Fabulous Mexican food made by the Aguilar family! Always Fresh and delicious! Best place to go since 1970!

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Rosemarie Ledbetter

Been coming here for over a year now, and the place is clean, food is outstanding, and the service is warm, friendly, and attentive. They never disappoint! It's like my grandmother is back in the kitchen cooking up all my favorites. The green chilaquiles are the best, and portions are big. Also good is the albondigas soup. Home cooking at its finest! They have two tvs, but the noise is kept at a minimum for your dining pleasure. I highly recommended Templo Del Sol!

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Monica Moreno

I have lived in the university ave area for over 10 years and this was the first time eating here. I ordered the enchilada plate and it was absolutely delicious. My hubby ordered the hamburger and he said it was great too!! Try this place!!

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Jorge Cubillas

Food is delicious, staff is amazing. Loyal customer here of 30 years if you haven't been.... your missing out!

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Deserie Moreno

Very welcoming. Great service. No wait. I ordered the campechana de marisco it was very fresh and tasted amazing. Next visit will be soon👍

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Robert Clary

My wife brag on this place and I can only say that I was drooling before I got here and was one of the best places I have eaten

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Gabriel Medina

I found this place just by searching on Google. I wanted it to be close to Riverside national cemetery where my father was having his service at. I contacted the owner Maria several weeks prior to see if she can accommodate a party at about 30. She had no problem. She even printed out mini menus with the items that I selected for the occasion. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Her staff is amazing. The food was great. No complaints whatsoever. Even with the large party that we had she was able to steal accommodate people coming in with phone orders, and other patrons. That tells me a lot about this little restaurant. If you’re ever in the Riverside area, I highly suggest you stop by for some great food at a great place. Thank you for helping me on a day full of emotions feel comfortable and at ease.

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bill davison

They have the best food in town. I have been going there for 30 years. I really love their gorditas with Chile Verde.

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Jermain Cain

Amazing service, made me and my wife feel as home , definitely would come back

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Danielle

The best restaurant I've ever eaten at. The service is great, the food is to die for...

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Christian G

Been going here since I was a kid and it’s better than ever today!

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Dave Puckett

Been eating here for over 30 years. And it's always amazing. I truly believe the best Mexican food in riverside.

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Sarah Johnson

We were visiting and we're so happy we found this place! Food was delicious, drinks were strong, price was good, service was great! Will definitely be back!

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Travis Simpson

This is my second time coming in, the first time I was looking for a job (I’ve worked in kitchens for years) and discovered this place accidentally because it appeared on my maps- despite my never noticing this hidden gem even living only blocks away. The atmosphere is very comfortable, you feel right at home as soon as you take a seat. I’ve been helped by two women so far, both are very sweet and helpful. The staff is patient and happy to help you figure out what you’re likely to enjoy, I even requested an item that had apparently since been removed from the menu and was no longer available- but when I expressed that I was bummed to hear that because it sounded so good, they figured out a way to make it for me anyway. Everything is incredibly well-priced, especially for having a true “grandma’s kitchen” vibe to the restaurant as a whole. There are many items on the menu that I almost never see at Mexican restaurants in the area, including many soups, salads and even several desserts that each looked fantastic. I’ve decided to make an effort to come here to eat instead of the mostly generic food and atmosphere generally found in the area, I would highly recommend you do the same. The location makes the restaurant almost blend into the background and the surrounding area has many closed shops which doesn’t help it stand out as an open business with exceptional staff and service-which it most certainly is. Come check this place out, you won’t be disappointed.

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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.

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Enrique Alba

This place is sort of hidden, more of a locals type of spot but all are welcomed. I started going here about four years ago. I went for taco tuesday once and was immediately hooked. Staff is great and always checking in on you. They have the best tacos dorados around but they have something that most restaurants around here do not have. Their enchiladas are hands down some of the best I've had in recent years! The sauce that comes over them with the melted cheese, is just phenomenal. They are piping hot so be careful when digging in!! They sell beer too!!

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James K

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.

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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 service

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AMICKO AMORA

A really descent place to go and enjoy some real custom made Mexican food. The employees are nice and take their time to prepare your meals; and is indeed worth the wait when it comes to enjoying the meals at a descent price.

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Lorena Gonzalez

Always a great meal here, cooks are great and waitress/waiters give great service, are very friendly 😋

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Lisa Myers

Been going there for over 30 years. Glad to see it is still there. Riverside has grown so much. Great food. The Agular Deep Fried Burrito has been on the menu as long as its been open. $6 99 ₩ salad. A must restaurant to patronize.

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Gavin McGowan

This has been the restaurant for my family for decades. I can say confidently that it is my favorite Mexican restaurant, as a Riverside native. This is a family owned restaurant, ran by some of the nicest people you will meet and the food has never been less than perfect. You will not regret visiting Templo Del Sol. I recommend the Jonathan Sampler with extra tacos and the albondigas soup!

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Deanna Leiann tm

Great place to come eat . The shrimp burrito is fire.Great atmosphere an service.

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Trisha Renee

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! Update to my post: this truly is a place for the neighborhood. You feel like you're visiting someone's home and they're making you a wonderful meal. I've since taken my mom and she loved it, and my kids and I come for dinner here and there as well. The enchilada sauce is so good, I could drink it 😋

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Shane Muntz-Pumo

Yoooo this is the spot close to UCR. They have amazing tacos, their menu is pretty big, the employees are the nicest, and they are SUPER accommodating. I definitely recommend temple del sol to anybody in the area or anybody passing by on the 215, it's close!

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Carmen Pena

A hole in the wall👍. A nice place to eat that brings back memories of Grandmas casa. The wooden chairs are the same dining chairs my grandma had in her dining room. Food is authenic sazon de comida mexicana. Comida hecho con amor. I will definitely b a regular customer.

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Satoshi Ogawa

Joe Aguilar's Templo Del Sol is a restaurant where you can relax and enjoy Mexican food. Nopalitos burrito, an extremely cheesy burrito with slices of cactus and two types of sauce, is quite nice. You can enjoy various Mexican-style tastes.

Gavin McGowan
Gavin McGowan

This has been the restaurant for my family for decades. I can say confidently that it is my favorite Mexican restaurant, as a Riverside native. This is a family owned restaurant, ran by some of the nicest people you will meet and the food has never been less than perfect. You will not regret visiting Templo Del Sol. I recommend the Jonathan Sampler with extra tacos and the albondigas soup!

Trisha Renee
Trisha Renee

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! Update to my post: this truly is a place for the neighborhood. You feel like you're visiting someone's home and they're making you a wonderful meal. I've since taken my mom and she loved it, and my kids and I come for dinner here and there as well. The enchilada sauce is so good, I could drink it 😋

Shane Muntz-Pumo
Shane Muntz-Pumo

Yoooo this is the spot close to UCR. They have amazing tacos, their menu is pretty big, the employees are the nicest, and they are SUPER accommodating. I definitely recommend temple del sol to anybody in the area or anybody passing by on the 215, it's close!

Carmen Pena
Carmen Pena

A hole in the wall👍. A nice place to eat that brings back memories of Grandmas casa. The wooden chairs are the same dining chairs my grandma had in her dining room. Food is authenic sazon de comida mexicana. Comida hecho con amor. I will definitely b a regular customer.

Satoshi Ogawa
Satoshi Ogawa

Joe Aguilar's Templo Del Sol is a restaurant where you can relax and enjoy Mexican food. Nopalitos burrito, an extremely cheesy burrito with slices of cactus and two types of sauce, is quite nice. You can enjoy various Mexican-style tastes.

Deserie Moreno
Deserie Moreno

Very welcoming. Great service. No wait. I ordered the campechana de marisco it was very fresh and tasted amazing. Next visit will be soon👍

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Amir M

Food service are incredible here! Well priced, good service, and very clean. Go support your local restaurant!

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Sarah Kim

Great food and service. Would go back. Salsa for chips is very spicy..👍

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Jessenia

Best Mexican food I’ve ever had, hands down recommend !

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Danylle Gallo

My dad has been coming here for years and I finally got to go with him for the first time. The food was INCREDIBLE, so flavorful and delicious. The family that owns it are so welcoming and came over to talk to us while we waited for our food. They are also affordable which is not something you encounter too often now. Will be coming back as soon as possible!

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Wendy Larkin

The delicious food and excellent service has remained the same after nearly 4 decades that our family has been coming to this restaurant (we drive 1 hour to eat here). Thank you for your wonderful service and delicious foid yesterday for the birthday lunch !!!

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Alice Marquez

We enjoy coming here for authentic Mexican dishes. The mole is delicious and they offer a good variety of food. The staff is very friendly. Prices are reasonable for a good meal.

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Melyssa Mull

I've been going here since I was a kid. Love their food. The Burrito Aguilar is my favorite! The staff is always very welcoming and friendly.

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Helen Jenkins

Arrived at 11:30. The dishwasher greeted us about 10 minutes later. I was thankful we weren't in a hurry. Food served hot and delicious. I had a carne asada torta!

Melyssa Mull
Melyssa Mull

I've been going here since I was a kid. Love their food. The Burrito Aguilar is my favorite! The staff is always very welcoming and friendly.

Jessenia
Jessenia

Best Mexican food I’ve ever had, hands down recommend !

Danylle Gallo
Danylle Gallo

My dad has been coming here for years and I finally got to go with him for the first time. The food was INCREDIBLE, so flavorful and delicious. The family that owns it are so welcoming and came over to talk to us while we waited for our food. They are also affordable which is not something you encounter too often now. Will be coming back as soon as possible!

Helen Jenkins
Helen Jenkins

Arrived at 11:30. The dishwasher greeted us about 10 minutes later. I was thankful we weren't in a hurry. Food served hot and delicious. I had a carne asada torta!

Alice Marquez
Alice Marquez

We enjoy coming here for authentic Mexican dishes. The mole is delicious and they offer a good variety of food. The staff is very friendly. Prices are reasonable for a good meal.

Amir M
Amir M

Food service are incredible here! Well priced, good service, and very clean. Go support your local restaurant!

Jorge Cubillas
Jorge Cubillas

Food is delicious, staff is amazing. Loyal customer here of 30 years if you haven't been.... your missing out!

Danielle
Danielle

The best restaurant I've ever eaten at. The service is great, the food is to die for...

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Maureen McNair

I love the food, especially the beans & cheese to dip chips in. It gets really loud when there are a lot of people.

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George Murphy

This is my FAVORITE in town! I craved this frequently during both my pregnancies.. I love the salsa and the carnitas are very well prepared. I just wish they delivered! We would eat from here more often if they did!

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Carol Anne

Super sweet, family run restaurant. I love their chile verde and chile rellenos. They have great vegetarian options if you don't eat meat. I eat a ketogenic diet and I can eat here without destroying my macros, if you know what I mean.

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Carl Gridley

Goos food. Place was clean and the staff was very nice. Only negative remarks would be that we had to wait over an hour for our food to arrive after ordering. They did have a large party in the restaurant at the same time.

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Liz Hernandez

This is a great little whole in wall place. The food is authentic Mexican food, the staff is friendly and prices are reasonable. I would recommend this restaurant.

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Karen

First time I tried this place. Food is good. The man who helped me was so pleasant. He even helped me carry my order to my car. Don't let the outside fool you. It is clean inside and so quaint.

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Sheri Izzi

This is a longtime restaurant in Riverside. Its pretty much remained the same, it doesn't have any surprises. Both the menu and dining area has remained the same--so your favorite food is probably what you remember--this is a good thing.

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Carla Castro

Their nopalitos and pork burrito was delicious but I think next time I will order it without the pork just the nopales, salsa and beans. Their horchata was good too. Their employees were very friendly. The only thing I didn't like was the wait to get our food. After we ordered we waited 50 minutes for our food. But other than that it was great.

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Mike “Mikey” Peters

Simple staple in Riverside that doesn't disappoint. No frills no fuss. I'll be coming back to drop some pics and rate more food. I came for Taco Tuesday, $1.50 on select items, way to go out balling on a budget.

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Perez. Family

Been here twice both times delicious 🤤 there was one little bump. But it was fixed. Today i ordered chicken burrito with the red sauce so good. You have to try it.

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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….

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Madison Aldred

Almost everything was good. The asada burrito was a little on the smaller side, the beer tasted a little funky and I wasn't a fan of the shredded beef. Their carnitas was bomb and so was their chili relleno, I did get the relleno with enchilada sauce. Salsa was spicy! AC was rocking and that's always a plus on these hot summer days. All in all I'll be back.

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RobRoy McCandless

Decent Mexican food, but not as authentic as we were looking for. The service was a bit slower than we'd anticipated, but the servers were very friendly. Did portions were fine, but a little on the small side.

Perez. Family
Perez. Family

Been here twice both times delicious 🤤 there was one little bump. But it was fixed. Today i ordered chicken burrito with the red sauce so good. You have to try it.

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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….

Madison Aldred
Madison Aldred

Almost everything was good. The asada burrito was a little on the smaller side, the beer tasted a little funky and I wasn't a fan of the shredded beef. Their carnitas was bomb and so was their chili relleno, I did get the relleno with enchilada sauce. Salsa was spicy! AC was rocking and that's always a plus on these hot summer days. All in all I'll be back.

RobRoy McCandless
RobRoy McCandless

Decent Mexican food, but not as authentic as we were looking for. The service was a bit slower than we'd anticipated, but the servers were very friendly. Did portions were fine, but a little on the small side.

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Lydia Markworth

We had dinner here for the first time. The service was great! Our diners were good.

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Darnell Fields

Generic Mexican food they use taco shells . That ruined it for me. Service was nice , people were nice, place was clean tho.

Darnell Fields
Darnell Fields

Generic Mexican food they use taco shells . That ruined it for me. Service was nice , people were nice, place was clean tho.

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Kiley Bitner-Parish

The food here was good. The service and atmosphere were not good. They messed up our order a few times. They overcharge us. Could have used some music and better hospitality.

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J Rod

Honestly we've gone here a few times and always get some kind of soup (albondigas or caldo de res). This time we decided to also try some nachos locos, taquitos and enchiladas. Well I have to say the soups always hit the spot and worth 3 to 3 1/2 stars but the other items we tried were lacking real flavor and just fell flat; honestly if they hadn't been served at the same time I wouldn't think it came from the same kitchen. It seemed like the meat in the taquitos wasn't seasoned and the guac didn't help much either, we actually only ate one and left the other. Most of the flavor in the nachos came from the broiler as some of the cheese and chips got wonderfully browned; the chile verde/colorado were rather plain and needed help from the salsa. The enchiladas fell to the same culprit of having a bland sauce and again maybe the meat not being seasoned enough. Based on all the other reviews, maybe they just had an off day.

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William Boyce

I really wanted to like this place. The people are unusually nice. The atmosphere is pleasant, although the location is a little dicey. I read other reviews before going, & a lot of people praised the food, but I'm sorry to say I just didn't like it. And I continued not liking it for many hours afterward.

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delaney rood

It breaks my heart to leave a negative review... I really wanted to love this place. I've been 3 times now, always hoping to give them another shot because I love the history of this place, but they have unfortunately disappointed every time. The first time I came the food was just entirely flavorless. I tried again a year later (this was a few weeks ago). We picked up food to go and waited 20 minutes after our latest order estimate for it to be ready. I got pezole and it was pretty good. My partner got the templo special and they did not include two of his 4 items, the beans were rancid, and they charged us extra for salsa. Tonight I got pezole and the templo special again. It was a good thing i checked the order because one of my items was missing. They charged extra for salsa, which I just cannot understand. And again, the beans are rancid. I don't know if they're using expired lard or what, but beans should not taste sour. It's a bummer because beans are my favorite part of every meal. Again, the pezole was good. I think if I come here again I'll have to stick to pezole because everything else is pretty flavorless and mediocre. I don't know how so many people can say this is the best mexican food in riverside. I really wish it was, but it's not. Los jilbertos and tios tacos are consistently better, more flavorful, and more timely... and they don't charge for salsa.

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Georgina Thomas

I got takeout from here and the food was pretty lackluster. The enchilada was not very flavorful and the beans tasted like beer. The taco and the tostada were the best part and they tasted like Taco Bell. I also got agua de limon and it tasted like syrup. Perhaps I didn’t pick the best food on the menu but you would think they would put their more impressive dishes in a sampler meal.

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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.

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web mans Garden

Beware folks I took me and my wife out for lunch last week at this restaurant I ordered a big burrito open it up to poor hot sauce all over it much to my surprise I counted six pieces of meat very small so I let them know about it and they told me that's how it is Anna brito you only get a couple pieces of meet not to mention the beans I ordered in the meat and didn't even get like I said folks beware spend your money this place is trash 🗑️👎👎

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Karen Reed

We just left this place and we will never go back. We were looking at the menu and a COCKROACH feel from the celing into my menu, I closed my menu and almost ran over my husband to get out of there, he didnt know what happened, I made him take me home to take a shower. I am stiil grossing out! We had been here before and thought the food was good, now I wonder what else I was eating YUCK!! I am so glad I had not ordered and my dinner was sitting in front of me or I would of been sick right there. I have recommended this place to so many people and I feel so bad now. When my husband went back in to tell them what had happened they just said "OH SORRY" How did they get an "A" rating from the health deparment? SO NASTY!!! :(

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Kassandra Chambers

Id give it zero stars but it won't let me. My husband and I ate there. At first the food seems good. But after we start eating it was not. I got a templo house special. The tostada was something i could have gotten at taco bell. The hard shell taco i have had better from del taco. The meat didnt even taste like ground beef. The enchilada was ok and the chile relleno was greasy. I got a bite that felt like i swollowed a tsp of grease. My husband got the shrimp chile relleno and said it had a weird smell and taste Will never go again.... Made my baby sick for 2 days after eating there. Best thing we ordered? French fries for my toddlers

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Yesenia Martinez

I visited this place on 3/5. When we asked the lady what kind of burritos did they had she told us "did you guys even checked out the menu". I found that to be very disrespectful. If a customer has a question simply answer. The reason why we ask her was because the menu was mostly in english and not everyone reads enligh. My accompanions only speak and read in spanish and for her to answer in that way was very unprofessional.

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Linda Moore

There was no one in the restaurant so service was quick. Although the cuisine is okay, it lacked on flavor. But as far as the way the employees are trained, my husbands hand got blistered because the lady forgot to mention the plate was hot. And I mean extremely hot. Not even a Sorry!!!

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NEO

Food was just OK. For the price we paid we should of left full. Portions are great for an elderly home. A 8.99 bean and cheese burrito thats not even on a burrito size tortilla. I could of made these myself for a few bucks. For a table of 4 they give you about 24 corn chips thin and cold, for the one size soda it's 12oz if that, only one refill the same for the chips. They have a kid size burrito that left my 5 and 7 year old hungry they also finished in 3 minutes. Then started eating mine and my wife's. For over 40 bucks???? Rip-off PLACE!!!! We will Happily go up the street to our regular spot where I can get regular size food. A big basket of hot & thick corn chips a nice heavy burrito plus 5 grilled chicken tacos 2 large 40oz sodas for under 30 bucks. Perfect for a family of 4. I know times are hard for small businesses but they need to find a better way to do business so they can stay in business. Service was also lacking at this place. They get the 1 star for the A/C. I bet they don't care and we should be so lucky to eat them Rosarita's on a Stater bros tortilla. Hit up Dos Hermanas right down the street you'll leave full and with a smile. 😃 food even taste homemade at Dos Hermanas.

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Russell Anderson

About 20 years ago I ordered and enjoyed best Chili Verde ever in fact it is reason I order this dish at other restaurants. My sister and I were looking for place to eat and thought try them again. I ordered Chili Verde combo and she had shredded beef taco and shredded beef enchilada combo. Chili Verde had so little meat that I needed a strainer to find any and the sauce was unlike any I had on this dish. It was watered down and inedible. My sister said her taco was good but enchilada was inedible. Bean and rice on both plates was OK. Very disappointing.

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Danny Miller

This was our first time here. Staff was very nice. We ordered food to go. My wife ordered a asada burrito and it was the size of a taco bell burrito for $14 and it was salty. I ordered a Asada plate with no pico with flower tortillas . I got plenty of pico and no tortillas with my meal and it was salty to me and I love salt. My meal was the size of a child's plate. Very disappointed spent $45 for a meal and didn't even get full.

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Jason Polischeck

The ambience was nice, a local small restaurant serving decent Mexican food. It was until we received the bill that I thought something was wrong. Family of four with three shots and four margaritas came out to over 160$. Very overpriced for the service.. I love family owned restaurants however I can tell when they are over charging versus the menu. Just be careful going here. Check your bill and fight it. They claim they are working on the menu prices however they do not honor them unless you fight. I would suggest Applebees over this for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Cannot express the explanation mark any more detailed) Each plate should have been ~17.00 each. Shots - 10 a pop Margaritas - expect 16.99 Good luck

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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?

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Leese Valdez

We used to come here all the time and believe there is a new owner. We had a long drive back home and decided to eat here. While waiting for our Dad to show up to go inside, the man who claimed he was the owner and another man walked out and approached us in hostile manner as my family and I were chatting in the parking lot. He made false accusations and said to pay a $10 parking fee stating "wouldn't you rather pay a $10 parking fee rather than a $500 for a towing fee". There were no signs stating to pay a $10 fee. He made other smartaleck comments after his statement, making the family feeling unwelcome. We've been coming here for years and never had to pay in the past. Very bad look on the business to approach customers in a rude, unprofessional manner, making false accusations, and lying about a parking fee. We ended up leaving and will no longer be coming here after that experience. I would give them zero stars if I could. Don't wait for family in the parking lot because it's clearly prohibited.

Danny Miller
Danny Miller

This was our first time here. Staff was very nice. We ordered food to go. My wife ordered a asada burrito and it was the size of a taco bell burrito for $14 and it was salty. I ordered a Asada plate with no pico with flower tortillas . I got plenty of pico and no tortillas with my meal and it was salty to me and I love salt. My meal was the size of a child's plate. Very disappointed spent $45 for a meal and didn't even get full.

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