All Beef Burrito
Casa Del Rey

Casa Del Rey

31 N Baldwin Ave, Sierra Madre I-91024-1903, United States

Lunch • Seafood • Mexican • Breakfast


"We came back to Casa del Rey today. We came early, and it wasn 't too busy at that point, but it was lively. Someone there recognized me from my Yelp review last time, which wasn 't the most complimentary review last time, to say the least, and they asked me if I would do another review if the service was good today and it was, so I am writing. Today was really nice. Everybody was gracious, and things were served promptly. I had my usual thing that I have come to love there, The Rice Bowl, but I always have it with refried beans instead of rice. I get it with carnitas and extra onions, and it 's delicious. I 'm not a fan of Spanish rice, so the beans are just a perfect substitute. There ended up being rice in the bowl, but they corrected that problem thoroughly, and I appreciate it. This dish is really good with added vegetables from the fajitas. You can order the veggies put on anything, and my dining companion ordered those vegetables in her chicken soup, which she said was very delicious that way. I think that it would be good to have that option listed on the menu as an add-on for many dishes.. I know that what I got was called a rice bowl but I think beans should be listed as a substitute because it really is good that way and is a little more friendly diet wise if you 're trying to stay away from carbs like rice and bread. And when you add the fajita vegetables, it gives it this juiciness and flavor that is over the top. Our server was a young woman named Lacey, whom we had before. She was really friendly and attentive and went the extra mile to make everything really great. This place is a longtime staple of Sierra Madre, and they have other locations as well. I 'm glad that the owner does care about the reviews. There are many things that go into making it a bad visit, and it 's not one person 's fault it could be a lot of things, and the same can be said for a great visit. In this case, the food was good, and it was hot , and the server was really sweet, friendly, and on top of things, and that made a great difference."

El Gordito Mexican

El Gordito Mexican

39413 Los Alamos Rd Ste A, 92563, Murrieta, US, United States

Meat • Tacos • Mexican • Fast Food


"*Update 5/21/2022: Before I moved out of the Temecula/Murrieta area, I wanted to write a review for a restaurant that I frequented since my teenage years. Even back in the days of fax machine food delivery through a company called Dine-In Delivery, I have always enjoyed dining at this establishment. Some of us may remember those old days before Uber Eats became popular. My wish was to have one last taste of this iconic restaurant before I left the area. I used to visit this place whenever I came back to see my mom, but now that I have sold the house, I wanted one final memory of it. I wrote this review before placing my order, and I must say, the food left a bad taste in my mouth. The only positive thing I can say is that the rice was good. The salsa served with the meal was disappointing and tasted worse than what I had six months ago. It's hard for me to find anything positive to say in this rare case. I have taken some photos of the restaurant, as I have always loved this place. Can they go back to the way they used to be? I'm not sure, as it seems they are cutting costs and losing business by failing to meet customer expectations. It saddens me to see this iconic restaurant deteriorate. If I prefer a taco from Taco Bell over the food here, that's a problem. There are many details I could share about my experience, but I believe this is enough to urge the business to make necessary changes. First and foremost, they need to change the oil in their fryer and filter it daily. If Del Taco can do it, they can too. As for the food I ordered, the carne asada soft shell taco was a disappointment, with a terrible taste. The salsa was bland and watery, lacking any heat. The sour cream was stale, and the guacamole was unappetizingly brown. The rice, while flavorful, was overly salty. The enchiladas made me feel queasy for some reason. Perhaps they need to use a better cut of meat. This place has never disappointed me before, and their salsa used to be delicious. I hope they can improve their dishes and regain their former glory."