Beef Enchiladas (2)
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."

Holy Frijoles

Holy Frijoles

580 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX 75080, United States

Mexican • Fast Food • International • Breakfast-brunch


"I would go 2.5 stars. The wife is adamant that it is a 2. I said a 3. So I split the difference. Positives: -the salsa is very flavorful and I liked it -the beef in the beef nachos is very well seasoned and delicious -the house frozen margaritas are very good, not at all a chemical taste -the beef taco was also very tasty and well-seasoned -the ambience is warm and friendly -service was good, no complaints Negatives: -the place needs a thorough cleaning, starting with the front door and going from there -the booster seat for the child was filthy. The wife wiped it down and the residue was pure black -the wife's flautas were soggy and greasy; the chicken was not seasoned and had no flavor -my chicken in the chicken enchilada had no flavor. Probably the same as in flats -the guacamole with the beef nachos was obviously old and had big black spots. It was a serving of guac that never should have come out of the kitchen. The fact that it was served reflects either indifference or unprofessionalism. -the small plates I asked for were dirty and had to be wiped clean by us To top it off, I had to listen to how our favorite Tex-Mex place is so much better in every way throughout the dinner. Step by step, item by item. The wife is right, of course, but Holy Frijoles could have been better which would have made my night a bit more enjoyable. This could be a hidden gem, but it needs to step it up to get to hidden gem status."