OT: Mexican Food in Temecula?

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Submitted by dharmagirl on May 16, 2008 - 9:19pm

Can anyone recommend a GOOD Mexican restaurant in Temecula?

I've tried Tijuana Tacos (too casual) and The Bank in Old Town (not impressed - factory, lard-based food).

Is there a NICE Mexican restaurant with good margaritas, guac, and tasty morsels?

If not, I should open one.

I really detest factory food....

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I never liked the Bank...
Submitted by HLS on May 16, 2008 - 10:28pm.

I never liked the Bank...
Have you tried right across the street from the Bank on the corner ? casual, but decent.... I think they have a bar..and you can sit outside on a nice day or evening.

North from Old Town past Rancho Calif Rd (It becomes Jefferson) is ROSA's decent food & Tortilla factory (near McD's)
Further north is Guadalajara, but I have never eaten there, but it's been there for years.

I prefer Mexican food at casual places,, The larger ones tend to be chains with overpriced food....People seem to love El Torito & Acapulco which I avoid.

There are some great taco shops around and some serve beer, but harder to find a full bar.

Fallbrook has about a dozen choices for Mex food, but most are casual, some better than others.

I'm one of those that like
Submitted by marion on May 16, 2008 - 10:35pm.

I'm one of those that like El Torito. The brand new one we have in Temecula is popular and has nice ambiance. Still, a few months back I went to a non-chain Mexican restaurant in Mission Viejo overlooking the lake there and it blows El Torito away.