Las Campanas Mexican Cuisine & Tequila Bar - Riverside (CA)

2 /5 Douglas Poston: Lost its luster. Surprised that it has even a 3.9 average. We used to visit this restaurant and enjoyed it frequently, but don’t think we will anymore. It used to be beautiful, food was very flavorful, and the service was outstanding. A number of our friends warned us that it’s not the same, and sadly they are right. We ate with three other couples and for food they had the Duane’s burrito, hanger steak, carne asada enchiladas, and we split a taco salad with chicken prepared in a somewhat burned flour tortilla bowl. The burrito didn’t have much meat, the enchiladas were described as “ok”, steak was “decent but overpriced”, and the salad was just not good. The chicken was overcooked, and there just wasn’t that much substance to it. Sounded really good from the menu description but didn’t live up to expectations. All the dressing sat on the bottom of the shell, saturated that and the lettuce didn’t have the flavor-made me wonder if they poured that on first then added everything else. For drinks the table had a couple old fashioned, classic margarita, two Modelo, and a grande margarita. The last one I question the size, it didn’t look like 24 ounces. Drinks were average but small according to the comments our group had. The prices are similar to those people have come to shun in Las Vegas, see menu photos for details. They have wildly overpriced items for what you get. Service was overall fine, just nothing above average. For a party of six or more they automatically add 20% whether earned or not. And they won’t split a check or give separate checks, we were a group of eight & wanted to do four & four. At the end while we calculated the split the waitress came around a couple times asking if we were ready, I finally told her she’d have to wait since she wouldn’t just give us two checks. It’s that kind of thing that makes this place less than it was. Overall we would NOT recommend coming here. Sure the building is nice but you can walk around it for free and not end up with a $150 tab (our share) for two taco salads, two beers and a “ grande” margarita.

2 /5 Julio Rengifo: Lets start this review. If you make reservations in advance you will be okay. I think they have a really nice ambiance and could even take more advantage of the location. As soon as they take you to your table they will say that you have a limit of 90 minutes. Sometimes they will take about 30-50 minutes to bring your plate so that would take some of your time. Lets talk about the service, I think it could improve, when we got our order the waiter put the tortilla plate on top of our chip plate which we havent finished and were eating still. Not very nice. The total amount for two people was about 70-80 dollars included tips. The price compare to the quality of food you get is totally different. We ordered beef fajitas and veggies fajitas. It didnt have any taste, the beef was burnt. Totally not acceptable for the price you pay. I have gotten fajitas in a different for WAY less and 5 times better the quality. The only thing you can rescue from the place is the ambience,that is all. I wish they could improve their food quality. Such a nice place to poor food quality. What is sad about giving these reviews is that it seems that they dont care, I dont see any replies or having to do something to do better. I wouldnt recommend this place. If you come here, you are just here for the ambiance, food? Might as well go somewhere else.

4 /5 ChrisC: Great atmosphere, good food, great service. Enchiladas were good, taco salad was huge, hanger steak was chewy. I don’t suggest that plate. Cadillac Margarita was great. They have a 90 minute maximum on seating starting from when the server arrives. If you want to. Christmas time is great at the Mission Inn!

5 /5 Teri Wallace: My server Ivan was amazing. I had no reservation on a Friday afternoon, I was seated right away and it was busy. My shrimp fajitas were wonderful. My Cadillac margarita, so good. I have eaten here twice, since I’ve been here on a visit and both times my service was great! Food and drinks, great! No one put me on a timer for my stay at my table. The atmosphere is great. Everyone at this restaurant made my experience great. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. If you’re in a rush, go to a drive thru restaurant. Sit down relax and enjoy.

2 /5 cynthia DUARTE: I ordered fajitas and it was a waste of money at $32 a plate. So many tasteless vegetables and not enough chicken or beef. That was hot but pinto beans and rice were cold. Tortillas were good. I was really looking forward to my meal and was so dissatisfied. On the other hand the enchiladas were good but same with rice and beans. My friend said the tortilla soup was tasty. Service was top notch! Cant beat atmosphere this time of year