Reviews for 1882 Cantina in Temecula, CA
The food looked delish but was just ok. The server was average at best, she seem to be irritated. Maybe just a bad day. I asked... if I could get shredded chicken instead of grilled chicken in my burrito. She had to go back and ask the “chef” My burritocame lukewarm and was about 10% chicken. If they didn’t want to put the shredded chicken in they should’ve said so. Weprobably won’t be coming back Read more
The food was good but menu options are limited and they do not offer substitutions or additions. There were only a few people in... the restaurant and I didn't get a refill on my drink until I was done with lunch..the chips were fresh but soggy. The salsa wasdelicious. I will likely not go back. Read more
So good! Malayna was our waitress. She was so nice. She went above and beyond. We ordered the queso fundito - best I've had.... Only downside is they only give you two tortillas for a grip of cheese. The elote was fantastic. I'd say the enchiladas was thebest thing we ordered. I wish I could made them that good. Carnitas were good. Also got the churros.. they were a little toodoughy for my taste. I like them chewier. The chocolate sauce that comes with it is meh but the caramel sauce is on point. Allthe food we got, plus a beer it only came up to like $85. Definitely worth the price. Would go back Read more
We didn't want to leave the hotel for dinner so we decided upon this place. This is not typical Mexican food. The chips are... really thick like corn chips but they're good and the salsa was good. The food was decent just not exactly what we were used to.If I decided on Mexican again I'll go to the food court to get food. Read more
2nd time at the 1882 Cantina, their carnitas are excellent and pozole was really good! Will definitely be back.
Delicious food and yummy drinks - gracious staff- fast service too but not pushy- on average each plate is about $14 definitely... going back Read more
Sometimes I like to wait a few weeks when a place first opens up so that they can work out the kinks and be smoothly... operated.... They still aren't there yet after a month. (Food Review at the bottom) The guy sitting at the bar next to me wasjust about done with his meal and I guess he ordered an extra ceviche. I also ordered ceviche as an appetizer but my main entreewas the chicken mole enchiladas. The bus boy brought all of our items together and gave me one ceviche and both of the other twoitems to the guy that just finished his other meal?? Like common sense would tell you he already finished his meal. The entrewas going to me?? The guy looked at it and pushed it away and said it wasn't his. Maybe I'm a finicky eater but just thethought of someone breathing on my food like that makes me cringe. I let it go though and just ate. Apparently the bartender wasto blame. She told the bus boy. I don't know why I gave her a dollar after this. She didn't even take my order. The host didbecause she was taking way too long to make simple drinks. But I still tipped 20%. Geesh. I really need to stop tippingincompetent workers because then they think it's not a big deal. ****I would say the chips and salsa was the best item. It's anice homemade corn tortilla chip so it's super crunchy. The salsa was tasty. But they come with the meal... *The ceviche had noseasoning or lime juice. It barely had any ingredients other than the seafood. If you've ever eaten plain lobster meat, it's OKbut without the butter or some kind of sauce, it's honestly pretty bland. **The mole enchiladas were just so so. I reallydidn't get that rich mole flavor I love to taste. It's almost like the mole came out of a can. But it was ok. I mean, it didn'thave any problem, but just not the wow I was hoping for. I don't think I would return. Maybe for a beer? Then again, thebartender was pretty slow and seemed unsure of herself. For 35 bucks, I'll just go to a local taco shop Read more
Yummy foods, tasty drinks, flavors are all right. I had the sea bass on squash and mixed veggies. Children had traditional... Mexican food items. Service was very good and atmosphere is family friendly. Read more