# Mexican food and tacos in Downtown Riverside > You are looking for a taco that represents the best of what Mexican food has to offer. Source: https://www.atly.com/united-states/california/riverside/downtown-riverside/best-mexican-food-taco ## Places (7) ### 1. Art's Bar & Grill Dive bar with old-fashioned vibes and a smoking patio offers a family atmosphere and a locals' bar feel. Live music plays on weekends, creating a lively atmosphere filled with conversations and games. Interior is dated but the place remains a beloved staple with a **heartwarming dive-bar charm. - Address: 3357 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92501, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Art's-Bar-Grill ### 2. Palenque kitchen by Mezcal Mexican restaurant combines dark, lively interior with two dance floors and a central bar. Music energizes the space, creating a family-friendly yet vibrant atmosphere. Colored lighting and Mexican art add to the trendy, festive vibe. - Address: 3737 Main St STE 101, Riverside, CA 92501, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/PalenqueKitchenByMezcal ### 3. Mariscos Morena Mia Food truck offers fresh, hand-prepared seafood with a lively, enthusiastic atmosphere. Dishes like aguachiles and shrimp empanadas stand out for their quality and flavor. The place draws a crowd looking for some of the best Mexican seafood in the area. - Address: 3311 Market St, Riverside, CA 92501, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/MariscosMorenaMia ### 4. Taco Station Gas station-themed Mexican restaurant offers an open outdoor area with a large patio and outside bar featuring live music and a massive drink selection. Atmosphere is fun and inviting, with heaters and misters making it comfortable year-round. Vintage gas pumps and car-shaped topiary add unique charm to the setting. - Address: 4088 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/TacoStation1 ### 5. M Tacos Mexican food Open patio with shaded seating creates a casual outdoor dining space. Atmosphere echoes family-run cantina vibes with lively lunch crowds filling tables. Menu highlights include birria and chicken tacos known for strong flavor, set against a backdrop of blaring country music. - Address: 4111 Main St, Riverside, CA 92501, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/MTacosMexicanFood ### 6. Mr. Taco Main St. Small space with live mariachi music creates a loud, energetic atmosphere that can make conversation difficult. Outdoor seating on a cozy patio offers a more relaxed vibe when not busy. Known for authentic Mexican dishes and rich micheladas, it draws a lively crowd focused on socializing. - Address: 2435 Main St, Riverside, CA 92501, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Mr-Taco-Main-St ### 7. Shrimp Shack Food lab setting offers plenty of seating and great music, creating cool vibes. Cajun dishes and seafood tacos deliver bold flavors, complemented by mango margaritas during happy hour. Atmosphere stays relaxed with reasonable prices and steady availability of seats. - Address: 3605 Market St UNIT 9, Riverside, CA 92501, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/ShrimpShack ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.