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Tio's Tacos

Mexican restaurant · Riverside ·

Tio's Tacos

Mexican restaurant · Riverside ·
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A Riverside landmark where Michoacán-style plates meet an open-air folk art wonderland. Celebrated by PBS SoCal’s Artbound and covered by KQED for its recycled-sculpture campus, it’s a singular culture-and-cocina experience steps from the Mission Inn.

https://www.kqed.org/news/11988955/tios-tacos-a-30-year-journey-of-authentic-mexican-cuisine-and-recycled-art
Mexican Food in Riverside (2025)

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Mexican fare amid folk art sculptures and recycled art installations

artwork
agua frescas
unique atmosphere
mexican food
tacos
friendly staff
salsa bar
wet burrito
Google Rating
4.2 (5K)
Yelp Rating
3.3
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3948 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501 Get directions

$10–20

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Accepts reservations
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Information

Mexican fare amid folk art sculptures and recycled art installations

artwork
agua frescas
unique atmosphere
mexican food
tacos
friendly staff
salsa bar
wet burrito
Google Rating
4.2 (5K)
Yelp Rating
3.3
Placeholder

3948 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501 Get directions

$10–20

See Menu
Restroom
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Cozy
Tio's Tacos by null
Tio's Tacos by Erin Johnson
Tio's Tacos by Erin Johnson
Tio's Tacos by Erin Johnson
Tio's Tacos by ATLAS_OBSCURA
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Tio's Tacos by Erin Johnson
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Tio's Tacos by ccesare (Atlas Obscura User)
Tio's Tacos by Avoiding Regret (Sandi Hemmerlein)
Tio's Tacos by ccesare (Atlas Obscura User)
Tio's Tacos by Erin Johnson
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Tio's Tacos by SoCal Creature (Atlas Obscura User)
Tio's Tacos by Collector of Experiences (Atlas Obscura User)
Tio's Tacos by Erin Johnson
Tio's Tacos by http://tiostacos3.com/ (http://tiostacos3.com/)
Tio's Tacos by Avoiding Regret (Sandi Hemmerlein)
Tio's Tacos by SoCal Creature (Atlas Obscura User)
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Tio's Tacos by jondi letnap (Atlas Obscura User)
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Tio's Tacos by Erin Johnson
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