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Tio's Tacos

Mexican restaurant · Riverside ·

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Part taqueria, part folk art wonderland, this family business serves generous Mexican comfort food amid bottle chapels and larger‑than‑life sculptures. Celebrated by LAist and PBS SoCal for its community roots and singular creativity.

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Mexican fare amid folk art sculptures and recycled art installations

art installations

recycled materials

aguas frescas

unique art

friendly staff

outdoor seating

good food

mexican food

3948 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501 Get directions

$10–20

Restroom

Accepts reservations

Popular for lunch

Popular for dinner

Cozy

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Information

Mexican fare amid folk art sculptures and recycled art installations

art installations

recycled materials

aguas frescas

unique art

friendly staff

outdoor seating

good food

mexican food

3948 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501 Get directions

$10–20

Restroom

Accepts reservations

Popular for lunch

Popular for dinner

Cozy

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