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Tio's Tacos

Mexican restaurant · Riverside ·

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

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