El Unico in Lake Elsinore
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Mexican restaurant
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Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, California, US
Phone: +1 951-674-8583
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Opening hours
- Monday:9 AM–7 PM
- Tuesday:9 AM–7 PM
- Wednesday:9 AM–7 PM
- Thursday:9 AM–7 PM
- Friday:9 AM–7 PM
- Saturday:9 AM–7 PM
- Sunday:9 AM–7 PM
Total reviews rating 4.6
199 Reviews for El Unico 2024:
Review №1
2023-06-09 23:28:55Such a cute little restaurant. First off..... Amazing customer service! The dining patio was so pleasant and relaxing. And the food was amazing. This will be our families new go to for casual Mexican dining. Thank you El Unico!
Review №2
2022-05-09 23:37:52I’ve been a fan of El Unico for many years! I was so glad to see they reopened so I could eat my favorite tacos again and have my boyfriend try it! We went for dinner. He loved the patio! We ordered fish, shrimp and carnitas tacos and french fries. The tacos were so tasty! I’ve never had the carnitas there. It was so fresh! After we ate I asked him if he’d like to come back. He replied “Yea! I want to try more!” I showed him the menu and he was excited to try several different tacos next time! We will be back!
Review №3
2022-05-06 04:05:25Highly recommend. We got the Shrimp Ceviche Tostada, make your own tacos (asada and carnitas, half pound each), and pistachio cake. Very dog friendly. In fact, our dog got the protein dinner and they gave him a bowl of water. The outdoor seating was so nice and lovely! All the food were delicious! The service was great even if it technically wasn’t a sit in restaurant. On top of that, the food was super cheap for the quality and quantity we got. Definitely going back.P.S. wish they had more taco toppings.
Review №4
2023-06-02 01:33:23First time visiting. Red chilaquiles were delicious, came with rice and beans. The beans and chilaquiles were almost like my moms, the only thing missing were the freshly diced onions on the chilaquiles. The rice was okay. No refills on drinks, served canned soda. No indoor seating and it was cold and damp today. Sat outdoors in patio area which was very nice. In the summer Im sure its lovely but today, not so much. The restaurant shares bathrooms with the park that is right behind it. Theres no hot water and air blower to try and dry your hands. I thought that was a little strange but oh well. Im going to visit again and try something different from off of the menu. I would recommend this place to anyone who likes Mexican food. The prices were reasonable too.6/1/2023Second time here. I was fortunate enough to meet two of the daughters of the founder of the restaurant. Its a family business. This location has been here since 1983 (40 years) and Gloria is running the show. She told me that La Unica, was the original spot and it started as a tortilla factory and has grown into what it is today. Another sister runs that spot. But I digressed. So I stopped in and ran into Martha, another sister but, she doesnt work here. Without knowing she was related, I asked what was good, she replied, Everything. I liked her immediately. They were super nice Gloria was awesome. I ordered Taquitos. One chicken one beef. The beans were good the rice was a little dry. The chicken tortilla soup was very flavorful. It was a lot of food. Im stuffed. The patio is lovelier than the last time I saw it. Photos dont do it justice. My initial review was pre-Covid. Do yourself a favor, if in this part of town, visit this Mexican Restaurant. I do believe Martha, I think everything is good. Thank you El Unico for a wonderful experience and an even better meal. Gracias!
Review №5
2022-04-24 22:02:44First time here & my wife and I enjoyed the beautiful patio! Only negative about the atmosphere was the lack of bug zappers. Be prepared to share your meal with swarms of flies!The food was OUTSTANDING! Hands-down the best chicken tortilla soup weve ever tasted!Carne asada burrito was great & the shrimp taco blew us away!!! The chips& salsa were amazing, too. I wasnt expecting much, since I normally dont care for green salsa, but it tasted almost magical. So good, in fact, we bought more to take home.Only negative about the food was that the bowl of soup wasnt served in a bowl, but rather, in a tall deli-like plastic container which would be fine if the spoons had longer handles. Be prepared to get your fingers wet on your way to the chicken at the bottom of the container!Great service & wonderful people. Well be back!
Review №6
2022-10-21 01:34:11Stopped by for lunch. Got a carne asada burrito 🌯. Carnitas taco and a side of rice. Everything was good waitress was friendly outdoor eating area was very clean and had a nice breeze for a warmer day. Definitely will be back
Review №7
2023-06-10 21:23:40Such great authentic mexican food. Lovely patio, tons of parking.
Review №8
2023-07-17 20:02:18BEST MEXICAN FOOD IN CALIFORNIA 🌞Handmade tortillas, family recipes past down from generation to generation, authentic atmosphere and amazing staff .Don’t believe me ? Check them out yourself ☺️10/10 my favorite spot to eat 👍All of the other “Mexican restaurants” on Main St. or in the area for that matter are mid at best . I promise you won’t be disappointed . 🤝
Review №9
2022-09-04 18:03:27Wonderful food... Really. I am not kidding. Casual service (disposable dishes) ideal for takeout. No inside dining but the garden is lovely! Did I mention that the food was wonderful? Be sure to try the chicken tortilla soup!
Review №10
2023-07-10 02:52:36We wanted to like this place but unfortunately the food is not good and its expensive for a very small portion. The staff was very nice though.Food is on small styrofoam plate. The flavoring is very bland and just salty. The salsa was served in a reused plastic container and was very watery. My meal reminded me of a frozen dinner :( One order didnt come out for almost 30min after others were almost done eating their meal. The restrooms are shared with the public park there homeless ppl frequent. The patio is a nice atmosphere with plants and shade but youre invaded by flies.This isnt a traditional restaurant, its more like food truck style.