Alma Morales
I ordered the carne asada, and the meat was very tender and full of flavor, definitely the highlight of the meal. The portions are a good size, prices are decent, and the menu offers a nice variety of options.
My server was friendly and attentive, which always makes the experience better.
If I had to suggest improvements, it would be the tortillas. They taste pre-packaged rather than made in-house, and upgrading to fresh, house-made tortillas would really elevate the food. I’d also suggest updating the tables and dining area, as a refresh would improve the overall atmosphere.
Overall, it was a solid, okay experience, with good food and service. With a few upgrades, this place could be even better.
… moreNatalie Neff
The salsa, food, service was excellent. Our server was very kind and helpful. I feel like this place would get a lot more business with a little bit if face life and just replace the water stained ceiling tiles, and fresh paint. Just looks old and run down inside.
… moreMark Beshai
Charged us $3 for cortido which is as much as a pupusa? I asked for revueltas, chicken and shrimp to try out their flavors. Was sadly disappointed. Our goal was to dine in but we were looked at like weirdos. Not a good vibe. Also so irritated, because the pupusas were soggy and one was pork with cheese and one was chicken and cheese. Not revuelta like I asked. They also give you a tiny amount of cortido and then charges us three dollers for asking for another tiny cup? Not happy. Not worth your time. I’m livid I wasted my time and money here.
… morePaul J Pressley
Queso dip was lukewarm when the server brought it to the table. We ate without complaining because we were hungry. I had the taco salad with taco meat (ground beef). Finally found about a tablespoon of meat at the bottom of the shell and it also was lukewarm. Plenty of lettuce piled on top. My wife had the quesadillas and they were lukewarm and the sides were cold. We sent her food back to be re-heated. We got there about 4:45 PM and there were only about 8 customers. So, it wasn’t like they were busy. Server was pleasant but she should have caught that the food must have been waiting, for sometime, to be delivered. Code violation – exit sign over door not lit. Should have read most recent reviews before we went there.
… moreMelissa Witcher
This place is delicious! This was my third time to eat at Rivera’s and each time it gets better! I tried the enchiladas (one of each…chicken sour cream, cheese with queso and beef with queso) and my husband had brisket nachos and neither of us were disappointed. Oh, and my favorite are the pupusas! Will definitely be trying new entrées each time I visit. And yes, pics were taken after we started eating
… moreTim Webber
Definitely mediocre to poor food, at best. I read the reviews before going and was really surprised how my experience was totally opposite of what others said. The gal working Mon, 9/19/2022, (waitress?) was very rude – no smile, no “Thank you”, no eye-contact, no social-skills at all. She was this way to the other 3 tables who were dining in, too.
Do yourself a huge favor and drive 5 more minutes East to Arroyo’s – much better food, and truly genuinely warm staff at Arroyo’s.
This waitress at Rivera’s Salva in Van Alstyne was the only one working the dining room. It wasn’t busy. She was rude & unable to explain sauces in English (or, refused to). We ordered “to go” Dinner size Enchilada platter, a burrito, and Steak Fajitas – hardly any meat in the meals, and way too much Queso on the burrito. The Fajitas had enough meat for maybe 2 small tacos, and hardly any grilled green peppers/onions (actually, there was 3 slices of green pepper and maybe 2 tablespoons of onions). Pretty sad. Their salsa was good, but I can make that myself. Appx $40.00 – lesson learned. Hopefully, I can save you from this same fate. Trust me, go to Arroyo’s.
… moreJina Schmoll-Andrews
We were here 10 months ago and rated Riviera’s 5 stars. Back again and it still has great food and good prices. I had the brisket burrito and my husband the 3 cheese enchilada plate. Yum! We had the same server, Sebastian, and he was ever the gentleman. BTW, if you get Sebastian, say the words “Pink Flamingo” and he will get you a free water! (It’s a joke, but he is in on it. Do it, its worth the laugh!)
… moreTonya Mosher
Great food! Fantastic servers.
We will be back. It needs a good cleaning…the fan is filthy.
… moreJ Miller
Door dash orders are not consistent – the owner needs to have his employees read the orders! Missing dressing that was asked for and the guacamole tastes expired.
Update: my son found a hair in his nachos!!!!!!!!
… moreWinona Urban
I’m not from here, but we stopped in here to have a lunch.And it was amazing.The people were friendly and the food came quickly and it was so good.
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