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Don Rios
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Nearby attractions
US Arts Education Center
12812 Rancho Peñasquitos Blvd Suit U, San Diego, CA 92129
Views West Park
12958 La Tortola, San Diego, CA 92129
Sabre Springs Park
12953 Sabre Springs Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92128
Taiwanese Lutheran Church of San Diego
10075 Azuaga St, San Diego, CA 92129
Nearby restaurants
Don Rios Mexican Food
12865 Rancho Peñasquitos Blvd, San Diego, CA 92129, United States
Mi Ranchito Mexican Restaurant
12812 Rancho Peñasquitos Blvd, San Diego, CA 92129
N.Y. Giant Pizza
12812 Rancho Peñasquitos Blvd, San Diego, CA 92129
Starbucks Coffee Company
12889 Rancho Peñasquitos Blvd, San Diego, CA 92129
McDonald's
12808 Rancho Peñasquitos Blvd, San Diego, CA 92129
Myung Ka Korean Food
12812 Rancho Peñasquitos Blvd Suite Q, San Diego, CA 92129
Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe
12640 Sabre Springs Pkwy # 107, San Diego, CA 92128
Papa Johns Pizza
12650 Sabre Springs Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92128
Nearby local services
DCL Jewelry & Loan
12778 Rancho Peñasquitos Blvd ste c, San Diego, CA 92129
Pixie Nail Lounge
12889 Rancho Peñasquitos Blvd B, San Diego, CA 92129
Penasquitos Auto Repair
12860 Rancho Peñasquitos Blvd, San Diego, CA 92129, United States
UME Nail Lounge
12812 Rancho Peñasquitos Blvd #o, San Diego, CA 92129
Master ShivDurga
10024 Paseo Montril Apt 703, San Diego, CA 92129
Repipe & Water Heaters 4 Less Inc.
10728 Sabre Hill Dr UNIT 237, San Diego, CA 92128
AAA San Diego Insurance and Member Services
12630 Sabre Springs Pkwy Ste 301, San Diego, CA 92128
Nearby hotels
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
10185 Paseo Montril, San Diego, CA 92129
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Don Rios

12865 Rancho Peñasquitos Blvd, San Diego, CA 92129
3.8(192)$$$$
Open until 12:00 PM
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attractions: US Arts Education Center, Views West Park, Sabre Springs Park, Taiwanese Lutheran Church of San Diego, restaurants: Don Rios Mexican Food, Mi Ranchito Mexican Restaurant, N.Y. Giant Pizza, Starbucks Coffee Company, McDonald's, Myung Ka Korean Food, Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe, Papa Johns Pizza, local businesses: DCL Jewelry & Loan, Pixie Nail Lounge, Penasquitos Auto Repair, UME Nail Lounge, Master ShivDurga, Repipe & Water Heaters 4 Less Inc., AAA San Diego Insurance and Member Services
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Phone
(858) 484-2136
Website
donriosca.com
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Thu7 AM - 12 PMOpen

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Nearby attractions of Don Rios

US Arts Education Center

Views West Park

Sabre Springs Park

Taiwanese Lutheran Church of San Diego

US Arts Education Center

US Arts Education Center

4.7

(11)

Open until 8:30 PM
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Views West Park

Views West Park

4.6

(159)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Sabre Springs Park

Sabre Springs Park

4.3

(107)

Open until 10:00 PM
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Taiwanese Lutheran Church of San Diego

Taiwanese Lutheran Church of San Diego

4.4

(13)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Nearby restaurants of Don Rios

Don Rios Mexican Food

Mi Ranchito Mexican Restaurant

N.Y. Giant Pizza

Starbucks Coffee Company

McDonald's

Myung Ka Korean Food

Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe

Papa Johns Pizza

Don Rios Mexican Food

Don Rios Mexican Food

4.1

(84)

$

Open until 11:00 PM
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Mi Ranchito Mexican Restaurant

Mi Ranchito Mexican Restaurant

4.7

(449)

$

Open until 8:15 PM
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N.Y. Giant Pizza

N.Y. Giant Pizza

4.3

(133)

$

Open until 9:00 PM
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Starbucks Coffee Company

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.3

(279)

$

Open until 8:00 PM
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Nearby local services of Don Rios

DCL Jewelry & Loan

Pixie Nail Lounge

Penasquitos Auto Repair

UME Nail Lounge

Master ShivDurga

Repipe & Water Heaters 4 Less Inc.

AAA San Diego Insurance and Member Services

DCL Jewelry & Loan

DCL Jewelry & Loan

5.0

(276)

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Pixie Nail Lounge

Pixie Nail Lounge

4.4

(54)

Click for details
Penasquitos Auto Repair

Penasquitos Auto Repair

4.2

(74)

Click for details
UME Nail Lounge

UME Nail Lounge

4.8

(88)

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Samuel dlCSamuel dlC
Came here on a random night on Wednesday with my cousin who had previously tried this place and recommended that I give it a shout. Location is just right off of Rancho Penasquitos/ Poway Rd.Parking was easy. Lots of seating. Nice modern clean spanish style decor. Menu was categorized nicely and easy to follow. Notice prices were kinda steep compared to other taco shops. On this late night there was only 1 cashier (he said he just started working there) and 1 cook on the clock. Ordered a carne asada burrito and while waiting went to go load up on the various selections of salsa. Love a place that gives free grilled onions. There was only a little left at the bar but the cook was able to grill up a fresh batch for us. By the time I got my salsa's ready my number was called. Moderate sized burrito, tortilla used had a nice chalky feel and fresh to the bite (not chewy like how some places i've tried) The first bite of my carne asada burrito was delicious. Meat was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Had a nice charred flavor. Meat was not dry and not cold. Good amount of guacamole and i liked how they used the right amount of pico. Definitely a place to come try and will put it on my top list for a very good burrito. Ordered a carne asada quesadilla to-go but some how they forgot my order. but that was really good though. Would have been 5 stars but customer service needs work.
Laura CrosbyLaura Crosby
We kept saying we should try this place and finally did. The woman who took our order was very nice, and the food came out quick,..too bad it tasted horrible! How do you make a taco shell taste like burnt popcorn? The beans tasted like they come from a can, and I'm pretty sure they use Rice-a-Roni. The place was filthy. It was a Saturday night at dinner time and we were the only people there. Every table and/or chairs was dirty, the floor was sticky throughout, and one table had dirty bowls on it from the time we got there until the time we left...which we regret we didn't leave when we first walked in. Nobody showed up at the drive-through until just before we were leaving, so why couldn't they have cleaned the tables then rather than chit-chatting? I had read the reviews and expected more since their recent reviews were much better. I am now wondering if they wrote those reviews themselves.
G GG G
Went drive thru at midnight and so happy they were open. I had the new quesa birria tacos. So delicious with Spicy hot sauce just like I like it. Great customer service at the window considering the time. Will come back next time im in the area.so good...update I went mid day 11/27/2021 ...Still Delushious!!! Here's a photo of the birria plate
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Came here on a random night on Wednesday with my cousin who had previously tried this place and recommended that I give it a shout. Location is just right off of Rancho Penasquitos/ Poway Rd.Parking was easy. Lots of seating. Nice modern clean spanish style decor. Menu was categorized nicely and easy to follow. Notice prices were kinda steep compared to other taco shops. On this late night there was only 1 cashier (he said he just started working there) and 1 cook on the clock. Ordered a carne asada burrito and while waiting went to go load up on the various selections of salsa. Love a place that gives free grilled onions. There was only a little left at the bar but the cook was able to grill up a fresh batch for us. By the time I got my salsa's ready my number was called. Moderate sized burrito, tortilla used had a nice chalky feel and fresh to the bite (not chewy like how some places i've tried) The first bite of my carne asada burrito was delicious. Meat was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Had a nice charred flavor. Meat was not dry and not cold. Good amount of guacamole and i liked how they used the right amount of pico. Definitely a place to come try and will put it on my top list for a very good burrito. Ordered a carne asada quesadilla to-go but some how they forgot my order. but that was really good though. Would have been 5 stars but customer service needs work.
Samuel dlC

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We kept saying we should try this place and finally did. The woman who took our order was very nice, and the food came out quick,..too bad it tasted horrible! How do you make a taco shell taste like burnt popcorn? The beans tasted like they come from a can, and I'm pretty sure they use Rice-a-Roni. The place was filthy. It was a Saturday night at dinner time and we were the only people there. Every table and/or chairs was dirty, the floor was sticky throughout, and one table had dirty bowls on it from the time we got there until the time we left...which we regret we didn't leave when we first walked in. Nobody showed up at the drive-through until just before we were leaving, so why couldn't they have cleaned the tables then rather than chit-chatting? I had read the reviews and expected more since their recent reviews were much better. I am now wondering if they wrote those reviews themselves.
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Went drive thru at midnight and so happy they were open. I had the new quesa birria tacos. So delicious with Spicy hot sauce just like I like it. Great customer service at the window considering the time. Will come back next time im in the area.so good...update I went mid day 11/27/2021 ...Still Delushious!!! Here's a photo of the birria plate
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3.0
6y

Came here on a random night on Wednesday with my cousin who had previously tried this place and recommended that I give it a shout. Location is just right off of Rancho Penasquitos/ Poway Rd.Parking was easy. Lots of seating. Nice modern clean spanish style decor. Menu was categorized nicely and easy to follow. Notice prices were kinda steep compared to other taco shops. On this late night there was only 1 cashier (he said he just started working there) and 1 cook on the clock. Ordered a carne asada burrito and while waiting went to go load up on the various selections of salsa. Love a place that gives free grilled onions. There was only a little left at the bar but the cook was able to grill up a fresh batch for us. By the time I got my salsa's ready my number was called. Moderate sized burrito, tortilla used had a nice chalky feel and fresh to the bite (not chewy like how some places i've tried) The first bite of my carne asada burrito was delicious. Meat was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Had a nice charred flavor. Meat was not dry and not cold. Good amount of guacamole and i liked how they used the right amount of pico. Definitely a place to come try and will put it on my top list for a very good burrito. Ordered a carne asada quesadilla to-go but some how they forgot my order. but that was really good though. Would have been 5 stars but customer...

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1.0
46w

They truly earned a zero star rating. 1st time going to this restaurant. We will NOT be returning. The drive thru attendant (Angelica) was rude. Her demeanor was lazy and her customer service was lousy The food itself was extremely disappointing. The size of their burrito is a joke. These things were fake food…..play food SMALL. Like you guys shouldn’t even call it a burrito, your portions size is ridiculously under par. We ordered two burritos. A carne asada burrito and a mix burrito (only comes with beans and beef). I have children that only wanted beans and beef. I had to ask to make sure that was all the burrito came with. Angelica confirmed that the burrito consisted of only beans and beef. $26.17 cash because it will cost more if you use a card to pay. For two burritos that where the size of a regular size taco just wrapped in a flour tortilla. Prices are too high for such small portions. Not to mentioned that when we got home they gave us the wrong order! My kids did not eat the so-called mix burrito. The receipt said mix burrito but they gave us a shredded beef with veggies “burrito”. My children did not eat that “burrito”. I tried calling the number listed online but it is...

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1.0
1y

We're very disappointed today. We come here regularly. The food is hit or miss, sometimes bland, sometimes salty or cold but it's open late, so we return. But tonight we were given the wrong drive thru order. We got home, took bites, realized it was not our order, gagged a bit, called the restaurant and explained the situation, asked if it was okay to trash the burritos we had bitten into and could we come back to pick up our correct order? On the phone a man said 'okay' many times. So we drove back with two receipts in hand (our order receipt and the wrong one that came attached to the wrong order, all with timestamps - we got the order of the car ahead of us apparently.) I explained the situation to a different cashier and she just refused to make good on our order or to return our money. Even though the person on the phone said it was okay that we threw the burritos away. So instead of going home, fishing them out of the trash, and returning a third time, we decided to take a break from this place. I hope to forget about this soon, but damn, just shocked at how they screwed up multiple times and we were still out $25 and...

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