Tacos Puro Jalisco

The freeway entrance was under construction so we went through a ton of businesses. I thought the restaurant would be empty but it was packed! I tried to see what the portion size was on a $9.99 burrito but 75% of the patrons were eating massive bowls of menudo or birria. The latter being $16-20 depending on if you get all meat, etc. It looked and smelled phenomenal but I was eating it in the car so we opted to get:$3.99 Quesabirria$2.10 street taco (asada,al pastor...I skipped the chicken)We did not get but FYI: $2.50 Cabeza, tripe, & birria street tacosThe quesabirria was a little crunchy from the cheese char with juicy flavorful birria. What I thought was a small container of consume was actually mostly chile oil and burned my nasal passages clean. Tacos were good, meat portions were generous.Only gripe I have is the onions + cilantro, pickled carrots, limes, & salsa bar gets backed up and I felt rushed trying to get my lids on and not take up too much time. My people pleasing self will need to come back at a less busy time because TPJ easily slides into the top 5 taco spots I've had in my life. Easy 5 stars. Highly recommend!!

*Quite possibly the best birria de chivo (goat) I have eaten! The broth was rich, and delicious while the meat was succulent & tender. AMAZING! *Tripas were cooked perfectly with a crunch.*Pastor was good, but a little lacking in flavor on the day I ordered. Maybe just an off day. The texture seemed really almost minced up, and I prefer meatier pieces. I would order it again anyhow because I do love the little pieces of fat/meat ratio, and will just add a dash of salt.*Buche was cooked tender but no flavor there for me. Almost just tasted boiled, and unsalted.*Asada was okay. *Cabeza was cooked perfectly (just needed salt which you can add as desired)*Tortillas: yellow corn...with a thick hearty texture. I loved them. * Salsa: they had a salsa bar with plenty of options that were all pretty good from mild-hot. Would I return: ABSOLUTELY! Even if it's just for the birria...heck yes! I would also order tripas, cabeza, pastor again. This place is a gem!Thank you Tacos Puro Jalisco! You are my new -go to - for birria & tripas! Next I will try the menudo!

tl;dr skip the mediocre standard cuts of meat, and instead opt for the deliciously crispy tripa and melt-in-your-mouth goat birriaTacos are never hard to find around Riverside -- but it can be a challenge to discover solid ones at a reasonable price. My dad's go-to is Tacos Puro Jalisco, a small Jalisco-style taco chain with locations in Fullerton and Corona. Tacos here are done the right way -- all meats are chopped to order, and the salsas are made in-house.The Corona outpost calls the still-under-construction Los Arcos Plaza home, alongside a local dentist and small-time insurer. The corner shop is well-landscaped, and black metal patio furniture sits among palm trees and birds of paradise. Inside, harsh fluorescent lights shine down upon the mostly empty customer area. The walls have gaudy decorations from the neon signs to a larger-than-life Puro Jalisco al pastor logo. A few laminate wooden tables are pressed against the paneled wall to the left, while a faux stone counter loops along the windows on the right. The menu is displayed on flat screens above the ordering counter. Spanish language radio starkly contrasts the clang of chopping and the sizzling grill.My dad warned that the line could get unwieldy during normal meal hours, but there was only a steady trickle of customers during the mid-afternoon lull. We each ordered 5 tacos and a drink, which were served up on a paper plate in a matter of minutes. Of the meats, my favorites were the tender, flavorful (goat) Birria and the crispy Tripa. I also wholly enjoyed the melt-in-your-mouth Quesabirria (although I would have welcomed consome to dip) and the rich, fatty Cabeza. In contrast, the Pastor was more onion-forward than expected, while the Asada was slightly tough and flavorless. My favorite condiments were the lime-y Salsa Verde and the spicy, off-menu chili oil. Lastly, the enormous horchata had barely any ice, packed strong cinnamon and rice flavors, and was not overwhelmingly sugary.Service was friendly and efficient, but they forgot my drink at first. Among 10 tacos and drinks, our bill ran about $35. While the best tacos were undeniably delicious, they were also quite small -- even 5 tacos only put a moderate dent in my appetite. Nonetheless, for excellent and traditional tripe tacos and goat birria in the Riv, Puro Jalisco is a good bet.

Best tacos every !!!!! Fast service and great quesabirias to jucie and good always go there when i want tacos hand down the best ive ever had

Food is great and affordable and they also serve the Best Micheladas highly recommend this place for authentic tacos

We first tried this place through Doordash, and I liked it so much that I came back the following week. It's a small spot with plenty of seating, both indoors and outdoors. Despite some nearby construction, the noise level wasn't too overwhelming. I love the lengua and cabeza burritos. Oh, and the menudo - it really hits the spot! You can get it with or without pata, and adding hominy costs an extra $1. Service is great and fast; definitely my go-to spot in the area!

Stopped by for lunch and the food was delicious. Tasty chicken tacos. And my son loved the goat birria burrito. Service was quick and the dining room was clean. Only thing I found a little off putting was that they charge $1 per taco for a sprinkle of cheese on a street size taco. Seemed excessive. Still will return whenever in the area!

Food was good, I like that the kitchen is open and visible. Cute little joint with a patio, and good service. The only thing I didn't like was that they don't have glasses for beer. It was served in a plastic cup.

They encourage you to pay with cash so they can short change you. Count your change. Twice now they have shorted my change ( one time a $20, next time $8) the male employee counted the change as I watched him. Then put some back on the open cash register and handed me the rest. I pointed it out both times and the employee said "oh " playing dumb. I think one time it was the actual manager. They have permanently lost my business

Y'all their menudo & quesabirrias are so good.One of the best menudos I've had Definitely going back