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5.0 of 5 stars.
I blame Los Jilbertos for all of the weight I gained my last 2 years at UCR. They need to make a documentary on this place like "Super Size Me" but focus on this store instead of McDonalds. I'm not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The reviews on Yelp recommending the carne asada fries are why I visited this place for lunch today.The carne asada fries were good, not quite sure what all the fuss is about though... I must admit...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had lunch and dinner, burritos and tacos, for here and to go from this place. Everything is pretty decent and worth getting if you're already there or at another location of this small chain, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is actually very good for what its worth. It is very popular late night hang out for college students. However, I suggest you bring a lot of friends because it is in the ghetto area. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like fellow yelpers, the carne asada fries are delicious. I ask for my fries well done, so that all the extra goodness does not take away from the fries. If you are feeling the calorie punch and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Three words; carne. asada. fries.Seriously, these things are BOMB! A big platter full of french fries topped with carne asada, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, all the amazing fixin's you could...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Got the asada fries I heard so much about. Very tasty but the charge .65 Cents for using your ATM card and that's one thing I always hated about mom and pop shops. But it was a very good size.
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Carne asada fries here = San Diego carne asada fries, need I say more?
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had dinner here tonight before the "Can't Stop the Serenity" event at the Ultra Star Theater in University Village. Aside from the obvious inexperience of the cashier (she was clearly new), the food...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't understand all of the high reviews for this place. I just need to level the field a little bit. The food is bland. People rave about the CA fries here and how it's so much better than...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time I was here was after a club meeting at UCR. I shared the carne asada fries. YUMMM!! heart attack on a plate but soo good! The sour cream and guac and the perfectly golden fries. Delish! I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Carne Asada Fries EVERRRRRRRRRRRR.That's all I get here!They give you a huge portion and it is so deliciously good and the fries are fried to perfection!
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm... Carne asada fries... And rice!!! I looooooove their rice here. I don't live in Riverside but when I am in town I try to get a good helping of it.I can't have too much oils or deep fried foods...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They have the best carne asada fries everrrr. :)I think their carne asada in general is verrrry delicious! Their portions are large too! My sister and I usually get the carnes asada fries & the carne...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
forget the places in san diego. this place has THE best carne asada fries EVER. that's it.the only bad part is that they're not 24 hours like albertos. albertos is 24 hours but just does not compare...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Three words.. CARNE ASADA FRIES. Think McDonalds fries with a whole lot of Mexican happiness on top. They don't skimp on the guacamole, sour cream , carna asada, or cheese. This is a heart attack in a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend used to attend UCR and said he lived off this place while he was there. After he took me I understand why.I've tried a lot of things from their menu and nothing was ever bad. Where to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
hands down best california burrito & carne asada fries ever.....forget about santana's. they just doesn't compare.
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here quite a few times. This place is more of a "take-out" Mexican food joint; therefore, I can only review this place based upon their Carne Asada burritos, nachos, and fries (since that's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Pollo Fries (carne asada fries with grilled chicken) are really good here, it was still filling and tasty. Although its not open as late as Santana's (probably not a place you'd wanna be that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We got the carne asada fries, since everyone raves about them, and they're pretty much as described: french fries covered in carne asada, guacamole, salsa and cheese. It's a little much for me, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is cheap and good. Besides feeling like a lump of lard after eating all that greasy goodness, the food is good. Never had carne asada fries before this place and have to say it's really good.
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered the California burrito and it was delicious! It's so hard finding places that add potato to their burrito. This is one of the best burritos I've ever had. I also ordered a breakfast burrito:...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well I came to this place because of all the fanfare this place has on here. I thought it was rather average, I had the carne asada fries and my buddy had the quesadilla. It was a cool little...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go to Jilbertos a lot when I went to UCR. From what I can remember heir carne asada fries and California burrito are both delicious. I am not too sure of their hours but I don't think...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Damn the food is good here, and the portions are big. I would recommend the Al Pastor for anyone who is a fan of seasoned meat. The fish burrito is also good. Many people like the Carne Asada fries...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry Santana's you are good, but Los Jilbertos definitely sets the standard for Mexican food in the Inland Empire. Yes this place deserves a 5 stars because of the following:Carne Asada Fries. Carne...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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Going to school in San Diego, I think its fair to say that I've had my fair share of Mexican food. I was in Riverside visiting my boyfriend when i suddenly got the urge for Mexican food, and he took me to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The dish to try here is the carne asada fries. A takeout clamshell box loaded to the top with fries, steak, cheese, and other fixins. The place is shady, so park your car in front where you can see...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their carne asada fries? O M G. Try it if you haven't!Everything there is pretty much, awesome!
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They have Bomb Carne Asada Fries
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
During my days at Riverside, I would frequent Albertos rather than try LosJil because my college friends said Albertos is the OG. Anyway, fast forward to now and I read many positive Yelp reviews...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Mediocre mexican restaurant that borders on terrible and doesn't make one damn tasty thing at all. Sure it'll do in a drunk pinch, but everything is greasy, they equate quantity = quality, and it's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I miss their carne asada fries, chicken burritos and steak tacos. I used to come here all the time when I went to UCR. The place is old, dirty and they do not have AC but the food is tha bomb!
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad, not amazingly great. Typical dirty hole-in-the-wall place with no AC and lots of flies. Food is decent priced overall and service is typical fast food style.I had the crane asada fries and it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best breakfast burrito.......IN THE WORLD!!!! SERVED ALL DAY LONG!!!now only if they had the sauce from el taurino......
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The BEST hole-in-the-wall Mexican food around UCR. Most people love the carne asada fries, but I'm loyal to the greasy goodness of the super nachos. All your basic food groups are there. You get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has THE BEST carne asada fries EVER!.. and that's one of the only things I miss about Riverside.
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well. I love this place what can I say? . I love getting a bunch of pico de gallo from their salsa bar and topping it on my carne asada nachos or fries! Their regular quesadilla is huge and good too,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So after having La Vics in San Jose this weekend, I came back to So Cal craving some mexican food!!So I visit my boyfriend and he mentions how his friend just recently told him about a mexican hole in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're nowhere near San Diego and you're craving carne asada fries or a california burrito ...look no further. Enough said.
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the BEST PLACE EVER for Carne Asada Fries!I haven't been to riverside in 3 years... since I graduated in 2005... but I often contemplate driving there not to see my friends, but for my fix of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Man... How much did I love Los Jilbertos while attending UCR? Umm lets see:1. Passing by hookers servicing their johns? Check!2. Preparing to hit the brakes because at any moment a brawl could...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to visit my sister at UCR just for an excuse to come get the super nachos here and I used to make her bring it home for me all the time. Now that she's been out of school for many years, I no...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good place for a late night fix. The place is open until 2AM most days of the week.The California burrito is quite good (contains carne asada, potatoes, cheese, onions, and more). Carne...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here just a couple nights ago for the first time and wow, it has won me over. My friends from UCR took me here when I visited last time. Everyone ordered carne asada fries while I got the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wanna do some late night muchin? Go to Jilberto's! :)
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a BIG fan of hole-in-the-wall Mexican places. Since my first visit almost 7 years ago, the quality and portions have decreased. What used to be a "half order of carne asada fries" (almost close to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
CARNE ASADA FRIES! SO GOOD!My friends and I graduated from UCR 7 years ago but we'll still drive 45 minutes just for the Carne Asada Fries. Their Fish Burrito is pretty good too!This place is a must...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I drove after a very long weekend to this place from Mexicali based on a suggestion from CC. I was told "it's the best!" but she frequently uses that expression to describe anything remotely better. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I dont know where all these people come from, giving this place 5 stars. These are some of the worst tacos I have ever had.1) the place was dirty2) It was hot inside the restaurant.3) The tacos had...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to frequent this place my when this joint was called Mexico Viejo. I nearly cried tears of joy when they came back as Los Jilbertos. This place was super delicious, super unhealthy and pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you've heard of Jilbertos you've also heard of their Carne Asada fries. The give pretty large portion for the price. I normally get a half order and I order nachos (super nachos) instead of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the place to go for burritos in riverside. carne asada fries there are the bomb. and the carne asada burrito is bomb too. everything there is so damn good.one thing i dont like about the place is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Asada fries.Asada fries.Asada fries.There are very limited joints to check out in Riverside. So, if you are in Riverside, go to this taco shop and order Asada fries. They have the normal size and a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MMMMMMMMMMMMmmMMmmmmm CARNE ASADA FRIES!!!! It can feed two. On a bed of oily fries, there are carne asada, guacamole, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream.... what else can you ask for? Top it off yourself...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes yes sooo good... good Mexican food in the middle or Riverside waaaaaaahht?... yup that's right! It's seriously ghetto... my favorite part about this place is how you can bag all these...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty good! It's authentic, it's close to campus, and it's open late. That's three for three! To be honest, I've only been here a couple of times, but I'm glad I got the chance to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now, it's common knowledge that french fries, along with fast food in general, are harmful to your health, full of fat, yadda yadda yadda. However, if there's one food you want to eat before you die,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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I used to go to Los Jilberto's everyday because of the Carne Asada fries. There were loads of cheese melted on top of carne asada with sour cream and fries and guacamole. But now the cheese isn't re...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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Jilbertos used to rock, then they raised their prices. STill the food is pretty good, best Mexican food you'll find close to UCR. Two of my favorites are super nachos and california burrito. There use...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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