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Olivia's Mexican Restaurant

Olivia's Mexican Restaurant

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9447 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, California, 92503, United States
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Apr 29, 2018
I made a reservation for 15 at Olivia's for my family. We were gathered because my mother's funeral services were being held at the Riverside National Cemetery on the same day. They accommodated my same day request for a big party and placed us in a "banquet room". However, the table in the banquet room was set to seat 12 and there was no space between the chairs. Honestly, it would have been more appropriate to seat 8, maybe 10, at these tables. Another table was set with all three highchairs that we needed. I have service experience and immediately began trying to rearrange the tables horizontally across the room so that all of us and our children could sit at one long table. The server asked us to stop insisting that she wouldn't be able to reach and serve people across the table if we weren't arranged the original way. We ended up spread out across three tables. The "banquet room" did have a wonderful view of the street, but it was all tile and abnormally loud with all of us and the children trying to have normal conversation. Two of my family members had to turn off their hearing aids because the echo of conversation was so loud. Aside from seating issues, the food was really wonderful. The chips and salsa were great, and everyone enjoyed their food. The manager even brought out ice cream cups for all the little kids when we were getting ready to leave. The staff was friendly and did a decent job although at least ten minutes passed between the serving of the first guest's meal and the last. The kitchen may not have experience with large parties or possibly was understaffed because we arrived at 330pm before a real dinner rush would typically be expected. I'm not local to Riverside, and I chose this restaurant based on it's Google reviews. I'm not disappointed, but it was definitely a "local" type of experience - not the seamless sort of experience that I could have anticipated if I chose a national chain restaurant.

Apr 20, 2018
This is a must eat at place. Very authentic Mexican food. Service was excellent, staff friendly and helpful. The best salsa I have ever had.

Apr 26, 2018
Olivia’s is always our GO TO Mexican kitchen when we are n Riverside. No other place feels and smells so good, like Home! Wonderful flavors of homemade meals and drinks! 👍🏼

May 20, 2018
Food was delicious. Worth the long wait for it. Service was friendly. The only thing I think could be done is a decorating make over. Time for an update.

May 15, 2018
Was recommended this place so i took my mom out for lunch and the female waitress was so rude and disrespectful. You should train waitresses to be polite. Food was decent

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Opening Hours

Mon:9 am - 9 pm
Tue:9 am - 9 pm
Wed:9 am - 9 pm
Thu:9 am - 9 pm
Fri:9 am - 9:30 pm
Sat:9 am - 9 pm Open Today