Bushfire Kitchen - Riverside

Definitely biased review here. Lost my wallet and the staff were super helpful in assisting me with finding it! The food was pretty dang good too! 10/10 will be back again!

First time here was not the greatest but we gave it another shot, and everything was excellent. Flavors were on point with every dish we tried.Definitely give the empanadas a shot. Service is always friendly, and the place is clean and pleasing to the eye.

Was excited to go.... Food is fresh but not very good. Got a fuego burger that was rare at best instead of med well it was smothered in the jalapeno aioli couldn't eat it. Should have been an accessory to the burger not flooding out of it.15$ for a burger with no fries seems a lot we all got fries portion sizes were all over the place instead of semi equal a handful for some half a plate for others. Craft soda was not great... Sadly won't be back. Wanted to love it but feel it's hyped up for no reason.Food over all was not exciting or flavorful. Price was insane 2 burgers 2 fries a sandwich and 3 sodas 80$ Those prices are comparable to black tap only I'm not hungry when I leave there and the shakes are insane!Bowl place next door is better

Great service, the empanadas and thai curry. Ambiance feels good indoors and outdoor seating.

I ordered the tri-tip plate with mac and cheese and roasted brussels sprouts. I'm not a fan of veggies so I didn't care for the brussels sprouts but I wanted to try them anyway. The mac and cheese was pretty good but the meat was overcooked, dry and sliced too thin for my taste. I was expecting something more like the picture on their online ordering site with pink, juicy meat about twice as thick. I was told that the thin slices are what was to be expected but they agreed that the meat was overcooked and offered me a $5 discount on a future order, so they do listen to their customers and make an effort to make things right when they don't get it right the first time.Unfortunately Canyon Crest is not very close to me so I probably won't get to take them up on their offer but if I do get out their again I'll give them another try. They definitely have potential.

New location now open in Riverside at the canyon crest town center. This unit has been a host to several different vendors throughout the years and I'm so glad Bushfire kitchen found its way here. Second visit here. Warmly welcomed with an accommodating range of menu items. An easy path flow for guests to order, fill their drinks and find a table. Nice menu options from bowls, salads and sandwiches. I opted for a tri tip sandwich and grandmas mac & cheese cuz.. I luv it. Penne pasta in a thickened cream sauce with a baked Parmesan, panko topping to add some texture it was rather tasty. More of a baked pasta than ooey gooey. It had a nice hint of nutmeg to cut through the richness. The tri tip made me exclaim out loud, "ohmygaaash!" Nice and tender with a good smokiness to it. Everything you'd want in flavor. Thinly cut and stacked atop toasted ciabatta bread with caramelized onions and cheddar cheese. The bbq sauce has a little kick to it which I really enjoyed as it left a lasting legacy on my tastebuds.. Yes! The sandwiches come with a side of your choice. Everyone has their moments to be a little stubborn sometimes. Stubborn Craft sodas are exceptional. They also offer shareables, beer and wine with happy hours 2pm-5pm daily yes daily! To wind down or turn up and take a load off. They have freshly baked cookies! I will have to try them next time. They recommend the macadamia nut. I went for the pumpkin empanadas since they're a seasonal item. Definitely recommend if you're a pumpkin fan. Not overly sweet and nice filling to dough ratio. They were delicious! There's indoor or outside patio seating with a dog friendly zone. I appreciated that for those who are allergic. Really enjoyed the meal and perfect evening to dine Al fresco. Tunes playing in the background and service was exceptional! This team is doing a wonderful job. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality will definitely be back for more.

Went on a Friday night, it wasn't that busy but was a good flow of people here and there. They had a couple of TVs inside so we were able to watch game 1 of the World Series, go Dodgers!Ordered the tri tip bowl with rice and veggies. I thought the chimichurri sauce was guacamole at first, but it was just a thicker chimichurri I guess. That was good, but needed more of it! The overall bowl was not great. The rice was abysmal. Hard bits of rice. As an Asian, that rice was a failure lol. Tri tip was meh. Grandma's Mac and cheese wasn't good either. Kind of coagulated, not hot nor was there melted cheese in it.En fuego burger meat patty was too burnt. The bacon was spicy with the jalapeño aioli, spicier than normal. I don't think I'll be back. Looked forward to this place, since I know it's a chain of restaurants that have opened up more recently around the inland empire. Quite disappointed with our experience. Maybe the sandwiches are better? And their mashed potatoes rather than their rice? But I have no desire to come back.

I visited Bushfire Kitchen on their first day after opening. They are located at Canyon Crest Towne Centre, and it's one of the few new additions to the plaza, quickly becoming my favorite spot.When you enter, you order at the counter (similar to some other fast-casual places). I went with the En Fuego Burger in the lettuce wrap version, which came with smoked bacon, avocado, pepper jack cheese, pickled red onions, and a fried egg I added on. The sweet potato fries were perfectly crispy, and I sampled various sauces, including their peri peri sauce, which had a subtle heat and a pronounced but pleasant tanginess. I also tried their Nashville Hot sauce, which tasted amazing and had a fair bit of heat. I can't wait to try these sauces again with their wings or chicken strips next time.I also appreciate their gluten-free options (bread and buns), which they make in-house. Their gluten-free chocolate chip cookie was a highlight too. It had the perfect texture and I could not tell it was gluten-free--just the right amount of softness without being crumbly, and the chocolate melted in your mouth.The ambiance is clean and friendly with indoor and patio seating. Prices are fair and very reasonable, and they offer a daily happy hour (2-5 pm) with half-off wine and beer and discounted appetizers. Service was excellent--they checked in on me several times throughout my meal. Overall, an excellent experience and a great addition to the neighborhood!

This is new restaurant is really good! I really like their lemonades actually. Things can add up! But I would still try them out. One time I did get a hair on my food which killed the experience. So I would suggest them being more mindful of that and wearing something on their head. Other than that, food tastes really good. I'll still be going back.

I really enjoyed this casual Riverside dine in spot. Located in Riverside near the University, it's a great place to grab lunch. Order at the front, and food is brought to you, indoor and outdoor seating available. Plenty of healthy options available, including having all of their beef be grass fed, and chicken is cage free. There are bowls (choice base, protein, and side), salads, burgers, and plates.You know a place is good when you veer away from the Yelp highlights recommendations, and still love your meal. I went with the Thai curry chicken bowl, and it was delicious! A little spicy, with great flavor. I chose the fire roasted veggies as my side, and they were cooked very well. Overall, a great dish. Empanadas were amazing! The breading on them was so delicious, perfect flakiness and fresh tasting. The side great sauce was also so yummy, it will leave you scraping the bottom of the container. I believe this sauce was supposed to be "chimichurri", but it was not your typical oily type. It had a thicker texture.The Tuscan sandwich with side of Mac was my least favorite, but they were ok. I think the bread was a bit tough, and Mac n cheese could have used more flavor or salt?Soda machine had great fun options, such as "pineapple cream". There are also beer and wine options available, I must checkout their happy hour. Service was good at checkout. The young lady who helped us at the register was very friendly, and even let me try the Thai flavoring when I was on the fence about it, which is what sold me.Definitely check them out if you are in the area for UC Riverside or anything else.