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    Brandon's Diner

    3.9 (351 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Diners, Mexican
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Taco Salad
    Ann F.

    We went there for dinner arriving at 4:15 on a Saturday and was very good experience. Our first time at this location and servers were very good, took our drink orders and then our entrees. I ordered the taco salad with carne asada no tomatoes or guacamole and was pretty good size and tasted very good. I think worth the $16.00. Servers were good at refilling our drinks and gave us boxes to go with our meals. FYI: their hot chocolate is made with water and says at the hostess table no outside food or drinks.

    Avocado toast with chorizo
    Stephanie C.

    My husband and I come to Brandon's often. We love their food specials and friendly service. We recently visited and tried the Avocado toast. I had them add chorizo to the top of the toast and it was like something I've never tried before. The portion was very generous and delicious! I recommend ordering this the next time you are in. Our waitress Stephanie was the best!

    First-timers eager to try this spot
    Theresa Renee W.

    While in the area for an appointment the family and I decided to eat at a local eatery before we headed to another appointment across town. I so happened to see Brandon's Diner while pulling into the plaza nearby my appointment. I quickly looked it up. I was sold! We were quickly seated upon arrival and Mia was our server. Mia brought us the regular menu along with thier weekly specials for the day. We all were excited to try this location. Our drinks came quickly. We overlooked the menu it all looked good. We ordered the Carnitas plate that was in the weekly specials. I wanted fish n onion rings which was on thier regular menu along with chicken tenders with tortilla soup. The soup came out first so my mother-in-law could begin eating. Our food was perfect, service was perfect, Mia was very attentive. Before we left we decided to take an oreo shake to go. We decided to wait on Mia she was servicing many tables alone. So once she was free she came and dropped off shake. We cannot wait to try this establishment again. Plenty parking

    Thursday special turkey sausage, eggs, and crispy hash browns
    Yvette A.

    First time here and was welcomed by Stephanie who was friendly and gave wonderful recommendations. Place is clean and perfect for families. Coffee was tasty!!! Food is fresh, seasoned to taste and serving size was amazing! Hubby had the chilaquiles breakfast and couldn't finish it but it was yummy!! Potatoes were perfect and beans were creamy and tasty! I tasted their Thursday breakfast special (there's a different one for every day of the week) it was delicious!! Turkey sausage, eggs made to order and crispy hash browns!!! Hidden gem!!! We will definitely be back to taste their other plates! The pictures don't the planets justice! Great place! Thank you Stephanie

    Menu breakfast specials
    Rosabell M.

    I'm a sucker for diners...this Brandon's use to be Mimi's Cafe a long time ago. The inside is really clean and nicely decorated! Everyone was so nice and attentive! They have Monday thru Friday breakfast specials. I went with the Tuesday special, which was French toast, 2 eggs and sausage links. I also ordered coffee! For me this is comfort food and it was delicious! The coffee kept on coming too so I welcomed it haha. Overall I had a great experience coming here!

    And it's no coincidence I've come And I can die when I'm done  Corned Beef Hash Plate w/ sourdough and sunny & runny eggs
    Mojo S.

    It's true I praise innovation and coloring outside the lines thinking when it comes to breakfast. I love when restaurants remix hashes or skillets by putting a different kind of meat or new ingredient to the process. Elk hash, walleye hash, hatch chile pork hash, &c...--it's all good to me. That said, I also do love when a restaurant can make the classics confidently and with authority. When I asked how their corned beef hash was, they said it was damn good. And it was. Nothing added, nothing new in the preparation--but they made it like they've been sling cbh for decades. Not to mention their plain hash browns was perfect. They had mixed in the crispy edges into the pile rather than leaving it as an upper and lower shell on the pile. I love when places do this. The rest of the breakfast was good. They maybe buttered my sourdough too much. The eggs were less runny than I would've liked. And I only got 3 refills instead of my usual 5-6 as the server almost ignored checking on me and my coffee for the last ten to fifteen minutes of my meal. I did not like that as I want as much coffee you can make while I'm there. But, otherwise, the meal was impeccable. I like the space was kind of big and comfortable and not jammed into together. There were a lot of cops there at breakfast as it seems to be a popular morning spot for them. But that just says to me the food is a good and a good value because that's where police tend to congregate. All in all, this was a tremendously satisfying breakfast--the lack of coffee refills not withstanding.

    Chips & Salsa   Hard Shell/Crunchy Shredded Beef Taco  Carne Asada Street Taco
    Jeff H.

    Today was a good day to try "Menudo" from Brandon's Diner. They offer it on the weekends and it's made from scratch...homemade. It was absolutely delicious. They offer it in two sizes...small and large bowls with all of the condiments. It did not disappoint. If you're in the area and you enjoy "Menudo," please look no further than Brandon's Diner. I promise you won't be disappointed. Recommendation Only...I would like to see them make it with either a little more hominy or offer hominy on the side for those that prefer more hominy in their menudo.

    11/6/24 So excited to finally try Brandon's Cafe
    Jennifer W.

    11/6/24 Trying a local favorite, BRANDON's is sure to satisfy your (pumpkin pancakes) cravings! Met up with our dear friend at one of his favorite restaurants. He's gotten around to about 19 check-ins at this special place, they must be doing something right! We were seated right away by our wonderful server. Coffee was served to warm us up a bit. I was craving pumpkin pancakes and I just went with a simple combo with scrambled eggs & bacon. Hubby ordered his usual, chorizo. Our friend ordered a burrito. Our food arrived in no time & our cups were always refilled. Our servers on the call, big smiles, efficient & friendly. I can definitely see the draw for locals to keep coming by for delicious food & great service. Aesthetics? This place is clean & tastefully decorated the way Mimi's used to be, almost like modern country style. The huge pumpkin pancakes really hit the spot--moist, fluffy, somewhat dense with a little plump & chew-the way I prefer it. It paired very well with the coffee. It was a great dining experience with great food, service, ambiance,,,

    Judy a.

    The food was good. The Menudo was not as good as the one on foothill. But it was good. . Kathy was exceptional with her customer service . Will be back .

    Great food Great service My server karla was amazing. Me and my family will definitely be back.

    Mexican breakfast. Eggs with Enchiladas
    Victor H.

    First time we been here. We like the other diner down the street but we wanted to try something different. The place wasn't crowded on a Saturday night so service was good and hostess was friendly. The menu was kinda too big so took a while to decide what to get, breakfast, dinner and good selection of Mexican food My only complaint is that the senior menu is only Mon-Fri I had fish and chips, a little oily but ok. Wife had Mexican breakfast eggs with enchiladas. Prices very comparable to other local diners Will be back when we're in the area

    Shweta P.

    Great customer service!! FOOD WAS DELICIOUS! Highly recommended! The quantity of foods was awesome!

    Lunch special $10 for turkey pesto and fries 1/2025
    Carrie A.

    I got the daily special of turkey pesto melt. It was soooo good! And I loved those kind of fries. My server was so friendly and efficient. The store is very clean and welcoming.

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    11 months ago

    Fantastic food, great and fast service (shout out to ariel), a little pricey but worth the price. 10/10 would come again and recommend.

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    The place has good food, great service and I go there frequently. It's a nice environment.

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    This is truly a hidden gem! I am so happy we decided to finally try this place for date night. This…read morehas to be the BEST food we've had in the I.E. I am still DREAMING of that bone marrow. The service was great too! We sat at the bar, and our bartender Daniel was attentive and informative with their specials. I can't wait to go back again! This blows out the water any other restaurant in the Upland/Rancho area!!! 5 stars!!!

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    Bar area
    Bar area
    Avocado toast with prosciutto and bacon
    Avocado toast with prosciutto and bacon
    Woodford Reserve Old-Fashioned

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    Mule Car Smokehouse

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    4.0
    (457 reviews)
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    I came here last Saturday with my family and it was our first time…read more I have had this place on my list for a while now to try out and it was worth the wait. First the restaurant is extremely clean and welcoming. The interior is really nice. The bar and patio are beautiful. The whole place felt welcoming. The staff provided amazing service. Our waiter was Dillon or Dylan. Sorry if I spelled it incorrectly. He was great and gave us some great recommendations. Even when the shift changes were happening the bar tender came by and said bye as well and wished us a great day. It was a small but nice touch and great customer service. Now what we're all really here for the food and drinks. Drink wise we tried the blood orange paloma, a margarita, and some beers which were all delicious and cold. For the food we started with the brisket fries which were savory and delicious. The fries were thin and crispy which is just the way I like them. We also got the All Da Smoke platter which had chicken, brisket, pulled pork, and pork ribs. It came with 3 sides so we got the corn bread with honey butter, corn, and mac and cheese. Everything was perfectly seasoned and tender. We enjoyed every bite we had. Also one of the best Mac N Cheese I have had in a while to be honest. Overall the food, drinks, staff, and ambiance were a perfect 10 out of 10 for me. I can't wait to come back and eat here again. Thank you Dylan and Mule Car Smokehouse for the delicious food and hospitality.

    I wish I would have loved my visit at Mule Car more! The ambiance is super cool, it seems to be an…read moreold bank that was renovated. There is also a nice outdoor patio. Our food was pretty good - although wished for a bit more of a kick. Overall food wise, we really liked the smoked chicken, ribs, and mac and cheese. Sadly it was our service that let me down. Our waiter and the other man working seemed to be pushing us out of the restaurant - they closed at 8pm and around 7:15pm we were still finishing our meal and they started stacking chairs on the tables around us. Sadly we were not offered a dessert menu, which we were all looking forward to having because we saw photos of the funnel cake fries on Yelp. I would want to try this place again and hopefully try some other options! (:

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    Entryway facing Euclid Ave.
    Entryway facing Euclid Ave.
    Funnel Fries dessert
    Funnel Fries dessert
    Tamarindo margarita, salty crew beer, blueberry (or blackberry??) mojito

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    Tamarindo margarita, salty crew beer, blueberry (or blackberry??) mojito
    Kings Brewing

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    4.0
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    1.2 mi

    This place use to be located in Rancho Cucamonga but now it's in upland . It shares the same place…read moreas Crazy Gringo bbq. The location is in a busy street with night life i can see why they chose this location it's in a great area. Service was quick you self seat once you arrive . I ordered my drinks from the bartender while ordering my food from the QR code on the tablem service was quick on both ends . I would definitely be coming back the place makes you feel comfortable.

    There are 2 businesses operating here, one selling food and the other beverages. At this place you…read morehave to place 2 separate orders using your phone, 1 order for food and another for drinks. Interestingly enough when you pay, they had it set up for 20% tip even though they show 18%, 20% etc and will tell you to see the cashier for a refund if you selected less than 20% The food was good, the ambience nice and food/drink delivery service okay but please explain WHY you would tip 20% or higher when all they do is deliver your food to you, nothing extraordinary about that, just saying. If I get food here again it will be take-out. Still a good place just don't like the business practices but this is the trend for most new places. Enjoy

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    We are the inventors of the FROSE, also known as alcoholic fruit smoothies!
    We are the inventors of the FROSE, also known as alcoholic fruit smoothies!
    Brisket, Cole slaw, sweet and Smokey cowboy beans, dill pickles and onion, dinner roll
    Brisket, Cole slaw, sweet and Smokey cowboy beans, dill pickles and onion, dinner roll
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    Wicked Cow Burgers and Brews

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    4.0
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    1.1 mi
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    Awesome food!! Tiffany was great and very friendly! Definitely coming back soon…read more. Thanks

    I overall quite enjoyed the food. I'm surprised how dry they got the leaves in the salad, which…read moremade for a rather delicious salad. The blue cheese burger I wished were a bit stronger in blue cheese flavor (as a person who loves lots of blue cheese), but the burger was definitely filling for both the eyes and the tummy. The only thing I wished is that the burger didn't feel as heavy/greasy, but if that were the case, I probably wouldn't have chosen a burger. That said, the grease did feel like it took away from the flavors, making the burger tasting milder than I had wanted. That said, it was very enjoyable overall. The dog menu was surprisingly different from what I've seen. It was surprisingly healthy looking with the amount of vegetables they added to my dog's bowl including some Brussels sprouts. There was no rice at all, which was fine for me since my dog doesn't really like rice. Unfortunately, he is so picky, so he picked out the chicken from the vegetables even with me pre-mixing it, and I think the vegetables are too firm to his liking. However, I appreciate the food being healthy and the portions, even if he himself will not really eat most of it. I'm sure some other dog will do a lot better with the bowl!

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    Bar area, burger almost gone.  Sorry I was hungry.
    Bar area, burger almost gone. Sorry I was hungry.
    Mushroom truffle burger
    Mushroom truffle burger
    BBQ hamburger with tots

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    BBQ hamburger with tots
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    4.2
    (148 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Dos Mundos is one of my go-to spots for happy hour or a casual family lunch. I'm obsessed with…read moretheir red chilaquiles with steak--seriously, get them every time, highly recommend. They've got plenty of TVs, so it's perfect for catching Dodger games. Service is consistently quick, prices feel fair for the portion sizes and quality, and the drink selection is solid. The vibe is always great, and in the two years I've been going, I've never once had a bad meal.

    They can accommodate 15+ people and be flexible with their time. That was something we truly…read moreappreciated as we were there for a dance competition, looking for a place we can all eat afterwards. The food comes in a big portion. The burrito is as big as my arm. The sample platter which had nachos, taquitos, and cheese sticks was super delicious. The chips they used for nachos was totally thicker than the ones they give as an appetizer which I found interesting. A little bummer that they weren't willing to give refills on the chips and salsa. I feel like they did it bottomless when we went the last year. Perhaps times are tough. It also feels like service quality dipped since last year. Staff were less friendly and excited. We were there around 6:30 and we were pretty much the only customer there when we arrived. So it was a bit hard to stomach on how slow water refills were. We asked for water once and the server said sure and went straight to lunch lol

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    Bar
    Chilaquiles con huevo.
    Chilaquiles con huevo.
    Michelada Flight. Bigger than the shot glass size.

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    Michelada Flight. Bigger than the shot glass size.

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