Trudie and Willie are the best. Great food and great people. I was having a beer and Trudie checked on me and was worried about my non existent food, because I was just having a beer. I appreciate that she's making sure things are being delivered. God bless. read more

Food, service and ambiance is perfection! Trudy in Del Mar went above and beyond to make our time amazing. We are regulars that's how we know she is consistently on point! read more

Bushfire Kitchen - Del Mar - Trudy at Bushfire Del Mar is the hardest working Bushfire employee! She makes everything so fun!!! - American Near Me - Del Mar, California

First of all...Trudi is AmazaZING! I'd come here just to hang out with her. (Pssst...She needs a raise!!) But the food is also delish!! I'm super picky about my brown rice...and theirs is always perfect! The butternut squash is #epicnessinmyface. The chicken curry is also fab. Highly recommend! read more

10/10 braised beef bowl and most delicious incredible flavors in the En Fuego Burger! Thank you!

We have been patrons for a long time. Today was so disappointing, and I noticed the restaurant was empty during the lunch hour. I would have preferred to message the business owner directly rather than leave a review, but the option isn't available. I tried to call but phone goes to voicemail. In short, the cheeseburger- which is very odd for me to not enjoy- was sad. Bun was dry, ton of onion, dab of peri mayo. That's it. Ordered it just as menu stated with no edits. The patty was thin and over cooked. What happened? Used to have great burgers there? My husband's veggie bowl was served cold. He didn't want to return to the counter. Didn't have time. The bright spot, the sweet potato fries were delicious- perfectly cooked. Not looking for a value meal or anything, but the burger, a kids meal, one drink and veggie bowl. Our total was almost $60. For that price, my expectations are higher. And, for Bushfire, my expectations are higher. If it was my restaurant, I'd want to know with 5 workers and 2 tables at 12:45pm. read more

A weekly pick up from here consist of the Bushfire Burgers their sweet potato fries and the strawberry salad with chicken or salmon now that they do not have the burrata salad any longer. If there's ever a problem I do a survey and they're pretty good about changing things up like I used to get the strawberry salad which was pretty much all spinach and very little toppings and the last one that I got had a lot more toppings and cheese on it more nuts more cranberries which made the salad perfectly balanced. I do miss the burrata salad because that was fantastic. I did have a chicken sandwich and I didn't like the bread on the sandwiches because I just felt that it's too thick and too hard but the bread for the burgers is soft and great. So I would say probably 95% of the time everything's fantastic and every once in awhile I'll get a little bit of a dry Burger or something is a little off but most of the time everything is on point. The service is wonderful and everyone has always been extremely friendly and helpful they have such a great staff. They will continue to be a weekly staple for pickup. read more

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Love this local spot with many choices. Easy to park and not bad wait times. Trudy is amazing and very helpful!

I move to the area about 2 months ago I think I eat here 3 days a week. Food is always fresh and delicious and the service is awesome. I highly recommend trying Bushfire Kitchen read more

Bushfire Kitchen - Del Mar - American Near Me - Del Mar, California

great food great staff great location . Been cool my here for a long time and every time tr quality of the food is great ans never change

Love this place. Great happy hour. No pressure meet up spot for long conversations with friends .The fries are sooo good as was the quesadilla! The staff was awesome. Trudi rocks! read more

We love their En Fuego burger. It's very juicy and a little spicy, but so so delicious we always go back to grab it. We love their fries, sweet potato fries, and their Mac and cheese. They have a nice outdoor area with TVs and heaters. read more

Hamburger was off the charts. Get the GF bun. Trudy was awesome! Highly recommend!

Great food with a simple twist. Service is great that is always polite. Ambiance is great for a dinner out or an office lunch. You will come back for the food. read more

This is a quick counter service type place where you walk up, make your order and there's a few of the hot foods in front. It reminds me of a Boston market, but better? Sorry Boston market, there's a time and occasion for you. Anyways, parking was plentiful, indoor/outdoor seating, bar area, tv's and overall a great casual place to dine. Now for the food... yum?!? We had a beef empanada to try out which had a great flaky crust, but the filling can have a little more seasoning. A brisket bowl which was perfect, the meat was super tender, flavorful and moist. We also ordered a chicken and rib combo with a side of Mac n cheese. Okay, the Mac n cheese was to die for. The chicken was roasted and fell off the bone, same as the ribs. When we are back in Del Mar, we are going back for sure! read more

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It's a KNOCK IT OUT OF THE PARK place to eat! The food is outstanding! If you don't get there early, prepare to wait. They do an incredible delivery service for lunches and catering all over Del Mar! There is inside and outside seating. You seat yourself and get to ordering. Look up the menu on line. Their prices are so very reasonable! I can't believe their whole foods and real foods are cheaper than fast food outlets. It takes just a bit to get your food, because it's made especially for you! I love the vegetable bowls with rice or potato. Oh, might have to go there today! TRUDY is the best hostess and server. She comes around and brings you refills and is always happy! Go now! Just go! read more

Service was great! I have a food allergy. The checker asked the cook and he found the important ingredient list for the vegetable oil. Thanks much! Also the food was healthy and delicious. read more

Bushfire is our team favorite. We are a local Del Mar Dental office and love this place. They are a great place to get quick quality food. The service is amazing and the Bushfire team is very accommodating. It's also so helpful that they have plenty of seating for our team with options to set inside or on the patio. The food portions are more than enough. We always leave feeling full and happy. read more

Bushfire Kitchen - Del Mar - American Near Me - Del Mar, California

I don't like leaving negative reviews but when you pay nearly 20.00 for a burger it should be correct. I ordered online since they don't do phone orders and it's clearly noted medium well and no cheese. I received a text saying my order is ready and I go to the pick up place and there is only one bag with a different name on it. I ask if mine is ready since I was texted and the guy at the counter was so rude and said I must have ordered from a different location. Then they realize they put the wrong name on the bag and the bag on the counter is mine. When I got to the hotel I opened the food and The burger is medium and has melted cheese all over it. Which I can't eat. I should have checked the bag before I left and drove 15 min back to my hotel. read more

Bushfire Kitchen - Del Mar - American Near Me - Del Mar, California

Trudi provided great service from the moment we walked in the door until we left. She gave us an overview of the menu with it being our first time in and made great recommendations. Food was good and the atmosphere was great. read more

$18.00 I really enjoyed the messy burger, juices flowing and the tang of the jalapeno aioli ... perfection I'm looking forward to my next visit, what should I enjoy next? En Fuego Burger double smoked sweet and spicy millionaire's bacon, local avocado, pepper jack cheese, pickled red onions, lettuce and housemade jalapeño aioli read more

Great food, reasonably priced! Love the burgers, the chicken, the fries, the empanadas! read more

Location: Menifee, CA. This is hands down one of our most favorite spots here. The food is always excellent. When we have guest over, many times we bring home peri peri chicken, scrumptious ribs, grilled veggies, mashed potatoes, empanada and more. Every one of our guest has loved the food! The service is always great. The staff is always friendly. I really enjoy the ambiance. The soft glow of the lights make it feel relaxed. The tv is always playing. Still can have a conversation. Outdoor is fantastic, especially on those warm evenings. But then again, the huge fire pit is welcoming and inviting on those cold days. So nice to sit with a glass of wine or beer and some delicious food. My favorites: curry chicken bowl, veggie empanadas, ribs, mashed potatoes, salads and focaccia bread. Seriously, never had anything here I didn't like. Family loves the burgers and fries, salmon plate, ribs and more. Absolutely love coming here or ordering pick up. read more

Bushfire Kitchen - Del Mar - Dining area - nice lighting and wine - American Near Me - Del Mar, California

Wow. I loved everything we ordered. Veggie burger was so good. Fresh bun with the party and grilled zucchini added so much flavor. Tri tip sandwich was amazing too. Tender meat and really good flavor. The Mac and cheese was creamy and so good. Tastes like a variety of cheeses too. The sides and meats on display looked so appetizing and fresh. read more

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Great atmosphere, service. The 12.95 burger was so disappointing. There was no meat. It was the thinnest burger patty I have ever eaten. It could have been painted on. To me this was an insult to the customer. At that price I could have gone anywhere and gotten a healthy sized burger patty read more

Excellent food every time we have ordered from Bushfire Kitchen-Del Mar the salads ingredients are all fresh with amazing dressings! Also the chicken sandwich my husband loves the two on the menu. I ordered the peri peri chicken burger -fresh and delicious. Highly recommend this lovely gem. read more

Mediocre comfort food. All the food had a similar mushy consistency after sitting under heat lamps for awhile. The steak was disappointing - cut into small cubes less than a cubic centimeter. The brisket was ok- with mashed potatoes and roasted veg. With a little effort you can do this yourself at home for far less. Neither son ate even half of their $20 dishes and they love steak and potato. Sweet potatoes were not "fries" like some reviewers said they were. Disappointing. Mostly the boys just drank up the soda and free refills. Would not return unless desperate. read more

What an awesome surprise. I ordered takeout on uber eats and the food was amazing. I had the Thai Curry Chicken Bowl and it was great! The chicken and veggies were cooked perfectly and the curry was delicious. I will definitely order from there again! O read more

It's good. Definitely worth the hype! I had their brisket bowl. Amazing. Would definitely go back. Plenty of parking! 10 out of 10 recommend read more

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Great food - my favorites are Empandas, "Gaucho Steak Sandwich" and "Garlic Parmesan Fries" (only sold at Happy Hour, 2 to 5 pm daily, worth trip for those alone). Great Service- friendly, very helpful, friendly & casual atmosphere. TRUDY at the DEL MAR location is a STANDOUT, the BEST. I'm always uplifted when she's waiting on me. I was so excited when Trudy waited on me on 2/28/25. P.S. They have lots of beer, wine & cocktails, but I don't drink so can't review them. read more

This place is a true gem! My husband and I order on a regular basis here (and sometimes we eat on site), and we're never disappointed. Their burgers and plates are consistently excellent, the flavors are always on point, and you can taste the difference that premium ingredients make. As someone who's very particular about healthy options, I'm impressed by their commitment. It's refreshing to find a restaurant that takes such care in selecting their produce and prioritizing quality and sustainability when it comes to their protein choices. read more

This was a last minute stop for a quick dinner on our way back to our Airbnb (so we weren't expecting much) but what we got was some of the best food we had on our entire road trip! Normally I'd order a brisket bowl (big fan of brisket) but when I asked what the most popular bowl was...the server didn't even hesitate to say Tri-Tip. So Tri-Tip it was! And my mom ordered the En Fuego burger with regular fries. The Tri-Tip Bowl was HANDS-DOWN the BEST Tri-Tip I have ever eaten in my life. Maybe I've just always had horribly cooked tri-tip but I've never been a fan...until now! Wow, that single meal completely changed my opinion on tri-tip it was so good. My mom and I split the burger and that was fantastic as well. The fries were really good even though they weren't the normal sweet potato fries that come with the burger. I actually think the regular fries paired really well with the En Fuego burger. If I'm ever back in the area I will definitely be coming back! read more

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Bushfire used to be so great. This location has messed up my to go order several times now, recently they forgot a side salad, they didn't add the extra chicken I paid for, they gave us the wrong sauce, and I don't know if they changed the focaccia bread recipe but the last one was an eggy nightmare that had no herbs on top and tasted terrible. The portions continue to shrink and the ingredients get cheaper. This used to be an awesome spot for really good and high quality food but there is a severe lack of care now. When we walked in, 3 or 4 employees were just standing around. I get orders being messed up because they're slammed but they were clearly chilling. I wouldn't recommend this place anymore. read more

Trudy is the best!! She always makes sure we are happy with our food even if it's a tough custom riser. Also, love the food, the chill atmosphere, dog friendly (Trudy remembers their names and is a dog lover!) Highly suggested for casual good food and drink Catch the happy hour fries from 3-5 read more

Trudi!!! Trudi went well! She KNEW my wife would not like the beverage she ordered ... I don't know how, but she knew. So instead of pouring a full glass of what my wife ordered, she said "no take this little taster and make sure your wife likes what she ordered"... This both saved the company money for not having to waste a full glass... And it saved my wife the uncomfortable experience of not being able to take a second sip of the drink she ordered during her first visit to this restaurant... Instead because of Trudi, we are thrilled with the customer service and the proactive attention being paid to the customers... Kudos to your staffing team and processes that believed in Trudi's ability to read people and match them to the food and beverages of their liking... We are amazed at how much customer service we got before our food even arrived! read more

The staff always greets us with a smile and the service is amazing! The food is a nice healthy choice for the middle of a workday! So happy that I can walk over and get a great meal! And they always have great music playing giving out a fun vibe. read more

This place is not too shabby! We got a couple of empanadas to start with. The beef is probably my favorite, but the chicken is good too! I got the Thai curry chicken bowl and it was yummy! Just the right amount of kick and lots of flavors. Good portion so I had leftovers too! Hubby got a hamburger and said it was good. We will have to come back and check out the happy hour one of these days! read more

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Trudi was fantastic. Trudi was kind, genuine, worked hard and was extremely attentive to guests. She did it all with a smile and a welcoming attitude. The food and drinks always tastes better when the people give you a great experience. I will certainly be returning and I hope to see Trudi on staff. read more

Trudi was fantastic! She made the experience unforgettable. Trudi was kind, genuine, extremely attentive and made sure we felt welcome. I will certainly be coming back and I hope to see Trudi again. The food and drinks taste better when the people give you a great experience. read more

Trudi is always so attentive and nice. HH drink specials are awesome and all the food is solid.

First time eating here and the food was actually really good. They do have gluten-free options for some of their food.