This was our first time here and it was okay. We came here because it was close to the movie theater and it wasn't filled with loud obnoxious music or pre-teens like a couple of other places. The prices were fair and the service was good. It's one of those places where you pay first, get a number for your table and then find open seating. It wasn't crowded on a Saturday evening and the crowd is a little more mature. Pretty nice and relaxing overall. The food was delicious and we were happy with our choices. While it's a place I'd come to next time I'm going to the movie theater, it's not a place I'd visit solely for the dining experience or food choices. read more

Great place Especially during happy hour Food is awesome Cali burger was great Customer service is amazing Very attentive They keep the place very clean One of the best I've seen in a while read more

First time trying this restaurant. Located in La Costa Town Square, there's plenty of parking on a Saturday at 11:30am. Walking in, there were no customers inside and just a couple of people outdoor on the patio. It's set up like an Urban Plates where you order at the register then take a number and seat yourself. The food is then brought out to you. We ordered the California Burger, Beef Empanada and the Vegan Avocado Hummus Sandwich. Each dish was good, prices comparable to other establishments that serve a similar fare. It was good to have finally tried this place. read more

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I was not impressed a few months back with the food but I decided to give it another try as I got off work late and wanted to feed my kids. I had dinner there on Tuesday and the top of my mac and cheese was hard, and the chicken was tough and dry. My son didn't finish his chicken sandwich and said "it's not good.". My other son has chicken tenders but it's basically three small tenders in a big bucket of fries. The worst of my complaint is that I have been sick since Wednesday morning suffering from what is most likely a food borne illness. I see other people have reported the same thing. I've been in terrible pain and missed some work. It's really too bad because I wish our local eatery could provide better food and a safer environment. read more

I eat at Bushfire quite often, both at the Del Mar and Carlsbad locations. It feels like home cooked food to me, simple, satisfying, and delicious. I like the seating area at the Del Mar location a bit better, and it's also closer to me. However, the food and presentation and service at the Carlsbad location are slightly better in my experience. I always enjoy their empanadas as well, especially the chicken one. read more

Bushfire Kitchen - La Costa - Grass-Fed Chicken Empanada - American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Friendly service, food was delicious! Tried their new dish, easy favorite. Would highly recommend a visit this restaurant. read more

Bushfire Kitchen - La Costa - Miso Salmon Crunch Bowl - American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

good food, casual place. I tried the El Fuego burger and it was great. Several other items on the menu to choose from soup and salad and more. Staff were friendly and checked on us a few times to make sure we got everything. Good stop read more

We came in for a late night meal as the restaurant was about to close. We were afraid the staff might not be happy to serve late-night customers but were wrong. The staff here was cheerful and so welcoming! Special shoutout for William and Emily! Awesome employees! We had the Tri-tip plates, burgers and Thai Chicken Curry Bowl. Everything was delicious! Ambience was cozy. Great family restaurant! read more

Bushfire Kitchen - La Costa - Great menu selection - American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

This place seems like it has gone down in the quality food they serve, tri tip sandwich was disappointing, rubber steak. Quinoa salad greens slightly yellow. In the positive side the empanadas, strawberry salad, and Nashville sandwich were delicious. Service and ambiance were ok. I would return for the empanadas. read more

Bushfire Kitchen - La Costa - Tri-Tip Sandwich - American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Food Great, i normally get the curry chicken bowl with grilled veggies but trying the spicy chicken teriyaki bowl today. Service: OK, the dark haired girl with long braid, not very happy to be at register. The food is good, so its worth it. Ambiance: Chill, casual and modern, great vibe read more

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I hadn't ordered in a while so I decided to go for the salmon bowl. I noticed a bad taste in my mouth and was confused, as they're normally pretty good. I cut open the salmon to find that part of the insides were like, very dark and poor tasting. It's unlike any salmon I've ever tried from them. I'm not giving this a 1 star as it might be a one-off, but I want to draw attention to this issue. Is management corrects it by the next time I order I will update my review. read more

Bushfire Kitchen - La Costa - Sustainable Salmon Bowl (gf) - American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I've been to Bushfire Grill more times than I can count. It's one of the better spots in the La Costa area -- and it's consistently solid. I've had the chicken curry rice bowl, the tri-tip plate, and the chicken empanada -- all of them have been great. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and filling. Portions are ok and everything tastes like it was actually cooked with care. The staff is always friendly and warm, which makes a difference when you're in and out or grabbing a quick bite after a long day. This is one of my go-to spots whenever I'm in this part of town and want something quick, healthier, and more satisfying than the typical options around here. I'll definitely be back again read more

When I went to this restaurant I was not impressed nor disappointed. The food was average. I had a barbecue chicken quesadilla and chicken wings. The service is relatively quick and the place is clean. read more

Great spot. Healthy quality food. Beer & wine and chill vibe for solo dinbrs, friends and family. Loved the,beussel with chkicken curry little spice, lots of flavor. William was a star, kind, knowledgeable, great service. Empanada with guava yes!! Go here. read more

Love the menu and the choices they offer. Having gluten and dairy issues, their menu caters beautifully. The GF chocolate chip cookie was so yummy! read more

Healthy choices the food was good, prices for serving size were good. It's nice to have a healthy choice that gives good portions so we have leftovers read more

We have had many great meals here and had come to view Bushfire as our reliable go-to neighborhood spot. That has changed and for the worse. Didn't like when they changed out the clear glass at the counter to hide the sides. Those visuals were important. What were they now trying to hide? Yesterday I made the mistake of ordering the new superfood bowl. The portion size was incredibly small across all ingredients...and it wasn't cheap. Another local restaurant that is trying to boost profitability through skimping. Do have to acknowledge that the staff was friendly and efficient as usual. Management is selling them short. read more

We went here recently after going to the nearby theater. The menu was different, easy to walk up and order your food. There was seating outdoors but no heaters setup so really if you go when it's cooler you can only sit inside which is limited.it would have been nice if they had the heaters near the tables rather than off to the side where they aren't being used. It would maximize the space and allow for more guests. We almost didn't end up going inside because of the seating and no outside options. read more

Love their empanadas. Veggie ones are especially tasty. Quick to order and eat to take home or eat there.

Food is always on point and 2nd only to a home cooked healthy meal. Joey is wonderful and provides the best customer service! read more

Bushfire Kitchen - La Costa - Peri Peri Chicken Plate (gf) with Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes. - American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

The burgers here are to die for. I love the meat they use! Service was decent. It's in the beautiful La Costa Town Square which is always a high plus. Bushfire Grill gets 5 stars 10/10 read more

Bushfire Kitchen - La Costa - American Burger - American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Back at Bushfire, most delicious tri tip ever. Oh my gosh!!! I had to take a few bites...the bread is so soft, meat falls apart every bits and yet again melts n mouth. High grade of meat, good chefs bringing the perfect flavors. Meat cooked to perfection. Try the Guacho (lol sandwich name). read more

Had the En Fuego Burger. Run-of-the-mill burger and fries. The flavors of the patty were fine. Locked heat as the name suggests. The burger was load - I mean loaded with lettuce, enough to make a side salad with. The Chicken and Guava empanadas both were fantastic along with the delicious creamy chimichurri sauce. I'd comeI back just for the empanadas. The staff were super nice and helpful. The ambiance is order at counter and self serve. read more

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We ALWAYS have a wonderful time at Bushfire! It has the BEST staff ever! William has helped us the last couple times and he always remembers our orders and is so friendly and welcoming! The food is super good and perfect for vegetarians and people with gluten allergies! The patio is so nice and is perfect for soaking up a little sun while you eat! (: read more

Brushfire is definitely a reliable go-to for me when it comes to lunch. I typically order one of their bowls which is cost effective and very filling. Today I decided on the braised grass-fed brisket bowl with jasmine rice and mixed veggies. The meat is super tender and juicy while the veggies have a nice variety and are sautéed. You mix all of those around in the bowl and you have a very fulfilling meal. I'm never hungry after a Brushfire meal and have never been disappointed. read more

Bushfire Kitchen - La Costa - Braised Grass-Fed Brisket Bowl (gf) - American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Louie did a great job taking care of us! Relaxing outdoor setting, nice variety of taps (happy hour starts at 2p), yummy and generous servings. This will be my Friday afternoon go-to spot! read more

I like the selection of food appears to be very healthy. Service was great even got a sample of the Peri Peri sauce since I wasn't sure what that was. The only negative was that my meal was not warm. There's lots of outside dining as well . read more

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Been here a couple times. Got the Tri Tip bowl with Jasmine Rice and the Korean Cauliflower. Excellent price & value at $15 for grass fed beef. Came with chimichurri sauce which was great with the tri tip. Ordered fries. Super crispy and perfectly seasoned. Some of the best fries I've ever had. Highly recommended. Fast service. It's fast casual and nice to eat with real plates and silverware. read more

Bushfire Kitchen - La Costa - Grass-Fed Tri-Tip Bowl (gf) - American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Delicious burgers, French fries, side veggies, and fresh fruit drinks! This place has delicious and healthy food & the meat is sustainable.

Hoky smokes!!!! First timer here and it's AMAZING! The Tri-Tip w/chimmi churi sauce was so tender and tasty. The brisket was also tender and delicious! White sangria was to die for! The restaurant is also beautiful and comfortable. Management is so nice and checked on us several times. I appreciate that. Will 1,000,000% be back! read more

Wonderful spot for a fresh, healthy lunch. Good was fantastic. Service was excellent. Thank you!

Located in the La Costa town square, there is plenty of parking for this restaurant. We came here around 1 pm on a Saturday afternoon and it was empty. They have a decent menu filled with bowls, plates, sandwiches, burgers, etc. We got the Thai chicken curry bowl, the steak plate, empanadas (chicken, beef, veggie), and a kombucha, followed by a couple of glasses of wine. My friend had to ask them to cook the steak again as it wasn't as medium as she wanted but otherwise enjoyed her plate. The Thai chicken curry bowl was excellent! This would be my recommendation for this restaurant. I would also definitely recommend adding the roasted Korean cauliflower for an extra crunch and flavor profile. The empanadas were all delicious and we couldn't pick a winner! The kombucha and wine were good too. We stayed here for about 3 hours and it didn't get busier so we had a lot of privacy for ourselves. The server was pleasant and not too pushy in getting us to leave, which we liked :) we shall be back for sure! read more

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Bravo to Bushfire for making some important noticeable changes. I have loved Bushfire for years and they are back on top again after a few not great experiences with long wait times etc... in the past year. All staff was friendly and efficient - We ordered and received our food within 15 mins of arriving. Veggie burger and braised beef bowl both excellent. Highly recommend Bushfire for comfort food to take home or eat in the restaurant. read more

Best value cafe restaurant. Reasonable to low cost. Can get busy because: I've tried 10 things on their menu and have yet to be disappointed. Wine is good quality. Service is organized. Pleasant enough surroundings. 10/10 for value. read more

Bushfire has a good selction of bowls, salads and sandwiches. Their grassfed meats and sustainable salmon stood out. I haven't tried their burgers but I did see a meatless patty as a healthy option. Yay for options, they have many sides: fries, rice, cauliflower, sweet potatoes and mashed potoatoes. I've also seen squash and mixes veggies. I can't help but try an empanada when I see it on a menu, but often times, i don't order them again because they're just OK. The Bushfire empanadas are darn good though - they are seasoned well in a flaky (not greasy) dough. Many times empanadas either have too much dough and not enough filling or are salty. I avoid the ones with a yellow dough that taste like shortening. No worries about that here, they offer chicken, beef, veggie and a seasonal one which are perfect with their creamy, chimichurri sauce. If you're here during happy hour (2 PM - 5PM daily) there is an empanada trio on special. Plus 50% off beer & wine. WIne is on draft. They also serve Stubborn soda and iced tea. I am not really here during peak times, so I always find everything comes out quickly with no issues. The last two times we went, my husband and I ordered the same exact things as before and both quallity and taste were consistent. The employees are on top of it and ordering is easy. i can't say that for most places, but Bushfire always gets our meal out quickly and as ordered. If you're new here, the menu can be hard to see when there is a line. Also, the seating area inside gets a little packed and tables are close together. Outdoor seating is available if you want more space. Cheers for clean restrooms and having take out containers and napkins in the self-service area read more

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Nice, clean reasonable place for amazing lunch or dinner. One of the best burgers I've had! Today I tried one of the bowls, and it was excellent and healthy with steak and veggies! Vanessa was a sweetheart, kind, courteous, professional, and made us feel so welcome!!! read more

Love there food. Healthy choice!! Price seems affordable also. The employees were extremely nice and helpful. read more

Trip tip was very chewy and cold at this location, the veggies weren't great either. This location needs some work.

Super fresh great sandwiches!Delicious breads!!Fantastic crispy seasoned fries!Nice friendly service!Fun reasonably priced happy hour menu!!

We weren't alone showing up for happy hour mid week and let me tell you... those hand made empanadas will be on my mind forever! Everything was delicious. It was fine dining food in a casual family friendly environment. Fast friendly service too. We sat on the patio which was covered and huge. Perfect for our party of 6. We ordered the white sangria topped with fresh strawberries, house made lemonade and I had the pineapple cream soda which tasted just like a daiquiri. For dinner we ordered an assortment of dishes to share. Tuscan Chicken Sandwich w/ Sweet Potato Fries, Thai Chicken Curry Bowl with Jasmine Rice and Roasted Mixed Veggies, Surf & Turf Plate with Garlic Mashed Potatoes + Roasted Brussels Sprouts, California Burger with Side of Fries. A side of Mac & Cheese. And our biggest mistake of the night (maybe the year) was only ordering one Chicken Empanada with Chimichurri Sauce. I suggest ordering one per person for real! My favorite dish. The kids got their usual safe foods Kids Noodles w/ Butter and Kids Chicken Strips but even that was an elevated version that they sincerely appreciated. Plus they ate the main dishes as well. For dessert we had the Peaches & Cream Empanadas and Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies (they did not taste GF!). This is such a perfect place to go when you want a casual home cooked style meal. Come alone, come with friends, date night, happy hour. It's truly meant for everyone. I might come back tomorrow for happy hour. read more

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