10 out of 10 The chilaquiles were phenomenal and the service was even better. Drinks were read more

Fire Up Grill - Bars Near Me - Riverside, California

Me estás tomando el pelo?" "Are you kidding me?" So good, it's whats popular right now, but not a copy Kopy Kat, its the real deal!! Because they are the REAL DEAL! Consumme e Birria, don't let them take the bowl, put it on everything! Mezcal Margarita, historia de Mezcal, you can taste it. Our server, Eric, took VERY good care of us, we will definitely be back! Fire Up Grill, El Supremo! read more

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Is it just me or a lot of Mexican restaurants incorporating some kind of Asian flair to their meals now. I've been noticing a lot of birria ramen lately at Mexican restaurants. Not complaining as I love both. This was a first time for me here. We were in the area and were walking around trying to find someplace for lunch. In downtown on Main Street, there wasn't much options to choose from as a lot of the places seemed to be closed or not open till later. We saw this place which there was 2 other guest on the patio but it was open. Checked out the menu but the birria ramen sign caught my attention. The restaurant itself isn't that big. Main seating area is on the patio which looks out to the boardwalk. Perfect for people watching. The waitress that took care of us was a major doll. Very sweet and friendly. Don't remember her name. Food wise, they had a good amount of your traditional dishes. I saw the ramen sign and that's what was ordered. Also the chicken quesadillas. Chips and two different kind of salsas was brought out to start. It could be a hit or miss on them but I can say it was a hit with these. Both of the salsas were quite tasty and had a nice spicy kick to it. Food, the chicken quesadillas were quite thick in the way it was prepared. Rolled and almost in a burrito formed and sliced for easy eating. Nice big chunks of chicken and a good amount of cheese. Came with a side of sour cream, guacamole and fresh jalapeño slices. Plus rice and beans which we opted just for rice. And of course the birria ramen. A decent size bowl with a very good amount of meat. Topped with red onion and cilantro. The broth was good. Flavor, it was decent and seasoned well. Overall, it was decent but the potions or meat made a difference. Food was quite nice and tasty. Both the ramen and quesadillas were enjoyed as well as the chips and salsa. It's a cute little restaurant which we quite enjoyed. Service was great and all the staff were amazing. read more

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This place was cool. GREAT STAFF. There's a Hawaiian guy here who seems to be bar captain pushing out some great flavors on the fly. It's packed and seating is limited. I got a variety of hand foods but the Birria ramen sticks out as a good buy. When I had hit the spacey zone, the twilight zone, the Birria ramen grounded me and brought me back. The bathroom location sucks, can't really do anything about it but someone blew it up when we were there and it smelt like all kinds of budassy. Will return! read more

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Had a nice meal outside, stopped to have some nachos and was surprised by the serving size! Also got a caffecito, Vanilla Latte! So good read more

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I was in serious need for Mexican comfort food, so came here for brunch with a friend. This spots located in downtown Riverside, walking distance from the Arcade Downtown and right across Center for the Arts. Solid place for brunch--chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, chicken + waffles, and more. We ordered chilaquiles, menudo, churros and café de olla (traditional Mexican coffee). It was packed, but we were seated in under 10 minutes. I don't know if it was rain, but my favorite part of the meal was the café de olla. It was perfectly warm and sweetly spiced. I could smell the cinnamon before first sip. The staff was friendly. The menudo was good, and churros were yummy. The chilaquiles were okay--I was hoping for crispier chips. I'm thinking I want to come back--especially after seeing the birria tacos at the table next to us. They looked really good. read more

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The new updates are so nice. Love what they did! The food was delicious. The cucumber and pineapple fruit waters were refreshing! Food presentation was great and tasted amazing. The host Mya was sweet! Recommendation of the Paloma was spot on! read more

Fire Up Grill - Bars Near Me - Riverside, California

My girlfriend and I stopped here to charge our Tesla at the charging station next door. What was supposed to be a quick intermission between our business trip became a pleasant experience thanks to our waiter Eric. My girlfriend ordered the Chilaquiles with Asada protein added and it was delicious. I ordered the Birria Ramen with a Watermelon Agua Fresca and it was a sweet refresher for a sunny day. We ended our dine-in with some Mexican Candy shots and they were 10/10. The atmosphere was great outside in a nice area of Riverside. Thank you Eric for the hospitality. I recommend this place to anyone and hope you get Eric as your waiter. read more

Fire Up Grill - Mexican Candy shots - Bars Near Me - Riverside, California

Cool spot! Came here for my husbands birthday breakfast, on a chilly and drizzly day, had no idea main seating was outside but made the best of it lol Wish they had outside heaters or would have put down the patio shades and also more inside seating but food made it all worth it! The waitress was sweet and attentive. I ordered the green chilaquiles with scrambled eggs, beans and rice. My husband ordered their breakfast burrito. My chilaquiles were delicious, beans were flavorful and rice was nice and fluffy - made to perfection. My husband enjoyed his burrito, good size and tasty salsa. I also ordered their cafe de olla to keep me warm lol and it was delicious! Definitely recommend, a must try! read more

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We passed at least 10 spots before landing and settling on this gem. The hostesses were our first line of contact even before we entered the threshold. Bright smiles and warm energy invited us right on in. Lulu and another hostess whose name I did not get, answered our questions knowledgeable and patiently. Once seated, our servers Gigi and John Carlo explained the 'new' happy hour menu, I believe. Both were just as pleasant as our hostesses. The drinks and presentation were exceptional! Shout out to the bartender for my gin/cucumber cocktail!! Amazing! My food was okay. I had wings and tater tots. The tots for me were cooked to a crisp... both times. My companion had the steak quesadillas and ceviche, which she enjoyed. I would definitely go back primarily for the vibe (enjoyed the ambiance of the outdoor seating) and the energy of the staff. It was obvious that they enjoyed working there and got along cohesive. Suggestion: Have a clear Happy Hour menu to avoid customers like me asking a whole bunch of questions, sometimes the same ones over again. read more

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Above and beyond with service, the food is consistently great every time we come. Thank you to Marc and the rest of the fire up team creating a welcoming environment every time. read more

Fire Up Grill - Latte - Bars Near Me - Riverside, California

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I just tried Fire Up's new little coffee spot, Cafecito, and what a lovely surprise it was! I ordered the Spanish latte with vanilla cold foam, and you can truly taste the quality. They use real vanilla bean, and you can even see the tiny specks in the foam, which made it feel extra special. The drink was perfectly balanced not too sweet, just smooth and delicious. Ashley was such a sweetheart and really helped me decide by asking all the right questions about what I like. It's so nice when someone takes the time to make sure you get exactly what you want. I also grabbed some lunch to go, and they included complimentary chips and salsa, which I thought was such a thoughtful touch. Little things like that really make a difference. I'll absolutely be back again on my next lunch break. Such a charming addition to Fire Up! read more

Fire Up Grill - Spanish latte with vanilla bean cold foam - Bars Near Me - Riverside, California

Very cool setting right in downtown. The patio is setup well and had a dj setup on a Saturday morning for brunch. The inside is small but still really nice. We sat at the bar. We're helped right away. Bartender got our order in quick and got us drinks even faster. Tried the chilaquiles, both red and green and well they were good, the rice was the star!! Overall, it was fantastic. The regulars are all a great time and just overall enjoyable. read more

Highly recommended ! Good service, good food, and good drinks!! Shoutout Mackenzie! GOAT

I can't thank Fire Up Grill enough. I was scrambling to find lunch for a business meeting with 25 people at the last minute, and the team made the entire process effortless. They accommodated my order on a very short notice and even delivered it personally! The food was outstanding, especially the tacos. Everything was fresh, delicious, and received rave reviews from our group. Great food, great people, and exceptional service - would highly highly recommend :) read more

Stopped by Fire Up in downtown Riverside for brunch and had a great experience. The brunch menu has a lot of solid options, everything we tried was really good. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the manager Mark made sure everything was on point, which definitely stood out. The coffee was excellent too--really smooth, and the lattes were spot on. You can tell they care about quality across the board. Definitely planning to come back and work my way through the rest of the menu. Highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

Ashley made me the best banana latte I've ever had! The coffee was strong and smooth and the cold foam was perfect! She even delivered it to me next door! You gotta try their new menu! read more

Fire Up Grill - Banana Latte - Bars Near Me - Riverside, California

Cute little restaurant/bar downtown Riverside. Good vibe, good food, and Paola is an A+ server and she took good care of us!

Had a great experience here, mostly because of the service. Ashley was amazing--super attentive and always one step ahead. She also had a really fun, creative vibe that made the whole experience feel more personal. My favorite was the Banana Latte that was super delicious. You can tell she really cares. Definitely would come back! read more

Fire Up Grill - Bars Near Me - Riverside, California

I've been to this bar multiple times and it never misses. The drinks are "fire" every single time, and their happy hour is actually worth showing up for. You can tell the bartenders really know what they're doing because the drinks are always balanced, strong, and made right. The energy here is what makes it stand out. The bartenders and servers are always a good time -- hyped, friendly, and genuinely on top of their service. It's the kind of place where you feel welcomed the moment you walk in and end up staying longer than you planned. Overall, it's just a fun spot with great drinks, great vibes, and great service. Definitely a solid place to start your night before heading to other bars -- or honestly, just stay here. read more

Fire Up Grill - Mexican mule, paloma and margarita - Bars Near Me - Riverside, California

Great spot! Service was spot on. Our server Paola was genuinely very helpful since it was our first time here. Food was great and music was too read more

Fire Up Grill - Must try place! Paola our server was really helpful answered all our questions , was super nice and made great suggestions! I recommend! - Bars Near Me - Riverside, California

Food was good, glad it was served warm. Concha French toast was very tasty, to the point it didn't need the syrup. Cafe de Olla was light, the aromas and flavors were not as prominent but overall decent taste. Chorizo Tacos were solid especially for the price, and the Birria Ramen was delicious! Well served and tasty meat. Service was decent, nothing outstanding from our server, though the runner was the one who tried anticipating our needs (salsa, limes, utensils, etc) so that was nice. Ambiance is nice, it does tend to get a little loud since tables are close to each other but you can have good conversations. read more

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Dined at Fire Up with my family and we had a wonderful experience. Darren took care of us and gave us the best service possible. The food is phenomenal and the atmosphere is great. The ceviche and ramen were our overall favorite dishes. If you're ever around here, you definitely need to check it out. Ask for Darren, he's the best at what he does. read more

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Wow... I can't believe we slept on Fire Up Bar & Grill for so long... this brunch was phenomenal We started with the Café de Olla... perfectly spiced... hot... and delicious. Then we shared the Jefe Platter and it was nothing short of amazing. Jess loved the chorizo tacos... I couldn't get enough of the burrito... and honestly every single item stood out. The chilaquiles were a knockout with just the right amount of heat... the papas were crispy and addictive... and the birria was rich and flavorful A special shoutout to our server Darren who went above and beyond. I asked about a margarita flight I'd seen on Yelp that came out on a flaming platter... but since we don't drink I wondered if they could do a mocktail version. Darren's eyes lit up and he said "I have just the thing!" Minutes later a flaming tray arrived with the most beautifully decorated agua frescas... watermelon... piña... cucumber limón... and an incredible horchata with coconut crème. That horchata stole the show especially with the mazapán rim. We raved about it so much that Darren brought us another one on the house And to top it all off... we were shocked at how reasonable the bill was for such a massive and high quality spread From the food to the service... Fire Up Bar & Grill absolutely delivered. If you've been sleeping on this place like we had... wake up and get here for brunch! My only constructive feedback (and this is in no way a complaint to the restaurant) but the city had power washers out causing racket while they cleaned the sidewalks out front. If the manager of the restaurant sees this review, it would be worthwhile for you to get involved with the local business associations or contact the city about using gas powered equipment during your business hours. read more

Fire Up Grill - Café de Olla - Bars Near Me - Riverside, California

The most delicious brunch I've had in a long time!!! I had their chilaquiles banderas and they were so bombbb! Also the service was amazing! Our server Paola made sure we had an amazing experience here. Definitely coming back for dinner soon read more

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I honestly wished I took more pictures of the food but it was very good! I had the Quesabirria, Fire Fries as well as the Mexican Mule and some other drinks! It was a very fun and lively environment! The only 2 things I wish they do is to have more restrooms available and to have standing tables outside the gate area for people who want to be there for the drinks only. Service though was excellent! Waiters and waitresses all attended us accordingly, checking up on us frequently, etc. read more

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Finally got to stop by and Ashley made the experience so good. We tried the horchata latte and the cookie butter latte, and the cookie butter was honestly the best we've had. Love that they do different cold foam flavors every week too. Can't wait to come back! read more

Fire Up Grill - Bars Near Me - Riverside, California

Stopped by Fire Up and Ashley absolutely killed it behind the bar. She recommended the horchata latte and it was honestly one of the best drinks I've had in a while smooth, perfectly balanced, not too sweet, and that cinnamon flavor hit just right. You can tell she really knows what she's doing and cares about the drinks she puts out. Great service, great vibe, and the latte was 10/10. Definitely coming back and asking Ashley to make it again. read more

Fire Up Grill - Horchata Latte - Bars Near Me - Riverside, California

ABSOLUTELY LOVED MCKENZIE + DENNIS!! We just arrived from Portland, and were immediately treated like family in town. Amazing service and great vibes all around! read more

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Disappointed and misled by the Instagram ad. Thought it was a new coffee and breakfast spot, but by noon it turned into a loud bar with a DJ and drinks flowing. Small space, mediocre service, and an automatic 18% gratuity. Definitely not the vibe I was looking for--won't be back. The conchas were not fresh as promised on their IG posts. read more

Fire Up Grill - Conchas not fresh :( - Bars Near Me - Riverside, California

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I come on my lunch break in the AM but always wanted to try the PM vibes and this was so good especially on a weekday night for drinks and dinner! Food was fresh,flavorful! The chef on Wednesday night did his BIG one ! Bartender Darren was THAT guy !!! Made me and my mom the best drinks and made sure we were taken care of Tbh 10/10 will def be my new spot ! read more

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Riverside city is amazing and the bar here is wow good drinks, good music good prices and the people that work here have the best energy in the world. Thank you. mya and darren read more

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This place was truly AMAZING!! I had only ever been here for drinks and was really excited to try the food this time! We came as a party of 4 on a Friday night around 7/7:30pm. The restaurant itself only has a smaller sized covered patio to sit on and it was pretty full. They also have a bar inside if you are feeling that vibe more than sitting and dining. Our server was really friendly and even tried her best to learn/speak Spanish for my boyfriend's parents (who only spoke Spanish) -- and that was really cool of her to do, most people don't even try! When the food came out, it was SO DELICIOUS. My boyfriend and I were able to share the fajita plate and his parents were able to share the Molcajete (and we still had left overs to take home to eat the next day)! Everything was very flavorful and, overall, the place had great vibes. The only downside was that it took a while for us to get our food and we even watched other tables around us get food before us even though they sat down after us. But, again, it was a busy Friday night and our dishes may have just had things that took longer to make/put together. We will most certainly be going back because the food was just SO good! read more

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Service isn't great but that's expected at a super busy cantina where people are mostly drinking during the holiday season. It's a very lively place with music and a dj playing a good mix of (loud) music! The food is good and the drinks looked better but I didn't drink any so I wouldn't know. But if you want a crowd, and music this is for you. Otherwise go down the street to Tio's- their food is delicious and there's a bunch of cool artwork to see (if you're into that kind of thing). Also, found it interesting that the Riverside PD was here giving free breathalyzer tests as part of educating the public on how much they could drink before they hit the .08 limit (that's what they told me- I asked). read more

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First time back at Fire Up after their renovation & I'm obsessed! Ashley ateee with this dulce de leche latte! You can tell she puts so much care & thought into every drink. I'll definitely be back for more!! read more

Fire Up Grill - dulce de leche latte - Bars Near Me - Riverside, California

One of the best places in DTR is Fire Up Grill. I've only been there twice but the service is amazing and the food is scrumptious. Jessica recommended one of my favorite drinks the matcha and it's unbelievable. Plus the service she gives her customers is fenomenal. Thank you Jessica and Fire up Grill for having a relaxing environment and ambiance. read more

Amazing food. They were pretty packed when we went. I can't knock the servers as they were working as hard as they possibly could. I thought they were a little bit on pricey side until my food came out. So honestly, you get a lot of food for the price.. our meal was delicious. We ended up taking food home. The DJ was awesome and loud. The atmosphere was really laid-back and you just enjoy yourself. Listen to the music. Talk to whoever you want to or more or less shout across the table. I've seen other reviews but giving my honest review. I enjoyed myself. Food was delicious now drinks on the other hand. I felt were a little bit of a waste. It should've been called a fruit punch instead of a drink with alcohol, but I'm still not knocking them because our second drink was a beer and you can't go wrong there. My hubby and I enjoyed this place so this is somewhere we will return to. read more

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amazing food, amazing service, amazing vibe, amazing people. I always enjoy fire up when i go. Their drinks are the besttt!! So pretty and so good. Also adore the beautiful welcoming host mya rae. She never fails to make us feel special and welcome! read more

Fire Up Grill - Bars Near Me - Riverside, California

First time eating here. Newly renovated. They have a nice patio for dining on Main Street Promenade. I had Chilaquiles with asada, so delicious. Asada was seasoned just right and the eggs were cooked perfectly. Their green salsa that comes with the chip is so good! But what made my experience the best was my waitress Mackenzie! Her personality and friendliness made my dining experience that much better! Fire Up is lucky to have her and I would request to have her as my server when I come back! Great job Mackenzie and Fire Up! read more

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Had such a great experience! The host Mya was incredibly friendly, professional, and made everything run smoothly from start to finish. Communication was quick and clear, and they really went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable. You can tell they truly care about what they do. I will 100% be recommending this place to my family and friends. I will definitely be back! Thanks again Mya read more