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    Fire Up Grill

    3.9 (754 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    FIRE UP GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Happy hour specials

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    Signature margarita
    Luis M.

    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!

    Madrian M.

    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.

    Alicia G.

    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!

    Delicious!!
    Shawn P.

    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.

    Spanish latte with vanilla bean cold foam
    Juanita A.

    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!

    Café de olla
    Rosalba P.

    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!

    Banana Latte
    Hillary F.

    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!

    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!

    Must try place! Paola our server was really helpful answered all our questions , was super nice and made great suggestions! I recommend!
    Evan E.

    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

    Ceviche
    Faviola G.

    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.

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    Diane C.

    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

    Mexican mule, paloma and margarita
    Guadalupe R.

    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.

    Sophia E.

    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!

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    The drinks & service superb!!!!! It was my daughter's birthday had a blast Danny was a great bartender!!!

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    Food was gross I ordered a cóctel had no flavor , no ac will never go again my stomach hurts

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    Amazing team , amazing service. Love the margaritas. They are they biggest and well prepared

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    Yahira was our server, she was amazing. Extremely kind and attentive, kept checking in on us. She did an amazing job. Great server

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    Service and food was great! Portions are big. 10/10 recommend! Ambiance was amazing. Would definitely recommend!

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    Are dogs allowed?

    Yes, in the patio area.

    I saw a sign for happy hour for this location while walking around festival of lights. What are the days and times of happy hour?

    Happy Hour will begin in January 2020.

    How is the parking?

    Paid parking around city hall, Monday to Wednesday, free after 5pm. Thursday to Saturday free after 9pm. Free Sunday

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