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I can't get enough of Monty's!…read more We need one of these closer to Corona/ Murrieta etc. Spread them throughout the Inland Empire please! We need more Monty's locations! It's either Riverside or Los Angeles. The Los Angeles location is nice because it has standard restaurant seating and the vibe is full on Monty's! It's so cool! I hope they grow and open more locations. My husband and I just drove an hour to get to the Riverside location. We're only able to come once a month because it's so far away. We would hit it once a month if it were closer, maybe more than once a month. Service is always great at this location. They have stickers and buttons available. The seating is bar stools at a counter inside the food lab. The food is amazing! It's always perfectly made and it hits the spot when we miss the Monty's plant-based chicken. The burgers are good. Love the fries and tots! Definitely do the "maxed out" tots or fries. Those are the best! I love the kale salad and add chicken on top. My husband loves the chicken burgers. We always bring friends here to try Monty's plant-based grub! This place rocks.

As a 10 year vegetarian I had to try this place. I ordered 2 good burgers, 50/50 (fries and tots…read morew/side of ranch), and a cherry cola. The burger was pretty good, but I've had better. Fries and tots were decent. Would love to come back to try the dog and chicken sandwich. Service was quick. They had a good amount of counter seating but it was pretty busy. I absolutely love their mascot though and they have free stickers that look like him. All food is vegetarian friendly! 100% plant-based.

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Double & Single w/ Fries & Tots

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Urban Skillet

4.3(121 reviews)

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My husband and I came to Urban Skillet for dinner and had such a great experience! Ana took our…read moreorder and brought our food out to us, and she was so friendly and helpful. My husband had seen a dog in one of their photos online and was trying to figure out what kind it was, and Ana knew right away! I ordered the OG Burger, my husband got the Z Dog, and we shared an order of tots. Everything was SO good! We both loved our food and will definitely be coming back. Great food and great service--thank you, Ana!

Came here for lunch with a friend. Menu is mostly American food with burgers and wraps. They also…read morehave breakfast items. Inside was clean and the staff were friendly. I ordered the smash burger and a side of fries. Food was good. If I'm craving a burger I would come back.

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Smoke & Fire Social Eatery

4.7(4.5k reviews)

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The food is always amazing and Mando and elineene are the best. The brisket is mouthwateringread more

The Big Texan meal at Smoke & Fire Eatery was absolutely ! The meat was incredibly tender, packed…read morewith flavor, and cooked perfectly. Every bite was fire, and the portions were definitely worth it. If you're looking for a meal that's hearty, flavorful, and seriously satisfying, I'd highly recommend the Big Texan. Definitely coming back for this one!

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Johnny's Burgers

3.7(320 reviews)

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Johnny's Burgers is my favorite burger spot in Riverside. There's so much to love! The location…read moreis great, with nice outdoor seating and close proximity to the movie theatre right across the street, other great food and dessert spots next door in case a friend wants something else. I'm often here on Tuesday nights before a discount movie across the way. This meal is my go-to. A cheeseburger combo, but change the fries for the fried zucchini. In my opinion, this is the best fried zucchini around. I know no one can seem to agree on this, but I really don't know how anyone could disagree. They come out HOTTT, juicy, perfectly salty, and with a massive cup of ranch for dipping (and cooling!). The burger itself is like most other mom and pop burger stands around (George's, Lucky Greek, Niko's Burgers), but I'd still say this one is consistently better. It's always my favorite with the perfect ratio of meat, cheese, veggies, and sauce. They still trust you enough to have the soda fountain self service which is also a plus. More and more places are putting it behind the counter. Lastly I'll add that I love the 50's vibe inside and well working A/C! It's a little small inside, but like I mentioned above the outside seating at Riverside Plaza is already so great.

Disgusting. My daughters burger patties was like…read morecardboard. Burned, thin and very chewy. Tasted old. My onion rings where basically crisp. I been to this location many times but the last few times the burgers are not good. I'll soare the pics. Food was a waste and in the trash.

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Cold to the touch greasy fries

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Name change. It's now better burger.

Nikko's Burgers

4.2(195 reviews)

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Nikko's Burgers never disappoints! I ordered the double bacon cheeseburger with chili cheese fries,…read moreand both were absolutely outstanding. The burger was cooked perfectly, loaded with crispy bacon, fresh toppings, melted cheese, and packed with flavor in every bite. The chili cheese fries were generous, hot, cheesy, and topped with delicious chili that made them the perfect side. The customer service was excellent from the moment I walked in. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and my order came out quickly, even though everything tasted fresh and made to order. The atmosphere is clean, comfortable, and has that classic local burger joint feel that makes you want to come back. It's a great place to relax and enjoy a quality meal with family or friends. If you're looking for one of the best burgers in Riverside, Nikko's Burgers is definitely worth the visit. I'll absolutely be back to try more of the menu!

Double bacon cheeseburger was the best burger I've had in many years…read more Better than In-N-Out, Five Guys, Lucky Greek, Carl's Jr, etc. New wagyu burger at BJs is almost as good. It had tomato. I hate tomato. STILL the best burger in a loooooong time.

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R Burgers

3.9(661 reviews)

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I went with the double cheeseburger with bacon and avocado meal and I did use drive-through. The…read morewait was not long and the customer service was top-notch.

Great island burger and the pineapple is so good. I especially like their buns. They also have a…read moredrive thru which is so convenient.

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Generous portion of avocado in the self-titled R Burger.

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George's Drive-In

3.3(518 reviews)

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Been driving by for years saying I'd like to try this place one day. Today went with my teen…read moredaughter because I read they had curly fries & she loves them. The girl took out order quickly & accurately. Well, they did not disappoint the curly fries were hot, fresh and a big 'ol bag. We also ordered a cheeseburger & chicken tenders. The burger was delicious with pickles which is kinda hard to find these days. Another wonderful surprise was the large chocolate milkshake! It was huge & delicious. The prices were great too considering how much food you get. Definitely be coming back for those curly fries & shakes. Now I know why this place has been here forever good food, big portions & great prices. It was too hot to sit outside, so we parked in the shade & ate in our car.

I decided to give George's Drive-In a try after seeing so many TikTok videos hyping it up…read more Unfortunately, my experience was pretty disappointing. I ordered two cheeseburger combos and waited quite a long while for my food. After noticing people who ordered way after me getting theirs, I went up to ask about my order, and there seemed to be some confusion. I ended up waiting even longer. The customer service was also a little underwhelming. The cashier seemed pretty uninterested, and when I asked about my order and later mentioned the zucchini, I didn't really feel like my concerns were being acknowledged or taken seriously. The food itself just wasn't what I expected from all the hype. The burger buns were basic at best, the meat seemed undercooked, and the zucchini I paid extra for tasted rancid. I asked if I could switch them for fries, but after waiting again, I eventually just gave up. They did refund me for the zucchini, so I'll give them credit for that. Maybe I caught them on an off day, but unfortunately, based on my experience, I haven't had a reason to go back.

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Deluxe taco salad no shell, no beans for when I'm doing keto.

Bushfire Kitchen - Riverside

4.2(259 reviews)

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IMO one of the best eateries at the Canyon Crest Towne Centre! Though a chain restaurant, whenever…read moreI come to eat here, the food is consistently good! I'm not a big sweet potato fries girl, but I order theirs almost every time I'm here because it's AMAZING. Also, their chimichurri sauce! Also, their CA burger!? Also, the staff is kind and helpful! Lastly, the environment is versatile! I've come here for causal hangs with friends, my birthday dinner with family, or a work lunch with co-workers!

Although Bushfire is a nice sitdown restaurant that exudes nice smokey meat smells, I did not have…read morethe best experience here. I got the tri-tip sandwich which had a generous amount of chimichuri and good smokey meat. The aroma was great, but the unfortunate reality was that the portion was extremely small. The tri-tip was a bit drier than it looked, and I was not even close to being full from this small sandwich. For this size and price, I'm thinking this should be a $10 sandwich if anything. Service was straight forward -- nice staff and appropriate service. The ambiance was that of an expected sitdown American restaurant. Overall, I would not come back or even recommend this place. There are so many other places worth my time and money.

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En Fuego burger

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The Lucky Greek

3.6(342 reviews)

5.0 mi

I want to give this place an honest review. This visit was for breakfast, and overall, it was…read moredecent. I ordered a ham and cheese omelette with a side of hash browns. The omelette was good enough, but I have to be completely honest about the hash browns they were very bland and lacked seasoning. The texture was fine, but I would suggest adding some seasoning during cooking. I think that small change could make them much more appealing to customers. One thing that confused me was the ordering process. When I placed my order in the drive-thru, the employee asked what style of eggs I wanted with my omelette. Since an omelette is already a specific style of egg preparation, I wasn't sure what she meant. Then, when I got to the window, I was asked whether I wanted pickles from a breakfast burrito and whether I wanted potatoes again. I'm not sure if there was some confusion with my order or if they were joking around, but I didn't make an issue out of it. Now that I've finished my breakfast, I'd rate it about a 6 out of 10. That said, I come here often, and there is one item that keeps me coming back: the zucchini. Their zucchini with ranch is an automatic 10 out of 10. In my opinion, it's probably the best thing on the menu, and I highly recommend trying it if you visit. Overall, the breakfast was okay, but the zucchini is definitely the star of the show. Enjoy at your own discretion.

I used to love Lucky Greek until a few years ago when the food had gotten kind of "meh", and quite…read morepricey, so I stopped going. Today, I had a powerful craving for my old favorite - a hot roast beef sandwich with BBQ sauce and horseradish, and some onion rings so I decided to give Lucky Greek another chance. The total for the two items was nearly $25. The rings were pretty good, but the serving was enough for at least 4 people. I wish they would offer a lower priced half-order for single meals. The roast beef sandwich was a real disappointment. The meat was very fatty and had a lot of hard gristle. I pretty much had to take the sandwich apart and pull off the objectionable bits which were about 1/5 of the total weight of the meat. The meat flavor was bland and really needed all of the sauces. The bun was kind of smashed and gummy but held together. Sorry to say, but for me, Lucky Greek just isn't worth going to anymore.

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Star Burgers

4.0(96 reviews)

7.7 mi

Service is always great and I love that you have to m the option to order teriyaki plates and bowls…read moreor burgers, got the pastrami burger with cheese and a large order of zucchini which didn't disappoint, past visits I have order chicken teriyaki plate and they fill the plate up plenty to get you full, recommended for anyone looking for a good burger joint

Two ladies running the place are very attentive and sweet. Got our burgers in 6 minutes. Hot…read morefries, great burger, a nice change from Rburgers. Nice place

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Helen N.

4980

996

1943

13 years ago

My trip to Riverside was not too bad but I was impressed by the name of this place! I came here for the chili dogs/fries. I get the chili dog with chili fries and it comes with a big drink. I was wrong as it is called "World Famous". The chili tastes like out of a can, and has the consistency of, mashed beans and chili powder, clearly having ZERO meat in it. Very clean restaurant - 4 star for that! The tomato on my chili dog was very fresh, but unfortunately my chili dog overall tasted bland. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tommys-original-world-famous-hamburgers-riverside-2?select=viEDfEflK5EiH64wswBtAA#viEDfEflK5EiH64wswBtAA It was on an english bun prepared by a nice lady at the counter. read more

Truth A.

1 year ago

This company trys to bar you from sueing them via arbitration where they have leverage I suggest you file complaint with (Civil rights department) and recover unpaid wages through (labor commision).This company is greedy and treats their employees bad.This company is bad news. GET JUSTICE!!!!!! Si Tommy's te corrio enjustamente haga en complaint en (derechos humanos civiles sobre trabajo).Si te robaron horas y breaks haga suggest complaint con la(labor de comision sobre pago injusto).El gobierno traera justicia!!!! read more

Jasmine F.

5 years ago

We came to tommys for lunch. Very happy that we were able to dine in. The chili cheese dog was good and I wasn't sure if I wanted a chili cheese burger but the employee there convinced me and I ended up buying the 1/4 pound chili cheese burger. Great service ,great ambiance . This location never disappoints me. read more

Jacuzzi S.

10 years ago

This place is terrible they dont allow black people to work here and the manager is mean and looks like a llama. I came in and it smelled so bad that I immediately left. They also have a terrible parking lot and I've found better food in the garbage bin across the street. 0/10 do not recommend read more

Maria E.

9 years ago

This place is absolute dog shit!! The management here is so sorry, the place is always dirty and disgusting. They RE FRY THERE FRYS!!! that is so disgusting!! Tommys isnt a bad restaurant and its sad that this location throws dirt allover there name. read more

Arturo L.

1 year ago

5 Stars! This place is fire! Bomb food, top-notch service, and super clean every time I visit. You can tell they care about their customers. Big shoutout for being military-friendly too--huge respect for that. I'll always keep coming back! read more

Harrison C.

10 years ago

This place is just absolutely despicable. This is the first restaurant that I have been to where there are flys everywhere! All over my food and flying around like it's there home and they know every inch. Mangegment is terrible read more

Ruben G.

2 years ago

Food is not the same as the O.G. Tommy's I remember when the chilly cheese fries came in a big foam plate with some good chili on top I don't know who f up the recipe but foods not the same .. read more

Jasmine S.

11 years ago

My mouth is drooling as I am writing this. Love their chili cheese fries and regular cheeseburgers. Food is great and the customer service is on point! read more

Amanda S.

5 years ago

Great customer service. I love the chili cheese fries. The chili was delicious. I love coming to this location. The place is spotless

Alice C.

5 years ago

Website says they close at 11pm but just drove through drive thru at 10:28pm and they advised they closed at 10pm.

Imelda T.

3 years ago

Horrible customer service!!!! I will never step foot at this location ( employee had no manners and rude) read more

Franklin B.

13 years ago

Dang good burgers and breakfast burritos are even better this is my favorite place

Richard C.

14 years ago

Great chiliburger. A bit messy to eat, but well worth it!

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