Pizza Bowl

Bocadillo Kitchen is tucked away in an ARCO gas station in Lake Elsinore, so unless you live in the…read morearea or actively looking for this place, you won't find it. It's an up-and-coming sandwich shop, and for good reason: handmade loaded sandwiches for $7.99 is an absolute steal in today's economy. There's only one worker so it can take a while if there are people waiting in line, but the wait is definitely worth it. Both the Simply Italian, GRB w/ AVO sandwiches are 5/5; the sandwiches are made-to-order with freshly cut ciabatta bread, thinly sliced meat, and veggies. Their quesadilla was also amazing too, and much bigger than what you would get from Taco Bell. Overall Bocadillo Kitchen was fantastic and it deserves the traction its getting from social media. I hope to visit again soon in the future.

Inside Arco gas station, clean and simple, counter is a bit high and the menu is also high hard to…read moreread. Service is great the paid attention to detail in making the sandwich and the way she folded the wrapper. The pomegranate mango sauce or pomegranate vinaigrette added very nice sweet flavor. We got Bocadillo Signature sandwich about $8. Toasty bread outside really yummy sandwich. Can't wait to take my wife here. They give you a paper and you take it to the gas register and pay. Lastly no tables or chairs for eating have to take it to go. Have a nice day!

Turkey Ancho Chili Sandwich

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Boca Signature Sandwich

Jersey Mike's Subs

3.0(34 reviews)

2.3 mi

Very fresh ingredients…read more This was my first time at Jersey Mike's Subs ever. I was not sure what to expect. I have heard such great things about this place from meat eaters. Not so much from vegetarians. The vegetarian sandwich was fresh. All of the veggies were great. However, the vegetarian sandwich was just cheese and vegetables. Very boring. There needs to be a protein option, or something to make it heartier. Maybe tofu, eggs, veggie patty, chickpeas, avocado, etc. I hope they add something else that vegetarians can add to the sandwich. This is an overpriced sandwich for cheese, vegetables and bread. Super boring and not exciting when you are plant based. Now, for meat eaters this place is great. My husband loves it. Service was good. They cut the cheese (not farting lol). Ambiance was not too busy. There seemed to be a steady stream of people coming in and out.

I went in and ordered a sandwich and I was greeted by 3 gentlemen working this Sunday. There is…read moresomething so simple in taking pride in your job and simple customer service. None of these gentleman looked to be barely out of high school and they were all working as a team, friendly with each customer and took pride and time into every sandwich. I wish I took a picture of the 3 guys working for the review. I was in and out in 7 minutes but it made an impact that I felt the need to leave a review. Keep up the good work!

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Pho Ngon

4.6(350 reviews)

1.9 mi

I had to travel one hour to pick up something at this Target and was hungry for lunch. This…read morerestaurant didn't have anything that was vegan, but Alex was nice enough to talk to the cooks to cook me up some steamed tofu, rice and veggies. It's interesting how they have a little robot to assist in bringing the food to the table, but I can see why. Because the bowls of soup are filled to the brim, it helps ensure no spillage and the heat to the hands in carrying it is eliminated. So smart! Nevertheless, Alex was the only wait staff and he was shuffling around helping the whole restaurant like a pro!!! He lended me his wifi so I could transfer money from accounts to pay on Apple Pay and told me it's a small family owned business. It is located right next to Target (between the optometrist & fish tacos) in Lake Elsinore, it's not much to look at from the outside, but full of heart on the inside! Thank you Alex for accommodating me!

They charged me for make your own and when I ordered the steak. Which I guess I just saw they ring…read moreit up so just heads up on that. Lots of noodles not glass but tons of noodles good meat without a bunch of fat. Broth was a seven out of 10 but not bad at all. I would come back again. The highlight though was the Vietnamese coffee was fantastically tasty! So I'm glad I have another place for that that's within the area. So all in all I spent like 30 bucks for a large and a Vietnamese coffee. Kind of pricey but probably about the normal right now.

The fish tank and some really adorable plates on the wall from Asia

Spring Roll

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The Server!

Submarina

3.8(85 reviews)

2.3 mi

Came in on the Sunday before Memorial Day. Ordered what I had last time I was here with slightly…read moredifferent toppings. I was super hungry and wanted to order this Sandwich again. I had a Large Santa Fe on Toasted Squaw Bread with Freshly sliced avocados, Chipotle mayo, purple onions, alfalfa sprouts, pepperoncini peppers & tomatoes and an Arizona Sweet Tea to drink. No other Sub Sandwich shop serves Squaw Bread or Sprouts and such fresh avocado sliced right in front of me. Service was pretty Quick since I was one of 2 customers in the shop. My friendly server was Jamie. Thanks Jamie!! I'll definitely be returning for their awesome sandwiches and friendly service.

The foods awesome and filling! The service is awesome as well. It's a smaller business which i…read morelove supporting. Triple win for me!

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A.T.C. Avocado and turkey with havarti cheese and sprouts!

Main Street Kitchen & Tap

4.5(541 reviews)

2.7 mi

It was wildly, hot outside and Main Street kitchen was nice and cool. Very clean and welcoming…read moreenvironment service was terrific without being overwhelming. I ordered the Cobb salad. It was exactly what I expected and wanted.

Pleasant find after the drive to San Diego county stretched into night and hanger crept over me. I…read morehad never visited Lake Elsinore, so this was a great excuse to cruise down Main St. of a small town freshly decorated for a festive Christmas season. Main Street Kitchen & Tap is perfectly situated across from a public parking lot, but we easily found parking at the curb out front. Tables outside looked inviting, but we were a bit chilly, so inside we popped. The brick and wood decor added to the cozy vibe and walls displayed historic photos of Old Lake Elsinore Main Street. Love that! After scanning the menu, I opted for the Whiskey Glazed Salmon with steamed broccoli and creamy garlic potatoes (which I read as mashed, but no, they're cubed). The salmon was cooked nicely and the whiskey sauce was tasty and light without being overly sweet. I think I would've preferred garlic mash potatoes, but ate a bit of the cubed ones to note they were fine. The steamed broccoli was done perfectly and NOT drowning in butter, which I greatly appreciated. Hubs was peckish, not as hungry as me and asked if he could get the kid's menu cheeseburger and fries for an upcharge. Nichelle, our friendly server, said, 'No problem, it's understood it's a smaller portion adults also like.' Great! It states that it comes with a free soda as part of the kid's menu, but Hubs had already ordered coffee, and I don't drink soda, so that was itemized along with the coffee charge, but we didn't mind because Hubs was getting exactly what he was craving. He proclaimed the cheeseburger and very soft, steamed bun as 'Yummy!' and the serving of fries 'just right.' All in all, MSKT was a delightful discovery and we would pop in again when returning to Lake Elsinore, which we will better plan for and make time to enjoy the shops along this quaint stretch. Cheers! "CC"

"Blackened" Salmon Tacos, $17. Just OK

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Sports Pizza - Lake Elsinore

4.1(342 reviews)

0.5 mi

Sports pizza is the best pizza! Every time we're in town , we stop by and get pizza and that lovely…read morespinach garlic bread.

Ordered from here 'cus I wanted some alfredo and they were the only ones accepting UberEats 50%…read morepromotion. I got the mini vegetarian pizza, tiramisu and alfredo- it's their chicken alfredo, I ordered it without the chicken. The alfredo itself was ok. A somewhat small portion. The mini pizza is what you'd expect a mini pizza to look like-4 small pieces that look more like half pieces. The tiramisu, well, I'm not used to seeing tiramisu like theirs. I rated this place as 2 stars/ "could've been better" because I'm thinking if I ordered the same thing from Dominos-a mini/small pizza and their 4 cheese pasta- it would've tasted better, been a slightly bigger portion and have been cheaper. The pizza just tasted bland, plain. Nothing to really crave, savor or remember it by to bring me back. The tiramisu tasted more like cake, which is not good or bad, just an observation and in contrast to what I'm used to. When I usually have tiramisu, it's usually a rectangle and very moist. Almost like tres leches moist, but not as much. The tiramisu here didn't have that moistness-the ladyfingers didn't taste wet or soaked. But all the flavors-the coffee and cocoa-were there. It was enjoyable. The alfredo wasn't bad-but is alfredo ever bad? I think it was baked, which was coo. Just seems like for the price, it would've been a bigger portion.

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Jack's Bar-B-Q

4.3(2.3k reviews)

1.6 mi

Went to this spot for my aunts birthday, service was amazing very friendly. Katie was our server…read moreshe did a great job on making us comfortable. Thank you Jacks's Bar-B-Q for a fun and good dinner .

Rachael was our server and she was so sweet ! She made sure to take care of my family. The food was…read moreamazing as always and the vibes were great here !

After renovation; beautiful view

Pork Spare Ribs

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Beautiful Layered Island Drink on the lake during the golden hour.

The Lookout Roadhouse

4.2(328 reviews)

2.2 mi

Great food, friendly service, and a beautiful view, as always. Been coming here for years but never…read moretook the time to leave a review (sorry!). I just wish they would pave the parking lot, but I'm sure there's a reason they haven't. Highly recommend.

If you're cruising through the 74 you need to stop here I never stopped because I thought it was…read moresuch a small place. I didn't realize how big it was until I actually stepped foot inside the building. The breakfast here is pretty good. I only come because they have ribs and I get them unsauced with a side of the sauce. You get pretty busy there so please be patient unless you get there really early. I just go there during the week if you can they're not open every day so check the schedule the weekends they are, but it gets pretty dang busy you won't regret it get the ribs. Also, the hot cider is super delicious as well. Stop by. Give him a try taking the coolest scenery plus if you get there on a cloudy day, you get to eat above the clouds outside. It's a cool fun experience.

The family room

Bbq ribs country breakfast

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Breakfast with a view

La Taza Community Coffeehouse

4.3(88 reviews)

2.7 mi

I really used to like La Taza. It gave small town coffee shop vibes, welcoming staff, great coffee…read moreand very importantly had great prices. But I don't know what's happened recently the last few months but the prices have increased quite a bit and the front cashier just doesn't seem to know what she's doing versus the previous one - it's almost like she doesn't understand the questions that are asked or doesn't want to be there. They also stopped carrying 2% milk and don't carry any low fat options, just whole milk and then want to up charge for alternatives. I have stopped coming here less and less which is unfortunate because I've also noticed it isn't as busy when I have came to visit, which is also not a good sign. I used to look forward to coming here every weekend and brought my family here when they came to visit but I have stopped recommending it. Any positive reviews from me would have been based on the previous La Taza, but not the current one.

what an amazing space…read more Downtown Lake Elsinore doesn't get enough credit. This particular corner is really nice Banana mocha frapes are thick almost like shakes, but the pastries are divine. Friends love this place and after 1 visit I have no reason to not return.

Inside

Custom latte with pistachio cold foam

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Inside hallway

Hafey Farms Mountain Market

4.7(26 reviews)

3.5 mi

Great food,service, and ambiance! This is a great small town establishment with a little something…read morefor everyone drinks, snacks, souvenirs, and also great food!! The service was great as well! The prices are really good considering how far off the beat and path it is. Overall a great experience and highly recommended for a stop if you're traveling through the Ortegas . A++

Holy heck this place is a gem!! We're working on a job site in the area and the owner recommended…read morethis place for lunch as they serve "the best tri-tip" sandwiches. Boy I was NOT disappointed! Neither were my coworkers. Come see Roger and he'll show you what makes this place special. He's a good egg.

View from the front while dining.

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William W.

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12 years ago

I wouldn't even rate this place if it wasn't for the fact that the 5-Star Yelp reviews were completely responsible for me trying the place last night. My only justification that I can come up with for the high ratings is that they are submitted by the owners, owner's family or friends. I don't have really high standards for pizza as long as it isn't over priced garbage....however, that's what their pizza and wings were. Absolutely horrible, tasteless and overpriced. Don't be misled by the false high ratings....Bagel Bites and McDonald's Chicken Mcnuggets would be a much better alternative. This place serves pure, overpriced garbage. read more

TopFoodCritic T.

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18 years ago

truely a hidden treasure in the boondocks of Lake Elsinore. I still cant believe I came across this pizza out here. One of the best pizza's I have ever had. Family owned and operated for over the past 20 years. Their recipe for their sauce and dough is just overwhelming with flavor and taste. And their homemade ranch is to die for. If you like pizza.... I highly recommend PIZZA BOWL. Best customer service too!! The owner is the nicest man you will ever meet. Great family environment. Truely a top class pizza. read more

Kym W.

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1

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12 years ago

Absolutely the nastiest pizza and wings I have ever had. Obviously, the high ratings for this dump are from the owners, friends and family. Not only is the food disgusting but it is extremely expensive. Don't believe me, try this place out and you will regret it. You would be better off going to Ralph's and getting some frozen pizza and wings...better quality, taste and for far less cost. This place truly sucks! read more

LE Queen B.

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5

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12 years ago

Best pizza in town!! I totally recommend, the pizza is always cheesy and crust is delicious! The only downfall to this business is that it looks ghetto on the inside, and that they take a pretty long time to have your pizza ready. So what I do now is, I just call in my order ahead of time and I walk in about 30 minutes later and eat my pizza there. read more

Tiffany P.

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5

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7 years ago

Being newer to the Lake Elsinore area I searched this pizza place through Yelp and was excited to try it because of all the good reviews! Talk about disappointing! The pizza was small, didn't taste that great and was pricey for what I got! Not worth it in my opinion and won't be going back. read more

Batwing C.

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6

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11 years ago

The Pizza Bowl has the best food around. Always great customer service and always great tasting food. I have tried almost everything they have to offer and all I can say is, I am hugh fan of this place read more

Jerome O.

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1

9 years ago

After all these years, Pizza Bowl finally started to deliver their pizzas to my home. Now I can order for delivery on 115 degree hot summer days from my AC on house. read more

Michael A.

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4

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10 years ago

The worst customer service that I have ever experienced. If you want to deal with immature, negative and unfriendly workers .... go to Pizza Bowl. read more

Kevin K.

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4

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10 years ago

These guys are great and you get what you pay for. We have been coming to Pizza Bowl for over 5 years. Keep up the great work!!

Robert G.

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7

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9 years ago

This place is amazing ! Great pizza and great customer service. I definitely recommend this place to everyone. 5 stars !!

Michael T.

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21

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7 years ago

This is a great place I ordered at. And very kind service. Thank you! I'll definitely come back read more

Angel F.

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46

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10 years ago

Extremely good pizza, definitely recommend, good service, clean restaurant, friendly staff.

Lisa B.

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4

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16 years ago

I am not a pizza person but i love pizza bowl....The only place i go........

Travis W.

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4

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7 years ago

Awesome brick oven pizza, good service and delivery is always punctual.

Daniel S.

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9

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11 years ago

Great Pizza. Awesome ranch dressing. A must for pizza lovers.

Donovan C.

167

46

69

11 years ago

The pizza was amazing! We will be back after they renovate.

Donna M.

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15

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7 years ago

WAY TO EXPENSIVE - Its pizza, and only mediocre at that

Mario R.

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6

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9 years ago

Best pizza in Elsinore, period.

Michael A.

21

3

1

16 years ago

Place was coo 7 out of 10.

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Okay so Papa G's is literally my go to now and I tell everyone about it. I had no idea they had…read morethick crust options until someone put me on and I have been hooked ever since. Detroit style pizza AND Chicago deep dish under one roof?? Yes please. The weekday specials are what got me coming back so consistently. Good pizza at a good price is hard to beat. Perfect for a family dinner or just a low key night when you do not feel like cooking.

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TL;DR: Small shop, but great quality…read more I went to this spot to try and wasn't expecting much. Seeing how small the shop was as well with a crowd gave me a bit of concern that it was all about the numbers and not the customers. Boy was I wrong! The cashier there was handling each customer and giving excellent service. While helping customers at the register, she would remember each person that comes in to help make a mental line queue. She was able to clear out the rush of customers quickly, and effectively. For the food, I got half a supreme pizza and the other half, a taco pizza-- a unique twist to a classic. The quality of the dough is incredible. Not overcooked, but still had a crunch and soft center. The ingredients were all so fresh and generously sprinkled as well. I was surprised at the price for the quality as well! For the negatives, these are minor, but: - waiting inside is very small-- would recommend to order online. - toppings fall off easily, but it might have just been a one-off issue. I'll have to try again! - pizza felt a bit small compared to other restaurant chains. I do eat more than most, but I was able to eat a large by myself. Definitely will go back. In fact, I went back the next day because I wanted more of the supreme pizza. I can't recommend this place enough!

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