I think I'm a returning regular! I like that the food reduced its salt! The macaroni is perfection! Perfect al dente and velvet house made cheese sauce The meat is so tender and juicy! My fiance loved the bbq grilled cheese And my parents loved the 1 lb brisket! Goodness the Mac Rib is GINORMOUS and for sure the pride of American sizes! Myself? I will continue to come back for the brisket/chicken tenders on a bed of macaroni and cheese Also the smash burgers are perfectly charred! read more

Smoke & Fire Social Eatery - Nashville chicken on a bed of Mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Riverside, California

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Felt like BBQ meats so decided to try this place. Food came out quickly enough, wasnt a hassle at all. The Mac Rib ($35) - butter toast sandwitching a slab of beef rib, bed of rib bits, and finally a beef patty. The slab of beef rib itself was well smoked with a gradient of seasoning caramelized into the meat. Picking that apart was a bit messy but very tasty. Be warned its a lot to eat for 1 person so prepare to split it with someone. With the amount of meat going on, you essentially have 2 sandwiches! Smoke Brisket Fries ($17) - Brisket pieces shotgunned over the waffle fries, very flavorful and the right sized portion for one person. read more

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We sorely miss the 2 locations that were in our proximity that closed down. We have always liked the food from Smoke & Fire. This location is no exception! Chicken Tenders packed a punch! Potato Salad was delicious. Brisket had great flavor. It was juicy and the smoked ring was a visual treat! Smashburger was phenomenal. Ian devoured this in couple of minutes! Employees were helpful and were constantly bringing food, cleaning away, etc. Employee who assisted us gave us a sample Brisket Mac & Cheese to try! That was sweet of her! Ample parking, spacious seating, delicious food & great service! Check this restaurant out guys! read more

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Alexa was wonderful, great host and the food was amazing! The service was excellent, the food was delicious, and the overall experience was fantastic. We will definitely be returning! ...VC... read more

Smoke & Fire Social Eatery - Barbeque Near Me - Riverside, California

From the moment we walked in the smell of smoked goodness set the tone. This place delivers barbecue that's seriously next level perfectly tender, juicy meat with flavor you dream about. We tried a few signature items and every bite was outstanding Brisket melts in your mouth with a beautiful smoke ring and deep flavor. Ribs fall off the bone tender with a sweet and savory taste. Pulled pork so juicy and well seasoned, it could've stood on its own but the house sauce made it unforgettable. Mac & cheese that's creamy and indulgent, tangy coleslaw, and perfectly seasoned baked beans. The staff were friendly and attentive, helping guide us through the menu and making great recommendations. Service was fast even though the restaurant was packed is always a good sign. If you're into real, authentic smoked barbecue, savory sauces, and generous portions this place is a must visit. We'll definitely be back! read more

Smoke & Fire Social Eatery - Barbeque Near Me - Riverside, California

Amazing service and Alexa helped me choose my meal for my first time trying this place! Would recommend coming back!

Gave this place a second shot but still disappointing. Their smoked beef brisket is way TOO DRY! Need to learn how to cook their meats! Thankfully, their patty to the smashburger wasn't so bad. Good thing we had ordered the salad. That was more appetizing than their main menus. You place in your order up at the counter. The food is brought out to you to the table. Afterwards you would have to throw out your own trash in the bin and put away the trays. No other service provided. Super dark inside with indoor seatings and outdoor seatings are also available on the patio. read more

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Food was excellent and service was friendly. Highly recommend the brisket quesadilla and the hot chicken sando! Street corn was dressed nicely, but the corn itself (seemed canned) was nothing to write home about. Overall a great experience and great place to eat! Would definitely go back. read more

Smoke & Fire Social Eatery - Brisket quesadilla - Barbeque Near Me - Riverside, California

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I visited Smoke & Fire Social Eatery for lunch today, and I was really taken aback to see a $.69 service fee added to my receipt just for dining in. That feels incredibly excessive, especially since it's not mentioned upfront. I love supporting local spots, but that fee really left a sour taste in my mouth. The cashier stated she could take it off if I didn't dine in. Incredibly rude. This will be my last time dining here. Be aware and check your receipt before you pay. read more

Came in on 5/30 and 2 girls working one with curly hair extremely rude..they say the close at 10 and I couldn't get more lemonade cause she said it's all for the night..and on top of that I'm eating in and 20 till two slamming chairs putting them on top of tables like if the business is closed already...I even heard her tell customers that came in before close that the don't serve 45 min before 10...again I hope a manager or someone that cares about there business fixes this girls attitude I didn't get here name but she has curly hair and the other girl working that night totally opposite very sweet and nice. Very upset with the service from this girl and I have bin here many times and never bin treated like this. read more

Located in the Canyon Crest Towne Centre at Canyon Crest Dr & Central Ave (near the KFC). Plenty of parking and a welcoming atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating. The moment I saw "BBQ" on the menu, I was hooked. I ordered the 'BBQ Bowl with Mac n' Cheese, Smoked Brisket, Fried Onions, and BBQ sauce' and it was phenomenal. The brisket was incredibly tender and delicious, just as good as what I had in Texas. Everything about my meal was excellent. A great bonus: they offer beer, which pairs perfectly with the meal. The service was friendly and welcoming. Plus, they're incredibly pet-friendly; furry companions receive a complimentary doggie patty! I'm already planning my next visit to sample more of their menu. read more

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Some of my friends and I came here for a quick bite after work. We ordered at the counter and then they gave us a number to take to our table. I really liked that their menu had so many pictures because it made ordering that much easier! We sat outside and the waiter brought our food out for us. There was music playing but pleasant and not too loud. The bathroom was clean and well maintained! I ended up getting the brisket quesadilla and it was delicious! I loved that they crisped up the cheese on the outside to give it a nice crunch when you bite into it! It was gooey on the inside, the meet was cooked very nicely and was juicy, and with that crispy exterior, it was all things a good quesadilla should be! I also got a mango margarita which had nice mango flavor but i couldn't taste any alcohol. they were offering free refills during happy hour so perhaps that was why. One thing I really loved about this restaurant is that dogs eat free ! I hope to come back soon with my fur baby! Date of visit: April 9, 2025 read more

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9/10. Pretty good for it being in riverside tbh. The ambiance of the restaurant was dark and almost country like. They definitely have some amazing menu items, the range makes it exciting to try multiple opinions at once. I would say the best thing out of the three items i ordered (brisket grilled cheese, brisket mac and cheese, and mac and cheese balls), was the brisket mac and cheese. The portion was well worth the price and flavors were balanced. As for the brisket grilled cheese, it was maybe a 8/10 because there was not that much cheese in the sandwich. The mac and cheese balls also were a good portion but basic. As for service, they were very easygoing and also served us our food promptly. read more

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First time here it's not your regular bbq joint. But it's ok. They don't have a big variety of food on their menu. But that's probably for a good reason because what they do have is highly exceptional! Top notch! We really enjoyed are food. Good service , we sat outside in the patio area and enjoyed some awesome alcoholic beverages from local breweries. Chill vibes looking forward to coming back with family and friends. read more

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If you're in the Canyon Crest area of Riverside, you have to check out Smoke & Fire Social Eatery. Hands down one of the best BBQ fusion spots in town. The brisket tacos are to die for. Tender, flavorful, and packed with that perfect smoky kick. You can tell they take their BBQ seriously but still have fun with the fusion twist. It's the kind of place where you grab some tacos, order a cold beer, and just relax. Service is quick and easy. Ordering is simple, and the food is usually out within about 15 minutes, which is perfect when you're hungry and don't want to wait forever. The vibe inside is cool too, especially the awesome mural of Riverside that gives it a strong local feel. Great food, chill atmosphere, fast service, and solid drinks. Definitely a go to spot when you're craving BBQ done right. read more

Smoke & Fire Social Eatery - Barbeque Near Me - Riverside, California

Smoke and Fire Social Eatery Riverside CA Date: 9/18/25 (Saturday) at 2:00pm Ordered inside at 2:01pm Got our food around 2:15pm Ordered: Build your own bowl, 3 Brisket Burritos, and 1 Brisket Quesadilla Build your own bowl contained: Brisket, rice, and onions with choice of your own sauce. 8/10 rating as the bowl could have definitely been built to be more flavorful, but my boyfriend wanted rice as his base. Rating: 8/10 Brisket Burrito contained: brisket, Mac and cheese, sauce, tortilla with cheese grilled out the outside for crunchy texture Rating: 8.55/10 It was surprisingly not busy for it being a Saturday, and our food came relatively quick. It didn't seem very lively inside, it was almost unbearably quiet despite the extremely soft background music. Staff didn't seem too energetic. I will definitely be coming again, as the brisket burrito fulfilled not only my craving for a meat dish, but something reminiscent of a home cooked meal, but elevated. Heads up I came here for the brisket and mud pie, but I was informed they no longer sell the mud pie. Despite not getting my mud pie, and a non energetic environment and staff I feel like the brisket made up for everything and that the menu has more to offer. We took all our food back home to eat, and it was still delicious! We be coming back to try other items! read more

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Had the brisket tacos. They were very good. Yum! Service was great and the outdoor patio was nice. I'll be back. read more

Smoke & Fire Social Eatery - Brisket tacos - Barbeque Near Me - Riverside, California

Today is Labor Day, 9/1/25 and my little family was out and about at the Canyon Crest Town Center in Riverside. My husband wanted to try this place so we stopped by. Upon entering, it was more dark than lit, so it produced a chill vibe. There were plenty of tables available, plus outdoor seating (too hot outside, though). You go straight to the menu TVs and wait for the cashier to take your order. We ordered the 1/2 lb brisket meal, the 1lb brisket meal, the brisket tacos, a side of white rice and a side of fries and a drink plus 3 water cups. We were given a free cornbread for stopping by. The food came out quickly even though there was a steady flow of customers. We added salt to our liking, but the brisket was good! I had the tacos and they were exceptional! The cornbread was good. Overall, our meal cost $72, including a 3% service fee. When you're done with your meal you empty your own trays in the trash receptacle and stack them up. read more

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I've been wanting to try Smoke & Fire for a while in Anaheim, but could never get my self to drive that far. Well I drove farther. But not for Smoke & Fire. It just happened to be next door, and decided to stop in. Saturday about 11am, place was pretty empty. Ordered 1lb brisket, 1 mac & Cheese, and they threw in some corn bread OTH. All this to go. The brisket was cooked perfectly. Great flavor. Tender. Rendered fat perfectly. I'd say this was done right. The accoutrements were also good. Buttery bread, a nice fresh coleslaw. What is it about this bread that makes it so perfect for BBQ? Mac and cheese was pretty standard. Nothing really stood out. Inside was standard, clean with alot of tables. Coca Cola fountain drinks. Villain Brewery items, definitely worth a shot if I was dining in. Several tables outside. I would put Smoke & Fire up with decent BBQ at a good price. $26/lb for brisket is pretty standard for real BBQ spots. If the meat is this good, their other food items should be good too; and I would definitely put this place on your list to try. read more

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This was our first visit to the Canyon Crest location, though we had been to the Anaheim spot about three years ago. We were craving lunch and decided to check out Smoke & Fire. To our surprise, it wasn't too busy, which was great. Parking in this complex can be tricky, but we lucked out with a spot right up front. The restaurant has two walk-in entrances, making access convenient. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted and assisted right away. This is a counter-service restaurant, so you order first and then find a seat. The lighting is on the dimmer side, creating a relaxed atmosphere that stays fairly quiet depending on how many guests are dining. It was tough to choose what to order--everything on the menu looked great! We finally decided on the Nashville Chicken Fries and Brisket Tacos, and added a side of mac and cheese. We weren't overly hungry, but the portions were generous--especially the fries. As for the food: the coleslaw on the chicken fries was just the right touch, and the waffle fries had a nice balance of flavor and texture. The brisket tacos were the real standout--absolutely amazing. The brisket was perfectly smoked, and paired beautifully with the coleslaw and cilantro. The mac and cheese was also rich and flavorful, a great complement to the rest of the meal. Overall, we'll definitely be back--though next time we'll probably order a little less since we had plenty of leftovers to take home. Pricing was in line with similar specialty spots, around $20-$30 per person including drinks. read more

Smoke & Fire Social Eatery - Brisket Tacos - Barbeque Near Me - Riverside, California

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Alexa and other staff at Smoke & Fire did it again. Delicious food! Another amazing experience at Smoke & Fire! One of my favorite places to eat! And I just found out dogs eat free. My daughter's dog Kanoot ate like a king. We all did. read more

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I've been here several times before and I believe I even left a five-star review for this place previously. It's been a while since I've been back since we moved and something has changed. We were super excited to come back to celebrate since we remembered this place with only good thoughts and were in the area. There are different items on the menu so we decided to try the burger waffle fries and the bbq bowls. It was just not good. The burger waffle fries were okay but the bowls were just not good. I was very disappointed, especially given how 3 bowls and the waffle fries came out to just under $100. And the bowls were fairly small as well. The Mac n cheese in the bowls just wasn't...cheesy and/or tasty...and I'm not even sure how to properly describe the the pickled veggies but the taste and smell of them grossed me out. So something about their pickling process is off. The cashier ringing us up seemed bored and it felt like we were a nuisance to her somehow. She didn't seem friendly and just quickly kept saying "uh-huh" as we were ordering, making us feel rushed. When I asked for to-go lids, I filled up my water while waiting for her. Then I noticed she was walking around cleaning up and started wondering when she was going to bring the lids since it had seem like she walked off to grab them immediately after I asked. I eventually found that she had just set them on the counter without saying anything and expected me to just find them on my own I guess. Inside is always cold, which is nice on a hot day. We sat outside though since it had cooled off. Unfortunately all the tables outside were dirty except for one. That one table was probably clean because no one can sit there. It was so unstable we almost lost our drinks just trying to sit down, so we had to clean our own table and chairs at a different table. I can't express how sad and disappointed we were with everything: the food, the service, the cleanliness...just such a stark contrast to how we remember it being. read more

Smoke & Fire Social Eatery - Burger waffle fries - Barbeque Near Me - Riverside, California

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Good. The ambulance got there quickly and peice of brisket I was choking on at least tasted pretty good.

Stopped by for lunch with my husband. we decided to take his grandfather here because he's very picky and likes certain foods so we decided on smoke and fire social eatery because they have BBQ which he loves! He ordered the smash burger over waffle fries and he really enjoyed it! I ordered the brisket tacos which I'm so happy I did because I'm watching my diet with certain foods and even though this is a bbq place and the food may sit heavy my brisket tacos in fact did not sit heavy they were the perfect amount of meat not too much . The cabbage Cole slaw that garnished the tacos complimented the fatty brisket really well and the sauce in the tacos I can't temper what it was but it tasted like a Smokey chipotle sauce it was definitely a 10/10. My husband ordered the chicken strips over Mac and cheese and I tried his dish and the chicken strips were fried very well and their Mac and cheese is the best we have had in a while. So far our experience at smoke and fire was very satisfactory. I cannot wait to return to try the other foods. read more

Food & Service were excellent! Looking forward to going back again! Nice eating area, and very clean inside!

Great food and cool atmosphere! Alexa was very nice and helpful! Definitely recommend coming with friends or family!

Everything here was very nice from the ambiance food and all around experience i would definitely recommend this place for anyone that is thinking of going here read more

Ulises with the great recommendation for the food and very welcoming. Food as always was great. read more

Smoke & Fire Social Eatery - Nashville hot chicken burrito - Barbeque Near Me - Riverside, California

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Since the location near our house in Pomona closed, and we happened to be in the area, we decided to stop by here. The service was 100% amazing, and we will definitely be coming back! The cashier, Adriana, was wonderful. She took the time to explain the food to my friend who was visiting her first time visiting and also told us about their drinks. Thank you, Adriana! read more

The food is good, the only thing was they were short of help that day. Our food came out cold. It was my second time.

Food was ok. I had the Nashville sandwich. I've had better Nashville chicken sandwiches other places and Portions are small.

I used to come often a few years ago and some things have changed. Parking is easy to get, but it is a very busy shopping center. The outside looking in, it looks bougie. There is a prominent sign of the eatery and red doors for the entrance. The eatery has a huge dining area, with dark but dim lighting and a lit up menu. It looks like higher end dining, nice and causal. There were not many people inside, but there was always someone coming and going. In the past, I've tried the brisket fries, hot chicken fries, and brisket Mac and cheese. I decided to order the hot sando with waffle fries. Fries are separate. Cashier asked me what heat level I would want and if I was dining in or to go. I said medium and dine in. Total was reasonable, $21 with some change. My order took around 15 minutes to be ready. The cashier served my friend and I. She didn't bother to check in again after that. When I took a bite out of my sandwich, I realized it was not hot at all, (in regard to heat level). It tasted bland. It tasted like a basic chicken sandwich. I also noticed the chicken was not cooked all the way through. It was still cold in the middle. I was disappointed. Next time, I'll order the hot or en fuego heat level. I still like this place and willing to give it another try. read more

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This restaurant is located in the Canyon Crest center in Riverside . It's a local hangout. The food is good . The service is outstanding and friendly. If you are ever in this area def stop by and try the food . read more

First time here. It definitely feels like a social setting when you walk in. Parking around here isn't bad, I do know the area can get quite busy depending on the time and day. Since it is a Wednesday evening, the drive in was relaxed. Upon approaching the menu, I'm a dog person, I immediately caught the pupper in the corner on the menu. Again, first time here so I didn't know they were pet friendly. While reviewing the menu, the people at the front were welcoming and answered a lot of our questions. For that, I do appreciate the patience. That's usually where I start testing my waters when visiting a place. Haven't tried the food yet, so will definitely update once we have! read more

Smoke & Fire Social Eatery - Part of the menu that caught my eye - Barbeque Near Me - Riverside, California

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Hot. D*mn!! Had my eye on this place for a while, decided to celebrate my bday here with the fam - we're all so happy we did!! We loved every item. I cannot wait to go back and try more items. Will definitely hit up this spot when craving bbq. Also, not sure if it's some type of happy hour or special but they had buy one beer get one free read more

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Nice ambiance and attentive staff, service were amazing though the dishes didn't stand out much.

Overall, this place was just okay. You can definitely get a meal here and walk around the plaza. Location wise, this place was perfect. When we came here on Saturday for lunch, it definitely wasn't busy. The menu was pretty huge so it took a while to decide what we wanted. We decided to try the brisket, smash burger, and chicken sandwich. The food wasn't terrible, but it was just okay. It wasn't an expensive meal so we do appreciate it. The brisket came with the fixings of bbq sauce, coleslaw, pickles, and toast. The brisket wasn't that juicy and the flavor was plain. The smash burger didn't really hit and the chicken sandwich was pretty basic. I do appreciate them bringing the food nice and hot though. In terms of food at Riverside, this should be a place to visit. The staff here were super nice and helpful. Also, it was pretty clean inside with plenty of indoor and outdoor sitting. This is probably the place to casually hang with your friends in the area. read more

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Nice bbq and menu . Service and atmosphere were nice . Outside dining is a nice option too .

Hello, if you are out and about and feeling a little hungry stop by this social eatery. It's nice spacious and you can bring your fur baby too and they eat for free. We love their smash burger, Mac & cheese and I love the street corn. The short rib is amazing and it's a big portion, it was juicy tender and delicious. Wish I would've take a picture, I will do time. There will be a next time, service is efficient, the people are nice and it's always nice and clean. Enjoy! read more

Best smoke brisket, it melts in your mouth like butter and they have free meals for your dogs. read more

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