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The bartender was completely rude and overcharged me for my draft beer. I had to wait a long time before I was served. read more

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Ketzalli G.

2 months ago

Horrible place from a fellow gay person. They are definitely not gay friendly here. It's supposed to be a safe place but these security guards will kick u out no matter what, one time I was with my friends and that happened to one of them and I told them he was with me they did not care read more

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Sofia M.

7 months ago

My go-to spot in Riverside. Friendly staff/security, great drinks. Never a bad drag show

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5/5 this was my first good club experience I went on saint Patrick's day and everyone was very freindly and overall the bouncers and bar tenders had a good attuide . read more

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Luis G.

9 months ago

I've been a loyal patron of The Menagerie for many years, and it's always been a welcoming and fun spot. Unfortunately, my recent experience was quite disappointing. Last night, my friend and his girlfriend were standing in line at the bar by the dance floor. He was definitely not cutting; the person behind him even confirmed that he had been waiting his turn. However, when he got to the bartender, an older gentleman with gray hair and glasses, the bartender rudely insisted that he was cutting in line and needed to wait. Even after my friend explained and had the person behind him vouch for him, the bartender was quite dismissive and unprofessional. This incident left my friend feeling unwelcome, which is really sad considering how much we love this place. I hope this was just an isolated incident, but it definitely made us reconsider our future visits. read more

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Kristin H.

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9 months ago

Super chill vibe. I want to come and check out one of the themed nights or drags shows. Sounds fun.

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Nina P.

6 months ago

Went with my girlfriend and was made to feel extremely uncomfortable by a multitude of straight men who made uncomfortable comments and went out of their way to make us uncomfortable. I was under the impression that it would be a safe place for me and my relationship but it was not that. read more

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Margaret R.

2 years ago

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Jackie D.

10 months ago

Very dated and more like something a grandma would decorate , but calm mellow vibe the nights we have done

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Jasmine J.

6 months ago

Do not recommend especially if you're African American. My first time coming here and the bar was trash. My bar tender was a black female stud. Wasn't very friendly and when tried to ordered she seemed to ignore my request and only speak to what already to be regulars. Then the skinny ass male white security guard only spoke to me and my friends and told us that we were standing in the way of the bar when everyone was standing in front but he only felt the courage to tell us to "move" out the way. There's no organization here and clearly the people that work here don't really want to be here. I won't be back. read more

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Sabrina L.

6 months ago

The bartender Steven or whatever his name is needs to check himself real hard. I came in here a month ago and someone STOLE my phone. I tried to speak to the manager about the reviewing the footage and the bartender went off. He was like "GO AND SIT DOWN AND I WILL ASK HER IF SHE WANTS TO SPEAK TO YOU". I couldn't believe the way I was spoken to at all. I am innocent and did not deserve that. This place is a JOKE ! read more

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Balthazar S.

7 months ago

I dont know who trained these bartenders but they can't even get the basics right. Dirty glasses, ice in my martini which came out foggy instead of clear, the DJ uses other people's mixes. There's more comfortable bathrooms at a bad truck stop. No food except popcorn which is stale. Employees dont care either. I wish I could find a reason to come back. Please save yourself from disappointment and go elsewhere, literally anywhere else. This would be a great place for the bar rescue show!!! read more

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Clare L.

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9 months ago

Always good music and the happy hour is actually really good. $2 off anything so easy math

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Damaris H.

9 months ago

Service and ambiance were extremely underwhelming. The bartender deliberately asked us if "we weren't planning on tipping" after we gave her exact change. Only reason she even asked that was because we gave her the change and asked for a solid bill back. The entire interaction was rude and unprofessional. I had change to tip and I let her know that.. Then she said oh okay and gave me singles back. read more

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Evelyn C.

1 year ago

The ambiance, the service, and the drinks is just what I have been searching for in my area. Everyone was there to have a good time with good music. I'd definitely be back again. read more

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Jay D.

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2 years ago

This place is the worst LGBT bar in the IE. Went to use the restroom and the security blocking the door said that an employee was using it. What? There are 4 other stalls and your patrons are waiting. He stated that sometimes if the lines in the woman restroom are full they'll let woman in there too. I don't understand it but this place is gh3tto! Service here in general is very low bar. So many other places in the area that are lgbt friendly, and have the service to boot. read more

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Mandies A.

1 year ago

Love this place! Super good vibes and easy to mingle ! Service is amazing with alcohol fast and heavy on the alcohol which is good for some people who don't like that much juice. read more

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Mela S.

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We stumbled upon this place after our picnic in the park. Noticed the flags and my wife noticed the name and we saw that it was open for business. Upon entering the bartender was setting up and was eager to take our drink order. After about five rounds we decided it was time to get home. The space was vibrant and the music system was great. Anticipating coming here when the dance floor is crowded and the Queens are doing their thing. read more

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Yesenia C.

1 year ago

Best drag show! I had so much fun here. I only wish they did them.on Saturdays . I would be here all the time.

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It's a big space. I came in on Labor Day 2024 and they were open and it was Karaoke Night with KarenB. Levi the bartender was super helpful in drink suggestions. I had a cider. Everyone was nice. Yes, the place is a dive with carpet in the front but the tables are clean. The bar is big as in plenty of security. The decor is cool. read more

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Bridget A.

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Had the worst service in this DIRTY STINKY DRUG INFUSED hole in the wall place. Floors were dirty, bar was sticky, stage was being used for storage, and bathrooms were horrific! To disclose my friend and I are trans women - very beautiful and passable if you ask anyone. First, we were not greeted when we walked in, ID's were not being checked, and there was no bouncer at the door. On top of that, the gay tattoo bartender is definitely doing drugs in the bathroom. Second, we're immediately given dirty looks & looked up and down by STAFF when we approached the bar to sit. We're from San Diego so we definitely didn't look like the dumpster rats that are normally crawling through there apparently. Took almost 15 mins to get 1 round of drinks which was incredibly watered down & not made correctly. Then another bartender's boyfriend (who was off work and at the bar drinking) approached us asking us very inappropriate things and using derogatory terms with us. We asked him to leave numerous times and he wouldn't, the girlfriend and bartender on duty could hear us asking him to leave but didn't do anything. Very very inappropriate especially from a significant other who is tied to someone that works there and for someone who is on the clock. The bartender on duty was listening the whole time laughing and smirking until I noticed. I asked the tweaker bartender his name he refused to give it to me. I asked if "The Menagerie" discriminated agents trans people and he just looked at me and smiled proudly. He then has the bouncer who is apparently hiding in the shadows waiting to be called on by this tweaker to finally do his job to came up and was escorting us out. Didn't leave with out throwing my drink and glass in his face and completely wiping all the drinks off the bar and I'd do it again. If you are trans stay CLEAR from this DISGUSTING DIRTY DRUG INFESTED place. Keep driving don't stop through, they discriminate against trans people. There are way cleaner more classier trans friendly places in San Diego and Los Angeles. Leave the roaches where they belong. read more

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Bekah C.

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This place is so awesome and unique! Got the 40 and fabulous drinks for me and my friends... forgot my souvenir glass cup, and I came back the next day to see if I could get them and they still let me get it!!! Super nice of them!! I absolutely love the vibes of the all the staff and everyone around... this community is beautiful and I love being an ally! I've never fit in anywhere and have ALWAYS felt like an outcast! Everyone here is so accepting and I can't wait to come back again!!! I loved reading about the history about this place and how it opened up and the story how about the unique artwork! Definitely worth more than five stars! Plus the drinks are amazing I also love that they don't have a cover charge! You are welcome to walk in and just be yourself at no cost and there's no pressure Brian (hope I spelled it right) was ABSOLUTELY the best bartender and all the right vibes!!! We also met the new guy MANNY who did some great popes for us during happy hour!! read more

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Melanie G.

2 years ago

I've only been here twice and each time I've had a noteworthy negative experience. The ginger white guy security is a creep first and foremost. It's a GAY bar so why hit on women? Not even innocently, by touching my back and getting close to me. Very weird and inappropriate. This is not a safe place to drink too much. Be sure to always be aware and with people who you trust and can take care of you in case you happen to drink too much. Also there's hella people tweaking out on other drugs. It's a scary place so have good morals before going in lol. I've seen a lot of reviews regarding the bathroom and honestly I have to say as a cis woman I felt safe and protected by the security guards watching over the bathroom, they let you use the male one if there's no one else in line for it and they stand in front of it for your safety. Personally I think it makes sense to use the bathrooms according to the sex assigned at birth for everyone's safety. Or an additional gender neutral bathroom would be incredibly helpful and more inclusive. The drag is some of the best! I watch a lot of drag and their theatrical shows are impressive and super fun to watch. read more

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Amber P.

1 year ago

Great time for a night out with good music . Would go over and over again. Not bad prices for a bar.

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Existentialismz ..

2 years ago

I'm not surprised the ratings are so low. It seems like a cool place but the bartender's are horrible. They treat me much better when I'm with my gay friend. They usually either skimp on alcohol or try to get you fucked up. The last encounter is why I will not be coming back. I was homeless and was waiting so that I could find a spot to sleep and not be caught so I was biding time while studying. I also had a sleep medication that I take every night to sleep. I've taken it with the drink or two before and it's never been a problem, but for some reason the bartender was extra nice this night and I believe it's only because he wanted me to get drunk so I would buy more from him. I kind of felt manipulated and realized if he actually was nice he would have asked me somewhat about my situation or anything about me but he decided that it was a good idea to give me free drinks that were completely different from the alcohol I had had before. And I'm not trying to say that this wasn't also my own responsibility, but I literally went back with the intention of having one beer just because I had nowhere else to go and he gave me a free shot and I pretty much blacked out after that and took my medication thinking it was fine. Again I know I have to take accountability, but I have never in my life been this stupid and I don't appreciate the one time that the bartender was supposedly nice it was not the time I needed to be getting drunk. After intentionally getting a lone female to mix liquor and black out, he sent me on my way. Because of my medication,which is supposed to take two hours, it took maybe 30 minutes and I was okay one second and then all of the sudden fell asleep while driving to where I could find a place to sleep and ended up losing my car and got robbed of almost 1,000 worth of possessions. I take responsibility but at the same time I couldn't have done it without them. I would never do this to someone as a bartender. Luckily the police didn't want to "ruin my career" before basically leaving me there alone to get mugged again without asking if I could call anyone, but if I had gotten in trouble, the bartender would have been charged with me. This place sucks. read more

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Jeanilee S.

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I've become kind of a regular since my last review so I thought I'd provide an update. All the bartenders here are really cool. On fridays and Saturdays it usually doesn't start to get busy until a little after 9pm. I saw another review of somebody complaining about being told they need to get in line to get a drink.. lol, well yes once it gets super busy, you need to get in one of the lines at the bar where the registers are located (both ends), otherwise I've been able to walk up to any part of the bar and get service. Also, if you're a female, there can sometimes be a bit of a wait for the restroom on the busier nights. Overall I love coming here and have had no issues ever. read more

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Timothy R.

2 years ago

Been there once and the service was great. We walked in and ordered right away even in a massive crowed. The bartender did a great job. The price of the drinks was very reasonable. The building it self was very cute. I have never seen a club like this before will be back next time i'm there. read more

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Kal A.

2 years ago

The bartender Bryan is so slimy, he kept insisting to go back to his place after his shift. I just ignored him, and he kept winking the whole time I was there. Like! could he not get the hint? I felt highly uncomfortable being served by him. Thankfully Tony was there, and he always has a smile ready to bring in some good energy. Nice bar, but needs to work on a lot of things, especially with trying to make a safe and healthy environment there. Especially with some of the bouncers always getting drunk and crazy with the customers. read more

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William M.

2 years ago

This place does not cater to the gay men community. The restroom situation is a mess. The men's restroom has a line waiting over 15 mins for a female to come out. This place is not what it used to be. The DJ only caters to female requests. This place is not what it used to be. Better off going to Palm Springs where the lgbt community will acknowledged. read more

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Julianna Z.

3 years ago

The Service was quick! This place is so cool, I had a girls night here and I loved that the dance floor was not only fully mirrored but well lit. The music was "themed" but still very hip and recent! I will 10/10 come back again! Very welcoming and friendly, THE ART ON THE WALLS Love love love ty read more

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Antonio R.

5 years ago

I give this place 5 stars just because when i went their the other night & last night i had a really good time just dancing n listening to the music plus everyone their is super friendly & you could just be yourself around everybody & have a good time & I'll definitely be going back so if anyone sees me say "Hi " I'm super friendly as well read more

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Luis R.

3 years ago

I give this place no stars for the simple reason the two bartenders last night on Thursday night were horrible they charged my card multiple times do not leave your credit card or your debit card with them they will make false charges I had over $200 in fake charges that I have to dispute this place is horrible management needs to deal with their bartenders making fake charges if you go to this place pay with cash do not and I repeat do not leave your credit card or your debit card they will literally charge your card multiple times this is fraud and I did send a request to them don't do a guys I'm telling you horrible read more

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Danielle D.

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Historical landmark. Spent the first day I met my future husband here. We Vibed. Drank. Loved. Married. Best bar in dtr. And shoutout to the best bartender ! We'll always be back to visit read more

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Luis R.

2 years ago

If I could leave a 0 I would, annoying bar tenders try to say I didn't pay for my drinks and wanted to charge me twice. Look at my credit card statement to see they did charge me and changed it to give themselves a tip. Broke looks dumb on old men and that's why yall look like that. read more

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Jesus J.

3 years ago

My future wife decided to love me here. Here I am married and at the same bar. Shout out to the bartender! read more

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Lola Y.

4 years ago

The security with the weak a$$ beard has nothing positive to say or influence onto anyone here. I was crouched down because my feet hurt due to my heels and he commented negatively on my outfit and told me to drink water even though I'm sober. he can kiss this a$$ for real and y'all can hire a new security hopefully with a better attitude read more

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More info about The Menagerie

3581 University Ave
Riverside, CA 92501
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(951) 788-8000
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http://menagerieriverside.com

Hours

What time does The Menagerie open?

The Menagerie opens at 4:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does The Menagerie close?

The Menagerie closes at 2:00 AM (Next day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

Payment methods

Does The Menagerie take credit cards?

Yes, The Menagerie takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does The Menagerie have a happy hour?

Yes, The Menagerie has a happy hour.

Does The Menagerie serve alcohol?

Yes, The Menagerie serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does The Menagerie have TVs?

Yes, The Menagerie has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does The Menagerie have bike parking?

Yes, The Menagerie has bike parking.

Does The Menagerie have outdoor seating?

Yes, The Menagerie has outdoor seating options.

Does The Menagerie have parking?

Yes, The Menagerie has parking options. Street Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Does The Menagerie allow outdoor smoking?

Yes, The Menagerie allows outdoor smoking.

Does The Menagerie have free WiFi?

No, The Menagerie does not have free WiFi.

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Ask the Community - The Menagerie

Is there a drag bingo night?

There's no bingo

Do they charge cover weekdays?

No cover ever

When is karaoke night?

Monday

Do they serve drinks at the brunch? If so what kind of food? The website has nothing. Leading me to believe they probably don't serve food.

Brunch they have a full buffet style brunch and they have bottomless mimosa tickets for sale as well! The drag show is always fun too! They have a ton of food options and usually have someone making fresh omlettes/pancakes/waffles!

Do they serve food?

Just chips

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If your 20 will they let you in?

No they wont. They check if at the door

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Is there a cover charge , and if so what time do you get there to avoid it?

No cover charge any day of the week unless it's a special party and usually if they charge they have food or party favor type things

Is this venue 18+ or 21+?

21+

When is the drag show?

Thursday nights at 11pm

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Review Highlights - The Menagerie

“Came back a second time on a Thursday and I really enjoyed the drag Show and then they had awesome music to dance to after.”

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Loved our waitress Sway. So fun and great at making suggestions. I love their beef and chicken…read moretacos so savory and cheap and great tasting ! More later 5/9 107 pm Sway was so vibrant with her interactions with our party! Freely made recommendations about ordering and I wasn't disappointed! The avocado wrapped tuna salad was so fresh. Great curated ingredients.

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I stopped by here yesterday with my gf to end the night of celebrating our engagement. There was…read moreplenty of parking inside the lot or in the street. The inside was nice and had a good vibe. They were playing good music too! A lot of people were inside and I'm kind of shy and was to the side but the bartender Tony was amazing! I didn't have to wave him down for his attention and he was pleasant to talk to. Mainly writing this review because of his service. I always have bad experiences with bartenders but definitely not this time. The Drinks were really good and got the job done. Will definitely be back

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FlexxPomona

Came to Flexx Nightclub with my best friend to see Cade Maddox and had a pretty good time overall…read more The best part was the show. I really liked how interactive it was and how the crowd could be part of it. That's something more clubs should be doing. My only complaint is that it felt way too short. It started around 9:30 and we came a little late, so it was basically over by the time we got settled in. After that, it just turned into a typical nightclub. The music was solid and easy to vibe to, and the atmosphere felt welcoming. The owner was also really nice, which added to the experience. I do wish they had more gogo dancers and that they weren't just stationed up high. It would feel more fun and energetic if they were walking around and interacting more. There were only a couple when we went, so it didn't feel as lively as it could be. Overall, I enjoyed it and would come back, but I think it has potential to be even better with longer shows and more performers.

Weak drinks - I ordered a vodka/tonic... what I got was mostly fizzy water... there was no tonic -…read moreif there was any vodka, I couldn't taste it. I took it back to the bar - bartender offered more "tonic" (soda)... then offered to remake it. What I got back was sweet, but still very little vodka. I guess the ambiance is about what you'd expect from a Latin gay disco. Show stage downstairs for strippers. Everybody seemed to be having a good time. Young crowd.

Yara Sofia is one of the Saturday Night Hostesses at 340!

Why are they posting the meet and greet photos in black and white? That's ridiculous!

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Free Meet and Greet with Heidi N Closet

Dapper Dine & Lounge

4.4

(502 reviews)

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Holllly cannnnoli.. I really don't want to rave about how good this spot is because I don't want it…read moreto pop off and make it harder for me to go.. but it is tooo good for me not to say anything.. I've gone here a couple of times for multiple occasions and holidays.. regardless of the occasion - service and food have been spectacular. The restaurant is offers ample seating and has a full service bar. The decor is modern and makes you feel like you walked into a very upscale location. I have tried multiple dishes here and my standouts are the following: Cajun shrimp, poke nachos, ribeyes and prime rib(if you're lucky). This is a hidden gem for Riverside and I cannot wait for our next visit!

Delicious food and our server Liz was very attentive. The environment is family friendly but there…read morewere more adults than there were families with children. We started off with spinach and artichoke dip. We also got fettuccine Alfredo with blackened chicken and a steak sandwich with fries. We came on a Friday at 5 without reservations and were able to have a table without any problems. We had to street park since they close off their parking lot and make it valet.

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Estrella Cantina Lounge

Abraham and Erick very nice people made us feel so comfortable I really enjoyed our time hereread more

David was the best, very nice and helpful. We will definitely be coming back with the girls!read more

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Dinner Menu

Anchos Southwest Grill & Bar

Ancho's is one of those places I honestly don't know if it's considered a hidden gem or not, but…read moreafter living in Riverside for the past 3-4 years, I can't believe I've never been here until now. I found out about it through my cousin, who's a UCR alum, and I'm really glad I finally got to try it. The staff were super nice and attentive, constantly coming by our table to check if we needed more water, tortillas, or anything else we might want. Even with how busy it was, they still made sure everyone was taken care of, which I really appreciated. The restaurant was packed, and it actually surprised me because I don't usually see that many people at restaurants in Riverside. The energy inside felt lively but still comfortable. One of my favorite parts was the fresh tortillas. They come out hot and fresh from the oven, and you can literally watch them being made right in front of you, which made it even better. And the best part is they're free. We ordered the carne fajitas and chile relleno. The fajitas were incredible, the meat was juicy, tender, and packed with flavor, with that perfect smoky sear that comes from being cooked fresh on a hot skillet. Everything came out sizzling and stayed flavorful with every bite. The chile relleno was also really good, with a nice balance of savory and slightly creamy filling that paired well with the sauce. It was actually my first time trying fajitas, and I can confidently say I'll be ordering them again the next time I come back. I definitely plan on returning while I'm still at UCR to make up for all the years I didn't know this place existed.

If I could rate separately for service I would give it a 5…read more This place is not lacking any help in the waiter and waitress department. We have not been here since the 90's and I have to say, it was much better back then. All in all, there is just no flavor. The salsa tasted like watery tomatoes, our waitress gave us a little side of habanero salsa to incorporate with it but that heat is the extreme for me. We ordered the Mesquite chicken and steak fajitas which were less than average. Not sure if it was just a bad day, but the taste of the protein did not match up to the wonderful smell of BBQ outside the restaurant. The tortillas were just ok, first batch was not even warm. My Michelada was good though. Bummer visit after being away for so long. Looks like the interior could stand a makeover.

Carne Asada Uncut Skirt Steak

Where's my beer ?!?!?

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Exterior

Smoke & Fire Social Eatery

Great BBQ! The brisket was tender and flavorful, and the sides were delicious. Friendly service and…read morea nice atmosphere. Would definitely come back.

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

Inside Dining area

Flowers on table

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Mural and dining area

Craving Crab Haus

This is one of my top seafood boil spots! There's plenty of indoor seating, the servers are always…read morereally kind, and the shrimp is amazing!! They use jumbo shrimp, so you may want to order a little extra if you're really hungry since one pound may not be as much as you expect. I definitely recommend the Luxe Dinner for Two. It comes with an appetizer, two drinks, three pounds of seafood, and dessert for around $90. If you're in the area and love seafood, you have to check this place out!

The food was excellent. Perfectly spiced not too salty and loaded with garlic, just how we love it…read more The service was ok. A larger group who was seated after us was served before us, they even hadn't taken our food order yet. That was disappointing, but sadly even in these days, not unexpected. Later in the service our server was attentive. The ambiance as nice. Overall, the experience was pleasant. Going back to get some more of their delicious food. Hopefully that service experience was an anomaly.

Food in the Bag

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Jambalaya shrimp pasta

Thompson Brewing

This is our favorite spot in Riverside, everything we've tried has held up to it's reviews by…read moreemployee recommendations. The pub burger deserves the MOST praise! The craft beer flight is a must here as they rotate them out weekly. The service is always great, every time we come in we get friendly smiles and helpful menu suggestions. The atmosphere is relaxing especially their outside dining area. They always have events so check their calendar!

Everything about this place is a green flag!…read more Food: Quality is top tier. Everything is good but my favorite is anything with their fried chicken and their hot mess sauce - my goto is their hot mess mac and cheese with all the extra sauces. I am obsessed with their homemade sauces.. hot mess ofcourse, garlic aioli, white bbq, and their house ranch are my faves.. don't ask me to only choose one. I don't really drink so I haven't tried their craft beers but they have a wide selection, flights, and togo inventory. I have no pictures because I couldn't help myself. Service: Again, quality is top tier. The staff is fabulous, consistently kind and they are why the place feels warm but exciting. Environment: Love the atmosphere here! They have fun events like movie night, crafting activities, and games (board and group). The most available seating is upstairs and the patio but they also have some seating on the first floor where you order. Parking is good. The establishment is a unit out of a larger building so parking is shared with other businesses but I have never had an issue with parking and I have come here many times at various times. Overall 15/10. Just come here and eat their yummy food and be happy that you listened to this review. Thank you Thompson Brewing, I hope you reign forever.