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1909

4.2 (4.8k reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Fish tacos
Crystal J.

Came here with my sisters to celebrate one of their birthdays, the service was so warm and kind. I can't remember our waitresses name but she was so kind and even helped me sisters pick out their very first alcoholic drinks ( I was DD so I couldn't drink). She even went so far to bring out a birthday float for my sister!! It was such a fun night the drinks were so good!! The food on the other hand was a bit bland and needed a bit more seasoning. But I will be back for the drinks and maybe an appetizer!!!

Voodoo Breeze and Mimosa
Noah K.

1909 has to be my favorite restaurant/bar on the whole old town Temecula strip. This place pops off with a lot of customers, but they are very professional with how they handle reservations and walk-in's. Super dialed in. Their menu sits in the perfect balance of casual and upscale and the pricing is fair for the quality and experience. The double prime smash burger is excellent and I recommend going with the honey garlic fries. Not sure if I like the drinks or food better because they're both fire. The voodoo breeze somehow stole my heart. I love tiki bar style drinks but I'm not a fan of blended drinks - it still wins!

Huevos Rancheros
Tanya C.

This has been our go to when we are visiting Temecula. Food is always delicious. Servers are friendly. Drinks are delicious. They have a lot of menu options. Indoor and outdoor seating. Great patio area for people watching. Parking structure within walking distance. There can be a wait on busy weekends, but they have always gotten us in fairly quickly.

Sticky Ribs
Amanda J.

Nice spot for a large group with both indoor and outdoor seating options. Service was really good. Everyone was very friendly and checked on us often. A group of us shared a variety of appetizers: - Fried Deviled Eggs (3/5) - Crab & Shrimp Empanadas (5/5) - Fried Cauliflower (4/5) - Sticky Ribs (4/5) - Birria Tacos (3/5) - Mango Habanero Shrimp Ceviche (5/5) I enjoyed everything overall, but the empanadas and ceviche really stood out for their flavor and freshness. The rest were cooked well, though I felt they could use a bit more flavor. Still, a good meal and a great place to gather with friends.

Crème brûlée
Ann V.

Ricardo was excellent!! He was very friendly/welcoming and very knowledgeable of the menu. Everything was delicious! Loved the birria tacos! Bottomless mimosas is a must! We also loved the crab/shrimp empanadas 10/10, the carnitas chilaquiles were delicious as well. It's a very crowed/busy/loud place. We were luckily that we were able to get a table right away. Sucks that you can't make reservations but suggest going early or with time to spare, but it worth the wait

Birria Tacos
Eliseo R.

Came here for brunch and walked out feeling very full and satisfied!! Located in Old Town Temecula with lots of history put to a modern twist, we learned that 1909 was a rebuilding of what used to be a historic Machado building. It went through phases of being a bar and even an auto shop!!! It was a sunny beautiful day and we chose to sit inside, but most people sat at the outdoor patio. The food selections all looked yummy and we went with the Birria Tacos as an appetizer to share. It was super good!!! Definitely highly recommend. Next, I got the Double Prime Smash Burger and that was the thickest smash burger I ever had and it was super yummy too. Parking was tricky but we were able to find an open spot along the street

steak frites
Sam F.

Perfect for large group dinners! We came without a reservation on a Monday night and they fit ~15 of us in easily! Most of us ordered the New York steak frites, which was a 10 oz steak with cremini mushroom sauce and house-made tallow fries. It was soooo good. The portion size was easily worth the price. The mushroom sauce was rich without being too salty and I loved how much they coated the fries in it. The servers were very accommodating and let us split the check down to the individual, which was helpful given we were on a work trip.

Best item on the table. Biscuits and gravy.
Eric R.

Great food, great service. Place was packed during lunch but we got seated with a small wait. Service was on point. Food was great. Definitely worth coming back.

1909 burger
Derek I.

Made a day trip nearby and was looking for a nice dinner. Never been to Old Town Temecula before but it's very quaint, walkable and has tons of options. Stumbled on 1909 via yelp (gg it has a boatload of reviews). We sat inside to watch the CFP Championship Game. We had a high top, which is a a little weird because it's only side by side along the wall. But, that's best for viewing games. The bathroom was kinda a miss - semi clean, no seat covers. Service was pleasant and server was attentive. Food: -1909 burger (4/5): bacon jam and patty super solid. The bun was a bit dry. Meat was also slightly over medium. - steak frites (3/5): nice char, but meat not super tender. The sauce and fries were great! - shrimp and crab empanadas (5/5): crispy, flakey and tons of filling. The corn salsa on top was fresh and the corn super sweet. Definitely worth checking out if in the area.

Pesto pasta
Adrian G.

Service was good. Staff was cheerful and kind. My party orders the curry, pesto pasta, and this cod fish entree. It was all very very delicious. My curry had chicken and shrimp and both were soo tasty and complemented the try soo well. The empanadas and tacos appetizer were equally delicious. Price was appropriately what we got. Recommend.

Crab & Shrimp Empanadas
Michelle O.

This is my go to place in old town for the most part but the last two times I've had a pretty bad experience. This time was after a run and it was still early in the day. They sat us in the back when the restaurant was pretty open. Then they served all the other tables before us and were suprised and unapologetic when we said something. The food was okay. Because the service was so slow we only ordered our entrees and juice and when I ordered a refill it took so long I considered passing on it. It's too bad because for a $30 breakfast I am expecting service and a good time. Especially at 1909. This could easily of become a $100 per a person meal (as we were celebrating) but no one was serving us (even an app took 20 mins) so we ended up leaving and going to baileys. This happened when we came to the Valentine's Day pop up as well. Came out for Valentine's Day ready to order rounds of the cute drinks! It was like pulling teeth to get the first round ordered and our food. It was over 40 mins by the time the sever returned and we'd decided by that time we were better off heading to coin op or something. It's galentines and we're ready to have a good time. It was just really disappointing tbh and I'm hesitant to return at this point.

Norman R.

Really like the decor and the seasonal decorations were over the top. Had a seat at the bar, and ordered Korean Fried Chicken, Bacon Fries, Mussels in Wine Broth, a Martini and an Old Fashioned. Friendly customer service, but the bartenders are not great. Three attempts to make a simple Dry Vodka Martini Shaken and twice it was a Dirty Watery Martini . The Old Fashioned was good. Fries and chicken were tasty but the Mussels never arrived! Surprisingly the place received a Yelpie!

Mango habanero shrimp ceviche
Shannon B.

Need a dog friendly restaurant in Temecula? Then this is the restaurant for you! I highly recommend the fried deviled egg, mango habanera shrimp ceviche, and barrio tacos for an appetizer. The fried deviled egg decadent and a must try. If you are only going to try one appetizer this one is a winner. The Mango Habanera shrimp ceviche was exactly what you expect out of a good ceviche. Not overdone with too many ingredients. The chef knows what they are doing. The barrio tacos was exactly what you expect out of a good taco made with tender meat. 1909 knows how to make a Ceaser. If you like ceasers definitely order from this place. The miso-glazed black cod is AMAZING! If you know anything about cod then you know that black cod is THE best. It's a very rich and oily fish that needs to be cooked and paired with the right food so it's not too oily. The way 1909 paired it with the jasmine rice, egg plant, and miso sauce was AMAZING. I ended up having too many appetizers so by the time the mains came I was only able to have a few bites. Let me tell you, this dish tasted almost better the second day when I had it for left overs. The New York Steak Frites was PERFECT! I ordered it medium rare. I kind of wish I ordered it rare but that was on my part. The cognac cremini mushroom sauce was perfect with the steak. I kind of wish I had swapped out the frites for a vegetable or potato but it could be because I had so many appetizers. I'm assuming all of their desserts are amazing based on the creme brûlée. It tasted homemade. Will come again when I go back to old Temecula! Thanks for the impeccable service and the delicious food! WAAAAAIT! Almost forgot to talk about the service. We were checked on by the manager and several staff members. They also paid attention to our dog! Will be back.

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Does the restaurant accept reservations?

Only for parties of 8 or more

What is the meaning of 1909?

1909 Temecula, founded in September 2014, is a tribute to the Machado building, the location where the restaurant and bar now lives. The name, 1909, comes from the year the building was re-built after burning down in 1908.… Read more

When do you start decorating for Christmas?

Our Christmas decor will be up Tuesday, 12/3/24 - Sunday, 1/5/25. We hope you can join us!

Do they provide gluten-free options?

Hi Julie! We do offer gluten free options and/or you can modify dishes to be gluten free.… Read more

Do they take reservations?

Hi Anne! Yes, we do take reservations for parties of 8 or more. Please visit… Read more

What time does the kitchen close on Sundays?

5pm

Can you guys seat a group of 20?

Hello! Yes we can! If you submit a reservation request on our website at… Read more

Do you guys sell an espresso martini?

We can make them, but they aren't on our menu.

Do you guys have bottomless mimosas on weekdays?

We do :). We offer them 7 days a week from open until 3 pm.

Is there anything Gluten Free?

Do you take reservations?

We do take reservations for parties of 8 or more with 24 hour advanced notice. We also take walk-ups at any time.… Read more

Will you be showing Sunday Night Football?

When is last call for food on Saturdays?

We close at 2 am and last call for food and drinks is 1:30 am.

Is there dancing in the weekends?

No. It's not a club scene at this place. It's more of a bar and social set up but still a fun and energetic place to enjoy with friends after hours. The bartenders make excellent cocktails!

Do u have a happy hour?

No happy hour just good prices.

Are you open on Christmas Eve?

Yes, we are open from 9 am until 10 pm on Christmas Eve :)

I would like to come here this Saturday evening with a total of 4 to 5 people should I get a reservation or can we walk in and be ok?

They don't take reservations for less than 8 people. On a Saturday evening the wait for 4/5 is usually 35-50 minutes! I'd recommend putting your name on the list and then going to coin op and play some games while you wait! Or you can go to a bar… Read more

Do you need reservations?

Reservations are not required and we take walk-ups at any time. You are welcome to make reservations… Read more

Do you guys have the football games on Sunday's?

Yes, we do play some football games on Sundays, but not all.

Do they take reservations?

Unfortunately no, except for large groups. Can't remember the exact # they told me. Try to go a bit earlier for dinner it will help with the wait time.

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Toast - Creme Brulee French Toast

Toast

(2.8k reviews)

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My experience at Toast was a great one. I made a last-minute reservation for a large party, and the…read morehostess worked with me to secure a reservation close to the time we originally wanted and get us seated in a timely manner. They did seat us separately, which wasn't what we would have preferred; however, we understand that the reservation was made last minute and we were also on a time crunch, so getting seated quickly was a priority. I know it's not easy accommodating a large group, especially on a busy day, and given our time constraints, I was initially nervous about whether we would be seated and served on time. However, the staff was organized, patient, and friendly throughout, and everything ran smoothly. Despite how busy it was, we received our food promptly, and everything came out well-presented and delicious. The chilaquiles were especially flavorful, and the egg omelet and potatoes were also excellent. Our group also ordered the Korean ribs, which were very tasty, and the French toast as well! For drinks, our group wasn't a big fan of the iced coffee, and the mimosa flights were a bit too sweet for my personal preference. I only really enjoyed two out of the four options. That said, they were beautifully presented and very photogenic. One thing we really appreciated was that they accommodated separate checks for such a large group, which made paying much more convenient. The space offers both indoor and outdoor seating. It is on the smaller side, but they still managed to accommodate our group comfortably. Overall, it was a really positive experience, and I'd definitely consider returning.

Pros: - Great Service, very nice waiters/waitresses…read more- Good Food and drinks and coffee, haven't had a bad meal there once. - Outdoor seating ( clean and spacious without being cramped ) - Food portions are bigger than your average brunch spot, and filling. - PET FRIENDLY! (outside) - not too noisy even outside Cons: - It gets packed at Brunch time so either come earlier or prepare for longer wait times. - parking can get tough if you come during peak hours. Overall: A Step up above diners, Great place for breakfest and coffee, can't complain.

Swing Inn Cafe & BBQ - Pulled pork sandwich

Swing Inn Cafe & BBQ

(1.9k reviews)

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We searched for the oldest restaurant near Murrieta Hot Springs Resort and that's how we found…read moreSwing Inn Cafe & BBQ--and it completely exceeded our expectations. We arrived around 11am and were given the breakfast menu (which honestly looked incredible), but since we were only in town for a short time, we asked for the lunch menu so we could try the BBQ. So glad we did. We ordered the 3-smoked meats platter with mac & cheese and mashed potatoes--pastrami, brisket, and ribs--and everything was unbelievably tender and flavorful. You can tell it's done right. The portion was also very generous--honestly enough to feed 3-4 people--and we still left with leftovers. They also serve three BBQ sauces, including a spicy one that I absolutely loved. The service was amazing--just the right amount of friendly without ever feeling like they were selling you something. Attentive in all the right ways and straight to the point, which made the whole experience feel easy and genuine. We grabbed a cinnamon roll to go, and it was massive but surprisingly light--not dense at all, just perfectly soft and delicious. After eating, we took a walk through Old Town Temecula, which is such a charming area and the perfect way to end a meal like this. We can't wait to go back and try more--this is definitely going into our list of go-to spots whenever we're in the area.

The BBQ was good but was hesitant to dine in at first…read more Had an experience with a young lady who gladly and cheerfully greeted the two groups ahead of us but ignored us until she was told to seat us. When seating us, not even a word just a cold shoulder. I guess she must have asked someone else to work our table because another woman came to help us, she was very pleasant and made us feel welcomed after that very uncomfortable encounter. I'd encourage the business to remind their waitresses that we as patrons can feel your disgust and hostility, it's not kind.

Quiero Brunch - Chilaquiles

Quiero Brunch

(567 reviews)

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Sieanna was our server today, she answered any questions we had. The staff was friendly and knew…read morethe menu, she offered recommendations. My friend ordered the breakfast burrito, it was very flavorful: sausage, potato's, egg, cheese, and chorizo flavored beans. I got the tacos: carne asada, pollo, and al pastor. I asked for everything on the side. It was very good. If I got it again, I would get it loaded. It was my friend's birthday so she got to choose the spot, and I had never been here. Overall, cute decor, much larger than expected. Full bar in back. They fresh squeeze Lime juice or orange juice. Friendly staff. Outdoor seating was lovely. We even played cards at the table.

Well, it's a Rollercoaster of a review... so, here it goes…read more Our waitress was good and attentive, no complaints there...but the kitchen failed the front. I always hesitate to eat Mexican food in Temecula due ti it's lack of authenticity and NO..I WILL NIT GO TO GUACALA-JARAS! We had three plates... A chorizo, eggs and papa's burrito with beans.... (good) A red menudo (meh) or caldo de maiz with some menudo, oh and the calories seems like they put Maza in it to thicken the soup. I had a cafe de diabetes (olla) too much piloncillo.... should of been called agua de piloncillo. A machaca plate (nope) what looks like shredded beef with bell pepper and onions that was ran thru a food processor. Machaca is suppose to be scramble eggs with shredded beef... THATS IT! I gave it three stars for the service and the burrito. I'm glad I didn't get the weenies and eggs, it would of went south if that came out bad also. Just being honest.

1909 - bars - Updated May 2026

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