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    Brandon's Diner

    3.7 (525 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    French Fries with a side of Ranch
    Eliza L.

    Finally, a plate of huevos rancheros with frijoles that taste HOMEMADE!! 10/10, so flavorful! The pancakes were fluffy and delicious, paired nicely with the bacon and eggs. We ordered a side of fries just to try the ranch and I gotta say, totally worth it!!!

    Bowl of Albondigas Soup
    Dennis T.

    We have been here a few times since my last review, and the place continues to satisfy. On the latest occasion I enjoyed a Patty Melt on Rye prepared medium rare as requested, with French Fries. Small onion cubes added to the classic diner-food effect, and the Rye Bread used, with rye aplenty, was outstanding. The Fries, smeared in ketchup, were tasty, too. And Diane once again liked her Meat Lovers Skillet with crispy Hashbrowns. The only problem we encountered was that as we arrived I could see a waitress looking out the window with an "Oh no!" look on her face as she saw me parking our car in front of the diner. It was 8:40 p.m. on a Sunday night, and the restaurant closes at 9. Sure enough, I was told that all soups and salads--even Chili--had already been put away, and were unavailable to order. This is not what I expect to encounter when I arrive at a restaurant over 15 minutes before closing time. Our server, Sara G., who had been the person I saw looking out the window with a sorrowful expression, explained that the night had been exceptionally slow, and no further diners had been expected. Fortunately for me and Diane, the taste of the food we ordered made up for my disappointment at not having a full menu to draw from, including the wonderful Albondigas Soup made here, and Chili. So it was still at least a four-star experience in any event. And a mixture of piped in music soothed our spirits as we ate.

    Burnt zucchini  Burnt fries  Burnt fish

    Burnt food and servers still serve Did not go back to table to see if we needed anything else Ridiculous

    Appetizers sampler - Wings, Rings and Things
    Sweetwater M.

    We love Brandon's! It's a great place to go when everyone wants something different. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner - can't go wrong! Service has always been great. Can take a bit to order/see a waiter if they're busy, but even then it's pretty easy to flag someone down. There's plenty of seating, some TVs, and it's not super loud in there. Also, Taco Tuesday is amazing!

    Spicy cucumber michelada
    Manny M.

    The prices were good and food presentation and amounts were excellent and the taste was phenomenal! I was really pleased and happy with the food and excellent service delivered by waitress Libby.the guacamole bacon burger was so juicy and delicious, the onion rings were the best ever , so tasty and crunchy. The highlights were the rings and the michelada...The spicy cucumber Michelada was the best i have ever tried! I will go again today and take my other daughter.

    Nutella & Banana Pancakes -  Buttermilk Pancakes
    Y G.

    Went in for some breakfast with my sibling , we have always had curiosity into this place and we finally were able to try it . Service is a plus + all servers are very nice and always checking up , Food is very delicious as of the place it gives back then old times . I highly recommend 10/10

    Mark L.

    Taco tuesday at its finest love the chicken tacos here, 3 chicken tacos for $8.45 only on Tuesday. Complimented with excellent customer service.( See Casey) Thank you, Mark LaBray

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    One of the best chilaquiles I've ever had. Low key, pay at the register. Typical diner.

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    I love this place for breakfast and mimosas. Never had a bad meal. Recommend Ana's salad and their Menudo and pancakes are excellent!

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    Very friendly staff, good food, for a good price. We will definitely go back in the near future.

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    Always great breakfast and good service. Heather was my server and was quick to get my order and refill my coffee

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    Love the food and service here!!! There's always a lot of food and they keep my drink filled. One of my favorite diners to go to.

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    Do you serve alcohol and wine at breakfast time?

    They have a variety of beer in bottle and drafts, they have several mimosas and a mimosa flight. Moreno valley location has full bar Menu. Here we've just had mimosas and micheladas

    I seen they have all you can eat salad bar, do you pay extra for that?

    I don't think so

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    I've given Morena's their props before, but I had to add some extra love for these beautiful fish…read moreand shrimp tacos with mango salsa and for their World Cup happy hour (whenever there's a game on). Service was just as sweet as always. Pretty quiet in here for happy hour and World Cup on TV.

    We recently had lunch at Morena's Mexican Cuisine, and while it was a mixed experience, I think it…read morehas potential! The meal started off strong with their chips and salsa--super fresh and flavorful. For my entrée, I had the chicken fajitas. While they were cooked properly, I wish they had a bit more seasoning to really bring out the flavor. My wife had the enchiladas divorciadas, which were beautifully presented, but unfortunately, the filling was a bit cool. She probably should have sent it back, but since we were in a hurry, we didn't bother. On the positive side, my daughter had the carne asada burrito, and she said it was excellent. Service started off great with our younger male waiter being very attentive at first, but it slowed down significantly as our meal went on. By the end of our visit, I actually had to go up to the register to ask to pay. It was lunch time, and it wasn't that busy, so this felt a bit out of the ordinary. Despite the hiccups, I'm willing to give Morena's Mexican Cuisine another try, as it may have just been an off day. The chips and salsa, along with my daughter's burrito, showed that they definitely have what it takes to impress. I'll reserve final judgment after my next visit!

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    Chicharon appetizer (came with beans and green salsa) yummy!
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    Anchos Southwest Grill & Bar

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    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.

    Im not fully sure about how we felt about this place. It wasn't bad but…read moreMy family decided to come to this restaurant to celebrate my grandfathers birthday. First time coming to the restaurant for all of us. The ambience was cool and I liked the fact that they made the tortillas fresh. The food was cool I guess. My grandmother got the chicken fajitas but there were no bell peppers with it, just onions. The tamale was mid. My Dad and myself ordered a basic bean and cheese burrito. I did not like the fact that it wasn't mentioned that the beans are made with bacon until AFTER we received our food! My dad doesn't eat meat and the rice is made with chicken as well. The server did bring him something else but this needs to be stated on the menu or upon ordering! We were sat right next to where they made the tortillas and can see them being made since they had glass windows around it. However, there was one gentleman that was making tortillas who was on his cell phone texting or whatever CONSTANTLY at the same time while doing this. He had a glove on one hand and no glove on the other, and was touching the tortilla dough.....We all know how dirty a cell phone is! And what made it worse is at one point he itched the inside of his nose with his finger, and didn't even wash his hands or have gloves on after that. Definitely made my stomach turn and what caused me to go and write this review. I suggest a camera be placed at the tortilla station, add the notes about bacon in the beans and chicken in the rice, and add bell peppers to the fajitas. Also, maybe give the option of meatless beans and rice for the non-meat eaters

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