I really appreciate the concept of this place- organic, GF, etc., and a fast casual dining atmosphere. Customer service is slow and terrible. My experience was not so great. The chick made a mistake with my order as take-out when clearly I told her I'll be dining in with my friend. My friend made her order separately and got her meal in a timely order. I ordered a sandwich with a side salad and she had the rib and chicken entree. I did not get my meal after sitting there for 45 minutes. Long story short, the manager comes by to tell me that they'll remake my meal and apologizes. The manager has the food runner give me a coupon for one free burger. First of all, the manager should have handed that to me personally. Second, 1??? I was there with my friend so I should have received 2. Let's say I was there alone, he should have handed me a couple so I can bring more people with me next time. It's common sense if you want your business to grow with WOM. Meals are over priced but I guess that's okay because it's organic, etc. don't get me wrong, I'll pay and even travel for good yummy food. Maybe it was a bad day but I won't be returning. I'd rather get my meals at Barons. read more

Bushfire Kitchen - Temecula - Gluten-Free Near Me - Temecula, California

Super good food but the last 3 times I've gotten it to go the order has been wrong. When I call to let them know they are unapologetic and tell me to look at my receipt. Today my bowl had sauce and my wife's didn't. My bowl also had veggies and hers didn't. I don't even know why but I also don't have time to call and go back and forth. Like I said great food but terrible service. We'll probably still go here just won't get it to go or we will make sure and check the order before we walk out. read more

Wow. So good. This was a quick pitstop for lunch on our way from Palm Springs to San Diego, and it made me wish I lived closer. I had a brisket bowl over mashed potatoes. It was meat and veg--how much more healthy can you get for eating out?! Meat was flavorful and tender and vegetables were cooked well, not mushy or raw. There is plenty of outside seating and even a covered patio. There are a line of small tables inside, which is where I sat. It's hiding in the north side of Trader Joes, but worth discovering. read more

ordered on valentine's day which i'm sure was exceptionally busy, and the food was still absolutely amazing. the tri tip bowl was so good, and I will definitely have leftovers for tomorrow. also the chimmichurri sauce is amazing!!! also got a large side of mac n cheese, which is to die for. so so good!!! read more

Bushfire Kitchen - Temecula - Tri-Tip Bowl (gf) with Garlic Mashed Potatoes (gf) (v) and Brussels Sprouts (gf) (ve) well, whats left of it lol. - Gluten-Free Near Me - Temecula, California

I have been here twice. I really wanted to like it, and after reading all the reviews here on Yelp, I walked in expecting I would; however, I was disappointed. Let me first say, it wasn't bad, but it wasn't great, and great was what I was looking for. Their menu is really large, which can be a good thing; however, I found it overwhelming and hard to narrow down. I landed on sandwich the first time and a burger the next. Both were good; however, like I said before neither was anything special. I think some day I will give them another try and go in a different direction. Maybe it's time to look at one of their braised meats and rice options. read more

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Love Bushfire Kitchen. Love to eat there. Love to have them cater our parties They use local ingredients whenever possible ( and put pictures up of the local small growers) Panang Chicken Curry is amazing, Caesar salad is perfect, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu It's a favorite of ours. read more

This is my second time writing a review. I've talked to the owner of the business after a bad experience of time waiting for orders placed. I'm writing this currently while I wait for my order which was suppose to be done by 6:09 pm and it's still not done at 6:32pm. From what I gather, either the order system needs to be redone and rethought (don't offer times you can't meet) or perhaps more staffing or simplification of menus. The staff is working hard, i know, but it's so consistent it's sad that I share this one aspect when people consider working there. Also as I finish this, order not done. read more

The food is downright delicious. Best Mac 'n Cheese I have ever tasted. Their vegetable selection is a highlight, great variety and cooked to perfection. Simply can't get enough of them. read more

I really like this place! The food is really good, the staff was friendly, and they were taking all safety precautions. I had the brisket bowl with mashed potatoes and I was pleasantly surprised. I have driven past this place 100 times and I've never noticed it until today. So glad I stopped! I will be back. read more

Good food good atmosphere Food portions are big. The bowls are very filling. You can almost split it into two, but they're so good lol read more

Probably my favorite restaurant in Temecula that I have been to! I love this place! I love how they serve grass-fed and organic meats! My favorites: -The en feugo burger-I love the spice, the bun and the bacon is awesome! -chipotle braised short rib- great flavor! Texture! I get it with garlic mashed potatoes and the veggies. -Panang chicken curry- so good! I get it with rice which balances the spice from the curry. I also love the sweet potato fries and the Mac n cheese. -------- Happy hour-half off beer and wine Parking-depending on the time of day the parking lot can be a bit crowded Service- I have always received great service read more

Bushfire Kitchen - Temecula - Chipotle braised short rib bowl with garlic mashed potatoes and veggies - Gluten-Free Near Me - Temecula, California

I would love to give this restaurant 5 stars because my meal from beginning to end was fabulous; however, my husband ordered the pesto chicken sandwich and it just kept falling apart so unfortunately, his experience was not so hot. I ordered the bacon, arugula panini. The best panini of my life. I had dreams about this sandwich for weeks. The service was great and the staff very helpful with working with us newbies. I'll definitely be back to this place with my husband I hope. read more

I always enjoy going to Bushfire Kitchen. It's conveniently located next to Trader Joe's so it's the perfect place to eat before shopping. I really love their burgers and I recently tried their Argentinan Burger. It's my favorite menu item now. read more

Bushfire Kitchen - Temecula - Argentinean Burger - Gluten-Free Near Me - Temecula, California

Tri tip bowl, garlic mash, chimichurri sauce. ‍

3/31/21 was my last visit there. We have a 6 month old along with two other young ones so it's hard to do much right now. I placed an order so I can quickly pick up the food and just go home to feed the family. No energy or time to cook. My order said to arrive at 7:59pm in the designated parking spot and call a specific phone number to let the staff know I'm there and waiting for the food to be brought to the car. I did. I was there at 7:59. I called and the girl that answered checked on the order and said it would just be a few more minutes and that she'd bring the food to my car. 8:05 came and passed. 8:10 came and passed. 8:15 came and passed. 8:20 came and passed. Finally, I got so tired of waiting for "a few more minutes" that I went inside. I spoke with the girl and she was like "pick up orders are on these shelves" and grabbed my order and handed it to me. It apparently had been sitting there this whole time. I reminded her of what she said on the phone and she apologized and said she forgot. I was mad at this point. My wife had been calling saying wtf. I've been practicing being patient in the car. The food had been sitting on a shelf in their lobby with no way to keep the food hot. They offered nothing but "I'm sorry, I forgot." I was so disappointed. I checked my order before leaving and everything was there, though I paid an extra amount to add avocado added to my meal because that is a nice treat for me. Haha. I immediately saw that the avocado slices were sooooo brown and disgusting. I asked food preparer guys who ended up being defensive and rude. I told them and showed them the avocado and they just looked at me and were like "yeah.............so do you want to replace it" Like they saw nothing wrong with the avocado. I replied, do you usually serve your customers disgusting looking avocados? The guy responded "we cut all of our avocados at the beginning of the day, so they all are going to look the same, but they are fine to eat." Oh gee, thanks. It's my fault I ordered from them at 730pm, right? I had them replace the slices but they were just as bad. I just grabbed it and left. This was the last straw. I felt like they thought it was my duty to give them business and be happy with whatever crap service and old, cold food they dish out. Not cool. I was a regular customer. Never felt like the people there are nice or appreciated the business in the past, so I guess this should have been no surprise. read more

This place is awesome. We really need one like this in the OC, food was amazing. Very good selection. Very well run with good service. I wish they had a larger dinning area......but wow.... I could do this everyday for a month and still love it..... read more

Ate here for the 1st time with my grandson. Food was great. Place very clean and their selection of drinks were great. I had the Hibiscus , lavender lemonade with my brisket burger. Brisket was very tender and great flavor read more

Yum. The Chimichurri sauce that they provide for your bread is deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeLISH. PROS- Awesome staff! SUPER friendly. Did I mention the Chimichurri sauce for the bread? My kids cleaned their plates. Cons- Place is a bit small and feels cramped It's a long drive from my house- so I can't just go get some bread and Chimichurri sauce. read more

Oh my goodness, this place is so scrumptious!! I always like Yelping independent restaurants in the areas we travel. This definitely is a gem in the heart of Temecula. Kind of a small restaurant, but does have a covered outdoor patio with heaters for those cool days. Upon entering, I was taken back (in a good way) by all the pots and pans sitting on a warming table with amazing looking food. It kind of felt like down home cooking. The whole chicken, which is open range, and the tri tip looked oh so good. Loved the many healthy selections of food; sweet potatoes, grilled vegetables, various salads etcetera. We had the Quinoa/Arugula with beets salad. It was delicious and different which we love. Also purchased the Tuscan Chicken sandwich. The chicken was moist, the bread was a focaccia with seeds. It was the perfect bread for the sandwich. Oh and let me say, we always order sweet potato fries and these were one of the best batches yet. The cut is thicker which makes them meatier than the skinny ones most plates are served with. The interior of the place is pretty cool. The menu hangs above the glass where the hot and cold foods are behind for safe keeping. They are very large wood pieces with the written menu on them, very rustic/country looking. They serve good local wine, try their happy hour. Our service by the young men was excellent, very effecient and willing to answer all our questions and even chat about their wine favorites. The prices for the amount of food and quality was indeed worth every bite. It is definitely a town favorite and well known amongst the community especially being somewhat hidden in a strip mall by Trader Joes. All in all, excellent restaurant and we will stop in again when we are in the area. p.s. the pics I posted made many of my friends' mouths druel. read more

Bushfire Kitchen - Temecula - Tuscan chicken sandwich with arugula salad. - Gluten-Free Near Me - Temecula, California

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Second time I've ordered to go and they didn't include the Chimmichurri sauce that I ordered both times. Will try the Menifee location next time. They seem to have better ratings. read more

Just came home with takeout food. Ordered the husband a veggie sandwich and got steak instead. Very disappointing read more

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I ordered the Spinach and Strawberry salad with Salmon and it was outstanding. I also had the lemon cloud cookie that was very good but not very lemony. read more

Messed up my order, too hungry to complain. Wanted Mac'n'cheese, got sweet potatoes instead. Makes me wonder if they gave me the extra 2oz of tri-tip I payed for as well. Tri-tip only comes one way, medium, I like it rare. Veggies were grilled and delicious, sweet potatoes came sprinkled with seseame seeds, I don't know, but they were very good. Marbling on the tri-tip look great, wish it was more moist though so I could've enjoyed it more. Otherwise a good hearty meal, I will be getting the Mac'n'cheese next time, smelled so good coming out of that oven fresh. read more

Bushfire Kitchen - Temecula - Obvioulsy I enjoyed myself, too hungry to take a picture before I ate. - Gluten-Free Near Me - Temecula, California

Been here three times. Had the chicken the first and third time (it was a bit dry but good). Had the spaghetti on the second team. Good but a bit oily. I will say that the staff seems a bit unconcerned, in a bad way. I would like to see a bit more pride and energy in the staff. I would say that this place has the potential to be the Urban plated and Tender greens of Temecula; however, as it is now, either brands would immediately win my buisness if they were to love into the area. read more

I would say this place is usually five stars. We come in once or twice a month and we love that their burgers are homemade and grass fed and on a homemade bun! Everything here is pretty much scratch made and tastes so good! It's a little more difficult during Covid as to be expected, call in orders must be done in person or online but sometimes it does not work online so you have to come in person and wait outside for your order. They won't take orders over the phone, no exceptions. The staff seems tired at the end of the day so the service is not the best. I wonder if it has been difficult on the team during this time. Even still we will try to support local businesses as much as possible! read more

Tri Tip was delicious! Patio seating with mist, was pretty refreshing while seeping a nice cold glass of beer

OVERPRICED and they ripped me off. I ordered dinner for two, drove all the way home and realized I didn't get the two empanadas I paid for. I called and spoke with the manager. She apologized, and promised to refund me for the two empanadas and said she would text me some sort of coupon. Well she didn't. I don't like be lied to and promise to never eat there, discourage others as well, and celebrate when they shut down due to lack of sales. read more

I was asked to find a Resturaunt that had a Gluten Free Menu. Bingo. This is the place. My Best Friend has to be on a gluten free diet. so, this was her 36th Anniversary and lives in Hemet. We decided on the Temecula area. There were 10 of us. I was so Happy, the food was delicious! Each one of us ordered different meals. All Fresh and yummy!! Loved it!! read more

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I love this place. I have been coming here since they opened and it is great food cooked with quality ingredients. However, I have definitely seen the prices change as they have grown in popularity. I now go with one other person and we each get a sandwich or a salad and no sides. We do get drinks and we can't seem to get out for any less than $14-$17 a person with tax and tip. And for a restaurant where I am not served at the table that is a bit discouraging. I would definitely be willing to pay $12-$13 dollars with tax and tip per person. But the extra two or three dollars has really changed my decision to call this a regular stop for great food in town. It has now become a once and a while great stop for awesome food. See my attached photo for what $32 in food with tax and tip gets you at Bushfire read more

Bushfire Kitchen - Temecula - BBQ tri tip, diet coke, spinach and strawberry salad with chicken and kombucha... Tax and tip $32 dollars - Gluten-Free Near Me - Temecula, California

Update: I was quickly contacted by the owner of Bushfire Kitchen who reported the recipe was, in fact, made in error. I am impressed with his quick response and his attention to the issue. As I told him, the curry sauce was delicious, it just had too many peas. I can imagine it is very good when properly made. I will try it again and for sure give another update. Welp, not thaaaat bad. I don't think I ordered the right thing. I ordered lamb curry and got pea curry with some bits of lamb...not enough to make a full bite of lamb. A bit pricey for what you get. read more

Bushfire Kitchen - Temecula - Peas disguised as lamb curry - Gluten-Free Near Me - Temecula, California

The location is hidden. Very small location. If you feel claustrophobic you may not like this small location during peak hours. For a burger, Tri tip meal and quesadilla for us it was a total of $43. You pay for what you get which is quality. Overall, I would be back. I enjoyed it. I did ask for medium on my burger and it was not. The line gets long which makes it crowded inside the restaurant read more

Bushfire Kitchen - Temecula - Gluten-Free Near Me - Temecula, California

Another 5 star for me. Enjoyed eating here. Seems simple but flavors are just yummy. Sooo good. And I like the place. Tri tip bowl. Chicken and rib combo. read more

Bushfire Kitchen - Temecula - Tri tip bowl basmati rice and roasted butternut squash yum - Gluten-Free Near Me - Temecula, California

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it was a super hot day and without asking gave a nice cold glass of water, came out in a reasonable time. loved the food so yummy! would definitely come here again! read more

Food is the best quality here. Service is impeccable! Very nice people and a nice place to eat. The burgers are out of control. Our server Anna was very polite and cordial. Her smile made our evening perfect! read more

Bushfire Kitchen - Temecula - So full! - Gluten-Free Near Me - Temecula, California

Food is ok here just depends on what you order. Salads are tiny and portions on some items and too small for what they charge.

Wow!!!!! First of all, amazing customer service. They have a little case of empanadas at the register and the chicken empanada is the best I have ever had, and I love empanadas. The millionaire BLT caught my eye, who doesn't love fancy bacon? Delicious!!!!!!! I had a bite of the curry cauliflower too, amazing! There is an outdoor seating area that is available sans covid shutdown. Definitely go here! read more

I love this place! A full hearty meal that is completely healthy and nourishing - which is very hard to find for eating out.

Absolutely infuriated with the service I received and didn't receive from Bushfire Kitchen Temecula. I placed an order online for pickup for lunch for an office. I get a text message at 11:00am that my order is ready and go to the front door. A man comes out and tells me that they aren't actually opening/taking orders and can't fulfill the order they confirmed prior!! He said they will refund me but can't do it immediately. He was absolutely rude about it and now I am scrambling to find lunch for 10 people with only 20 minutes. They had all morning to call customers to tell them they couldn't fulfill orders and they did NOTHING. Disrespectful, unprofessional, and rude. read more

Bush fire kitchen serves delicious food with good size portions and they don't charge an arm and a leg for delivery.

I have order from here for at least 2 years now. They have cut their side dishes to 1/3 the size for the same price.!!! A tiny little 4oz side cost 4 to 5$$ I am done with this place. read more