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    Carnitas Express

    3.3 (597 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    CARNITAS EXPRESS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    This is my order biscuits and gravy
    Carlos S.

    I love this place it was my first time here we came to fellowship and this so good the service is amazing

    Warm chips and salsa
    Daniel O.

    When it's good it's great. Chips almost always taste fresh and warm. Were breakfast people here. It can get busy and some of the staff are a little too chatty about the behind the scenes that guest can hear. Salsa is chunky but good. Diet Coke always hits IYKYK! Never been for dinner, the menudo harmony/tripe ratio always spot on.

    Combination #7 - Chicken Taquitos with black beans; Carnitas Burrito wet with green sauce.
    Tom K.

    I recently moved to the area and wanted to try this restaurant again. I used to come here 5 or 6 years ago while visiting friends in Menifee and loved it then. Today was my second meal in the past week, both meals were excellent. I came with my granddaughter, and she also loved her meal. She ordered the combination #7 - chicken taquitos with black beans; and I ordered the carnitas burrito wet with green sauce. When I came to leave my review, I was surprised at the overall medium score. So I went and scanned the Reviews with scores of 1,2, 4 or 5. Almost all the 1"s or two's were from 2023 and 2024. Almost all the 4's and 5's were from 2025. So before basing your decision on the reviews, give it a try. Make your own decision. I know that we will be back!

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    My family and I love coming here ! The service is always great and the food is even better! Huge portions & for a good price!

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    The staff are so friendly sky, they act like family and I love places like this. The food is good or ruins and the store is very clean.

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    Food was okay but the restaurant not so much, not very clean. service was good but wished for more of a cleaner atmosphere.

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    Great Food but better yet the Best Bartender in the area - Eric. Timing was impeccable!

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    Great food, great margaritas, good service, good prices! This is our 'go to' for mexican food!!!

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    Great place to eat some dinner in Menifee. This place exceeded my expectations for sure. We had the…read morebeef carpaccio, not knowing what it was and it was absolutely amazing. The flavors were so good together and the polenta was yummy. I had the lobster BLT, which is a cold sandwich. That was absolutely amazing. Perfect mix of tangy and savory. The fries were so good as well. My boyfriend got the backyard Barbecue platter. Which is on their special menu that is only seasonal. He truly enjoyed his food and the ribs were so tender, this specific food option had a lot on the plate and will definitely get you very full and could even possibly share. Our server was Makenzie, she had such great service and is very kind and accommodating. Our waters were never empty or even pass the halfway point because she was so on top of checking on us and making sure everything was good. I highly recommend this local spot in Menifee, will return!!!

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    Stopped by Texas Roadhouse on a Saturday around 1 PM and was pleasantly surprised by how easy the…read moreexperience was. There was no wait for a booth, and the restaurant had a fun, family-friendly atmosphere with TVs throughout the dining room. The complimentary bread was warm, fluffy, and fresh. The cinnamon butter was tasty, though definitely on the sweeter side. The peanuts were exactly what you'd expect from Texas Roadhouse. For drinks, we tried the blue lemonade and strawberry lemonade. The blue lemonade tasted pretty similar to regular lemonade, but the free refills were a nice bonus. The strawberry lemonade was the standout and definitely worth ordering. We also tried the Dragonfruit Sparkler, which was fruity, refreshing, and one of the better specialty drinks on the menu. For entrees, the Herb Crusted Chicken Dinner was the clear winner. The chicken was juicy, flavorful, and well-seasoned, and the corn on the side was surprisingly delicious. The Country Fried Chicken Dinner was just okay. It wasn't bad, but I've had better versions elsewhere, and even with the gravy it felt a little lacking in flavor. The fries were pretty standard. Another plus was the large parking lot and the reasonable prices. The portions were generous, and overall the meal felt like a good value for the money. A special shoutout to Candace for providing friendly and attentive service throughout our visit. Overall, Texas Roadhouse delivered a solid dining experience with good food, affordable prices, and a welcoming atmosphere. I'd definitely come back for the herb crusted chicken and strawberry lemonade.

    Texas Roadhouse? More like Texas Wackhouse. My husband got a gift card for his bday and he doesn't…read morecare for TRH aka TWH. He decided to give me the gift card this evening to enjoy a nice meal as our kiddos were at their grandparents and he was working. I ordered a $30+ meal the 6oz sirloin + shrimp and two sides. I got it to go so I could enjoy it at home. While I was waiting (I had arrived very close to the pickup time), I noticed an employee standing next to the driver's side of a car talking to the driver, who appeared to be an acquaintance. I could clearly overhear the conversation, and the employee was saying things that I found completely inappropriate to be discussing while standing right in front of the restaurant, even if it was technically in the parking lot. Two minutes before my pickup time, I went to the to-go window and received my food. When I got home, I realized my rolls didn't include the house butter. Whatever! It's not the end of the world. But worth noting as you would think this would be standard to provide. What became really problematic was the meal itself. I ordered my steak well done, but it arrived bleeding and wasn't even close to medium well. Why ask how I want my steak cooked if you aren't going to cook it that way? The shrimp was cold and incredibly salty. The potato? How do you get a potato wrong? Well, somehow they managed...it was stale and overly salty too. The broccoli I don't even think was steamed for more than a minute before you gave it "seasoning". The entire meal was awful and for $30?! Hahahaha I guess really the joke was on me for paying such an absurd amount but I really was expecting some quality somewhere. It just wasn't there all at. We still have money left on our gift card, but we'll be giving it away because we won't be coming back. I didn't even bother calling to complain because, judging by the quality of the food, I don't think a complaint would make any difference. I added a photo of my "well done steak".

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    Texas Roadhouse - Front of restaurant

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    Black Bear Diner Menifee

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    3.8(370 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    I would have shot them five star but my eggs came over hard instead of over easy…read more Other than that the food and the service were great! There was a pretty good crowd, but we were seated as soon as we walked in. That was wonderful. The atmosphere was cheerful and friendly. Our server was very pleasant and bubbly too! Not much to say it was a routine breakfast on a Saturday morning after running errands. I will say that we will be back because we enjoy black bear. The food is delicious and the staff is always friendly. We usually go to the Black Bear in Wildomar but now that I know there is one closer to home it will be our go to first. M&M

    Papa Bear As the…read morecrow flies BBD is the closest full service restaurant to home. I try and warm up to the place but I struggle to make it a regular stop. I have always felt breakfasts are on the small side, unless you really order up, like 22 bucks or more but the $17 dollar breakfast always leaves me wanting for more. 2 eggs, some toast or pancake, and sausage or bacon 2 of 1 or 1 of each with that you also get a thin slice of orange, and a 2X4 inch piece of green lettuce. don't get me wrong it was cooked and plated well except I ordered bacon and got 1 of ea bacon and sausage. My buddy got the big bear burger and was completely underwelmed and for 19 bucks it was a smaller beef patty then Mcdonalds coming in at 3.2 ounces Everything tasted just fine and served in about 10 minutes, but it was so average in size and when the cooks get it kind of right how do you complain? you dont, its not that type of place, you just dont go back, or as often. Its not bad but I struggle to find any value. Take it for what it is, if pulling off the 215 because you are starving and you saw the big sign, trust you will be welcomed and served and sent back on your way with well wishes.

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    0.8 mi
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    Grey Iron Brewing Company
    Grey Iron Brewing Company
    Grey Iron Brewing Company - Smash Burger Food Truck with a beer.

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    Smash Burger Food Truck with a beer.

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    4.4(376 reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    The best thing here is the staff, each one of them top-notch fantastic!…read moreIt seems that the buyer has their own specific taste for beer - there's frequently maybe eight specialty beers and half of them are flavored like an ice cream shop or a candy store, not to my liking..... The bartenders are awesome and really know how to work the crowd and nice people. I've also met some cool customers as well so I dig the place. There's a good band on Friday nights that does cover rock 'n' roll and they're quite good. I wish they serve their food from the restaurant they own next-door because there's more vegetarian options it is a cool place but I just wish they had more diversity in the beer they serve and maybe once in a while lower price points which I guess happens during happy hour. But, like I said, at the beginning, the staff is awesome and enjoyable to talk to. So, that makes frequent visits welcoming.

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    Septembers Taproom & Eatery
    Septembers Taproom & Eatery
    Septembers Taproom & Eatery

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    3.6(697 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    •$$

    ** dog friendly for patio seating…read more This place is absolutely amazing. I think it might have been some of the best dinner I have had since I have moved to Menifee. The options are so healthy, massive, and filling. Honestly, we came right before closing, which we were a little iffy about, but the food was still so amazing and obviously made with love. The staff was still very nice as well and quick we probably got our food in 5 to 10 minutes after ordering. The only issue I did have was we were still eating and they were not officially closed yet and they turned off the soda machine. Besides that the place is very, cute. You go up in order and you can choose where you would like to sit.

    Horrible experience. The food is overpriced for what they charge. Everything was cold and you could…read moretell the food was microwaved. The vegetables all tasted like they came from a frozen bag. The ordering counter was subpar. There were no dine in utensils and when asked, they were all being "washed" and we were only given plastic takeout utensils. We were there for an hour and the metal spoon and forks were never restocked. The service is abysmal. The staff except for the bartender do not know how to handle customers. I tried to order an alcoholic drink and got declined for "looking young". I'm well beyond the age of 21 and I showed them my ID. Why would anyone ever bring a fake ID to drink at a Bushfire Kitchen in Menifee? Christ. However, I'm mostly annoyed at how avoidant the staff was about it. I waited for my drink, followed up, then they sheepishly explained to me that they "just can't give me the drink because I seem a bit young". That's fine. Just stop avoiding it. It's also not lost on me that a big factor of that is probably because of my ethnicity. On top of that, I had to inquire if they had an ID scanner and they said no. I had to ask for the receipt myself of them refunding it (allegedly) so at least I could make sure that I was given my money back for the drink they declined me. Wouldn't recommend this place at all. Avoid.

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    Bushfire Kitchen - Menifee - Outside Patio Bar

    Outside Patio Bar

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