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Fire Up Grill

3.8 (749 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Casual
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Moderate noise
Good for groups

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Mexican Candy shots
Martin B.

My girlfriend and I stopped here to charge our Tesla at the charging station next door. What was supposed to be a quick intermission between our business trip became a pleasant experience thanks to our waiter Eric. My girlfriend ordered the Chilaquiles with Asada protein added and it was delicious. I ordered the Birria Ramen with a Watermelon Agua Fresca and it was a sweet refresher for a sunny day. We ended our dine-in with some Mexican Candy shots and they were 10/10. The atmosphere was great outside in a nice area of Riverside. Thank you Eric for the hospitality. I recommend this place to anyone and hope you get Eric as your waiter.

Delicious!!
Shawn P.

We passed at least 10 spots before landing and settling on this gem. The hostesses were our first line of contact even before we entered the threshold. Bright smiles and warm energy invited us right on in. Lulu and another hostess whose name I did not get, answered our questions knowledgeable and patiently. Once seated, our servers Gigi and John Carlo explained the 'new' happy hour menu, I believe. Both were just as pleasant as our hostesses. The drinks and presentation were exceptional! Shout out to the bartender for my gin/cucumber cocktail!! Amazing! My food was okay. I had wings and tater tots. The tots for me were cooked to a crisp... both times. My companion had the steak quesadillas and ceviche, which she enjoyed. I would definitely go back primarily for the vibe (enjoyed the ambiance of the outdoor seating) and the energy of the staff. It was obvious that they enjoyed working there and got along cohesive. Suggestion: Have a clear Happy Hour menu to avoid customers like me asking a whole bunch of questions, sometimes the same ones over again.

Madrian M.

I was in serious need for Mexican comfort food, so came here for brunch with a friend. This spots located in downtown Riverside, walking distance from the Arcade Downtown and right across Center for the Arts. Solid place for brunch--chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, chicken + waffles, and more. We ordered chilaquiles, menudo, churros and café de olla (traditional Mexican coffee). It was packed, but we were seated in under 10 minutes. I don't know if it was rain, but my favorite part of the meal was the café de olla. It was perfectly warm and sweetly spiced. I could smell the cinnamon before first sip. The staff was friendly. The menudo was good, and churros were yummy. The chilaquiles were okay--I was hoping for crispier chips. I'm thinking I want to come back--especially after seeing the birria tacos at the table next to us. They looked really good.

Alicia G.

The new updates are so nice. Love what they did! The food was delicious. The cucumber and pineapple fruit waters were refreshing! Food presentation was great and tasted amazing. The host Mya was sweet! Recommendation of the Paloma was spot on!

Spanish latte with vanilla bean cold foam
Juanita A.

I just tried Fire Up's new little coffee spot, Cafecito, and what a lovely surprise it was! I ordered the Spanish latte with vanilla cold foam, and you can truly taste the quality. They use real vanilla bean, and you can even see the tiny specks in the foam, which made it feel extra special. The drink was perfectly balanced not too sweet, just smooth and delicious. Ashley was such a sweetheart and really helped me decide by asking all the right questions about what I like. It's so nice when someone takes the time to make sure you get exactly what you want. I also grabbed some lunch to go, and they included complimentary chips and salsa, which I thought was such a thoughtful touch. Little things like that really make a difference. I'll absolutely be back again on my next lunch break. Such a charming addition to Fire Up!

Banana Latte
Hillary F.

Ashley made me the best banana latte I've ever had! The coffee was strong and smooth and the cold foam was perfect! She even delivered it to me next door! You gotta try their new menu!

Café de olla
Rosalba P.

Cool spot! Came here for my husbands birthday breakfast, on a chilly and drizzly day, had no idea main seating was outside but made the best of it lol Wish they had outside heaters or would have put down the patio shades and also more inside seating but food made it all worth it! The waitress was sweet and attentive. I ordered the green chilaquiles with scrambled eggs, beans and rice. My husband ordered their breakfast burrito. My chilaquiles were delicious, beans were flavorful and rice was nice and fluffy - made to perfection. My husband enjoyed his burrito, good size and tasty salsa. I also ordered their cafe de olla to keep me warm lol and it was delicious! Definitely recommend, a must try!

Had a great experience here, mostly because of the service. Ashley was amazing--super attentive and always one step ahead. She also had a really fun, creative vibe that made the whole experience feel more personal. My favorite was the Banana Latte that was super delicious. You can tell she really cares. Definitely would come back!

Must try place! Paola our server was really helpful answered all our questions , was super nice and made great suggestions! I recommend!
Evan E.

Great spot! Service was spot on. Our server Paola was genuinely very helpful since it was our first time here. Food was great and music was too

Ceviche
Faviola G.

Dined at Fire Up with my family and we had a wonderful experience. Darren took care of us and gave us the best service possible. The food is phenomenal and the atmosphere is great. The ceviche and ramen were our overall favorite dishes. If you're ever around here, you definitely need to check it out. Ask for Darren, he's the best at what he does.

Food
Diane C.

The most delicious brunch I've had in a long time!!! I had their chilaquiles banderas and they were so bombbb! Also the service was amazing! Our server Paola made sure we had an amazing experience here. Definitely coming back for dinner soon

Sophia E.

Finally got to stop by and Ashley made the experience so good. We tried the horchata latte and the cookie butter latte, and the cookie butter was honestly the best we've had. Love that they do different cold foam flavors every week too. Can't wait to come back!

Horchata Latte
Martin J.

Stopped by Fire Up and Ashley absolutely killed it behind the bar. She recommended the horchata latte and it was honestly one of the best drinks I've had in a while smooth, perfectly balanced, not too sweet, and that cinnamon flavor hit just right. You can tell she really knows what she's doing and cares about the drinks she puts out. Great service, great vibe, and the latte was 10/10. Definitely coming back and asking Ashley to make it again.

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Are dogs allowed?

Yes, in the patio area.

I saw a sign for happy hour for this location while walking around festival of lights. What are the days and times of happy hour?

Happy Hour will begin in January 2020.

How is the parking?

Paid parking around city hall, Monday to Wednesday, free after 5pm. Thursday to Saturday free after 9pm. Free Sunday

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