Each of our visits here are great! Tonight is no exception. Decided on a moderately healthy dinner before the UCR game. Today I made a point of taking pics before we ate half of the dish. Jalapeño bombs - the fact that the jalapeños are fresh and not frozen. Panko crust is rispy and not too "fried feeling. Delicious. Bibim-N-Go (burrito) - Huge and delicious. read more

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Kimchichanga is an Asian-Mexican fusion spot located at University Village near the UCR campus. We visited on a Tuesday evening, just in time for their happy hour (Monday to Saturday, 2-7pm). The place has a friendly vibe, with a design that leans into a Mexican theme, and the service was good. It wasn't too busy, which made for a relaxed experience. We tried their happy hour margaritas and well drinks, which were both strong and affordable--definitely a win for happy hour seekers. For food, we opted for their KBBQ tacos, which came with homemade chips and a nice salsa. They offered several meat options, including chicken, pork, and beef, with some available in spicy versions. I had the pork, and it was delicious--full of flavor and very satisfying. Overall, Kimchichanga is a great spot for a quick bite and a drink, especially if you enjoy fusion flavors in a casual setting. read more

Kimchichanga - KBBQ Taco Combo - Korean Near Me - Riverside, California

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first of all, love the name of this place! I've eyed it for years and I finally had the chance to try it the other day. came at happy hour so I felt like we got to try a lot of things-- mushroom poppers and mighty fries were $5 and the kimchi fried rice was $2 off because of their Monday special. everything was tasty (although we did order bulgogi as our meat on most of our options and by the end I felt maybe that was overkill lmao user error) the kimchi fried rice w bulgogi was a bit greasy but hit the spot (recommend ordering some extra kimchi on the side). service was very quick! they had all different games + movies playing on the screen so a lovely place to unwind and eat. read more

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My friend was raving about this place since he has been eating here since they were a smaller business. It met my expectations but not at the same level as him. The mushroom poppers are great. Buying into the mushroom gives it a neutral taste but when you bite into it with the imitation crab and dipping sauce, it makes a whole lot better. The kimchichanga was next and I got it with bulgogi. Overall, the dish is good with yummy sauces on it. But I thought it had two major problems. The first is that the exterior was not that crunchy and left the inside tortilla a lot softer than it should. Maybe if it was in the fryer for a couple more seconds, it would have been perfect. The second was the meat. The bulgogi has a nice marinade but I thought it was over cooked and parts were either dry or too greasy. If I were to try this again, I would probably go for the chicken. This was a very heavy meal for me but it was just enough to keep me full. read more

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We came during lunchtime and this place was pretty good! First time trying it out. We were intrigued by the Mexican Asian infusion. The food quality overall was 8/10 nothing super crazy or flavorful but it was good and tastes great. The portions are also big. I saw another review about the cost of stuff and we're sadly not in 2010 anymore but for $15 i was full and my mom was too. (If you think this food isn't enough you might be part of Americas weight problems ) The service was also good! There was only one person working but service was good. We came when it was less packed so I'm not sure how they do when it's crazy but i personally can't complain about the service. The ambiance was also nice kinda like a Mexican style tavern/cantina. It was spacious and they have a bar so it probably is a fun place to come get drinks on the weekend. Overall enjoyed the meal and the place. I'd come back if I'm in the area! read more

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Love this place. People need to know about this place. Everything I have tried has been absolutely delicious. 10/10 Food and Service. read more

Kimchichanga - The KBBQ California Burrito - Korean Near Me - Riverside, California

I was in the area visiting friends who have been saying they wanted to try this spot for a while but haven't gotten around to it. Funny enough, they still haven't tried it because I decided to come in while they were busy and I had time to kill. I tried the kbbq burrito and found it very good. It was the perfect amount of "medium" spice for me. Well seasoned bulgogi meat and kimchi fried rice. I wouldn't say it was mind blowing but served as the perfect quick lunch. Worth trying for sure. read more

Kimchichanga - Korean BBQ Burrito - Korean Near Me - Riverside, California

After hearing from a co-worker/friend that this restaurant has a several vegan options, I just knew I had to go see for myself. Upon arriving at the restaurant, I liked the clear restaurant signage outside as well as indoor and outdoor seating available. Upon waking into the restaurant, hubby and I were warmly greeted by restaurant employee Jessica. I liked that vegan food options are labeled with a vegan logo and it is stated that foods with the icons is already vegan or may have a vegan option such as subbing spicy mayo and cheese for vegan spicy mayo and vegan cheese. After reviewing the menu, I ordered a vegan kimchi quesadilla with tofu as well as a vegan Korean bbq taco while hubby ordered super fries as well as tacos. Vegan protein options are tofu or avocado. Our food was brought out quickly and was hot and flavorful. Since I haven't had kimchi before, I had it on the side of my quesadilla. I was pleasantly surprised that the vegan spicy mayo wasn't as spicy as I thought it would be. Hubby really enjoyed super fries topped with tofu. Having I liked the contrast in taste between the tofu and avocado tacos as well as how compact they were. After finishing our dinner at this restaurant with such delicious food and friendly attentive staff, we will definitely be back to explore more of their vegan food options. read more

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The ambiance is so nice, I haven't been since they relocated but it for sure is a an upgrade ! The food is delicious as always! Never go wrong with the Kimichichanga read more

Kimchichanga - Hibiscus lemon drop - Korean Near Me - Riverside, California

Our first time here. We came to celebrate our daughter's birthday . Food was delicious. We ate different things, all good. Our server was Erica, she gets five stars. The place is clean, nice decorations. We will have to come back read more

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Food was okay, but I was not a fan of my burrito at all. I had the Bibimbap burrito, which definitely is for others, but not for me. I felt like the flavors didnt go together making it tough to finish. The KBBQ started off strong, loved it spice, but toward the end the flavor were toooo strong for me. It felt like it was balanced throughout the burrito. Mushroom poppers were very delicious though !! read more

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Overall- good, authentic food. Jalapeño was fresh and had a great crispy crunch. Definitely recommend that appetizer. The tacos were good. Chicken, spicy chicken and spicy pork. All great! The Cali burrito had nice flavors, but the fries were soggy and created a mushy mess. Wouldn't get that burrito again. Crisp up those fries and maybe it make a better burrito read more

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I've always loved the food here. I'm obsessed with the super fries with spicy chicken, it's my go to! And we got to try the taco Tuesday, it was amazing. Service is great. Love the atmosphere there. read more

Kimchichanga - Kbbq tacos - Korean Near Me - Riverside, California

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We had a nice experience here on a slow Saturday night at Kimchichanga. Very clean restaurant with a cheerful vibe. The waitress was very nice and super helpful while we ordered our food and drinks and she checked on us often. The jalapeño bombs were fresh and delicious! We really liked the kimchi and bulgogi and the spicy chicken. We will come back again for sure! read more

First restaurant I've tried in Riverside, and wasn't disappointed! I was first introduced to Korean/Mexican fusion in college in LA so I was really excited to find something similar nearby. - Bibimbap burrito with spicy pork: Surprisingly not as heavy as it looks/sounds. It was loaded with veggies and all the flavors complemented each other so nicely. The fried egg was a nice touch. Spicy pork wasn't too fatty (or spicy). - Kimchichanga with spicy pork: My friend ordered this and I just took a couple bites, but it was really good! While it's definitely more on the indulgent side, the layer of fried batter is relatively thin. Tons of flavor. The spicy mayo drizzled on top was a little over kill for me and I felt like it took away from the other flavors, but overall really tasty. I definitely want to come back during happy hour to drive some of their other snacks. There's free 2 hour parking, but I'm sure if you stay longer they can validate for you. Pretty casual vibe, I could definitely see myself meeting up with friends after work for happy hour. Service was great and our waiter was on top of it with the water refills, which is always greatly appreciated. read more

Kimchichanga - Bibimbap Burrito - Korean Near Me - Riverside, California

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So I had been wanting to try this place out. I always check beforehand to make sure a place is open. When we came here there was a sign on the door that stated they would be closed for about an hour.. so we left.. We came back maybe a month later, and there was another sign that said they closed early! This made me not even want to go back but I was curious as to how their food tasted and I wanted to know if there would be another sign on the door lol Finally.. third times the charm.. it was open! There was quite a few people in there and only one guy running the place who I think was an owner. I would hire staff asap if I were them. It doesn't look good when there's one person just running around and you don't get the best service since everything seems rushed. Everything took a long time but with the short staff I can see why. It's +3 for bulgogi, which sucks. Should be the same price as all the other meat regardless of popularity. So $6 for one taco is kinda ridiculous. The meat tasted good but the taco wasn't good like I had hoped. I had envisioned something like tacos from kogi which are also Asian/Mexican. I wouldn't go back. I tried it but it's not really worth the price. read more

Ugh, it's complicated. I loved my order- I got the Kali Burrito, and it was sooo delicious! But it took FOREVER to get to the table and there was only one other party in the restaurant on a Saturday night. Also a burrito of that size for $16 is a bit criminal. As is, I probably wouldn't be back unless they got faster service and bigger proportions. Waitstaff was nice though, and they decorated cutely for Christmas. read more

Came here for the first time and had a late lunch here with my daughter. We shared the mushroom poppers (small plate $4.50) and each had the spicy chicken teriyaki bowl. Servers were friendly and our orders came out fairly quickly. Pricing is reasonable and the food was delicious. I hoped the chicken would've been a bit spicier though :) read more

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This place was so good! Had nachos with beef, jalapeño bombs, beef toeta and drinks. Omg the torta bread was soft but crispy the neat wasctendervand flavorful a bit sweet but so good, I didn't mind. Service was good, one guy but honestly only two tables he had it down. Ambiance is cool they played music different variety , I can imagaine the crowd at night. Jalapeño poppers tempura were delicious. I'll Def be back with my children. read more

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I discovered this place on a trip to Veg & Go Plant-based. I'm always looking for places with interesting plant-based options and Kimchichanga has yet to disappoint. The parking is shared with the other businesses in the plaza, so make of that what you may. I usually am able to find parking no problem. Plenty of seating inside and I think outside as well. Wheelchair accessible. I've only ever ordered to go. When I did use the restroom, they were clean. Customer service is on point.Sometimes they do close early tho. But let's get to the food. I don't know what kimchi is. So I can't speak on that. I just know this chimichanga is done differently and I love it. They cut it up, add more toppings and make it look purrty. Tastes just as good as it looks. This trip, I also tried the quesadilla and it was great as well. Vegan cheese melted perfectly. read more

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Came here to eat and it's closed. Does not look like it's shut down but no sign or explanation on the door. Everything online shows it's an open business. I get it stuff happens but why not let customers know? Weird. read more

I would love to review the food here if I could have tasted it. Website says they are open Fridays from 1pm - 8pm. Showed up at 1:15pm and they were closed. No explanation on the door. No explanation on their website. No explanation on Facebook or Instagram. Walked back to the car. Apparently others thought they'd be open, because a group of about 8 people showed up as we were driving away a few minutes later and they didn't expect it to be closed either. read more

Yeah no NEVER coming here again! Show up right after opening and the guy tells my bf and I that it'll be 35 minutes before they start serving. Almost an hour goes by and NOTHING, no water or drinks. Worst of all they service the loud group of girls first when they were the LAST to show up and my bf and I were first. Here's a tip for you, fix your lowsey service and business practices. Shouldn't prioritize the customer's skin over everything else, unprofessional jerks here. Bring people together my ass, you should actually practice what your business model is supposed to be about. Went the Cravin Crab Haus instead, better food and better service read more

What an interesting mix. We had a Kinchichanga with chicken (delicious) a ssam taco with tofu (refreshing) and bulgogi tacos (just ok...the meat was a bit dry). It was after the lunch rush, so it was pretty empty, but their happy hour starts at 2, so great prices there. read more

I ordered a Korean BBQ California Burrito, but I received a regular Korean BBQ instead. There were no fries in the burrito. It cost $18.49 after tax for just the burrito, and the portion was very small for the price. The food was just okay and didn't taste like Korean style. I would have ordered a regular beef California burrito if I had known. There was no side sauce included. The picture shows the size of half the burrito. It's about the length of a credit card. read more

Kimchichanga - Korean BBQ Burrito - Korean Near Me - Riverside, California

My girlfriend, her family, and I stopped by here for dinner after enjoying the Festival of Lights event nearby. I ordered the Bulgogi Kimchichanga and I was able to try my girlfriend's Bulgogi Super Fries, both of them were amazing as far as Korean Mexican fusion dishes go. Needless to say by the end of the night I was slouching back into my chair, dazed by the food coma that quickly took over. P.S. Service was fantastic and the red sauce that came with their complimentary chips is made in-house (also delicious). Would recommend stopping by here if you get the chance! read more

Kimchichanga - Bulgogi Chimichanga - Korean Near Me - Riverside, California

Nice change for dinner this eve! Our son introduced us to this place where Korean meets Mexican, interesting and tasty. Kimchi fried rice with the spicy chicken was delish and filling, plenty of kick and chicken; will definitely order this again. Large serving, can be shared by two. Kimchi burrito with spicy pork was fabulous, try the sauce with this; yum! Bulgogi nachos were just okay but it was happy hour so the price was just right. We will be back to try other items in their menu! read more

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Wow! My officemate brought me here during lunch. Place is clean and host is attentive and nice. We were pleasantly surprise of how delicious the food is. We ordered jalapeno poppers, chips/salsa, bulgogi burrito, salad and quesadilla. They were all good. Love the salsa! I am not into kimchi but now I think I am. Would definitely come back! read more

I had to run to yelp to rave about their Kimchichanga, the flavors in that thing are mind blowing! The crunch of the batter on the outside and the sriracha sauce plus the spicy mayo was divine. I have not eaten something this tastey in a long time, everything about this thing is perfectly balanced. I got it with the chicken, next time I might try the beef. Big portion too! read more

Ever since my brother's gf planned on moving to Riverside, me being the food loving person that I am, immediately began scoping out new places to get some good eats and Kimchichanga always popped up top on the list always. Parking can be validated here for 2 hours and there's plenty of indoor seating and outdoor seating near the fountain. There's a bar inside too and it's a pretty nice place to get lunch or dinner. Think a bit more upscale Mexican themed casual restaurant if that makes any sense. Since we were already pretty satiated, my partner and I just opted to try one thing from their menu and of course we had to get the dish of their namesake, the Kimchichanga. We got the spicy pork Kimchichanga and it is definitely one of the more unique Asian fusion dishes that I have tried. This deep fried burrito comes with filled with spicy pork, kimchi fried rice, beans, cheese, spicy mayo, sriracha, green onions and sesame sauce. The fried tortilla of the burrito had a crisp outside and a doughy interior that reminded me so much of a Chinese donut (Youtiao). I really enjoyed this. It had an alright amount of KBBQ pork, unfortunately not really spicy at all. Just a very subtle sweet spicy, like a gochujang sauce. It's probably more for aesthetic purposes (since it's cut into 4 pieces) but the toppings were layered more vertically, so you gotta take a more horizontal bite to get more of everything to taste, unlike how a traditional whole burrito is (if that makes any sense). The only things I felt that would have made this dish more enjoyable was if it just came with a little more meat (seasoned with more spice) and if there was more sauce on top. Probably should have asked for more sauce to go. Don't mind coming back here to try more of their menu...and potentially some of their boba too! read more

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Still enjoyed the bulgolgi burrito. So so good. Owner was friendly and very accommodating. I went on a day where it wasn't busy and they were also super fast. Always the spot to go when I'm craving kbbq fusion. read more

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My kids came home and said they loved their choices and the portions were good! They said the service was great and liked the ambiance. They were overwhelmed with what to get, but will definitely return to try other items real soon! read more

Some of the best Korean Mex fusion I've had! This full service place is close to UCR and has easy parking nearby. It's brightly lit and has a Catina vibe with its full service bar. The service was friendly and the food came out hot and quick. We all loved our dinners and took advantage of happy hour apps. The BiBimBap and KBBQ burritos were great as was the Ssam taco. The only knock was a $3 up charge for beef on the KBBQ burrito (really)? Oh and the fried twinkie dessert is a must have. read more

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Well, this place is a bit meh. I felt the food was more oily than the dishes called for. In trying to mix two cuisines they couldn't master either. The kimchi quesadilla was the best out of the lot. the service is okay too, the waitstaff literally forgets about you and then comes back after a while only to disappear again. This was my pitstop on they somewhere and I can safely skip this place the next time, would recommend the same to anyone contemplating going here. read more

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Food was WAY OVERCOOKED, service wasn't great, and restaurant was practically empty and it still took forever to get service. Had to ask for a refill on water! No one serviced the table at all. Will NEVER go back and do NOT recommend at all!!! Would give negative stars if possible!!! read more

I used to like this place a lot but Food quality has gone down unfortunately. When I went to pick up there was no one at the restaurant. It was really hard to eat and expensive for what it was. $15 for a burrito that was very salty and $4 tacos. I was charged for 4 tacos but only got 3. Meet was dry. They were very nice but quality definitely needs work. read more

Korean-Mexican fusion at first sounded like a strange combo but it actually works pretty well! By far the star of the meal was the $8 dragonfruit margarita. My friend and I both got two rounds it was so good, 10/10. I also got the loaded fries which were pretty good, I got the spicy pork on them but I think next time I would like to get the bulgogi instead. We also tried the jalapeño poppers and they were a great starter. Overall it's a nice place for a laid back meal with good drinks, nothing fancy but a great choice if you want to unwind with good food/drinks. read more

Ashley helped me with my Togo order she's (seriously) the best. Since the Affogato couldn't be taken out, I got the deep fried Twinkie which is like a Twinkie in a churro! The tacos combo was so good and the options were really deliciously flavored. That pickled sour crunch was amazing. I want to say it's like a kogi taco with more of a MexicAsian twist. And the fries were yummy and not too salty. While waiting for the food, I had a drink with my partner at the bar. Richard made my green apple mojito while Munther made run & coke for my partner. It was nice and super convenient with the USB dock. They were playing Anime on the bar TV and it's such a chill and friendly atmosphere. Can't wait to go back and try more! read more

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*Food was good definitely would order the kali burrito again had it with the spicy chicken definitely a good mix *The service was on point tonight definitely appreciated the young lady that had our table she made sure we had our drinks topped off if we needed them to be , she answered all the questions I had about the food and drinks as well . * The ambience was on point no doubt about that music was at a great volume I was able to have a conversation and still enjoy the music * now a few things that could be improved the bathroom was a bit dirty maybe a bathroom check to keep it clean and the blended margarita was a bit to watery but nothing that can't be fix Overall we had a good time and food was great read more

Kimchichanga - The mango margaritas - Korean Near Me - Riverside, California

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One server worked the Friday night so it took 15 minutes to order. Had the cali burrito but it was so mid. Did not slap at all. For 15 bucks for a burrito id expect some salsa chips too but nothing. Two stars for the server being very nice even though she was running around like a headless chicken. read more