Lets start with ambiance: place looks like the hot dog place that used to be here but sprinkled with nigerian art. More importantly it was clean and welcoming. People define business, and we dined in and experienced good people. Service was great, the staff was sweet and attentive. One women seemed excited to share about the food and was genuinely interested in our opinion of it. Most important and exciting part: Food! Now I'm not nigerian lol but I am a huge foodie and can say that I know good food when I taste it. We got efo riro with beef and the jollof rice with chicken. Both were killer. The beef was a little on the tougher side but not a big deal for us, the chicken was great. The rice was extra smokey which is expected of for jollof rice. I loved it. We will come again hope they get more foot traffic we might take a picture with our empty plates next time when I dont have my dr peepee shirt on read more

Nigeria Breeze - Efo riro - African Near Me - Temecula, California

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Meat dishes are excellent, not a fan of the smoky rice. If you like spice and authenticity, come here!

Place and service is good. The guy laid back and chill. Suya soo yummy and super spicy with a nutty flavor. The guy said spice level 3 for me it was very hot but cant stop eating. You have to eat it with toothpick and raw onion. Meat and raw onion nice combo. Ogbono stew with fufu mango seed stew rich, thick, slimy yummy. The Fufu (swallow) taste good by itself, smooth and nice to eat with your fingers with the stew even better. Goes down your throat real nice. The guy working wasnt sure if I was gonna like it but I said thats exactly what I want hehehe. Jollof rice with chicken suprisingly good. We are used to a more tomato favor this one has a smoky flavor really good. Last time I was here enjoyed the Egusi with fufu. Came back with my family they liked it. I get to try more food. Next time looking forward to mixed pepper soup and yam porridge. Have a nice day! read more

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I haven't tried Nigerian food so I was happy to see a place opened up nearby when I was on vacation. Quiet plaza with a good amount of parking. Large seating area inside. I got their egusi with beef and fufu with a small jollop rice to try. The jollop was spicy and smoky. The egusi was thick and had a good heat to it, the beef was tender and the fufu was good. I got the food to-go and it was packaged nicely with saran wrap so it wouldn't leak. The young lady who took my order was nice, wait time was not long. read more

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Update: I came back to try other dishes. This time I tried the efo riro (spinach stew), and the fish pepper soup. Both delicious, but wow both were pretty spicy! And I didn't ask for spicy, so this is their default spice. So if you can't handle spice, definitely let them know so they can adjust! -------------------------------- So happy to see a Nigerian restaurant open up in Temecula! I came specifically to try their fufu and egusi. It was a busy day, so I only took a small taste at first. I thought it was just okay on the first bite, but after mixing it and letting it sit for a few hours, the flavors really melded and became even better. It was delicious! The egusi has a nice kick, too. I'm sure they can make it without spice, but I feel like whatever they use to add that spice gives it even more flavor. They had many dishes on their menu that I've never tried before, so I'm excited to come back and try them all. The restaurant is very clean. The service was a little slow, but I think the sweet lady working there was just busy prepping since it seemed like she was the only one there when my husband came in to pick up the order. read more

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This is truly a gem in Temecula! I had the Efo riro stew with fufu for takeout and it was delish! I would almost describe this place was a fast casual restaurant because i don't think it gave me a full-service restaurant atmosphere. The dishes here are on the pricier end, so keep that in mind to expect at least $25-30 per dish. The service is almost a bit slow since I did have to wait more than 25 minutes for takeout, so I do recommend calling ahead for takeout. Nonetheless, I am glad this place is here in town! It is pricy but for the time it takes to make everything, I get it! read more

When I heard this place opened up close by I had to check it out. I've always wanted to try Fufu. Inside is cute and spacious. The art on the wall is cool, they have some dry foods on the shelf you can purchase. Most menu items were 25-30$ each. This to me was expensive, but I wanted to try it at least once. The staff is welcoming and polite. The Efo Riro was spiced nicely and ibloved the Fufu, I'd like to try it with a more soupy stew. The smokey jollof rice was VERY smokey so if you like smokey flavor get that. Overall it was a fun experience to try Nigerian food, I enjoyed the flavors. read more

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So happy they opened here! The jollof rice is the best I've had and I've been to multiple places. I just love the smokiness and the spice level is perfect. I got the chicken one and the portion was great and the chicken legs were big and juicy. I had the meat pie and ended up buying 2 more for the road because they were that good. Also, love that they have a little shop corner where you can buy some cooking staples such as palm oil and boxed fufu mix. The restaurant was very clean and Maria who helped my mom and I was so sweet as well. read more

Nigeria Breeze - Jollof rice - African Near Me - Temecula, California

so good!, Some girl in red hair came up and asked us if we liked it , We all loved it . The service was great we got checked up on every 20 mins or less. It's very clean and the menu is very organized to describe what is on the menu read more

Nigeria Breeze - Egusi Stew with beef and fufu - African Near Me - Temecula, California

Absolutely delicious. I had the Efo riro stew with the fufu and it tastes homemade the flavors were amazing we will definitely be back. read more

Nigeria Breeze - EFO RIRO stew - African Near Me - Temecula, California

Went for the first time with a friend that's been going food was really good but felt like the beef was on the dry side.. Chicken and the plantains were delicious.. definitely will go back to try something else.. the service was great also read more

Hi. I really hate to do this but My friends and I stopped by to try out the food. Unfortunately we had an unpleasant experience. I'm not sure why but the Jollof and the shrimp fried rice smelled and tasted like a cigarette . We ordered the Smokey Jollof rice $25 , shrimp fried rice $30, egusi $25, and suya beef $15. From the over powering smell of cigarettes from the rice it made everything else taste gross. We ended up throwing the food away. Less than 5 miles later my friend started aggressively throwing up due to the cigarette smell and taste. She has asthma and taste in her mouth triggered her asthma attack. This was such a traumatic experience. I really do hope they figure out the jollof. They are over burning it. It's not good at all. This was $100+ literally thrown in the trash :( read more

Nigeria Breeze - African Near Me - Temecula, California

Read and listen to the negative reviews- they were all right! Very upset we spent $100 on food that was not good. Initially I only saw good reviews because of how Yelp sorts them out so I decided to try it and I regret it so much. The food smelled horrible. Tasted like an automotive oil. The egusi was not appetizing, tasted like chemicals and all the food was soooooo greasy. Shrimp fried rice was stale and old. The only thing I liked was the plantains but everything else left us feeling sick to our stomachs. I felt like throwing up immediately. I hope this is not how Nigerian food is supposed to taste and it's just the restaurants issue. read more

The service here was horrible my husband was waiting over an hour this is insane will not be coming back here so disappointed we were so excited to try this spot out will not come here save your trip and search another spot the lady did not even apologize for the wait 1 hour to wait for one order is pretty insane so disappointed read more

Whole entree smelled and tasted like an ashtray. They knowingly scooped up burned rice and hid it in the bottom. We dug in it and flipped it over. Hockey puck size burned portion, super hard. Were not very friendly or welcoming. read more

Nigeria Breeze - Jollof rice with chicken. - African Near Me - Temecula, California

This is by far the best African food I have ever had!!! The fish pepper soup had such a huge portion of fish and the taste and spice was perfect. The suya was juicy while all the other places i have had it, it was dry and tough. The egusi and fufu with goat was the best I've had. I've had jollof rice before but this is the first 'smoked' jollof I've had. Such an incredible Smoky flavor and the chicken was juicy. I also tried the efo riro for the first time. It was very delicious. They make everything fresh, so it takes a little time but it is worth the wait. The young lady was taking orders, delivery food, doing takeout and phone orders as well, so please bbw patient with her. This place is definitely a gem and I will be returning for sure!!! read more

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2 times I've gotten take out. 30/10 The first time I've tried the Egusi soup with fish, unfortunately I did not like the fish so I just ate the egusi soup around the fish with the fufu and it was still so yummy. I also got the okra stew with beef and that was delicious! Probably my favorite one so far. The texture is great, beef was great, spice was great. Everything was great so I got the same thing the second time and it honestly did not disappoint. The portions are big enough for me so I always have a second serving saved up for the next day They have online ordering but if you have time, you should go check out the restaurant and eat inside! The front desk woman is always kind and courteous and will help you if you need recommendations if it's your first time. read more

Yeeesssss! A Nigerian food spot in Temecula FINALLY. So happy, the food was delicious, the service was great and quick! Ambiance was pretty nice in there as well. I only ordered the Egusi Stew and Fufu but I definitely want to go back and try more food read more

Nigeria Breeze - African Near Me - Temecula, California

Wasn't sure what to expect from the Nigerian Breeze restaurant in Temecula since it was our first time there. We were pleasantly surprised, the food was freshly made and delicious. The worker and manager were attentive and friendly. Their famous meat pie was really good indeed! If you haven't tried Nigerian food go and try it. You won't be disappointed read more

I heard about this restaurant, so I reviewed the food pictures on Yelp. The food looked very tasty so stopped in for a bite. When I tell you BIG flavor. I mean it! The food was sooooo delicious. I definitely recommend this spot. The place is good size, somewhat basic but very clean with good music playing. I liked the food so much, I texted my wife asking if she wanted me to bring her a meal home. If you want some very good, filling food, you should try this restaurant. read more

I have been seeing fufu all over tik tok and really wanted to try it. Omg it is so good. The woman at the counter was very helpful since I have not had Nigerian food before. I got egusi with turkey meat, spinach stew, and plantains. It was delicious! read more

Wow!!! first time eating Nigerian food and I loved it ! The food has so much flavor and the owner gave us really good service! You can tell that this food is fresh and made with love and passion ! read more

My son and I have been a few times now and I try to sample some different things each time and I am continually impressed with the exceptional home cooked flavors in every dish I've tried. Very friendly and helpful team running the establishment with a solid family run feel. It's a low key and mellow atmosphere with excellent food. Beer in the bottle and on tap. read more

I was really excited to finally have a Nigerian restaurant option here in Temecula, but unfortunately this was a very disappointing experience. When we ordered, we were told several key items weren't ready -- including the chicken and rice -- and the menu options were already limited. We ended up ordering the fish, beef, and fried bananas. After waiting about an hour, the staff apologized and brought us a complimentary meat pie, which we appreciated, but the long delays continued. The fish eventually arrived and was underwhelming -- not very flavorful and with an odd texture. The "beef" dish was even more concerning; it did not appear to be beef at all (it seemed much more like goat) and was also not very good. Unfortunately, the fried bananas never came out. After waiting a total of 1 hour and 45 minutes, we finally left still hungry. The table next to us had been waiting over two hours, were also missing items from their order, and shared similar feedback about the food quality. We ended up going next door to McDonald's because we were starving. This was a very frustrating experience, especially because we were genuinely excited to support a Nigerian/African restaurant in the area. Sadly, based on this visit, we would not return. read more

Egusi was soo amazing totally authentic yummy my first time experiencing Nigerian food and I will definitely be back! It's not a fast experience so make sure you set time aside for the fresh cooking read more

First time eating Nigerian food and we are so happy this is in Temecula! Ordered egusi soup with fufu and it was amazing, ordered it with chicken but will get it without protein in the future as the soup is so flavorful that additional protein is not necessary, very satisfying dish. We also ordered the Smoky Jollof rice with chicken and the smoke flavor was amazing, the chicken was spicy and paired well with the rice and there was a BOGO deal so we received two. My husband is not an adventurous eater but he loved it also! Portion sizes were huge and cost is fair, it was well marked and packaged as we had it to go. Looking forward to trying more dishes as I love spinach and okra! Well done and thanks for bringing Nigerian culture to Temecula! read more

The rice tasted like five hundred cigarettes. Not worth $60...70 with tip. Would not recommend

Went last Saturday my husband and I. I ordered the Egusi with chicken. It was barely warm. Nobody greeted us as we came in. Someone was sitting on what looked like a deep freezer just on her phone, the whole time we were there. Not a good look at all. Everyone just stays in the back. The food was just ok! My first and last time going!! read more

For my first time visit with a friend it was a very pleasant experience. We got egusi with chicken and it was divine! They were very friendly and the food was brought out in time :) Also don't miss out on the meat pies!!! Think buttery flaky biscuit crust with a well seasoned yummy meat filling deliciousss read more

First timers and I can say that the food was amazing and we will definitely come back to try more :) bomb affff read more

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First time going in yesterday and the lady behind the counter was incredibly helpful with my sister and I as it was our first time having Nigerian food (definitely not our last)!! She recommended the beef egusi soup to me, which came with a side of fufu. We also got the fried plantains. Very hearty and yummy meal. Beautiful little shop that's very clean as well. We will be back! read more

First time trying Nigerian food and will not be the last! Very nice people behind the counter and the food was great. I had egusi with chicken and got to try flavors I hadn't tasted before, it was spicy but that addicting kind. Definitely will be back for the jollof rice as I've heard it's great! Definitely come and support this business!! read more

Been here three times each time thinking maybe I ordered the wrong thing. Too much oil in everything! Even just fried plantains was drenched in sickening amount of oil. Kitchen staff who bring your food are super nice. Lady at the front desk however clearly doesn't want to be there. read more

The food at the place is delicious! From the meat pies to the smoky flavored rice! It was clean, neat, welcoming, and our order didn't take two hours to prepare- only like 15 or 20 minutes. I recommend this place to anyone who wants to try authentic Nigerian food! read more

What a great place ! First time trying this place and it was delicious. I ordered the Egusi with goat and it was so flavorful. Maria who was working the cash register was so welcoming and knowledgeable. I will definitely be coming back for a meat pie. Other items ordered were : Efo Riro ( spicy and full of flavor), fried plantains and moin moin. The pineapple ginger drink was also perfect to accompany the meal. read more

Heard there was a new Nigerian restaurant in Temecula! I've always wanted to try, so I'm glad to find out about it through my cousin. We tried egusi with fish, smoky jollof rice with chicken, and suya beef. Unfortunately, the meat pie was sold out, so I'll have to come back again to try it! Service was a bit slow since it was a busy night, but the staff were very kind, and the lady at the front offered me a free beverage on the house which was awesome! I tried the Tropical Rhythm which was a pineapple ginger juice which was refreshing over ice with a kick from the ginger. When I got home, I didn't expect to see a container of shrimp fried rice which I enjoyed nonetheless. The egusi with fish was very flavorful, and I'm glad I got to try it! The suya beef had a nice flavor and was pretty spicy. My favorite was the smoky jollof rice with chicken which was very smoky and flavorful. I think that the rice and chicken pairs really well especially with the plantains on the side which added a touch of sweetness to the bite. Overall, I really enjoyed my first experience trying Nigerian food, and I'll definitely be coming back! read more

The Egusi soup and jollof rice tasted very burnt, we got it thinking it was going to be good but it tasted like we were just eating ash wasted $60 all of it went in the trash. If I could do 0 stars I would ps. I am African American in case someone thinks I'm racist or something read more