Had an amazing experience at Nora's Empanada Factory - honestly, I loved everything. The empanadas…read morewere fresh, crispy on the outside, and packed with flavorful fillings. You can really taste the quality and care in each bite. The variety is great too so there's something for everyone whether you're in the mood for savory or a little sweet :) Service was friendly and welcoming. It's a perfect spot for a quick bite that still feels special. Definitely a place I'll keep coming back to! Support your local businesses!

"You can't go wrong with Argentine empanadas! Growing up, my best friend was Argentinian, so I got…read moreto eat empanadas all the time--and I loved them. Ham and cheese, corn and cheese, beef, chicken... they made so many different kinds, and it was always a delight. Now as an adult, having them at Nora's Empanadas brought back so many great memories! I'm rarely in Temecula, but yesterday we were in town for a baseball tournament. We'd seen Nora's Empanadas on Instagram, so I made a quick side trip to grab some. I ordered the ham and cheese, pepperoni, and beef empanadas--they were all delicious! But the absolute winner was the guava and cheese empanada. It was overwhelmingly sweet, but it hit the spot perfectly!" So if you are in Temecula, Ca. And are looking for lunch spot look no further than Nora's empanadas!

The best food even better is the service. Toni is the best person to get best buffet I've ever gone…read moreto.

The food here is excellent! Their Cubano Sammie's are…read moredelicious! As are the potato balls (hey, is Mr Potato Head missing two??? ..joke..well, I used to be funny. ;) empanadas, rice, black beans, and legendary YUKA FRIES! The Cuban coffee is friggin' awesome here.....it's so authentic, I think I saw Fidel Castro's relatives in the corner drinking some...(yet another joke right out of my tool box....) It's a casual and clean joint, walk up to the counter, order, and they'll bring your order to your table when it's ready... Prices are fair, especially for being right off Temecula's Front Street, where dozen of dining establishments are waiting for your dining pleasure... Highly Recommend!

Driving down to San Diego I was able to stop by this hidden gem!…read more At least it felt hidden to someone not local to the area. The food was amazing, felt like we had been transported to Cuba with the amount hospitality and culture filling the space. If you're making the trip to San Diego ,do what we did and wait it out a bit here it's worth it

I absolutely can go on about this eatery. This spot is definitely a place for community to come…read moretogether and have amazing traditional cuban dishes. The owners and workers are vibrant, communicative, and ready to serve. Beautiful murals across the walls and music that makes you want to dance. My team and I enjoyed everything about our meals and for some, was the first time trying cuban food. Amazing representation if you want to go the more authentic and traditional route.

Such a cute spot in Temecula. We sat outside and the service was attentive and kind…read more I got their espresso martini and asked for the sugar to be taken out. It was still a touch sweet for my taste but overall really good. Then I tried the eggs benedict with longanisa. I wish the sausage was a bit more hearty but it was minced very fine. It was a touch spicy, but overall the flavor was really good. I also tried the fried chicken benedict which was delicious. The eggs were also cooked to perfection. Overall, such a fun spot. Would come back!

Food was solid, but nothing all that special. Plus it was pretty expensive. Patio seating and vibes…read moreand ambiance swung this to a 4/5. Would definitely come back to try more of the drinks and menu. The 1909 bloody mary was 10/10. One of the best Bloody Mary's I've ever had. Seriously was amazing - spicy, flavorful, everything you want Eggs your way - standard 2 poached eggs, toast bacon and potatoes. Potatoes were super undercooked but the poached egg was perfect. Bacon was also a lil undercooked. Cranberry white cheddar salad was banging I must say. I added shrimp and it was suuuuper good.

Yesterday was my second time at Espandín. Let's start off with the environment. Espandín is located…read morein Old Town Temecula and has a central location on the corner. With that being said, parking can be difficult because Old Town tends to get very busy on a Saturday. We walked in and it was not busy. The host/server told us to pick any table we would like. We chose outside, but they had just cleaned up the area, so our chairs were stacked. The host/server quickly helped us get the chairs down and place them at our table. The server was attentive and kept checking in on us. Now the food. When we were sat down, we were given complimentary chips and salsa. The chips were perfect and not overly salty or greasy. The salsa was very mild and had a great flavor. I ordered a 2 taco combo plate ($14.95) with carne asada and carnitas. The carne asada was just okay, it was cut into thicker piece, which is not my preference. It was also topped with guacamole, which was not the best I've had. The carnitas however were magnificent topped with pickled onions, cilantro, and salsa. The rice was not traditional Mexican rice and did have a bit of a crunch to it rather than a toast before cooking. The beans were just plain pinto beans, not refried beans, but they were good. While this place, is not extremely traditional, it is a great spot in Old Town Temecula with fairly good food. I'm looking forward to coming back again.

So it's no secret finding a lunch spot on Mother's Day is hard! We walked through Old Town and most…read morerestaurants had over an hour wait. I noticed Espadín had tables and thought it was worth a shot. Also, it was getting really hot and I was ready for some air conditioning. We were seated immediately and our server got our drinks. We ordered a grilled Caesar salad, green chilaquiles with eggs, and guacamole. The guacamole was so fresh and had a great lime flavor. The grilled Caesar was the star of the show! The dressing was amazing. The chilaquiles were also good. I was a little nervous at first since they weren't busy when we walked in compared to the other restaurants on the street, but it ended up being a great surprise how good everything was!

The best bibingka I've ever tasted.. stopped by grab lunch inside island pacific, food was good…read more But the bakery hmmm best bibingka. The next time we go to pechanga will definitely buy bibingka here again and take some to go too.

Totally disappointed with their chicken siopao! The taste needs more improvement. Don't waste your…read moremoney; try other options instead.

I love our farmer's market! I usually go to the one at the mall on Wednesdays. It's less crowded…read more If you go earlier, around 9:00 or 9:30 am, You get the freshest fruits and vegetables. The prices are a little high but it's well worth it to support our local farmers. The fruits and veggies are always nice and fresh. There aren't nearly as many vendors on Wednesdays but if you are just going for fruits and vegetables you won't be disappointed. Angel Farms is my favorite vendor but I do like them all. Atkins nursery from Fallbrook comes down and they always have local avocados.

Stumbled into this little market on a Saturday morning and was sooo happy I did! We visited…read moreTemecula the week before Christmas and got so many amazing Christmas gifts here. The bird house man is awesome! He hand carves bird houses and they are so great! Visited the basket shop, and got an incredible deal on cute straw baskets. The flower/plant stand that is based in Oceanside had the most beautiful plants! Super helpful and knowledgeable. Overall so happy to have stumbled here, really wasn't anticipating attending this farmers market! I didn't even sample any food so next time I must!

I was staying with family nearby and saw that there was a Filipino bakery along the way. I got…read moretheir ube bread ($5.75), saipin saipin, and kusinta, and large tray of ensaymada to share. Ube bread was dry (bread part) but the ensaymada was moist and had plenty of butter, sugar, and grated cheese on top. The staff is nice. Located inside 88 Ranch grocery store.

The food is on point. Employees were courteous. Price…read morereasonable. A quick to go when you're craving Filipino food.

Just had our first visit to Emmanuel's Filipino Restaurant in Temecula, and wow, we are seriously…read moreimpressed! This place is a hidden gem. Emmanuel himself is the chef (and a dietician too, which you can kinda tell from how thoughtful everything is), and he clearly puts so much care into every dish. His wife Carmely was super welcoming and she made us feel right at home the second we walked in, chatting with everyone like family. The place is also absolutely clean and cozy. We went for some classics: the kare-kare was rich and perfectly balanced (that peanut sauce is on point), the sisig had that awesome crispy texture with just the right kick, dinuguan was hearty and flavorful without being overwhelming, and the menudo tasted like it simmered for hours with so much depth. Everything was cooked with real love and attention and you can taste the difference compared to rushed food. No shortcuts here. We'll definitely be coming back soon and probably next time we'll try more from the menu. So if you're in the area and craving authentic Filipino home-style cooking, this is the spot. Highly recommend!

I came here on vacation with family and saw a Filipino restaurant that's closer to us…read more It's family owned and the menu changes daily. My family tried their tocino, bistek, igado, and afritada. 2 item combo plate is $12.99. We also got large pancit bihon to bring to our hotel for dinner. The food was not too salty and the portion size was a good amount. The place is clean and quiet with Filipino drama playing on the tv.

My experienc at Bushfire from start to finish has always been extremely satisfying. The employees…read moreare very helpful and nice, the food is wonderful. I love that they have the gluten free options. The spinach salad with chicken is a favorite. I love the chicken bowl too. I add jasmine rice and butternut squash but there are other options. Then you can sit outside on the patio area or inside. I enjoy the outside. You really need to try this place. It will become one of your favorites I guarantee.

If you want a meal that is seasoned properly, and meats that are cooked at a perfect doneness:…read morechoose bushfire kitchen. They know what they're doing