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    Rodeo Cafe

    4.3 (92 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    RODEO CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Enjoying John Wayne's Favorite breakfast plate with my special girl!
    Jason B.

    On a rainy, blustery February day, we were visiting Temecula old town, looking for a place to have a late breakfast. As usual, most places were packed with waiting lines 20-30 minutes long for a table. Then we spotted Rodeo Cafe. I know what you're saying: If there was no line out must not be a great place to eat. I had the same initial thought, but it turns out we were both wrong, my friend. There was no line at Rodeo Cafe, covered Ava heated patio seating available immediately, and only a 5 minute wait for a table inside. We waited, and they ushered us in to a warm spot where we could await our table being prepared. While we waited, literally every employee who passed us by greeted us, acknowledged that we were waiting, and assured us our table was nearly ready. But the good service didn't stop there. We were led to our table and provided excellent service there as well by Malorie. She was pleasant, friendly, and very helpful. Our meals were delicious, and beautifully arranged. And the prices were more than reasonable. Great atmosphere, excellent service, delicious food, generous portions, and reasonable prices. I know where we're coming back to when we visit again!

    Huevos rancheros
    Nicole I.

    Portions were humongous! I literally had to take half my plate home. This was a great brunch place to eat at after a night of drinking. My huevos rancheros plate with red sauce was yummy. Super filling! Good service. Free parking at the public garage.

    Cowboy Salad with steak
    Jasmine G.

    My friend and I came here for dinner and the food was just ok, nothing that I would come back for. I had the Cowboy Salad and the steak had an odd texture. I did have a hiccup with being overcharged, but they were prompt to address the situation. Breakfast seems to be their jam, so I might come back for that.

    French Toast with Bacon and eggs
    Rey M.

    I love their breakfast! Generous with portions, tasty, and great price. Fast and friendly service. Enjoyed the outdoor dining especially on the weekend, can't beat a good breakfast and the old town vibe! Staff were attentive and courteous. Looking forward to my next visit.

    Ashley W.

    Super cute decorations for the holidays and the staff were all really friendly! I love that the patio area was dog friendly and brought our dog a water bowl while we were dining. The food was really good! The flavor was good and it was nice large portions! The green chilaquiles were delicious and the rodeo potatoes are a must try!

    Beef taquitos
    Tron N.

    This is a solid Mexican Restaurant. Came here after a long golf outing. The cocktails are delicious, especially a cold blended margarita. Ordered the taquitos and beer-battered shrimps. Staffs were attentive and friendly. Got all our orders correct.

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    Susan M.

    We had family visiting so we decided to try Rodeo cafe. The patio area is good sized and was decorated very fun for Dia de las Muertos. Located in Old Town Temecula, parking is recommended at one of the public parking areas like the parking garage near city hall. I had waffles, eggs and sausage, it was delicious. Coffee refills kept coming, the service was great. I'd definitely go back.

    Great place to eat! Good service and AMAZING food. We will be back again to try more of their delicious breakfast.

    Outside across from 1909.  Better burger...will return!
    Mike M.

    I am so glad this place replaced BEGOOD. I thought begood was overly priced and I didn't care for their selections. We had the 1/2 lb burger and it was huge and big enough for both myself and wife to split. We got it with Fries and paid $6 extra for side salad. Everything was good...its nice to find at least one place where you can sit off front street without killing the wallet. 1909 is fine, but the menu and "vibe" is a little "preppy" for my liking. Rodeo Cafe's steaks and burgers at a reasonable price is much more up my alley. The food was good and prices were reasonable, but nothing stood out yet....will try more next time we go...but for now this is our go-to to replace 1909 when we want the oldtown vibe. We of course stopped by the ice cream cone place on our way home. While I may suggest the restaurant is "nothing to write home about", it is in a prime location of old town temecula. When we want that "vibe", it is currently our "go to" for that purpose. I like "Swing Inn" better, but this is at a better location, and nice for a change, and much prefer it to the 1909 menu and preppy feel, and think the prices are much better too.

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    Victor J.

    Carlos friendly service. Food was good drinks are great . Happy hour specials are on point. One negative is the music selection. Will be back.

    Chilaquiles
    David S.

    Wow, wow, wow!! First off, the service was excellent--thank you to the hostess and my server. The chilaquiles were AMAZING. Perfectly crispy, and then topped with that incredible meat sauce. Truly outstanding. Thank you for bringing back childhood memories of chilaquiles.

    Green chilaquiles
    Mallory M.

    Rodeo Cafe is located in a prime spot in Old Town right across the street from 1909. I was excited to try the food because I read good reviews and the interior decor looked charming, especially for the Christmas holiday. It is rodeo themed with horse saddles on display and barrels as part of the decor and furniture. The facility was kept clean and the service was great. Unfortunately the food was very mediocre at best. The chicken fried steak looked like a processed meat patty, and the green chilaquiles were just okay in flavor. The best part of our meal were the potatoes and the hash browns. There was also a small strand of hair in my food. I wish the food was more appealing because the service, atmosphere, and location were great.

    Robert. A.

    Great place across the street from 1909. We split a veggie omelette and it was one of the best I've had. Great patio seating on a beautiful front street day. The inside looks awesome, as the owner showed us around. They love dogs, which is a big plus for us. We will be back soon!

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    Best biscuits and gravy in Temecula. The atmosphere is wonderful; sitting outside and people watching. The staff was so friendly.

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    Excellent breakfast spot in Old Town nothing crazy nothing fancy just good food that's not $4 million dollars

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    Best Mexican breakfast. Hard to find a place the serves Machaca. My guests enjoyed their dishes. Definitely would recommend this place.

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    My experience at Toast was a great one. I made a last-minute reservation for a large party, and the…read morehostess worked with me to secure a reservation close to the time we originally wanted and get us seated in a timely manner. They did seat us separately, which wasn't what we would have preferred; however, we understand that the reservation was made last minute and we were also on a time crunch, so getting seated quickly was a priority. I know it's not easy accommodating a large group, especially on a busy day, and given our time constraints, I was initially nervous about whether we would be seated and served on time. However, the staff was organized, patient, and friendly throughout, and everything ran smoothly. Despite how busy it was, we received our food promptly, and everything came out well-presented and delicious. The chilaquiles were especially flavorful, and the egg omelet and potatoes were also excellent. Our group also ordered the Korean ribs, which were very tasty, and the French toast as well! For drinks, our group wasn't a big fan of the iced coffee, and the mimosa flights were a bit too sweet for my personal preference. I only really enjoyed two out of the four options. That said, they were beautifully presented and very photogenic. One thing we really appreciated was that they accommodated separate checks for such a large group, which made paying much more convenient. The space offers both indoor and outdoor seating. It is on the smaller side, but they still managed to accommodate our group comfortably. Overall, it was a really positive experience, and I'd definitely consider returning.

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    We searched for the oldest restaurant near Murrieta Hot Springs Resort and that's how we found…read moreSwing Inn Cafe & BBQ--and it completely exceeded our expectations. We arrived around 11am and were given the breakfast menu (which honestly looked incredible), but since we were only in town for a short time, we asked for the lunch menu so we could try the BBQ. So glad we did. We ordered the 3-smoked meats platter with mac & cheese and mashed potatoes--pastrami, brisket, and ribs--and everything was unbelievably tender and flavorful. You can tell it's done right. The portion was also very generous--honestly enough to feed 3-4 people--and we still left with leftovers. They also serve three BBQ sauces, including a spicy one that I absolutely loved. The service was amazing--just the right amount of friendly without ever feeling like they were selling you something. Attentive in all the right ways and straight to the point, which made the whole experience feel easy and genuine. We grabbed a cinnamon roll to go, and it was massive but surprisingly light--not dense at all, just perfectly soft and delicious. After eating, we took a walk through Old Town Temecula, which is such a charming area and the perfect way to end a meal like this. We can't wait to go back and try more--this is definitely going into our list of go-to spots whenever we're in the area.

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    Sieanna was our server today, she answered any questions we had. The staff was friendly and knew…read morethe menu, she offered recommendations. My friend ordered the breakfast burrito, it was very flavorful: sausage, potato's, egg, cheese, and chorizo flavored beans. I got the tacos: carne asada, pollo, and al pastor. I asked for everything on the side. It was very good. If I got it again, I would get it loaded. It was my friend's birthday so she got to choose the spot, and I had never been here. Overall, cute decor, much larger than expected. Full bar in back. They fresh squeeze Lime juice or orange juice. Friendly staff. Outdoor seating was lovely. We even played cards at the table.

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