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Swing Inn Cafe is one of our favorites for breakfast. Located right in the heart of Old Town…read moreTemecula, it is a must-visit. My experience has been with their wonderful breakfast menu, and one of my favorites is the French toast. However, some of my friends swear by their giant cinnamon bun -- it's a must-try! They have a wide variety of breakfast combos and omelets with options for both vegetarians and meat lovers. The service has always been quick and friendly, and they offer both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor patio is also dog-friendly, which is always a plus! Swing Inn is also known for its award-winning BBQ and has been family-owned and operated since 1927. I'm looking forward to visiting again for lunch or dinner and trying some of their BBQ specials. If you're looking for that classic American diner experience while visiting Old Town Temecula, Swing Inn Cafe is definitely worth a stop!

Some of the food is good. The ambiance is clean and…read morecomfortable. The service is HORRIBLE (ALL CAPS)! The attitudes and demeanors of the staff give "Breaking Bad" a whole new meaning. For some reason the staff treats you like this is the only Cafe and BBQ spot, in our area, to choose from. Or perhaps they feel their subpar attitudes will go unnoticed because of the owner's affiliation with a show that ENDED 13 years ago! Whatever the root causes of their nasty dispositions need to be corrected because some of the food is good but not great.

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Chile Relleno Omelette

Phil's BBQ

4.2(956 reviews)

2.2 mi

Best BBQ I've ever had. We drive down from Northern California just to eat at Phil's, it's a must…read morestop whenever you're nearby. My absolute favorite are the loaded fries! Staff is always super friendly and the folks who walk to floor are always nice and helpful. The restaurant is clean, open and welcoming too. I wish a location would open up north! Please don't forget about us, I'd love one here! I'll continue coming to Phil's every single time.

Phil's is a must stop anytime I'm in the area since they're not in LA! My favorite is getting the…read morebest of both worlds with the quarter chicken and ribs with fries and coleslaw. It's definitely enough food for 2 people! The service is really great at this location. I appreciate that they came by to ask if we needed more bbq or ranch! I also like this location because it's not as crazy busy as some of the other locations. It's very similar layout and process compared to the other locations where you order at the counter then find a place to sit. Overall, highly recommend Phil's! It's such a San Diego area classic.

Cold brews.

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The Smok'd Hog

4.0(187 reviews)

3.1 mi

5 stars bc of the corn bread! Best corn bread ive ever had! The Mac and cheese was al denti and…read morecheesy. Both these were so good! They don't serve beef ribs though. The only beef they have is the smoked brisket. This is in the food hall in vail ranch hq so they have nice bench seatings and its very open. Being in here makes me feel like a lazy morning. This is a real chill vibe. The guy who took my order was nice and patient waiting for me to decide.

First visit we ordered brisket and pulled pork. Brisket was good; not great. Pulled pork was…read moreokay; a little dry. Smoke flavor in both was okay. Went there for the ribs but was told they don't have them until 1:30pm due to the cooking process. No problem. The explanation made sense. I'll come back at 1:30 on another day. Have been there twice since. Both times at 1:30pm; both times a "sold out" label over the ribs on the menu. No one in line; no one that worked there at the counter. Today I waited to at least ask if I could pre order ribs since they seem to have been sold out my last two visits. I waited for a few minutes. The two people in the back didn't seem interested to come to the counter, so I went to the restaurant next door to buy tacos. Tacos were great! ;) 3 stars for the brisket.

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Maybells BBQ

4.7(464 reviews)

4.2 mi

Just in utter shock!!!! This place was amazing! Brisket was…read morefall apart and juicy at the same time The chicken was delicious The banana pudding to top it off The friendliness of the owners was very much appreciated. We will definitely be back! 10/10

Overly exceptional quality at every level! Wonderfully made…read moreribs The ambiance is settling and warm The customer service was the cherry on top Great Job team!

Two 2 Meat Plate is now $27.95 and worth every penny

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Texas Lil's Mesquite Grill

3.4(799 reviews)

0.1 mi

Killer Bar B Q and Burgers. Priced right and servers are…read morewonderful. Christie was so loving, professional and on it! Now, the Chicken Tenders are OFF THE FAWKING CHAIN!!! ‍ Best i've ever had and when your kid orders them you will be stealing from his/her plate. 5STARS ACROSS THE BOARD.

Food: 3/5 Service: 4/5…read moreAmbiance: 5/5 We were looking to try BBQ for lunch in the Temecula downtown area.... Ordered: Cat Fish Filet plate with hush puppies, cold slaw and fries Tri Tip with Dipping sauce and tater tots Soda Overall, it was just okay.

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Calhoun Family Texas Barbeque

4.7(1.3k reviews)

5.7 mi

The best we've had in a long time! We sampled a little of everything to get the full experience…read more Brisket Baked Beans - thick, rich and hearty! Could stand alone as a meal, I can see why the cowboys would have this on their trips . Potato salad - just like mom used to make. Mayo, not sweet salad dressing. Just the right proportions of ingredients, made well, mixed well, and delicious. Baby Back Ribs - some of the meatiest we've ever had, fall off the bone tender, delicious smoky taste. The sauce should be patented, it's that good. Large portion left plenty for leftovers the next day. Beef Ribs - HUGE meaty ribs, perfectly cooked, and serves with that same sauce. This place is awesome because it's the perfect blend of smoke, seasoning and sauce. Don't wait any longer, get over here and eat!

I ordered a brisket Sandwich with bbq beans. Excellent flavor very friendly staff. I will be…read morevisiting again. 10/10

Limited seating

1/2 Slab of BBQ Ribs

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Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que

3.6(1.2k reviews)

2.2 mi

I've only gotten takeout from here but decided to dine in today and all I have to say is "hats off"…read moreto our server Horacio for providing outstanding customer service. From the moment we walked in we were greeted and sat right away by the host, who was also very accommodating from the get-go as we requested a booth and he kindly obliged. Once our server Horacio came to the table, he introduced himself, handed us menus, informed us about the menus and lunch specials they had. Brought us our drinks almost immediately after requesting them. When we were ready to order, he made suggestions, told us his personal favorites and gave us options we didn't even know we had. He even went as far as explaining to us the meat smoking times and the smokers they used. Ambiance of the restaurant has like an old cowboy/western vibe to it with dim lighting. Dining room is massive btw, very spacious, didn't feel cramped at all which is one of my pet peeves tbh. Now on to the food, if you've ever been here you know how they roll. My personal favorites are the pulled chicken & pulled pork, I had the tri-tip also but didn't enjoy that one as much as it was kinda tough. Those complimentary biscuits with that butter are hard to not wanna keep eating, and I'm not big on biscuits usually. Never had a bad experience at Lucille's but this location just became my favorite.

We came here tonight for the first time and wanted to try it as an alternative to Phils. I'll start…read morewith saying our server was great and the service overall was good, but he food was okay - better than Phils, but nothing crazy good. Mac and cheese (2/5) - the pasta was really overcooked and the cheese was a little soupy. The flavor was good though and my kids enjoyed it. Beans (2/5) - okay flavor, nothing special. Fried okra (3/5) - crispy, good taste. Idk if I would pay extra for it as a "premium" side on my next trip. Fries (2/5) - we ordered these mostly for the kids. Not bad but not great, just regular french fries. Brisket (3/5) - tasted good and was tender. Overcooked for my taste but not bad overall. Baby back ribs (0/5) - super disappointing. They were overcooked, dry, and had a fishy taste to them. St Louis style ribs (?/5) - I can't remember if I liked them or not. I'm guessing they weren't remarkable. BBQ chicken (4/5) - the best thing we ate. The chicken had a great flavor and was super juicy. Usually I'm not crazy about chicken at BBQ joints but this was the exception. I would come back here just to order the chicken. Beginets (2/5) - a little soggy but tasted good. Probably needed to be fried in hotter oil or drained a little better. Banana Pudding (4/5) - excellent. I would have eaten 2 of these if I could. Next time I'm craving BBQ, I'll probably try another place in the area before returning here. It's not bad for a chain BBQ place though.

Restaurant view walking in the front entrance

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BBQ Chicken Salad

Steinerhaus BBQ

4.4(150 reviews)

0.1 mi

3.5 stars! We came…read morehere during the Greek Festival. It was dead. When we first came, we were the only people in the place. First, let me say that the service was great. She was attentive without being overbearing all while she was training someone new. The food was decent. I wouldn't say anything special. I got the Mac and cheese with pulled pork. My husband got the tri tip sandwich with onion rings. Apparently the onion rings were $3 extra charge and there was only 7 on the plate. Not impressed. We also got a beer and a Michelada. My husband asked for more michelada mix because it looked like they only out a drop in there. The bill came out to $90 and I don't think the food was worth that much honestly. I'd be back, but mostly for beers. Bonus points for the reusable Ball cups!

Went on a Sunday. Sat down at 12:15, server did not come talk to us until 12:30, she tried to just…read moreget drink order but we were ready to order after sitting there so long. Took until 12:40 to get our drinks, so 25 minutes just to get a draft beer. The food was decent, my husband and daughter got wings and really liked them. I tried the flatbread it was just okay. Turns out there was only one server even though 4 other people were running around. Nobody said anything about this until they delivered the drinks. Would have been a different experience if they told us from the work go that it would be a long wait as there is only one server to give us the option of going somewhere else. Might be worth another try.

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Spicy Wings

DPoong Korean BBQ

4.7(673 reviews)

2.1 mi

The food the service everything about this place was amazing! The owner and workers were super…read morefriendly and were very helpful! Would come here again!

First time going and the food was delicious love that charcoal flavor, salad, rice, kimchi…read moreeverything super super so good . I have tried amor of KBBQ places and honestly this now my go to spot. I drove from Escondido and will drive more to go eat this delicious food. Service was excellent owner takes his business very serious well worth it! Keep up the great work !!!!

깔끔한 반찬들

Refreshing on a very hot day!

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Corn and cheese

2N1 Korean BBQ

4.1(719 reviews)

0.7 mi

•$$$

Had a great experience. Latisa was very attentive and recommended some good stuff from the menu !!…read moreHighly recommend

Surprisingly good Korean BBQ spot in Temecula. Came here with my date to get some protein in us…read morewith some pretty good cuts of beef, pork belly, and lots of choices with the ban chans. It's an incredibly busy place, but depending on when you come in, you'll get seated fairly quickly. The seats are pretty comfortable, at least in the booth seats. The noise level is at a very high decibel most of the time, as there's lots of families, kids, groups, couples, and more. If you're looking for a quiet place to dine, do not come here lol. But do come here for the BBQ! Restrooms were fairly clean also. There's plenty of parking around the lot, but again, the restaurant does get pretty packed.

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Sides - fries, dumplings, kimchi pancake, cheese corn

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Madeline L.

10 years ago

This place is awesome! My girlfriends and I came here to finish off a a bachelorette celebration. The staff was all very nice and the live music was the best part. The band played a great mix of old and new and we had a blast dancing all night long!!! Unfortunately we came from out of town but will definitely come back next time we are in the area read more

Brandon H.

7 years ago

Would give a one star if possible. Arrogant Andy who thinks he is a musician runs the place. How it survives with $9 wine and $8 draft beers is beyond me. Some bands are good, while others are downright awful. Many other great places in Old Town to spend our money....the Old Town Blues Club is not one that I would recommend. read more

Robert N.

9 years ago

Wow, what a shit establishment, the bar tender looked at me 4 times with out acknowledging me, looked me square in the eyes. He wasn't serving anyone else, by the way, only white people in this establishment. What pieces of shit racist. If your shit go there, if not, stay away. read more

Kristy S.

10 years ago

Super friendly service! Love to stop my with my friends and enjoy a few deinks. We always have a great time and I'll continue to go back as well as spread the word about this place! read more

Olah B.

1 year ago

I dress like an outlaw, was with my mum, these pussies couldn't even look me in the eye at the door to let me know they cannot let us in.

Isela A.

5 years ago

this establishment discriminates against the lgbtq community. they refused to let our friends be seated because they were gay

Justin C.

102

9 years ago

Awesome place! Great drinks, awesome music. Andy and his staff are friendly and care about the guests.

Jacqueline W.

114

7 years ago

Great music and atmosphere! I just wish they had bar food or at least a couple of appetizers.

Nicole B.

5 years ago

Bigots. Plain and simple denied access in to our lesbian friend. Not surprised in this town.

Alex E.

4 years ago

shout out to Mari, a beautiful, and very hospitable bar tender.

Roberta F.

134

10 years ago

Amazing place and the band was really good..

Joe P.

8 years ago

Cool place for live music and date nights

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