List 14 Budget-Friendly Restaurants Near You in Riverside, California (Part 2)

SoCal Optometry Straight fire. Been here a bunch and the Cali list and La Canna are my favs but damn this place is good.

Lupe Grivas Rustic Fork has that true farm-to-table, organic feel, and you can taste the freshness in the food. I tried both the burger and the steak, and they were excellent—juicy, flavorful, and really well done. The veggies were fresh and definitely stood out. I also ordered the Brussels sprouts, which were delicious, though I would’ve loved them just a bit crispier. The mac & cheese was the only dish that didn’t wow me—it was okay, but I think the organic approach changes the flavor from the classic comfort style people expect. The alcoholic beverages were decent, nothing too memorable, but they fit the rustic vibe. Overall, if you’re looking for a place that serves fresh, organic, farm-to-table meals, Rustic Fork is definitely worth visiting. One tip: if you’re planning to come with a large group, make sure to call ahead so they can accommodate.

Azul Ceu Come to riverside for work a few times, so mad I only find this place now! My favorite place for food when having layover here! Quality is good for the price. Can be pretty healthy if you don’t put all the sauce. I love all the tufo dishes! The staffs here are very friendly. Wish they open everyday!

Amara Jones-Myers The food was delicious and very fresh! The portions were great and a really good price. We had the chocolate ganache croissant, roast beef sandwich with fresh fruit, chicken tarragon salad sandwich with pasta salad, and a fruit tart. The staff were sweet, friendly, and very accommodating!

Scott McCutchan I had the Blues Famous Rolled Tacos. Its 5 beef taquitos smothered with carne asada, shrimp, lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, cotija cheese, sour cream, guacamole and salsa fresca. They are generous with sauces (4 kinds). Nick was super nice and friendly. I will definitely be back. The flavors were bomb!

Liz Q Excellent service at Norms! Kaylee was our waitress and she was very attentive, professional, and very pleasant throughout our visit. This is not my first time coming to Norms. I will tell you that every waitress and waiter that we come across has been phenomenal. The food is amazing and will not disappoint. If you’re in Riverside and looking for something to eat, Norms is your place to go!

Mercie Lopez An oldie but goodie. Art’s Bar and Grill has the dive bar feel. Good food, many beers to choose from and delicious food. We were pleasantly surprised how good it was. Service was great, you must stop by to try out this hidden gem in Riverside, CA.

Samantha Cox This place is such a vibe, the backyard is beautifully decorated with quirky statues. It’s worth it to check it out. The food is average tho, the refried beans are too salty, but the price was reasonable.

Anthony Gomez Small but really nice little restaurant that offers amazing beignets and breakfast lunch and more dessert items. Service was great and the beignets were amazing! Got the peach cobbler 8pcs and tasted high quality and delicious! Definitely recommend for a good eat or dessert cravings and I’m excited to try the other flavors and food items they have as well

Steve hudson The chicken here is always fire! (no pun intened) and their potato salad and Mac n cheese are both delicious. I ordered $350 in food, and they forgot the 10 pieces of pita bread that I paid extra for, but other than that, everything was good!

Heather Troutman Really nice restaurant inside, service was prompt.. All the dishes seemed good wish there was a few more salads and appetizers to choose from. But in all good!

Allison Wibowo 10/10⭐️ Overall: This place has super clean interior and has homey foods that really make you feel warm inside! The service is also amazing, the staff is so kind and friendly and will help you out with any questions you have. Their food is so flavorful too! Stir fried hand pulled noodles with special cumin beef: Super flavorful and the beef is very tender! I love the bouncy texture of their hand pulled noodles! Crab roe and pork wonton soup: Some of the best wontons I’ve ever had! The soup is so soothing and warm and the wontons are soft and filled with meat! Chinese burger with stewed pork: Super crunchy “bun” FILLED with meat! Such a hearty dish, I loved dipping it in the chili oil they have! Pan fried pork bun: Bao buns with a crispy bottom and a warm, meaty filling. One of my favorite Chinese dishes to get! Lamb skewers: 3 pcs of skewers with tons of seasoning and tender slices of lamb. I love lamb so I really enjoyed these! Chicken wing skewers: Very tender and covered in spices! The server recommended these, and I really loved them!

Carolina First time trying this spot for breakfast and coffee, and it was great! I ordered the iced horchata latte. It was delicious and not overly sweet, plus beautifully presented. Loved that they offer pan dulce with my cafe. Our server, Steven, was attentive and took really good care of us. Definitely coming back to try more things from the menu.

Arely Macias I like how they have tables inside and outside. If you stay outside, it will be fine since they have ceiling fans. I went on a Monday around 2. I would go again around that time since there were not a lot of people and I would recommend this place. The food was amazing, and it was worth the price, and the server was very nice. And the tortillas had a unique taste which you can buy some if you want to take a dozen but they are free when you get some to eat. Overall the food was amazing and it is a lot of food which is worth the price.