Craving a big, juicy burger with all the toppings? Maybe something unique that you can’t get at a chain restaurant? You can find veggie burgers, gluten-free burgers, chicken burgers and more in west Riverside County. Support locally-owned businesses and satisfy your cravings with these restaurants where the burger is king. Here are a few places to get a burger near Riverside.
Mission Burgers
4606 Pine Street, Riverside
951.682.7272
Mission Burgers is a great place to go for those wanting options. They have beef, turkey and veggie burgers. Get it with a bun or on a lettuce wrap. Complete your meal with fancy fries, onion rings or even a salad.
Nikki’s Burgers
9295 Magnolia Avenue STE 112, Riverside
951.352.7290
Serving up burgers for over 30 years, Nikki’s Burgers focuses on homemade specials. Get a burger or veggie burger and make it your own with add-ons that include chili, mushroom, pastrami and more. Their menu is expansive and not limited to burgers, so if someone in your party is craving Mexican, Teriyaki or a salad, they have you covered. They offer online ordering via DoorDash.
Heroes Restaurant & Brewery
3397 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside
951.292.7160
Family-owned and operated, the Riverside Heroes Restaurant & Brewery offers some unique burgers. Try their Thai Turkey Burger, Phat Jack Burger with a speared jalapeno on top, Red Tractor Burger and more. A customer favorite is the Spicy Chorizo Burger. They offer online ordering.
Smoke and Fire Social Eatery
5225 Canyon Crest Drive #9, Riverside
951.742.7309
If you are looking for a smash burger near Riverside, try Smoke and Fire Social Eatery. They even have smashburger loaded fries, where you get your burger on top of waffle cut frieds with their campfire onions and west coast spread!
Rodeo Burger
940 Sixth Street, Norco
951.7374.4195
A convenient stop off I-15, Rodeo Burger offers dine-in, takeout and drive-thru options as well as catering! They have a large menu with an assortment of offerings in addition to their burgers. Burgers include turkey, beef and even pastrami. Right off the bridle trails, you can ride through the drive-through too, or watch horses go by as you enjoy your meal. They take reservations.
Corona Burgers
307 E 6th St, Corona
951.272.8778
Corona Burgers is your traditional burger and fries place. Find the usuals like bacon swiss, chili and specials like a Hawaiian burger, a pastrami burger and a fish burger. They offer online ordering and delivery.
The Cowboy Surfer Grill
387 Magnolia Ave #106, Corona
951.739.0115
Looking for that 1950’s vibe with SoCal surfer and cowboy flair thrown in? That’s The Cowboy Surfer Grill! Their cheeky menu includes breakfast burgers as well as lunch burgers, with all kinds of toppings…including their best seller Stoner Burger with American cheese, bacon and peanut butter (yup, peanut butter). They have a wide variety of other options as well in case someone in your party is not a burger fan.
Wood Ranch
The Shops at Dos Lagos
2785 Lakeshore Drive, Corona
951.667.4200
The Wood Ranch is a regional chain that specializes in barbecue and burgers, which means it’s got a good selection of barbecue burgers near Riverside. Including The Ultimate, which features Carolina pulled pork, Carolina slaw, Double R Ranch Brisket, Tillamook swiss, spicy, smoky sausage, charred jalapeño, shredded onions on a toasted brioche bun. They take reservations, take-out orders and cater events.
Burgers & Beers
41577 Margarita Road #101, Temecula
951.296.9716
Burgers & Beers is a small chain that started out in the Imperial Valley. Their specialty is burgers, as their name implies, and they have plenty of choices for anyone looking for a burger near Riverside! Try the Chief McGinley with Swiss and bleu cheese, caramelized onions, grilled green apple and fresh arugula. The Mexicali is for those who like spice, with a cilantro, onion and serrano pepper patty. Or go Hawaiian with grilled pineapple, teriyaki sauce and Swiss cheese. All burgers can be made with a vegan patty!
Burger Lounge
40695 Winchester Road, Temecula
951.719.1464
This Southern California chain considers itself a modern take on burgers! They offer grass-fed beef, free-range turkey and quinoa patties. Try their Truffle Mushroom-Swiss or the BL Western Burger with bacon, onion rings and barbecue sauce. They offer gluten-free buns, non-dairy cheese and keto-friendly options on many of the menu items. Burger Lounge offers catering and online ordering.
Angry Chickz
40788 Winchester Road C, Temecula
951.225.8048
Looking for a chicken burger near Riverside? Check out Angry Chickz. This SoCal-founded chain specializes in unique chicken burgers featuring Nashville hot chicken. Nothing like a chicken burger with coleslaw and pickles! Angry Chickz offers catering and online ordering through several apps.
Luke’s On Front
28693 Old Town Front St #402, Temecula
951.699.9900
Family-owned and operated, Luke’s On Front has a menu with a large variety, including gluten free, organic, vegetarian and grass-fed beef options. Fries are hand-cut fresh and gluten-free! Check out their award-winning Wham Bam Thank You Jam burger with lettuce, tomato, roasted jalapenos, garlic aioli, cream cheese, bacon, onion straws, and roasted red pepper jelly on a brioche bun! They take reservations.
