Brandon’s Dinner
Location: 10271 Magnolia Ave Riverside, Ca 92503
Type of Food: Mexican and American
Price Rang: Inexpensive
Date Potential: Only if you have been dating for a while!
Brandon’s Dinner is one of the local favorites in the area. It is located across from Tyler Mall on Magnolia Avenue. To the locals, Brandon’s is known for its low prices yet hefty food servings.
The Food:
Brandon’s serves up a variety of items particularly a blend of Mexican and American dishes. On the menu, you will find your traditional American breakfast such as eggs, bacon, and hash browns, or Mexican dishes such as huevos rancheros or huevos a la Mexicana. I must note that breakfast is the most popular meal of the day at Brandon’s; they are known for their large portions and delicious quality.
Service:
The service at Brandon’s is friendly yet slow, especially in the mornings. Be prepared to wait for the service to catch up as it is slower than most places like International House of Pancakes or Denny’s. I must also add that if you are arriving for breakfast on the weekend, know that you will probably be informed that there is a wait anywhere between 1 and 2 hours.
Atmosphere:
The atmosphere at Brandon’s is a little rough around the edges. The tables aren’t very clean, and the floor could use a mopping or two. Sometimes the silverware will contain tiny pieces of food that was missed in the wash. Although this may be discouraging, don’t hesitate to ask for anything to be cleaned and it will be done with a smile. The atmosphere at Brandon’s also welcomes a diverse crowd. Sometimes you will find people who look a bit “homeless” sitting at the bar or in a corner table. Again, don’t be discouraged; their looks may be intimidating but, they mean well.
Date Potential:
This is a great place to take a date, only if you have been dating for quite some time. A breakfast date would be perfect, the booths are comfortable and the laid back atmosphere is great for conversation.
