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Cowboy Burgers & BBQ is a true labor of love – we are a family owned and operated business, grateful to have been a part of the Inland Empire and Southern California community since the 1990s. Our passion lies in preparing and serving delicious, made to order meals with our very own 25+ year old recipes all while making a positive impact in our community. Our menu includes our famous breakfast burritos, burgers, fries, made from scratch chili, slow smoked barbecue (howdy there, Tri-Tip), date shakes, brownies, freshly brewed coffee, and more. We hope to meat you soon!
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Address: 5573 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92504
Phone: (951) 977-9454
Website: http://cowboyburgersandbbq.com/
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Experience Cowboy Burgers BBQ in Riverside, CA, where mouthwatering burgers and slow-smoked BBQ come together. Enjoy hearty portions of tri-tip, …
Cowboy Burgers & BBQ, 5573 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92504, US
Cowboy Burgers & BBQ is a casual dining establishment in Riverside, CA, specializing in American comfort food with a Western twist.
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Rex Gross
I have been wanting to go to cowboy burgers and barbecue for quite a while. We were not disappointed. I had the tri-tip sandwich it was good and lots of flavor . The onion rings were excellent and the potato salad it’s made in-house slight taste of mustard which I love . My wife had a hamburger and fries everything was fresh and tasted great their prices are reasonable which nowadays it’s hard to find. Service was outstanding the young man who took our order came to our table and asked if everything was good or if we needed anything .❤️
… morechrisjoe015
I was waiting for this spot to open up in the year of the pandemic.
Finally, I tried it today and it was love at first bite. I had The Cowboy burger which consisted of meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles topped with avocado and bacon with their cowboy. Their fries are seasoned to perfection and taste delicious. Although I picked up my order, the dining room is small yet spacious with plenty of room to sit. Bathrooms are available and they also have a drive thru as well. I will definitely be coming back here to try out their BBQ items such as the pulled pork sandwich.
… moreFinally, I tried it today and it was love at first bite. I had The Cowboy burger which consisted of meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles topped with avocado and bacon with their cowboy. Their fries are seasoned to perfection and taste delicious. Although I picked up my order, the dining room is small yet spacious with plenty of room to sit. Bathrooms are available and they also have a drive thru as well. I will definitely be coming back here to try out their BBQ items such as the pulled pork sandwich.
Chris Lopez
Worth the wait.
My wife and I had been anticipating this place for literally years. We first noticed the new building going up, I think it was early 2020 or late 2019? And began speculating what might be built. When we found out it wasn’t yet another chain, but instead a local BBQ style spot, we got excited. Then the world shut down. Construction seemed to stagnate. It seemed at times like this place would never open. Then it finally did, but the hours were not good for our work schedules. We are rarely in the area when they are open. Finally, on a Monday we were able to stop in for dinner. She got a Jr cheeseburger meal with coleslaw, I got a Jr tri-tip meal with fries.
First and most importantly, the meat: the tri tip itself was very tender and juicy, without being gristly. I literally just tore off a piece with my hand, no need to a knife. That alone will have me coming back whenever I can.
My wife’s burger looked good as well. She got it topped in a way I don’t like so I couldn’t taste it myself, but as I pointed out to her, it must have been delicious, cause she took her glasses off to eat, she only does that when the food is really good.
The fries: nicely seasoned with some sort of seasoned salt. Nicely crisp, all pretty evenly cooked (I think I had 1 overdone fry in the batch).
The coleslaw: I’m not a slaw fan, but my wife loves it. She said it was great. But more than that, I could hear every first bite she took make a nice satisfying crunch. It almost made me want to try it, almost.
The bun: it was good. Didn’t fall apart, held the meat and toppings together. Nothing special, but the main thing I want in a bun is for it to just hold the food together without being too heavy, and it did that perfectly.
The bbq sauce: the one somewhat less than perfect spot. It was by no means bad. It was actually pretty tasty. But was a little on the thick and pasty side, I prefer a more liquid bbq sauce. Also, there wasn’t enough on the sandwich for my preference, but you can always ask for more (says 50 cents for sauce on the menu, not sure if that’s for any extra bbq sauce, or if they will give you one for free, with a charge for additional) I didn’t ask.
The desert: normally, I don’t get deserts. They included a free small portion of brownie with the meal though. WOW. the brownie was amazing. Soft, moist, and rich, with nicely crisped edges.
The portion size: since we got the Jr meals, we were quite happy with the portion sizes. Not sure how much bigger the main portions are, but I’m on a calorie restricted diet, and normally don’t do fries because of the high calories, but the Jr portion really is a small amount of fries that left me satisfied without feeling stuffed. Same with the burger size for my wife, and tri-tip size. Not sure how much meat was on it, it was pretty thick, but not excessively so, and given the leanness of the meat, it settled very nicely.
The decor: pretty standard bbq restaurant fare, but with a “fast food” layout.
The service: the staff that night were exceedingly friendly. Made us feel very welcome and at home.
Side details: ketchup is available, and it is Heinz. Soft drink fountain is Pepsi products. There is a small merchandise window with some neat stuff.
The price: I’ve seen some reviews mentioning cost seeming to be high. The prices are pretty much in line with what I’ve seen from most BBQ places. Perhaps the drive-thru makes people think they’ll pay McDonald’s or Taco Bell prices, but this is far superior to chain fast food. And with the rising costs everywhere, nothing here seemed beyond the price norms for “better food” spots.
The verdict: We will definitely be making a bigger effort to come back here as often as possible.
… moreMy wife and I had been anticipating this place for literally years. We first noticed the new building going up, I think it was early 2020 or late 2019? And began speculating what might be built. When we found out it wasn’t yet another chain, but instead a local BBQ style spot, we got excited. Then the world shut down. Construction seemed to stagnate. It seemed at times like this place would never open. Then it finally did, but the hours were not good for our work schedules. We are rarely in the area when they are open. Finally, on a Monday we were able to stop in for dinner. She got a Jr cheeseburger meal with coleslaw, I got a Jr tri-tip meal with fries.
First and most importantly, the meat: the tri tip itself was very tender and juicy, without being gristly. I literally just tore off a piece with my hand, no need to a knife. That alone will have me coming back whenever I can.
My wife’s burger looked good as well. She got it topped in a way I don’t like so I couldn’t taste it myself, but as I pointed out to her, it must have been delicious, cause she took her glasses off to eat, she only does that when the food is really good.
The fries: nicely seasoned with some sort of seasoned salt. Nicely crisp, all pretty evenly cooked (I think I had 1 overdone fry in the batch).
The coleslaw: I’m not a slaw fan, but my wife loves it. She said it was great. But more than that, I could hear every first bite she took make a nice satisfying crunch. It almost made me want to try it, almost.
The bun: it was good. Didn’t fall apart, held the meat and toppings together. Nothing special, but the main thing I want in a bun is for it to just hold the food together without being too heavy, and it did that perfectly.
The bbq sauce: the one somewhat less than perfect spot. It was by no means bad. It was actually pretty tasty. But was a little on the thick and pasty side, I prefer a more liquid bbq sauce. Also, there wasn’t enough on the sandwich for my preference, but you can always ask for more (says 50 cents for sauce on the menu, not sure if that’s for any extra bbq sauce, or if they will give you one for free, with a charge for additional) I didn’t ask.
The desert: normally, I don’t get deserts. They included a free small portion of brownie with the meal though. WOW. the brownie was amazing. Soft, moist, and rich, with nicely crisped edges.
The portion size: since we got the Jr meals, we were quite happy with the portion sizes. Not sure how much bigger the main portions are, but I’m on a calorie restricted diet, and normally don’t do fries because of the high calories, but the Jr portion really is a small amount of fries that left me satisfied without feeling stuffed. Same with the burger size for my wife, and tri-tip size. Not sure how much meat was on it, it was pretty thick, but not excessively so, and given the leanness of the meat, it settled very nicely.
The decor: pretty standard bbq restaurant fare, but with a “fast food” layout.
The service: the staff that night were exceedingly friendly. Made us feel very welcome and at home.
Side details: ketchup is available, and it is Heinz. Soft drink fountain is Pepsi products. There is a small merchandise window with some neat stuff.
The price: I’ve seen some reviews mentioning cost seeming to be high. The prices are pretty much in line with what I’ve seen from most BBQ places. Perhaps the drive-thru makes people think they’ll pay McDonald’s or Taco Bell prices, but this is far superior to chain fast food. And with the rising costs everywhere, nothing here seemed beyond the price norms for “better food” spots.
The verdict: We will definitely be making a bigger effort to come back here as often as possible.
WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR
I gotta say this place serves a really good Burger got the old west Burger ( western bacon cheeseburger ) nice thick bacon good pickles huge onion rings on it along with chili cheese fries and cowboy beans the chili fries were great real crisp fries good tasting chili a lot of cheese . The beans were also pretty good and you get a big cup for$3 But everything else is pretty expensive $36bucks for 2 combos that’s a little high I would think. I’ll probably still come back. Just wish they had some type of Brisket Burger. And some more bbq options Oh yeah the employees are super friendly and helpful
… morePeter Evangelista
Had the Tri-Tip sandwich it had no taste..the beans where so..so.. I do it at home with brown sugar..and the only thing that got my taste buds was the fries little on the salty side but okay..and what is with no ( High Chair) for babies ..good you all sanitize but all decor is above the lights and not where people can see it..and for what I paid for…not gonna go there..just make it taste good..sorry that was my first impression of your all place..maybe change my orders next time?? But no..maybe not..taco bell sounds good..sorry..
… moreStephanie Brooks
I have to give this place a review bc apparently I was at the opening day today and didn’t even know lol!
I got the western burger, regular fries and was bad and got a chocolate shake too ♀️ All of it was very good. Portions are huge. I found it a tad pricey but I did also get sides of sauce and they charge for those. Overall I’d say 9/10 considering quality was a 10, service was a 10, price 8. Next time I go I’m trying the bbq food for sure!
Oh and I had a few fries before I took the pic. It’s a lot more than it looks!!
… moreI got the western burger, regular fries and was bad and got a chocolate shake too ♀️ All of it was very good. Portions are huge. I found it a tad pricey but I did also get sides of sauce and they charge for those. Overall I’d say 9/10 considering quality was a 10, service was a 10, price 8. Next time I go I’m trying the bbq food for sure!
Oh and I had a few fries before I took the pic. It’s a lot more than it looks!!
Brian
Amazing place! Great food & service.
Proud supporters of Riverside, RPD, RFD, & military! Beautiful family keeping So Cal fed. Thank you Pete & family! Keep up the great work!
… moreProud supporters of Riverside, RPD, RFD, & military! Beautiful family keeping So Cal fed. Thank you Pete & family! Keep up the great work!
Donald
Came here for dinner with my beautiful fiancee and it’s a wonderful place. Very welcoming staff and awesome atmosphere, the food is great too!!!
… moreAdam Rodriguez
Had the cowboy burger it was delicious. Also tried the tri tip sandwich potatoe salad and chili fries all were good. For dessert the single brownie. All the food was worth the money.
… moreJonathan Fielder
I’ve been waiting for this for years now. The food itself is delicious! It’s all really tasty however the prices are expensive!!! Super expensive! They also charge you for the all the sauces! It really adds up!
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