Guidebook for Riverside

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Guidebook for Riverside

Food Scene

Their Birria de Chivo and Caldo de Res are huge and delicious, their tacos have amazing days and not so good days, their chips and salsa are dangerously moreish. Sweet people, recommended :)
Park Avenue Restaurant Polynesian and Mexican Store
4038 Park Ave
Their Birria de Chivo and Caldo de Res are huge and delicious, their tacos have amazing days and not so good days, their chips and salsa are dangerously moreish. Sweet people, recommended :)
It looks nice and we've heard good things but we've only been once.
El Trigo Restaurant
4155 Park Ave
It looks nice and we've heard good things but we've only been once.
Amazing tacos! I haven't been in a while but I still dream about their freshly made corn tortillas and delicious meats :)
El Ojo De Agua
2115 University Ave
Amazing tacos! I haven't been in a while but I still dream about their freshly made corn tortillas and delicious meats :)
Chinese restaurant, doesn't appear on google. Very simple basic decor. Short menu. Amazing food. Our current favourite order is Cumin Lamb, Spicy (?) Eggplant Noodles and Dry Fried Green Beans.
David's Kitchen
3375 Iowa Ave
Chinese restaurant, doesn't appear on google. Very simple basic decor. Short menu. Amazing food. Our current favourite order is Cumin Lamb, Spicy (?) Eggplant Noodles and Dry Fried Green Beans.
It's actually on Main St, a great little place for breakfast or a light lunch with a fun french owner/chef. We didn't try them but the pastries looked great and they've just opened a bakery on 9th.
3750 University Ave
3750 University Avenue
It's actually on Main St, a great little place for breakfast or a light lunch with a fun french owner/chef. We didn't try them but the pastries looked great and they've just opened a bakery on 9th.
I'm not sure if this is still open, there was a for sale sign last time we went, we have no idea what it really is, they don't seem to know anything about coffee, or tea, but it's a very chill space:)
Plum House
3882 12th St
I'm not sure if this is still open, there was a for sale sign last time we went, we have no idea what it really is, they don't seem to know anything about coffee, or tea, but it's a very chill space:)
Much more than a coffee spot this is a community space, with local art on the walls, nice events in the evenings, great ice cream, simple light lunches and a welcoming open door to everyone.
Back To The Grind
3575 University Ave
Much more than a coffee spot this is a community space, with local art on the walls, nice events in the evenings, great ice cream, simple light lunches and a welcoming open door to everyone.
This place is incredible, the yard is a strange wonderland created using trash. Check it out! The food is mostly ok, make sure you order some as an entrance fee to the spectacle.
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Tio's Tacos
3948 Mission Inn Avenue
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This place is incredible, the yard is a strange wonderland created using trash. Check it out! The food is mostly ok, make sure you order some as an entrance fee to the spectacle.
Serious about coffee, lot's of people like it as a workspace.
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Augie's Coffee House Riverside
4205 Main St
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Serious about coffee, lot's of people like it as a workspace.
I love the coffee here, and there are good pastries too and nice teas. This is my favourite work spot.
Lift Coffee Roasters
3590 Central Ave
I love the coffee here, and there are good pastries too and nice teas. This is my favourite work spot.
Delicious burgers! Great beer selections, great cocktails, variable, but often good, seasonal menu.
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The Salted Pig
3750 Main St
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Delicious burgers! Great beer selections, great cocktails, variable, but often good, seasonal menu.
High quality Italian food. Always good, sometimes amazing. Nicely done space, but they need to fix their espresso machine :)
Magnone Trattoria & Market
1630 Spruce St
High quality Italian food. Always good, sometimes amazing. Nicely done space, but they need to fix their espresso machine :)
By far the best option for delivery, our only recommendation for when you don't want to go out or cook.
Angel | Thai Cuisine
6736 Brockton Ave
By far the best option for delivery, our only recommendation for when you don't want to go out or cook.
Good option! We love the house made burgers and real wood fired margherita pizzas. Nice little selection of beers too.
Woodfire Cafe
3965 Market Street
Good option! We love the house made burgers and real wood fired margherita pizzas. Nice little selection of beers too.

Shopping

Liquor store with very cold beer, very basic Mexican groceries, and an amazing selection of random useful things.
Tony's Market
4098 Park Ave
Liquor store with very cold beer, very basic Mexican groceries, and an amazing selection of random useful things.
If it's late and you don't want to go far, this is your basic liquor store with the essentials. The owner is also fun.
Carlos Liquors
2990 14th St
If it's late and you don't want to go far, this is your basic liquor store with the essentials. The owner is also fun.
There are a lot of antiques and thrift stores in Riverside, this is my favourite, I like to rummage :) There are quite a few more on the same street and nearby.
3720 Sunnyside Dr
3720 Sunnyside Drive
There are a lot of antiques and thrift stores in Riverside, this is my favourite, I like to rummage :) There are quite a few more on the same street and nearby.
Pagan and historical recreationist store, worth dropping in :)
DragonMarsh
3643 University Ave
Pagan and historical recreationist store, worth dropping in :)
La Bodega Wines & Spirit
3512 Central Ave
Nice selection.

Sightseeing

Nice place for a stroll amongst the citrus trees, trying to fight the urge not to pick and eat the fruit. I find it really peaceful. It's a state park that charges for day use.
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California Citrus State Historic Park
9400 Dufferin Ave
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Nice place for a stroll amongst the citrus trees, trying to fight the urge not to pick and eat the fruit. I find it really peaceful. It's a state park that charges for day use.

Arts & Culture

Grab a takeout and some snacks and catch a double bill under the stars :) They also hold giant swap meets that I hear are great, but I haven't been.
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Van Buren Drive-In
3035 Van Buren Boulevard
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Grab a takeout and some snacks and catch a double bill under the stars :) They also hold giant swap meets that I hear are great, but I haven't been.

Drinks & Nightlife

Nice bar, great cocktails, interesting bites.
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W. Wolfskill
4281 Main St
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Nice bar, great cocktails, interesting bites.

Essentials

Big Mexican grocery store, good and cheap.
Maxi Foods Market
4050 University Ave
Big Mexican grocery store, good and cheap.
Closest Trader Joe's.
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Trader Joe's
6225 Riverside Plaza Dr
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Closest Trader Joe's.
Large selection of organic produce and groceries.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
475 E Alessandro Blvd
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Large selection of organic produce and groceries.
Small Mexican grocery store. 20 minute walk and has fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, so great if you don't want to drive to the big supermarkets.
La Michoacana Daily Grocery
4110 Victoria Ave
Small Mexican grocery store. 20 minute walk and has fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, so great if you don't want to drive to the big supermarkets.
Great little Middle Eastern grocery store. They'll freshly grind coffee with cardamom for you and they sell nice local honey.
Hala Produce & Market
3375 Iowa Ave
Great little Middle Eastern grocery store. They'll freshly grind coffee with cardamom for you and they sell nice local honey.