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Texas Lil's Mesquite Grill - Steakhouse in Murrieta, California

Texas Lil's Mesquite Grill

4.3 (1401 reviews)

28495 Old Town Front St STE C, Temecula, CA 92590

Restaurant
American restaurant
Bar
Barbecue restaurant
Hamburger restaurant
Karaoke bar
Mexican restaurant
Steak house
Tex-Mex restaurant

About Texas Lil's Mesquite Grill - steak house in Murrieta, California

Tex-Mex plates, ribs, BBQ & other comfort food favorites in an unpretentious restaurant/bar.

Customer Review Summary

Texas Lil's Mesquite Grill is highly praised for its exceptional beef ribs, with many customers returning for repeat visits. The Lil’s Sample Platter and street corn are also popular menu items, along with the affordable $5 margaritas. The atmosphere is lively, featuring karaoke and a friendly staff, making it a great spot for gatherings. Some reviews mention issues with service, like delayed food and forgotten orders, but the overall experience remains positive. Guests appreciate the clean and welcoming environment, although it can get loud at times. Many diners express their intention to return, highlighting the generous portion sizes and quality of food.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Private dining room
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • College students
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking garage
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.3 out of 5
5
848
4
354
3
100
2
33
1
66
Based on 1401 reviews

Thao Ngan

2 months ago

This place has the best beef ribs I’ve ever had. They’re so good that I don’t want to try beef ribs anywhere else for fear of being disappointed. I’ve returned several times with my family and have recommended it to others to try the beef ribs. The Lil’s Sample Platter is also delicious. I really enjoy the atmosphere here—they have karaoke, and the staff is very friendly. They even offer margaritas for just $5. I hope they continue to maintain the current quality of their food.

Sandra Mijan

4 months ago

We were spending the weekend in Temecula and just walked up without reading reviews or anything. It was Friday night and a great atmosphere! Food was delicious, service awesome! Highly recommended! Love the old school little gems!

Barbara G

6 months ago

I'm not sure what happened that night. But the food seemed to take longer than expected. They missed one of our plates and our guests had to wait. They didn't offer a discount or anything for their mistake. The food was good but nothing to brag about. The atmosphere was clean and welcoming. Voices echoed inside making it difficult to hear. Enjoyable for people who don't mind the loudness, such as myself. Will be back for another experience.

Anjenette Gillette

1 month ago

This place is a must try! I've loved EVERYTHING I've tried! Barbeque to die for, a wedge salad that I've had more than once & amazing appetizers like cheese curds and the BEST fried pickles ever! Oh did I mention the 5$ margaritas😉

Ric Jackson

5 months ago

Our waitress was very welcoming, prompt, suggestive, attentive, and friendly. The food was amazing. TOTALLY recommend the street corn. And you can't beat the atmosphere. We sat outside but the seating area was covered and breezy so it felt amazing.

Ryan Morales

7 months ago

Very chill spot with nice A/C to make this place good place. Everyone is really helpful and polite. The food is super delicious and matches the price on the menu. Serving size enough to take some home too. The steak was perfectly made. I recommend this place above everything else offered in Temecula.

Mean Gene

I happened upon this place while riding and stopped for a drink. Ordered the cocktail flight which was amazing. Met a nice older couple at the bar who told me about karaoke, in a Texas bar?! So later that night I went back and it was amazing - great DJ, really good setup and stage, friendly, fun crowd - loved it and am going to return for sure!

Mel C.

8 months ago

I really enjoyed the food here and the 5 dollar margaritas 😊 Servers were very nice and checked on us often. I ordered the beef ribs with coleslaw and corn. Very generous serving sizes. I will definitely return. Delicious!

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–12 AM
Monday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 11 AM–12 AM
Sunday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM

Price Range

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