Bushfire Kitchen
American, argentinian · Del Mar
About Bushfire Kitchen
At Bushfire Kitchen, we're passionate about serving up delicious American-Argentinian cuisine that's sure to warm your heart and fill your belly. Located in the picturesque town of Del Mar, our restaurant is more than just a place to eat - it's an experience. We're proud to have created a welcoming...
At Bushfire Kitchen, we're passionate about serving up delicious American-Argentinian cuisine that's sure to warm your heart and fill your belly. Located in the picturesque town of Del Mar, our restaurant is more than just a place to eat - it's an experience. We're proud to have created a welcoming atmosphere where every guest feels like family. From our friendly staff, including the wonderful Trudy at the counter, to our mouth-watering dishes, we can't wait to share it all with you. Come taste the difference for yourself and make Bushfire Kitchen your home away from home.
What Customers Say About Bushfire Kitchen
Bushfire Kitchen in Del Mar is highly rated for its delicious American cuisine and exceptional service, especially from Trudy. The sweet potato fries, burgers, and bowls are customer favorites. Some find the empanadas and certain dishes like the Tri-Tip Bowl inconsistent.
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Tip: Add chimichurri sauce to everything, even if it doesn’t come with it! Happy hour is from 2-5.
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Bushfire Kitchen Del Mar Reviews
Love the En Fuego burgers. Trudy is amazingly friendly to our dogs - they love coming here.
What a great place. Drove down from the LA area, chose this place because of the reviews and the menu looked interesting. Trudy was an absolute gem and made sure we had everything we needed. The Gaucho steak sandwich was great. Would definitely eat here again.
This place is really cute and family -oriented. I have fallen in love with their mango cream empanadas. Tonight I had their Quinoa power green salad and their empanada for dessert. If you could go a little bit heavier on the quinoa, that would be amazing. Your veggie burger is healthy and delicious. I usually get takeout and that process is usually very smooth and simple.
Popped in for a quick lunch on a rare cold & rainy Del Mar day. I ordered the Nashville Spicy Chicken Sandwich. It was delicious and cooked to perfection by Chef Ozzy! Healthy, filling and spicy. Trudi works the front and is so friendly and helpful. I watched her walk around several times checking on guests, offering them drink refills and helping to clear trash and dirty plates. She is a vibe! Polite, authentic and charismatic! I’ll be back and highly recommend to others!
I had (another) great meal at Bushfire. This time it was the Greek salad with chicken. Also, our favorite server, Trudy was working. She is always very helpful and nice.
Trudy is always amazing best customer service, always has a positive and big smile!! Best recommendations every time! Food is delicious like always! We love coming even if it takes 25 minutes drive. Is worth it!
It was our first time coming to one of the restaurants of this brand and I have to say the highlight of our experience was the lovely lady at the counter named Trudy! What an amazing customer service and sweet personality, she really went above and beyond making sure our experience was as good as it could be, truly remarkable. Thank you Trudy for making our meal even more enjoyable. The food was delicious, we will be back many times.
Both Andrew and Trudy were so welcoming and helpful from the moment I entered the building for my first visit. I had the tri tip bowl and it was exactly what I wanted. Delicious! I love the menu here and they have a great happy hour from 2-5. Check it out for yourself!
The food is always incredibly delicious! Seriously, the BEST sweet potato fries and my husband and I always share the En Fuego and Cali burgers 👏🎉😍 The service has always been friendly, relaxed and professional. I enjoy the Del Mar location patio, especially at Happy Hour. Hanging plant decor, wide open covered patio space and fun music! Try it! You won't be dissappointed 😉
I've been twice for lunch and the woman who took our order (kicking myself for missing her name!) is fantastic. She goes above and beyond, was so friendly and helpful, and patiently answered all of our families questions (we have a family member with celiac disease). Made us feel right at home, and the food was amazing! Look forward to returning soon.
The food is always good - doesn’t seem to matter what you order. Just add chimichurri sauce to it - even if it doesn’t come with it. Example, excellent with sweet potato fries!! One the the best things I always enjoy is being helped by the amazing, fun, friendly and professional server TRUDY! She's a reason why I come!! It's a treat & experience for her to wait one you!
Went here with my boyfriend and future mother in law as an early birthday dinner for her and the food is INCREDIBLE. I don't have much else to say other than delicious food, a homey atmosphere with a really inviting outdoor seating area, and also great beer. Will definitely be back at some point! There's so much more I have to try and 100000% recommend their mac n cheese it's absolute fire
Perfectly cooked burgers 😋😋😋 there is a bit of char to the meat that makes it delicious!! Fries are extra and not as great as burgers. Empanadas are good but their stuffing is a bit on the drier side. The patio is dog friendly which is a huge plus. Definitely worth it for the burgers!!
Had the quinoa salad with salmon. It was very tasty and fresh but the portion size was a bit disappointing. The salmon was thin and there was not enough in the salad to fill me up. Left hungry. Lady working there initially at counter but came out to check on us several times was super friendly and nice. I was surprised the service was so good here. Kudos to the team.
Nice looking place, it’s counter order style establishment. They do have inside and outside seating available. Food was ok but not great, had the En Fuego burger which was tasty but didn’t have any spice to it. Pricing is average for the area, expect to pay over $30 for a burger, fries, and drink.
Nice place to meet up for lunch that has something for everyone. I usually order their Green chicken curry or salmon bowls. Both have good portions that are perfect. It gets a little busy around noon but most of the time there's hardly anyone in line. Counter order and find your own table. There is a nice large outside patio in front and indoor seating. The people who work here are nice and patient.
I eat here all the time. The Lady that usually takes orders is GREAT. Don't know her name but she's awesome. However everything any guy takes my order it is messed up. I will never leave again without checking...so word to everyone...good food but check your order.
Service was genuinely friendly and welcoming. I ordered the Un Fuego burger in a lettuce wrap with a fried egg, which came out to about $17. While fine overall, the quality did not quite match the price. The bacon tasted low quality, and the signature ingredients didn’t really stand out. The Korean-style cauliflower was also underwhelming, lacking salt and acidity. Pleasant service aside, I probably would not come back.
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2602 Del Mar Heights Rd, Del Mar, CA 92014
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