Mad Madeline's Grill
A popular Old Town Temecula spot serving up 21 unique burgers, from classic to creative, in a fun, retro diner setting.
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Mad Madeline's Grill
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A popular Old Town Temecula spot serving up 21 unique burgers, from classic to creative, in a fun, retro diner setting.
Friday Rib Special
Savor the slow-cooked ribs with pineapple sauce, available only on Fridays.
Appetizer Power
Fried pickles and onion rings are highly recommended starters.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
American
Price
Mid-range
Phone
(951) 699-3776
Address
28495 Old Town Front St Suite A, Temecula, CA 92590, USA
Website
madmadelinesgrill.com/Highlights
Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
Award-Winning "Redneck Burger"
Experience the burger that took home top honors, piled high with unique toppings.
Creative Burger Toppings Galore
From pastrami to pork belly, explore 21 unique burger creations that push flavor boundaries.
Outdoor Seating & People-Watching
Dine al fresco on the covered patio and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of Old Town Temecula.
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Friday Rib Special
Savor the slow-cooked ribs with pineapple sauce, available only on Fridays.
Appetizer Power
Fried pickles and onion rings are highly recommended starters.
Generous Portions
Portion sizes are large, consider ordering to share or for leftovers.
Beyond Burgers Available
Vegans and vegetarians can enjoy a plant-based burger option.
Tips
from all over the internet
Friday Rib Special
Savor the slow-cooked ribs with pineapple sauce, available only on Fridays.
Appetizer Power
Fried pickles and onion rings are highly recommended starters.
Generous Portions
Portion sizes are large, consider ordering to share or for leftovers.
Beyond Burgers Available
Vegans and vegetarians can enjoy a plant-based burger option.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Mad Madeline's Grill offers a casual diner experience with unique burger creations and a retro vibe. Many praise the creative toppings and the fun atmosphere of Old Town Temecula, particularly from the outdoor seating. However, some diners have experienced issues with service speed, food temperature, and quality control, noting that the value may not always match the price.
"Mad Madeline’s Grill is an amazing spot to go to for a burger and fries, I recommend their appetizer fried pickles, and the service staff are very kind and humorous. We got seated right away, and ordered right away. There’s kid friendly options here. The booths and tables are always cleaned after a customer leaves. Our server was very sweet and accommodating her name was Missie, thank you so much for getting us our extra ranch to the service staff man who over heard us needing three more ranch dips. Our plates are Chilli Cheese Fries, Onion Rings, and Fried pickles they were all appetizers."
Ciara Aune
"This is usually my "go to" for a casual work lunch or to people watch in Old Town Temecula. I enjoy it. Pretty good food, and depending on what you are in the mood for I like their outdoor setup. My only real complaint is sometimes they seem under staffed so your service can slightly lack as far as time goes. But they are friendly and attentive when you do get service. I recommend the Buffalo Burger. I'll be back 😎"
Wes Knippers
"This place is definitely for the tourists in Temecula, but we had to stop. For some reason it took a really long time for someone to seat us, and some of the items on the menu weren't on the menu anymore, kind of annoying, that's my only complaints. This place won a bunch of burger awards in the past. The burgers are bigger than you would expect. But also pretty good. I had the wagyu burger. Fresh cut fries is always a winner in my book and of course they have alcohol. Michelada on a hot day goes well. Seating is outside on a deck but they have misters to keep it cool and the bugs away."
Joshua Klepper
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Frequently Asked Questions
The "Redneck Burger" has won awards, and other popular choices feature unique toppings like pastrami, pork belly, or fried eggs.
Yes, they offer a vegan-friendly Beyond Burger that is also gluten-free.
Fried pickles and onion rings are frequently recommended by visitors.
Yes, they have a covered outdoor seating area that is great for people-watching.
Yes, many customers find the portion sizes to be very generous, often enough for leftovers.
The slow-cooked ribs with pineapple sauce are a special available only on Fridays.
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The Ultimate Temecula Valley Dining Guide
28495 Old Town Front St Suite A, Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 699-3776. Nothing tops Mad Madeline’s Grill for casual dining in Temecula Valley. The ultimate SoCal burger joint with a twist of Americana, Mad Madeline’s stuffs its burgers with meaty, succulent novelties that will have you choosing between patties topped with pastrami, fried eggs with hash browns, pork belly strips, onion rings, and so much more beyond your wildest burger dreams.
Local eateries face off at Battle of the Burgers in Temecula
Devilicious Eatery & Tap Room’s “Wawahi Burger” won first place in Judge’s Choice with Mad Madeline’s Grill’s “Redneck Burger” and 8-Bit Brewing Co.’s “Super Smash Burger” as second and third place, respectively. The People’s Choice award went to Mad Madeline’s Grill’s “Redneck Burger” with Baily’s Old Town “Classic Burger” coming in second place and 8-Bit Brewing Co.’s “Super Smash Burger” coming in third.
Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Dining
Old Town’s Mad Madeline’s Grill, a Front Street family-favorite since 1991, is known for its diner-style comfort food, including 21 different hamburgers. Surprisingly, vegan diners can also enjoy a taste of their award-winning goodness with the new Beyond Burger, #14 on their combo menu. Beyond Burgers are gluten-free, soy free, made without GMOs, and full of 20 grams of plant-based protein.
My Day Trip to Old Town Temecula, California
MY FRIEND EUNIE AT MAD MADELINE'S GRILL My friend and I walked around and popped our heads into a few of the shops and decided to have lunch at Soro's Mediterranean. I know, it's not very western of us. I did see a cool looking burger shop, but I was more in the mood for some hummus and gyro.
Temecula wine country
Finishing out the day, we stopped at the red outdoor porch patio of Mad Madeline’s burgers for a cold drink and a burger before starting the drive home. This was the best place for people-watching.
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