Swing Inn Cafe & BBQ - Temecula (CA)

2 /5 Caleb Garrett: Keno’s with a facelift. This grease-grilled diner posturing as a BBQ joint is nothing but an ill-conceived deception to the residents of Temecula. The wait staff was kind and earnest for the most part and I have to imagine that even they were ignorant to the stomach churning slop they were serving. From jawbreaking baby-back ribs that felt like chewing through the dried sponge you use to clean countertops and a cabbage stew served in mayo broth they called “coleslaw” to say the food was underwhelming would be too generous. However, the real terror came not half an hour after departing the Swing Inn. The ribs returned with a vengeance bringing forth a chorus that wrought our doom: the bubble guts. Both my fiancé and I succumbed to illness 3 blocks away at another, much finer establishment. Holding back the tides of nausea we had no choice but to leave Temecula trying to keep our dignity and bowels from escaping us.

5 /5 Brandon Runnells: The place is a little smaller then what I thought, but still decent. The lighting inside was extremely bright so we decided to eat outside. They had several seats and heaters outside so I was comfortable. The food was great! Tried the brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and smoked chicken. All was great. And the house sauce was also really good. Will definitely be back again to try more. By the way they have allot on the menu to choose from. Service was fast and friendly also.

5 /5 Nathan: Good food and great service. Staff was extremely friendly and attentive. The place smelled heavenly. Nothing beats that smell of good smoked barbecue. I had breakfast this time around. Everything was cooked to perfection. This is definitely going to become my go to place whenever I’m in the Temecula area. Try it out, Support, some local business, and experience the magic of old town Temecula transferring you back into the Old West days Update: came back two days later for the BBQ. Ticket home on a 2 hour drive. Reheated it once I got home and it was so good!

5 /5 Uncle Bits: Swing Inn is one of the oldest continuously operating restaurants in Southern California. This was our first time there and we really enjoyed it. Exceptional breakfast and the staff is incredible. We actually bought the t-shirts! Old Town Temecula is extraordinary. What a great place to visit. Highly recommend!

5 /5 Ronald de los Santos: Texas BBQ is their specialty but I opted for the liver and onions that they have served since 1927! I was not disappointed. For $17, you get two thick beef liver slabs smothered with onions on top. Sides were vegetables and mashed potatoes with gravy. Heavenly! The wife had the BBQ pulled pork sandwich with fries. Also excellent! They have 3 bbq sauce containers at the table: sweet, house and spicy. Im sure youll find one suited to your taste. For dessert, we had the cinnamon roll. Their specials screen mentions that their cinnamon rolls are the best in town. I would have to agree! Its so moist and buttery. I loved every bite of it!