FOOD: Board’z Grill in Murrieta; A Little Something for Everyone

Murrieta, Ca - This is a review I have been meaning to write for some time now. It is not for lack of things to write, just procrastination. I guess I have a more thorough basis of knowledge now having been to Board’z Grill on numerous occasions since it opened back in early spring.

On our first visit, my husband, daughter and I each ordered our own meals. My husband ordered the Garden burger for $6.95. Safe bet, I thought. The Board’z sauce has mayo in it, so ask for it on the side or without if you are a vegetarian like us. I was sure it would be a frozen patty with little to no taste, but I was so wrong. The veggie patty appears to be a homemade black bean burger with just enough kick to keep your taste buds buzzing. The menu says the burger comes with cheddar, but every time we order the Garden burger it comes with 2 slices of Swiss cheese melted on top of the patty. Top all that off with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and sprouts and you will wonder how you ever lived without it.

I became a little jealous after seeing his Garden burger before I realized I had one of Board’z tasty Tube’z to tackle. The Tube (AKA Burrito) was a large flour tortilla stuffed full with a generous helping of ripe avocado, juicy tomatoes, crunchy hash browns, carrots, sprouts and finished off with green sauce. Quite a good bargain at $3.95!




Having a daughter who loves Mac and Cheese means we can never get out of a place without ordering it. We were thinking that she can have her generic kid’s meal that is ultra bland for picky kids, but we were dead wrong yet again. Board’z makes some of the best Mac and Cheese I have tasted in a restaurant. Perfectly al dente macaroni noodles drenched “Board’z Style” in a homemade white cheddar cheese sauce with the random bell pepper and secret spice that even the pickiest kid will love. The Kid’z Meal comes with a drink and an Oreo cookie, but the grown ups like it so much, that we order the side portion and share.

Speaking of Side’z, this brings me to the single biggest reason to at least try Board’z Grill: the Roasted Red Potatoes. Okay, so maybe you don’t have an unnatural love for all things potato like I do, but believe me they are good. Pan roasted to a crisp caramelized edge with a smooth creamy center and tossed with oil and herbs, these spuds will melt in your mouth without lightening your wallet. All of Board’z Side’z are only $2.95 for a huge plate full of food! Choose from the afore mentioned goodies as well as a Garden or Caesar Salad, Steamed Veggies, French Fries, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Corn on the Cob, or Rigatoni with Broccoli. I have only tried the Rigatoni and found it to be a little on the watery side, but delicious no the less.

Board’z also has an extensive Salad menu including a Chop, Cobb, Wedge, Caesar, Mediterranean, and Oriental salad to fit whatever mood you are in. If poultry is your thing, Board’z will set you up with some of their specialty chicken by the piece or whole. Order ala cart or with Side’z for a tasty dinner that you didn’t have to slave over. Do you crave breakfast at all hours of the day and night? Board’z serves breakfast all day! Order one of the Muffin’z: scrambled eggs, hash browns, cheese and Board’z sauce on an English muffin with your choice of meat. The Veggie Muffin comes with avocado, tomato, sprouts, hash browns, carrots and cheese with Board’z sauce. Don’t feel like a burger, try out one of the six Pita’z Board’z has to offer. All this plus an appetizer menu to satisfy one and all.

Located near the 215 intersection with Los Alamos Road near the Murrieta Post Office, Board’z is the last stop for grub for those of us heading north from Temecula. If you are from the area, you may remember this store being a California Grill or Bob’s Burgers, both of which resided in the building and has since vacated. After speaking with the staff, Board’z business is booming and they are looking to open more stores in the vicinity. Call ahead 951-600-4851 and place an order, you won’t be disappointed.