Friday, November 14, 2025

Bushfire Kitchen opens a new restaurant in Brea

Bushfire Kitchen continues to grow its footprint in Southern California.

The fast casual chain opened its 10th location on Nov. 7 in Brea Marketplace. It is at 765 E. Birch St., No.101, in a space formerly occupied by Rubio’s Coastal Grill. Hours are 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily.

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The fast casual chain prides itself on scratch cooking with healthy ingredients. The menu includes several bowls with free-range chicken, grass-fed beef and mixed vegetables; salads with choice of protein; burgers and sandwiches. Prices for an entrée range between $12.75 and $21.50.

Sides include grilled veggies, fries, roasted cauliflower and brown or jasmine rice.

Seasonal specials include Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes, a Chipotle Braised Beef Bowl, and an Apple Maple Refresher, made with iced tea, cider and maple syrup.

The chain is known for its savory and sweet empanadas, including a rotating empanada of the month. Its seasonal empanada is Pumpkin Pie.

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Bushfire Kitchen was founded in Del Mar in 2012. It has four restaurants in Riverside County and one in San Bernardino County.

It made is Los Angeles County debut in Long Beach in July.

The first Orange County location opened in June 2024 at 24420 Alicia Parkway, Suite D, Mission Viejo.

Bushfire’s next restaurant will open early next year in Rancho Bernardo, south of Escondido on the I-15 Freeway.

Information: bushfirekitchen.com

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