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A really nice article about us:

"Everything about it—from the dead-simple layout of the kitchen to the tight cluster of beer taps next to the cashier to the hanging key for the outdoor restrooms—are reassuring reminders the place was conceived with a singular purpose in mind: to cook you a ...

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A really nice article about us:

"Everything about it—from the dead-simple layout of the kitchen to the tight cluster of beer taps next to the cashier to the hanging key for the outdoor restrooms—are reassuring reminders the place was conceived with a singular purpose in mind: to cook you a damn-fine burger."

And our beets:

"Endearing you to the place even more are the thimbles of house-made, diced pickled beets, a palate-cleansing antidote that works just as well or better than any schooner of beer poured from the taps."

And our Carnitas Sandwich:

"The second-best sandwich at Riders Club is grand and epic on its own scale, with fistfuls of roasted pork fallen into shreds both crispy and moist; it's so good it's worthy of a lonchera. And because of the fresh jalapeños, cilantro and shredded carrots, it also proves the Mexican torta and the Vietnamese bánh mì can sire an offspring with all of its flavors living harmoniously under a bun."

The Riders Club Cafe Goes Back to Basics [OC Weekly]

Voted Best Burger in the SC Times 2 years in a row (2011 and 2010).

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Voted Best Burger in the SC Times 2 years in a row (2011 and 2010).

Burgers and brews: Locals line up at the Riders Club Cafe, a former gas station, for craft beer, build-your-own burgers, and carnitas topped with carrot slaw. The rock tunes and beer-themed decor add honky-tonk swagger.

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Burgers and brews: Locals line up at the Riders Club Cafe, a former gas station, for craft beer, build-your-own burgers, and carnitas topped with carrot slaw. The rock tunes and beer-themed decor add honky-tonk swagger.

One Perfect Day in San Clemente, CA (Page 2) [Sunset.com]

We would like to thank all of our fans for recommending us to your friends, and to strangers alike.  It has been exciting to welcome so many new customers this winter, and spring is setting some new records for our little burger & beer house!  Most of our customers are coming in based on the wor...

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We would like to thank all of our fans for recommending us to your friends, and to strangers alike.  It has been exciting to welcome so many new customers this winter, and spring is setting some new records for our little burger & beer house!  Most of our customers are coming in based on the word-of-mouth referrals however we have had some nice press lately spreading the word like wildfire.

In January The SC Times gave us the spotlight photo on their cover of “The People’s Choice Awards  2010”. We took the gold for best burger-thank you for voting!

Two weeks ago the OC Register published a very nice review of The Riders Club and the phone was off the hook! 

Wondering who else may be writing about our place, we did some web searching and found an article from CBS Los Angeles.

Now beer drinkers can also find us listed on www.taphunter.com where will be updating our beer selection as it changes (I hope we can keep up, that’s a weekly task!).

This Sunday, April 24th, The Riders Club Cafe will be closed for Easter. We are closed Mondays as usual but open again Tuesday April 26th and are looking forward to seeing you again soon.

Cheers,

The Riders Club Cafe

1701 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente CA 92672

Read more]]> Belgian beers are always delicious (in our opinion) but especially during the winter months.  The heartiness and complexity of the malts, fruits and spices offer a tremendous range of options to select from.  We will be sampling several Belgian beers this month and hope you will too.  They are fantastic when paired with strong, buttery cheeses and grilled meats.

Delirium Nocturnum-Belgian Strong Dark Ale 8.5%

Beautiful dark cherry brown ale.  Smell and taste of dark fruits. roasted malt and caramel.

Chimay Triple (white)-Triple 8.0%

The style “Triple” is named for the brewing process in which brewers use up to 3 times the malt than standard Trappist Belgian brews.  The color is golden orange and follows with smell and taste of citrus, pear and spice.  Nicely carbonated with a dry finish.

Kasteel Rouge-Cherry Fruit Beer 8.0%

Dark red color, smells of cherries.  The taste maintains the sweet and tartness of the fruit and is dry in the finish.  Drink with a meal or just have some for dessert.

Maredsous 8 (brown)-Dubble 8.0%

Rich malty beer with active carbonation.  Slightly chocolate malted flavor and very drinkable especially with buttery and pungent cheeses.

Houblon Choffe-Belgian IPA 9.0%

This beer offers a golden cloudy color with strong hops flavor.  The fluffy head is fantastic and lasts until the last few sips.  Cleaner bitterness vs. American styles, and a pronounced dry edge.

Woody Gold-German Style Pilsener 4.6%

This San Diego brew from Karl Strauss is golden in color, crisp and refreshing on the palate.  A great balance to pair with spicy peppery foods.

Dales Pale Ale-American Pale Ale 6.5%

Oskar Blues brewery in Colorado is making amazing craft brews.  This pale ale is copper in color with lots of carbonation.  The hops stands out but fades with it’s finish.  Versatile and delicious.

Old Rasputin Imperial Stout-Russian Imperial Stout 9.0%

Brewed by North Coast Brewery, CA, this is an amazingly black beer with a creamy thick head.  Chocolate maltiness coat the mouth and leave you wanting another slug.

If you want more info about the beers, or to read reviews from other beer drinkers, go to:  www.beeradvocate.com; www.ratebeer.com