The Trough

31441 Santa Margarita Pkwy Suite N, Rancho Santa Margarita
(949) 709-5545

Recent Reviews

Emily J.

The breakfast burrito was a lot smaller than I had thought. I was going to share it but ended up finishing the whole thing on my own. The service was really slow, it took probably 20 minutes for the burrito and the place wasn't even crowded. The salsa is good, but the burrito itself was pretty bland and average.

F A.

Stopped by a couple of times to try the sandwiches. Really good food friendly staff. Highly recommend.

Christina S.

The breakfast burritos are bomb!! Still thinking about it. Minus 1 star for customer service. I ordered at the location, 2 burritos and 2 lattes. The lattes are from a simple machine, but they left it sitting for quite awhile. Once I reminded him, he gave it to me, and it was lukewarm. I told him that it has been ready for awhile and that it's warm now, and that I'd like a new one that's hot. He wasn't too happy about.

Archie S.

One of the many places to have lunch by the lake. There is inside and outside seating available. The inside looks like an Irish pub but has about 3-4 tables where you can sit. The first item that caught my attention was the classic pastrami sandwich. They made the sandwich fresh but just mind you none of the sandwiches come with any sides or anything. It was not bad but it's hard to compare it to a deli style pastrami which has sauce dripping and meat piled up. The meat was slightly dry and flavorless as I had to add some hot sauce or salt to flavor it up a little. The quality of bread and the freshness is definitely good but the flavor and quantity of pastrami was a little lacking. Either way a nice little place for your lunch and a walk around the lake after a full belly.

Nate X.

This place, in my opinion, is very slowly going downhill. The burritos are become very very expensive, with the protein portions going down and down and down. Quality has come down too. Most recently ordered two breakfast burritos and could barely tell which was which because you couldn't even see whether the protein was steak or bacon... because there was barely any of it to be seen. The green salsa was also completely fronzen and inedible. Rough for a $16 breakfast burrito that consists of 75% tater tots I can buy in a frozen bag at the store. Probably will be hitting pause on this place.

Mike L.

Stopped by for a lunch and we decided to share The Rachel, some tots, and zucchini's. The Rachel was flavorful and delicious. The roll was tender and not dense. The zucchini's were nicely fried, but a bit under seasoned. The tots were crispy, but the spicy ketchup was a bit underwhelming. Overall good experience and food.

Joshua Cortez

Been here a few times. The breakfast bowls keep me coming back; I love the chorizo, though, it is quite greasy. I’ve also had their “trough bowl” which was pretty good with the sliced ribeye.The place to go if you want more “homey” food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito with Bacon and Avocado Slices, Tater Tots, Breakfast Bowl with Avocado, Steak

Bradley K.

Best Breakfast Burrito in RSM. Expansive breakfast and lunch menu - consistent and delicious.

Alicia F.

The food is so yummy. Never a problem with service. The set up inside is is perfect with the name and what's being served.

William M.

What a great sandwich place! Food quality, service and a relaxed, but small, eating area were all excellent. The "Rachel" sandwich was outstanding. The onion rings are unique: large, thick rings of purple onion with a crispy coating. I was here about a year ago and it was amazing then, too.

Aly V.

food was decent - not much flavor had to spruce it up once we got home. ordered to go - salsa tasted like nothing

Ana M.

Tried the breakfast burrito here, because I heard such great reviews. I added avocado and sour cream. It tasted fresh and delicious. I loved the hash browns in it. I would definitely come back again. Next time I want to try their sandwich's.

T R Ross

Crowded little hole in the wallMinimal indoor seating. The Philly tots and the patty melt, outstanding!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 4

Steve B.

Had the pastrami sandwich. Very tasty but could have had a little more meat. Wife had breakfast burrito, she loved it. Shared tots, so good.

Reyna A.

Came here on a weekday afternoon. Location is right next to a large lake where families can take strolls. The restaurant is tucked away in the corner and almost felt like a dark pub when first entering. Place was empty so we were helped right away. Great list of sandwiches and breakfast items on the menu. Ordered a breakfast burrito which comes with eggs, hash browns, and your choice of another protein such as steak, sausage, etc. Highly recommend. And the other sandwich was the turkey club which I heard was pretty good. Overall, great sandwiches at good prices. Fairly fast service-- you order at the far counter and are given a number to pick up at the other end. Plenty of seating inside and outside. Took off a star because the water jar was empty, there were no water cups at the water station, and the toilet in the one restroom was broken.

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