5.0
1 review

Charminar Express

26480 Ynez Road, Temecula, CA

South Indian$$

About Charminar Express

Charminar Express is a South Indian restaurant located in Temecula that serves items such as butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, and various breads. The establishment operates as a location of a larger restaurant group with an existing presence in San Diego.

Halal summary

Authorized halal by an Islamic organization. Listed by halal authority "Halal Food Standards Alliance of America". Source: https://www.hfsaa.org/sandiego

Fully halal
No alcohol allowed
Hand-slaughtered

HalalRank

Score reflects a halal certificate on file.

Halal authority

This place is authorized by or uses meat authorized by Halal Food Standards Alliance of America.

Halal Food Standards Alliance of America

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Hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Amenities

Parking space
Restroom
To-go

Location

26480 Ynez Road, Temecula, CA

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Nov 2, 2025
5

My wife and I had an amazing lunch at Charminar Express! We’ve loved the original San Diego location for years, so when we saw they opened in Temecula, we couldn’t wait to check it out — and it did not disappoint. We both ordered the 2-item lunch combo. I went with Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala with garlic butter naan, and my wife had Chicken Vindaloo and Butter Chicken with garlic naan. Everything was bursting with flavor — rich, creamy, and perfectly spiced. Our server, Harsh, was wonderful — super kind, attentive, and even told us about their Wednesday night all-you-can-eat buffet (which we’re definitely coming back for). Everything about this place impressed us: the food, the value, the service, and the atmosphere. Charminar Express has officially become our new favorite Indian spot in Temecula. Highly recommend it to anyone looking to expand their taste buds and enjoy some incredible Indian cuisine!