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My fav type of restaurant. Cozy, home vibes, grandmas cooking, good quality food, and prices were so low. I wish it was not that far from LA
Iconic restaurant across the street from the 20 Mule Team Museum in Boron. It seems to be an older establishment. The menu is American and Mexican cuisine. There is something for everyone here. I had the Taco Salad. The flour tortilla bowl was freshly fried, crispy, and still warm. The ground beef in the salad appeared to be a hamburger patty that was broken up, not highly seasoned but tasting very flavorful. This restaurant is known for their burgers and I can see why based on the ground beef in the salad. (By now, I was kind of wishing that I had ordered a burger instead.) The rest of the taco salad was perfectly acceptable with fresh lettuce, pico de gallo, and avocado. A torta with carnitas was the daily special. The sandwich was very filling, with savory, good tasting carnitas. The meat was tender, too. There was plenty of sandwich for another meal. Salsa and chips were good. The homemade salsa tasted fresh and had a nice mild chile heat. Definitely get the chips and salsa as an appetizer. Service was quick and efficient. The dining area can accommodate larger parties. The ambiance had an older, well worn establishment vibe to it. This place definitely warrants a return trip especially in conjunction with a tour of the museum across the street. I will certainly try a burger the next time.
Get off the freeway folks!!! I came in for a late breakfast and loved the interior decor - lots of years of collecting here. I was the only customer and the woman waiting on me was totally aware of where I was in the ordering, drinking coffee, eating, ready to go process. I had a Western Omelette that was really good - definitely had a Mexican twist with the guacamole. If you want a break from the road and eat in an authentic local restaurant, this place is it.
the portions get smaller and smaller but this time was it for me got a Philly cheesesteak it had huge chunks of red bell pepper all in it barley any meat and was on what looked like a sesame seed hot dog bun... tasted ehh wasn't very good at all . and for a combo wasn't even given a drink. the burritos have shrank in size and still gone up in price .
What they lack in vegetarian options they makeup for in their amazing customer service and quality. I've been here a few times and I do have to say that they make one of the most delicious burgers I've had from a diner in a long time! Their chili is delicious too!! I took it and topped my fries and made myself some amazing chili cheese fries!! I will say that I'm disappointed by their "Vegetarian" options. The vegetarian burrito is a bean and cheese burrito with rice and bell peppers. Their idea of a vegetarian omelette is the same thing! I think offering some mushroom and broccoli would be a great idea!! They also currently don't have a vegetarian burger option. As a chef myself I feel they could make a few little changes that would increase their overall revenue and food sales substantially! The customer service is great!! The ambience is good and from the looks, the restaurant itself is clean!
My sister's boyfriend told us about this place and it did not disappoint. This place was 10/10! Clean environment. Friendly staff (in person only, bc over the phone while placing an order to pick up- the cashier sounded a little rude). While paying we saw how the cooks were actually cooking from scratch. I would definitely recommend if you are passing by Boron. My sister ordered us a breakfast combo plate each and the portions were giantly delicious.
We made a special detour to this restaurant while passing by Boron due to the positive reviews. Perhaps we should have ordered omelets, which seem to be the specialty here, but I am at a loss how people are referring to this place as a hidden gem! Although the service was helpful and friendly, this restaurant was **not clean.** (See photo.) Of 2 meals our party ordered, one was OK (basic diner food). The other was a patty melt with cheese that was not melted, no onions and a tiny patty, leaving lots of empty bread. Onion rings ($2 upcharge) literally had no onion inside and should have been advertised as "Rings of Batter." The kitchen is visible from the dining area and I could see it was clean (at least the visible part was clean). However, what I saw in the bathroom subtracted a star from what could have been a 2-star review. I feel like retching when I recall this meal.
I ordered the Spanish omelette it was delicious it comes with side toast as well for only 10.75. The service is great and food quick. Highly recommended
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To start, if the rating were based on service only, I would give 10 stars. However it is not. I truly enjoy the service at 20 Mule Cafe. The servers are always very nice and attentive. The decor and atmosphere are laid back and easy going. Great place to relax and enjoy your meal. Tonight I had a steak dinner. The steak was perfectly cooked, but a little tough. The salad, mashed potatoes, and corn were very good. The potatoes are real. All in all, a good place to eat. Food is pretty good. I do recommend this establishment. read more
Don't let the outside fool you! What looks like a local dive bar outside is a comfy, warm and inviting cafe inside with fun and colorful decor! Whatever you may be hungry for, they've got it on the menu! Hubby wanted breakfast and I wanted Mexican food so the cafe was perfect. The stars of the show were the crispy, buttery, tender hash browns and the carnitas in my taco! Finally, carnitas like I learned to make them in Mexico, tender little cubes of goodness with just enough crisp for a delightful texture! I'm guessing they were finished in milk like they're supposed to be! Our greeter and server was very welcoming and kind and perfectly attentive throughout our meal. There's not very many choices in Boron but as for us, we made the right choice! read more
1 year ago
My fav type of restaurant. Cozy, home vibes, grandmas cooking, good quality food, and prices were so low. I wish it was not that far from LA read more
Iconic restaurant across the street from the 20 Mule Team Museum in Boron. It seems to be an older establishment. The menu is American and Mexican cuisine. There is something for everyone here. I had the Taco Salad. The flour tortilla bowl was freshly fried, crispy, and still warm. The ground beef in the salad appeared to be a hamburger patty that was broken up, not highly seasoned but tasting very flavorful. This restaurant is known for their burgers and I can see why based on the ground beef in the salad. (By now, I was kind of wishing that I had ordered a burger instead.) The rest of the taco salad was perfectly acceptable with fresh lettuce, pico de gallo, and avocado. A torta with carnitas was the daily special. The sandwich was very filling, with savory, good tasting carnitas. The meat was tender, too. There was plenty of sandwich for another meal. Salsa and chips were good. The homemade salsa tasted fresh and had a nice mild chile heat. Definitely get the chips and salsa as an appetizer. Service was quick and efficient. The dining area can accommodate larger parties. The ambiance had an older, well worn establishment vibe to it. This place definitely warrants a return trip especially in conjunction with a tour of the museum across the street. I will certainly try a burger the next time. read more
2 years ago
Get off the freeway folks!!! I came in for a late breakfast and loved the interior decor - lots of years of collecting here. I was the only customer and the woman waiting on me was totally aware of where I was in the ordering, drinking coffee, eating, ready to go process. I had a Western Omelette that was really good - definitely had a Mexican twist with the guacamole. If you want a break from the road and eat in an authentic local restaurant, this place is it. read more
5 months ago
the portions get smaller and smaller but this time was it for me got a Philly cheesesteak it had huge chunks of red bell pepper all in it barley any meat and was on what looked like a sesame seed hot dog bun... tasted ehh wasn't very good at all . and for a combo wasn't even given a drink. the burritos have shrank in size and still gone up in price . read more
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What they lack in vegetarian options they makeup for in their amazing customer service and quality. I've been here a few times and I do have to say that they make one of the most delicious burgers I've had from a diner in a long time! Their chili is delicious too!! I took it and topped my fries and made myself some amazing chili cheese fries!! I will say that I'm disappointed by their "Vegetarian" options. The vegetarian burrito is a bean and cheese burrito with rice and bell peppers. Their idea of a vegetarian omelette is the same thing! I think offering some mushroom and broccoli would be a great idea!! They also currently don't have a vegetarian burger option. As a chef myself I feel they could make a few little changes that would increase their overall revenue and food sales substantially! The customer service is great!! The ambience is good and from the looks, the restaurant itself is clean! read more
My sister's boyfriend told us about this place and it did not disappoint. This place was 10/10! Clean environment. Friendly staff (in person only, bc over the phone while placing an order to pick up- the cashier sounded a little rude). While paying we saw how the cooks were actually cooking from scratch. I would definitely recommend if you are passing by Boron. My sister ordered us a breakfast combo plate each and the portions were giantly delicious. read more
2 years ago
We made a special detour to this restaurant while passing by Boron due to the positive reviews. Perhaps we should have ordered omelets, which seem to be the specialty here, but I am at a loss how people are referring to this place as a hidden gem! Although the service was helpful and friendly, this restaurant was **not clean.** (See photo.) Of 2 meals our party ordered, one was OK (basic diner food). The other was a patty melt with cheese that was not melted, no onions and a tiny patty, leaving lots of empty bread. Onion rings ($2 upcharge) literally had no onion inside and should have been advertised as "Rings of Batter." The kitchen is visible from the dining area and I could see it was clean (at least the visible part was clean). However, what I saw in the bathroom subtracted a star from what could have been a 2-star review. I feel like retching when I recall this meal. read more
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I ordered the Spanish omelette it was delicious it comes with side toast as well for only 10.75. The service is great and food quick. Highly recommended read more
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Hidden Gem! We stopped here to eat on our way from Las Vegas to Paso Robles! It was so good that we stopped again on the way back home to eat! The people were friendly and service was great! read more
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Iconic spot, in the town of Boron where they are famous for mining boron that goes in Borox. 20 mile team strong and all that. Pretty good food, attentive staff. Lots of historic decor! read more
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Wow wow wow Fantastic delicious food, fast service and friendly staff. We are so happy to have randomly stumbled on this place for lunch. Soooooo gooooood! read more
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I work in Boron a couple days a week. I've tried this place a few times. Great customer service. They have always been friendly. Food had been good as well. If your in the area I'd give this place a try. read more
This was a pretty cool cafe. It is definitely off the beaten path. Located in Boron, a few miles south off the 58 this cafe offers a good variety of homestyle cooked food. Very affordable prices, great road trip atmosphere, clean, good selection of food and excellent customer service. The girl working was really nice and friendly. My order was an all combo breakfast burrito. It was very well portioned, tasted good and it came with two homemade salsas. Yes they accept debit and credit cards. read more
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