We stopped here for lunch on our way back from Las Vegas towards San Francisco. After chosing to head in this direction for lunch, one of us looked up some interesting facts about this town and the 20 Mule Team. Gaining some knowledge made it more exciting to come here. We were hungry, no doubt about that. After leaving the highway we drove through what seems to be the main Street and found the restaurant. The aeronautical and space museum on the opposite side of the street sure wasn't anything I expected to see. Right when we got into the restaurant, we felt it was the right choice. People greeted us friendly and there was an area where our toddler could walk around and stretch her little legs after being in the car for so long. The menu contains more than I would expect and wish for in a place like this. We all enjoyed the food and the ambiance. If I'll ever drive past there again I hope to stop there and enjoy the place. read more

20 Mule Cafe - New American Near Me - Boron, California

Great place to stop if your passing through Boron, CA. Wide variety in the menu. I had the Colossal Burger (Pastrami Burger). The buger was a decently good burger, the Pastrami wasn't the best I'd ever had, but not the worst. Didn't have a lot of flavor, but many Pastrami Burgers don't. The fries were excellent. Lightly crispy on the outside, tender on yhe inside and hot and salted! My husband had the Pastrami Sandwich. Again the Pastrami was neither the best or the worst we'd ever had. It was chewable, which there have been many a Pastrami Sandwich that wasn't. Service was super nice and friendly and the Iced Tea was cold and plentiful on a hot August day. Don't let the negatives on the Pastrami dissuade you.. there are litterly dozens of items on the menu.. we'll definitely stop next time through and try other items. read more

Stopped in for a late lunch while on the road. The food was very good and the menu had a good variety. A good place to stop the next time you are in or near Boron. read more

20 Mule Cafe - New American Near Me - Boron, California

Update: changed my review from 4 to 3 stars. I went to pay and was charged a $1 to use my credit card because my meal was less than &10.00!! It was not posted anywhere on the menu or door. Only at cash register as you exit. Original review: I had a great Spanish Omelet with avocado for $8.25! Some reviews called this a diner, I would say NO, it's not like an American diner. This is what we used to call our favorite greasy spoon, or Mexican dive. It's decorated in with Mexican patterns, plastic table class over serape tablecloths, and colorful flags on the ceiling. A great place to eat if you're looking for that small town feel. read more

We stopped in Boron to get some gas (crazy expensive), and since it was around noon decided to get some lunch. This place had a pretty high rating, and there wasn't much other choice anyway. We didn't regret it! Great prices, great food and great service. read more

Ok it's only a 5-iron or two south of the 58 highway so do yourself a favor and take time for some friendly, smiling service, 90's food pricing (seriously folks 7.99 for two eggs, two sausage links, 2 strips of way better than average bacon and two huge awesome pancakes or 4 French toast slices.) Not fancy, just good. Support this neat little place in cute little Boron. I will once more on my next trip through. read more

I work near Boron, so this is the GoTo place in Boron. Good food helpful staff. They are making a difference in a city that has had ups and downs. read more

Stopped in to get a bite to eat at this place for the first time and had a great experience! The food was delicious, and the hostess did an Exceptional job for being new! Thank You read more

Been here twice & the food is good, the staff friendly and efficient. Without fail I order American food and my lady orders Mexican food. We agree that both are fine. I really like the festive decor and the welcoming atmosphere as if I walked into the home of a loving relative. I will definitely return whenever I'm in the area. Love this place! I recommend it. read more

Great Cafe. Very friendly and GREAT PRICES. Feels like back when small town feel was abundant. Highly recommend coming and supporting this great restaurant and town. So nice to be away from Big America big money and nobody cares America. read more

I love checking out little off the wall places. Nothing too special about the menu, the plastic over the table cloths are a nice desert touch :-) Menu is more of a Denny's with a twist of Mexico. Big flat screen tvs are cool for watching sports. read more

20 Mule Cafe - German omelet - New American Near Me - Boron, California

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Came here on Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. There was only one server, which was fine when we first got there since there were only three other tables of people there. We sat and ordered our food; I'd say it took maybe 20 minutes or so for half the table to get their food and about a little over 25 for the rest of the table to get their food. 20 minutes after we had gotten there, a lunch crowd arrived and the single server was running around taking orders. My two friends didn't end up getting exactly what they ordered. One of them got beans, when she wanted a salad instead. She did get the salad, but had cheese on it, even though she asked for her salad without cheese. My other friend who also asked for her salad without cheese, came with cheese. I ordered carne asada tacos with rice and beans. The carne asada was okay, a little on the salty side. I thought the topping were a bit strange, the taste reminded me of taco bell's soft tacos, which I'm not a fan of. The rice and beans were really good though! The portions were large. The pricing was excellent. For four entrees it was about $38. The decor and randomness of all the art/displays felt incredibly authentic. My friends and I thought it reminded us of homes from our childhoods with our grandparents. The town around this place was interesting. They had two small museums across the street: aviation and mule, I believe? Everything was cute and felt very small town. read more

The breakfast burritos are great, and have that wonderful fresh taste The negative, is the lighting, and decor. This restaurant has one light, archaic decorations, and a dingy appearance. read more

This is a good place to eat. Love the food here. Boron is in the middle of no where. This establishment would be the only reason not to put the petal to the metal in a town filled with tweakers. read more

One of the best values going! Very good food. And great service. I have been here multiple times my favorites are the Carne Asada Burrito, Double Bacon Cheese Burger, and the Steak Sandwich! Generous servings and the price is great too. read more

20 Mule Cafe - New American Near Me - Boron, California

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Great Strawberry Crepes!! Give them a try ... Fantastic hometown atmosphere! If your passing through Boron, Ca .. stop by for a treat. read more

20 Mule Cafe - New American Near Me - Boron, California

Fantastic little place. If you like roadside attractions and those old gold rush vibes... this place is a great stop. Have a bite to eat and enjoy the museums. The server was super sweet and attentive and the decor is unique and interesting. Try the chilequiles! The green salsa is delicious and freshly made. read more

Everybody here is very nice. The food is good. Especially if you are wanting diner food. There are a lot of options to choose from.

Really great authentic tacos! Friendly service! If you are passing through and hungry, do NOT settle for subway! Go a few minutes out of the way to discover a cute little town and authentic, delicious food! read more

20 Mule Cafe - Street Tacos special! - New American Near Me - Boron, California

Excellent Mexican food with generous portions, and very reasonable prices. A real gem in little ol' Boron. HIGHLY RECOMMEND if you're passing by on Route 58 you pull over for a GREAT lunch or dinner! read more

Super friendly waitstaff with tasty, dependable Mexican food. I've stopped through here on road trips between CA and Vegas -- supporting this small, local business feels better than (and is a nice break from!) all the chains. A big burrito was less than $6. Your money can go a long way here! The pandemic has been tough on them so it means a lot to them for travelers to stop by. read more

What a great place to eat! We enjoy most things on the menu. Their American and Mexican food is just like at home. The Pico and chips is my favorite to start my meal with. They run their water through reverse osmosis so it's the best tasting around. Their new menu items, including the sampler platter is really good. read more

Food was ok. Service very slow. However toilet in the restroom was so low to the floor I had a hard time getting up. The reason being the last time i saw a toilet that low to the floor was when I taught kindergarten. The restroom is definitely not ADA compliant. read more

Stopped here in hopes it was a to-go coffee place. Ended up eating here before adventuring in the desert. It was just what we needed. Great food, nice people. read more

Had a great breakfast here. It's off the beaten path but worth a try. The waitress is very friendly and the food is great. We plan on coming back on our way home. read more

Chose this place on the way back home from a day trip to the nearby rock hounding spots. Very friendly service from this great little stop. Chips and (mild) salsa to start is always a win for me, and they even had glass bottle Mexican Coke (another win). Ordered the hard tacos with ground beef, the beef was almost seasoned enough but I was starving anyway... Everyone's plates came full of food, and we needed it. Good portions and friendly service. read more

Mother and I were on our way back to Santa Clarita, and a road sign for a random California museum caught my eye. I decided to take the exit and check out one last thing before putting the last endstamp on the roadtrip. We pulled off to see the Boron 20 Mule Team Museum. We then walked across the street to see the giant dump truck across the street from the parked jets. It's a mighty odd corner right here. Jets on one side, Giant yellow dump trucks on the other, and this restaurant in between. We entered, and after chuckling at some of their hanging signage, I took a looksee at the specials board. The Torta with fries and a drink sounded pretty darn good at the moment. As we sat down at a table and looked around the place. I first noticed that it was fairly empty. We then began looking at the menus that had been placed by the place settings. After looking at the menus for a little while, I decided upon the sandwich special, and my mother settled upon the quesedillas. A waitress came over, and after being given several options of sandwich, I ordered a chicken torta. After a little while passed, a carne asada torta was placed before me. A bit confused, I accepted it regardless. I was pretty hungry after driving all morning. While the Torta was actually pretty great, the fries were just passable. Certainly nothing special. Mother agreed with me on that point. She said that despite the poor show on the fries, her quesedilla was actually pretty great. Additionally, after our food arrived, the waitress suddenly stopped visiting. We never got our beverages refilled, we were never asked how we were doing, nor did we eventually get a bill. After enough time had passed, we decided it was finally time to leave. We picked up our dishes containing our leftovers, and walked over to the register to pay our bill and get takeout containers. So, while the main items we ordered were really pretty great, the sides, as well as the service were questionable at best. I think I'll skip that particular exit on my next roadtrip. read more

20 Mule Cafe - The Torta Sandwich special, - New American Near Me - Boron, California

Love dropping in at this location. Not many employees, so if it's busy it may take a bit, but very friendly staff. Great food!

Stopped by for dinner. We stayed at the RV park down the street. Pleasantly surprised by the quality and taste of the foods. My dinner companion got the fried chicken and I git the quesadilla with chicken. Quesadilla is my stand by when I'm not sure how the food is going to be. We were both shocked at how delicious it was. The salsas were knock your socks off. I highly recommend if you are in Boron. Not a lot of choices but make this one on the top odds your list. We liked it so much we speed on for breakfast. Biscuits and gravy, a Spanish omelet and I got the huevos rancheros, all of our parts were cleaned. read more

20 Mule Cafe - Amazing food. Love a good small town find and this is one. Don't pass it up. - New American Near Me - Boron, California

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Had breakfast here. Two eggs,hash browns and whole wheat toast. Happy with the meal. Coffee not so much. Service was excellent.

We came to Boron for the museum across the street. The 20 Mule cafe was open and looked promising. The building has character (AKA old and re purposed). It was clean and open. We were greeted promptly. The staff was friendly and attentive. The menu leans heavily to the Mexican side of things, but has a healthy dose of classic diner fare. I went for the steak fajitas and was not disappointed. Its a very generous portion for under $10. I was stuffed the rest of day. Definitely a good place to stop if you're on Hwy 58 and looking for a leg stretch and bite to eat. read more

I stayed in Boron for the night and had breakfast here. The people who run it are extremely nice and service was great. I had my dog so they let me sit outside. Food was good and it came out fast. I'll be back. Thanks for being there! read more

I created an account to say just how wonderful the food here is. The street tacos are legit and the service staff is friendly. I didn't try it but the texas burger is supposed to be awesome. read more

Wow. Great breakfast, super value. Definitely would come here again. Had the biscuits & gravy plate with eggs & bacon/sausage. Nicely done. read more

Delicious hamburgers. Get the pico with your chips and salsa. Great service. Definitely worth a stop!!

It's a very good restaurant along hw58. The price is good and food is good. Especially the salad is very fresh and I love it!

The food is awsome, portions are generous and you cannot find a better service within miles. If you pass by Boron, take a break at this great place and enjoy the food and friendly service, it is more then worth it. read more

Wonderful service and great prices. Worth a stop in the morning for an amazing breakfast. Overall pleasant atmosphere and experience.

Looking for a place to stop between Baskerville and Vegas for coffee. The restaurant was very busy with the food coming out of the kitchen fast. They don't serve expresso anymore so I got the special tacos with carna asada and a chocolate shake. Both were surprisingly excellent. Wait staff was great. Will go back. read more

Great tasting food i had the wet carne asada burrito. Tasted great I want to go back again. Good prices well worth the dining experience.