I'm glad we went out of our way to stop in NATY'S PLACE. Monday was made better by Ray's passionate…read morediscourse and ice cold beer. Fellow patron and longtime friend of the bar, Wendy, was an excellent addition. You really can't feel this kind of welcome at any other bar. Beer comes in three choices, but the stories are a buffet of delight. Get there early, stay long, and tip generously. If this is a dive bar, then I'm glad we went swimming in the deep end. Bring gifts. Ray likes gifts. =s=

Come play a game a pool, if you're lucky you might get to play with Ray. If you're looking for a…read morecold beer and some good conversation come to Naty's there isn't another place quit like it.

We heard about this place from a local, and he was right!…read more Great small town home style Mexican food! Good service and good people.

The drinks are always great, and the food comes out warm and full of flavor. I highly recommend the…read morebean chile relleno dip -- omg, truly the best appetizer to enjoy with chips while you wait for your meal. The atmosphere is welcoming and has a homey, comfortable feel. Even if you don't know anyone, it feels like you do. The music in the bar area is great, too. A wonderful spot all around! And let's not forget the staff -- they were wonderful all around, making sure our drinks stayed filled and that we had everything we needed.

5/5 Would Let Cameron Ruin My Diet Again Listen up, desert…read morerats and accidental Salton Sea tourists: if you're cruising past that apocalyptic inland ocean and your stomach starts growling louder than your regrets, you NEED to slam on the brakes at the Ski Inn. Why? Two words: Cameron. And her curves. Sweet baby Jesus on a jet ski, this woman floats behind the bar like a mirage you actually get to touch (the drinks, people, touch the drinks). She's serving looks so dangerous I forgot how to blink. Hips that could cause a 20-car pileup on the 86. I ordered a beer and accidentally proposed. She just laughed, poured me another, and said "Honey, slow down, the burgers aren't going anywhere." Ma'am, neither am I. Speaking of the burgers... these world-famous bad boys are so juicy they should come with a towel and a safe word. I'm pretty sure they're 50% beef, 50% black magic, and 100% the reason I now need new pants. One bite and I saw God. He was wearing a Ski Inn t-shirt and nodding approvingly at Cameron's... service skills. Pro tip: sit at the bar so Cameron can lean over to take your order and you can die happy right there between the peanut shells and your own drool. 10/10. The burgers are life-changing. Cameron is a national treasure. My cholesterol is crying but my soul is full. Ski Inn: Come for the greasy perfection, stay because Cameron smiled at you and now you live here.

WOW! What an amazing place. I stopped by here for a quick drink before the sunset at Bombay beach…read more LOVED the concept, I had an amazing chat with the bartender and some of the locals. Although the kitchen closes at 7pm, they are open later and even have karaoke Friday nights which honestly sounded so fun. They do accept cards but I think they prefer cash!! Would definitely recommend stopping by for a meal or drink if you're around this area.

Trying to get my way to this wonderful place, reading stories of the gold diggers club.read more

This place is 'Da Bomb" !…read more Kinda disappointed to see this on Yelp, cuz it has long been a local's secret...but hey, its a great experience... Pros: the creator is known out here as "Radio Mike" cuz he is the Mix Master! He finds the most unusual and rocking music... and plays it using only Solar power charged batteries! Yes, Really! This is an Off the Grid Fri night Party happening! Local Musicians show up and take turns playing their music around a campfire...peeps hang out by the Tiki Bar with their own booze that they bring and share with friends...(BYOB) Head Hunter's Lounge is Friendly, Lively and Really Hip! Cons: If you set up camp right next to him and want peace and quiet on Fri nights to watch your satellite TV, it will be a little noisy...so plan on camping somewhere else if that is your thing...or plan on joining the party every Fri night! Here is a short article that tells you more about this cool cat: http://www.slab-city.com/slab_city_artist_mike/ PS...This happens from about end of Oct or early Nov to April/May depending on when he comes out here to set up camp. Closed during the Hot Summers, cuz, ya know, its the desert!

Best place in town!! Love it !!…read moreFree burnt pizza Cold beers with great conversation Great place to boogie board right out front with flash flooding...

Working on a project for work in Calexico I was looking for local breweries. While not a brewery…read moreg-maps recommended Iron Door Bar. I decided to take the drive out there, after arriving too early on one attempt I came back to try again and they were open! I met Nate, tending the bar. Nate was awesome. We had a great conversation about all kinds of stuff like Michigan. I had to have him bake me one of their Red Baron pizzas. The place is decorated with all kinds of random quirky stuff, totally my kinda vibe. The pizza was good the beer better and the company the best! Definitely a spot worth making the trek out for! If youre in the desert stop in and support local!!

Today I returned to the wonderful D'Poly Taco Grill and Beer in El Centro where my epic hiking…read moreexpedition ended in failure, disappointment, and embarrassment a few weeks ago. I intended to travel the entire 2,600-mile length of the Pacific Crest Trail, but my adventure unceremoniously ended in El Centro under a tree about 60 miles east of my starting point. The paramedics told me that hiking is not for everyone. After a desperate two weeks of hiking with little food and water through BLM land tracks, old service roads, and desert washes, as best I can recall, I finally set up camp in El Centro under a farmer's tree near his washing line. Soon after the farmer called the police about my campfire, the authorities and my ex-wife found me in a state of delerium hosting a tea party under a large avocado tree wearing the farmer's wife's plus size nightgown while serving "cups of chai tea" to a sizable pile of rotten avocados and a rusty shovel that I thought was "Jan" from those Toyota commercials. My first real meal after being found by the authorities and my ex-wife was at D'Poly Taco Grill and Beer. D'Poly was the perfect welcome back to civilization as it has a spectacular menu full of delicious Mexican cuisine like street tacos, flautas, sopes and empanadas. The Lineman burrito is my absolute favorite. And they have a wonderful breakfast menu! It's fast casual dining, but it has a sort of classic and moody vibe that gives off a more upscale feel. Love it! A wonderful place to break free of your delusions. My ex-wife tried to tell me that hiking is not for everyone. Thankfully, the paramedics found my emergency contact list and phoned my ex-wife who showed up and broke me out of my stupor by making me drop my emotional support avocado, taking me by the shoulders and shaking me vigorously while yelling "it's over, it's over!" Ironically, that was the same way she told me we were getting divorced. I'm not a quitter, so it takes a while for me to give up. I've since tried many items on the D'Poly menu and everything is exceptional, though I do avoid adding avocado. It's just too soon. Thank you D'Poly Taco Grill and Beer! Five stars.

Came here for a big family dinner on a Friday night - didn't expect the wait to be this long, but…read morewaited over an hour for a table. We came into town for an event and this restaurant was recommended to us for the "vibes" lol. The food was pretty good, but you can definitely tell that people come more for the vibes. We got different smattering of tacos/Tex-Mex food. MAKE IT A PLATE because the rice and beans and fun veggies. Impromptu belated birthday celebration - cake came with a sparkler! Cake was moist and not too sweet, yummy lemon flavor!

Good bar off the freeway. Good for a quick stop in the area. Considering limited options locally…read morefor someone driving through, good quick stop with some regulars.

Came in just for a nightcap as I was staying at the adjacent hotel. Though it is a truckstop , I…read morewas pleasantly surprised by the relaxing atmosphere. Restrooms were clean, Bar was impeccable and I felt pretty comfortable. Angie and Fabi we're extremely pleasant, easy to talk to and definitely easy on the eyes. It's everything you want when you just want a cold drink in your hand and a place to chill out without too much hoopla. I will definitely be returning the next time I'm in town.

This bar just opened today! Was exploring Slab City and Salvation Mountain and stumbled upon this…read moreplace. They were very welcoming and got a seat right away. I got an off the menu Vegan White Russian and it was delicious! Parking was pretty easy. Doesn't take card.

Adorably rustic! Hippest bar in the desert. And dog friendly!!! Minus one star because parking is…read morekind of a pain and they don't have happy hour yet.

Great service for drinks and they make pizza there! We played pool and would have played music but…read moreit's about 50 cents a song or 12 for $5. I thought it was a bit pricey because we were going to stay longer than 12 songs so we opted out. They have plenty of parking in front and side of building. They also have great merch options, my favorite being the hoodies.

Best Saloon in town! Ice cold beer and lots of local flavor…read more Visit every time we are nearby.

This place isn't bad but it could definitely use some improvements. I ordered delivery from here…read moreand got chicken wings, chicken Alfredo, and garlic bread. The garlic bread was just bolillo bread (the kind of bread you eat with menudo) with butter and garlic seasoning. The chicken wings were also really soggy and for some they were all dark brown on the inside. It was really unappetizing to see. The Alfredo wasn't too bad. I don't think I will be trying this place again.

Had a very nice meal here with a friend yesterday. They do have happy hour appetizers out and…read morethere is a nice bar area, but we ate in the main restaurant. Cute ambiance, amazing wait staff and good value for the quality and portion size. The bread brought for the table was perfect crispy outside, soft inside. All the dishes were well made. I took a lasagna plate to go for my adult son and he loved it as well. Best part is how well-trained their staff is; I ordered a diet coke and they let me know they were out and offered other suggestions. I went with a water but not five minutes later they came with a diet coke! What kept them from 5 stars? There is no dedicated parking lot and the area around them (north of them is fine but south down the street is another story) is sketchy at best and doesn't seem particularly safe to park your car on the street. The menu is not very broad, but overall a very nice experience!