Everything is great, as always at the Happy Burro…read more Well, except for the fact that they are closing on Jan 1, 2026 for back of house upgrades. Let's face it. She's pretty long in the tooth and it's needed, but if it takes longer than three months, WE RIDE AT DAWN! Half price drinks until then! Always great chili and always ridiculously cold beer. The cook told us her mother passed away last year, but she's still there, whispering in her ear when she cooks. I concur. It's still spot on!

What a great place to stop if you're leaving or entering Death Valley National Park…read more A small place with a simple food menu, a good selection of drinks, and a crowd that is decidedly local. The service was quick and friendly, and they have a nice outdoor seating area. Casual vibe, good prices, big chili portions! I enjoyed my chili, there was meat and beans and just enough spice to leave a pleasant taste that kept me going back for more. $8.50 cash for a big portion, card incurs a slight additional charge. Parking on the surrounding streets is easy. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked.

Ate at Mel's dinner for breakfast many times before going hiking to visit the beautiful donkeys in…read morethis small town. Mel's has the very best service always courteous and friendly! Food is amazing! I highly recommend.

An old diner in the middle of nowhere really…read more... Driving by, my brother and I thought, wow, that place doesn't even look open and it doesn't look like it would be very good so we went to the Candy and Nut place that we were there for, we shopped and on the way out, we asked people that worked there and they all said it doesn't look like much but is really great inside. So back we went and Yeah, it had quirks. The waitress was super friendly, I am sorry I didn't get her name.. It was small with about 10 tables. The one we sat at was super wobbly and the floor was stained and I thought, well, this is going to be interesting. I liked the deco--old photos of old stars, cars, old coke glasses, very unique and looked it up while we waited for our drinks, its been there for 60 years.... I got a soda and my brother a coffee. He said it was good. I got eggs and hashbrowns and he got the same + bacon. Served on a paper plate (I laugh because we don't use plates at home) but it was good. we saw burros walking by. The bathroom was private (Outside on the side of the building, like a gas station might have) and it was clean... it locked. I did hear a burro walk by hooting, that was, well, a hoot. All in all, the menu looked good--Though I am glad I eat eggs because if I didn't, there would not be much for Vegans... But I would still go back on my next visit to the area.

Everything was great, perfect stop for breakfast before heading out for the day. Very reasonable…read moreprices

Excellent Texas Skillet for breakfast! It was a great suggestion and a great surprise. The ham…read moresteak and eggs were really good too. Super tender and tasty ham.

My wife and I enjoyed breakfast here on a Friday morning around 8am. You have to walk through the…read more smoky casino to reach Dennys. We were promptly seated at a comfy booth and our ordered taken. My wife got eggs, fruit, and rye toast with a decaf coffee. Her fried eggs were perfectly prepared and she enjoyed the fruit bowl. I went with the original slam with scrambled eggs, sausage, and soft bacon. My bacon was cooked the way I like and the pancakes were hot with the butter ball melting on top. The pancakes though are the size of a dinner plate and I couldn't finish both. Service was great and friendly. The food was all well prepared and delivered quickly. My only complaint was spending $40 on breakfast for two.

It's a Denny's tucked in a small casino. While the operating hours might be innacurate or…read moreinconsistent, the food and service is great! If you want, you can grab a drink at the casino bar and take it inside for a "late night" bite. I ordered an omelet with hash browns and toast as well as a cold brew coffee. Yum! It's kind of expensive, but the convenience is worth it if you're staying at Stagecoach hotel. My meal came to $28. It was decorated for the holidays as well, which was a really nice touch!

We were staying at stovepipe well lodging and this restaurant is attached to it. We had a lunch…read morehere and a dinner today and both were very good. Our dinner tonight consisted of the salmon entrée as well as the vegetable pasta and a side salad. Considering the fact that you are in the middle of Death Valley, we could not have been happier. I am a big eater and my pasta dish was more than I could eat and my wife's salmon was very good and the vegetables were perfectly prepared. Good option if you are in the area

It was... fine…read more There aren't that many options in the area and we wanted a sit down spot. Partner's steak was overcooked, but edible. My burger was actually pretty tasty. Fries were the best of Sysco (but cooked well). Cream soda was one of the best I've had! Old fashioned was totally watered down. Worth a visit but I'd probably pack lunch next time. Definitely not worth $88 + tip.

So I was a little confused as the place listed is not the same place that is here anymore. Its now…read morean Indian restaurant called Punjahi Dhaba. Walking inside the gas station it's sectioned off to the left. They do seem to have a fly issue on the gas station as some had said. Hopefully that Is something they will rectify. However, its hard to find good Indian food these days. Especially in such a remote area such as this, and I found the food here was actually really delightful. Sometimes you have to go to a hole in the wall, that lacks the sparkle and refinement visually to get the flavor you have been searching for. The cashier was polite as he took our order. We got the butter chicken, mango lassi, and a potato stuffed paratha bread. It was perfect to share between two people. The meat was tender and flavorful, and I loved that there were nuts in the sauce and the spices were more complex. I find a lot of Indian places dont add those touches in the states. Rice was fluffy and fragrant, the bread was so delicious! Warm and layered with that soft potatoes filling. It was great to dip into the butter chicken sauce. They also had a side of yogurt and a chutney. The chutney was not my favorite thing in the world, it tasted perfumey. We got the food mild incase our child wanted any, but they do offer spice levels. The mango lassi was divine! Bursting with flavor and not to thick. If flies were not attacking me this would have been 5 stars. I didn't experience not feeling welcome in any way because I am not the same ethnicity as the workers like some had mentioned. I just thought that was important to mention. If you want yummy food and a place to stretch your legs its a great alternative to the less than stellar cuisune you often find on this route to tahoe in the smaller towns.

Do not go here! I thought I found a little Indian treasure at a gas station, but the restaurant has…read moredeceptive practices. I ordered one to go dish, went to pay and it automatically ran it through with a 20% tip. And then the food took over 20 minutes to be ready. Will never ever go here again. Save your time and money. Look elsewhere.

I spent the night at the stove pipe Wells hotel, and as a result ate at the restaurant there are…read morenot a lot of choices. The service was excellent. The beer was good. The food was mediocre to say the least the highlight being the chocolate bread pudding, which was this wonderful so I'm torn on how many stars - without the chocolate bread pudding a three with a four?

Now I'm used to very good quality food, and I will say the food here isn't five star quality. More…read morelike 3 but that's because you are in the middle of nowhere! We were staying in the park for two nights so we had a couple of dinners and breakfasts. I tried to be healthy and get the stuffed poblano peppers and those were decent but I wouldn't reccommend them-unless you're vegetarian. The next night I gave up and just went with a bison burger which was solid. For breakfast if you get to the breakfast bar early enough there are fresh mixed berries and plantains which were a unique touch. The prices weren't too bad either. The staff were all very friendly, the meals came out quickly, and the restaurant and Saloon had a rustic decor that went with the locale. Since we weren't traveling with children I preferred the Saloon with the beautiful views. Considering all that has made things difficult lately, tariffs, wars, etc... the fact that you can get a decent meal in a remote location is pretty impressive.

This is the gem of the Armagosa Valley. it is a one-woman show on the night we popped in... Maggie…read moreis incredible! she never stopped moving. We drove past the saloon while on a seach for gas but decided to come back and a it was a great decision. you can smell the burgers from the outside BEER is cold, burgers cooked to order...she bakes her own buns. fries are crispy and not limp! i hate limp fries!!! i split the big boy burger and it was more then enough. lady next to me was eating chicken fingers and they smelled great! 7 miles from the Armagosa Opera House and Hotel and a little under an hour from Death Valley, Furnace Creek.

In the middle of no where and in a very hot and desolate location with the closest town with only…read more7-8 residents, I was surprised to find this place. It's in a casino with nice grounds and a man made lake. The menu was fairly varied for a remote location. Food was not spectacular but good enough

Okay this is a day trip groove! Couple hours out of Vegas but worth the drive! Super cool vibes…read moreespecially for those that believe! Service is good and food is as well! Lo

Little A'Le'Inn It's…read morenot every day you find yourself pulling up to what looks like a desert container and realizing... you've just arrived at alien ground zero. Now, I'll be honest I'm not the "they're out there" guy. That honor belongs to my buddy, who treats anything extraterrestrial like it's a confirmed appointment. Me? I got pulled into this whole thing after watching Alienstock and thinking, "Alright... I gotta at least see this circus." And right there in the heart of Rachel, Nevada sits this legendary little outpost. From the outside, yeah it's humble. No frills. No illusions of fine dining. But that's not why you're here. You're here because this place is basically the unofficial headquarters for alien believers, conspiracy chasers, and curious road-trippers who took a wrong turn and leaned into it. And let me tell you the staff? They get it. They lean ALL the way in. My buddy was absolutely eating it up like he was about to get recruited into some intergalactic council. Me? I'm standing there half amused, half impressed, like, "Alright... I respect the commitment." It's fun. It's self-aware. It doesn't take itself too seriously, and that's exactly why it works. Now, let's talk food. The burger? Solid. Not life-changing, not gourmet but when you've been out in the Nevada desert questioning reality for a few hours, it hits like a five-star meal. Cold drink, hot food, and a place to sit down and laugh about the absurdity of it all? That's a win. But here's the real deal the "ambiance," if you can call it that. You're not just eating... you're participating. This place has history. It's iconic. It's weird in all the right ways. Stickers, stories, people passing through with wild theories and even wilder road trip tales. It feels like a clubhouse for the unknown. So yeah if you break it down piece by piece? Building: simple. Food: good, middle of the road. Service: great. But the experience? That's where it goes full five stars. You're not coming here for perfection you're coming here for the story. And buddy... it delivers. Boop. Five stars.

We had drinks and dinner here. Ended up having a great chat with Hutch, a fellow hockey fan. When…read morewe said we were originally from Rockford, he changed into a Rockford Icehogs jersey! Pretty wild for a small restaurant in Death Valley. But on to the food. We'd seen recent pictures of Alien Bread in reviews but they didn't have it anymore so we started with an order of garlic bread. Sorry but it was pretty subpar. Mighty dry and hard. Oh well. We then split a pizza. It was way too much for us but it was cheesy and delicious. Since we were traveling, we had to leave quite a bit behind. We enjoyed our experience a lot despite the uneven food.

The breadsticks were slightly burnt, and the atmosphere leaned heavily on awkward, outdated boomer…read morehumor that made us feel anything but welcome. Hutch referred to my wife as "my friend," a couple times which immediately set an uncomfortable tone. Things went further downhill when the chef (if that's the right term, given the state of the breadsticks) approached us aggressively while we were boxing up our food. He raised his voice and said "nobody told me it was for takeout," despite the fact that I had already had a full conversation with Hutch confirming takeout and requesting everything to-go. I hadn't even said a word to the chef and didn't mind packing things up myself due to a simple miscommunication, but his confrontational approach was completely unnecessary. It's hard not to wonder whether the discomfort we experienced had anything to do with the fact that I'm obviously gay, because the overall interaction felt weird, unwelcoming, and tense. I went across the street later to the BBQ place to get food and they treated us like family, so it's not a small town problem. The only reason this isn't a one-star review is because the wings were decent, but I could never imagine coming here again. They also did not have homemade desserts like the other reviews claim (one of the reasons we even came here).