I recently moved to Barstow and food choices in the area is slim unless usual Fast food joints like McDonald's, Denny's, etc. I originally moved from Los Angeles which had taco trucks on every corner. I was craving for Mexican food and Casa Jimenez DID NOT Disappoint ! Their portion size is massive so you'll definitely get a lot of food for what you paid. My #1 MUST-HAVE recommendation is their Menudo. It had plenty of Tripe and SUPER flavorful !! Would definitely order it again and every time I order. My only item I don't recommend is the cóctel de camarones. All I got was rubbery Shrimp drowning in a red swimming pool. It didn't have any cucumbers, cilantro, onions, or anything just Shrimps in clamato. Could be made a little more fancy for the price. Overall if you're traveling through Barstow or looking for good Mexican eats... I recommend Casa Jimenez. Reasonable prices Generous Portions Delicious overall. Definitely a hidden gem. read more

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I came here to get a breakfast burrito, but after walking around the dining area and checking out their taxidermy collection, I decided to stay and ordered their #17 shredded beef burrito lunch special that comes with rice and beans. The place was empty, but at least the mariachi music blaring through their speakers made a little bit more lively. Before you know it, my special covered in red sauce arrived at my table. The shredded beef was tender and went well with their salsa verde. $14.08 total out the door. Don't forget to tip. read more

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Food was good got wet burritos served with sour cream and guac service was good and on point interior was interesting lot of animals taxidermy in there cool for pictures read more

Casa Jimenez - Wet burritos - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

I can't believe there's such authentic and delicious Mexican food out here! The corn tortillas are fresh, and the salsa is spicy. We loved the mixed fajitas and the carnitas burritos. And our server was so kind. read more

Casa Jimenez - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

Stopped by on my way to LA from Vegas to have breakfast. It was such an interesting experience. The staff was super friendly and portion sizes were big. The interesting part is the decor. They have so many animals all over the restaurant and hunting pictures. I have never seen some of the animals in real life so we spent the time waiting for our food figuring out each animal. It's such a good photo op as well. read more

Casa Jimenez - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

Lovely margaritas and excellent food. Fresh, well cooked, truly Mexican. No taco shells here! Great seafood menu. One of the best Mexican places in Barstow. read more

Everything we had was really good. Servers were friendly and attentive. This will be our new place to stop at on our way to Vegas or back. Food was amazing read more

Stoped at this place on the way to Vegas!! Food was good and prices were ok!! I got the shrimp ceviche $10 and it was soooooo good ! My kids each got kids hamburgers $9 and they were also good. My husband got enchiladas with chili relleno.. he didn't really like the enchilada but relleno was good!!! The inside is really cool has a ton of wild life taxidermy in it!! Cool vibe read more

Honestly, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at this place. The food was absolutely incredible, and the service was impeccable. I highly recommend it to anyone in the area. It's rare to find authentic Mexican food with such exceptional service. I ordered the flautas, and they were a generous portion at a very reasonable price. I'll definitely be returning. The ambiance of the place, with its animals, created a cozy and pleasant atmosphere. read more

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To start chips and salsa are delicious . Everything we had was really good. Servers were friendly and attentive . This will be our new place to stop at on our way to Vegas or back . read more

A Mexican restaurant with a wildlife taxidermy kingdom! Wow I'm fascinated, intrigued, disturbed, and the margarita is good. I'm ordering tacos.. the plates are too expensive for a solo diner. This place is more like $$ imo Pro tip: Don't bring ur vegan friend here But if you happen to be a wildlife illustrator like me, this a great place to get some original photos for your reference library.. read more

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I only ate in the restaurant once. It was such an unpleasant experience I never went back. Who wants to eat amongst a bunch of dead animals? I guess the owner's hobby is hunting and taxidermy, he has lots of taxidermy specimens all over the restaurant, including huge ones. I couldn't eat because I really lost my appetite. I call it "The Haunted Museum". read more

Went there twice in one weekend. The first time on my way to Vegas. We had the most amazing micheladas and I am a michelada connoisseur! The bartender was so sweet and friendly and talked to us the whole time while still paying attention to others at the little bar. The place was quiet and didnt have a lot of people. We came back the next day on the way home. Had again a michelada and this time the green enchiladas and albondigas. I only give it 4 stars because the albondigas were lacking in flavor. All in all I will definitely be back the next time I go to Vegas. read more

Casa Jimenez - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

5 years ago, we had a nice meal. Well, something has happened. Service was OK, not great, but the food was bad. I had the chicken burrito. The chicken was severely overcooked and dry as hell as well as being quite under seasoned. The wife had the flautas, also the same dry chicken plus the tortillas were burnt. The rice and beans were bland as hell. If I was forced to say something positive, I'd say the portions were good. But how much bad food is a good deal. read more

Food was delicious and very reasonable ! The owners wife was very nice and explained the husband's stuffed game collection . read more

the service by the two regular servers is on point except when they are busy but they will get to you. good prices for the authentic mexican dishes they provide. It is our go to stop on the way to Nevada or to Arizona. It is nice inside with the hunting trophies to respect the circle of life. read more

During our trip home, we found this place right off the freeway. The woman's restroom needs attention. The stalls didn't have a place to hold your purse or bag and the smaller stalls door was too small for its frame and I wasn't able to lock the door and the lock on the larger stall was broken and hard to use. This place is definitely unique in decor with all the life-sized taxidermy animals. We didn't get to sample very much from their menu due to the fact we just wanted to eat and get back on the road. We had decent service. The lady was pleasant and attentive enough, considering she seemed to be the only one on the floor, and they were a little busy with the late lunch early dinner crowd. They serve you what looks like homemade chips with two salsas, a Verde and a Rojo, a green and red one. We decided on a bowl of menudo and a hard shell taco. They offer a white and red broth and we chose the red, It was lacking in flavor and color. I think it's probably because a red sauce is added to the white broth. You can definitely tell that the flavor from the red chilies was lacking in the tripe and hominy. We had to add some of the red and green salsas to our bowls. We took a bite into our tacos, and we were thrilled by how delicious they were. Nothing fancy, just cooked, right. They were filled with shredded beef and topped with shredded lettuce and cotija cheese. I wish we would have ordered more of them. Their menu seemed to cover all the framiliar basic Mexican foods and mariscos. It's suitable for large groups, and the bar seems to have a large variety of alcohol to accommodate a variety of adult beverages. I can see kids being excited to eat here because of all the stuff, animals, and photo opps. read more

Casa Jimenez - Inside decor - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

The worst..every food is so tasteless!! Food was dry and flavorless..Never going back!!

It was very good. Authentic food and the margarita was good. Our server was very nice

Steak Picado: excellent, full of onions tomatos, and peppers, I think the best Steak Picado I've ever had. In the past I've had: beef tacos: excellent, burritos: very good, carne asada: very good. OK prices, good service, large portions. Right off the northbound Barstow Road I-15 exit, you can enter from the street behind the restaurant, large parking lot for RVs, trailer towing trucks, very easy exit and re-enter I-15. Oh, the owner is a hunter, so he has some of his 'trophys' on display, so prepare yourself. read more

Stopped in on way from Vegas. Authentic is the key word here. House made chips and 2 salsas. One mild one really hot. I ordered an asada burrito and my buddy Carl ordered breakfast. Both plates didn't have a chance. Gobbled up in a hurry. Worth the stop. We loved it! read more

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Another very good meal, I had the Ropa Vieja, reasonable priced. Service very good. Large parking lot adjacent to restaurant, trailers and RVs can enter from back entrance (the street behind the restaurant). read more

First time me here, had 3.5 stars I wanted to check it out since nice we were on the road Restrooms are horrible Food needs seasoning, lack of flavors. Cheese on everything, even in the salad, really guys. Carnitas was chunks of cooked pork trown into the deep fryer, really dry no flavor. Pork in Chile Verde, did not cut it, seems like it was made with green bell peppers. Portions are big, but not a good flavor. There were so many flies , you could not eat without a fly on your face . Sorry guys first and last, Not recommending read more

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The star is for the friendly staff and HUGE fajita portions. It's hard to tell what to believe with mixed reviews but we figured we'd try. Prices were fair for the portions but the taste was so so so bad. We only got fajitas and while they gave a LOT of food, it tasted just so bad. The steak was tough and absolutely flavorless. Not a shred of spice or marinade as far as the eye can see. And beware- the normal sized mango margaritas are $17 ish dollars and possibly contained zero tequila. Avoid if you like good fajitas! Maybe their other dishes are good? read more

The food was mid, gave me diarrhea. They gave me a tomato when i said no tomatoes and it really enraged me. The server was nice. The bathroom doors were broken and did not close and i did not feel comfortable. The animals were cute though. read more

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I popped into Casa Jimenez for some food during a road trip & was pleasantly surprised. When you're on the road you don't always get lucky however this time it was a win. The Al pastor tacos were VERY good & large portions as well. If you need a break from the road & need a good meal, definitely check out Casa Jimenez. read more

Casa Jimenez - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

Stopped by here on our drive home from Vegas. Service was quick and efficient Tried the chile verde, asada burrito and pollo asada. Chili verde: 8 out of 10 Burrito: 8 out of 10 Pollo asada: 6 out of 10 (too many bones) Rice and beans: 8 out of 10 Salsa: 7 out of 10 I wouldn't drive out of my way for this place but, would totally stop here again on my journey from Vegas. Pricing is a bit steep for the Barstow area. read more

Perfectly cooked steak, awesome guacamole, chips, and salsa and amazing bacon wrapped shrimp, plus a full bar? Yes please. read more

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Skinny Cadillac margaritas are out of this world! It's around the corner from the DMV so I popped in for a quick lunch after signing in to DMV and was blown away by the cool taxidermy decor all throughout the restaurant. There's a lot to look at so it's a great place for families to enjoy the atmosphere and take a break from the desert heat. The ladies that work there are super friendly and run the restaurant with total professionalism coupled with attentive service. The food has very fair prices and is made with fresh ingredients. You can tell from the salsa to the fajitas that everything is made fresh daily. I would recommend this to anybody passing through either going to Vegas or coming California. It's a perfect distance in between to break up that drive and fill your belly with delicious some Mexican food. read more

Casa Jimenez - Skinny Caddy af it's FINEST - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

We stopped in for lunch on the way through town. What a wonderful surprise.... Food was excellent, service top shelf and margaritas delicious. It will be a regular stop from here on! read more

This place deserves more than 3.5 Rating. All the low ratings are for the Interior decor, not for the food. I agree it needs a makeover, but this is family restaurant running for 30 years and they want to keep their hunting culture. Lot of Taxidermy displays with all kind of animals and birds. Food was affordable and in big quantity. Food was freshly made; rice and bean was cooked to perfection. We ordered Chicken Chimichanga, it was perfectly cooked and not so deep fried. Fish taco was decent, the fish was not that tasty. My son ordered Taquitos, it was good. The 4 star is for the great service from the staffs, especially Sonia, she is hilarious. And for the fresh food. I agree, it needs some décor upgrade and simplified menu. read more

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We love casa Jimenez we have been coming here for 15 years or more. We are Hunters so we love the decor. Their food is authentic Mexican and absolutely delicious. When we walk in they recognize us and greet us like we're family. They are very attentive to our needs and bring us our refills immediately. They also make the best margaritas in town! Other places are usually very busy and overwhelmed so we come here and have a nice relaxing delicious dinner! We will always come back! read more

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tonight I have worst experience with their food, I ask for Steak with bacon wrapped shrimp and they serve it burned, it smell bad (burned and charred) if I can give negative review I give -5 Before I recommended this place to my friends but now don't recommend, I plan never and ever stop again this place to take food... read more

Casa Jimenez - If you zoom this pic you can look food is burned... - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

The decor was flat out disgusting. I didn't even want to enter the establishment, however, my husband wanted to try it so I obliged. I was not impressed. That was one of the worst chile relleno's I have ever had. The taco and enchilada was okay but not great. On the bright side, the service was decent. Furthermore, the rice and beans weren't over salted like the majority of the restaurants always make them, they were actually pretty good. I won't be back. read more

Love the food. Had stopped here on our way back from a family trip. Glad we stopped. It was one of the best experiences. The cabin rustic feel was aqesomw read more

Casa Jimenez - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

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Here's a riddle for "foodies:" What do mounted animals and Mexican food have in common? Yes, it's not a common combination, especially in the Mojave desert. I won't keep you in suspense any longer... Casa Jimenez Mexican Restaurant, in the charming desert city of Barstow. which is one of my favorite places to visit. You would think Casa Jimenez would be located in Alaska, as the restaurant showcases mounted animals not found anyplace near Barstow. The mounted animals are entertaining, and the food is delicious... I visited Casa Jimenez last year, and I'm just getting around to posting on Yelp my visit. The spacious, clean, comfortable dining room as you enter. Most likely the first thing you'll notice are the mounted animals. I believe Casa Jimenez Mexican Restaurant has more mounted animals on the walls than a nature museum! As soon as you enter, a friendly greeter will seat you. I didn't know there were zebras in Barstow, but there's one mounted on the wall. The menu features all of your Mexican favorites, with somethng for everybody. After four wheeling all day, I felt like fish, so I ordered the #69, which is "Majarra Frita - Pan Fried Fish, Fries and Salad." The menu didn't mention that rice and beans, along with a large stack of corn tortillas, are included, but the are, and the sides make it a complete meal. The fried fish was tilapia, which is very common in Mexican restaurants. The fish was perfectly fried, and actually had a lot of meat. When I was finished, all that remained was a skeleton, skin, and the head and tail. The fries, rice, beans, tortillas and salad were delicious. I loved my dinner, and left with a full stomach, and a smile on my face. Such a delicious dinner! All three of us raved about the food, the friendly service, and, naturally, the mounted animals. When you're in Barstow, and you're in the mood for delicious, authentic Mexican food, stop by Casa Jimenez Mexican Restaurant. The food is delicious, the staff is friendly, and the decor, especially the mounted animals, are great. We were extremely satisfied with this fine restaurant, so I'll rate it a solid four stars. read more

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Nice family style restaurant. Been here several times and we've enjoyed the decor. Huge portions and the owners and waitresses are always so sweet. read more

Casa Jimenez - Shrimp Diablo. - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

I usually write my reviews after I leave, but I have so much extra time on my hands while I sit here and wait to order my next item from their "all you can eat" menu. I seriously advise against ordering from this menu. They will leave you with your first item and NEVER COME BACK. I'm seriously fuming right now. It's not even busy. On top of that, our waitress was mean. Not just unfriendly, but borderline scary. I heard the bathrooms are so bad I was advised to just wait til the next gas station. The decor was interesting, so I guess we paid for a museum. The food was bland. And cold. Glad I went so I know where not to go. This is a serious never. read more

Spicy and mild salsas with chips to start. The server was perky and polite. We were a party of 7 returning to Las Vegas. What a hoot with all the animal taxidermy on the walls. But the food, OMG, so good! I had a combo plate with chile relleno and crispy chicken taco, con rice and beans. Fluffy rice, smooth beans, and tasty relleno and taco, with a hint of lime sprinkled over it all with robust veggie slices and cotija cheese. We'd been here 5 years ago, and it held its reputation up well. A place to keep on our list of favorite places while motoring. read more

This place had good shrimp ceviche and aguachile! Keep up good work ! Will come back soon read more