Fantastic dinner. Best lamb chops I have eaten. Chicken Caesar salad was also very delicious. Lots of chicken read more

Davis Creek Mercantile - Grocery Near Me - Davis Creek, California

Have you ever heard of the small northeastern California community of Davis Creek? No, it's not exactly a "world class" destination, and most travelers on U.S. Highway 395 probably just whiz on through, and don't give the community a second thought. However, if you love good food, and you're a lover of rural, eastern California roadhouses, and local hospitality, the Davis Creek Mercantile should be on your must-stop-at list. My visit actually took place last summer, on a "Taco Tuesday," and I'm just getting around to posting it here on Yelp. Davis Creek Mercantile is a combination store, gas station, post office and restaurant. The community of Davis Creek is located in extreme northeastern California, and has a population of around 100. It could be said that Davis Creek Mercantile is the center attraction in town. As you enter the building, you have to walk through the general store, as the restaurant is located in the extreme rear of the restaurant. There are tables in the store for your dining pleasure. By the way, the store stocks a variety of nearly everything, to keep the local residents supplied. It's quite a drive to Lakeview or Alturas, especially during the winter. The restaurant doesn't have a printed menu, and customarily offers only one dish at each serving. Today was "Taco Thursday," and every one of the local California Highway Patrol officers had managed to take their lunch at Davis Creek Mercantile. Trust law enforcement to know good restaurants! These officers were very happy and jovial, and when I mentioned to them that I was a visitor, they told me that I had hit the jackpot, as today was "Taco Thursday" and I was going to enjoy great tacos at a bargain price. They also said this was the best restaurant between Lakeview, Oregon, and Alturas, 25 miles to the south. These guys should know, as they're out every day, keeping the roads, and Modoc County safe. Sounds good to me! I was greeted by John, the friendly chef in the open kitchen. Today's offering for lunch was tacos, along with rice. The restaurant is very informal, as you request how many tacos you want, and you're given your plate of tacos, with meat, and then you add your choice of condiments from the wide assortment. You get your choice of flour or corn tortillas. Naturally, I chose corn. I received my plate with two corn tortillas, piled high with meat - seasoned ground beef - and a generous helping of rice. Now it was time to add garnishes from the wide array, which included shredded cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato, peppers, chives, cilantro, olives, bacon... yes, BACON, fresh salsa, and more. You're free to pile on as many garnishes as your heart desires. I enjoyed an amazing lunch of tacos and rice for only $3.75! Not only was the lunch delicious, but at that price, it was the "Bargain of the Century!" No wonder Davis Creek Mercantile is a favor with local law enforcement! Considering the quality and quantity of the lunch, and the bargain-basement price, it's worth a drive from Anywhere, U.S.A. to enjoy a wonderful lunch at Davis Creek Mercantile. Today for lunch, the restaurant was serving tacos, but the menu varies from day to day, and from hour to hour, depending on what they have on hand, the mood of management, and the taste of the locals, and knowledgeable travelers on the highway. Barbecue for dinner is a frequent occurrence, especially on weekends, when the weather is good. They fire up the wood-stoked smoker/grill, and grill steak, ribs, chicken, sausage and more, outside the restaurant. Note to self: Stop by during a summer evening to enjoy some barbecue. This amazing restaurant is a favorite of law enforcement, local residents, truckers, and travelers on the highway. I'm not a local, but you can consider Davis Creek Mercantile to be a favorite northeastern California restaurant of mine. After you enjoy your delicious meal, you walk up to the cash register where friendly Mia greets you with a smile. Davis Creek is very rural, and everything is on the "honor system" so you simply tell her what you had for lunch and pay for it. As I mentioned, my hearty and delicious lunch came to only $3.75, so I popped her a $5.00, added a $1.00, told her to keep the change, and wished her a pleasant Tuesday afternoon. I've always felt that the locals know best when it comes to restaurants, and when you see every California Highway Patrol vehicle for miles around parked at the same place for lunch, you know you've hit the jackpot. Such is the way it is at Davis Creek Mercantile. The tacos are amazing, you can't beat the price, the quality, quantity, and the vast array of condiments. Take a tip from truckers, locals, and law enforcement personnel, and stop by Davis Creek Mercantile, and enjoy some mouth-watering Davis Creek cuisine! read more

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Awesome store! Great staff. Come here to get your permit to dig obsidian :-) read more

Davis Creek Mercantile - They have a post office! - Grocery Near Me - Davis Creek, California

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Unique western store with good food. Summer BBQ's on Friday nights are awesome. Winter dinners on Friday nights are great. Get your rock hounding and fishing permits here. Plus it is the local antique yet modern day post office. read more

Love Friday Night BBQs during the summer! (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend) Get your obsidian permits and fishing licenses there =) I loved the burgers and breakfast sandwiches too. read more

Many times they have been a life saver for gas and a cold beer