A good hole-in-the-wall family restaurant. Came in with hubs, my two boys and my cousin. I ordered chicken enchiladas since it said they were famous for enchiladas. They did not disappoint! I even ate my leftovers later. I also ordered the albondigas, which really hit the spot after a long day and before a long drive home. Hubs said his burger was cooked and seasoned really well. Food is your typical mexican and american variety dishes. Their menu was actually pretty big for how small the restaurant is. Staff was very kind and good to our family. We will visit again when in the area. read more

We go there all the time. Haven't had a bad meal yet. Kids love it grandkids! Love it! We feel very welcome there. The service is attentive and excellent. read more

This was recommended by the Village Market in Running Springs. We ordered a Machaca plate and Albondeigas soup and can say that both orders were DELICIOUS! You can self seat once you enter the restaurant. They had a lot of seating and not a fancy place, but nice and clean. The staff is friendly and service was great. They have a variety of items on their menu. Really good authentic home cook meals. Take out is available. If you are in this area, I recommend that you stop by for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Went to the mountains for cabin weekend getaway. Went to this spot for breakfast. Ordered Breakfast Burrito and Breakfast Burger with upgraded fries to chili cheese fries. Solid food, mom and pop owned. Service was great, staff approachable. Easy to miss when on the way to snow facilities, but definitely keep your eyes out for it. Solid food read more

We came in late Wednesday evening They served us and treated us as we came in During normal business hours Food was delicious and service was friendly read more

I was so pleasantly surprised by this place! Had some time to kill and stopped in for a quick bite. I got nervous I was walking into the kitchen when I first opened the door, but it's just that kind of local, hole-in-the wall atmosphere; I was greeted immediately and told I was welcome to seat myself. My server was absolutely amazing! They have a decent menu, but I ended up getting an "a la carte" chicken tamale and a Pacifico. The tamale was actually wonderful (I added the table salsa to it because the salsa was good, too) and my 24oz. Pacifico can came with a lime, which I appreciate. Would absolutely come back. read more

Don't judge a book by its cover cause you would pass up on this little gem , looks like nothing on the outside but inside as soon as you sit down you get not 1 but 2 Salsas and some chips , the hot one is our favorite, food here is definitely good especially there carne with the spicy shrimp that's my new favorite . Good size menu to choose from whether you want Mexican or regular American classic they have it all read more

I went on a Saturday around 4pm and it wasn't crowded so I didnt have to wait long for my food. I ordered the cheeseburger meal and my daughter had the green chicken enchiladas plate. Both orders were good and the prices were fair. The service was friendly, we ordered at the walk up window and waited for our food in the car the server brought our food out to our car now to me thats great service. read more

Deep Creek Drive In - Cheeseburger meal - American Near Me - Arrowbear Lake, California

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The fries and our Oreo milkshake were fantastic! Unfortunately, the cheeseburger missed the mark for me. The burger was huge and a good value for the price but it just wasn't very flavorful. Plus, it was cooked well done so it wasn't juicy at all. read more

Deep Creek Drive In - American Near Me - Arrowbear Lake, California

Simple and efficient family owned place. Don't expect too much but it gets the job done with reasonable prices and a nice selection of beers. Love the home made salsa and authentic mexican flavors read more

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The staff here is amazing !!!!!! So sweet and very hardworking. The food is phenomenal, always. Hot and fresh & delicious!! Best burger on the mountain by far! 100/10!! read more

Driving up the summit the fine afternoon 11/27/2025, I saw "BEST BURGERS ON THE MOUNTAIN" sign. I pulled into the driveway and went inside to a cozy restaurant setting. The menu prices are very reasonable. Cost effective dining experience. The service is definitely top notch and lovely. I personally ordered Philly Steak Burger with side of fries. Perfectly seasoned with the works plus the patty is thick and juicy, and the fries are so delicious! I would definitely recommend coming here if you're craving a good burger! Yummy in my tummy! read more

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Always friendly and welcoming. Chips and salsa are always appreciated when we sit down for a meal. The food is consistent and priced fairly across the menu. The specials are especially a good value given restaurant costs nowadays. If you are looking for a good, quick meal stop by Deep Creek when passing through the area. read more

Super cute little spot. They have options for a walk up ordering service or a sit down option as well. Their menu is a mixture of American and Mexican food. Their salsas were deliciously done. I ordered the California burrito and ordered with the option to make it wet. It was clearly a homemade tortilla and it was stuffed to the brim. Tore into it and forgot to take a photo before I did so. The burrito was the size of my face. It was great. As good as the food is, be prepared to wait a little while for it. Took maybe 20-30 min before food got out, but it was well worth the wait. read more

Deep Creek Drive In - Half of the California Burrito (made wet) - American Near Me - Arrowbear Lake, California

Service was very slow, understandable and not a factor in this low rating. However the food, although looking promising did not live up to the expectations. It was missing flavor, and they boldly proclaim the world's best enchilidas. NOT THE CASE HERE! read more

This is my favorite place to eat. I've been in the area since Friday and ate here everyday since. Some fast food places make me sick but the food here is fresh. I've had the bacon burger with fries, taquitos, chorizo with eggs and the steak and egg plate. The fries taste exactly like in n out. The staff is also so friendly and seems like they're all family. I always look forward to eating here. I can't wait to come back again read more

Everything on the menu is delicious! Friendly staff fast and convenient you can eat outside or in.

Excellent Mexican food en route to Big Bear! Deep Creek Drive In is a very cozy little restaurant right off highway 18 in Arrowbear. The service was extra friendly, and everything I tasted was fantastic! The prices are incredibly fair and I am already looking forward to my next visit. read more

Amazing Chile Rellenos!!! Damn, I'm craving one now. The Basura burrito is a life changer, for better or worse. We have NO REGRETS! Just for the sheer size alone and comedic aspect (it had us rollin all night whenever we'd glance over and realize we still had to finish it). This entree made our trip extremely memorable. They don't mess around with the quantity of pork and goodies they jam up in there. You must spiritually prepare for something like this, but you will be enlightened afterwards. GODSPEED! & get it wet, for sure. Half roja half verde. Service was ehhhh but it's not really about anything else but the BASURA!! Naw but really, don't skimp on the freakin salsa when we have a 10-pound burrito to take down. & smiling always helps :) read more

Deep Creek Drive In - BASURA!!!!! Wet! 1/2 rojo 1/2 verde! - American Near Me - Arrowbear Lake, California

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I came here around 10am to order some food. I wasn't able to get a hold of anyone on the phone prior though. My husband and I were craving some burgers for breakfast (haha), and I was happy that it was being served in the AM. We got our food to-go, and we enjoyed our meal. The burgers had a thick patty and fresh veggies w/ thousand island. The onion rings were good, but a little too crunchy. The fries were good but got a soggy on the drive home. It reminded me of in-n-out fries. Overall, this is a great spot for some good food! read more

Deep Creek Drive In - a sign in the window - American Near Me - Arrowbear Lake, California

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The food was absolutely amazing, and a great price. Pepe was our server and he was so awesome and kind to us. The atmosphere was really nice, I cannot recommend this place enough!! Will definitely be back soon. read more

The family that owns this is wonderful!! The food is amazing and it's so close to our house we can walk to go grab our food! They also have an outdoor eating area which is nice! read more

An unassuming place with great prices! The servers/staff were all super friendly. We ordered a basic breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs, a sausage patty, and hash browns. The pancakes had nice crispy edges with a fluffy center. Sausage patty was delicious. Hash browns were perfect. Overall, a simple breakfast, but it was exactly what we wanted. Highly recommend! read more

Came here cause it was the only place open and won't be coming back again. When we tried the tacos we order, we didn't like it, plus the tacos were smelling so bad. We still had to pay for something we didn't eat, they just want your money here. The time for the bill they still increased the price, they didn't update the prices from the menu. WOW so disappointed. I don't recommend this place. read more

The service, prices and food are great here. Had the ground beef enchiladas tonight, very much Tex-mex style and fantastic. Tons of ground beef and cheese, absolutely loved it. The chips and salsa were fresh and tasty too. Highly recommend Deep Creek Drive In, can't wait to try another dish here! read more

Definitely worth a stop. Good breakfast or lunch - American and Mexican. Note that Neo's is no longer on any sign or menu. Also note that when they get slammed, you have a potential long wait ahead of you. We got there after the place filled, and chose to wait. We thought it would be much shorter than it was. The reality is that there's three people working very hard, the menu is huge, and they do have a take-out business, too. So... time it right if you can. Jose, the main person we worked with here, is a fun-loving, personable man. He kept his cool despite all that was going on here. Granted, there was a recent snowstorm, so some places are closed. Plus, it's the Holidays, there's Covid....many extra curricular elements at play. And yes, there may be a few supply glitches along the way (they didn't have carne asada proper, but they made do with chopped carne asada meat). When all is said and done, however, our food was very good. Again, there is a vast selection on their menu, but we were happy with the carne asada plate (with rice, refried beans, a dollop of guac, with flavorful tortillas). Also, the breakfast burrito - stuffed with meats and cheese and potatoes. Yes, they have beers and a variety of sodas. The parking lot can be tight, especially when some folks don't stay in one space. Bathroom for those making purchases. Despite the challenges we faced, I would still recommend Deep Creek Drive In. read more

Deep Creek Drive In - Carne Asada Plate - American Near Me - Arrowbear Lake, California

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Food tasted so good. The green salsa with the tacos was amazing. Their fries were PERFECT,Not oily and crunchy at the same time. I recommend you try this place read more

Stopped by here while on a weekend stay in Running Springs across the road and after having not been here for a couple years, it was still great! We ordered the nachos, menudo, teriyaki mushroom burger, and the fish and chips. Everything tasted great, our waitress was awesome, and overall it was just a great visit. I try to make it a point to stop here any time I'm in the area and will continue to do that. read more

the food and service was 10/10 i recommend coming to this restaurant !! the sever was the best he helped us out checked up on us . overall the best read more

The food was tasty. Had the chilaquiles and they were very good. The guy serving us was super nice and on top of the coffee refills. For a diner, I'd definitely recommend. read more

My hubby and I both had the delicious turkey club sandwich for lunch. It was a huge portion that we ended up eating half and had the other half for dinner that night. The shoe string fries were nice, hot, and cooked perfectly. We sat outdoors because we had our fur baby. Our waitress was friendly and delivered our food quickly. We'd eat here again. read more

Deep Creek Drive In - Turkey Club Sandwich with shoe string fries. - American Near Me - Arrowbear Lake, California

I stopped by this spot during my vacation. I had ate pizza for the two days and was craving something else. Our waitress was quick to take our drink/food order. My son ordered asada tacos and fries, while i ordered the two soft tacos meal. My son loved his tacos, but wasn't the biggest fan of the fries. They were a bit on the greasier side. I enjoyed my food, minus whatever sauce they used on the tacos because it lacked some flavor to me. They double the tortillas, which makes me feel wasteful because I don't like don't like my tacos like that, but the meat itself was good. My four stars for this place was mainly based on the service here. Outside of the quick drink/food order, our waitress didn't pay us much attention. I noticed everyone had been brought out chips and salsa while they waited for their food. It's not a big place and when we walked in, there was only one other family seated..the five other tables after us were brough them without asking. I finally asked because it was my first full meal of the day and I was really hungry. After that, my son had to get her attention to get the box and bill, as she walked right by us several times without checking in. Even having the bill picked up to be paid took some time. I finally had to grab her attention because I got tired of just sitting there and waiting for her to turn our way. There was a big party seated next to us, so maybe that caused the delay. read more

Old school Mexican breakfast and American diner combo with good food and friendly staff. There are booth tables and wooden panels. They do indeed have good enchiladas, rice, and beans. There is a kids' menu. The service seems a little slower for eating in than it is for to-go orders, but this kind of food tends to taste best on-location. It is a warm and cozy location with a family feel. Enjoy the free chips and salsa and take your time. read more

Food is absolutely spot on here. A good place to stop for lunch and stretch your legs if you're heading to Big Bear. Service is friendly and food is excellent. They serve a small community so they have an expansive menu but the Mexican food is the highlight for me. Tacos, Tamales and the chile relleno were amazing, I highly recommend checking them out if you're in the area. Now, let's talk about the "World's Best Enchiladas," so here we go, they are absolutely the.... read more

Deep Creek Drive In - You're going to have to find out for yourself.... - American Near Me - Arrowbear Lake, California

Yummy mexican breakfast. I had enchiladas and eggs (one green and one red- both were delicious).

We stopped in their parking lot when my son got car sick on the twisty mountain road. They let us stay as long as we needed, and were incredibly kind. On our next trip up the mountain, we stopped there on purpose - they are still just as lovely, and their french fries as just as good as we remembered. (Pro tip: taste them before you leave, to make sure they're salty enough for your liking.) We are planning to show up hungry on our next trip, because all of their food looked delicious. read more

Deep Creek Drive In - American Near Me - Arrowbear Lake, California

PROS: - Their cheeseburger was ON-POINT!!! - I've gotta try their Mexican food next time. - The food was made fresh to order. CONS: - The fries are lacking. They seem to try and mimick In n Out fries, but it just doesn't work that well. The fries were just way too soggy and not crunch at all. FINAL THOUGHTS: - If you're staying in and around this area, give this place a try!!! We'll definitely be back! read more

Overall they have some really good food here. Lots of options, excellent customer service, good sized portions, the food ingredients were fresh, indoor and outdoor dining and located right off the main road. I just went with a burger. Burger had that good homemade, backyard BBQ taste to it. And the french fries were crisped perfectly. read more

Deep Creek Drive In - a sign for deep creek burgers - American Near Me - Arrowbear Lake, California

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"This place is a gem! Friendly staff that makes you feel right at home, and the food is good. Prices are really reasonable, too, which is a nice surprise. It's got that cozy, mom-and-pop vibe. We were just at Victoria's and paid 20$ for a kids meal that we could've gotten here for 8.99$. Plus the fries are much better here! This will be our regular go to. read more

Heading to the Big Bear and need to stop cause you're starving? Definitely hung over and stuck in Green Valley Lake? Well, this place was definitely the GOLD we were looking for! We were desperately looking for something that wasn't a 7-11 looking sandwich and pre-frozen fries in the Green Valley Lake area, and THIS was such a great find. The woman who served us was so incredibly sweet and even remembered our order as we ordered a second burrito on the way home. Table chips and salsa were so fresh and delicious. Only thing I would say is that I wish they had hotter salsa + hot sauce. Burritos are super thick and delicious filled with rice and beans. They're super filling and definitely suggest you split or save half cause you will definitely be full from just a half. read more

Deep Creek Drive In - Carne asada burrito - American Near Me - Arrowbear Lake, California