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    Descanso Junction Restaurant

    4.4 (405 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    DESCANSO JUNCTION RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    The fam!
    Tavelle A.

    Right off the side of the road in the middle of nowhere where you can stop and get yourself the Hugest pancake! Then head to the gift shop and bring the kids home something nice from your travels!!

    1/2 Sweet Jalapeno Burger, 1/2 Grilled Chicken Ranch Melt, fresh cut fries. This is the part that's coming g home with us...
    Mark T.

    We don't frequent here but we've dined here a few times. Every time we are impressed with the place. Small time vibe from the staff, great decor, clean and then the food. The food is fresh, hot, and made with quality ingredients. The combinations they put together are fantastic. Today we ordered the Sweet Jalapeño Burger and the Grilled Chicken Ranch Melt. We both chose fries as our side. Both sandwiches exceed expectation. The fries are ridiculously delicious. When around here again we will dine here, again. Pricing is very reasonable for the quality and quantity. They do charge 3% on CC, but so few place don't do that.

    Tri tip sandwich lunch
    Aaron S.

    Some good food a little far from anything. We stopped by here on a motorcycle ride and had a great meal. The service was really good and the food was even better. Check out all of the food options and try it if you are in the area!

    Philly Cheesesteak
    Crystal D.

    Living in the backcountry we enjoy this restaurant quarterly. My son loves the Texas toast grilled cheese and onion rings. I like the Philly cheesesteak. Side salad is ok, better off getting fries. They have generous servings on fries and onion rings.

    Keith W.

    A quaint and simple place in Descanso that seems to have a good local following. Dinner was a mixed bag for us, my partner having ordered the Chicken pot pie. It looked wonderful but actually became a disappointment. My tri tip was extremely tender and plentiful. Accompanied by mashed potatoes with gravy and corn on the cob, it was a real down home meal. No room for dessert.

    Fireman Burger
    DL P.

    I have been here a couple of times and have always enjoyed it. The place has a very cool, Western Movie Saloon vibe about it. The staff is always friendly and happy to answer questions. And I've never had a bad meal. Their burgers are always fresh and juicy and simply just DE-LICIOUS! I've enjoyed most of their burger options and today's was their Fireman burger ... spicy and yummy. They also have daily specials, which look phenomenal and I look forward to enjoying more. The one knock i have is that, as it's an older place, there are a few flies you may have to deal with. And the Men's Room can use a little attention ... yes, I know that men are pigs, but some of us do appreciate a clean restroom. That said, this is definitely a place to visit after a hike, during a drive though the local mountains or just a trek for an amazing burger!

    Amy R.

    THE MOST AMAZING SERVICE I have ever experienced! We held a wedding at their beautiful venue and are so grateful for the teams hard work. Megan, who helped coordinate, thought of so many details to ensure it was a perfect day for the bride. Jess was on top of the drink cart and went out of her way to accommodate us when the rain came. Wyatt worked so hard to help organize and assist when we really needed it. Lastly, Tammy opened her restaurant up to us so the bride and groom could have their first dance in the warm dining area. I'd give 100 stars if I could! #ExtremelyForeverGrateful

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    Sam S.

    Decided to drive old highway 80 and landed up at this place. What a find!! Fresh food prepared with love and served with so much care. The pulled pork prepared in house is so succulent! The burgers are made of grass fed Angus. Skosh our server was excellent. Hope to go back there sometime.

    Promo that's not honored & the restaurant pretends to know nothing about.

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    Great service, good home style cooking. Very laid back and local friendly. The back ares for BBQ and music nights looks like fun.

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    Good food, great service! Waitress was pleasant and friendly. Nice country atmosphere.

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    Great venue, with delicious food and super friendly staff. We Dj'd a wedding here and would highly recommend them for your next event!

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    Ask the Community - Descanso Junction Restaurant

    Is the patio pet friendly?

    Yes... there isn't much of a patio, but yes pets are good.

    How much is a whole apple pie? Can I order ahead of time?

    You can definitely order a whole pie, but a call in advance is recommended.

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