We were hungry and looking for a local mom and pop place to eat so I jumped on Yelp and found this…read moreplace on the map. I found this place and we had like 40 minutes to get there before they closed. As we started to drive there we were wondering if the GPS was taking us on a wild ride because we ended up driving on some rural roads and thought, there's no way there's a restaurant back here but a few minutes later we arrived to a cute rustic looking caboose looking café. The interior was authentic and rustic and even smelled like real food being cooked on a griddle smell. Our waitress came right over and welcomed us to sit wherever we want to. Their menu was homemade country filled items. I ordered the Club Sandwich which was their daily special and I went with their potatoe salad which is something I don't like to order because it's one of those items that I'm never really sure if its going to be homemade or store bought. My husband went with the cheeseburger and fries. It didn't take long for our meal to arrive. I loved how the plates didn't match, just like at home lol, and the potato salad was homemade and it was good. My Club Sandwich was good and the vegetables were California fresh. My husband said his cheeseburger was cooked right and tasted like it was cooked on a seasoned grill. I definitely know if when we are back in the area, we definitely will be coming back to this little spot.

Come on Thursday for The Chicken Fried Steak Special! Twenty Bucks will cover the main dish, lots…read moreof papas, 2 eggs your way, coffee, and a decent gratuity. Not bad for a stationary railroad car in La Colonia, without a conductor pulling the hand break, because some tonto in a car or truck decided to race under the crossing rails! Clean restrooms! Friendly service! The ownership has changed, but the cool cook has been there for several years! Oscar, the server and more, will always make you feel welcome and make sure that everything is perfect!

Came here for a quick coffee & stayed for the live music!…read more I love when local coffee shops have live music like this as it brings community together. The service was kind & fast We received our order quickly & the banana matcha was very tasty!

Everything was sooooooooooooo good! Everyone was so nice we had the back room reserved for an…read moreevent. It was a rainy day so I ordered a grilled cheese and tomato soup it really was the perfect meal for the weather! The chai was my favorite the seasonal drink hot was the best!

Taco Tuesday at Don Pepe's is quite the social affair if you sit in the bar. Lots of happy locals…read moremeeting friends for tacos & cocktails. A disc jockey is playing requests and dancing happens. The bar staff is busy but efficient. I got there for happy hour prices. I ordered their delicious house Margarita on the rocks and the taco special is 3 tacos for $3. The tortillas are hand made right at the taco counter. They have asada, chicken & carnitas. They are fresh and yummy. Definitely check out their Taco Tuesday.

Service, food and drinks were perfect Thank you for such…read morespecial attention to our table

On a road trip, my friend Denise and I were looking for a convenience store in roads that were not…read morepaved with cement nor were they in the center of a chic boutique and a hits-the-spot every time boba shop. Yes, we were basically on dirt roads that saw a few scattered homes here and there, and visible old school phone towers (the brown kind) connected with wires (where crows sit on a row) existed, and not much else. We drove around in some circles, looking for this fabled store and found nothing, not even a Bigfoot. We noted how the moment felt like we were on an Iowa highway because we saw expansive fields and experienced a Middle-America atmosphere. I wanted a small stalk of wheat in between my teeth. As we drove, we saw this place and decided that this joint would replace the store we were looking for. At this point I started to listen to Carry on My Wayward Son by Kansas. If you know, you know. As soon as I entered I felt like I had stepped into a diner in the middle of nowhere, the type of spot where brothers talked about saving people, hunting things, you know the family business. My friend Denise did not know what I was talking about and when I tried to introduce the world to her with corny prompts she decided not to play along. Still for a fan the experience was nothing but a win!(chester). I cannot remember the person who helped us but she was a server who reported that she had lived in the surrounding area for most of her life. She was deepening the believe that we were on a route diner neglected by city reality. During this visit, I had fried okra for the first time in my life. It was weird to taste but not in a bad way. More like I had never tasted this texture before in my life. The texture that I had not tried before in my life was a gooey vegetable. Like the texture of the outside was exactly as advertised--- fried goodness. The actual okra was the gooey part. I do not want to sound crass, truly, I do not, but it did feel like enjoying something slimy, and I will leave it at that. Again, not wrong, just weird But I will not get it again. The server- the homegrown one- gave us fried pickles and these were much more to taste. Like, I i have had fried pickles before and I loved them but I had some that were not for me. But these, these, were pickle spears fried to brown goodness, and the mixture hit green- which does not mean go, more like Hulk enjoys, instead of smashes. It was a simple dish yes- green spear pickle fried but sometimes the goodness of a county fair is exactly what a roadtrip snack should be. The fair came to my table and I am not mad at that. On this trip I did have the Willow Dip which I feel is a close cousin to a french dip. What this place did well, at least I think, is putting it on an onion baguette. I am not sure if onion baguette is a middle-of-nowhere bread, but, I allowed it because the taste of the bread was, like tailored made for me, I am a sucker for onion, and not just because it gives me sexy breath. The food was standard, solid fare. Everything was just good nothing wrong with it, all good with it. The sauces were tasty, and added smoky sweet flavor that was welcomed. So this elevated the dish by addding a hickory taste. It did not save the dishes, but did make them better. The decorations were texas heavy. I should have taken more pictures. But sometimes the imagination allows for a space to feel more than at it is.

Mar 15 2026 - 3.5 stars 4 stars - restaurant cleanliness,…read moredecor, nice wooden vibe 4.5 stars - service - friendly, smiling staff, ready to answer any and all questions 3.5 stars - food, chicken sandwich, onion rings and fries were very good The ribs were dry, over cooked ? Not sure but saving grace was the BBQ sauce - if only the ribs were a little moist and juicy ! This is a good spot to stop when driving to or from LA along the I-5 Kid friendly ! We will be back !

Great service. Plenty of parking. Good variety menus. There's a tv on showing a kids movie…read more There's bathroom for guests. Tables and chairs to eat inside. Food was good Hamburger with fries. Pastrami sandwich. BUT after eating I looked around and got a stomach ache. Grossed me out. The place is filthy. The once white chairs are filthy. The floor and along walls filthy. Look up. The vents are clogged with probably oily dust. Spider webs live above your head. Toilet is gross hold your breath inside. Don't tough anything without protecting yourself with stacks of toilet paper. They should close for a day are two, do some cleaning, painting and concentrate on hygiene. I won't return.

I ended up getting a kids meal bc I was not that hungry. Its 4.99 plus tax. The burger was plain…read more It had the patty, special sauce and a pickle between two perfectly toasted buns. The burger was surprisingly good! flavored well! The fries were perfectly crispy with seasoning salt. Fire!

What a pleasant surprise, we were debating if we should do fast food off the highway or somewhere…read moresitdown and glad we did! Service was friendly, food took a bit of time but after we tried it, we knew why. The ribeye steak was the best steak I have had in awhile, so fresh. Also got the bacon burger which was equally yummy. BLT with avocado and bacon was okay, probably would have been better if my kids didn't take all of the bacon? Haha. Definitely worth the stop for some delicious food and friendly service.

I called to make a reservation for Friday night and they took the reservation. Imagine our…read moresurprise after driving through dense fog to find the place only to find the gate closed. Nobody answering the phone. I think they are no longer open on Friday nights.

Girlfriend Saturday brunch at the Botanist. Emily our…read moreserver was so friendly & accommodating. She helped make this a brilliant lunch for us. If you go for brunch on Saturday definitely get there early as they fill up fast and don't take reservations. As the place fills up the noise does escalate. But it's a happy fun atmosphere. We all had the breakfast smash burgers which were juicy and delicious! We ordered a side of the Green Dukkah Fries, Yum Yum! I had the Lime & Lechee cocktail, my friends had sparkling wine & red wine. Everything was scrumptious! As always a fun place to go for fine cocktails & good grub!

Speakeasy vibe. An absolute must check out when spending time in Bako. Food is excellent,…read moreconsistent and reasonable pricing. Service attentive and waiters/waitresses pleasant and happy to serve. This is a go to spot for anyone traveling through Kern County.

Great roomy place. plenty of tv's to watch sports, great food. Service is amazing. Will come back…read morefor sure

I attended a Celebration of Life here today, and it's a nice venue. I have never been here for an…read moreevent. It was perfect! Michelle, behind the bar, was great. I ordered two Dr. Peppers for the guys, and Ice tea for me was help yourself. Bathrooms stalls are large and clean. The food was tacos, quesadillas, onion rings and chicken strips. All was yummy. 1/10/26

We finally tried this place after driving past it for years. Lol. Cute downtown spot with an artsy,…read moremodern vibe. When we walked in we were greeted right away and told to sit wherever we wanted. It was pretty empty but got busier as lunch went on. About 8 minutes after we sat down, Karina (our waitress) came over. She was very friendly and brought us some rosemary lemon waters and a complimentary appetizer of butter-toasted sourdough with an onion garlic spread. I enjoyed it a lot and it was definitely a nice little touch. For the first 10 minutes though we were wondering where the menus were until we realized you have to scan the QR code on the little card that sits on the table to look at the menu! Ha, It would've been nice to have that mentioned when we sat down, but once we figured it out, it was easy. The place is pretty chill. Good verity of music playing. Atmosphere felt lively, lots of chatter as background noise, large windows that let in a lot of natural sun light so it feels open and inviting. They also brought out a free sample of their strawberry fresca, which was super fresh and refreshing. Not too sour nor sweet. We both ordered the Western burger with onion rings and sweet potato fries. Also had to get me one of those fresca's and my hubby got a coke. 25 minutes later our food arrived, and man did it look phenomenal! The burgers are stacked high, patties were thick, juicy and cheesy. The buns all glistening, and it was super saucy, just beautiful and well presented. Lol. Fries and onion rings come in cute little baskets and pots too. The beef tasted so clean and buttery! Completely melt-in-your-mouth awesomeness. Very gourmet and high quality. The bacon was perfectly cooked with very little fat and had such a rich, clean flavor and was just really done well. Quality top notch for sure. The onion rings were unlike any I've had before. They weren't super crispy, more soft and tender, but the flavor was so good it didn't even matter. They were huge and the batter was savory and seasoned well. The texture kind of reminded me of a funnel cake, soft with a little crisp.. very different from your typical onion ring. Their chipotle aioli ranch paired perfectly with them too. (My left over onion rings reheated to crispy perfection in the air fryer the next day!) The sweet potato fries were also really good and had sauce drizzled over the top. My husband mentioned it would've been nice to have some extra sauce on the side for dipping, though. Paid about 68 in total with tip. Not bad. Overall, we really enjoyed everything and are looking forward to coming back.

Food was delicious! Got a tri tip melt and chicken aioli sandwich. Food tasted great. One thing I'd…read morerecommend is if you order anything with sauce, ask for it on the side. By the time we got to the car with our food, our bottom chibata bun was soaked. Had to ask for another bottom bun. Also online side price is $11.00 each on this site, it's actually $17 each. Please update your prices

This continues to be one of our go-to's. Their grilled chicken salad is amazing - the marinade on…read morethe chicken is outstanding! Burgers are the best as well as their sides - all the fried regulars: onions, jalapeños, mushrooms, etc. The chili burrito, and grilled cheese sandwich are also mainstays. Well done you all!

Gotten a chicken sandwich and have gotten a burger both good not great not bad pretty cool. Can't…read morego wrong. Just a regular old spot just like the other ones in the area.