Hi there, Bernard here. A few months ago, me and my family spent our entire night experiencing the rich Mariposa culture inside the Hideout Saloon, and lucky us! It was karaoke night. We got to sing my son, Jombo's, favorite song, Drinking Problem by Midland. He is only 12 but already has the beautiful voice of an angel! The service in this wonderful establishment reminded me of the warm welcome feeling of when my Peepaw would make his signature grilled whiskey chicken recipe. Mariposa made me see California in a new light! As a native Iowa man, I have only seen the soft pudgy side of California, but the Hideout Saloon really is a place to go when you need to get your spark back in life. Have a beautiful day! Shalom! read more

Service: very friendly. We met both the owners & the cook. They made us feel so welcome. Food: excellent Best cod tacos I've ever had (special of the day). Their Loaded Not-choz was so big, three people can share & have their fill. The tri-tip, which we added was delicious - having the smokey flavor. A must try! The cook recommends to have us try the French Dip next time we stop by. We can't wait! If you are on your way to Yosemite, stop by in Mariposa & try this place. You won't regret it. read more

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3 strikes, I'm out. I wasn't expecting much based on my previous 2 dining experiences in Mariposa, but it was less than that. Asked the bartender if he could make a Michelada he said yes, he makes his own Bloody Mary mix, I said yes, must be a terrible Bloody Mary the drink was awful. Fish and chips could not be less flavorful if they tried, if white was a flavor this would be it. Hubs liked his tri tip sandwich but I couldn't get over the bitter green bell pepper. Went in expecting vibes and decent pub food. Bartender had a problem remembering things a sit was before 5pm. read more

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$26 for a neat pour of Four Roses Small Batch at The Hideout Saloon is... bold. Not in a good way--more in a "how much can we get away with?" kind of way. This isn't a rare bottle. It's not hard to find. It's not something you expect to come with a luxury markup and zero warning. Charging that without any visible pricing isn't elevated--it's opportunistic. And before the inevitable defensive reply: this isn't about misunderstanding the menu or "not appreciating quality." It's about basic transparency and fair pricing. If you're confident in your prices, post them. Stand behind them. Own it. Right now, it just feels like a gotcha--and no amount of ambiance fixes that. If your business model relies on customers finding out the price after they've taken a sip, that's not a vibe... it's a strategy. I won't be back, but I will be reading the response--those seem to be part of the experience here too. read more

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We were here on vacation. Went in and it wasn't busy. Only 2 at the bar and 2 other small tables. We were there 15 minutes with no one coming to the table. Went to the bar and asked for menus. Told him we were a party of 4 sitting at a table at the end of the bar. Still waited another 10 minutes and no one came to the table. We got up and left. read more

Well it took a minute to actually locate this hidden gem, as it is not directly on the street, but rather on the side & into a cellar of sorts; it's well worth the hunt! Very casual, easy going place. Lots of choices - started with a draft beer, lemonade & waters. The menu is diverse, made me wonder as to quality - prepare to be impressed. It takes a bit as everything is made to order, so have another beer & cool your jets. There was an order of the chicken special sandwich, chipotle, lettuce, tomato - very well executed , an order of chicken tacos & another order of quinoa tacos. Not a spec left to be had! Service was stellar. No complaints other than it's too far to just go grab a bite, but so worth the stop if you're in the area of Mariposa. read more

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Loved it! Maybe 5 tables inside, 5 picnic tables outside, and about 5 stools at the bar....so a small place. We had a late lunch. Pizza was amazing!! French dip was really good! Ron, the bartender, was extremely personable and a definite positive addition to the experience. Thanks to Gabriel, the owner for reading and responding to all the reviews. I appreciate his respectful responses. We would definitely stop here again if we came to Mariposa!! read more

The Hideout Saloon is a very cool place with dollar bills plastered all over the wall. It's in a cool basement down a side street about 75 feet down from the main street.. the thing is you have to find it. It is the Hideout Saloon after all. Which is part of the experience. I travel all over the Sierra foothills and love the rustic term of the small towns. This place has to be one of the best. I had lunch so I didn't have any cocktails, but the food was amazing. The atmosphere was incredibly friendly and so unique and charming it has to be visited. read more

Dive bar/Hidden gem, legit hidden. This place rocks. Maybe it was the long flight across the country but the daily drink special combined with the locally sourced fun bar food hit the spot. They smoke their own meat so we got two smoked meat sandwiches steak and pork. The server was amazing. read more

Hideout Saloon - French dip - A French dip sandwich featuring sliced roast beef and melted cheese on a toasted bun is presented on a metal tray. The tray also includes sliced pickles, potato salad, and a small container of dipping au jus sauce. The background shows a dimly lit restaurant setting with a chalkboard menu partially visible. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Mariposa, California

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Decent basement, dive bar type of place. One of the few places open late in Mariposa. They have a pool table and TV to watch a game. Spacing is a little tight inside. They have a decent selection of beers. The food is just ok though. Standard bar type food. Would probably be better to grab a bite somewhere else and stop by here for drinks. We got the nachos which were ok, but a good portion. I got the shrimp tacos special, could have used some salsa. My friend got the chicken drumsticks, they had some decent seasoning but could have used some extra time in the fryer. Service was ok. Order at the front. They don't give an itemized bill by the way. Maybe you have to request one? Street parking or a small lot across the street. read more

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2/04/25 Getting lunch for tomorrow! I called and the worker Ron answered. Very kind ordered the Barbie chicken. He said it would be ready in 15 minutes. I went in to get it. Hideout Saloon It is exactly that! Lol. Hidden. You take the stairs down into it. Workers are Great! Clearly they know. One got my attention after I was trying to locate it. Going inside, it's dark. Pool table and large bar. Greeted by kind worker who joked about it being hidden. Perfect name! Order was ready! Paid for it and he wished a good day! Appreciated! 2/5/25 Lunchtime! Sandwich split. It came with coleslaw too! My half was DELICIOUS! Chicken cooked perfectly with tasty BBQ sauce. Great coleslaw too! Mother said her half was Really Great! Great service & Great lunch! Highly recommended! read more

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We grabbed lunch to go from here on our way home from Yosemite. Ordered shrimp tacos and fish and chips. *fish and chips: decent, better than the over-fried version that I've had at many other places. The fish is tender, and there's lots of tartar sauce provided. The fries are fresh. I do feel like it's a bit bland, and can be jazzed up a notch. *shrimp tacos: the texture is perfect, which is a rare and beautiful thing! Most places overcook shrimps so they're chewy like rubber, but Hideout gets it just right; they're tender and moist without being undercooked. The amount of sauce is perfect, too, generous without drowning everything out. It's a fine line to walk. The only thing off - I feel like something's missing from the sauce, it's a bit... bland? Clashing? I feel like an ingredient's missing that can elevate it, but am unsure of what that may be. But it IS good and I'd gladly order again. Huh, it seems like the pattern here (based only on one visit haha) is that the cook time, texture, and quality are great, but the flavors can be elevated (not that they're bad). And I mean... it's bar food, I'm totally nitpicking lol. It was empty when we went in around noon. The server (bartender?) who helped us was polite but distant; I think we went in right when they opened, so maybe we got in the way. There's lots to love in the space: the Pac Man machine, the dollar bills, the extensive menu. The vibe is vintage, kitschy, and fun. Hideout is probably the town watering hole during nights and weekends, I kind of wish we came in then to see the party. read more

It's only the coolest n raunchiest dive bar I've encountered to date...the Chinese built wall gives it history,but the money dripping plastered on the wall ..epic.. read more

To add....we did address the undercooked pizza with staff while we were there....it wasn't addressed or resolved. It IS a cool place in Mariposa, and if in the area we'd definitely go back, and recommend you check this place out while in town. read more

Highly recommended place to chill if ur on a rest stop on road trip thru Yosemite valley

I went last week with some friends. The place was empty but we could hear some employees laughing in the back. We received no service nor told to order in the front. We waited about 10-15 mins then we left. There are other places in Mariposa to try. read more

We were in Mariposa for just one night and the front desk guy at the Best Western recommended the Hideout Saloon for a drink and some munchies. We were able to walk there from the hotel very easily. This place is great if you want the dive bar kinda vibe. The walls and ceiling are plastered with dollar bills that customers have signed. It's so fun just to look at them all and see what people have written. The gal who was working (I forgot to keep the receipt so I don't remember her name) was awesome. Very friendly and helpful. We got some drinks and nachos and everything was tasty! It all hit the spot!! read more

Hideout Saloon - Amazing decor - The image shows the interior of a bar or club with walls, ceiling, and fixtures densely decorated with dollar bills, graffiti, and drawings. The space features wooden beams and a ceiling with lighting fixtures. The decor includes various handwritten messages, drawings, and stickers, giving it a chaotic, artistic appearance. The bar area is visible with some equipment and signage, emphasizing a casual, unconventional ambiance. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Mariposa, California

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You don't go to the hideout for a Michelin star experience. You go for the vibe -- the vibe of perfectly imperfect care and love. The setting will make anyone feel like a million bucks, the staff is attentive and great to interact with. The drinks are good too but the food is most surprising to me. Excellent food. Thanks y'all for the love. Ps; Jukebox is fire read more

This is an iconic travel destination for those who know the secret. Everything you order there is made fresh and it's so delicious. They have a full bar and a pool table and Jude box and dollar bills all over the ceilings and walls wherever they can find an empty space. They have special music on the weekends and open mic too. read more

Neat place. If you did not know it was there or had looked it up you would miss it. Dollar bills all over the walls you could spend hours looking at them. The poor girl last night was running her bottom off trying to take care of everyone. We ordered French dip and fried pickles with one cocktail and three beers. Food was cooked great and served hot. Bill was over $80. Kinda steep. read more

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The Hideout Saloon is peak Mariposa dive bar energy -- a dusty little gem that feels like it's been marinating in Old West vibes since 1850 and just decided to start serving tacos somewhere along the way. I can only speak to the carnitas tacos, but oh, what a ride. I swear I could hear someone in the kitchen yell, "One order of carny-tas comin' up!" with full redneck flair. There was a hint of smokiness like someone thought, "Isn't carnitas just BBQ in Spanish?" and went with it. And instead of Cotija, we got a slice of cheddar -- strategically hidden under the meat like a cheesy little surprise. It was less "authentic Mexican street taco" and more "frontier fusion with a side of bless-your-heart." But you know what? I wasn't mad about it. The place itself? Looks like a saloon frozen in time, with dollar bills plastered on the walls like tips got too rowdy and turned into wallpaper. It's got charm, grit, and just enough lighting to make you question your choices -- in the best way. I also had a tri-tip salad here once, and surprisingly, it slapped. One of those meals that makes you go, "Wait... was that actually gourmet?" before you're distracted by someone toppling a tower of vulgar Jenga three tables over. Didn't stay for the drinks, but if you're looking for a uniquely Mariposa experience where tacos come with a twang and the decor looks like a miner's fever dream, The Hideout is your spot. Come for the tacos, stay for the chaos, and leave with a story. read more

A really great little dive bar underneath the street in Mariposa town. Lots of personality, friendly bartender a few locals the service was slow, but it was OK because it was interesting. The ambience was also interesting early 1900 saloon with original floors and interesting language written on some of the bills that line the saloon serving as wallpaper. my friend had a baked potato, which was very good not seasoned quite enough, but salt helped. The onion rings were hand battered and pretty good. Don't sit by the bar unless you want to stare at part posteriors. Because everyone comes up right to the bar and stands there forever in order so if you want a little bit of privacy, sit away from the bar again fun good drinks and decent food read more

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My buddy and I stayed in Mariposa while doing a 4 day trek to Yosemite. With that being an hour away and wanting to catch sunsets, we really appreciated that this little watering hole stayed open until 2am and served food late. All the staff were amazing especially Jess who served our drinks on 3 occasions (and works the kitchen on Wednesdays). Great selection of local brews, loved the fish tacos, and they have a free pool table and outside seating. A lot of the other restaurants and bars in this small town close at 9, so head down under the street (look for the sign that says hideout this way on the sidewalk) and you won't be disappointed. read more

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The lady behind the bar was wonderful. We were quite hungry after a day of hiking in the park so we were ready for a good sandwich and beer. They didn't disappoint. Most of the clientele are locals which we liked. The only thing was it was hard to find; but as "dive" bars go, it's worth a visit. read more

I was pleasantly surprised by this place. They offered a vegan Beyond Burger that was well cooked. It has a lovely atmosphere and extremely friendly staff. read more

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Great place with a lot of character. We are sorry we didn't find it all these years. Great-tasting vegan tacos as well as other food. Bonus for carrying the best-tasting ginger beer. Highly recommend this saloon in Mariposa. The bartender offered us an opportunity to add a $1 bill to the thousand others with messages on the ceiling and walls. What fun to create a message unique to one's travels. read more

Another literal hidden gem in this town! I'm not much of a drinker but their food is incredible! Their Beer battered Mac N Cheese is amazing, as is their french fries of all things. Another must try is their pizzas! They're personal size but the price makes up for that. In particular, the Nor Easter is a great pizza. Service is always super quick and food comes in about 10 minutes tops. And super friendly people. Worth the stop read more

We found this recommendation on Yelp and then asked the host at Autocamp, where we stayed, about it, and she said they had fantastic tacos as long as you are good with a local dive bar. We love the feel of the place as soon as we walk in. Money on everything is something we've seen in other areas, too. Don't look too closely at the dollar bills hanging high on the ceiling. We sat at the bar, which was convenient because you could also order at the bar, no matter where you sat. I ordered one of their cocktails, their version of a French 75. It was good and my husband had a Moscow mule which was also good. Of course, the tacos are one of our meals. The taco options were fish or shrimp and we picked grilled shrimp. The shrimp tacos were delicious. We decided to stick with a good theme and had their shredded chicken quesadilla. It had so much shredded chicken and was phenomenal, maybe one of my favorites. I don't think I have had shredded chicken in a quesadilla before, but now it is my favorite. We also suggest asking for extra sour cream and green salsa. For my second drink, I had a tequila and soda, and right after we ordered it, the karaoke entertainers arrived for the evening. read more

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If you have a chance to stop by Downtown Mariposa, stop by here for the food and cocktails. This Hideout Saloon is indeed hidden. We only found it thanks to Google maps and a somewhat informative sign. Upon entry, you can't miss the dollar bills paper mache'd all over the walls. The place definitely has character.They also have a pool table. The cocktails are affordable, varied, and delicious. Food came out hot and fresh! We shared the Cajun shrimp, fried pickle fries, mozzarella sticks, and beer battered onions. Come here for the food and drink! read more

Walt from Walt's Adventures reporting from Mariposa, California. My adventuring party saw a small chalkboard sign for the Hideout Saloon. We choose to venture forth to seek out the Hideout. We followed the small signs off the main street, down a stairway and onto an outside eating area. We were welcomed as family upon entering the saloon. The entire establishment was covered with dollar bills with each one from previous patrons and each one had different signatures or messages. The food, as described by the pictures, were some of the best food we had the honor of eating. Their menu was extensive but, unlike other restaurants, this eatery was not a restaurant... it was a Saloon. It was not a bar nor a pub but had the pleasure of referring itself to its highest level name, a saloon. I awarded the Hideout 5 stars because I was not allowed to give it 6. If you ever are walking around a town and see a small sign for an eatery, give it a chance. In doing so today, we saw that the town of Mariposa held within its history... a gem. It was called The Hideout Saloon. read more

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Truly the BEST hole in the wall I have ever been to. Such a neat atmosphere. The service was so kind and helpful. The locals at the bar gave great suggestions as well for the menu. We came in after a long day of hiking and wished we had more time to try more of the menu. The food was great!! Make sure to bring a dollar for the wall! read more

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I am editing my previous review from below. The next morning after our experience at the hideout saloon I received a message from Gabriel the owner. He was apologetic and told me our experience isn't a common one and he wanted to rectify the situation. Which he did. He offered us credit to come back and try out the restaurant once more. We went back March 22 and ordered fries and the Philly cheesesteak sandwiches. They were delicious! They had cheese, bell peppers and mushrooms. Very tasty and the bread was so soft. The fries were also delicious. At first I was a little nervous going back because of my previous review, but the server was very sweet and so was Gabriel. I'm happy he reached out to me and took the time to find out what happened and really wanted us to come back. Regarding the wait, it was extremely accurate as well. If we ever come back to visit the are we will definitely be back ! Gabriel thank you so much for being so kind and reaching out. We came to mariposa, ca because we took a family trip to Yosemite. We got back into town past 9 pm and we had no idea EVERY restaurant was closed. We looked up restaurants in the area and the only thing open was this place. We got there with our two young sons to order food. There was karaoke and it was too loud so we ordered to go. The menu had a note *please be patient, we make the food fresh" we thought we had scored on a good place to eat. After ordering the waitress/ bartender told us 20 min. We went to wait in the car and my husband stayed in the restaurant. He came out 50 minutes later. We ordered two pizzas - one was burned! The chef saw it and still cut it up for us and the server still boxed it up. The burnt pizza was also un edible. The spicy chicken wings had no seasoning and only 4 wings that tasted stale. They were un edible. read more

Every bite was delicious! Fish & chips, French dip, garlic chicken wrap... all so good! How did I never know about this place? Hidden Gem! read more

Hideout Saloon - Play a game? - A pool table with a green felt surface is positioned in the middle of a room with wooden floors and a decorated ceiling. The walls are covered with posters, signs, and memorabilia, creating a vintage, bar-like atmosphere. Overhead, a light fixture with multiple bulbs illuminates the table. The room features a dartboard, chairs, and a door with a window at the back, contributing to a cozy, recreational setting. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Mariposa, California

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We stayed in Mariposa while visiting Yosemite. The Hideout Saloon was an awesome retreat for a drink after a day of hiking. The service was great along with the food. It was a little difficult to find, but well worth the search. read more

We popped into this dive bar for lunch on a Monday, on our way to Yosemite. We decided to try this place based on online reviews. The place didn't disappoint. The place is dark, has a dive bar vibe, but the service was incredible and the food was outstanding. We shared a salad (house-made, fresh lettuce and vegetables, home-made dressing) and a prime rib dip. Yep, real prime rib (not pressed beef) with a great au jus. I would highly recommend this little place!!! read more

Best dive bar in Mariposa. Great ppl, great bar food and solid drinks that aren't $20 a pop. Killer place - highly recommend. Tell Teresa we say hello!!! read more

Meet a great bartender and had a yummy meal after a long day. Relaxed atmosphere and good drinks to end our day! read more

Hideout Saloon - Drinks - Two beverages are on a wooden table at Hideout Saloon in Mariposa, CA. One is a tall glass with a yellowish cocktail, ice, and a lime wedge. The other is a clear martini glass with a white drink. The table has menus, and the background features a dimly lit bar with a wall decorated with dollar bills and various images. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Mariposa, California

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If you're looking for a dive bar, this is it, in its purest form. Small but full of character (and characters).

We had a vacation rental for a couple nights in Mariposa. We decided to go out and have a few drinks and grab a small bite to eat and settled on this place. To be honest there's not much to choose from in this small town. This place has a unique look to it on the inside. We saw a couple tables on the outside. So I'm assuming you can eat or drink outside as well. The beer selection was adequate and we looked over their menu. We tried a couple orders of chicken wings and some french fries. I hate to say this, but the chicken wings were absolutely horrible. The french fries were unique. Kind of like an American french fry wedge with a little curl to them. I guess those were OK. But none of the five of us liked the wings at all and we had two different flavors. I can't recommend them at all. I'd try this place again...but probably just for drinks. read more

Pretty cool place the staff is super friendly. I enjoyed a delicious IPA tap and shrimp tacos. Then played a few games of pool read more