Great place to grab a pizza, drinks and enjoy a desert sunset. Kick back outside and play some…read moregames, chill at the bar, or tailgate in the parking area. Grab some drinks and head over to the SandBar afterwards, if you know, you know.

I stop in here every time I come down to Ocotillo(not wells). The food is good, ribs and pizza…read moregreat. Good selection of beers, craft and regular, and good drink selection. It is a WWIi theme bar/grill. Indoor and outdoor seating, a fire pit for the winters, and arcade games and an electronic juke box. AC & Heat. Frank & Debbie are the owners and a good to talk to. Both locals and visitors stop here to eat & drink. They open around noon and close when the last patron leaves, which is usually 8-9 pm. They have two relief bartenders too when out of town. Open Tue-Sun and holidays. They put on a free Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner for the public as well. And usually have a band out back for New Years. I bring our guests here for dinner when they stay the night.

I'm glad we went out of our way to stop in NATY'S PLACE. Monday was made better by Ray's passionate…read morediscourse and ice cold beer. Fellow patron and longtime friend of the bar, Wendy, was an excellent addition. You really can't feel this kind of welcome at any other bar. Beer comes in three choices, but the stories are a buffet of delight. Get there early, stay long, and tip generously. If this is a dive bar, then I'm glad we went swimming in the deep end. Bring gifts. Ray likes gifts. =s=

Come play a game a pool, if you're lucky you might get to play with Ray. If you're looking for a…read morecold beer and some good conversation come to Naty's there isn't another place quit like it.

5/5 Would Let Cameron Ruin My Diet Again Listen up, desert…read morerats and accidental Salton Sea tourists: if you're cruising past that apocalyptic inland ocean and your stomach starts growling louder than your regrets, you NEED to slam on the brakes at the Ski Inn. Why? Two words: Cameron. And her curves. Sweet baby Jesus on a jet ski, this woman floats behind the bar like a mirage you actually get to touch (the drinks, people, touch the drinks). She's serving looks so dangerous I forgot how to blink. Hips that could cause a 20-car pileup on the 86. I ordered a beer and accidentally proposed. She just laughed, poured me another, and said "Honey, slow down, the burgers aren't going anywhere." Ma'am, neither am I. Speaking of the burgers... these world-famous bad boys are so juicy they should come with a towel and a safe word. I'm pretty sure they're 50% beef, 50% black magic, and 100% the reason I now need new pants. One bite and I saw God. He was wearing a Ski Inn t-shirt and nodding approvingly at Cameron's... service skills. Pro tip: sit at the bar so Cameron can lean over to take your order and you can die happy right there between the peanut shells and your own drool. 10/10. The burgers are life-changing. Cameron is a national treasure. My cholesterol is crying but my soul is full. Ski Inn: Come for the greasy perfection, stay because Cameron smiled at you and now you live here.

Best bar ever! The service here makes you feel like a local. Everyone here is so nice had an…read moreamazing night with cold drinks and fun locals. Interior and bathroom is clean. They have a big outdoor patio too that is beautiful decorated. Kitchen closes at night so come for lunch if you want food. Good amount of parking. Will come here again. Did you know this is the lowest bar in the western hemisphere. You can say I was drinking at the lowest point of my life

This fun little beer and IPA place is right next to the cider shop…read moreSo in my opinion, it's a win-win . Such a cute flight .. Very tasty IPAs .

Great hidden gem in Wynola/julian. Great drink selection…read morefriendly bartenders. Live music outside on a beautiful day. Go check them out the new owners are great.

Awesome beer, friendly service. An institution in the brewing industry…read more The service was friendly and quick. There's a larger back patio filled with various succulents and bushes, ample seating with plenty of natural shade from trees along with tables with umbrellas. The beers I had were world class. Muntz is always a treat but even better from the source and Nectaron Express was an amazing expression of New Zealand hops paired with "devils lettuce" terpenes. Places like this are what elevate this industry and I'm glad that I was able to visit. Definitely a destination that anyone should seek out.

Best dang Beer ~ Raspberry bells bluff! Great tap…read moreroom~friendly staff~great ambiance ~ Cheers!

Best place in town!! Love it !!…read moreFree burnt pizza Cold beers with great conversation Great place to boogie board right out front with flash flooding...

Working on a project for work in Calexico I was looking for local breweries. While not a brewery…read moreg-maps recommended Iron Door Bar. I decided to take the drive out there, after arriving too early on one attempt I came back to try again and they were open! I met Nate, tending the bar. Nate was awesome. We had a great conversation about all kinds of stuff like Michigan. I had to have him bake me one of their Red Baron pizzas. The place is decorated with all kinds of random quirky stuff, totally my kinda vibe. The pizza was good the beer better and the company the best! Definitely a spot worth making the trek out for! If youre in the desert stop in and support local!!

Do you know what a neighborhood bar looks like in the United States? Do you know what a dive Bar…read morelooks like in your neighborhood? Well, you haven't seen a real one until you visited Bar Diana in Tecate, go there!!! You won't be disappointed whether it's the drinks, the snacks, the atmosphere, the uniqueness. You think it might be closed because the gate gives you that feeling. Just push it open. Go in. Have a drink or 2 or 10 and if you had 10 make sure you have a designated driver or get an Uber. Have fun. Be safe

Oldest dive bar in Tecate. It's right in front of the Centro. There's a very old iron gate/door to…read moreget in - which might look closed at first glance, but it's not. Make sure to go outside to the back patio and see the original fountain! If you like dive bars, this is the place for you. You can get by with minimal Spanish as well. Some locals in there do speak English as well.

Found one of the prettiest restaurants in Tecate, B.C., El Lugar de Nos, owned by Chef Mariela…read moreManzano. The restaurant is full of beautiful art and little treasures that make the whole space feel magical. The service was amazing and very quick. They also bring a stand for your purse. All the food we ordered was phenomenal. We started with guacamole for the table (shared between six people) and it was the perfect portion. For brunch I ordered the Tostadas de Borrego (lamb tostadas) and pork belly tostadas with pozole, and every bite was incredible. The lamb meat was super tender and flavorful. The pork belly was flavorful and with the pozole created a nice bite. Definitely adding this spot to my "must go back" list and try more from the menu.

Stopped in at El Lugar de Nos and I'm still thinking about the food. I ordered the Tacos 84 (the…read moremeat is cooked for 84 hours!) and they were out-of-this-world good. Also tried the quinoa salad and a beet plate from the specials menu. Both were insanely delicious, with portions so big I couldn't even finish. The vibe inside is adorable. It's kind of shabby chic farmhouse, cozy but stylish. I had a spicy mezcal margarita that was smoky, refreshing, and came with a frozen watermelon garnish that was such a fun touch. Service was super friendly and attentive the whole time. Definitely recommend making a reservation since it gets busy. I'll absolutely be going back.

This is a tough one. This place does good food. And beer. But I went in asking about their…read moreprotocols for gluten allergies. There are limited dinner options in Julian. And with a kid with celiac, who can get sick for days if a crumb of bread is digested, options are even more limited. We were stoked when the woman at the register pointed out that the bbq and salads were mostly GF (without croutons). And while she did mention there's a chance of cross-contamination with the gluten free pizza, as they make pizzas and there's flour around, she mentioned they change gloves and use clean utensils and have had many celiac folks eat there without issue. Bit we went instead for the most basic and least risky options. Half smoked chicken and a wedge salad. Then I saw the house made pickles. My kid loves pickles. I asked if they were GF. Any seasoning or anything that might contain gluten? She asked the cook and he said no. Gluten free. Which makes sense. They're pickles. Took the order back to the house and the kid went straight for the pickles. I don't have the time to explain how awesome it is when this kid, who's whole outlook on food has been shattered because of the celiac, can have some pickles and not have to think about getting sick. But here we are. From pure joy to anxiety and sadness in two seconds flat. I'm posting this not to bag on this establishment or the people that work there. We know it's a kitchen that serves food and drinks containing gluten. But when I've asked about protocols and tried to do my best to get the info, as well as making it clear that we are trying to be very careful about gluten as it's an allergy, not a preference, and then being reassured that the pickles and the bbq is as safe as they can make it, I was pretty bummed to find a whole freakin crouton in the middle of the container of pickles. Half of which the kid had already happily devoured. We The restaurant industry is not set up for people with food allergies. We know this. We try our best to navigate it by asking questions and getting as much info as possible. There are places that don't even know what celiac is. So we leave. There are places that are extremely knowledgeable about it from front of house to the chef. Those places we can put more trust in. It's never 100%. But fortunately we've had more good experiences than bad with restaurants that take it seriously. I'm sure this was a mistake. Not intentional. Pickles too close to the croutons. I can see how it can happen. All I'm asking is to be better about it. Be aware. Especially when I've asked repeatedly if it's all good and the answer given is yes. Or just tell me it's not safe to eat there for people with celiac and we can be on our way. A lot of restaurants are becoming more aware and offering more GF options. This is great. Lots of people eat gluten free to avoid carbs or because of gluten sensitivity. Celiac is another level. And a painful one at that. We appreciate and love going to eat food at places that take it seriously. Hoping for more of those places in the future. Julian Beer Co. we love you, but take note. Croutons don't belong in your pickles.

Jbc is always a great place to go. In Julian California. Highly recommend them. Pizza are good…read moreribs sausages salad. The staff is always professional and polite. They make sure they take care of you. They have entertainment some times. Got a pizza and susage and it came out great. Thank you yo the staff did a amazing job. Will be back.

This restaurant is just delightful. Tucked back behind the buildings lining the main street, this…read morespot is like a little garden oasis from the hustle and bustle. A big, beautiful tree was lit up with lights at night and the outdoor seating was comfortable and plentiful. We ordered the queso fundido as an appetizer and were seriously blown away by how good it was! The cheese remained melty and soft the entire time we were eating it which, if you've ever had queso fundido before, you know it can be a race against the clock before it gets hard and difficult to eat. We also shared a pasta dish and a steak - both were cooked perfectly and were delicious. It was so much food! I also must mention that their wine selection was nice and our server and bartender were both knowledgable and able to make a good recommendation for me when I wanted to order a bottle. My boyfriend got a beer and said it was the most perfectly cold beer he'd had in a really long time (which is no easy feat since it was a very hot night). He actually wanted to keep returning just to get an ice cold brewski! Our service was impeccable and, even though there were some mosquitos (drawn in by the tree and the garden), they were quick to get citronella candles on our table and provide us with bug spray that actually smelled really good! If you find yourself in Tecate, don't pass up Vinoteca!

Delicious fresh food, great service and beautiful patio. Would definitely go back on our way home.read more