Last year I was hiking the PCT and a bit of snow and ice spread out over 3 days grounded me in…read moreMount Laguna. So, I grabbed a room across the street at the Mt Laguna Lodge and ate many of my meals at The Outpost. I am going to be completely honest here... I fell in love with this place because of so many reasons, but mainly because it took care of "my people"... yes, the backpackers. The service was so incredible. From the friendly guys in the back on the grill supplying me with ingredient information to the professionalism of the lovely young lady working the register... to the barkeeps to an amazingly talented woman from San Diego who was the musical talent one evening... I seriously don't feel you could assemble a more amazing cast to encounter all in one place. The food... what kind of 5-star review of a restaurant would be complete if you didn't mention the food? Well, it was equally as great ... I found no reason to claim that the selections I purchased were anythjng less than flawless.... yeah, flawless. With a lot of people coming up from Greater San Diego on the weekends, they put out some incredibly amazing BBQ offerings (but only on the weekends). I never wanted to leave and they probably thought I was moving to the mountain beeeeecause mosat backpackers stay overnight ans then they are gone. Not me, lol. I need to say that no proper review of this business would be complete without saying that the husband and wife team running the place were well beyond super cool to me. Oh, and you know you stayed in town a good long time when you leave knowing all about little league teams having games canceled because of the weather and the history of the local structures. Fast forward almost a full year, and now... needless to say that I was pretty bummed out when I did a spur of the moment, 3-hour drive to Mt. Laguna (Saturday, March 7, 2026) for a re-experience, only to find The Outpost closed due to a septic leak. I am sure hoping that they will have this all fixed up soon... especially with the Pacific Crest Trail hiker season having launched on March 1 (it runs through May 31). Since the people that run this place are awesome folks, I would hate as much for them to miss out on their potential income as I would be disappointed for the hikers who may fail to have the chance to have the excellent experience that I had in 2025. Best advice: Call ahead to ensure they're open. My fingers are crossed... Respectfully, I Remain, "Trail Chef" P.C.T. 2025

My family and I stopped by here during our stay in Mt. Laguna. I must admit that I wasn't expecting…read moremuch given how remote the area is. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the food was. We ordered the smoked wings, a California burrito, the little Laguna BBQ board , chicken strips and a pizza and everything was delicious. The food was flavorful and perfectly seasoned. The restaurant has inside and outside seating. The service was great. The lady was friendly and patient while we decided what to order. If we're ever in town again, we will definitely stop by The Outpost.

This was a quick stop on the way back from a business trip to Yuma,AZ. It's a good halfway point…read morefor the drive. I didn't take any pics of our meal but we went with prime rib. It was a good value for the portion. Service was great and all the staff was friendly. Even if you're not a big gambler consider signing up for their casino membership for a greater discount on your meal.

Great server Luis He was on his A game. So nice and…read moreeveryone was helping at lunch. $14.99 Prime Rib special with a players card. And I had a $20 credit for this week So even a better deal for us We enjoyed our lunch and went to play for a bit And if we win we'll have dessert Yup We went to get some ice cream

Service was normal. I got the bacon cheeseburger and it was delicious. I also had an order of…read morefrings - the onion rings were okay but the fries were slightly undercooked but well seasoned. The star of the show was the banana milkshake - SO GOOD

Friendly cashier. Nice area. The food was not the best…read more Every hamburger ordered was wrong. Some ordered plain and were received with onion and mustard. Some recieved with pickles. Fries were soggy. Drinks warm, given without ice. Ice cream cones were delicious. No bathrooms but have a sign that public restrooms are across the street at the park. If going to enjoy the food, sit across the street on the tables at the park. So beautiful. Sorry. Forgot to take pics of our meals.

While researching Julian staples to visit/try, I came across this restaurant and was eager to try…read morebased on the "farm-to-table" aspect and not going to lie, the food looked absolutely delicious and amazing. We were not disappointed at all. Upon arriving, there was a musician playing, and they did seat us off to the right so we could not see but could hear still. There is outdoor and indoor seating, but at the time we came it appeared that the outdoor was reserved for an event. We happily sat inside! Having met Jeremy's parents earlier in the day who also recommended his restaurant, and they were just lovely, we had hoped to possibly meet Jeremy too. I wanted to try everything, but we opt on getting a few dishes to share. Our son ordered the filet mignon and they were able to substitute mashed potatoes for fries. Amazing!! The mac & brisket appetizer appeared to be the highlight and specialty and we just had to order it. Every bite was cheeesy and delicious with the brisket very moist. We couldn't go without ordering the Brussels sprouts and it had a twist with ponzu sauce and pineapple. Definitely a different take and I thoroughly enjoyed the taste. Every bite was foodgasmic and I highly recommend!!! I knew coming here that some Yelpers have experienced wavering in quality, so glad we did not experience that at all. As of the date that we came, we understood that the restaurant had been listed for sale, not sure if Jeremy sold it yet or not. I hope not, we plan on coming back this summer!

Im sorry to report as one who was a local for many years that I no longer can recommend Jeremy's…read more I had to meat loaf which was mediocre and not served piping hot. My daughter's meal was fish and chips and not that great. The prices are high. If you wanna get a steak, it will be $60, thank you. The chairs are hard and it's kind of like a regular restaurant. Feel not the luxurious feel that it was many years ago. Just too pricey for an average restaurant

It's been a long time since I have tried this place again considering it's literally less than 5…read moreminutes from me . Seems to be new people from before . I've been here twice now .. some are friendly , some are not . First time salad wasn't correct but they corrected it quickly and this person was friendly. Second time food was hot and fresh , cashier wasn't so friendly .. just basic meh .. but overall as long as service continues in the right direction we will come back .. on a good note the place always seems tidy and clean .

Vegan pizza in the middle of the desert? Yes! Things take time here, but the food is solid. I was…read morerather pleased.

Smitty burger was delicious. We also got tots which were good…read more I have to -1 star because all the drinks in the coolers-most of them were expired. I opened an orange crush in a bottle and it tasted as if it had gone bad. I was able to exchange it for one in a can that was also expired but tasted ok. Workers were very nice and plenty of parking and seating inside and out.

We had a cheeseburger and a spicy chicken wrap. My wrap had fresh lettuce, grated cheese and a…read moreyummy buffalo sauce. The burger was big a juicy with fresh sliced onion. This is a perfect biker destination. Its one half is a little convenient store and half restaurant. Cool dirt bike motif.

We started coming here because our family photographer (XO Kim -- check out my review!) highly…read morerecommended it, and it has become our tradition after every photo session for about five years. Enticing our kids with the animals at XO Ranch and then grabbing food at Descanso Junction has been our routine that just works. It has made taking family pictures a better experience. We always bring our dogs to the photo shoot and sit outside on the patio at Descano Junction Restaurant. We have enjoyed sitting outside. There is a wooden chair that my kids love squishing themselves into. At night they have garland lights. Unfortunately the laat time we came the heater did not have gas and we were freezing. My two younger kids still opted to eat with us because they wanted to eat with our dogs and sit in the chair. Portions here are generous and priced well. Honestly, I could probably share with my youngest, but since it's a bit of a drive for us, we each get our own dish and take home leftovers. Some menu items are served only at certain times and days, so plan around that. Service has always been consistently good -- friendly and attentive, even when we're seated on the patio with the dogs. They sell dog friendly burger patties for $5.99. Our Favorite Items Smaller Bites These come with two sliders and one side. We've tried all the options and have zero complaints. Burgers My kids love the burgers here. They're a great size and always come out juicy. We order them Medium to Medium-Well. For sides, you can pick fries, potato salad, or coleslaw, or pay extra for battered onion rings, soup, or a salad (I usually upgrade). Favorites for my family: * Traditional * Bacon Cheeseburger * Ultimate Burger My favorite burger is the Mushroom Burger I'm a mushroom lover, and this one is always cooked perfectly. Taco Salad Huge. I order it with Carne Asada and it's delicious every time. BBQ Combo: You can create your own combo. Options: Jack Daniel's Tri Tip Saint Louis Style Pork Ribs Smoked Pulled Pork Desserts I'm a dessert person. I don't have a must eat here but its a good way to end the meal. We have tried the brownie, cheesecake and apple pie. If you're in the area, definitely check this place out. Great portions, fair prices, tasty food, and consistently good service. And don't forget to walk around the shops on the same lot afterward.

Most underrated breakfast spot come enjoy breakfast. Hours are 8-8 min- Fri 7am on weekends . We…read moremade the mistake at coming at 7 during week day they haven't updated time but so happy we came back for breakfast

Back again and still very happy with the food and service! Got pizza last week, had breakfast also…read moreand this week we had burgers & fries. Food is made fresh and is quite good! The staff are always welcoming and the dining area is clean.

I am hiking the PCT and I was hungry... man. Did I come to the right place. I don't talk prices,…read moremost of the time - when it comes to food, I barely look at prices. This is about being satiated. I came hungry and left satisfied but slightly angry that I couldn't try more things, lol. MY ORDER: Chicken tenders and fries... and THE BONUS ROUND: I also picked up a bag of Lays classic chips, Hostess Donettes and a PayDay King size candy bar. Oddly enough, I didn't try a malt, but hold on cowboys... I haven't left yet. Okay... I bought a vanilla malt too, lol. What kind of a reviewer would I be if I didn't? I am an obsessed foodie and when it comes to malts I like a super thick malt. Lesser milk than a shake,.a lot of ice cream and a seriously potent malt flavoring. The best to me is the straight malt from the YELLOW Ovaltine container (no cocoa product used). The Carnation malt is pretty weak. I am sure there are others. I am not sure what they used though. It was tasty, served up fast, but it just was.not what I expected in both consistancy and flavor. Definitely didn't detract from my 5 star rating. Oh and the resupply food items for backpackers is amazing. Oh and they even had Leukotape and fuel canisters. Bravo! Running the place were Frank and Valerie and they couldn't have been nicer folks. And the people of the area shppping this store are so kind and friendly. One lady even gave me a sample of a powdered drink mix she likes.

Pastries are delicious and baked in house. Try the empanadas, or the beso cookies, or the cinnamon…read morebun or the apple strudel or sample them all. All underrated and good until the last morsel. The coffee is so tasty HOT LIKE I LOVE MY COFFEE! The hotter the better for me. Custom orders are welcome. I order was complicated and it was a hit. SERIOUS SERVICE IS TOP NOTCH, young hardworking staff who is awfully respectful. Tip them nice! The location is a hidden gem, the outside is deceiving and the interior is clean and welcoming. The bathrooms are clean and comfortable and the back yard is clean, cute and inviting. Dine in or to go! A must do. we will return.

Best coffee shop hands down in Tecate Baja California. Real coffee from natural coffee beans local…read moreand from well known suppliers. They are the real deal. The place itself has a really cozy and good vibe to it. Clean place with a relaxed vibe. The service was good and friendly. They also have a drive thru if your in a hurry. Cash only. Recommend 100%.

Great service and the food was great. We had the Prime Rib sandwich, the Steak Sandwich, the Club…read moreSandwich. All of them were delicious and HUGE. Particularly the Club. Enjoyed it and will definitely return.

I have been to Alpine Tavern many times in the past and it was consistently good. I was really…read moredisappointed when I went for a late lunch with friends today. They were out of steak, I normally order the steak sandwich. I ordered the Chicken Cobb sandwich. My friends ordered the seared ahi salad and the prime rib sandwich specials. The food took awhile to be delivered. My friends orders came out first, mine came out a couple minutes later. The presentation looked great. The tater tots were cooked perfectly. Unfortunately, the chicken and prime rib were overcooked and dry. I'm not sure if I'll go back. I used to enjoy eating here.