Visited 7/17/2026 There is good and bad with this one. First this place has a nice western ambience and full service bar. The staff and locals we encountered were super friendly and pleasant to chat with. The Bartender was cool and helpful answering all our questions. Not a big selection of beers on tap but they are nice and cold. The decor is nice and fun to let your eyes keep scanning the room seeing something different everywhere you look. No for the food. First don't expect anything special. It's a diner menu and could use some help in the kitchen. We tried an appetizer The Cheese Curds. They were seasoned nicely and served piping hot but not creamy and smooth. Everything is served with packaged Sauces. Unfortunately most everything was very Greasy to the touch. I had the Fish & Chips. Smallest Serving I've ever been served for a dinner. Fish was far overcooked and dry inside. Loretta had the Fried Shrimp Basket and a Side Salad. she paid extra to have onion rings instead of fries. Rings were crispy and not bad. The Shrimp was the Best thing we ordered. Cooked perfectly tender and Not Greasy. Sadly The Fries were Super Dripping in Grease. Very Limp with no crunch. Terrible Fries. Prices were not bad at today's standards. Cooking needs improvement but we liked the place and may try it again sometime. Maybe Burgers next time. read more

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Burger and a beer, not bad for an out of the Establishment. Prompt service and decent food. Definitely worth a try.

I love the food there, love the service, and completely adore the owner. I'm grateful for his brutal honesty. And the history about Bouse

Jan 2,2026 2:15pm MST. Sat at the bar for 10 minutes waiting to be waited on. Bartender with black hair and black beard couldn't be bothered. Talked to several customers in phony bartender talk. Even washed glasses while I was 5 ft from him. No greeting, no service!!! Welcome to Bouse Arizona hospitality. Don't go to this place!!!! Later in the day, I talked to the owner on the phone. He told me his problems and I now understand. I was thought to be a part of a large group of UTV riders who swamped the place, even though I was just a hungry motorist passing through. I DO hope to go back someday, soon. read more

NEVER AGAIN!!! We were hungry, and this looked like a funky bar where a person could generally find a gem of a burger--NOT! I wish I had chewed on my flip-flop and waited for the next town. The bartender brought our waters and menus, took our order, dropped off two draft beers, and shortly thereafter, loudly announced to a patron just how sick he had been and still was! With pints to our lips, we stared at each other in shock. The restaurant wasn't very busy, but it still took an hour to get two burgers w/fries. As we waited in anticipation of a hot, juicy, beefy-tasting cheeseburger, we discussed what curd we would be coming down with in about three days. Flu? COVID? Common cold? Streptagonacoccus? When Typhoid Marty finally brought our meal, it was a disaster--one of the five worst burger combos of all time. The buns were dry and cold, and the burger was cooked to a puck, yet cold. The fries were a soggy pile of limp, cold, greasy, nastiness, and one order was wrong. We didn't say anything because we didn't want you-know-who near us again. Save yourself, don't stop! P.S. Approximately three days later, we both came down with the crud. Signed, Sick & pissed. read more

I've been passing through Bouse, AZ & I've seen ocotillo lounge & decided to stop in with family. It has a nice bar, nice old style western aesthetic to the decor. The service was good, but the prices are outrageously expensive and it took awhile for our order to arrive and it wasn't busy so I don't know why the delay. It has a motel adjacent to the lounge not sure if it's the same owner. I gave it 3 stars due to slow service, high prices, & overall eh not memorable at all I definitely wouldn't go back nor reccomend this place unless your hungry and can't wait to eat even though 15-20 min away is Parker, AZ with several Choices to choose from. read more

well silly me we gave it another chance, there pretty consistent, rude workers, subpar food which took forever, and the hot was cold and what should be cold was hot. this place is no treat, it's nothing but aggravation read more

Couldn't really tell you because the owner won't let service dogs in. He said call the cops which sucks because as he very well knows the cops are at least 30 minutes away and I would never call them for a service dog call. I have myofacial pain syndrome plus quite a few other things I could go into great detail about but the owner didn't care. No service dogs,ever. Which sucks, because I'm in Bouse alone till April. So thanks George,it's bad enough to deal with my medical issues at the age of 51 but to deal with anything else makes it even better. Appreciate it read more

Food was really just ok, typical bar food. I think John Taffer needs to visit. The owner refused to allow our certified service dog in. Owner doesn't give a shit about federal law and American Disability Act laws. Made sit outside on front patio. It was a little cold but doable. Will not be back and we camp in Bouse a lot, from Havasu. read more

So we love little dive bars, and the Ocotilla qualifies. We went for Taco Tuesday,which we ok. The hamburger my wife had was really good. So what makes it a 5 star? We sat at the bar and laughed all night. Sandy behind the bar was phenomenal. Her banter with the locals was priceless. And let's talk about pricing. The food was priced fairly, and the cocktails were a good pour at a good price. I'm not a big dessert guy, but, I had this feeling. Sandy said it's a secret family recipe and its incredible! THE BEST CHEESE Cake I've ever had. We ordered the strawberry and the multi berry and both melted in your mouth! See you this weekend kids!! read more

So it's Valentine's Day and we were looking for a place to get a few drinks and something to eat. I had been wanting to try this place and with the yelp reviews and the pictures that other reviewers had posted I figured now was the time. When we entered the big race was on television and several locals were sitting at the bar watching it. That is always a plus for me to find locals inside a restaurant. Our drink orders were taken and menus were handed out right away. The food and drinks were good and we never waited long for anything. The cook asked us if we needed anything and there seemed to be pride in the food that was delivered. The bartender was funny and we got several laughs during our time here. It was a great experience overall and we plan to return. The pictures of the place by other reviewers are pretty much spot on with the décor. read more

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Rented a room for the kids to visit us and was shocked how dirty and smelly the room was. Carpets not vacuumed, ancient beds, chocolate on the sheets, bathroom disgusting. 4 channels on a 14 inch console tv and zero amenities. No coffee pot or microwave. Not a place i would ever rent or recommend. read more

Ocotillo Lodge and Bar - Toilet on plywood. Filthy floor with vinyl coming up. - Bars Near Me - Bouse, Arizona

Small local bar with good drinks and food. We stopped in for lunch and a beverage and took a seat at the bar. The place was all but empty (it was late for breakfast and early for lunch about 11 AM) but they were ready to serve up drinks and cook us up some lunch. Beer selection was good, prices were reasonable and the bartender was prompt but not overly friendly/chatty. The bacon cheeseburger I ordered came out quickly, looked good, and came with fresh cut fries. We have been traveling a lot and I have ordered several burgers during our travels and many have been horrible disappointments, not at Ocotillo. This was better than most if not all that I have had lately. Plenty of beef and bacon, cooked perfectly and very tasty. The fresh cut fries were cooked and seasoned properly, flavor and crisp were great. I will definitely come back to the Ocotillo for a burger next time I am in the area. read more

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Very friendly, very efficient. Great food !! Bouse is lucky to have it. Thank you George

Had the chicken tender dinner one night, and the hamburger the next. Both were good. I was able to buy take out bottle of booze which was awesome. Didn't get to enjoy live music but it looks like a fun place to hangout read more

Definitely the place to stop for food and entertainment! John and his wife are the best! Thank you so much

Great food, great service. Fantastic little "hole in the wall" as we're so used to going to chain restaurants.

How are there not more AWFUL reviews of the lodge maybe even reported to the BBB for a health hazard???Support your local businesses but NOT this one. Yea I wouldn't eat here after seeing the state of the rooms they rent out under the same name and business next door. Sheets not cleaned from previous people with food crumbs, rocks, mystery stains and cigarette burns. Absolutely disgusting smelly room. Carpets are filthy and I cut my foot on a piece of broken glass. Pubes in the shower and spit all over the sink mirror, garbage and mold behind the toilet that's sitting on a piece of wood. A bathroom door that's been kicked in and being held together by scotch tape and now doesn't even close. Stains all over the box springs, and pillows are basically brown with stains. Found some kids toys from the 90s by the side of the bed which goes to show they have probably never properly cleaned it.... Another mystery stain on the mini fridge (which was also disgustingly dirty and sticky inside) Not to mention there is only one outlet in the entire room and if you turn off the light switch to go to bed you also turn off the TV and the fridge..... you're right next to the highway and the semi trucks that drive by are louder than the train that come 4x a night. So save yourself the criminal price of $60-65 a night and stay in your car or drive the 30mins to the next town otherwise you'll be feeling sick with something you catch from this place. You get 1 star because that's the lowest I could give. And it's for the brand new AC unit and the no bugs (at least that I could see) read more

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The food is good, but I feel that any business flying a flag that is political is discouraging about 1/3 of their business. (POOR business practice) we have spent well over $1000 there in the last 3 months and had I seen their F.*** Biden flag, they wouldn't have gotten a dime of our money. read more

They suck. I called to find out hours of operation and they told me I was not welcome!

A very nice Bar and Restaurant, well worth your visit. John and George, the owners and bartenders make you feel like you've been coming here for years even if it's your first time visiting. And don't miss out on Taco Tuesday, the absolutely best Taco Tuesday place I've been to. A very down to earth and very friendly atmosphere, you will pleasantly surprised and great prices on food and drink. read more

I stayed two night. The first night I woke to find bug bites on my arm and ankle. Not just a few, but 30+. I packed up in the middle of the next night and left. I got home and still had bug bites appearing. I bug bombed the entire house and truck. I think I got rid of them. Stay in your car or sleep outside before ever using this bug infested place. read more

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The Motel is awful! We stayed 3 nights, The shower was stuck in HOT and the water temperature could not be adjusted. Turning the shower on and off was almost impossible. We informed the bar it was broken and it was never fixed. The shower curtain had 12 inches of orange mold on the bottom. Absolutely no house keeping. On the second night we empty our own trash in the dumpster by the bar. The beds weren't made ( not a big deal) no fresh towels the entire stay. And the toilet paper ran out the second night (good thing we just happen to have some with us). We even left a note and tip on the first day, requesting toilet paper & towels, the tip was take. read more

Great food! Good atmosphere and great bartenders! Nice little hometown bar.

Great burgers and cold beer, made two rides from Parker to the Ocotillo Lodge over the weekend. Plenary of parking and a friendly staff . Will be our new destination ride , better ride destination than anything in Parker. read more

The place is nice and the help is friendly. With just a little bit of more effort in the food part would really make a different. It's like they only want to try so much. Most of all the coffee is so weak could barley make out the coffee taste. I like this place and will go again but every time I go there this it what goes through my mind ( this could be so much better ).The beer is cold .......... read more

The is the place for local happenings in Bouse. They have weekday dinner specials each evening which are known throughout Bouse and draw a crowd. We generally visit on Wednesday evening for the $1.70 taco special. This is certainly the location for local information and local humor. This is NOT fast food. It took an hour for us to receive our tacos. It took the same amount of time last year too. So order your drinks and expect a wait, just enjoy the atmosphere and the conversations around you. My wife ordered the taco salad, also a Wednesday special. We both enjoyed our meals and will return. read more

Ocotillo Lodge and Bar - Ocotillo Lodge and Bar, a good Bouse local eating, drinking and socializing location. - Bars Near Me - Bouse, Arizona

Great place to unwind after a long day of riding. Beer is cold and the food is very good. The people working here are very friendly and do an excellent job. We had been here before and enjoyed it, nice get away from the cold. We will be going back for our 3rd time next year!! read more

Great Food. A nice place to eat. We enjoy it very much. Come early though. It closes around 8 unless something special is going on.

Good food. Friendly owners. Fried chicken. Cheeseburger delicious. Reasonably priced.

$1 beer, daily specials, old timers and the desert. Tuesday night Indian Fry Bread $4.50, all homemade and takes up the entire plate. Best fry bread you'll ever have. Just be warned about Hunter. If you don't know him, more than likely by the end of the night you will get to know him. read more

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Well, we came here once and have been here every day since. It's a little dark, a little funky, a great happy hour. $2 corona and wine. Food is delicious and very reasonably priced. Bartender Crystal is amazing, handling the whole place all by herself, quickly and efficiently always with a smile. We almost don't want too head back north. read more

I came down to Bouse with my sister to visit her daughter who lives here year around and they were nice enough to pay for us to stay at this motel for the week. They were told that is now their off season so if we needed any room service we would need to let them know. We arrived late Tuesday night and were tired so we didn't notice anything other than holes in the sheets and a dirty bathroom. I went over to the bar the next day to ask for clean sheets and towels and toilet paper. I was told that the house cleaner was sick, but he did give me two rolls of toilet paper. I told him that if we could just get clean towels and the sheets that I would put the sheets on myself. We have also called and talked to the owner that my niece's husband knows, but it is now Saturday and we still have nothing other than TP! This place is dirty it hasn't been vacuumed and the lock on the door is a joke. There is also a very vintage TV in the room that doesn't work. We went to the local Dollar store and bought washcloths and a coffee pot which only cost us $13, but you'd think that they would supply one for their guests! Not to mention the cactus out front that stab you as you walk by to unlock your door! At this point I think my niece and husband deserve a full refund! I don't even want to try the bar or the restaurant and if I could give a zero star review I would! read more

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Love there food and funky little bar. John's the best.

I have to give this a 4-Star. That have an Indian Taco that's off the charts here. They have a pool table. Digital Juke Box. A nice bar scene to be added. Must visit if you come through. read more

i and friend stayed at the lodge when working on the central arizona project pump station. very good people and good food. i was reading a post that the waitress there had been there 50 yrs, i was wondering if that was kelly? i remember george i think at that time his son was going into the military. going to try and make a visit in the future. read more

Great little bar in a very small town. Rustic, dark & fun. The waitress has been there 50 years. We got burgers & fries that are big & tasty! We had been 4 wheeling so just hit the spot. They also have $1.00 beer. Been there twice. When in the area will go back!!! read more

Ocotilla Lodge and Bar is a staple in Bouse. George the proprietor has been entertaining travelers since 1972 with his wit and wisdom. It's a place you can call home. Full of old world charm and many memorable moments, it a must stop for all traveling in and around Bouse. Breakfast features the best biscuits and gravy you have ever sunk your teeth into. Daily specials are available as well as their regular menu. If you are really hungry, ask about the "Hunter" burger. Guaranteed to hit the spot. Make sure you stop by for a cold beer and some true Arizona hospitality. You will not be disappointed! Be sure to say hi to George! read more

Dollar draft Rolling Rocks every day. Very fun atmosphere in this desert bar. Food here most days. May be the only place in Bouse, AZ but worth the drive from Quartzsite. Penny bar with a gazillion pennies sealed to the bar top. read more

A little grimy and dusty and fabulous. Great dive bar Great burgers and friendly locals. And dollar beers!