Out visiting Joshua Tree from SD with my wife and daughter last week. We always stop by Kasa Market…read moreto hit the carniceria and taco shop in back on our way out on Hwy 62. Our last experience proved to be as solid as all our past visits. We always pick up meat to cook at our site or kitchen and always stop for lunch or breakfast before packing the cooler and heading east. Picked up 2 lbs of chorizo, some cheese and tortillas from the market and we got welcoming vibes and friendly customer service from the butcher and the girl working the register. The taco shop in back is super legit too. I got 6 tacos (2 asada, 2 adobada, and 2 carnitas), my wife got cheese enchiladas with red sauce, and my daughter got a bean, rice, cheese burrito. Everything was insanely good and properly cooked per usual. As others have mentioned, the tortillas are super fresh and fluffy. The enchilada sauce is some of the best red sauce you can get north of the border. All 3 types of tacos were properly marinaded and cooked to perfection. Bomb guacamole and hot sauce for the tacos. My daughter loved her burrito as well. We never drive past Kasa Market without stopping by and they NEVER disappoint!

This spot is definitely on our lunch list each time we're in the area! Freshly prepared food,…read morefluffy tortillas and yummy marinated meats. I ordered the three rolled tacos with rice and beans. Love the fresh guacamole, lettuce, tomato's & cotija cheese on top! The menu includes the following: tacos, burritos, tortas, quesadillas, enchiladas, tostadas, nachos, asada fries, combo plates, family pack (includes one pound meat, rice, beans, onion, cilantro, red or green salsa, flour or corn tortillas and liter of soda), catering (five or ten pounds of meat), breakfast plates and burritos. Meats to choose from: asada, pollo, alpastor, carnitas, deshebrada, lengua, tripa and buche. Nice, friendly, employees, great food, plenty of parking out front and in the back. Note; inside is a small seating area, however you can get it to go. Wish they were closer so I could visit more often!

Possibly the best burrito ever! Try the Chille rellano…read moreburrito with carne asada inside. Wow. You won't be able to eat it all but you will try because it is that good! And the cucumbers..... wow. So so yummy Family operated and it feels so homey. Service with a smile. 5 stars No picture I scarfed it

love their selectiom of salsas! Horchata is delicious and bottled sodas are on point. Cali burrito…read moreshould be called the cold french fry burrito tho. Where's the BEEF. And $4 EACH for the tiniest tacos al pastor made for a barbie doll. This place is losing its stars.

I came here for the first time today with my husband and daughter. Mind you, she is only 10 months…read moreold, and I have no clue why she chose violence today--but she did! We decided to sit down for lunch, and they had some pretty good deals going on for their specialty enchiladas: only $9.99 for two enchiladas with beans and rice. Hell yeah, dude! You even get to choose red or green sauce and shredded beef or chicken. It was absolutely delicious. My daughter and I shared an enchilada off of the children's menu. I've gotta say, our waitress was pretty freaking cool. She was super understanding of the fact that my child was frustrated because she was hungry, and she was very patient with us--which I appreciate, especially having anxiety in public. The cute little shop has plenty of seating, including kid-friendly options like high chairs and boosters. It's very clean and smells amazing! The food was out fast, hot, and delicious. The staff was friendly, courteous, and kind. Even the customers, who seemed to be regulars, were very understanding of the fact that my 10-month-old "chose violence" today. Thank you for hosting our lunch and being an amazing part of Yucca Valley! Guys, if you need a fast Mexican spot, this is definitely it. Enchiladas on point, rice on point, and the beans taste like you went straight across the border and got them from someone's abuela. (I think that's how you spell it--don't mind my white ass!) --waffles2319

We came here one a Monday night and there were several tables occupied which is always a good sign…read more We grabbed one of the two remaining tables and while looking at the menu were given warm chips and homemade salsa which was really hard to stop eating, especially when you're hungry. Food wise, that turned out to be the highlight. Anyway, I ordered the El Guero Soecial: steak with cactus, and all the fixings. However when I ordered the steak "medium rare" I felt that it is at this point when the server should have told me that the steak is prepared in beef jerky-like strips, more appropriate for a fajita plate. But even for fajitas, they are served on the dry side, salty, with a texture more resembling leather than beef. It's not so bad when you combine it with the accompanying pico de gallo, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, rice/beans and wrap it into a warm corn tortilla. No lime sightings anywhere for some reason. Now, the cactus: maybe if you're a fan of Okra or any other slimy textured veggie, you might like it, but I just can't bring myself to enjoy what I would describe as a green pepper that was trampled over by a garden snail. But try this desert delicacy and judge for yourself. Finally, do NOT order the chicken wings. I paid $15 for six small, burnt, overly salted wings. Not sure what I was thinking. Mexican restaurants aren't known for chicken wings after all, are they. Great ambience, maybe try the tacos and enchiladas next time. That's all...

Wow! This place will give Casteñedas restaurant down the 29 Palms Highway some serious competition…read more I did their carne asada street taco combo plate and I am glad I did. Their style differs a bit from Casteñedas in that Casteñedas quick fries their double corn tortillas and that really adds flavor and a nice chew. La Caguama, on the other hand, keeps their double corn tortillas fresh. What was surprising was the beefiness of their carne. It almost tasted like pot roast--delicious and craveable. Their salsas are decent, typical, but uninspired. Still, this is on my radar, plus it's literally one block away from my new favorite place to stay in Joshua Tree/Yucca Valley the Field Station. No pic's, sorry HUNGRY.

We stopped by this restaurant after exploring Joshua Tree, and this was great to refuel. The best…read morething on the menu, in my opinion, is the horchata. It's $8 but it's a big container. It's made fresh everyday. The staff are all very nice too. We ordered the octopus plate, al pastor torta, a few birria tacos. The birria tacos were our favorites and we only ordered one at first but then ordered a couple more. You get a good amount of food when you order the dishes which is always nice. We even came back the next day just for the horchata. If anything, at least get that.

Delicious food, outstanding service and great ambiance! We were traveling back home from Joshua…read moreTree, hoping to find a good Mexican restaurant along the way and this was the gem! The guacamole dip appetizer was fresh and flavorful! We ordered combo plates with the following items to share and all were so tasty, highly recommend: Shredded beef taco Chili relleno Ground beef enchilada Chicken enchilada Rice and beans were on point too! And to top it off my husband had the best Cadillac margarita!

We recently visited Las Palmas and was really looking forward to a good meal, but unfortunately, it…read morewas a huge disappointment. I ordered the chicken tostada salad, and the avocado tasted old and off brownish color and I should have sent it back. The shell also had a stale flavor, like it had been fried days ago. My husband had the chile verde with beans and rice, and it seemed like very little care went into the preparation--it just wasn't enjoyable. Given our experience, I wouldn't recommend this place, and we won't be returning. After eating there, it wasn't surprising to see how empty it was during lunchtime. I honestly can't even give it one star.

I was looking for a restaurant that had a drive thru, not named Steak N Shake or Panda Express…read more.. Taqueria El Comandante used to be KFC, but now is a pretty decent Mexican fast-food restaurant. Prices are reasonable but they charge extra ($0.69?) if you pay with a credit card. I had the Cali burrito and it was good. It was huge and packed with meat, fries, cheese, grilled onions. The red sauce was delicious and quite spicy too! Not sure how this compares to Castanedas and other similar Mexican food places, but this is worth a visit if you're in the area, don't want to fuss with a dine in restaurant, and want some classic Mexican fast-food.

Drove through twice and each time got the Birria pizza for $25, so I can only speak to this dish…read more More than enough for us both for dinner with leftovers for snacking on the next day and it was very tasty. The consume is good, but could be spicier. For drive-through on our first night in town it's perfect.

Nice lunch spot. A lot of tables and parking. It's a little hidden but it's behind the Applebees…read more They have a wide range of foods and serve lunch and breakfast all day! I got the breakfast burrito around 2pm and I have to say it was delicious. It feels very healthy. The burrito was wrapped in a spinach tortilla with bell peppers and eggs. I was impressed. Service was also great. They were quick and friendly. Great spot to just grab lunch if you're in the area and looking for something quick and healthy.

$38 for two sandwiches and two canned drinks. We tried the turkey avocado special and a sourdough…read morebreakfast sandwich. The turkey, while good, wasn't freshly carved, which took a little away from the "special" feel. And while the breakfast sando was light and all alone on the plate, the way the mayo fused the flavors together was delicious. But I do wish the beverage fridge had prices listed so I wasn't surprised at the register. The restaurant, while it's a bit tricky to find on the side of a building, inside is a modern space. It's spotless and very clean. The aesthetic is minimalist and if it were just you, it could feel a bit cold, if not for the steady buzz of activity behind the counter. There were three staff members who moved swiftly. As I watched I was impressed with their efficiency as the kept things running smoothly. When we entered an hour before closing, we made the mistake to sit and pause to look over the menu. It was a mistake because it seemed like the front door kept swinging open as wave after wave of hungry visitors poured in. My guess is these folks were all returning from Joshua Tree National Park. In fact, it felt like nearly everyone there had just come from the park. The business concept appears thoughtfully geared toward travelers, particularly those with a bit of disposable income and a discerning palate. Overall, this is a certified foodie stop: quality over quantity: taste over filling up.

We really liked this place. As soon as we walked in, we saw a small, prominently displayed rainbow…read moreflag, which made us feel right at home. We sat at the bar, and our bartender was very friendly - recommended the cowboy coffee for me, and gave me very generous pours. My partner got an Arnie P, which was nice and refreshing. We were there in the late afternoon, and it was relatively chill, bustling, but not overwhelmingly crowded, so it was still easy to navigate. We also got a snack - two tacos - bean 'n cheese for my partner, mushroom asada for me. These were fresh, so they were yummy, and at the same time, I would have love some diced onions and cilantro thrown in. They came wrapped in foil with washi tape, and we love washi tape. We also got the tatchos (tater tot nachos) with queso and some peppers. This really hit the spot. Lots of cute dogs too. I'm honestly not sure how often we'll be out in Pioneertown, but when we do get up there, this will def be a pitstop for us.

Churros: 3/5 I was really hoping that these would be good but they were really whatever. Kind of…read moredense with a cardamom kick, I didn't really care for them. The chocolate sauce is not sweet, rather "sophisticated" but meh. Chips + Queso: 3/5 Thick chips, thick queso that tasted like Chipotle's, it was whatever to me. It sat in my stomach like a rock. Dazzling Dallas Manhattan: 5/5 Super strong, dessert vibes without the sweetness. I loved this drink. Really pushed the rating up to a 4 star! If you like your alcohol, highly recommend. Oaxacan Old Fashioned: 3.5/5 It was okay. I always forget that I don't really like mezcal and that's the main flavor. Strong smoke. It is balanced, so I would recommend it to someone who really enjoys that flavor. Ambiance: Western and fun! While I don't recommend kids, I did see some enjoying tacos and chilling with their families Service: It's a bar. Flagging someone down might be hard but everyone was generally pleasant. Parking: There's a lot of parking on dirt roads but if there is an event expect to drive around a couple of times. Some big trucks may make things tricky.

Decent local place…read more This place is located off the main road near a residential area. This is definitely a place where locals go to hang out. They have a dining area, a bar, and a hall where you can have a party. They offer standard Mexican dishes. We opted for the carne asada burrito. The rice and beans tasted good. The carne asada was not super tender and had a lot of fat in it. So maybe it isn't very good carne asada I am not sure. The drink I ordered was an old fashioned and it was strong. Service was great. I would definitely this place again and try a different dish. Solid 3 star place. Prices are excellent.

This was delicious. Service was so good, very attentive servers …read more I recommend the molcajete!!!! And aguachiles. The vibe was so nice inside. Fair prices. I approve of the salsas too. $7 micheladas were so good and the bloody Mary's !!!! I'm so impressed

The Tiny Pony is a cool little spot. The decor is kind of all over the place but it works and fits…read morethe desert vibe. Got the Tiny Pony burger and it was really good. Proper smash burger with crispy edges and a juicy center. The patties had great flavor and didn't need anything extra. Came with homemade chips which were actually really good and easy to keep picking at. Service was good and everything came out without a long wait. Simple, tasty, and a spot I'd come back to.

We came here around midnight on a Thursday, and the place was packed. There's both indoor and…read moreoutdoor seating, with the outdoor area split between covered and uncovered sections. They also have heaters outside, which kept it pretty warm. If you plan to sit outside, the covered area is definitely the best spot. They have an amazing drink selection. I was actually really surprised they had Laphroaig. I also ordered an Old Fashioned, which was delicious. That said, the prices are a little steep for what's technically a dive bar. There's a pool table if you want to play, and they also have a Photo Booth that costs $6 and gives you two prints, which is a fun little addition if you're there with friends. The decor throughout the place is super cool and adds a lot to the overall vibe. It says they close at 1 AM, but they were doing last call at 1 AM rather than kicking people out, so I'm not exactly sure what time the night fully wraps up. The music selection wasn't really my favorite, but the staff was very friendly, the drinks were great, the atmosphere was lively, and the decor is awesome. Definitely a top-tier dive bar with a fun vibe.