I've been going here for about 14 years. The owners are some of the nicest people I've met in town. The food is always good and hot, and large portions. Don't miss the opportunity to go here! A+++++ read more

Good cheeseburger and crispy fries. Probably better to pick up than eat in. It's clean inside but not very pretty. The people who work there are very nice. read more

The best patty melt you will have and always fast service. Good value for the money at a greasy food place

The food and service were excellent! My crew came through hungry for a good breakfast burrito on our way to job. We left very full and satisfied. The asada, bacon, and chorizo were all a hit. Thanks again for the hospitality. read more

Food and service always excellent All their salsas are delicious Breakfast burritos are big enough for 2. read more

This place used to be good years ago. But it was horrible, dirty, not well kept, and generally not a good experience. I only went because we used to live there and often went to the Golden Ox for the burgers. I'm shocked they're still open. It's a hard pass if I visit again! read more

No menu outside for a drive-thru-only restaurant is crazy. 3.8 stars, overall. Is the menu and pricing a secret? Service was very nice but he forgot the ranch he offered to me. I came for a chorizo breakfast burrito, and this place had the audacity to say it doesn't come with potatoes or cheese inside. Those things cost extra. Never in my life have I heard of a place getting away with making plain-a** breakfast burritos and getting good reviews. Nickel-and-diming customers for the usual ingredients is so weird. Obviously this place is for repeat locals only-- lol, it seriously felt like they think business is so good, they don't need to even try. I don't like that aspect of businesses in Ridgecrest. Some of them look like they do not care. I ended up getting a cheeseburger combo because it came with cheese and potatoes and all that, unlike the breakfast burrito. Burger tasted good, homemade, but kinda dry, like, no sauce. Fries were good, too. Be careful driving into their lot-- the poor state of the asphalt is treacherous. read more

The Golden Ox - Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Ridgecrest, California

When you are in the middle of CA... you are limited on food options. I saw that the drive thru had 4 cars and that was enough for me to stop here for lunch. No menu outside but the girl handed me one. It was an extensive menu ranging from breakfast to lunch. The prices are a lot for a small town. 4 bacon double cheese burger meals, 1 pastrami sandwich and 1 carne asada taco ran me $82. Took a while to get the food but it was made fresh. The food was mediocre. Burger meat tasted like frozen costco patties. Not much flavor, and dry. I can't speak about the pastrami, but my friend didn't bother finishing it. The carne asada meat however, was good. It was well seasoned. The workers are nice and they did check in on us during the visit. Decent food overall. read more

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The food is amazing. The people that works there the owners everybody is just so nice, good attitude, I love Golden Ox. I've been eating there for 30 years maybe or more read more

While I've ate here, I don't recommend the California Burrito unless your idea of one is a handful of fries, 1/2 cup sour cream, and a drizzle of spicy guacamole. Trust their menu only if you actually eat there. read more

Golden Ox has the most authentic Mexican food in this city. They even give you free grilled and salted jalapenos. If you want the best American breakfast burrito in town; ask them to add gravy into your burrito. Since they have biscuits & gravy on the menu; you can take advantage of the opportuniy. Their onion rings come in a bag that is bigger than what other places give. The cashier is very friendly and makes you feel welcomed. read more

The owners are darling people.they made sure that we felt welcome and cared for. It was hotter than hades the day we went in and their air was out. It was getting fixed when we were there. The food was good. My hubs got a burrito. My kid got a burger. Other kid got a burrito. I got a salad. Everything was made on demand. Salad was basic but delicious. Burritos and burgers looked legit. Will come back when we are in the area. read more

Best burger and fries in town. Double w jalapeno and cheese just can beat it! Making me hungry thinking about it, wooooo!

The golden ox has the best breakfast in town. Their breakfast burritos are great. The staff is always friendly and the food is always fresh and hot. The staff is always friendly and goes above and beyond. read more

Good food, great burgers great service. What more can you ask for .The fried burritos are also very tasty.

The breakfast burritos are and their salsa is great. I haven't had anything else from there, so can't speak to other dishes they serve.

The food what fresh and it was delicious. The lady was so cute and polite. Clean and fresh. Love it

So, this Golden Ox place in Ridgecrest, you never know if it's open or not, ever since COVID. Best to just call ahead and order for pickup. They have a drive-thru window, so you don't even have to get out of your car. We got a bunch of burgers, Cali burritos, onion rings, fries, and a chicken quesadilla. The burgers were great, and the burritos were big and tasty. The fries and onion rings were just okay. But the quesadilla had canned chicken in it! I thought it would be grilled chicken, not canned or slow-cooked chicken. It tasted like it came straight from a can! But the burgers were really good, and the horchata water was delicious. read more

Pastrami sandwich made very good with fried zucchini sticks.Food good and service was very good. Very accommodating.

good service, great hamburgers. i love their zuchinni and carne asada fries! always had friendly service

This is a great little Mex-American food place...I love love their burgers but when I want a great burrito this is the place I go also...their Jamica (I know I spelled that wrong) is the best in town..they make everything fresh to order so if you don't call it ahead you'll have a little wait...but it's totally worth it...oh and their fries are da' bomb read more

I'm at a motel two doors down the road. We returned from Death Valley late enough (8 pm?) that many places were closed, including the suggested restaurant of the people with whom I rode. I didn't want to go to a chain fast food place, so I punted and came to this restaurant. I didn't get through the whole menu board but they have a mix of Mexican food and burgers. I ordered two carne asada tacos and a medium Jamaica as a drink--$9.12. It was a busy place and it took a while for her to bring the drink to my table. The taste was good but there was so much ice that I didn't get enough to drink in the 20 ounce cup. It was finished before I finished my food. The two tacos arrived and I had to ask where the salsa was. They have a little salsa bar with red salsa, green salsa, pico de gallo, and a couple of other items. I went to get a napkin from another table as the dispenser at my table was empty, but she had brought a fork with a few napkins anyway. The tacos were bigger than I normally get in Northern California, with tortillas the size that I can buy in stores. They had been fried but didn't really taste home made--probably from a bag. The meat was sometimes chewy but overall, I think I'd return for another try. Maybe, I just need one taco, rice, and beans, plus Jamaica with not much ice. read more

The Golden Ox - Two tacos, carne asada with bigger tortillas than I usually see up north - Burgers Near Me - Ridgecrest, California

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The food and service are the best. Well worth going back for more. Ambiance is ok . The family atmosphere is really down home .

Great tacos, great burgers, great breakfast burritos and fabulous salsa roja! Hot Hot Hot! We actually order 16oz cups of the salsa roja to use for the week (it usually doesn't last that long). Breakfast is served until 11:00am. Ask about the "Scott Breakfast" it's the best! read more

Best chorizo breakfasts and burritos. Great Horchata too. Pick up or eat outside on concrete round tables only, but worth it!!

I have been going to this place for over 20+ years. The owners are the nicest people and the food is delicious. The fried zucchini is the best in town. A+ in my book. read more

This place is a hometown favorite! It's run by an absolutely delightful family who clearly loves sharing their food. They have amazing breakfast burritos that are monsters! The carnitas is delicious, their carne asada is the best in town, and I love their fried zucchini. These people understand customer service and go out of their way to ensure your meal is fantastic! read more

Always enjoy their food when I come here. Consistently good quality with fast, friendly service.

This place has been a staple for me since I was a kid. Was pleasantly surprised that the service has gotten even better over time. Solid food and great service will keep me coming back whenever I'm in the area. read more

Best burritos in town. Onion rings and fried zucchini are great too. However they don't seem to be open on Saturday's anymore. Or at least they don't pick up the phone anymore. read more

The Golden Ox offers the BEST horchata I have ever had! If you go, you must try it! Everything else about this restaurant is pretty good. I enjoy stopping in and getting a breakfast burrito. Be warned, they are absolutely huge! The flavors inside are pretty plain but with some added salsa and pico de gallo, it is pretty good. The dining space is small indoors and there are a few tables outdoors as well. The menu is out-dated looking and kind of hard to read but the prices are pretty reasonable. The two times I have been there, it seems as though it is a family-operated business and everyone is very kind. The food is made fresh when you order it but still comes pretty quickly. read more

Looks like an old recycled Dairy Queen. Small dining room with large windows and adequate shades. Clean. Most tables occupied at 4:00pm. I've been craving tamales the past couple of days and Olvera"s dried up stick failed to satisfy yesterday. Here I see a wet tamale plate for $7. Ordered with salsa verde. The tamale was moist! The salsa verde was thin and very wet, but had good flavor and just enough heat. The plate comes with rice that's dry enough to blow off the plate and frijoles that are pretty good. Should have ordered some chips to finish them off with the remaining salsa on the plate. Now I'm pleasantly full and none the poorer. Recommended. read more

The Golden Ox - Wet tMale verde - Burgers Near Me - Ridgecrest, California

Please update your menu. The prices are very different. If I would have known onion rings are over $5 an order, I would have never purchased them. I won't make that mistake twice. I've never seen onion rings so expensive. I hope they taste good. read more

Well executed, extremely heavy food. I took a 3 hour coma after eating here, and usually I can digest just about anything without the assistance of sleep. It's not a mom and pop joint, it's actually a chain, but it sure feels authentic. I thought the food was ok, slightly pricey for the Mexican food, but I haven't had the Americana there. read more

Fast and friendly service with great food options. The breakfast burritos are to die for. Ask for the vegetable breakfast burrito. Ask for without cheese or rice. They make the largest and as far as I know the only vegan safe breakfast burritos in town. Thanks for always getting it right! read more

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Consistently good food and there always very nice I've been coming here for a long time

Best food! Always fresh and tasty! Great service! Always quick and the drive-thru is convenient!

Don't be fooled by the old looking building, they have the best burgers in town!! Their bacon cheddar avocado burger is the bomb. It costs around $8.00. They can also serve it protein style (no bun). They also serve menudo during the winter months and is really good. The service is always great and there's plenty of parking in the back. They also have a breakfast burrito which is huge and delicious :) read more

They were very friendly but we are camped about 12 miles away and when we got back to camp to eat the fries, fried burritos, and zucchini were all under cooked almost cold and raw. Very disappointed. read more

Golden ox has the best Cali burrito I've ever had. Anytime I have a Cali burrito from anywhere else, I always think of golden ox in the back of my mind and wish I was eating one of there's instead. Pro tip: ask for crispy fries in your burrito. My boyfriend likes to ask for bacon in his sometimes, so if you're feeling adventurous, that's pretty bomb too. I know this might seem a bit dramatic, but I had to use more words that way they would make it a review instead of a tip. read more