Was visiting Joshua Tree for a day and wanted to find something local since I didn't come all this way to go to the general fast food options that I could get anywhere else. Found The Tiny Pony after doing some research and it looked pretty good! Although there were definitely some interesting options on the menu, decided to keep it conventional and get The Pony Burger. Well, I did add an egg and some avocado, because whenever you see an option to add an egg to a burger you have to take it! Meat was good, definitely better than your usual burger but nothing overly special. What I was really here for was the Loaded Yuca Fries, which tasted great with the housemade queso and the chipotle aioli side. Service was good, no complaints from me. Very friendly folks here. I actually did like being able to grab water from a tank on the side on my own. I drink a lot of water, so it was easy to refill. Overall, good experience here. For the Joshua Tree/Yucca Valley area, it's a perfectly good establishment to come to. read more

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The service was great but the price of the cocktails was expensive. The hamburger was good but small and the potato chips were good too. I have been wanting to eat here for quite sometime. I hear people say how good it is. Overall I don't think I will be going back I think it's too expensive for what you get. The atmosphere is good and the employees are great. My total bill for 2 cheeseburgers and 2 cocktails it came to 87$. I don't think it was worth the price I paid but I'm glad I went and checked read more

Ever had a plate of chicken bones hit your chair and just chill there while you eat? Yeah... not exactly appetite inducing. We came to The Little Pony in Yucca Valley and had one of the worst service experiences I've had. We seated ourselves and after a bit a waitress came and took our food order but didn't offer water or ask about drinks... We had to track her down just to order a beer, never got water and I kept trying to get someone's attention for a Diet Coke and even a refill. She never came back to check on us. At one point she dropped a plate of chicken bones that hit my chair, said "oops sorry," as she walked away leaving it on the floor next to me. No follow up, no real apology. Later when we tried to find her, the server helping our table (short blonde hair with grown out roots) said "not my table" with attitude and walked away. Another guy eventually stepped in but it took about 10 minutes for him to even come over and by then we had already been waiting close to 30 minutes just trying to get the check! When we asked, that's when he said he was our server and gave us 10% off. The place is supposed to be LGBTQ+ friendly but we definitely didn't feel that way during our visit. I get places get busy, but this just felt messy, careless, and unprofessional. Definitely not somewhere I'd go back to. read more

Quite possibly my favorite spot in Yucca Valley/Monument/29. AMAZING veggie burgers, killer regular wings and the merch is EPIC!

This service was definitely very very disappointing Food was good at least You would think since it's LGBT friendly but I guess just depends on what kind of person it is. Very rude staff, I'll definitely be going elsewhere moving forward. read more

My girlfriend and I did a girls trip to Joshua Tree last summer and stopped into this place for lunch one day. I'm not going to lie I wasn't expecting the food to be good because we initially just came in for drinks. We sat at the bar, the bartender was super cool and friendly. He gave great recommendations, my girlfriend got the vanilla French toast with no toppings and it was still really delicious. I ordered the shrimp and grits per the bartender's recommendation; and man he didn't steer me wrong. I was hesitant only because I'm originally from Louisiana and I'm super picky about shrimp and grits. But this was a pleasant surprise, it definitely is not like traditional New Orleans shrimp and grits, but their take on it is absolutely delicious. It was full of flavor and those grits were heavenly. The overall vibe of this place is super funky, they have great drinks and again the food was surprisingly delicious. Definitely stop in, apparently it's a staple place. read more

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Dive bar meets gastropub with a queer friendly twist. Great art, fun atmosphere, attentive waitstaff, and delicious burgers! Our new fav spot in the high desert. Will be back for sure! read more

LA prices, Midwest Suburban quality. Go to Applebees for comparable food and beverage but stay at tiny pony for the fun vibes. read more

We made our 3rd trip to the Tiny Pony last weekend, and we love it more than ever. Food and drinks were excellent, as with our previous visits! We always get the lemon pepper wings (yum), we tried the nachos with boar, and the frozen painkillers off the bar menu are the perfect treat. In particular this visit, the staff really stood out. We arrived during a busy time, they were seating quickly and were so attentive and kind. We were just two by a rambunctious table of 12ish, and it was clear they wanted us to have a good experience too. We love the vibe at this bar. We'll keep coming back every time we escape from LA. Plus I got an amazing sweatshirt. thanks Tiny Pony! See you next time read more

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When I was researching places to eat in the Joshua Tree area before my trip, I knew I wanted to stop at The Tiny Pony and factored it in for brunch. From the outside, you wouldn't think much about this place, you may even be inclined to pass right by, but it's such an unexpected gem inside. We arrived for brunch around 10:30am on Sunday and it wasn't crowded at all. You can choose your own table, so we picked a booth near the back. The decor is so cute and I particularly loved the cat photo wall. Although a QR code on the table mentioned ordering on your phone, we did end up having a server. I ordered the cowgirl coffee which was delicious and the breakfast sandwich which was perfectly filling and I loved the chipotle mayo. We also got a basket of fries with both sauce options and those were very good as well. My group enjoyed their food also and we all remarked that it was the perfect meal before heading out for a day of exploring. Service was quick so we were in and out pretty fast, but I would have loved to come back and properly hung out at this place. If I lived in the area, I would definitely be a regular. Great vibes, great food and great service! read more

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Fun spot! Very unassuming from the outside, but surprisingly lively inside. Has dive bar vibes, but the fries and bbq burger were good (yes in that order). The server was really nice but then really hard to get their attention after our food came (for water, sauce, etc.). A DJ went on at 9:30pm and he was great! We had to leave before the drag show started which was sad, would have loved to check it out. read more

Honestly loved it all, was packed and lively. Food came pretty quick for as busy as it was. Loved and recommend yucca fries. Texture was different then a regular fry so asked and it was made from yucca root. Very good flavor. Theu donhave a bar and specials but dont drink. read more

Vibrant, eclectic ambience that immediately catches your eye. atmosphere feels alive and fun with character! The servers were friendly and personable, which added a nice touch to the experience. However, the service was slow. We waited about 15 minutes before flagging someone down to take our order, and then another 35 minutes for the food to arrive. It seemed like they might have been short-staffed that day. We were so hungry by the time the food came that I forgot to snap a photo. Ordered the Chicken Sandwich, decent, but the slaw on it didn't have any kick or tang to it. $15 à la carte, the portion felt a bit small. Ordered The Tiny Pony Fries, the highlight of the meal, great flavor, and the ranch and chipotle dips were tasty. Also ordered the Veggie Biscuits and Gravy. Biscuits were large, fluffy, and delicious, eggs were cooked just right. The gravy was a bit bland, though that might be because we're used to sausage gravy adding more depth. I'd give The Tiny Pony another try. read more

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I get that the place was hopping and the ambience was great. The food very much mediocre.

Sick place. Workers were dope and they all seemed like family working together. Cesar salad + steak combo was fire and such a good price. Cannot believe they had orange wine--it was real good too. Nice variety of beers and good mezcal drinks. Photo Booth was awesome. read more

Super cool stop . The wings were amazing.Can't wait to come back again to try something else

Burger and chips were delicious, cocktail was amazing, fast service and water available to refill yourself. Will definitely come again

Great ambiance, great food, great service. Everything was amazing and we are happy to know there's a good place to eat when we are in town. Thank you Tiny Pony!!! read more

Tiny Pony is exactly the kind of spot you'd expect to find in the high desert. We came in to grab drinks -- I enjoyed the tasty orange wine while my partner loved the hot mulled wine Sirius the chilly January visit! We grabbed a spot at the bar and got a kick out of all the eclectic picture of the lounging cats. They serve a wide range of food and have a pool table. This is a hipster paradise and we loved it! read more

I always come to Tiny Pony when I am in the high desert. Not just because they have the best merch, but because it's such a welcoming place. The food is always solid and way more interesting than normal pub fare. They also have great DJ nights. Tonight I had Greyson as a server and he was fantastic. Super attentive, friendly, and knowledgable about the menu. I would highly recommend Tiny Pony to anyone coming through town for a townie vibe, in a great way. Oh! And they upgraded the outside area since I was there last. It now has amazing heaters that make being outside in the winter, no big deal! And it looks super nice out there too. read more

We came in after a day of hiking and really enjoyed our food and drinks! Enjoyed Yuka fries for the first time, highly recommend trying!

Been to and have recommended The Tiny Pony to my daughter and son inlaw,they loved it as much we do. Dog friendly,though you do have to to the back outside,where there are water bowls for the pups. Great ambience and food. read more

This is a lovely and fun place to visit near Joshua Tree National Park, although it gets busy and is pretty dark inside at night. Our group got dinner after visiting the park and enjoyed the different food and drink offerings. The staff was nice to help us move together two tables so we could sit together. They were on it with checking in on our group and keeping us happy. If it's not too cold, enjoy the outdoors area with the cute lights! Take your time to look at all the art on the walls if you're bored. read more

Enjoyed our night at this local joint. Drinks were good. Food decent. I liked the atmosphere and the crowd.

If you're hanging in the Joshua Tree area - the Tiny Pony is highly recommended! Great ambiance to go along with a tasty and exceptional menu makes this spot hard to beat. On top of that, the staff was kind and welcoming to the full family, including our 18 month old who loved the pictures throughout the bar read more

This is a great destination to have trendy bar food. It's very popular with visitors and locals. Lots of drinks, selections, and beers on tap. read more

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Came here for dinner with my husband and toddler hoping it would be a quick outing after waiting forever for our dinner the night before (you can check my other reviews). the Tiny Pony delivered and the food was great to boot! We ordered the BBQ cauliflower appetizer, chickpea salad and the sloppy Joe. They accommodated making a single burger patty for my toddler and gave him crayons and a coloring sheet which was very much appreciated. Would come back here again knowing that it delivers on food, vibes and hospitality without the hours long wait. read more

Good vibes, great drinks, and ample parking - even better - my wallet fell out of my bag, someone turned it in, and Tyler found me on Facebook and shipped it back to me since it was so rainy I couldn't come pick it up! I will forever be a fan read more

Place has great reviews but it wasn't my favorite experience. My girlfriend and I went and we ordered a Caesar's salad. (It came with no croutons so basically just the lettuce cheese and dressing. I was craving a chicken sandwich. They sell a fried chicken sandwich and a burger. I liked the condiments on the burger option and noticed for $7 you can add grilled chicken to any dish! So I figured hey! Let's order the burger but ask to substitute the burger patties for grilled chicken. (Obviously intending to pay the price for adding it). The waitress said "I don't know how the kitchen would feel about that" .....so confusing. Why would the kitchen care? They offer grilled chicken as an add on. All they have to do is swap out the burger patties. If anything they make more money since I'm paying for both I'd be fine with all of this if the price was reasonable but it's priced a little higher than standard pub fair. I'm fine paying good money for good food. But no croutons. No substitutions even when they offer the substitution as an add on. (I even asked well what if I ordered the chicken on the side and swap the patties myself? How is that different haha) My girlfriend got the quinoa crunch bowl and it was basically just a bowl of lettuce with a hardly visible amount of quinoa. (We almost thought they forgot it but then found the tiniest sprinkle) Overall not lots of options in Joshua Tree so it did the job. But it could use some work on skimping on ingredients and flexibility with customer requests (especially when they're easily doable) read more

We were in town the weekend before Christmas and came in on a Sunday. It wasn't very crowded the night we were there. The atmosphere and decor were really cool. So many fun things to look at on the walls. We shared a burger and it was delicious. We had fun with the photo booth too. This was our favorite restaurant/bar in the area. We will definitely come back again on our next trip. read more

Great bar, visited while I was in town for an event. Lots of fun decor. Our server Kai was great! I got the veggie burger and it tasted great. I got a blackberry mocktail and the taste was, if you can believe it, also great. Cool patio! read more

While I typically don't do reviews I felt the urge to review this place. The staff seemed friendly and that's about all that was good. The food was very disappointing the "made in house potato chips" they were LAYS potato chips! And my plate came with about 7 chips total?! The "wild boar sloppy Joe" tasted like a sloppy Joe straight from the can! everything just felt sloppy and cheap. If I could go lower than a 1 star I would. read more

This was a Great find, with a cool local vibe. Good food and attentive staff... would recommend anytime you're in Yucca Valley!

Stopped into the Tiny Pony for dinner while visiting Yucca Valley and was not disappointed. Such a fun bar with great food and shiny happy people! Great selection of beer, wine, and spirits. read more

Was on a road trip and found this hot spot for a couple of karaoke songs. Would definitely go back.

I came in wanting a good time- and I got it. This is how- rashaan cut me in line at the bathroom but that's only because he wanted to make sure the bar was taken care of. But then I asked where's the dildo- and then I was told it was for stage somewhere else. I was really here for the dildo and the pretzel balls. Glad I at least got the pretzel balls. read more

Such a fun spot to check out when you're in Joshua Tree! We went later in the evening and the DJ was playing great music. The vibes were on point, and the servers were super friendly and full of energy. read more

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We had a chance to pop in for dinner and drinks last weekend. We were able to find a seat at the bar and order. The staff were all super welcoming and friendly to two out-of-towners. They were able to cater to my wife's dietary needs (vegan), and had a great selections for her carnivore husband. Drinks were outstanding and food was impeccable. We visit this area of CA once per year and will DEFINITELY make this a regular stop. Great food! Awesome staff! Killer atmosphere! Well done, Tiny Pony. Well done. read more

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We had pretzels with cheese dip as an appetizer, a quinoa bowl with fried chicken, and a Caesar salad with fried chicken. All were delicious. Nice environment, lots of fun, and great, friendly, attentive service. read more

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Hello, somebody recommended that we go to the Tiny Pony for good food in Yucca Valley... My sister and I are helping my mother move out of town, leaving tomorrow. She has been here for 28 years and we're just finding this place now? ! My sister and I ordered the breakfast burger with the egg over hard added avocado, and it was wonderful. We also got the tiny pony fries, which were also excellent. We liked both of the sauces (aïoli and ranch) as well. After perusing the bar menu, we also had to order the Big Ass G&T and it did not disappoint. Sadly, we are leaving town tomorrow for good, but anytime we are up in the Joshua tree area. We will definitely stop into this establishment. Great job guys love the ambience, love the eclectic and funky art, loved finding the tiny pony on the wall and seeing everything there was to see! read more

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