Food was fabulous and Richard and Mary were a delight. We stopped here on our way back from Death Valley. This little hidden gem will not disappoint. They take pride in their food. Great small family ran business. If you are in or passing through Yermo and don't mind eating outside with a chill vibe, (we prefer outside) this place will not disappoint. We ordered chili cheese burger's with grilled onions and jalapeños and chili cheese fries with grilled onions and jalapeños as well and washed it all down with Mr. Pibb. Yes they have Mr. Pibb! The best soda EVER and hard to find. Our delicious burgers were flavorful and juicy and NOT thin cardboard. Chili cheese fries were amazing too. Great people, great food!!! We will be making this little hidden gem a must stop, when passing through Yermo. Thank you Richard and Mary. God bless you both, your mom and this special place too! Also, thanks Richard for recommending Mules Canyon Rd for trail for off roading. We went off of your recommendation and had a blast! Thanks again!!! See ya soon! read more

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Just beyond EddieWorld is a local run down burger stand. It may look deserted, but I assure you it's still operational. If you're tired of the tourist crowds and lines at EddieWorld, I recommend this place for the convenience. I ordered the pastrami sandwich with fries based on the friendly guy's recommendation inside the order window. The $14.00 price was reasonable. Service was slow, though. I guess it's because he's the only guy there taking orders and making the food. By the time I took a bite of the pastrami sandwich, the wait was worth it. The taste is what you'd expect from a "typical" pastrami sandwich made fresh. I've had some phenomenal pastramis in my lifetime, and when I say "typical", it's a complement. read more

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Thank you so much for the hot and fresh food. Our service was great. The staff was very kind and happy to help. I can't wait to go back again. 10/10 read more

Tita's Burger Den - Two hard shell taco and fries - Burgers Near Me - Yermo, California

When I first pulled up, I was a little unsure as this place was pretty deserted looking. But don't let that deter you, because the food is GREAT! The staff were super friendly and helpful when we were deciding what to get, pointing us to their burgers. I'm so glad we stopped by, don't sleep on this restaurant when you're at EddieWorld! 5/5 - Carne Asada fries, EXCELLENT crinkle cut fries. Thick, but still crispy. The toppings had everything you need from asada, cilantro, onion, tomato, cheese, sour cream. And they gave us a grilled jalapeño too! 5/5 - Cheese burgers, they looked extremely mid but upon eating??? It's as simple as burger can be but SOOO DELICIOUS!!! The patty is perfectly seasoned, the sauce is your usual burger sauce but also perfect, with your usual cheese lettuce, tomato, raw onion. read more

Tita's Burger Den - Carne asada fries - Burgers Near Me - Yermo, California

Best wild caught fresh tilapia in the United States! The tilapia lives in the salton sea, and is absolutely delicious. It is an African hybrid that has been bred to flourish in very harsh conditions. Most tilapia is farm raised. Treat yourself to this this tasty fish. It's okay for healthy adults to eat once a week, but kids and pregnant women should avoid it. read more

Delicious food and service! We had hard shell tacos and they were really delicious. Richard and Martha were managing the restaurant . They are friendly and nice people. They are considerate of their customers. I hope to be back very soon. read more

Hi, Tita's is open again! Martha, their mom was sick so Richard and his sister closed for a couple of months while she healed, but today they were open again! I was just passing through from Vegas, but I knew this is the locals' place to eat when a couple dropped off a bouquet of flowers through the pick-up to welcome Martha back. I had the fish plate, with wild-caught (yes, wild-caught) tilapia, salad, rice and frijoles, homemade southwest-spiced tartar sauce and a roasted jalapeno. The most expensive thing on the menu. How much? $12.00. My buddy had a cheese burger and fries - around $8. Even more important to me was that the fried tilapia was perfect! - ¡EL PESCADO ESTÁ TAN BUENO! Thin crisp batter, moist but crunchy. As good as the best fried fish I have EVER eaten. Period. Obviously sourced and prepared with immense care and pride. My buddy's cheese-burger and fries was just as good, with a juicy burger and crisp hot fries made to order. As other have mentioned, the place has local charm, but don't expect the shiny corporate look of places closer to I-15. This is a proud family business serving a hard-working desert community. Drive three minutes off of I-15 and stop in an authentic part of the California desert. Think 1960's road-trip movie, with a faded lost dog sign, flapping in a gentle breeze, stapled low on a post so other dogs can read it. Picnic benches and to-go. It is only 2 minutes from the other restaurants, so it is always worth a drive-by, even if you are not sure that it is opened. (That's how I found it) ¡Buena gente, buena comida! read more

Amazing! Not only was the food incredible. But the service was too. Richard told us he and his Mother who is 79 run the place after his father passed away. She was cooking up some delicious food. The buffalo ranch chicken fries were perfection. The cheeseburger was cheesy and juicy. Fries in general were the perfect amount of softness and crunch. And the hard taco hit the spot! FLAAAAAVOR! We will come back next time through. Richard and his beautiful mother are killing the food game and I hope to continue to see them thriving! Stop by, you won't be disappointed! read more

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If you google "hole in the wall" I hope Tita'd Burger Den pops up. This place is in the original Del Taco building and is in the middle of absolutely nowhere. We were road tripping from San Diego to Vegas and had to stop. I am so glad we did. It doesn't look like much but it was everything we needed. Family run, friendly service, good food. We ordered a burger (not photographed) which was a classic burger with lettuce, cheese, and mayo (might've been more things) and it was great. I only had a bite because I had my eyes on the loaded fries (photographed). Omg the fries. Who doesn't love loaded fries?! There was so much cheese, onion, tomato, cilantro and chili. They gave us extra peppers to try which came with a warning that the small one was extra spicy. The crinkle fries were the perfect crispiness so they could hold their own under the mound of goodness. I will stop here every time I drive to Vegas. read more

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Looks can be deceiving. Its and old place but its where the original Del Taco got its start back in l, I believe 1961. Its a Burger place now but still have tacos :) Love the old cool sign on the top of the building. Service was so friendly, with a big smile from young guy with a lot of spirit at 10:30-10:45 am. Menu had breakfast items too, (like breakfast burritos). Lunch and dinner items seemed no problem at 10:30am as well. I ordered an asada taco and a regular hard shell (deep fried) taco w ground beef, and a Coke. All were very tasty. Location is just down the street from Eddie World, so if you want a great breakfast, taco, burger, pastrami sandwich, or other items, go there! Picture of menu(s) are also attached! read more

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Never opened when it says and it's in a very isolated location. They close about 2 hours before actual closing time this being a place that's on the road to Las Vegas and you have tired hungry travelers you would expect some respect for the time taken to get off freeway and find your way back read more

I LOVE Del Taco and when I looked at places to stop on the way to Las Vegas, Tita's Burger Den is the site of the original Del Taco so I had to make a stop. Although it no longer is a Del Taco, Tita's serves classic American food to complement the road trip. It's located off the beaten path so you probably won't stumble upon the place unless you are actively mapping to go here. It's a family-run establishment and I've never been to such a unique place where it's so low-key but the same time historic for being the site of a fast-food chain. The menu is fairly simple but the food was surprisingly so good! I was definitely not expecting much but my expectations were truly blown away. The cheeseburger was delicious! Just your standard burger with some mayo and it just hit the spot so well. And then the chili cheese fries were sooo goood! The freshness of the cilantro and tomatoes adds so much. They even added some additional spicy peppers on top. The experience itself was well worth a stop and between the food and the desert-like area around, you truly feel like you've been transported to some magical food haven mirage that is in fact real. read more

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Delicious food and friendly service! It looked lonely but we wanted to try it because the place has very good reviews. Reviews were right! We most definitely recommend it :) read more

Tita's Burger Den is a must stop by place if you're traveling past Yermo and the Barstow area. This restaurant is the original Del Taco. It's between Peggy Sue's Dinner and Eddie's World. Food is pretty limited from Primm to Victorville. There are only a few locations to eat at and this is one of your best choices on the way to LA. This is a locally owned business. We had a chance to meet the son Wednesday afternoon during our drive to LA. Food selections may be limited as it gets towards the end of the day. During our visit, we couldn't order any tacos as they were out of ingredients for the day. Instead, we decided to order a few burgers and Onion rings. There is a drive-thru at Tita's Burger Den. We opted to get out of the car, stretch our legs for a bit, and place the order at the restaurant. The wait time wasn't long as everything is cooked fresh to order. It was approximately 15 minutes for the order since there were several other parties ahead of us. The cheeseburger was fantastic! I had ordered my cheeseburger with just cheese and ketchup. The bun was super fresh! The burger was yummy and the cheese was melted all over the beef patty. The burger filled me completely for the remainder of our trip to LA. My partner enjoyed the Onion Rings tremendously. It was the best onions rings he had ever had! If you're visiting Tita's Burger Den, you should call to make sure they're open. Right now their hours are limited and when we spoke to the gentleman during our visit on Wednesday, The Burger Den is currently not operating during the weekends due to catering events. Also, the burger Den only accepts cash. The price was inexpensive, less than $18.00 for the entire order! Hopefully on our next trip, we'll get a chance to stop by again so we can try out some tacos!! read more

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I finally had a chance to stop by Burger Den. This place has been one of my must-eat/locally owned "hole in the wall" restaurants. If that's not your thing, then maybe this isn't the review for you. If you've never been to Yermo, then you know food is limited in the area so this is a hidden gem not too far from the i-15. Let me start by saying what everyone has already mentioned and repeat that they only accept cash. I hardly ever have cash, so if you find yourself needing to take out cash swing by EddieWorld which is only a minute away and has an ATM located right at the entrance. Customer service is one of the highlights of this business. I love that a son & mom duo is running the show & I can get behind supporting this business after learning the background story of this place. We opted to order at their window instead of the drive-thru and we were instantly greeted as we walked up and the owner gave us time to look over the menu. Of course, I already knew I wanted carne asada fries after reading previous reviews. The fries didn't disappoint. The meat and salsas were flavorful and I can't resist when they're served with crinkle fries (ode to del taco). I appreciate that they weren't stingy on the meat or toppings, so every bite had a bit of everything. There were enough fries for me to have them for lunch and then the rest for dinner (pro tip: throw them in the air fryer for 5 minutes to reheat). I also really liked their milkshakes which reminded me of the original McDonald's shake! The wait for our food wasn't too bad even with multiple vehicles coming and going through the drive-thru. There was ample parking and they conveniently had three long dining tables/benches if you choose to enjoy your meal there. I inquired about their hours and the owner mentioned they are open from 8 am - 6 pm for now and should extend once they have extra help soon. There's a phone number on the photo of the menu, so feel free to call ahead to double-check the hours or to place a phone order. Also, if you're heading over with the intent of stopping by for a specific menu item, you can call ahead to check it's availability because being located by both Fort Irwin and MCLB Barstow means they are frequented by marines and soldiers so items become limited throughout the day. read more

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CA$H ONLY. I honestly don't remember how Tita's Burger Den landed on my radar, but I bookmarked this bad boy prior to the pandemic, and finally made a visit. Lover of burgers and fries, I noticed all of the 5-star reviews for this little out of the way place in Yermo, located on...Yermo Road. At first, I wasn't sure if they were open since I saw one lone car in the dirt lot, and the windows appeared to be closed, but it's always good to check. No sooner had I approached, the window slid open and a friendly younger guy was there to help. I told him it was my first visit and I wanted to check over the menu (currently in red and blue). I asked about the crunchy shell tacos and he apologized, saying since the military came through earlier, they were out of shells so he sent someone to go pick more up. I had done my research so I had a feeling some things may run out on the early side due to the nearby base, so this was understandable. I joked by asking if they ran out of cheeseburgers (they didn't) so I opted for this with no onions, mayo/thousand island over ketchup/mustard, along with a side of fries. This is when he brought up that they accept: CA$H ONLY! I asked if this place was still called Tita's (I only saw the sign with Burger Den on it) and he said it was, and it was named after his mother. I wish I got this guys name; he was super sweet and helpful. Off he went to prepare the food, so I wandered the small property, checking out the train tracks not too far away, and the workers near them. Within 10 minutes, two construction workers approached and my food was ready to go. Total was an awesome $6.75. I told him I'd be back on my return*, and he made sure that I was aware of the edited hours for the time being. Let me tell you how good this cheeseburger was. It wasn't too large where stuff was falling out everywhere, the lettuce was especially crisp and refreshing, and the sauce wasn't overwhelming where it would be dripping a mess all over. Of course the beef was delicious. As for the fries, they were the crinkle kind, and a little over-salted where I may be able to skip these next time. But there will be a next time, whether I get a repeat burger or finally get a chance to try the tacos. Menu and hours are as of January 11th, 2022 so you may want to call about the hours if you make a trip out. He said the hours should return 8a-8p in February, but with the way things are going, this could change once again. So glad this tiny joint survived the pandemic and I hope mama Tita is doing well. One more time...ca$h only. *Sadly, I didn't make it on the return trip since I passed Yermo way past 3p, but I will hope to on my next trip. read more

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UPDATE: great food! Waiting on my food, but the man that took my order was very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. So far I'm very happy! (And there's no lard in the beans - yay!) read more

Tita's Burger Den - Burgers Near Me - Yermo, California

Nice little place to stop at on your drive to Las Vegas. All of the food we had tasted really fresh and delicious. We had called earlier to confirm whether they had milkshakes. They usually do, but were out that day. The guy that helped us both over the phone and when we got there was so nice and welcoming. Really helped me out by creating a veggie burrito for me. The pricing was unbelievably affordable. read more

Tita's Burger Den - Burgers Near Me - Yermo, California

I ate here once several years ago. I think it had a different name at the time. I've been wanting to come back but each time I've driven by it was either closed or the timing was such that I was not in need of a lunch. Finally the clocks aligned and I was able to stop again. I came by right at noon this last time I passed by. Perfect timing for lunch. I ordered a double cheese burger meal with fries and a root beer. It took several minutes for my order to be ready. They make the food fresh here. Luckily I got there before three or four other customers who came in behind me so my wait was a little shorter than it could have been. When I got my food I went to my car to eat. The benches at the Burger Den are nice and look freshly painted but it was a cool and windy day. The car was more comfortable. The food was good regardless of where I ate it. Thick cut crinkle fries (a little over cooked but not bad). And a good sized burger. Two patties, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions and pickles. A pretty standard combination for a burger but rather tasty. It was a filling meal. One which took me through the rest of my journey home from SoCal. I drive by the Burger Den several times a year. I will continue to do so and continue to watch for it to be open at a time I can stop. I like this place. An historic road side piece of Americana. I'm a fan. read more

The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious! The cashier even offered to tailor a budget friendly meal for our group! The prices were already very reasonable and affordable. The food was amazing-from the burgers, to the chicken, to the tacos! It is family owned and for my visit the food was made fresh to order by a guy and his mom. read more

Omg this best cheeseburger I have ate in a very long time !! Service is amazing!! Great place to sit down and enjoy with family!! I like the fact that it tastes like home cooked meals I passed by so many times before!! When I hours was open from 6:00am to 1:00pm and I was only able to try it once at that time but it was amazing!! And now that the hours have changed!! But the foods is still the same !! Amazing!! I was able to stop by yesterday and waited for 1 minutes before they opened up Just remember everything is fresh!! not per made so please be patient!!! Will stop by again soon Please everyone try to stop by 1 in your life and try it !! You will not regret it read more

I pride myself in being a purveyor of historical and kitschy establishments. This has to be my 150th time driving to Vegas from LA, and this is the first time I visited this gem in the desert. As the original location of the 1st Del Taco, how has this been off my radar for this long!? For a small joint, they have an extensive menu of your typical American/Mexican comfort foods and snacks. I would justify their food as being just as delicious as any mom and pop stand with fresh ingredients, but what stood out for me was how friendly the staff was. I'm gonna have to make this a ritual stop every time I'm on my way! read more

Tita's Burger Den - two tacos and a drink - Burgers Near Me - Yermo, California

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Stopped in to check out the Original Del Taco and found Titas Burger Den! We decided to stay and see what the rave was about. Since its called the burger den, we ordered the double cheese burger, w/ a side of chilli cheese fries (+ the works) and a carne asada burrito w/ sour cream and cheese, no pico. Overall the food was good, and pretty standard in the flavor department. The carne asada burrito came with beans and rice (filler), which threw me off and just not my thing! What they did right, is adding crinkle cut fries to the chilli cheese fries. Overall good, just nothing special. However if your making the drive between Cali and Nevada, it's a cool place to check out! read more

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This place is a hidden gem of the desert. The food is excellent to say the least. they have a little bit of everything so you're sure to find something good to eat. The service is matching the food, Richard is always happy to serve your order up with a smile and easy going disposition. Once you get your order, enjoy your meal with the beautiful view of the Calico mountains. read more

So this place is amazing if you want authentic food. the owner is super nice and he makes sure that you are satisfied. if you are passing through coming from Vegas going to LA or coming from LA going to Vegas you should stop by here if you want good food at a good price.. read more

Tita's Burger Den - so this is the fish combo and the batter on the fish is amazing it's not dry it's flaky and I highly recommend this. - Burgers Near Me - Yermo, California

Gems like Tita's are fragile like child-actors. A little fame is good. A lot is bad. The double-edged sword of reviewing a gem like Tita's is you want people to know about it so the business can continue that special magic they make. Downside is that if too many ppl get wind of it, there's soon to be a line of penguins around the building and posing Insta-influencers peppering the landscape like hazardous mold. Pappy and Harriets met this unfortunate cancerous fate. Not here. Not today. If you're on the way to Vegas and want a burger or taco, pull over in Yermo! Pass Eddie's world. Pass Burger King. Pass 'em all. This is THE OG Del Taco! (Not the one in Barstow). Stop and look around. The rocks under your feet are millions of years old. You ever notice how loudly they crunch under your feet in the stone-quiet stillness of the desert air? I got the OG Ground Beef Taco. The one Del Taco first made and is now a classic. Now imagine that same Del Taco but with the flavor and love pumped up to 11. I also got a Bacon-Chee-Burger. The bacon was so perfectly cooked I wanted to kiss the cook, but I'm taken. Service was delightful. There is a wait but when things are hand-made that's the way it goes. In 2 years this place will either be shut down or teaming with brim-hats. You decide her fate from here. read more

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Genuine happy customer service from this mom and son place. I had the pastrami with mayo, onions, mustard, pickles all in a bolio. Gawt dam was that good. Cheeseburger is not bad at all. Bun was soft as heck and tasted like a homemade cheeseburger. Can't wait to try the other goodies read more

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The Burger den gets five stars, not only for good, fresh food, but for cheerful, friendly, stoked service by people who clearly love their customers, love what they do and love the food they give. Food they give. It is a great experience and if you want to have a burger or some tacos from the location where the original Del Taco was, then this is the way to do it. It is not often that I get to Yermo, but it will now be every time I'm there, I will come over to Burger Den. read more

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Found this place because we accidentally passed Eddies world. This spot is hidden from the highway, but as we passed it we looked it up & it had about 100 reviews with a 4.5 stars so we had to try it out! The guy that took our order was super nice and gave us a run down on what's good there. We carne asada fries and a burger since he said they're really good. Ok so the verdict.... GET THE ASADA FRIES!! So bomb!! They're the crinkly kind and cooked to perfection! Loved every bite! My husband and I demolished it! This little secret will be our go to on our way to and from Vegas now read more

OK, this shack off the 15 in the middle of Yermo is the original site the first Del Taco, as I am sure you all know. Great hard shell tacos, the fries were good and the bean and cheese burrito was nice. When we arrived some dude had almost cleaned them out of hard shell tacos, but the cook found some more in the back and viola' tacos for our group! Give them a try! read more

Tita's Burger Den - Site of the original Del Taco! - Burgers Near Me - Yermo, California

It's been a few years since we have been in the Yermo / Barstow area so we were pleasantly surprised to see Tita's has managed to survive given so many restaurants have closed due to the Pandemic. We we're also delighted to find the food was as great as we remembered. We had burritos, tacos and French fries, always have to have French fries here...always. Just wonderful, if you're thinking of getting food here, just do it. You can thank me later. I wish this place was located in my home state, I'd eat there often. read more

Tita's Burger Den is an amazing roadside eatery that serves up some of the best burgers I've ever tasted. The atmosphere is casual and inviting, and the friendly customer service is top-notch. The staff is always eager to answer any questions and make recommendations based on your taste preferences. But let's talk about the food - the burgers are simply mouth-watering. The patties are juicy and flavorful, and the toppings are fresh and perfectly balanced. I particularly loved the Double Cheeseburger , which was a true delight. Overall, Tita's Burger Den is an awesome place to grab a bite and enjoy some delicious food in a laid-back atmosphere. Highly recommended! Great stop if you're coming or going to Las Vegas. Overall this a must stop and eat place. Get there early as this place closes fairly early overall I was happy I stopped. read more

just crushed a carne asada burrito and double cheeseburger between two of us. perfect pit stop on a road trip. 10/10 do recommend!

Excellent food, great prices, helpful staff. 5 out of 5 stars easy. Stopped here because there was a higher line at Eddieworld and the fam was not disappointed. Got a burger, fries, quesadilla, and a drink and cost was only about $12. We will be stopping here between vegas and SoCal more often. read more

Tita's Burger Den - Menu - Burgers Near Me - Yermo, California

What an absolute hidden gem! Don't sleep on this beautiful little place. The service and food are absolutely amazing. Why go to jack in the box when you can drive just a mile further and support this little amazing business. read more

I loved the food here! It was worth the side trip. Service was good too, they were very helpful & accommodating when I discussed my food restrictions. read more

We were pleasantly surprised by the food and service at this restaurant. We went based on others reviews and are really glad we did. After visiting Calico, we ordered burgers and French fries which were all so delicious. My husband had the double pastrami cheese burger which was about the best burger he has ever had. His only suggestion is to have mustard on it next time. Special tip: ask for their special sauce, it is really good. read more

A definite must stop on the way to or from Vegas, here now and burgers and onions are great service will defiantly be back. read more

Tita's Burger Den - Fries and onions rings - Burgers Near Me - Yermo, California

Omg! We stopped by this place on the way home from Vegas. I got the carne asada fries and the cheeseburger. Both soooo good. I highly recommend this spot. read more

Tita's Burger Den - Carne Asada Fries - Burgers Near Me - Yermo, California

This is not the original Del Taco. It may be located on the site of the original Del Taco, but it is not owned by the family of Ed Hackbarth, the founder of Del Taco (as the 3 in Barstow are). Some people on this site we need to their own research. This restaurant does not serve the original family recipes that you can taste in Barstow. This place serves what you can get at any hole in the wall taco place anywhere in Socal (and frankly isn't as good some of those places can be). The difference is night and day. I just wish the Hackbarth family would purchase this place and restore it to it's former glory and with the correct menu so many of you can stop being fooled. read more