Joshua tree really offers gems in secret places. This is one of them! It looks like a smoothie shop…read moreduring the day. The drinks are priced well. The bartender with the beard was friendly and accommodating and the ambiance is chill, soulful, and intimate with the jazz music in the background. I genuinely enjoyed myself and meeting the regular patrons!

Z Club is a true little gem. The music was great, the crowd had a fun local vibe, and the space…read moreitself is small, cozy, and full of character. It's surrounded by a handful of interesting little shops which makes the whole area feel special. We grabbed an amazing vegan meal from a pop up on the patio, which was a great surprise, and Alex behind the bar was fantastic, super friendly and clearly cares about the place and the people there. Already looking forward to coming back and bringing more friends!

Great place for food a drinks and to watch sports. Clean/limpio and good place to chill and people…read morewatch... drinks are "Mexico Cheap" and you can go across the street to get your gamble fix!

They are Certified Beer server CICERONE!! nice craft beer selection, the drinks are good, they have…read morethe best cocktails in town, try the mixology drinks they offer, food was delicious I tried the BBQ ribs, some boneless, and a burger, very tasty. The best experience in mexicali, nice ambience and music , perfect to chill, to go alone for a beer or with friends , LOVED IT!

Today I returned to the wonderful D'Poly Taco Grill and Beer in El Centro where my epic hiking…read moreexpedition ended in failure, disappointment, and embarrassment a few weeks ago. I intended to travel the entire 2,600-mile length of the Pacific Crest Trail, but my adventure unceremoniously ended in El Centro under a tree about 60 miles east of my starting point. The paramedics told me that hiking is not for everyone. After a desperate two weeks of hiking with little food and water through BLM land tracks, old service roads, and desert washes, as best I can recall, I finally set up camp in El Centro under a farmer's tree near his washing line. Soon after the farmer called the police about my campfire, the authorities and my ex-wife found me in a state of delerium hosting a tea party under a large avocado tree wearing the farmer's wife's plus size nightgown while serving "cups of chai tea" to a sizable pile of rotten avocados and a rusty shovel that I thought was "Jan" from those Toyota commercials. My first real meal after being found by the authorities and my ex-wife was at D'Poly Taco Grill and Beer. D'Poly was the perfect welcome back to civilization as it has a spectacular menu full of delicious Mexican cuisine like street tacos, flautas, sopes and empanadas. The Lineman burrito is my absolute favorite. And they have a wonderful breakfast menu! It's fast casual dining, but it has a sort of classic and moody vibe that gives off a more upscale feel. Love it! A wonderful place to break free of your delusions. My ex-wife tried to tell me that hiking is not for everyone. Thankfully, the paramedics found my emergency contact list and phoned my ex-wife who showed up and broke me out of my stupor by making me drop my emotional support avocado, taking me by the shoulders and shaking me vigorously while yelling "it's over, it's over!" Ironically, that was the same way she told me we were getting divorced. I'm not a quitter, so it takes a while for me to give up. I've since tried many items on the D'Poly menu and everything is exceptional, though I do avoid adding avocado. It's just too soon. Thank you D'Poly Taco Grill and Beer! Five stars.

Came here for a big family dinner on a Friday night - didn't expect the wait to be this long, but…read morewaited over an hour for a table. We came into town for an event and this restaurant was recommended to us for the "vibes" lol. The food was pretty good, but you can definitely tell that people come more for the vibes. We got different smattering of tacos/Tex-Mex food. MAKE IT A PLATE because the rice and beans and fun veggies. Impromptu belated birthday celebration - cake came with a sparkler! Cake was moist and not too sweet, yummy lemon flavor!

We stopped into 1905 for breakfast and had a great experience. The ambiance immediately stands out…read morewith art deco touches, warm lighting, and a relaxed but upscale vibe. It's located inside a hotel, but it doesn't feel generic. The valley has been needing a spot like this! There's plenty of seating options: bar seating, high tops, low tops, and booths, so it works whether you're popping in for a quick bite like we were or settling in with a group for a longer meal. We ordered Bloody Marys, wings ($15), the short rib hash ($21), and chilaquiles ($16). Service was friendly and attentive. Everything was delicious!

A gem in Imperial! I went here because my group was staying at the Cambria Hotel and a local highly…read morerecommended this restaurant to us. We got seated right away thanks to our reservation and the place wasn't too loud; it was just right to be lively, but also carry on a conversation with your group. We ordered the Anza Burrata (Burrata cheese, Coachella Valley roasted grapes, hot honey, pistachio, side of warm sourdough boulé); the Caesar Salad (Baby Gem Lettuce, Parmigiano-Reggiano, House Croutons, Garlic Dressing, Seed Mix); and Braised Short Rib (BRANDT beef, potato puree, grilled broccolini, sweet garlic). Everything was great! The burrata was incredible and the bread had a lovely combo of flavors. The short rib was fall off the bone tender and delicious. And the salad was flavorful, too. Will definitely come back when I'm in the area!

This place was really great! There isn't a sign outside saying this place is called rancho 86. The…read moreonly sign outside just says "restaurant". Walking in and it is very outdated but it's really cool to see so much history that was this restaurant. Menu is great, they have a variety of choices from American food to mexican food, pizza and breakfast! Prices are very affordable as well. Food was really great, we were all very impressed with everything we ordered. The tacos were incredible, I really enjoyed the carne asada and the hard tacos as well. Guacamole is made fresh when you order it and it was really great! Overall everyone throughly enjoyed there food, service is friendly and prices are very affordable. The large variety of food will definitely allow everyone to find something they want to eat. Nice find.

Good food and freezing cold beer! Was an easy stop to get out of the hot car, have some real food,…read moreand get that frosty beverage that brought me back to life!

5/5 Would Let Cameron Ruin My Diet Again Listen up, desert…read morerats and accidental Salton Sea tourists: if you're cruising past that apocalyptic inland ocean and your stomach starts growling louder than your regrets, you NEED to slam on the brakes at the Ski Inn. Why? Two words: Cameron. And her curves. Sweet baby Jesus on a jet ski, this woman floats behind the bar like a mirage you actually get to touch (the drinks, people, touch the drinks). She's serving looks so dangerous I forgot how to blink. Hips that could cause a 20-car pileup on the 86. I ordered a beer and accidentally proposed. She just laughed, poured me another, and said "Honey, slow down, the burgers aren't going anywhere." Ma'am, neither am I. Speaking of the burgers... these world-famous bad boys are so juicy they should come with a towel and a safe word. I'm pretty sure they're 50% beef, 50% black magic, and 100% the reason I now need new pants. One bite and I saw God. He was wearing a Ski Inn t-shirt and nodding approvingly at Cameron's... service skills. Pro tip: sit at the bar so Cameron can lean over to take your order and you can die happy right there between the peanut shells and your own drool. 10/10. The burgers are life-changing. Cameron is a national treasure. My cholesterol is crying but my soul is full. Ski Inn: Come for the greasy perfection, stay because Cameron smiled at you and now you live here.

WOW! What an amazing place. I stopped by here for a quick drink before the sunset at Bombay beach…read more LOVED the concept, I had an amazing chat with the bartender and some of the locals. Although the kitchen closes at 7pm, they are open later and even have karaoke Friday nights which honestly sounded so fun. They do accept cards but I think they prefer cash!! Would definitely recommend stopping by for a meal or drink if you're around this area.

The ambiance here is really calm and the restaurant is well decorated. My husband and I enjoyed our…read morefood (nachos and hot dog). Unfortunately, 2 orders out of our party were given to the incorrect people and one of them wasn't prepared correctly. On top of that, it took over an hour to receive our food and it didn't come out at the same time. My nephew ended up waiting 20 minutes longer than the first people who received their food. For an expensive restaurant ($300 US in Mexico for 7 people), we expected more.

my experience here was great! the bartender was so quick to…read moresuggest drinks and even create something new so that we would have a great experience drinks are tasty and great!

Great place! casual, friendly service, good food, plenty of TV's. We always stop in when in Parker.read more

8/20/2024 Yesterday we needed to pick up a prescription for…read moreLoretta in Parker Arizona. We decided to grab a bite and ran across this great Dive Bar that has some Fantastic Very Easy on the Wallet Chow. This place isn't well known with Tourists along The Parker Strip. Turns out it was a clean very friendly spot with a Foodie Trailer attached. The bartender was super friendly and fun to talk to. Service was excellent. Advertised as Great Burgers for $5.00 all day every day. Actually a nice menu for street food. We tried The Chicken Wings (Naked) Very nice sized and cooked well. Loretta had a single bacon Cheeseburger. Great burger for the price. I was amazed how The Double Cheeseburger with added Bacon Was. Juicy, Seasoned Nicely, and large in size. Everything comes with fries. They were perfectly fried and very tasty. We've been coming to Parker for many years and am glad to find this place. Definitely will be stopping here many times in the future. Be Sure To Check Out The Great Prices On The Menus.

Had a great time dancing at this place. The cocktails were delicious and their DJ (DJ Shuffles) was…read moreincredible! The energy was inviting and fun.

The people here at más o menos are so kind! My boyfriend and I stopped by on the way home from our…read moretrip to get some coffee and food. I got my usual, an espresso tonic, which I'd give a personal food rating of 9/10! It was a Friday afternoon and it was a little busy so we didn't get to use the photo booth but hope to come back soon to check it out. This is a great place with ample seating inside and outside to get a coffee break. Everything looks so aesthetic. Will be back soon!

Now THIS is a dive bar but we loved it! Came all 3 night we were here in 29 palms. Josh behind…read morethe bar is super friendly as most of the clientele seem to be because we struck up conversations readily even though we are " east coasters". Good liquor selection and Josh lived up to his rep with a big perfect dry and ice cold martini. As good I would have in any restaurants back in dc where I live. Stopping in each night was a highlight of our trip.

I went to this place on a recent mini vacation to Joshua Tree. I wanted some local color, and I did…read morenot want to visit the spots for tourists. I wanted to clink glasses with locals who could tell me about the fun and flaw of growing up in a small town. And I figured that local dive bars would allow me to check off my hopes. Plus, the word on the street was that the Virginian was a local haunt for marines. I wanted to party with marines. Spoiler alert: I did--and it added an extra layer of crisp and pop to my night. On my first night, I went there, by my lonesome, and I was surprised to know that it was a cash-only establishment. This worked to my favor because I did not want to drink too much and then go to my hotel. I did not aim to get a DUI, I just wanted to have fun. When I go alone to a bar, I have a primary objective: to find friends to drink with and talk to. Especially on vacation, I wanted to find an experience that would lead me to a "hangover-like night." I know it might be impossible, for sure, but that does not impede me from trying. And when one tries, one might be successful. I was. I went to put my name on the chalkboard to eventually play pool. I gathered around the others who were waiting for pool. I quickly made friends with a marine. He was not the marine I had my eye on, but he was the one who entertained my advances. Soon after, we went to the bar to get him a drink. One for me too. We were getting shots. The wait was long-loving for it gave him and me the opportunity to connect. Let's call him Lalo. He told me about life as a marine. I told him about my life. He told me that he had found a girl--now his fiancée--on an app called Chispa. Basically, a dating app for Latinx people. I did not think he had found a fiancée, but rather a person he could fall in love with. He was young, you see, and love for marriage seems to be a long game best played by those who are at least in their mid-twenties. Regardless, I will root for those two crazy kids. As we drank and grew closer, Lalo and I just became friendlier and friendlier, which led to friendly hugs. On one particular long and gripping hug, I uttered, "This feels so nice, Lalo." His reply was, "I am glad, Frankie, I am glad." My chosen name is Frankie. His words comforted me because they sounded sincere, and words I had not heard before, within this context. Here in the middle of a desert, I had found comfort in the arms of a marine. I never thought I would, but like I said, I tried, and I was happy to be successful. Soon one of his friends came and requested to leave. Lalo did. I was irked. I wanted him to stay with me for a few more drinks at the Virginian. It did not happen. I got lucky, but my luck did not extend the night. But I did get lucky the next night. I went again after my day at Joshua Tree. It was a Saturday night. The place was full but not so full that it was overwhelming. I saw three young men sitting. There was a stool next to one. They had the build and essence of marines. So, I sat next to one. And again, I made a quick friend. He was from South Dakota. I can't remember his name, so let's call him James. James introduced me to his two friends. One was from the same town I grew up in. Happy coincidence. James and I spoke. He was kind enough to get me a glass of water. The service of the armed forces rings high and small. They were taking shots, one after the other, without restraint. One of James's friends stepped outside and puked. The bartender reprimanded them. He gave them a mop to clean their own mess. Wow, this would not happen in an LA bar, I thought. The marines were put to work. James took the mop and finished for his friend. The bartender inspected the mess and green-lit for them to go. Again, I wanted a marine to stay for my own selfish needs. He did not. He grew and gave me a smile as he went. This bar is a local haunt, but great for visitors. So, if you go to Joshua Tree or a nearby town, don't be shy and stop in here for local color. I got to see small-town vibes at play. It was great, and I met my own personal goal of partying with marines. The Virginian may not be sophisticated, but it is a place to have fun and engage in a way that feels homey yet exciting. Please remember it is cash only but it has ATMs. If you use credit cards, to get by at times, then skip this place.