I'm glad we went out of our way to stop in NATY'S PLACE. Monday was made better by Ray's passionate…read morediscourse and ice cold beer. Fellow patron and longtime friend of the bar, Wendy, was an excellent addition. You really can't feel this kind of welcome at any other bar. Beer comes in three choices, but the stories are a buffet of delight. Get there early, stay long, and tip generously. If this is a dive bar, then I'm glad we went swimming in the deep end. Bring gifts. Ray likes gifts. =s=

The dive bars of dive bars!! Out house in the back (it's very clean and functioning) and money on…read morethe roof. Ray is one of the old great ones,no shortage of stories. Be ready to sit down and have a nice little chitchat and have a beer, You have three choices, bud, Bud Light, and Michelob have to say it was nice and cold. He has been there for 50 years.

Amazing place, it was so Damm hot outside tho. Good drinks good food service was good too will be…read morecoming back in the much cooler seasons. Thanks.

Oh, this is such a fun place. During our photo masterclass I took my participants here for lunch…read moreand dinner - every day. Great food, good service and a very unique, appealing ambiance. So why only four out of five stars then? It is mandatory in my rating scheme that I would be willing to do a 30+ min detour just to dine or drink here, and as much as I loved the place: that would be a tad too much to ask. So if in the area and have a craving for a great burger, fries and a beer: you will be very very happy here.

If your in Brawley this is the place to stop for some food. I have been twice while passing…read morethrough and both times have been excellent. Always nice and cool inside. This last stop was with a total of 16 people. They handled the group perfectly all the way down to keeping the orders staight for payment. Food was excellent.

Don't go if you have a dog. I called first to confirm because it said "pets allowed". She said "if…read morethe dogs don't bark it's ok" um how can I guarantee that my dog won't bark ? That's how they communicate. False advertisement!! So dumb!

I didn't know about this place until I saw it inside plaza ciudad…read more First of, the place is super cozy! The staff is amazing, and the food amazingly good! I have tried most of everything, and is now my go to place

If you're in Brawley, be sure to stop at Virginia's Casita. The ambience has a home like feel and…read morethe staff are friendly and polite. Very authentic Mexican food. I got the Carne Asada plate and it was delicious. The salsa was also tasty and had a good kick to it. Highly recommend!

Birria tacos were delicious!! Great service and awesome…read morevibe! Xmas theme was a nice touch

Food is amazing. Adorable decorations. Highly recommend! affordable prices, clean air condition,…read moreindoor diningi

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!

This restaurant is always so good even though we brought food to a campground we still order our…read morefood from this restaurant to go.. to take back to our campground,, from the burgers to the Pizza everything is awesome

I can't necessarily leave a good review because we only ever ordered 2 things at Sassy's, breakfast…read moreburritos and pancakes. The breakfast burrito can be very good but was inconsistent. They are supposed to be sausage burritos but they were out of sausage the first day so we got bacon. But the salsa was excellent! The second day we ate there we got sausage burritos but the salsa was Pace Picante sauce. If they would have combined the good salsa with the sausage burritos then it would have been worth the over $11 you pay for the burrito. The pancakes were fine albeit a bit overcooked. They come free with the purchase of a drink or side item so I can't complain. They also serve Pepsi products. Yuck. So all in all, Sassy's is a fine option when you are in the middle of the desert at the Salton Sea. I would be interested in trying different items to get a more well-rounded opinion of the place.

Jacumba, Ca. Long Shadow is really quite the amazing place…read moreto visit not only because their food is superb, but also the casual outdoor desert ambiance. The food alone is five star worthy and it's a special treat to be able to be there and enjoy the experience. Ok, here is a summary of the dishes we tried: Chicken Quesadilla- this item is probably the most bang for your buck. It will fill you up for only $22. Not even on the same gourmet level as the other menu choices, nevertheless it is good. Fries- excellent non greasy and nicely cooked, with notes of potatoes. Fruit Bowl- very nice and refreshing fresh fruit chunks with surprise additions of jacima and cucumber that actually work! Avocado Toast-great bread, lots of nicely sliced perfectly ripe avocado, a good breakfast portion. Ricotta Toast- Great presentation as well as being a great breakfast. The Cara Cara Oranges on top really make this dish. Elote: No doubt, the best elote I've had. Exceeds the Mexican versions by leaps and bounds. Quesadilla Flor de Calabaza-Simply delicious and beautiful. The squash blossoms are very subtle but the other ingredients make for an exceptional dish. Watermelon Gazpacho- Really a burst of many flavors, this complex cold soup will not disappoint. An amazing way to start a meal. Pozole- I loved this soup. The hominy remains firm, and there is lots of pork shoulder in there. Imperial Caesar-This is a good variation of a true Caesar because the anchovy taste is carried forward by the bread crumbs. Great dressing, everything was fresh. French Toast- A fabulous creation that surprisingly was not too sweet. Beautiful presentation, marvelous flavors. Spring Vegetable Potato Hash- A hearty breakfast that features perfectly cooked buttered potato's, squash, peppers and onions with a side of avocado. Bacon- The bacon here is really good, it is thick and meaty with spot on taste and aroma. Steak and Eggs- You get a rather decent portion of their amazing steak. Eggs cooked perfect of course. Carnitas Tacos- A nice pool side snack, not very large but tasty. Guacamole- Another good pool side snack, their version is creative and very tasty. Chips were not greasy, thank you, Market Fish- Red Snapper was really well presented and quite delicious. A bit small for $55. Nicely spiced! Jacumba Ribeye- one of the best steaks I've had. Unexpected tenderness from a rib eye, on par with a loin steak. Flavor was amazing and very "Steak". Well trimmed, no fat or gristle. Poblano Burger- I would come back here just for this burger, it's right up there with the best of the premium burgers. Forget the trendy smash burger BS, this burger is an inch thick and cooked all the way through at a perfect medium, as I requested. The patty is juicy and very flavorful yet the bun hold up well to the end. The bun is also not overly fluffy, you get the taste of meat, not bread. I could not decide fries or salad so the server brought out both. Harissa Carrots- Wow, these are wonderful. I never thought I'd rave on about carrots but here we are. Served on a bed of delicious humus this dish is just outstanding. Fideo de Cameron-very nice sized shrimp that are excellent, accompanied by a great sauced pasta. Tabouleh- This serving brings forth new flavors to a typically boring side. Churraco Taco- Vanilla bean ice cream in a chocolate waffle taco. Creative and delicious. Profiterol- A delicious an beautiful version of a cream puff but so much more. Affogato- very good, but I would not order it unless the server is Richard. He knows how to use the espresso machine, apparently the others do not. Unless it is Richard DO NOT ORDER A LATTE! It will be weak and tasteless. The juices are fresh and carefully crafted, The zero proof drinks are all pretty awesome concoctions by the talented bar tender. Be sure to ask for a fly fan, we used two, you may need three. The flies are not a problem when the misters are on.

During my retreat with my Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel Girls trip group of friends, we were able to…read moreget reservations here at the Long Shadow Restaurant. The restaurant is located in courtyard of the hotel. The dining is mostly outdoor in a wonderful outdoor courtyard and then there's some dining inside. They have large tables for groups and they have really nice decor and a rustic and farmhouse design element. This seems to be a "farm to table" restaurant. All of the ingredients tasted fresh and sourced locally. Our server was very nice. She was able to give us very good suggestions and answer any questions that we had about the menu. We ordered: Blue Corn Sopes, Mole Chicken, Wedge Salad with Steak added, Zataar Bowl with Chicken added, and 2 Poblano Burgers. They also have mocktails and I opted to have one, the "Afterglow". It's an outdoor patio so just be prepared because there are a lot of trees in the courtyard where you dining. There were several times when we saw cute little green bugs land on our hair or on our skin or on our clothing or on the table. Because we're in a really nice nature promoting environment, it added to our experience and was kind of nice. Also, there are many tables and there is the potential for several groups of people to also be dining around you. It makes the dining experience a lot more enjoyable because everybody's really having a good time talking and enjoying themselves and their groups. My poblano burger was delicious. I'm glad that I made that choice. I heard that: the wedge salad was also good, zataar bowl with chicken was ok, Blue Corn Sopes were ok, and the Mole Chicken was ok. I actually appreciated the freshness of the ingredients and that the food wasn't overpowering and super flavorful, but just right. At the end of the meal, for dessert, I ordered the cream puff with ice cream. Another person in our group ordered a vanilla latte. The cream puff was just ok. It had more of a biscuit texture instead of a fluffy and light cream puff texture. The homemade ice cream was ok. It was vanilla bean and it just was ok. We really enjoyed our dining experience here. Our server was outstanding and she was able to check on us very frequently just in case we missed anything. In this small town and probably all towns in the vicinity, this is definitely THE 5-star dining experience. I appreciated it and was happy to experience it.

Stopped in for a quick lunch. Pepper jack cheeseburger and fries wirh a Jamaica drink. All super…read moredelicious. Great little place along the road. Bur it came recommended by the folks at the motel we stayed at. Service was excellent and fast. Definitely will come back if come back around this area. Check em out!

Delicious fresh Mexican food. Staff was very nice. I had Carne Asada and they brought an ice cold…read moremug for my beer! Chips and salsa included. And... they make their own tortillas.

Went back to visit my home town after 30 years. Was happy to see this place is still around. Food…read morewas delicious and well proportioned. Served was fast and friendly. We had a lovely dinner

The drinks are always great, and the food comes out warm and full of flavor. I highly recommend the…read morebean chile relleno dip -- omg, truly the best appetizer to enjoy with chips while you wait for your meal. The atmosphere is welcoming and has a homey, comfortable feel. Even if you don't know anyone, it feels like you do. The music in the bar area is great, too. A wonderful spot all around! And let's not forget the staff -- they were wonderful all around, making sure our drinks stayed filled and that we had everything we needed.