Thank you La Michoacána Splash for coming to Fort Irwin (permanently)! I am so excited to start…read morefrequenting this new establishment on the small post! They have a mobile truck also, but I can never seem to "catch" it. Today, I'm trying the Chocolate Abuelita. Yum! I cannot describe the flavor, but is is so smooth. A light chocolate flavor with a hint of cinnamon and... something else. Not sure. It's a unique chocolate for sure! Tabitha and Stephanie are eager to help you when you enter. A friendly greeting awaits you! Stephanie is so nice (especially so because I had a ton of questions)! Even after answering all my questions & letting me sample a flavor, she remained super sweet. One scoop is all I need! It's HUGE! My little one wanted a strawberry (water-based) popsicle (paletas de agua). Yum! Tomorrow, I will be back for a milkshake (malteada) and I'm bringing my friends (& all their kiddos, too)!! Fantastic place to help keep cool in the desert - yes, even in the fall and winter! The sun will keep you warm no matter the season. Right outside between the buildings (of post office and this) are two concrete tables with bench seating. It's shady during the day, so the perfect spot to enjoy your cold treat - or even some nachos!! They even serve aguas frescas - yes, made with fresh fruit!!

Service is good but dont get the raspado its made with a thick puree not a syrup unless you like it…read morelike that

We've been doing the drive back & fourth from Vegas to California 100x... But we've NEVER stopped…read moreover here! We were totally missing out! Our in-laws told us to try to make a stop here when we drive back from California. We seen the stop and decided heck, we'd try to make a pit stop. When we first walked in.... "Ohhh my lanta" was my first thought. I'm in snack heaven! They literally have every single snack by the pound that you could think of. They also had little knickknacks, food & ice cream! Idk how we've missed this place sooo many times. But we will definitely be back again.

Update May '26: - nuuu they eradicated the urinal shooting…read moregame! It was the highlight of my Vegas trip pit stops D: + Yay free ice water galore. + Still much better than the Chevron in Baker. That Chevron's big too, but man it's sooo crowded and slow, all the ice is gone. . A meal for me here still costs ~$30 + Good amount of parking. I had: $11.99 Alexander bacon + $3.49 fries + $1.50 drink + $11.99 3pc Ckn basket + 3% cc surcharge + tax = $32.16 May '22: tl,dr: Fantastic in-the-middle-of-nowhere establishment! Tips: . If you're a dude, arrive here with a full bladder so you can enjoy a full shooting game on the urinal. ;D . Refill your soda cup before you hit the road again. Gotta stay awake. Likes: + Located in the middle of nowhere. + For a hole in the wall, it's a very well-stocked store. + Huge amount of gas pumps. Many ppl stop here along the way, yet there's enough room for everyone. + Strategic pit stop between LA and Vegas. + The tacos were great! + Huge assortment of toys and sweets to entertain the kids. Non-likes: - Restrooms lack paper towel dispensers. I paid: $9.99 (3 Tacos Asada) + $13.95 Chicken Fajita Salad + $2.95 Small Fountain Drink + 7.7% tax = $28.97

WOW FACTOR? Yes. It is a clean, attractive restaurant. HAVE…read moreAGAIN: Chocolate shake is ok, but needs more chocolate syrup.

The customer service was fine. The serve time was…read moreexpeditious. The restaurant was clean and the Sundays were good. The chocolate sauce used was a tad bit watery, consistent wise, from what I'm used to my Sundays being topped with, But the chocolatey flavor was still there. I know it's a bit of a watered down complaint (no pun intended) that's why I feel it didn't warrant the removal of a star for this review. I also know how somewhat overly critical I can be about how my Sundays are made. One other thing I liked was the Bogo special they had going on with certain menu items, one of which being their Sundays. so the fact that I was able to get two for the price of one, definitely put a smile on my face.

Amazing food, great service! So many great options to choose from, on the menu. Small comfortable…read morevibe inside and everyone is so friendly! Maritza was our server and her hospitality was amazing

My partner and I stopped by on the way to Vegas. We arrived at 9:10am, wasn't too busy. Love that…read moreit's a family owned business. My husband got the breakfast skillet carne asada. It was hot and good. Tasted like it was made with love. I got the country fried steak. Same thing flavorful and made with love. So glad we stopped by for breakfast. Service portions are massive. Great and fast service. Very friendly. Would definitely recommend :)

I love Freddy's and there is not one close to me- so if I can I try to find them on road trips…read more We normally stop at the one in Victorville - but it is hard to get to from the freeway depending on which direction you are coming from, so I was pleased to see there was another option in Barstow The Barstow location is smaller than the Victorville one but don't let that deter you! We found parking easily and walked on - as soon as we walked in we were greeted warmly - always a good sign! The inside was very clean - it took us a minute to remember the menu because we don't get there often. Ordering was easy and the person at the counter was super friendly! Food was made quickly and was very tasty, hot and fresh! When we were finished I went to thrown our trash and put the tray back and I noticed the gentleman who was making the food and told him everything was delicious! He was very friendly Would definitely stop here again

I really wanted to like Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers after hearing all the good reviews…read moreI've heard, so we made a stop on the way back from a family trip. Unfortunately... it didn't quite live up to it. I ordered the Freddy's Original Steakburger and it was honestly underwhelming. The patty came out dry and lacking flavor, topped with oversized chunks of onions and a single long pickle that didn't really help the situation. My wife's chili dog was just... there. Nothing memorable. Now, I will give credit where it's due. The thin fries were actually pretty good, even though my daughter jokingly called them "Ozempic fries" and honestly... she wasn't wrong. What saved this visit from dropping lower were the shakes and the service. The Signature Turtle Shake and Oreo Double Trouble Shake were fire. I'm not even a sweets person, but I kept going back for more of my wife's shake. Staff was also friendly and welcoming, which helped soften the disappointment. Overall, come for the shakes, maybe skip the mains.

If you were driving from Orange county to Las Vegas or Las Vegas to Orange county, you no doubt…read morehave driven through Baker, California. This is the home to the world's largest thermometer and Alien Fresh Jerky. I cannot begin to tell you how many times I have driven past this place but never stopped. Now, I like aliens just as much as the next guy, but it was one of those places that I really had no reason to top of. But let me tell you, I am so glad that I did. In addition to having probably the largest selection of beef jerky next to buc-ee's, this place has more alien stuff than you can shake a stick at. Honestly, this place really does look like it belong on the Vegas strip with its big LED signs and alien motif all throughout the exterior. Additionally, they are in the process of building a UFO hotel. I'm going to tell you this. I will be there as one of the first guests in line when this thing opens up. Let's talk about the jerky for a second, they're not kidding when they say it's fresh. I have purchased multiple bags here on multiple occasions, and I got to tell you this is some of the best beef jerky you can ask for. It's super tasty, and not like that really nasty hard stuff you buy out of gas station convenience store, this stuff really is fresh. I don't know how to quantify alien fresh, but this jerky iis probably some of the best I've ever had. Tons of different flavors and heat levels for every person's taste. Bottom line? This place Is definitely the place to stop when you're out on the road going to or from Las Vegas from Orange county. Honestly, It's a perfect pit stop.

We've been stopping at this place for over 20 years whenever we come back from Las Vegas. It used…read moreto be a fun tradition for our family -- a nice place to stretch our legs and enjoy the novelty of the stop. Unfortunately, the customer service has declined tremendously and has become borderline rude. During our visit today, our daughters wanted to use the souvenir penny machine, but it took their money and wasn't working. When I politely mentioned it to the cashier, "Vicky," her response was simply, "Yeah, it's broken," with no apology or concern at all. I suggested they may want to put up a sign so other customers don't lose money, and she just shrugged and tossed our purchased items toward us before dismissing us. It was a really disappointing experience, especially at a place we've enjoyed for so many years. Sadly, this will probably be our last stop here. At this point, places like EddieWorld seem far more welcoming and worth the visit.

If you are going to Las Vegas and want a amazing donut or 2 for the ride this is the place to stop…read moreat. The donuts are fresh and amazingly delicious. The location is a bit old school and rough but paintings on the buildings are super cool if you like a taste of the old world. You can tell the family that owns this place takes pride in service and quality. 5 stars and a must stop for good donuts .

Best donuts in town. Very easy to become a regular I highly recommend this donut shopread more

Come here if you want to pay $10 for each small Blizzard--this place is straight-up highway…read morerobbery. The staff was super rude and refused to change my order when I asked for minis instead of smalls, basically forcing me to pay for something I didn't want. Why am I dropping $40 on ice cream? Feels like they're trying to scam people here. terrible experience

I didn't think it was possible to mess up a blizzard, but we ordered a large cotton candy blizzard…read moreand the bottom half was not mixed. So I basically ordered half a cup of vanilla soft serve. Also, not sure if this is a new thing across all DQ, but they had a lid on top when they delivered it, which defeats the point of turning it upside down. At least they have a bathroom, but the decor is a bit strange inside,

I recently stopped by Dairy Queen Grill & Chill in Baker, CA, on my way to Las Vegas and it turned…read moreout to be a solid and convenient break during a long desert drive. They have restrooms that you can use and it is located outside and gated so you know it is safe. The interior of the restroom was OK. It definitely needed more cleaning sessions and it did smell but it was fully stocked with toilet paper and seat liners so that's a plus. Given that this is one of those classic roadside spots that gives you exactly what you need, I didn't grade it as strict. This dairy queen as all the food items as their sister stores but I was able to find out that they did include fried cheese curds at this location. What a hidden find! I also got their chocolate dipped cone to eat afterwards. I got an order to go and was happy eating my freshly made cheese curds while charging my car at the nearvy TESLA chargers. Quick comf food plus a refreshing treat. The service was good and efficient, especially considering how busy it can get with travelers passing through. At this location, the interior dining is small with a few spots to sit down and enjoy your treats. Definitely plent of parking in the front for customers to make a pit stop.

Otw back from Vegas and this spot was a great quick pit stop break. They don't have a single patty…read morehamburger on their menu, and I wasn't able to add tomatoes onions or lettuce, so I just ordered their double deluxe that includes all that. Maybe I was hungry but it was surprisingly pretty good. The buns were soft and pattys tasted meaty without it being dry. Their blizzard treats were very refreshing during a drive. Restroom is connected to this gas station area. It was very busy when I went so the line was wrapped around outside. Luckily I had an RV to go to otherwise I'd probably had to wait for 15 mins.

My favorite place to find rare asian snacks! Delicious! My favorite place to buy produce as well!read more

Despite being a pocket-sized town, Ridgecrest has its fair share of culture…read more It's not quite 99 Ranch Market, but Orient Outlet's actually pretty good. They're not specific to any particular nationality as I was seeing implements for making Filipino, Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and Korean food. Most things were canned, but there was fresh produce in the back, fish and meat in the freezers, and the occasional pieces of statuary or vases that were for sale. Seems like a nice, family-owned market carrying Asian comfort foods you can find at the Albertson's or Stater Brothers along China Lake.