Support your local cafe! This hidden gem in the desert is the perfect oasis for off-roaders and travelers alike. With its charming ambiance and friendly service. The stunning desert views make it an unforgettable place to relax and recharge. Have a BLT or some chicken tenders, you won't be disappointed. It's certainly not high end cafe, but it definitely checks all the boxes. read more

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The tri-tip sandwich we got the other day was so good, we went back today and got it again. Meat is tender and juicy and they put just the right amount of bbq sauce on it to not take away from the flavor of the meat. The zucchini fries and onion rings were nice and crispy. My only recommendation would be to make the ranch dressing a bit more creamier, a little too watery but still good. read more

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New ownership! With a certain political lean. Besides that I got raw sausage, warm Gatorade all fed on a dirty table at a snail pace. The burrito is the size of a fist and has gone down hill with new management. Won't get a dime of my money again. read more

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Food was really good despite limited menu on Thanksgiving Week. Staff is friendly and cook was so kind. Just be aware of the limited menu so you are not caught off guard like I was. :) Overall a wonderful little establishment! read more

Place went downhill fast, prices went up, crappy new manager, bad vibes and inconsistent hours. Only good thing about this place is Eduardo.

Sadly, the new ownership has ruined this place. They treat their employees like trash and talk down on their large customer base. Food quality tanked and wait times are over an hour. Won't be back unless Jason returns. He genuinely cared about quality and customer service. read more

Restaurant & store was goong off today!! Best food quality, service in the desert! Thanks for being here for us! read more

Blu in Cafe - Best burger & frys in Imperial County!!! 5 star service & food quality! Thanks for being here!! - Cafes Near Me - Borrego Springs, California

Worst dining experience I've ever had. The wait for food was 45 minutes to an hour, and when it finally arrived, items were missing. When I told the manager, she was rude and unprofessional, and it took another 45 minutes for the missing food. The kitchen staff clearly lacks communication, and the manager doesn't know how to lead. The bathrooms were extremely filthy -- trash everywhere and urine and feces on the toilets. Completely unacceptable. The only positive part of my visit was the woman working the fryers. She was kind, helpful, and clearly the hardest worker there. She was the only reason I didn't walk out and request a refund. I would not recommend eating here. read more

Good food good prices!! The staff is friendly and have great service! Definitely recommend!! read more

Nice spot to ride to for breakfast or lunch. Small market inside with random food and stuff to buy. Great service plenty of parking in the front. Gets busy. Opens at 8am. read more

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The carne asada breakfast burritos are the best around, Jason and his family are the most wholesome and helpful people you will ever meet. Always good vibes love the off-roading community. Oh and guess what? They have gas stations now with premium and diesel fuels. read more

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Super nice staff very happy and fun to be around. Place was decorated so cute & Food and food service was so good!!! deff coming back here again! read more

This is a dive Café out in the middle of the desert, I went back there this past weekend for nostalgic reasons, I used to go out there 45 years ago almost every weekend, and we would eat at this place as it was the only game in town, at that time it was a restaurant with tables and chairs inside, now it's a pay at the cashier booth in the store, and then wait for your food and eat outside or take it to your motorhome, I really wanted the Carne Asada because it's the thing to get there, they get premium meat from Ramey's in Brawley , they were out and we ended up having burgers and fries that were decent. Glad that I went out there again with my granddaughter read more

Posting a new 5 review. The new owners have completely changed this place around for the better! The food was amazing, the service was awesome, and we received our food incredibly quickly. The steak and eggs is phenomenal. I didn't have high hopes for a steak from a breakfast place, but it was cooked PERFECTLY. Very impressed. It was a very nice breakfast while out camping. We will absolutely be back again this season! read more

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Best Burgers and Chicken Strips in Anza!! Don't forget to ask for the Ranch Dressing !! read more

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Now under new ownership! I've boycotted going for years due to how gnarly the past owners were, their bite like a California Green, and now have returned to find new ownership and a new menu- both of which an improvement from the past. They offer a selection of drinks, both carbonated and canned alcoholic, along with simple roadside snacks. read more

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I don't wanna be rude. But the service was horrible. The lady that cashed me out was extremely rude. Because I didn't help my wife carry 1 bag that contained 4 items that were not heavy at all, and my wife was the one that said it was fine for me not to help. I personally think the cashier lady needs to mind her own business instead of worrying about other people's business. read more

We love the blue in cafe!!! The pancakes are our kids favorite and the parents love the breakfast burritos and hot coffee! The staff is amazing and so kind. Having the shop right next to the park is a life saver! Thank you guy!!! read more

Amazing service and food!! Jason and the entire staff are very friendly and helpful. They make you feel like you are family.

Went to Blu in Cafe 3 times while at Ocotillo Wells Rv resort and the food was delicious and the service was awesome!

The place is absolutely beautiful it was just redone for this riding season, and the new owner is so kind It is definitely a place to check out if you are in the ocotillo wells area while riding. read more

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My family stayed 3 nights at the rv park. Hookups were great but amenities were out of order. I'd give a 4-5 but Pool was broken and not heated and one of the restrooms was out of order the whole time. Camp host lady yelled "get your helmet on" at a father warming up his kids motorcycle ... she could've been more polite because all who heard were shocked at her aggressiveness. Amazing sunrise and sunset views and we felt safe here. Our kids loved the riding track and our dogs had a good time being taken on walks around the park. The cafe is basic and food is good. there's a row of general store items by the cashier but not much else. We will be back again! read more

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We were pleasantly surprised at how good the food is here. Definitely worth checking out their breakfast. I will take a morning off of cooking to eat here anytime. Customer service on point as well. Grab a t-shirt too!!! Thanks Blu In Café. read more

Great food, and staff is super friendly. We had the carne asada breakfast burrito, tri tip sandwhich, pulled pork sandwhich and Philly sandwhich, all were great . read more

Super friendly and helpful staff. We got some tri tip sandwiches and a carne asada burrito. All were good and food arrived quickly. Definitely worth a stop. read more

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Excellent food!! Nice treat while camping!! Definitely recommend giving this place a try

Good food and people in a desert location it's needed in! Roll right up on your desert toy and grab good food- eat at the bar inside or outdoor tables in the shade. read more

Fantastic food,fantastic service, family owned business, highly recommend stopping by

I never get burritos, don't care much for them, but this carne asada burrito with locally sourced meat is phenomenal.

We've been living and traveling in our RV for close to a year now. Along the way we've been fortunate to find some amazing restaurants and foodie finds. Yesterday our luck changed. We had a horrible experience at the Restaurant at Blu In RV Park. While we were exploring the Ocotillo Wells state park we were also scoping out our next RV park. We found the Blu In had a restaurant that looked fun and inviting. Our simple order of one Hamburger and one bowl of chili took over 90 minutes to arrive at the table. It's one thing for them to be busy, but we were at the end of their busy streak. The family group that ordered just before us were served their food and completed eating while we continued to wait. (Now I understand why they make you pay when you order, BEFORE they prepare the food. Everyone would simply leave after such a long wait). Literally at the 90 minute waiting mark I went inside to Inquire about the order. There sitting in the window is our food. Probably been there for several minutes while the waitress took a break. Even then it took another wait to-get the food. The waitress decides to get argumentative with us Instead of apologizing for the delay. Unreal. Now other neighboring patrons are apologizing to us. Everyone is in disbelief. I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND OR ENDORSE THIS RESTAURANT. After this embarrassing event we also changed plans to NOT stay at the park as well. read more

Decided to try this tiny little café (big patio) located inside a convenience store after the high recommendations from our neighbor. The meat they use for their tri-tip sandwich, hamburgers and pulled pork tastes fresh and of high quality. We arrived in the area late in the evening as they were getting ready to close but were able to keep the kitchen open a little longer to accommodate us. We got a chance to talk to the owner/chef Jason for a little bit after finishing up our food and the passion he has for cooking and his customers really comes through; he reminded me of Bob from Bobs burgers. He takes great pride in coming up with new menú items and using the freshest meat and ingredientes. read more

Felt right at home hanging out here in between our ATV outings. Jason was incredibly accommodating and friendly, helping us with everything we needed. Lots of options for food and drinks, real cool place to relax, thanks a million read more

Blu in Cafe is a must stop in when around Ocotillo Wells. It makes to be such a nice lunch spot. Every time my family and I come out camping here, we always make sure to include this destination as a stop on our rides. There's a covered patio to the side of the restaurant/store and many chairs and long tables to sit plentiful. It's a mini store inside, and they also have a full kitchen menu of items such as their yummy versions of burritos, chicken tenders, burgers and fries, etc... the food has always been up to par and plentiful. ICE bags can also be purchased here. Prices are definitely on the expensive spectrum so a heads up there. There are also always vendors set up in the parking lot and even offroad rentals right next to the seating area so leave yourself some time to shop while you wait for your food. The parking lot can fit many vehicles so no worries there. We definitely are looking forward to our next visit already! read more

My wife and I were in the area last week to check out Superbloom 2017 (awesome!). My wife is a desert rat from way back -- her parents used to have a trailer parked out in Ocotillo Wells, so she's been coming out here for decades. I joined in the fun starting in the '80s, and the Blu Inn has long been a stop for us when we want some good food and cold drinks. We were definitely not disappointed in our most-recent visit. First, it wasn't crowded at all -- we were served immediately. Second, the patio is dog friendly, which our newly adopted dog really appreciated. Third, they had bottles of Sculpin for sale. And finally, the food was good. We ordered cheeseburgers and onion rings, they were cooked fast, they were hot and tasty, and they were served with a smile. An easy 4 stars -- for sure the best food (and cold beer) you'll find between Borrego Springs and the Salton Sea. read more

The Blu Inn has been the standard rest stop , food stop, beer stop in the Ocotillo are for decades. It has withstood the test of time with few changes throughout the years. It's fairly centrally located to the popular riding destinations of the Ocotillo area. The beer is cold and the burgers and such are a bit above par. The service is exceptional and be prepared to wait during the winter weekend craziness. Unfortunately the gas pumps haven't worked for awhile , kind of a bummer since running low on fuel is a desert riders norm. We have a house in one of the Salton Sea propers and a run to Superstion has us on fumes by the time we roll up here. Let's hope this changes in the future. The RV park seems to be ramping up in quality and always seems to be busy in season. There seemed no to be a lot of riding restrictions in this local area , probably because of the amount of people who visit here. Be careful , don't drive drunk ...IF you happen to get caught riding back in the dark it's easy to find with the blinking tower light. read more

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Excellent food and great staff. Had bacon burgers and they were fresh and great. Fun environment. Easy to access with dirt toys.

It's the best place in town to eat! It's the only place in town and it shares my sentiments. While I sit and use their service. It's like hating amazon.com but using their services. read more

Blu in Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Borrego Springs, California

We stopped in and got a tri tip sandwich and a turkey and Swiss on sourdough. Both we SO GOOD. Tri tip sandwich is a must, smoked in house and local beef. And Great customer service. read more

Definitely recommend the food is great! The staff are awesome! Out door dining too. Love their CheeseBurgers!!

This place is great! The food is excellent, the people are friendly. The little store has miscellaneous things in case you forgot to pack or ran out of supplies. It's so nice to be able to get a hot meal or a delicious shake after a day of riding in the desert! read more