ABSOLUTE MUST STOP BETWEEN CA & AZ VIA THE 10! Daniel's Really Good Jerky isn't "Really Good Jerky"... it's REALLY GOOD JERKY! That's why it is in all caps! I've been a beef jerky connoisseur since I was like 5 years old (haha!), so I know GOOD jerky when I encounter it. The jerky here is overall AMAZING! In fact the array of jerky here and its taste probably rivals the jerky found at Baker's Alien Fresh Jerky in California. My go to jerky here at Daniel's are all the intentionally hot ones! - the Habanero Mango, the Carolina Reaper, and the XXX HOT. Out of the three, the XXX HOT is my absolute go to! It is hotter than anything I've ever tried and remains the King of Heat! This flavor of hot was formerly known as the Colon Cleanser about 4 - 5 years back. I like this one mainly for the taste... however, the taste behind the heat coupled with the hot-kick is addictive! Not to mention, the therapeutic properties of this jerky is medicinal. :D For you to figure out what flavors to pick up, you are offered samples to help you out. The staff here are all friendly and helpful. Please note that the jerky does taste a whole lot better out of a freshly opened bag. For example, the XXX HOT kicks harder out of a freshly opened bag than a sample. Moreover the establishment is clean, and well kept. Even more, there are a lot of other things to choose from here besides jerky. Other meat base jerkies are found here. Novelty-like sodas, candies, hot sauces and even Chocolate Rocks (which are AMAZING!) are found here too. There is something for everyone here to enjoy. I recommend this business, especially for those who love jerky. The price for bags have gone up and don't look like much in a vacuumed package, but the taste and quality IS THERE... Don't be a Misguiding Mario who just stopped to hit the baño. My 5 Star rating means I would go out of my way to come here. read more

Daniel's Really Good Fresh Jerky - Daniel's XXX Hot Beef Jerky, formerly known as the Colon Cleanse Hot Jerky. - Specialty Food Near Me - Quartzsite, Arizona

Great rest stop, Clean bathrooms as others have said. Snacks tasted good and were fresh, they have some hard to find items, however prices on all items are absurd, especially the vacuum sealed jerky. The cashier was kind and friendly. read more

Really cute, fun pit stop to pick up snacks for the drive back from Phoenix to Los Angeles! The young lady working the whole store was so friendly, patient and knowledgeable. Really enjoyed trying their jerky samples, as it was so hard to decide from their walls of so many jerky flavors! Always been a fan of teriyaki myself, and their teriyaki and honey teriyaki are definitely really good and fresh! read more

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They offer free samples, I purchased 3 bag deal. The bags I purchased were saltier than the samples. A lil overpriced, but figured I was passing thru on roadtrip and splurged. Won't be a goto next time around tho. For me, meh. For pit stop, novelty, but not to get my jerky fix. Better off just getting big box store jerky. read more

Came in for the ridiculously fresh jerky, bought a ton of pickled items. They have everything from sweet, sour to savory come visit Daniel's. Fast check out. Cute little shop. read more

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Stopped by this shop driving back to California. They were super friendly and had the yummiest beef jerky's and pickled goodies. Lots of spices with funny names and labels. Staff were super nice and would provide samples for jerky's. I bought the pickled cucumbers, Korean BBQ beef jerky and another flavor which I forgot what it was but they were all fresh and amazing. read more

Daniel's Really Good Fresh Jerky - Specialty Food Near Me - Quartzsite, Arizona

I came in for some jerky... and walked out five minutes later. They only sell beef jerky in 3.5-ounce bags--for $11 a bag. That's right: one tiny bag, one measly piece of jerky, and a price that makes you wonder if it's sprinkled with actual unicorn dust. I get it--prices are up thanks to inflation--but this is ridiculous. At that rate, you're basically paying for air with a side of chew. After inspecting a few flavors and seeing the laughably small portions, I couldn't justify spending a dime here. Ironically, I went across the street to Terrible's for gas and found their jerky counter (Mahogany smoked meats). A full pound for $43 later, I walked out much happier--and much fuller. Moral of the story: unless you want to pay a fortune for one sad little snack, skip this place. Other than the jerky disappointment, the location has some positives. The customer restrooms are convenient, the showroom is clean, and the parking lot is easily accessible with electric vehicle chargers--a thoughtful touch for anyone stopping by. read more

Bathroom is for customers only but it was very clean. Big selection of hot sauces, candy, and jerky. Worker was very friendly and lets you sample the jerky. Nice stop to pick up snacks for the road read more

On our way to Scottsdale AZ and saw the signs and passed it. On the way back home, saw the sign again and decided to make Daniel's into a pit stop and buy some jerky. Really nice place and nice customer service. Clean bathrooms, a lot too look at, ended up getting jerky, pickles, and chocolate. All I can say everything was great. Make Daniel's your next pit stop and get gas across the street. read more

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We have been eating Daniel's Really Good Fresh Jerky for several years now. We absolutely love it. We have ate hundreds of kinds of beef jerky made locally in California and in other states. So far Daniel's Jerky ranks to the top of everyone else. We always get the original with intense flavors. Very delicious. read more

We stopped here on the way to CA. We love jerky and figured why not stop. There is plenty of parking, the lady working was super friendly and the bathrooms were clean! They offer lots of different types of jerky (tuna, chicken, turkey, and your game meats), and at 3 bags for $30 is a good deal. We got a chicken jerky and two different kinds of beef. The chicken jerky was not great, flavor was good but it was not a chewy jerky. The kippered beef was the best and was like steak bites. Great flavor and a good texture jerky wise. They have a wall of different bottled drinks and lots of candies and locally canned/pickled goods. Overall, was a cool stop if you're wanting some snacks and drinks on your drive! read more

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I should have read the reviews before i gave this store my business I bought some Ghost Pepper chili powder on October 24th and didn't check the date of expiration which was 09/15/2023!!! When we called the store to let them know to check the dates, not only did they not apologize or offer a refund (which we did not ask for) They denied that they even sold the item at their stores. We will not be back nor recommend this store which obviously does not care about their customers by our experience and other reviews as well. read more

Daniel's Really Good Fresh Jerky - sold item TWO years past the expiration date and denied responsibility - Specialty Food Near Me - Quartzsite, Arizona

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Didn't really like the brief encounter we had , my daughter is 4 , hmgot her a lollipop and as she was looking at the others the older woman reached over the counter no smile or nothing and kind of gave the feeling of her being annoyed that my kid was going through the lollipop is almost a " why are u touching them put it back " type feeling idk I just thought it was weird since my kid was actually looking at the colors and flavors they had when she reached over the counter just to put the one on it's side to the other side didn't really have the friendliest feeling, other people who worked there seem ok , but what do we expect from quartzite read more

We stopped by as they were closing and the workers were super sweet; she let us sample so many different jerkys. I loved how big the shop was, it was laden of all different kinds of snacks. The standout was the jerky wall. We ended up purchasing a few for the road. Definitely worth the stop read more

Just before returning home after a day exploring Quartzite we stopped here for Jerky and a little something for our 8 yr old buddy! What a fun assortment of novelty candies and fun treats for kiddos! Ice Cold specialty uncommon beverages. Hubby chose a Huckleberry soda and loved it! "Wouldn't this be yummy poured over vanilla icecream? He's right about that! It would as would many of the other flavors! The wall of Jerky was impressive. Samples for most flavors are happily offered. The young clerk was attentive and helpful as we made our choices! There are jams and jellies and much more! Restrooms are very clean and this business is indeed handicapped accessible! Bold Signage is clearly visible as you exit the freeway or approach west on Main. read more

Store was impeccably clean and well organized the samples were great. The jerky that I actually bought were disappointing. It seems the jerky that was in a single layer was good but possible when the meats are stacked upon each other the vacuum sealing is not as efficient so there's a weird taste to that jerky it was a bit moist and off-tasting, I ended up tossing in the garbage. read more

Must stop if in the vicinity. Best beef jerky in the world! Can't wait to go back & stock up!

YUMMMMMMM !! DELISH BOMB DOT COM 3 jerkey bags for $30 Fresh artisanal high quality beef jerkey. Tons of other cute kitschy items like hot sauce, candies & sodas. Super duper hospitable staff.. Will definitely return & recommend! read more

Daniel's Really Good Fresh Jerky - Specialty Food Near Me - Quartzsite, Arizona

We've been here about 3 times on Arizona roadtrips. Great place! Clean environment and lotsssss of options: candy, jerky, hot sauce, drinks, etc etc etc. Great bathrooms. Friendly service. Fun stop. read more

Daniel's Really Good Fresh Jerky - The isles - Specialty Food Near Me - Quartzsite, Arizona

Stopped by on the way to CA from AZ. The jerky is some of the best I've ever had. The Western beef and Pepper Steak - outstanding. Worth checking out if you're passing through. read more

A MUST stop! .30 cent candy sticks...at least 20+ flavors of jerky and more hot sauce than I can count. Lots of other Arizona specific fun gifts. read more

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I came here and got some amazing jerky after Crystal Hill. This place reminds me of Alien Fresh Jerky out in Barstow except with fewer selections. I felt that the cowboy jerky here didn't really match up to Alien Fresh however their jerky is delicious! The jerky here does contain high fructose corn syrup (just an FYI for health nuts). I highly recommend coming and trying their great jerky. They have a sample station and the workers are extremely friendly and kind. read more

Hello! I absolutely LOVE Daniels Really Good Fresh Jerky, BUT the delivery time is absurd. Im not kidding you, I ordered online, and quite literally forgot about it until 4-5 weeks later, when I received a "letter" from someone named Daniel. I was entirely confused until i opened the package which contained the jerky I ordered. I was absolutely dumbfounded though, considering that I basically considered my order to be a "field loss". The jerky took NO LESS than 4 weeks to deliver. This is absolutely absurd. I would rather DRIVE to arizona than wait that time again. Daniel's clearly has no sense of direction, motivation, or knowledge required to run a business with the online functionality. I would NEVER recommend this jerky to ANYONE, unless you're willing to wait 1-2 months for delivery. It' absolutely sickening how this company operates with 1-5 people (yes i've been to their stores in person in Arizona, where workers confirmed this). I would NEVER recommend this place to anyone. The jerky is good, but not worth a 1-2 month wait, knowing that a 85yr old woman is doing most of the heavy lifting for Daniel (ask me how I know?). This place is absolutely disgusting. Please for the love of jesus christ, never buy anything from this place. read more

Nice spot to stop and pick up a few snacks. Free samples of beef jerky. We enjoyed the sweet n spicy jerky. There's also snacks like nuts, candy, pickled veggies and more. read more

I still remember those road trips during the 80s when my brother and I were stuffed in the back of the station wagon as well traversed from Northern California throughout the United States. I also remember some of the roadside stops along the way that sold gems, packaged candies, fruits, and souvenirs. When my brother pulled into Daniel's as a stop between Los Angeles and Phoenix, those memories came flooding back to me. Daniel's has quite the selection of candies, dry fruits, hot sauces and of course jerky. The very friendly lady behind the counter was offering samples and I politely declined as I don't eat meat. She chuckled and asked if I was offended. I told her absolutely not and I also told her that I wasn't bothered by some of the light hearted t-shirts and sayings. My brother continued to shop for jerky as I browsed the sauces when I came upon Dave's Gourmet Vegan Bolognese Pasta Sauce. If there's a vegan option in a non-vegan location, i can find it. It was superbly hilarious that a road stop jerky and sauce place has jars of Vegan Bolognese Ready for the twist in the story. I purchased my jar of Vegan Bolognese, thanked the cashier and ny brother and I continued ti drive to Phoenix. I was telling my sister-in-the-law the story the following day when I checked the expiration date. Much to my dismay, it said, 08-08-2022 I decided to call and let the team at Daniel's know that the other jars maybe expired too I spoke a friendly but very inquisitive woman who said that she would be in contact with the owners and let me know. It will one week from tomorrow that I was supposed to get a call back. While I like to have my eight dollars refunded, its more important that the expiration dates are checked on slow moving items. I will update the review if I hear back from the team at Daniels. read more

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Stopped at this place on our way to Los Angeles from Arizona. We are always down to try new jerky place and this spot claims it's really good. There are a numerous amount of selections, but the best deal is going for three bags for $27. It is expensive, and that is the one knock I have on it, but it is so good. It's hard not to finish everything in one go. Also, the best part is that they have a testing station. You can test as many jerseys as you'd like to make sure that you are making the correct purchase. I also have a whole store with other Road trip snack options, and array of hot sauces, and some fun drinks. If you're looking for something cheap I'd recommend going to the gas station but if you're looking for something with a little bit more quality, that comes with a price, this is a great place to start. read more

Daniel's Really Good Fresh Jerky - Jerky wall - Specialty Food Near Me - Quartzsite, Arizona

Stopped in for jerky on the way to AZ. Lovely store! So many goodies to look at. The ladies working were welcoming and friendly. Still the best beef jerky in my opinion. Once I'm home, I always regret not buying more! read more

Daniel's Really Good Fresh Jerky variety of beef, pork, Buffalo, venison, chicken, tuna, Elk and all with a variety of flavors. I bought whiskey barbecue brisket, spicy & sweet brisket, prime rib flavored beef and cowboy beef. I also bought salted roasted pumpkin seeds, jalapeño honey mustard, Desert Mesquite honey and Apple Pecan preserves. Danielle there's a lot of interesting treats. Friendly service and they do give out samples of the many options of flavored jerky. read more

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Tried the cowboy, carne asada, Carolina reaper jerkey very good flavor some are a little tough but ok for beef jerkey. The dark chocolate walnut fudge is so delicious must try! The place is cute and definitely worth the stop very clean and it has restrooms. The cashier was very talkative and friendly. Would definitely go back read more

I sent my fiancé an order on her way back from lake havasu. She returned with some nasty gas station jerky. One was even dusted in sugar... eww! She said your location was closed and you were moving to a larger store. I was disappointed I didn't get my jerky fix but now she's on my list finding out the new store has been open for months. This is a relationship killer. Do I give her a second chance or has that jerky dried out and needs to be sent out to pasture. A guy has to have his jerky and I can't travel anymore due to cancer and other disabilities. Once you've had the best the rest is just cardboard garbage. She should know better. Jokes... kinda. read more

Good jerky at a fair price. Very fresh and you are able to sample all the varieties. If you are driving thru this village this is a great stop for some good fresh jerky and delicious craft sodas. read more

Daniel's Really Good Fresh Jerky - Specialty Food Near Me - Quartzsite, Arizona

Freshest and most flavorful jerky I've ever tasted. A must- stop on the 10 to California!

Stopped for some treats, found olive s and Jams which of course we have to try and flavored syrups. As for the road snack, I bought vegetable chips and banana chips. They vegetable chips are terrible!! They have a very intense plastic smell and taste like plastic too. Super bummed. Banana chips are nothing exciting, ate a couple. Bought some turkey jerky, it's good. Not the best , the sample was better. read more

Very neat little shop. Lots of really good jerky, unique candies and drinks. Fun place to stop and stretch the legs during a long trip. read more

Over price jerky Seems like a tourist "gotcha" Everything has a price ticket that seems very high! 3oz of jerky for 11 dollars....ouch The flying J down the highway has an amazing g jerky 11oz for around 17 And extra yummy read more

If u're headed to Lake havasu city from phx & need to juice up ur tesla at the nearby supercharger before getting to ur final destination, stop in here for some spectacular jerkey! The Buffalo jerkey didn't taste any different than ur top notch beef jerkey, but it was so daaaaang good! Ooodles of flavor and just right on the splash of saltiness! The chamoy mango didn't knock my slippers off, but it was quite tasty! Be prepared to pay top $$$$ to satisfy ur snack tooth! $10 for a 0.2 oz bag of jerkey or $27 for 3 bags. Ouch! Ah wellz, gotta live that jerkey, chamoy mango life! read more

Daniel's Really Good Fresh Jerky - Specialty Food Near Me - Quartzsite, Arizona

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DANIELS! I road tripped here because I went to PHX for some spring baseball. THE JERKY VERDICT: It's pretty good. Not anything I need to check out again. But definitely a cute place if you want to get a taste of AZ candy culture. The lady working was nice and the store was a goofy and notable part of the trip. The highlight of quartzville! Thanks for having us. read more

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Pretty awesome place. The nice old lady running it was very friendly and gave us samples. I got 3 packs of jerky and boy they were delicious. Didn't last long because they were too tasty. I also grabbed some hot sauce and BBQ sauce. Just cracked the BBQ and it's delicious. Nice selection of hot sauce, BBQ sauce, jerky, salsa and soda. Some nice jellies and canned goods too. Like a little farmers market stand in a cute building. Has a fun look. Will stop here again when I pass by. read more

The jerky was not bad. I felt that it could have been a little better. The big take away from this experience was that came along with it. These guys have every candy on earth!! huge selection of the hard to get stuff. A worth while place to stop by. Kids loved it! read more

We started to see their billboard signs about 50 miles east of LA. Kind of like an I10 version of Wall Drug. So we had to stop. When we got to Exit 17, there it was. Gas too and lots of other stuff. We bought the three for $25 package and had maybe 15 to choose from. By the time we arrived in Mesa, we had done a great job on all three. Super clean bathrooms thanks for that, and they are very proud they keep it that way. Do your self a favor and stop at Exit 17. read more

Daniel's Really Good Fresh Jerky - Jerky of all kinds! - Specialty Food Near Me - Quartzsite, Arizona