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    Del Taco

    4.3 (854 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food, Mexican
    Open 6:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Sandy C.

    Well, if you know me, you know I'm not much (if at all) into fast food. However, driving from Vegas back home has its perks. Who knew this was a little gem way out in Barstow. I heard about this place from my husband who in turn heard some good reviews from some friends, so we decided to stop and try a few tacos. It definitely brought me back to my high school days, the tacos were amazing! You actually get a lot too, everything tastes fresh and really good! I'm not saying it's the healthiest food choice around but it sure was good and if you're in that area or stopping through, it's worth it to stop and enjoy a taco or two. Hot sauce is pretty good as well, overall I'd come back should I travel this way again.

    Kim R.

    Driving home from Vegas Monday night and needed some grub and a bathroom. Me and my friend decided on THEE Original Del Taco; at least that's what I've ALWAYS heard. I'm not sure what prompted me to do a search about it but I did.... Say WHAT!? The current location is NOT the original one. (see screenshot) *mind blown* I digress.... I'm sure I've been here many years ago in my early 20's during some of my many road trips to Vegas but I was shocked at how STUFFED FULL all of their items were. My friend said that's what they're known for. I got the bun taco, soft chicken tacos and carnitas burrito. I couldn't believe how huge the chicken taco and carnitas burrito were!! They don't skimp on the cheese either, you can never have too much cheese in my opinion. I could only manage a couple of bite out of the burrito so I brought the rest home for the next day. Each table has their own personal sauce baskets! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bathrooms were clean as was the restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I was just disappointed they didn't have the orange cream shake available while we were there.

    Del Cheeseburger ($4.60), Fries ($3.95), Strawberry Lemonade ($3.29).
    Ame G.

    I was a bit skeptical, but this Del Taco visit has long been on the hubby's list, and we finally made it. This is not at all like the Del Taco chains dotted throughout the U.S. This is apparently one of the original locations and the quality and pride of that shows here. We ordered the Del Cheeseburger, fries, Strawberry Lemonade, Spicy Jack Quesadilla, and a Bun Taco. The portions were generously packed with plenty of meat and cheese and fresh tasting ingredients. The food here is noticeably better than the Del Tacos in our neighborhood. The quality, friendly staff, and quick service was excellent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bathrooms and the dining room were a bit unkept when we arrived for lunch, but mid-meal, the staff quickly cleaned the tables efficiently.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely a great place to stop on your road trip!

    Barstow taco
    Vu N.

    One of the original Del tacos. My go to stop on my way to Vegas. It's not your regular Del taco. The meat. Taste fresh. And they give you a lot of beef. Cheese and the veggies all just taste better. Shell crunchier. The size. It's huge. If only every Del taco tasted like this.

    Rennald M.

    Message to Corporate Del Taco....take notes from the 3 Barstow ,Ca locations... where these 3 are the only locations still run by original founder, original recipes, original ration sizes, original menu, friendly service , [[HIGHLIGHT]]servers still bring food to table, 80s 90s vibe/decor still[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. I swear it was like In n Out packed, even like 20+ employees. Right off the bat I could tell the difference, my usual order of a beef burrito at a corporate run place takes like 5 bites to finish, this one 10 bites , they still give you the taco in the combo meal here, and sauce packets still out in open

    Taco salad
    Pam D.

    Food is always good here. We like stopping on the way to Vegas. What is fun is how they have the old classics like the bin taco, taco salad and combo cup. Staff is friendly with quick service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is very clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Stop in!

    Always full sauce baskets
    Diana D.

    Always love stopping in Barstow for the original Del Taco experience. The lady at the register this after was a bit grumpy, but as always, the food was spectacular! Maybe she just had an off day. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love this location for the decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Heather P.

    Still a stop on the way to Vegas. A little disappointed though the tacos are smaller. Still bigger than your standard Del taco, but was sad. You could usually order one and be full as if you had two. I'm sure inflation is causing the changes. Still a good stop on the way.

    Victoria M.

    Always our first stop heading into Vegas absolutely love this Del taco it's always a bit busy but customer service is always great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant is always clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is really fast. Food is delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Always a great vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Gotta love the history

    Flour, carnitas cheese, green salsa,  simple and epic
    Wayne Z.

    Never in a million years would I have thought I would be enjoying taco mix stuffed between two buns... So apparently this is one of the original Del Tacos that were kept outside the corporate realm remaining in full control by the original franchisee. The carnitas burrito was packed with protein...the Bun Taco was ...wow...I haven't taken a puff weed in ages, well one because I'm trucking, and two I'm too lazy to get bongs, buds, paper all that shenanigans...but I will say this, if I had known this place existed back during the early days of going to community college and lighting one up on the weekends.....this is perfect weed food. Just sayin... Think anyone driving down the i15 should visit this historic site!

    Suzanne B.

    I wish I would have taken a few pics of our food, but I forgot. This place is awesome! They have a special menu with bigger portions and better tasting. Loved everything we ordered. They staff is super friendly too!

    Cheddar Quesadilla
    Alexander C.

    Stopped by on our way to Las Vegas for a quick bite of nostalgia. You see, growing up in Phoenix, we didn't have Del Taco back then. The closest location was in Blythe, Ca. Of course we'd always stop there for a tasty snack. I'd usually opt for a cheese quesadilla with green sauce and a cup of refried beans topped with red sauce. So good! Anyways, I didn't get the bean and cheese cup on this trip but definitely got the cheese quesadilla. Also a Barstow Taco and a red burrito (bean and cheese with red or green sauce). Everything tasted fresh and delicious. While sometimes the line goes out the door and the place gets packed, the counter and kitchen move at lightning speed. We had our order within about 3 minutes of ordering. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bathrooms and dining room are spotless, so a great place to stop on your road trip![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Oh, they also have baskets or sauce packets on every table![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] So much to love! At the end of the day, it's still Del Taco, not a lot of difference between corp and original.

    Diana T.

    Best Del Taco! The chicken taco's had so much chicken and cheese on them like they used to have back in the days! And so yummy as well! These are my favorite! Service was fast and staff was polite & friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It quite a large place so it's nice to eat inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you're ever on your way to Vegas make sure and stop at Theo Del Taco!

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    My go to when I'm on my way to Laughlin The best chicken tacos. The gentleman that brings your food to your table is always Nice!

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    Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

    Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

    4.5
    (161 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    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

    This has become our recent go-to stop when driving between Southern California and Las Vegas;…read morehowever, recent events have changed that decision. First, and probably the most important, they don't have Diet Pepsi, but Pepsi Zero. And Pepsi Zero is just awful. And yes, I tried it. I admit that I'm a fan of Coke products, but I'll survive on Diet Pepsi, never, but never Pepsi Zero. So that alone makes me not want to come here anymore. This trip, the girl taking our order seemed confused. Maybe she was new? But it didn't help that we had to explain we wanted a bowl of Chili, and even though it's not on the menu, they could sell it. I personally didn't want a burger this time, so I ordered a chicken sandwich, which is basically just chicken tenders on a bun. Not very impressed, but it wasn't as bad as Pepsi Zero. They do get credit for having a "senior" menu, which I ordered from. And I appreciate that they have tater tots. It seemed like a smaller portion, but it was actually perfect for me. I'll keep checking back, but if I see they still only serve Pepsi Zero, I might be walking over the McD's for my drink.

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    Original Tommy's

    3.3
    (305 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Stopped here between Vegas and SoCal just to give all the eating establishments off the Lenwood…read moreexit a chance. It's a little unfair, as I can go to "the" original Tommy's whenever I'm in the area, and there's something about the original that you just can't match. Similar to Five Guys (though I think these guys came before Five Guys), everything is a double burger. What's different is the chili! While people try to eat this burger with their hands, it's meant to be eaten with a fork. As I just don't eat that much anymore, I was able to get just a single burger. My dining partner got the cheeseburger with everything. The food was good, but messy. Loved the fries. Sadly, unless a place is so amazingly good that it overshadows the fact that I'm drinking Diet Pepsi instead of Coke, it will cost a star.

    Dine in: May 15, 2026…read more It's my first time trying the Original Tommy's burger restaurant. We came here specifically for the 80 cent chili cheeseburgers deal for their 80th anniversary. There was so many people waiting in line to order and also waiting for there foods. The hype of the chili cheeseburgers isn't even that awesome. It was a waste of my 2 hours+ for the foods that taste similar to sloppy joe from the cafeteria. It felt so suffocating waiting for our foods since there's so many people already waiting before us. The lighting was bright and it's pretty spacious but felt pretty off with everyone still waiting 2-3 hours+ for their orders. Its very chaotic while several customer's were going nuts because of the wait. While they were complaining to staff members when their foods coming out. We almost got our foods sooner but several women's when off on the staff for waiting x amount of hours and still didn't get the orders yet. We ended up having to wait until 10:33pm to get all our orders. We requested to get french fries first which was around 10:13pm since we're hungry. But mind you we been here waiting since 8:04pm for the whole order. We finally took our first chili cheeseburgers bite at 10:38pm. We left the restaurant by 10:59pm/11pm. The fries we requested at around 10:13pm was hot and fresh. By the time our whole order was ready to be called for us to pick up at the front counter. The batch of fries inside the box was already cold & old which tasted soggy and nasty. I don't understand how it wasn't even fresh at all since we were like the last few 10 customers left out of a few hundred after the 5pm - 7pm rush hour slot was over. We landed in the 8pm slot with only about 10 customers left or so. The customers was greedy as well who ordered multiple foods on different receipts. There was some who had stacks of receipts just for the chili cheeseburgers alone. We came here for the chili cheeseburgers(8), fries(4), Large drinks(2), and an ice cream cone but they only had cups(1). Most people only came here for the chili cheeseburgers only. The cash register lady told us we can purchase a multiple of 10 burgers per receipts. We only got 8 chili cheeseburgers since everyone was hypeing how great it was. It was just a big fat disappointment. You can literally get it elsewhere with better service and fresher taste. The chili cheeseburgers alone had so little bits of ground meat in it. I literally thought it would be on the chunky side but nope. The beef patty was small like the size of a hamburger patty at McDonald's. The buns is the only thing that was big which made the burgers looked big. They only put so little chili on each burgers as well. So the ingredients to me personally seems a bit on the cheaper side not worth the time and effort. I really don't understand how people hype how good their burgers are. The burgers and fries did not taste as fresh as I thought it would be. Everyone who's exaggerated about the chili cheeseburgers need to rethink it again. There are better burgers that taste more delicious and a bigger portion. My overall experience was definitely not that wonderful. I personally would not recommend this restaurant in general. The staff wasn't all that nice and friendly. I really don't understand the disorganized staff members and the food order arrangement was not coming out in an orderly manner. There was no intercom to call out your number. Everyone waited too long for their orders. They should have capped the multiple transactions for each customer to only one per visit. Then again everyone was so greedy. I just wondered if they were all going to eat it in one sitting. We couldn't even finish all our foods which we took the rest home for later in the week. I know we were greedy too but at least we did not have multiple receipts. The food was not completely fresh eventhough we waited for hours for the completed food order. You literally thought since they were busy shouldn't the foods be hot and fresh too. I personally think they gave us other people leftovers who ordered something differently and requested a redo for their burgers. I'm 100% sure they repackaged it with a new wrapper and gave it to us so we can consume it. I hope it's not true. I see it all the time when it usually happens behind the seen because the workers too lazy to cook more. I actually got one chili cheeseburgers with missing half a patty. I really don't know what happened to it but it was missing. So I'm assuming it probably dropped or so and they were too lazy to make more. After we got back home I had a tummy ache. I ended up having a massive diarrhea. It's a good thing I made it home before it ended up on myself. I'm thinking the chili kicked in. I will not come back here again at all. But you never know I might change my mind in the future. You can give them a try. Be your own judge. Eat at your own RISK. As of now it's a no go for me!!

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    Jersey Mike's Subs

    Jersey Mike's Subs

    3.4
    (101 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    The Jersey Mike's in Barstow is my go-to dinner stop on the drive between Vegas and LA, which I…read moremake frequently. It's solid road trip fuel that's a cut above fried and fatty fast food, which is always a plus. I love sandwiches of all kinds, and Jersey Mike's never seems to disappoint. This location is not quite as good as some of the others though. On my last few visits I've had a few disappointments, which ranged from the bread tasting a little stale to noticeably smaller portions (as well as one time getting a ridiciulously massive portion), to my order being slightly wrong (they forgot to leave off the mayonnaise or gave me white bread instead of wheat). This location is definitely inconsistent. Several times this location has been out of ice and the soda fountain hasn't been working, or they haven't had any diet soda options available. We've been given refunds on the sodas we ordered a couple of different times because of this. I like to order ahead through the app to save time, which is so valuable on the exhausting drive from Nevada to California. I order about 15 minutes before arrival, and my food has almost always been waiting for me. The dining room is small and has seen better days, but I've never felt unsafe eating in there. Barstow is kinda sketchy especially at night, but it's well lit and isn't filled with unsavory characters like some of the other quick service restaurants in the area always seem to be. My go-tos here are the chicken cheesesteak when I want a hot sub to the veggie or turkey and cheese when I'm craving a cold sandwich. Depending on who makes your order, you'll either get an overstuffed sub that's loaded with meat and veggies or you'll get a sandwich that leaves you hungry. There is no in-between. I do think this location skimps on the veggies and toppings, which is a letdown. I love lots of lettuce, tomatoes, and especially the sweet peppers on the chicken cheesesteak. I call Jersey Mike's my stop for elevated road trip food. It's not gourmet, but it certainly is reliable, hearty, and convenient for fueling up. While it's messy to eat in the car, it's a good spot to take a break before hitting the really crazy traffic going into Los Angeles.

    I never leave reviews but genuinely annoyed with the experience. I had came in wanting to try…read moresomething new and i was met with a terrible experience. Service was terrible and some employees were rude. I waited for a bit off to the side since it was busy and my sandwich was hot, they had called out some other guys name for a sandwich and then when they called out the number for mine i didn't know they're were a ton of people. Went up and said "was it for yk my name" and she rolled her eyes and pushed the sandwich towards me and walked away. Would've liked a bag instead of walking out with just a wrapped sandwich but whatever. If i'm ever in barstow again i think i'll pass on jersey mikes.

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