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    Generals Headquarters

    3.4 (114 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican, Burgers
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Very loud
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Hot fresh made Fries.
    Yvonne J.

    On our way back from the beach decided to stop and grab some lunch. Friendly employees, hot yummy food at a reasonable cost. I can't wait to go back to shafter so I can have those fries again.

    Garbage chicken salad made with remnants of whatever is left from the bottom of the barrel ingredients.
    Denise G.

    Order a crispy chicken salad , you know what ? Instead just order a head of lettuce & cut all the green parts off , wait till it's all white & chunky (insert vomit emoji ). Turn your Open light off at 9:30 on a Saturday night & then don't answer your phone after I call 4x to rectify the order . It's cool I'll just write a review.

    Onion rings

    I can't believe it!!!! As a business why would you serve burn onion rings to customers?

    Wasco Location. Generals Headquarters Menu
    Daisy G.

    Wasco Location Super clean! Love that it's so much closer to home. The staff is super fast and clean with their service. The chili cheese fries are to die for!

    Chili cheese french fries
    Talena L.

    I absolutely love generals for quick bite. There is nothing healthy here, but the food is amazing. Had the chili cheese fries today. It is super tasty and portion size is large. Cost was 5.00. If your looking for occasional guilty pleasure, this is a must if you're in Shafter.

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    23 days ago

    Generals is always an easy, local go-to in Shafter. Consistently good service. Consistently tasty food. Keep your dollars local, folks.

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    11 months ago

    Good small town drive in, love their fried okra and mushroom sides and the patty melt on German is the bomb!

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    9 months ago

    Great service, we have been coming here for years, food is great, ambiance is family friendly.

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    2 years ago

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    1 year ago

    We were working down the street. It's a good burger and the sandwiches are good too. I like the old school feel of it.

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    2 years ago

    Barbecue beef was dry, overcooked, fries were delicious. Disappointed but friends urging us to try again with a burger.

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    2 years ago

    Trash food. Even worst service, wanted to give it another go today and they put me on hold for 10minutes. Would not recommend.

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    3 years ago

    I've been eating here since high school and they never disappoint. Yeah I recommend this place.

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    2 years ago

    Food is not good and also my 1 year old , 3 year old and my self got food poisoning.

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    4 years ago

    Food okay service pretty bad ambiance horrible and the mozzarella sticks are probably the only good thing they have on the menu

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    The Red Wagon Cafe

    The Red Wagon Cafe

    4.6(145 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    We were hungry and looking for a local mom and pop place to eat so I jumped on Yelp and found this…read moreplace on the map. I found this place and we had like 40 minutes to get there before they closed. As we started to drive there we were wondering if the GPS was taking us on a wild ride because we ended up driving on some rural roads and thought, there's no way there's a restaurant back here but a few minutes later we arrived to a cute rustic looking caboose looking café. The interior was authentic and rustic and even smelled like real food being cooked on a griddle smell. Our waitress came right over and welcomed us to sit wherever we want to. Their menu was homemade country filled items. I ordered the Club Sandwich which was their daily special and I went with their potatoe salad which is something I don't like to order because it's one of those items that I'm never really sure if its going to be homemade or store bought. My husband went with the cheeseburger and fries. It didn't take long for our meal to arrive. I loved how the plates didn't match, just like at home lol, and the potato salad was homemade and it was good. My Club Sandwich was good and the vegetables were California fresh. My husband said his cheeseburger was cooked right and tasted like it was cooked on a seasoned grill. I definitely know if when we are back in the area, we definitely will be coming back to this little spot.

    Come on Thursday for The Chicken Fried Steak Special! Twenty Bucks will cover the main dish, lots…read moreof papas, 2 eggs your way, coffee, and a decent gratuity. Not bad for a stationary railroad car in La Colonia, without a conductor pulling the hand break, because some tonto in a car or truck decided to race under the crossing rails! Clean restrooms! Friendly service! The ownership has changed, but the cool cook has been there for several years! Oscar, the server and more, will always make you feel welcome and make sure that everything is perfect!

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    Willow Ranch - Ribs

    Willow Ranch

    4.1(998 reviews)
    10.1 mi
    $$

    On a road trip, my friend Denise and I were looking for a convenience store in roads that were not…read morepaved with cement nor were they in the center of a chic boutique and a hits-the-spot every time boba shop. Yes, we were basically on dirt roads that saw a few scattered homes here and there, and visible old school phone towers (the brown kind) connected with wires (where crows sit on a row) existed, and not much else. We drove around in some circles, looking for this fabled store and found nothing, not even a Bigfoot. We noted how the moment felt like we were on an Iowa highway because we saw expansive fields and experienced a Middle-America atmosphere. I wanted a small stalk of wheat in between my teeth. As we drove, we saw this place and decided that this joint would replace the store we were looking for. At this point I started to listen to Carry on My Wayward Son by Kansas. If you know, you know. As soon as I entered I felt like I had stepped into a diner in the middle of nowhere, the type of spot where brothers talked about saving people, hunting things, you know the family business. My friend Denise did not know what I was talking about and when I tried to introduce the world to her with corny prompts she decided not to play along. Still for a fan the experience was nothing but a win!(chester). I cannot remember the person who helped us but she was a server who reported that she had lived in the surrounding area for most of her life. She was deepening the believe that we were on a route diner neglected by city reality. During this visit, I had fried okra for the first time in my life. It was weird to taste but not in a bad way. More like I had never tasted this texture before in my life. The texture that I had not tried before in my life was a gooey vegetable. Like the texture of the outside was exactly as advertised--- fried goodness. The actual okra was the gooey part. I do not want to sound crass, truly, I do not, but it did feel like enjoying something slimy, and I will leave it at that. Again, not wrong, just weird But I will not get it again. The server- the homegrown one- gave us fried pickles and these were much more to taste. Like, I i have had fried pickles before and I loved them but I had some that were not for me. But these, these, were pickle spears fried to brown goodness, and the mixture hit green- which does not mean go, more like Hulk enjoys, instead of smashes. It was a simple dish yes- green spear pickle fried but sometimes the goodness of a county fair is exactly what a roadtrip snack should be. The fair came to my table and I am not mad at that. On this trip I did have the Willow Dip which I feel is a close cousin to a french dip. What this place did well, at least I think, is putting it on an onion baguette. I am not sure if onion baguette is a middle-of-nowhere bread, but, I allowed it because the taste of the bread was, like tailored made for me, I am a sucker for onion, and not just because it gives me sexy breath. The food was standard, solid fare. Everything was just good nothing wrong with it, all good with it. The sauces were tasty, and added smoky sweet flavor that was welcomed. So this elevated the dish by addding a hickory taste. It did not save the dishes, but did make them better. The decorations were texas heavy. I should have taken more pictures. But sometimes the imagination allows for a space to feel more than at it is.

    Mar 15 2026 - 3.5 stars 4 stars - restaurant cleanliness,…read moredecor, nice wooden vibe 4.5 stars - service - friendly, smiling staff, ready to answer any and all questions 3.5 stars - food, chicken sandwich, onion rings and fries were very good The ribs were dry, over cooked ? Not sure but saving grace was the BBQ sauce - if only the ribs were a little moist and juicy ! This is a good spot to stop when driving to or from LA along the I-5 Kid friendly ! We will be back !

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    Locale Farm to Table Eatery - Western Burger

    Locale Farm to Table Eatery

    4.3(950 reviews)
    16.2 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    8 years in business

    My niece and I came in just after the lunch rush- our server Dakota, was on it- you could tell the…read morerush had just left- still, we were greeted with a smile and professionalism. He was still enthusiastic. The front dining area was bright and clean with a small section showcasing local goods. There are tables outside all under covering. We were brought a whipped feta and honey app and it was delicious. I appreciate the restaurant supporting local small business. Overall it was a good experience- nice sized portions, we had to get boxes to take home leftovers (that's not a bad thing). Will come back.

    Was in town for a few days and stopped by this local (ha ha ha) joint for a a quick brunch. We…read moreordered the all-american burger with the sweet potato fries, a loaded tuna sandwich, a cold brew, and a regular fresca (watermelon + other seasonal fruits that have been cold pressed). Everything was so phenomenal - the food was fresh and not super heavy, and since its farm to table, everything was so so delicious. Our server Jasmine was so attentive and sweet and made sure we had what we needed. Monique was also so kind and checked in on us frequently. From the quality of the food, the value of it, to the service of the restaurant, everything was great! Affordable, delicious, and overall such a pleasure to have been able to try this restaurant.

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