Surprising location - it's inside of a gas station. Did not read reviews ahead of time, but just noticed that it had 4.5 stars on Yelp. Remembering that it had a high star count encouraged us to give this place a chance. All that being said, the food was pretty good, there was a small seating area, and the lady that helped was very nice. We ordered the birria torta, one chicken taco, one steak taco, and chicken strips with fries. Living in the Bay Area for most of my life (Hayward and San Jose), I can confirm that what we ordered was pretty tasty and worth the stop if you're craving Mexican on your journey. Two critiques - my husband says his fries could have been salted more, and I think something to level up this business would be to sell agua frescas or horchata. My phone was dead while we stopped there, so, sorry, no pictures. I give this place 4 out of 5 stars - food is pretty good, but I was looking for more flavor in the beef and broth of my birria torta with consummé. read more

Each time we travel between Flagstaff and San Diego we stop at Newberry Cafe. It's in the Chevron station but don't let that fool you. The food is authentic Mexican and Daniel is a kind and fantastic chef! They have American food, as well, like burgers, but we come for the Mexican food. If you're on Interstate 40 and want good food, exit at National Trails Hwy in Newberry Springs. You won't regret it! read more

Such a pleasant surprise! Stopped here for gas AND an early lunch. Food was as fresh and prepared well. Large selection of Mexican food plus burgers and chicken strips. So much better than some fast food chain. read more

Absolute diamond in the rough! I was road trippin from Flagstaff to SoCal and probably put off eating too long, so I stopped off at a chevron in Newberry Springs for a refill. I expected to only get a bag of jerky until I pulled into the station and seen flags featuring burritos and tacos. It was like the heavens opened up and I could hear the Angels singing lol. Rolled in and got two tacos (Al Pastor and Lengua) and a carnitas mulita and OMG it was amazing! Who knew you could get quality Mexican food at a random gas station a couple minutes outside of Barstow? I still have family in Cali, hence the trip, and this spot will FOR SURE be a refuel stop (in more ways than one). As a matter of fact, on my way back to Flagstaff I got a breakfast burrito and it didn't disappoint. read more

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I can't believe this little gem! Delicious food at a very clean place. We almost didn't stop because it was in the gas station.... To our surprise it was fantastic! Even the gas station had a great selection of treats. read more

After reading other Yelp reviews, we tried the Newberry Springs Cafe. It's a small space located at a gas station/convenience store. It serves Mexican dishes and hamburgers. We enjoyed a plate of taquitos with beans and rice, and a mulita. The Mexican menu is extensive. Everything was clearly homemade and delicious. There are a couple of tables inside, and two tables outside. The woman who took our orders was friendly and efficient. A great stop in the middle of nowhere! read more

This is a great, somewhat hidden, gem! Great customer service. Food comes out fast. I had the excellent California burrito. It was deeeeeelishess! This is by FAR AND AWAY theee best gas station food I have ever had. Great job guys. read more

What a fantastic and unexpected stop off I-40. Incredible burrito, tacos, and taco salad. Home cooking, fresh ingredients, and the friendliest service. Pass on the national chain fast food joints. This is a don't miss if you're in the area and need a bite! read more

Great delicious food. Go every weekend because I live in new berry . And great service

Newberry Cafe is a true "hidden gem" in the desert. Although it's a small, cozy corner cafe, its food is what makes it outstanding. The dishes are always fresh, made to order, and delicious! The service is quick and friendly, making it a local favorite as well as a popular stop for travelers passing through. read more

There's a lot to be said about this small eatery located off the 40 at a gas station no less. I am a "local" living in the middle of nowhere, and finding something to eat when I don't want to cook is extremely difficult. We decided to try this place out cuz I just didn't want to cook, and Subway just wasn't a choice for dinner. To our surprise the food was pretty darn good, the people friendly and the place although small was clean! I've been cooking Mexican food for over 60 years and I can honestly say it comes close to my home cooked meals. If you need a "pit stop" on your way to the "River" or coming back try this place you won't be disappointed. read more

Absolutely amazing Mexican food in a gas station. Do not hesitate to stop here. If you think, "Oh man, food from a gas station...no way." Put that thought out of your mind. It is a full kitchen, not a Subway knock-off that is serving tacos. The food here is made custom and it's great. A major plus: if you're in an RV or towing a trailer, there's truck parking next to the place. We got our food and went back read more

The quesadilla was full of meat and cheese. The fries are crispy and the burger was tasty! They are so friendly too! The chef even shared a Reese's peanut butter cup with me! The chicken strips were great for my picky son too!! If you are travel weary this is a great place! And I saw they had an A for food handling so even though it's in a gas station you have nothing to fear! read more

Discovered this little place during a fuel stop. Food and service were fantastic. Completely unexpected.

Just had lunch here. Decided to stop here after seeing all the great recommendations. I was not disappointed. The little restaurant is based inside the Chevron... So it's a great place to get fuel, get some drinks... And have some amazing Mexican food. My husband had the chicken street tacos. I had a Carne Asada and a Carnitas street taco. The number one clue that this was going to be a great place to eat is their salsa. Both the red/hot and the green/mild we're homemade and fresh. You can absolutely taste that it wasn't some thing sitting in the refrigerator for days or weeks or something that came out of a can. The meat was marinated and it has so much flavor. On the first bite you knew that they got it right. I grew up in Pico Rivera and we had many taco and Mexican restaurants in town. So this reviewer knows her stuff! The only drawback was I wish I was more hungry and willing to order something like the chili relleno and/or enchiladas plate or the wet burrito. They also have Menudo on the menu... Just wanted to put that teaser out there. I am going to bookmark this little taco restaurant and be back in the future as I travel near the 15 & 40. No more chipotle or jersey Mike's off of Lenwood... This is worth going out of your way for some slamming great food! read more

Got a breakfast burrito and the bacon was totally raw and uncooked...Unacceptable...Who eats raw bacon ? The place was clean and the workers were friendly. read more

Food was so good!!! I'm mexican so my standard for Mexican food is pretty high 12/10 so yummy!!! And the employees are so nice :) We got the Carne Asada Fries and Asada Burrito get these with salsa verde! read more

Newberry Cafe - Carne Asada Burrito & Asada Fries - American Near Me - Newberry Springs, California

Hidden Gem Don't let the lack of curb appeal fool you- their street tacos are bomb! We tried the pollo and the al pastor. They were so good we could have ordered a whole other round. Salsas perfectly executed. Excellent service. We will be back on the next road trip. read more

After A long HOT trip it's always nice to relax & stop by this cafe I always enjoy my favorite foods with my family here! I love this place this is the perfect place to experience the desert read more

Newberry Cafe - My favorite foods here! - American Near Me - Newberry Springs, California

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We love this little hidden oasis! The tacos are legit! Everybody is friendly, and the food is a fair price. All of the Mexican specialties are authentic and worth trying. You will not disappointed! read more

Food was good but the entire place was full of flies. They had a fan running so we sat in front of it but the bugs were tenacious. Not too many other food in the area , so it's kind of a lock to go to. Only thing that's concerning is if there are so many flies in the eating area , what's going on in the cooking area? read more

Truck stop & Taco!! I ordered fish taco and steak taco for husband. Homemade food with fresh veggies. They do serve sandwiches and burgers fresh made. We will visit again read more

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Cute little fast food place on the go, hole in the wall. Stumbled upon this cute delicious place, will definitely come back here if we ever go through Newberry springs again. They have delicious mozzarella sticks!! Definitely recommend 10/10 service! read more

This place is the bomb, hands down the best around & authentic Mexican & American food that's so fresh ! A must stop to eat great food !! Don't let it fool you being in a gas station. Daniel & his crew are very friendly, this is my go to eatery ! :-) read more

Melissa is a sweetheart! Her father, Luis, is a retired chef and developed the menu for the cafe. Good mix of American cuisine and authentic Mexican. I had the RT. 66 Street Tacos. Ample food, all made from scratch. The facility is spotless and inviting. I'm bringing friends next time... read more

Newberry Cafe - Street Tacos. I already eat one of them ;-D Yummmm! - American Near Me - Newberry Springs, California

Found this little gem while out in Barstow area for the weekend. Tried the Al Pastor Mikita and it was delicious! Would definitely eat here again! read more

Took a chance based on Yelp reviews and was not disappointed! Look for the wing banners out front as it's at the Chevron (there is no Valero). Very tiny eating area with two tables for two right next to the order window so had to take a star off for ambience. I had the taco salad with chicken in the tortilla shell and it was excellent. Chicken was very flavorful and it included grilled red and green peppers and onions. My husband had the taquitos meal and said it was excellent. We would have ordered churros to go but they make them fresh so it would have been an extra ten minutes and we needed to get on the road. Friendly people and very reasonably priced. read more

My wife and I stumbled across this vibrant little cafe while at the Chevron station it's attached to. The playful menu and reasonable prices caught our interest, and after enjoying a street taco each, our interest grew into a desire to sample more! We loved the pico de gallo on the tacos, and begged Melissa to tell us what was in it, but being that her father had been a chef for Beach House restaurants in Orange County, and this was a family recipe, we understood why she didn't want to divulge their secrets! So, long story short, the rice and non-refried beans were delicious too, and unique!--special blend of seasonings unlike any Mexican restaurant food we've ever tasted! Friendly staff, fast service, great food, reasonable prices--and my wife noticed that Melissa washed her hands after handling our money--the perfect recipe for satisfaction! read more

My family and I stopped here for gas on our way to Vegas and decided to try some of this cafes food. The people behind the counter were super friendly and the service was amazing. The food was even better! I had the carne asada fries to share and some tacos for myself, and they were so delicious! If you're wondering whether or not you should stop to eat here, trust me, you will not regret trying some of their food! read more

Newberry Cafe - Carne Asada Fries - American Near Me - Newberry Springs, California

Great Mexican food! Soft tacos were bomb, perfect texture with chicken and tortilla's. My niece loved her quesadilla and my son loved his philly cheese steak sandwich. The service was polite and quick. Honestly we were skeptical because it's at a gas station but don't judge the book by it's cover. It was good. read more

We were on our way home from Havasu and wanted to grab something on the road. Since all indoor dining is closed, we called about 20 miles ahead to order. Food was ready when we got there. The folks behind the counter were super friendly. We got a philly cheese steak that was really hot and tasty. Not super big but really enjoyed it. If I have one complaint it is that the fries were mediocre. My 8 year old got a plain cheeseburger and fries and she was happy. My 9 year old got taquitos which were made with flour tortillas and were super tasty. We also got a carne burrito with the works. Next time I will order it with light beans and rice and add lettuce. Burrito and the red and green sauces that came with it were great! Get drinks at the adjoining gas station. Came to around $40 with tip/ before drinks. Not cheap but what are you gonna do? read more

The food here is absolutely fantastic. It's reasonably priced, and the service is friendly and good as well. I stopped in to get gas on my way home from a motorcycle trip to Colorado from LA, so unfortunately, I live two hours away. If I lived closer, I'd be eating here on a regular basis. The Mrs. and I each got a cheeseburger. The patty was a flavorful, honest 1/4 pound, with a piece of real cheddar cheese. The vegetables were fresh and crisp, and the bread was fresh and tasty also. The fried zucchini and french fries were fried to absolute perfection, which makes me think their fish tacos and fish and chips would be awesome as well. If you're traveling through the Barstow/Newberry Springs area on the 40, and you're hungry, do yourself a favor and give this place a try. I don't think you'll be disappointed. read more

Food was good. Prices are reasonable. Melissa and Tom are very friendly. Will definitely be going back again. Show them some support. Newberry residents need a place like this. Spread the word and let's keep them open. read more

Great little spot! We loved it! We always use to stop at the subway and this time my guy wanted to check out the red barn (little watering hole). They told us about the cafe. It's located adjacent to the Chevron gas station not where yelp is putting it! It's very small so it looks like it is part of the gas station convenience store. There is a small sign distinguishing it as the Newberry Cafe! Food was fantastic, reasonable prices and the owners friendly and pleasant! We will definitely be stopping on our next trip to Laughlin instead of subway!! Thanks for some great food! read more

Great food and service, very surprised at the quality as it's location is in a very remote spot.

While driving through this area I always stop at this cafe. The tacos are amazing. Actually everything here is great. It doesn't look like much from the freeway but it is a must stop. read more

Excellent variety of food for Hometown Cafe. Family and I loved everything that we had which were burgers and quesadillas. Service was excellent restaurant was clean and comfortable. read more

Newberry Cafe - Yummy - American Near Me - Newberry Springs, California

So, as many of you already know I'm an "Over the Road" truck driver. After spending the night in the adjacent lot to the Chevron Station in Newberry Springs, CA. I decided to get a bite to eat at the "Newberry Cafe". It's a small Mexican/American Cafe with some tasty food. I ordered the "Meaty, Cheesy Quesadilla w/ Carne Asada (Steak). Other choices in meats are Pollo (Chicken) & Carnitas (Pulled Pork) and possibly one other meat though at the moment I can't recall. The Quesadilla was loaded with Mexican Queso (Mexican Cheese Blend) and chopped Carne Asada. The picture doesn't do it justice since I had already eaten one large slice. Juicy and full of flavor I ate half of it and am saving the remaining half for later. I really enjoyed the food here and will be stopping again to try other Mexican dishes. If you happen to be passing by and feel a bit hungry I suggest you the Newberry Cafe a try. read more

Newberry Cafe - "Meaty, Cheesy Quesadilla w/ Carne Asada" - American Near Me - Newberry Springs, California

I decided to come here and let everyone know about this AMAZING hidden place, the food is just delicious, fresh and so flavorful, I ordered the Taco salad, it was a generous size, the rice was perfection, juicy carne asada, fresh pico de Gallo, guacamole de sour cream, oh my Lord !! My husband had the chiles rellenos and I could not begin to tell you how perfectly seasoned they were. Service was friendly and fast, I absolutely recommend this little place, we will be back every time we are in town ! Thank you for such a little Gem ! read more

Newberry Cafe - Taco Salad - American Near Me - Newberry Springs, California

Driving through the desert off interstate 40 you don't have many choices. Cool little spot has all the basics.