We tripped over this place on a random trip to Joshua Tree. We are so glad we did!…read moreGreat dive bar. Locals were friendly, bartenders were professional and efficient. Wifey was dressed to impress. Not only was she accepted but was encouraged! Really a fun evening, we'll be back!

I went to this place on a recent mini vacation to Joshua Tree. I wanted some local color, and I did…read morenot want to visit the spots for tourists. I wanted to clink glasses with locals who could tell me about the fun and flaw of growing up in a small town. And I figured that local dive bars would allow me to check off my hopes. Plus, the word on the street was that the Virginian was a local haunt for marines. I wanted to party with marines. Spoiler alert: I did--and it added an extra layer of crisp and pop to my night. On my first night, I went there, by my lonesome, and I was surprised to know that it was a cash-only establishment. This worked to my favor because I did not want to drink too much and then go to my hotel. I did not aim to get a DUI, I just wanted to have fun. When I go alone to a bar, I have a primary objective: to find friends to drink with and talk to. Especially on vacation, I wanted to find an experience that would lead me to a "hangover-like night." I know it might be impossible, for sure, but that does not impede me from trying. And when one tries, one might be successful. I was. I went to put my name on the chalkboard to eventually play pool. I gathered around the others who were waiting for pool. I quickly made friends with a marine. He was not the marine I had my eye on, but he was the one who entertained my advances. Soon after, we went to the bar to get him a drink. One for me too. We were getting shots. The wait was long-loving for it gave him and me the opportunity to connect. Let's call him Lalo. He told me about life as a marine. I told him about my life. He told me that he had found a girl--now his fiancée--on an app called Chispa. Basically, a dating app for Latinx people. I did not think he had found a fiancée, but rather a person he could fall in love with. He was young, you see, and love for marriage seems to be a long game best played by those who are at least in their mid-twenties. Regardless, I will root for those two crazy kids. As we drank and grew closer, Lalo and I just became friendlier and friendlier, which led to friendly hugs. On one particular long and gripping hug, I uttered, "This feels so nice, Lalo." His reply was, "I am glad, Frankie, I am glad." My chosen name is Frankie. His words comforted me because they sounded sincere, and words I had not heard before, within this context. Here in the middle of a desert, I had found comfort in the arms of a marine. I never thought I would, but like I said, I tried, and I was happy to be successful. Soon one of his friends came and requested to leave. Lalo did. I was irked. I wanted him to stay with me for a few more drinks at the Virginian. It did not happen. I got lucky, but my luck did not extend the night. But I did get lucky the next night. I went again after my day at Joshua Tree. It was a Saturday night. The place was full but not so full that it was overwhelming. I saw three young men sitting. There was a stool next to one. They had the build and essence of marines. So, I sat next to one. And again, I made a quick friend. He was from South Dakota. I can't remember his name, so let's call him James. James introduced me to his two friends. One was from the same town I grew up in. Happy coincidence. James and I spoke. He was kind enough to get me a glass of water. The service of the armed forces rings high and small. They were taking shots, one after the other, without restraint. One of James's friends stepped outside and puked. The bartender reprimanded them. He gave them a mop to clean their own mess. Wow, this would not happen in an LA bar, I thought. The marines were put to work. James took the mop and finished for his friend. The bartender inspected the mess and green-lit for them to go. Again, I wanted a marine to stay for my own selfish needs. He did not. He grew and gave me a smile as he went. This bar is a local haunt, but great for visitors. So, if you go to Joshua Tree or a nearby town, don't be shy and stop in here for local color. I got to see small-town vibes at play. It was great, and I met my own personal goal of partying with marines. The Virginian may not be sophisticated, but it is a place to have fun and engage in a way that feels homey yet exciting. Please remember it is cash only but it has ATMs. If you use credit cards, to get by at times, then skip this place.

The only DJ spin in 29 Palms, there's a outdoor patio, I think they used to have pizza catering on…read moreFriday, I'm not sure if they're still doing that. There's Sunday brunch all you can eat taco.

Very friendly staff, great service, yummy drinks, and such a cool vibe! I love that there is an…read moreoutdoor patio as well.

What a vibe!!…read more Visiting Joshua Tree and had to make a stop here! Options for coffee or a cocktail, what a cool concept. They have cool art work and merch. Staff are super friendly and had great customer service. We tried the Banana nut latte, salted caramel cold brew, Arnold Palmer and a cocktail El Compsnero. All were super tasty! I would add a little extra swetner when getting a tea, but we enjoyed our mid day pick me up! The photo booth was so much fun! We had a blast getting our pics. Just overall a dope place!

Overhyped and not worth it…read more The place looks really nice inside, but unfortunately, that's about the only positive thing I can say. I ordered the blueberry hibiscus, and it was terrible there was barely any flavor at all. It was so bad that I ended up throwing it away, which felt like a complete waste of money. My friend ordered the matcha latte, and that was just as disappointing. The matcha was extremely watered down and had very little flavor. To make things worse, the cashier was rude and had a standoffish attitude, which made the experience even less enjoyable. The AC also wasn't working, so it was uncomfortable inside. Overall, this place is way overhyped. The interior is cute, but the drinks and customer service were a huge letdown. Definitely not worth the money or the hype.

Honestly the reviews kinda scared me but I'm glad we took a chance. We were there this past weekend…read moreand we had a great time. Service was helpful because we were visiting. We did not get any drinks because we were so into the slots. Just drive safe because there are cops in parking lot waiting. No bad vibes. Very clean. People were so nice at 3 am!

I love the vibe here and the carefully cultivated dealers they are the reason I keep coming back,…read morehowever I would be most appreciative if I didn't leave there with forever chemicals doused all over my body and inside my nasal passages. I would rather come out of there wreaking like cigarettes smoke then cigarette smoke and febreze and potential harm to my reproductive health. You guys, it is really too much. You're going to spray a fragrance into the ethers for everyone to absorb and inhale, make it non-toxic, perhaps an essential oil. It's really really bad even if you're in there for 15 minutes. Especially if you dare go into the bathroom you are utterly draped and forever chemicals.

The Tiny Pony is one of our favorite spots in Yucca Valley. It's a quirky local bar and restaurant…read morewith a super-fun vibe--black velvet paintings, funky décor, and quite possibly the biggest disco ball I've ever seen. It also boasts some of the best views of Shoe City, conveniently located right across the street. The food is unique and delicious, and they're always mixing things up with weekly specials and creative dishes. It has that perfect combination of great food, a laid-back local feel, and just enough weird desert charm to make it memorable. Definitely one of our go-to places in Yucca Valley.

If ONLY 0 STARS were avail. Food was AWFUL…read moreService is ATROCIOUS. Ambience.. well, if you like kicker style this is the place for you.... And, 20% Automatic gratuity of 5... 5 guests. You gotta be kidding. 3% fee for Card processing. WE SHOULD NOT BE COVERING THE Credit Card processing fee. They didnt mention charging for take out / leftover packaging. This place is a Sham. DO NOT GIVE YOUR HARD EARNED $ to these people.

Such a cool restaurant! We were visiting friends in the high desert and came here for dinner! Super…read moreaccommodating for our party of 6. The ambiance of the entire place takes you back and is so classy but still casual enough. Drinks were unique and delicious and the food was great! We tried the steak lettuce wraps (highly recommend) and same with the mahi! Others in our group had the chicken cutlet with green goddess salad (huge portion) and the burger, just if you want fries make sure you order them on the side! Finished off with the cheesecake which was also creamy and delicious! Highly recommend coming here for a date night, group gathering, or just a Friday night out! You won't be disappointed!

I've easily spent a couple thousand dollars at this restaurant over the years, both solo and with…read morefriends, and have supported it for a long time. I bought a home in the desert two years ago and now live here full time. I came in solo on September 10th for a cocktail and a burger to go. I was feeling particularly down around 9/11, being from NYC and having been in the area when it happened, and just wanted to sit somewhere familiar and comfortable for a bit. I ordered a cocktail to stay and a cheeseburger to go, and the bartender immediately said, "The kitchen is busy, I don't think we can do a to-go order." I explained that I'm a local and have ordered food to go here many times and asked him to please check. Eventually he took the order, but the cocktail wasn't good and when I got home, the burger I specifically ordered well done was medium to medium rare. The point of hospitality is to be hospitable. I've been coming here for years, and I'm genuinely confused as to why ordering a burger to go became such a difficult and unwelcoming experience.

Not sure I would have gone in if my husband wasn't with me…read more But we enjoyed the Brisket Quesadilla. It was simple comfort food, freshly prepared, very cheesy and came with generous servings of salsa and sour cream. My Greek Salad with gyro was also just what I needed after too many vacation days without a nice salad.

I picked up a gyro with fries and a Diet Coke at the Cactus Bar and it was $26.82.....$33 including…read moregratuity. Dive bar ambience. Good gyro. Good service though.

Didn't have the chance to try any food, but the beers on tap are a great selection. All workers…read morewere so kind and helpful but also full of personality. This place definitely has some years on it, not too many lanes but we came two nights in a row because we enjoyed our time so much. No sock vending machine, but you can purchase some for $3 where you get your shoes. Great music, good vibes, and just happy people everywhere you turn.

Went here for fun with my boyfriend during our trip to Joshua Tree and we loved the experience…read more Also brought in our own bowling balls (because what type of bowler are you if you dont bring your bowling bags everywhere lol) and there was no problem with the lanes. Went during a less busy time so no wait needed. The guy in the counter was very nice as well. Customer service was great. It's one of the smaller lanes that we've encountered but the place was in great shape.

visiting from san diego & so impressed with the yummy food, service was warm & friendly, the…read morerestaurant decor is so nicely designed & they even have a photobooth! smash burger & fries were incredible! Definitely won't forget this place!

My girlfriend and I thought this place was pretty good. If you like cheeseburgers then you can…read morenever go wrong with the Snake Bite burger and their fried pickles and jalapenos are amazing especially with their ranch. The servers were nice, kind and fast. There are two things bringing this from a five star to a 4 star. Their vibes are cool a visually appealing however, at each table there is a Light shade hanging down I am 6'4 and it was awkward for me to sit and eat because my head kept hitting the shade. Lastly the water tasted a little weird.

I highly recommend Z Club. It is a small establishment with a nice attached patio. They make very…read moregood drinks and they have very good music every day of the week. The owner plays a mean saxophone on Friday nights. It was the first place I went to where I saw people close to my age. I am 81 and it's hard to find people my age when I go out I love to dance when Brian Z plays with his drummer and guitar player. I'm in heaven. The Drummer's name is Mike. The guitar player's name is Chris. I think I hope I'm terrible with names but if you want an interesting evening with Music, I highly recommend Z's Club and Natalie the Bartender makes some very interesting drinks!

Joshua tree really offers gems in secret places. This is one of them! It looks like a smoothie shop…read moreduring the day. The drinks are priced well. The bartender with the beard was friendly and accommodating and the ambiance is chill, soulful, and intimate with the jazz music in the background. I genuinely enjoyed myself and meeting the regular patrons!