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    Pepper's Place

    4.5 (78 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican, Mexican, Burgers
    Closed Closed

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Tommy J.

    Yelp says they close at 2:30 on Friday. I called ahead and they said they close at 6:30 PM. When we arrived, there is a sign that says sometime they close Friday at 2:30 PM... so my suggestion is to call ahead on a Friday lol. we did and arrived at 3:30 PM. Stopping here on the way to Reno for a burger and fries. Not a lot of options in Hawthorne to get a burger. This place looks cute. They have a few outdoor tables. With check-in, you get a free drink. What we ordered: Sprite French fries Patriot burger Berger looked just like it did on yelp. The fries were good if not a little overcooked. The burger was fine also. The price was a bit high for what you get. But overall a nice experience.

    Teuila G.

    Okay so Hawthorne has Pepper's place. If you're ever passing through or in Hawthorne. This is a must try for lunch/earlier dinner. Locally owned and operated, I've grew fond of this business on my week spent in Hawthorne for work. They have the best/simple burgers and their cheesesteak is out of this world. Everything is made to order and I've savored every bite and calorie I've had here. My last night there; my coworker and I had the phillys! Service was great every visit and the food! I will make this a permanent destination passing by or when I'm nearby.

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    Danny L.

    Drinks: - N/A Food: - The Onion Rings & Fries were good. The onion to batter ratio was acceptable. I typically don't like onion rings that are all batter with a tiny transparent slice of onion. This place does it right. I'd prefer a little more onion but it's good as is - The E.T. Burger is a super solid pick. I really liked the double stacked patty and I was happy that the patties weren't dry. I think this burger is served with their in house "alien" sauce which sounded a little sus to me at first but I'm all for it now. It's a textbook execution of a double cheese burger with a twist. Ambience: - The bathroom behind the stand is very clean - There's a small covered area with seating outside - All the extraterrestrial related décor was fun to look at Overall: My partner and I randomly found this place during a road trip and I'm very glad we decided to stop here. Not only does the place have so much personality but the food is really good. I was not expecting to find this gem in the middle of nowhere. If I find myself traveling down south for a road trip again, I'd definitely consider taking the scenic route to stop by this place for another bite.

    Yvette R.

    Every time I'm in Hawthorne and can grab lunch I have made a mental note to stop by and grab lunch whether it's a sit down lunch or grab and go. I think this is one of the best crispy chicken sandwiches I've had, so this has been my go to the past three times of being in the area. It's fully packed and always got off the fryer. I also tried the peanut butter shake this time which was tasty. I loved the large Christmas inflatables which made me wonder what Halloween time looked liked. Thanks to my yelp checkin I even scored a free fountain drink. Definitely a great food spot!

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    Kenny D.

    The food choices are great, the service is very friendly and hospitable, simple trailer type of walk up place that's awesome and cute outside..!!!

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    A. O. E.

    A food trailer hidden in Hawthorne. What a great find. I've been coming to the Hawthorne area for 12 years, and this is the first time I've been in town between 11:00 am and 2:30 pm to try the food. They have outdoor seating, some of which are covered. The restrooms were for customers only, but adequate. The food is cooked to order, so it's not fast, but it is good.

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    3 years ago

    Fun little burger and more place. Outside seating or to go only. Big menu with reasonable prices. Chili fries were great

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    6 years ago

    Amazing artichoke chicken pizza at a very affordable price. So delicious! It was worth the wait. Highly recommended.

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    3 years ago

    best food on earth love the nice workers and the food I love it so so so so so so so much shout out to peppers place love u guys

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    5 years ago

    The burgers fully nourished my stomach! Perfectly made! All ingredients freshly made!!

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    8 years ago

    OMG their food is amazingly good. Holy cow I found my new favorite place. I got the alien fries and the taste blew me out of the water.

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    Thank you Auggie M!

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    7 years ago

    Patriot burger was delicious. Serving size of the frings was undersized for the price. Overall I would return and try something new!

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    8 years ago

    Great burgers and chicken sandwiches. Today I had the angry bird and it was good to go. Best advice, phone in your order.

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    7 years ago

    Great comfort food, staff is friendly. You get what you order, with good value. Out of towers know it's good place.

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    Thank you for your comments! Hope to see you again and safe travels.

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    10 years ago

    Staying in Hawthorne while our truck is repaired so tried out peppers and they were very good. Would definitely come back

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    7 years ago

    Fast cheerful service and GREAT sandwich! I had a Twist and Shout and it was very tasty!

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    11 years ago

    You wouldn't think this place wouldn't be as good as it is by looking at it. Defiantly a must if you're passing through.

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    13 years ago

    Outstanding food. Reminiscent of a diner from the 50's and 60's. We'll worth the stop.

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    Thank you for visiting!

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    Thank you Pepper Morgan! Travel safe!

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    The Bighorn Crossing

    5.0(63 reviews)
    11.2 mi

    On a road trip from Las Vegas to Reno, this location on the northern outskirts of Hawthorne,…read moreNevada, is roughly 5-5.5 hours into the drive. With ample parking in a compacted gravel lot, it's located off the south bound side of Hwy 95. The sign at the roadside says "4.9 Star Restaurant" then "Bighorn Crossing" on the next line. The building is clearly marked, and the speed limit on this stretch is 35mph, so it's easily located. The entire place is clean, tidy, and exactly what you want for a food stop in a "frontier" county (ask Tony). "Yelpers" have never steered me wrong, and this gem overlooking the Walker Lake lives up to the hype! The food is top notch - fresh, flavorful and better than anything else offered between Reno and Vegas. Seriously. Korean style bowls and American burgers fill the menu, with some excellent beverage options, and optional "spiking," for those not driving. Bonus is the conversation with Tony: owner, professional chef, county commissioner and conservationist. He's happy to explain the challenges facing the area, especially pertaining to abused water supply from the corporate farms upriver, if you ask. Please inquire! Thanks Tony and Matthew, for an amazing meal, comfortable atmosphere and stimulating conversation. See you on the next trip!

    found this restaurant on Yelp and was intrigued, so I decided to give it a try. From what I saw in…read moreMineral County, this is probably your best option for dining out, as there isn't much else in the area. There's easy parking out front, both indoor and outdoor seating, and a modern, clean interior with a great EDM soundtrack playing in the background. The service was very attentive. I tried the Korean BBQ tacos, which were flavorful and satisfying. My only criticism is that I would have preferred to be served on an actual plate rather than in a to-go box while dining in. If you're passing through the area, this place is worth seeking out for a good meal.

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    The Bighorn Crossing - Cool modern art that is very fitting for the location.

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    Cool modern art that is very fitting for the location.

    Barley's Sports Bar

    Barley's Sports Bar

    4.2(27 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Great place to stop if you're headed from Vegas to Reno. We stopped in for lunch, beers, and the…read morefootball games to break up our trip and will definitely do again next time. Plenty of TVs for every game, food was good, and a decent selection of beers on tap. We got burgers and sandwiches. Will try the Mexican food next time. The service was probably the best I have ever had anywhere. I didn't catch the guys name but he was wearing a Kurt Warner jersey. The locals that hang out here seem nice. It was mostly quiet with a handful of people popping in and out. Non-smoking spot which we didn't mind.

    We were looking for dinner for sit down in the area and there are some slim Pickens, because this…read moretown is pretty small, even with an Army base attached to it. When I yelped I found this under bars, but I noticed they serve food also, so we took the plunge. Inside was nice enough...sports bar with TVs and a few good selection of draft beers...Hub got a lager and I got an IPA. I decided to order the Rueben sandwich with fries. This sandwich was solid and tasted pretty good as were the fries that were nice and hot. Hub got the chicken fingers....these were not so good...clearly frozen and almost chicken McNugget like with a lot of filler. I would avoid this particular dish. I saw some other food come out that looked pretty good. I would come here again, maybe try something different. The service was very good.

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    Virginia Creek Settlement Restaurant - Turkey club and baked tater tot's.

    Virginia Creek Settlement Restaurant

    4.1(238 reviews)
    39.3 mi
    $$

    Do not sleep on this little place. Get a spot outside in the shade and enjoy your meal. Even in…read morethe heat, the breeze and shade kept everything so comfortable, I could have stayed for hours. Incredible service, and super generous serving sizes. The price reflects quality and quantity of your meals. You will not leave hungry. Super convenient parking and like I said. DO NOT PASS THIS PLACE UP!!!

    I've dined here several times in the past with trips down to Bodie, Yosemite, Mammoth, and have…read morefound the restaurant quaint, charmingly eclectic, and with solid food fare with seemingly fair pricing, given there are few other restaurant options nearby. It was previously a worthy stop-off when the trip north or south was long and you needed a decent quality comfort-food bite on the fly. Sadly, this restaurant is now crossed off my list of options. Pricing here has gotten out of control (a hamburger is 30-35 dollars....a *hamburger* ?!?), with service nothing particularly special. So you will be paying roughly double, or more, for the price of a menu roughly equivalent to the quality of an Applebee's. The restaurant will argue these are the new inflationary market prices, supply demand dynamics, summer travel pricing to offset slower winter travel season, etc etc. But reaming the customer ain't a great recipe for having folks like me ever returning. It simply isn't worth it to dine here anymore, so I will keep driving past Virginia Creek Settlement and wave.

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    Virginia Creek Settlement Restaurant - Inside the restaurant

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    Inside the restaurant

    Pepper's Place - tradamerican - Updated August 2026

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