The service and promptness of our greeting were exceptionally welcoming. The distinctive teapot…read moredecorations create a truly homely atmosphere. The free fideo soup is not only unique but also delicious, setting the restaurant apart from others. The quality of your food is outstanding, and the pricing is unbeatable. Gracias. ChavaQ!

I didn't know about this place until I saw it inside plaza ciudad…read more First of, the place is super cozy! The staff is amazing, and the food amazingly good! I have tried most of everything, and is now my go to place

Stopped into Junior's Cafe to meet a friend for breakfast and ordered a half order of biscuits and…read moregravy while I waited. It turned out to be the best biscuits and gravy I've ever had, absolutely phenomenal. I could t save any they were so good. The best ive ever experienced. I had the chicken fried steak and home fries and everything came out fresh and hot. The staff was friendly and attentive and never let my coffee cup get empty. Anytime I'm passing through El Centro, I'll make it a point to stop here for breakfast, especially for the biscuits and gravy.

Small family style diner that is big on flavor. Service was excellent but again the food was…read moreoutstanding. Definitely are go to thank breakfast/brunch

Loved it! Great service. Delicious food. Staff was amazing and very nice. If your looking for good…read morebreakfast give them a try!

I wasn't crazy about this place at all! Sure it's a cute little hole in the wall, but it wasn't the…read morecomplete package. I ordered the chilaquiles with red sauce and a side of machaca. The machaca was dry. The sauce almost tasted flavorless. My son ordered a BLT, he seemed to be happy with it. My husband ordered a chile verde omelette. He like the chile verde, he said it was very tender and the sauce was flavorful but no spice at all. I also ordered a shake and my son did as well, and it was served at room temperature. I'm used to cold shakes. For what we ordered, I feel it was a bit over priced. The service was ok, nothing over the top great and it wasn't bad. This place wasn't terrible, but, not a place I would run back up. I don't even know how much I would recommend it.

Great breakfast.. Great service!! Love this place in La ruta del vino!! They also have a lechon…read morethat is turning all day, I tried it on my first visit and its very tasty.. Great placebto start or en your tour..

Came here breakfast as soon as we arrived at Borrego Springs. Service was nice. Food came out…read morequick. Our son enjoyed his chocolate chip pancakes. My wife and I shared the huevos rancheros and a half order of biscuits and gravy. Food was excellent.

This place used to be better. The new owners have downgraded the quality and raised the prices. Bad…read morecombination. For a breakfast/lunch restaurant in a small town, there's no excuse why everything shouldn't be scratch made. Otherwise, why bother?

Off the beaten path! It is so worth the stop. Everything is homemade! Everything is incredible!…read more The soup to a burger! It was awesome! Service is excellent! Hometown feel! Nice people!

We started coming here because our family photographer (XO Kim -- check out my review!) highly…read morerecommended it, and it has become our tradition after every photo session for about five years. Enticing our kids with the animals at XO Ranch and then grabbing food at Descanso Junction has been our routine that just works. It has made taking family pictures a better experience. We always bring our dogs to the photo shoot and sit outside on the patio at Descano Junction Restaurant. We have enjoyed sitting outside. There is a wooden chair that my kids love squishing themselves into. At night they have garland lights. Unfortunately the laat time we came the heater did not have gas and we were freezing. My two younger kids still opted to eat with us because they wanted to eat with our dogs and sit in the chair. Portions here are generous and priced well. Honestly, I could probably share with my youngest, but since it's a bit of a drive for us, we each get our own dish and take home leftovers. Some menu items are served only at certain times and days, so plan around that. Service has always been consistently good -- friendly and attentive, even when we're seated on the patio with the dogs. They sell dog friendly burger patties for $5.99. Our Favorite Items Smaller Bites These come with two sliders and one side. We've tried all the options and have zero complaints. Burgers My kids love the burgers here. They're a great size and always come out juicy. We order them Medium to Medium-Well. For sides, you can pick fries, potato salad, or coleslaw, or pay extra for battered onion rings, soup, or a salad (I usually upgrade). Favorites for my family: * Traditional * Bacon Cheeseburger * Ultimate Burger My favorite burger is the Mushroom Burger I'm a mushroom lover, and this one is always cooked perfectly. Taco Salad Huge. I order it with Carne Asada and it's delicious every time. BBQ Combo: You can create your own combo. Options: Jack Daniel's Tri Tip Saint Louis Style Pork Ribs Smoked Pulled Pork Desserts I'm a dessert person. I don't have a must eat here but its a good way to end the meal. We have tried the brownie, cheesecake and apple pie. If you're in the area, definitely check this place out. Great portions, fair prices, tasty food, and consistently good service. And don't forget to walk around the shops on the same lot afterward.

The little burger joint that CAN! This place has an amazing menu and serves breakfast all day as…read morewell. After an evening in the Sand Dunes, we visited for a delicious meal. The food was authentic and amazing and the staff were super sweet! It seems like a jaunt to get here, but worth the effort! ¡Muchas gracias!! ¡Mucho gusto!

Food was really good, had 1/2 habanero wings a 1/2 spicy peach wing the peach wings where Really…read moregood. Had a couple burgers and they were recommended by the waitress and I was pleasantly surprised. Very good food, great atmosphere and the staff was really friendly. I would recommend this restaurant. Other than the Asian music they playing in the background.I have posted some recent photos of the mine as of 4-27-2026

Went in on a Monday morning and were received with friendly service and welcoming atmosphere. The…read morefood was DELICIOUS!! I ordered the Mr Marcelo sandwich...sooo good with my favorite being the way the eggs were cooked. Definitely recommend :)

We visited shortly after opening so there was no wait time and plenty of open tables. Enjoyed the…read moreshaded outdoor seating and they have some ceiling fans throughout. They provided us with complimentary house french bread and ricotta cheese, both very delicious! Appreciated that our meals came out rather quickly, definitely due to the fact that the restaurant was not busy yet. So we recommend the early hours rather than later. The freshly made tortillas were the perfect addition to our breakfast meal! All of the dishes were flavorful and nicely seasoned.

My son took me to Marinade on Main for dinner, I was expecting a different style of dining. I was…read morepleasantly surprised by the simplicity of the decor. Metal chairs and wooden booth/bench that lines the front and side of the restaurant. Pillows are spread across the booth/bench for those needing a little back support. We were seated quickly and our waitress addressed us promptly, which is much appreciated. I ordered the nonalcoholic blackberry mojito. It took all of my might not to drink it all at once. So refreshing, not overly sweet. We ordered the Brussel sprouts appetizer, which appeared faster than we had expected. Yummy I ordered the fettuccine Alfredo with the fried chicken. He ordered the burger. Fettuccine light but with excellent flavor, the fried chicken was moist and not over coated. The burger was oozing with beef juices. Although his mashed potatoes were a bit dry, the gravy was very tasty. I'd say the atmosphere is casual, but not shorts and tank casual. Definitely not business casual or dressy. The staff were all so kind and checked in on us and attended to our needs when requested. Go in and check it out for yourself, you won't regret it. It's a great place but one drawback is the inside dining seating isn't comfortable for "lazy" dining (as you don't want to sit on the seats long)

Marinade on Main clearly puts significant effort into sourcing local ingredients and supporting…read morelocal farmers and producers. That commitment to quality and sustainability is commendable and something more restaurants should strive for. The staff is knowledgeable, and it's refreshing to see a restaurant that cares about where its food comes from. Unfortunately, that attention to ingredient sourcing seems to stop when it comes to cooking oils. Many of the menu items are prepared with soybean oil, which was disappointing given the otherwise high-quality and health-conscious image of the restaurant. Soybean oil is highly processed and contains large amounts of omega-6 polyunsaturated fats. While omega-6 fats are essential in moderation, excessive consumption relative to omega-3 intake has been associated with increased inflammation in some research. Soybean oil is also more susceptible to oxidation when exposed to high cooking temperatures, potentially producing compounds that some studies suggest may contribute to oxidative stress. In addition, many health-conscious consumers actively avoid industrial seed oils such as soybean, corn, and canola oils in favor of alternatives like olive oil, avocado oil, butter, or tallow. I would gladly give Marinade on Main a higher rating if they aligned their cooking oils with the same local, high-quality standards they apply to the rest of their ingredients. Switching to avocado oil or olive oil or beef talo would be a welcome improvement and would better match the restaurant's otherwise impressive commitment to quality. * also loose the standard strip of high fructose sodas and provide more natural optikns of drinks ...

Food was plain no flavor Super expensive for Mexico…read moreWe order 4 different plates all the food was blunt Service was not good had to beg for a cup of coffee. No salt no flavor. Sinceramente la comida No vale la pena. Todo sabe como cuando le agregas más agua al caldo para que rinda. Que puede mejorar sinceramente cambiar el cosinero El restaurant está muy bonito pero nomas De los cuatro que desayunamos nos fuimos con la misma opinión.

First time in this place it was packed but it was worth it the food was very tasty and delicious…read moredefinitely would come back. This place has great service their ambience is amazing for the family love it.