The food was alright. Chicken strips were definitely my favorite. Would have preferred to leave out the side of attitude, though. The man who took our order today was very rude. When asked if I could have the zucchini fries, he replied with, "You're in the middle of the Mojave desert. We don't have that. We have fried zucchini.." AND when asked if I could have a bacon cheeseburger, he replied, "Uh, you can order a cheeseburger and add bacon to it. *insert eye roll here*" I'd love to come back to eat again some day, provided this gentleman leaves his attitude at home next time. read more

Steak and eggs. Wedding anniversary campout at Sawtooth Canyon with a stupendous brunch at Slash X. Place has many memories for our family, many dirt bike trips with boys. Employees were friendly, efficient and acted like they really cared. I thoroughly enjoyed our time there, plenty to look at and our doggies came in and hung out with us. Thank you! read more

Again, five stars for the fact that i can ride my bike thrue the desert and park it up against a post, go in and gets beers and burgers. This place is a lot larger than say Blu-inn in Ocotillo. It has a large bar and restaurant area as well as a massive patio in the back. Bring an old hat that you want to donate to the place. They nail them to the walls and ceilings. Kinda a cool way to remind yourself of a trip many years later. read more

I always have the best time there. Love the food, music, people and atmosphere..Bring the RV and park at the campground and enjoy Slash X Cafe when camping. read more

The review may have been slightly biased especially after 2 days in the desert. :) No... but I really did enjoy my time here. My husband-ya & I went desert camping over Thanksgiving weekend. This was the first for both of us & didn't really expect to be driving out to a bar while desert camping. After a cool & crazy dirt road trek for 30 min or so... Neil, who rode a dirt bike & I, who drove our truck, got to Slash... hungry & thirsty. The minute we got there our group order 3 pitcher of bud light & ordered our lunch. It did take a while... but totally understandable because compared to the amount of people there... the kitchen is tiny but full of efficient people. The burgers, fries & onion rings ROCKED! The rings were absolutely delicious and I would go there just for it! :) The seating is tight inside... but wait til you go outside. GREAT music & outdoors area for family. read more

I came riding with some friends a couple weeks ago and we found this place in the middle of the desert. Super laid back with a great staff serving great comfort food. What a great find and surprised of the quality of food here. Highly recommend if you find yourself lost in the middle of the desert. read more

I haven't been back to Slash X in years, but I felt the need to write this review because it would make my pops super happy. My dad has been going to slash X since 1972. He'd be out in the desert racing his dirt bikes with his East West moto club, and they'd always stop here for cold beer, burgers, and the great atmosphere. Fast forward 20 years later, and my dad took me here as a teenager. I remember them having the best burgers, I obviously couldn't enjoy the ice cold beer, due to being not of age. And the people working there were so nice. I think it's time to go back to the slash x cafe, enjoy a beer and a burger, and send photos of it to my dad. . read more

First time at /X! What a cool place with great service and good food out here in the middle of the desert. I'm sure we'll be back! read more

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Several off road vehicle charity poker runs are held here each year. You can camp free with your RV in the surrounding areas. Not a full bar, just beer and wine, but a cool atmosphere, always a great crowd. Service is usually slow and dizzy and stupid, lazy with no initiative, but sometimes you may get Shannon serving you and she is outstanding. Some local school teachers work here part time BTW. It is dusty here, everything is covered with dust, everything. That's just the way it is and always has been because this is an off roaders venue and they wouldn't have it any other way. Food is average depending on the employees attitude. OK burgers and ok hot dogs if they remember to serve your order to you when it's ready. They usually don't. Ask to get your under cooked, soggy fresh cut french frys cooked a little longer. They'll then be outstanding. Service was better when the old man ran it, and even than wasn't so good. Expect a LONG wait or be ignored altogether. Enter the parking lot slow or you may be asked (told is more like it) to leave,,, and this is for safety sake. Lot's of kids about. Smoking patio,, very friendly atmosphere, usually a decent band or singer. Usually open year round on Fridays, Sat, and morning on Sunday. Sometimes open Mondays depending on holiday schedules and events and perhaps even Thursdays. Bathrooms could use a vent fan so beware, it's brutal,,,, choking. read more

What a great place. It's huge and has a lot of great stuff displayed. Old time motorcycles, pedal car collection, hats by the hundreds. Great food. We had a large group and the food came out hot and delicious. I had the patty melt. Best patty melt I've ever had. read more

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One word YUM!!!!! We always look forward to stopping by always seems like something is going on and if not there's always great food and great company!!!!! Food is delish. read more

Slash X Ranch Cafe - American Near Me - Barstow, California

A group of us went to /X yesterday. We were treated so wonderfully. The cook Juinor made our grandson some Mickey mouse pancakes which he loved. My party melt was amazing. Thank you Eugene for putting up with us and making us feel like family. This place can get crowded so be patient. Its worth every moment your there. read more

Rolling up on this place after riding thru the lonely desert is like finding a luscious oasis flowing with cold beer and delicious greasy food (in a good way). We rode in on a Saturday at 11:30 AM and the crowd was mild. By 12:30 PM, there was at least 25 people in line and only ONE person taking food/drink orders for the entire restaurant. If it wasn't for the extremely slow service, I would be giving them 5 stars. To their credit though, it has to be hard to predict the crowd because it's so seasonal and based largely on the current weather conditions. I just wish they could have called in one or two more employees last minute to meet the demand. Overall excellent food and one-of-a-kind ambiance making it a memorable and novelty experience for any stranger who happens upon it. read more

A desert gem! Enjoy relaxed vibes while you have a bloody beer or two! Always my favorite spot in Barstow to go after a long day playing in the desert. Awesome staff, good food, even better beer and great company! read more

This place is in the middle of the desert....but who cares because it F-ING ROCKS!!!!!!! We camped out off the 15 and rode our bikes to X, about a 15mile ride but it was well worth it. Food was priced very reasonable, same with the beer. However be prepared for a long wait. We where quote about 1hr, we even heard of some people getting told about 1:30 wait. But the food was hot and fresh when it came out. And the onion rings kicked an amazing amount of ass!!! There is a limited about of seating inside, but a great amount outside. There is even a kids play area out back! The one man band outside was really great, I am not much of a county fan but he really did rock it. read more

Our car broke down in front. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Great little stop.

Can't resist a good Saloon .Came here last weekend for the first time while 4 wheelin and had a great time. The food was pretty good and the beer was cold. Service gets a little slow when it's crowded but, grab a beer and check out the people. Great crowd of fellow Desert Rats... read more

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This place is way cool. Built from old containers and logs, has a very authentic feel. The best part, is you can off road to this location. A group of friends, though it would be fun day to 4x4, and grab some lunch. After getting lost, finding this place was like an oasis in the desert. Surprisingly the food wasn't too shabby, and neither were the prices. Beer was crisp, and they had a full bar. Which could be a good & bad thing. We also saw a live performance, to which we were not expecting. Overall, it was a great time. I'll be coming back soon :) read more

Great place! Perfect for what it is! Old, dirty, tacky & fun! If this bar were in my town, it would be the corner dive bar of choice. Had the chili cheese fries & some pitchers of Newcastle - I don't like Chili Cheese Fries..... but couldn't stop eating these. It was HUGE & they were pretty darn good. REAL chili, not the yucky out-of-a-can taste. Great destination bar in the middle of the desert for those riding bikes there - the ride was great with lots of challenges but also easier trails for the intermediates. Definitely a good place to ride to & reboot your inner battery :) read more

we had an amazing time tonight. live music and good food!! awesome time with great friends. read more

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Rode out there last Wednesday on RZR's from Johnson Valley(Boone road) 60 miles to Slash X. We knew it would be closed, but just wanted to go for the ride there and back. When we got there, I noticed I had a flat tire. Had a spare, but no jack. We saw Todd who happened to be cleaning that day there. He asked us if we needed help and told him we had no jack. He said no problem, I will go get one for you guys. Jumped in his truck and brought back a full size jack for us. Todd is awesome!!!! Got us out of a bind. He didn't have too, but he did. Great guy. I will definitely go back to Slash X just to thank Todd again. Any place that has employees that go out of their way to help people in need, is my kind of place. Good to know there are cool people out there. read more

Great place to get a bite to eat and drinks.... I ride there for lunch everyone that works there are awesome read more

Slash X Ranch Cafe - Lunch after a nice ride - American Near Me - Barstow, California

If you like to ride, camp and drink your at the right place! This bar is open on the on weekend only for all those desert riders. Great food and live music too. read more

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My pescatarian wife chose a barbeque joint to take me four months after a gastric sleeve. Consequently, we ended up with chicken strips, cheese sticks, fries, and a grilled cheese (which she referred to as "comforting," awarding a full star). The chicken strips and cheese sticks had clearly been in the freezer twenty minutes ago. Not unusual, just worth noting, and the cheese hadn't melted. Despite signs outside, I didn't see barbeque dishes on the very limited, mostly sandwich menu. This place clearly has a faithful, local clientele, and if this is your kind of place, enjoy it. Love the hell out of it. read more

Wait times can be long, if you have a hundred hungry off roaders, it's expected. Been here dozens of times, as a teen in the 70s to with my wife n kid off roading from johnson valley, bell mtn, hodge road, anywhere within a tank af gas. . Stopped a few months ago with a buddy on way back from a 150 mile dual sport ride, 30 min wait but burgers are killer. All roads out in this area of the desert really do lead to slash x. If you're in a car coming off the highway, maybe they aren't the best burgers in the world. If you're coming off the desert off roading all day, it is an oasis. read more

It is about 9 miles off of I-15 and worth every mile out of your way. Service was amazingly friendly and handled our party of 53 (yeah 53!!!!) with ease and the best customer service!!!! The food was fantastic! read more

Love this place , Great service, Great vibes, Great food, Great People. Will soon be back. Burgers fries wings and fried mushrooms were on point. read more

Slash is great! My friends and I have been camping here for over 20 years and we love going to slash x for a refreshing "Dad" soda and some burgers. For being in a remote location, they are usually busy on weekends, especially during events. The food is good and to be honest, you won't be disappointed. read more

Great meal this past weekend! Great food! Great service! Great cook Roy Watson! Great western bar with awesome atmosphere! Ride our quads out for lunch! read more

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Whether you are mobbing through the desert on your trick ohv, or taking a cruise down hw 247, I strongly recommend you stop here. For breakfast I recommend their breakfast burrito, but you really can't go wrong with the breakfast special. If you a riding and you make slash your lunch stop, I recommend their famous chili cheese fries, or a chicken sandwich. Live music in the beer garden from 1-4 in the afternoon, and there is plenty of stuff to check out while you wait for your meal. The only negative is the kitchen is tiny and during crowded weekends don't be surprised if one hour wait for food. But its worth the wait, so quench your thirst, and relax at this offroad oasis. read more

Food is great, service is a bit slow, but remember, you are in the middle of the Mojave Desert. I live here, so for those of you "flat-landers", please...this is NOT LA or Orange County, so try and treat the people here with a bit of respect. Your BMW's and your RV's DON'T impress us, nor does your ineptness on an off road vehicle,,,That being said. Slash X has great Chili cheese fries, very cold beer and the worst bathrooms this side of Barstow. Terrific people trying to bring a bit of civilization to a very inhospitable place, so act accordingly and TIP !! read more

The main older dude with glasses has an attitude problem and needs to work on how he speaks with customers. The dry and rude sense of "humor" and demeanor is old and offensive. Management, please have a discussion with this dude on customer service because not all customers take banter so lightly read more

Oh my gosh these people are awesome! They made these ribs on regular grill because they were yesterday's special. The other charcoal grill was off. The service is great and they go above and beyond making sure we are happy. Food is sooo good. Love the atmosphere. read more

Slash X Ranch Cafe - American Near Me - Barstow, California

tthis place had a great atmosphere. Fun place to hang. However, it was not very busy and it took 50 min to get a bowl of chile. The chili did taste good though. The onion rings were soggy, oil filled sponges with no taste, just grease. I do not plan on returning read more

Amazing place with an amazing history. On busy weekends expect a long wait for food, but there is plenty of relaxing atmosphere to enjoy while you wait. Often has live country music and fun staff. read more

If you ride quads or dirt bikes, love to camp, and enjoy a fun night at the bar...you've met your perfect match. Slash X Ranch Cafe is a little out of the way but well worth the trek. You can camp behind Slash X for free. Wide open dirt lot plenty of room for large groups. It is walking distance from the restaurant/bar and you can ride your dirt bike out of your camping spot directly onto the trails. The best nights are Friday and Saturday for dinner and drinks. The best daytime hours for a cold beer, burger and live music is Saturday and Sunday around 12-3 p.m. Highly recommend the Mountain Fries. Mounds of french fries smothered in chili and cheese. My husband loves their burger and I really enjoy the grilled chicken sandwich with roasted green chile. There's outside dining as well. Lots of fun things to look at around the property. The owners collect vintage items and have them displayed everywhere. They recently got new computer systems so you will notice extra speedy service. It is kid friendly. You will want to make this a destination when you are looking for a fun place to dine, camp, or just grab a cold pitcher of beer. We've been going to Slash for years and will continue to get out there a few times per year. Cheers! read more

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Been going there for the last 15 years came in last Saturday a me in for others on R motorcycles street likes of course and felt totally nord and unacknowledged by the current bartender that was there seemed to be working on his communication skills with married women in the women in the place very poor service almost had to ask if they would stop talking so they could take our bare order very disappointed in the attitude towards us in that facility on that day not sure if they don't want our kind in there anymore but I felt discriminated against read more

Went in sat down at the bar there were at least 6 people that kept walking back and forth in the behind the bar. They didn't bother to acknowledge us. I asked for a menu, 10 minutes later we walked out. No one offered us a beer, to take our order, or even said hello. They were not to busy. It felt like maybe because we were the only Hispanics? Never going back. read more

Place is great for winding down after a nice cool ride. I have been coming here for years and now that I have kids, even my kids have a great time at this place. The food is okay but the atmosphere is great. read more