Yucca Valley Outpost is a haven for the wild and free, attracting all sorts of adventurous souls…read moreseeking an escape from the mundanity of everyday life. The landscape around it is a hypnotizing blend of desert, mountains, high plains...with towering cacti and rocky terrain that seem to go on forever. It's the perfect setting for those seeking thrills and a taste of the unconventional. As I wandered around the restaurant, inside and outside, I couldn't help but notice the eclectic mix of people who gather here. There were the hardcore adrenaline junkies, decked out in full gear and ready to conquer the next climbing expedition in Joshua Tree. Then you have the nature lovers, clad in earthy tones who seem at peace with themselves and the world (OMMmmmmmmmmmmm.....) and then you have the free spirits (ME ME ME ! hahahaaa) with the interesting hair and carefree attitudes. Overall, Yucca Valley Outpost is a fantastic Food and People Watching destination for anyone looking to break free from the constraints of modern society and experience the world on the "other side"... and before I forget... the food is delicious !

STOP OMG such a cute spot with great service and food!!! while waiting in line someone recommended…read morei have the 50/50 wrap. and the dirty coco rosie sounded good so i ordered both (added avo to the wrap) and they're AMAZING. it's my first time in joshua tree and this is the best start to my trip i couldve asked for. it's always such a pleasant surprise finding good vegan eats during travel. also there's a view of "kickapoo tr" nearby lol

Okay, being totally honest, this wasn't the absolute best food of our entire Joshua Tree-Palm…read moreSprings trip, but a close 2nd. BUT it was definitely the biggest, most positive surprise when it came to expectations vs. actual quality! We landed in Palm Springs late in the evening and were starving on our way out to Joshua Tree. After a quick Yelp search for something open past 7-8pm, this spot popped up. We pulled into a super quiet parking lot and found this tiny little place. Looking at it from the outside, we honestly figured it would just be a quick, forgettable pitstop. Boy, were we wrong. For starters, the place was relatively full for a Tuesday evening! We ordered the duck confit nachos, the kimchi bulgogi sandwich, and the pony wings. Wow! Granted, our expectations were unfairly low walking in, but this turned out to be probably our second-best meal of the entire week--and we ate out every single day! It absolutely crushed it in terms of exceeding expectations. It also helped that we happened to be there on a Wednesday, so all the wines were half-priced! Unfortunately, since we weren't familiar with the area, we didn't know exactly how much further we had to drive to our accommodations, so we couldn't imbibe more in such a welcoming environment. (Missed opportunity, but safety first!) Oh, and definitely save room for dessert--their pie with ice cream of the day was delicious too! If you are passing through, do not sleep on this place. I would definitely come back the next time I'm in the area!

There is plenty of parking in the strip mall here. The ambiance is very divey but also a super fun…read morelocals bar. Do yourself a favor and make SURE to visit the bathrooms! There is a dog friendly patio so we sat out back with our pups and ordered them puppy patties. Service was ok; since we were in the patio and it was a holiday they were super busy so it was understandable that we had to wait quite awhile for things (drinks, check, etc). But they servers all worked together and were nice. They grat parties of 5 an automatic 20%, but it's on the menu so be be mindful of that. The food was not bad. They had a special BBQ menu for the 4th, but didn't have the jalpeno cornbread so we went another direction. We ordered a $5 mimosa and the pretzel bites with BOMB queso and split the smashburger. All were awesome. My friends ordered the chicken sandwich and absolutely RAVED about how good it was!! Overall, this place is awesome and we can't wait to go back and sit at the very lively bar and watch some sports!

So unassuming from the outside. The inside hosts so much for your eyes and soul. Vintage seating…read moreand lighting. Bar set up with light coming in. The staff were all friendly and proficient. The food, Asian flavors that had us not wanting to stop eating! Drunk menu had great options!

The appetizer came out lightning quick and tasted delicious (fries and spinach & artichoke dip) and…read morethe staff were knowledgeable about the menu items. Additionally, this spot was overall just a really fun and quirky spot to dine in, with different vibes for each area (i.e, bar top, 4 seater tables in the main round, and 2 seater tables along the wall each outfitted with funky chairs. Big fan of their cocktails which were pleasantly packed with flavor. I have no clue what broke down with the burgers: One member of our party ordered a burger and specifically asked for no cheese and what came out for her was literally a patty squeezed between two buns without any spreads or lettuce or even onions. Upon flagging one of the staff they fixed it immediately. I ordered a cheeseburger myself which thankfully came with everything you would expect, but despite that, it lacked flavor. So much so that I had add fries and ketchup intot he burger just to give it any taste. My sentiments were echoed by the other member in our party.

Service was great and food was pretty good. Portion size and price were great! Only bit of feedback…read moreis the N.Y Ruben corn beef was a bit tough. If you're looking for a quick bite to eat around Joshua tree I would recommend this place!

Looking for lunch in the area we came across Crossroads, after being directed to the website it was…read moredetermined crossroads would be great without breaking the bank. On line most of the menu items were 8 to 10 dollars but at the table those same items are 18 to 20 dollars. We decided to go to The Saloon, prices were about the same but at least it felt honest.

We were a Party of 11 hikers from Indio who had a delicious lunch and great service at the Roost…read more Not only did they set up a large table for us but checked often to be sure all our needs were met, and the food was great!! We will be back! Jim Almaraz, Hike Leader

Four of us had a great lunch at the Roost today. For lunch during the week, you order at the…read morecounter then they bring your food out to you. Everything was tasty! A few employees came by to check on us. Been many times and we'll be back again soon!

We were having quite the day prior to getting to La Copine. We had a 545 reservation but got a flat…read moredriving into town and spent hours at Walmart tire being told "30 more minutes" for an hour and a half. We missed our reservation time but decided to try a walk in because it was the whole reason we came into town in the first place. We were greeted by two really nice hosts who assured us there was room for us sooner than later and we were seated with our dog on the patio pretty quickly. They were so nice to us and doubly nice to our dog! We ordered fried eggplant, gazpacho, ceviche, a lamb burger, and got a lamb burger patty for the dog (we're not order food for the dog people but she was going through it too with the Walmart stuff so why not). We added a couple glasses of wine and their beer shandy and finished with a strawberry shortcake. Every bite was perfect but we rated them- Gazpacho, Lamb Burger, Eggplant, Ceviche. The gazpacho was a hit with the perfect amount of fresh/sweet cantaloupe and spicy-ness. This place was well worth the trip from Big Bear. My wife noted that everyone there that helped us legit looked happy to be there. There was also a medical emergency and the staff was so kind and helpful throughout and checked in on all the tables in the area afterwards. It kind of showed that they are invested in the people that visit.

What fun! This was a neat little place a bit of a ways from where we were staying in Joshua Tree…read more I've seen the name bounced around, and a couple friends had mentioned it. We got really lucky - reservations open a month in advance, and we were headed to Joshua Tree the next day. I thought for sure I wasn't going to get a reservation and needed to think of a Plan B for date night. But I texted anyway, with an apology for it being so last minute, and they responded the day of confirming me for the next day! Yay! When we arrived, we asked for a seat inside, since it was super windy that day, and they were able to seat us within a few minutes. We got the butter lettuce salad (delicious), the socarrat (lots of peas and pea sprouts - this was AMAZING, and great the next day cold!), their version of bruschetta on their crispy thin bread - the bread was absolutely amazing. And we also got the tomato...um, I can't remember what it's called, but it has a base of sliced tomatoes, with hard boiled eggs, celery, and tuna aioli! Super refreshing on a super hot day. We also got a couple non-alcky drinks and left very happy. It was loud inside for sure - or, bustling, if we want to be more euphemistic. Service for us was a bit on the chilly side, but that might just be the night our server was having. There are 2 single-stalled bathrooms, and parking is very easy in the huge lot they have. I think we might circle back to this place after trying other eats around the area. This was a good time.

Classic hippie, veggie West Coast cafe. At least one server sremed stoned but the chef had some…read moregreat "comfort food" recipes and prepared them well.

The two stars are for the view, which is nice of the Joshua trees, but that is where the positivity…read moreends. The woman at the counter, whose name I didn't get but who had pink and white striped hair, refused to serve my boyfriend even though the website said the cafe was open, the door sign said the cafe was open, and people were in the cafe itself eating and drinking coffee at a few of the tables. She said the cafe was closed because she was too busy, even though there were only a few people around. When I asked if it was possible to get coffee, she said alright but we should order the drip coffee because she wasn't very good at making anything else. While we sat and drank our coffees, a group of about six women came up and she let them order food and coffee for the group. A man was next in line and she told him the same thing she told my boyfriend: that she was busy and the cafe was closed. This pattern continued. She served women in groups of any size, but men who asked were told that the cafe was closed. This is unacceptable and I will not be returning, however nice the setting.

Another great meal at SR!…read more Wifey had THE WEDGE SALAD. Crispy pork belly atop artisan lettuce, roasted grape tomatoes, onions, blue cheese crumble, house-made blue cheese ranch. She really liked it. Ate it all! Wifey's friend had THE IGGY'S LEMON BUTTER BOW TIE PASTA. With grilled chicken and asparagus. She loved it. She had plenty of leftovers. Lots of pasta. I had THE DOUBLE CUT CHOP™. Marinated & pan-fried, topped w/ roasted pobiano peppers, jalapeños, onions, served w. asparagus. Also had the horseradish smashed potatos. So good. Service was quick and friendly. The folks behind the grill were spot on too. We really like the interior here. The vintage radios on the diner tables is a nice touch.

We are here twice for a super early dinner during a trip to the desert because we were rolling…read morewith our four year old boy who will pretty much only eat cheeseburgers. It wasn't bad! We got burgers and chicken tenders. Yummy grease bombs. The atmosphere made me feel cool even though I'm a basic mom, and the staff looked like the cast of a desert rock reality show that'd I'd watch. Would go back!