The Chile Pepper

I had a delicious all beef hotdog. Also, Eddie has the best clam chowder in the world!…read moreService was great and the atmosphere was very relaxing.

Entering the kitchen staff all greeted us. It's clean nice tables and chairs, large dinning area …read more Relaxing vibes. Decorated with vintage car pictures. Bathrooms are clean. All works were super nice and made sure we were happy with our meals. We ordered Ortega Burger& garlic fries. The burger dripped with goodness! Garlic fries were very tasty. Tri tip sandwich soft roll, meat was tender and veggies were good. We will stop here again when traveling. Good prices and everything is made fresh to order. $30 dinner that's pretty good for real food!

Entering the door. Great peaceful place to eat.

Steak fries and onion rings

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Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

4.1(122 reviews)

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This was our first experience at a Freddy's. This is absolutely a great place to get your burgers…read moreand fries. The food is delicious and hot. The employees were friendly and efficient. Then, to top it off, this place was spotless. The decor is great and inviting. We will definitely be return to Freddy's for their steakburgers!

First time! Saw the u tube review of top five burgers in USA. We ordered the double cheeseburger…read morecombo with fries/tots and drink for 28 bucks. The burgers were ok nothing special. New to us were the tater tots and shoe string fries. Tots were ok. Fries were ok, nothing special again. Restaurant looked neat and clean. With in n out across the street, this will probably be our last trip here! We expected more, I guess.

Order counter

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Front building.

Mexi Burger

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Owner was awesome! Prices were great and the food tasted amazing. Doesn't get better than that!read more

The best burger in Yuma no doubt! It's simply amazing and well worth the price. Went there a couple…read moreweeks ago not knowing what to expect & had to leave a review. If your thinking of trying it go get yourself one. Satisfaction *****

Mexi burger with carne asada fries

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Yummy!

Takos and Beer

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Service Excellence,Ambiance is super nice clean and food is Top in my list Lobster taco Wao shrimp…read moreand desert

Nice place with always a smile to greet you. The shrimp takos (fried) are legit and will leave you…read moresatisfied. Nice bar selection with the games on multiple TVs.

4 Takos

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A & R Grill

4.3(107 reviews)

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When you need to stop for lunch on your travels past Yuma A&R needs to be on your radar! The best…read morefinds for food are so often just a bit off the freeway and you won't regret it! Locals and devoted snowbirds alike enjoy the easygoing feel at this bar and Grill. Personable Staff is always helpful and accommodating! The menu has a couple items for the adventurous soul! Delicious Burgers , Sandwiches and more in a clean location make you glad you paid them a visit. Be assured when your money is spent here you are supporting local family owned business. Fries, sweet potato fries garden salad or Ceasar salad are your side options! Can't go wrong with any of them but the onion rings aren't my favorite. Today we each enjoyed ordering something different! He had The Southwest Cheeseburger with Onion Rings and was a happy camper! I had the California Chicken breast sandwich which is grilled opting for the Ceasar Salad! The meat was moist and flavorful with pepper jack cheese! She had ordered a BLAT (bacon, Lettuce,Avocado and Bacon) sandwich with Sweet Potato fries. The bread was not up to par and true to A&R Grills commitment to customers the issue was gladly resolved. He had The Cheeseburger and Fries! How good was it... there wasn't even a crumb left! Passengers enjoy a nifty menu of IPA, Beer, Ciders etc... driver and underaged customer have icy cold options as well ... but.... Here is what cost A&R a star... the water we were served was terribly. Is this why many locals on the 'plateau' stock their homes with bottled water? I didn't foresee this as being an issue. Two of us simply couldn't abide the water. The third I've suspected has no tastebuds anyway so she doesn't count!

Stopped here for lunch on our way to San Diego. We ordered some mango habanero wings to start, then…read moreA&R burger, BBQ burger and a kids meal cheeseburger. Burgers were very flavorful and juicy. The fries very crunchy on the outside and soft inside. We were not impressed with the wings, they lacked flavor. Definitely a solid place. Server was nice and friendly.

Hummus is fantastic. Just the right amount of spice.

A&R burger. It comes with a fried egg. Yay!

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Honey mustard chicken. It's amazing.

Lutes Casino

3.9(321 reviews)

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i got the potato tacos & they were yummy. i got the bean and…read morecheese taco & it lacked flavor but was still yummy. service was great! i sat at the bar and each bartender spoke to me to ask if i was doing alright. decor was INSANE. thats the real reason people come for sure! every inch of the walls was covered in interesting decoration. 10/10 would come again

Is not a typical experienced based place, although some might say so. The food is decent. Over…read moremany years and many servers the service has always been decent. The atmosphere is unique. I like it, but I also like dive bars and greasy spoons.

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Dirty South BBQ House

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Food was awesome, service great. Kia very nice & friendly. I would recommend for everyone!!read more

Popped in for lunch on a journey along Interstate 8. Received friendly and earnest service…read more Prices are typical for BBQ joints, and the food is definitely worth your while. I chose a pulled pork dish, and the meat was lean but not at all dry, and it was complemented nicely by an unusual apple-based sauce available from the sauce pig. Side dishes exceeded expectations. The interior is homey and includes a funky thrift shop. There's a relatively cheap ARCO station nearby at 14th St & 4th Ave making Dirty South BBQ a great choice for a pit stop on your own road trip.

Restaurant indoors

1/2 rack of babyback ribs

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Parking area

Hamburger Stand

3.1(27 reviews)

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I only stopped by the drive thru to get some ice cream. I didn't try the food, but their food is…read morethe same as their other locations. It's all good. Their ice cream was BOMB. We got the Reese's freeze, apple pie sundae, and a strawberry sundae. All delicious. The freezes had SO MUCH Reese's. The mixed a LOT in and put a lot on top. There was MORE THAN ENOUGH in each bite. The sundae had a ton of strawberry sauce, too. My son mixed it all together and essentially had strawberry ice cream. The apple pie sundae was surprisingly good, too. Plenty of topping and graham cracker dust, but just a little shy on the ice cream. The worker was very helpful. The internet said they had banana splits but I guess that was wrong. She was super nice about it and really helpful with everything.

Service is great! All beef chili cheese dog, burnt crisp. Come on guys it's a hot dog, not that…read moredifficult.

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In-N-Out Burger

4.0(198 reviews)

1.7 mi

In and out is in Arizona! Yes, the classic California burger spot is in Yuma and like all other…read moreIn-N-Out's they have friendly service, a burger that will be made any way you want it and will fix it if there is a problem.

Stopped in here while heading home from visiting family and the line was already long! However, it…read moremoved quickly which never happens in an In N Out line. It was hard to order through the mic with so much outdoor noise, but the service was great and the food tasted perfect. One of the best things about In N Out is how consistent they are, whether in San Diego or Arizona!

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Five Guys

3.6(93 reviews)

1.7 mi

First of all we're always greeted with a cheery "Welcome" as we walk in. The menu includes various…read moreburgers as well as hotdogs etc., with lots of choices for toppings at no additional cost. Their burgers are fresh, thick, and grilled in an open kitchen... nothing hidden. I'm not a big fan of fries BUT ... 5 Guys fries are the exception! NOBODY makes better french fries! AND the ff orders are way larger than their container. You get more fries than you pay for. The place is always spotless, including the restrooms. You'll frequently see someone from their staff cleaning around the dining room or the restrooms. Their employees are always friendly and helpful, and serve up the burgers fresh and hot! You know the burger wasn't sitting under a heat lamp waiting to be ordered. 5 Guys makes them fresh to order! You get what you pay for

The burgers are excellent the Cajun fries are awesome.Service is always fantastic.I like the fact…read morethat there are so many toppings that you can add to your burger.I will try a hot dog on my next visit

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Jackie O.

14 years ago

We stopped in for a quick lunch. It was pretty packed when we went in which told us that they've gotta be good. I ordered a bean and cheese burrito, some rolled tacos and a quesadilla. My friend ordered a bean, rice and cheese burrito, rolled tacos and some french fries. The whole burrito tasted great. You can tell right away that they don't use canned beans or cheap tortillas. Even the cheese is real monterey jack, Not that greasy yellow crap you find in chain restaurants. The rolled tacos were delicious as well. My friend wouldn't stop talkin about how good her bean rice and cheese burrito was. The salsa was a bit watery but it worked perfect for our food. Unlike most of the mexican restaurants we've been too, we didn't need thick, hot salsa, and loads of toppings to make up for taste as these burritos and tacos already tasted so good without all the extra fat. So in this case, I'll have to say that quality made up for quantity. IMO the price fits the food. We'll definitely be paying Chile Pepper another visit some day. Too bad they don't deliver or have a drive thru. It's perfect car food!!! The place looked and smelled clean. Plenty of tables to eat at. It's bright and welcoming to all families alike. I'd definitely feel comfortable bringing my whole family here. All in all, this is my kind of kick-back place :) read more

IgottaBootie T.

15 years ago

I'd give it more stars if I could!! Good place to grab a quick, simple, and DELICIOUS meal. Its Mexican fast food. I'm always on the go, so eating in the car is part of my lifestyle. It's nice to be able to order burritos and tacos that aren't smothered in sauces and toppings. Don't have to worry bout spilling food on myself or anywhere in the car. You can take your kids in there and not worry if they are loud or messy. And there is another location with the same food. I believe it's called Mr. G's. Also, if you want the traditional, quiet, sit-down, food smothered in sauces, mexican dining, with nice waitresses, there's another restaurant owned by the same family called La Casa Gutierrez. I've eaten there many times with my family. It's a little more expensive but you get more food and toppings. It too is VERY delicious. So, you can have the best of both worlds! Chile Pepper is great for its price, simplicity, and delicious tacos and burritos. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking to grab a quick bite to eat!! read more

Amber M.

11 years ago

Chile pepper! Everyone in Yuma knows Chile pepper, even people from out of town know of it! It's that good. When you leave Yuma for a period of time, it's what your mouth craves first! You can't go wrong with a bean n cheese or rolled tacos...ya it's greasy, but it's sooo good! read more

Jeff B.

6 months ago

Best Mexican food in a 300 mile radius from yuma az. No cheap mystery meats here. Busy and perfect all the time, day and night. I'll eat here twice a day when in the area. On the way to San Diego stop at this FAST FOOD operation. read more

Janelle H.

8 years ago

Called 2 hours before I got there and our food was still not ready. Ended up waiting an additional 15-20 minutes. Food was ok...was not as good as we thought it would be. Extremely disappointed. read more

A R.

10 years ago

Decent food. A bit pricey for what it is. Really overrated with the locals who are known to have it delivered to them by friends and family when they are out of town. Crazy. It's not that great. read more

Rich W.

8 years ago

I grew up in Yuma and Chile Pepper is part of being Human! Bean and Cheese burrito, Green Chile Mixed burrito, rolled tacos, and quesadilla! #boom This restaurant is in my top 10 in the world! read more

Jack H.

10 years ago

Ev eryone from here always says this place is awesome, personally I think it's just ok. Not a lot of flavor, very greasy, would rather go to the taco stands on pacific. read more

Joe C.

2 years ago

Service sucks Online service down , telephone service sucks Worst service in all Yuma county I hate this place read more

Grab L.

8 years ago

Classic bean and cheese with some rolled tacos. That's all I ever order or will order for the last 30 plus years

Brittany J.

9 years ago

Always good. No complaints and have been eating here literally my whole life. Top 5 must eat places in Yuma

Robert R.

4 years ago

Great place for tacos and burritos. Had a taste of both and just great. Another must when in Yuma.

Lexy m.

15 years ago

This makes me hungry juss thinkin about it :) mmmmmmmmm mmmm m mm mmm yummy for my tummy

Mark G.

109

7 years ago

Always great food here. Great long time Yuma eatery with consistent food and service.

Rich G.

14 years ago

Not bad, but I had high expectations considering the rave reviews from USA Today.

Laurie D.

13 years ago

Fantastic! Friends and family beg for us to mail this to them. DELICIOUS!!

Andrea L.

8 years ago

Chili Pepper is a must for anyone visiting Yuma. Delicious hometown food!

Nickolas W.

8 years ago

This is gay it is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo gay food goes in the trash

Evette P.

10 years ago

You can never go wrong with the original Bean and Cheese burritos!

Kevin K.

782

125

14 years ago

Adding a rolled taco to your bean and cheese is a must!

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