For a simple desert drive-in, this place checks all the boxes. The classic cheeseburger was just that: a well cooked patty, fresh lettuce and tomatoes, and nice warm soft bun. Onion rings were a generous size, even the "small" order. Local folks working there are very friendly and helpful. No wonder the place has been around since 1958! Nice, cozy retro diner feel. A good place to stop in an area with few dining options. read more

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Cheese burger was perfect & so so yummy Service was great. The young gentleman that helped us was super professional! Ambiance was nice, clean, comfortable, cool/fresh, relaxing. read more

The owner is amazing. Her staff is amazing. That is one good burger and friendly service. Make sure you stop there. I always plan my trip to death Valley so that I will arrive at lunchtime. read more

Trails Drive In - Burgers Near Me - Trona, California

Thank you so much Danielle and crew for devoting so much hard work to preserve this historical site. The amazing town of Trona has been through so much but the people still here live up to the saying "Trona Strong"! The long timers bleed Trona Blue for sure. We stoped by the Trails hamburger spot and were greeted by the owner who had an amazing spirit and energy. Born and raised in Trona, Danielle made us feel like we were always next door neighbors. We ordered the cheese burgers with everything, fried pickles (large please), hot fudge shake as well as peanut butter shake. Taste was unbelievable! Burgers cooked perfect. Fried pickles were incredible and could become very addictive. Words fail to describe the shake experience which was out of this world. The peanut butter is a must. The food was great and more importantly the feeling is one you might expect coming home from a long journey...peaceful, refreshed, renewed. Everyone should rally to support TRAILS. History is so important and these type of places need our attention to keep history alive. Thank you TRAILS. We will be back. read more

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Kind of unexpected, comforting little fast food joint. They have hamburgers, fish and chips, burrito, all the things you might be craving as you are on a road trip. Everyone in my family was happy with what they got. Food was simple and fresh. My daughter was happy with crispy fried fish and hubby was happy with fried zucchini. Recommend this pit stop. The ladies who helped us were nice and friendly. read more

Outstanding service and amazing food! Loved it 100%. If we don't live 500 miles away we'd be back as regulars.

We stopped by Trail Drive In on our way to Death Valley. The cutest little food stand great tasting food, friendly service and exceptionally clean restrooms. The place is so darn cute, retro history, there is historic history behind the place, it takes you back to memory land to simpler times and great tasting food. I ordered the veggie burger with a large order of fries . First of all it was the best tasting veggie burger I have tasted, plentitud, filling and not dry. For those that are more meat eaters they had other good sections, chicken burgers, cheese burgers, Rubens, ext... great menu selection and ice cream floats . I highly recommend this place and will stop again. read more

Trails Drive In - Best Veggie Burger - Burgers Near Me - Trona, California

Nice little drive in that serves the locals and travelers. Simple menu. Nice that you can get different sized burgers. I got their version of a western bacon cheeseburger--perfect. wife got simple cheesburger and we shared onion rings--pretty good for fast food and the milkshake was nice and thick.. prices are great and the people were friendly!! read more

I took my favorite daughter, Nicole, and it was a lovely little lunch. Food was bomb AF and the restaurant was super clean. BTW did I mention that my favorite daughter is Nicole. Ty and have a great day- JN aka the mayor of Argus read more

Burger was great, well done and juicy. Box of cheese fries was HUGE, it was amazing. Moving to Trona soon and can't wait to make this place my regular read more

This place is walking distance from my grandmothers house. I grew up getting burgers and ice cream from here and after 30 years it's still 10/10. I love this place so much the burgers are my favorite. Thank you for providing great food and service for so long. read more

Wonderful roadside hamburger stand. I was not expecting to find something this good in the middle of the desert. Service was prompt and courteous. My hamburger was tasty and I was quite satisfied with this classic. We were on the way to Death Valley, but this place appears to be enjoyed by the locals too. read more

Better than I was expecting out in the middle of nowhere. Better than basic burgers, lots of ice cream options for hot summer days. Service is good even when they are busy, bathrooms are tiny but clean like the sign says. read more

The food is actually getting better and they now offer big burgers!!! The ice cream and shakes are as good as ever.

I'm a sucker for large wooden roadside ice cream signs. So when we had survived 20 miles of low-AC operation (because this is Death Valley folks) driving out of the park, managed not to burn our brakes, and that welcoming soft-serve icon came into view, we stopped. Everybody had soft-serve, mostly choc-vanilla swirl, and it was good stuff. The cones and servings were decently priced as well. The ice cream was perfect consistency and there are four size choices plus shakes and sundaes on the menu if that's your deal. Several other people entered and ordered, liking their regular food (meaning not ice cream) while we were there. But for us, just the cream thanks. We will return if we are ever escaping Death again. read more

Trails Drive In - Long live large wooden cone signs! - Burgers Near Me - Trona, California

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Stopped in because it was so darn cute!!! Friendly young lady took my order. Grilled Ruben sandwich with a large pineapple milkshake...so good.... it was steaming hot and the meat was so tender..perfect. Never thought I could be so satisfied. View was perfect from booth. It's my new getaway...I was never so happy to not have cell service to my phone.. I got to eat, think and enjoy that view!!! read more

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Provender: I was on my way to Death Valley when I dropped by. This is a fantastic joint to grab a burger. The staff were all friendly and the food delicious. Prices: a burger and drink will run you just under $6. Parking: there is a dedicated lot adjacent to the building. There are a lot of spaces, so parking shouldn't be an issue. People: fun for all ages. Perks: I think this is a great place to grab a bite to eat if you're on your way to Death Valley. It's about the midway point from LA , and the food is well made. They also serve ice cream and burritos, so there's a wide variety of things to eat. read more

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If you're hungry heading out of Death Valley, stop at this place in Trona! Doesn't look like much, but great food for a fair price! All the locals go here! read more

If you pass by, go here!! There is a hospitality and kindness that can exist in a place like this, that can add so much to a road-trip... it doesn't look like much from the outside. It's easy to drive right by.... But inside you'll find classic burgers that harken back to the days of drive-ins. This is not your boutique burger place. Trails is the kind of burger that they served in in the era that made America synonymous with cheese burgers: simple and tasty. The milkshakes are awesome! So many food flavors. I had peanut butter. Fries are tasty too. Dine-in, and your bound to be there as a local or two comes in, and you'll gain an appreciation for a how a place like this supports a community; and vice-versa. This is a cool little place. read more

Trails Drive In - Exterior at night - Burgers Near Me - Trona, California

The art and photography on the walls inside this little burger shack is well worth a stop.

I just moved to Trona and I really appreciate this place. I eat there at least once a week. The owner was great about giving me advice about Trona utilities etc when I moved here alone. The food is made with love. My fave is the chicken salad with grilled chicken. I appreciate they have a small soft serve cone for 99 cents for us broke and weight conscious types. Thank you, Trails! read more

Great spot to stop for some comfort food. Great prices and local ambiance. It might seem scary at first stopping here, but we did not regret it. The staff were really nice to us, even though we are not from there. My mom said her burrito was the best she had ever tasted. read more

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Great burgers, and service. I would recommend their crispy chicken burrito it's awsome

This place gets five stars just for having shredded lettuce on their cheeseburgers. No one else wthin a hundred miles has shredded lettuce on their cheesburgers. Shredded lettuce is a hundred times better than leafed lettuce on cheeseburgers. Plus they have crispy crinkke cut fries that are really good. The music that they play on the speaker is good too! I may have to drive for over half an hour just to get shredded lettuce on my cheeseburgers but it will be worth it. Just a heads up; the prices on the menu have changed since they were posted. The prices have doubled since then. The prices for everything have gone up in America; so don't be surprised when you see the new prices. read more

Great little hamburger joint! I've been eating at Trails for around 55 years and it's always been great! And these newest owners are over the top with service, quality, and pricing. There's no drive thru but, trust me it is so worth it to go inside. You won't be disappointed! And they do REAL banana splits (banana boats). I recommend 1,000%! read more

I have driven by this restaurant on my drives to Death Valley many times. I consulted Yelp and stopped by this past weekend. I got a hamburger combo and was very pleased with the burger and especially the fries. Great Fries! I will continue to get food there whenever I drive through Trona. Good food at a reasonable price with friendly service. read more

I would give 3 stars but their location is saving you from hunger while you are going to death valley if you don't get any meal with you. Their fries is really good but I can't say the same for western burger. It's portion small and has unpleasant pastrami. But still you can enjoy if you don't order anything with pastrami. read more

Trails Drive In - Burgers Near Me - Trona, California

I am shocked by these insanely good reviews. This place is a forced tourist trap. It's literally a off brand knock off Dairy Queen. Granted the bathrooms are clean and great it you are going to Death Valley. The prices are insane for frozen and deep fried food. read more

Quality of both food & employees is top level. Employees are very courteous & polite. Food very tasty. Wonderful little place. Highly recommended. read more

Our family stopped by on 2/18/23 and ordered burgers, fries, onion rings and drinks. Food was great and staff were friendly. I definitely recommend the place. read more

Best place in Trona for burgers and fries. Delicious thick malts, too. The employees always smile and are happy to see you. Last place for real food before you reach Death Valley. read more

Trona is the setting for every horror movie you've ever seen but it hides a delicious secret: Trails Drive In. This place is in the middle of nowhere and can easily be missed as you drive through Trona but it's definitely worth a stop. The only thing I have ordered here again and again because it is so darn good is the Western Burger. Let me describe it for you: Pastrami, beef patty, BBQ sauce, onion rings, jalapeños and cheese ALL IN THE SAME BURGER! The Western Burger, although it is small, is the perfect combination of spice and flavor and you should definitely try it out! read more

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If I could give an even worse rating I would! Absolutely the worst service! I brought back in my large "lawrys seasoned" fries because they were made with regular salt and got told the burnt fry bits from their dirty oil was the seasoning!!! And then given a refund and told to get out! I got this from the owner! I still have 3 unused ranch at home, also we ate at home because it was a disgusting place I went to the bathroom and there was cockroaches in the sink! read more

Trails Drive In - Unused ranch from the rude service, did not get fries remade, ripped out of hands and thrown away and given refund and told to get out - Burgers Near Me - Trona, California

Charming 50's-themed, locally-owned diner with fantastic views of the slate range. Great for solo travelers and small groups. Picnic tables welcome visitors outside and bench-style tables are available inside. The menu is reasonably priced and has many options for quick dining, including generously sized milkshakes, "tornados" (thick milkshake with choice of toppings), and occasional specials. Today, the special is pulled pork with a side of fried okra. Omnivores will have great luck here, but vegetarians will find something delicious also. Our group enjoyed sharing a battered chicken sandwich, mozzarella sticks, seasoned fries, and the "Texas toothpicks" (a Trails' speciality - thinly sliced fried peppers and onions) and more. Definitely worth stopping by if you are in the area! read more

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Great burgers and the corndogs are perfect! Good prices. Definitely will return next trip.

A small burger joint... American food.. I had the special America burger was pretty good... was pretty filling for a big guy like me.. I give them a 4 Star and I would come bk again... read more

Trails Drive In - Burgers Near Me - Trona, California

If you are passing through Ttona thIs place is definitely worth stopping at. They have both burgers and Mexican food choices.

Horrible service they talk down on dead people and when confronted they get rude I complained about that employee but no action was taken never going back again!! read more

This place is a sweet little gem. Definitely stop here anytime it's open. I've not had a single thing that wasn't on point!

The fries. Bomb. The shakes. Bomb. WiFi. Great. Bathrooms. Pretty clean. Music selection. exceptional. Best place in Trona hands down.