Joshua tree really offers gems in secret places. This is one of them! It looks like a smoothie shop…read moreduring the day. The drinks are priced well. The bartender with the beard was friendly and accommodating and the ambiance is chill, soulful, and intimate with the jazz music in the background. I genuinely enjoyed myself and meeting the regular patrons!

Z Club is a true little gem. The music was great, the crowd had a fun local vibe, and the space…read moreitself is small, cozy, and full of character. It's surrounded by a handful of interesting little shops which makes the whole area feel special. We grabbed an amazing vegan meal from a pop up on the patio, which was a great surprise, and Alex behind the bar was fantastic, super friendly and clearly cares about the place and the people there. Already looking forward to coming back and bringing more friends!

Great place for food a drinks and to watch sports. Clean/limpio and good place to chill and people…read morewatch... drinks are "Mexico Cheap" and you can go across the street to get your gamble fix!

They are Certified Beer server CICERONE!! nice craft beer selection, the drinks are good, they have…read morethe best cocktails in town, try the mixology drinks they offer, food was delicious I tried the BBQ ribs, some boneless, and a burger, very tasty. The best experience in mexicali, nice ambience and music , perfect to chill, to go alone for a beer or with friends , LOVED IT!

Was craving Mexican food while in town and found this lively spot on Yelp. And boy am I glad I…read moredid. This place is best described as a trendy, somewhat upscale Mexican restaurant. The ambience is awesome, dimly lit with lively music bumping. Not only is the environment lively, the food and drinks are AWESOME. I sat at the self seating bar as I was dining solo. The bartender, very friendly guy, took my order. Forgot his name but he is a good looking guy, which sort of fits the upscale scene. Every table gets complimentary salsa tray which I presume has avocado salsa, verde, mocajete, and limes. The salsas were DELICIOUS. I do wish they gave some complimentary chips along with it. Everything I ordered: Carne asada burrito, substitute beans with rice - 9/10. Was very delicious especially when accompanied with the salsas. For the drinks: Oaxaca Old Fashioned - 10/10. I love old fashioneds and they nailed it here. Instead of whiskey, they use mezcal which was delicious. Agave Spritz - 10/10. Mezcal with prosecco. Fantastic. No words. The only thing I would recommend to the restaurant is including prices of the cocktails on the menu. After finishing eating I had no idea what the damage would be but it turned out to be very reasonable, $13 per cocktail. I wish I gave this place a shot earlier during my work trip, but anyhow if I am ever back in town, this is in my highly recommended list of restaurants. They also had one projector screen showing the World Cup game. They also have Happy Hour 3-6 PM. Parking is plentiful, shared with the rest of the plaza. Would I come back? You bet.

The 3 starts is a little unfair, because the place is completely incredible the music is great the…read moreambiance is amazing their waiters are print cordial savvy and bilingual... sadly my food wasn't a 4 stars or 5 stars ordered the arrachera burrito and I'm going to say it was at best a 3/5. However I went with a friend who ordered a santo chile (or something) and the plate looked delicious. Their queso fundido was the best part of my experience combined with the Tamarindo agua Fresca. Apologies did not take a picture. I will update as I want to go again before I leave town.

We stopped into 1905 for breakfast and had a great experience. The ambiance immediately stands out…read morewith art deco touches, warm lighting, and a relaxed but upscale vibe. It's located inside a hotel, but it doesn't feel generic. The valley has been needing a spot like this! There's plenty of seating options: bar seating, high tops, low tops, and booths, so it works whether you're popping in for a quick bite like we were or settling in with a group for a longer meal. We ordered Bloody Marys, wings ($15), the short rib hash ($21), and chilaquiles ($16). Service was friendly and attentive. Everything was delicious!

A gem in Imperial! I went here because my group was staying at the Cambria Hotel and a local highly…read morerecommended this restaurant to us. We got seated right away thanks to our reservation and the place wasn't too loud; it was just right to be lively, but also carry on a conversation with your group. We ordered the Anza Burrata (Burrata cheese, Coachella Valley roasted grapes, hot honey, pistachio, side of warm sourdough boulé); the Caesar Salad (Baby Gem Lettuce, Parmigiano-Reggiano, House Croutons, Garlic Dressing, Seed Mix); and Braised Short Rib (BRANDT beef, potato puree, grilled broccolini, sweet garlic). Everything was great! The burrata was incredible and the bread had a lovely combo of flavors. The short rib was fall off the bone tender and delicious. And the salad was flavorful, too. Will definitely come back when I'm in the area!

This place was really great! There isn't a sign outside saying this place is called rancho 86. The…read moreonly sign outside just says "restaurant". Walking in and it is very outdated but it's really cool to see so much history that was this restaurant. Menu is great, they have a variety of choices from American food to mexican food, pizza and breakfast! Prices are very affordable as well. Food was really great, we were all very impressed with everything we ordered. The tacos were incredible, I really enjoyed the carne asada and the hard tacos as well. Guacamole is made fresh when you order it and it was really great! Overall everyone throughly enjoyed there food, service is friendly and prices are very affordable. The large variety of food will definitely allow everyone to find something they want to eat. Nice find.

Good food and freezing cold beer! Was an easy stop to get out of the hot car, have some real food,…read moreand get that frosty beverage that brought me back to life!

Amazing place, it was so Damm hot outside tho. Good drinks good food service was good too will be…read morecoming back in the much cooler seasons. Thanks.

Oh, this is such a fun place. During our photo masterclass I took my participants here for lunch…read moreand dinner - every day. Great food, good service and a very unique, appealing ambiance. So why only four out of five stars then? It is mandatory in my rating scheme that I would be willing to do a 30+ min detour just to dine or drink here, and as much as I loved the place: that would be a tad too much to ask. So if in the area and have a craving for a great burger, fries and a beer: you will be very very happy here.

The ambiance here is really calm and the restaurant is well decorated. My husband and I enjoyed our…read morefood (nachos and hot dog). Unfortunately, 2 orders out of our party were given to the incorrect people and one of them wasn't prepared correctly. On top of that, it took over an hour to receive our food and it didn't come out at the same time. My nephew ended up waiting 20 minutes longer than the first people who received their food. For an expensive restaurant ($300 US in Mexico for 7 people), we expected more.

my experience here was great! the bartender was so quick to…read moresuggest drinks and even create something new so that we would have a great experience drinks are tasty and great!

Patty's Thursday ribs are hands down the best! They're tender, full of flavor, and fall right off…read morethe bone. You can taste the love she puts into every bite. If you're there on a Thursday, don't miss them--you'll be hooked!

The best sports bar. The best food and drinks. Affordable prices. Excellent bartenders and cooks…read more If you thought it was loud at soccer don't go during football season. Stay away from Queen of Hearts and Karaoke. The Bar is full of fun and friendly people. It is like being at "Cheers". People care if you're there and notice when you're not. If that is not what you like go to a tourist trap where you wait for service, over pay and they don't care if you show up or not. I Love the Bar where visitors quickly become locals!!

Price is good and so are their drink. We ordered 4 different drinks and they are all good but…read morehaven't tried the food yet.

Friendly staff! Cute Photo Booth area! Delicious drinks. Tried some of their specialty drinks and…read moreit was good not too sweet

We tripped over this place on a random trip to Joshua Tree. We are so glad we did!…read moreGreat dive bar. Locals were friendly, bartenders were professional and efficient. Wifey was dressed to impress. Not only was she accepted but was encouraged! Really a fun evening, we'll be back!

I went to this place on a recent mini vacation to Joshua Tree. I wanted some local color, and I did…read morenot want to visit the spots for tourists. I wanted to clink glasses with locals who could tell me about the fun and flaw of growing up in a small town. And I figured that local dive bars would allow me to check off my hopes. Plus, the word on the street was that the Virginian was a local haunt for marines. I wanted to party with marines. Spoiler alert: I did--and it added an extra layer of crisp and pop to my night. On my first night, I went there, by my lonesome, and I was surprised to know that it was a cash-only establishment. This worked to my favor because I did not want to drink too much and then go to my hotel. I did not aim to get a DUI, I just wanted to have fun. When I go alone to a bar, I have a primary objective: to find friends to drink with and talk to. Especially on vacation, I wanted to find an experience that would lead me to a "hangover-like night." I know it might be impossible, for sure, but that does not impede me from trying. And when one tries, one might be successful. I was. I went to put my name on the chalkboard to eventually play pool. I gathered around the others who were waiting for pool. I quickly made friends with a marine. He was not the marine I had my eye on, but he was the one who entertained my advances. Soon after, we went to the bar to get him a drink. One for me too. We were getting shots. The wait was long-loving for it gave him and me the opportunity to connect. Let's call him Lalo. He told me about life as a marine. I told him about my life. He told me that he had found a girl--now his fiancée--on an app called Chispa. Basically, a dating app for Latinx people. I did not think he had found a fiancée, but rather a person he could fall in love with. He was young, you see, and love for marriage seems to be a long game best played by those who are at least in their mid-twenties. Regardless, I will root for those two crazy kids. As we drank and grew closer, Lalo and I just became friendlier and friendlier, which led to friendly hugs. On one particular long and gripping hug, I uttered, "This feels so nice, Lalo." His reply was, "I am glad, Frankie, I am glad." My chosen name is Frankie. His words comforted me because they sounded sincere, and words I had not heard before, within this context. Here in the middle of a desert, I had found comfort in the arms of a marine. I never thought I would, but like I said, I tried, and I was happy to be successful. Soon one of his friends came and requested to leave. Lalo did. I was irked. I wanted him to stay with me for a few more drinks at the Virginian. It did not happen. I got lucky, but my luck did not extend the night. But I did get lucky the next night. I went again after my day at Joshua Tree. It was a Saturday night. The place was full but not so full that it was overwhelming. I saw three young men sitting. There was a stool next to one. They had the build and essence of marines. So, I sat next to one. And again, I made a quick friend. He was from South Dakota. I can't remember his name, so let's call him James. James introduced me to his two friends. One was from the same town I grew up in. Happy coincidence. James and I spoke. He was kind enough to get me a glass of water. The service of the armed forces rings high and small. They were taking shots, one after the other, without restraint. One of James's friends stepped outside and puked. The bartender reprimanded them. He gave them a mop to clean their own mess. Wow, this would not happen in an LA bar, I thought. The marines were put to work. James took the mop and finished for his friend. The bartender inspected the mess and green-lit for them to go. Again, I wanted a marine to stay for my own selfish needs. He did not. He grew and gave me a smile as he went. This bar is a local haunt, but great for visitors. So, if you go to Joshua Tree or a nearby town, don't be shy and stop in here for local color. I got to see small-town vibes at play. It was great, and I met my own personal goal of partying with marines. The Virginian may not be sophisticated, but it is a place to have fun and engage in a way that feels homey yet exciting. Please remember it is cash only but it has ATMs. If you use credit cards, to get by at times, then skip this place.