Restaurants near Morongo Valley

“Thank you for my morning treat. Ice cream will make a start to a good work day. I love this place!”

“If you were looking for a dining opportunity in Morongo Valley with good food, give Dillon’s a try. This is a local’s favorite. It may not look like much from the outside, but you can count on getting exceptional ribs, and good Buffalo wings. It is also a bar so I can get noisy and sometimes rowdy. I have family and friends that make this a destination for ribs. The Coyote Cone ice cream shop is right next-door. It’s easy access from Highway 62. It’s better to drive down a block or two to find the light to get back on the highway going northbound. The service is fast and the chefs take pride and what they do.”

“Amazing food and the best staff! Just happened to find this place on our drive to Joshua Tree, was our lucky day! Warmly welcomed by all staff. All of us thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Thank you so very much!”

“Passed by this cozy cafe and decided to come and eat breakfast. Glad I did because the food was amazing, reasonable prices and the server Diane was very friendly. Highly recommend for anyone passing through! Thanks all :-)”

“Thank you for my morning treat. Ice cream will make a start to a good work day. I love this place!”

“All residents of the Morongo Basin know that our home doesn't have much of a bar scene, which is fine for the granola munching rock climbers, ganja purists, and christian conservatives that prolly make up 90% of the population, but for those of us who love downing beer and belting along with the jukebox, making new best friends whose names you won't remember, or need a place to kill time before returning home up or down the hill, then the Monument Bar might be your home-away-from-groan! I'm always surprised that none of my acquaintances have heard of it, but then again, it IS the kind of place you'd miss even if you were looking for it. if you're headed there from Yucca, when you get to Cactus Mart, keep looking left and DON'T BLINK. When I lived in Morongo Valley I would try to go in at least once a week, because if I've learned one thing in 47 years of gypsy wandering it's that there's nothing like a good locals bar. It's a melting pot to be sure, the place could be full of scary bikers one day, and full of pronoun-defying LGBT's the next, but this, of course, is exactly what makes the place so great, and if you've been going there long enough, you can always take refuge with the regulars.

I could write the next Great American Novel describing the place if I hunch over my keyboard long enough, but I'll try to wrap this up with some "things done right" bullet points:
- daily drink specials
- taco Tuesday, and usually some kind of special on Hallmark Holidays
- outdoor patios (equipped w/ fire pit in the winter)
- a bewildering number of menu items for such a small place, if you're the indecisive type, just get the signature monument burger...and the food is also bewilderingly good for pub fare, and if judged in that context, bump my 3-star rating up to 4.5
- Chad is a great bartender. Treat him well, and he'll return the compliment.

That should do it. I should've made a review years ago, and a recent visit reminded me how remiss I've been, even under new ownership, it was exactly liked i'd hoped it would be...as if a month had gone by and not a year. I <3 this bar!

Vegetarian options: not many, but theres salad, fries, pizza options

Parking: limited paved spaces out front, large dirt lot in back”

“It is a nice place for eating early in a quiet setting. They open at 3:00. We are finished before the entertainment and crowd arrives .”

“Amazing Small and family owned restaurant on Indian, north palm springs. The food was amazing, and just like she said, it was very spicy. Would definitely want to go back again as soon as this week.”

“My favorite stop when driving to Arizona. I love there pancakes. Now I can get my favorite omelet and add pancakes for $2.00. I love their servers they really work as a team. Their cooks always make my food perfect.”

“We were just passing through and stopped to photograph the Joshua tree in front. Never pass up a chance for good bread. The baker was out of bread but very sweetly gave us 2 brioche buns he had left even though they were closed! These folks are kind, and lovely and you should definitely try their bread. It was delicious.”

“Authentic Mexican So Cal style”

“Food is the best! So fresh, great salsa. everything is authentic and seems to be made in house Great service and spotlessly clean!”

“Excellent sugar free hazelnut latte!! Super large size, 32 oz for only $6!! Made me a very happy lady this morning. Staff was very friendly and helpful. 10 out of 10. Thank you girls!!!!! That was just what I needed this morning 💖💖💖”

“The best Yogurt! The boss is amazing. 😻”

“Came here for the first time and didn’t know what to expect. Walking in, there is bar seating to the right and dining tables on the left. The whole place has a dive bar vibe, but in an awesome way. My husband ordered the everything burger and I ordered the brisket cheese burger. we both absolutely loved our burgers as they were cooked to perfection. Also, the condiments were fresh and tasty. We also ordered a couple beers on tap. The marshmallow stout was delicious. I can’t wait to come back here again for more!! For people considering bringing in the whole family: I would say it is not a rowdy bar but it is more oriented towards adults.

Kid-friendliness: It depends how mature your kids are.”

“warm.and friendly atmosphere and staff... food was amazing and fresh also. highly recomended.”

“Windmill Market is the best! Lee and Joe are the best and nicest people! They truly make you feel like family. Awesome burritos and the world’s best date shakes. Worth the drive to Desert Hot Springs.”

“I’ve been here a few times and every time the food has been delicious. No complaints at all and I am picky when it comes to restaurant food breakfast all day long French toast was delicious. Clip sandwich was delicious and onion rings are out of this world. Rosie is so very nice and all the employees. Thank them all for making our experience great”

“Me and my buddy had a great experience here today after coming home from a weekend trip in the mountains. The food was excellent, and the atmosphere seemed more authentic than I anticipated. Great prices/quality on the selections of fresh fish and rolls. The bathroom was absolutely spotless/sanitized, well decorated, and smelled great. I am definitely coming back to enjoy a delicious meal again. Arigatō!!!”

“Best sushi in Yucca.”

“Always great food & service. Now open for dinner Friday and Saturday nights!”

“Made with love!!!! 10 out of 10 would recommend”

“Good hangout great bartender”

“Live music on the porch, tasty tacos and cold beer. Doesn't get any better.”

“Best Mexican Cuisine in the valley. Delicious everytime”

“I just ordered a fresh pepperoni pizza made to order. Customer service was outstanding and the pizza is fantastic!! I will definitely order again from here and try some bakery items!”

“nice food nice taste with love for you”

“Great outdoor patio, friendly vibe, and yummy food! Doggy friendly too!”

“Food, atmosphere, historic location. A must stop for the heart and soul. Concur your appetite with healthy eats,”

“Don Tacorriendo is our favorite place in the valley for Mexican food. Good prices, great selection and portions, and delicious food. Also, you can buy pints of their great salsa and refried beans to take home. Great spot!!”