High Desert Staples
Emma Jean's Holland Burger Cafe is one of High Desert Staples.

1. Emma Jean's Holland Burger Cafe

7.9
17143 N D St (btwn 15 Fwy & Air Expy), Victorville, CA
Diner · 43 tips and reviews

Aaron G.Aaron Goodwin: Step into the past at this wonderful family-owned cafe on historic Route 66. Opens early in the morning, but closes by 2:45. Bring cash.

Lola's Mexican Restaurant is one of High Desert Staples.

2. Lola's Mexican Restaurant

21290 Bear Valley Rd Ste 105, Apple Valley, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Aaron G.Aaron Goodwin: Best Mexican Food in the area. Unique flavor without frivolous frills. Try the Pork Burrito Wet, or the Carne Asada Burrito.

Nick's Pizza II is one of High Desert Staples.

3. Nick's Pizza II

6.8
21510 Bear Valley Rd Ste L1-1 (Algonquin Road), Apple Valley, CA
Pizzeria · 7 tips and reviews

Aaron G.Aaron Goodwin: Greasy, thick crust pizza, that's best right out of the oven. It's unique and delicious. A High Desert Staple.

Scandia Family Fun Center is one of High Desert Staples.

4. Scandia Family Fun Center

6.3
12627 Mariposa Rd, Victorville, CA
Go Kart Track · 6 tips and reviews

Aaron G.Aaron Goodwin: Mini-golf, go-cart track, bumper boats, arcade, and the notorious sky-screamer that offers a wonderful view of the area (especially at night).

Calico Ghost Town is one of High Desert Staples.

5. Calico Ghost Town

6.9
36600 Ghost Town Rd (I-15), Yermo, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 53 tips and reviews

Aaron G.Aaron Goodwin: Drink old fashioned Sarsaparilla, walk through an old silver mine, see a house made of bottles, and more.

Los Alazanes is one of High Desert Staples.

6. Los Alazanes

7.2
15105 7th Street, Victorville (btw Lacey & Merril), Victorville, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Aaron G.Aaron Goodwin: Famous for their Carne Asada Fries - French Fries smothered in Guac, Sour Cream, Cheese, and Carne Asada. A HUGE meal.

7. Steer N' Stein

7.1
12224 Mariposa Rd (Monarch Blvd), Victorville, CA
Steakhouse · 19 tips and reviews
Pho Saigon Le is one of High Desert Staples.

8. Pho Saigon Le

7.2
12353 Mariposa Rd, Victorville, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Aaron G.Aaron Goodwin: Get a large, steamy bowl of pho for just over $5!

Original Tommy's Hamburgers is one of High Desert Staples.

9. Original Tommy's Hamburgers

8.3
2610 Fisher Blvd (at Lenwood Rd), Barstow, CA
Burger Joint · 26 tips and reviews

Aaron G.Aaron Goodwin: A huge gut-bomb of a chili-burger. Thick greasy stuff, but delicious.

10. Go Bangkok Thai Cuisine

7.6
15800 Main St Ste 200 (8th Avenue), Hesperia, CA
Thai Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Aaron G.Aaron Goodwin: Best Yellow Curry in the land. Delicious and reasonable Thai Food.

11. UltraStar Cinemas

22311 Bear Valley Rd (at Central Rd), Apple Valley, CA
Movie Theater · 11 tips and reviews

Aaron G.Aaron Goodwin: The best theater in the High Desert. Cheap tickets in the morning and afternoon as well as Tuesdays. Their projectors are the best. Worth the drive.

Skyline Drive In Theater is one of High Desert Staples.

12. Skyline Drive In Theater

7.5
Hwy 58, Barstow, CA
Drive-in Theater · 15 tips and reviews

Aaron G.Aaron Goodwin: Double features for the price of one. Enjoy this quickly disappearing American classic.

Apollo Restaurant is one of High Desert Staples.

13. Apollo Restaurant

8.4
14950 Seventh St Victorville, CA (Victor St.), Victorville, CA
Burger Joint · 33 tips and reviews

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