10 Places to Eat in Joshua Tree

See you in the desert! ☀️

Whether you're soaking up the artsy vibes in Joshua Tree, catching live music in Pioneertown, or just passing through Yucca Valley, these are the spots for a quick bite or a laid-back meal with a side of desert ambiance. From music venues and dive bars to coffee shops and brunch cafes, each place has its own unique vibe that makes it a part of the Joshua Tree experience.

1. Joshua Tree Coffee Company

📍 Where: 61738 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree
🍴 What: Coffee & Tea
🪩 Vibe: For ‘real coffee drinkers’

2. Pappy and Harriet's

📍 Where: 53688 Pioneertown Rd, Pioneertown
🍴 What: American (New), Music Venue
🪩 Vibe: Live music & BBQ — Classic American fare amid rustic Western decor.

3. Joshua Tree Saloon

📍 Where: 61835 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree
🍴 What: American (Traditional), Dive Bar
🪩 Vibe: A quirky spot right in Joshua Tree with an Old West vibe — they’ve got live music on some nights and you can hang out ‘in the yard’ with outside bbq and cocktails

4. Red Dog Saloon

📍 Where: 53539 Mane Street, Pioneertown
🍴 What: Tex-Mex, Bar
🪩 Vibe: Desert hideaway with a lobby bar, and has been around since the very beginning

5. La Copine

📍 Where: 848 Old Woman Springs Road, Yucca Valley
🍴 What: American (New)
🪩 Vibe: Chic desert style meets thoughtfully created dishes at this stylish, fine dining hot spot

6. Frontier Cafe

📍 Where: 55844 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley
🍴 What: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
🪩 Vibe: Premium coffee, gourmet sandwiches & salads in a cool, eclectic space with art displays on the walls

7. Giant Rock Meeting Room

📍 Where: 1131 Old Woman Springs Rd, Yucca Valley
🍴 What: Pizza
🪩 Vibe: Rustic Western vibes, live bands, wine, and pizza—a high desert hangout for locals.

8. Crossroads Cafe

📍 Where: 61715 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree
🍴 What: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, American (Traditional)
🪩 Vibe: Diner classics including vegan options, served in a chill, quirky setting.

9. Dez Fine Food Takeaway

📍 Where: 61705 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree
🍴 What: Fresh sandwiches and salads
🪩 Vibe: Casual spot with grab-and-go options, perfect for a park pitstop

10. Kasa Carniceria Y Taqueria

📍 Where: 56089 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley
🍴 What: Mexican
🪩 Vibe: Hidden in the back of a grocery store this authentic, no frills local secret serves up tacos al pastor