Diningout 10 29 17 by High Desert Media Group

OCTOBER 29, 2017

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El Salvador Del Mundo is out of this world Page 8

Wood Grill Buffet Page 11 Restaurant Grades Page 14

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From the publisher’s desk

any of us are creatures of habit. OK, I’ll admit I am, anyway. I have my restaurant favorites, both in the High Desert and down the hill, and tend to keep going back to them. Fortunately, my wife is more adventurous and convinces me to try new places and menu items from time to time. That has led to some delicious discoveries. There’s much more to life than burgers and fries or pizza, sandwiches and tacos. That’s one of the great things about the High Desert restaurant scene. There are so many options you could probably try a different restaurant every week for a year with ease. This week’s cover story, El Salvador Del Mundo in Victorville, certainly is one of those restaurants worth discovering. Located in the old Target shopping center on Palmdale Road, this little gem offers a taste of Central America with some of the familiarity of the menu of a Mexican restaurant. Care for a tamale? El Salvador Del Mundo has them, but with a spin that you’ll find delightful. But hands down this restaurant is known for its pupusas, and the staff offers sauces and pickled veggies to accompany them and turn your meal into a revelation. So if you’re stuck in the same old, same old routine and want to get out of your comfort zone, we recommend a trip to El Salvador Del Mundo for an introduction to Salvadoran cuisine. It’s a big world out there, a big, tasty world. Let’s eat. — Steve Hunt

DINING OUT President and Publisher From the publisher’s desk �� 2 Weekly specials �� 3 Happy Hour specials �� 4 Where to dine �� 5 Helping kids eat right �� 6 Enjoy breakfast for dinner �� 7 El Salvador Del Mundo �� 8 Food in photos �� 10 W Spoon Buffet �� 11 Food in photos �� 12 Restaurant grades �� 14 Dining Out is published by the Victor Valley Daily Press, 13891 Park Ave., Victorville, CA 92392. Copyright 2017. All rights reserved.

Steve Hunt Advertising Manager Lisa Woodhart Contributing writers Kathy Young Martial Haprov Steve Hunt Contributing photographers James Quigg, Janice Osborn, Kathy Young, Lisa Woodhart Cover and page design Ivan Hundric Copy editing Steve Hunt

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Wednesday Wagyu beef burger Chicken wings

Thursday Trio combo meal Turkey burger

A1 Grill, Teriyaki and Roll Daily Deals Buy one specialty roll, get second roll 50 percent off (with coupon in this publication only!)

Burgerim Daily Deals Monday Merguez Burger in a combo meal or a la carte Marshmallow Dream

Friday Fries Flourless cake

Saturday Salmon burger Chicken strips Chicken sandwich Salads

Sunday Salmon burger Chicken strips Chicken sandwich Salads

Daily Deals

Apple Valley and Barstow

Daily Deals

Taco Tuesday (Apple Valley Monday through Friday: 2 sliconly): $2 full-size tacos es with 2 toppings and a drink for Wednesday: half-priced margari$6.95 tas, 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday: Champagne brunch, all Di Napoli’s Firehouse you can eat, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ($13.95 adults, $7.95 kids) Daily Deals Monday through Sunday: Lunch specials — mini pizza, 2 toppings with soup or salad $11.95 or half sandwich with soup or salad $10.95

El Salvador Del Mundo Daily Deals

Wednesday Pupusa $1.99 all day

Firehouse Subs Daily Deals

Wednesday: Kids eat for 99 cents

Los Domingos

Mile High Cafe Daily Deals

Monday through Sunday: Daily breakfast and lunch specials

Ninja Sushi Daily Deals

Monday through Sunday: All sushi and rolls 50 percent off (all day)

Shakey’s Pizza Daily Deals

Monday through Sunday: Buy one medium pizza, get the second 2-topping medium pizza for $7.99

W Spoon Buffet Daily Deals (cannot be com-

bined with any other offers) Monday: Buy 2 regular adult price buffets, get 1 kid’s buffet (3-7) free or (8-11) half price Tuesday: Military extra 10 percent off with military ID Wednesday: Senior 65+ extra 10 percent off Thursday: Buy 4 regular priced adult buffets, get 1 adult buffet free Friday: Buy 9 regular priced adult buffets, get 1 adult buffet free

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DAILY SPECIALS

Cross Eyed Cow Pizza

Wood Grill Buffet Daily Deals

Taco Tuesday: after 4 p.m. Monday - all day Wednesday: Wing Night after 4 15-inch large one-topping thin p.m. crust pizza for $9.99 with the purFriday: Seafood Night after 4 chase of a pitcher of beer or 4 soft p.m. drinks.

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Tuesday Trio combo meal Turkey burger

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HAPPY HOUR

SPECIALS

A1 Grill, Teriyaki and Roll

Los Domingos

Firehouse Subs

Coors Light) $4 Shots (Jager Bombs & Cactus Coolers) $2 Tacos (Chicken & Beef) Friday, 8 p.m. to midnight: Karaoke (Apple Valley

only) and drink specials Happy Hour Saturday , 8 p.m. to Monday Night, 5 p.m. Apple Valley and Barstow midnight: Live band to close: Happy Hour Happy Hour Sunday, 4 to close, bar 9-inch small one-topping Monday, 5 to 8 p.m., 20 percent off on teriyaonly thin crust pizza with 6 wings bar only ki bowls and specialty rolls NFL Football Package for $12.99 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily NFL Football Package $2 Beers (Bud Light & $2 Beers (Bud Light & (with coupon from this publiCoors Light) Monday through Coors Light) cation only!) $4 Shots (Jager Bombs & Friday, 3 to 6 p.m.: $4 Shots (Jager Bombs & Cactus Coolers) Under $5 menu: Cactus Coolers) $2 Tacos (Chicken & mojo potatoes ½ order Di Napoli’s $2 Tacos (Chicken & Beef) $.99,cheesy garlic bread Beef) Firehouse ½ order $2.49, pepperoTuesday, 3 to 7 p.m.: Happy Hour Mile High Cafe ni pizza twists 4 twists for Monday - Thursday, 3 Drink specials $2.99, boneless chicken Happy Hour Wednesday, 8 p.m. to to 8 p.m. Taco Tuesday, 4 to 9 wings with choice of dipping Friday - Sunday, 5 p.m. midnight: Family karaoke p.m.: $2 tacos, $2 enchila- sauce $4.99, small 9-inch (Apple Valley only) and drink to close das, beer specials pizza one topping, thin crust $4 well drinks, $1 off specials $4.99 Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m., wine, $1 off beer Pint $2.99, 22-oz super Ninja Sushi bar only 20 percent off appetizers mug $3.99, Lime-A-Rita or Happy Hour NFL Football Package at bar only Straw-ber-Rita $3.99 Monday through $2 Beers (Bud Light &

Happy Hour

Monday through Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m. Any small sub + chips + small drink $5.99

Sunday: Large beer, 2 for $7; small beer, 2 for $3.50; Wood Grill Buffet small sake 99 cents; Sake Happy Hour Bomb 99 cents (with $10 Monday through minimum food order) Friday, 2 to 4 p.m. S e n i o r H a p p y H o u r, Shakey’s Pizza $8.99

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Serves Alcohol

Breakfast

Brunch

Catering

Dinner

Happy Hour

Online Ordering

D C

14950 Seventh St., Victorville 760-245-4900

D Burgerim

The Mall of Victor Valley, 14400 Bear Valley Road, #701, Victorville

Mile High Cafe

8832 Orange St., Hesperia 760-947-8844

B C

Wood Grill Buffet

14135 Main St., Hesperia 760-981-4418

D C A

AMERICAN

Apollo Burger

Valley 760-646-9966

W Spoon Buffet

14689 Valley Center Drive, #C, Victorville 760-241-0900

D C HEALTHY

Ninja Poki Yaki

17878 Wika Road, Apple

D C

ITALIAN

Cross Eyed Cow Pizza

19242 National Trails Highway, Oro Grande 760-241-1987 www.crosseyedcowpizza. com/

17856 Wika Road, Apple Valley 760-242-5802 www.dinapolisfirehouse.com

Shakey’s Pizza

H O

14120 Bear Valley Road, Suite 103, Victorville 760-952-0010 www.shakeys.com

D C A

JAPANESE

A1 Grill, Teriyaki & Roll 15061 Bear Valley Road, Hesperia 760-949-8900 www.a1grill.com

D C

Di Napoli’s Firehouse

D C

com

D C

SUBS & SALADS

Firehouse Subs 13325 Main St., Suite 108, Hesperia 760-983-5512 www.firehousesubs.com

Ninja Sushi

WHERE TO DINE

D C

SALVADORIAN

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760-243-4494 www.burgerim.com

El Salvador Del Mundo

15329 Palmdale Road, Suite J, Victorville 760-241-8308

D C

15850 Apple Valley Road, #116, Apple Valley 760-242-3913

D C

MEXICAN

Los Domingos

17790 Wika Road, Apple Valley 760-946-5344 www.losdomingosapplevalley.

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Tips to get kids more excited about eating right

hildhood obesity is reaching record heights across the globe. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 41 million children were obese or overweight as of 2014. Obesity is an all-too-familiar problem for parents, many of whom are aware of the long-term threat that childhood obesity poses to their sons and daughters. According to Let’s Move!, an initiative launched by former First Lady Michelle Obama that’s dedicated to solving the problem of childhood obesity, obese kids are more likely to become obese as adults than youngsters who maintain healthy weights throughout their childhoods. In addition, obese children may be at greater risk for cardiovascular diseases such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Combatting obesity can start in the kitchen, where parents

can set a positive example by making sure the whole family eats healthy. Parents know that encouraging youngsters to forgo fatty foods in favor of healthier fare is not always so easy. But the following tips can help get kids excited about eating healthy, which can help them maintain healthy weights and lower their risk of various ailments. • Invite kids into the kitchen. Kids might be more excited about healthy foods when they play a role in preparing the meals they eat. People who cook often cite the pride they feel when they cook meals that they and their families or guests enjoy. Kids feel the same sense of pride and accomplishment when preparing meals, and that pride may increase the likelihood that they will eat the entire meal, including vegetables and other healthy foods, without complaint.

• Reinvent foods kids don’t like. Rare is the child who embraces vegetables. But parents can experiment with vegetables in ways that might make them more attractive to youngsters. For example, rather than serving carrots without sauce or seasoning, serve them with a bowl of hummus that kids can dip their carrots into to add some flavor. Available in various flavors, hummus is a healthy dip that’s high in protein and various vitamins and minerals. Hummus can be high in fat, but that should not discourage parents too much, as much of the fat found in hummus is unsaturated fat that won’t negatively affect kids’ hearts. If hummus does not do the trick, parents can look for other healthy dips, such as those with a Greek yogurt base, that can add flavor to veggies without compromising their nutritional value.

• Solicit kids’ input regarding the menu. Much like kids might be more excited about eating meals they prepare, they may also be more likely to embrace healthy diets when their parents solicit their input regarding the weekly meal menu. If kids ask for

unhealthy fare like hamburgers or macaroni and cheese, compromise by preparing healthier alternatives, such turkey burgers or whole grain pasta with parmesan cheese sprinkled on top. Explain your reasons for preparing healthier alternatives.

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sweet stack of pancakes, a plate of delectable French toast or a hearty omelette are just a few breakfast table favorites. These comfort foods enjoyed at home or at diners across the country are the very reasons why many people consider breakfast, long touted as the most important meal of the day, their favorite meal. Breakfast foods need not be relegated to mornings and mornings alone. In fact, traditional breakfast foods can make for great lunches and dinners as well. They also may be the centerpiece when entertaining guests. According to a national poll conducted by ORC International and Krusteaz, makers of premium baking mixes, 90 percent of Americans say they eat breakfast for dinner, with more than half of respondents enjoying breakfast night dinners once a month or

more. It’s a family-friendly trend, as breakfast foods can often be whipped up in minutes, making them ideal dinners for busy families. Explore these many benefits of digging into breakfast throughout the day. • Affordability of ingredients:

Bread, eggs and milk are mainstays at the breakfast table. Such foods are relatively inexpensive compared to seafood, meat and poultry. Anyone on a budget can save by enjoying breakfast for dinner once per week. Many eggbased dishes can be put together for around $5 per meal, provided

herbs and seasonings are already in the pantry. • Versatility of menu options: Baking mixes can provide the basis for waffles, pancakes, crêpes, muffins, scones, biscuits, and much more. Options are even more numerous when such mixes are paired with eggs in different presentations, be it fried eggs, eggs Benedict or poached eggs. • Ideal for picky eaters: Children love breakfast for dinner in large part because the foods are familiar and friendly. When families can’t decide on what to make because kids are unlikely to eat what’s available, consider breakfast. • Faster than delivery: Marie Claire says that breakfast dishes can be cooked in as little as 10 minutes, which is less time (and money) than it will take for pizza or Chinese food to be delivered. When a fast meal is needed,

breakfast foods reign supreme. • Variety of flavors: Breakfast foods can be customized according to one’s palette. A filled crêpe can be savory or sweet. The same can be said for pancakes. Add cooked ground sausage to the batter and serve with a side of grilled peppers for a savory twist. • Introduce more fruits and vegetables: Reluctant produce eaters may be inspired to dig in when vegetables are mixed in with their breakfast table favorites. Experiment with fresh-fruit compotes, or cook eggs inside of hollowed-out peppers or squash. • Health boost: Breakfast foods can be nutritious and lower in calories than other meals, helping those looking to shed a few pounds. Breakfast for dinner is a fun trend that can save busy families money and time.

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Consider the benefits of enjoying breakfast for dinner

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COVER STORY

Sunday, October 29, 2017

Pupusas aplenty at El Salvador Del Mundo Restaurant’s cultural menu a diversion from the ‘norm’

By Martial Haprov For Dining Out

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Savory chicken is served with rice and salad at El Salvador Del Mundo in Victorville. James Quigg, Dining Out

ICTORVILLE — It’s a common misconception that the High Desert has little to offer to those who want to stray from the “normal” food fair. Of course, “normal” in this sense usually means burgers and fries, pizza and pasta, Mexican, sushi and steak. To satiate the desire for that culinary curveball, one may have to look a little closer at the choices — but they’re there, and there’s no better place to start than at El Salvador Del M u n d o o n Pa l m d a l e Road. This gem is situated almost precisely in the center of a long strip mall on the south side of a shopping center whose previous main anchor was a Target s t o re t h at c l o s e d i n January 2016. Once the h ome of a sa ndwich shop, the restaurant is small in size but large in food offering and flavor. The stand-out item here and the one many of its loyal customers call their favorite is the pupusa. A traditional Salvadoran dish, a pupusa is essentially a thick corn tortilla (sometimes made with r i ce f l o u r ) t h at h a s ingredients stuffed in the middle before being cooked on a flat-top

grill. El Salvador Del Mundo offers pupusas with cheese, beans and cheese, spinach, squash or fried pork. The pupusas served here are soft but firm and the bread offers a rich texture that allows the ingredients to remain inside even when cutting a piece off. For the uninitiated, we recommend trying one with pork or beans and cheese. The beans pair especially well with t h e d ex t e r i ty o f t h e bread while the savory flavor of the pork shines brightly. An added benefit of dining at a place that isn’t the “norm” on the local food scene is the alternative “extras” — the ones that make traditional dipping sauces and gratuitous bread seem of the overly bland variety. Upon request, the restaurant staff will provide a small dish of their house pickled veggies featuring cabbage, carrots and sliced j a l a p e n o. T h e y a l s o offer sauces — one, a mild “tomato sauce,” as they call it; another, a spicy version of that sauce. We recommend trying the sauces on the pupusas as the flavors are clearly made for one another while the pickled veggies make for an interesting appetizer of sorts, preparing the palate for what’s to come. Another traditional

Tamales and pupusas are specialties of El Salvador Del Mundo in Victorville. James Quigg, Dining Out

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Salvadoran dish served here is the pan con pollo. Simply put, it’s a chicken sandwich with veggies, though the taste is anything but simple. The veggie array consists of bell peppers, carrots, cauliflower, green beans and radish, bringing incredible depth and texture to every bite. They evenly balance the marinated chicken and make for a delicious detour from the “normal” sandwich. Speaking of detours, you’ve likely eaten tamales before but the tamales at El Salvador Del Mundo also stray from the norm. The first difference is a visual one: instead of being steamed and cooked in corn husks, these tamales are cooked in a banana leaves. That led to another difference: the cornmeal is remarkably sweeter than a traditional Mexican tamale. Additionally, the banana leaves help the cornmeal retain moisture more fully, preventing the heavy, sometimes dry nature of tamales produced in large quantities. The differences in the tamales are clear, and the uniqueness of nearly everything on the menu at El Salvador Del Mundo makes it a place worth trying when you’re ready for a change in food scenery. In fact, we believe there’s a good chance it’ll be added to your list of regular local dining spots after just one visit. El Salvador Del Mundo, in Suite J at 15329 Palmdale Road in Victorville, is open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Call them at 760-241-8308 for more information.

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Sunday, October 29, 2017 Papusas, Tamales and chicken at El Salvador Del Mundo in Victorville. James Quigg, Dining Out

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A ramekin of Creme Brulee surrounded by Napoleon, Black Forest Cake and Mango Mousse, just a few of the dessert choices at W Spoon Buffet. Kathy Young, Dining Out

By Kathy Young Dining Out

f you are a charter member of the Desserts First club, you probably keep a Favorite Desserts List. At W Spoon Buffet last weekend, we discovered so many delicious dessert options we had to add a second page to our own list. W Spoon serves standard favorites like softserve ice cream with sprinkles and candied nuts — what hard-core dessert lovers call a “palate cleanser” because they believe every dessert should be savored with a “neutral palate.”

Once you pull yourself away from the ice cream station, however, you will find trays loaded with sweet, decadent morsels that await your enjoyment. W Spoon is the High Desert’s newest buffet, with an Asian and Seafood spin paired with American favorites and featuring a Hibachi Grill where your favorite hot dishes can be prepared to your specifications. The W Spoon dessert bar is very conveniently located near the entry to the buffet tables. On our recent visit, we enjoyed

soft-serve vanilla with sprinkles and added a deliciously crisp Asian cookie to start (we, too, believe in a neutral palate). First we tried the cream puffs, bite-sized and flaky crust puffs wonderfully light and deliciously chewy, filled with wonderful whipped cream. Next came the very fancy Black Forest Cake with pink frosting decorated with miniature chocolate chips dropped like sprinkles. We c a n n o t r e s i s t mousse, and W Spoon had two varieties. Their choco-

late mousse was light and delicious with several types of chocolate — dark and milk were the more prominent flavors. Their mango mousse was a bright orange and very flavorful. The layers added to the flavor and texture of each bite. The newest dessert offering at W Spoon is their Napoleon, layers of puff pastry separated by whipped cream and custard. The traditional white frosting with chocolate drizzle in a geometric design made the pastry easy to spot on the buffet

table. Probably the hit of the day among diners at W Spoon the day we were there was the creme brulee, individual ramekins of deliciously rich custard base topped with a firm caramel layer with torched sugar to add crunch. We also tried the vanilla roll cake, which was soft and sweet and very flavorful. Options for dessert change frequently at W Spoon, so we are planning a return visit very soon. Bottom Line: For a “favorite dessert” at W

Spoon, bring your appetite and select several bitesized offerings. Then just try to name your favorite. Believe us when we say, that will not be an easy task. W Spoon is located at 14689 Valley Center Drive, #C, in Victorville. It is open from 11 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Monday through Friday for lunch; from 3:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday for dinner, from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday for dinner. The dinner hours also apply on holidays.

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W Spoon Buffet in Victorville is a dessert lover’s destination

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Sunday, October 29, 2017 From the top, Napoleon, Vanilla Cake Roll, Black Forest Cake, Mango Mousse and Creme Brulee from W Spoon Buffet, Victorville. Kathy Young, Dining Out

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Tamales El Salvador Del Mundo in Victorville. James Quigg, Daily Press

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Adelanto Market ��93 Adelanto Senior Nutrition ��100 Adelita’s Tamales Mexican Food ��90 American Legion Post 229 ��94 Bargains R Us ��99 Baskin-Robbins ��90 Bellagio Club ��100 Bravo Burgers.#6 ��83 Carl’s Junior #39 ��91 Circle K #8644 ��91 Columbia Middle School ��100 Crisp Crust Pizza ��96 Del Taco #1000 ��93 Denny’s Restaurant #7840 ��94 Express Bakery ��90 Fat Boyz Grill ��93 Fresh Wok Chinese Fast Food ��90 JDS Fast Food ��93 KFC/Long John Silvers ��91 La Fiesta Pizza ��99 La Pizza Loca #1 ��91 Lee’s Donuts ��97 Little Caesar’s Pizza ��90 Migulelito’s Mexican Food ��90 Panaderia Azteca ��99 Raul’s Mexican Food ��94 Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill #220 ��94

Adelanto

RESTAURANT GRADES

(All grades provided by the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health and represent the latest grade given. A=90-100, B=80-89, C=70-79. To view restaurant grades for yourself, visit www.sbcounty.gov/ dph/ehsportal/Facilities/Food)

Saul’s Produce ��99 Saul’s Restaurant ��92 Starbuck’s Coffee #10429 ��96 Subway #39979 ��93 Thai Siam Restaurant ��90 The Flame Broiler ��91 VFW Post 94-10 ��92

Apple Valley

Juice It Up ��90 Yogurtland ��90 Apple Valley Arco AMPM ��97 Apple Valley Golf Operations ��95 Apple Valley Moose Lodge ��93 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar ��95 Ashwood Golf Course Snack Bar ��96 Baskin-Robbins ��97 Carl’s Junior #165 ��97 China Wok ��95 Del Taco #1007 ��91 El Pollo Loco #3715 ��97 Golden Chopstix ��97 Historic Apple Valley Inn ��96 Jack in the Box #5400 ��94 Jimmy Johns ��98 KFC Apple Valley ��97 Linko Sushi ��96 Ninja Sushi ��90 Papa John’s Pizza ��93 Pieology Pizzeria ��98 The Pizza Factory ��96 Spirit River Cafe ��97 Starbucks Coffee #9873 ��97 Subway #38118 ��96 Taco Bell #28214 ��98 The Galley ��98 Wienerschnitzel #768 ��95 3D’s Bakery ��94

Barstow

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Barstow Community Hospital ��100 Barstow Senior Nutrition ��98 Barstow Station Ice Cream ��95 Barstow Station Subway ��92 Barstow Station McDonald’s ��92 Casa Jimenez ��94 Slash X Ranch Cafe ��97 Subway and Jumpin’ Juice & Java ��98 Viking Grill ��98 Alberto Mexican Food ��80 Amigos Mexican Restaurant ��96 Ample Korean Restaurant ��98 Arby’s ��99 Ate 8 ��97 Black Bear Diner ��93 Burger King (Main Street) ��98 Burger King (Montara) ��97 Canton Restaurant ��92 Carl’s Junior (Main St) ��96

Hesperia

Casa Delicias ��94 Desert Barn Brewery ��98 El Torito ��100 Five Guys Burger & Fries ��100 Hesperia Golf & Country Club ��100 Hesperia Pizza Factory ��91 Jeff’s French Dips & Subs ��95 Juliano’s Italian Restaurant ��98 Thai-Lotus Restaurant ��94 Whiskey Barrel ��93 Yogurtland ��95 A1 Grill, Teriyaki & Roll ��90 Arby’s ��96 Baconballs Cupcakery ��100 Baker’s Burgers (Main St.) ��97 Baskin-Robbins (Main St.) ��100 Burger King (Main St.) ��94 Burger King (Mariposa Road) ��93 Cancun Mexican & Seafood Restaurant ��94 Carl’s Junior (Main St.) ��95 Carl’s Junior (Bear Valley Road) ��100 Casa Jimenez ��97 China Palace ��97 Chipotle Mexican Grill ��100 Ciceros Pizzeria ��99 Corral Family Restaurant ��90 Country Kitchen Restaurant ��93 Domino’s (Main St.) ��97 Don Garcia Mexican Restaurant ��96

RESTAURANT GRADES

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El Charro ��96 El Pollo Loco (Main St.) ��96 Fina’s Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant ��92 Firehouse Subs ��95 Fresh Wok ��95 Fujisan Sushi ��96 Gloria’s Kountry Kitchen ��94 Golden Corral .Buffet ��93 Habit Burger Grill ��96 Hidden Tavern ��90 Italian Kitchen ��96 Jersey Mike’s Subs (Main Street) ��98 Katsunori Sushi ��92 La Casita Mexican Cafe ��92 Little Caesars (Main Street) ��98 Little Caesars (Bear Valley Road) ��99 Louisiana Cajun Seafood House ��97 Molly Brown’s Country Cafe (Smoketree) ��92 Oak Hills Brewing Co. ��99

Victorville

Shakey’s (Bear Valley Road) ��98 33 Degree Frozen Yogurt ��98 Adelita’s Restaurant ��93 Ala AlDeen Restaurant ��91 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar ��97 Arby’s (La Paz) ��94 Arby’s (Bear Valley Road) ��94 Archibald’s Drive-Thru ��92 Baja Fresh Mexican Grill ��91 Baja Taco ��94 Baker’s Burgers (7th Street) ��97 Baskin-Robbins ��92 Bob’s Cajun Boil ��96 Bosco’s Diner ��90 Broken Saddle Saloon & Steakhouse ��94 Brooklyn Italian Pizza & Pasta ��91 Burger King (Outer 7th) ��94 Burger King (Hesperia Road) ��96 Burger King (Bear Valley Road) ��92 Burger King (Palmdale Road) ��94 Burgerim ��91 Cafe 154 ��90 Carino’s Italian ��92 Carl’s Junior (7th Street) ��96 Carl’s Junior (Bear Valley Road) ��98 Charley’s Philly Steak ��91 Chateau Chang ��96 Chili’s Grill & Bar ��95 Chipotle Mexican Grill ��97 Chuck E Cheese’s ��96 Church’s Chicken (Palmdale Road) ��90 Cordova’s Bakery ��99 Costco ��100 D’Vine Wine Bar ��98 Del Taco (Palmdale Road) ��96 Del Taco (7th Street) ��91 Del Taco (Hesperia Road) ��100 Denny’s (Valley Center) ��96

Diamond Panda ��90 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit ��92 Domino’s (Palmdale Road) ��93 Don Bento’s Mexican Food ��98 Donut Inn ��90 Down Home Grill ��90 Edible Arrangements ��97 El Charro Oaxaca ��97 El Parrandaro Family Restaurant ��94 El Pescador Seafood & Mexican Grill ��94 El Tio Pepe ��97 Farmer Boys (Hesperia Road) ��95 Farmer Boys (Bear Valley Road) ��90 Farmer Boys (Roy Rogers) ��93 Fatburgers ��90 F&D Buffet ��96 Fratelli’s Pizzeria ��94 Freddy’s Steakburgers ��90 Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant ��90 Goody’s Family Restaurant ��95 Gridiron Pizza ��96 Good Fellas Grill ��93 Golden Chopstix ��97 Golden Gate Restaurant ��91 Hanabi Sushi ��95 Holland Burger Cafe ��95 House of Joy ��95 Itchy Foot Island Deli ��90 Juan Pollo ��98 Shakey’s ��98 Note: Not all restaurants in the High Desert are listed due to space limitations. This list will be updated periodically.

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Carl’s Junior (Lenwood) ��93 Chili’s Grill & Bar ��97 China Town Buffet ��93 Chipotle Mexican Grill ��93 Dae Ho Restaurant ��96 Del Taco #1 ��98 Del Taco #2 ��98 Del Taco #201 (Lenwood) ��90 Denny’s (Fisher) ��92 Denny’s (Lenwood) ��94 Denny’s (Main St) ��98 Desert Manna Ministries ��97 Diamond’s Pizza ��92 DiNapoli’s Firehouse ��99 Domino’s (Main St) ��100 Dunkin Donuts ��97 Fat Burger (Lenwood Road) ��91 Hana Grill (Lenwood Road) ��93 Idle Spurs Steak House ��91 In-and-Out Burger (Lenwood Road) ��98 Jack-in-the-Box (Main Street) ��94 Little Caesars (Main Street) ��91 Long John Silver’s ��97 Los Domingos ��97 Mr. Kabob ��95 Panda Express Lenwood ��94 Panda Express (Main Street) ��100 Pizza Hut (Armory Road) ��95 Oggis Brewhouse ��96

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