Roy's Cafe - Barstow

#26 - Mexican - Barstow, Cafe, American

Roy's Cafe

Roy's Cafe
4.3 / 5 (2084 reviews)

Description

This unassuming restaurant offers a blend of large portions and a cozy atmosphere, drawing in diners with its charm and friendly service. While many praises revolve around the gourmet burgers and flavorful tacos, value is often overshadowed by unexpected charges and inconsistent food quality. Guests appreciate the affordability yet express disappointment over the misleading menu prices and occasional service lapses. Despite these setbacks, the inviting ambiance makes it a worthwhile stop for travelers seeking hearty meals amidst nostalgic Route 66 memorabilia.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Holger

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★ 4.3 / 5 from 2084 reviews
holger-kreienbrink
22.02.2025

We only had coffee and deserts but everything was good. Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

nick-b-mechanic8019
22.02.2025

The burger was very decently sized. There was a language barrier that prevented me from understanding what the lady was trying to say about the special. The drive-thru menu said $5.99 for a double cheese, I did send up getting the meal, which jumped the price up to more than I thought it should have been. Almost $26 for a meal. Granted, I did get a shake, which was $7, and onion rings, then a tip, which I thought was a little bit off since I wasn't dining in. All in all, the food was very good and I would go there again.

heidinstitch
22.02.2025

You can actually taste the freshness. And the aguas frescas come in these large jars. I couldn’t finish my food or drink, they were good sized portions. Don’t go to IHOP or Denny’s. Go to Roy’s Cafe and get your money’s worth. The Mexican music is a nice touch as well. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

whiteblurr-st-engine
22.02.2025

So we wanted to eat someplace unique in barstow and i noticed Roys cafe which looked exactly like the one in amboy so we stopped here and even tho the prices in California are crazy expensive we ate here. They had a good selection of food and they are famous for the burger's, wings and homemade ranch. I tried a double burger and wow it was delicious, very similar in taste as a In Out burger but with a house sauce and way larger. The club sandwich was also delicious and it came with onion rings which were very good, crispy and lots of flavor. The buffalo wings are very good and crispy, so i tried the famous mango habanero wings which were recommended to me. They were not as spicy as the buffalo wings but tasted better overall, nice crisp and juicy taste. The waiter was very nice and the wait for food was only 12 mins, I definitely recommend stopping here on your rt.66 trip or if your in the area of barstow,ca.

dee
22.02.2025

Stopped in for brunch at Roy’s. Food was delicious, staff were lovely and it was clean and relaxing. Lovely experience. Highly recommend. Oh and the coffee, Australian coffee is very different but this cup of Joe was really nice. Service: Dine in Meal type: Brunch Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

FAQ

The second closest stop is Amtrak Barstow Station, located 694 meters away.

The restaurant offers complimentary WiFi for its visitors.

You can watch major sports events on a screen / TV right in the joint.

The diner is accessible and can therefore also be used with a wheelchair or physical limitations.

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