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SUNDAY- TUESDAY
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
WEDNESDAY – SATURDAY
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
61721 STATE HIGHWAY 74
Mountain Center, CA
SUNDAY- TUESDAY
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
WEDNESDAY – SATURDAY
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Have a wonderful meal in the mountains at the intersection of State Routes 371 and 74. We welcome bikers, hikers, and horseback riders. Our dog-friendly patio is a wonderful place to spend the afternoon.
Whether you are coming from the desert, the mountains, or the beach, we will offer you the best food in a great environment.
The Paradise Valley Café… is many things to many people. A place to refuel for many Pacific Coast Trail hikers where they can pick up packages sent from home. Locals from the Garner Valley discuss the dire state of the modern world. It is a favorite stop for bikers and car clubs on their way to the Coachella Valley or Temecula. All are welcomed by the friendly staff with the promise of a filing and tasty home-cooked meal. — Dan Paris, Coachella Valley Weekly
At a crossroads in Mountain Center, population 66, are the rewards for a jitters-inducing trip: air that can be 20 degrees cooler than on the desert floor and the rustic Paradise Valley Café, whose bar stocks 40 international beers, sparkling guava fruit drink and ginger beer from Australia, and, the place claims, the only malbec in the area. — Louise Farr, Alta Journal
Served until 10:45 am (Subject to Change)
FRENCH TOAST
Dipped in a special Paradise mix of egg, vanilla, cinnamon, and imported French brandy
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
BISCUITS AND GRAVY
Buttermilk biscuits topped with homemade sausage country gravy
3 eggs served with hash browns, choice of toast, substitute half order of biscuits & gravy for extra charge.
HONEY-CURED BACON
LOUISIANA HOT LINKS
SAUSAGE
All shoulder meat, honey maple cured
HAM STEAK
1 lb. bone-in
ITALIAN SAUSAGE
SAUSAGE PATTY
1/2 lb.
BREAKFAST BURRITO
Stuffed with scrambled eggs, hash browns, bacon or sausage, jack & cheddar cheese
1/2 lb. ANGUS PATTY
CHICKEN FRIED STEAK (SAT/SUN ONLY)
Choice Angus fritter topped with homemade sausage country gravy
Made with 3 eggs; served with hash browns and choice of toast. Substitute half order of biscuits & gravy for extra charge.
DENVER
American cheese, diced ham, green bell pepper, onion
GENOVESE
Sundried tomatoes, diced Italian sausage, pesto, basil (named after my Mother’s hometown, Genoa, Italy)
GAUCHO SPECIAL
Scrambled eggs with Chorizo and jalapeños, topped with tomatillo sauce, sour cream, and homemade salsa
SPINACH AND FETA CHEESE
THE SANTA FE
Honey-cured bacon, tomato, cheddar & jack cheese, and avacado
ANZA
Diced bacon, sausage, tomato, onion, and mushroom
CHILI CHEESE
With homemade chili plus cheddar jack cheese
LOUISIANA OMELETTE (SAT-SUN ONLY)
Honey-cured bacon, sausage, topped with our homemade spicy vegetable sauce
THE PHOENIX SPECIAL®
Honey-cured bacon, cheddar jack cheese & jalapeños scramble. Created by our resident musician, Phoenix
Cinnamon Roll
Asst Muffin
100% Columbian Coffee (Regular or Decaf)
Hot Tea
Dark Hot Chocolate
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
Apple or Cranberry Juice
Milk
Hot Water
Served from 11:00 am (Subject to Change)
Made from fresh 1/2 lb. ground Angus chuck, served on our famous potato bun with 1 choice of French fries, cottage cheese, coleslaw or potato salad. Substitute sweet potato fries, pepper jack cheese, and/or jalapeños for extra charge. Substitute chicken breast filet or seasoned ground turkey. Pretzel bun exclusive to BMW only. No exceptions.
THE AMERICAN
American cheese, honey-cured bacon
THE ASTON MARTIN®
Created by Aston Martin of England for Paradise Valley Cafe. Imported English Cheddar, Coleman’s Mustard, Grilled Onion
(Hurts, but feels soooo good)
WHISTLE BURGER®
Created by BNSF for Paradise Valley Cafe. Topped with imported Danish Blue cheese crumbles
ROUTE 66®
Cheddar & jack cheese, honey-cured bacon, and smoked BBQ sauce
JOSE BURGER
Sliced jalapeños, mushroom, Imported Swiss cheese, honey-cured bacon & avocado
THE GREEK
Topped with Wisconsin feta cheese, Kalamata olives
THE MERCEDES®
Created by Mercedes Benz of Germany for Paradise Valley Cafe. Sauerkraut, Muenster cheese, and German Dijon horseradish mustard
STERLING BURGER®
Created by local resident. Jack & cheddar cheese, grilled onions, mango chutney & Chipotle mayo
THE GUS BURGER®
Created by one of our local icons. Served on a garlic parmesan Texas Toast, topped with cheddar & jack cheese, honey-cured bacon
EAST INDIAN SEASONED TURKEY BURGER
Homemade with authentic Indian spices.
Choice of Imported Swiss or American cheese
PATTY MELT
Grilled rye bread, Imported Quattro Formaggi cheese, & grilled onions
THE HARLEY DAVIDSON®
Created by Harley Davidson for Paradise Valley Cafe. Ortega chili with melted habanero jack cheese.
CHILI SIZE
Burger patty topped with homemade chili, melted cheddar & jack cheese. Served open face
GARDEN BURGER
(Vegan) Option of Imported Swiss or American cheese
THE “CHAVA”®
Created by our chef, Chava. Garlic Sourdough, mozzarella, pepperjack, Muenster cheese, grilled tomatoes, onions, & pepperoni
BUFFALO BURGER
(Any style except Chava, Angeline’s Double D, & Jose)
Midwest (Ask for Availability)
THE BMW®
Created by BMW of Stuttgart, Germany for Paradise Valley Cafe. Served on an original Bavarian pretzel bun with sliced kosher pickles, melted imported Muenster cheese, and an original spicy German mustard
ANGELINE’S DOUBLE D®
2 Angus beef patties, American cheese, honey-cured bacon. Topped with avocado. (Put your mouth around it)
THE GENESIS®
Created by Hyundai of North America for Paradise Valley Cafe. Imported pickled ginger, habanero pepper jack cheese with imported wasabi mustard on side.
SPICY JUMBO CHICKEN WINGS (6 pieces)
Choice of sweet & sour sauce or our Mother Clucker sauce
JALAPEÑO POPPERS
QUESADILLA WITH CHEDDAR JACK CHEESE
Served with salsa, sour cream
NACHOS
Topped with homemade chili, melted jack & cheddar cheese, jalapeñ & pica de gallo
All sandwiches served with choice of French fries, coleslaw, potato salad, or cottage cheese; choice of bread.
Cilantro, Raspberry Vinaigrette, or Honey Mustard dressing, grilled Texas toast seasoned with Parmesan cheese & garlic butter, and/or grilled chicken breast for extra charge.
CLUB SANDWICH
Honey-cured bacon, oven-roasted all-natural turkey breast, tomato, lettuce, mayo
THE BAMBINO
Our Signature Turkey sandwich on a grilled French roll with mayonnaise, pesto sauce, provolone cheese, lettuce, and tomato
BLT
Honey-cured bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo
THE PORSCHE®
Created & designed by Porsche of Stuttgart, Germany for Paradise Valley Cafe. Lean pastrami, Gruyère cheese, grilled onions, German horseradish dijon mustard, on a French roll.
CAJUN CHICKEN MELT
Served on Ciabatta bread, chipotle mayo and Swiss cheese
ORTEGA TUNA MELT
Albacore tuna, chipotle mayo & melted Swiss cheese on ciabatta bread
GRILLED HAM AND CHEESE
Grilled all-natural ham with Imported Quattro Formaggi cheese. Add grilled tomatoes for extra charge.
FRENCH DIP
100% Angus Prime roast beef topped with melted imported Swiss Gruyère, served with Au Jus
DUCATI®
Created by Ducati Motorcycle Company of Bologna, Italy for Paradise Valley Cafe. French roll, black forest ham, dried pepperoni, provolone cheese, pesto, lettuce, and tomato
CAESAR SALAD
Romaine lettuce tossed in anchovy Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, croutons
GREEK SALAD
Romaine lettuce, tossed with diced tomato & red onions with feta dressing, topped with Kalamata olives and feta cheese
ORIENTAL CHICKEN SALAD
Mesclun lettuce, tossed in oriental dressing with mandarin oranges & noodles
PARADISE SALAD®
Tossed in our homemade cilantro dressing, añejo cheese, pumpkin seed, diced cucumber, and tomato
Add grilled Texas toast seasoned with Parmesan cheese & garlic butter for extra charge.
HOMEMADE CHILI
Made with browned Angus chuck and topped with cheese and diced onions; served with garlic toast. No salt added.
AUDRY’S DUTCH SPLIT PEA SOUP®
No salt added
CLAM CHOWDER (FRIDAY & FALL SEASON ONLY)
Made with sea clams (Fall Season only)
SODA
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, root beer, lemonade, Dr. Pepper – Bottomless Refills
ICED TEA
Iced tea, peach tea, raspberry iced tea, sweetened green tea – Bottomless Refills
MANGO ICED TEA OR CHERRY COKE
ROCKSTAR Assorted flavors
LIMONATA
Sparkling Italian Beverage (San Pellegrino)
BOTTLED WATER
SPARKLING WATER
Perrier
GINGER BEER Australia
SPARKLING GUAVA Australia
ALOE POME
Korea 10 grams sugar / 2 servings
HOME OF THE JOHNNY PALMER®
Peach Iced Tea & Lemonade. Created by our regular, Johnny.
TIRAMISU
Homemade Italian Dessert (family recipe)
MOM’S BREAD PUDDING
Homemade (family recipe)
ROOT BEER FLOAT
BROWNIE SUNDAE
With Dreyer’s Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
APPLE PIE
Homemade
ICE CREAM
Vanilla bean, Chocolate, Coffee, Spumoni
MILKSHAKES
Vanilla bean, Chocolate, Coffee
Served from 5:00 pm until closing
Add a side salad or garlic bread for extra charge.
PENNE MARINARA (Northern Italian)
Choice of grilled chicken breast, Italian sausage, or homemade ground Angus chuck meatballs
THE MOTHER “CLUCKER”®
Our Signature Burger: 1/2 lb. Angus chuck patty, grilled onions, fried pickles, melted habanero jack cheese topped with our homemade spiceeeeeeee tomato chutney (substitutions strongly discouraged)
CHICKEN BURRITO
All-white free-range chicken, stuffed with rice, beans, pica de gallo, topped with enchilada sauce, jack & cheddar cheese
*NEEL’S CHOICE
Angus or Prime Steak Only
*IMPORTED DANISH BABY BACK RIBS
*CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK (Angus fritter)
*Star items served with choice of two sides: mashed potatoes, French fries, coleslaw, cottage cheese, potato salad, or sautéed vegetables
Enjoy our collection of 40 beers sourced from around the world.
A selection of tempting wines
RIGAL MALBEC
Come try a bottle (or two) of Malbec from Cahors, France where the Malbec grapes originated. We are the only ones who stock the original Malbec in our area. It’s a beautiful experience.
10% off for military, fire, & police
—— ASK ABOUT OUR DAILY SPECIALS —— SPLIT CHARGE EXTRA: WE SPLIT, YOU SPLIT ——
The Paradise Valley Cafe is the perfect location for your next event. From high-end vehicle shows to rehearsal dinners, we love creating special occasions.
Our restaurant, dog-friendly patio, and ample outdoor space is situated close to 5000 feet above sea level, a mile from the Pacific Crest trail, 30 minutes from Palm Desert and 45 minutes from the Temecula wine country.
The Paradise Valley Cafe is the perfect location for your next event. From high-end vehicle shows to rehearsal dinners, we love creating special occasions.
Our restaurant, dog-friendly patio, and ample outdoor space is situated close to 5000 feet above sea level, a mile from the Pacific Crest trail, 30 minutes from Palm Desert and 45 minutes from the Temecula wine country.
Full restaurant and premises buyouts are available. Maximum guests inside: 45 | Maximum guests outside: 45
Ferrari, 2010
Aston Martin, 2013
Mercedes-Benz, 2014
Ducati Motor, 2014
Harley-Davidson, 2015
BMW, 2019
Porsche, 2019
Hyundai, 2021
Arai Helmet, 2024
The Paradise Valley Cafe was established in 1939 by a proprietor known as Pistol Annie. She got the name by carrying a couple of six-shooters on each hip. Over the years, the place went through several names such as Backwoods Inn and Paradise Corner Cafe. In 2010, Neel Joshi became the new owner and brought back the Paradise Valley Cafe’s original name.
With his Indian and Italian heritage, Neel grew up around really good food. He takes pride in making everything on site, often from family recipes. Come experience our homemade penne marinara with our family’s secret sauce recipe and a giant meatball in the middle the way Mom used to make it. Or sample our popular homemade chili, split pea soup, and a slice of tiramisu for dessert.
Neel worked at Sysco for a decade as a marketing manager until he decided to give up the corporate world to pursue his passion for great eating experiences. He created Molly’s in San Bernardino and Holy Cow in Los Angeles.
The Paradise Valley Cafe was established in 1939 by a proprietor known as Pistol Annie. She got the name by carrying a couple of six-shooters on each hip. Over the years, the place went through several names such as Backwoods Inn and Paradise Corner Cafe. In 2010, Neel Joshi became the new owner and brought back the Paradise Valley Cafe’s original name.
With his Indian and Italian heritage, Neel grew up around really good food. He takes pride in making everything on site, often from family recipes. Come experience our homemade penne marinara with our family’s secret sauce recipe and a giant meatball in the middle the way Mom used to make it. Or sample our popular homemade chili, split pea soup, and a slice of tiramisu for dessert.
Neel worked at Sysco for a decade as a marketing manager until he decided to give up the corporate world to pursue his passion for great eating experiences. He created Molly’s in San Bernardino and Holy Cow in Los Angeles.
Hikers Welcome!
We’re a great stop on the Pacific Crest Trail.
Our friend Dia Abrams.
Missing, but not forgotten.
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