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The Great Escape Food & Spirits

Pizza, wings, hot dog, barbecue · Ocotillo

4.7 · 124 reviews Google

About The Great Escape Food & Spirits

At The Great Escape Food & Spirits, we invite you to experience a hidden gem in the heart of Ocotillo. Our restaurant offers an inviting atmosphere, complete with outdoor seating and a perfect jukebox to keep you entertained. Enjoy our signature dishes, including mouth-watering pizzas and delicious...

At The Great Escape Food & Spirits, we invite you to experience a hidden gem in the heart of Ocotillo. Our restaurant offers an inviting atmosphere, complete with outdoor seating and a perfect jukebox to keep you entertained. Enjoy our signature dishes, including mouth-watering pizzas and delicious wings, all crafted by Debbie's skilled hands. With great beer selection, cool cocktails, and fast service, we're the perfect stop for foodies and travelers alike. Whether you're driving through, riding in the desert, or just need a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, our welcoming hosts and wheelchair accessible facilities make us an ideal choice. Come taste the difference at The Great Escape Food & Spirits, where friendly service meets delicious eats in the middle of nowhere.

What Customers Say About The Great Escape Food & Spirits

The Great Escape is a popular desert oasis known for its friendly atmosphere, cold beer, and especially its pizza. Many reviewers highlight the welcoming staff, particularly Debbie and Michele. It's a favorite stop for travelers and locals alike.

Popular Dishes

pizza (11) wings hamburgers cheese & pepperoni pizza half cheese and half ham, sausage, black olives and bell pepper pizza

Best For

Tourists Solo Dining Groups Locals Casual

Tip: Stop by for the pizza and cold beer. It's a great place to rest and refuel when traveling through the desert.

Features

🌳 Outdoor 🅿️ Parking Accessible 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 👥 Groups

Frequently asked questions about The Great Escape Food & Spirits

The Great Escape Food & Spirits is located at 1147 N Imperial Hwy, Ocotillo, CA 92259, Ocotillo.
The Great Escape Food & Spirits offers pizza;wings;hot_dog;barbecue cuisine.
The Great Escape Food & Spirits has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
The Great Escape Food & Spirits offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway.
The most recommended dishes at The Great Escape Food & Spirits based on customer reviews are: pizza, wings, hamburgers, cheese & pepperoni pizza, half cheese and half ham, sausage, black olives and bell pepper pizza.
The Great Escape Food & Spirits is ideal for tourists, solo dining, groups, locals, casual dining.
The Great Escape is a popular desert oasis known for its friendly atmosphere, cold beer, and especially its pizza. Many reviewers highlight the welcoming staff, particularly Debbie and Michele. It's a favorite stop for travelers and locals alike.
Stop by for the pizza and cold beer. It's a great place to rest and refuel when traveling through the desert.
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The Great Escape Food & Spirits Ocotillo Reviews

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Steve

This place is an oasis in the middle of the desert. Great pizza and wings. Cold beer. Very reasonably priced and the owner was awesome. Glad they didn't go to the hardware store option! Cool setup too.

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Tiffany H.

Awesome veteran owned place. Glad we stopped!

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Carlie G

Good pizza. Friendly atmosphere. Slightly expensive drinks but it is in the middle of nowhere. Ed is friendly and usually handles the bar by himself.

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Carlos A. P.

Good place to drink a cold beer and hot wings 🔥

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Roman Paine

Great place to have lunch or dinner. Cold beers, good food and very clean with friendly staff

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The Punisher

Great place, the pizza looked incredible, Super nice people. Can't wait to go back

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Tom Scott

Great dining experience on our vacation from Ohio!

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David Partridge

Great place to stop for food and drinks when out playing in the desert or riding the back highways! on your motorcycle! A usual stop for me riding S2 or coming back from an Arizona trip. Cold beer, hot food, and great staff. A cool stop in the middle of nowhere!

Steve
Steve

This place is an oasis in the middle of the desert. Great pizza and wings. Cold beer. Very reasonably priced and the owner was awesome. Glad they didn't go to the hardware store option! Cool setup too.

Tiffany H.
Tiffany H.

Awesome veteran owned place. Glad we stopped!

Carlie G
Carlie G

Good pizza. Friendly atmosphere. Slightly expensive drinks but it is in the middle of nowhere. Ed is friendly and usually handles the bar by himself.

Carlos A. P.
Carlos A. P.

Good place to drink a cold beer and hot wings 🔥

Roman Paine
Roman Paine

Great place to have lunch or dinner. Cold beers, good food and very clean with friendly staff

The Punisher
The Punisher

Great place, the pizza looked incredible, Super nice people. Can't wait to go back

Tom Scott
Tom Scott

Great dining experience on our vacation from Ohio!

David Partridge
David Partridge

Great place to stop for food and drinks when out playing in the desert or riding the back highways! on your motorcycle! A usual stop for me riding S2 or coming back from an Arizona trip. Cold beer, hot food, and great staff. A cool stop in the middle of nowhere!

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Evan

Stumbled upon driving cross country. One of the best hamburgers I've ever had! Plus watched a great episode of Wagon Train (never even heard of the show) on the TV. Amazing memorable experience

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H. M

Pizza was probably one of the most delicious pizza we had in awhile! Sweet welcoming barkeep lady! Good crowd, looks like locals hangout.

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Brian McArthur

Wonderful place. I stopped in the summer during low season for a beer and some pizza. Had a wonderful time with the hosts, frank and debbie Lovely people. Great atmosphere, cold, beer, and the pizza was good.

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David Etue

This is an excellent pit stop if you're traveling from San Diego to Arizona

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Colin Cusack

got a cheese & pepperoni pizza. Absolutely bangin. Fast too

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G M

I had the opportunity to pull over for the night as a semi driver and found this small joint. I ordered pizza and wings, and they were amazing. Advice for those that need to stop for the night or just rest for 30 minutes. Stop by!! Won't regret it.

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Kim C Krumhar

Frank and Debbie's place is the best ! Found it when i pulled off the Interstate when my car overheated. A gem in the desert, Debbie is a former Army combat medic and makes a great pizza. Stop by with friends ! You'll love it.

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Russ Speck

Michele really made our evening as our bartender !!! And, Debbie made a fantastic pizza 🙂 Such a fun bar in Ocotillo with a perfect juke box... Very friendly. Don't miss it ! Jesse, Russ, and Ian from San Diego.... Thank you 💙💙💙 We'll be back with our friends.

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thegarz1963

Really good pizza . I had the half cheese and half ham, sausage, black olives and bell pepper pizza. Not too greasy but very tasty.

Colin Cusack
Colin Cusack

got a cheese & pepperoni pizza. Absolutely bangin. Fast too

David Etue
David Etue

This is an excellent pit stop if you're traveling from San Diego to Arizona

H. M
H. M

Pizza was probably one of the most delicious pizza we had in awhile! Sweet welcoming barkeep lady! Good crowd, looks like locals hangout.

Brian McArthur
Brian McArthur

Wonderful place. I stopped in the summer during low season for a beer and some pizza. Had a wonderful time with the hosts, frank and debbie Lovely people. Great atmosphere, cold, beer, and the pizza was good.

thegarz1963
thegarz1963

Really good pizza . I had the half cheese and half ham, sausage, black olives and bell pepper pizza. Not too greasy but very tasty.

G M
G M

I had the opportunity to pull over for the night as a semi driver and found this small joint. I ordered pizza and wings, and they were amazing. Advice for those that need to stop for the night or just rest for 30 minutes. Stop by!! Won't regret it.

Russ Speck
Russ Speck

Michele really made our evening as our bartender !!! And, Debbie made a fantastic pizza 🙂 Such a fun bar in Ocotillo with a perfect juke box... Very friendly. Don't miss it ! Jesse, Russ, and Ian from San Diego.... Thank you 💙💙💙 We'll be back with our friends.

Evan
Evan

Stumbled upon driving cross country. One of the best hamburgers I've ever had! Plus watched a great episode of Wagon Train (never even heard of the show) on the TV. Amazing memorable experience

Kim C Krumhar
Kim C Krumhar

Frank and Debbie's place is the best ! Found it when i pulled off the Interstate when my car overheated. A gem in the desert, Debbie is a former Army combat medic and makes a great pizza. Stop by with friends ! You'll love it.

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ANGEL RODRIGUEZ

This is the perfect picture of an oasis in the middle of the desert. They got plenty of cold beers and almost every bottle of whiskey I know, they also serve food although I haven’t had the chance to try it.

ANGEL RODRIGUEZ
ANGEL RODRIGUEZ

This is the perfect picture of an oasis in the middle of the desert. They got plenty of cold beers and almost every bottle of whiskey I know, they also serve food although I haven’t had the chance to try it.

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TheOnenOnly Plantz

Stopped in for just a drink after a long ride. $20 for a double neat. Expected a more generous pour for that price, but whatever. Place is decorated with a lot of military memorabilia - i didnt expect that. Bar tender didn't seem interested in talking about the place. Wanted to talk to a local about how he makes mcflurries and shakes at McDonald's. Got bored and left after I finished my drink of course.

TheOnenOnly Plantz
TheOnenOnly Plantz

Stopped in for just a drink after a long ride. $20 for a double neat. Expected a more generous pour for that price, but whatever. Place is decorated with a lot of military memorabilia - i didnt expect that. Bar tender didn't seem interested in talking about the place. Wanted to talk to a local about how he makes mcflurries and shakes at McDonald's. Got bored and left after I finished my drink of course.

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lyric Dennis

I wouldn’t recommend stopping here if you’re just passing by. I would definitely choose the cafe down the street if they’re open. The lady bartender was NOT friendly or welcoming. I walked in and basically walked right back out.

lyric Dennis
lyric Dennis

I wouldn’t recommend stopping here if you’re just passing by. I would definitely choose the cafe down the street if they’re open. The lady bartender was NOT friendly or welcoming. I walked in and basically walked right back out.

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1147 N Imperial Hwy, Ocotillo, CA 92259

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🍽️ Lunch
🍾 Dinner
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🍰 Desserts
🥡 Takeout
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Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
2-9PM
Rating
4.7/5
💬 Reviews
124
⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 30 min to 1.5 hr here
📞 Phone
+1 760-358-8008

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🅿️ Parking
🌿 Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
🚻 Restroom
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