Lets talk about Halloween. The back country offers a long walk between houses to go trick or treating. It is a nice drive into town to visit the many haunted houses, or trick or treat a few neighborhoods. Before you…
Back Country Life in Dulzura, Jamul, & Barrett Junction
Here is the latest on the Back Country of San Diego County. The event planned for the Jamul Hollywood Casino was POSTPONED again. The electronic signs are out warning everyone ahead of time to expect traffic delays. So far that is…
Fire Season is here: Border Fire Updates
It was pretty scary watching the blaze heading our direction on Sunday about noon. Then the wind shifted and sent it in the opposite direction. Knowing first hand how frightful it was my heart goes out to those who have…
Preparing for Fire Season in the Back Country
For those who have lived in the San Diego Back Country fire season is not a stranger. Rather very frightening. Two of the worse fire storms swept San Diego County in 2003 and 2007. Evacuations and losses were beyond monetary.…
Taking a Trip, Not Taking a Trip
Just a ramble on down the road of thought today. Taking a trip, not taking a trip. I can remember growing up taking the back roads of Highway 8 and 94 to visit great & grand parents in Jucumba. We…
Frogs Legs & Catfish?
I am wondering if anyone has a copy of one of the older menus for the cafe. One that shows the items for frog legs and catfish? We have received several calls and some guest comments about why catfish and…
Back Country Living on Highway 94
Commuting Highway 94 Every morning beginning at 4 to 4:30 a.m. traffic begins a line from East to West, every evening about 4 to 4:30 p.m. it winds back, West to East. The population to the back country both off…
Mount Kuuchamaa
In the Shadow of Mount Kuuchamaa and Tecate Peak. What a powerful combination. We do enjoy a beautiful view, especially if we take the trek to the higher points surrounding this valley, Barrett Junction. A portion of the Barrett Junction…
Highway 94 and SDG&E’s Capacity Project
Driving Highway 94 to the back country has not much improved. The commute to work in the morning from the Campo, Potrero, Tecate, Barrett Junction, and Dulzura is still a slow go when you get to Jamul. The Hollywood Casino…
Happy Easter Sunday
Happy Easter to your and your family, from all of us and our families at Barrett Junction Cafe. We are open today, serving breakfast buffet from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come on out and enjoy a hot cup of…