Southwest Diner
Boulder City
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Boulder City
(383)
383 customer reviews
Adam M.
I've only recently started exploring Boulder City after the burial of my beloved father in the veterans memorial cemetery. Me and family members now make it a point to share meals after visiting Pops.Southwest Diner has great breakfast food and warm loving service. Thank you to the establishment for providing comfort to this newly minted family ritual. We all have stories and you never know what's truly going on in the lives of your patrons.The breakfast sandwich and potatoes cakes are delicious! More...
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Judy M.
We were in the area and looking for a local place for lunch. Â This place was perfect for us. Â They serve breakfast all day and have a wide variety of food. Â All 4 of our meals were very good and fill you up. Â We're looking forward to going back this week! More...
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Isaac A.
We stopped in for breakfast driving through Boulder City. Â The food was good (pretty typical selection) and the portions filled us up. Â They had some pie options that caught my eye, but obviously not viable for breakfast. Â The walls/shelves have some interesting decor that all seemed like random, unrelated items to me. Â There's parking behind the restaurant, but it's pretty tight so just park in the street if you can't park in the back. More...
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Anthony L.
Great diner food and homemade pies. The service is incredible, we we're a party of 18 with young kids and nothing was too much trouble for them.
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Ben A.
After our last night on the road at the Best Western across the street (a different review for another time), we were pleased to learn that the "free breakfast" option with our BW stay was hosted at the Southwest Diner across the street.  Before we checked in to our room, we did a drive by of the old town section of Boulder City, and noted Southwest as a place we wanted to check out.Southwest Diner is a quaint, warm place that has successfully maintained the charm and hospitality of a fleeting time.  The small dining room held maybe 15 tables, and each was well attended by the servers.  Dolled up for Christmas, my family and I felt welcome from the moment we walked in until we said our farewells.In the interim, we enjoyed hot coffee that never ran dry, kindness from our server who took care of us like we were regulars, and outstanding  made to order breakfasts. The hotel provided  "vouchers" for either a free breakfast off a preset menu, or $5 off regular menu items.  The kids enjoyed pancakes, eggs, and bacon, Mrs. Picante opted for her usual oatmeal, and I went with the veggie omelet.  Portions were big, the food was hot and tasty, and everyone had their fill.  Little things like kids in the kids' cups and even the offer of coffees to go as we were heading out were the kind of perks you don't get or even expect at most places.Southwest must turn a lot of pies for the season, as preorders were lined up at the front end, waiting for holiday pick up.  Pro-tip for good karma and additional style points:  if you take advantage of free breakfasts, make your server's morning by leaving a solid minimum gratuity as if you paid full menu price.  It's the right thing to do, and when people work hard to put a smile on your face (or take care of your fork-dropping kiddos), a few extra bucks  is a nice way to say thank you, you are APPRECIATED!Southwest, we'll be back to see you again when our travels bring us your way.  Our compliments to the owners, our servers, the staff, and the kitchen-- what a great way to start our morning together as a family, and prepare for our rain-soaked drive back to Pasadena. More...
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Denice C.
Very cute little diner. It's quaint with little Knick knacks from the past. The menu is a bit limited but that's ok the food was good. The service was super friendly. We had a nice time. They sell homemade pies so we figured we would try one. I bought a whole strawberry and rhubarb pie. The crust looked amazing and couldn't wait to try it. We got home and cut into strawberry rhubarb liquid. What the heck? We wanted pie not chunky fruit soup!!!!! We poured out 2 cups of juice. So weird the flavor was good the crust top notch but you can't serve a piece of it just crazy. Maybe a one time mistake but I'm not willing to try again. Really to bad! More...
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Karen F.
Beef enchiladas were the best we ever had. Â Tostada was tasty as well. Â A little gem in Boulder City.
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Wendy M.
Had the best treat when my girlfriend took me to Boulder City last week. This place has a mom and pop small town feel where everyone knows each other. The service was super friendly and quick. I loved the banana bread and could have eaten the entire loaf if they brought it over to our table. This is a definite return back for more when I'm back in Boulder City. More...
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Jarvis M.
Filling food. They go by "Southwestern Diner," but the menu covers all Southern regions of the U.S. of A. -- dishes with avacado, or Texas toast, or corn bread, make up a manageable variety. Good luck with saving room for pie with their portions. Maybe next time!Atmosphere is locals and tourist mingling. No one seems rushed, yet the plates come out speedy. The outdoor patio is a mainstay of the drag through Boulder City. More...
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César C.
Stopped here on our way to Hoover Dam for breakfast and we weren't disappointed. The service was great and fast. The food portions were really good, the homemade banana bread was really good. The place had a homey vibe, definitely would visit again. More...
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Tiffany N.
We saw this place packed with people on our way to Hoover Damn this morning. Well, thats all it took for us to want to try it out on our way back. ..however, like tourists, we didnt know which turn to take after getting in that circle on our way back to vegas. Â Fortunately, we found the right exit and headed back to Boulder to try this diner. Â We had prompt and courteous service, but the best part was the food. Â Chilli verde pork burrito, Westerner sandwich, and beef quesadilla were the best we've ever had...everything down to the curly fries amd guacamole were amazing! I had the dumbest smile on my face after trying the guacamole because it tastes exactly how my family makes it.To finish things off, we tried the coconut pie and rhubarb pie. Â The coconut was different, but the rhubarb was like a sweet and tart apple pie.This place is on my list to come back to. Hands down, amazing tasting food! More...
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Jennifer A.
So delicious. Someone suggested and we are so happy. The food was amazing - be sure to try the banana bread!
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Lori T.
So awesome!!!!! Â The eggs perfectly cooked, the amazing homemade toast and delicious potatoes!!!!! Â I had an iced tea and asked for lemon and got lots of lemons! Â I was chilly and was given a blanket. Â These guys rock!!!! Â Greg service. Great food. Â Coffee was weak but that's my husband's department. Â Yum yum yum More...
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Jill M.
Seven in our party celebrating a 10th and an 80th Birthday today on a Sunday around noon. No waiting for a table. We sat outside on a shaded patio. Was a bit cool and breezy today, but we were provided blankets and were fine. Everything was five star delicious from the breakfast items: southwest burrito, those potatoes, hash browns, pancakes, everything sandwich, French toast, and potato pancakes. The birthday reported his short-stack was like eating sugary sweet clouds. Definitely fluffier than your typical pancake house pancakes. The chicken quesadilla was also a five star with excellent topping options. Our service was wonderful!!! Free pie on your birthday--five star strawberry rhubarb pie--get it heated! And the peanut-butter brownie was enough to share among all of us.Don't hesitate to stop here for a filling meal at a good price. More...
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Angie T.
What a delicious stop! Â The chili rellenos casserole was delectable! The service was outstanding. They are so attentive and courteous. Such an enjoyable experience!
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Bryan W.
Stopped by while driving thru Boulder. We were attracted mostly by the 1950's era sign.That's where the diner theme stops. The rest is basically midwest antique mall meets post- menopausal woman's Pintrest feed.Had burgers and they were delicious. Portions are good. Staff was friendly but without any sort of personality. I'd dine again. More...
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C. H.
My friend and I stopped here for breakfast on our way to the Hoover Dam. It's a great little place with a large breakfast selection. The waitstaff was very friendly and the food was delicious and affordable. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area. More...
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Jami H.
We loved this little spot in Boulder. The service was great and the food was delicious! I had a Bloody Mary that was spot on and all of your beverages are served in mason jars. Thanks everyone!
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Rafael M.
This is my second time. Everything is delicious. The food is like home. Definitely is the best place to eat in a Boulder City. Thanks
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Becky R.
This restaurant is awesome!! They have such a great menu and really friendly and fast service! Such a great combination of traditional diner classes with a southwest twist! I enjoyed the fajita beef salad (wow!) and for breakfast the juevos rancheros. Both were delightful and gluten free! They made great accommodations for my son who has food allergies and everything came out exactly as ordered. Hopefully you are here when they offer the corned beef hash special bc my husband says it's the best he's ever had. The sweet tea was fun (I didn't have it but my kids loved it) and the coffee comes in cute garden mugs. Best of all, it's very reasonable and we had leftovers to take for later. Def recommend this place if you are in the area! More...
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Ang M.
Excellent food with HUGE portions. We also had delicious bloody mary's. It came in a giant mason jar. The California was SO good. Highly recommend if you love sandwiches! More...
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Nancy G.
Best bacon and banana bread!! We loved the homey atmosphere and delicious breakfast. We will definitely be back!!
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Sayuri J.
My daughter and I have made it a habit to stop here for breakfast/brunch anytime we're leaving Vegas and heading back to AZ. We love the homey feel and friendliness of the staff almost as I love the delicious food! More...
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John B.
Excellent service. A hangout for locals, which says a lot. Â Large drinks (quart sized mason jars).Good food. Fast and friendly service. Very affordable for the area. Definitely a local diner with matching decor. We couldn't have been more pleased with a local joint! Others may justifiably give them five stars. No argument against that. Â Great find!!! More...
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Logan S.
Came to eat with my family on our vacation from Georgia. THE BEST FOOD WE HAVE HAD SINCE WE HAVE BEEN HERE!!! The Mexican dishes were ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! !! We also got the mozzarella sticks as an appetizer to eat till our food came out, OMG. The sticks were great, BUT THE MARINA SAUCE WAS AMAZING! I was dipping everything in it. It had a very delicious garlicky taste and perfect size chunks mixed with sauce. Can't wait to eat again before we leave!! More...
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Nicole C.
This place was THE BEST! Everything is homemade and delicious. Must try their cookies and dessert as well!BEST place to eat around here - hands down!!
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Nancy B.
Delicious generous dishes.The has browns are great.Our two meals came with five pieces of bacon , toast , eggs . The waffle was good and the place was packed but had lots of tables.
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John D.
Veggie breakfast burrito with thick salsa is a must. Coffee is great and the service is fast and friendly. Liked it so much I bought one of their coffee mugs to remind me what a great breakfast I had in Boulder City on my way to see Hoover Dam.
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Frank C N.
Love the Fajitas! Amazing food! Friendly staff! Definitely a must stop when you visit Boulder City!
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Tina E.
Home bake bread delicious. Â Great fish and chips. Â Great service. Â Good aura. Â Hearty food plates. Â Cute crafts you can buy.
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H A.
We had our second visit here on the way out of town. The food is good and plentiful. This is a place for comfort food. It does make it a challenge when you are being mindful about your diet. That being said, I appreciated the veggie omelet with no mushrooms or chilies. Thank you! I was also happy the potatoes were held. I wish fruit was an a la carte item. I would have had that. The wheat toast is dense and delicious. It is thick so two slices felt like four. I just ate one slice. I don't care for margarine spread and the toast came with it. Next time I will order it dry. The service was friendly and attentive. It was early so it wasn't crowded. The coffee was very good! The ladies room was clean. There is a bowl of moisturizing hand scrub with a plastic spoon in it. (I remember it was there last time too). "Do not eat" is written on the paper towels under the bowl. The paper towel dispenser is directly above the bowl so drips of water are visible in the bowl and on the spoon. The product is probably good. I understand a desire to promote the product you have on sale by the register. However, some sort of clean, closed dispenser should be used. It's very off putting and doesn't compel me to try or buy the product. Overall we enjoy your establishment whenever we are in the area. Thank you! More...
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Roman V.
Awesome experience: great food, very nice service, cozy atmosphere. What else do you need? :)
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Elita1 V.
Idk what's sweeter, them, or their raspberry iced tea. Amazing food & such a nice refreshing meal post hike. Crew is so accommodating.
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Jack R.
We eat here often. Food is always great. Especially love their breakfast menu. Delicious pancakes and French toast. My wife enjoys the salmon salad...Highly recommend Southwest Diner
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Ray P.
My son and I had the biscuits and gravy and a stack of pancakes. Â The food was fantastic the pancakes were fluffy and very delicious would recommend anybody coming by the Southwest Diner!
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Jake R.
I would drive all the back from Phoenix, AZ just to eat here again. The food was absolutely perfect, the portions were big. Most importantly the servers treated you like family, very genuine and attentive service. More...
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Michelle M.
We stopped in for breakfast due to all the positive reviews we read, and it did not disappoint! Â I had the everything breakfast sandwich and he had the boulder burrito. We also added on the hash browns that were perfectly done with lots of crispy bits. If I didn't live so far away, this would probably be my regular spot to eat out. More...
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Etienne H.
A great little boy I was with stated, "When I was brought here, I believed it would be an average breakfast with lower than average food, but I was proven wrong of this place was certainly proved wrong. First of all, my family and I were greeted warmly, and after we were seated I was first given a jar-shaped glass of raspberry tea, which was very sweet and certainly admirable, as most others in this diner also prefer this drink. As for the main course, it was truly wonderful. It was presented well and looked and tasted well, with a good feeling of home. Not only that, but you can tell the eggs and sausage were made well when they go even better when eaten together. As for the French toast, I was presented with a bit much, but nothing I couldn't like; syrup served by a giant bottle, as if someone would drink so much, and quite excessive on the butter, but other than that, everything was delicious and filling, and I couldn't ask for more." As for the other dishes, they were fantastic.  Three eggs and potatoes, huevos rancheros and oatmeal are all great selections.  Bon appétit! More...
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Mira S.
A special diner with wonderful hospitable service. Â Delicious homemade food with sizable portions. Â A nice find in the middle of a small town.
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Matt S.
This is a gem! Â I am so glad I found the Southwest Diner as I headed back to AZ from a convention in Vegas. Â I wanted breakfast, but it was 2:00 in afternoon. Â The diner did not disappoint. Â It was excellent food and the service was excellent! Â I will be back! More...
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Selway M.
We really enjoyed our salads here for lunch. I had the Chicken Caesar and my wife had the Fajita salad. Both were excellent. I loved the large Mason type jar for water, so I didn't have to worry about a refill. Thanks for the great meals! More...
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Kourtney S.
One of the gems you find in your travels. Everything we ordered was very good. The chicken quesadilla had more chicken in one slice than you usually get in a whole order. The chicken noodle is a bit strange but still good. I would give it 5 stars but they were out of chorizo both times I visited and the waffle machine was broken. Still definitely worth a visit. More...
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Kevin A.
We had breakfast here this morning and it was terrific. Awesome staff, cool decor and the food was excellent. I had the Chile poblano casserole and my girlfriend had country fried steak. Both were terrific, and we are picky! More...
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Elizabeth J.
We were looking for lunch after our trip to the Hoover Dam and found Southwest Diner a short drive away in Boulder City. I highly recommend. They have both traditional American classics and Mexican food too. I had the avocado BLT. It was a sunny April day and we were able to sit outside. They also have homemade pie which must be good because they were out of most varieties at 2:00 pm in the afternoon. I guess we will have to go back next time we are in Boulder City and have some pie! More...
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Sean Q.
I. Am. Impressed. The Southwest burrito with the mushrooms, black olives and mild green chiles is one of the best breakfast burritos, well, in the entire Southwest! ! The flour tortilla was also just plain delicious. I can't wait to come back and try everything else on the menu. The service was good too! More...
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Amanda W.
Great food and fast service. Neat little diner. Clean and kid friendly. Good prices and big portions.
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Dotti S.
Had a great breakfast. Friendly staff, attentive, generous portions. Went back in the afternoon for peach pie a-la-mode and a hot cup of tea.
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Laura T.
This is a hidden gem in Boulder City. My husband and I were visiting Boulder City for the first time and couldn't figure out a place to eat at. I had cheese enchiladas and he got a jalapeño burger. Both were surprisingly excellent!! Also I love the drinks come in giant mason jars! I definitely recommend for anyone looking for a cute diner on the Main Street! More...
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Eric P.
Great food and total experience here. Large portions and tasty. Good service from friendly staff. Â Give it a try when in Boulder City!
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Wendy W.
We stopped on the advice of a friend and he wasn't wrong. Very friendly as soon as you walk in. I ordered the homemade hash, eggs and banana bread, and my Husband the breakfast berino both were delicious. If you're still hungry or want to trade for later take home a piece of the homemade pie. Your piece it's actually a quarter of a pie for only 4.95. More...
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