Snow is currently piled high in the San Bernardino Mountains, now is the time for many in Southern California who make their annual winter trips to one of the few places in the southland to enjoy alpine activities. The slopes are busy with tubing, boarding, and skiing, as this is Big Bear’s peak season. Snow is currently in abundance once you get to around 6,500-7,000 feet in elevation, so on the drive up to Big Bear, there are numerous spots at snowed-over campgrounds to pull over safely and enjoy some snow play.
But what about the Big Bear taco scene once you finally reach town? Eating tacos in Big Bear is like Chris Taylor’s regular season stats: serviceable, and they get the job done, but they won’t knock your socks off. And that’s perfectly fine because sometimes you just need something wrapped with a tortilla.
Go in looking to compare it to what L.A. has to offer and it’s just a recipe for disappointment. However, if expectations are tempered and understood that it’s a touristy mountain town, then good and decent options up there should be acknowledged. Here are four spots worth checking out while up in Big Bear.