Palm Kabob House

Joshua Tree National Park


Hustle over near the marine base for tasty Middle Eastern food from fattoush and tabouli to big platters of kebab platters paired with pita, soup or salad and couscous or fries. Good for takeout are the warm pita wraps with kebab, shwarma or falafel.


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