Best time to visit
Aim for lunch or an early dinner—this is when it’s positioned to be open. Midday heat makes the shaved ice extra tempting. Because hours can vary, avoid banking on it for a late dinner.
Overview
About Timbisha Tacos
Tucked inside the Timbisha Shoshone Village just off Indian Village Rd near Furnace Creek, Timbisha Tacos is a small, in-park spot known for Native American fry bread tacos and shaved ice. The National Park Service lists it as a simple lunch/early-dinner option in the Furnace Creek hub, distinct from the resort dining rooms nearby.
Why stop
- Fry bread Indian tacos and shaved ice
- Set inside the Timbisha Shoshone Village
- Vegetarian options noted by visitors
Heads up
- Hours can be irregular; sometimes closed for long stretches
- Focused, limited menu
It’s not just another park eatery; it sits within the Timbisha Shoshone Village, offering a cultural food experience you won’t find at the resort restaurants. When it’s open, it’s a low-key, satisfying stop that feels personal and grounded in the place.
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Tips for visiting Timbisha Tacos
Plan this for lunch or an early dinner; hours aren’t late-night.
Check for the open/closed sign or recent updates before you go.
Have a Furnace Creek backup (Inn or Ranch restaurants) in case it’s closed.
It’s in the Timbisha Shoshone Village just off Indian Village Rd.
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Best time to visit
Getting There
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- ClosurePark roads closed or hazardousPlan around multiple closed roads and use extra caution on damaged routes. - Paved roads: North Highway and Beatty Cut-off are closed due to flooding and debris from the October 22 storm.Official details
- ClosureSaline Valley Lower Springs closed after wildfireLower Springs at Saline Valley Warm Springs remains closed after the September 15 wildfire; stay out because the fire left safety hazards, including potential hazardous chemicals.Official details
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
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“If you're looking for a unique place to eat near the Furnace Creek area, look for the Timbisha Shoshone Village. Tucked inside is a stand called Timbisha Tacos, which serves Native American fry bread tacos.”
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More about Timbisha Tacos
What to OrderThe headline is the fry bread taco—crisp, pillowy bread piled with savory taco fixings.
The headline is the fry bread taco—crisp, pillowy bread piled with savory taco fixings. Visitors also call out breakfast burritos and sweet fry bread (think cinnamon sugar) when available. On a hot day, a shaved ice is the move to cool down between sights.
Need to KnowHours are known to shift, and it has had periods of closure.
Hours are known to shift, and it has had periods of closure. Look for the open/closed sign at the stand or check for recent updates before you detour. If it’s closed, the restaurants at The Inn and The Ranch are your closest backups in Furnace Creek.
Wildlife
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71 sightingsBighorn SheepMost seen around 6 PMSighting map
101 sightingsDesert TortoiseMost seen around 8 AMSighting map
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