Guidebook for Truckee
Food Scene
Our family loves Jax Diner. The food is always good, the waitstaff is exceptional and they have amazing milkshakes.
63 locals recommend
Jax At The Tracks
10144 W River StOur family loves Jax Diner. The food is always good, the waitstaff is exceptional and they have amazing milkshakes.
This restaurant has unexpected tacos. Beyond the standard Mexican fare, you can order a Vindaloo or Caprese taco. For families, they offer a kids menu and have small arcade in the back to entertain your children while you relax with a margarita.
33 locals recommend
Marg's Taco Bistro
This restaurant has unexpected tacos. Beyond the standard Mexican fare, you can order a Vindaloo or Caprese taco. For families, they offer a kids menu and have small arcade in the back to entertain your children while you relax with a margarita.
Shopping
Even if you're watching your waistline, this shop is worth a visit simply to stand in the window with the smell or warm sugary air while you watch them make a new batch of fudge or caramel apples.
8 locals recommend
Sweets Handmade Candies
10118 Donner Pass RdEven if you're watching your waistline, this shop is worth a visit simply to stand in the window with the smell or warm sugary air while you watch them make a new batch of fudge or caramel apples.
This is simply a great toy store with tons of merchandise at various price points. Walking the aisles will bring you back to the family run toy stores of yesteryear.
8 locals recommend
Truckee Variety Co.
10088 Donner Pass RdThis is simply a great toy store with tons of merchandise at various price points. Walking the aisles will bring you back to the family run toy stores of yesteryear.
Essentials
This is a MUST SEE while your are in Tahoe Donner. We absolutely love this hardware store. In addition to the expected hardware, they carry a vast amount of sporting goods and charming unique gifts.
57 locals recommend
Mountain Hardware and Sports
11320 Donner Pass RdThis is a MUST SEE while your are in Tahoe Donner. We absolutely love this hardware store. In addition to the expected hardware, they carry a vast amount of sporting goods and charming unique gifts.