“Hot Mike Neon” it says on his business card. Around Borrego Springs he is known as “mad Mike,” the neon guy. That’s because he is a true artist whose medium is neon. But Mike is also known as a great storyteller. A bunch of us were sitting around ArtPark Gardens the other day exchanging local…
Month: October 2022
Borrego Springs Graffiti
At the corner of Borrego Springs Road and Yaqui Pass Road stands the ruins of Norris Bakko’s Chevron Station. Almost every inside wall is covered in tags, collages, drawings, and paintings in an overwhelming variety of styles. This is the collective unconsciousness of Borrego Springs sprayed all over the walls. I wish I could interpret it all. And…
Taco Tuesday at Los Jilbertos Taco Shop
Name: Los Jilbertos Taco Shop Where: 655 Palm Canyon Dr Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Cost: Reasonable About: Los Jilbertos is a Mexican food restaurant that serves authentic, quality food. Their dishes are prepared with fresh ingredients every day and the service is exemplary. While there is good Mexican food available at other restaurants in Borrego Springs,…