I would say that my first experience here was worthy of a second visit. One of those places that I…read morehave seen passing by on the road and wondered what it was like. Walking in, is a trip back to the hole in the wall style restaurants out of "desperado", the movie, and the first thing you notice isn't the view, but the music. It's like you're welcomed by the band themselves of whoever is on the speakers. Ambiance overall was very welcoming and the staff there is super attentive to your needs. It is a seat yourself kinda place and that's exactly what I did. A lot of people also came in to pick up food to go, which also is a good omen for what I was about to expect as far as the quality of the food... as yes, the food: Indeed I wasn't wrong about the omen... I ordered the chicken caldo, and it had an excellent broth base. Then came the lemon for me, a bit of their homemade green salsa, because it was spicy, can't do spicy well... and it hit great. Hearty veggies, and huge pieces of chicken. Accompanied by homemade corn tortillas, a small bowl of rice and a cup of hibiscus leaf juice (agua de Jamaica) it all was a meal worthy of a king. I left a very happy camper. Not hungry for almost the whole day and didn't have anything better to eat for the rest of the day. Super satisfying and filling. I'm looking forward to the next visit to try something else. But I'm sure I won't be disappointed with the next visit. My stomach's growling just talking about this place. Haha. THANKS!

A few of my buddies like to come here for that al pastor. Awesome vibes Really good pastorread more

The Real Deal: Like Sunday at Tio's…read more If you're looking for a "fusion" taco with micro-greens and a side of existential dread, keep driving. But if you want a meal that feels like a warm hug from a relative who's slightly disappointed you haven't visited more often, welcome to Jalisco Restaurant in Coachella. The Atmosphere: Family Values & Smoke Walking into Jalisco isn't like entering a business; it's like walking into Tio JP's backyard. That nostalgic aroma of hard work and seasoned grills immediately greets you. It's a throwback to being a kid, watching your tios hover over the fire, treating every flip of the meat like a sacred ritual. There's no "new-age hype" here--just the perfected craft of a family that knows exactly what they're doing. The Heavy Hitters: Tripas & Cabeza Whether you're a "seasoned veteran" of Mexican street food or a nervous newbie, you have to commit to the Tripas and Cabeza. The Texture: The Tripas are cleaned and cooked to that elusive, crispy-yet-tender perfection. The Vessel: Whether you tuck them into a taco or go big with a burrito, it's a masterclass in traditional cooking. The GOAT (Literally): The Birria Let's get one thing straight: most places are out here serving "beef seasoned with birria spices" and calling it a day. Don't be fooled. This is the real deal. We're talking authentic goat meat, slow-cooked using the De La Torre family recipe straight from Jalisco. It's rich, it's tender, and it carries the weight of generations. It's the kind of flavor you can't replicate with a "modern twist." The Refreshment: Homemade Chavelas You're going to need something to wash down that Menudo or those wet burritos. Their homemade Chavela recipe is the MVP here. For the Modelo Negro fans: It adds a dark, savory depth. For the Michelob Ultra drinkers: It gives that crisp finish a spicy, citrus kick. The Verdict Jalisco Restaurant is one of the valley's originals for a reason. It's honest food for people who respect the process. In a world of trendy "reimagined" Mexican food, Jalisco reminds us that the original recipes never needed fixing in the first place. Go for the food, stay because you feel like family.

Fun little place in old town Coachella. Wonderful older area with great architecture and small…read moreshops. Appears to be a popular locals place as there were several workers sitting down for lunch. Certainly not a picture perfect place but that was just fine. The pass thru window had charming signage above the window with all the meats and combinations explained in English and Spanish. Very helpful for us gringos. And wow! They have a very good assortment of meats. Hard working waitresses kept busy ! Cold modelo started the meal perfectly. Chili relleno plate and birria burrito soon followed. Rice was nice and fresh. Beans very puréed and not quite as good as I would expect. Entrees were so-so. With plenty of Mexican restaurants around we will keep trying them out! But I suspect this place will be just fine.

Such a hidden gem! You can really tell this place has been around for over 50 years. Everything…read moretasted homemade, like a family recipe that's been passed down for generations. We had the chicken quesadilla, shrimp cocktail, and tacos, and every bite was so good. The shrimp cocktail was packed with flavor! The service was super friendly, and it just felt like one of those places you'll keep coming back to. Definitely recommend!

First time trying this lil place in Indio! They were super…read morepolite, fast & the food was delicious & pretty hefty serving, you don't starve that's for sure! the only thing I'd recommend is upgrading their furniture, but it's like a little café. It's simple but everything else is wonderful.!

You want great food? This is where you get great food! First…read moreof all, the drinks are huge! Look at my picture comparing the regular size cup to the large. Agua de piña was so refreshing and sweet. The chilaquiles were saucy and delicious. The sopes were so good! You can tell that the carne they use is high quality. I know where to go when I need soup because the Caldo de Rez was my favorite! The caldo was tasty, the meat was tender, and the vegetables were so hearty; yet refreshing. 10/10, I'm coming back for my Caldo again!

Used to love this place, but it's gone downhill…read more The bill is higher than the prices on the menu and the food was flavorless and boring. Staff is nice though

Our party of 9 was warmly greeted and promptly seated upon arrival. Our waitress introduced…read moreherself right away and took down our orders. They brought us two tiny baskets of chips with no more than maybe 12 chips per basket. Within minutes they were devoured so we asked for more. Who knew that the baskets could get even smaller?! All but one of us received our drinks. One of my friends didn't get the beer he ordered. Then when our food came out, it was definitely not what we were expecting. Some of us didn't have meat in our taquitoes. Others had rolled up flautas without the meat. It was a very odd and disappointing experience. Unfortunately no one in our group had anything positive to say and all were quite disappointed in the food. Don't think we will ever go back.

Such a hidden gem! Really good authentic Mexican food that has amazing quality in their dishes. It…read morealso is such a cozy, nostalgic vibe to it. There's also outdoor seating since it's a bit snug inside. Overall, great experience !

I have been giving this place a chance to change in customer service!! The girls need to be trained…read morehow to be courteous, they don't know how to greet, if you ask one for a drink you need to wait for the one tha took your order to give it to you the food comes cold I do t understand why. When I clearly see 4 of them sitting watching tik tok their 15 or 30 should be not in the restaurant because you think they don't want to help CHANGE THE STAFF HORRIBLE THEN YPU HIRE NEW THEY ATR WORSE

Authentic Sinaloa style food at this establishment. The food is always consistently good.read more

Tiny hole in the wall. Service slow but worth the wait. Great food!!!!!!!!!! Place was packed with…read morelocals!

Cashier side eyed me to another employee for asking for the three to-go burritos after requesting…read morethe "guacamole, cilantro, onions be on the side as eating later". Pretty disrespectful for a simple request and she cost herself a better tip. At least they are including more than one salsa per burrito (old policy was so stingy). Always empty in there and burritos on the smaller side so not sure how still around. Last time bringing them business especially w far better choices around (tacos 760, gonzales, castenedas, etc.). Learn to respect your customers. Maybe it's a front business.

Excellent service and delicious Mexican food. I definitely recommend coming here. Authentic birriaread more

The atmosphere was like of those hole in the wall restaurants where you think the food must be…read moregood, but no... the food was just as bad as the atmosphere. They had these cheap old tables and plastic plates. This was no hidden gem. It looked like an old truck stop from the 80s. The art on the walls was kind of cool and indicative of a Mexican restaurant. They didn't carry Jarritos. I asked for pineapple. They said no, but later I found out they had pineapple agua fresca . The waitress should have told me. My niece had chicken nuggets, but they had no barbecue sauce. The carnitas tacos weren't shredded and they had absolutely No flavor whatsoever. My tacos fell apart too. Their tortillas are weak. Luckily they had lemon, salt and Tapatio. They did start with complementary chips and salsa, which was a nice surprise. They didn't have any breakfast burritos We had to wait forever for them to bring our check, they never brought it and we had to walk all the way up to the front to ask about payment.