This is our go to place for Mexican food and margaritas in the desert! It's a beautiful setting and super family friendly. We love to sit outside and watch the sunset over the mountains while listening to their live music. The food is really good and service is always excellent. read more

Just so good every time this time we got takeout and I was shocked how fabulous it was. SO FRESH SO FAST SO GOOD! Got the vegan fajitas so delicious. I love this place hands down my favorite restaurant in desert. read more

We eat here every time we're in Palm Springs. Excellent table side guacamole! The servers are always very attentive. We love to sit outside and listen to the music while dining. read more

The food here is so great! We have had a few different items over the years when we visit La Quinta and they are all delicious! Most recent..the chicken flautas, got to get the guacamole and try the combo! One of the best part of this trip was Efrin, our waiter! Dining isn't just about the food, it's the experience as a whole. He's AMAZING! Adobe Grill..you are lucky to have him! read more

A good Mexican restaurant located in the historic La Quinta resort. Delicious food, good service in a beautiful atmosphere. Highly recommended for a fun night out. read more

Overpriced and not worth it. I came for brunch with 9 other girls, as we were celebrating a bachelorette party in Palm Springs. We came on Saturday around 1 pm, and the whole restaurant was almost completely empty. We had called ahead to make a reservation, but we definitely didn't need one. The restaurant itself looks lovely. It's painted with bright colors and has a large patio area if you want to dine outside. The menu is extensive, but we were told we could only order food from the brunch menu. I guess everything else is for regular weekday lunch and dinners only? I went with the Adobe Omelet for $21, which includes roasted rajas (poblano pepper), onions, chorizo, and oaxaca cheese, and comes with avocado and roasted potatoes on the side. I love omelettes, but I was extremely disappointed when it came out. It was the smallest omelette I've ever gotten at a restaurant, which doesn't make sense given the $$$ price tag. It looked like they used two eggs to make it, if even that. On top of that, the omelette wasn't even that good as the eggs were pretty overcooked. Also, there were barely any potatoes on the plate. I counted maybe 5-6 whole pieces, and these were some of the smallest potato pieces I've gotten on the side. Overall, my whole place just looked sad. I was pretty hungry since I hadn't eaten anything all morning, but thank goodness there was plenty of complimentary chips and salsa to fill my stomach. I know it's a resort restaurant, but come on, that doesn't mean you can't skimp on quality but still charge $$$. read more

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The food was excellent. I had their vegan watermelon gazpacho. My boyfriend had their cauliflower entree which was vegan. It was delicious- I don't know what they did to it! Their complementary chips and salsa was great. Ambiance was excellent and the service was also superb. Probably my 5th or 6th time eating here and it never disappoints. Tip: Make reservations if you want to eat outdoors with the music. read more

The food was really good and the location was beautiful! Highly recommend visiting la Quinta! Most of the table ordered the fajitas and we also got the calamari appetizer which was delicious!!! And also got the guac! read more

Adobe Grill - Two steak tacos and strawberry margarita - Mexican Near Me - La Quinta, California

This was a wonderful place to sit outside on a nice evening. There are multiple levels and you look out over the check in area of the hotel, but it is far enough away that all you see is the levels and lots of flowers and activity. They have great Cadillac margaritas and the service is spot on. Menu is fairly typical, but everything is done with a little extra spice which is nice for a change. A lot of Mexican food is "steam table" , but this has just the right kick. I would highly recommend on a nice evening. read more

The food was good, the service was ok & the atmosphere was pleasant. The evening started out on the wrong foot when I tried to valet the car. I pulled up and began to explain to the guy my kill switch on the vehicle. He immediately cut me off and said "is this car valetable" I started to see red as I thought to myself .... of course u can drive the car - how do u think I arrived in front of you sir But I kept my mouth shut and just said "no problem sir- I will park it" thinking I can save the $20 tip. I also was with some work people and did not want to make a big deal over his rudeness. The waiter was also really short and stanfoffish until she noticed my service dog. After that and a little pet on his head - she seemed to be happy with us and provided us good customer service the rest of the time. The food was really good but the drinks were over priced and not very good. I paid for an expensive one with good tequila and a very clearly wasn't which was also disappointing. Mixed bag with this place but at the end of the day I would not recommend the place. You need friendlier staff esp when guest arrive to valet or at least have a drink that is amazing to forget about the valet read more

We ask the waitress to remove that dirty bucket sitting next to our table, they said they can't do that per management and it's not up to them. I am embarrassed to invite friends to this place. Now I understand why it's 3 stars. Sad, the grounds looks very luxurious and food was good but with this service you'll not attract people. read more

Adobe Grill - Mexican Near Me - La Quinta, California

Food was okay, not exceptional, but better than a chain Mexican restaurant. Indoor ambiance is horrible. We had a table for four and could not hear anything someone said. Due to the high price, only okay food and the bad acoustics, I would not recommend this place. read more

I have been going to Adobe Grill for as long as I can remember. Although they have definitely changed over the years, their fajitas are still a great dish. I tried their fish fajitas this time and they were definitely good, but their steak fajitas are the best. I will say I wish they hadn't gotten rid of the homemade tortillas, that was always my favorite part. They are known for their grande margaritas and they are still delicious. Make sure to get the Cadillac or the El Perfecto are the best! read more

Adobe Grill - El Perfecto and Cadillac Grande Margaritas - Mexican Near Me - La Quinta, California

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Ok so I'm a local, I live down the street from here, and despite the tourists my husband and I come here quite often. The food is good, the menu doesn't change much but that ok our favorites are Chili's Güeritos and Posole. Edgar is our favorite bartender and keeps us coming back for laughs and smiles. He is not only entertaining but we have great conversations and he usually kindly insults my husband which I find amusing. Edgar usually works the outside bar, so if you get the chance ask for him and say the locals sent you! read more

Such a classic, fun ambiance. Book a table outdoors near the band, and preferably a fan! The music's good and they take requests. The food gets better every time I visit. The hamachi, guacamole, sea bass, mole and tacos are all delicious. read more

A very peaceful place with decent food. We had the same high energy waiter two nights in a row. He was good and attentive. Steered me a little wrong on NY steak over skirt for my second carne asada, but all is forgiven. Baseline good salsa and customizing your guacamole is a must. In addition, the mole sauce was delicious according to my mole-expert wife. The drinks were a little too prepped for "scratch" and I was better off with shots of mezcal to get me through the 116 degrees. I lovely part of our awesome stay at La Quinta. read more

If you find yourself staying at La Quinta Resort, this should be on your foodie list. Not the most authentic Mexican food, but good taste, great service and awesome night atmosphere for the whole family. read more

We were guests at La Quinta Resort and sat down here after learning one of the other restaurants on property was not taking walk-ins. But we are so glad this is where we ended up on New Year's night! The food was excellent. I had enmoladas con pollo and was blown away. My fiancée was equally pleased with her shrimp-and-scallops dish. She also loved her sangria, while I downed a gigantic mango margarita. Service was great, too. Overall an excellent experience, especially for guests at the resort who are looking for something both good and convenient. read more

Adobe Grill - My huge mango margarita - Mexican Near Me - La Quinta, California

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One of the most uppity resorts in the valley and yet one of the worst Mexican restaurants. From the chips that tasted like store bought, to watery, flavorless tres leche cake, this place really missed the mark. The over-ambitious busboy whisked away the our plates the moment I rested my fork. I felt rushed and under served. The ambience was so loud you had to yell to be heard, and the AC was like a meat locker. The only reason you get two stars is for the mole - some of the best I've had. Mexican is not that hard, Herberto. You can do better. read more

Eight friends met for dinner with high hopes. The ambience is great. The waiter mixed up our orders. Four times I asked for salt before it was brought. I ordered the Ahi Tuna tostada with a substitution of whole beans because I'm a vegetarian and the salad choices were quite limited. They brought me two 6 inch tortillas each with two tablespoons of puréed black beans, two small slices of avocado and a sprinkle of what looked like watercress for $22. We all laughed so hard we cried then everyone shared with me so I wouldn't leave hungry. It took a long time to settle our bill as everyone's bill was screwed up. it's a resort with a captive audience, very expensive food, and poor service. it's ok for a drink but there a great small Mexican restaurants in the area that are better. read more

The steak fajitas were fantastic. The margaritas were huge and great. We even got a huge basket of chips and free guacamole. It was very amazingly good!! Will go again. read more

Delicious and beautifully presented food although portions are small. Huge swimmable margaritas. Great service and of course the ambience can't be beat. Try the ceviche and the cheese enchiladas. You won't be sorry. read more

Edgar A in the bar was BEYOND hospitable! He had great food & beverage suggestions & was professional & attentive! I highly recommend sitting at the bar while dining! Well worth the experience! read more

You know how some places rise well above their obvious advantages of location and a semi-captive audience to deliver a truly exceptional experience? Adobe Grill sadly is NOT one of those places. Food was fine-ish, drinks truly terrible and the service friendly if rushed despite the server saying multiple times that we should take our time. I've never sent a margarita back before, but did here. Weak and tasteless despite its $14+ price. My wife's $16+ Paloma (with Patron Silver tequila) wasn't much better. The setting and ambiance are pretty nice, but aren't likely enough to inspire us to come back. Disappointing. read more

Adobe Grill - Balcony view to the patio and market square - very nice. - Mexican Near Me - La Quinta, California

Ambiance is the only draw. $20 Cadillac margaritas lacked flavor, tequila, and Grand Marnier. Chips were not fresh and I suspect they came from a bag. Table salsa had zero flavor, however the guacamole was good. $11 season veggies included raw carrots, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, & radishes. Tacos were mediocre at best. The service was excellent. $350 meal for 4 adults, 2 minors. Awful margaritas and mediocre food. I've been visiting LA Quinta since the mid 2000s and this place used to be great. Sadly last night was likely my last visit. read more

Pretty disappointing 'Mexican', particularly since it's on a Waldorf property. Came with a group and we split some apps, most were too Tex-Mex for me although the salsa with the chips was pretty good. For an entrée I went with the tiradito which was supposed to be tuna, yellow tail and scallop but only came with the latter two. Service was awful and we waited quite awhile for refills and our entrees. read more

A perfect night dining on the patio next to the fire pit. We kept it simple with Fajitas and a combo meal. It was delicious. We will definitely come back! read more

Adobe Grill - Chicken fajitas - Mexican Near Me - La Quinta, California

This place gave me and a few of my friends horrible food poisoning. It was so bad I had to delay my flight home by 24hrs. Would not recommend! AVOID read more

Wonderful ambience outside. The food was very good especially the empanadas & the fajitas.

Overall very pleased...We showed up early to snag one of couches in the shade outside patio near the fountain... service was a bit slow getting started - opened at 5 but didn't really see us until at least 5:15. No worries though. We ordered two different higher-end margaritas - both delicious! Over-priced, but comes with the territory of a captive audience at a nice resort. We also got nachos with chicken, which exceeded expectations. The plate was huge! White cheese sauce was yummy and chicken was shredded with nice flavor and medium kick. We were so full that we had to cancel our dinner reservations for later! read more

Adobe Grill - Regular + grande margaritas! - Mexican Near Me - La Quinta, California

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Great atmosphere.... Garbage food and drink. Margaritas were horrible Food was low quality. I never leave reviews but they deserve one. The guacamole is only decent item on the menu. read more

Food, service and ambiance all excellent! We shared the steak fajitas and the steak had a bit of pink in the middle with some spicy seasoning. Came with guac, sour cream, rice beans lots of onions and bell peppers. The tortillas seemed homemade. Very comfortable and service with a smile. read more

We came on New Years Eve weekend to see the lights and realized we would have needed reservations to eat outside. It was still lovely eating inside. Our server was super sweet. So many families were there together and many people were dressed up while others were casual. It's was fun seeing all the families celebrating the holiday with the pretty decorations. It was a great vibe. The food was super tasty and I would order the same thing again- I had the short ribs- My friend ate the flautas off the appetizer menu. Both were great. We were too full for dessert. The inside of the restaurant was so festive I will go again next Christmas just for the ambience! The food was great too and I recommend both the short ribs and the Flautas! Oh I almost forgot the chips and salsa were above average but not super spicy like I prefer but you can request spicy salsa too and the server brought out extra for us and even packed up the left overs! read more

Enjoyed some delicious drinks and appetizers here with my husband on a Friday evening. There is plenty of ample seating outdoors, so social distancing is definitely not an issue. We both had the grande Cadillac margarita, and the word "grande" is actually appropriate in this scenario - they're huge! (and quite tasty too) We also had the empanadas and the queso fundido. Both were good, but could definitely have done with a little bit of heat, but then, I really like spicy food, so that's probably just my personal opinion. We mentioned to our server, Jenna, that we were both wanting something a little spicier, so she offered to bring out some of their habanero salsa, which they only bring out to the table by request since it is rather hot. Her suggestion was mixing both the regular salsa (great flavor, no heat) with the habanero salsa (lots of heat, not big on flavor), and she was spot on! If you like spicy salsa, you should definitely request the habanero salsa and mix the two. The combo is delicious. Thanks for the tip, Jenna! One more thing I wanted to say about this place is another shout out to our server. I realized the next evening that I had left my favorite jacket at the restaurant the night before, hanging on the back of my chair. I was devastated because I love that jacket and was so worried that it could be gone. I tried calling the restaurant and couldn't get through to them. So my husband and I drove by there in person and let them know what had happened and asked if they still had my jacket. They knew exactly what I was taking about. Jenna saw it when we left, and put it somewhere safe so that it would be there whenever I came back. This might seem like a tiny gesture to some people, but did I mention this was my FAVORITE jacket? Oh I did? Okay, just making sure. ;) So once again, thank you, Jenna. You rock! read more

Maribel was the most amazing server ever! She kept bringing my drinks without asking. She was on top of it. We hosted a large party this evening on short notice. She was very quick, no mistakes made. I was so impressed I took to yelp because she deserves recognition! The food was decent. Mole is on point. Guacamole is made tableside. Would recommend read more

Adobe Grill - Maribel with guacamole! - Mexican Near Me - La Quinta, California

We came in on a warm Friday night and this place was BUSY. We sat in the bar area at a high top!! Great dishes though and our servers were so kind, even though they were running around. We all got Tacos and loved them! I really wanted to try one of their margaritas and totally regret not! They looked so yummy! You can maybe get a table outside, but they had live music that evening outside, but it wasn't a full service menu. I can't wait to try this spot again. Even in the summer so many locals stop by! read more

Adobe Grill - Grilled sea bass tacos - Mexican Near Me - La Quinta, California

Absolutely the best restaurant in town! The service is above and beyond and you won't get a more amazing ambiance. Best Mexican food in the desert. I highly recommended the short rib but you can go wrong with any dish. read more

Based on a glowing review from a local magazine, I made a reservation for my husband's birthday dinner. It was, honestly, the most mediocre Mexican food I've had in years. I would've given it one star but the view is pretty, our server was friendly and attentive, and the chiles güeros were OK. We ordered prickly pear mocktails which tasted like club soda with a dash of sugar syrup. Because the "Adobe Combination" had been highlighted in the magazine review, I ordered that. It was bland and goopy, absolutely without flavor or texture. My husband's carnitas weren't much better. I'd noted it was a special occasion when I made the reservation but there was no acknowledgement, not even when I mentioned it in front of the server. Also, when we arrived, three servers were standing in the entryway, partially blocking it and bickering about something. That was a bad sign! If you sort by 2-star Yelp reviews, you'll see that many other people have complained about the food quality. I wish I'd done that because this was super disappointing, especially for a special occasion. read more

Amazing ambiance and quality "fancy" Mexican food. We loved this restaurant so much that we ate here two nights in a row ! We were originally drawn in by the charming outdoor space that mixes green space, water features, and paths all around the tables. It feels like you are eating in a secret garden. Highly recommend getting a table outside - even if it's chilly because each table has its own personal heater . Food - appetizers: the table side guacamole is a fun treat .. it wasn't the best guacamole I've ever had, but it solidly hit the spot. The cold watermelon gazpacho soup was so unique and delicious. It's got a sweet/ spicy / salty flavor that was a perfect start to any meal. Little hunks of watermelon and mint leaves complimented the light spice and saltiness of the soup. For main courses - the fajitas did not disappoint. It's enough for 2 to share if you are planning to get appetizers or dessert. We tried the steak and shrimp (just ask for 1/2 and 1/2 ... it's not on the menu, but they had no problem accommodating our request to try 2 proteins). We also tried the 3 item combo plate with the chicken enchilada, Chile Relleno, and pork tamale . All three items were perfect ! The Chile and the tamale may have been up there with the best we've had ! I also tried the salad with the burrata and candied walnuts. I added shrimp and they were huge, plump and juicy. Highly recommend the shrimp! For dessert - we went straight for 2 of the churro chocolate mouse desserts 1 would be perfect to share for 2 people, but we had 4 people. It's a cinnamon churro donut topped with chocolate mouse and strawberries. Very sweet and loved the light fluffy chocolate mouse ! The only disappointment were the margaritas. I didn't try one, but everyone at my table complained that they were watered down and lacked flavor . The Cadillac was the least offensive of the group, but it seems you are better off sticking with beer or wine at this spot. We will be back the next time we are in town! read more

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Once again. Amazing place to visit if your in La Quinta. It's loud and hot but the food is delicious and service is wonderful. I wish they opened earlier. Come here if you can read more