I'll start off by mentioning that this is during lunch hour on a Friday afternoon. The menu is very limited. But I gotta admit that what we ordered was fantastic. And big thanks to our server I do apologize for forgetting her name because when I went was on 8/28/26 hence me forgetting but nonetheless she was amazing. My daughter and I have nothing but great things to say about this place. She ordered a Shirley temple to drink and I ordered the mezcal drink called Easy Rider and I am sorry but it was not a favorite. Tasted premixed and sweet. Not my jam especially when what I want to taste is the smokiness of a mezcal. But other than that drink everything else we had was 10/10. We ordered the tuna ceviche also 10/10 and very fresh ingredients. Also ordered the Carmocha Burger WOW 20/10 that beef was so buttery delicious I wanted another but we're too full. Had to save space for dinner later that night at Tia Carmen. What an amazing weekend here at Grand Hyatt read more

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Got seated pretty quickly, which was nice since there wasn't much of a wait, but the rest of the visit was a letdown. Our dinner took about 40 minutes to come out, and our waitress wasn't very friendly or attentive. When the food finally arrived, it was pretty mediocre and nothing special. Overall, pretty disappointing and probably wouldn't come back. read more

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Didn't get a shot of the civiche but we went back for it twice after the first time. The drinks were amazing! Tias garden, made by bartender Cindy was awesome, and an old fashion. Midnight in Jalisco was also amazing! read more

Carmocha - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Indian Wells, California

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Another picture perfect day in the desert at the Hyatt in Indian Wells! The service was great and I enjoyed visiting with my two nephews. The six of us ordered exactly the same thing. We started with the tuna ceviche followed by the steak frites . The steaks were chard to perfection, seasoned well, and very tender and juicy. I'm glad to have joined my sister for her birthday. We will definitely be back! read more

Carmocha - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Indian Wells, California

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Located inside the Grand Hyatt at the back of the property right across Tia Carmen. Great drinks and great food! It's nice to have a couple options for dining inside this resort and I love the full bar and restaurant option. We grabbed drinks one night and sat by the fire pit right outside the back glass doors overlooking the course. It was so pretty! For another night we had dinner here with friends and family and everyone enjoyed the evening. We shared a bottle of wine, some cocktails, the deviled eggs with caviar, tuna ceviche, pomodore, katsu chicken, potatoes with spicy ketchup, and grilled salmon. Everything was tasty! We were pleasantly surprised with the quality and flavor for a hotel restaurant. The service has been really great throughout the property so the hostess and servers here were no exception. I truly enjoyed our dining experience. I can't wait to be back! read more

Carmocha - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Indian Wells, California

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Being a restaurant attached to a hotel is always a hit or a miss and this was a HIT ! Thankful for staff for quickly setting us with 1 year old in the outdoor area . It is just the best on a March Sunday evening . Grateful for staff's accommodations as my cousin and I tackle the defeat of her 1 year old at the table . First we did we request mom and son eat first before auntie which they were gladly okay to help with the challenge . Mom had amazing things to say about her mocktail and salmon dish and 1 year old raved about the butter cheese pasta for kids meal. As for auntie the mezcal drink was everything and more the second one did feel stronger but much deserved delicious if you love mezcal it's everything you want and more . Started off with the tuna ceviche was everything a good portion for probably 2-3 but this 1 auntie was gladly to enjoy it all I would request for a non seasoning chip but it did add to the ceviche . The main course was the smash burger which delivered in all cooked to perfection cheesy goodness . I will say sitting in the scenery is everything on a March evening . Always room for dessert did end up taking it back to the room as it did get busier and after that second mezcal it was the better choice for me honestly . Thankful for Daniel and all staff for accommodations. Thanks Daniel for covering dessert due to wait time that was kind . The basque cheesecake was gone in seconds perfect vacation fruity dessert . Highly recommend when staying at the Grand Hyatt or even if you're in the area for a great view and great food. Can't wait to return to try more delicious food . read more

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Menu option very limited. Food is ok, definitely can't compare with Tia Carmen (even though they shared the same executive chef). Service is ok, a bit rush. They put down the check for us before we even finish the dinner. A bit rush to me as the restaurant is only half full. If Tia Carmen opens, you should definitely headed to that restaurant right across from this one. For a quick bite, just grab something at the poolside cafe. I will bypass this one. read more

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I must say I am always skeptical about restings in hotelz but this was amazing. Right from the host/hostess, table service, outdoor seating, appetizers, main course was all amazing to the point. Quite a few vegetarian options. The veg burger, Mediterranean salad and the kids pasta were all amazing and spot on. The ambience is very romantic and pleasing. read more

Carmocha - Mediterranean salad with falafel - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Indian Wells, California

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Deviled eggs and CRISPY POTATOES = mind blown! The deviled eggs had the creamiest yolk, and those crispy potatoes? Absolute perfection. Drinks were on point, and the service was top-tier--friendly, fast, and super welcoming. What an incredible desert restaurant and bar--the vibe, the flavors, the staff... all amazing. Already planning my next visit! read more

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Everything is great here. From the food, to the drinks, to the staff! I definitely will always come back here because it is just amazing. Shoutout to Omar for keeping the drinks flowing and tasting amazing! The inside is nice and cozy and the patio seating is equally amazing. Give this place a try when you are in Indian wells. read more

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We recently stopped by Carmocha with a group of 4 for a birthday celebration. They don't take reservations, but we showed up around 6 PM and got seated almost right away. We tried the Burrata, Crispy Potatoes, Tuna Ceviche, Pasta Pomodoro, Grilled Norwegian Salmon, and a Bucket of Fried Chicken. For drinks, we ordered 2 Some Like It Hot and a Rebel Without a Cause. The tuna ceviche stood out the most. Super light and refreshing, and really the only thing I would come back for. The pasta and salmon were average, just kind of there. We had high hopes for the fried chicken and potatoes because they sounded so delicious on the menu, but both came out bland and left us wishing for even the tiniest bit of seasoning. The drinks didn't do much for anyone at the table; we tried a couple and there was no urge to order another round. Service was fine, nothing memorable. The vibe and setting are definitely the best part here. Carmocha works if you want a cool place with no wait for a table, but if you're coming for the food or drinks, maybe don't expect them to match the atmosphere. read more

4 adults, 3 kids. I got the steak frites... it was ok. wife got the salmon... she says not bad. a burger was good. the pasta was most likely from the day before. mostly un eaten the kids pizza.................. this was not created here. it seemed like a cheap frozen dough. I tried it........ yuk even the kids would not eat much. they say the "chef" from Tia Carmen does both menus I say NO WAY !!!! I would say NOT try anything Italian here. read more

Went here for the first time over the weekend and it was DELICIOUS! Yes, the menu is limited but the quality of the food was great! Due to staying at the Hyatt, we ate there twice so we were able to try many different items. Also, the ambiance is really beautiful! read more

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We went here for dinner while we were staying at the Hyatt since it was one of the only sit down places opened on a Monday. Upon entering we were in passing told it was open seating as someone kinda of walked away as we found our seats. The waiter was slow to come around, walked away before completing the drink order, was hard to track down and slow to come back to grab the check. It was not terribly busy at that time so not sure if this is their norm or maybe general under staffed. The food was good, and we all really enjoyed our meals. We ordered the deviled eggs with caviar, fried chicken buckets, kids pasta, chicken Katsu and steak frites and all were really well prepared. I think if they had more staff and better trained it would really elevate the experience. The experience wasn't terrible but I think I expected a little better service wise. read more

Last Saturday, I came here for dinner after attending the Miss California USA pageant event. All the dishes were delicious. I was starving! We were a party of 7 and we shared everything. I love trying a variety of foods here. Everything was great! Our server was awesome checking in on us from time to time. I would come back if I am in town again. read more

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Steak frites - requested medium rare but came well done. Very tender, juicy and flavorful despite being over cooked. Fries are frozen fries. Not good. Salad, the leaves looked a bit old, but still edible. Nice ambiance outside on a warm night, inside was too loud for family dining. Unfortunately food and price were disappointing read more

We thought this place was great! Indoor and outdoor seating. Both had TVs which was nice since we wanted to watch football, Our service was fantastic, despite being fully packed. Prompt server, food came out quickly, etc. Perhaps they've improved since the other reviews. Nicely decorated / great ambiance. We were only 2 people but plenty of large tables for big groups. We both had the vegan black bean burger. I appreciate a fully vegan option you don't need to alter. There were actually other vegan options (pasta pomodoro) including a dessert. We were so full from the burgers we didn't get more. The burger was really good. On a whole wheat bun, lettuce, tomato, grilled onion and vegan cheese that melted really well. I'm not sure which brand of vegan cheese, couldn't pin point it. Perhaps their own? I thought it was one of the better ones as some are not good and have odd textures. I don't think you'd know this was vegan cheese. Great flavor with the burger overall. It was a little messy, the burger could use more structure to hold together. So we ate with a fork and knife. Still really enjoyed it! I would recommend this place! read more

Carmocha - Vegan burger - black bean w/ vegan cheese, lettuce, tomato and grilled onion on a whole wheat bun. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Indian Wells, California

Ok. I have very mixed review about this place. They have their restaurant concept, interior designing on point but food should be worked on. I had the ceviche and it was good, however fried bucket of chicken was very salty and pizza we ordered was dry. If they made an adjustment, this would be a great place to visit and drink. read more

Carmocha - Resort lobby - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Indian Wells, California

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Not the experience I was expecting from a restaurant inside a Grand Hyatt. Our waitress, an older Hispanic woman (unfortunately I didn't catch her name), was polite but service overall was noticeably slow. The deviled eggs were disappointing -- they barely tasted "eggy" and were paired with a strange salad that was basically just cilantro or parsley, which overwhelmed the dish. The burrata salad was heavily overpowered by sherry vinegar. We mentioned it to the waitress, but she didn't make any effort to address the issue, which was surprising given the hotel's upscale reputation. On the brighter side, the steak frites was actually very good, cooked well and nicely seasoned. However, dessert took an unusually long time to arrive, which only added to the sense of slow service. Overall, Carmocha had a couple of highlights but fell short of expectations for a Grand Hyatt dining experience. With sluggish service and dishes that missed the mark, it lands at a 3-star experience for me. read more

Waiters was nice. Atmosphere was nice. Menu is very limited. We ordered a bucket of fried chicken with three dipping sauces. The menu said "half a chicken." I was assuming (my fault) a breast, wing, thigh and leg. We got four thighs. The breading was typical, it was a soy sauce of some sort. That information would have been useful on the menu as my friend chicken loving kid would have passed. Hubby ordered chicken katsu. It was good. 24.oo for 4 pieces of chicken, 9.00 for fries and the katsu was 24. We're staying at the hotel. We'd love to have stayed on property but with one option for dinner, its limited. read more

It takes 45 minutes to bring a salad Then another 20 minutes on top of that to bring the food we ask for a ranch we never got it horrible service. I do not recommend. read more

Fresh food! Love the gyro ...also the drinks. Jesse is a fantastic bartender! Impressed with staff.

Terrible. Way overpriced, the rice was almost raw and so sticky you could lift the whole ball. Very small selection. To be almost the only restaurant available in the resort during the weekdays is a shame. Also for the first time in my life I had to send a pizza back. We asked for a pizza with no cheese. They brought a disk made of solid rock with some tomato sauce on top. When we sent it back they said their pizzas are pre made (aka they buy them frozen and overcharge them) and therefore someone had this great idea of improvising trying to accommodate our request. I would have much more appreciated an honest "sorry, we can't do that" rather than trying to serve something absolutely terrible. Only positive is they had the decency not to charge us for the pizza and the fruit bowl. read more

I've had nothing but incredible experiences at this restaurant! The bartenders are always so sweet and make sure you're well attended to, regardless of how busy they get! The atmosphere can range from busy and loud to mellow and chill - it really depends on if the hotel has a large group in house or not. One thing is for sure, the food is amazing. The fish sandwich during lunch service is my incredible but my favorite dish for dinner is hands down the steak and frites! read more

Terrible manager on duty at this restaurant. 1 star bar & restaurant and 1 star service toward well paying patrons. This hotel & restaurant claims to be dog friendly but the manager on duty came to us as we were sitting OUTSIDE the restaurant and RUDELY told us to remove our dog from the bench we were sitting on. We spent thousands of dollars at this resort and paid a high pet fee and this is how we were treated? Don't bring your well-behaved, beloved pet because they are not welcome in the lobby of the hotel near the restaurants. Air BNB instead not worth the headache or high price at this hotel or the Carmocha restaurant. read more

This is a nice hotel but I would likely not come back since the restaurant was a poor experience. Service was OK, not great. Started with burrata and tomatoes which was actually in a pool of vinegar. Could not eat it. My wife had fish and chips (chips were not cooked fully and way over salted) and fish was under seasoned but otherwise OK. I had salmon on a bed of couscous salad which was also drowned in vinegar (looked like soup). Could not eat it, they took the plates without inquiry as to why they were not eaten (to be fair the salmon was nicely seasoned and cooked well). Left really disappointed for what is supposed to be a higher end hotel. Who the executive chef is doesn't matter unless they are there cooking. Also to be fair had a nice breakfast there, the service and food were great. Will not go back for dinner though. read more

The steak here is absolutely delicious. As we were staying in the hotel, we saw this restaurant in the lobby and we decided to try it. Not only the steak was good but so was the other food. Workers were very nice and food came fast. The inside was nice. It didn't feel like you were in a hotel. Overall delicious food and amazing place. read more

We stayed here at the hotel for my daughter's birthday and we were looking for some noodles so we walked over to Carmocha. The ambiance is beautiful, very aesthetic. However, the service we experienced was terrible. From the moment we walked in the staff gave out unwelcoming vibes. No smiles when greeted. When ordering, the server was very serious and slightly rude when answering questions about the food on the menu. We received our food and I realized I did not have a fork and we needed an extra plate for my toddler as we were sharing our food and our server was no where to be found. We had to ask another server for what we needed. Close to finishing our food, our server finally checks in not knowing that I would've waited that long just for a fork, an extra plate, and more water that the other server provided for us as well since he noticed we were low. I never like bothering other servers as they are waiting on other tables but I'm glad I did in this case. The noodles themselves, I have no complaints. They were delicious 10/10. read more

I would pay attention to the reviews about wait times! We arrived at 530 and it wasn't busy. Took 20 minutes to get waters and be acknowledged at all. We put in our kids food and an app right away as other tables were getting seated. It took 40 minutes from order time to receive the food. At that point we had been there an hour. I flagged down the manager to let him know and he said he would bring fries for the kids to eat while they waited, which he never did. And rather than supporting his staff, he strolled around and picked up a few napkins and organized the silverware. The food was actually really good, but I don't know what is going on here. I think they share a kitchen with Tia Carmen, but after being open for a few months now you'd think they'd have it figured out. Don't come hungry and expect to spend a lot of time waiting. read more

This place is so expensive for what it is. As a heads up a mocktail is the same price as a cocktail, $18. I wish I would have known that before ordering, that is outrageous. We didn't eat at the resort after this, would recommend going out to eat somewhere else. My husband and I shared a salad and an entrees, got a kids pizza for our daughter, a cocktail and mocktail was $130. read more

First, I was told it would be an hour wait, then our table was ready after 30 minutes, but our food took so long it might as well have been an hour wait for the table. It was also dead inside. read more

Menu was limited and one person in my party had a slightly different menu from the rest of us (same general items, just described differently, with slight variations... like one menu had the Cubano with chimmichurri and the other menus did not... server was confused and said "well if it came with it, it would be on the side" ... it did not arrive with any chimmichurri). Starters did not come as starters. Actually, two of the starters came AFTER the mains were dropped off. And the pork ribs had someone's long hair wound around it and baked into the spices. Totally unappetizing. Overall, really pretty bad for the price. Deviled eggs were a runny mess of mostly mustard and tarragon. Ribs we already talked about. Basket of fries was a basket of fries. Burrata salad had really old and pale tomatoes, it was watery and devoid of any flavor. Two stars for the Cubano sandwiches, which my teens said were good (granted, they also say Pop Tarts are good). read more

I thought this place wasn't gonna be great because of the poor reviews but it was amazing. We ordered the gyro, Mediterranean salad and the kids had the tomato cheese pasta and a burger and they both said they would rate it 10 stars. Food was amazing, bartender was greattt! Just ask for Jesse and he'll make you the best drink. Loved the odd couple drink. A must try!!! read more

Food was amazing you must order the fried chicken for appetizer! And Omar is the best server I would def come back for food and service read more

Carmocha - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Indian Wells, California

Food was excellent, service fantasti! By Beverly and the bartender Jesse (mixologist) A+

Absolutely phenomenal and exceeded my expectations. The kids butter pasta was the best we've ever had (prob sampled 100 at this point in my life as a mom), the pasta was perfectly al dente. I ordered the Mediterranean salad thinking it would be a simple salad, but no it was not a simple salad. The freshness and the flavor pallet! Fresh dill, aerated feta(which I've never had) tons of fresh tomatoes! My husband got the chicken gyro and it was loaded with marinated chicken and a delicious sauce. Service was fantastic! Rocio was our server! I'm so sad we didn't take photos! read more

The Cuban Sandwich Was very good. The service was good, and the "Some like it hot" drink was amazing! The music and ambience was really nice during lunch. read more

Carmocha - Great name! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Indian Wells, California

Amazing ambiance, polite service, and amazing food! Can't speak on too much of the menu, but we got the steak frites and it was delicious.

1 hour for buttered pasta and deviled eggs. Do not eat here until they get things figure out.

My wife got the salmon and it was raw. Once that happened, I think the server decided we weren't going to tip well and just stopped providing any service. The food was OK, but the service was poor (as we also found the service at Tia Carmen, which is in the same hotel right nextdoor). We waited about a half hour for desert and then when they brought it, they didn't bring silverware. There was just a lack of consideration and care for patrons. read more