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    Casa Mendoza

    4.0 (931 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Bars
    Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    CASA MENDOZA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Live music
    Outdoor seating

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    Fajitas- chicken- shrimp - beef
    Sunday B.

    Come for Sunday night for the full experience!! That's when you get the mariachi's singing and playing-sooo festive and fun!!! Food was authentic and delicious. Complimentary chips and salsa were delicious.I split the 3 options fajitas with two friends and it was plenty! (Plus margs...cause you haaaave to get margs when eating Mexican food) the mango marg was like a creamy sorbet dessert! The classic marg was nice and strong! Got the 'fried' ice cream for dessert...wasn't actually fried..just had a chewy outer coating. Our server was good. Parking was a tad tricky to find since it was prime season.

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    Rachel H.

    I really wanted to have a home run here but didn't. The food is undeniably good- beans were light on flavor, likely intended to be a buffer for something spicier than what I chose to order. Red sauce was flavorful, rice was fantastic. The service underwhelmed me. I immediately knew upon initial greeting that I wanted to try staples: sauce, salsa, and all I adore about my favorite cuisine...and keep it at a minimum. Food is good, service could use a smile. The food quality saved the day. Not a huge dog-friendly place.

    Manish C.

    Casa Mendoza is a fun and vibrant Mexican restaurant in the heart of La Quinta. The interiors are tastefully decorated, and there a beautiful courtyard/patio out back. We were lucky enough to visit on a Sunday when they had an enthusiastic mariachi band playing, which totally added a unique touch to the experience and made our visit more memorable. Meals start off with complimentary chips and salsa, which is always appreciated. We also went with cheese nachos (4/5) to start off. They were served in such a generous portion that we couldn't finish them, but they were nice & cheesy, and perfect for sharing. For meals, we went with the chicken quesadilla, the enchiladas verdes de pollo, and the enchiladas rojas (vegetarian). We felt that all the entrees were above average (3.5/5) and large in portion using fresh ingredients, but weren't extraordinary with regards to flavors/spices. Service (4/5) was cordial and friendly throughout the meal. Casa Mendoza would crack the rotation of Mexican eateries I'd frequent if I was a local, and would recommend them to others visiting the La Quinta/Palm Springs area. I'd recommend calling ahead on Sundays to see if the mariachi band is playing.

    Fajitas
    Maria D.

    I am visiting Palm Springs and wanted to get some Mexican food, Casa Mendoza was absolutely amazing! This place is located in a great area with plenty of shops and restaurants. Parking was easy. The atmosphere is great, a lot of people and very nice servers. They greet you with some chips and salsa, very delicious! The food was a 10/10, lots of options and good quality food. The fajitas were amazing I just wish they would give us more tortillas. The beans, rice and guacamole were really good! I definitely recommend going, our server told us that they have mariachi on Sunday nights!

    Mango margarita and cucumber margarita
    Heather M.

    Delicious! In town for a wedding and not at all familiar with the area we searched for a Mexican Restaurant with great margaritas and Casa Mendoza did not disappoint! We were greeted warmly and seated promptly on the cozy heated patio. I ordered the mango margarita and hubby the cucumber. Both were just what we wanted! My enchiladas en mole were fantastic and hubs enjoyed his taco, 2 enchilada combo thoroughly. Our waiter was helpful, friendly and attentive. All in all a great dinner experience! 100% recommended!

    Tostada with Carnitas
    Betty S.

    I was visiting a friend out in the desert and we were both craving Mexican food so we went to Casa Mendoza. It was about 1pm on a Tuesday and the restaurant wasn't too busy so we were seated right away and the service was great! I ordered a tostada with carnitas and let me just say that it was one of the best tostada's I've had in a very long time. The carnitas were so delicious and tender with the perfect blend of lettuce, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, refried beans and the flour shell. I couldn't finish it because it was so big! The chips and salsa are really good as well. My friend ordered the two enchilada plate with cheese and chicken. I tried it and it was very very good! Again, big servings for a very reasonable price and the food is quite tasty. The restaurant is very clean and casual. I would come back again just to have the carnitas!

    picture of the store front, taken from the parking lot
    Kingston W.

    Casa Mendoza, Mexican Grill & Bar has two locations: this location in La Quinta, and another in Palm Desert. Our group was staying at the hotel, nearby; this was a hotel staff recommendation. The initial attraction was that it was within a walkable distance. Our group arrived for dinner at 8:30p on a Friday night. My initial impression was that whereas a lot of restaurants in the valley are very slow during the low season, this restaurant was fully occupied. The decor was nice. They also had karaoke. The menu has all of the standards you expect and is available for review on the restaurant's website. Prices are reasonable, for a restaurant with ambiance of this caliber. There were six diners in our party. I will say that my carnitas were on the verge of being a little dry; but it was a good plate, overall. (Maybe I'm picky.) No one else in our group had any complaints about their meal. Service was good, considering how busy the restaurant was.

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    Paul M.

    Their name is Casa Mendoza but I have a better "M" word for them.....Casa MEDIOCRE!!!! Very disappointing lunch. Server took my drink order, and never brought me my drink. She then took my meal order and mentioned she would bring my drink but never did. That was the LAST TIME I saw her until I got up to leave and pay! Man brought me my food and I asked for the drink, which he brought me. I ordered a combo plate with a cheese enchilada and a carne asado soft taco. Food was just ok, nothing special. Service was so poor that the 3 star food and 1 star service got them a 2 star review. Don't eat here, fine another place!!!

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    Lily C.

    Great portions, good variety of ingredients, and fresh food! A very refreshing break for lunch in the middle of a hot day, and an easy trip from the main st in La Quinta. Staff were friendly and attentive keeping chips and salsa stocked at our table. Plan to stop in again soon to try more from their menu!

    Zynette C.

    Welcomed with yummy chips and salsa, I'm all in. Our server was kind and explained what I was ordering. Food we ordered just delicious, it was cool and perfect inside.

    Kimberly M.

    I went at 5pm on a Saturday. The dining area wasn't crowded but the bar had only one seat left as many people were there watching football. Bartender was friendly and attentive. The beer selection was not large (pretty typically for a Mexican joint) but the menu was thorough. They brought me chips and salsa with my beer while I waited for my meal. I got a carne asada plate. The meat was perfect - seasoned well and soft. I told the waiter to pick whichever was better between refried beans and black beans. He sent refried which were tasty and not greasy. I don't usually eat the rice but even that was good. Only thing that was a little disappointing was the size of guac that came with the meal. It was a bit bland. There are two locations. I went to the one over by the Embassy Suites hotel.

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    Horrible service three times in a row. Used to be our favorite restaurant. Unhappy employees

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    4 months ago

    Wow! Best Mexican food I've had in a long time. And living in CA, and loving Mexican food, I've had my fair share.

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    3 months ago

    Great margaritas and patio seating. Location is convenient. However, the entrees I have tried are not my favorite for the area .

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