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    Casa Mendoza

    4.2 (157 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Bars
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    CASA MENDOZA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Menudo y Una Chelada
    Gabby g.

    Found this gem of a Mexican restaurant while visiting Palm desert for a wedding. It's so authentic & the staff was so great. William the bartender who took care of us was so nice & welcoming. we were so impressed with his michelada knowledge. This restaurant is also so beautiful inside. He told me they were known for there asada and I'm so glad I listened. My fiance got menudo, a crunchy taco and enchiladas. All were delicious & cured our wedding hangover lol. Would for sure go back next time in area

    Grilled chicken tostada
    Cathrine S.

    We enjoyed Valentines Dinner at Casa Mendoza this year. It was not too crowded around 7:30, they had live mariachi and seating was available in the dining room, and bar areas. We split the tostada salad and mini beef chimichangas . The chicken tostada salad was delicious, with fresh and flavorful chicken breast over shredded lettuce, beans, cheese sour cream and guacamole. The mini chimichangas were amazing!! I highly recommend trying them, I loved the flavor and addition of chopped sautéd chile peppers. We love stopping into this location when we find ourselves in Palm Dessert.

    Kids crunchy taco meal
    Mimi S.

    Cozy restaurant. Easy to park. Fast and friendly service. Tasty food. Close to shopping.

    The taco combo
    Andrew T.

    Service was very friendly and good, the bar mixed some good drinks and the food was good.

    Mini chimichangas

    Absolutely amazing!!!! We came here for lunch on a Wednesday and the food was made completely fresh. The atmosphere was great, good music, and authentic feel. It was totally apparent that things are made to order. We had the trio enchiladas and the mini chimichangas and could not get enough. We also had plenty to take home! Our service and experience was excellent!

    Fried Ice cream.

    Excellent food and menu, thank you chef Luis. Unimaginable service, It was our first time (My wife and I) on this restaurant, it was our lucky day to choose this place, and very impressed by the crew. I just want to shoutout to very hard working crew, Angelina, Manny and the chef Luis, they accepted almost 40+ plus customers at once unexpectedly, they we're running very professionally and with the smile on their face, well done. Family ambiance.

    Hard Beef and Chicken Tacos.
    Terri E.

    Excellent authentic food. Manny, the bartender took my order and kept checking on me. Great service!

    Destiny's Ribeye

    Shoutout to Angelina and Manny (the bartender) -- absolute rockstars! For a while, it was just the two of them hustling to serve 40+ people. My husband and I were seriously about to grab an apron and jump in because they were everywhere at once--cleaning tables, seating customers, taking orders, serving food--you name it, they were doing it. And can we talk about Chef Louise? If you're into garlic (like really into garlic), Destiny's ribeye will make you very, very happy. All in all, amazing teamwork and great food. You guys crushed it--keep doing what you're doing!

    Carnitas plate: 4 stars!

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    24 days ago

    The food hit the spot for great Mexican food! We had the green enchiladas and carne asada plate. Service was good too!

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    The service was great. I didn't love the house margarita. Chips and salsa were great. Food was ok. Nice patio.

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    Have been there twice with a group, The food and service was always outstanding, If you order the fajitas its big enough for two people.

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    great tacos and margaritas and on Friday nights the mariachis play they are good to listen to 4 starts for sure

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    Nice spot with a good salsa. The food was good. The quesadilla had lots of cheese. The burritos come with rice and beans too.

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    5 months ago

    I love this place. I stop in every time I come into town. Food and service are great. Try the skinny jalapeño margaritas. To die for.

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    We found a gem! When you walk into this beautiful restaurant it feels mid-century modern Palm…read moreSprings style. The wood and green earth tones make it feel like a cozy living room in the desert. The service was very attentive from the moment we walked in. We had a reservation, arrived 15 minutes early and they were able to seat us immediately. Our waitress was very kind and helpful with recommendations from the menu. The drinks were delicious and very well balanced. We had the meatballs, Miso Chilean Sea bass, chicken Pollard, kids salmon and steak. The kids ate everything. It was our daughter's birthday and they brought us out a beautiful treat for her so we could sing Happy Birthday. Highly recommended! Thank you for a beautiful experience!

    Porta Via offers a perfect setting right in the heart of El Paseo's high-end shopping district. The…read morerestaurant is beautifully designed, featuring a welcoming, open-air flow that perfectly captures the desert aesthetic. It clearly caters to a sophisticated crowd--very similar in vibe to their Calabasas location. While parking is accessible in the rear, it can get congested during peak season. The menu is extensive with plenty of excellent selections, though the pricing is definitely premium. For instance, a Cobb salad topped with fish can easily exceed $45; while the quality is high, that's a significant jump over nearby staples like Daily Grill. Service was friendly but lacked consistency; our server disappeared mid-meal without a hand-off, requiring us to flag down other staff. Overall, it's a bright, airy, and stylish spot well worth a visit, provided you're prepared for the 'luxury' price point.

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