Was craving Mexican food while in town and found this lively spot on Yelp. And boy am I glad I…read moredid. This place is best described as a trendy, somewhat upscale Mexican restaurant. The ambience is awesome, dimly lit with lively music bumping. Not only is the environment lively, the food and drinks are AWESOME. I sat at the self seating bar as I was dining solo. The bartender, very friendly guy, took my order. Forgot his name but he is a good looking guy, which sort of fits the upscale scene. Every table gets complimentary salsa tray which I presume has avocado salsa, verde, mocajete, and limes. The salsas were DELICIOUS. I do wish they gave some complimentary chips along with it. Everything I ordered: Carne asada burrito, substitute beans with rice - 9/10. Was very delicious especially when accompanied with the salsas. For the drinks: Oaxaca Old Fashioned - 10/10. I love old fashioneds and they nailed it here. Instead of whiskey, they use mezcal which was delicious. Agave Spritz - 10/10. Mezcal with prosecco. Fantastic. No words. The only thing I would recommend to the restaurant is including prices of the cocktails on the menu. After finishing eating I had no idea what the damage would be but it turned out to be very reasonable, $13 per cocktail. I wish I gave this place a shot earlier during my work trip, but anyhow if I am ever back in town, this is in my highly recommended list of restaurants. They also had one projector screen showing the World Cup game. They also have Happy Hour 3-6 PM. Parking is plentiful, shared with the rest of the plaza. Would I come back? You bet.

The 3 starts is a little unfair, because the place is completely incredible the music is great the…read moreambiance is amazing their waiters are print cordial savvy and bilingual... sadly my food wasn't a 4 stars or 5 stars ordered the arrachera burrito and I'm going to say it was at best a 3/5. However I went with a friend who ordered a santo chile (or something) and the plate looked delicious. Their queso fundido was the best part of my experience combined with the Tamarindo agua Fresca. Apologies did not take a picture. I will update as I want to go again before I leave town.

My mouth is still salivating from this place ! Huge shoutout…read moreto my fellow vegan traveler & yelper for this recommendation! My husband and I are just so impressed with the Venezuelan flavors coming outta this tiny kitchen . The owner was a pleasure and kept checking on us.. So many vegan options ! The lentil & chickpea empanadas were delicious . How have I never had a vegan arepa before ? Loved the plantain sandwich so much I'll have to come back ! They can also make vegan pantacones. The juices are a must , not too sweet. . I went with the parchita & hubby ordered the papelon . If you find yourself in Palm Springs , you gotta hit this gem .

A total unexpected stop! First things first, should you swing by and grab something? Yes…read moreabsolutely! I came in around noon for a spur of the moment grab and go lunch. This small hole on the wall joint is perfect for this wants food truck only group that I would see regularly at the village fest Street fair downtown! Staff was on it and I ordered quickly without any fuss two empanadas to try out since I have never been here before! Bonus points for the gluten-free as well as vegetarian options! While I waited for my food, the kind stuff brought me over a stand for my phone as well as a cup of their passionfruit juice! I have to order this next time. It was tart and refreshing for the warm afternoon. Seating wise they have a long bench that runs along the wall as well as a bar against the window with a few tables scattered inside. Casual grab and go or quickly snack on your food between shopping vibes. The empanadas came out hot and packed in a beautiful little box perfect for me to take on the go with a small container of their hot sauce. Beef was filled and so tasty. I will definitely get this one again as well as the garbanzo bean one appeared to have lots of veggies in it as well! Empanada was so crunchy and perfectly fried on the outside, keeping everything warm and juicy inside! I think this would be an amazing option to take for a picnic or on the go given how well made they were! I can't wait to come back and try the rest of the empanada options or maybe something else from their menu to sit and enjoy! A couple that was eating their lunch appeared to be well taken care of by the staff who is happy to answer any in all questions about the menu. I can't wait to come back. Thank you for a delicious bite.

Amazing selection of bakery items still in stock at 7pm. Service was friendly and polite. This is…read morewell worth the drive if you do not live in the area.

Never coming back to this place my 2 year old daughter needed to go the rest room so I was taking…read moreher and the older lady in the cash register told me I couldn't go in their that she had to in by her self I don't know why she would assume I would do something to my own daughter plus food is horrible don't recommend

Omg - this restaurant was AMAZING! Best Peruvian restaurant that we have ever been to. (Never been…read moreto a Colombian but it was wow.) The soup that they start you off with is delicious, the rotisserie chicken was soft and juicy and had crispy skin that made my mouth water, the lomo saltado with the green pasta was life changing, the pasta stir frye was perfect, and the alfajores were SO darn good. The cookie was melt in your mouth soft and buttery and the dulce de leche was perfect. I would DEFINITELY come back anytime we're in the area. Also, the service was warm, attentive, and made you feel right at home.

Unfortunate incident today at lunch at this restaurant. I ordered a 1/4 chicken plate with beans…read moreand chaufa which is an upgraded side dish for $4 more and my wife a similar plate. The waitress brought a full order + a side of rice and charged $24 for the chaufa. When I noted this, she said I thought you wanted both. No apology and she refused to take it off the bill. and so lunch for my wife and I was $75 due to her mistake!!! I didn't want to make a scene, but this place now seems less friendly and poorly managed compared to the great place it once was. I've enjoyed many good meals here, but the last few times, the food quality is lower, portions smaller, and the service less friendly. What happened??? They lost a loyal customer and sadly don't seem to care. Their passion (and their crowds) are gone...Avoid.

The food and atmosphere are both good, but their pricing is very expensive (take a look at the…read moremenu) and not justifiable in my honest opinion. There are many other restaurants here in Imperial Valley with better food that will be a little easier on the wallet. Should they ever revise their menu pricing to mirror similar restaurants, I would indeed come back based upon on the quality of food and service. But to each their own... there are lots of good reviews here, and many people love this place for what it is.

Very slow customer service and food not very good quality! They made us wait an hour just to taste…read moreawful food! Poor quality food!

Came again, glad to see people at the restaurant. Got the HU TIEU BO KHO ( VIETNAMESE BEEF STEW…read moreW/PHO NOODLES) this time instead of Pho, WARNING IT CAN GEY VERY SPICY . I'd say eating it was like eating Buldak, very well done although next time I will take the initiative to add less in. Personally, I cannot finish their soup in one sitting. Taro Buns were beautifully made again, goes well with some sweet coffee. Deserving of the 5 stars due to how polite the guy running the place was. You can tell effort is being made, and it does pay off.

Home style cooked meal in a housing development. Mother is currently recovering from medical…read moreprocedures but the children are carrying on temporarily till she recovers. I had the mother's style pork chop with a reduction sauce. Very large portions for the price! Ambiance is simple. Service was very attentive.

The pupusas were authentic, delicious and had just the right texture and size. The curtido and hot…read moresauce were flavored just the way I like it too. I ordered online and it said 30 minutes but my food was ready in under 15 minutes. It was very quiet for a Friday evening but it was clean and there is lots of indoor and outdoor seating available.

Delicious pupusas in Palm Springs! I discovered El Salvador Cafe while shopping next door at…read moreAlbertson's, and I was craving a pupusa or two before heading out for a festival. Initially, we were quoted about a 30 minute wait, but when the staff heard we were on a time crunch, they expedited our order so that it came out much faster. Customer service here was fantastic, especially with only one cook in the kitchen! Everything is made to order, and I enjoyed every bite. The pupusas were fully loaded, and I had leftovers to take home. We dined in, and it was a nice casual place to enjoy a traditional Salvadoran breakfast. Pro tip: there's a second location just a few miles away.

A&R Bakery is a hidden gem in Blythe. Options in the area…read moreare limited, so we took a chance on this spot after finding it on Yelp. It initially appeared closed, but after calling, the owner kindly let us know they were open and welcomed us in. We ordered two croissants with a side of potatoes--simple, but everything was fresh, warm, and really satisfying. The owner's friendliness truly made the experience. They also offer a selection of Hispanic breads and pastries, which adds to the charm. If you're passing through Blythe, this is absolutely worth the stop.

What a find. This hole-in-wall place does SPECTACULAR sandwiches. I had their turkey on cranberry…read morebread. Delicious in every bite. My only problem was slowing my scarfing to fully enjoy this lunch. Often an afterthought at many delis, their potato salad is a craveable treat. Creamy potatoes with a nice dill pickle hit and crunch. Passing through Blythe? Stop here, easy on and off Hwy I-10.