I would say that my first experience here was worthy of a second visit. One of those places that I…read morehave seen passing by on the road and wondered what it was like. Walking in, is a trip back to the hole in the wall style restaurants out of "desperado", the movie, and the first thing you notice isn't the view, but the music. It's like you're welcomed by the band themselves of whoever is on the speakers. Ambiance overall was very welcoming and the staff there is super attentive to your needs. It is a seat yourself kinda place and that's exactly what I did. A lot of people also came in to pick up food to go, which also is a good omen for what I was about to expect as far as the quality of the food... as yes, the food: Indeed I wasn't wrong about the omen... I ordered the chicken caldo, and it had an excellent broth base. Then came the lemon for me, a bit of their homemade green salsa, because it was spicy, can't do spicy well... and it hit great. Hearty veggies, and huge pieces of chicken. Accompanied by homemade corn tortillas, a small bowl of rice and a cup of hibiscus leaf juice (agua de Jamaica) it all was a meal worthy of a king. I left a very happy camper. Not hungry for almost the whole day and didn't have anything better to eat for the rest of the day. Super satisfying and filling. I'm looking forward to the next visit to try something else. But I'm sure I won't be disappointed with the next visit. My stomach's growling just talking about this place. Haha. THANKS!

Um not what was expected. Texas caldo will always be better. But it was a hard soup to swallow…read more Super spicy. It would be nice to have the option hoe spicy you want it to be.

Fun little place in old town Coachella. Wonderful older area with great architecture and small…read moreshops. Appears to be a popular locals place as there were several workers sitting down for lunch. Certainly not a picture perfect place but that was just fine. The pass thru window had charming signage above the window with all the meats and combinations explained in English and Spanish. Very helpful for us gringos. And wow! They have a very good assortment of meats. Hard working waitresses kept busy ! Cold modelo started the meal perfectly. Chili relleno plate and birria burrito soon followed. Rice was nice and fresh. Beans very puréed and not quite as good as I would expect. Entrees were so-so. With plenty of Mexican restaurants around we will keep trying them out! But I suspect this place will be just fine.

The Real Deal: Like Sunday at Tio's…read more If you're looking for a "fusion" taco with micro-greens and a side of existential dread, keep driving. But if you want a meal that feels like a warm hug from a relative who's slightly disappointed you haven't visited more often, welcome to Jalisco Restaurant in Coachella. The Atmosphere: Family Values & Smoke Walking into Jalisco isn't like entering a business; it's like walking into Tio JP's backyard. That nostalgic aroma of hard work and seasoned grills immediately greets you. It's a throwback to being a kid, watching your tios hover over the fire, treating every flip of the meat like a sacred ritual. There's no "new-age hype" here--just the perfected craft of a family that knows exactly what they're doing. The Heavy Hitters: Tripas & Cabeza Whether you're a "seasoned veteran" of Mexican street food or a nervous newbie, you have to commit to the Tripas and Cabeza. The Texture: The Tripas are cleaned and cooked to that elusive, crispy-yet-tender perfection. The Vessel: Whether you tuck them into a taco or go big with a burrito, it's a masterclass in traditional cooking. The GOAT (Literally): The Birria Let's get one thing straight: most places are out here serving "beef seasoned with birria spices" and calling it a day. Don't be fooled. This is the real deal. We're talking authentic goat meat, slow-cooked using the De La Torre family recipe straight from Jalisco. It's rich, it's tender, and it carries the weight of generations. It's the kind of flavor you can't replicate with a "modern twist." The Refreshment: Homemade Chavelas You're going to need something to wash down that Menudo or those wet burritos. Their homemade Chavela recipe is the MVP here. For the Modelo Negro fans: It adds a dark, savory depth. For the Michelob Ultra drinkers: It gives that crisp finish a spicy, citrus kick. The Verdict Jalisco Restaurant is one of the valley's originals for a reason. It's honest food for people who respect the process. In a world of trendy "reimagined" Mexican food, Jalisco reminds us that the original recipes never needed fixing in the first place. Go for the food, stay because you feel like family.

Best Mexican restaurant in the valley. Fantastic food and service. Ambience is okay. Very easy and…read moreprofessional service.

DH and I have passed this restaurant several times. We finally decided to stop for lunch on a…read moreThursday around noon. The place was virtually empty! Obviously not a popular lunch spot but maybe that would mean we'd get great service! First impression , the place is neat but kinda shoddy on the outside. We were met with a very strong "old" smell on the inside. Perhaps mildew or mold issues? Darkish interior but seemed neat. It looked like 1 person handling all the front waitressing and cashiering. She was polite and relatively quick with our order of nice cold beer in a frosted glass. A positive sign and the food arrived relatively quickly. Again we were the only patrons that we saw. The chili relleno was meh. Absolutely nothing special . Perfect match to the meh cheese enchilada. Beans were not our cup of tea. Much too blended. No texture or flavor at all. The taco salad with chili Colorado was equally as underwhelming. There was a decent amount of chili in my salad. Sadly it was horrible. Tasted old , dry and mushy. Quite a unique combination of textures and flavors that were not good. Decent sized but could have done with a lot more fresh vegetables. Perhaps added cheese or maybe elote? Really needs work. I have read all the fantastic 4 star reviews and just don't get it. Maybe it's a better fit for the Indio nightlife and not the daytime crowd

Nice place to eat real Mexican food the menudo is a must and there burritos are big full of meat…read moreespecially the tortas just can't get enough of this restaurant

Delicious, authentic, and fresh Mexican food. I ordered the…read morechicken taco combo. Everything is made to order so it's really fresh. The chicken was suuuuper flavorful and moist- some of the best chicken tacos I've ever had! The rice was yummy. The refried beans weren't anything too exciting. Everyone working behind the counter was beyond nice...the restaurant itself is nothing special...but the food is sooo goood and authentic. Everyone at our table loved their food! Super reasonable prices. Once taco combo plate came with rice and beans for 10.57. The strip mall is rundown...but there is plenty of parking. They are located several doors from Revivals thrift store next to a small liquor/deli store.

Best Mexican food ever, can feel the attention to detail and pride in the authentic food. couldn't…read morestop eating and was so full. Killer marg too, had nice seating outside.

First time trying this lil place in Indio! They were super…read morepolite, fast & the food was delicious & pretty hefty serving, you don't starve that's for sure! the only thing I'd recommend is upgrading their furniture, but it's like a little café. It's simple but everything else is wonderful.!

Our family went tonight, again fantastic food and service, love the feeling that we are not just…read morecustomers, more like family

The rice taste boring and the beans and cheese from the burrito taste weird. the taquitos had no…read moreflavor. the waitress was kinda rude. The tortilla was wrapped wrong and the burrito fell apart so easy. There was nobody in the restaurant but the atmosphere was actually kind of nice.

The food is very delicious. The people were nice and friendly. my best friend had referred me to…read morethis restaurant months ago and I finally had a chance to stop by and the restaurant did not disappoint.

Our party of 9 was warmly greeted and promptly seated upon arrival. Our waitress introduced…read moreherself right away and took down our orders. They brought us two tiny baskets of chips with no more than maybe 12 chips per basket. Within minutes they were devoured so we asked for more. Who knew that the baskets could get even smaller?! All but one of us received our drinks. One of my friends didn't get the beer he ordered. Then when our food came out, it was definitely not what we were expecting. Some of us didn't have meat in our taquitoes. Others had rolled up flautas without the meat. It was a very odd and disappointing experience. Unfortunately no one in our group had anything positive to say and all were quite disappointed in the food. Don't think we will ever go back.

Have been coming here for 25 years for the carne asada torta!!! Had the carnitas today and wow!!!…read more This place is about as Mexican as you can get, live music, mariscos, atmosphere. It's all great. Prompt service as well

I went back, and it was even WORSE than last time. This…read moretime, I walked in and stood by the front door, waiting for someone to direct me to which sections/tables were open. All of the waitresses saw me, yet none of them came to help. So, I assumed it was a seat-yourself kind of situation. I picked a table I liked, and all of a sudden, I hear this waitress within earshot say, "I hate when people just seat themselves! They just let themselves in like they own the place." I was just taken aback because, again, they all saw me...? I ended up just getting up and walking out. I was really hoping for redemption because it's hard to find a good Mexican restaurant. Though, since I walked out, I came across this restaurant in Cathedral City called Salsas. SOOO good. Here's the address in case you hate this place too! 69020 E Palm Canyon Dr Cathedral City, CA 92234 United States