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    El Mexicali Cafe II

    4.2 (603 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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

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    32 oz. Modelo Negra (already tapped a little)
    Paul S.

    A very busy place on Friday around noon. Only a couple parking spots in the back. The floors are immaculate. The campechana is unique with octopus and abalone in addition to the shrimp. Excellent portion in the large format for two to split. Nice sauce that needed a little extra oomph from the salsa. The #3 combo rounded out the meal. It was good but not spectacular, with the relleno showing some smoke notes. The 32-ounce draft beer is an excellent deal at $12 (these days). Excellent service was provided by Fabiola, who had a great backup service crew.

    Shrimp stuffed pepper
    Jane N.

    Went here with some friends for lunch and it was fantastic!! The atmosphere is lovely and so was our server. I decided to try the spicy Margarita and was shocked at the size of it and how spicy it was! My friends were kind enough to help me drink it otherwise I would not have been able to finish it. We loved their food and I look forward to going back to try other items on the menu. I had a small quesadilla with chicken and then I had a Shrimp stuffed pepper. It was amazing!! Next time I will get more than one. I don't remember what my friends got but I do know they cleaned their plates! What a lovely find and it is close to where I live when I am in the desert.

    Chili Colorado wet burrito and chili rellano
    Stacie E.

    Delicious lunch! Service was great too. We sat at the bar and were checked on multiple times throughout our lunch. I ordered their signature fajitas, hubby ordered ala carte chili rellano and a chili Colorado wet burrito. All was fantastic. The place was filled with Mexicans, who obviously know what Mexican food should taste like.

    Happy Hour
    Emmanuel T.

    We love coming for happy hour I usually get the carne asada taco plate which isn't on the happy hour menu but I love having the margaritas or the chavales/micheladas! The chips & salsa are very good. The chile güeritos are the best always soo tasty! the happy hour menu does have some delicious plates which I've eaten before. The server was super friendly & attentive. I like the ambience & the music from old school rancheras to rock en español! I recommend stopping by & checking this place out!

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    8 days ago

    Great food and friendly staff. The shrimp stuffed peppers are amazing. The serving size is good.

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    We ordered everything they said they were *known* for and were blown away by all of it!

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    3 months ago

    Amazing food! Service was great and the ambiance was wonderful. I would suggest anyone visiting the desert to go there during their stay!

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    4 months ago

    Hands down some of the best Mexican food in the Coachella Valley! Try the Tamarindo Chavela. It's the only place I know of that serves them.

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    11 months ago

    I came in with high hopes, but didn't care for the food or the music. Still looking for a favorite Mexican restaurant in the area.

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    5 months ago

    Food was good like always and our server Vicente was attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed.

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    2 months ago

    Very busy, good singer that night,very friendly wait staff, fun and most importantly, great food!!

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    3 months ago

    The food was amazing and our server Olivia made the experience extra special! We will definitely be coming back.

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