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    El Patio

    4.3 (782 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    EL PATIO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy
    Romantic

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    Molcajete
    Linda F.

    This is an amazing restaurant sitting out on the patio was very cool. It's very colorful and has a beautiful tree with shade. We ordered the Molcajete. It came with chicken, Carne, Asada, chorizo, queso, and Napolis and Mariscos. The rice and beans portion were fairly small but confined with all the food. It was more than enough. Everything was delicious and hot.

    Chile Relleno de Camaron
    Adlemi H.

    A delicious brunch in downtown Palm Springs the food was so yummy, service is super friendly and the ambiance is great for a day out!

    Chorizo Street Tacos
    Doug S.

    Street tacos on Tuesday MUST be same protein. All the dishes had all the finishing touches you expect in a true Mexican dish. Pickled veggies Highly recommend and will be back

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    Julia V.

    The walled tree-filled patio and misters created a shaded space that was 10 to 15 degrees cooler than just being outside. Thank goodness!! The servers were helpful and efficient, no small talk. We ordered a strawberry walnut salad, steak quesadillas, and tacos gobernadors. The salsa that came out with the chips was just ok but the chips were fantastic. We didn't get offered more though when our bowl ran out. The salad was colorful, beautiful and delicious. The tacos were fantastic. The quesadilla was good but was so huge we had to take some to go. We also had Jamaica agua fresca. This is a Pepsi only spot for those of you Coca Cola lovers. The bathroom was Palm Springs mod and had a track of songbirds playing. It was really nice. We appreciated the good food and respite from the heat.

    Flauta plate
    Ron S.

    The vibe was super cool, Mexican nostalgia and great Mexican food. The service was great and they offered a selection of food items and drinks. The server was friendly and and fast! Highly recommend and family friendly!

    Chili relleno con asada
    Jennifer H.

    What a fun place to visiting Palm Springs for Mexican food! We arrived around 4pm and were seated right away. It was pretty full when we left. We were able to enjoy the happy hour margaritas with some delicious dishes. The service is great and the ambiance is fun and colorful!

    Cool decor
    Lucho V.

    Hidden gem not so hidden anymore. Still serving authentic dishes and providing excellent service. One can't beat having a margarita under their beautiful tree on a hot summer day. If you know you know. My favorite item is their chiles gueros with shrimp. Chefs kiss! A must try,trust me. Also had to have their fish tacos. Freshly made with an abundance of flavors. Don't sleep on their micheladas. My wife fell in love with their coconut margaritas. Super yummy. Also shared a cantarito. More than enough for two people. We had an awesome time like always.

    Joy M.

    Food was good but service was bad... I don't know where to start. We got our drinks after we got our food. We ordered our drinks right when we got there... I don't know if I can recommend them

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    Robert D.

    Very nice venue, great patio under a cool tree. Fast service and quick seating too. Food was pretty good too, the tamales were flavorful and a nice texture. The eggs were drenched in oil and the portion of enfrijoladas was pretty meager and not filling (please see essentially empty plate) but besides that the food that was there tasted decently good.

    taco Tacos Gobernador
    Andrea I.

    Service was fast, we got sat as soon as we walked in. amazing a vibes and bright colors everywhere. Food was so delicious, tasted just like my aunts cooking. and drinks were yummy !

    Complementary chips are salsa
    Jim W.

    Mid morning in the patio and the shade. Bright colorful patio with a a fiesta vibe. Started with complementary chips and salsa. Excellent. She ordered a Bloody Mary and we waited. Reminded our server and still we waited. Finally on the third time it arrived. But don't blame the bartender, check back on our order and bring it. Carnitas platter had pork, beans, rice , guacamole, pico de gallo and house made tortillas. All pretty good. She chose chilaquiles with eggs and potatoes. Again nice breakfast. We enjoyed breakfast and may go here again on our next visit.

    Molcajete
    Brooke A.

    Very good experience at this outdoor dining spot right next to downtown Palm Springs! Perfect for a visit before heading over to the Palm Springs Thursday night market! The ambiance here is modern and cozy, with lanterns illuminating the dining area and a good amount of heaters, helpful after the sun goes down. You are served chips with salsa the minute you sit down, and the salsa is quite impressive! Service was quick, even with a big group. We got several individual entrees and a molcajete, which was definitely the star of the show. The carne asada and chicken from the molcajete were to die for -- perfectly seasoned and they paired so well with the warm tortillas. We also had the flan for dessert, which was solid!

    Sabrosísima
    Phil J.

    Looking for great Mexican food in the Palm Springs area? You gotta check this out. A chill and sabrosa outdoor dining experience. If you like it spicy, ask for the salsa sampler to try with the chips. I was disappointed that they were out of Mole Ranchero, but they offered to let me swap the chicken for pork in the Enchiladas de Mole. It was deliciosa! Great food, great vibe, and great food

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    Ask the Community - El Patio

    Do you allow dogs inside or just on the outside seating? Thanks!

    Inside and outside !

    Do they have Happy Hour? If so, what day and hours?

    2-6 pm BAR AREA ONLY

    Do you all do private events?

    They do , call ahead and ask for more info! I've had one and it was amazing

    Hi! Do they accept large private parties like a rehearsal dinner?

    Yes they do, but call ahead

    Do you take reservations?

    They don't take reservations.

    How was the ceviche?

    Best I've had in the desert!

    Is this place Pet friendly?

    I did not see any pets but I am sure they'll be ok with it since it's outdoor sitting.

    Any vegan options at all?

    Many as well as vegetarian beans and no use of lard cooking

    Do you guys take reservations?

    No, they don't take reservations.

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    TLDR; Sancho's saved our dinner experience a few days ago and helped us turn a horrible experience…read moreat Melvyn's (yes, THAT Melvyn's) around. My fiance and I were in Palm Springs celebrating his retirement and I'd booked a reservation at Melvyn's well in advance. Unfortunately, their lack of service ruined our experience, and we walked out after waiting 25 mins to even get so much as a water. We decided to head to Sancho's and were immediately sat. Our server, Rene, was an absolute joy! He promptly brought us waters, beverages, and the some of the best fajitas EVER. In the time it took for us to walk in and out of Melvyn's, we already had everything--water, drinks, and food. Good thing too, because we were hungry! I can't say enough good things about Sancho's. They are a small business, and the hotel doesn't own them, so I'm sure they've weathered a lot with the loss of foreign tourism and tariffs. But their food and service is ON POINT and I'm so grateful to them for helping us turn a bad situation into a great one. I am still dreaming about those sizzling fajitas...they're a great deal for the price, and apparently if you go Friday's you can get the Fajita Friday discount!

    We came here on a Tuesday while visiting from out of town, and this was one of the worst dining…read moreexperiences we've had. The only positive is the decor,it's nice and has a cool Polynesian/mid-century vibe. That's where anything good ends. The service was terrible. We asked about specials as first-time customers, and our waitress conveniently failed to mention the Taco Tuesday deal. Instead, she rushed us to order. We later realized we ordered multiple taco plates that should have qualified for the special, but she never said a word. The food was even worse. I ordered fajitas, and what I was served was completely unacceptable,no vegetables, no resemblance to fajitas, just chopped chicken covered in chorizo and tomato sauce. It was disgusting. I took one bite and couldn't eat it. I planned to send it back, but the waitress disappeared and never came back to the table. I was stuck with it and only ate the sides, which tasted like reheated frozen vegetables and a small cup of beans. Despite barely touching the food and not receiving what I ordered, I was still charged as if everything was fine,about $22 for a plate I couldn't eat. When I finally addressed it, she insisted it was "fajitas," which is honestly ridiculous. To top it off, when my husband asked for a box, the waitress came back after handling cash and used her bare hands,with long acrylic nails,to grab his taco and put it in the container. That is completely unsanitary and unacceptable. Bad service, disgusting food, and poor hygiene. I will not be returning and will be reporting this place to the health department. Avoid this place. Warning Positive reviews are obviously coming from ownership friends.

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    3.6(905 reviews)
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    If you're strolling through quaint downtown Palm Springs, do yourself a favor and eat at Maracas!…read moreWe loved the cozy Spanish decor, the warm atmosphere, and the option for indoor or outdoor seating, we chose inside and it felt charming and inviting from the moment we walked in. The service was friendly and attentive, and the food was SO good. I ordered the combination platter with a crispy steak taco and the cheesiest enchilada imaginable... absolutely delicious. We also tried the open-face enchiladas loaded with avocado and generous portions that did not disappoint. But the real star? The salsa. Fresh, flavorful, addictive with those baskets of warm chips, we could've made a meal out of that alone. Wonderful food, great vibe, and the perfect Palm Springs experience. We will definitely be back!

    3.5: While we weren't blown away by anything, decent Mexican food and portions, fair service…read more There's outdoor and indoor seating and we sat outdoors which wasn't the most fun since it was windy and it's right next to the road with cars roaring by. During happy hour on a Tuesday evening, there were just a handful of customers. They serve burritos, tacos, chimichangas, enchiladas, and a few other things. Some of the dishes felt like they were missing an element like guacamole that would have pulled it together. Their dishes run between $17-25. Of the dishes we tried, the chicken fajita was good but nothing too special, the vegetarian burrito and vegetarian enchilada were also solid choices. It was nice that they had a few dedicated vegetarian dishes to choose from, as well as some vegan ones. The beef chimichanga was okay, but the corn cake seemed to be the best thing on the plate. They give the table tortilla chips and salsa complimentary. Many servers were milling around and they were relatively nice when they did come around, but they should have been more attentive to the table. No water refills either. UPDATE: Prices on the menu reflect a 3% surcharge for credit card purchases BUT if you pay cash, you should get a discount on the receipt. We got the check after awhile and we gathered our cash but no one came or told us this was the policy. It's another reflection of staff not communicating properly and as a result, us overpaying. It was noted on the menu but you can't expect customers to remember all these details. There are many eateries to choose from in this busy Palm Springs thoroughfare so you can likely find something more refined, unique and nice. Parking lot out back was great and you get 3 hours. This street has a lot of brand name and souvenir stores and is a fun walk to check out the town.

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    Chicken enchiladas, rice and beans with sweet corn cake. Order extra sour cream!

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