Stopped by for lunch based on the reviews after a little pool session down the street and this place definitely hit the spot! Interior is a little basic, but the bar looked nice and the staff was friendly and quick with food and ordering We ordered a carne asada plate and a chile relleno and flauta with a margarita... food was fresh and delicious and margarita was refreshing! Price was average for the food and area, and no issues overall, definitely worth a visit read more

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The salsa is really good... I got the Al pastor Tacos à la cart. Good size really good flavor, fast Service. read more

El Taco Asado - Chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Went here on our trip to Palm Springs. As we walked in I noticed how clean the restaurant was. They have a full bar so drinks was never and Issue. The service was great and older gentleman took our order. We had a a margarita to drink and a Molcajete for dinner. The margarita was very tasty and the Molcajete was an excellent dish with lots of yummy spices and flavors. If you've never had one you should definitely try it. It's a dish with chicken, steak, shrimp , sausage and veggies. Oh yeah and the burritos are yummy too. read more

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I love the food and people at this restaurant. The fajitas and burritos are my favorite. And everyone is very nice.

My fave is their carne asada burrito. I usually grab and go but while waiting I can say the place is spacious and clean. I asked for all sauces inside so I could eat it on my way home... the did not disappoint. Guacamole and green salsa al dentro. Perfect for a drive read more

My barber turned me onto this spot today and I am glad she did. Grabbed lunch to go and was very pleased. I got a carne asada burrito and my wife got the breakfast burrito with beans, cheese and papas. Both were delicious. The people who took our order were very friendly and the food came out fast. The restaurant and bar area are welcoming and very clean. They had a decent crowd for lunch. The prices are excellent, especially for Palm Springs. Will definitely be back. read more

Still remains or go-to for basic Mexican food in the area. The prices have increased a bit and the portions, while still good, are not as generous as I remember. Staff is attentive though they continually forget to bring limon verde with my Carnitas. Happens everytime, but they quickly bring it when I remind the waiter. Basic margaritas are fine. read more

This is the Crunchy Taco Spot!!! Love this place! We always place our order for 'Taco Night' here at El Taco Asada. They have the best crunchy Tacos. The carne asada, chicken and ground beef are all seasoned well. Usually the ground beef crunchy tacos are the hit of the party. We also love thier fresh made salsa and chips. The restaurant is a little small (cozy), but nice. The staff is always very friendly and helpful.. The food gets scooped up so fast, I never get a chance to take a picture ;) ...... next time. read more

What the heck is going on with this place. We have eaten here for years and has always been fresh and good, but today, yikes, everything was horrible. Tasted old and stale. Presentation was also a mess. I couldn't eat any of it. However, the staff was nice. I think I'm done with this place. read more

I have been coming to this restaurant for years. And even when they raised their prices and made their portion sizes smaller, I stayed. Even when their al pastor began to be more onion than meat, I stayed. However now feeding ICE agents while they are actively hurting the community is where I cross the line. I let a lot of things slide for years because I loved this family-owned restaurant but now I see that this place has no morals. read more

El Taco Asado is our "go-to" neighborhood Mexican restaurant. Located in a small strip mall closer to the Palm Springs airport than downtown, El Taco Asado offers a wide selection of standard fare Mexican food at relatively reasonable prices for Palm Springs. Their online menu states "At el Taco Asado you can find delicious, traditional & affordable Mexican Cuisine. From Menudo, Enchiladas, Tortas, Tacos, Shrimp Cocktail and many more traditional Plates" - and that pretty much sums it up. Everything we have ordered here - mostly for take-out - has been good, which is why we've retuned multiple times - we know we will be okay with whatever we order. My favorite is the Carne Asada ($18.95) which comes served with rice and beans, onions and a small salad. In the attached photos, you will see photos of two of our Carne Asada orders - both generous portions guaranteed not to leave you hungry - and both very good. At other times, one of us has ordered the Bistec Ranchero ($18.95) and the Carnitas ($16.95), among other entrees at various times. We've never been disappointed. Again, this is a neighborhood Mexican restaurant - it is not gourmet dining - but we find their offerings to be more authentic and fresher than the Mexican chain eateries we have tried in the area. One of us is Latin and as he says, he knows his rice and beans ;-) The restaurant has indoor dining and a small outdoor patio area adjoining the parking lot, as well as a full bar. They are open Sunday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm and Friday and Saturday from 9:00 am to 9 pm - closed Mondays. Five stars for the food, the prices, the portion size and the service. read more

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It pains me to say this ... but my Huevos Rancheros was just not good.... So bland :-(((( What happened to the seasoning ? I tried salt and pepper ... it didn't enhance or change the flavor. Oh My ! Well.., maybe everything on the menu is not seasoned ? Maybe this restaurant is good for those who can't eat overly seasoned food ? I'd like to try it again but a different dish. The remodel and new decor is SO nice it would be a shame to never go back again read more

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PROS: Close to the airport. Good for tourist. Ambience is neutral. Renovation designed in gray. Very nice. Food is good. Parking in front or near. Cons: Their waiters and waitress must all be on part-time. I gotten several waiters and waitresses within each visit. Four times now. My last visit on Nov. 1st was the worst by one waitress. She was immediately rude. Why? My friend felt targeted bc she is Black. Then to question her order bc it was a la carte. But it was just her. I requested the Green salsa along with the Red which comes with the chips. They gave me both on my first visit. She replied, "I'll bring you the green Chile when your food comes with a demanding tone. When our food was delivered by a different waiter, there was no green Chile included. I also ordered a la cart of two tacos. One was filled with lettuce and cheese, while the other one did not. We waited but had to flag another waiter and ask for it again. We were almost done with our food the original waitress finally came by and asked if everything was alright. No it wasn't. read more

My mom and I have been coming here for over 20 years. Best salsa and chips, best Al pastor tacos, best shrimp cocktail, best rice and beans. We wish they would open a place in Palm Desert so it was closer to our house, but, what can you do haha. Staff remembers us and always serves us wonderfully. They just revamped the restaurant so it is so beautiful as well. Our favorite Mexican Restaurant read more

I have tried to give Taco Asado a chance, their enchiladas are delicious btw, but this review is solely for the chile relleno. I have ordered it twice, and the two times it has had a broken toothpick! I called both times to let them know but it seems like it is an issue. I do understand that there might be a rush when cooking, but they have to be careful and make sure no toothpicks are left behind for the safety of their customers. And I really am not the type to write anything negative on a small business, but it's happened twice. Hopefully it doesn't happen to anyone else :( read more

El Taco Asado - Chile relleno with toothpick - Mexican Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Inexpensive Mexican joint! Food decent. Service decent. Wish they did traditional shredded chicken breast instead of grilled chicken bits! I stillestt freer rre occasionally Quick and easy is what t this place is about read more

Love the food. One of my go to joints when I am in Palm Springs. I like to sit outside on the patio and get a tostada or a taco plate. Today I had a delicious chile relleno also. It's great Mexican food. I love their salsa, one of my favorites. I think it's the best Mexi in town. Always busy with locals. Lovely service, family owned. The owner is usually there and is very kind. I've been a regular for so long, always makes me happy. read more

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Ordered "steak" taco combo... The meat was gristle and fat so gross couldn't chew it. The other items were just OK-- run of the mill rice and beans. Tomatoes were not ripe. It was really busy so people seem to like it. Outdoor seating and dog friendly. Good service. read more

Excellent hot salsa Albondigas soup chile verde Great food Friendly and nice clean place read more

Food & Service & Ambiance were all seriously Excellent. Even the flan dessert not to mention the service was fast.

For an establishment that is seat yourself They acknowledged us when we walked through the door. No one came to our table. We sat for 10 minutes with no one bringing us menus or Drinks. Wasn't able to try the food to even rate, but the service is horrible. It wasn't even packed. Just one large family table asking for their ticket to close out read more

Fantastic meal. Great customer service. Would've been nice to mention it's a gay hangout.

Been going to this place for a very long time, two decades. I'm so convinced no other place can top their rice recipe. My fav orders: burrito, crunchy taco, shrimp ceviche tostada, or combination fajitas. Also must add: guacamole, mild salsa. It's very nice that their crew remembers me and my husband every time, even on the phone for orders. They've expanded their space, too! read more

I order a beef burrito and a been and cheese burrito for $22 bucks. I got home and notice that the bean and cheese burritio was mostly tortilla and dab of beans and cheese. I called them and told them I was returning so they can fix the issue . Like most business they would remake the order to keep a customer happy. Not this place for $850 this is how they make a bean and cheese burritio, I got a refund and they lost a customer for life sound like they got the bad end of the deal, what do you think? read more

We found this place just driving by and looked up the reviews on Yelp. The chips and salsa were very good. I had a chili Verde burrito, which was really hot but very good. My husband had the ground beef enchiladas, which were very good too. The rice was really good and so were the beans. read more

Among the Mexican eateries in the lower desert, this one stands out as my favorite. The flavors are consistently vibrant and fresh, and a noteworthy aspect is their omission of lard in the beans. The establishment maintains a high standard of cleanliness, and the team operates with a winning combination of speed, efficiency, and friendliness. Their menu offers a delightful array of dishes. I've ordered shredded beef flautas, beans, rice, shredded beef tacos, horchata, margaritas, chile relleno, chips, and salsa--all of which are exceptionally delicious! read more

owner has big problem making breakfast burritos with substitutions because the house burritos are slop -- he charges double!!!!

I was not willing to dine at any of the Palm Springs touristy Mexican restaurants. We've done that. This time, we found El Taco Asado, a restaurant that is further away from the downtown hustle, and they have been around a long time. You immediately sense that the food is going to be authentic. Yes, there were plenty of people inside, and they appeared to enjoy the food. Lots of pick-up and delivery business. The lovely missus decides to order a la cart. Chili Relleno and a side of rice. She says the rice was outstanding and only a stem of the chili relleno was left on the plate. My Chili Verde plate was stellar. 5 corn tortillas to use with the rice and beans and spoonfuls of the pork. The Horchata is a perfect ice-cold sweet drink. The service was friendly and prompt. I also ordered a frijole con queso burrito to take for later. The place was quaint, and a bar on one side made huge margaritas. The layout and decor were simple, and it worked. We enjoyed our dining experience at El Taco Asado and will come back. read more

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Great place. Love their chili verde and friendly service. They are expanding soon too. Can't wait. read more

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The food is great however the portion size is terrible. 18.50 for a large shrimp cocktail that came In a small styrofoam cup definitely not worth the price. read more

Love the food and service is great. Have been going there for years and never disappointed.

We love going to this restaurant because of great food and service. The only thing I am not a big fan is to much lighting . I feel like I am on the stage. I would suggest a warmer color of light and put some pendant lighting. A dimmer lighting would be better. Aside from the lighting, everything is great. read more

The food is delicious and is not greasy like you would usually find at a Mexican restaurant. Everything is fresh and extremely addictive! The flautas, enchiladas, hard shell tacos, chips, salsa, beans, rice, guacamole, and chile rellenos are items I've fallen in love with here. I normally don't eat refried beans, but these are super delicious and contain no lard. If you enjoy Mexican food, this place won't disappoint. read more

I have been coming here for about 20yrs now.. wouldn't go elsewhere. The employees are wonderful. The food is great and the horchata is bomb!! We always order one to go.. mmmmmm. There's another Mexican restaurant place in this area but everyone thinks the owner is a pervert lol. Just sayin. Taco Asado is worth it. All the locals go here and the tourist go there haha. Bye!!! Local spot it is.... Woohooooo.. read more

This place is great. The burritos are amazing. I usually get with no rice to get more meat and other stuff in it. I definitely would go back and continued to go back. The service is great and the food is great. read more

First they've done over the place and have at least 14 brand new booths and a bar with seating. It looks great and each booth comfortably seats four adults. We opened up with a couple of margaritas, always good. Chips and salsa provided which was tasty. For meals we got the combo fajitas which came with steak, chicken and shrimp ($20). Shrimp was good, hicken ok but steak was tough and could have been tenderized. Portions were large though. Next time I will select a burrito The waiter was very responsive and accommodating. The new makeover is great and has only been out there since mid January. Looking forward to coming back here. read more

My friend and I had lunch here today. Unfortunately we were disappointed. We both ordered chicken burritos. They were tasteless, the chicken was tough and dry. We sat against the wall that separates this restaurant from Ruben and Ozzy's. Three hanging baskets on the wall contained three dead plants. Very unappealing. Will not recommend and will not return. read more

Vine desde San Diego a trabajar a palm springs y encontré este lugar La atencion y la comida se unen a una buena calidad de servicio , se los recomiendo , vale la pena regresar read more

Great Food, 26 years and running! Delicious. Restaurant is super clean with a new expansion. The service was exceptional.

Awesome food for the price. We arrived at Felipe's on the other side of the parking lot only to find a huge amount of people waiting for a table so we decided to hit El Taco Asado instead. We were seated as soon as we walked in, our orders were taken in a timely manner and delicious food was served quick and hot. The chile rellenos are delicious. It might not be the best place for a celebration but it's a great no hassle spot for a delicious and affordable meal. read more