Our server Jorge was amazing. He provided excellent service with a positive attitude. The food was…read moredelicious too. Definitely worth a visit!

Jorge you're awesome! We just moved to the area and you were very warm and welcoming. Thank you for…read moreand awesome time :)

If you are looking for a refreshing treat in La Quinta this is the place to stop! Their blended ice…read morecream allows fun combinations that you can come up with and the result is stunning! Great price for both the experience of blended icecream and the treat you are served. I chose the roasted peach base with graham crackers and coconut mixed in.

Fun new place in Old Town. It's a smaller space with limited seating so be aware of that if you're…read moreplanning to dine in. It's pretty straightforward, orders d pay at a screen and they will make your creation and call when it's ready. I went for the indulgent grilled cheese with pulled pork, Mac n cheese and chips. I added fig jam on the side for an extra flavor profile. The sandwich was loaded with cheese, meat and Mac goodness. It's definitely a MEAL! We had to try the ice cream which didn't disappoint. I selected banana with chocolate chips. It was rich and creamy with amazing banana flavor on a hot summer night. They have a fun selection of fountain soda flavors and bags of chips as a side. It can get a little smoky inside from the sandwich press which I'm sure they will work on. The people here are friendly and make you feel welcome. The music here is great too!

We were staying at a nearby Airbnb for the weekend, and my brother-in-law stopped by El Toro Loco…read moreto pick up everything we needed for taco night. He grabbed carne asada, pollo asada, rice, beans, tortillas, and both red and green salsa. We grilled the meats back at the house, and they turned out SO GOOD. I'm still dreaming about that carne asada. I'll definitely be back for taco night the next time I'm in the area!

Tacos are great service is great…read more I'll be back I.like the outside seating There's plenty of refreshments to go along with the tacos

Finally, a desert ramen spot that gets it right! Torakichi delivers legit bowls without the drive…read moreto LA/Riverside. The spicy chicken broth is where it's at. Rich, complex, and seriously flavorful. Word to the wise: stick with level 2 spice and order extra on the side. I've tried level 3, and unless you're looking for a serious heat challenge, level 2 gives you all the flavor without destroying your taste buds. Best part? They include a full egg in every bowl at no extra charge. Most places upcharge for that. They also offer variety beyond standard pork broth, including a solid vegetarian option. Service is attentive without hovering, prices are fair for generous portions, and the modern vibe with newer music beats the typical ramen house atmosphere. This spot fills a real gap in the desert dining scene. Definitely adding it to my regular rotation!

The chicken karage was so good! It came out hot, moist and with a good coat of a nice crunch batter…read moretop. So yummy! Big pieces, just wish they gave more! Big juicy fried chicken pieces :) would def get again, we actually did order another 9/10 Shared a bowl of mild spicy tonkastu ramen with thick noodles (which aren't that thick?) I liked it. Good soup and noodles were cooked right. Only 2 slices of pork. Not bad! 8.5/10 Service is good people were nice and we got seated immediately

Came here for lunch and it was buzzing! We were able to go right to the bar to get a seat. The bar…read morearea is what you'd expect...lots of energy with t.v.'s on the wall behind the bar. Service was good- Pizza was the star of the show. We ordered the personal pizza on the lunch menu and it was plenty big. Thin crust with fresh toppings. 2 are included on the lunch special. My friend was disappointed in the roast beef sandwich since it was cold. My ahi tuna salad was nicely presented...heads up-it comes with lots of bean sprouts...the chopped cobb salad was super tasty and fresh...we all were raving about this gem.

It's too bad they haven't improved much since my last visit. The service was poor and the pricey…read morefood was barely average at best. The server did not come around once to offer us refills on our drinks or even inquire how our food was. We thought sitting on the patio would be nice as the weather was beautiful however it was spoiled by the exhaust coming from all the delivery trucks driving by. The fish and chips were skimpy and boring. Had zero flavor unless you used the jar tartar sauce or ketchup. The individual sized pizza is the same as the small pizza and both only come in thin crust which my friend was not a fan of. They use premade, not homemade pizza dough.

Disappointed that the fried chicken special sold out so damned early. I came here specifically for…read moreyour special. What the heck? At 6:30?

As a recent Bay Area transplant, I was missing my cheese. I spotted TGOM offered a Brie appetizer…read moreand because my husband was out of town, I opted for bar top seating. Autumn and Rebecca were both wonderful and appeased my feigned embarrassment when my delicious and enormous Brie appetizer. Fantastic service and very much enjoyed my experience.

SHORT ANSWER: Just an update, but Casa Mendoza seems to be just getting better. Some new staff but…read morefood quality and people here are very welcoming. LOCATION: In Old Town La Quinta, OTLQ easy to find, tons of parking but at times it gets busy so you may have to walk a bit. FACILITY: very traditional inside and out, clean, and lots of space between tables. MENU: rather massive, we usually order the same things so all the other options makes my head hurt so we just go with what we know. FOOD PREP: excellent, always looks the same which is a good things. FOOD QUALITY: some of the best in the valley. LIBATIONS: lots of choices and not too expensive, wish they had a locals city of LQ discount like some of the other options in OTLQ.. WAITSTAFF: very nice, everyone. OVERALL VALUE: if you order the right things, it is a great value but you can go nuts and spend a lot, tourist dollars spend well, upselling happens for those who want it and deserve it! TIP: Sitting outside is great most all year, we don't go out when it is crazy hot, but have dined outside in 100+ temps, we prefer the front outdoor space.

*Mi Casa es Su Casa*…read more My buddy had a small casual bday get-together with his family and invited me to join the celebration. I saw all the favorable reviews on Yelp and was looking forward to my first visit at Casa Mendoza. Very chill & lively family owned Mexican joint in Old Town LQ. The place was kinda busy @6:30pm on Hump Night ~~ always a great sign when I see this. Felt more like a Sunday Evening. It took an hour to receive our meals. Ordered @6:45 arrived @7:45pm. Good thing the Chimichanga & Gauc apps arrived pretty quickly. The Gauc was Excellente. All their food was very good. But all our meals arrived cold/lukewarm. Took forever to receive our food and we knew for a fact it's because all our plates sat a while until we were served. The actual plates weren't even warm and the sizzling fajitas had sizzled out and lost its dazzle. Because it was still 95 degrees when dinner was finally served, our lukewarm meals were doable on a hot night. Everyone did enjoy their meals tho. I was very pleased with my Mahi Mahi in Garlic Butter Sauce. The refried beans were outstanding. The rice very good...and I made tacos with the 3 corn tortillas. But would have enjoyed it even more had all the food been a little warmer. I stuck with H2O but all margarita drinkers said their drinks were good and hit the spot on a warm night. The service in general was also inconsistent for our small party of 8. The Birthday Boy was a little frustrated and got up a few times from his throne seeking assistance -- such as missing tortillas for meals, water refills, extra napkins. We even had to wait longer than anticipated for them to acknowledge the bday boy with a celebratory bday song & sombrero...and the fried ice cream, which didn't include a candle. Tho we all enjoyed ourselves and time together...a 2 hour dinner at a Mexican joint on a Wednesday night wasn't what we anticipated. Especially with one restless 7 year old ;-) But everyone working at Casa Mendoza is very friendly with great attitudes. Hostess team, waiters, servers & runners too. So that made up for the spotty service, just a little bit. Since I'm closer to the other Casa Mendoza in Palm Desert, I'd go there in the future with my wife, and order the exact same thing. But hope for much better service and warmer food.

First time here, everybody was so sweet especially Samiya, she recommended her favorites and they…read moredelivered it in less then 15 minutes for everything, super nice staff, everything was clean and the food was delicious I 10/10 recommend for anyone craving italian food.

To Go Order. Vegetarian Pizza and we added Canadian Bacon…read more It was very, very good. Was ready when promised. Will return when in the area.

First time at Babe's and will most definitely be back! This…read moreplace is absolutely delicious. Their Brisket Sandwich was HUGE and so flavorful. Their Mac and Cheese was beyond addicting and I will forever be craving it. Their coconut sorbet was a great treat after the meal! Mark, our server, went above and beyond and was a pleasure to be around. He was so funny and ensured our meal was great. Babe's has great seating options (indoor and outdoor), a large bar, and is perfect for lunch or dinner!!

Food was ok. I ate canned beans, dry rotisserie chicken, ribs that did not fall off the bone…read more Cornbread was delicious. Expected better service. The lady that served us was either tired or hesitant. She looked irritated the moment we walked in but tried to fake a smile as she was the only server on duty....45 minutes before closing. The restaurant is nice. One star for cornbread and restaurant.

The food was super good and the bread was delicious. Christian was cery nice and generous. Best…read morewaiter I have ever had

Pit stop again for happy hr. Fam & I calmly enjoyed overall…read more Cheers to the young man who politely served us. Will definitely be coming back often.