Great service, delicious food, and beautifully presented. Get there early or be prepared to wait…read more It's popular!

My husband and I came by for dinner on a Monday night, last minute reservation that we were early…read morefor and the hostess very kindly sat us early! The food from the beginning was phenomenal. We started with short rib empanadas and the calamari which was so good, I forgot to take a picture of! Huge portion for the calamari, this was our top favorite! The empanadas were nicely filled with a little bit of cheese, I personally would have liked more but the accompanying sauce was the perfect dip. For our main, we shared the lamb shank that was so tender it fell off the bone with just our forks. The dish comes with three tortillas which isn't enough for the meat but the lamb is the real star so no complaints! We both had the "Te Enamoré" cocktail which was so yummy, we ordered it twice! Strongly recommend, we'll be stopping by next time we're in the area!

Love Tac/Quila- The margarita flight is phenomenal. The food is phenomenal!!! Love love this…read morerestaurant!!!

This ended up being our favorite meal of a four-night Palm Springs trip, and honestly, it wasn't…read moreparticularly close. The setting immediately puts you in a good mood. We sat on the rear patio, the service was outstanding from start to finish, and every single thing we ordered delivered. The Beer Tempura Avocado Bites were unlike anything we've had before. Crispy outside, creamy inside, and incredibly addictive. The guacamole, salsa and chips may have ruined us for other Mexican restaurants. Everything tasted fresh and vibrant. The Grilled Lobster Tail Tacos were loaded with meat, not tiny little pieces hidden in toppings. You actually get full lobster tail flavor in every bite. My wife's Verde Enchiladas were outstanding too. Dessert sealed the deal. The Churro Ice Cream Sandwich was the best dessert we had the entire trip. Cocktails were equally impressive. Since I love cucumber, the Refrescado with blanco tequila, agave, lime juice and cucumber water was basically required ordering for me. They also prepare a delish Watermelon Margarita. Great food. Great energy. Great service. This is absolutely a place we'd return to on our next trip to Palm Springs.

This food was amazing! The refried beans are the best beans I've ever eaten. And I don't even like…read morerefried beans. The chicken quesadilla was top-notch. Double tacos were also stellar. The staff was perfect! Chefs kiss!

I've tried this place a couple times before but it's been quite some time. Met our friends for…read morelunch, we sat outside. The service was excellent. Server was very attentive and informative. Have some ice cold beers and chavelas. I've had the cheese shell tacos before from which I remember they were really good. This time we had the fajita trio so flavorful so tender everything was cooked to perfection, and it was very filling! My friend had the chimichanga which she said was also delicious. I love sitting out in Palm Springs and people watching especially on a day that isn't over 100. I will definitely be back.

Food Great Outside seating…read more Good Service Good Location Great Ambience Tasty Cuisine

Great early lunch before flight. The staff was prompt and gracious to let us have loong lunch…read morebefore flight. We sat inside - the decor is lively and festive (not loud). We had the Barbacoa (fantastic flavor) and chile relleno with shrimp (large relleno, large shrimp perfect cooked and the sauce awesome). Price is reasonable (a lesser place would have cost us about same) for quality of food and service. This is first time we've had Barbacoa (quesa-birria) the spices and tender pulled beef were fantastic. Came with a salad of red cabbage and pickled green bean which was v tasty.

Back again! HAVE to stop by while in, or driving through, Palm Springs…read more This time, they weren't as friendly or welcoming at the entrance (the girls up there either seemed like they didn't get along or just weren't as friendly - ideally what you went when first entering an establishment). We originally got seated right next to a big party and it was only 2 of us. It felt weird so we did ask to move and sat outside instead. The server here was super nice. Drinks and food were delicious, per usual. Some live music was going on and it was just a nice environment overall. I'll be back in 2 weeks when back in PS! Mmmmm!

Amazing food and amazing atmosphere. William gave us outstanding service…read more Chicken burrito was to die for. Best place to go for Mother's Day

There's alway places that you've walked by loads of times but never gave it a second thought. I've…read moreseen this place pretty much everytime when walking along the main strip. Palm Springs has a night market that happens Thursday night from 6-10 where it brings out people. Food vendors, arts and crafts, gifts and so on. A nice family outing on the main strip. Also all the storefronts are open as well. The thing with something like that, you tend to stand or find a seat along the curb to sit with your food. Hence we finally walked into this restaurant. It was pretty busy when we walked in but at the right time. Got seated right away as there was only two tables available. By the time we were seated, the line was pretty long. It's just off the main strip. Pretty decent size patio which seems to be where everyone was utilizing it as it was nice out. There's a bar area with seating as well as indoor, a smaller room. Service was nice. Water and menu was brought out first then came the chips and salsas. Quite tasty but can be filling if you can't control yourself. Started off with their classic margaritas and the spicy margaritas. There's a few dollars difference from classic to spicy. They weren't that bad. Menu wise, a mixture of all your Mexican dishes. We didn't have any starters as we just wanted the mains. The carne asada plate which came with both rice and beans. I opted for only rice. Thin skirt steak with chorizo, grilled jalapeño and onion, flour or corn tortillas and salsa. And the chicken enchiladas verde with the green sauce. The food was quite tasty. Carne asada plate was pretty plentiful. Nice skirt steak with a nice piece of chorizo. Both were quite tasty and flavorful. Steak was decent and cooked well. Not overly done. Then you have the enchiladas. It's decent in size but not too big. It's good if you're not too hungry. The sauce was great and was a perfect pair to the dish. As it was our first time, it was great. All these place that's been there but you walk by loads of time. Sometimes you just have to try new places out and see what comes of it. Maybe it's a hit. We quite enjoyed it and glad that we finally tried it out.

I was really disappointed with the service and overall experience…read more First, we were never offered water or refills, which set the tone right away. Both my husband and I ordered shrimp tacos. I don't eat meat, so I always choose fish or shrimp as alternatives. The first two tacos I received (fish and shrimp) actually had beef in them. I sent them back and clearly explained that I do not eat meat. I then reordered shrimp tacos and specifically told the waitress again about my dietary restriction. Unfortunately, the second batch came with bacon. While yes, I could have read every ingredient more carefully, I would expect the staff to be more attentive and helpful--especially after I had already sent food back for the same issue. Instead, the waitress lectured me about not reading the menu, which felt inappropriate and unprofessional. On top of that, the tacos themselves were not good--overloaded with random ingredients and not at all enjoyable, especially for $23. I left feeling unwell and very dissatisfied. The strangest part of the experience was the hostess at the front. She appeared completely disengaged, staring off into the distance. I tried multiple times to get her attention for something as simple as a napkin or the check, waving while she was looking in my direction, but she didn't respond at all. Overall, poor service, lack of attention to dietary needs, and disappointing food. I wouldn't return.

Wonderful experience! Came in for happy hour on a Friday evening, and we loved everything. Yes you…read moreorder at the counter but the customer service is incredibly efficient. All of the staff was so sweet and constantly checked on us, while being so polite and friendly. Happy hour until 7 (especially on a Friday) is such a rare find which was what initially brought us in, so glad we decided to stop by!

Went to El Patron in Palm Springs and overall had a really good experience. We ordered the shrimp…read moreceviche with avocado, a loaded hot dog, and a huge tray of nachos. The ceviche was very fresh, light, and flavorful, and the avocado on top made it even better. The nachos were massive and loaded with meat, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo, perfect for sharing. The only thing that surprised me was the hot dog. The toppings on it were almost the same as the toppings used on the nachos, like pico de gallo, avocado, and sauces, so it looked a little weird and unexpected on a hot dog at first. But the flavors actually worked together better than I expected. The atmosphere was lively, portions were generous, and the food came out fresh. Definitely a fun place to eat with friends.

Partner and I went here for lunch a few days ago. We both loved what we had! They had a Sope and I…read morehad a chicken burrito. They have the basics down for sure. Tender, flavorful, and a perfect price for the portion size. Jose helped us out and he was extremely kind and gave us awesome recommendations. An easy, and tasty experience!

Hoy estuve de visita en Palm Spring, y moríamos por un agua fresca, entonces encontrar un lugar…read moreabierto fue complicado, y dimos con Mickeys, ya que hacía calorcito y era necesario refrescarnos. Ojo: no queríamos comer! Llegamos y desde afuera se veía muy de cantina (no parecía un lugar familiar desde afuera); entrando lucia bastante limpio el restaurante, ordenamos y nos sentamos. Nos dieron nuestras aguas, pedimos horchata y Jamaica, full hielo, ya se imaginarán lo sedientos que estábamos, pero al probarlo fue diferente, no lo recomiendo. El horchata era literal agua rebajado y mega dulce! Con la Jamaica sabía a remolacha, por que? Perdí el sabor de la Jamaica que tanto me gusta. Por eso es mi puntuación en este review. No se como sea la comida. No creo regresar.

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.

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.