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Hoja Blanca

4.9 (18 reviews)
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Nicole k.

Only open Wednesday, was worth the wait. Food was delicious. Aguachilies like nothing i had before. The chilled shrimp ceviche was perfect on a hot day. Very flavorful and spice picked up throughout the meal. But not too spicy, just perfect Best Flan i have ever eaten. Standa on its own. Although i personally could have done without the coco nibs. Service was friendly and helpful.

Ricardo V.

Where do I begin? My wife and I were roaming around Palm Springs on a honeymoon vacation one Sunday night and we stumbled upon a teeny tiny empty open patio restaurant(come to learn they were trying to find a permanent location). We decided we were going to try it out as the menu we had looked at, spoke to me directly, as my family is from Oaxacan. I am familiar with Mole and Chapulines, they had me at that. From the very beginning, while looking at the silverware... I knew this was going to be either breathtaking or a disastrous cover up for god awful food. Well, if you've gotten this far... based on my 5 star review... you know that I was left short of breath. The silverware shined in such a way, that they would put some of the most expensive steakhouses to shame, their glasses crystal clean. The service, was on point. The server was well mannered and genuine, sadly because I was in the moment, I did not get his name. At the time, we ordered the Bread and Butter, Agua Chiles, Birria Ramen, The Octopus Tetela, Flan with Kumquat and Chapulines. When I say that everything was creative and full of flavor... it is and was exactly that. Bread and Butter, the sourdough bread was toasted to perfection, the butter was a unique blend I believe of Morita Chile and Lava Salt... if you thought bread at large food chain restaurants was your enemy... this simple plate would have left all those moments you experienced in the past... in the past. Aguachiles was the most complex flavored dish of the night.... each bite you took, left you tasting different flavors and textures. The shrimp was perfectly cooked, the unique sauce the dish had with the lime, salsa macha, grapes, avocado... no words to describe it but simply worked. The Octopus Tetela. Octopus cooked beautifully. Slight char, not rubbery, soft, refined. Paired with the pork beans and Pipian, another hit. Flan with Kumquats.... never had I ever thought to see kumquats on a Mexican dish.. it maybe a be a common dish elsewhere but to me, that was a new one. You would expect that the kumquats would engulf the flans flavor... somehow, it paired perfectly. Each bite left me with a smile and my wife could see it all over my face. Of course I ended the night with chapulines, perfect. My wife enjoyed her Birria Ramen, unfortunately, I had ordered way too much and knew exactly what I wanted to eat and kept it at that and did not get to try the dish. She too, just as I, shared the same feeling about Hoja Blanca, simply the best restaurant to date in Palm Springs. This review is not for the people who go to restaurants and remove ingredients from menu dishes or for those who expect traditional Mexican food. This restaurant is for people who are open to new ideas or give ingredients they dislike, a second try, for those who understand what "Modern Mexican Inspired" actually entails and ultimately enjoy food that comes from chefs who make their dishes appear as a work of art. I hope that if you go ahead and give this restaurant a shot, that you thoroughly enjoy your experience and get to feel the way I do about Hoja Blanca.

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Ronald C.

I ate the Aguachiles bowl while they were doing a pop-up at Truss & Twine. The bowl and presentation was exquisite . It was spicy, but I LOVE spicy and it really hit the spot. I'm really looking forward to trying more of their dishes. The flavor was amazing as well as the presentation.

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Ted K.

What a unique experience! The pork belly tacos were amazing. So many layers of flavor. Love the pop-up idea. Chef Limon for the win!!

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We were really happy with our experience. We didn't have a reservation, but arrived right at 5p when they opened and had no issue sitting at the bar. We ordered the Brussels sprouts, cauliflower elotes, aguachiles, and birra ramen. Everything was tasty, but the veggies were standouts. Would highly recommend stopping in.

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Always fresh and delicious. I Can't wait for Chef Omar Limon to return to Palm Springs!

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Every dish we tried was incredible. Fun vibe inside the bar as well. Would definitely return!

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Absolutely delicious and unique food! We loved it and look forward to returning soon.

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Tac/Quila

Tac/Quila

4.4(3k reviews)
0.4 mi
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They have several seating areas so you'll be able to get the vibe you're looking for here whether…read moreyou want something louder or quieter. We got seated in the back patio area, which was cute and small. Service was fast and efficient. We tried: - Prickly Pear (no orange juice) Margarita: very yummy! It doesn't need the OJ at all - Watermelon Margarita: refreshing and nicely balanced without being too sweet - Aguachile Oysters: the reason we decided to come by and it was soo worth it for this alone! Insanely delicious and we could've eaten multiple dozens of these - Arrachera Steak: easily the most expensive taco I've ever had, but it was really good. Not sure I would pay this much again, but it was worth having one time - Barbacoa Plate: wow! the meat just melts in your mouth with every bite. I loved everything they added to this dish This was easily one of our favorite places we ate at during out trip! Everything was enjoyable and we decided we're stopping by here for the aguachile oysters every time we're in the Palm Springs area. No exceptions!

Amazing food with great quality and flavor. Service was friendly and timely. Came with a…read morereservation and there was indoor and outdoor seating. It does get full so reservations is the way to go. Good beer, cocktail, marg, taquila menu. Got the Viaje beer which was a stronger tasting lager. 1. Chips salsa Guac - good small spice in the dips. Not too much salt on the chips. Good quality 2. Street corn - definitely comfort food as listed and it was flavorful and comes out hot on a skillet 3. Shrimp tacos - 3 shrimp in each taco. I like that it comes simple with the chipotle aioli on the side and beans rice avocado on the side. Good flavor and not too salty again. Overall a great dinner and if I lived in the area, I would be back easily!

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Las Casuelas Terraza - Ceviche

Las Casuelas Terraza

3.0(3.3k reviews)
0.9 mi
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Great Service, but the Food Missed the Mark!…read more Stopped by Las Casuelas in Palm Springs and grabbed a seat at the bar. Let me start with the positive. The service was easily the best part of the experience! The bartender was attentive, friendly, and had my food out in about 15 minutes. No complaints there! Now, the food... unfortunately, that's where things went downhill. I ordered the carne asada burrito, and let's just say I've had much better. The meat had a texture and flavor that made me wonder if it had been boiled instead of grilled. Not exactly what you expect when ordering carne asada! The salsa was surprisingly sweet, which wasn't really my thing. But the biggest disappointment? The cheese inside my burrito was still frozen! That's definitely a first for me! I really wanted to enjoy this place, especially with how good the service was, but the food just didn't deliver. Three stars, and the service did most of the heavy lifting! Hopefully, the kitchen can catch up with the front of the house because the staff definitely deserves some credit!

It's been years since i was last here. The good old Coachella days. Now, we would usually walk by…read morewalking through town and it's still pretty lively as it's alway have been. In my opinion, it is a major tourist hot sport. But whatever works as it's alway busy and they tend to alway have a live band. People do get up to dance near the outdoor bar. Fast forward to this visit. It wasn't originally the first choice as we were heading to another place up the street. Another tourist hotspot but that had an hour waitlist without a reservation. Second choice and we're back. I did like this place all the prior visit years ago. It was pretty lively both inside as well as the patio area. Along the street, a private event was happening so that brought in a good crowd. There wasn't a wait time when we checked in for the patio seating. Give or take a couple of minutes and we were seated. Within minutes, the place did pick up at the check in. Joshue took care of us last night. First off, the sweetest and friendliest and very welcoming. Not only him but everyone that worked there. All the workers were the sweetest. It's been years since I was last here so the menu was new to me. The way it was set up like a book. Seemed to have everything but also seemed a little all over the place...lol... Chips and salsa was brought out right after we got seated. The salsa was quite tasty but with any Mexican restaurant that offers the chips, DO NOT get full before your meal..lol... Well, we sort of did an also ordered the nachos with chicken for the table to share. Drinks, pretty much a mixture of everything with the top shelf margaritas 17.95, 2 large fruit margaritas at 47.90, and 2 el Diablo at 33.90. Drinks alone was a bill on its own. Quite tasty though. Food, the shared nachos were quite nice. A good amount of chicken with a hefty scoop of guacamole with all the trimming of cheese, tomatoes, onion and beans. A nice little start before the meal. Entrees, the 2 item combo with the tostada with shredded beef, an additional fee and that also came with the chili rellenos and rice and beans but opted for all rice. The fish plate, a nice filet served with rice and mixed sautéed veggies. The 2 item combo burrito with a taco which was pretty big, also with rice and beans. Lastly the carnitas plate with a hefty portion of meat also served with rice and beans and tortilla. Overall, the food was nice. Drinks did have a kick to it. Service was amazing and Joshue was a doll. Took very good care of us and the sweetest as well as everyone else. The place is lively and does get busy. It is a major tourist hotspot as it along the main strip of downtown but worth checking out.

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El Patio

4.2(810 reviews)
0.7 mi
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I'm not going to lie, I was quite shocked how much this place impressed me. We decided on El Patio…read morebecause we wanted something outside for our meal cuss the weather was great and this place hit the marks. We sat down and were greeted by our waitress who took our drinks. Ordered the passion fruit margarita and it was fantastic. I like that they didn't blend it so the ice wasn't overwhelming. We were given complimentary chips and salsa and vegan gorging our faces with those. We then ordered our mains and this is where there was a slight hiccup. It seems our waitress was new and when we ordered the chicken quesadilla and molcajete she assumed it was she large guacamole, unfortunately that wasn't what we wanted. She came back about 10 minutes later asking what we wanted to order for mains and we all looked at each other like oh this ain't going to go well. When they dropped the chicken quesadilla with the large guacamole we knew the mistake was made. She quickly apologized and said she would make the correction. Although it delayed our meal, we weren't in any rush anyways and the chips kept flowing. The molcajete was absolutely fantastic. It was piled high with meats and grilled cheese and a Chile relleno. The sauce was to die for and was perfect for dipping chips in. The four of us were absolutely stuffed from it as well. Great decision on that for the table. After the meal, despite the confusion in our order, we all agreed when we revisit Palm Springs this place will Be on our list.

Some of the most disappointing Mexican food I've ever had. We stopped in for an air conditioned…read moremeal and sat at the bar. I ordered the vegetarian enchiladas and my husband got the shrimp burrito. It came with complimentary chips and salsa, which was nice. We also ordered elote. Elite: 5/5 delicious and fresh Enchiladas: 1/5 horrible - literally the dried, brown ends of kale and a couple canned mushroom slices for the "vegetables." Shrimp burrito: flavorless and mono textured with 3 shrimps, My husband got a Diet Coke, which was $6. No refunds were offered for coke or water. Super disappointed in this place and would not recommend.

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Sanchos

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4.4(301 reviews)
2.3 mi
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I was staying nearby and decided to try it. It has a fun vibe inside. My meal was delicious and the…read moremargarita was great.! You can even get a T-shirt in their little shop on the way out..

I have mixed feelings about this restaurant after dining in on a weekend trip to Palm Springs with…read moremy friends. Sanchos caught my eye on social media, so I suggested it, and we gave it a try. We had to park on the street by the corner hotel because parking was full. It was a short walk although I should warn you to make sure you lock your cars due to suspicious activity. The restaurant had a neat presentation and so did the food, but the taste of certain things could have been better. For starters, my friends got the Fried Calamari appetizer, and I ordered the Esquite. These two were the tasty highlight of our meals! Two of us got the Enchiladas Suisas plates: one chicken and one veggie. The enchilada tortillas were dry and a bit cold (not sure why). Beans and rice were okay. My other friend got the Carne Asada Steak Platter and a Jamaica Mistaica. She took a sip of her drink and left it there. Her meat was not properly cooked, so she asked if they could cook it well done and when she finally tried it, she said the whole entree was lacking in flavor. There were only a few people inside the restaurant, but our server only came once to give us the check after my friend's carne asada steak was fixed. We expected better vibes and better food. At the end, we all agreed we should have tried something else.

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Maracas Mexican Cantina & Grill - Sarten De Maracas with Steak

Maracas Mexican Cantina & Grill

3.6(917 reviews)
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Service was great. We went here on Tuesday after Memorial Day for lunch. No regrets! I ordered…read moretheir Camarones A La Diabla and my wife ordered their Shrimp Fajitas. I also ordered their House Margarita which was actually delicious and a lot of kick to it. Their complimentary chips and salsa were so good, we decided to order another one for take out. First time ordering extra chips and salsa, ever! The place was nice and cozy. Felt relaxed and not rushed ordering. Our server gave us enough time to decide what to order. Other staffs were friendly as well. Only thing is they should be consistent with the pricing. One of the servers mentioned that the salsa and chips were $3.50; however we were charge $5. Still a good price for the quality and quantity, specially it was freshly made. Will definitely go back here the next time we visit Palm Springs for our next getaway.

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!

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