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Loved La Bonita's! We got the cheesy beef taco and it was sooo good, crispy, cheesy, loaded with beef, and full of flavor. We also tried the michelada and strawberry watermelon spicy margarita and both were delicious! The spicy marg was definitely my favorite. And the best customer service from Lalo! He really made our experience and took such great care of us. Great food, drinks, and even better service. We'll definitely be back!
Absolutely amazing. We went to the comedy club and they referred us to this place from the moment that we came in. From the greeting of every person that worked here saying hi to us, even though it was really busy to the food is absolutely amazing. We had the Alex Asada burrito the food portions are really big, but it was so good that I could not stop eating. Took some home for leftovers, 100% we will come back here again and again. Thank you, Lalo, for the flawless service. It's definitely something that we will remember.
Very nice customer service. It was not too busy for a Thursday night, during the night market. That might have only been due to so many food vendors out and the restaurant being at the far end of town. A little bummed chips and salsa weren't complementary, but I think a lot of restaurants are moving in that direction so I understand with costs going up. The Food was delicious!! Good portion size and our server was very nice. Next time in Palm Springs, I'll definitely be back! And the restaurant had air conditioning and nice atmosphere. Very simple.
We went to La Bonita's for our parent's 70th birthday and we were beyond impressed. Not only was our server phenomenal handling our wild and big group (we love you REGINA!!), but the food was DELICIOUS! Definitely going to be the go-to spot whenever we come to Palm Springs!
Fantastic! We ordered both the Asada and grilled chicken cheese shells tacos and they were so good. Really great beans and rice too.
Sigh, every time I come to Palm Springs I expect inflated reviews and this place is no different. Had high hopes in downtown Palm Springs as there was a taco spot in every corner, and La Bonita's has a 4.5 star average with thousands of reviews. Sadly... everything was disappointing. Our tortillas were so soggy that it couldn't even hold the filling and I ended up eating the remnants of my tacos with a fork. The filling wasn't good either, and nothing here tasted authentic. My kids tried their tacos made with flaming hot Cheetos and that was... different. The taco shell is made out of a blend of the hot Cheetos with your usual taco filling. It's ok the first couple bites, but gets old fast. Was greasy and heavy. Just temper expectations and know that this place doesn't live up to SoCal taco standards (especially if you're coming from LA/OC).
April 2026 - dinner service Don't have a reservation or wait too long at Tac/Quila or some of the other fancy haunts in downtown Palm Springs? Don't sweat and walk down 5 mins to La Bonita's Family owned, super salsa's and start with the simple but fresh guacamole and chips Next try their tacos ! We had the fried fish tacos and the shrimp quesadillas Their hidden talent is in the refried beans and Spanish rice Taste on point - Muy Bueno ! We will be back !
I've tried this place a couple times before but it's been quite some time. Met our friends for lunch, 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.
We blindly tried this place for dinner and it was really good. The ambiance is great, right in downtown town Palm Springs with the view of the 111 action, streetside outside seating (very quaint) and the staff is great. Everyone's friendly and helpful. We got our food in a timely manner. We had to order the chips & salsa which was weird but it was delicious, the guacamole was also delicious. Maybe it's a sign of the times and the economy - but we didn't mind we just asked for it and it came right away thankfully. I got the green enchilada combo and hubby got the crispy carne asada tacos. Everything was fresh and tasty. Also the restroom was clean and smelled good. This place is a hidden gem we will definitely be back! Thank you!
At the Palm Springs Film Festival and needed a fairly quick dinner between movies. La Bonita's is pretty close (about a 5 minute drive). We got lucky and got a spot right in front. The restaurant is fairly small (I think there are probably less than 10 tables inside with a few more outside). Soon after we sat down, Ozzy came by with menus and glasses of water. Service was attentive throughout. My wife and I shared the chicken fajitas ($26). We were able to see the chef make the order in the open kitchen near our table. Fairly generous portion size with a good amount of grilled chicken and the usual sautéed veggies, rice, beans, pickled onions, and shredded cabbage. Good service, very casual ambiance, and good food.
Causal indoor and out dining with friends or family in a cozy yet spacious floor layout. Bright yellow with a perfect amount of light creates a warm welcoming, along with polite amiable wait staff. The carne asada tacos with rice and beans were a bit bland, the salsa on the side added some flavor. Attention was called to wait staff that the starter chips and salsa we ordered was never brought to our table and it was promptly removed from our check. The service at La Bonita's is what would bring me back. A good size shrimp burrito also lacked in flavor,so, pour on the salsa we did.
Delicious authentic food. Some of the best carne asada ever with a punch of spice and garlic. Fries were crispy and plenty of toppings. Amazing refrained beans and Mexican rice. Simple but both were very well executed. Ask for their house spicy salsa. It has a nice smoke and a killer kick. Lovely service and family vibes.
Small and unassuming and if you blink you'll miss it but they had the biggest flavors of all the places we ate at in PS. Super kind staff and the food was so good I don't have words. At least stop for a michelada and some guac- you'll thank me later 1000 stars
2 months ago
18 days ago
This is a nice family owned restaurant. When we went it was empty but our server was amazing. The food tastes like someone's mom just made it. Everything was amazing. It is a bit pricey for tacos and such but it makes sense because they are in downtown Main Street. Definitely need to stop by again. read more
1 month ago
Loved La Bonita's! We got the cheesy beef taco and it was sooo good, crispy, cheesy, loaded with beef, and full of flavor. We also tried the michelada and strawberry watermelon spicy margarita and both were delicious! The spicy marg was definitely my favorite. And the best customer service from Lalo! He really made our experience and took such great care of us. Great food, drinks, and even better service. We'll definitely be back! read more
5 days ago
Absolutely amazing. We went to the comedy club and they referred us to this place from the moment that we came in. From the greeting of every person that worked here saying hi to us, even though it was really busy to the food is absolutely amazing. We had the Alex Asada burrito the food portions are really big, but it was so good that I could not stop eating. Took some home for leftovers, 100% we will come back here again and again. Thank you, Lalo, for the flawless service. It's definitely something that we will remember. read more
Very nice customer service. It was not too busy for a Thursday night, during the night market. That might have only been due to so many food vendors out and the restaurant being at the far end of town. A little bummed chips and salsa weren't complementary, but I think a lot of restaurants are moving in that direction so I understand with costs going up. The Food was delicious!! Good portion size and our server was very nice. Next time in Palm Springs, I'll definitely be back! And the restaurant had air conditioning and nice atmosphere. Very simple. read more
15 days ago
We went to La Bonita's for our parent's 70th birthday and we were beyond impressed. Not only was our server phenomenal handling our wild and big group (we love you REGINA!!), but the food was DELICIOUS! Definitely going to be the go-to spot whenever we come to Palm Springs! read more
19 days ago
Fantastic! We ordered both the Asada and grilled chicken cheese shells tacos and they were so good. Really great beans and rice too. read more
Sigh, every time I come to Palm Springs I expect inflated reviews and this place is no different. Had high hopes in downtown Palm Springs as there was a taco spot in every corner, and La Bonita's has a 4.5 star average with thousands of reviews. Sadly... everything was disappointing. Our tortillas were so soggy that it couldn't even hold the filling and I ended up eating the remnants of my tacos with a fork. The filling wasn't good either, and nothing here tasted authentic. My kids tried their tacos made with flaming hot Cheetos and that was... different. The taco shell is made out of a blend of the hot Cheetos with your usual taco filling. It's ok the first couple bites, but gets old fast. Was greasy and heavy. Just temper expectations and know that this place doesn't live up to SoCal taco standards (especially if you're coming from LA/OC). read more
April 2026 - dinner service Don't have a reservation or wait too long at Tac/Quila or some of the other fancy haunts in downtown Palm Springs? Don't sweat and walk down 5 mins to La Bonita's Family owned, super salsa's and start with the simple but fresh guacamole and chips Next try their tacos ! We had the fried fish tacos and the shrimp quesadillas Their hidden talent is in the refried beans and Spanish rice Taste on point - Muy Bueno ! We will be back ! read more
7 months ago
I've tried this place a couple times before but it's been quite some time. Met our friends for lunch, 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. read more
We blindly tried this place for dinner and it was really good. The ambiance is great, right in downtown town Palm Springs with the view of the 111 action, streetside outside seating (very quaint) and the staff is great. Everyone's friendly and helpful. We got our food in a timely manner. We had to order the chips & salsa which was weird but it was delicious, the guacamole was also delicious. Maybe it's a sign of the times and the economy - but we didn't mind we just asked for it and it came right away thankfully. I got the green enchilada combo and hubby got the crispy carne asada tacos. Everything was fresh and tasty. Also the restroom was clean and smelled good. This place is a hidden gem we will definitely be back! Thank you! read more
At the Palm Springs Film Festival and needed a fairly quick dinner between movies. La Bonita's is pretty close (about a 5 minute drive). We got lucky and got a spot right in front. The restaurant is fairly small (I think there are probably less than 10 tables inside with a few more outside). Soon after we sat down, Ozzy came by with menus and glasses of water. Service was attentive throughout. My wife and I shared the chicken fajitas ($26). We were able to see the chef make the order in the open kitchen near our table. Fairly generous portion size with a good amount of grilled chicken and the usual sautéed veggies, rice, beans, pickled onions, and shredded cabbage. Good service, very casual ambiance, and good food. read more
Causal indoor and out dining with friends or family in a cozy yet spacious floor layout. Bright yellow with a perfect amount of light creates a warm welcoming, along with polite amiable wait staff. The carne asada tacos with rice and beans were a bit bland, the salsa on the side added some flavor. Attention was called to wait staff that the starter chips and salsa we ordered was never brought to our table and it was promptly removed from our check. The service at La Bonita's is what would bring me back. A good size shrimp burrito also lacked in flavor,so, pour on the salsa we did. read more
15 days ago
Delicious authentic food. Some of the best carne asada ever with a punch of spice and garlic. Fries were crispy and plenty of toppings. Amazing refrained beans and Mexican rice. Simple but both were very well executed. Ask for their house spicy salsa. It has a nice smoke and a killer kick. Lovely service and family vibes. read more
1 month ago
Small and unassuming and if you blink you'll miss it but they had the biggest flavors of all the places we ate at in PS. Super kind staff and the food was so good I don't have words. At least stop for a michelada and some guac- you'll thank me later 1000 stars read more
Happy hour at La Bonita's rocks! The carne asada fries at half price and a huge helping. Perfectly flavored meat. Fish tacos were outstanding. The place has a Baja California vibe. Service was excellent, fast and friendly. read more
21 days ago
We spent a couple of days in Palm Springs for my birthday, and decided to have brunch at La Bonita's, a small Mexican café my husband picked. He said, "It doesn't look fancy, but it something I imagine to see in Mexico," and I agreed. He ordered a Coke, and I tried a watermelon margarita for the first time. It was absolutely amazing! So refreshing, especially in the Palm Springs heat. For food, I got their famous fish tacos, and my husband ordered a burrito. Honestly, the margarita was the highlight for me. The food was fine, I liked that the tacos came with refried beans and rice, which were tasty, but they didn't bring us any of the sauces we usually enjoy, like the green or spicy ones. You had to ask for them, which felt a little awkward. My husband didn't really enjoy his burrito either. We're a bit spoiled because our favorite burrito place back home, Taqueria Mi Durango in San Bruno, makes incredible ones, so this one just didn't compare. We were a little disappointed, but still, it was part of the experience. And honestly, discovering the watermelon margarita made it all worth it. I didn't even know that existed before! All in all, we probably wouldn't go back to La Bonita's. There are so many other Mexican spots in Palm Springs that look more inviting, and hopefully taste better too. read more
2 days ago
It has been a while since I have visited this little hole in the wall Mexican joint here in Palm Springs. Since our last visit, the dining room has doubled as they have taken over the space next door so there is a ton of indoor seating as well as a small patio outside. Our server, I believe her name was Virginia was over the top amazing and super attentive to all of our needs, offering refills on drinks and checking in with us often. It was a Thursday night and there were only a few other tables since it was on the later end of the evening. We ordered chips and salsa which arrived promptly. Personally, this salsa was extremely salty for my taste, but no complain complaints from my partner. I ordered the Carne Asada plate while my partner ordered the cheese enchiladas with red sauce. He ranted and raved about how the cheese was perfect and the enchilada sauce was 10 out of 10 delicious. My plate arrived looking beautiful however for my personal taste it was a bit of a mess, and I would probably not order it again. The rice seems strange to me almost too wet and lacking in something. Little to know tomato and it appeared to have some sort of dried seasoning in it? I guess I would compare more to an instant box of rice versus what I would expect from a restaurant. The meat was also a disappointment as it felt like just leftover taco filling with a ton of lime to cover up any faults. Favorite part about my plate ended up being the cilantro cream dressing on the cabbage which helped to balance out the rest of the plate. I think if I ever stop by this joint again, I will stick to Tacos. But still not a bad place if you're in need of a late night bite and would rather avoid fast food. read more
1 month ago
1 year ago
Solid tacos!! 10/10 would recommend . We are visiting from LA & found this gem after a hike. The cook and our server were so welcoming! I love supporting family business read more
This is an interesting restaurant as the prices are off the charts expensive! So expensive but you don't even wanna order a drink that's not water and if you do order water watch out there's a charge on that too. We always forget in our city that there are certain places that compete for your business however, this is one of many Mexican restaurants along the street so look at the prices of other places before posting up here they are kind but unforgiving the price height we would've ordered more but our bill for breakfast was already $90. read more
17 days ago
A friend wanted tacos and I saw the great reviews so we stopped in. Definitely a casual and divey kind of atmosphere but the service was friendly and they got our order quickly. They have a nice menu selection but I opted for beef cheese shell tacos as I thought the cheese shell was unique. The cheese shell is exactly that- grilled/baked (?) cheese formed into a crunchy shell with all the regular toppings inside. As a result, it was super cheesy! All in all, a bit too cheesy for me but definitely something unique to try. Would definitely stop in again if I'm in town! read more
Loved the service. The seating area includes indoor dining, and patio dining. The grilled chicken nachos were ! Often when you get nachos the chicken is just barely seasoned chicken, cheese and whatever else. The chicken in both the nachos and enchiladas was tender, seasons soo well and delicious! read more
1 year ago
This place is great! No frills, just tasty goodness all around. The service is prompt and attentive and the food is absolutely delicious. Be careful with the awesome Chips and Salsa since the portions here are no joke. Coming from Texas I was very curious about California Mexican food versus Tex-Mex but this is great. The salad that comes with the Tacos and Quesadillas is just the right accompaniment to really set off the dishes with the added crunch and tanginess. If you want some great Mexican Food and are in the area you have to stop in! read more
3 months ago
A cute lil mom and pop spot. Fans blowing to help beat the heat. Inside and outside seating. I had the asada nachos and my husband had the cali asada burrito. The flavor! The asada was so tender and not fatty. Everything taste fresh and authentic. The service was warm and very friendly. Any questions were met with a warm response. We will definitely be back!! Thank you for a great experience! read more
Food was really good but overpriced for what it is. You can get this same meal at many other places for a fraction of the price. Chips and salsa was $6, that should be free. Water is served in cheap disposable plastic cups, tacky for what you're paying to dine here. Open air concept so it's pretty hot in here unless you sit in the back maybe. Service wasn't great. We waited a really long time for our check and the server wasn't the nicest. read more
8 months ago
Tried the Cheese Shell Tacos! So yummy! The shell was nice and thin and the tacos were loaded with cream, guacamole, pico de gallo & lettuce. I had never had cheese shells before (non tortilla) although they do have traditional corn tortilla tacos if you prefer. They also have taquis cheese shell tacos al read more
We stopped here on a rainy evening after our flight and were delighted they were open with their patio heaters on full blast. We were promptly greeted and seated by Johnny our server. Exceptional customer service and fast service too. The food was soooooooo good. We tried their salsa verde and their regular and spicy salsas that were made fresh. Mouth watering delicious food. You won't be disappointed read more
3 months ago
No joke, we could smell how good the food was while walking by, and that's what caught our attention as we were deciding where to eat for breakfast. The place isn't very aesthetically pleasing, but the food comes in generous portions and tastes like a home-cooked meal! It doesn't feel Americanized like MANY other restaurants nearby, which we LOVED. The michelada was delicious, and our server Aaron was very attentive and made sure we were well taken care of All I gotta say is, you know the food will be good when the salsa is good!!! a chill atmosphere and nice music was the cherry on-top read more
9 months ago
The food and the vibe here was amazing! I like that it's open late and everything is made to order. I had some amazing mahi mahi tacos! The fish was seasoned well and firm but not tough. The sides-rice and beans were delicious! Rice was fluffy and the beans were fantastic could have eaten them by themselves. I loved the salsa it was spicy and flavorful and the chips were thick and you can tell it was homemade. My server Johnny was so friendly and the other gentleman there was so kind too. I spilled my drink after he just finished mopping and he didn't make me feel bad about it and got me a new drink immediately. I wish I was here longer to try more items in the menu read more
9 months ago
Food, service and ambiance are great. Walked right into a table for dinner on a Saturday. Right in the heart of DT Palm Springs. Got a few different entrees with friends. Quesadilla tacos with asada were great. Guac is so fresh. Margarita is strong and worth it! Servers were also super nice as well. Would recommend. read more
2 months ago
12 days ago
This restaurant is right off N. Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA Last night my family decided to go this authentic Mexican restaurant. Upon Entering I noticed how super clean it was and so were the restrooms, very highly organized and attention to details. The atmosphere was so warm and welcoming. We greeted by LaLo, He asked us if we had any questions about the food, which we did and answered them all beautifully! I did have a question about the sauces on the enchiladas, the green or the red. Which one was more hotter. The next thing I know he bring out to small sauce bowls so I could try them and pick which one I liked. I thought that was so sweet of him! We ordered: 1 Queso Taco plate, 1 Macho Quesadillas asada plate, 1 enchiladas plate, 1 Macho Quesadilla chicken. Which all of the plates came with beans, rices and a small salad and guacamole. The portions of the food here are big as well as their price points are spot on! All the food was delicious!! LaLo was a great server always made sure we had everything we needed! He was so polite m, kind,caring, sweet, very genuine and extremely down to earth. LaLo has this very positive personality about himself that really radiates! I would like to also Thank Virginia the other server on helping us and the cook Johnny! I personally would love to Thank LaLo for our Terrific & amazing visit! Thank you so much La Bonita for a wonderful & memorable visit here! We definitely will be back here again! I'll Tell all my Family & Friends to visit here ! read more
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Is the Flaming Hot Chito Flavor made from Cheetos? Do you do others as well? Like Takis or Doritos...
Good question, hot Cheeto tacos are made with cheese and Cheetos only. No tortilla. Yes, I’ve made these same tacos with all types of chips but not on menu. Just do them periodically as specials.
3 dollar beer . All the time?
Is the fish in the fish tacos fresh or frozen fish sticks?
Frozen breaded fish sticks
How is the parking situation?
There are free parking lots super close to the restaurant. We were surprised to see free parking anywhere!
Estamo para seerbirle?
Si, nuestro patio esta abierto para comer y ofrecemos comida para llevar y entrega a domicilio
Is it dog friendly?
They have a small patio out front you can sit with your dog . Key word small.
Do you do buffet-style catering(10 people) for pickup?
Yes we do. Give us a call for details. We provide a buffet style taco bar
What happened to the tequila? We went for margaritas but it's only wine based yet the yelp photos show tequila.
Tequila wine maybe but no tequila sorry did you come in and try?
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