This place is a no for sure. Terrible food, bad service and dirty place…read more Will not return.

Great tasting Mexican food with quick and friendly service. The portions on their plates are large…read moreand you will not leave hungry. Nice and cold AC inside with plenty of seating. My only negative comment would be the multitude of flies landing on our table while we were trying to eat.

This place is one of the best restaurants to go to after a long hike in Idyllwild. The chips are…read moredelicious and I love the green salsa. The surf and turf tacos are my favorite, I've been here probably 8 times and ordered these tacos for three of those times. Portion sizes are HUGE and will fill you up!!! The service is quick and the waiters are polite. The decor is really lovely as well, it feels very rustic. I've also had the fried fish tacos and quesabirria. Both were VERY delicious.

We got there at around 4:45 on Labor Day weekend and it was starting to get more packed. There was…read moreone person bartending and serving. There was a kid there helping seat and bus tables. We got chips right away and they have a great salsa bar. My husband got the pollo Asado burrito and it's huge. Two could have it. I got the steak fajitas. It was a little tough but great flavor. Same here. Two could eat it. Especially if you start with a basket of chips. Now the reason it's not 5 stars. The place itself is a little grungy. Sticky tables and the food took forever. See above for one person doing all the things. We will be back but maybe to go next time?

Greatest Carnitas taco, $3.70 and stuffed, large and tasty!…read more Chips were warm and toasty. Good assortment of salsas.

I went for the $15.11 carne asada burrito...yuk!…read more Not good quality meat...need I say more! It is steak, but not anywhere close to carne asada meat! Poor, poor quality!

What I had: - Colorado ($27.95)…read more- Chili verde ($27.95) - Chicken taco ($4.95) - Flan ($8.95) - Traditional margarita ($11.95) - Mango margarita ($11.95) How it tasted: - I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious the colorado and chili verde were. Excellent seasoning, great flavors, and good temperature. Why did I give it a five? - I was quite surprised to find a cute place like this that offered decent Mexican food. Staff were attentive and wait times were relatively low. Verdict? - Give it a shot if you're up in Idyllwild.

3.5 = very okay…read more Look, SD OC and LA have the goods when it comes to Mexican range. But You're up in the mountains above Palm Springs. PARKING This place is popular on the weekends. The parking lot is small, so you might be parking on the street. There's plenty of street parking. SERVICE 5-stars Great service. Host. Food runners. Wait staff. All did great despite being slammed at lunch service. FOOD This is average good. Seems like some canned or frozen vegetables. Rice was not particularly exciting - a bit on the dry side. BEANS were well seasoned. Olive oil & Jalepeno salsa was 5 stars! Portions are Generous. VEGAN from Vegetarian menu. Most offerings in their vegetarian section can be made vegan by asking for "no dairy" Steamed chicken was tender, but no flavor. Their salsa (olive oil + jalepeno) saved the chicken. The outdoor patio is a lovely way to spend the afternoon. They allow pets outside on the patio. You may have to wait for tables along the edge to open up. PRICE You are a tourist supporting this beautiful little town. Enjoy eating out if you're in the mood for some touristy Mexican faire. Close to the center of town by foot.

Great eatery, we weren't sure what to expect. We wanted to do takeout and bring it back to our…read morecampsite. We ordered the 12 street tacos with three different meats. They came nicely prepared with limes. We bought the pinto beans and rice separately. We got chips and salsa and guacamole. Everything was delicious, but for four people there wasn't quite enough rice and beans. Wish we would've gotten two orders but we didn't know how big they were. At the end, we were all satisfied with the amount of food there was and the deliciousness of the takeout meal. Highly recommend.

Disgusting!!! When I touched the table, my hand stuck to…read moreit, as if it were glue. (Unclean) This might be the reason I saw roaches running out. When my fish taco finally did arrive, it was about the size of a sardine laying underneath a bed of indistinguishable material similar in appearance to the stuff in a compost bin! (See photo) Finally, I refused to pay $4 for the COMPLIMENTARY chips. Definitely wouldn't feed that to my worst enemy. Eat there at your own risk!!!!!

My family and I have been eating here for 20+ years and the food is consistently delicious. It is…read moremore of an authentic Mexican style, which sets it apart from other restaurants in Borrego Springs. The owners and staff are just a joy to see when we're there. You definitely feel like family.

This is some of the best Mexican Food I've had in a long time. And this is coming from someone…read morewho's lived in San Diego all of his life (and is now in LA!) Service was amazing, so quick to come out with fresh chips and salsa (FRESH! as in they made the chips in-house... rare trait to come by these days IMO). Quantity of food was incredible. I can't speak for the menudo (dad got this) or for the 3 egg platter (not really sure why my mom got this) but $16 for a carne asada burrito as well as the beans, rice, and veggies on the side was such a steal. Especially in Anza Borrego. I would've thought it would maybe be more expensive since it probably costs a lot to bring out the best ingredients in the desert but somehow they have it all figured out. The carne asada burrito meat was top tier. Smoky flavor, soft with charred edges, so flavorful and overall the quantity of the burrito was way more than I was expecting. Lastly, I'm just so happy my dog got to sit outside with us. They have a shaded patio with a couple tables. I think other pet parents followed suit, as this seems to be a hit for dog-friendly spots here in Anza Borrego. I'd highly recommend. What a great find by me. Go me!! This is truly a hole in the wall that needs more recognition. You won't be let down!

Tucked away in the back parking lot off Palm Canyon Road is Pablito's Mexican Bar and Grill. The…read moreChips and salsa were fresh, the ceviche perfectly flavored and ended the meal with the freshest chicken taco salad. So good! This is the perfect spot to eat after viewing the Sky Art sculptures in Borrego Springs! Family owned, genuinely welcoming with true authentic Mexican food that is delicious is definitely something I'll come back for. @YelpReno @YelpPalmSprings

Not a bad place to eat, by Borrego Springs standards. There was plenty of parking. The staff was…read morecompetent, and usually prompt. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. The food was good though the drinks tasted a little funny. Lemonade from the fountain needed sugar, and they use an odd-tasting mix for the house margaritas. The prices were decent. I would go back!

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.

We get over here frequently for work and stay nearby.. this place is a must stop when in town…read more Service is great. Decent drinks.. great chili rellano, hard shell tacos, and carnitas. Cant wait to come back

I came here this evening and honestly ended up having a really good experience. When I first got…read morehere, there was about a 45-minute wait for a table for one. After waiting around 20 minutes, I decided to just grab a seat at the bar, and I'm actually glad I did. There was no wait, and even though the restaurant was packed, my food came out really fast. Jon was my primary server. He was polite but was not attentive, I didn't feel like we connected much during the meal. The front staff was very friendly, though, and helped me with some recommendations. I ordered the guacamole with chips and salsa, fried whole jalapeño, chile relleno, and rice and beans. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and well seasoned. The guacamole was really good, the rice and beans had a lot of flavor, and the fried jalapeño with the habanero sauce had just the right amount of heat. If you like spicy food, I'd definitely recommend trying it. The chile relleno was recommended by Alvaro, and he told me it reminds him of his grandma whenever he eats it. I really liked hearing that because it made the recommendation feel personal, and he was absolutely right, it was delicious. Huge shoutout to Alvaro. He wasn't even my primary server, but he kept an eye on me, checked in, helped with recommendations, and made sure everyone around the bar was taken care of. He was just genuinely friendly and easy to talk to, and that stood out to me. For dessert, I tried the Pan de Elote for the first time, again on Alvaro's recommendation. I had never tried it before, but trust me, hands down, it was really good. I'm glad he convinced me to give it a try because it was the perfect way to finish the meal. The kitchen deserves a shoutout too. Everything came out cooked well and looked great. The restaurant is clean, nicely decorated, and has both indoor and outdoor seating, and I thought the prices were pretty reasonable. I've been to a few highly rated places around Palm Springs that looked great on paper but didn't quite live up to the reviews, so it was nice to finally have a meal that actually delivered. Good food, good atmosphere, and genuinely nice people. Alvaro definitely made the experience more memorable!!!!

The food at Clandestino in Palm Springs was good, but unfortunately, the portions were extremely…read moresmall for the price. We honestly felt like we paid full size prices for kid size meals and left still hungry. We had another appointment immediately afterward, so we didn't have time to order anything else, which made it even more disappointing. We've been to the Azusa location, and the difference in portion sizes is surprising! The servings there are easily 2-3 times the amount. For what we paid in Palm Springs, we definitely expected more. The food itself was enjoyable, but the value and portion sizes really missed the mark for us.

We really enjoyed this asian inspired fusionish brunch spot. They have good food and even have…read morekimchi making classes. We tried the kimchi Reuben and it was a hit. It was a surprising combination, but it worked well. Almost like a substitute for sauerkraut. Also came with fries which were the right amount of crispy. Delicious food here.

An unexpected breakfast treat. We arrived to Idlewild the evening before on a Tuesday. We found…read moreout that most of the downtown area is closed down and I was hungry. We found the MileHigh Cafe. What a culinary treat. My wife had the avocado toast with her fluffy eggs. They gave a ample serving of avocado, which is unusual. The eggs were prepared the way she likes them and the coffee was fresh great flavor and strong I had eggs Benedict wow the sauce for the eggs Benedict is made from scratch the Canadian bacon it was real, I did help my wife eat a good portion of her sourdough bread . the greatest treat was having homemade strawberry jam presented The whole meal was wonderful and the atmosphere open clean and inviting. unexpected experience and I look forward to going back there.