We found this place looking for a happy hour to take out friend too that was coming into town. From the menu, it looked and sounded great. Wine bar doesn't open till 5 which was when happy hour started. For the first hour, they had wine, well drinks and draft beer. A few small plates also offered. It's a wine and tapas bar. It's along El Paseo before you hit the main shopping area, depending on which way you come. Entrance has a nice wall created by ficus trees and mister spraying to keep you cool. There's a decent patio with a good amount of seating. Inside is where the party is. The place is set with two seating area. Right when you walk in is the bar. A good amount of hi top seating and tables. Hi top seating that are along the window were actually very uncomfortable. Padded seats were so narrow that seating was so uncomfortable but oh well. There's the other room seating area which houses all the wine on shelves. I believe it's also a wine store but that sectioned was closed for a private event. We just wanted a drink before dinner so no food was had. From the looks of the dishes that were coming out, they looked really nice. Tapas style dishes made for sharing. With happy hour, there was a couple dishes that was included. Also they offered a deal with a charcuterie board and a bottle included. We just went with a glass of their house red and white. And an order of spicy margaritas. It's a full bar so that was nice. Margaritas were great and house wine was decent. The service was great with the bartender who was a doll and very sweet. Made drinks and still had time to come check out on people. It was still early but it did pick up for happy hour which is from 5-6 right when they open. The place was quite nice and well decorated. Beautiful wine bar that's great for mingling with friends over food drinks and tapas. Will definitely be back for some food. read more

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Loved the cocktail but completely forgot what it was called kinda like a cucumber mojito but with vodka. Wine flight was perfect as they have a great variety. We let our bartender pick for us and she did great. They also have a premium wine flight available. The Mushroom Truffle Flatbread was definitely the start of the show. Very surprised at how delicious it was! We thought it was a pizza based in the previous photos but was perfect for the two of us. read more

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Stepping in, the ambience is a "cool" dark, the child of a rugged bar and an LA American food restaurant. Lively, diverse, energized full of bright faces that bring light to the dimly lit space. Service was stellar - attentive, on it, anticipated needs/preferences before they were even addressed. A quick anecdote, the waitress made PROACTIVE decisions knowing I am Vegan, not just reactive - a rare thing outside of high dining restaurant. Red wine flight included a fantastic Cab & Cab Reserve, and a "very good" Pinot...and that's coming from a person who does not drink Pinot. I didn't care for the blend but then again I never care for a blend as it is. Food was "American" style tapas - small plates of well crafted foods ranging from flatbread pizza to meatballs to vege pockets and (for me) a "Vegan Stack" composed of rice, mango, avocado, and a delicious spicy mayo. Tiramisu dessert disappeared in all of 20 seconds, well plated and beautifully crafted. You will not leave La Fe thinking to yourself "that was the greatest food I've ever had," but you may just leave thinking "this was the best time with my friends I've ever had" - and THAT is what this restaurant is for -- Bring your friends for a night on the town, bring your family for an energized reunion, bring yourself for a social time itch-scratching. In other words, this restaurant has a unique PLACE in the Palm Desert area: it is the place to happy social. read more

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Walked in when the bar was empty, at 5pm on a Friday (they had just opened) left at 7pm with a packed house! We sat at the bar, and wow the bartenders were knowledgeable about their wines and very skillful at making cocktails. Mario made me one of the best gimlets of my life! The vibes were chill at first but turned into the place to be. I can not wait to come back read more

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Didn't hate it but didn't love it. It's a pretty large space. We caught a very good music set in the back room, and the cocktails and red wine selections were good. But the meat and cheese board was really weak. Very ordinary selections that I could get at any supermarket. And all for a hefty price. read more

Perfect first stop to a girls night out! The bartender was extremely nice and attentive even though they had a full house. This is not a quiet wine bar just an FYI. There is fun upbeat music playing through the speakers the whole time. I will have to come back soon and try the food. read more

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Food portions are super small for the charcuterie, have ordered in past several times. Service is nice but this last time I went group of 2 for a girls dinner. I waited for water for more than 20 minutes and to order drinks. Super packed and overwhelmingly loud. Finally got to put in our drink and food order waited another 20 minutes and then we decided to cancel our order and head to another spot. Manager didn't care and our waitress. Probably won't be back anymore tried to give this place a shot since we've come pretty frequently with my family who introduced us to this spot. Loved it in the beginning now not so much. read more

I love the vibe, service and food It is always consistent Thank you for doing what you do read more

La Fe is a quaint, but very lively wine/cocktail bar with tapas and small bites. It was recommended to us for their Banana Old Fashioned, which we didn't try on this visit, but will make a return. We stopped in late on a Saturday night and the place was packed, with mostly a younger crowd vibe. Indoor seating is mostly bar height with a few standard tables. There's also a cute, covered patio in front along El Paseo. Andrea waited on us, and the service was good. However, as busy as they were, extra staff may have helped with the wait times. My 91-yo mother-in-law tried a Non-Alcoholic Aperol Spritz ($15), which was tasty, while my wife and I shared a Premium Wine Flight ($45) including four 3 - 4oz pours. We also tried the Assorted Olives ($8) which was a nice accompaniment to the wine. Happy Hour is available Sun. - Thur, from 5-6 PM and you can enjoy drink and food specials, or a charcuterie board and select bottle of wine for $50. On street parking is available on El Paseo, as well as a large, private lot in the rear. The shortest walk is towards the west end of the buildings and around to the front of the shop. read more

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Best spot for a date. Vibes are immaculate. Wine selection is a premium and its just a perfect speakeasy type vibe if thats what youre looking for! read more

Very nice they serve a full menu late at night . Food is pretty good , nice selection of wine and cocktails , generally busy and fun place

La Fe Wine Bar in Palm Desert offers a decent wine selection with something for most tastes. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented, which made the dining experience enjoyable overall. Unfortunately, the service was quite slow throughout the evening, and a large party on the terrace was exceptionally loud, making it difficult to fully relax and enjoy the atmosphere. read more

What price delicious food and drink drinks. Randomly came in and was very impressed with everything I tried, next time I've been in Palm Springs I would definitely return read more

We were there for a drink but they offer great options for munchies! The server was super friendly and of course h the he have a good selection of alcohol! read more

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My friends and I had a fabulous dining experience at this beautiful place last evening. We arrived right at five and there seemed to be a steady stream of folks right behind us. Every server that stopped by the table was friendly and the atmosphere was welcoming. We ordered off the happy hour menu and we weren't disappointed!! The food was amazing especially the salad and it was enough for the 3 of us to share. When we left a little after six, the place was packed. Great experience and we will definitely be going back!! read more

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Honest is the best. Flatbread pizza chicken pesto was tasty. Though meager. Got water service when we sat down but never again. The chicken tacos I think are made with wonton wraps. Tasty though not much chicken with a sliced hot house tomato. The short rib was mostly fat. Eh. It might be for some folks though it didn't work for us. There was a good 12-15 mins in between each plate that was ordered. So we waited almost a half hour before we could all eat together. Maybe it was an off nite. Ya can't win them all. We wish them all the best. read more

Great service and atmosphere! Great selection of wine and spirits and good food! Definitely worth a visit!

Great service. Very knowledgeable staff. Good pairing of food and wine. Nice atmosphere. read more

I'm a vegetarian, so right off the bat the options felt pretty limited. Every wine I've tried here has been just okay, nothing that really stands out. The staff are friendly, but also a bit inattentive, which makes the experience less enjoyable. Honestly, if it were more of a "order at the counter and take it to your table" kind of setup, it might actually feel more comfortable. Sooo I'm a sucker for low lighting, but the atmosphere here comes across as more cold than cozy. On one visit, I was told they were closing even though there was still an hour and a half left before the listed closing time, which was disappointing. The menu itself is also dark and a little confusing to read. Overall, I'd maybe give this place another try in a year, but as of now I'm not feeling very enticed to come back. read more

We stopped into La Fe for a glass of wine on our way to dinner and enjoyed good quick service in a friendly atmosphere. Thanks for the hospitality! read more

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This was a recommendation from an employee at the Westin, where we are staying. I read some of the reviews but didn't let the bad ones detract from forming my own opinion. The ambiance is nice (we sat in the wine room). We had the best, and attentive service! In fact, i ordered a glass of white on happy hour and didn't care for it so I was just going to order a glass of red. They took back my white without me even asking and swapped it (so kind and something I didn't ask for). We shared three tapas- all of which were delicious! The crispy tacos were our favorite!! We will definitely be back!!! read more

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I have been here a few times and always look forward to coming back. Food: the food here is solid. Everything I have had is very tasty and I look forward to to trying everything on the menu. Drinks: good selection of wine, cocktails, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks. Service: service is always friendly but sometimes can be inconsistent when it comes to wait times when it's busy. Ambiance: the bar is very lively and fun. This is a great place to catch up with friends. However, when it is crowded, especially during the winter months, I feel like the ventilation isn't great in some parts of the bar and it can be stuffy. It's open seating so if this is a concern, pick a seat in the middle. read more

Nice vibe and great service. The place was full but not crowded. The wine & food were excellent.

Cute wine bar, loved the vibes. I just wish the staff explained more on the wines and charcuterie board. We asked what red wine was on the wine flight and the server said we pick. The charcuterie board just got dropped off had no idea what was on it. Anyways besides that the place was nice and food and drinks were good. I would go back. read more

YUPPPP excellent service and delicious food they were so good about my food allergy too yay

Always excellent service, interesting wines and yummy flatbread! We prefer sitting on the patio as it's a bit quieter.

This is a great spot to have on El Paseo and it absolutely attracts a younger and more hip crowd! We sat at the bar and both bartenders who helped us and the food runners who brought our bites were so lovely and friendly! The food itself is pretty good, tapas style, and overall plenty of options. I love patatas bravas but I would skip these ones- and word to the wise the aioli on both the potatoes and meatballs are very spicy, which is not the norm. The tuna tower was very good as was the caprese and tiramisu. I loved the atmosphere and the happy hour deals cannot be beat! read more

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One of the only wine bars with this much wine in Palm Desert. It is located in the middle of a busy street so don't miss it! I ubered but there were lots of parking on the street. It was super busy on a weekday night because there was a game going on. There is a full bar in the outer side and there are also tables inside for tastings and large groups. It seems like they were short staffed at night, but we got seated and the server looked super overworked :( We tried the red wine flight in the white wine flight. Both are very good and it was nice to try out different wines. The food here is very small. We ordered three different dishes and it was still not enough for a full meal. Make sure to eat before coming so you can pair the lines with a little bit of tapas. Other than that, it was a very aesthetic and nice vibe. If you are in Palm Desert, I would recommend trying out the wine flights. :) read more

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Came here for a nice date night with my husband. Super cute spot for food and drinks! We enjoyed the poke stack and margherita flatbread, along with the Dunham red. Service was good initially but then got rather slow as more patrons came in. At the end, another large group of probably 10 people at 2 tables with a rather swinger-esque vibe came and pushed their tables into ours and wouldn't stop talking to us, which was kinda weird and killed our date night vibe. Waitress saw it happen and just let it happen. We asked her for the check 3 times over the period of 20 minutes because we wanted to leave and finally my husband ended up having to go up to the bar and insist on paying. Taking off a star because geez help your patrons out when they're trying to escape an awkward situation!!! read more

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We had Rachel as our server tonight and I genuinely hope management reads this. She deserves a raise! She was one of the best servers we've had anywhere in the valley in a long time. She anticipated what we needed before we asked. She checked in at perfect timing (never interrupted conversation, never disappeared). She made sure every detail was addressed. It's obvious she actually cares about the guest experience, and that massively elevates the entire restaurant. She made our party memorable and she 100% represents the restaurant exceptionally. Rachel is a 10/10 and genuinely a reason we'll be coming back. read more

I don't hate nothing more than bad service!! The Girl Bartenders Awful, awful !! They need a new job; "People" is not their forte and serving not their calling. The bartender "B" who Wait on us faster than McDonalds received a 2 dollar tip !! We were Generous!! Better service owners, Better customer service specially at the bar !! We are locals, we know !! read more

Food (2/5) - We ordered the Meat Empanadas, Chicken Tacos, and the Beet Salad. Meat Empanadas were tasty - we enjoyed the flavors and the sauce that came on the side. However, the Chicken inside the tacos were dry and crumbly. The whole dish didn't have much flavor. The Beet salad was okay, but the balsamic glaze on top was excessive. Drinks (3/5) - Enjoyed the wine selection, it was what I would expect at a wine bar. Service (2/5) - Very friendly servers but the service was extremely slow. We had to look around and flag someone down just to let them know we received the wrong salad. At the end of the meal, after waiting and looking around to see if we can catch someone's attention for our check, we just walked up to the bar to pay. Overall, we enjoyed the cozy ambiance of the restaurant, but the food was mediocre at best and service was inattentive despite the restaurant not being busy. Server/bartenders were standing by the server station either chatting or doing side work. read more

I've been twice already. I thought it was fantastic. I once went for happy hour and the bartender was very nice. I just moved to Rancho Mirage, so I'm checking out all the new places. The second time I went was an event hosted by a local business to get to know other businesses and the event went really well it was in the other room of the restaurant which is open, but it is a great space for events. I will definitely go back. read more

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First time visiting and the experience was exceptional. They have a great selection of Napa wine among other regions. The staff were polite and attentive. The food was great along with the ambiance. read more

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This restaurant has a cute ambiance and nice wine selection. The empanadas were good, and so were the salads! The chimichurri streak was really disappointing. It is just warmed roast beef lunch meat served with sauce. The potatas brava were okay. Pulled pork sliders were good. read more

This was definitely a rare find for me. The best wine collection in the desert. You will have and taste some of the finest and best wines presented to you by the sommeliers. Service is OK, and the food is right up the alley to eat with the wine. I must've tried six different glasses of wine that evening, and they were all amazing because the sommelier knew exactly what I would like to drink. Very hard to get good service like that. The decor was really cute and fun, kind of like a small winery. One of my favorite places here in the desert. read more

Great place to have a glass of wine. Can get packed and very loud but that's just because it's a great place to hang with your favorite friends. Service is great . Get there early on the weekends read more

Great happy hour for drinks alone! Loved the ambiance on the patio. We tried the patatas bravas, a flatbread, and the pork sliders for food, nothing was above average. I found that the portions are super small even for a tapas spot. Servers were attentive to get food and drinks in, but never came by with water that was requested. We ended up finding the self serve stations to grab our own upon leaving, which we were not informed about. maybe a 6.5/10 overall! Would return, but would probably hold off on the food menu. read more

Great ambience good food but tiny portions Love the place though just need more for the money read more

After many visits, we are convinced that this place has the BEST service anywhere! They are ALL awsome! Great wine selections and wonderful craft cocktails. Food is great, just VERY small portions. Don't go hungry! read more