I could not leave La Quinta without a visit to Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant. Me and my fam were hoping to have the same experience as our first visit, the entire staff did not disappoint. The best authentic Mexican food, the drinks, read more

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Food!!! No flavor .... Not consistent . I Hear Mendoza's is much better. I have not been .... But will definitely try , because I will not be coming back here. But I do have to say ..... very clean... full bar , but as you read reviews that's questionable. read more

We had an amazing experience! The place was super clean and the ambiance was welcoming! We ordered the shrimp and octopus cocktail along with the beef street tacos, and everything was absolutely delicious. I grew up eating seafood, so I'm pretty picky when it comes to authentic flavors, and this place truly delivered. The seafood tasted fresh, flavorful, and authentic, honestly some of the best I've had in a long time. The food took about 10 minutes to come out, but it was completely worth the wait. Everything arrived fresh and perfectly prepared. A special shoutout to Bri, our server! She was incredible, constantly multitasking, helping multiple tables, and still managed to provide excellent service with a great attitude. She definitely needs a raise! She was working hard, and she made our experience even better. We definitely recommend this restaurant and will absolutely be coming back! read more

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I really don't like to give bad reviews, but, it's necessary. Margarita's weren't good at all, sent the skinny margarita back, Trio Fajitas were basic and small (Kids meal size). Coors Light bottle $7.00? I'll just stick to Casa Mendoza, better value and food for sure. read more

Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant - Receipt - Mexican Near Me - La Quinta, California

We ordered food to go. We were told 10 to 15 minutes to get our food. After 20 minutes, we were told there was a problem in the kitchen and that it would take another 10 minutes. After waiting for our food for about 40 minutes in an empty restaurant, the food was awful. We ordered 2 plates, crispy beef tacos and beef enchiladas. I paid $16 for soggy tortillas and burnt meat. I paid $18 for tasteless enchiladas that needed some cheese. I don't mind paying money for good food, but this was not good food. I don't know what was going on in the kitchen or the staff, but this was bad food and bad service. I would not recommend this restaurant and will not go there again! I should have canceled my order!! read more

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I had the same veg burrito with ranchero sauce on Friday night and it was much better! The service is lovely as it has always been. Chips and salsa on point. Based on this dinner, I will come back again! (For anyone that is strict vegetarian, the rice is made with chicken bouillon, but the beans are veg-friendly). read more

Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant - Vegetarian Burrito - Mexican Near Me - La Quinta, California

In a sea of franchises we came across this understated place! So tasty and amazing margaritas! Our server was on top of everything! We will definitely return! read more

Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - La Quinta, California

It is always a pleasure to dine at Los Arcos. Today's special was a watermelon margarita. You could taste the fresh watermelon and it made for a very refreshing drink. I enjoy the sizzling fajitas, because I can take half the pan home and have it all over again with my own tortillas. read more

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I've seen this place on my commute. Stopped after my Bike Ride. Ordered a Margarita, it is made with Agave Wine! Delicious! Not too sweet and not bitter! It's a must visit when going to the LQ Cove! Family owned and sometimes they have tacos and the tortillas are made by hand. read more

Great Little Mexican restaurant. Food is delicious and the Table side guacamole is a must.

Fantastic family owned restaurant! Food was beyond delicious- hubby had a shrimp fajita burrito & I had a shrimp fajita salad in a fried flour tortilla. Plus we shared a shrimp cocktail. Portions are very generous, we had plenty of leftovers! Service was top notch. It's a small quality Mexican restaurant with plenty of tables & a nice bar. They also have a nice happy hour. Try them! You'll be glad you did! read more

Our dinners were very good. The chicken mole had a great flavor. I am lowering the rating because the margaritas were very poor. I question whether there was any tequila at all in the margaritas. We are sensitive to alcohol and can tell there was very little if any in the drinks. When you pay for an alcoholic drink you expect there to be alcohol in it. On the other hand, our waitperson was delightful. She appeared to take pleasure and pride in her service. She is a fantastic ambassador for the place. read more

This place truly has authentic Mexican food. I came here with some friends after a hike, and enjoyed some hearty dishes. This place is conveniently right off the freeway, friendly staff and great service! read more

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We came here for taco Tuesday and not only were the tacos incredibly good, the drinks and service were outstanding! Highly recommend this place. They make sure you are taken care of and treat you like family. We will be back! Yum!! read more

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They have huge portions and everything is delicious! The staff was super attentive and kind. This time i got the fajita burrito and it was soooo good. The restaurant is clean and orderly as well. read more

This place was just OK. Tacos were OK. Food came out just a little cold but overall it's just OK love the salsa though

La Quinta residents! Came here for the 1st time and will definitely be coming back. Great service and food and drinks. read more

Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant - Bar Area - Mexican Near Me - La Quinta, California

The last time I ate here was about 3 years ago and it was not a good experience. Went there tonight for Taco Tuesday and unfortunately didn't have a good experience either. We asked for the Taco Tuesday special and the waitress was surprised that we were not given a menu. Not a good start. The chips were fine but the salsa was not eatable because it tasted burned. When we got the tacos served the meat was cold and if it was served warmer perhaps it could have been a tasty meal. Overall the experience was disappointed and have decided that Los Arcoss will NOT be on our list of restaurants that will be revisited in the future. read more

Los Arcos is BOMB Mexican food in La Quinta. It's causal and a family like environment that it's comfortable for all ages. Don't sleep on their bar area and bartenders though, while it's a more traditional restaurant and less of a bar I was impressed by their cocktails and margaritas. The vibes inside are good and the restaurant is clean and inviting. They have a small outdoor patio but being in a shopping center not much of an atmosphere outside, so I'd definitely recommend sitting inside which was really nice for us to have a girls dinner. Restaurant is spacious enough with tables and booths throughout. Not too big though that you'd get overlooked or anything, the service was consistent and we had plenty of check ins. The service was very good here and everyone was super friendly. While we had a consistent and nice waitress, we were checked up on by multiple people, it was really nice how everyone works together to make sure the customer has a great experience. Nice people work here and they deserve your business. The margaritas are a 10/10 here! I had a raspberry margarita here and it was honestly one of the best margaritas I've had in a very long time! My friends liked their cocktails as well. stick with the margs. The food was also very good and authentic. They can cater to the larger demographic as they had a large menu and a great selection to choose from. I loved their albondigas soup (the cute little cup of rice on the side was a nice touch). I had a asada taco with rice and beans on the side too. While simple it was all tasty, fresh, and fabulous. 5 stars classic Mexican casual food here and I will definitely be back soon. read more

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The food is good overall. Love the salsa for the chips. Nice bit of heat in it. The chicken mole was also yummy. I also like that the refried beans are not completely mush, still some whole beans in it. The chili verde was disappointing. Very mild didn't have the heat we expected for verde. Over flavor profile was good, needed more cumin and chili pepper. The margaritas were tasty. read more

Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant - Chicken mole - Mexican Near Me - La Quinta, California

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Met at the door, seated quickly, very friendly place. Menu as you would expect, except the Molé. This may be the best Molé Negro I've ever had. My previous best would probably be Mi Casa in Cabo, or possibly the Blue Iguana in Salt Lake. I've been trying Molé wherever I can find it for 30 years, so it's hard to remember. With the Molé on the menu, this is now my favorite Mexican Restaurant in the Valley. read more

Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant - Enchiladas Menu - Mexican Near Me - La Quinta, California

If you want to wait an hour for your food when it's not even busy, then this is the place for you! Also, I orders the flautas with no sour cream... By the time I get the order (about an hour later), they're PLAIN flautas! No guac, no lettuce, NADA! Also, their beans are bland! No flavor. read more

Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - La Quinta, California

Just visited this restaurant. Definitely will be back. Quiet, and probably a great space to catch a football game. Bar was small, maybe ten chairs, but overall a quaint spot. Service was superb. Great attention to keeping drinks full and ice cold for this hot day. Meals today consisted of Ranchero Burrito, Chicken Mole Enchiladas and Huevo Ranchero. And the tables Guac, fresh and tasty. Overall meals were good and hot to the table. Great small business and local spot. read more

We were out and about in Indian Wells and found this spot on Yelp that had good food pics, high reviews, and good prices. This place is off the regular Hwy 111 track. It's a nice looking place in a suburban shopping center with plenty of parking. We received friendly greetings when we walked in and were seated right away. Fresh Chips and salsa were good. I had the Campechana (shrimp/octopus) cocktail, the fajita trio, and three burritos (carnitas, chicken). My cocktail was really good and came with hot sauce to add (Valentina?). Wife's fajitas were decent but the beef would've been better with thicker pieces of carne. The flaming platter was a nice touch. The burritos were all pretty good, but not awesome. One of the chicken burritos was a little salty for the diner's taste. Beans and rice were good. Service was friendly and prompt. It's a nice spot in the neighborhood. I'd give it a solid 3.5- read more

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Some of the best Mexican food and margaritas I've experienced outside of Mexico. The grilled fish tacos were spectacular - the fish was fresh and tender, the chipotle sauce was perfect, and the house made hot sauce was excellent. My girlfriend had the chile relleno which was equally excellent, not too much cheese, light and fluffy. The margaritas were absolutely the best margs we've ever had. I'd post a picture but it's 100% devoured!! read more

We really enjoyed our meal at Los Arcos. We had a variety of things. My husband ordered the table side guacamole and I got a michelada that was delicious. It had the perfect amount of spice. I was craving mariscos and this plate did not disappoint. The mango made the spicy more enjoyable and was absolutely delicious. Service was good and very kind. Ambiance was great! And my son loved being in a booth. read more

Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - La Quinta, California

If you're not ready for your taste buds to be serenaded by sizzling theatrics and guacamole whipped up with the flair of a soap opera villain, then stay away--because Los Arcos is bringing the drama in the best way possible. Let's talk about the tableside guacamole: this thing should have its own Netflix show. It was mashed with such passion and precision, I almost proposed to the server on the spot. Creamy, zesty, perfectly chunky--this guac had me questioning every life decision that led me to supermarket tubs. And then... the fajitas. OH, THE FAJITAS. They didn't just arrive--they entered the chat like a telenovela character returning from the dead. Flames. Sizzle. A puff of smoke that whispered, "You're not ready." I wasn't. No one at the table was. We were temporarily blinded by flavor and showmanship. I swear one bite gave me a flashback to my childhood, even though I've never been to Mexico. That's how good they were. The staff? Super friendly (Bri was the best). The vibes? Immaculate. The margaritas? Dangerous. One too many and you'll be dancing to mariachi music you think you hear but doesn't actually exist. In short: come for the food, stay for the fire show, and leave with a full belly and a new respect for guacamole as performance art. Los Arcos, you've officially stolen my heart (and my sodium intake for the week). read more

The food is good but don't order a margarita, worst I've ever had. Service was excellent and it's nicely decorated.

I was craving Mexican food and this did it. My favorite thing on the menu was the los tres amigos enchiladas that had chicken/green salsa, pork/white salsa, and beef/red salsa. I thought that was really unique and gave me options! I was happy. Flavors were good. read more

Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant - Los tres amigos - Mexican Near Me - La Quinta, California

"If you want to taste real Mexican food, come here! The prizes are good, the food tastes great, it's fresh, the ambiance is good, and the service is excellent. Christina is so helpful and nice; she provides read more

Their food, and service has always been an excellent experience; we'll continue to keep coming back.

Not very good taste like they used ravioli sauce on the vegetarian burrito not recommended

We made reservations 4 days in advance and when we arrived 5 minutes before our reservation we were told we would have to wait 40 minutes. Barely an apology and not helpful. I don't understand the point of reservations at a restaurant if you're not going to be able to honor them. Would not recommend. read more

My friends and I were looking for a place to have brunch. We came across this Mexican restaurant and decided to stop by. The host that sat us down was very welcoming and friendly. The restaurant has nice decor . Looks like they may be short staffed because it took them about 20 minutes to take our drink order, then another 20 min for our food order. We ordered the chicken flautas. These were ok but the rice wasn't fresh and dry. The flautas were basic. I got a small side of guacamole . When I asked the waitress for more she took about 15min to bring me the side, by then I was done with my food. The chilaquiles verdes salsa tasted rancid . The taquitos were your average taquitos, did not taste homemade . This place is your average Mexican American food , not authentic. The only good thing was the michelada , that was refreshing and tasty. read more

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Solid Mexican food. We were staying in the LQ Cove and ordered deliver through Grubhub twice. The first night I had the Chili Relleno combo with a cheese enchilada (my go-to). The Chili Relleno was one of the better ones I've had - nice egg batter (light and fluffy) with plenty of cheese filling. The enchilada was good too, but the stand out was the red sauce it was served in. Extremely tasty. He had the Tampiquena, a carne asada steak topped with a cheese enchilada, and he really liked it. The 2nd meal I had the combo again (that good) and he had a combo of 2 crispy chicken tacos and a pork tamale, which he really liked again. The order came promptly, and we will order from here again. Can't speak to the ambiance as we did take-out, but we look forward to dining in in the future. read more

Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant - Chili Relleno and enchilada combo - excellent! - Mexican Near Me - La Quinta, California

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Our first visit to Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant was a five star experience. The restaurant is located in a strip style mall with plenty of parking. The interior is cozy and well-decorated. We ordered the Fajita Trio and shared it. The item included beef, chicken, shrimp, and grilled peppers and onions. Our waiter, Jesus, brought the entree to our table, and it was still cooking on the hot plate. Everything was delicious. The entree also came with rice, beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, and three tortillas. There is also an option if you share this entree. You can order an additional "Fajita Set-Up" which includes the rice, beans, pico de gallo, and guacamole. The cost for the separate "Fajita Set-Up" was $6.00. We really appreciated the reasonable prices for the food we received...excellent value. Regarding Jesus, he was excellent. We never had to request a drink refill, and he checked in with us regularly. Los Arcos is definitely our new go to Mexican restaurant in La Quinta. read more

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Our meal was delicious. The husband stated his chile verde was the best in memory. I once again enjoyed the Date Palm Signature Salad-my favorite. Our server was charming, precise and very attentive. What we didn't know is there's a second Los Arcos location across Dinah Shore from Costco in Palm Desert, run by the same family. read more

Visited this restaurant during a 'family visiting' vacation. Place is clean and organized with plenty of seating. Had a large party (11 people). Service was excellent and the food was hot, fresh and good portion sizes. Minus one star for the following two reasons: 1) Drinks were a bit more expensive than other restaurants around the area 2) Did not realize the tip was automatically added to the bill (20%) due to a 'Large Party'. I added 25% on top of the 20% so someone enjoyed a hefty tip, but this was a learning experience to review the bill prior to paying. read more

Well it was time to update my first review of this locals hangout. YELP Short Answer: YES indeed but keep ordering to the menu and keep drink order per menu. Location: Is still excellent in a commercial retail center with excellent parking. Buildout: Recently updated and looks very nice, good investment. Menu: Pretty traditional and really true to culture, perfect for my tastes. Food Prep: Well done, it is important and so easy to screw up. Food taste: Perfect, cannot get much better than that. So happy Los Arcos close to our house and have eaten here many times... Libations: Maybe needs to work on this profit center of every restaurant but would advise to just go simple or make sure the owner is behind the bar and in a good mood. One of our last visits things went very wrong. Waitstaff: Could not be much friendlier, fast, and happy if you're happy. Overall Value: Yes it is here, just hope they can maintain this level of service and food quality. GO VISIT off season. read more

Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant - Updated bar area, very nice - Mexican Near Me - La Quinta, California

Nice little restaurant featuring a huge menu of options - something for everyone. This place is small but somehow had space for our party of 10 on a busy night. Excellent service all around - great margaritas, and some of the best guacamole, made to order tableside! The salsa that comes with the starter chips is fantastic - tangy with just a little kick. Very fresh! We ate so many chips, we couldn't finish our dinners. Two thumbs up! read more

Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant - Multi-generational dinner - Mexican Near Me - La Quinta, California