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    Low Desert Modern Mexican

    4.5 (244 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    LOW DESERT MODERN MEXICAN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Great lookin bar area
    Kimberley K.

    I like this place. It's cute. It's hip modern. Or Desert modern like people call it. The food is a bit more "gourmet" than a regular Mexican restaurant. I like my birria tacos , I've been here before, and I remember them being small... but I forgot HOW small. Like VERY small. They were delicious and I forgot to tell them ... no melted cheese ( oh well .. my fault ) The other thing ? Their tap water tastes weird like metal or something metallic .. I don't understand why

    Chicken & Carne Asada Taco
    Cici C.

    Love this place! We went for street tacos and margaritas tonight. Excellent! I had the Mecca margarita. We enjoyed the shrimp , chicken, carne asada tacos. Happy Hour everyday 2-5pm. Nice indoor dining and large patio area dining. They do weekend brunch too. The staff are great. Mariana made some good suggestions. Very nice. Great service.

    Dara L.

    The food was so good, I can't remember the last time I cleaned my plate. I almost licked my plate. It was so delicious. I really enjoyed the vegetarian enchiladas, the tofu and the vegetables were very well seasoned. The cheese and the sauce that they put on the enchiladas is chef's kiss. The beans and rice were very well seasoned and had a lot of flavor. No notes!

    Veggie Enchiladas
    Cleo M.

    Wow. The food was soooooo good. I'm really surprised with the veggie and vegan options they have on their menu. Both dishes we ordered were super flavorful, savory, and tasty! We ordered the chips, guac & salsa, veggie enchiladas, and chicken & veggie tacos. I have no complaints! The service was friendly and kind. The ambiance inside was modern and desert vibes. I would definitely come back again to try more of their dishes. Thank you so much :)

    Prickly pear margarita
    Jason E.

    Amazing! Delicious! Friendly! Cozy! I was looking for something different and boy did I find it. Now anytime I'm in town, I know where I'll be dining. I was taken care of by Francisco and another server that I did not get her name. They were both great and had excellent recommendations that were so good. I had a prickly pear margarita that was so good I could have had a few but thankfully didn't! I had the Brussel sprouts corn mix and dear lord, so good. I begged for the recipe but they wouldn't give it up. For my entree I had the trio ceviche in tamarindo sauce. Good lord it was so fresh and had an amazing spicy kick to it that got my sinuses moving! You must try it all!

    Lunch special - birria & grilled shrimp tacos
    Atira S.

    The cutest little restaurant! The staff was very friendly & attentive! Came for lunch & ordered their street taco lunch special. The portion size was perfect for lunch. The tacos were so good!! The birria was flavorful and tender, and the shrimp was so fresh. Didn't get any drinks but they looked so good. Great place for lunch!

    Chilaquiles
    Janice L.

    Great happy hour! Service is fast and food was delicious. Plenty of parking and the patio seating is well shaded.

    Indoor seating
    Tiffany A.

    Good, very unique tacos. Loved the corn mix. I ordered both the cauliflower and the Brussels sprouts options. And I think the cauliflower was better because the Brussels were very stringy and had a texture that distracted from the corn mix. The waiter forgot my husbands soup and we didn't notice until we we got the check and he was able to remove it off the bill. It's very much tucked away in the plaza but still a nice spot worth trying.

    Outdoor patio with both regular and happy hour menus
    Leslie E.

    I met my girlfriend here for happy hour. I love this location buried in the back of the smoketree ranch shopping center. We both ordered the tacos and had one of each of the four different selections. All were amazing. Great happy hour. Very tasty food at the right price..

    Vegetarian Enchiladas
    Eric G.

    I've been to Low Desert a few times and every time I come, the food is fresh and delicious, service is friendly, and the ambiance is nice and clean. Today was no exception.

    Chips and salsa
    Adam B.

    Came here with a friend for a late lunch/early happy hour (happy hour menu is 2-5pm) and enjoyed excellent tacos, cocktails and very friendly service. Started with the Whitewater river margarita which is a more refreshing version of the classic with some cucumber, mint, and lemon additions to the zesty lime. It's one of the happy hour. Drinks are definitely recommended! The Paloma was wonderful and refreshing as well. We were able to get seated immediately and orders for drinks and chips and salsa were in and prepared quickly. The presentation of drinks and food are both matching the upscale but accessible vibe that's going on. The restaurant is thoughtfully designed with a nod to the desert in the wall, coverings and tile, but with some Mexican flare. We tried 5 tacos and LOVED each one. It is impossible to pick a favorite, but we both ordered the Asada and said "yummm" at the same time. I had the Birria and Grilled shrimp tacos, and my friend let me taste a bit of the carnitas and al pastor. Each taco is served on a warm crispy (but not too crispy) corn tortilla. These are street tacos that do not break when you eat them which makes it a nice handheld bite. We literally couldn't pick a favorite but agreed the carnitas, (both Birria and asada), and shrimp would be our regulars (why choose 1!?) but the pastor was not quite as much of a front runner. Tacos come with nice garnishing and small sides of salsa, depending on the type of taco. We both really enjoyed both the green salsa verde and the roja. Looking forward to coming back and trying other entrées on the menu, I wish that I had found this place sooner!

    Carlos L.

    Great delicious tacos and friendly service. They were serving during the Backstreet Art District artwalk every first Wednesday.

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    There's alway places that you've walked by loads of times but never gave it a second thought. I've…read moreseen this place pretty much everytime when walking along the main strip. Palm Springs has a night market that happens Thursday night from 6-10 where it brings out people. Food vendors, arts and crafts, gifts and so on. A nice family outing on the main strip. Also all the storefronts are open as well. The thing with something like that, you tend to stand or find a seat along the curb to sit with your food. Hence we finally walked into this restaurant. It was pretty busy when we walked in but at the right time. Got seated right away as there was only two tables available. By the time we were seated, the line was pretty long. It's just off the main strip. Pretty decent size patio which seems to be where everyone was utilizing it as it was nice out. There's a bar area with seating as well as indoor, a smaller room. Service was nice. Water and menu was brought out first then came the chips and salsas. Quite tasty but can be filling if you can't control yourself. Started off with their classic margaritas and the spicy margaritas. There's a few dollars difference from classic to spicy. They weren't that bad. Menu wise, a mixture of all your Mexican dishes. We didn't have any starters as we just wanted the mains. The carne asada plate which came with both rice and beans. I opted for only rice. Thin skirt steak with chorizo, grilled jalapeño and onion, flour or corn tortillas and salsa. And the chicken enchiladas verde with the green sauce. The food was quite tasty. Carne asada plate was pretty plentiful. Nice skirt steak with a nice piece of chorizo. Both were quite tasty and flavorful. Steak was decent and cooked well. Not overly done. Then you have the enchiladas. It's decent in size but not too big. It's good if you're not too hungry. The sauce was great and was a perfect pair to the dish. As it was our first time, it was great. All these place that's been there but you walk by loads of time. Sometimes you just have to try new places out and see what comes of it. Maybe it's a hit. We quite enjoyed it and glad that we finally tried it out.

    I was really disappointed with the service and overall experience…read more First, we were never offered water or refills, which set the tone right away. Both my husband and I ordered shrimp tacos. I don't eat meat, so I always choose fish or shrimp as alternatives. The first two tacos I received (fish and shrimp) actually had beef in them. I sent them back and clearly explained that I do not eat meat. I then reordered shrimp tacos and specifically told the waitress again about my dietary restriction. Unfortunately, the second batch came with bacon. While yes, I could have read every ingredient more carefully, I would expect the staff to be more attentive and helpful--especially after I had already sent food back for the same issue. Instead, the waitress lectured me about not reading the menu, which felt inappropriate and unprofessional. On top of that, the tacos themselves were not good--overloaded with random ingredients and not at all enjoyable, especially for $23. I left feeling unwell and very dissatisfied. The strangest part of the experience was the hostess at the front. She appeared completely disengaged, staring off into the distance. I tried multiple times to get her attention for something as simple as a napkin or the check, waving while she was looking in my direction, but she didn't respond at all. Overall, poor service, lack of attention to dietary needs, and disappointing food. I wouldn't return.

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