The Real Deal: Like Sunday at Tio's…read more If you're looking for a "fusion" taco with micro-greens and a side of existential dread, keep driving. But if you want a meal that feels like a warm hug from a relative who's slightly disappointed you haven't visited more often, welcome to Jalisco Restaurant in Coachella. The Atmosphere: Family Values & Smoke Walking into Jalisco isn't like entering a business; it's like walking into Tio JP's backyard. That nostalgic aroma of hard work and seasoned grills immediately greets you. It's a throwback to being a kid, watching your tios hover over the fire, treating every flip of the meat like a sacred ritual. There's no "new-age hype" here--just the perfected craft of a family that knows exactly what they're doing. The Heavy Hitters: Tripas & Cabeza Whether you're a "seasoned veteran" of Mexican street food or a nervous newbie, you have to commit to the Tripas and Cabeza. The Texture: The Tripas are cleaned and cooked to that elusive, crispy-yet-tender perfection. The Vessel: Whether you tuck them into a taco or go big with a burrito, it's a masterclass in traditional cooking. The GOAT (Literally): The Birria Let's get one thing straight: most places are out here serving "beef seasoned with birria spices" and calling it a day. Don't be fooled. This is the real deal. We're talking authentic goat meat, slow-cooked using the De La Torre family recipe straight from Jalisco. It's rich, it's tender, and it carries the weight of generations. It's the kind of flavor you can't replicate with a "modern twist." The Refreshment: Homemade Chavelas You're going to need something to wash down that Menudo or those wet burritos. Their homemade Chavela recipe is the MVP here. For the Modelo Negro fans: It adds a dark, savory depth. For the Michelob Ultra drinkers: It gives that crisp finish a spicy, citrus kick. The Verdict Jalisco Restaurant is one of the valley's originals for a reason. It's honest food for people who respect the process. In a world of trendy "reimagined" Mexican food, Jalisco reminds us that the original recipes never needed fixing in the first place. Go for the food, stay because you feel like family.

Really good tortas,birria and the lengua burrito10/10 Good…read moreprice 100 recommended. Good service

Had a great experience thanks to Jennyfer. She was super knowledgeable, helped me find exactly what…read moreI was looking for, and even recommended options that saved me some money. Excellent customer service and made the whole process easy and enjoyable. Highly recommend asking her

Genius idea! A restaurant attached to a dispensery. Good food, good prices...perfect when you have…read morethe munchies. Bonus: you can some in the restaurant if you burn what you get at their dispensery ‍

The service here is always amazing the employees are kind and fast. Nothing bad to say about the…read moreservice at all. The ambiance is calm and clean but the food display next to the cash register at times has overflowing food, nothing too dramatic. The food is okay now, I recall a few years ago the food seemed a bit fresher specifically the chicken dishes like the orange chicken and popcorn chicken. Yes, the noodles and rice are always fresh yet today I went and got the teriyaki chicken wasn't the best. The taste is on point but the texture was really hard and seemed a bit stale along with dry. On the other hand, the butter chicken was amazing definitely give it a try!

Passing thru town and Yelp had this within walking distance of the grocery store when we suddenly…read moregot hungry. It describes itself as buffet style, so we expected to go through a line and get our own food. It is actually cafeteria style, where you choose and they put it on the plate for you. A different experience. No biggie, just FYI. The options are simple; A, B or C, depending on whether you opt for 1,2 or 3 entree items. The prices are very reasonable ($10.95 for the most expensive option), especially for the huge portions they gave- our to-go boxes barely closed! Haven't had this kind of value in a long time. Thank you!

Came to Seven Feathers for Restaurant Week, the Lobster Tail Trilogy, and also ordered an appetizer…read moreof Pupusas. The vegetables and potatoes were good, but the lobster tails, themselves, were anything but the advertised, "succulent." They were all about two small bites each (that's being generous) were overcooked, and not tender at all. Though there were three "distinct" flavors listed, they all tasted the same, with the exception of the spicy one which was just chili flakes on top. The pupusas were good enough, but I wouldn't make the trip out again for the food. Service was attentive and the robot server was fun to see.

This was my second visit to Augustine Casino, which belongs to The Augustine Band of Desert…read moreCahuilla Indians. They once were only 8 members and considered the smallest Native tribe in the US. Their reservation has existed since 1891 and the casino includes Seven Feathers restaurant. We came for Lobster Tail Trilogy and I had high expectations, but the tails fell short. They were very petite and not as tender as I would've liked. The mashed potatoes and veggies were good. The service was great and the staff checked on the table a few times. With that said, I'd return for surf & turf, a burger, or menudo.