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4.3 (1.1k reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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the yummy jerky we bought all 4
Lacey C.

This place was so good, just like I recall. I started coming here, to this location in 1998. I have always loved to come eat here. I had a great experience once again. We ordered the chicken fingers, fries and I got the curry bowl, hubby got the jalapeno burger. Everything was delicious and hearty. Fresh and hot! Also the lavender lemonade was SOOO good! The guy at the counter was so nice and patient, answering my plethora of questions. Also loved the ambiance, still. I always love to come here when I'm in town. Also we bought all 4 of the jerky and they were all yummy too! Thank you Native Foods!

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Stephanie L.

I was absolutely devastated when Native Foods started closing its restaurants. Now with only two employee-owned cafés remaining, I was so excited to visit the Palm Springs location! Native Foods has created meal you can feel good about without sacrificing flavor or texture. While everything on the menu is delicious, the Almost Famous Bowl, Bistro Steak Sandwich, and Gastropub Burger are definitely my favorites, especially when paired with the seasoned fries. The Peanut Butter Parfait is so rich and sweet, perfectly complimenting the savoriness of the appetizers and meals. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to dine at Native Foods again and can't wait for my next visit! By dining here, you'll not only help keep the Native Foods legacy going, but also indulge in some of the best plant-based food around!

Shannon Z.

I love the healthy bowl options and the portions are great too! I got the Buddha bowl and loved the flavor. Wish they had alternatives to white rice base but otherwise the ingredients on top were super fresh and loved the pineapple to add some sweetness! Service was great.

BBQ Brisket Burger
Maggie C.

So happy to find a Native Foods location out here! I've only been to the one in San Diego (now closed) so this was a happy find. My partner and I split a regular sized chicken tenders for an appetizer. He got the BBQ brisket burger with a side of lemon dill potato salad. I got the almost famous bowl which was chicken tenders on top of mashed potatoes with gravy, cheese and corn. On second thought, I should've got something else since we had chicken tenders for an appetizer but who doesn't love fried chicken. The chicken tenders had perfect breading and perfectly fried. The mashed potatoes got a little salty midway through. I had a bite of the BBQ burger and it was fantastic and so full of flavor. Order at the counter and sit at a table. I went at 3pm so it wasn't super busy. They brought the food out to my table along with cloth napkin-wrapped utensils. I wish there were more locations so I can come here more easily!

BBQ Brisket Burger
Shelby W.

The BBQ brisket burger with seasoned fries was better than a "real" burger from any place in town! Large serving size for a fair price! I'll be thinking about this burger until next time service is attentive and helpful. We've enjoyed Native Foods for many years!

Chicken, Bacon & Avo Club with Seasoned Fries
Andrea P.

First time trying this place out and I must say, I love it. Albert's customer service was top notch from start to finish . I ordered the Chicken Bacon Avocado Sandwich meal, with the watermelon Fresca drink so good. The flavors on this Sandwich had me going back for more, bite after bite. I've never had vegan food before and must say everything was freshly made with the freshest ingredients. I'm glad my friend put me on to this place and now I have a place I can explore the rest of your menu. Don't hesitate coming by and trying out their amazing vegan food, you won't be disappointed at all.

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Laura C.

Native foods was clean and inviting, bright and the man behind the counter was very friendly. The menu full was of different unique flavor palate options. I couldn't decide what to get, there were so many meals I wanted to try, but I was sold on the almost famous bowl because it had vegan chicken and mashed potatoes. It was delicious and the right choice to make. I will be back to try more on the menu!

Buffalo cauliflower po'boy with potato soup
Ashley H.

Food was pretty good. Prompt service with happy staff. Mellow vibes for a cute ambiance. Inside and outside seating available. "Burgers" are impossible patties but other than that I would try something different off of their menu again.

Reuben Sandwich, Seasoned Fries and Side of Ranch Dressing
Lee S.

I love the taste of our dishes. We ordered three different dishes and my favorite was the bowl with the mac and cheese. I must say that what stood out to me the most was the ranch dressing. This ranch needs to be bottled and sold in stores! I would buy it! Service with a sassy smile is how I would call our server, lol. He knows his place, he knows his food, and although he's not vegan, he loves vegan food...haha! He came to check on us a couple times outside which was very nice being that we order from the counter and it's not a full service restaurant.

marcus g.

This is a hard review for me to make I don't like to give a bad review I want to say that the food is good, quality was good it was attractive had bright colors I didn't know what everything was but it tasted good really fills you up. Where I had an issue I would have to say is the Service I came here twice this week , once on a Monday and Mondays salad was so good I went back Tuesday to order it again on Monday, I ordered this chopped salad and it was fantastic, not to mention, it had a really nice cleansing effect on me later lol, so I went back Tuesday. This place is across town. It's not in my backyard. I went in a man that was there the day before helped me. I think he was the manager or maybe the owner the place is dead even when I was there Monday at lunchtime there was one person eating and that was it. I went back Tuesday at lunchtime one person eating nobody else 10 tables. one guy having lunch so I walk up to the counter the counter person was pleasant dress nice clean, nice smile I said I was here yesterday he saw me I said I had that chop salad it was fantastic I want to order it again but I don't see it all of a sudden he says yeah we took that off the menu this morning we're going to take it off for the summer and will put it back up at the end of summer I'm like you're kidding I drove all the way over here for that salad was so good.... so I'm looking at the menu and there's a lot of different things and I'm like well what's good what's like it....he says it's one of a kind nothings really like it that's a bad answer I say what about that Buddha bowl is that good as well? He says I don't give my opinion I don't know you..... I looked at him I said dude I mean this is your business for god sake's sell me something please sell me, tell me somethings wonderful he did not wanna engage in any kind of conversation I'm there I am your audience I said to him sir do your job tell me something is great I'm a nice looking guy with a smile I'm overweight so I obviously like to eat tell me the desserts are good they're all freshly made give me something, one guy eating in the corner 10 Empty tables. show me some love for God sakes I don't mind paying $18 for a box of food but show me some love show me you care that I'm here or say welcome back I saw you yesterday something anything please I'm begging you. now I got the food I took it home it was good I'm gonna put the description in this review , I would plan to make this a go to place once a week maybe three times a month I'm in Palm Springs there's an awful lot of good places but if they don't have soul I don't want to go I don't wanna waste my money in a place that doesn't seem care if I'm there maybe you could sayI hope to see you again thank you for coming but no nothing and it wasn't much better the day before the lady took my order she walked into the back where the kitchen is and she never came back until the food was ready and then she brought it to me nobody is in the restaurant make some chitchat eye Contact , a smile..... I also noticed that they don't seem to respond to any of these reviews and they have a Lotta reviews for the last few years but it seems that they don't look at them or they don't care...

Buddha Bowl gf
Charles H.

Outstanding find! This little eatery is somewhat hidden inside an old shopping center, so take the time to find them. The food is very fresh, made to order, and filling. Their healthy options are good for both your body & soul. Pro-Tip: Their infused waters are made in-house and delightful. Very refreshing!!

So welcoming!
Brad W.

As always, Native Foods comes through with the freshest, healthiest food. Chris and Misty are such nice people. Chris was off the day we went in, but when he heard we were there, he texted us to ask how we were. Very neighborly! If you haven't tried their new breakfast burrito, you MUST! It is big, filling and full of all of the flavors you would expect from them.

Tony B.

I wish all restaurants offered such a nice selection of healthy options that taste this great. The interior is simple, order one of their many bowl selections at the counter and take a seat. I'm a fan of their hibiscus tea which reminds me of many Agua de Jamaica's. A perfect place for a quick lunch but still works for dinner too. Ps it's tucked in about 20' into the retail plex so it is not visible from the street.

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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the fresh, flavorful food, creative plant-based menu, and friendly and attentive staff. The welcoming atmosphere and generous portions are also praised.

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Can I order food online?

Yes, you can order directly on their website

What is your soup of the Day?

It changes daily

Is the restaurant completely vegan/vegetarian? Are there any meat options?

Yes it's totally vegan. There are no meat options. However, many people who eat here are not vegan, and LOVE the food.

Is this restaurant dog friendly?

It is if your dog is well behaved. I have taken my dog several times and eaten both inside and out. She just quietly sits under the table at my feet and no one notices.

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Chef Tanya's Kitchen - Just love the food and vibe here!

Chef Tanya's Kitchen

4.8(1.1k reviews)
2.1 mi
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We were driving to L.A. so I browsed the map for vegan friendly eats along that way and found this…read moregem. It's about a 12min drive west of I-10, located in a small business park strip mall. It's absolutely worth the diversion. They have a small section with groceries, and a larger area with refrigerated goods. I tried El Cubano (no tomato, no cabbage), Potato Salad, and Key Lime Parfait. El Cubano was actually delicious. Their thinly sliced and seasoned seitan was perfect, as was the accompanying sauces and toasted bread. I'd order this on repeat if I lived nearby. I was surprised by how great the potato salad was. It had the perfect mayo/mustard balance, which is extremely difficult to find. I need a gallon of this. The key lime parfait was ok. I expected more (in terms of flavor, not quantity), but it was not bad. I've just had much better so I wouldn't order it again. I'd be willing to try a different dessert next time. It was gluten free so that's a plus! There were many other things on the menu that caught my eye, but I only have one tummy. If we'd had a cooler I would've grabbed some tuNo salad, Egg-y salad, smoked chick'n & pasta, and CTK tempeh pâté from their refrigerated section, because everything looked delicious. But now I have the perfect excuse to return to CTK on my next PHX-LAX drive.

The service here was great! The lady who took my order was so friendly and helpful and my order was…read moreready pretty quickly. I also love their little store section with the faux meats, seasonings, and merchandise. I ordered the bowl of chili, the Chupacabra sandwich and the Guadalajara burger. The chili was so flavorful and I enjoyed learning that they use Rancho Gordo beans. The Guadalajara burger had great toppings but as much as I try, I'm not the biggest fan of Tempeh. The chupacabra sandwich was good, the menu said that the 'chicken' is thinly sliced, I didn't realize just how thin it is. I think I would have preferred if it were slightly thicker and less cabbage. There was so much cabbage that it overpowered the rest of the sandwich. Overall, I think this place is a gem and I'd like to try their other menu items.

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Chef Tanya's Kitchen - Party sandwiches! We cater!

Party sandwiches! We cater!

Chef Tanya's Kitchen - Modern Hippie with house made Crack Cheese

Modern Hippie with house made Crack Cheese

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Tac/Quila

Tac/Quila

4.4(3k reviews)
2.3 mi
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Amazing food with great quality and flavor. Service was friendly and timely. Came with a…read morereservation and there was indoor and outdoor seating. It does get full so reservations is the way to go. Good beer, cocktail, marg, taquila menu. Got the Viaje beer which was a stronger tasting lager. 1. Chips salsa Guac - good small spice in the dips. Not too much salt on the chips. Good quality 2. Street corn - definitely comfort food as listed and it was flavorful and comes out hot on a skillet 3. Shrimp tacos - 3 shrimp in each taco. I like that it comes simple with the chipotle aioli on the side and beans rice avocado on the side. Good flavor and not too salty again. Overall a great dinner and if I lived in the area, I would be back easily!

Loved the energy and vibe here! I showed up around 6:30 without a reservation, and despite it being…read morevery busy, they were able to seat me at the bar pretty quickly. I ordered the shrimp tacos, and they did not disappoint--very flavorful with plenty of shrimp. I also had the pomegranate margarita, which was delicious. I asked for it a little spicy, and it was perfect. My server was a bit lukewarm, but the person keeping my water glass filled was on it! My glass never went empty, and I appreciated that. Great food, great vibe, and I'd definitely come back if I'm in the area again.

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Tac/Quila - Seating Area

Seating Area

Tac/Quila - Margarita Flight

Margarita Flight

Tac/Quila - Carne Asada Street Taco
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 With guacamole and pico de gallo, in a house made corn tortilla.

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Carne Asada Street Taco $24.00 With guacamole and pico de gallo, in a house made corn tortilla.

Bar Cecil - Our dessert, yummy

Bar Cecil

4.4(590 reviews)
1.1 mi
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Bar Cecil absolutely lived up to the hype…read more The ambiance was exactly what you'd expect - busy, lively, and filled with excited chatter with upbeat music playing in the background. It has that effortlessly cool Palm Springs energy where the room feels like part of the experience. It's definitely a scene, but in the best possible way. Obviously, I started with cocktails. I tried the Lychee Star Martini, made with Haku Vodka, Lichi-Li liqueur, jasmine green tea, and passion fruit, served with a little sidecar of rosé champagne because apparently regular champagne just wasn't fabulous enough. I also had the French 75 Regal, made with The Botanist dry gin, fresh lemon, grapefruit oil, and topped with Moët & Chandon champagne. Both were excellent. We clearly believe in easing into dinner gently... so we ordered three starters. The Beef Tartare with BC aioli seasoning, truffle aioli, cured egg yolk, potato chips, and chives was delicious. We also had the Grilled California Artichokes with Bar Cecil aioli, brown butter, and lemon, and the Deviled Eggs with pickled mustard seed. Not a bad bite on the table. For dinner, I went with the Beaton Burger -- prime beef, Gruyère, bacon-onion jam, and aioli on a brioche bun with fresh-cut fries. And because this is Bar Cecil, naturally your burger arrives in its own monogrammed box. Completely unnecessary. Completely adorable. I loved it. The food was fantastic, the cocktails were beautiful, the atmosphere was fun and energetic, and the entire experience felt quintessentially Palm Springs. Bar Cecil is one of those places that actually manages to live up to its reputation. We'll absolutely be back.

One of the best dining experiences we've had in Palm Springs!…read more Bar Cecil completely exceeded our expectations from beginning to end. Everything about the evening felt thoughtful, sophisticated, and incredibly well done -- from the food and cocktails to the service and overall atmosphere. We started with the fresh bread with date butter, which was absolutely delicious and the perfect way to begin the meal. For our main courses, we ordered the roasted chicken and the ratatouille, and both were outstanding. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor. And then came dessert... absolutely incredible. We tried the passion fruit pavlova, lemon tart with pistachios, and warm cookies, and honestly, it was hard to choose a favorite. Every dessert was beautifully done and a perfect ending to an amazing meal. The craft cocktails deserve a special mention as well. Every cocktail we tried was delicious and so thoughtfully created. You could tell there was a lot of creativity and care put into the flavors and combinations. Nothing felt ordinary or like an afterthought. This is one of those restaurants where every detail feels intentional, and the entire experience comes together beautifully. We absolutely loved our visit and will 100% be back the next time we're in Palm Springs. If you're visiting Palm Springs, Bar Cecil absolutely belongs on your list. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for incredible food, creative cocktails, and a truly special dining experience. We can't wait to go back!

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Bar Cecil - Bar seating

Bar seating

Bar Cecil - The best cookies ever.

The best cookies ever.

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The Front Porch - Lemon Ricotta Cake

The Front Porch

4.7(361 reviews)
1.9 mi
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SHORT ANSWER: Yes in many ways…read more LOCATION: on the corner next to FARM, so a fall back if you do not have FARM reservations and hate disappointment of being turned away. FACILITY: Small, limited seating indoors with very nice, fun, outdoor seating areas. Love this place. MENU: Simple, easy to understand, great photos online if you have any questions. FOOD PREP: Very well done, like professional in just how it looks. FOOD QUALITY: Professional in how it also tastes... Watermelon Gazpacho was perfect with drinks prior to main. LIBATIONS: drinks and bartender were excellent, fun, and the photo print was very cool. WAITSTAFF: just so nice, and fun making the experience all that much better. We have been enjoying The Plaza Theater so spending a little more time in Palm Springs and this will be one of our favorites places to relax prior to an event. OVERALL VALUE: Good, but it is Palm Springs, outdoors, great locations, classy.. no, not inexpensive but well worth it. TIP: I'd say be nice, be patient, and you will get a table. Don't be an angry rude touron, we don't need that vibe and we see some of that in PS.. You can try for reservations, not sure if they take off season.

Had lunch at The Front Porch in Palm Springs. We had the Italian sandwich, ahi tacos, and the…read moremelted Brie with nuts on top served with fig jam and pears. Food was really good - the Brie with fig jam and pears was delicious and the ahi tacos were fresh and flavorful. Italian sandwich was solid too. Giving 4 stars because service wasn't top notch. Overall great spot downtown at 117 La Plaza, would come back for the food and cocktails.

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The Front Porch - Indoor sitting area.

Indoor sitting area.

The Front Porch - Banana Brûlée

Banana Brûlée

The Front Porch - Italian on gluten free bread, very yummy !

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Italian on gluten free bread, very yummy !

Rooster And The Pig - Green Papaya Salad. Vietnamese Beef Jerky, Crispy Shallot, Parilla, Mint.  Flavorful and on point

Rooster And The Pig

4.1(1.8k reviews)
1.7 mi
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Food was delicious! Everyone should definitely get the wings and calamari. The wings were so…read moreflavorful. The green sauce complimented the calamari so well. We also got the shaking beef and pork noodles. The shaking beef was so tender and delicious. The pork noodles were decent, can't complain. Service was great. Aidan was always there to take care of us and answer questions we had with a smile every time. Place is very calm and has a good dark setting. We will definitely come back anytime we come to Palm Springs!

This place can get busy, especially on a weekend in the summer , a good sign but be prepared. We…read morecame this time in the middle of October and got a table pretty quick . Parking could be scarce, but I noticed people found spots on or near the hotel next door, I'm not sure if that's allowed but I've seen people do it cause I stayed at that hotel . The decor inside is modern and sheik with mellowed edm playing on the speakers . Our sever started us off with tasty complimentary congee . Then came the sizzling platter of mushrooms , great start to what was coming . The braised pork belly was just as described but I know it at Kha or Thit Kha. Very flavorful and comforting. The shaking beef was also tasty and the beef was cooked perfect, medium rare and a tiny bit on the rare side and very tender. Their white rice is mushy, like they got it ready for the congee I didn't like their white rice, somebody used too much water . I eat and know rice , and I know different textures, this white rice was way too mushy. Other than that this is a spot worth checking out if you're in the desert.

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Rooster And The Pig - Interior

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Rooster And The Pig - Pork belly banh mi lettice wraps

Pork belly banh mi lettice wraps

Rooster And The Pig - CRISPY SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI, SERRANO COCONUT SAUCE

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CRISPY SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI, SERRANO COCONUT SAUCE

Native Foods - vegan - Updated October 2026

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