Panda Express

Cheap eats in a "deserted" desert (2 of 2)…read more I happened to be in this neighborhood right at around lunchtime. I had just gotten one of those nicely priced haircuts at the student salon of the nearby beauty school. I had to drive past this In-N-Out, being on 111 and roughly at the border of Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert. Unlike many others, I don't fawn over In-N-Out out. I will periodically go into one and eat if I don't have a more specific idea of where I want to eat, so I turned the car into their driveway and looked for a parking spot in their shopping center lot. You have to give them credit for always knowing how to incorporate a drive-through and make the overall scheme work fairly well. I was planning to eat inside and enjoy their air conditioning! I stuck to their easy to order combinations and got a cheeseburger, fries, and a drink. The cheeseburger and fries were fairly good, but not stellar. They feature Coca-Cola products, but also offer a pink lemonade in both regular and lite form. I've had it before and it's very tasty, so that's what I helped myself to. All of the employees I interacted with were very helpful. I was surprised to find the store that busy in the off-season such that it took a little bit of time to receive one's order, but it was not excessive. Given its being in this nicer area, I found the clientele to be fairly diverse yet well-mannered. The interior of the store is definitely clean, and there's always an employee nearby who is cleaning tables as well as stocking condiments and other dining room items. I was sort of clueless about In-N-Out growing up in SoCal, even though I did know it was there. I just stuck to Bob's Big Boy, Norm's, and the fast food majors for eating on the go. Of all places, the first In-N-Out at which I ate was at the Gold Country's Auburn, California location. I was dealing a client situation in that area right off I-80 along with a coworker who came from Vietnam and took some good-natured razzing from us for being a Berkeley grad ... actually the only one in the office. She suggested it, so I steered the car in the direction of that Auburn In-N-Out and, lo and behold, I finally became acquainted with this outfit. As such, I will now periodically eat at In-N-Out and this Rancho Mirage location is definitely recommended.

Our favorite location. Great service, staff, food, cleanliness. I usually order from the drive…read morethru but lately I've been ordering inside .

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Dave's Hot Chicken

4.3(203 reviews)

0.1 mi

SHORT ANSWER: Yes, my first visit and while maybe it is not what I'd choose to eat again, it was…read moregood for faster food and a great facility and people working there. LOCATION: Great upscale retail center location. Lots of parking and other things to do before or after your meal. FACILITY: Outstanding design from concept. All new, bright, colorful designs, and open space. MENU: Not sure, but it seems very simple which is good for me, it is Hot Chicken or Hot Chicken, they are not confused about what they offer. FOOD PREP: Well done, simple delivery in a basket. I am a PNW and SoCal kid so did not get the slice of white bread and pickles, must be a southern thing. FOOD QUALITY: Very good, while I did not care for the taste of the spice I cannot say it was bad as obviously others love it. If I returned I would go NO SPICE and I'd be fine. I don't do reviews based only upon what I like. WAITSTAFF: Wow, Jasmin was so professional and seemed to be running the show up front. she did an exceptional job, so refreshing to see this. Great management I guess, keep her, pay her, clone her. OVERALL VALUE: Pretty good if you do not over order. I ordered one tender and a small drink and it was $10.00 TIP: If it is your first visit, be aware of spice levels and overall taste of the spice, it is hot and sweet... but good in its own way.

Dave's Hot Chicken in Palm Desert is such an incredible fast food with a variety of food choices…read more Not to mention the fact that the service here is so amazing, the employees treat their customers with such respect. The ambiance is like a chill area to hang out with friends, the area is so clean and nic

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McDonald's

2.5(86 reviews)

0.6 mi

ordered big mac way too much sauce .. each time you bite into it it would slip out of the bun .. i…read moreused the rewards for this but it still shows .. it didn't decrease the amt .. the staff needs more training or the app needs to be looked at ...

We did the drive through! But mom did run into the bathroom and said it was very clean!! Always a…read moreplus when you are traveling I love Mc Donald's for one reason CONSISTENCY!! A burger in LA is the sa me as a burger in Hawaii...sometimes you like to know what yore getting! This fish sandwich was crisp and fresh! I got a plain cheeseburger for the puppy and threw away the top bun (we didn't plan on driving so far) mom got a new ice cream treat, peanut butter cup. Great experience

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Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

3.4(170 reviews)

7.8 mi

If you're looking for some quick and easy take out or want some fast food alternative to burgers,…read morethen head over to Raising Cane's on Ramon Rd near Gene Autry in Palm Springs. Their chicken fingers are the best! Recommendation: Try the Box Combo with 4 chicken fingers, fries, Texas toast, coleslaw, and a fountain drink. You can sub another Texas toast for the coleslaw if you like, and recommend ordering it B.O.B. (Butter On Both sides).

Apr 2026 - dinner service Easy ordering, friendly servers -…read moreManny helped us with ordering and got our food to the table outside Food was good and the chicken was juicy, the lemonade was very good as well ! We will be back !

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Del Taco

2.8(106 reviews)

2.3 mi

Thursday afternoons have turned into a bit of a ritual for me: hitting different Del Taco spots…read moreduring their weekly special. From 3 PM to 11 PM, you're supposed to score 3 chicken tacos for $4.99. I've done it plenty of times, and it usually works just fine. Today, at 3:17 PM, I pulled up, ordered the exact deal that was printed right on the door, and expected to pay five bucks plus tax. Instead, my receipt came out to $7. It's not about the couple of dollars -- it's about the principle. If a promotion is advertised big and bold, the register should honor it. I shouldn't have to chase down an employee or debate the pricing just to make it right. The food was standard Del Taco: hot, quick, and exactly what you expect. The ambiance? Basic fast-food setup -- bright lights, tile floors, plastic tables, and that slightly echo-y vibe when the place isn't crowded. It was clean enough, with a steady flow of drive-thru traffic, but nothing that makes you want to hang out longer than finishing your meal. Final take: 1 star. Honesty and consistency matter more than cheap tacos. If the special says $4.99, it should ring up as $4.99 -- no exceptions.

I regret coming here -- and I don't recommend it to anyone. I don't even know where to begin, so…read morelet me just break down why this place dropped to 1 star in my book: 1. Disgustingly dirty. Both the dining area and the restroom were in terrible condition, and the kitchen didn't look any better. Open sauce bottles sitting on tables, potatoes scattered on the kitchen floor, the drink station completely sticky and messy, trash left everywhere. A place where people eat should never look like this. 2. False advertising. The only reason we stopped in was the sign outside: "Thursday grilled chicken tacos just $4.99." The deal started at 3:00 PM, and we walked in at 3:04. We ordered exactly those tacos, but they charged us full price, as if the promo didn't exist. Sure, it's just a $2 difference, but it's not about the money -- it's about the dishonesty. You can't lure customers in with a deal and then refuse to honor it. That destroys trust and ruins a restaurant's reputation. 3. Slow service. How does it take 20 minutes to make tacos in a place with barely any customers? Even busy cafés with full dining rooms manage to be faster. This is supposed to be fast food -- the whole point is convenience and saving time. Here, it was the opposite. I can't imagine what would happen if they actually had a crowd. 4. Unsafe surroundings. The vibe outside was honestly sketchy. The type of people hanging around made us worried about leaving our car. Sure, the restaurant isn't fully responsible for who walks by, but interestingly, the shops and cafés nearby didn't give off the same unsafe feeling. The food itself was fine, but honestly, if they had managed to mess up the tacos too, my rating would have gone into the negatives. Recommendation: avoid this place.

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In-N-Out Burger

4.0(416 reviews)

6.1 mi

As Hubs always says, this is the good In-N-Out near Palm Desert/Palm Springs. We hit it as we…read moreheaded home from California on the I-10. Delicious! We all loved our dinner on the road: - Double Double Protein Style - Double Double with whole grilled onion and raw onion - Flying Dutchman, mustard fried, add whole grilled onion, tomato wrapped - Animal Fry - Cheese Fry - Regular Fry - Coffee - Small Cherry Coke Service was amazing! Drive thru and seating inside. Condiment stations inside for ketchup and chiles. Plenty of seating. Fairly clean inside. Bathrooms are numerous in the women's restroom

Awesome food and service always. Staff is always attentive . Orders are always spot on.read more

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Eureka!

Great food !!!!!! Great atmosphere !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'…read moreGreat service Good parking !!!!!!

I just happened to come to Eureka! on a Wednesday and turns out it had the best deal of the week! I…read moregot the Double Smash burger, which came with delicious fries. I also ordered the Truffle cheese fries (delicious) and the Spa Day Margarita, off of the Happy Hour menu. The Spa Day was a fun drink, and while the first one came with a Tajin rim, I asked for the Habanero salt rim (that I saw featured on another drink) the second time and that one hit! It's HOT and made the drink extremely unique and spicy. Marisela was a great server, very attentive, and I will be back...especially on Wednesdays, LOL!

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Castañeda's Mexican Food

2.9(178 reviews)

4.7 mi

Had to show both Palm Desert Castañeda's some love after seeing such a low overall score. It's the…read morebest burrito in The Valley (honorable mention to Tacos760 in Indio) as the tortillas are always fresh along with the ingredients. Normally get the Conga, Carne Asada, California, Vegetarian, or Bean/Rice/Cheese burritos. Rolled tacos with guacamole/cheese delicious as is the hard shelled shredded beef taco. They also have a great avocado based green salsa along with a chipotle, red sauce, and lemons. The hibiscus drink Jamaica is refreshingly tasty as well. Service is always quick and very friendly. Drive thru makes it convenient. 5-Stars.

I stopped by recently to get some lunch I had the chilaquiles with an over easy egg and a side…read moreorder of carne asada. The food was seasoned well and it tasted so good. The rice and beans were made fresh. The staff Marcos, Cynthia, Michel, Nathanial are awesome. Thank you guys again and I'll see you soon.

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Buffalo Wild Wings

2.6(697 reviews)

0.7 mi

Their overall review of 2.6/5 is to harsh hope this 5 stars helps I really had the expectation of…read morewalking in to fast food quality and boy was I wrong I'm very very shocked surprised of how good each item from the samplers were perfected along with the trio fries each one unique texture taste definitely a 5 stars when it comes to food however only downside was the wait to be greeted unfortunately host wasnt in the front and yes I food took awhile to come out but can't complain everything was well cooked for variety of different foods will definitely be back it's been years since I came to a BWW

I've been going to Buffalo wild wings for 20 years (not this one) and this is the worst service…read moreI've had. Actually, I didn't get any service. That was the problem. As I sat at the bar, the bartenders socialized with what appeared to be regulars for 15 minutes. I waited five then 10 and 15 min. At the 10 minute mark somebody else sat at the bar and got served acknowledged and served . Thank you much They never even made eye contact. It was like I was invisible.

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McDonald's

2.1(149 reviews)

5.2 mi

This review is for an experience I had with Johnathan who was so pleasant and helpful when I had an…read moreissue with my order. The best customer service ever!

I've given this location more chances than I should have, and unfortunately it's consistently the…read moreworst McDonald's I've been to--not just in the Coachella Valley, but anywhere. No matter what time I go, the service is painfully slow. Even when I order ahead through the app, I'm almost always told to pull into a parking space and wait. To make things even more frustrating, they frequently assign me a parking spot number that's already occupied, which creates unnecessary confusion and delays. The staff also rarely seems welcoming. Most interactions feel rushed, and the overall atmosphere gives the impression that employees don't want to be there. I understand fast food is a demanding job, but basic customer service and organization shouldn't be this difficult. Overall, this location feels poorly managed and consistently disorganized. If corporate is looking for stores that need serious attention, this one should be at the top of the list.

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Fish Sandwich with Half Slice of American Cheese , as given with request to have Cheese on the side.

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Christian C.

16

3

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10 years ago

very friendly staff, i visit this panda express like 2 times a week with my wife and kids and everytiime we go the employes always greet us, the cashier ashlyn is very sweet and very very patience with my kids. i have a family of 3 kids and i struggle alot when i go to other fast food restaurants, this girl deserves a promotion. i will continue to come and recommend this panda to my friends and family here in the valley. read more

Amanda K.

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9

2

4 years ago

we have panda food at least twice a week, but yesterday we ordered teriyaki chicken at deep canyon location it tasted so bad, the meat not fresh at all. We call in talk to them about this they said because the staff mix wrong sauces. read more

Jennifer C.

10

43

8

8 years ago

From a customers perspective it's really disgusting watching a worker come in from cleaning the dining room straight to making food!!!! Teach your employees better hygiene and sanitation standards..... read more

Charlie R.

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12

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9 years ago

I love Panda Express. Great place to get food quick when you're in a hurry. Everything tastes fresh and nice and hot. Employees are nice and really take care of you. read more

Kameron M.

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1

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10 years ago

Great service always... I will continue to come here because it clean and a great staff..

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