Food and service are ok. I had a steak sandwich, which was good but a buck or two more than it should be. Hubby had a pastrami sandwich and it was really good. The problem there is a beautiful patio loaded with flies. Probably to be expected with polo fields and horse poop close by. But next time I go to Tack Room, I'm eating inside, no matter how beautiful the day is. read more

This used to be our favorite place. Just isn't the same since the new ownership. The menu is underwhelming, service was poor (it was very slow, we didn't see our server after we ordered and had to find someone to close out.) They decided to water their plants while we were there which started to flood the outdoor area. All the good things that made that place great is gone - Atmosphere, Service, Drinks, Polo Pizza, Cob Tower, & Bacon Wrapped Dates. Very disappointing, very doubtful we come back ever again. read more

Ohhhh Myyy...what a disaster this has become! No draft beers, how does a bar not gave drafts?!? Next the food was mediocre at best! We ordered the ribs, once a signature dish at this place, what an absolute mess! Dried out, cooked prior, slathered in BBQ sauce. They were un-edible! Then they added 20% to our bill since there were 6 of us and then 2% "kitchen fee" to boot! It is a travesty and sooo sad that what used to be a neighborhood favorite for its great food and ambiance is now a corporate outpost! Stay Away! read more

Seriously what happened to this place? It used to be one of my favorite spots and now I never even go there. What a drag.

The food came quickly. The bartender were awesome. The Devils on Horseback? To die for!!!! read more

So sad to see this iconic restaurant sink so low. It was our "go to" place for many many years. It's not just that the menu is new...the food just isn't good and the prices are way too high for what you get. We had a very sweet waitress, who was accommodating...took back the undercooked dish, but the food was so disappointing. We had a salad, wings and the bacon wrapped dates. Too many other good places to eat. We won't be back read more

We were so excited to have the Tackroom return. The staff is very friendly and though only open a week or so they did fairly well. The food was average (burgers and ribs) a bit pricey for the what we hoped would be the "local pub" kinda place. Wine by the glass was also pricey ($13.00) for a not great pour. Other complaints are the wooden chairs that have no cushions!! Beyond uncomfortable!!!! The new owners might look back at the success the Tackroom enjoyed at it's prime when families and locals waited happily to be seated. We will go back with high hopes. read more

Tack Room and Polo Pizza were twice a week stops in the past. The F10 management takeover has been underwhelming so far. Tried Tack Room twice this week. Staff under trained, out of stock on several canned beers, no beer taps, full high price for 12oz cans as most restaurants charge for 16oz draft. Added a "kitchen fee" percentage to bill??!! Food was great one night, not very good 2nd night (same dishes!). The local vibe is gone. Did not even have Amazon Prime on tv for NBA playoffs. "Kitchen Fee" but too cheap to stock the beer on the menu or provide NBA playoffs at the bar! read more

Horrible attempt at a makeover! The menu is horribly overpriced and a poor selection. Once your recipe your small portions and you try and eat it, you will understand what a poor decision it was to even try this place again....will never visit again. read more

The Tack Room is closed temporarily. We missed adding it to our annual visit to Palm Desert, and look forward to the casual experience next time. They need to post a timeline on their website for returning to business as usual. read more

Why is this place so relaxing to me? Sundays in the winter it is a lot of fun. YELP SHORT ANSWER: yes, even if you don't get the horse world or polo, this is a family fun location especially if there is a match happening. LOCATION: Located behind the gates of the Eldorado Polo Club off of Monroe Ave 51. Lots of parking. These are huge Polo grounds, really huge I say! FACILITY: Nothing is new, this has been here a while and it is all really nice but not modern or fancy. To me seems perfect for what it is. Excellent outdoor seating and kind of a dark indoor seating area with a lot of patina and history in there. MENU: Large, lots of choices you'll find something for sure. FOOD PREP: Well done. FOOD QUALITY: Excellent, everything we've enjoyed here has been great. WAITSTAFF: Very nice, not really sure who is who but it all works. OVERALL VALUE: Good value, pretty sure you'll be happy and full when you leave the Tack Room Tavern. TIP: Don't pass on this one. read more

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This place is under new management. There's also a new menu and it's great! I love the atmosphere. If you go, ask for Cindy, she was our waitress and she was amazing. She was very knowledgeable of the menu, and was able to give suggestions based upon what we like. I ordered the bacon wrapped blue cheese dates! Yum! read more

I never leave reviews. But what happened to this place? They were advertising online that they had just reopened, but when we arrived, we were told they were closing hours before their posted closing time. On top of that, the staff was rude. This place really needs to reconsider its management. It's too bad, because the location inside is great. Unfortunately, based on the recent reviews, it looks like we're not the only ones who've had this experience. read more

Dame same went there tonight. Haven't been in years. Was very disappointed definitely not the tack room. Food came out too quick and was cold. Don't get the tacos. read more

Waited an hour to be seated to find half the place empty. We were pretty excited to try some place new with my family but the menu on the website was completely different and when we left voicemails for rsvp they informed us that they didn't have a working phone so don't go off anything from website. New menu is def not the same as online, no kids menu... we ordered basic things, I ordered a burger cooked through, it was red in middle and cold and also just broken into 4 pieces in the bun. Husband's sweet potato fries were cold. They ran out of French fries. My dad's tuna melt was not served as described. Drinks were not as described in menu (ie spicy margarita) I guess I didn't realize it changed hands, we always heard rave reviews but this trip was pretty bad. read more

What kind of place has these hours? Recipe to go right back out of business! We had heard this place was under new ownership and reopened. We wanted support and check it out, so we headed over for some dinner. We pulled in with others only to have a hostess turn us away. "Sorry we close at 7:00". The time was 6:55 on my phone. First that's the most ridiculous set of hours for a restaurant/bar and secondly, any restaurant I've ever been to typically takes guests up until closing knowing. It's kind of a known that if you close at 7:00, you have customers inside beyond that time. read more

Service was great. Small selection of entrees. Mediocre food. Very disappointed. Guessing everything is cooked from frozen. Very small wine pour. $13 for 3 ounces. Asked for a Stella beer. Only had one. For a Friday night there was nobody there. The fun days of the old Tack Room are gone. So sad. read more

Two strikes the Tack Room is off our list. I'm so sad as I love the property. We waited over one hour for our bacon wrapped dates. They said the Internet went down yet everyone around us received their meals. Greg the manager was absolutely no help what so ever. The speed of the captain is the speed of the crew so the saying goes read more

I am posting a grade of "4" to not mess up their current average score of "4". My friends and I visit the Coachella Valley regularly. The Tack Room is one of the places that we visit when we are in town. This past weekend, we were surprised to find the gates closed. There was signage saying that the Tack Room was "temporarily closed". In over twenty consecutive years, we've never encountered this. I know that business is very slow during the late summer. I think it would have been more comforting if they posted "closed for the season". (If in fact this is what is going on. I mean, it is not unusual to see a business close "temporarily" never to reopen.) read more

We had a large party of 13. Almost everyone ordered something different. Prices were just a little high; but food was tasty. The restaurant is pleasantly nice. Easy to visit because of low noise level. Parking was a little crowded; but finally found a spot near back. Our drink orders were taken immediately. It took quite a while for them to return for our food order. After food was ordered; food came at a good timely manner Not sure we will come back or not read more

Tack Room Tavern has easily become one of my new favorite restaurant and bars in the desert. Located off the polo fields there is plenty of signage and it's easy to find. There was plenty of parking and neon lighting guides you into the main check in station at the restaurant. The Tack Room has a large lovely covered patio but with the cool evening weather we opted for inside seating which was also pretty cool. The inside is a dark polo country bar and there are some booths and tables. We loved that near the bar area they had seated made out of saddles, pretty cool. The bar area had a sexy cowboy masculine vibe and the outer table area was more family dining. Loved all of the polo decor throughout the restaurant. The Tack Room has an extensive menu filled with so many bomb looking options, it was hard to pick between the soups, salads, burgers and mains. I had heard rumors that their appetizers and salads / smaller bites were where it was at compared to their main dishes so we took that into account when ordering. The food was 5/5 A+ seriously amazing bites here! I didn't find a dish I didn't like. Here's what I got: Pozole Soup: 5/5 - Just like back home, super authentic delicious pozole. Flavorful red broth, hominy, onion, and all this was a great starter soup. The side of chips were also fresh and a nice paring. Cob Salad: 5/5 - One of the best salads I've ever had. I always say I'm a saucy gal and the secret to a good salad is having a lot of dressing (maybe this isn't the healthiest but we all know what makes a salad better haha). The dressing was delicious and the lettuce was fresh as were all of the toppings. I paired it with grilled chicken which made the salad extra hearty and delicious. My friend got steak in hers and it also looked super good. Trust me, get this salad you won't be disappointed. Onion Rings: 5/5 - Just a delicious beer battered onion ring. No frills but super tasty and the perfect cheat meal appetizer to split with some friends. Also the portions were generous and the side of spicy aioli ranch dip was bomb. The cocktail on the other hand was a miss, but I'll give them another shot. I ordered the watermelon Margarita (which was pricy mind you) but it was really terrible. It tasted like gasoline and like the cheapest tequila was used. I love a stiff drink, I promise I'm not a weenie but it wasn't drinkable. I should have sent it back but I'm too nice. Instead I asked for some lime juice on the side which helped a tad, I just chugged it and made a mental note to try a different cocktail next time. Lastly the service was decent for how busy they were. Probably a 4/5. Our waitress was super lovely and sweet. Kind smile and overall did her best. Again, I do think the crowds were just a bit overwhelming and demanding as she was thoughtful to check in with us as much as she could, sometimes noting the bar was backed up etc. we did have to ask for waters twice and little things like that, but again overall the service was friendly and good vibes. The food was just super stellar here that I have to come back. I also dug the atmosphere and decor. This restaurant is on the pricy side for what we're more simplistic dishes but the quality of the food was well worth it so I can tell you I will be back soon and with some friends! read more

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This local bar/tavern has been a mainstay here at the polo grounds for years. Good food and great atmosphere where the local families could enjoy a meal together. Lots of TV's for sports, bar stools with saddles for seating and a huge patio with a stage where bands would play on Friday or Saturday nights. Unfortunately it has been closed for a short time and we were all excited when it recently opened back up. We couldn't have been more disappointed as to what we saw the new owners (who have a number of other restaurants...Cheekys in Palm Springs) have changed. This is not a tourist restaurant like their other restaurants...it is local, for the polo crowd, the Hunters and Jumpers crowd etc. They removed most of the tables and chairs, the TVs, they closed off the patio to half of what it was, but here are more changes: No Happy Hour...wine is $12/$13 a glass No kids menu...and nothing on the menu for kids. They charged $2.00 for a second little cup of ranch dressing. They charged us another 2% kitchen service fee... We had a side of onion rings which were ok... Order of French fries for the kids Order of a five bean dip which unfortunately was tasteless And a hamburger for $21.00. Total before tax with the extra charges was $120.00. Then tip on top of that. I did order a salad that arrived in a wooden bowl that was 4 to 5 inches high...that was silly because you felt as though you were eating out of a trough. Poppy seed dressing was suppose to be on it, however they must have measured that out with a thimble because I couldn't taste it. So now we are hearing comments/complaints like this from other locals so I decided to do a review to share our experience. To the owners, this isn't Palm Springs where you can charge these prices to the locals and expect them to come back. read more

SO sad to post this but this place is not what it used to be. We had chicken lettuce cups which were overdressed and so small that it wasn't enough for one person. The chicken sandwich (breast) was so small the chicken didn't even show outside the bun and was extremely thin, tough and boring. Onion rings served with no dipping sauce. All for $45. Service was good despite the bad foodWon't be back. read more

Arrived at 8pm and we were met with the hostess telling us (before we entered) that the kitchen closed for the night and that they're not letting anyone in for the rest of the night. My fiancé and I just wanted to grab a quick drink and didn't want any food but we were still met with an unwelcome goodbye. If your hours say you close at 10pm and you tell us we can't even come in at 8pm, then I don't even know how you anticipate for customers to come in. We just wanted a drink and weren't even hungry. How did that require the kitchen? They just reopened too. Sad to say I won't be coming back anytime soon. read more

This place is a great find. Whenever I have to fly out of TRM or PSP, this is a must stop. Tonight my colleague and I sat at the bar. The motif is cool with a warm inviting feel. Our bartender was super nice and I should take the time to get her name. I went with the California Chicken Sandwich. It was downright yummy. They put it in what seems to be a cross between baguette and French bread. The chicken breast was perfectly cooked. If you think I'm going to make some adolescent joke about beautiful breasts, I'm way too mature for that. Last trip I had the Au jus (god bless you) and it was great. Their side salad is a mix of greens, tomatoes and diced cucumber. Super delish. Pilots love good chow. This place has it. read more

Tack Room Tavern - American Near Me - Indio, California

This place is laid back and eclectic. The food was really great and the waitress was super nice. We came in 15 minutes before closing and they were happy to serve us. Tacos were amazing, BLT also amazing and a salad could feed a table of 5 read more

After a long absence I met friends for dinner and drinks. The atmosphere is still great. When the weather is nice it's great to sit on the patio. The new menu & food were very disappointing. I used to love the kobe burger, the nachos and the cob tower. None of those items are available on the new menu. The menu is strange and the choices are meh. I had the burger & fries. The fries were good but the burger was over cooked and dry. Not a good food experience and very expensive. I'm not sure I'll go back. Sad because this used to be a great local spot. read more

Live music in an open air space throughout..!! A hidden Gem..!!The service was attentive and prompt...!! read more

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Tack Room Tavern , what a disaster of food they serve . I order a margarita pizza which was still raw when served . The Tomatoes were raw and the dough was raw not cooked completely. Don't waste your time or your good money . Never going back not the tack room it use to be . read more

We spent the weekend in Indio at a soccer tournament located on the Polo grounds. There really wasn't much food offered so we were pretty happy to find the Tack Room located right onsite. We didn't have reservations, but the wait wasn't bad. They have tons of out outdoor seating available and all were nicely shaded. Our server was friendly, and recommended the soup of the day which was a red pork pozole. I ordered a Manhattan, the pozole and a cobb tower. The Manhattan was nicely poured, super refreshing after a day full of sun. I enjoyed the cup of pozole. It had a decent amount of pork, was loaded with hominy and topped with cabbage and onion. They served it with a bowl of crunchy tortillas chips. The star would have to be the cobb tower. This thing was tasty! Loaded with crisp lettuce, giant chunks of blue cheese, turkey, fresh tomatoes, corn, bacon and avocado. Everything was tossed with ranch dressing and piled high into a tower. Our group also ordered a giant lettuce wrapped burger with a side salad and the french dip with crispy whisky onion rings. Everything was delicious and we all left happy and full. read more

Tack Room Tavern - Giant Cobb Tower. - American Near Me - Indio, California

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Love this place. The outdoor atmosphere is great, but they only had 2 servers for the outside patio which made service slow as molasses... That being said, they really tried make our experience a great one. I wish they would bring back the mini corndogs. Will absolutely come back again! read more

What a wonderful experience! Look no further to find a dog friendly restaurant in Indio with great service, ambiance and food. Looking to eat light, we had a chicken salad and lettuce wraps. But, the burgers and pizzas looked amazing. Next time! Our waiter, Daniel, was very friendly, offering water and a snack to our dog. He also surprised us with a delicious lemon dessert. So much for eating light. We demolished it! Daniel recommended checking out the El Dorado Polo Club's Cantina which was also a cool experience. Highly recommend both and asking for Daniel as your server. read more

Tack Room Tavern - Lemon cake! Delicious! - American Near Me - Indio, California

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Had a good experience with the "new" Tack Room. Onion rings were delicious and ribs were good. Service was also good. I know this may sound nit picky, but when I received my check there was a line item labeled "2% Kitchen Service Fee (Not a Gratuity)". This is total BS. Price of the meal should cover employee expenses. read more

Service was good, but ordered ribs and they were out (at 6:30). BLT had completely burnt bacon and was inedible, but they did comp that meal. Fried chicken was very dry. Very small menu. We likely won't be back until they get it together. As we were leaving another patron said he just felt like we had all been beta tested. read more

We really enjoyed the new Tack room tavern. The service was amazing. The food was very good. It was a little loud but we were outside so expected. Give them a try. read more

Excellent service and food! The staff went above and beyond. They were out of the appetizer we ordered so asked us if they could bring us a different one, and comped it! unnecessary but appreciated and we will definitely be back. read more

We have been going to this restaurant for years while we are on vacation in Indio. We had no idea it had sold. When we arrived on a Saturday night there were lots of tables available. Our first clue to leave. We were seated in about 15 minutes. When our server brought us menus we reviewed them and were saddened by what we saw. All of the good choices were gone. Beer and wine menu was very limited. We ordered drinks and dinner. Dinner was hamburgers and fries and they were cold, When we commented to our server she apologized and offered to take them back to the kitchen and warm them up. We declined. She offered to bring us new fries, we declined. Normally live music on Friday and Saturday - none! Overall experience was bad. We usually go there 10 times while in Indio. Not any more. Jackelope Ranch here we come! read more

So sad to leave this review when we waited so long for the re-opening. Staff was wonderful. Food and prices not so. Food came in 1 minute, obviously prepared long before ordering a BLT and burger. Not good at all. Asked for Ranch, Cost for Ranch was 2 dollars. Only found at bill. Charged for fries even though the menu said they were included. Extra cost for staff not disclosed. But here's the kicker. Titos martini $19. We have only paid that price at Palmers for a better brand and a better pour. Just can't go back. read more

Had my birthday dinner there had a horrible experience. Decided to give it another chance because the property is beautiful this time for my husband's birthday experience the same treatment. Horrible read more

My dad, wife and I dined at the Tack Room after a long day of playing at Joshua Tree. Free parking can be found in the parking lot. Discover is an accepted form of payment. It was a bit confusing locating the Tack Room since it shares space with the Polo Club. They are essentially the same business with the Polo side serving pizza. There are a couple benches outside to sit on while waiting for your name to be called and seated. Indoors is simple and peppered with cool saddles and barrels. Tack Room offers a full bar with an extremely limited craft beer selection. While perusing the menu, we drank a couple 805's and La Quinta IPAs for $6 each. My wife and I shared the California Chicken Sandwich for $15 + $1 up-charge for Whiskey Rings. Our sandwich and rings were standard; it did it's job but left no impression. Meh. My dad ordered the Tack Room Cheeseburger for $14 + $1 up-charge for Whiskey Rings. When I requested the pickle spear that was forgotten with my dad's meal, our server was visibly miffed. When we were ready for another round of beers, I had to flag down our server. Overall, I am disappointed that we wasted one of our dining experiences at the Tack Room while vacationing. Food was sub-par and service was borderline rude. read more

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