Tacos El Poblano

There's so many Mexican restaurants to choose from but only a good handful that's worth it. I've…read morebeen to some where the prices are way high for what it's worth. Basically you pay for where you are and that doesn't alway mean good. Well here, it was a surprise for us. We've seen this place loads of time driving by but never gave it a shot. It was on the list of places to try. Well finally it happened. As it was Tuesday, we were thinking none other than taco Tuesday. The restaurant itself is part of a strip mall and literally right across the street from one of the casinos. Plenty of parking. As we were walking in, one of the staff graciously opened the door to welcome us in. That a good start and amazing customer service. Place itself isn't too big with indoor seating and a patio along the side. Right after we got seated wherever we wanted, chips and salsa came out as well as the menu. Within seconds.... First off, the staff are AMAZING and the sweetest. Every single one of the were so sweet. Within minutes of sitting down, you could tell that it was a major spot where the locals know about. Menu was quite nice and pretty affordable. Started off with their margaritas which was well priced and quite tasty. We didn't have a starter but went straight for the main deal. The aguachilli tostada which was quite tasty and very flavorful. A hefty portion on shrimp on top of a couple of tostada. Decent meal or great for sharing. Then the chicken quesadilla which itself was pretty filled with meat and cheese and accompanied by shredded lettuce with tomatoes and onion and side of sour cream and guacamole. This was tasty too. I've had some bad quesadillas but here, it was great. Lastly the steak fajita. First off, it came out on a sizzling platter which in my opinion is the only way to be served. Last time I had one was at a pricer restaurant and it was nothing compared to this. Here, it was way better. And the price was very affordable. A hefty portion of steak with peppers and onion. Cheese was an extra fee and came with rice and bean which I opted for double rice and tortillas. The food was excellent and very affordable. Fajitas actually came out on a sizzling platter which is the way it's supposed to be...lol... Service and staff are the best and not to forget the food. Drinks itself was great and with the food, we both enjoyed it. Only downfall, they don't offer taco Tuesday but besides that it's a place that we'll definitely be back.

Great hole-in-the-wall eatery. They specialize in Mexican seafood dishes but also serve traditional…read moredishes. I had a chile relleno, which is my test dish for a good Mexican restaurant. I was not disappointed! Split the Beef Fajitas with the wife. They were flavorful but a bit overcooked and dry. We watched several seafood dishes walk past us and the looked incredible. Service was friendly and prompt.

Bar

Shrimp Azteca ( Extremely hot spicy ) Chicken taco Salsas Margarita

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Chips and salsa

Felipe's

4.4(1.3k reviews)

2.0 mi

If you're looking for a great happy hour, this is definitely the spot! You get a lot for your money…read morewith both the food and drink specials. We stopped by around 3 p.m. on a Wednesday and sat at the bar. It wasn't too busy, which made for a relaxing experience. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. For food, we ordered the fish ceviche, taquitos dorados, and the birria tacos. They definitely don't skimp on the portions. Everything is generously sized and perfect for sharing. I especially loved the salsa that came with the taquitos dorados, and the birria was incredibly tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The birria tacos and taquito dorados were easily my favorite and something I'd absolutely order again. Of course, I had to try a few of their margaritas! I sampled the Classic Felipe, Jamaica, and Guava margaritas. The guava margarita was hands down my favorite. Overall, it's a great spot with delicious food, refreshing drinks, generous portions, and excellent happy hour deals. Be sure to check out their happy hour menu, you won't be disappointed!

So glad we ended up trying this place. Yelp never fails us, especially when it comes to good…read moreMexican food! We ordered 3 items and split it among 4 people. We're stuffed! Portions are not skimp at all and prices were reasonable! My favorite was the shrimp ceviche. I hate to brag, but my ceviche is the best. And tbh, Felipe's is almost as good as mine! Hehehe. Very fresh ingredients with generous portion of shrimp. This was my favorite item we ordered! Tacolgado were mini quesabirria tacos that was perfectly sized to share. This was really good! Then we also ordered the chicken flautas that was really good! The chicken breast was perfectly seasoned and moist but the fried tortilla was not soggy at all. This was so good! The kids enjoyed this the most. Especially the cotija !! So so good. Wednesdays are 50% off their margaritas which I wasn't able to try but next time, I will! The ladies next to us ordered a few and I overheard how they were all good! The restaurant is family friendly, clean and decor was very cute! Service was very attentive and the servers were very quick. We enjoyed our 1st time and definitely plan to come back!

Inside is cheerful

Tacolgado

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Coctel de Camaron

El Asado Mexican Grill

4.4(183 reviews)

2.0 mi

Soooo, good We got…read morean asada plate that was for two people and there was enough for four people and everything was so delicious. Highly recommend this spot. The inside has a few booths and a few tables. They have a market next door for meats and the meats were great. Service was on point just like the food.

Another unassuming gem in the desert! Came with a few friends for lunch, service was excellent, and…read morethis place did not disappoint. I ordered a margarita and beef chimichanga. It was the best chimichanga I've ever had. Thankfully, there were no bell peppers or onions, which is usually mixed in with the meat. It was strictly cheese and great tasting beef, which was a winner! The black bean puree was simply delicious. I would ask for all beans next time as I don't prefer rice. They have some unique items on their menu, including a bone marrow burger, and many different steak and chicken plates. They also have a meat market next door as well, and I can't wait to come back both to the restaurant and to check out the meat market. See you soon!

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Fruit refreshers with a twist.

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Bloody Mango Paloma & Spicy Watermelon Paloma

Cafecito Calaveras

4.3(86 reviews)

2.2 mi

I am obsessed with this place. I moved out here not that…read morelong ago and I was looking for a really good coffee spot. I also didn't realize I was getting a really good breakfast spot with it too. My favorite coffee is the abuelita Blanca. it soooo good. Food wise anything is really good on the menu. My personal favorite is the chorizo con papa. Everybody there is really nice and the service is quick. I feel like when you walk into this place you walk into a family's home. They have music playing, it's decorated really nice, and it just feels comfy.

SE LA RIFAROOOOON BEST CHILAQUILES I HAD !! The green salsa…read moreand the birria was well seasoned and made with the right amount of love. Apart from my mothers cooking this is the first time I enjoyed chilaquiles outside of my house. The burrito my boyfriend had was humongous and well packed with all the goodness of the tender meat. The cafecito was also super tasty and not too sweet which was my main worry since so many other places have too much sugar. Same with the matcha one but so balanced with the mazapán that it didn't leave you with the empalagoso taste food so good, staff super friendly,attentive, and patient (since it was my first time here) good environment and energy Overall a really nice experience! Tho I will have to come back to try out the other menu items that catched my eye.

Abuela Blanca

Birria Campechana

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Elviras Taqueria

4.2(139 reviews)

1.0 mi

Wow! What a great find! Nancy was amazing! Super nice! What a great experience! Food was delicious!read more

We genuinely enjoy the food here, especially the tacos, which is why we have returned several…read moretimes. Unfortunately, the service has repeatedly been disappointing. Most of the customers are male construction workers, and as women, we have sometimes hesitated to come because it often feels as though the staff prioritizes the men while other customers are left waiting. Today, I came with my husband because he also enjoys the food. We were impressed by the beautiful remodel and expansion--the map of Mexico used in the décor is especially lovely. A young woman told us we could sit wherever we wanted, so we chose a table. We waited for more than 15 minutes, but no one came over to greet us, offer menus, or take our order. Meanwhile, the employees continued attending to several men nearby without acknowledging us. This was not the first time we experienced a long wait here. The food may be good, but customer service should be welcoming and attentive to everyone, including women, couples, and families--not only the regular male clientele. We did not have an hour to spend waiting just to be acknowledged, so we decided to leave and go somewhere else where the service was prompt and the food was equally delicious. I sincerely hope management sees this as an opportunity to improve because the newly remodeled restaurant is beautiful and the food has great potential, but the quality of the service needs to match it.

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Buffet Style

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Front of the restaurant.

La Perlita

4.5(1.3k reviews)

0.7 mi

Great food and service. People are very friendly there. The servings are ample and very tasty. I…read morewould highly recommend and it's a convenient place between cathedral city and palm springs.

Excellent service, seated right away with a pleasant greeting at the door. Very warm interior with…read morea comfortable atmosphere. Food was great! I had the Chili Relleno plate which was full of flavor, with fresh chillies. The rice and beans were perfect. This is definitely a place I will revisit, next time I'm in town. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed

Food is delicious at La Perlita.

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Cadillac Margarita and complimentary chips & salsa. June 2020

La Bonita's

4.3(2.5k reviews)

4.2 mi

My wife and I love this place! We've only ordered takeout from here but the staff is super…read morefriendly, fast, and accommodating while we order/wait for our food. We've always gotten the same thing: grilled chicken nachos and the Alex Burrito with chicken. It's a simple order but it's always delicious. The large cuts of chicken they use is seasoned nicely and are really tender while the produce tastes really fresh. The to-go cup of salsa they include is also very generous. I really appreciate small businesses like this, they deserve all the praise they get for what they're putting out!

This is a nice family owned restaurant. When we went it was empty but our server was amazing. The…read morefood tastes like someone's mom just made it. Everything was amazing. It is a bit pricey for tacos and such but it makes sense because they are in downtown Main Street. Definitely need to stop by again.

Breakfast Burrito

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Sol fajitas

Super Taco

4.5(134 reviews)

2.1 mi

This was an incredible find for us. We were in between lunch and dinner and needed something that…read morewas quick, easy, and tasted delicious. The directions on Yelp were inaccurate by at least half a mile. While we got lost for a bit, we ended up finding the spot. The owners were incredibly nice and hospitable. I ended up getting one Al Pastor taco while my friends tried the Asada and chicken. While we loved all of the proteins, the Al Pastor was the showstopper. When we sat down in the main dining room, one of my friends wanted to get some chips and salsa, and they had an incredible salsa bar. It turned out that the chips were complementary and made in house along with the tortillas. The tables were clean and the dining room was inviting. The owners came to check on us throughout our meal. If you're looking for a delicious, quick, and affordable meal, you do not want to pass on this place. The salsa alone will have you coming back to the salsa bar.

So it's been a while that I've been wanting to come and visit. I know they've been here at their…read morenew location for two years and I finally had the opportunity to come.! such a cute little place. Everyone was super nice and the food was delicious. Definitely recommend the tacos. Excellent. If you order the media tacos, it comes with a little suit called consume it taste amazing. The other thing I noticed is that all the tortillas on the tacos are homemade so it's a win-win for me! I also noticed that as soon as someone would leave, they would immediately clean the tables. I also like that they came and asked if there was anything that we needed..

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El Portal Mexican Restaurant

4.1(266 reviews)

1.0 mi

Recomiendo este lugar está muy rica la comida mi platillo favorito es costilla de puerco con…read morenopales arroz y frijoles

As we came in. I said good morning and I got "here's your menu"…read moreDirty plates I had to send back. They forgot my tortillas. I had to ask them for some. Food was old from the day before. I'm scared that I might get food poisoning. Dirty.

Tamale a la Carte

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New menu w/28/25

El Guanaquito Pupuseria & Mexican Food

4.4(160 reviews)

0.5 mi

Second time visiting the desert, second time coming here for the wet burrito and quac…read more So much flavor, the sauces are wonderful. A small neighborhood gem.

Al encargado le interesaba más lo que él y su novia estaban comiendo; ella caminaba por la parte de…read moreatrás con el cabello suelto y sin uniforme. El encargado pasó de estar sentado comiendo a dar órdenes al empleado. Cuando estaba comiendo, me dijeron que la cucaracha que encontré en mi comida era "carne". Manager was more interested in what him and his girlfriend were eating she was walking in the back with her hair out no uniform. Manager went from sitting and eating to bossing employee around. When eating I was told that this roach I found in my food was "meat"

Chilaquiles rojos

Horchata

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Alex O.

10 years ago

Se los recomiendo son los mejores tacos no es muy chico venden tacos quesadillas gringas cemitas burritos alambres y martes y jueves los tacos son de a dólar read more

Jose M.

6 years ago

Waited 30 min only to be told that my order was never placed, then had to wait another 30 minutes. Save your money and spend it somewhere else. read more

Roxanne H.

332

6 years ago

Dreaming of these tacos.. I'd go everyday if I could! 10/10 I always tell everyone best tacos in the desert !!

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From unsavory people hanging out front I are looking in your vehicles to approaching you for money…read moreto walk inside with a very long line of people. I ordered four tacos for $1.50 each so total of six dollars for four tacos. Thinking rice and beans wouldn't be that much. I decided to order rice and beans. And a Mexican Coca-Cola. I was done to see my bill for $18.48. There is no signage about the cost of rice and beans nor the cost of the soda. So after looking into it. I realized four dollars for the rice four dollars for the beans and four dollars for the soda so technically for rice and beans in a soda it came up for $12 +6 dollars for the four tacos. This is unbelievable. I definitely will not be coming back if this is how they charge customers. I asked for a menu and I was told there was no menu to look at the prices. Tacos were good because of the tortillas. But the meat was OK very small amount of meat by the way. This is not worth $18.48. Not to mention the service was very put off by me asking about the cost of the rice and beans.

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I had planned on going to the Mexican market next-door but they were closed, so stumbled upon this…read moreplace. It was late I was hungry. Ordered two hardshell tacos with rice and beans. The food was amazing, so flavorful. The ladies at the front were friendly and pleasant. Will def be back.

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