Tacos La Fogata

Excellent spot for Mexican food. Meals and drinks are delicious. Family run and it shows as they…read moreCare about you as a customer. Very busy in Winter season. Suggest dining after 7pm. LOVE this spot.

My sister came to visit from Whittier and wanted Mexican food, so I knew I had to take her to a…read morereally good authentic place since we were raised with homemade Mexican food our mom made, I heard PV was great and I was thrilled that they had my favorite hard to find Huarache! Yum! They did not disappoint! Our food was delicious and my sisters combo plate was wiped clean! We had great drinks at the bar, which had a nice setup with TV's showing sports and happy faces behind the bar. Great chips and salsa. Service was fantastic! We are coming back!! What are you waiting for???

Great bar area

Flautas plate

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El Mexicali Cafe

4.2(433 reviews)

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Nick, what a guy!! Great server, I give him 5 stars! He Brought us complimentary appetizer,…read moreshrimp stuffed pepper, and we added lemon, mayo and soy sauce. It was freakishly delicious. You got to try it. I had the chili verde, it was very good, but not the best I've had. The meat wasn't melt in your mouth tender, but still very tasty. I would get it again. We also got the combo plate with enchilada, taco and chili relleno. Absolutely fantastic. It hard to find a good chilli relleno. We will absolutely come back to this place when we're in town.

This was my third visit in a very long time. The place looks great. I love the outdoor patio. I…read moreenjoyed lunch on a recent Sunday. There was a singer on the patio entertaining the patrons with classic latin music. Now for the food..still amazing! The Chiles Gueritos is their succulent signature item. Shrimp stuffed in a large Chile pepper, with mayonnaise, and soy sauce. Truly unique and excellent. I also ordered two fish tacos al la carte. YUM. For drink, I enjoyed a Pacifico beer. In my opinion, this eatery is an Indio institution. The best Mexican restaurant in the east valley. Our server was friendly and prompt. Our lunch was stupendous. I cannot wait to return.

Bar area.

Chile guerito, seasoned with a squeeze of lemon, a light pour of soy sauce and a dab of mayonnaise (as suggested by our waitress).

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Yellow chilies stuffed with shrimp

Sayulita Tap Room

4.3(144 reviews)

3.1 mi

Best fish tacos ever! Everybody's very nice. You just go order it bar and sit down. I love the…read morebeautiful plates they give you the food on just a really nice atmosphere within the grocery store.

At the front of a Latin Grocery Store . You can select hot or cold items from the grocery section…read moreto eat IN the bar area , or there is ALSO A "Bar Menu "to order from the Sayulita cashier . Counter service to initially order in the "Taproom "but the friendly and bilingual staff will come around to offer more rounds of food or drink after you are seated .They have a long happy hour with lots of discounts on so many types of drinks and beers! Very casual but welcoming vibe. I *Absolutely* can not resist ordering the Chicharones "appetizer". The smoky green tomatillo sauce,that accompanies them , is stellar . The birrra and fish tacos are pretty amazing as well . A sublime "foodie " experience, at a bargain price ,don't miss this hidden-in-plain-site "real food oasis "

Exterior of Sayulita Tap Room with modern design and inviting outdoor seating.

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Exterior of Sayulita Tap Room with modern design and inviting outdoor seating.

Huertas Restaurant

4.1(331 reviews)

2.3 mi

Family-owned & operated

20 years in business

Meet a friend for lunch here again, was greeted as soon as we walked in and ask to sit anywhere…read morewe'd like so we did. We knew exactly what we wanted and ordered. I ordered the Bistec Ranchero dish because it was so amazing the first time I had to double back for more. My friend order the two tacos dish loved it as well. We was in a hurry but the food was amazing and the customer service was as well.

We're from out of town. When we pulled up there was a good amount of cars. The service was…read moreexcellent. Food was very good, delicious salsas.

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Guadalajara Cafe & Bar

4.5(237 reviews)

10.1 mi

Family-owned & operated

Happy hour specials

GUADALAJARA IS THE REAL THING. Geat MENU with lots of…read morereally authentic menu options. I had the "Carne en su jugo" beef & beans boiled together. Something I'd almost forgotten from when I was living in Guadalajara. The preparation wasn't what I'd expected, but the flavouring was spot on ... delicious. Portion was so large I took some home to share. That led to a friend returning a week later to order same dish! I want to return but distance is a killer, because Salsas (another FAV) is much closer, it's on my FAV list, and with the MUCH LARGER SET OF MENU OPTIONS, I'm sure I will return. Service is fast and efficient. Michelada beers above average. Parking easy. I forgot pictures, but next time.

Excellent experience. Very drunks. And attentive staff. Authentic style Mexican cuisine…read more Happy hour has a good selection. Food and drainks. Dog friendly is a big plus. Highly recommended.

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Restaurante Los Primos

4.8(508 reviews)

11.5 mi

We stopped here based on the many great reviews and this place did not disappoint. I had pancakes…read moreand they were absolutely perfect. The home fries/potatoes that came with it couldn't be better. My wife had the Cajun shrimp eggs Benedict which also was amazing, especially on top of the cornbread. While eating, one of the potatoes fell on the ground. The others were so good I considered eating it anyway (I didn't). The staff also was super friendly.

One of our most favorite restaurants to eat breakfast, lunch AND dinner! First class cuisine in…read morean easy going environment. Food is always fresh and delicious. We love supporting this local restaurant and have been known to eat here a couple meals in the same day. It's a "regulars" spot and we often see the same customers enjoying their food, too. Quality of ingredients is fantastic, servers are a mix of family and friends and everyone serves your meals with such pride. They are extremely friendly and are very accommodating with me and my vegetarian requests. Menu is diverse and there is something for everyone!

Short Rib Omelet ($18)

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Casa Mendoza

4.0(950 reviews)

6.5 mi

SHORT ANSWER: Just an update, but Casa Mendoza seems to be just getting better. Some new staff but…read morefood quality and people here are very welcoming. LOCATION: In Old Town La Quinta, OTLQ easy to find, tons of parking but at times it gets busy so you may have to walk a bit. FACILITY: very traditional inside and out, clean, and lots of space between tables. MENU: rather massive, we usually order the same things so all the other options makes my head hurt so we just go with what we know. FOOD PREP: excellent, always looks the same which is a good things. FOOD QUALITY: some of the best in the valley. LIBATIONS: lots of choices and not too expensive, wish they had a locals city of LQ discount like some of the other options in OTLQ.. WAITSTAFF: very nice, everyone. OVERALL VALUE: if you order the right things, it is a great value but you can go nuts and spend a lot, tourist dollars spend well, upselling happens for those who want it and deserve it! TIP: Sitting outside is great most all year, we don't go out when it is crazy hot, but have dined outside in 100+ temps, we prefer the front outdoor space.

We get over here frequently for work and stay nearby.. this place is a must stop when in town…read more Service is great. Decent drinks.. great chili rellano, hard shell tacos, and carnitas. Cant wait to come back

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Friday lunch, outside, single comb $12.99

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100 outside misters outside.. cheers

El Mexicali Cafe II

4.2(617 reviews)

3.3 mi

We were visiting from out of town, looked for a Mexican restaurant and came across El Mexicali…read moreCafe. Glad we did! Service and hospitality was great! Food was deeeeelish! Drinks were STRONG and tasty as well! Ambiance was nice, music in the background was nice too.Table seating was well spread out, meaning we can enjoy our company together without having to hear other conversations going on around you. I highly recommend and will return! Thank you El Mexicali Cafe for making us feel welcome!

I came here for lunch specifically for their Chiles Gueritos Rellenos de Camarón! They were…read moreabsolutely delicious and my favorite place to get them. They come with a limey-Mayo and soy sauce is already on the table. Service was amazing as usual and the place is kept very clean including the restrooms.

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Soul of Mexico

4.0(268 reviews)

4.7 mi

There were 4 of us and we all loved our choices. The staff was friendly and very welcoming. There…read morewere TVs , so we were able to watch the FIFA match. All in all, it was a great experience.

Soul is a neighborhood hole-in-the-wall. Not Michelin cuisine or anything fancy but good, solid…read morefood with nice portions, reasonable prices. Service is ALWAYS excellent.

The bar!

Enchiladas Suizas

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Tacos Gonzalez

4.5(657 reviews)

4.4 mi

Today is National Taco Day and Taco Tuesday - so obviously - time to get some tacos!…read more First time at this spot and it was so good. I got the Crispy Taco plate which came with beans and rice and then some chips and salsa - all just delicious! It is a small family run business and the owners are so nice. The wife took my order, the son brought chips and salsa and the husband came over, brought my food and checked in with me. 5 star service for sure and I am so appreciative! Definitely coming back to try more specialties!

One of the top simple Mexican menu in the valley. On the…read morecorner of Jefferson/Hwy 111- sitting ,takeout and even party events You can't go wrong. Ask for Alex

Interior

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Carne asada breakfast burrito

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Dan S.

Elite 26

206

2 months ago

Had an excellent dinner at Tacos La Fogata in Indio. The meat was fresh, tender, and full of flavor. Whether it was the carne asada or the lengua, each taco was prepared perfectly and made for a satisfying meal. One of the best features is the topping bar, which offers a variety of fresh garnishes and salsas so you can customize your tacos exactly how you like them. The service was friendly and attentive, and the restaurant was clean and well-maintained. Overall, a great dining experience with quality food and welcoming service. I'll definitely be returning to this location in the future. read more

Melissa C.

5 months ago

Absolutely amazing spot. The tacos are 10/10 -- fresh, flavorful, and packed with quality ingredients. Every bite was delicious. The service was just as impressive: friendly, fast, and welcoming from start to finish. Definitely one of the best local taco places I've been to, and I'll for sure be coming back. read more

Oscar B.

6 months ago

Amazing taste! You can tell they import all their goods from Mexico. The flour tortillas are insane! Will be going back this week for sure ! Service was great. Really nice decor on the inside and the AC is really cold, it's going to be useful for the summer! read more

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