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    Texas Roadhouse

    3.5 (442 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Grilled chicken ceasar salad
    Audrey E.

    We stopped here on our way back from Lake Havasu. Location was nice, fun atmosphere, and good vibes. They give you freshly baked bread with a cinnamon butter, they are insanely delicious! I ordered a chicken Caesar salad. It was good, chicken was cooked perfectly and seasoned nicely. I like the Caesar dressing. My sister ordered the chicken breast with mushrooms and sautéed onions. Kevin our server was awesome! He was extremely friendly, professional, tentative, helpful, and efficient He honestly made the experience memorable. The best server I've ever experienced. Thanks Kevin!

    Fried pickles.
    Chris L.

    We have never seen an "empty" Texas Roadhouse until we came here for dinner on a Friday night. I was laughing because the hubz could not believe that we got seated immediately. I put our name on the waitlist; but, saw that the wait time indicated 0 to 10 minutes. Of course he didn't believe me because the last time we waited over two hours at their Union City location. Technically, we waited for an hour and went somewhere else and at 11pm still showed no availability. Their service was great here. My husband raved that his beef tips was one of the best that he has had at Texas Roadhouse. The male server that took over our table the last 30 minutes was very nice. Next time we are in Palm Springs and the Palm Desert, we'll come here again.

    All American Cheeseburger
    Wendy H.

    Whenever I find myself out in Palm Desert, I always visit Texas Roadhouse. Our server, Adrian, was very attentive and friendly. I ordered my usual, the American Cheeseburger with only cheese and lettuce. I ordered it medium rare and only ate half of it because towards the middle, it tasted super salty. It literally tasted like someone put a pile of salt on top of the meat. I also ordered a side of mashed potatoes which was delicious. I could never go wrong with that. Would probably not order a burger from here again, but other than that, amazing service from our server!

    Marinated chicken breast with 2 sides.  So good!
    Amy C.

    Wednesday, April 15, 2026: We stopped here for a nice dinner before heading to Marvyn's Magic Theater. It's a very rustic, log cabin vibe as you enter. It's spacious & clean. There wasn't a wait & we were immediately seated in a booth. They have an extensive menu. It's nice to see they have early bird specials for only $14.99. Hubby ordered a steak with 2 sides and I had the marinated chicken breast with 2 sides. We had a very friendly & hard working server, Miguel, who checked on us often. I was able to take a photo of this shy young man & get his permission to post here. The food was so good & filling! We will definitely be back & be sure to ask for Miguel again. The atmosphere was lively & happy. The staff were genuinely hospitable and happy! It was a such fantastic vibe. We were able to speak with the very affable District Manager, Tony, and made sure we gave Miguel props. He told us they were building a Texas Roadhouse in Temecula! Yay! This was an impressive & great dining experience here for a first time visit. Thank you!

    16 oz Sirloin cooked perfectly medium rare :)
    Kirk D.

    So a few years back on grand opening week, I was very excited to finally come here and eat! However... our experience was not the best. The food took forever to come out, they ran out of bone in Ribeye, and some of the steaks that we ordered (medium rare) were still cold in the center. So all types of bad. Which made me very hesitant to ever come back, but that goes without saying, " Why would you want to go opening week, where things like this COULD happen" BUT the second time around, which was today, things definitely took a turn for the best. The rolls are still amazing especially with the cinnamon butter. I ordered the 16oz Sirloin with sweet potato and side salad. The steak was cooked perfectly medium rare all throughout with a nice crust. I must say that it was lacking a little salt, but that's not necessarily a bad thing, I could've just added salt myself if I wanted to. I always forget to show a cross section of the steak, but not this time! The plating may seem a little off as the steak is all by itself but it didn't bother me at all. Overall, the first experience with Texas Roadhouse was awful, but the second time more than made up for it and I will be gladly returning here!

    Jordan G.

    Outstanding Service at Texas Roadhouse. Texas Roadhouse 42790 Jackson Street, Indio, California 92203 760-262-1002 I walked up right at closing and asked if it was still possible to get some food to go. The whole crew looked like they had just finished a long shift and were ready to head home. Totally understandable. Then the manager--who introduced himself as Frankie--stepped up, asked what I wanted, and made it happen without hesitation. Frankie and his crew went above and beyond. Instead of treating me like an inconvenience at the end of the night, they treated me like a valued customer. That kind of service and professionalism is rare these days. Frankie's leadership showed in how his team handled everything--friendly, respectful, and still committed to great service even at closing time. The food was great as always, but the service is what really stood out. Frankie and his team definitely made my day. Big thanks to the entire crew at: Texas Roadhouse 42790 Jackson Street Indio, California 92203 760-262-1002 Five-star service all the way. Big thanks! -- Jordan

    Steak medallions
    Sarah W.

    We usually like Texas Roadhouse, but this location is gross! We should have left after being seated at a table that had food smashed all over the seat and wet, dirty plates on the table. I asked for med-well steak and it came out med-rare with overly cooked, soggy rice with a random macaroni noodle. My kid ate most of his slider before realizing that it was red!! So disgusted with this location and the lack of cleanliness! The only thing it has going for it was our server.

    THAT ROAD KILL PLATE
    Steven M.

    After breaking down in the middle of the California desert and getting towed to Indio, I was beaten down and in need of some late night food, luckily Texas Roadhouse was open to fill me up. I've always been quite the big Texas Roadhouse fan thanks to the dinner rolls and fun atmosphere, luckily sitting alone at the bar still got me a basket of rolls to devour so this experience started out with the best of flavour. For dinner I ended up trying the road kill plate which was cut up steak with veggies served with french fries and mashed potatoes and gravy. This was my first time ordering this dish and it is absolutely something I would order again in the future. The steak tasted really good as did the mashed potatoes, gravy, and french fries. Don't get me wrong, I don't think this joint is going toe to toe with a top of the line steakhouse, but sometimes these family steakhouse places are exactly what you need. Overall, Texas Roadhouse did me right and fed me when most of the other restaurants in the area were closed or fast food. The rolls were and always will be the best part of this place, but I had a good meal and the staff was wonderful, so thumbs up to this Indio location.

    14 ounce prime rib and baked potato (very rare). I did order medium rare, but way too undercooked for me.
    Randy B.

    First time to a Texas Roadhouse and I really wanted it to be 5 stars. Had built it up in my mind as being a great spot. Sadly, I can only give it 3 stars, partly I am sure from what I ordered and partly for the food, which was good, but just good. When you walk in, you really get that roadhouse vibe and looks really cool inside with decor, lights, wood, Texas theme all around. Some nice steaks in a case behind the glass, so far so good. Was seated and my waiter came right away with bread and a cinnamon butter and to take my order, nice guy. I ordered an Iced tea unsweetened, prime rib 14 ounce, medium rare, Baked potato and a salad with blue cheese. More on the food in a minute. Funny thing happened, after I ordered, went to the restroom, took a wrong turn and walked to the front, then they told me the restroom was in the other corner. Came back and everything was cleared from my table, my iced tea was gone, bread and butter gone, silverware and napkin all gone. Apparently, they thought I took off after I ordered, kind of weird, but no big deal. Brought out new everything and GTG. The iced teas was brewed perfectly, bread was great and the cinnamon butter made it taste like I was eating a cinnamon roll, yum! The salad was next, again very good although very small, which was surprising, blue cheese was on point. Those were the highlights. Then came my main course, the prime rib seemed almost uncooked, I did order medium rare, so maybe my fault, but it was too raw for my tastes. Flavor was good though with the raw horseradish, but did have a different flavor than other prime rib I have had, can't put my finger on it, just not as good. The baked potato came with butter and sour cream, no chives, no green onions, which should not be a thing, should always have those, just makes it that much better. I added some purple onions as a substitute. Potato again with the prime rib, was just ok, even with the butter and sour cream and pepper/onions. I hate to leave 3 stars, but have to be honest with my experience and hoped for so much more. Prices were decent for a steak house, but would have paid a little more for a more enjoyable dinner. They do give you free bags of peanuts you can eat or take which is a nice touch. Enjoy!

    Stephanie T.

    I got the 12oz NY strip, medium rare. They actually cooked it right. Many times they over or undercook it. But this place got it right. The staff were really patient with us as we were a larger group. It was unfortunate that they had to split up our party to seat us. Definitely got crowded the closer to 6 you got. The main problem with this place is all the birthdays and crazy loud singing. It may be fun for the birthday people but for everyone else it's rather annoying as you have to stop your own conversation until it's over.

    Sofia V.

    This was a gem of a find in an area new to us. Thanks to Yelp we found more than we expected. We started with the blossom onion, oh boy was it yummy. We shared a rib and steak dinner. Veggies, Mac n cheese and a salad. We will definitely be back. We had the sweetest server, Adri, she was so attentive and answered all of our questions. They seat you with warm rolls and honey butter. It was such a nice touch.

    Menu 08.03.25
    Gustavo G.

    As we walked in, luckily no one was waiting. We were seated quickly. I had a great experience. First time being in a Texas Roadhouse. Free peanuts in shell provided at every table. I can't remember our waitress name but she was amazing. She was attentive, clarified how we wanted the meat to be cooked, and made sure we were always taken care of. The steaks were cooked perfectly, just as ordered. We had freshly baked rolls with a honey cinnamon butter. The rewards for this place is a bit confusing in getting points added to your account. Plenty of parking available even though there is a gym nearby. Huge parking lot. I really like the windows for pickup only. Reminds me of somewhat a drive thru but not a drive thru. I will definitely be returning.

    Kelly B.

    Customer service could have been better than what was provided. Said at the bar to be served take about 15 minutes to be served with even the question of would you like a cup of water or a drink. It was OK because my plate was served to me with the gravy, dripping off down the side. And the comment was made to customer service. There were smart remarks received, saying that they do not have a chef. But then when it was brought up to the manager, the manager did state that he's been trying to talk to them about that. As much as we like Texas roadhouse not sure if I'll be back to this one again.

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    Been here many times. Always good. Last nights steaks were inedible. Could hardly cut them let alone chew them. Very disappointing.

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    Does Texas Roadhouse offer different lunch specials compared to the dinner menu, or are the prices the same all day?

    Texas roadhouse isn't typically open for lunch. Most locations open at either 2 PM or 3 PM. They do have earlybird specials.

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    LongHorn Steakhouse

    LongHorn Steakhouse

    3.6
    (323 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    Easy in and out restaurant with delicious steak and other choices…read more The server was very polite and attentive. Cool looking atmospheric seating.

    We decided to give this steakhouse a try while we were in town. The restaurant was busy, and we…read morewaited about 30 minutes for a table, which was understandable. Unfortunately, the experience didn't improve much after we were seated. It took a while for anyone to greet us or even bring us water. When the bread finally arrived, there weren't any plates, and because it took so long for someone to return for our drink order, we had already decided what we wanted to eat. The food came out fairly quickly after we ordered. The salads were good, and both the baked potato and mac and cheese were delicious. The steaks, however, were just okay. The biggest disappointment was the lobster tail, which I had been looking forward to the most. It was cold, chewy, and came with cold butter. Definitely not what you'd expect from a steakhouse. One thing that really left a bad impression was the closing routine. We arrived about two hours before closing, so it's not like we came in at the last minute. About 20 minutes before closing, the staff started vacuuming around the dining room while we were still finishing our meal. I understand everyone wants to get home, but vacuuming while guests are still eating is unprofessional and really took away from the experience. Overall, there were a few good dishes, but between the slow service, disappointing lobster, and being rushed out by staff cleaning, this isn't a place we'll be returning.

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    Not trying it would be a crime! Our Outlaw Ribeye is bone-in, well-marbled, fire-grilled, juicy, and delicious.
    Not trying it would be a crime! Our Outlaw Ribeye is bone-in, well-marbled, fire-grilled, juicy, and delicious.
    LongHorn’s New York Strip is fire-grilled to enhance its distinctive flavor, this thick cut is a steakhouse classic.
    LongHorn’s New York Strip is fire-grilled to enhance its distinctive flavor, this thick cut is a steakhouse classic.
    Got the biggest steak in the game wearing our name! The LongHorn porterhouse combines a bone-in strip and tender filet in one thick cut.

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    Got the biggest steak in the game wearing our name! The LongHorn porterhouse combines a bone-in strip and tender filet in one thick cut.
    The Bistro

    The Bistro

    4.4
    (225 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$$
    Fine dining
    Takes reservations

    If you haven't eaten sushi at The Bistro Restaurant, you don't know what you're missing. A dear…read morefriend of ours that is a private chef recommended the sushi there as the best sushi in the valley. He isn't wrong. Everything we ordered was so fresh and delicious! Our waiter, Justin, was so attentive and so nice! Everyone that works there is really great! We mentioned that we were celebrating our 24th anniversary and we were surprised to get a piece of chocolate cake as a surprise. AND, we were given an anniversary card signed by all of the staff there. Amazing! Thank you to all of the wonderful staff and especially Justin for loving the "dad" jokes hoisted upon him. We will be back soon! Carolyn and Rand

    7-11-2026 We - one of my gfs & I tried this place while we stayed at Fantasy Springs Casino. We…read morearrived at 6:30pm and asked, if we had a reservation. Which we didn't and were informed that we can be seated at 8:30pm. They had a variety of items to choose from. We started with a rainbow roll. I had the seafood linguine and my friend had the bone-in ribeye with a baked potatoe and asparagus. All was delicious. We had coffees & waters with our meals. Liked that we both had our own small coffee kettles. No room for dessert. Service was very quick and friendly. I took a point off due to a loaf of bread that was served in a bag. We thought this was weird. Since all the restaurants we dine at serve bread in a basket covered. So I had to ask about the loaf of bread which I was informed is bought at a bakery. If you're in the area I suggest giving this place a try. Highly recommend making a reservation in advance .

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    The Bistro
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    POM Restaurant

    POM Restaurant

    3.9
    (387 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$
    Takes reservations
    Full bar

    We came here for Breakfast. We were seated quickly and offered coffee from Emilio. He was pleasant…read moreand welcoming. Our waitress Griesla came along soon and gave suggestions and took out order. We had French toast with cream and strawberries and avocado toast. Everything came out in a timely fashion. Our meals were warm and appetizing and came out together. Every thing was delicious! We had a nice view while we ate also of a green space. I would come back again! This is a wonderful breakfast restaurant.

    On a recent trip to California, my Aunt & I popped into the Pom Restaurant located in the Hotel at…read moreFantasy Springs We had a most delightful experience. Our server, Joel, was very hospitable and attentive. We went on a Friday early evening. The atmosphere is very relaxing. Several patrons were at the bar as well as at several tables. My Aunt & I shared a leisurely meal which included three appetizers and a caesar salad. Our server informed us of the option to order a 1/2 portion of the salad. It was a good choice. All the appetizers were very tasty especially the three different sauces that accompanied the hot wings: Jalapeño bbq, Blue Cheese & Avocado Ranch. I highly recommend POM Restaurant and look forward to returning again.

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    Chorizo skillet; yum!
    (left to right) shrimp fettucine limóne, roasted beets and burrata cheese, truffle-parmesan fries

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    (left to right) shrimp fettucine limóne, roasted beets and burrata cheese, truffle-parmesan fries
    Sloan's

    Sloan's

    4.0
    (981 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    I'm not a big pancake fan. I'll usually go with a waffle or French Toast but seeing the pancakes on…read moreother tables as we walked to our table, something said I had to try them. And they did not disappoint! Wow! Seriously, not a pancake fan, but these were great! I ordered a side of sausage patties, another breakfast item I prefer over sausage links, and they were also very tasty. The place was busy, but we only had to wait about 10 minutes on a Saturday late morning. I'm sure Sundays are PACKED! The service was top notch and friendly. I'm not always in this area for breakfast, but if I am, this just might be my next go to.

    If you're in Indio and looking for a solid breakfast/lunch spot, Sloan's Restaurant is definitely…read moreworth the stop. From the moment we sat down, the service stood out. The wait staff was friendly and attentive without being overbearing--my coffee and water were constantly refilled without even having to ask, which always makes a difference. I ordered the BLTA along with their German pancake. The BLTA was exactly what you want--crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, creamy avocado, all put together on toasted bread, and paired perfectly with seasoned fries. Now the standout: the German pancake. Just a heads up--it takes about 15-20 minutes to come out, but it's 100% worth the wait. It's served hot, puffed up, and finished with powdered sugar and lemon. Light, slightly crisp on the edges, and soft in the middle--really well done. Overall, great food, great service, and a relaxed vibe. Definitely a place I'd come back to

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    BBQ Ribs, Baked Potato, Baked-Beans
    BBQ Ribs, Baked Potato, Baked-Beans
    Old School lounge.

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    Jackalope Ranch

    Jackalope Ranch

    3.1
    (1.8k reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    SHORT ANSWER: Update to updates, but another great meal in this amazing location…read more LOCATION: you will not find a nicer buildout anywhere in the Coachella Valley. I know the history here and it is an interesting story. FACILITY: All I can say is no expense was spared, anywhere during the original build. MENU: Very good, lots of choice and maybe you can find something healthy on the menu, but this is a place to experience. FOOD PREP: Ok, never has been over the top but not what they were going for. FOOD QUALITY: It is good, again not a super fancy doing experience, it is a fun dining experience. LIBATIONS: excellent, lots of fun to be had here, a little on the pricey side so check out happy hour or pay up cowboy. . WAITSTAFF: Always great, this is an expensive place to staff year round. OVERALL VALUE: This is a great place to just visit, so yes the food is a bit expensive side but the overall return is great. You will not be disappointed unless you're on a Del Taco value meal budget. TIP: Check on happy hour locations in the bar and outside, it has changed. Sitting outside around the bar when open is much preferred as is the booth seating but no happy hour in the booths, so older people cannot sit and enjoy the tall tables and stools.

    We went to Jackalope Ranch as a big group, and it was nice that they could accommodate us all in a…read morebig room. However, the food was quite mid. I got a Southwest Salmon Salad off the Restaurant Week menu, and it was pretty good. The California roll was actually very good, best thing of the meal. We also got a Brisket plate and it was very fatty. The beans, coleslaw, and corn were just okay. Cornbread pretty dry. Not sure that it's worth the price but the ambiance of the place is certainly nice.

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    Dining area for our rehearsal dinner
    Dining area for our rehearsal dinner
    Jackalope Ranch
    Jackalope Ranch

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    La Quinta Cliffhouse

    La Quinta Cliffhouse

    4.0
    (1.7k reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$$

    The location is interesting. Be careful on the stairs going up they were wet from the waterfall. We…read moredid not have a reservation but were seated promptly at a high top table near the bar. The server was fast and friendly. We ordered the stuffed dates and the burrata. The olive tapenade with the burrata was so tasty. We practically licked the bowl clean. We quickly ran out of the little toasts but ate the olives with the arugula from the medjool dates. For mains we order a half order of the short ribs and the prawn pasta. The prawns were pretty large. The pasta was a little too al dente for me and the sauce had a very strong wine taste that got old pretty quickly. The short rib was so tender and flavorful, but the Brussels were also just a tad too rare. Overall it was a nice meal but kinda pricey for two people for the dishes to not be perfect.

    2.5 stars. La…read moreQuinta Cliffhouse was recommended to me for dinner, but I won't pass on the same bad advice. The Prawn Pasta ($39) I ordered was bland to the point of being inedible. I erroneously assumed spaghetti flavored with garlic, white wine, butter, herbs, & preserved lemon would be delicious. Large, tough (& again, tasteless) prawns topped the bowl of noodles that seem to stick together from a lack of sauce. Our gracious waitress removed the dish from our bill after seeing it had barely been touched. Her efforts did not go unnoticed; we generously tipped her for taking the initiative to rectify an unsatisfactory situation. We sat on the covered patio facing the giant rock formation; a unique dining experience, but one that felt Disney-ish rather than elegant. La Quinta Cliffhouse gets a hard pass from me.

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    La Quinta Cliffhouse
    La Quinta Cliffhouse
    La Quinta Cliffhouse

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    Oceana Restaurant

    Oceana Restaurant

    4.7
    (669 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$

    I cannot get over how amazingly tender this grilled octopus was. As a pescatarian I'm always on the…read morehunt for a delicious seafood restaurant that doesn't break the bank. After a little bit of research, I discovered this beautiful gem, and I was able to make reservations by calling the restaurant directly. Once we arrived, we were greeted and seated right away. Our waiter Thomas was so incredibly sweet and attentive. We decided to share a crabcake appetizer along with octopus and scallops as our main dish. I've tried mini grilled octopuses before in Southern California and never have. I had one so tender as this one. The octopus was huge and so flavorful. Most importantly it was so tender and not chewy at all. Everything we ordered was fantastic and cooked to perfection.

    Another great restaurant find in the Coachella Valley, this time in Palm Desert. We discovered…read moreOceana Restaurant on the Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week website -- the Pulpo Chicharrones caught our eye -- so we decided to check it out. Thank goodness we did. Our group started out with the above mentioned Pulpo Chicharrones. Crispy Octopus bites served with fresh pico de gallo, guacamole, and flour tortilla chips.The octopus had a charred crispy exterior that gave way to a buttery-tender interior. None of the rubbery texture that so often turns people off. For entrees, we selected the Whole Fried Huachinango (Red Snapper), 7 Oceanas (think "Spanish Chioppino"), and Pan Seared Halibut which was the special of the day. The halibut special featured a very generous pan seared filet on a bed of white wine risotto with a sesame seed veloute and asparagus. The 7 Oceanas consisted of perfectly cooked octopus, white fish, clams, mussels, shrimp, salmon, and scallop in a rich broth with tomato, onion, garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, and guajillo peppers. Served with housemade telera bread sticks to sop up the amazing broth. The snapper was deep fried to perfection leaving the skin super crispy and fleah moist and flaky. Drizzled with an adobo sauce and served with grilled sliced lemons, chayote squash and baby potatoes. Our only complaint was the snapper was not true red snapper as advertised, but rather porgy (we think). Red snapper is one of the most substituted fish and very few people in the world could tell them apart. My partner Ernie is a connoisseur, and he can. The dish was still excellent, we just wish it wasn't advertised as Huachinango. This hidden gem delivered fresh seafood, tasty cocktails with a nod to tequila and mezcal drinks crafted by owner Marco Castellanos, and friendly attentive service from Gina.

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