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    The Plaza Restaurant

    4.4 (40 reviews)
    InexpensiveTacos
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Fish taco combination
    Stan W.

    Stopped for lunch and had a fish tacos combo plate. Food was delicious and authentic.

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    John R.

    Now that the CV-Link bike trail has been installed to Thermal (starts at Washington in LaQuinta), my buddy and I thought we'd ride to Mecca, since it is on the cusp of the Salton Sea and is an access point for some popular hiking trails. We were thrilled to find The Plaza restaurant, which has a diverse surf and turf menu of popular Mexican dishes. We were greeted when we came in and had fast, efficient, and friendly table service. There's plenty of indoor restaurant-style seating with a few booths. My buddy opted for the tacos - cabeza, asada, al pastor, and carnitas, and noted that the al pastor was some of the best he's had. While I found many options on the menu, I couldn't pass up the lengua plate since it's a rare that I can find it plated, even at shops that serve lengua tacos. Everything was delicious and perfectly seasoned, right down to the handmade corn tortillas which have a superior flavor and texture as compared to mass-produced tortillas. The house salsas were excellent - a chili-based picante salsa roja, and a mild tomatillo salsa verde which was delicious with a flavor of fresh garlic. They had the typical bottled beers you'd expect (Modelo, Pacifico, Corona, Ultra) as well as bottled Coca Cola. We will definitely be back the next time we visit the area. This is a working-class town that supports the local agricultural industries, and the prices at The Plaza Restaurant are very affordable.

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    Andrew H.

    My wife and I stopped for dinner and really enjoyed our visit. Very good food, well priced and excellent service.

    Sioux K.

    Found this place after a day of hiking. The guacamole was fresh and the burrito was delicious. I will be back to eat here soon!

    Eduardo F.

    Ordené unas tortas de asada para llevar y la verdad están muy ricas fueron amables y rápidos con mi orden

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    2 months ago

    The Plaza is phenomenal. Authentic, friendly owners, expedient service, amazing food. That's all you need to know.

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    2 months ago

    The service is fantastic and the Birria tacos are outstanding!! When in Mecca, it's the place to eat.

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    3 months ago

    The best chile rellenos I've had in years. Nice and efficient staff. We're very happy we found the plaza restaurant for lunch today.

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    1 year ago

    The food and service was amazing! The restaurant was super clean. I highly recommend this place!

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    1 year ago

    I only tried the menudo, and it was the best I ever had! Will definitely be back to try other things! Service and ambiance all good.

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    1 year ago

    Always very good food and outstanding customer service. I ordered the tacos dorados de pollo con consomé, always good.

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    2 years ago

    Good food tbh and good customer service no complaints I like the tacos de papa there a no brainer te get there

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    7 years ago

    Good clean friendly atmosphere with great food you should try it Located in the teaming metropolis of Makkah California

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    8 years ago

    Wonderful food and excellent service. Salsa bar was a plus. Our waitress never let our chip basket run dry.

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