My absolute go-to restaurant whenever I'm in the desert!…read more Mi Cultura Peruvian Colombian Cuisine has become a MUST-STOP every single time I visit the desert. I'm not exaggerating when I say I've eaten here almost every day of some of my vacations. That's how much I love this place! The food is absolutely incredible. Every dish is packed with flavor, and you can really taste the love and care that goes into the cooking. Everything is so delicious, comforting, and authentic. One of my favorite things about this restaurant is bringing my friends and family here for the first time. Without fail, everyone is always blown away by how amazing the food is. I genuinely love introducing people to this hidden gem because I know they're going to love it just as much as I do. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and it's the kind of place that makes you feel right at home. It's rare to find a restaurant that keeps you coming back over and over again, but Mi Cultura has absolutely earned that spot for me. If you're ever in the desert, do yourself a favor and eat here. You won't regret it! I'll certainly be back every single time I'm in town.

Found this restaurant and a local friend confirmed it was the best he had solidified we had to try…read morethem out. So glad we did ! No lie everything we ordered , I would come back for a repeat . We ordered: Complementary Aquadito: chicken cilantro soup 5/5. Cosmo cocktail 5/5. Benito cocktail 4/5. Plantains à la carte 5/5. Perfect flavor, not too sweet, not chewy just right ! Columbian empanada 5/5 . Made with cornmeal that gave it a nice crisp bite with a light sweetness to it. The stuffing was moist and gave a perfect balance of texture . Great when paired with a squeeze of lime and a dab their aji amarijo sauce. Peruvian empanada 4/5. Light and airy. Appreciate that the dough wasn't dense . Lomo saltado 5/5. Oh the sauce was superb! This dish was worth every bite just try it you won't be disappointed. Service was chill, friendly and on point. Clean and well kept restaurant.

Been talking about trying this restaurant for a few years, finally did tonight and wow, we are…read moreimpressed! Arrived late afternoon Saturday during "Social Hour" which happens to be 3 PM to 6 PM every day. Fantastic menu with small bites that really aren't that small and are very well priced! We settled upon the duck fat fries, stuffed bell pepper, double smash burger (which is an individual double slider) and calamari fries. All were amazing! Social hour draft beers $6 and wines $8. Well cocktails on special as well. Fantastic pianist playing the dinner set, too.... All was beyond expectation! Oh, and lots of TVs with World Cup soccer and Padres vs Dodgers! Stayed for the fun 7pm band for a bit as well. Wife and I had a very enjoyable evening....thank you BaBaLoo!!!

We had a horrific experience at Babaloo tonight. We were seated at a booth and within 10 minutes,…read moreboth my partner and I commented that we were being bitten by bugs under the table. We moved to the bar area to get away from the infestation and explained the situation to the hostess and asked to speak to the manager. No manager came, but the "head bartender" came over and we explained the situation to him. He said that they were doing their own investigation of what was going on under the table where we had been sitting. We watched, incredulously, as the staff immediately reset the table with fresh napkins and glassware. They were going to seat another party where we had just been bitten by a flurry of bugs! Instead of taking our word for it, that we had been bitten by bugs over the span of 15 minutes, the bartender challenged us. He ended up raising his voice at us and offered no help and instead made us feel like we had done something wrong. Shame on this restaurant. Shame on their customer service, and most definitely, shame on their lack of basic sanitary measures! The bartender then said that we can either pay for the two drinks that we had partially consumed, or not. As things were escalating in a very negative way, we simply stood up from the bar and left. We will never return.

Amazing food - great passion fruit sour Service was…read moreexcellent Owner came by - such a great find

I had a short trio to Palm springs and decided to taste Peruvian food from places that i read above…read moreaverage reviews, this on has a 4.7 so I decide to give a try. Worst experience I had. I am a native Peruvian, with over 25 years experience as a private caterer, and the lesson I learned is that a big percentage of people who has given 5 stars to this place, don't have much knowledge of Peruvian food. I don't reviews often but in this I felt compelled to. I don't take food pictures like others that take 3 photos from different angles from the same plate, Why not?, because pictures are deceiving and don't give you the really perspective of what are you looking for. This review is based not only in the quality taste and execution of the food, but also on the worse service experience and the excessive lengthy time to had the food serviced at the table. Lets talk about service: 1.-Entered the restaurant, and the waiver without a proper acknowledgement mumble :"just anywhere" 2.- I took him about 7 seven minutes to come to our hour table to ask form drinks. We ordered TWO Diet Inka Kola. He confirmed they are in stock 3.- 5 minutes later he came to apologize as they didn't have in stock, we switch to 1 regular Inka Kola and 1 diet Coke as there were no more sugar or diet options. 4.- Another 6-7 minutes passed when we brough the drinks and took the food order. 5. The food order: Chicharron con yuca Leche de Tigre Causa rellena de pollo Anticuchos 6.- Another 7 minutes passed and he came apologizing because they were out of anticuchos. I asked for the menu to order something an it was another 5 minutes wait before he brough the menu. I ordered a Lomo al jugo sandwich. 7.- At this point we were seating at the table for about 30 and we have not been served any food. About 10 minutes after food start coming to our table. 8.- This is the last detail about service. The Lomo al jugo sandwich was NEVER served, the waiter never placed the order. Now lets talked about food: 1.- Chicharron con yuca. I was expecting maybe 1 or 2 pieces of yuca (REAL YUCA), what was served was 2 pieces of yuca fries from the frozen section of a market. For the chicharron most people use different pork cuts ( cushion meat, butt, shoulder, even pork leg) This case was pancetta or pork belly, we were served 5 small cubes about 1 inch, and they were 50% meat and 50% fat The meat portion had a good taste , but the fat was undercooked. No comments about the salsa criolla 2.- Leche de Tigre This was not leche de Tigre, it was a plain fish ceviche served in an 8 oz glass. I need to admit that is was correctly executed and had a good flavor for ceviche. But i ask for the Leche, with has a different execution flavor and texture 3.- Causa rellena de pollo There are several techniques to make causa, but the main ingredient aside of the potato is " pasta de aji Amarillo". This causa didn't have the texture or right color, I know some people cut corners and use food coloring (BIJOL in some cases). IDK what was used here but it was not the yellow chili paste. The portion was generous, but i chew a piece of chicken skin that were not supposed to be there. 4.-No comments on the anticuchos as they out, and on the sandwich as it was never served. 5. Finally we ask for a leche volteada for dessert. This was tasty well prepared and the amount of sweetness of the syrup was just right. Prices were about what other places charged, but the amount of food were small food portions. However 2 items I believe are overpriced are: 2 Sodas (we were charged for Inkas, maybe same price) $ 8.50 1 Crema volteada $ 8.84 Subtotal bill $ 59.84 Tax $ 5.54 Tip $ 11.77 ( I always tip Let's say the waiter had a bad day and he is not responsible for the quality of the food) Total BIll $ 77.15. Will not come back to this place again Receipt photo included

Such a great find in the heart of Palm Springs! Service was excellent, we got seated right away,…read moreand taken care of from the start. They brought out Cancha and water, along with a green spicy salsa and chimichurri to top your food with, which was a nice touch and super flavorful. I ordered my first-ever Peruvian Cusqueña beer and was pleasantly surprised. It was light, flavorful, no bitterness at all, and a nice full body to it. The ambiance was lovely too. We didn't get a chance to visit the bar, but it looked beautiful from where we sat, and the music playing was the perfect fit for the vibe. For starters we got the Causa Acevichada, and wow -- this was only my second time trying this dish, but it completely blew the other place out of the water. So much flavor. I'm a creature of habit, so I went with my favorite Peruvian dish, the Lomo Saltado, and honestly this might be the best version I've had. Every bite was packed with flavor (that chimichurri drizzled on top didn't hurt either). My fiancé decided to branch out and try the Arroz Chaufa de Carne, and we were both extremely happy with our meals. We'll definitely be back next time we're in town visiting family. Highly recommend if you're craving authentic Peruvian food!

I like that the place and service had an authentic feel. The chicken was tender and the…read morechimichurris were sooo good!

Where has this place been my whole life?! Crudo completely exceeded my expectations! The food and…read moredrinks were AMAZING, and the whole experience was even better thanks to our bartender, Gustavo, who was so welcoming and made the visit extra special. The poke nachos were absolutely delicious, and the truffle fries were a must! My sister ordered the Guisaditos tacos and loved them as well. Everything we tried was flavorful and so good. Definitely adding Crudo to my Palm Springs favorites. Can't wait to come back!

My boyfriend and I came here during our stay in Palm Springs…read more The Crudo is absolutely the thing you should get here. We got the white fish one and it was fresh, tangy and delicious. The fish taco was also delicious and I liked their homemade hot sauce that I wish I bought a bottle. The ahi nachos had delicious fish but the fish was disproportionate to the amount of chips that they gave us, so we were unable to finish the massive pile of chips. Lastly, the pistachio flan was a great ending to our meal and we left very happy and full. The service was excellent and the ambiance inside is beautiful. A good date night spot when you are in Palm Springs!

Wow. Every time I've come here the food never disappoints, and the service is always exceptional,…read moreover the moon actually! Came in for lunch on a very hot Saturday afternoon, was happily greeted and taken care of by Joseph, he always has the best attitude, smile, and is super knowledgeable about the menu. I'm not drinking right now so he offered me a few different mocktails. I tried the guava, super yummy, tropical, and tangy. They also had happy hour I ordered the beef taquitos they were delicious and perfectly cooked. I tried the guac-a-crab, it was amazing and now one of my new favorite go-to's. It was a large portion I had to take the extras home and I finished it when I got home it was so good. Warm lump crab with Mango and guacamole, also try the chips and salsa they put tajin on the freshly made corn tortilla chips, the best! Ambiance in here is kind of dark and moody, beautiful flowers and paintings on the wall. Very nice decor and restaurant overall. I am a pretty frequent diner here. And have had to come back and add to my review a few times, My everything I've tried here is amazing. My go to was always the shrimp chicharron tostada, fish tacos, or mole enchiladas. But recently I enjoyed the last two "catch of the day" which is a daily special prepared by chef Georgie, and each dish has been uniquely curated, and tastes spectacular. Thank you for the amazing service always, Joseph, Brandon, Georgie & staff. If you haven't stopped by yet, come give them a try.

We had such a wonderful dinner at Mole Mexican Kitchen! Every entree was delicious, we started with…read moreguacamole for the table. then appetizers before our dinners. The flavors were fantastic for each course, beautifully presented, and clearly made with care. Yes, it is on the pricier side, but the beautiful room, exceptional service, and overall experience make it feel worth it. What really stood out was the staff. Everyone was warm, genuinely friendly, attentive, and made us feel incredibly welcome. A beautiful setting, amazing food, and service that truly makes a difference. We all loved it and would absolutely go back!

The food was amazing. The server Juan was attentive and friendly. Nico made our delicious drinks…read more I recommend LA Sirena y El Señor de Los Cielos for cocktails. Also desert we picked cheesecake and 3 Leches and we shared it.

First time at La Cocina at Reforma honest review as of September 2024, menu is not updated from…read moretheir website. DRINKS: el catrin, el soldado, nublado, valiente, they were very good some were on the light side for me. FOOD: tostadas de pulpo ( toppings were very good the only recommendation is to make the tostada fresh to order) Bone-In Shortrib Mole ( flavors were different it was pretty salty I've had different kinds of mole and could say I would have liked a stronger mole taste) 2 Lamb kabobs: average, pieces were pretty small not much meat, not too much flavor definitely have to dip in chimichurri to taste more flavors. Yuca potatoes were delish. Service was a bit slow but will give this restaurant another try. After dinner they have a club area that gets pretty lit and packed. Different kinds of people from all races and all ages. Everyone is there to dance and dance only.

Oh my word I wish we lived near here! This for sure will be our go to when in the area. This and…read morethe pizza place in the same plaza. They are so nice!!! They allowed us to bring in a little pizza for our son who has food aversions. So the rest of us could enjoy the authentic Peruvian food here. Delish!!!!! So loved the lomo saltado. We are mostly Peruvian family and are super picky with Peruvian food. They make lomo respectfully. The steak is best we've ever had in the US! Well aside from my husband but it's hard for us to get our steak to have the flavor this place steak has. Great job. Mad respect. So thankful you all represent Peru well. Chicha was delicious too! Oh and Yuka as well. I wasn't a fan of the sauce. Too spicy for me. I'm Peru we don't use a lot of hot spicy sauce. We have it but we more use a mild sauce. Place is Mexican Peruvian so maybe that's why it has more heat. I'd love more sauce options. Clean place too. Plenty of room.

When you walk in, it smells old and dingy and the tables are gross…read more I still stayed to give the food a try...bad idea. I ordered a lomo saltado...blad and the food was just hot in temperature burn your mouth hot. The beef was not tasty and tough meat and the potatoes not crispy at all...soggy and greasy. The rice wasn't even flavorful. The tomatoes were mushy as heck...all around not worth the $21 with tax. Skip this place. I should have known better when I walked in and there was only one person seated at the table inside and it wasn't busy at all on a Friday, lunch time. Maybe the Mexican food is better but not good Peruvian imo. The service was weird...the lady was visibly upset I wasn't ordering more dishes. I told her I just wanted to try this one dish and she made a mean face lol.

Some of the best Cuban food I've ever had! The beef and pork were SO flavorful highly recommend…read moreboth! The staff was also so sweet and welcoming :) And you can't skip the coffee & sangria... both were delicious! Definitely a spot I'd come back to!

Today, we were quoted 60 mins wait which we agreed to but after about 30 mins after our order was…read moreplaced, we were told that the potato balls that we ordered were out of stock and that we can get something else or a refund. We waited another 50 mins before I asked for an update after waiting for more than 80 mins, Cas came out of the kitchen and snapped at me saying "what's the problem here?" So I said "well I'm just asking for a status of my order." First of all, I wasn't even talking to Cas and she didn't even know what was going on before she took it upon herself to yell at me. Kila, which was the person I was talking to originally was extremely friendly. She apologized for the delay and even offered us some pastry which we did not care for after Cas inserted herself into a conversation that had nothing to do with her. It's ironic how as a paying customer, I was using a polite voice to ask for status and got snapped at by an employee. Got our refund and took our business elsewhere. There are plenty of options here in old town Temecula.

We came here to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday and had an amazing time. Great food and service…read morewith Rodrigo. Immediately sat us and helped us and gave great recommendations on food and drinks! The environment itself was super romantic and vibey. Very good lighting and music throughout. I definitely recommend coming here on your visit to Del Mar!

Great service! Tasty meal! Yuca frita was fried perfectly and went good with the huancaina sauceread more