Restaurants in La Quinta
Best Restaurants
American • $$
Mexican • $$
“Amazing food. Great salsas!!! The staff is awesome and very friendly and attentive!!! Highly recommended if you’re ever in La Quinta”
Bar & Grill • $$
“Staff is so helpful and fun to be with, the cocktails are wonderful and wine is lovely, and the food choices are incredible!”
Mexican • $$
“Definitely recommend!! Good service. Great food. Nice ambiance.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
Thai • $$
“Every time I go Basil Thai, I'm always impressed by each prepared dish. Each entree I have had has its own unique flavor and taste absolutely delicious. You will not be disappointed. ⭐⭐⭐⭐”
Mexican • $$
“Delicious Mexican authentic food, the flavors are true “sazón”. Would come here in a heartbeat, the staff is kind and attentive! They are all a family and it shows. The space it’s comfy, colorful and with good ambiance.”
Mexican • $$
“Nachos with Steak with the beans under all the chips tasted really good... Campechana was just right... Piña a la parrilla was badas.. cooked good... Nothing was burned.. 1st time at Mariachi and definitely recommend...”
Restaurants with Delivery
Mediterranean • $
“Friends of ours have brought Luna grill food to our home, but this is the first time we actually went ate at the restaurant. The service is amazing. We were approached no less than four times by different servers asking how we were and if we needed anything else. The food is excellent. The pita bread is warm and tasty and the food portions are very generous, and delicious as well.
I would highly recommend it. You won’t be disappointed.”
American • $$
“One of the best, consistent breakfast spots in the coachella valley! Extensive menu options, from comfort food to healthy. Ordered spinach omelet, potatoes and toast. Portions are large, so had enough to take home!”
Mexican • $$
“Amazing food. Great salsas!!! The staff is awesome and very friendly and attentive!!! Highly recommended if you’re ever in La Quinta”
Health Food • $
“Such a cute spot I love the aesthetic of this place. Isaac greeted us with a smile and was kind and very helpful answering all my questions. Can’t wait to come back and visit again 💖”
Bar & Grill • $$
“Staff is so helpful and fun to be with, the cocktails are wonderful and wine is lovely, and the food choices are incredible!”
Mexican • $$
“Definitely recommend!! Good service. Great food. Nice ambiance.”
Thai • $$
“Every time I go Basil Thai, I'm always impressed by each prepared dish. Each entree I have had has its own unique flavor and taste absolutely delicious. You will not be disappointed. ⭐⭐⭐⭐”
Mexican • $$
“Delicious Mexican authentic food, the flavors are true “sazón”. Would come here in a heartbeat, the staff is kind and attentive! They are all a family and it shows. The space it’s comfy, colorful and with good ambiance.”
Mexican • $
“Amazing food. Great salsas!!! The staff is awesome and very friendly and attentive!!! Highly recommended if you’re ever in La Quinta”
Breakfast • $
“Wait staff was great. Very attentive to our needs. Thank you.”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“Awesome ice cream very light ice cream with the air taken out of it”
Pasta Shops • $$
“This is a staple restaurant for me and my family!! The appetizers and pastas are amazing. Our favorites are the arancini’s, meatballs, caesar salad, and bolognese pasta!”
Steak House • $$
“We came in for lunch. The greeter at the desk was adorable. My waiter was very attentive. My 1/2 pound burger great. Good fries and an excellent salad. Ice and bread good too. $38.46. a steal!”
Cafe • $$
“Wonderful staff the food was fresh and taste great!! Recommending to everyone such a nice change 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻”
Outdoor Dining
Pasta Shops • $$
“This is a staple restaurant for me and my family!! The appetizers and pastas are amazing. Our favorites are the arancini’s, meatballs, caesar salad, and bolognese pasta!”
Cafe • $
“Yes Please is the breakfast coffee shop institution. Nothing beats the sourdough omelet sandwich. Their Joshua Tree coffee roast is also remarkable. Highly recommended. Consider showing up early as line picks up after 8am.”
Coffee Shops • $
“The coffee here is amazing, and the staff always greet you with a smile! I love the variety of drinks they offer, especially the seasonal specials. It's a perfect spot to grab a pick-me-up and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere!”
Cafe • $$
“Wonderful staff the food was fresh and taste great!! Recommending to everyone such a nice change 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻”
Mexican • $
“Nothing particularly different. Small and local. Service was great, food was good!”
French • $$$
“Visiting from Phoenix & stumbled upon this spot today. We’re very happy we did! Came in for happy hour and enjoyed the French onion soup with a cab franc. We’re very picky about our French onion soup & this was excellent! We appreciate the selection of French wine. Ray, the bartender, is very knowledgeable about French wine and helpful in selecting a bottle. Great company at the bar as well. This spot is a hidden gem!”
Bakery • $
“The bread is really great, although the sandwiches had some interesting flavors which didn’t quite hit the mark. I’d return to buy loafs of bread.”
Mexican • $$
“Had the most incredible meal at this restaurant has definitely become my favorite. You have to try this restaurant out it will become your favorite as well.”
Italian • $$
“My family and I had dinner there on Saturday night the food was great the prices were reasonable and our waitress Michelle was above and beyond a great waitress”
Pizza • $$
“The best place to eat in the DESERT FOR VALUE....everything is very good and prices are very reasonable for the value...”
Cocktail Bar • $$
“Took our neighbors for their 40th anniversary. Even though they’ve lived in the valley for multiple decades, they had never been there (which is what I had hoped so as to surprise them). Took us newbies (less than 3 years) to introduce them to one of the valley’s hidden gems. They were captivated and very impressed and appreciative of their dining experience at this lovely setting. Each of us had a different entree and everyone was super pleased with their choice. Our guest has named Melange her new favorite restaurant.”
French • $$$
“Visiting from Phoenix & stumbled upon this spot today. We’re very happy we did! Came in for happy hour and enjoyed the French onion soup with a cab franc. We’re very picky about our French onion soup & this was excellent! We appreciate the selection of French wine. Ray, the bartender, is very knowledgeable about French wine and helpful in selecting a bottle. Great company at the bar as well. This spot is a hidden gem!”
Mexican • $$
“Had the most incredible meal at this restaurant has definitely become my favorite. You have to try this restaurant out it will become your favorite as well.”
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New American • $$
“Wanted to send a shout out to the La Quinta Cliffhouse for their generosity and kindness towards us Veterans on Veterans Day. While some establishments offer a free trinket or something on Veterans Day, the Cliffhouse offered Vets a complete dinner at absolutely no cost. If members of the Military and/or Veterans are important to you, please patronize the La Quinta Cliffhouse in the near future. They care and are the best.”
Chinese • $
“fresh quality ingredients, deliciously authentic Chinese food, friendly service. i confidently recommend this restaurant 👌”
New American • $$$$
“This place was absolutely great. Steve our server was super friendly and the food was spot on. Will definitely come back again.”
Sports Bar • $$
“When I’m this far up in LQ I always stop @ Ernie’s ! I had the BBQ Burger and Wings good food and great view !”
Italian • $$
“My family and I had dinner there on Saturday night the food was great the prices were reasonable and our waitress Michelle was above and beyond a great waitress”
Fast Food • $$
“James is a great waiter and Frank and the manager is also constantly walking around making sure everything is well-maintained around this restaurant 👌😁”
24 Hour Restaurants
Bakery
“highly recommend it!! I've learned nutrition and been watching out for my diet. I rarely consume carbs (only eat the healthy one). Franky's whole grain is the best! It's tasty(not dry) and healthy!Btw, Franky is so warm and kind lollll”
Pizza • $$
“The best place to eat in the DESERT FOR VALUE....everything is very good and prices are very reasonable for the value...”
Cocktail Bar • $$
“Took our neighbors for their 40th anniversary. Even though they’ve lived in the valley for multiple decades, they had never been there (which is what I had hoped so as to surprise them). Took us newbies (less than 3 years) to introduce them to one of the valley’s hidden gems. They were captivated and very impressed and appreciative of their dining experience at this lovely setting. Each of us had a different entree and everyone was super pleased with their choice. Our guest has named Melange her new favorite restaurant.”
Takeout Restaurants
Tea Rooms • $
“Always a pleasure to nosh on the world’s best sourdough, fabulous coffee or mushroom tea, and inspirational little shoppe.”
Mexican • $$
“Nachos with Steak with the beans under all the chips tasted really good... Campechana was just right... Piña a la parrilla was badas.. cooked good... Nothing was burned.. 1st time at Mariachi and definitely recommend...”
Juice • $
“Love this spot. Best smoothies and great service. I love the evergreen smoothie!”
Steak House • $$
“We came in for lunch. The greeter at the desk was adorable. My waiter was very attentive. My 1/2 pound burger great. Good fries and an excellent salad. Ice and bread good too. $38.46. a steal!”
Fast Food • $$
“James is a great waiter and Frank and the manager is also constantly walking around making sure everything is well-maintained around this restaurant 👌😁”
Sandwich Shop • $
“7 months ago-Edit This is so much more than a sandwich or lunch. This is high quality products at a fair price. More over, the staff is friendly and the owner is so involved in the community and so giving and philanthropic. I cannot help but want to solicit his business more because of this!”
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt • $
“Delicious! Great environment and friendly staff. Not too expensive either. Clean and lots of options. Very good!”
Pizza • $
“The food was delicious, especially the cheesy breadsticks, the thin crust was scrumptious, it was perfectly crispy, and full of meats and cheese. The prices were good too. I will go back.”
Chinese • $$
“Food was excellent!! The service was little slow but it was very busy. Nice otherwise!!😋🥰”
Ramen • $
“5 ***** , great authentic Ramen. Friendly service, very attentive . I had the spicy torakachi Ramen..very good 👍 large portions too ..”
“Amazing course and staff, the course plays well and both inviting and challenging. Views are out of the world.”
Mexican • $$
“Have the Jalapeño Margarita….in fact have 2 or 3. They are great.”
New American • $$
“First time her since they reopened and I cant say enough good things.
The bartender made an outstanding cesar! Very hard to get in Canada but nailed it here.
Service was outstanding and food followed suit.
Its a must try”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
Chinese • $$
“The food is absolutely delicious! The staff is very friendly and attentive. They have a great variety of Asian dishes and they are all absolutely delicious, you much give it a try!”
Bakery • $$$
“Yummy Benedicts and quiche, and the beignets reminded us of New Orleans. You can forget you’re facing a parking lot with the lovely fountain gurgling and the comfortable cushions for the chairs.”
Korean • $
“This is some the best Korean food I have ever had. Our group got the beef bulgogi, yakisoba noodles, spicy pork bulgogi. Everything was excellent and we left full with plenty leftover. Service was outstanding everyone was friendly and attentive. We can’t wait to go back”
Fast Food • $
“Absolutely clean! Restrooms were clean, the front counter as you walked ot was shinning lol. We came in for lunch around 12 and it was clean and didnt stink like practically any other carls does here in the valley. Great customer service from the woman manager and Yolanda who took our order.
Loved all the old school nostalgic paintings/ portraits.”
Korean • $$
“good service, love the ribs, beef and pork belly as well as the spicy belly, as well as the Is kimchi”
Japanese • $$
“Food is always great, service can be spotty sometimes even though the place isn’t huge.
But best sushi in the Desert that I’ve found and I’ve tried so many”
Custom Cakes • $$$
“Absolutely stunning custom celebration cake for a Halloween in New Orleans wedding. Highly recommended!”
Coffee & Tea • $
“Great customer service all smiles and super fast at least for me it was. This was my experience..Wooooooooooooo!!”
New American • $$
“Wanted to send a shout out to the La Quinta Cliffhouse for their generosity and kindness towards us Veterans on Veterans Day. While some establishments offer a free trinket or something on Veterans Day, the Cliffhouse offered Vets a complete dinner at absolutely no cost. If members of the Military and/or Veterans are important to you, please patronize the La Quinta Cliffhouse in the near future. They care and are the best.”
Italian • $$
“The best garlic chicken with pasta in the valley.
The worst most toxic water in the valley - bring your own.
Generally good service. The atmosphere is subdued, for some reason.”
Cheap Eats
Bistros • $
“Yummy Benedicts and quiche, and the beignets reminded us of New Orleans. You can forget you’re facing a parking lot with the lovely fountain gurgling and the comfortable cushions for the chairs.”
Coffee Shops • $
“Nice to have this coffee shop in old town - it’s my go to even with its flaws. The line moves fast and the baristas are great.
The coffee needs work - I’m not sure if the espresso machine needs to be dialed in or cleaned more often, but 40% of the time (and I come often) the espresso is bitter or burnt.
It’s also surprising this place has no vegan pastries available - la quinta brings in guest from everywhere so it just makes sense to have these available even if it’s only during peak season. When I make the trek to IW coffee they make some effort to have muffins and cookies that are vegan.”
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt • $
“The frozen yogurts are absolutely delicious with a satisfying taste! Amazing customer service, especially met this young lady named Liliana she’s so welcoming ! Will definitely be coming again !”
Coffee Shops • $
“It’s like cheers, where everyone knows your name😊 friendly staff”
Coffee Shops • $
“Staff was very helpful and great. The flatbread pizza was pretty good for a quick bite. We had various baked treats and they were all tasty. Get some of the baked goods.”
American • $
“Food was great, host and service was on point. We had our drinks in hand very quick. Manager (I think his name was Vance) came out and asked us how everything was. My wife really liked the new drink on the menu. Thank you for a good experience.”
Juice • $
“A wonderful place to visit!! Strengthen your health, and support local!!!”
Coffee Shops • $
“Daniel is an amazing barista and honestly the best at this Starbucks! He’s always very friendly and makes every visit great. He really does care about customers and their orders.”
Juice • $
“I want to give a shoutout to Martin at the La Quinta Jamba Juice — he’s always so friendly, professional, and on top of my orders every time I come in. You can tell he actually cares about great customer service. Honestly, he’s the reason I keep coming back! The rest of the staff could definitely improve their attitudes, but Martin truly stands out and deserves recognition for the great job he’s doing.”
Coffee Shops • $
“Another very very spacious Starbucks. Maybe the extravagance of space is just a feature of the desert communities generally. But compared to so many Starbucks where it's crowded and cold, this one is comfortable, beautifully decorated and has a mix of tables counters and soft upholstered chairs. It has a drive-in but the staff at the counter were extremely quick.”
Chinese • $$
“Food was excellent!! The service was little slow but it was very busy. Nice otherwise!!😋🥰”
American • $$$
“Amazing course and staff, the course plays well and both inviting and challenging. Views are out of the world.”
Chinese • $$
“The food is absolutely delicious! The staff is very friendly and attentive. They have a great variety of Asian dishes and they are all absolutely delicious, you much give it a try!”
Latest Reviews
Pizza • $$
“The best place to eat in the DESERT FOR VALUE....everything is very good and prices are very reasonable for the value...”
Chinese • $$
“Food was excellent!! The service was little slow but it was very busy. Nice otherwise!!😋🥰”
Bar & Grill • $$
“I have been getting threatening texts from an old boyfriends brother who I haven't seen in 30 years. He accuses me of being the lover of Michelle Salvatore and says a lot of horrible things about her. I googled her and it brought me here. Then I see his review defending her honor calling himself Pastor David Spencer DeHoyos. WOW! Its like someone who steals from you then helps you look for what they took. Michell this is your rumor culprit. You must have turned him down before. Smart girl.”
New American • $$$$
“This place was absolutely great. Steve our server was super friendly and the food was spot on. Will definitely come back again.”
Italian • $$
“My family and I had dinner there on Saturday night the food was great the prices were reasonable and our waitress Michelle was above and beyond a great waitress”
Brunch • $$
“Such a great place with a friendly staff and amazing food! Must have the house made buttermilk biscuit!”
Most Popular Restaurants
New American • $$$$
“This place was absolutely great. Steve our server was super friendly and the food was spot on. Will definitely come back again.”
Custom Cakes • $$$
“Absolutely stunning custom celebration cake for a Halloween in New Orleans wedding. Highly recommended!”
Breakfast • $$
“The food was delicious service was excellent. Definitely going back.”
Mexican • $
“Amazing food. Great salsas!!! The staff is awesome and very friendly and attentive!!! Highly recommended if you’re ever in La Quinta”
American • $
“Food was great, host and service was on point. We had our drinks in hand very quick. Manager (I think his name was Vance) came out and asked us how everything was. My wife really liked the new drink on the menu. Thank you for a good experience.”
Cafe • $
“Yes Please is the breakfast coffee shop institution. Nothing beats the sourdough omelet sandwich. Their Joshua Tree coffee roast is also remarkable. Highly recommended. Consider showing up early as line picks up after 8am.”
Cafe • $
“I love Panera. Sorry but I love the variety of foods, the great breads, the brocoli cheese soup, the PICK 2 options, the Apple salad, the tuna salad on a toasted bagel, and the mango smoothies. Prices have risen and the menu is till more confusing than it should be for newcomers. But on balance I still love it and go because it's good and convenient and not too expensive and gives everyone along a choice.”
Burgers • $$
“Good burgers and chicken sandwiches. They also serve pizza. The bar in the front is fun and they have a good variety of beer to go along with those bottomless fries! It is always pretty loud throughout the restaurant.”
New Restaurants
New American • $$
“First time her since they reopened and I cant say enough good things.
The bartender made an outstanding cesar! Very hard to get in Canada but nailed it here.
Service was outstanding and food followed suit.
Its a must try”
Italian • $$
“The best garlic chicken with pasta in the valley.
The worst most toxic water in the valley - bring your own.
Generally good service. The atmosphere is subdued, for some reason.”
“One of the best, consistent breakfast spots in the coachella valley! Extensive menu options, from comfort food to healthy. Ordered spinach omelet, potatoes and toast. Portions are large, so had enough to take home!”