34 Best Mexican Restaurants in Palm Desert

“I have been to the Sedona location and the Palm Desert location is even far superior. The taste, presentation and service were all exceptional... especially given that they have only been open for three weeks. The Mole Enchilada was the best I have ever had. Decor was fresh, modern, open, airy and welcoming. Nice bar to sit at as well. I will be coming back many times. Bob K Palm Desert“

“Excellent! Excellent! I haven't been here in a while and wow as always! Great food! There hard taco, packed with meat, very good, also the carna asada burrito. I wanted cheese nachos but not a lot and the lady got me a smaller verison that was perfect! The cheese on those nachos.. a must have“

“lo mejor en platillos mexicanos 😋“

“Needs more vegetarian options ? ( As posted on the website). Seems to be continuing to be short staffed. We left a 25 % tip to the server. Love some of the options but/ got a vegetarian..,, little to offer. 🤷🏼‍♀“

“Exceptional food. I have much love for this place and try to go once a week. One day I may try something else but the spinach and mushrooms enchiladas are to die for. So very good and consistent.“

“Great place, great food and great service“

“Great service! Very friendly staff and the food is really good! Prices are very reasonable as well! Highly recommend trying this cafe!“

“Best enchilada I've ever had. All his stuff is made from scratch not using canned ingredients makes a big difference. I can't wait for them to open back up soon!“

“We live full time in the area. This is our go to place for Mexican food. They are friendly, fast and the food is delicious. It is not a fancy place which is what we like about it. Delicious Chili Verde, Fajitas, burritos, etc.
Parking is in front or you may have to park down the street a bit. We'll worth it.“

“First time eating here and it did NOT disappoint! I got a quesabirria and a carne asada taco. My husband got the sope plate and we were both loved our food. The staff was friendly. Brytton took excellent care of us! The restaurant was very clean. We’ll definitely be coming back!“

“muy deliciosa comida y un ambiente agradable !!!!!!“

“Great food & fun atmosphere! Staff is friendly & they make the very best Margaritas!“

“I don’t have enough wonderful words to describe our amazing experience at Flor de Jalisco!! The food is cooked to perfection, the flavors are off the chart, and the service is outstanding!! �����“

“DO NOT GO IF YOU WANT TO HAVE GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE. We went to have dinner my friend and I, we haven't seen each other in awhile. We ordered and ate and then chatted for a bit. We asked for salsa before we got our food, had to ask a couple times but eventually got it. They never refilled our waters. We asked for 2 boxes but just got 1. But then we chatted for a little. Watching to make sure there were tables for people and not staying long. Towards when we were getting ready to leave on our own, but also having a conversation 3 different servers came up and aggressively asked if we wanted anything more. One of them hastily reaching over us to grab our knives off the table smiling like someone trying to hide their hatred or something. This was so rude that a table across from us said "time to leave. Take the hint." So neededless to say, if you want am environment where you can eat and chat this place is not for you. If you want your servers to actually be friendly, this place is not for you. It's one thing to politely ask someone if they are done but it's another thing to be so rude that other customers then decide its OK to ridicule and be rude to you because the server was. So if you want to eat around people who are actually decent humans, this place is not for you.“

“Great place, great food and great service“

“Finally, a place where camarones a la diabla actually bring the fire. These might have been forged by Satan himself. Try them with a michelada and some salty chips, you'll need it! Coupled with the warm service, I am certain I'll be here again in the near future.“

“Possibly the best family-oriented mexican restaurant on the Palm Desert strip. A warm and understanding service staff, as well as terrific music in the evenings that allows the kids to dance and go a little crazy. You've got to hand it to Las Casuelas Cafe, they've kept the music going in Palm Desert. And their serving sizes should be considered large. With a roomy climate controlled porch, it's never uncomfortable. Yup, it can get busy. But I've watched the staff handle hungry chaotic crowds perfectly. That takes experience and a staff that has worked together many years. This certainly must be a tribute to the owner of the restaurant; who really is committed not only to his restaurant, but the community that it serves. But honestly, It comes down to the guacamole, doesn't it? Las Casuelas Cafe has the best!“

“We had a terrific lunch here; excellent fish tacos! Comfy, authentic atmosphere and friendly, attentive service. The chips (made on-site) were the best we'd ever had; so fresh and crunchy that we ordered a bag to go, too! I highly recommend this Cucina!“

“Hands down, this is one of the best spots for hard shell beef tacos and carne asada burritos you’ll ever have! When we lived in the area, this was our go-to taco shop, and it’s still just as amazing all these years later. The beef tacos are always perfectly crispy and packed with flavor, and the carne asada burritos are unbeatable—juicy, tender, and loaded with goodness.

The salsa is also a standout—fresh and the perfect kick to complement the meal. If you’re in the area, don’t miss out on this place!“

“When I'm shopping El Paseo I like to stop here for lunch because the food is so sooooo good and the service is just the best. If you come after 2 pm there isn't much of a wait, but if you go around 12:30 there will be a long line and wait for your food. That doesn't put me off because the food is worth waiting for and the good souls who work behind the counter maintain this incredibly positive attitude while helping ring up customers and handing over your food orders. Honestly during those hectic times it can't be easy to stay so pleasant. I am obsessed with the surf & turf double protein bowl, it gives me long lasting energy without weighing me down and feeling sluggish (but mind you, I don't eat the whole thing in one sitting). Just all around a great place to get yummy food.“

“Everything we ordered was delicious. I had chicken tenders w/onion rings to share, hub had western burger w/fries, and son had cheeseburger. We had a mix of fountain drinks and bottled Coke. Afterward, we finished with chocolate shakes for all, which were yummy as well.

We ordered at the counter, then staff served our food to our table on trays. He was pleasant, helpful and efficient. I could tell that he anticipated what we might need and stayed a step ahead. Thx for that!

Clean restrooms. Clean tables and booths. There was even an outlet at our seat to charge phone.

5+ stars!“

“GREAT FOOD ALSO THE SERVICE WAS AWESOME“

“I LOVE their new Sofritas!!💚🌯💚🌯🌿🌱Delicious Vegan Burritos😍😋“

“When I want authentic Mexican Shrimp tacos, I will drive all the way to Casa Blanca to eat them. Last time we went, Citlaly helped us and she was so wonderful and friendly I had to leave a review. I come for the tacos, but this time, the service was so great, I had to leave a review. We'll be back.“

“Had bowl with chicken and all the fixings. Not only was food fresh and delicious the staff was super nice and friendly.“

“Our new neighbors, Cahparritos Grill treated us to an outstanding lunch today! Thank you. 10/10 would recommend.“

“It's the Cheers of Palm Desert😀“

“Its my first time here and it will be my last, the whole place was really dirty, trash all over the floor, dirty tables theres not one clean one for us to sit, trash cans where full all the way, and there was 6 people working im sure one could of done.. next time i want chipotle im going to another location“

“non breaded chicken. for allergy sensitive people......yay“

“I was hungry and you fed me. 😁
Although I paid for mine and gladly gave a
Tip.
This phrase comes from Matthew 25:35-40, where Jesus explains that serving the hungry, thirsty, strangers, naked, sick, or imprisoned is equivalent to serving Him directly. It highlights that compassion for the vulnerable is the measure of righteousness.

Great food❣️
I got the 1lb California Burrito.
Well worth the price and open 24 hours.
I now have a happy belly and want to go to sleep. 11:30 pm lol“

“Carne burrito comes with tons of meat, guacamole, pico, salsa bar with fresh lime for under $13. Left my wallet on a table at lunch and when I returned after work the manager recognized me immediately and handed me my wallet with nothing missing.“

“I was pleasantly surprised by how fast the service was. Ordered in a couple minutes and then left a couple minutes later. I even stared at the worker for a bit because I thought she was calling a different order for a doordasher but sure enough she was asking me what kind of sauce I wanted.“

“One of the best Del Tacos in the Coachella Valley. We ordered the 3 Layered Nachos that my niece absolutely loved and I ordered a Taco Salad. The Taco Salad was so beautifully put together that it almost looked gourmet. I didn't feel like I was eating fast food. I let the manager know we were very happy with the food and service. We will definitely be back to this Del Taco.“