50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Rancho Mirage

“Wonderful food, relaxed fun vibe. Good for lunch, families or a casual date. so glad we stopped here! Our server, Candy, was great! She recommended some wonderful options for us. The tilapia fillet was cooked to perfection and was delicious with the garlic butter, we also had the shrimp ceviche as an appetizer instead of a meal. Great place!“

“This is our go to place in Palm Desert!“

“Great atmosphere, wonderful service & fantastic food!“

“I had low expectations, but the fish taco was extraordinary. Generally, casino food court food (Pechanga, Caesar's Palace, Venetian) is mediocre at best. I ordered a fish taco. The fish was not battered and deep fried. No ... pan fried and not overcooked as is often the base. Well presented as well.“

“True to its name, they serve burgers and beers along with quite a big menu they have plenty of options to choose from. Portions are a good size and definitely match the price. Lots of tvs playing anything you can think of along with trivia which my party quite enjoyed. Desert was great.“

“Our meal at Maleza was the best dining out experience that we've had in a long time. Our server Anthony was fabulous, extremely knowledgeable and helpful. All of the courses were outstanding and unique, and the mezcal old fashioned was a great take on a classic. The meals are generous and flavors delicious. A must try restaurant in Palm Springs!“

“Sat outside around 9 tonight and had wonderful service. Food was excellent and the cocktails were delicious. Margarita flight was the perfect choice. 10/10 would recommend“

“I apologize but I have been going to get food at this location ever since they opened. I should have given a review from the start, but I wanted to wait until I truly experienced all of what they have to offer. All I have to say is, AMAZING. Everything from their carnitas tacos to carne asada nachos is the best. I can say I even drink their hot sauce lol. You want food that gives every bang for the buck, you need to go here. They are such wonderful people to deal with, which makes it even better.“

“Great food and drinks..Relaxed vibe and atmosphere. Tacquitos Dorado and Tacos LA Paz were excellent...We'll be back!!!“

“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“

“I totally enjoyed my recent and a previous dinner occasion at La Perlita. Service was friendly and efficient, from being greeted through departure after enjoying a delicious meal. Portions were just right in size, not too little or too much. I had the pollo asado and was very satisfied.“

“If you're looking for a casual place for tacos & burritos The Super Taco place on highway 111 by Del Taco in Cathedral City is great! Went there for lunch today and ordered a carne asada taco with the works and a chicken hard shell taco. Both filled with tons of delicious meat and fixings. Price was less than $15. Cute place and a great patio in the back that would work well for a group of maybe 40+! I’ll be going back again!“

“If you’re looking for some great Mexican food, this is the place to try! The atmosphere is amazing, the food is even better, and the service is excellent!“

“Wonderful restaurant, great food. The guac was amazing. Virgina was our server and she was so sweet!“

“Great service, great food, our bartender Ilda was amazing! highly recommend“

“Dinner was amazing! Margaritas are great too!“

“lo mejor en platillos mexicanos 😋“

“Increíble comida,🥘 muy rico sazón 😋“

“This is a very cute restaurant me and my sister were visiting from Arizona the owner was very attentive and friendly I had the torta carne asada very delicious with jalapeños. Great hideaway atmosphere on Palm canyon I would definitely be coming back. Thank you Mickey“

“Great place, great food and great service“

“The atmosphere takes you to a village in Mexico. The food is authentic. Love the nachos. Pleasant wait staff.“

“Food is great as well as the prices. Margarita are good as well. I will definitely be coming back. I’ve been here four or five times now. The waiter didn’t once ask me once how my meal was. Nor did he offer dessert. The gentleman refilling my water, salsa, and chips was awesome though. Maybe I happen to miss it each time I’m but I really would like to hear some mariachi or other types of traditional Mexican music whether live or recorded. This is a Mexican restaurant after all. Again, I definitely plan on coming back.“

“Great neighborhood hole in the wall Mexican Restaurant behind CVS on Vista Chino and Landau Blvd.“

“My husband and I just had a wonderful dinner at Guillermo’s and experienced the best freshly made authentic Mexican food. The guacamole was amazing and the salsa was perfectly made. The service was friendly, welcoming and timely. I would highly recommend this restaurant and plan to go there often while we are in town.“

“First time at El Ranchito PD. Went for a quick lunch and left very satisfied. Ordered a Cali Burrito and a Al Pastor Torta. Both were delicious and the food was a good portion. For a drink I had the best horchata I've had in a while. Highly recommend, thank you for the excellent experience.“

“Amazing food. Great salsas!!! The staff is awesome and very friendly and attentive!!! Highly recommended if you’re ever in La Quinta“

“Great food and they are wonderful at supporting our hometown community“

“Definitely recommend!! Good service. Great food. Nice ambiance.“

“place is clean/spotless. staff are super friendly. food was great. Will be back“

“Chips are made fresh, salsa is fresh as well... I do not care for their version of guacamole. Its more like a creamy/thick avocado sauce. Its good, just not guacamole.

The birria tacos were a home run.

The service was absolutely on point..

FYI, No real appetizer section on the menu, just main dishes...

I wish they had a hot salsa option for those that want heat.

I will be back soon.“

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

“Everything we ordered came hot and well prepared. Service excellent. Margarita drinks also very good.“

“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!“

“El Rodeo is a hidden gem on San Pablo in Palm Desert. We had the chilaquiles, verde omelet, tostada carnitas, and enchiladas — all fresh and delicious. The carnitas were especially tender and juicy. Great margaritas, good beer and wine selection, and super friendly and helpful staff. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Came here on a Tuesday night. The restaurant was fairly empty but started to fill up around 6. Chips and salsa were good as were the margaritas. The service was a bit slow. I had the Mole Ranchero which was a little watery. Wife had shrimp tacos that were good.“

“Great food, great employees Great with the kids“

“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...“

“Nothing particularly different. Small and local. Service was great, food was good!“

“Margaritas are the best. Great selection of food.“

“Wonderful staff the food was fresh and taste great!! Recommending to everyone such a nice change 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻“

“Old school neighborhood joint! Perfect. Our server was always smiling. The cod tacos were great as were the rice and beans. Chips were thin and crispy. Scratch kitchen. And to make the experience complete, clean bathrooms. This business has definitely been cared for over the years. Nothing fancy. Just good food and service.“

“The food and service at Tortillas Restaurant is amazing!! I had the Chile Relleno with cheese (vegetarian options available, which was super nice!) and my husband had the Enchiladas de Mole with chicken - and both were delicious! The mole sauce is definitely of 5-star quality! It was all so fresh and authentic, with the foods being beautifully presented on the plates. I also highly recommend the horchata drinks there too!“

“I went with a friend for Taco Tuesday and will definitely be back. Salsa is not out of a can, it’s made fresh, on site and is GREAT! Tacos were really great and very reasonably priced. EXCELLENT friendly service. Interior of the restaurant is nicely decorated. I’ll definitely back. 😊👍“

“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.“

“excelente servicio y rapidez“

“Stumbled across this restaurant and what a find, firstly great friendly staff and fabulous food. Will be back“

“To go- We had Menudo and it is so good! So tasty with cilantro, lime, chili, oregano on the side with delicious yellow corn tortillas! This place is a gem! Looking forward to trying mostly everything, lol.“

“Hoja Blanca offers the most creative and delicious foods. I’ve tried almost every item of the menu and I’ve never been disappointed. The shishitos and oyster tacos are amazing and I always have to order them. You all need to go check them out!“

“The restaurant's decor and ambience are full of Mexican style, perfect for enjoying a meal with family or friends. The outdoor seating area is particularly popular, especially in warm weather“

“This was a delightful find for our family of vegetarians and carnivores alike. Coming for lunch, the variety to choose from was surprising. A lasting impression was The Primo Bowl which had a delicious dressing that wasn't overpowering. The guacamole was a thumbs up from my husband. The beans I ordered came in a tortilla bowl in which squeezing lime on it was a delightful surprise and flavor for my aunt. Be sure to try the corn dip. That was wonderful and unusual to my family. Everything was obviously fresh and created for a unique twist to make Mexican Food exciting again.“