50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Rancho Mirage

“This is a fairly newer spot in RM, but it's great! Taco Tuesday is a hit! The handmade tortillas were thin and super yummy, plenty of meat in the tacos, too. My hubby ordered the Tostada Mixta from their main menu and was impressed with the freshness, flavor, and serving portion. We're definitely going back! Paloma, our waitress was cheerful, friendly, and helpful - but I think they needed more wait staff, they were pretty busy... That's the only reason they didn't get a 5 star for service.“

“Who knew you could get ribs at a Mexican food restaurant!! The ribs were meaty, the glaze delicious. Came with a side of veggies which were zucchini veggie mix. So yummy. I wasn't crazy about the mashed potatoes as they had some type of sauce mixed in. I'd still order this item again, I'd just choose a different side. The server was awesome, chips were hot, crispy with off the hook salsa. A few of our friends ordered the chili rellenos which were a generous size. I will definitely be back again soon. We arrived on a Sunday at 3, which is a perfect time as the lunch rush was over and right before dinner. We got a great table and the ambiance was relaxing . We had a excellent dinning experience!!“

“Such an incredible atmosphere. It is a tradition we make sure to do ever trip to Palm Desert. It is great for large parties and kiddos. They have generous pours of Margaritas and you can’t go wrong with the Puerco or Suiza’s!Kid-friendliness: The patio is perfect as long as it’s not too windy. If windy pack jackets.“

“I wasn't being too positive because I would never think that a casino with a cafe restaurant would be so good and the food tasty. We just wanted a quick bite to eat and chose the bean and cheese burrito with the hottest salsa. The salsa was mild but the burrito was really good.“

“As a Coachella Valley resident of 15 years, I can't believe I've been sleeping on Burgers and Beer in Rancho Mirage! This place is an absolute gem. The service is top-notch, and the food quality is consistently amazing. Their wings chicharron style are hands down my favorite - bursting with flavor and perfectly crispy. They have some great Chavelas too! Whether you're a local or just passing through, do yourself a favor and stop by Burgers and Beer for an unforgettable dining experience. 5 stars all the way!“

“Love the patio ambiance. We sat on back patio and prefer to front as you sit in a courtyard and tables had cushioned benches with backs vs facing construction out front. Waiter was fabulous. Excellent drink menu for cocktails and cocktails. Food was mouth watering and loved everything!“

“Omg!! It's so delicious! I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. The bartender was so nice and fun. The food was insane, and the atmosphere is a total vibe! Don't miss out on this place! Make reservations tho. It's busy.“

“New favorite in the desert. We come to town every year for the tennis tournament and test out restaurants. Los Primos is tucked in a strip mall next to the Starbucks and feels like a hole in the wall kind of place.Great foodFriendly staffCleanPrompt serviceVery reasonable pricesWe had the blueberry French toast, very good 10/10 flavor. There is a cinnamon crunch on the outside w firm,custardy inside. First bite to the last, delicious.Also the huevos rancheros, a little different than I’ve had before and the Smokey ranchero sauce grew on me bite after bite. Delish house potatoes were perfectly crunchy and flavorful as well.We’ll stop by again next year to work our way through the menu.“

“The atmosphere at this establishment is exceptional, and the customer service is truly amazing. I had the pleasure of meeting the owner, who exuded humility and positivity. I highly recommend trying their delicious margarita tower. While enjoying the beautiful mountain views, you can savor authentic Mexican delights. Thank you, Jaime, for a wonderful experience.Parking: Right in front of the restaurant“

“This place is a hidden gem. Delicious authentic Mexican food that has a wonderful happy hour. The menu is not like the bigger places but that's great because they really focus on the food they do serve. The prices are great, the staff are great the service is great! This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants.“

“The food that I've had here is fantastic, borderline heavenly. Portions were slightly larger than I imagined they'd be, and with a large selection of different meat options I left excited to try something different my next, hopefully soon, visit!“

“The food was good and reasonably priced. Service was quick as I can for lunch. I did pick up a weird smell as I was near the window. Kinda odd almost as if a dog or someone had peed. Other than that smell popping up a couple times I am giving it 5 stars. Burger and fries were delicious.“

“This is one of the best Mexican restaurants that we tried around this area. The service is very friendly. We chose Perlita andLengua En Salsa Verde. Both were delicious. The shrimps were cooked perfectly, tender and tasty. The "beef tongue with the green sauce" is an interesting dish to experience. We were not disappointed at all.“

“Great food. Huge praise to the Chef and his back of house. No praise to the front. Our server was like an NPC stuck on repeat. Bald guy with glasses. I don’t know his name, because he never said more the three words when at our table. Never came back to our table to offer us another cocktail. We had to ask when we saw him which was rare.When dessert arrived. I got the churro dropped onto me by the busser.I got a brief “sorry” before he walked away and my partner had to tell him to bring plates and spoons for us and an extra napkin so I could clean myself up.Not a cheap place. But for the creativity on the food I’ll pay, but not tip. The tip we did leave should have gone to the BOH. I would have preferred a robot to this server we got. And that’s coming from a fellow restaurant employee.“

“Such a great establishment. Warmly welcomed the minute you walk in the door. Great menu and phenomenal food. Staff, owner and fellow customers (appear to be regulars) are very helpful.I can’t rate it high enough. The owner has a great sense of humour and is such a thoughtful individual, who was interested in learning the food specialties where we are from and took time to warmly thanked us as we were leaving. We will definitely be back the next time we are in the area. If you haven’t tried it yet, get going. It’s phenomenal. The brisket on Saturday is amazing!!!Parking: We’ve never had an issue parking there. Street parking and a lot on the side of the building.“

“We had just flown into Palm Springs so were looking for a light dinner close to our condo. The Cantina had pretty good food although we were fortunate to catch happy hour prices. Even then, a small street taco was $5. It’ll probably take me a while to get used to CA prices again although being part of the Saguaro hotel likely didn’t help. Not sure we’ll go back but it was an overall good experience.“

“La comida fue muy deliciosa, mi favorita persona es la madre "mom". Tuve las enchiladas con polla, el servicio fue excelente y me encanta el servicio. Mi amigo ordenó la chimihangoo, la cosa fue muy gigante pero lo perecía delicioso!!!!“

“a very nice restaurant just a half a block off the main drag in Palm Springs the food was excellent and the service was great. we were there before it got really crowded so I wouldn't be able to tell you about how fast the service is in the middle of the busy hour.“

“Absolutely incredible Mexican food. We had the cauliflower esquites and a mushroom quesadilla. Both were outstanding. Only wish that we had been more hungry, would have been fun to be able to try more things. Will definitely seek this out on my next trip to Palm Springs.“

“This is modern Mexican at its finest. A great assorted of tastes were pretty in an attractive and comfortable setting. Our couch setting had us settling in for a great meal of small, shared plates. Dishes were innovative and thoughtfully prepared. Four of us shared four small plates to start, we had the chicken and red snapper to share as the larger plates and oh, so delicious crispy churros for dessert. These were served with a dulce de leche, hot chocolate and cinnamon ice cream. We were so full and happy! Our waiter was knowledgeable and food paced well. Drinks were also innovative--nice by the glass wine menu, too. We had an orange wine to complement the meal and it was superb.“

“Our family ate at Mickeys for lunch. The food was excellent and a very good value. We had the chorizo burrito, chicken burrito, chicken and beef tacos and quesadilla. All of the items had such good flavor and texture to the food. The way they cook the burritos on a grill and brown the sides gives the flour tortilla and really good flavor and texture. We will miss getting to eat there again since we were just visiting. Mickey after she cooked our meal came out and thanked us for our business before we were done and that was nice and appreciated.“

“We were in town for Coachella and wanted to eat some Mexican food. This place was amazing! The food and service were excellent. We ordered pastor tacos, asada sopes, and camarones zarandeados. Miguel(the owner) even took a few minutes to chat with all the customers. Give this place a try, you will be glad that you did!“

“Originally we came for ice cream but when we noticed their turkey sandwich, so we got one to share. It exceeded our expectations. It was toasted and had all the fixings like tomato, lettuce, melted mozzarella cheese, bacon, chipotle Aioli on a sourdough bread. WE DEVOURED IT SO FAST, I'm sorry there isn't a picture to prove it. We also got a banana split and churros locos. A lot, I know but we shared and it was delicious.“

“Seriously amazing food and service you will not regret picking this place, the wait was a little long for the food but trust me it's worth the wait you can tell it's just the best cuts of meat their steaks were so delicious and the tacos omg too good loved it and I'm going back very soon!“

“Wonderful place. The owners are welcoming and always interested in input to give suggestions how to improve service. I spoke to Kelle one of the owners today. I didn't eat here, because of an issue initially with separate checks for a group, however in the end the group did get to do separate checks. Will go back to eat in the future because Kelle was so kind to call me.“

“While eating at the neighboring El Salvador Cafe, we saw the bright colors on the patio of Loco Charlie's and decided to dine here for lunch the next day. Beto greeted us and let us select any of the tables inside or outside. After we chose one on the patio, he brought over our waters, a basket of chips and two bowls of salsa. The first serving of chips and salsa comes free, but it's an extra cost if you want a refill. The menu here is so extensive and they offer basically everything (and probably more) than what you'd expect at a Mexican restaurant. Beto recommended the fajitas so that helped me narrow down my decision. Overall, he was super personable and we enjoyed conversing with him, connecting on the topic of the Pacific Northwest. CHICKEN FAJITAS ($21.99): A HUGE serving which I'm sure could easily be two portions for many people. The chicken became a little dry as it continued cooking on the sizzling plate, but it had good flavor from a savory and slightly sweet marinade. The peppers and onions were still somewhat crisp and had developed a nice char. A separate plate contained two tortillas, Spanish rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo and guacamole. For the price, the amount of food was quite generous. I had enough leftovers to make for a light dinner. If you are in the mood for fajitas, but want a smaller serving, consider getting the Fajita Tacos. It's the fajita meat and vegetables, assembled into taco form, also served with a side of beans and rice. Throughout lunch, Beto provided great service and stopped by a couple times to check on us. The owner, Charlie, was also helping out that day and visited our table to say hello. Everyone in my group was happy with their meals, so I'd consider this a solid spot for Mexican food. Side notes: - There is plenty of parking since the restaurant is located alongside other shops and eateries. - The restaurant is not far from the airport. With planes taking off every few minutes, it is pretty loud, so the patio isn't the best place to hold a conversation.“

“Go-to spot for lunch before grocery shopping for our family. The prices definitely match the amount of food you get. The flavors are delicious in all plates I've tried, and the generous salsa and condiments station, and aguas frescas are the best. It's always packed at lunch in the middle of the week and the flavor and hospitality are definitely the reason. Great staff on top of orders whether it's dine in, take out, or ordered ahead of time. Authentic flavors hands downParking: Parking can be a bit packed but we've always found a spot.Kid-friendliness: High chairs and small meals menu to accommodate smaller appetites. Staff always extra friendly to kids“

“Enjoyed our dinner including Chicken Flautas and Soinach Enchiladas- great margaritas too. House hot sauce a plus. The tortillas are hand made in house - so delicious.Vegetarian options: Spinach enchiladas made with fresh spinach - delicious“

“This place is one of my favorite "go-to's" when I'm not sure what I want. Here's why- they've got huge variety to choose from American to Mexican, good old fashioned huge charbroiled burgers, sandwiches, melts, salads, and large selection of breakfast that's served ALL day & night long. Did I mention they let you substitute the sides from fries to onion rings to zucchini fries to even garden salad. Oh, and the zucchini fries are huge and delish!“

“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.“

“My family and I haven't been coming here since the 90s. Whenever we are in the low desert and want Mexican food this is our go to. Salsa is good, so are the margaritas. They have excellent pork tamales as well. Our relatives that come out from North Carolina always ask to come here too when they're visiting. Service is excellent. Not exactly a quiet atmosphere if you're there when they're busy, but not too bad.“

“Amazing, authentic, delicious!! All the food we got was great! Service was also great! I couldn't decide between the chicken mole and the beef Beria and so to accommodate they gave me a side of the mole with my dish for free! I had the hibiscus drink as well which was delicious and we got also got the fried ice cream which tasted like dessert cereal tbh. I liked it and it was tasty, but I'd recommend just go with the flan.“

“First time eating here, came as a family of 4 with a reservation on Saturday night. Our server was excellent and very attentive. Food was generous portions and everything came out very fast. We were very pleased - we will order smaller meals next time so we can try dessert - meals were very filling.“

“We have been to this Casa Mendoza a few times in the last couple of weeks. Beautiful decor. Great service. Really good food. Sit inside or outside, they both are great. Nice nice bar. Make sure to get the guac. YUMM! Looking forward to going back tomorrow. You won't be disappointed.“

“First time from LA visiting this restaurant and we are in love. Revia our server was the friendliest and most professional ever. We got the best drinks( Cadillac margarita and michelada ) was perfectly crafted. Fajitas and carne asada yum yum can’t wait to come back and visit TQLAS. PS I have my Best friend pet with me he is a 2 year old shiba inu and he got the best friendly iced water and treats!!! Yup he loves this place too.Kid-friendliness: PS I have my Best friend pet with me he is a 2 year old shiba inu and he got the best friendly iced water and treats!!! Yup he loves this place too.“

“First time in Palm Springs, and glad I went to this place for lunch. The place was clean. We were a group of 7, and they were really fast on getting us a table, bringing our appetizers, and food. There was no issue. Everything I had was really tasty. From the guacamole dip (must try) to the lobster enchiladas. Great place to go if you’re in downtown Palm Springs.“

“Overall, it was a decent experience!I arrived on a Saturday afternoon around 12pm. It was busy as expected but I was able to be seated right away at the little mimosa bar.Unfortunately I waited about 20 minutes before a waiter acknowledged me. I only had table water that the hostess gave me. When I finally did get served, the waiter was super nice (from the receipt, I think his name was Jamie).I had the chilaquiles with the tomatillo sauce. They were delicious. I also tried the tres leches latte, which was way too sweet.Overall, this place is okay! Areas of improvement would be in the attentiveness of servers and offering different sweetness levels for their lattes. I definitely want to come back to try some of the other items on the food menu.“

“I've lived in the area close to 4 years, I've seen this restaurant before and until this past week end I decided to try it. I got the feeling of out of towers hang out...alcohol bottles on the counter and also the first page of the menu. You don't get warm chips that's for sure, salsa was just ok. I ordered the carne asada torta which was delicious. It was on the best I've had. It reminded me of the one my mom used to make for us as kids. Food came quick. I was disappointed it came with shoestring fries. Our server was anything but friendly, she kept her conversation almost to two words. The Mexican restaurant didn't have horchata, so I got the Jamaica, it wasn't generous on the tip, I'd come again. Maybe take out.“

“We just had a good dinner at Fresh Agave. We had a delightful waitress so Service was good too. We asked for another basket of chips to go with our dinner and we're told we were going to be charged for it. I've never heard of a charge for chips or salsa Mexican restaurant. There were four of us eating, and I commented to the waitress that if we had been two people at a table We would've gotten another basket but she said we would've gotten a smaller basket. I know prices are higher and the menu reflected that but really charging for extra chips? I think that's excessive.“

“Very enjoyable Mexican restaurant Indoor and outdoor seating - heaters and lights! Got the following: Soap de Lima: 5 stars, got a side of avocado with it and it was perfect. Full of flavor but very light. Made for a great lunch 3 tacos: 5 stars, carnitas, al pastor, and asada. They gave me plenty of limes, but the meat was tender and flavorful without them Mini chimis: 5 stars, we got carnitas chimis, and they gave us plenty of sour cream and avocado and lime to go with them. Very filling - we ate this as a meal. Marianna was our server and was very friendly and enjoyable to joke with. Would come back!“

“First time trying Juan pollos chicken. It's really good. The chicken has a lot of flavor. Rice and beans are good. The potato salad was a little dry. They could add a little more mayo. Easy fix... The side salad with Italian dressing really good. No complaints. Good “

“This place was unexpected for me and my wife on whim. So dang good. We are locals and will be back. Thank you for the good food. The rice and beans were average and I would recommend bringing those to another level. The chips and salsa was great, it tasted fresh. Again, I would recommend this place in an instant.“

“The greatest steamed fish and vegetable platter you will ever have the pleasure of knowing. I dream of it. Everything is so delicious and authentic and the staff is so sweet, they gave me complimentary churros on my birthday. I will return swiftly.“

“One of the best restaurants I went to while in Cat City for Coachella. If you don't want to pay exorbitant amounts of money for sub bar food at the festival, go to this place for a pre game meal. Your tastebuds will thank you. I'm usually not a fan of hard shell tacos but their beef tacos had fall-off-the-bone meat, and crispy crunchy taco shells that I haven't had anywhere else. Their specials center around pupusas, but those tacos won over my palate. Ended up coming here twice because of the value and taste. The waitstaff is extremely nice and we left with some temporary tattoos from the quarter machines which apparently haven't been serviced in 2+ years. Got to relive a part of my childhood here. 5/5 highly recommend!“

“A fantastic choice for Mexican comfort food, from a typical menu. Large interior, plenty of seating, clean and cozy. Excellent service. Delicious salsa. Tried a few different combination plates, both were very good - flavorful and not bland. Carnitas was delicious.“

“El Rodeo Cafe was great! The food?Delicious. My wife and kids loved it. I got into the al pastor burrito, and it hit the spot perfectly—cooked just right and the ideal size for lunch. Plus, those chips with not one, not two, but three kinds of salsa!The service was top-notch. They got our food fast. And parking was great. Literally parked right out front, no fuss at all.Seriously, if you're on the hunt for some solid Mexican food, you've gotta swing by El Rodeo Cafe. Whether you live around the corner or you're just cruising through town, it's a must-visit.“

“Always a delight, been going here for years, and the food is always delicious, authentic, and served hot and fairly quickly. They recently acquired the space next to them, so there's plenty of room now, and the remodeling is very modern looking - great job!“

“The food was DELICIOUS! Very affordable for a good serving . It was very fresh and the chicken was full of flavor the chimichangas were incredible. Our host was very sweet she wasn't overbearing and also checked on us as well :) the atmosphere was also fresh and friendly“

“We finally made it to this restaurant for dinner. We sat on the patio and watched a beautiful sunset as we dined. We found the menu had some great selections, but we stuck with some ala carte choices as a way to sample several items. The sopa with beef, the beef taco, and tostada were excellent. The enchiladas and tamale were just average, I'd say. The salsa and chips were a winner ( not too spicy with the salsa). Great pricing and service were additional reasons to come back for more.“

“Visiting Palm Springs and looking for some tasty tacos, this is the place. Had the fish tacos, which were packed with flavor and my wife is still raving about carne asada torta she had there.It's a bit small, seating area is very limiting, hence the 4/5 stars but the food makes up for it“