The vibes of this restaurant are amazing. There's live music and the outdoor seating here is gorgeous with nature and fountains. I ordered fajitas and a tamale. The food was decent, not the best but definitely worth it overall for the experience. I also highly recommend the passionate sangria. It was flavorful and refreshing. read more

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Adobe Grill wants desperately to be the kind of place people remember forever. The setting certainly tries hard enough. A warm La Quinta evening, desert air finally cooling off, a solid live duet working the patio with the kind of soundtrack that should make mediocre food taste better than it is. For a few minutes, you think maybe this place is going to deliver on the promise. Then the flamingo arrived. Or at least that's what the bright pink polo shirt on our server suggested. Somewhere between Palm Springs golf tournament and poolside timeshare mixer, the uniform choice set the tone immediately: completely off-brand for a resort carrying the La Quinta name. To her credit, the server herself was pleasant enough. But pleasant is table stakes at a resort property. Competence, polish, awareness, that's what people are paying for. The twenty-ounce margaritas landed with all the sophistication of a fraternity mixer. Sweet, forgettable, and somehow both weak and aggressive at the same time. I've had better drinks poured into Solo cups at parties where the furniture was stolen from somebody's dorm room. Then came the food. The chips tasted stale, like they'd spent the afternoon losing a slow battle with desert air. The ceviche? Rubbery and tired. Seafood should taste alive. This tasted like it had already accepted its fate hours earlier. Sylvia ordered the Caesar salad, and it looked exactly like what it was: something assembled without care, without attention, without anybody stopping for even a moment to ask whether it represented the standards of a resort restaurant. She barely made it halfway through. Oddly enough, the lone bright spot was my chicken enchiladas verde. Solid. Comforting. Not life-changing, but at least prepared by someone who appeared interested in their job that evening. But the real problem at Adobe Grill isn't the food. Restaurants recover from mediocre dishes all the time. The real problem is culture. Or more accurately, the complete absence of one. The food runner couldn't answer even the simplest questions. The service staff moved with that unmistakable energy of people who were never properly trained because nobody above them really cared enough to train them. Empty plates sat on the table for what felt like half the night. Nobody cleared them. Nobody reset or groomed the table. Crumbs, empty glasses, dirty dishes, they just accumulated while the evening slowly unraveled. At a place carrying the La Quinta name, that level of inattentiveness is stunning. And then the manager arrived, or more accurately, drifted by. No eye contact. No engagement. No sincerity. Just a quick pit stop at the table to perform the illusion of management before immediately turning away and loudly shouting to another group thirty feet off as though we had already ceased to exist. That moment explained the entire restaurant. Because once you start looking closer, you see it everywhere. Bird droppings baked into chairs and railings long enough to become part of the décor. Neglected details. Deferred maintenance. Staff operating without direction. A restaurant surviving almost entirely on atmosphere and location while slowly forgetting hospitality itself. And that's the frustrating part. The bones are there. The patio. The music. The desert night. This place should be magical. Instead, it feels like a resort coasting on reputation while the little things, the things that actually matter,quietly fall apart in plain sight. And honestly, the restaurant may not even be the biggest issue. But that's a whole separate review. read more

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Service was incredibly slow and non-existent at times. We could hardly find our server. I had to go to the cash register to ask for the bill. I had to walk near the kitchen area to ask for a to-go box. I had to ask for sugar for a second time for my iced tea. It's one thing for items to be forgotten about but to have to physically go get everything myself was irritating. The servers were slammed and one guy was running in the back..literally running!! It was so busy making the whole experience and waiting game. We spent a couple of hundred $$ to do the job ourselves. There were too many covers and not enough staff. Incredibly disappointed especially because it was a birthday celebration. read more

Its HOT JULY in the desert ..no outdoor dining @ 108 degrees..step inside ADOBE GRILL..@ the bar with Rafa ! Suggested menu items did NOT disappoint! Classic Margarita with complimentary nachos & homemade salsa! I took his # 1 recommendation & ordered the Chiles de Gueros. .omg! Delicious will return next time im on the 'south side' of the valley from PALM Springs read more

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Tacos and Beer!! Best tacos I've had in a long while. I tried one of each. All good. But carne asada is the best! read more

Adobe Grill - Cerveza - Mexican Near Me - La Quinta, California

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Decent food, mediocre service, and cool indoor seating. There wasn't anything phenomenal, but there also wasn't anything to complain about.

Service was so fast! Victoria G and the head waiter Victoria were ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! What amazing service and personable skills they have! Victoria G was just hilarious ! The food was fantastic and so was the service! I WILL be back! read more

Service was horrible our server was overwhelmed with the amount of tables he had. We were abandoned. He looked so exhausted. Our table was not acknowledged even after three different servers passed by our table. I had to flag them down and ask him if my table was even assigned to one. We had to ask for our check multiple times yet. They brought us to go boxes but still no check. Had to go to the host booth to pay the bill. And still had to wait for the server to bring the bill. It was not pleasant. read more

Adobe Grill - Desert churros were mushy from the inside. Chip salsa had no flavor - Mexican Near Me - La Quinta, California

Great food, beautiful views. Arriving at the Adobe Grill, you walk up beautifully landscaped hilly walkways, and greeted with the sounds of the house band playing on one of the outdoor levels. As we checked-in for our reservation (reservation recommended), we got seated on one of the outdoor balcony tables. The views are perfect, as you get to see the sunsetting on the mountain sides. Chips and salsa were brought to the table right away. This is one of the best chips and salsas I've had in a long time. The chips were thick and crunchy and salsa was made with fire-roasted tomatoes, thick and full of flavor. I ordered the carnitas; comes with rice and beans, tortillas and sides of an avocado lime salsa and a roasted tomato (warmed) salsa. Both were pretty good. The carnitas were mostly tender; with the exception of the harder meat ends. The rice and beans were very tasty. You can't beat the atmosphere here. From the beautiful views, to the authentic modern mexican furnishings. Very upscale. The service was good. The server took our orders right away and the food came fast. But trying the get any one of the many people working there's attention was a little tricky. I know they are all moving so fast to help others. The price was on the high end for Mexican food, but I think you're paying for location, views, and entertainment with the food. read more

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My fajitas were very mediocre! Not bad but definitely not good. The view was gorgeous though! read more

Food was good! Nice to have an option onsite when you're staying at the resort. For me, it was the ambiance and feel of the resort when it got dark out. Great spot to enjoy some drinks and relax. read more

So I'm staying here at the resort and my first night I decided to get some Mexican food. As I walked in I sat at the bar and the bartender was very welcoming and friendly. I started off with some chips and salsa and a Paloma which was a little strong which I liked. Then I got the chili gueros and the flautas and both were delicious. I also came back a few after as well with my dad and friend and got another Paloma and this time I tried the shrimp enchiladas and those were so delicious! read more

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I don't love writing bad reviews, but its nice to have an outlet when places stink. Sadly thats why Im here today. Adobe Grill is a hard skip. The only reason one should eat here is they are staying at the resort and unable to leave to eat somewhere else. The Good: Beautiful location. Beautiful restaurant. Solid chips and both my chicken fajitas and my wife's chicken salad were good (but bland). The Bad: Salsa is flavorless and stringy/hairy? (pic attached) I got a Grande "El Perfecto" margarita and my wife a Paloma. Nearly $40 in drinks, I dont think there was an ounce of tequila between both our drinks. I got a $22 limeade and her a $17 grapefruit juice with tajin. Despite the restaurant not being busy at all the service was mid to bad. This place is wildly overpriced and with average food and bad everything else (except the environment, with is pretty). They cleary exploit naive tourist that may have never had good Mexican food/drinks. For me its one of those spots, that's a one and done, never going back. read more

Adobe Grill - Mexican Near Me - La Quinta, California

We were one of three inside tables , yet our waitress rarely came by if it weren't for the food runners I'm not sure our water would have ever never been filled. I enjoyed the tacos but my husband did not enjoy anything about our experience. Being that this is a restaurant at a resort , service is important but apparently nog here. The two other onsite restaurants were great ! read more

Another year another visit to Adobe and another fantastic dinner! Word to the wise the sea bass on the menu right now is worth calling the manager over for to sing its praises. Loved chatting with him both evenings we dined. read more

Had a dinner with friends and family and service was great. Not sure if it was the manager but when we checked in, he was very nice and attentive. He immediately greeted us and was really welcoming. Our server was awesome as well. read more

After sitting through 3 hours of rush hour traffic coming from Orange County, We were super hungry and tired when we go to the La Quinta resort. We decided to give their Mexican restaurant a try our first night. The food hit the spot and it was nice to be able to sit out on the patio under the heaters to listen to the live music. Food wise some things were better than others. We really enjoyed the steak sopas and queso fundido we got for appetizers. My gf got the combo meal which she really liked. I ordered the carnitas which I found to be just okay. The carnitas themselves didn't have that crunch you get from some places and just overall weren't that tasty. Our server was very attentive and nice. It is pricey but that's to be expected at a Resort restaurant. read more

We were seated outside by the patio, a beautiful spot. The food was amazing, starting with the salsa and guacamole that came with our chips. Our server, Efren, was spot on the entire night. The Pescado a La Veracruzana was one of the best fish dishes that I've had here locally. We'll be back! read more

Fabulous Mexican food restaurant at La Quinta. Ambiance is welcoming for this family friendly resort. Service was great and everyone was kind to our family. The kids loved the live music. Will definitely eat here again next time we're in town. read more

Free Valet not counting tips Great setting, get a reservation so you get a really nice table. Quality food although the Chilean Sea Bass was not as good as the tamales. The tamales were melt in your mouth. Huge margaritas-the mango Margarita was the best of the best! Appetizers a good value. Service professionals and hardworking read more

This restaurant is definitely a destination if you're in the La Quinta area. The grounds are beautiful, and the food is authentic and delicious! We sat on the patio, and even though we had to ask three times to have our heater turned on, we had quick and friendly service. We will always be sure to come when visiting the area. The Christmas decorations were so beautiful! read more

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Fast service, friendly, and good food. We requested extra tortillas and they gave us more at no cost. Great spot to checkout if you are staying at the resort or nearby. read more

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This place is located at the LQ resort and spa. I went the other night for dinner and had a pretty good meal. I went with the carnitas. Relatively small portion with some beans and rice. Margaritas were good. My wife had the black bean chili they were serving for Halloween. . Good is sort of expensive for what you get, which is normal for a hotel. Service is pretty good. The restaurant is nice with loads of outdoor patio seating. Just call ahead to ensure you get a spot on the outside patio if that's what you want. Good views. read more

Date of Visit: 7/5/2024 This is our second visit to the Adobe Grill located in the La Quinta Resort in Palm Desert. We stayed in La Quinta Resort last time when we visited Pal Springs and this time at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa. We drove for about 20min to Adobe Grill for dinner. It was very hot outside on the day, and the live music started after dark. We decided to sit outside next to the water mist, since there is a short wait for indoor seating and quite noisy indoor. Cadillac Margarita $21.5 Husband got the most popular Cadillac Margarita. Made with El Jimador Reposado, Grand Marnier Liqueur, Fresh Squeezed Lime and Lemon Juice. Got the big size with salt rim, which was very tasty. Margarita De Sabores $20 I got the strawberry flavor of the blended margarita. Made with El Jimador Reposado and Cointreau. The complimentary corn chips with salsa were very delicious! Ceviche De Camaron $23 We got the refreshing appetizer of Shrimp, Pico de Gallo, Cucumber, Avocado, Corn Tostadas, and Plantain Chips. Free Range Chicken Fajitas $30 For the main course, we all love fajitas. The chicken fajitas on the stone grille with onions, peppers and cilantro on top was very good! Came with three flour or corn tortillas, bean rice and guacamole. Crudite $11 For the side we ordered the baby local fresh vegetables there were carrots, cucumbers, radish, tomatoes and a lime with chilli flake on top. read more

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I don't know how we missed this restaurant the last few times we stayed at La Quinta resort. We celebrated my husband's birthday. We preferred to eat outside even though it was still 90f at 6pm. The view is beautiful and s there is water steam to cool down. We had the ceviche, excellent and super fresh, the chicken fajita that was also very tasty, and 4 beef tacos. Victor was our waiter and he offers an incredible service. He made the birthday celebration very special. All and all, try it out. read more

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The employees at this restaurant are incredibly rude and not accomodating. The server was so rude and disrespectful. She charged us wrong and when I showed her she rolled her eyes. They wouldnt let our group sit together even tho there was room. They acted to bothered to help us at all. Some of our food was good but overall not worth the bad treatment. we stay at the resort every year but may change to another because of the awful treatment we received at this restaurant. We will never return but like having options where we stay. I wish theyd take accountability for how they treated us but all the manager said was sorry. Then they all stared rudely at us. read more

I had low expectations and it was somehow even worse than I thought it'd be. Legit the worst steak fajitas I've had in my life. Drinks were alright but nothing special. La Quinta really really needs to do better... read more

Always a nice place to visit. Sometimes hit or miss with conventions on property but most of the time, a must visit. YELP SHORT ANSWER: yes, you have to... we like Adobe best but there are other options at the resort. LOCATION: exceptional but parking can be a mess, on Christmas Day it was packed and we were lucky to find a spot but we dined outside very comfortable 6pm - 7pm on Christmas. MENU: many options, easy to read and obviously a higher end offering. FOOD PREP: beautifully done FOOD QUALITY: taste has always been great and we have sampled many items. Mole is very good here. LIBATIONS: Resort overpriced? NO I don't think so. Very fair prices, always fun, and well poured if you know what I mean. WAITSTAFF: excellent, fun, and never pushing you out to flip a table. OVERALL VALUE: expensive but worth it for the entire experience and especially the location. TIP: make reservations and ask about conflicting events which can overwhelm the staff. We enjoy in summer months if you dress appropriately but winter is perfect warm and no snow! read more

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Good spot to eat while staying at La Quinta Inn. The margaritas are just the right size. read more

Adobe Grill - Mexican Near Me - La Quinta, California

Abode gets a 10/10 every time. I have eaten there 4-5 times in total and taking a picture never even dawns on me. The servers and bartenders are enthusiastic and friendly. They always make the best recommendations, those I order the fajitas every time. Others around me have tried various dishes in which they've all ranted about. The decor is the typical traditional Mexican theme. It is authentic and not cheesy at all. I would put this first on your "to eat" list while on property. read more

Adobe Grill - Chicken Fajita - Mexican Near Me - La Quinta, California

Great service great food but drinks were very weak. Got a Cadillac and hardly tasted it. They made it stronger but filled with ice. Just pour it up already. Relaxing ambiance read more

Have dined at Adobe Grill on a few occasions during various trips through Palm Springs, it has always been such a perfect way to end the night. La Quinta Resort is a desert oasis and Adobe Grill is at the heart of it. It's about enjoying authentic Mexican cuisine and Margaritas while sitting under the night sky and surrounded by fire pits. Pictured is a platter of Mixed Tacos, and their Guacamole is always a must. A Pozole Rojo will warm up the soul, or the Watermelon based Gazpacho de Sandia is special and refreshing. Stuffed Chiles Gueros is a great appetizer too. read more

Adobe Grill - Steak, Al Pastor, and Shrimp Tacos at Adobe Grill. - Mexican Near Me - La Quinta, California

Visited this restaurant while in town on a mini vacation. This place is nestled in a resort with beautiful landscaping and lights. The service and staff were top notch and very welcoming. I ordered the chile relleno plate & my adult daughter had the steak fajitas. We shared the esquite also. Everything was soo good. The flavors were amazing and everything was delicious. Next time I'm in town I am definitely coming back. The outdoor patio looks awesome but since it was really hot out we opted for indoor dining. read more

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Yummy Hanging taco presentation. Unique and fun to bring people who have not tried them before

This was our first visit to Adobe Grill. Glad we made a reservation cuz the place was hoppin' - even this late in the season! We started with drinks. My wine was very nice, but hubby was the big winner with the cucumber cocktail - which I'm definitely getting next time! We split the empanada appetizer which was so delicious! It came with a salsa verde but I preferred using the table salsa, which we just loved. For entrees, we ordered the Adobe salad + chicken and the Coloflor Steak. Both were very good and we ended up taking most of it home. The staff were working very hard - as I said it was packed - our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and stealthy efficient. Thursday and Saturday nights are live music (maybe other nights too?) with a band who, according to our waiter, has played at the Resort for 20+ years. They were amazing and, at least part of, the reason for the big turnout. All in all, a lovely impromptu evening. We will be back! read more

Stopped in for a New Years Day with the family. The space is great and pretty festive. It was cold so we were inside but there is an amazing outdoor space which we will try next time. We had Chilean Sea Bass and the New York Carne Asada with a couple years drinks. Everything was great. The Sea Bass was great with a hint of spice. My husband really enjoyed his NY steak Carne Asada. He said it was one of the best he's had and that's one of his go-to dishes. The drinks were spot on. I had a Cadillac Margarita and he had a ranch water. It was pretty packed and everything came quickly and the servers were attentive. All our expectations were met and it was a great way to start off the New Year! read more

This place is beautiful! If you are looking for great ambiance and love a pretty patio setting come here! They have a multi layered patio with fountains, fire features, lights, and live entertainment most evenings. Outdoor heaters for those that get chilly. The wait staff was wonderful, and the food came out extremely fast. Diablo margarita was spicy and delicious, and my husband said his old fashioned was on par. The only reason for the 4 star review is that my food was incredibly bland. I had the steak tacos, rice and beans and none of it had flavor, nor did their chips and salsa. That said, while he said the same about our chips and salsa, my husband had the short rib and said it was seasoned well and tender. Overall it was my kind of place due to the atmosphere and worth the visit. read more

The views and environment was very nice. The service was slow and not very good. The food was very average and kinda blah in taste for an authentic Mexican dishes...the margaritas and sangria were also lacking in taste. Won't be going back there! read more

This is in the La Quinta resort. Turn right as soon as you enter grounds and you go to self parking in back which is easier than valet at busy times. Sit on the lovely outdoor patio - beautiful trees and flowers. Service was the thing holding it back from 5 stars - pleasant, professional staff but long wait times. Had the fajitas - try adding the unique salsa they provide with chips to your fajita. Loved all the food we had. read more

I will start with the high point, the restaurant is very nice good ambiance and a very nice patio. Now as far as the margaritas go, way, way over priced and not that good to be honest. I mix up several different margaritas at home and I would consider mine all top shelf. The margaritas were a huge disappointment. The food was only so so. There are better Mexican restaurants in La Quinta and the Cochella Valley where you can get much better food at a better price point. All in will not come back for another meal or drink here at this resort. Just very disappointed in the experience. read more