Food is always delicious but the service stood out the most this time around. The customer service…read morefrom Fernanda was absolutely amazing. She is kind and attentive and didn't forget anything. Truly appreciate the great service from her!

Chuya was our server- super attentive and friendly…read more Food wise the steak fajitas were phenomenal. Perfectly seasoned. Meat was tender and veggies had snap. Margarita happy hour was unbeatable. Buy one get one for 0.99. Mariachi theme felt authentic. We'll be back!

The Street Fish Tacos are the best in La Quinta, love the staff, the food is great! The food is…read moreconsistently fresh and good.

While visiting La Quinta, we wanted something simple, yet good to just pick up and take home. We…read morefound this taqueria of the 111, tucked in off the road. They did have a dining space but we just did a to go order. Great service as we ordered a carnitas burrito, and 4 tacos. Two were fish and the other carne asada. Overall everything was super yummy. The tacos esp te fish was very good. Soft made in house tortillas and battered fish. The carne asada was good but I have to say the carnitas in the burrito were dynomite! Flavorful with every bite. We also tried their salsas which I like the spicy one the best. Great little add ons. Overall it was very good and we would have come again the next day if they wouldn't have closed early on Sunday which was by 4pm. Def will come back for some great tacos and burritos!

8/21/2026 As others have said lots of parking…read more Server Gabby was pleasant and efficient. She was alone when we arrived around 3:30 and had a group table of ten or twelve. Food was excellent so thank you kitchen!!! Carnitas Michoacan such a generous portion couldnt eat it all! Hub had Burrito Al Comal and same We brought half of our meals home to enjoy leftovers. My only 'comment' is chips could be better --- not sure if its because of the style or not fresh. We will definitely return!

Chips brought to the table were out of a bag. Server forgot my drink, and then went off on her cell…read morephone. We had to seek the bartender out to get us another server. Food was alright, but my chile relleno was the smallest I've ever had. Of the dozens of Mexican restaurants in the area, I would rate this one in the bottom ten.

We had an amazing experience! The place was super clean and the ambiance was welcoming! We ordered…read morethe shrimp and octopus cocktail along with the beef street tacos, and everything was absolutely delicious. I grew up eating seafood, so I'm pretty picky when it comes to authentic flavors, and this place truly delivered. The seafood tasted fresh, flavorful, and authentic, honestly some of the best I've had in a long time. The food took about 10 minutes to come out, but it was completely worth the wait. Everything arrived fresh and perfectly prepared. A special shoutout to Bri, our server! She was incredible, constantly multitasking, helping multiple tables, and still managed to provide excellent service with a great attitude. She definitely needs a raise! She was working hard, and she made our experience even better. We definitely recommend this restaurant and will absolutely be coming back!

Food!!! No flavor .... Not consistent . I Hear Mendoza's is…read moremuch better. I have not been .... But will definitely try , because I will not be coming back here. But I do have to say ..... very clean... full bar , but as you read reviews that's questionable.

Delicious, creative and innovative food! New twists on old favorites…read more Ample portions. Very friendly service.

Super cute brunch spot! I liked the aesthetics of this place. There was a good amount of parking…read more It was a bit confusing because I end up going to the opposite side of the building. They luckily didn't have a wait when we came. The service was fairly quick and servers were friendly. I got the chilequiles and their red sauce was delicious. It was stacked with a lot of meat too. They got a ton of food options. There's a bathroom located in the back that looks like a single private bathroom but the door leads to another room with multiple stalls.

Place was amazing. The Carne en su jugo is the best. My wife got lidia tacos made of chirizzo and…read moreasada and grilled onions. The best combo. Nice family owned restaurant. We will be back for sure. Alex- Orange County

Authentic Mexican Food That Tastes Like Home!…read more We visited El Patio in La Quinta while vacationing in the Palm Springs area and WOW--the food was incredible! From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was beautiful, with authentic Mexican décor, colorful lanterns, a koi fish fountain, and outdoor seating with misters. We chose the A/C inside . Even though we were visitors from out of town, the staff treated us like family--like we were compadres! The service was amazing, warm, and attentive. We started with horchata and Jamaica, and these are NOT your typical machine-made drinks. The horchata had that homemade rice, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla flavor, while the Jamaica tasted naturally made from hibiscus and wasn't overly sweet--just like my mom makes it at home. The fresh chips and salsa had the perfect spice level. We also ordered the Tacolgado, which was delicious and such a fun presentation! But the seafood platter was AMAZING! It included fresh oysters, octopus ceviche, shrimp, fish ceviche, and salmon poke. Everything tasted incredibly fresh. The poke reminded me of Hawaii! My favorite was the fish, while my hubby loved the octopus so much he called his best friend in Texas and told him he had competition! Then came the Trompo al Pastor. I'm from East LA and we even have our own trompo at home, so my expectations were HIGH. It did not disappoint! Juicy, beautifully charred al pastor with pineapple, onions, cilantro, salsa, small street-taco tortillas, and homestyle beans. I felt like I was back home at the taco stand! What I loved most is that this family-owned restaurant isn't just Mexican in appearance--the flavors taste authentic and homemade. We left completely stuffed with leftovers that were still delicious reheated the next day. My only regret was having no room for dessert! Next time, I'm trying the mole poblano and churro cart. The biggest compliment I can give: my mom would approve. The flavors reminded me of home. Amazing food, fresh seafood, wonderful service, and hospitality that makes you feel like family. Come hungry and leave feeling like one of the compadres!

Went to dinner at 4 PM.......with a two year old........didn't feel very welcome, as we are not one…read moreof their their 'frequent' diners.........Seating was in a tight space with a high chair, considering we were the first diners there. Service was adequate, but had to ask for more water, chips, etc ! Meals were good, but chimichanga not deep fried.....more like a burrito ! Rather disappointing experience this time with our kids...... have been there before with a much better experience ! Will give it another try.........

SHORT ANSWER: Just an update, but Casa Mendoza seems to be just getting better. Some new staff but…read morefood quality and people here are very welcoming. LOCATION: In Old Town La Quinta, OTLQ easy to find, tons of parking but at times it gets busy so you may have to walk a bit. FACILITY: very traditional inside and out, clean, and lots of space between tables. MENU: rather massive, we usually order the same things so all the other options makes my head hurt so we just go with what we know. FOOD PREP: excellent, always looks the same which is a good things. FOOD QUALITY: some of the best in the valley. LIBATIONS: lots of choices and not too expensive, wish they had a locals city of LQ discount like some of the other options in OTLQ.. WAITSTAFF: very nice, everyone. OVERALL VALUE: if you order the right things, it is a great value but you can go nuts and spend a lot, tourist dollars spend well, upselling happens for those who want it and deserve it! TIP: Sitting outside is great most all year, we don't go out when it is crazy hot, but have dined outside in 100+ temps, we prefer the front outdoor space.

Great food, Great service, Can't wait to go back for live music and and fun ambiance.read more

The food was superb. I mean REALLY good. I live in the…read morebarrio, I know good Mexican food. This was excellent.

Pueblo Viejo is my absolute favorite Mexican restaurant in the area! I've been coming here for…read moreYEARS! The staff is so friendly and takes care of you like family. Their chips and salsa are very yummy as well as their wide array of menu options! My favorite will forever be the chicken enchiladas with salsa verde! I can't recommend this place enough and can't wait to come back soon!

Outstanding Mexican food. I had the shredded beef enchilada…read moreand beef tamale. They were both outstanding! The wife had the steak burrito and loved it! Can't go wrong with this place! The help is great!

All the communities in the Coachella Valley have many "Mexican" eateries, representing several…read moreregions and at several price points. Since moving here some nine months ago I've eaten at a dozen or so. Some OK. Most very good, some great and even one awful. Guadalajara Café & Bar is an absolute stand out. It's my new go to spot. I knew I was in a good place when I saw how many people walked in and were clearly known to the staff as regulars. The decor is simple, clean and you can see the cooks working through the busy pass through. Plenty of parking. The chips are fresh, crispy and lightly salted. The salsa is outstanding with the right amount of heat. It was lunch time and I'm not much for alcohol so I didn't try any of the drink offerings this visit... next time! Between two of us we ordered the fish tacos which were excellent. Also had the chili relleno which, unless I'm mistaken was battered and fried when ordered, not left sitting waiting to be ordered, huge difference! And the sauce on the relleno was perfect. Also had the mole enchilada with it. Again, unless I'm mistaken the mole was made fresh in house and was the best I've had in a long time. The waitstaff was great efficient, attentive and made sure we were happy. And were they hustling! Busy place and they didn't miss a thing. Five stars across the board food, staff, venue... even pricing! To quote a famous movie line, "I'll be back" Sorry no photos, I was too busy eating LOL.

Excellent experience. Very drunks. And attentive staff. Authentic style Mexican cuisine…read more Happy hour has a good selection. Food and drainks. Dog friendly is a big plus. Highly recommended.