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    El Patio

    4.2 (795 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Casual
    Touristy
    Romantic
    Moderate noise

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    Alex K.

    There's alway places that you've walked by loads of times but never gave it a second thought. I've seen this place pretty much everytime when walking along the main strip. Palm Springs has a night market that happens Thursday night from 6-10 where it brings out people. Food vendors, arts and crafts, gifts and so on. A nice family outing on the main strip. Also all the storefronts are open as well. The thing with something like that, you tend to stand or find a seat along the curb to sit with your food. Hence we finally walked into this restaurant. It was pretty busy when we walked in but at the right time. Got seated right away as there was only two tables available. By the time we were seated, the line was pretty long. It's just off the main strip. Pretty decent size patio which seems to be where everyone was utilizing it as it was nice out. There's a bar area with seating as well as indoor, a smaller room. Service was nice. Water and menu was brought out first then came the chips and salsas. Quite tasty but can be filling if you can't control yourself. Started off with their classic margaritas and the spicy margaritas. There's a few dollars difference from classic to spicy. They weren't that bad. Menu wise, a mixture of all your Mexican dishes. We didn't have any starters as we just wanted the mains. The carne asada plate which came with both rice and beans. I opted for only rice. Thin skirt steak with chorizo, grilled jalapeño and onion, flour or corn tortillas and salsa. And the chicken enchiladas verde with the green sauce. The food was quite tasty. Carne asada plate was pretty plentiful. Nice skirt steak with a nice piece of chorizo. Both were quite tasty and flavorful. Steak was decent and cooked well. Not overly done. Then you have the enchiladas. It's decent in size but not too big. It's good if you're not too hungry. The sauce was great and was a perfect pair to the dish. As it was our first time, it was great. All these place that's been there but you walk by loads of time. Sometimes you just have to try new places out and see what comes of it. Maybe it's a hit. We quite enjoyed it and glad that we finally tried it out.

    Molcajete
    Linda F.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is an amazing restaurant sitting out on the patio was very cool. It's very colorful and has a beautiful tree with shade.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered the Molcajete. It came with chicken, Carne, Asada, chorizo, queso, and Napolis and Mariscos. The rice and beans portion were fairly small but confined with all the food. It was more than enough. Everything was delicious and hot.

    Chorizo Street Tacos
    Doug S.

    Street tacos on Tuesday MUST be same protein. All the dishes had all the finishing touches you expect in a true Mexican dish. Pickled veggies Highly recommend and will be back

    Chile Relleno de Camaron
    Adlemi H.

    A delicious brunch in downtown Palm Springs the food was so yummy, service is super friendly and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance is great for a day out![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Water feature wall
    Julia V.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]The walled tree-filled patio and misters created a shaded space that was 10 to 15 degrees cooler than just being outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Thank goodness!! The servers were helpful and efficient, no small talk. We ordered a strawberry walnut salad, steak quesadillas, and tacos gobernadors. The salsa that came out with the chips was just ok but the chips were fantastic. We didn't get offered more though when our bowl ran out. The salad was colorful, beautiful and delicious. The tacos were fantastic. The quesadilla was good but was so huge we had to take some to go. We also had Jamaica agua fresca. This is a Pepsi only spot for those of you Coca Cola lovers. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bathroom was Palm Springs mod and had a track of songbirds playing. It was really nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We appreciated the good food and respite from the heat.

    Flauta plate
    Ron S.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe was super cool, Mexican nostalgia and great Mexican food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was great and they offered a selection of food items and drinks. The server was friendly and and fast! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Highly recommend and family friendly![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Complementary chips are salsa
    Jim W.

    Mid morning in the patio and the shade. Bright colorful patio with a a fiesta vibe. Started with complementary chips and salsa. Excellent. She ordered a Bloody Mary and we waited. Reminded our server and still we waited. Finally on the third time it arrived. But don't blame the bartender, check back on our order and bring it. Carnitas platter had pork, beans, rice , guacamole, pico de gallo and house made tortillas. All pretty good. She chose chilaquiles with eggs and potatoes. Again nice breakfast. We enjoyed breakfast and may go here again on our next visit.

    Molcajete
    Brooke A.

    Very good experience at this outdoor dining spot right next to downtown Palm Springs! Perfect for a visit before heading over to the Palm Springs Thursday night market! The ambiance here is modern and cozy, with lanterns illuminating the dining area and a good amount of heaters, helpful after the sun goes down. You are served chips with salsa the minute you sit down, and the salsa is quite impressive! Service was quick, even with a big group. We got several individual entrees and a molcajete, which was definitely the star of the show. The carne asada and chicken from the molcajete were to die for -- perfectly seasoned and they paired so well with the warm tortillas. We also had the flan for dessert, which was solid!

    Cool decor
    Lucho V.

    Hidden gem not so hidden anymore. Still serving authentic dishes and providing excellent service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]One can't beat having a margarita under their beautiful tree on a hot summer day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you know you know. My favorite item is their chiles gueros with shrimp. Chefs kiss! A must try,trust me. Also had to have their fish tacos. Freshly made with an abundance of flavors. Don't sleep on their micheladas. My wife fell in love with their coconut margaritas. Super yummy. Also shared a cantarito. More than enough for two people. We had an awesome time like always.

    Chili relleno con asada
    Jennifer H.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]What a fun place to visiting Palm Springs for Mexican food![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We arrived around 4pm and were seated right away. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was pretty full when we left.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were able to enjoy the happy hour margaritas with some delicious dishes. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service is great and the ambiance is fun and colorful![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Robert D.

    Very nice venue, great patio under a cool tree. Fast service and quick seating too. Food was pretty good too, the tamales were flavorful and a nice texture. The eggs were drenched in oil and the portion of enfrijoladas was pretty meager and not filling (please see essentially empty plate) but besides that the food that was there tasted decently good.

    Carne Asada Plate.
    Jose C.

    Excellent service and very tasty food. Excelente servicio y la comida muy sabrosa , [[HIGHLIGHT]]El ambiente del patio o adentro son muy buenos[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Sabrosísima
    Phil J.

    Looking for great Mexican food in the Palm Springs area? You gotta check this out. A chill and sabrosa outdoor dining experience. If you like it spicy, ask for the salsa sampler to try with the chips. I was disappointed that they were out of Mole Ranchero, but they offered to let me swap the chicken for pork in the Enchiladas de Mole. It was deliciosa! Great food, great vibe, and great food

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    Ask the Community - El Patio

    Do you allow dogs inside or just on the outside seating? Thanks!

    Inside and outside !

    Do they have Happy Hour? If so, what day and hours?

    2-6 pm BAR AREA ONLY

    Do you all do private events?

    They do , call ahead and ask for more info! I've had one and it was amazing

    Hi! Do they accept large private parties like a rehearsal dinner?

    Yes they do, but call ahead

    Do you take reservations?

    They don't take reservations.

    How was the ceviche?

    Best I've had in the desert!

    Is this place Pet friendly?

    I did not see any pets but I am sure they'll be ok with it since it's outdoor sitting.

    Any vegan options at all?

    Many as well as vegetarian beans and no use of lard cooking

    Do you guys take reservations?

    No, they don't take reservations.

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