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    Hoja Blanca

    4.9 (17 reviews)
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    Ricardo V.

    Where do I begin? My wife and I were roaming around Palm Springs on a honeymoon vacation one Sunday night and we stumbled upon a teeny tiny empty open patio restaurant(come to learn they were trying to find a permanent location). We decided we were going to try it out as the menu we had looked at, spoke to me directly, as my family is from Oaxacan. I am familiar with Mole and Chapulines, they had me at that. From the very beginning, while looking at the silverware... I knew this was going to be either breathtaking or a disastrous cover up for god awful food. Well, if you've gotten this far... based on my 5 star review... you know that I was left short of breath. The silverware shined in such a way, that they would put some of the most expensive steakhouses to shame, their glasses crystal clean. The service, was on point. The server was well mannered and genuine, sadly because I was in the moment, I did not get his name. At the time, we ordered the Bread and Butter, Agua Chiles, Birria Ramen, The Octopus Tetela, Flan with Kumquat and Chapulines. When I say that everything was creative and full of flavor... it is and was exactly that. Bread and Butter, the sourdough bread was toasted to perfection, the butter was a unique blend I believe of Morita Chile and Lava Salt... if you thought bread at large food chain restaurants was your enemy... this simple plate would have left all those moments you experienced in the past... in the past. Aguachiles was the most complex flavored dish of the night.... each bite you took, left you tasting different flavors and textures. The shrimp was perfectly cooked, the unique sauce the dish had with the lime, salsa macha, grapes, avocado... no words to describe it but simply worked. The Octopus Tetela. Octopus cooked beautifully. Slight char, not rubbery, soft, refined. Paired with the pork beans and Pipian, another hit. Flan with Kumquats.... never had I ever thought to see kumquats on a Mexican dish.. it maybe a be a common dish elsewhere but to me, that was a new one. You would expect that the kumquats would engulf the flans flavor... somehow, it paired perfectly. Each bite left me with a smile and my wife could see it all over my face. Of course I ended the night with chapulines, perfect. My wife enjoyed her Birria Ramen, unfortunately, I had ordered way too much and knew exactly what I wanted to eat and kept it at that and did not get to try the dish. She too, just as I, shared the same feeling about Hoja Blanca, simply the best restaurant to date in Palm Springs. This review is not for the people who go to restaurants and remove ingredients from menu dishes or for those who expect traditional Mexican food. This restaurant is for people who are open to new ideas or give ingredients they dislike, a second try, for those who understand what "Modern Mexican Inspired" actually entails and ultimately enjoy food that comes from chefs who make their dishes appear as a work of art. I hope that if you go ahead and give this restaurant a shot, that you thoroughly enjoy your experience and get to feel the way I do about Hoja Blanca.

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    Ronald C.

    I ate the Aguachiles bowl while they were doing a pop-up at Truss & Twine. The bowl and presentation was exquisite . It was spicy, but I LOVE spicy and it really hit the spot. I'm really looking forward to trying more of their dishes. The flavor was amazing as well as the presentation.

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    Ted K.

    What a unique experience! The pork belly tacos were amazing. So many layers of flavor. Love the pop-up idea. Chef Limon for the win!!

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    We were really happy with our experience. We didn't have a reservation, but arrived right at 5p when they opened and had no issue sitting at the bar. We ordered the Brussels sprouts, cauliflower elotes, aguachiles, and birra ramen. Everything was tasty, but the veggies were standouts. Would highly recommend stopping in.

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    Every dish we tried was incredible. Fun vibe inside the bar as well. Would definitely return!

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    Absolutely delicious and unique food! We loved it and look forward to returning soon.

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    Clandestino

    4.6
    (865 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    This entire experience was fantastic. We just happen to get there right when the Marilyn Monroe…read moreAnniversary was occurring. This meant Marilyns everywhere, including the waiters, which made the experience that much more fun. Aside from that, we had made reservations ahead of time thankfully, because it was BUSY. But we were sat just as soon as we had arrived, and despite it being very hot out at the time, they had a bunch of shaded spots with misting fans. The drinks were fantastic, including mine which was a zero-proof mocktail. We all ordered different chicken dishes, and each one received high praise. I was able to try each of them and I was very happy with my fajitas, but I gotta give the nachos their dues. They were just as good. Chips were crispy all the way through, and not one was soggy from all the ingredients. Loved it, will definitely be back when I visit again. Id also like to mention that we chose this place as my friend's Bachelor Party closing dinner, and he couldn't have been happier. He was so thrilled with how the weekend had gone, that dining at Clandestino's really was the cherry on top. Thank you for making our dining experience such a pleasant one.

    Good food and service. West outside on the patio in 100+ degrees with misters blowing all around…read more Nice in the evening when you are next to the mountain Had Ceviche and Tuna Tacos. The shrimp in the ceviche was a touch chewy... only issue with an overall nice experience

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    Felipe's

    4.4
    (1.3k reviews)
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    If you're looking for a great happy hour, this is definitely the spot! You get a lot for your money…read morewith both the food and drink specials. We stopped by around 3 p.m. on a Wednesday and sat at the bar. It wasn't too busy, which made for a relaxing experience. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. For food, we ordered the fish ceviche, taquitos dorados, and the birria tacos. They definitely don't skimp on the portions. Everything is generously sized and perfect for sharing. I especially loved the salsa that came with the taquitos dorados, and the birria was incredibly tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The birria tacos and taquito dorados were easily my favorite and something I'd absolutely order again. Of course, I had to try a few of their margaritas! I sampled the Classic Felipe, Jamaica, and Guava margaritas. The guava margarita was hands down my favorite. Overall, it's a great spot with delicious food, refreshing drinks, generous portions, and excellent happy hour deals. Be sure to check out their happy hour menu, you won't be disappointed!

    So glad we ended up trying this place. Yelp never fails us, especially when it comes to good…read moreMexican food! We ordered 3 items and split it among 4 people. We're stuffed! Portions are not skimp at all and prices were reasonable! My favorite was the shrimp ceviche. I hate to brag, but my ceviche is the best. And tbh, Felipe's is almost as good as mine! Hehehe. Very fresh ingredients with generous portion of shrimp. This was my favorite item we ordered! Tacolgado were mini quesabirria tacos that was perfectly sized to share. This was really good! Then we also ordered the chicken flautas that was really good! The chicken breast was perfectly seasoned and moist but the fried tortilla was not soggy at all. This was so good! The kids enjoyed this the most. Especially the cotija !! So so good. Wednesdays are 50% off their margaritas which I wasn't able to try but next time, I will! The ladies next to us ordered a few and I overheard how they were all good! The restaurant is family friendly, clean and decor was very cute! Service was very attentive and the servers were very quick. We enjoyed our 1st time and definitely plan to come back!

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    Las Casuelas Terraza

    3.0
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    0.9 mi
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    I asked the front desk person at a hotel for a recommendation and he mentioned Las Casuelas as one…read moreof his local choices. Usually someone like that would know.... Right? You gotta trust the locals.... NO! I should have been more specific in what I was looking for.... Well, the place is very cute with hacienda vibes all over. The service was good because the server was really sweet, attentive, and tried to make recommendations. The drinks- tasty and strong... But I was hungry and I hadn't had dinner yet. I am a growing girl and the food was just whatever. It was... not bad, but nothing that blew me away. We even asked what our servers favorite item on the menu was and he said the fish tacos. So we got the fish tacos and it was like, 'meh'. So if that's their favorite item...?!?!! What??!!?? The beans were pretty good though.

    We went here over the weekend and this place never disappoints- if anything it's the opposite!…read more Every time we venture into Palm Springs, we have to give this place a visit. They have amazing cocktails (I ordered a Cadillac Margarita) at the outside bar while we were waiting for our table. The bartender was friendly and made a great (and potent!) Margarita. Their chips and salsa are fresh, and it really can't be beat. I ordered a combo with a chicken enchilada and shredded beef taco and OMG it was so good. We also ordered another combo with a bean & cheese burrito and cheese enchilada which was delish. We ordered both with rice & refried beans but in all honesty you can't go wrong with anything on their menu. Our waitress was really friendly, attentive, and just made the experience really nice! Inside, the restaurant is clean, large, and has plenty of seats whether you want to sit inside or out. If you are in downtown Palm Springs, definitely check out Las Casuelas Terraza for an awesome Mexican feast and good vibes!

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    El Patio

    El Patio

    4.2
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    Hot Hot Hot The…read moretemperature in Palm Springs is something else! The food was good flavorful and presented beautifully. My date mentioned that this location had stellar reviews and she wanted mexican so we stopped by First the octopus ceviche was wonderful tart and delicious. Pro tip be careful with that spicy red sauce! It's spicy but flavorful My date had the chicken enchiladas. The rice was delicious and not mushy. The green sauce tasted authentic and finally a spot that stuffs the chicken in the tortilla. At times some places skimp on the filling I had the steak nachos with everything. It's hard to mess up nachos but they were equally good. The staff was very attentive serving the some chips and cold water as soon as I was seated and I found them to be very attentive. Great location will return

    Some of the most disappointing Mexican food I've ever had. We stopped in for an air conditioned…read moremeal and sat at the bar. I ordered the vegetarian enchiladas and my husband got the shrimp burrito. It came with complimentary chips and salsa, which was nice. We also ordered elote. Elite: 5/5 delicious and fresh Enchiladas: 1/5 horrible - literally the dried, brown ends of kale and a couple canned mushroom slices for the "vegetables." Shrimp burrito: flavorless and mono textured with 3 shrimps, My husband got a Diet Coke, which was $6. No refunds were offered for coke or water. Super disappointed in this place and would not recommend.

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    Sanchos

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    4.5
    (299 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Great food, and their house margarita is really good! Doesn't taste like "really sweet from the…read morebottle" margarita. Add the spinach enchiladas this time which were very good. I always like it here, definitely recommend! And Margarita Monday, $10 house margarita

    We came here on a Tuesday while visiting from out of town, and this was one of the worst dining…read moreexperiences we've had. The only positive is the decor,it's nice and has a cool Polynesian/mid-century vibe. That's where anything good ends. The service was terrible. We asked about specials as first-time customers, and our waitress conveniently failed to mention the Taco Tuesday deal. Instead, she rushed us to order. We later realized we ordered multiple taco plates that should have qualified for the special, but she never said a word. The food was even worse. I ordered fajitas, and what I was served was completely unacceptable,no vegetables, no resemblance to fajitas, just chopped chicken covered in chorizo and tomato sauce. It was disgusting. I took one bite and couldn't eat it. I planned to send it back, but the waitress disappeared and never came back to the table. I was stuck with it and only ate the sides, which tasted like reheated frozen vegetables and a small cup of beans. Despite barely touching the food and not receiving what I ordered, I was still charged as if everything was fine,about $22 for a plate I couldn't eat. When I finally addressed it, she insisted it was "fajitas," which is honestly ridiculous. To top it off, when my husband asked for a box, the waitress came back after handling cash and used her bare hands,with long acrylic nails,to grab his taco and put it in the container. That is completely unsanitary and unacceptable. Bad service, disgusting food, and poor hygiene. I will not be returning and will be reporting this place to the health department. Avoid this place. Warning Positive reviews are obviously coming from ownership friends.

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    3.6
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    Service was great. We went here on Tuesday after Memorial Day for lunch. No regrets! I ordered…read moretheir Camarones A La Diabla and my wife ordered their Shrimp Fajitas. I also ordered their House Margarita which was actually delicious and a lot of kick to it. Their complimentary chips and salsa were so good, we decided to order another one for take out. First time ordering extra chips and salsa, ever! The place was nice and cozy. Felt relaxed and not rushed ordering. Our server gave us enough time to decide what to order. Other staffs were friendly as well. Only thing is they should be consistent with the pricing. One of the servers mentioned that the salsa and chips were $3.50; however we were charge $5. Still a good price for the quality and quantity, specially it was freshly made. Will definitely go back here the next time we visit Palm Springs for our next getaway.

    If you're strolling through quaint downtown Palm Springs, do yourself a favor and eat at Maracas!…read moreWe loved the cozy Spanish decor, the warm atmosphere, and the option for indoor or outdoor seating, we chose inside and it felt charming and inviting from the moment we walked in. The service was friendly and attentive, and the food was SO good. I ordered the combination platter with a crispy steak taco and the cheesiest enchilada imaginable... absolutely delicious. We also tried the open-face enchiladas loaded with avocado and generous portions that did not disappoint. But the real star? The salsa. Fresh, flavorful, addictive with those baskets of warm chips, we could've made a meal out of that alone. Wonderful food, great vibe, and the perfect Palm Springs experience. We will definitely be back!

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