I've been here a few times now and have come to love it. First off, they always seat people quickly. What I appreciate about the seating is that when I ask if I can sit apart from the crowd, it's never a problem. They don't assign one server to one area, so drink order, food order, service in general has always felt efficient. Benjamin has been helpful in learning the menu. When it wasn't busy, he actually sat and walked through some of the dishes with me, so now I feel like I know the choices so much better. That was amazing and reminiscent of high end private dining spots. This visit, I just had a margarita and a chicken burrito. I figured I would take half home, but the burrito was so good I actually ate it all! And the margarita was delish too. Not too strong, actually a great cocktail that was nice to sip. The vibe of the restaurant is casual Mexican. It feels a bit like my Tia is in the kitchen and my prima is serving. They have that nice comfortable vibe. Parking is a cinch. I've got nothing but great to say about La Tablita. Easy parking, quick seating, fast service, yummy drinks, and fantastic food, all delivered by delightful staff. No regrets here. read more

La Tablita Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Cathedral City, California

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Was invited out to dinner [5/19/26] and my date suggested La Tablita. I viewed the menu online and agreed everything looked tasty. Then when I checked the address realized I had driven right past it countless times as I regularly visit the Revivals store in the same mall complex. But I never paid attention to the rest of the businesses as they all look pretty dull and unassuming from the outside. But once inside, the decor of La Tablita is very nice and lively and the owner's have made the concerted effort to give the interior a Mexico vibe which I always hope for in ethnic restaurants as for me it adds to the dining experience. Mexican, Chinese and Thai are my favorite cuisines with them all being #1 on a given day so I was really looking forward to my meal. I always order the biggest combination plate in a Mexican restaurant because I want some of everything so I got the La Tablita Especial. My entree plate was so packed that my rice and beans came on a separate plate and could have been a full meal for a lesser eater, point being, you get your money's worth. And I had only taken a few bites before telling my dinner partner " Everything is delicious, I will definitely eat here again". I read one review of the waitress not being great but our young lady was prompt, very nice, checked back on us constantly and also suggested desert. And an older man I assume either a manager or possibly an owner checked on us as well. The only ding I could list is the beverage prices are a bit high, $4.99 for a glass of regular tea? But I still give an overall 5 star rating and in fact just writing this review has been making my mouth water thinking back LOL. read more

It's a convenient spot to stop by in cathedral City, and very nice deco instead, thought AC can be stronger Overall the food is decent, but needs more flavor, a little bland sometimes but maybe just localized for the locals? The price in Palm Spring did all rise so the higher price is kinda expected but still good to have a better flavor mix Service is reasonable okay, have check up, and overall on point Overall, good to drop by for a casual dinner or lunch! read more

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This is one of the best Mexican Restaurants in the desert. Food is always fresh and served hot and is very tasty. The staff is very friendly and service is fast. They have great drinks, and a nice atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more

Upon arriving we were seated right away with chips and salsa but from there went downhill unfortunately took about 10 minutes to get our drinks and for our appetizer and entres came out together which was 40 minutes and from all that waiting we digged into our food right away but wow was it steamy hot like as if it was out the oven and straight to our tables very hard to enjoy the food read more

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Still a favorite. The service and food are good, but it's pricier than the local taco shop, which doesn't have the ambiance. Bar offering beer, wine, and margaritas. Complimentary chips and salsa are provided while they prepare your drinks/food. The food is authentic, tasty, and the portions are large. Plenty of parking in the shopping center's private lot. La Tablita is a local favorite, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for good Mexican cuisine and a fun place to hang out. read more

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We're regular customers of this place and have enjoyed everything we've tried. Great food, drinks and service! Super nice staff and great atmosphere! read more

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We have previously eaten at La Tablita and had wonderful experiences: good food, nice size portions, excellent, friendly service and relatively reasonable prices for the Valley. As testament to those experiences, I had previously written a positively glowing Yelp review - which makes my disappointment at our most recent visit all the more profound. We arrived a little after 7 on a weekday night and the place was packed, with a wait time of 30 minutes to be seated. The waitress assigned to be our server was, sadly, also assigned to serve a nearby table of 18 - which caused our service to suffer as a result. We were clearly not a priority for her. We had to call her over to take our orders. We had to ask for refills on the water. Once the food arrived, she never came back to ask if we wanted anything else or ask how things were. We had to call her over to remove dirty plates that sat as she passed us by multiple times. She never asked if we wanted desert and after another server finally cleared our table, she just placed the check down at which time I looked at her and said "That's okay - we didn't want desert anyway" to which she responded almost annoyed "Did you want desert?" Not the service we were accustomed to here and it definitely negatively impacted our dining experience. Had the manager been around when we left, I would have said something to him. We all work way too hard for our money to have to suffer through poor service when we treat ourselves to dining out. As for the food, as mentioned in my previous review, my "go-to" dish is the carne asada platter ($25.50). When my order came, the amount of food on the plate was noticeably smaller than on previous visits - the carne itself literally about half the size. Did they run out of beef in the kitchen? On past visits the portions were always large enough that I would wind up taking about half of it home. This time I had no problem finishing the clearly reduced portion that was served. The meat itself was not hot - more lukewarm - as was the rice and beans. I did not want to send it back because I was afraid how long it might take. I ate my meal because it was "okay" but definitely not what I had enjoyed on previous visits. In fairness, my two companions were both satisfied with their orders - one having the Caldo De Pollo Tlalpeno (large bowl of chicken soup- $17.95) and the other the beef fajitas ($25.95) - which both came as the large portions we are accustomed to and both orders came steaming hot. Bottom line - again - this was not the experience we had become accustomed to at La Tablita. Disappointing service - disappointing food for me. Maybe it was a one-off due to the large crowd that included more than one large group. Whatever the reason - I won't be returning anytime soon with so many other excellent restaurant choices in the Palm Springs/Cathedral City area. And I suggest if you wind up at La Tablita on a night when the restaurant is so crowded - you may wish to go elsewhere where you are sure to get better service. Two stars for the fact that my companions seemed to enjoy their meals - poor service aside. read more

It's reliably good whenever we go there! Sometimes they seem to be a little overwhelmed when it is packed but they never let you down!

Food is authentic and delicious. Service is friendly and courteous. We've had just about everything on the menu and it's all very delicious.

So they get 4 stars because great service! Wasn't a fan of the salsa. Requested hot sauce and salt so I could bring it to life. Margaritas were yummy. Had a shrimp dish that was good. A lot of options out here. This was a good choice. read more

Always great food, service & ambiance. Can't go wrong going here for Mexican food. I am sure you will have a great meal. I have been to several Mexican restaurants in this area and this one is at the top of the list. read more

We are big fans of California style Mexican restaurants, and this one is as good as it gets. Large plates at prices consistent with today's consumer world, probably a little lower than many others with higher rents to cover. I have read that there is sometimes a wait for seating and slow service, but that was not our experience at the lunch hour on a a Thursday. Greeted with a smile, seated within a few minutes, menus, water and chips with salsa instantly, and, by the way, the chips were tasty and delicate and the salsa was spot on. A large yet manageable menu, one begging for return visits to sample other meals, but this time we had a plate with a cheese enchilada, refried beans and a chicken taco, no rice because my partner doesn't care foe same. I had the Tostada Suprema with shredded chicken, a meal I ten$ to use to evaluate a new place. It was absolutely perfect, with an edible shell container of a huge amount of food, including sour cream, a large dollop of guacamole, cheese, lettuce, tomato, beans and what had to be half a chicken, perfectly moist. I can't wait to go back to sample their chili relleno read more

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I really enjoyed the vibe, service and food at La Tablita. The owner is hands on helping the staff.

My #1 favorite restaurant eight years running in Kitty City. Food, Staff both stellar. This gringo knows... Just ask for Oceanview seating! read more

Do not let the exterior of this place fool you--once you step through the doors, you are transported into a beautifully designed Spanish style oasis. It is the definition of a hidden gem. From the moment we arrived, the service was world-class. We actually showed up slightly before they opened, but Benjamin saw me carrying my baby and immediately invited us inside so I could sit down. It was such a thoughtful gesture that set the tone for the entire meal. Benjamin was truly the highlight of our visit. He was incredibly attentive, professional, and so sweet with my infant. On top of the amazing hospitality, he crafted one of the best margaritas I have ever had. If you want authentic vibes, a stunning interior, and service that feels like family, this is the spot. Benjamin made our experience unforgettable. We will definitely be back! read more

The chips and salsa were good and refills were prompt. Service was great. Outdoor dining option needs some attention.

Great value for your hard earned money . Their portion are very large . Great value . Lunch specials are from 11-3 pm . Monday till Friday , been coming here for 9 yrs . read more

La Tablita Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Cathedral City, California

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Always great food, energy, atmosphere and staff! And, the margaritas are quite tasty, too! Highly recommended!

First time here , liked its reviews on Yelp , and true they were . Staff were very hospitable and Benjamin at my table was exemplary. Food and drinks were tasty and delicious and very well presented . I ordered Chicken San Miguel I just loved it . I highly recommend this wonderful Mexican restaurant. read more

The food was okay but it was noisy as hell... People practically shouting at each other.

Born and raised in Southern California, I live now on the East Coast. And we struggle to find authentic Mexican food on the East Coast. There is very good Cuban there, and the people try very hard to make Mexican food. The point I want to make, though, is that unlike Restaurants that I have been able to find on the East Coast, the refried beans are the exact correct taste. They use the correct white Mexican cheese on the refried beans. The salsa is the best I've had in years, and it's nicely refrigerated. The enchilada sauce is special. It's as good as other restaurants but it has a little something extra that really makes it stand out. And the tacos are authentic as all get out (for an American taco of course!) but it's spectacular. I just can't recommend this place enough. This place feels like it's run by a family, everybody gets along and is possible related to each other. But they treat you like family when you're here they're very nice to you, very sweet, the wait time is not long. There's just no way to find fault with this place. This place is NOT a dive! read more

Let me start off by saying my experience here was disappointing. We were driving through from Arizona to California. Walked in with my family on Thursday March 19th, 2026. After being seated we waited over 30 minutes before a waiter acknowledged us. As we waited, we seen a few families get seated and get their order taken before us. I believe it was because we with the only minority family there.. very disappointed. Don't want another family to have a similar experience. read more

Was in PS/Cathedral city on a mini vacation and passed by this place as I was heading back to LA. Looked at the reviews on Yelp and decided to try it. The service, food and drinks were both great. It's definitely a repeat and I will be back again soon. read more

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Horrible experience via La Tablita and GrubHub. We ordered from La Tablita Palm Desert for delivery. About 15 minutes later it was randomly cancelled. We were already hungry and in no mood to figure out something else. So we ordered from La Tablita in Cathedral City. And after more than 35 minutes that was cancelled too! Nothing and only a measly $5 "apology" credit from GrubHub in addition to refund. Over an hour and no food, no explanation and we were very hungry. No excuse for this. Don't order La Tablita from GrubHub. read more

La Tablita Restaurant - Screenshot of placed orders and cancellations - Mexican Near Me - Cathedral City, California

An hour wait for 3 meals that 2 of the 3 meals were not what we ordered. 3 meals that were basic tacos, burritos and enchiladas cost $80. The service was awful. No acknowledgment to the hour wait or incorrect meals. Positive note is the food was okay but not okay enough to pay that price. read more

The food is great. So is their service. They have a great lunch special. I will continue to eat there whenever I have the urge for delicious authentic Mexican Food. read more

I've eaten here twice in the last couple of months, and was pretty happy both times. This is an old school Mexican place with hard tacos and rich, red sauces. Locals rave about the albondigas and the chile verde. Most of those in my party had those, and said they were very good. I had the relleno, tacos, margaritas, and enchiladas. All of the food was delicious, including the table salsa and guacamole, and the service was fast and friendly. I won't think twice about visiting again. read more

Food. 6 Service. 9 Ambiance 7 Nice staff and good service. Ambiance is pleasant for your strip mall hole in the wall. Food is lacking in flavor. Chips & salsa are an 8 read more

Just had lunch here and the Tortilla Soup was SO delish. Huge chunks of chicken breast, half an avocado, big spoon of sour cream and lots of flavor. Added fresh cilantro and line juice to mine. Hubs had taco and enchilada and both were very good! Friendly and clean. read more

Great service; authentic menu, huge portions. Frida Kahlo inspired art everywhere. Lots of locals eat here and have been coming forever. Go shopping at Revivals next door, work up an appetite and enjoy a great ala carte or combination menu. Prices are reasonable. What more can you ask for? read more

Beautiful restaurant with average food! Waitstaff were friendly and the food was nothing out of this world! Shrimp enchiladas were good but lacked that "wow" response. Easy parking and I would recommend this restaurant for food that is not overly spicy. read more

La Tablita Restaurant - Shrimp Enchiladas! - Mexican Near Me - Cathedral City, California

Our first visit to this restaurant was absolutely incredible. We like to try different restaurants while visiting Palm Springs and this beautiful little restaurant did NOT disappoint! We came in for lunch and split the chicken fajitas and they were excellent!!! The serving size was huge and we had plenty left over!!! The veggies and chicken were seasoned so well and the rice and beans were delicious. Also, the hibiscus tea was amazing!!! We will definitely return here on our next Palm Springs vacation! read more

The best Mexican food in the area. Nice little fun place with great service. The staff are very friendly

Great service, fresh chips and salsa, yummy food served fast and hot. A definite recommendation for this place.

We had a birthday snack and marqueritas for a coworker. It was a delight and delicious.

Delicious home style food good size plates for reasonable prices. Your Cadillac Margaritas are the best I've had!

Food is great. And Margaritas are fabulous. Staff are always friendly and professional. Their bar seats are good too. Tables are always busy reservation recommend. read more

I ordered a taco plate to go. The salsa is amazing ! And the food really good! BUT - I would like to make a recommendation .... Please stop using plastic to go containers. We have enough plastic in the land fills . read more

Visited 5/17/2023 I need to say I've eaten at many Mexican Restaurants in the Palm Springs Area and this place Far Surpasses any Mexican restaurant in the area. Nothing fancy but excellent service. The Cocktails-are very tasty and they are not lacking in liquor. Be carful they have a way of sneaking up on you. The food was way over my expectations with everything I tried Amazing. Must have when visiting for the first time is (not on the menu) The La Tablita Egg Rolls. Stuffed with Shrimp, Bacon, Ortega Chili and Cheese they Keep you wanting more. Amazing Flavor Combination. Be sure to use your Yelp Check In for The Two full three item dinners consisting of A Beef Taco, A Chicken Enchilada, and A Chili Relleno stuffed with Extremely CreamyCheese and fantastic Beans and Rice. The food here is the best I've had in a long time. Well worth checking out. read more

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