The atmosphere was like of those hole in the wall restaurants where you think the food must be…read moregood, but no... the food was just as bad as the atmosphere. They had these cheap old tables and plastic plates. This was no hidden gem. It looked like an old truck stop from the 80s. The art on the walls was kind of cool and indicative of a Mexican restaurant. They didn't carry Jarritos. I asked for pineapple. They said no, but later I found out they had pineapple agua fresca . The waitress should have told me. My niece had chicken nuggets, but they had no barbecue sauce. The carnitas tacos weren't shredded and they had absolutely No flavor whatsoever. My tacos fell apart too. Their tortillas are weak. Luckily they had lemon, salt and Tapatio. They did start with complementary chips and salsa, which was a nice surprise. They didn't have any breakfast burritos We had to wait forever for them to bring our check, they never brought it and we had to walk all the way up to the front to ask about payment.

This place was absolutely HORRIBLE! Don't come here just because of the high ratings like we did…read more They gave me a caldo de pescado that tasted like straight up vinegar, the carrots were not cut all the way, it smelled and looked horribly. Even after I kindly asked if they could just take it out our check after taking a sip of it to try it, the server immediately became hostile and said that why would they take it back if I had tried it already. Then we asked to speak to the manager since she couldn't help us and she told us the cooks were the managers and that they extremely angry at us and at her for me not liking the food and asking if they could please just take it out of our check. Even worse than that, we saw cockroaches all over their bathroom!!! 0/10 save ur $$$$ most unprofessional & horrible restaurant experience ever. :(

We ordered Crispy Potato Tacos, Bean Tostada's, Carnitas Gordita's and Chicharron Taco's. All was…read morereally great and service from Alma was on point. We will return soon. The Roasted Chille, Fresh Cucumbers and Roasted Onions was also very good and complimentary.....

Was in the search for some tacos, and decided to try this place out. It used to be various other…read morerestaurants but Olga's is delicious! She's very nice and the other staff is also very friendly. We were the only ones in the restaurant, but they were people in drive-through. I had the green chicken enchiladas, and my husband had 3 crispy beef tacos, very flavorful. The salsas are on point! Spicy and very flavorful. Definitely would be better if they offered alcohol, but we were there for food lol I will be back. This place is very good!

The Real Deal: Like Sunday at Tio's…read more If you're looking for a "fusion" taco with micro-greens and a side of existential dread, keep driving. But if you want a meal that feels like a warm hug from a relative who's slightly disappointed you haven't visited more often, welcome to Jalisco Restaurant in Coachella. The Atmosphere: Family Values & Smoke Walking into Jalisco isn't like entering a business; it's like walking into Tio JP's backyard. That nostalgic aroma of hard work and seasoned grills immediately greets you. It's a throwback to being a kid, watching your tios hover over the fire, treating every flip of the meat like a sacred ritual. There's no "new-age hype" here--just the perfected craft of a family that knows exactly what they're doing. The Heavy Hitters: Tripas & Cabeza Whether you're a "seasoned veteran" of Mexican street food or a nervous newbie, you have to commit to the Tripas and Cabeza. The Texture: The Tripas are cleaned and cooked to that elusive, crispy-yet-tender perfection. The Vessel: Whether you tuck them into a taco or go big with a burrito, it's a masterclass in traditional cooking. The GOAT (Literally): The Birria Let's get one thing straight: most places are out here serving "beef seasoned with birria spices" and calling it a day. Don't be fooled. This is the real deal. We're talking authentic goat meat, slow-cooked using the De La Torre family recipe straight from Jalisco. It's rich, it's tender, and it carries the weight of generations. It's the kind of flavor you can't replicate with a "modern twist." The Refreshment: Homemade Chavelas You're going to need something to wash down that Menudo or those wet burritos. Their homemade Chavela recipe is the MVP here. For the Modelo Negro fans: It adds a dark, savory depth. For the Michelob Ultra drinkers: It gives that crisp finish a spicy, citrus kick. The Verdict Jalisco Restaurant is one of the valley's originals for a reason. It's honest food for people who respect the process. In a world of trendy "reimagined" Mexican food, Jalisco reminds us that the original recipes never needed fixing in the first place. Go for the food, stay because you feel like family.

Really good tortas,birria and the lengua burrito10/10 Good…read moreprice 100 recommended. Good service

This is a very Good market. They have a lot of Hispanic groceries. Plus they have a very nice meat…read morecounter. The meat is good quality and fresh. They also have an eat there or take out menu. Their prepared food is also very good.

Our party of 9 was warmly greeted and promptly seated upon arrival. Our waitress introduced…read moreherself right away and took down our orders. They brought us two tiny baskets of chips with no more than maybe 12 chips per basket. Within minutes they were devoured so we asked for more. Who knew that the baskets could get even smaller?! All but one of us received our drinks. One of my friends didn't get the beer he ordered. Then when our food came out, it was definitely not what we were expecting. Some of us didn't have meat in our taquitoes. Others had rolled up flautas without the meat. It was a very odd and disappointing experience. Unfortunately no one in our group had anything positive to say and all were quite disappointed in the food. Don't think we will ever go back.

Hands down the best Birrieria in the valley, can't go wrong with any item. Don't sleep on the…read morecabeza tacos!

True Birria tacos w delicious consome. Taste lean meat and ohh so good. Fresh and perfect spice…read morebalance you can't go wrong w quesabirria consome and Mexican coke. Life is good!!!!! Highly recommend when a trip to TJ is out of reach. This place doesn't disappoint.

Honestly, we love this place. It's one of those places that hits a spot when you need it. We come…read morefor Mother's Day and so it happened that when mom passed recently, there was only one place to go. Comfort food is comfort food. They are friendly, helpful, and ready to make a suggestion if needed. You can come with the family, friends, or for a delicious lunch with coworkers. The bar is ready to serve up cold libations and the chips and salsa will keep you satisfied until your food shows up. There is room inside for plenty and the area is well kept. They will not let you down if you give them a go.

This place is consistently good. This time we had the menudo and a wet carne asada burrito. Both…read morewere really good. Portions were large. The young lady that is always there waiting on tables is always super nice. The restaurant is clean, inviting. We love going here.

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.

*Mi Casa es Su Casa*…read more My buddy had a small casual bday get-together with his family and invited me to join the celebration. I saw all the favorable reviews on Yelp and was looking forward to my first visit at Casa Mendoza. Very chill & lively family owned Mexican joint in Old Town LQ. The place was kinda busy @6:30pm on Hump Night ~~ always a great sign when I see this. Felt more like a Sunday Evening. It took an hour to receive our meals. Ordered @6:45 arrived @7:45pm. Good thing the Chimichanga & Gauc apps arrived pretty quickly. The Gauc was Excellente. All their food was very good. But all our meals arrived cold/lukewarm. Took forever to receive our food and we knew for a fact it's because all our plates sat a while until we were served. The actual plates weren't even warm and the sizzling fajitas had sizzled out and lost its dazzle. Because it was still 95 degrees when dinner was finally served, our lukewarm meals were doable on a hot night. Everyone did enjoy their meals tho. I was very pleased with my Mahi Mahi in Garlic Butter Sauce. The refried beans were outstanding. The rice very good...and I made tacos with the 3 corn tortillas. But would have enjoyed it even more had all the food been a little warmer. I stuck with H2O but all margarita drinkers said their drinks were good and hit the spot on a warm night. The service in general was also inconsistent for our small party of 8. The Birthday Boy was a little frustrated and got up a few times from his throne seeking assistance -- such as missing tortillas for meals, water refills, extra napkins. We even had to wait longer than anticipated for them to acknowledge the bday boy with a celebratory bday song & sombrero...and the fried ice cream, which didn't include a candle. Tho we all enjoyed ourselves and time together...a 2 hour dinner at a Mexican joint on a Wednesday night wasn't what we anticipated. Especially with one restless 7 year old ;-) But everyone working at Casa Mendoza is very friendly with great attitudes. Hostess team, waiters, servers & runners too. So that made up for the spotty service, just a little bit. Since I'm closer to the other Casa Mendoza in Palm Desert, I'd go there in the future with my wife, and order the exact same thing. But hope for much better service and warmer food.

Excellent meal here yesterday. I had the gigante quesadilla and qeso tacos and both were excellent…read moredipped into the sauce is a great. Comfortable restaurant with mostly booth seating. Excellent service.

While I appreciate a reply -- I disagree with your response. That is not what your employees or…read moremanagers are practicing. This is not what Mireya did for us during our visit. Our unused gift card was denied and taken out of our possession. Attitude and unwillingness to work with us over a 25 dollar gift card.