Marianne - Italianwifey

My husband found a fabulous restaurant for lunch in downtown Palm Springs. We loved the atmosphere, the excellent cocktails and the delicious food at Tac/Quila. We sat in the courtyard and Fernando took great care of us. He made suggestions for cocktails since we were having a hard time, and both of us enjoyed what we ordered. Hubby had the Te Enamore, a mezcal whiskey cocktail. I had the Mezcalita, a mezcal orange liquor cocktail. We shared the whitefish ceviche, which was a generous portion of bass, so fresh and delicious. Hubby had the short rib tacos and I had the carne asada tacos. Flavor levels were elevated and on point for both of our taco selections. Fernando was personable and friendly and added to our dining experience. We noticed that Tac Quila is Michelin rated and listed in the guide for the past four or five years - it figures with the elevated Mexican cuisine and cocktails. If you’re ever in Palm Springs, I highly recommend this restaurant.

+2

Aasta

The food is unbelievably good! The calamari is very crispy, even after it got cold, it is still delicious. The enchiladas is creamy but not fatty, the side rice is perfect! The shrimp tacos are amazing. Definitely recommend!!!

Jill H-F

My husband and I loved the atmosphere and vibe on the beautiful outdoor back patio. Perfect temperature and comfortable seating. Our server Lulu was attentive and friendly. My husband loved his shrimp dish and my tacos were good, too, but could have been hotter. The refrescado cucumber margarita was refreshing and beautiful. They gave my husband a complimentary flan dessert for his birthday. Very nice!

Bruce J

Upscale Mexican restaurant with unique cocktails and a wide menu of authentic classics and new twists. The Te Enamore is a smokey-sweet cocktail with herbal notes. The Tres Agaves brings a sweet heat from the Serrano infused tequila. The carnitas street tacos are packed with slow roasted pork and need nothing more than a squeeze of fresh lime to balance and bring out their full flavor. I was delighted by the tempura avocado - it's fried perfection with pickled onion and their savory sauce. The gentleman next to us at the bar had the stuffed peppers that he said were a dish he orders every time he visits. He also ordered the Posole and was impressed with the depth of flavor.

+1

G K

The lobster tacos were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The lobster was tender and slightly sweet, and the chili oil toppings didn’t overpower it. Definitely a must-try.

Oded Kassirer

We’ve had Mexican food in Mexico, in Los Angeles and this was one of the best meals we’ve had!!! The service was amazing: very attentive, friendly and helpful when we needed recommendations. The place is beautifully designed with authentic Mexican music playing in the background. Each dish we had was delicious, interesting, served nicely and in ample quantity. The drinks too were absolutely delicious. All in all we’re definitely going to be back! Highly recommend!!!

+8

John McCory

Good sized portions of tasty Mex style grub. Large Tequila selection and something for everyone. Only 2 Banos, so peepee before you arrive.

+4

Todd Schwiesow

A true Palm Springs gem! Along with their other restaurants—The Farm, Front Door, and Clandestino—this is a well-run eatery with exceptional attention to detail. The menu is a delightful surprise. If you're expecting typical Mexican-American fare, you'll be pleasantly surprised instead—this is an elevated menu with a more authentic Mexican sensibility. While traditional offerings are available, they rise well above the usual fajita/burrito/taco combos you'd find elsewhere. Be sure to try the tempura-fried avocados! The combination of spicy sauce, thyme-pickled onions, and cabbage slaw creates an absolute flavor bomb. The cocktail program is equally impressive, offering creative original drinks with something for everyone, not just tequila enthusiasts. The indoor-outdoor atmosphere is a joy, with stylish décor and art throughout. This is a place you shouldn't miss if you're in town for the weekend.

Graham Vance

Where to begin. Located in downtown Palm Springs, this Mexican restaurant is incredible. It is, by far the best Mexican place I have had the pleasure in which to eat. The service was prompt and helpful. The food was spot on. The short rib enchilada was tender and the sauce was very complimentary. The quesabirria has a nice crisp to it and a delicious broth. On to dessert. I was talked into the churro ice cream sandwich and my wife had the fruit tart. The churro was definitely worth it though I was very tempted by the tres leches and aroz con leche. The churro had a nice crisp and a really sweet and cinnamon flavour profile. The tart has a coconut custard, plenty of fruit and a really nice almond peanut butter cup which has the texture of a brittle or maybe a tweel. Everything was executed very well. Can't wait to eat here again.

Angela Miller

Had a great experience at this restaurant. The ambiance is so nice and loved the decor. The staff was amazing….especially our waiter! The food and drinks were delicious and beautiful as well. This is a must visit in Palm Springs!

Tiffany J

We came in based off of the open table reviews and this place did not disappoint. Our server Jose was great and made some really great recommendations, being this was our first experience. From the hostess all the way through our dining experience was amazing. 5 stars across the board!

D K

Delicious elevated food. We had great service and enjoyed every moment of our evening once seated. They do not take reservations for smaller parties and do not allow you to enjoy their bar while you’re waiting. Your only choice is to walk around the neighborhood, stand on the sidewalk or wait in your car.

Grace Han

One of the best Mexican restaurants I have been to so far. The wait was too long so we sat at the bar but even then we had an amazing experience. The service, food and drinks were all above expectations. We had the tempura avocado bites, sea bass, short rib enchiladas, and Mexican corn. Would definitely come back if I visit Palm Springs again.

I have eaten a 3-star Michelin restaurants in Paris, Chicago, Copenhagen, and NYC and the only place I would even consider in the same ballpark might be Geranium.\n\nIs it ever going to get 3 stars? …

food has great flavor, our waitress made really good recommendations, and the atmosphere is really comfortable.

Food has great flavor, our waitress made really good recommendations, and the atmosphere is really comfortable.

Food has great flavor, our waitress made really good recommendations, and the atmosphere is really comfortable.

Lovely place! Very cool decor, indoor and outdoor dining, had a great vibe. service was excellent. Our server was so friendly and attentive. The food was absolutely delicious! Place was packed so…

Lovely place! Very cool decor, indoor and outdoor dining, had a great vibe. Service was excellent. Our server was so friendly and attentive. The food was absolutely delicious! Place was packed so g…

Tac/Quila was hands down our favorite meal so far in Palm Springs. The outdoor seating area is exactly what you want in this part of town--beautiful, relaxed, and with heaters readily available whe…

Delicious food, friendly service, reasonable prices. We sat outside where it was comfortably warm.

Best Mexican corn and freshest tacos!! We managed to get a table for 5 with no reservation on a Saturday afternoon but it was definitely very packed. Beautiful half outdoor space and enjoyed some c…

Best Mexican corn and freshest tacos!! We managed to get a table for 5 with no reservation on a Saturday afternoon but it was definitely very packed. Beautiful half outdoor space and enjoyed some c…

Best Mexican corn and freshest tacos!! We managed to get a table for 5 with no reservation on a Saturday afternoon but it was definitely very packed. Beautiful half outdoor space and enjoyed some c…

SO GOOD, y'all. \n\nGreat street facing patio table with comfy swivel chairs. Great music. Tasty, hearty, satisfying food. Two thumbs up on the enchiladas verdes and the capital street tacos. Frien…

Food is amazing! Service is excellent and ambience is great! I could eat here every day while staying in PS.

We had a great meal at Tac/Quila. It was a busy evening at the restaurant, but we had a reservation and got right in. \nWe had really good drinks with our appetizers. Delicious food and beautifully…

Very lovely place with nice service. Staff is very friendly, outgoing, and at the top of their game with your needs. Food is Michelin Star quality for a great price. The seating options, both outdo…

Stopped in because the Margaritas were highly recommended! I ordered the pineapple margarita and it did not disappoint! There were many options on the menu to choose from. I sat at the bar and both t…

Stopped in because the Margaritas were highly recommended! I ordered the pineapple margarita and it did not disappoint! There were many options on the menu to choose from. I sat at the bar and both…

Great food and the “flight” of Margaritas is a must! We enjoyed it so much the first time that we returned for lunch the following day.

Great food and the “flight” of Margaritas is a must! We enjoyed it so much the first time that we returned for lunch the following day.

I love this place! The food and the staff are amazing! Always very friendly, polite and attentive. Food is very flavorful. Adriana was our waitress and she did an excellent job. She recommended the c…

I love this place! The food and the staff are amazing! Always very friendly, polite and attentive. food is very flavorful. Adriana was our waitress and she did an excellent job. She recommended t…

I love this place! The food and the staff are amazing! Always very friendly, polite and attentive. Food is very flavorful. Adriana was our waitress and she did an excellent job. She recommended t…

We loved this place. Even on a cold day the staff was warm and inviting and the food was terrific. So good we came back for a second meal. We showed up well past our reservation because of traffic …

We loved this place. Even on a cold day the staff was warm and inviting and the food was terrific. So good we came back for a second meal. We showed up well past our reservation because of traffic …

favorite meal in palm springs- and we tried a lot of restaurants! excellent service and delicious food. make a reservation!

Really enjoyed this place. High-end/creative Mexican dishes and lots of Tequila drinks. Beautifully decorated and several different dining areas. I had the Poblano chili stuffed with short rib and …

Really enjoyed this place. High-end/creative mexican dishes and lots of Tequila drinks. Beautifully decorated and several different dining areas. I had the Poblano chili stuffed with short rib and …

Best mexican food! The house made margs are so fresh and good. Not fake syrup. Our food was delicious! Definitely stop here if you go to Palm Springs.

Wonderful food and friendly staff. The fleet of margaritas was a nice way to have multiple flavors. (A bit too much for one). The grilled shrimp tacos were fabulous as was the stuffed pobla…

Great food and service. High quality and inventive mexican cuisine. I had the seared tuna tacos which came with ginger, beans, rice and a healthy taco size. All tasted perfect. The white fish cevic…

Great food and service. High quality and inventive Mexican cuisine. I had the seared tuna tacos which came with ginger, beans, rice and a healthy taco size. All tasted perfect. The white fish c…

This place was delicious. We got the sole tacos, short rib enchiladas and chicken nachos. Everything was delicious. We got the margarita sampler but there was a ton of ice so I thought it was ove…

Popped in here on spec simply because it was raining, lunchtime and we were walking by. It also had some street appeal and looked welcoming. A good menu, not expensive. Chose the crab cakes and…

A gem in Palm Springs! Great drinks and food in a nice space. The service is pretty good and helpful. The margarita flight is really tasty and highly recommend as they are all well made and delish! The Short Rib Enchiladas were my favorite dish. The Garlic Shrimp was a bit too oily and too buttery where it was a bit overwhelming. Other than that, great spot and would visit again!

This spot is right on the main strip in Palm Springs and works well for groups. We celebrated birthdays at our table, and the experience was smooth and well run. People at our table ordered margaritas and enjoyed them. Nearby, there was a bachelorette party and another table ordering tequila flights! I didn’t drink, but the food was vegetarian-friendly. I tried a corn appetizer and two salads, and there were options like jackfruit tacos, nachos, enchiladas and shareable plates. Service was friendly and attentive. Great atmosphere. Works well for a group dinner, date night, or casual lunch. Would recommend. Make reservations.

Dana Penley

While the food was good, I don’t think it’s worth the hype. We tried the short rib enchilada and it was tasty but I’d want more cheese and sauce on it. Also the trio of quesadillas was interesting with the squash flower. Nothing wrong with the food, just didn’t blow us away.

Jessica Cummins

Bustling place with great service and expansive, dog-friendly outdoor seating. Make sure to get the margarita flight! I was excited to see jackfruit on the menu, however the adobo sauce was too overpowering and made the enchiladas largely inedible due to the spice.

Willow McGuane

Food ordered: taco chips, grilled lobster taco, stuffed poblano pepper Drinks ordered: jalapeño and watermelon margaritas Overall, the food was really good, the service was impeccable, and the back patio was such a vibe! The food was hot, fresh, and delicious (even for vegetarians, so many options!) and our water glasses were never empty. Can’t wait to come back the next time I’m in the desert! 🏜️

Natalie Caldwell

We were off to a rough start when we got to Tac/Quila, despite having a reservation. Figuring out our table was a struggle - they had an umbrellaed front patio with misters for the heat, a covered greenhouse-like seating area with fans, and an air conditioned inside. The bar was INCREDIBLY loud, and we would have had to wait for an indoor seat in their dining area, so alas we sat out on the fanned porch seating. It was quite hot that day but where we were sitting gave us some indoor air conditioning as a reprieve. Our server was lovely and super helpful making recommendations for us first-timers. We got the beer battered avocado wedges which were massive and had a fantastic dipping sauce. Fun and unique. She also recommended any dish with steak in it since it was such a highlight, so we ordered the carne asada tacos and the verde chicken enchiladas. Both were EXCEPTIONAL. The enchiladas weren’t skimpy with the meat or the sauce which was perfect. The two tacos came with rice and beans but the star was the carne asada. The corn tortillas were filled to the brim with meat which was cooked perfectly and super flavorful. It came with salsa and little ramekin of guacamole but you needed neither to enhance the taco. The food was amazing, service lovely, but the setup of us getting to that point was so haphazard that we couldn’t give this a five.

+4

We came out from Torrance for the week and stopped in for lunch. We ordered the Arrachera Steak and Quesabirria Tacos which were accompanied by rice and beans. The consome with the Quesabirria was so…

We came out from Torrance for the week and stopped in for lunch. We ordered the Arrachera steak and Quesabirria tacos which were accompanied by rice and beans. The consome with the Quesabirria …

We came out from Torrance for the week and stopped in for lunch. We ordered the Arrachera Steak and Quesabirria tacos which were accompanied by rice and beans. The consome with the Quesabirria was …

The food was really good. Could not be better. I see why there was a line. They were very accommodating for no reservations. About 15 minutes later boom! We are seated. However, I don't know whethe…

Busy, popular Mexican place with above-average food and great service. Hits a sweet spot between standard Tex-Mex and Oaxaca gourmet. Well worth a visit. Good for vegetarians.

Busy, popular Mexican place with above-average food and great service. Hits a sweet spot between standard Tex-Mex and Oaxaca gourmet. Well worth a visit. Good for vegetarians.

Short rib enchiladas were excellent. The service was exceptional. However, if I had one criticism, it’s that their prices are pretty high, even with the great food and service. Just felt a bit stee…

We made reservations in advance, and we arrived on time. When we showed up, we were told it would be another 20 minutes before our table was ready. That's fine - we understand restaurants get bac…

Delicious food and good location. Service was good. Just a bit overpriced, though. We got the carne asada, al pastor tacos, a mocktail, a sparkling water and the mango habanero agua chilies, for a …

Waitress was nice.\nfood 3.1, steak tacos and shrimp tacos, steak forgettable and cold... Shrimp a bit chewy and overcooked\nRice bland\nValue? 2.2 two street tacos 26\nAmbiance - 3.5 cute place, but…

Waitress was nice.\nfood 3.1, steak tacos and shrimp tacos, steak forgettable and cold... shrimp a bit chewy and overcooked\nRice bland\nValue? 2.2 two street tacos 26\nAmbiance - 3.5 c…

Waitress was nice.\nfood 3.1, steak tacos and shrimp tacos, steak forgettable and cold... Shrimp a bit chewy and overcooked\nRice bland\nValue? 2.2 two street tacos 26\nAmbiance - 3.5 cute plac…

waitress was nice.\nfood 3.1, steak tacos and shrimp tacos, steak forgettable and cold... Shrimp a bit chewy and overcooked\nRice bland\nValue? 2.2 two street tacos 26\nAmbiance - 3.5 cute place, b…

over priced and small portions. I gave 3 stars as the ambiance is nice. We ordered fajitas and there was hardly any meat at all, not super flavorful, and just an overall small portion. Service wa…

$18 for a well margarita then they wanted a 15-25 % tip on top of that!?? And it was just an ok margarita. Nothing esthetically great about the place. Reall small bar