El Tacolgado
Fast food · Palm Springs
About El Tacolgado
At El Tacolgado, we invite you to experience the authentic flavors of Mexico in the heart of Palm Springs. Our cozy restaurant offers a warm and inviting ambiance, perfect for a quick bite or a leisurely meal. Our signature dishes, including the namesake Tacolgado and Shrimp Ensenada, are made with...
At El Tacolgado, we invite you to experience the authentic flavors of Mexico in the heart of Palm Springs. Our cozy restaurant offers a warm and inviting ambiance, perfect for a quick bite or a leisurely meal. Our signature dishes, including the namesake Tacolgado and Shrimp Ensenada, are made with love and care using only the freshest ingredients. Enjoy generous portions and excellent value for money. Our fast service ensures that you can dine in comfort, whether solo or with friends and family. We're proud to offer wheelchair accessibility features, making us a welcoming space for all. Come taste the difference at El Tacolgado, where traditional Mexican cuisine meets modern convenience.
What Customers Say About El Tacolgado
El Tacolgado is a family-owned Mexican restaurant in Palm Springs known for its delicious and authentic tacos. Pepe and the owners are frequently praised for their friendliness and excellent service. A few reviewers mentioned issues with the food quality and pricing.
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Tip: Visit on Tuesdays for the 4 tacos for $10 deal. Note that the restaurant is cash only.
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El Tacolgado is located in Palm Springs, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
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- Coachella Valley Savings No. 1 (A 597m) — historic building in Palm Springs, California, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
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- Agua Caliente Cultural Museum (A 285m) — anthropology museum in Palm Springs, California Caliente Cultural Caliente Cultural Museum)
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- Baristo Park (A 511m) — park in Riverside County, California, United States of America
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- Cornelia White House (A 302m) — building in California, United States
- The Five Hundred (A 838m) — building in Palm Springs, California
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El Tacolgado Palm Springs Reviews
They let me customize my options, and the host was so nice about it :)
This place is cash only, so bring your dollar bills in! But let me tell you, this shop (extension of El Patio) is very cute and worth the extra effort. I had their namesake, the Tacolgado, which is exactly as they say, tacos hanging on a cloth line. Perfectly crisp, not too wet, I complained to them that their salsa, although flavored, needed more umph! Well, they handed me their habanero salsa from the back and ooof! That had spice but was so so good! I loved that they served pickled onions on the side with their food. I had a horchata as well, which was all flavor and not overly sweet. I was a brat and asked for so many things, and the nice staff was all too eager to please. Overall, it was a great experience, and I'll be sure to recommend this place to everyone I know.
They let me customize my options, and the host was so nice about it :)
This place is cash only, so bring your dollar bills in! But let me tell you, this shop (extension of El Patio) is very cute and worth the extra effort. I had their namesake, the Tacolgado, which is exactly as they say, tacos hanging on a cloth line. Perfectly crisp, not too wet, I complained to them that their salsa, although flavored, needed more umph! Well, they handed me their habanero salsa from the back and ooof! That had spice but was so so good! I loved that they served pickled onions on the side with their food. I had a horchata as well, which was all flavor and not overly sweet. I was a brat and asked for so many things, and the nice staff was all too eager to please. Overall, it was a great experience, and I'll be sure to recommend this place to everyone I know.
Friends recommended this place and it was delicious! Highly recommended! Pepe is awesome.
Nice little place, great food, attentive service, nice atmosphere
Good food
The best tacos in palm springs
The buche taco is excellent
I’m blown away! This food should be Michelin recommended. I’ve lived in California for over a decade and been to Mexico multiple times - and these may be the best fish and shrimp tacos that I’ve ever had in my entire life. And our server was truly the sweetest person in the world.
Great Mexican food!! Wife and I love to support small business owners. We got Shrimp Ensenada and the portions were very generous. Food was excellent. Same with the taco plate (didn't skimp on meat portions), kid got cheese quesadilla and she absolutely loved that as well. Horchata portion was about 40oz 😀 We're from San Diego, and this is as legit as any food we get from south of the border.
These are the best, most authentic tacos in Palm Springs. Pepe is one of the nicest guys you'll meet and always provides excellent food and service. If you are looking for delicious tacos this is the place to go! Highly recommend
We had a burrito, a quesadilla, and an asada fries. Food was good. Price was appropriate. (The Asada Fries needed a little more time in the oven to melt the cheese a bit more.) Staff were friendly. This restaurant is a short walk from the Arenas nightlife. And is perfect for dinner afterwards. I look forward to further meals here. I will recommend this place to my friends.
I live in NY so when we come to Palm Springs, this is the first stop. Family owned and legit Mexican tacos! The best in PS for sure!!!
Just amazing tacos, lots of choices, and Tuesday's 4 tacos for $10. You can't go wrong!!!
Amazing place with the friendliest owners. Best experience in Palm Springs!
Good food
I’m blown away! This food should be Michelin recommended. I’ve lived in California for over a decade and been to Mexico multiple times - and these may be the best fish and shrimp tacos that I’ve ever had in my entire life. And our server was truly the sweetest person in the world.
Nice little place, great food, attentive service, nice atmosphere
Amazing place with the friendliest owners. Best experience in Palm Springs!
Great Mexican food!! Wife and I love to support small business owners. We got Shrimp Ensenada and the portions were very generous. Food was excellent. Same with the taco plate (didn't skimp on meat portions), kid got cheese quesadilla and she absolutely loved that as well. Horchata portion was about 40oz 😀 We're from San Diego, and this is as legit as any food we get from south of the border.
The buche taco is excellent
I live in NY so when we come to Palm Springs, this is the first stop. Family owned and legit Mexican tacos! The best in PS for sure!!!
We had a burrito, a quesadilla, and an asada fries. Food was good. Price was appropriate. (The Asada Fries needed a little more time in the oven to melt the cheese a bit more.) Staff were friendly. This restaurant is a short walk from the Arenas nightlife. And is perfect for dinner afterwards. I look forward to further meals here. I will recommend this place to my friends.
Friends recommended this place and it was delicious! Highly recommended! Pepe is awesome.
These are the best, most authentic tacos in Palm Springs. Pepe is one of the nicest guys you'll meet and always provides excellent food and service. If you are looking for delicious tacos this is the place to go! Highly recommend
Just amazing tacos, lots of choices, and Tuesday's 4 tacos for $10. You can't go wrong!!!
The best tacos in palm springs
Good stuff thank you
Good stuff thank you
Closed for the entire summer. Google hours are wrong
Closed for the entire summer. Google hours are wrong
Terrible food, way over priced, service none existent
Food: I spit out the first bite.. taco was nasty. No flavor on the asada and it was grayish in color. The asada was cut poorly, long strips of unflavored gray meat.. meat was very "springy/chewy" yuck.. tortillas were soggy. I lost my appetite. Also the Mexican cokes are 6$ after tax for a 12oz. Absolute Joke. Service: was decent. Took my order and came at a decent pace. Atmosphere: it's Palm Springs!
If you like that orange, fake cheese goo you get at a movie theater with chips, come here. I thought I was getting queso. Really disappointed and left half of it on the platter. Nothing authentic here.
If you like that orange, fake cheese goo you get at a movie theater with chips, come here. I thought I was getting queso. Really disappointed and left half of it on the platter. Nothing authentic here.
Food: I spit out the first bite.. taco was nasty. No flavor on the asada and it was grayish in color. The asada was cut poorly, long strips of unflavored gray meat.. meat was very "springy/chewy" yuck.. tortillas were soggy. I lost my appetite. Also the Mexican cokes are 6$ after tax for a 12oz. Absolute Joke. Service: was decent. Took my order and came at a decent pace. Atmosphere: it's Palm Springs!
Terrible food, way over priced, service none existent
Closed in September without notice
Closed in September without notice
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231 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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