RD RNNR Libations Pints & Plates (roadrunner la quinta) — Restaurant in La Quinta

I’ve been coming to Road Runner Spirits and Libations in Old Town La Quinta for about a year, and when I first started, the food was exceptional — creative, flavorful, and consistently well-prepared. It quickly became one of my favorite spots to bring friends, colleagues, and guests.

Unfortunately, over the past few months, the food quality has taken a noticeable dip. A recent low point: I ordered the filet, and the whole table joked it looked more like braised beef. Which ok not every time is gonna be perfect but then most recently we ordered the filet again and it came out looking like a New York strip. So we sent it back and sent us what looked like an under cooked filet (asked for (medium) That pretty much sums up the inconsistency coming from the kitchen lately. Unfortunately the executive chief wasn’t there on a Saturday night to hear my feedback.

What keeps me coming back — and what makes this place still worth a visit — is the outstanding service. The bartenders and servers are next-level. Brooke, the bar manager, is an absolute All-Star — warm, professional, and on top of everything. Mercedes behind the bar is also fantastic. Honestly, the entire front-of-house team deserves serious recognition.

I work in the service industry hosting golf events in the valley so I pay close attention to both the guest experience and quality. I’ve recommended Road Runner to many of my guests — and while I’ll still send them for the drinks and the vibe, I’ll now have to give a heads-up about the recent drop in food consistency.

Here’s hoping the kitchen gets back to the level this amazing team deserves. The bones of a great spot are still here — they just need to tighten up...

Thank GOODNESS I had a friend to catch up with to make my lunch at RDRNNR worthwhile. My co-worker suggested we meet here for lunch, so when I put 'Roadrunner' in my navigation, it took me to the Roadrunner Cafe...in Indian Wells at the Hyatt resort. Doh! I called my friend and he said he didn't know how it was spelled and therefore couldn't find the address, so he had to give me the name of a nearby restaurant so I could actually find this place. Surely, I'm not the first one to have this problem with the 'creative' spelling of the name. The painting on the walls at the entrance was colorful and unique, so I had high hopes. Unfortunately, the interior was pretty basic and lacked any vibe at all. I ordered a cobb salad, and when it arrived it looked rather unappetizing. Sorry no picture - I hate to be that person taking pictures of my food in public. I ate a bite then asked the waiter if they forgot to put dressing on it, and turns out it was mixed in...barely. I requested some additional dressing which helped somewhat. The chicken was absolutely flavorless and the bacon was itsy bitsy granules that nearly cracked my teeth every time I bit down on one. I would give the food 2 stars, but I'm giving the restaurant 3 stars because the servers were so nice. And clearly they are wheelchair accessible as we sat next to a disabled person; there must be an elevator as this restaurant is on the 2nd floor. So that's a good thing. All considered, I won't be going back to RDRNNR - there are too many other quality restaurants in Old Town La Quinta I'd...

If you're seeking consistently great service and consistently delicious meals THIS IS YOUR CUE...hit up RDRNNR for dinner.

As a newbie in the area with a gluten allergy child, we discovered this place when traveling from LA. I mean, gluten free fries are hard to come by but not here. With a dedicated fryer and gluten free buns, plus staff with actual knowledge of gluten free living it means my child can go out and eat like a typical kid.

Plus, the cocktails and views are stunning. Truly the most beautiful view and photo opps in La Quinta. Now that we live nearby, we are here 1-2 times a week. And any time someone comes to visit, friends, in-laws, etc...this is our place. At this point we've tried almost everything on the menu and I've never been disappointed. Daily they have deal specials and on the weekends they have meal specials that will blow your mind.

If you're looking for a great dinner, try literally anything but an old faithful for me are the short ribs. They might be the best I've had in the 40 countries, Ive lived, traveled and worked in.

Grateful to have this place nearby. Grateful for great service and for magnificent servers who've become like friends Desirae and Jerry. Thanks, RDRNNR for always helping us feel at home in...