Guadalajara Cafe & Bar — Restaurant in Palm Desert

Went here with my wife for lunch. Kind of a funky spot because it is attached to a gas station but overall good food. I had a chile relleno al la carte and a papusa with cheese and jalapeño. Papua great. Chile relleno was good but the sauce was bland, like pureed tomatoes. I like a thick spicy ranchera sauce. But still good. My wife had 1 shrimp taco, delicious. And she had 1 tosdada de ceviche de pescado. Our thoughts were that they didn't marinate in lime juice long enough. Service was not the best. Our waitress forgot about a few things, maybe she was new. Also I speak Spanish so that helped.... Oh and chavelas are awesome. Good mix of sauce and an ice cold glass. Try it out for yourself. I am very picky. I know what places to go for what I am in the mood for but overall good stuff. I am sure I will be...

Although this is not a formal dining restaurant the menu is extensive and the food is freshly prepared daily and is one of the best you will find anywhere when it comes to authentic Mexican cuisine. The staff is friendly, especially Guillermo, the owner, and does everything possible to make your experience thoroughly enjoyable. With full bar and excellent $5 margaritas u can't go wrong. Do not miss trying one of their desserts. All are made fresh and taste wonderful especially their authentic flan and fried icecream. This restaurant is clearly a diamond in the rough waiting to be discovered. The ONLY reason for 4 instead of 5 stars is because their interior design and decor are a little dated but the food is clearly nothing short...

OMG the Salsas, one of my favorite things of traveling thru Mexico is that of how all the Salsas are different in chilies texture and flavors. This Cafe hits it out of the park in its flavors and freshness you can always tell how the rest of your meal will play out from the moment those chips come out. We dove in for the fresh Oysters and fresh they were, next was the Shrimp emapnadas and Skinny Margarita accompanied by Ceviche. The Albondiga soup and Birra tacos entertained the young ones at the table. What can I save this place will save you the ticket and travel across the border and all you'll need is the cost of an Uber after sampling their large collection...