Hoja Blanca — Restaurant in Palm Springs

HOLY CRAP, we were completely blown away by Hoja Blanca. It’s a pop-up Mexican restaurant inside Truss & Twine on select nights, and it happened to be up and running on our first night in Palm Springs. The drinks were exquisite - unique and flavorful. But the food was the real star of the show. They were unfortunately sold out of the guacamole by the time we made it, but we shared the cauliflower equites (one of the most delicious things I’ve ever eaten), teteja, and the quesabirria tacos - absolute flavor and texture bombs. Everything was delicious and we rolled out of there feeling incredibly satisfied. Truly, some of the best Mexican I’ve ever had, not...

Best food in Palm Springs. PS is full of so many restaurants catering to tourists and even the good restaurants have gone downhill over the years. Hoja Blanca is in the business of serving inventive, beautiful, modern Mexican food. Every dish had a flavor profile that was new to us (despite growing up in SoCal and eating Mexican food my whole life). So so good. We had the Bread, Guac and Tostaditas, Tetela (our fave), Quesabirria tacos, and the seasonal Pan de Muerto for dessert. Please don't miss this place or Bar Chingona (in the airstream). The ambience is also adorable. We will be back every time...

Hands down my favorite restaurant in the desert. I’ve probably eaten there 30+ times. Born & raised in Mexico, I am super particular when it comes to Mexican food out here. But this is the perfect balance between traditional ingredients, amazing flavors and contemporary cuisine. Seating is beautiful, service is so personable, Juan & Arnold are really kind and the chef is outstanding. Suggestions: shishito peppers are THE BEST, I hope they come back… forever!! The tuna tostada and aguachile are sooo good. Tried the ribeye the last time and it was perfection. Try...