El Rodeo Cafe

An absolute hidden gem! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with the most friendly service from Marilyn!!! She made us feel right at home and taken care of the entire time. The food was incredible! The chips and salsa were fresh and flavorful. I ordered Baja Street Tacos and they were absolutely delicious, with the chicken being my favorite. My partner had the shredded chicken quesadilla and couldn’t stop raving about how good it was. The flavors here are authentic, the ingredients are fresh, and you can truly taste the love and care in every dish. The horchata was also perfection- smooth, sweet, and refreshing. This spot is local, authentic, and a must-visit for anyone who loves Mexican food. We left so happy and satisfied! Definitely one of the best finds around!

If you aren't looking for fancy but just want good food, this is the place. The chips were hot and fresh, and the red salsa was not too spicy but good. Be careful of the green salsa - it can be very hot. Everybody enjoyed their dishes and you won't go away hungry. The restaurant was clean, and the service was excellent. Parking can be tough during busy times.

This was our first time to El Rodeo Cafe. When we got here the place was packed! It was great to see many large parties having a good time. True family friendly atmosphere!We, a party of 3, sat on the patio and had an excellent dinner: the staff was so friendly, especially Marilyn & the margarita Cadillac was excellent (and big:)! I shared the burrito al pastor — and they served it split. And we topped it off with house made flan and churro . Very happy and we shall be back!

What a hidden gem in Palm Desert. I enjoyed a delightful and delicious breakfast here on a Friday morning. I had the egg or breakfast enchiladas, I opted for the red, not spicy sauce. It was so very flavorful, delicious!!! You can choose the green more robust sauce if you like. My husband had steak and eggs. Service was excellent and quick service as well. I will definitely be coming back to try dinner.

The chips and Mock Margaritas were great. The restaurant is clean. I was not a fan of the enchiladas. I asked for no onions but they gave them to me anyway. It ruined my dish. The enchiladas had no flavor and were very grainy. I would not ever order them again. Overall, it was a good experience and there was plenty of outside parking and handicapped spaces. —update: the minute I arrived home from this restaurant, I was very ill and sick with diarrhea problems all night long. Please be careful where you eat and what you eat. This is truly unacceptable!