Adobe Grill

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Address:
Waldorf Astoria Laquinta Resort & Spa
49-499 Eisenhower Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253

Neighborhood:
La Quinta

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Cuisine:
Mexican

Price: $30 and under

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Adobe Grill Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.laquintaresort.com
Email: hherrera@laquintaresort.com
Phone: (760) 564-4111 x5725
Hours of Operation: Happy Hour: Nightly from 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Lunch: Returns Thursday December 27, 2012. (Thurs, Fri, Sat)

Dinner: Nightly: from 5:00pm - 10:00pm

Sunday Brunch: Sunday's 11am - 2pm

Bar: Nightly: 5:00pm - 10pm Weekdays. 3pm - 11pm Weekends
Payment Options: AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Mexican, Comfort Food, Mexican / Southwestern
Executive Chef: Chef Ruben Galvez
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Beer, Counter Seating, Dancing, Personal wines welcome, View, Wine
Entertainment: SHANNON TANNER: Making his 4th season return to Adobe and The Top of the Plaza, Shannon has been an icon at the base of Beaver Creek for the past 24 years playing Apres Ski. Join us for Apres Golf Wednesday - Sunday from 6:00pm - 9:00pm now through February 10, 2013.
Special Events & Promotions: Please contact Michele Frechette
Direct: 760.777.5821
Email: mfrechette@laquintaresort.com

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Parking: Hotel Parking
Parking Details: Self Parking or Valet

A word from Adobe Grill

Famed for its award-winning tamales, housemade tortillas and selection of artisan tequila; Adobe Grill is an authentic regional Mexican dining experience located at La Quinta Resort & Club in the Palm Springs area. Adobe Grill is decorated in a traditional Oaxacan motif, highlighted by a ten foot… tequila display, a double sided fireplace with a mosaic finish. Sliding patio doors allow the dining room and outdoor patio to become one. Let our master tequilero create a signature margarita from one of more than 100 tequilas. On weekends, we feature live music on the open air plaza in the heart of La Quinta Resort; come relax and take pleasure in the one of a kind surroundings.

Our popular Sunday: Enjoy a wonderful buffet which includes your first margarita and a mariachi trio. Seatings from 11am - 2pm.Continued

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerGood for Groups
Diners' Choice WinnerOutdoor Dining
Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked 1000-Point Tables

Diner Reviews

"While it can be a little loud, the food and drinks more than make up for it. Be sure to try the guacamole and pepino margarita!"
Dined on 2/27/2014
"Always enjoy Adobe Grill... Patio is so lovely and overlooks the gardens of the La Quinta Resort. Food is good and the Margaritas are excellent as is the table side prepared guacamole. The best part is the patio and the ambience of this historic resort."
Dined on 2/26/2014
"We made our reservations on Open Table and requested a patio table. We were seated at the railing so we could look at the gardens and watch the lower patio activity; adults and children dancing to the live band, people enjoying the gardens, the beautiful setting. Our waiter was so fabulous! Great place to go when guests come to town."
Dined on 2/26/2014
"Had super meal here a week ago, busy scene, enjoyable, not too noisy. Delicious sizzling fajitas, best tamales ever, good service. Not so on 2nd try. Service still good, food was not. Fajitas NOT sizzling, seemed to be pre-cooked & dished onto platter, prawns sautéed in tomato sauce & placed on top rather than cooked with veggies. Weird. Bad flavor mix. Tamales were overcooked & dry, nothing like 1st time. Live band was deafeningly loud. Couldn't talk over it. Depressing 70's folk rock. Sat upstairs on patio by interior which also had it's own music on, but on traditional Mexican music. Annoyingly loud & bad music combo. Very bad experience. 1st experience was a great one. 2nd one will keep us from returning."
Dined on 2/24/2014
"Food and Service was excellant, our waiter Marco was fantastic and made our evening very enjoyable all the way around!"
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Fish Tacos were phenomenal! Enjoy them with the Grande Margarita! Finish with the Churro and vanilla Ice Cream!"
Dined on 2/22/2014
"The best Mexican food at a restaurant, much less a "hotel" restaurant. Fanstastic servers, great quality food, loved it!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"We've been to the Adobe Grill once before for dinner over a year ago and ate inside and had a good time. This time we ate outside on the top deck overlooking the beautiful scenery (mountains, trees and flush colorful flowers) and enjoyed the live music below us on the terrace. The service was impeccable and waiter, Marco Castillo? was very pleasing and knowledgeable. The service was fast but most of all, the quality of this food was the freshest and most tasteful we had ever had for mexican dishes ...bar none! - I could'nt overstate this more and because of that, we will definitely come back with friends more often."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"Service was great but overall the food under-whelmed. Their award-winning (by whom?) tamales were relatively dry. The fajitas were nice but not notable, and the $20 margaritas were all ice. Seriously, if you order a margarita ask for no ice or easy ice, otherwise you'll be disappointed and your wallet will be empty. The dining area was absolutely beautiful and we were seated right away on a busy night."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"This was our third time at Adobe Grill in the last month or so. The previous visits were very good. This visit was not. I think it was due to being a Saturday night during presidents weekend. The restaurant was very busy and the service was slow but more importantly it was impersonal as food was pretty much just slung on the table when it did come. The food itself was messy and not well prepared. The cocktails were watery. The people had previously been very attentive and professional which made it easy to justify the premium prices. This visit was disappointing but we will give it another try."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Our registration was perfect - not even a question! Our server Was personable, professional and friendly and the Food was without question: some do the best in the Coachella Valley!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Wasn't sure what to expect given that this restaurant is located on a resort but it was excellent. Smooth sangrias, margaritas and good wine list. Food was terrific, server was attentive but not intrusive. Started with the ceviche appetizer, a generous plate for two people. Husband had the well-seasoned Mahi Mahi and I had the jumbo white shrimp with angel hair pasta. Both delicious. House-made chips and two salsas were a nice touch and hard to resist! Next night had the tasty table-side prepared guacamole with more sangria. Practically a meal in and of itself!"
Dined on 2/6/2014
"The Resort itself is visually gorgeous, and this restaurant is no exception in its dark woods and tile. Outdoors! Menu is broad enough to please any palate. Ordered a grande marg that didn't even give me a buzz (which is strange because I'm not exactly known for my tolerance). It was tasty, sure, but I'm a little dubious about how much alcohol was actually in there. Mole was good; not great. Complimentary amuse was a nice touch, and the service was superb (friendly, attentive, but not constantly hovering). They are trying, but it's solidly average. For the price points, it's hard for me to say it was a good value. Reduce the prices a bit or notch up the fare to compensate. To win over the non-traveling locals, it has to be a bit better."
Dined on 2/6/2014
"Took the family and they all loved the whole experience from grounds of the La Quinta Resort to the warm tortilla chips and salsa, table side guacamole, festive decor and the friendly staff. Excellent food for a variety of tastes with a Mexican flair. So Yummy!"
Dined on 2/1/2014
"This restaurant is in a beautiful setting overlooking the plaza of the La Quinta Resort. The service is great with attentive and speedy wait staff. The food however, is not any better than a neighborhood Mexican restaurant. The quality is not reflected in the inflated prices. Lots of chips and great salsa. Great selection of tequilas. I would come here for happy hour next time and go elsewhere for dinner."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"We always enjoy our evenings at Adobe Grill. The food is exceptional. The drinks are always fantastic (highly recommend a fresh squeezed Adobe margarita or their passion fruit sangria). And for those exceptionally chilly Desert nights that beg you to eat outside overlooking the La Quinta Resorts plaza & under the amazing starry sky they have Mexican blankets to keep you warm."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"We eat at Adobe Grill at least once a month and it's hands down our favorite place in the desert. Love the tableside guacamole, the carne asada with caesar salad, and the margueritas. The patio is festive and fun and the staff is wonderful! Our favorite!"
Dined on 1/25/2014
"The dinner was great. Just the right price, our newbies loved it so it worked. The table was not quite on the patio half being inside and half outside. The inside is extremely loud so we always try to sit on the patio. So although the tried to honor our request it was a half hearted attempt."
Dined on 1/26/2014
"We decided to have dinner at the Adobe Restaurant and it was get Mexican food. We requested a balcony table and arrived early to have a Margarita in the beautiful multilevel courtyard first. What a night to remember! There was a guitar player in the backround and the sun set over the desert mountains. The dinner was delicious and we must say that the service was exceptional. We would like to thank Marco especially, for his friendly attentive service. Marco had esp and seemed to know exactly what we needed when....we will be back! Thank you!!!"
Dined on 1/16/2014
"I made this reservation online for a party of 5 and requested an outdoor dining table. The following day I called the restaurant to reconfirm the time and the outdoor table and was assured there was no problem. When arriving at the restaurant we were told that the dining was 'Sunday brunch only at a fixed price'. If this was going to be the case I think we should have been advised beforehand. Also when I asked where our table was the hostess said, if we wanted to sit outdoors she could set up a table for us - what was the point of the reservation! This was beginning to make me look very foolish in front of my dining guests. Although the food was good, the lunch was more expensive lunch than anticipated."
Dined on 1/19/2014
"Great for outdoor dining if you can get an outdoor table! We have requested twice now to dine outdoors and have not been accommodated even though there were tables available. Only after we insisted did we sit outside. The food is good, but the menu is not super diverse."
Dined on 1/19/2014
"I have been to Adobe Grill several times over the past 7 years and have experienced several changes along the way. I would now have to say that they have reached perfection. The Carne Asada is the best I've ever had!"
Dined on 1/15/2014
"My wife and I love Mexican food and the food was superb. The ambience was superb. The service was superb. But we both commented that the margaritas (standard version) were a little watery. She ordered an additional shot, I switched to the Cadillac, and all was right in the world. We definitely will be back."
Dined on 1/12/2014
"The food was great, service excellent but OMG was it noise inside."
Dined on 1/9/2014
"Bar none, these were the best tamales we have ever had. My friend, hailing from Arizona, knows her Mexican food. She was duly impressed. From the perfectly mixed and generously sized margaritas to the fresh table side prepared guacamole our meal began perfectly. And then, the piece de resistance- the tamales. The masa was light and buttery-no lard is used-it literally melted in your mouth. We enjoyed every bite and will definitely be back for more!"
Dined on 1/9/2014
"Adobe Grill is a must when in the desert - the resort is beautiful, the food is great (best tamales!) and their margarita selection awesome! Something for everyone on the menu! Eva was a wonderful waitress and the manager there knows how to take care of all his patrons!"
Dined on 1/2/2014
"A fun place to go on New Year's Eve--jumping with happy resort-goers and locals. The menu is limited but decent--especially the stuffed white peppers. The whole resort was lit up--still decorated for the holidays and the Peruvian band playing in the courtyard was fabulous. The La Quinta Resort is a gem."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"I go to Adobe Grill to sit outside on the patio and have a Margarita and some chips and salsa. Made the poor choice of ordering off the menu this time for lunch and it was awful. The adobe salad was flavorless and hardly had any dressing and the carne asada mini quesidillas or something were terrible. And the expensive tableside quacamole was NOT made tableside and not made to our taste. bland, so I had to ask for peppers on the side. Oh and we ordered a "vodka" margarita and assumed house vodka and was charged for kettle one.....really????"
Dined on 12/31/2013
"We ate at Adobe twice while on vacation at the La Quinta. Both times we enjoyed the unique food preparation, especially the quoacamole. The servers were friendly and prompt despite the even though they were very busy."
Dined on 12/29/2013
"Love this place for ambience alone but this time our waiter was the best ever... Attentive and professional ! The music was great as was our table outside in front of the fireplace. A suggestion- please, please seat families with active children inside in a special area. It is frustrating to have noisy children bumping into ones table and making it more like a zoo. Not an unreasonable request when we are paying customers who want to enjoy a nice evening. Thanks!"
Dined on 12/28/2013
"Our adult kids were visiting for Christmas and we wanted to dine somewhere fun and unique for their last night. Adobe Grill at the La Quinta resort was perfect."
Dined on 12/28/2013
"I ordered a perfect margaritas, while my date ordered a cadillas margaritas. The size and portion was impressive, and very generous. We ordered table side guacamole, gueritos, and chicken tortilla soup as appetizers, all were great and very tasteful. We also ordered the mole, which was beyond great. Great service. i'll be back soon!"
Dined on 12/15/2013
"I ordered the mole, while my girlfriend ordered two tacos. Both were great, very flavorful. We both ordered drinks, she ordered a cadillac margarita, while I ordered a red sangria. Both drinks were very well made. The service was great. Our server constantly checked on us and was very friendly and personable. Great place for a first date, and or for family. Just a great place to have dinner and lunch or just go for drinks."
Dined on 12/16/2013
"Went there with my fiance and the margaritas were amazing. The table-side guacamole was also amazing, fresh and very tasteful. Our server was awesome, very personable and the entire staff was very nice and friendly. Loved this place!"
Dined on 12/17/2013
"La Quinta hosts one of the BEST Mexican restaurants; the food is so wonderfully prepared; it is hot when it arrives at your table; the staff provide outstanding service; they are friendly, helpful and courteous. The real star is the food itself; it needs no introduction - it is absolutely OUTSTANDING! Thank you"
Dined on 12/24/2013
"My husband and I go here at least 2-3 times each time we go to the desert and we are never disappointed. wonderful food and service as well as music"
Dined on 12/25/2013
"We have dined at this restaurant a few times over two Christmas holidays. The food is great and the atmosphere of the resort during the holiday season is marvelous. As long as we come back to Palm Springs, it will be our tradition to dine here to enjoy real good Mexican food."
Dined on 12/24/2013
"Great service, good food and drinks. Enjoyed spending Christmas Eve there with friends."
Dined on 12/24/2013
"We dinned there on December 24th, the place is beautiful, built like a Spanish-Mexican hacienda. The food was just extraordinary, the salsas, the corn and wheat tortillas, the tamales, tacos, churros and everything in between were just amazing, but even though as I mentioned everything was outstanding the best part was the festive and fun ambiance created by the Mexican servers which were amazingly fun and efficient, it was not just that they made us feel special but they were so fun and friendly that half the time I could not stop laughing, I could not even breathe! Thank you Mr, Oswaldo Cortez, Victor Gastelum and Maribel for making of yesterday's dinner a memorable event that we will never forget! Feliz Navidad to you too!"
Dined on 12/24/2013
"Good foot, great marguerites, and great Christmas tree. A special night out and the surprise appetizer for making a reservation with open table was a nice treat."
Dined on 12/15/2013

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