Cowboy Cantina

Name: Cowboy Cantina
Address: 72620 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA, United States, 92260-3321
Telephone: (760) 773-9009
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

238 Reviews

$30 and under

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Cowboy Cantina is committed to bringing its guests innovative Southwestern Cuisine, food based in the rustic cooking and recipes of dishes that were eaten by colonial Spanish settlers, American Cowboys, Native Americans, and even the people of Mexico to the south. Known for its diversity and spices, specifically chile, whether red or green. Cowboy brings a fusion of these chiles (specifically from Hatch) and combines them with traditional “Americana” dishes and we believe our guests will find them as delicious as we do. Bring your boots and appetites and stay for the party!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 25, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(760) 773-9009

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Burgers, Vegan
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 11:00 am–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 773-9009
Website
http://cowboycantinapd.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
72620 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260-3321
Neighborhood
Palm Desert
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Pulled Pork Taquitos*$17.00
Rolled corn tortillas stuffed with Chipotle chile pulled pork, roasted corn, great guacamole & Cotija cheese. Red and green salsas
Chunky Guacamole$12.00
Los Pequitos$13.00
Jalapeño poppers with marmalade dipping sauce, beer batter fried, stuffed with cheese and scallions
Santa Fe New Mexican Egg Rolls* (2)$12.00
Spicy chicken, corn, black beans, Hatch green chiles, onions and melted cheese. Served with avocado cream and salsa
Campfire Cauliflower$18.00
Roasted cauliflower served with vegan dipping sauce
Chicken Wings*$19.00
Chimayo green chile buttermilk dressing, crackling fried and tossed in Chimayo hot sauce
Crispy Calamari*$19.00
A toss of calamari rings and fingers with spicy pomodoro sauce
Queso Fundido$15.00
Roasted poblanos, jalapeños, onion and tomatoes. Topped with queso Oaxaca. Served with corn chips
Cowboy Sliders*$19.00
3 mini sliders with smoked BBQ pulled pork or our signature brisket and green chile slaw

Eat Yer Greens

Cowboy Chop Chop Salad*$17.00
Romaine, salami, Manchego, chick peas, cherry tomatoes
Southwest Caesar$18.00
Flash grilled romaine with creamy Parmesan lime dressing, cumin spiced croutons, spiced pepitas
Spinach & Smoked Portobello Salad$19.00
With Heirloom tomatoes, avocado, sage and balsamic dressing
Smoked Salmon Salad*$27.00
Caribe chile marinated salmon fillet, light smoked served Niçoise style with potatoes, greens, green beans, radishes, cherry tomatoes, lemon marinated olives, limey dressing
Simple Salad$12.00
Mixed greens, fried garlic, aged Parmesan, lemon and olive oil
Spinach Apple Feta Salad$16.00
Spinach, apple, feta, walnuts, red wine vinaigrette

La Casa Specialties – Santa Fe Style

Señor Jimmy's Smothered Tostada**$17.00
Crispy tostada stacked with guacamole, black beans, lettuce, vegan cheese, tomatoes, smothered in Hatch green chile sauce, crema with herb green rice
Cantina Combo* **$26.00
Blue corn chile relleno, green chile chicken enchilada with herb green rice and ranch house black beans
Chicken Enchiladas Mole* **$26.00
Shredded chicken, Mexican cheeses, mole negro, crema. Served with herb rice and ranch house black beans
Cowboy Bolognese* **$27.00
Our version of this Italian classic. Smoked brisket tossed in creamy and spicy tomato sauce with Rigatoni pasta, Parmesan cheese. and basil garnish
Chicken and Waffles*$22.00
6oz boneless chicken breast deep fried in a spiced buttermilk batter served over a freshly made waffle with powdered sugar, maple syrup and a drizzle of our ancho chile caramel sauce
Big Daddy's BBQ Platter$39.00
4 oz of our smoked brisket, 4 oz of our BBQ pulled pork, 2 pieces of our smoked baby back ribs, mac-n-cheese, green chile slaw and a slice of Texas toast

Fill Ya Up!

Cowboy Burgers and Sandwiches are served with a choice of Kettle Fries, Curly Fries or Homemade Cactus Potato Chips. A half pound Certified Angus Beef or Vegan Beyond Meat™. On a brioche bun, sesame seed bun or flour tortilla

The Cowboy Burger*$19.00
Certified Angus beef, lettuce tomato, onion, pickles, American cheese, Johnny's special sauce and Hatch green chiles
Saddle Chicken Sandwich*$17.00
Served crispy, green chile slaw served on a brioche bun
Famous Green Chile Sopaipilla Burger*$19.00
Puffy sopaipilla tucked with certified Angus beef, roasted Hatch chile, house sour pickles, red onion, arugula, charred tomato, Pepper Jack and secret (shhhh) sauce with red chile candied bacon
Stag's Breakfast Burger*$19.00
Certified Angus beef, piled high with bacon, fried egg, with pickled red onions, cheddar cheese and secret sauce
Prairie Vegan Burger$18.00
Beyond Meat burger, blackened tomatoes, Hatch green chile, guacamole, our vegan queso served on a vegan brioche bun
The Bronco Burger*$24.00
Certified Angus beef topped with our house smoked brisket, cheddar cheese, sweet & spicy bacon, Santa Fe BBQ sauce, homemade onion ring, green chile slaw on a Brioche Bun
Saddle Smash Burger*$19.00
Two signature ground beef patties smashed to a crispy perfection, American cheese, onion jam, shredded lettuce, tomato, sliced pickles, smothered in our señor Jimmy's secret sauce served on a Brioche Bun

House Favorites

Big Tex Cowboy Steak*
USDA Prime Bone-in Ribeye, griddle butter seared with green chile hollandaise, horseradish mashed potatoes and asparagus stack
- 18oz$65.00
- 10oz Prime Ribeye*$45.00
Mole Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter$23.00
Mexican mole Coloradito with house-made pasta
Vegan Pomodoro**$21.00
Rigatoni pasta tossed in a vegan creamy and spicy tomato sauce with vegan feta cheese
Chicken Corral*$25.00
Bone-in breast cast iron roasted with smoked tomato Santa Fe BBQ sauce, horseradish mashed potatoes and creamy green chile chard
Pan Blackened Salmon*$29.00
Served with roasted asparagus, herb green rice
Shrimp Diablo*$32.00
Six large blackened shrimp on a bed of green rice topped with our own New Mexico red chile sauce and fire grilled asparagus
Country Style Baby Back Ribs*$35.00
Ribs with housemade Memphis style BBQ sauce with French fries and green chile slaw
USDA Prime Flat Iron Steak*
Cholula butter, avocado salsa verde broiled jalapeño and chile relleno
- 8oz$35.00
Chicken-Fried Pork Chop*$32.00
Served with green chile gravy. Horseradish mashed potatoes, charred asparagus
Smoked Brisket*$32.00
Served with our horseradish mashed potatoes, green chile slaw, and Sante Fe BBQ sauce

On the Side

Green Chile Tater Tots$8.00
Kettle Fries$8.00
Green Chile Slaw$6.00
Herb Green Rice$6.00
Ranch House Black Beans$6.00
Smoked Potato Salad$8.00
Sopaipillas with Honey Butter/Mexican Chocolate Sauce$12.00
Basket of Spanish Puffed Pastries
Mac-n-Cheese$8.00
Elbow macaroni in a creamy Parmesan sauce

Sweet Tooth Favorites

Frozen Ancho Chile Peanut Butter Pie$12.00
Crunchy peanut butter, cream cheese, Piñon rum with a hint of chile, chocolate cookie crust
Sopaipillas con Dulce de Leche$13.00
Mexican caramel ice cream, spiced chocolate sauce drizzle
Churro Adobe$10.00
Cinnamon sugar dusted churros with chocolate espresso dipping sauce
Ice Cream Taco$10.00
Warm Apple Blueberry Cobbler$12.00
Topped with a buttery crust, vanilla ice cream and Ancho chile caramel sauce
Waffle Madness$24.00
3 scoops of ice cream, churros, whipped cream, sprinkles, chocolate sauce, Ancho chile caramel served on our signature waffle. Serves 4
Lil' Madness (Our Signature Sundae)$14.00
Ice cream, whipped cream, sprinkles, chocolate sauce, Ancho chile caramel served on our signature waffle. Serves 2

Young'uns Menu

Pint Size Burger*$12.00
4oz burger, pickles, tomato and American cheese served with French fries
Chicken Nuggets*$11.00
Real chicken tenders, crispy fried with Cowboy ranch dipping sauce served with French fries or carrots and celery
Small Fry Chicken Quesadillas$10.00
Flour tortillas griddled with chicken and Mexican cheese
Small Fry Bean & Cheese Burrito$8.00
Hand-held flour tortilla wrap with beans and cheddar cheese

Beer

Draft Beer

Michelob Ultra 4.2%$7.00
Coronado Brewing Co. Salty Crew Blonde 4.5%$8.00
Modelo Especial$8.00
Stella Artois 5.2%$8.00
CVB Co. Hazy IPA 7.1%$8.00
Elysian Brewing Co. Space Dust IPA 8.2%$8.00

Bottled Beer

Miller Lite 4.2%$7.00
Coors Light 4.2%$7.00
Bud Light 4.2%$7.00
Budweiser 5.0%$7.00
Corona Premier 4.0%$8.00
Corona Extra 4.6%$8.00
Estrella Jalisco 4.5%$8.00
Modelo Especial 4.4%$8.00
Modelo Negra 5.4%$8.00
North Coast Brewing Co. Scrimshaw Pilsner 4.5%$8.00
Kona Brewing Co. Longboard Lager 4.6%$8.00
Firestone 805 Blonde 4.7%$8.00
Golden Road Mango Cart Wheat 4.0%$8.00
Hanger 24 Orange Wheat 4.6%$8.00
Dos XX Amber Especial 4.7%$8.00
Karl Strauss RED Trolley Ale 5.8%$8.00
VooDoo Ranger New Belgium IPA 7%$8.00
Ace Pineapple Craft Cider 5.0%$8.00
Angry Orchard Apple Hard Cider 5.0%$8.00
Stone Buenavida Hard Seltzer 5.0%$8.00
Mango, Watermelon Lime, Mandarin, Black Cherry
High Noon Hard Seltzer$8.00
Passion Fruit, Black Cherry
Topo Chico Hard Seltzer$8.00
Tropical Mango, Exotic Pineapple, Strawberry Guava, Tangy Lemon Lime
Non-Alcohol Beer, Heineken 0.0%$8.00

Wine List

Sparkling

Canella Prosecco Brut 750 DOC, NV
- Bottle$42.00
Canella Valdobbiadene Prosecco, Millesimato DOCG, NV
- Split$16.00
Wycliff Champagne
- By the Glass$8.00
- Bottle$32.00
Pol Clement Brut
- Split$9.00
Santa Marina Prosecco
- Split$8.00
Veuve Clicquot Brut
- Bottle$160.00
Veuve Clicquot Brut
- Half Bottle$80.00
Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut
- Bottle$136.00
- Split$27.00

Chardonnay

DAOU, Paso Robles 2021
- By the Glass$10.00
- Bottle$36.00
Proverb House
- By the Glass$8.00
- Bottle$28.00
Fess Parker Ashley's
- Bottle$76.00
Grcich Blue Beret, Napa Valley
- By the Glass$22.00
- Bottle$88.00
Orin Swift, Mannequin 2017
- By the Glass$18.00
- Bottle$45.00
Pahlmeyer, Napa Valley 2018
- Bottle$201.00
Prisoner, California 2018
- Bottle$74.00
Trefethen Estate
- By the Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00
J Lohr, Riverstone 2021
- By the Glass$9.00
- Bottle$36.00
Far Niente, Napa
- Bottle$141.00
Rombauer Chardonnay
- Bottle$95.00

Other Whites and Rosé

Proverb House Rosé
- By the Glass$8.00
- Bottle$28.00
Proverb House Pinot Grigio
- By the Glass$8.00
- Bottle$28.00
Proverb House Sauvignon Blanc
- By the Glass$8.00
- Bottle$28.00
DAOU, Paso Robles 2019 Sauvignon Blanc
- By the Glass$9.00
- Bottle$32.00
DAOU, Paso Robles 2019 Rosé
- Bottle$32.00
Grgich, Napa Valley 2019 Fumé Blanc
- By the Glass$13.00
- Bottle$33.00
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, New Zeland
- By the Glass$10.00
- Bottle$38.00
Pahlmeyer Sauvignon Blanc
- Bottle$88.00
Flora Springs Soliloquy
- Bottle$90.00
Dry Creek Sauvignon Blanc
- Bottle$46.00
Hampton Water Rosé
- By the Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00
Barnett Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc
- Bottle$75.00

Pinot Noir

Proverb House
- By the Glass$8.00
- Bottle$28.00
En Route By Far Niente
- By the Glass$18.00
- Bottle$70.00
Meomi
- By the Glass$12.00
- Bottle$48.00
Orin Swift, Slander, Saint Helena 2018
- Bottle$84.00
L'Usine Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
- Bottle$84.00
J Lohr, Falcoln Crest
- By the Glass$10.00
- Bottle$38.00

Merlot

Grgich, Napa Valley 2016
- Bottle$105.00
Trefethen Merlot
- By the Glass$19.00
- Bottle$78.00

Cabernet Sauvignnon

Proverb House
- By the Glass$8.00
- Bottle$28.00
Bella Union by Far Niente 2018
- Bottle$105.00
DAOU, Paso Robles, Reserve 2020
- By the Glass$16.00
- Bottle$62.00
Daou Soul of a Lion 2019
- Bottle$315.00
Grgich, Napa Valley 2018
- By the Glass$25.00
- Bottle$103.00
Grgich Yountville Old Vine, Napa Valley 2018
- Bottle$390.00
Justin 2019
- By the Glass$16.00
- Bottle$64.00
Justin Isosceles 2019
- Bottle$135.00
Nickel & Nickel 2019
- Bottle$225.00
Orin Swift, Papillon 2016 Red Cabernet Blend
- By the Glass$30.00
- Bottle$117.00
Pahlmeyer, Napa Valley 2017 Cabernet
- Bottle$180.00
Silver Oak, Alexander Valley 2016
- By the Glass$32.00
- Bottle$172.00
Silver Oak, Napa Valley 2015
- Bottle$294.00
Tobin James JGR 2017
- Bottle$88.00
Trefethen 2018
- By the Glass$30.00
- Bottle$120.00
Trefethen Halo 2018
- Bottle$525.00
Unshackled by Prisoner 2021
- By the Glass$16.00
- Bottle$64.00
J Lohr, Seven Oaks
- By the Glass$9.00
- Bottle$39.00
Far Niente
- Bottle$260.00

Other Reds

Domaine de Cristia, Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2019
- Bottle$147.00
Orin Swift, 8 Years in the Desert 2017 Zinfandel Blend
- By the Glass$20.00
- Bottle$75.00
Orin Swift, Abstract 2017 Red Blend
- Bottle$50.00
Orin Swift, Machete Red 2017 Red Syrah Blend
- By the Glass$21.00
- Bottle$84.00
Prisoner, California 2021 Zinfandel Blend
- Bottle$70.00
Tobin James Ballistic Zinfandel 2016
- By the Glass$13.00
- Bottle$54.00
Tobin James Fat Boy Zinfandel 2018
- Bottle$138.00
Trefethen Dragon's Tooth Red Blend 2018
- Bottle$75.00
Fess Parker The Big Easy 2019
- Bottle$80.00
Dry Creek Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel 2020
- Bottle$75.00
Dry Creek Vineyard The Mariner Meritage 2020
- Bottle$81.00
Grgich, Zinfandel
- Bottle$81.00
Turley Old Vine Zinfandel
- By the Glass$15.00
- Bottle$60.00
Trinitas Old Vine Zinfandel
- By the Glass$10.00
- Bottle$40.00
Trinitas Petite Sirah
- By the Glass$18.00
- Bottle$54.00

What 238 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Good for groups
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
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Love2DineOut
Palm Springs
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Took our twin sons for their 34th birthday celebration. Excellent burgers, fries, etc - food they love! Hubby loved the brisket sandwich!!! So fun! And the birthday treat they gave the table to share was amazing!
F
Fooddiva
San Francisco
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great restaurant / bar! Excellent waitress & food! We will be coming back!
BC
BethC
Seattle
66 reviews
vip
4.0
66 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience3
Food is great. It’s crowded and loud but the service was great in spite of the crowds and the food came quickly once we ordered. Food was excellent. I’ll definitely be back
D
Donghia
Palm Springs
125 reviews
vip
5.0
125 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent meal with generous portions and very nicely presented. Cheerful service and a great atmosphere. Only suggestion is getting that first drink to the table promptly could be improved; even with 3 bartenders on duty it takes a long time for that first cocktail to arrive. (Applebee’s rule is 2 minutes!). But a fine meal and a very nice evening.
P
Pianoman
Hawaii
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and drinks - great service with a smile!
Cowboy CantinaResponded 3 days agoThank you!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Puerto Vallarta
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I am a frequent guest at Cowboy Cantina and constantly bring new people with me because it is an excellent place to dine and experience. I am personally going through the menu, and have found my previous choices very good to excellent.
Cowboy CantinaResponded 3 days agoThank you!
GL
GinaL
Palm Springs
335 reviews
vip
3.0
335 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food2service5ambience3
I gave this place a total of three stars even though neither of us enjoyed the food because our server was nice. She answered all our questions with patience. After reviewing the menu we realized they specialized in spicy food, which we don’t enjoy so asked lots of questions about milder dishes. We had the ribs and a burger. Neither of us ate much of it.
LV
LizzetteV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came here for a family dinner with 2 toddlers and ambience was great. Food was delicious and so were the margaritas. It was our first time there and the staff made us feel right at home. Definitely recommend this place. Also loved that it was kid friendly. Great place!
Cowboy CantinaResponded 3 days agoThank you so much Lizzette, we appreciate your review and your feedback. We are looking forward to you returning, we appreciate your business.
KC
KCAL
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience3
Dressing on spinach salad too oily and didnt taste well. They removed it from the bill which was nice of them. Thoroughly enjoyed the tostada with the added chicken. Great size portions, more than I needed. I would go back if in the area.
Cowboy CantinaResponded 3 days agoThank you for your review and for allowing us to remedy the situation on the spot. We hope you visit us again when you return.
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frequentdiner
Washington DC
104 reviews
vip
5.0
104 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great hamburgers with awesome crunchy homemade potato chips. Leah, our server, was great — super friendly and always checking in on us. Other servers helped out too. The general manager, Biff, stopped by to chat which was a nice touch. We got to the restaurant at 5:30 on a Sunday and by the time we left around 6:40 it was fairly crowded. We will definitely return on our next vacation to Palm Sprins in a few years.
Cowboy CantinaResponded 3 days agoThank you, we appreciate your business and are delighted to hear you enjoyed your experience. We are looking forward to seeing you when you return to the area. We appreciate your business.
LG
LeaG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The portions were very generous and a really good value as well as being yummy!
Cowboy CantinaResponded 3 days agoThank you!
D
Diane
Los Angeles
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience2
It was ok. If you are looking for big portions, comfort food. We sat outside. It was very loud inside but seemed like a good vibe
Cowboy CantinaResponded 3 days agoThank you!
SC
SCOTTW
San Diego
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Nice but most tables leave half of people looking at wall
J
Jess
Exclusive
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food3service4ambience4
Decent food but far too expensive. Drinks were okay. Ambiance was nice. The guacamole was the best part.
JD
JeremyD
Central Coast
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service, great menu options, and excellent service await you at Cowboy Cantina. We all ordered different entrees and each of us were pleased with our selections. You won’t be disappointed.
G
Globaltraveller127
Orange County
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
The food was good, but with a few caveats: The slaw is extraordinarily spicy. If you get a dish with slaw make sure you get it on the side, otherwise it will destroy your palate. Also, the food is quite salty. That said, the service was good - thanks Lexy! The ambience was nice, and definitely not stuffy. The prices were reasonable.
Cowboy CantinaResponded 3 days agoHi - thank you for your feedback. We do have a hotter style menu on some of our dishes since we incorporate hatch chiles in them, however our menus indicate with a pepper next to them which are spicy and which are not so hopefully that will help our guests. Like with any pepper or chile, some can be spicier than others and some are more mild. We are glad you enjoyed your visit and we hope to see you again soon.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We all loved this place! We will return! Great food, pleasant atmosphere.
j
jerryc
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our third time having dinner here food is great service great! This time the bus boy was more knowledgeable than the waiter! Both were very polite and helpful, but our bus boy more!
SA
SallyA
Los Angeles
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Hamburgers were delicious.
GR
GinnyR
Palm Springs
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Hostesses were a bit slow but everything else was great.
D
Duchess
Dallas
120 reviews
vip
2.0
120 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience2
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Donghia
Palm Springs
126 reviews
vip
5.0
126 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Another excellent meal! Welcoming atmosphere, terrific entrees though initial service to get that first drink to the table was a bit slow (more than made up by the speedy and attentive meal service). A pleasure to dine here.
GC
GuyC
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food at a fair price Love the eclectic menu
L
Lindaleapyr
Edmonton
103 reviews
vip
5.0
103 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Girls lunch out. Nice staff Margaritas were tasty Food was hot Will come back again
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience4
So so I’d go there again if everywhere else was already busy
AD
AngelsDesignerPlates
Palm Springs
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall4food4service1ambience4
4 out of 5 due to the fact they didn't have the ingredients for they're signature drink but ended up with a good one and food was great. Great place to meet friends.
M
Mischablue
Palm Springs
84 reviews
vip
5.0
84 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’ve had dinner here five times and enjoyed every meal. Their grilled salmon is outstanding. My husband has had their hamburger, ribs and tostada. We also split taquitos and hatch chili with potato tots. Everything we’ve had here has been excellent.
MW
MarciaW
San Francisco
27 reviews
vip
3.0
27 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2023
overall3food5service1ambience4
We did have a reservation for 7:45, but we decided to sit at the bar, as overall the service is usually better at the bar. Monday night, that was the wrong choice. We were generally ignored as bartenders worked on closing the bar while still serving customers. Once we were waited on, the food was great. We had to wave bartenders down just to order.
SF
SherylF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Our dining experience was wonderful. The food was delicious, moderately priced, and our server was attentive without hovering. It was my husband's birthday, and they brought him a complimentary sundae with a candle...the perfect end to a delicious dinner,
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Preecefamily
Edmonton
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had such a wonderful experience!! From the moment we walked in all the staff were accommodating, welcoming, friendly, and organized. They knew everything we had put for notes in the booking, service was so fast, food was outstanding. My 20 month old ate an entire cheeseburger (never happens) said it was “sooooo nummy” chicken and waffles was perfect. My husband had the brisket and there was nothing left on his plate. The manager (I think) came by to check on us, was very friendly and great with our kids. We have found our new favourite restaurant in Palm Springs!
s
sandee
Vancouver
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Good food - we sat on the patio and it had a nice ambiance- heaters made it comfortable- tvs outside with sports playing - great bbq flavours - a tad spicy for me but delish for someone who thrives on the “kick”
Cowboy CantinaResponded on March 13, 2023Thank you so much Sandee. We appreciate your business. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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ingrids
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great casual atmosphere! We all enjoyed our food but the big hit was the bbq platter. My son said these were the best ribs he has ever had. First dinner in Indian wells area and it was a great start to our vacation.
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hbfoodlover
Palm Springs
55 reviews
vip
3.0
55 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience2
I would really like to give Cowboy Cantina a higher score. So let me start with the good stuff. Our server was friendly, attentive. The food I must say is wonderful. I recommend the skirt steak with the chili rellano. Also, you must try the deserts. If there are at least 4 people in your party then try the Waffle Madness. Besides being delicious, you will be the envy of all the surrounding tables as it is quite scenic. Now for the less from 5 star rating stuff. Let’s start with the ambiance. The bar and main dining room area is a fun place to sit. It is nicely decorated and really is quite nice. I made a point of asking for the main dining room above the bar at the time of my reservation. The other areas remind me of a Denny's. I didn't want to make a big deal about it but when we were being escorted to “Denny’s , I asked about the main dining room . The hostess replied "I am going to seat you down here" (that was in the Denny's area downstairs adjacent to the patio". The patio has some promise but needs to wait until the trees grow up. Right now , It is just a parking lot with big TVs. All in all….I will visit the Cowboy again as long as I don’t have to dine in Dennys.
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Barb
Palm Springs
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant continues to be one of our "go to" restaurants, especially when we have guests in town. Food is consistently delicious and the portions are a very good size.
Cowboy CantinaResponded on March 13, 2023Thanks so much Barb. We are so happy to have you as a customer, we appreciate your business.
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DENNISR
Palm Springs
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Service is always great, the food is delicious - smash burger, the BBQ alway very very tasty
Cowboy CantinaResponded on March 13, 2023Thank you so much Dennis!
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JIJ2
Portland
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Creative menu where the chicken fried pork chop stole the show. Our server Wendy was amazing as she was friendly, funny, entertaining, and knew the menu well. The only minor miss was the asparagus which was way too thick for our liking. We will be back!
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LaurieB
Los Angeles
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service. We ordered the pork sliders, ribs and the apple cobbler. The ribs were so tender they slid right off the bone. Would definitely return.
Cowboy CantinaResponded on March 13, 2023Thank you so much Laurie. We appreciate your business. We can't wait to see you again soon.
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Magic
San Francisco
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gathering with friends, sat outside, loved everything about it. Next we can’t wait to belly up to the bar and try all the drinks on the menu.
Cowboy CantinaResponded on March 13, 2023Thank you so much for your review and visiting us!
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OkirkC
Orange County
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The brisket on a biscuit was amazing. Fruit plate was nicely done as well. Friendly staff and owner.
Cowboy CantinaResponded on March 13, 2023Thank you so much. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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OpenTable Diner
Key West
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time here. Had great service and enjoyed our evening together and Birthday celebration
Cowboy CantinaResponded on March 13, 2023Thank you!

FAQs

Cowboy Cantina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 773-9009.

Cowboy Cantina is rated 4.3 stars by 238 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 25, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(760) 773-9009

72620 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260-3321

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Palm Desert
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 11:00 am–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Burgers, Vegan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://cowboycantinapd.com/
Phone number
(760) 773-9009

Cowboy Cantina

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Pint Size Burger

Smoked Brisket

Saddle Chicken Sandwich

To Git Ya Started

Pulled Pork Taquitos*$17.00

Chunky Guacamole$12.00

Los Pequitos$13.00

Santa Fe New Mexican Egg Rolls* (2)$12.00

Campfire Cauliflower$18.00

Chicken Wings*$19.00

Crispy Calamari*$19.00

Queso Fundido$15.00

Cowboy Sliders*$19.00

Eat Yer Greens

Cowboy Chop Chop Salad*$17.00

Southwest Caesar$18.00

Spinach & Smoked Portobello Salad$19.00

Smoked Salmon Salad*$27.00

Simple Salad$12.00

Spinach Apple Feta Salad$16.00

La Casa Specialties – Santa Fe Style

Señor Jimmy's Smothered Tostada**$17.00

Cantina Combo* **$26.00

Chicken Enchiladas Mole* **$26.00

Cowboy Bolognese* **$27.00

Chicken and Waffles*$22.00

Big Daddy's BBQ Platter$39.00

Fill Ya Up!

The Cowboy Burger*$19.00

Saddle Chicken Sandwich*$17.00

Famous Green Chile Sopaipilla Burger*$19.00

Stag's Breakfast Burger*$19.00

Prairie Vegan Burger$18.00

The Bronco Burger*$24.00

Saddle Smash Burger*$19.00

House Favorites

Big Tex Cowboy Steak*

Mole Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter$23.00

Vegan Pomodoro**$21.00

Chicken Corral*$25.00

Pan Blackened Salmon*$29.00

Shrimp Diablo*$32.00

Country Style Baby Back Ribs*$35.00

USDA Prime Flat Iron Steak*

Chicken-Fried Pork Chop*$32.00

Smoked Brisket*$32.00

On the Side

Green Chile Tater Tots$8.00

Kettle Fries$8.00

Green Chile Slaw$6.00

Herb Green Rice$6.00

Ranch House Black Beans$6.00

Smoked Potato Salad$8.00

Sopaipillas with Honey Butter/Mexican Chocolate Sauce$12.00

Mac-n-Cheese$8.00

Sweet Tooth Favorites

Frozen Ancho Chile Peanut Butter Pie$12.00

Sopaipillas con Dulce de Leche$13.00

Churro Adobe$10.00

Ice Cream Taco$10.00

Warm Apple Blueberry Cobbler$12.00

Waffle Madness$24.00

Lil' Madness (Our Signature Sundae)$14.00

Young'uns Menu

Pint Size Burger*$12.00

Chicken Nuggets*$11.00

Small Fry Chicken Quesadillas$10.00

Small Fry Bean & Cheese Burrito$8.00

Beer

Draft Beer

Michelob Ultra 4.2%$7.00

Coronado Brewing Co. Salty Crew Blonde 4.5%$8.00

Modelo Especial$8.00

Stella Artois 5.2%$8.00