Local Mexican cantina serving familiar dishes washed down with margaritas, open since 1994. Based on 589 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
13450 Palm Dr, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Phone: (760) 329-4424
Website: http://www.elmatadorfood.com/
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Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–11 PM |
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Reviews
John Wentz
Best tacos Al Pastor I’ve had in a very long time! Ended up ordering a few more than I normally do. Super friendly staff and loved the quaint atmosphere.
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Stacie Cowie
1st time here, amazing food! I was unsure about the place at first, but inside the restaurant is not what you would expect. See pictures
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Rocio Carvajal
I had lengua tacos from here, and they were good. The toppings and the guacamole salsa they gave us with it was tasty too. I really enjoy their cup of champurrado. I think the prices are fair for the food. My only complaint was that I wish they offered a bigger size of champurrado! So delicious. Their torta looked so yummy, I almost stole a bite from my boyfriend. The employees were polite, great service. I would return here.
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Debbie McCloskey
The inside dining room re-opened in December, but this was my first visit since the COVID closure (the walk-up window stayed open throughout). The dining room has been completely remodeled and updated. VERY NICE. The food was outstanding. The service was fast and friendly.
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Richard GREGG
We’re locals, went here for the first time today. Celebrating my birthday and a friends birthday. Ask for Emily she was fantastic. The birthday shot with a candle.. bomb! thank you . The Birria taco’s.. sooo good. We’ll be back..
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Patricia Gomez
First time at this restaurant. My boyfriend and I wanted to try a new Mexican Restaurant. We drove 25 minutes and were happily surprised. Very authentic food. Great flavor as well. Even tho there was only one server she did a great job. She had 7 tables at one time. But managed to keep on top of them all. Will definitely going back!
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Johanna Patlan
Picked up menudo to go fory hangover but it wasn’t good. I threw it away. The quesabirrias were very good though and I would definitely have them again. The consome didn’t have flavor. It was a little watery. They had good grilled serrano’s, super spicy but that’s how we like them.
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Bruno Rojas
First time eating here was for lunch break after company business meetings. About nine different dishes were ordered at our table and every one of them looked amazing. I tried the shrimp enchiladas with Chile verde and they were delicious. Employees here were very kind.
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Carlos Martinez
Hello,
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Jorge Gonzalez
Food was delicious
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