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Pernil Mofongo - La Cocina at Reforma, Palm Springs, CA

La Cocina at Reforma

4.5
4.5
345 Reviews
$31 to $50
Latin American

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2 people
23:00
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Inspired by the cultures of Latin America, La Cocina at Reforma pays homage to the Southern California experience. Cuisines from Mexico, Central, and South America are represented and fused, paired with our handcrafted cocktails, delivering a unique dining experience. The Peruvian Chicken, Lomo Saltado and Short Rib Mole have become instant classics. Choose from elegant, sophisticated cocktails or the deep selection of wines to pair with your meal.

La Cocina at Reforma has reinvigorated the former Robinson's department store building, a Class A historical site that is a Palm Springs icon. The patio provides views of lively downtown and the Architecture and Design Center, another example of mid-century architecture. The interiors respect the building's heritage, while offering a luxe dining experience.

Still looking for something to do after dinner? Our bar and dance floor host weekly and special events. Information is available on our website.

MUST BE 21+ TO DINE WITH US.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Argentinian, Peruvian
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 16:00–02:00 Dinner Wed–Sun 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Juan Martinez: (760) 902-6630
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Palm Springs
  • Cross Street
    Entrance on Palm Canyon, south wing of bulding, next to Bevmo.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • Pre-Coachella Eats and Party

    9 Apr 2025 only
    Enjoy a meal at La Cocina, skip the line and cover to see Blind Tiger for a special Coachella warmup.
  • Pre-Coachella Eats and Party

    16 Apr 2025 only
    Enjoy a meal at La Cocina, skip the line and cover to see Friendly Fire (Adam Auburn x London Bridge), Sauce and Hidden Truth for a special Coachella warmup.

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What 345 people are saying

La Cocina at Reforma reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Good for groups

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Lively

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Good for groups

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Cocina at Reforma offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "fantastic service." Known for its Latin/Mexican cuisine, standout dishes include "delicious elote" and "outstanding chicken fajitas." The atmosphere is intimate with "dark wood vibes," perfect for a night out. A must-visit for culinary adventurers!
345 Reviews
  1. Dean

    Orange County4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I ordered the linguini pasta with chicken. My chicken was dangerously rubbery, hard to cut and undercooked. I won’t order that again. I didn’t say anything though, just didn’t eat it Our wait staff was amazing in spite of the cooks who made my plate.
    La Cocina at ReformaResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Dean, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at La Cocina at Reforma. We're glad to hear that our staff was able to provide excellent service despite the unfortunate incident with your meal. We sincerely apologize for the cooking temperature of our chicken and for any discomfort caused. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly discuss your comments with our team to ensure a better dining experience in the future. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience.

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  2. Cassandra

    Mexico City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was some of the best food I’ve had in awhile. The staff was excellent. We got the skirt steak with chimichurri and the lomo. Do not sleep on this place as it’s excellent. The dark woood intimate vibes were spectacular. Don’t miss this spot.
    La Cocina at ReformaResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Cassandra! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the skirt steak with chimichurri and the lomo at La Cocina at Reforma. It's always a pleasure to know that our intimate vibes added to your experience. We're also glad to hear that our staff made your visit exceptional. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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  3. Jill

    Vancouver6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was fantastic, food was lovely. Overall a great experience.
    La Cocina at ReformaResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the great review, Jill. We're thrilled that you enjoyed your experience. We hope to see you again soon.

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  4. Gloria

    Los Angeles1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server was so nice and accommodating but the food missed every mark possible.
    La Cocina at ReformaResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for your feedback. We'll definitely take a look at your selection of appetizers to see what can be improved.

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  5. Foodievig

    Philadelphia16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Too limited of menu and very noisy on the street. Not recommend.
    La Cocina at ReformaResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Foodievig. We're sorry to hear that your experience at La Cocina at Reforma was not up to the mark. We understand your concerns about the limited menu and noise level. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve. We have multiple seating options and hope you'll give us another chance in the future to provide a better dining experience.

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  6. Kendall VIP

    Orange County4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    What happened to Reforma?! I heard they were closing so I went to dinner last night one last time. I see why…it was DEAD at like 8 pm. Disappointed they removed some of the menu items like the Branzino! That’s why I went! The tinga chicken taquitos were dry and tough, the Elotes were just ok and came out cold, along with the seafood risotto which was kind of like a paella. The sauce looked like it had been sitting out a while, it was forming a film on it. Ended up taking most of it home to reheat. I like my food hot. Service was and has always been great. The server was interesting, a bit too animated but a nice guy. I would say I’m going to miss this place but I already miss how the vibrant atmosphere and food quality used to be. Adiós!
    La Cocina at ReformaResponded on 21 March 2025
    We're really sorry to hear about your recent experience at La Cocina at Reforma. We appreciate your feedback and we're disappointed to hear that the dishes didn't meet your expectations. We always aim to deliver a great experience, and it seems we fell short this time. We're glad to hear that you found our service to be great, and we'll take your comments into consideration as we strive to improve. Thanks for your understanding and we wish you the best in your future dining experiences.

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  7. Pauls

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic wait staff—answered all our questions and were very attentive! Amazing elote! Get it, you won’t regret it! Drinks and entrees were solidly portioned and well flavored. Absolutely recommend La Cocina and am looking forward to my next culinary adventure there!
    La Cocina at ReformaResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience at La Cocina. Your kind words about our wait staff, elote, and portions have truly made our day! We're grateful for your high recommendation and can't wait to welcome you back for your next culinary adventure.

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  8. Audrey VIP

    Orange County12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. The service was excellent, we were there early, so it was a very quiet, highly recommend the corn, the taquitos, and the chicken fajitas, oh yeah, and the margarita classic was amazing 
    La Cocina at ReformaResponded on 21 March 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Audrey! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal at La Cocina at Reforma. It's wonderful to know that our corn, taquitos, and chicken fajitas hit the spot! We're also glad to hear that you found our service excellent. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience for all our guests. Your high recommendation means a lot to us. We hope to see you again soon for another amazing meal!

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  9. Luvgoodfood VIP

    New York City41 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was extremely slow. Both the drinks and food took what felt like forever to arrive at the table. The salmon was cooked medium rare, which made it too undercooked to eat. Overall, the experience was a disappointment.
    La Cocina at ReformaResponded on 19 March 2025
    Thank you for your feedback. We always appreciate the opportunity to improve. We apologize for the wait for the food and drinks. We're always happy to cook your meat or fish to order. We're sorry your selection was underdone.

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  10. Alec

    Palm Springs14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The most delicious Latin/Mexican fare! Don’t miss the seasoned corn on the cob. Chicken fajitas were outstanding, as were the churros. Lounge seating preferred.
    La Cocina at ReformaResponded on 15 March 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Alex. We're thrilled that you enjoyed the food so much. We hope to see you again soon!

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FAQs

La Cocina at Reforma offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 902-6630.

La Cocina at Reforma is rated 4.5 stars by 345 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
23:00
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for La Cocina at Reforma

333 S Palm Canyon Dr Unit 2, Palm Springs, CA 92262-7301

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Entrance on Palm Canyon, south wing of bulding, next to Bevmo.
  • Area
    Palm Springs
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 16:00–02:00 Dinner Wed–Sun 16:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Argentinian, Peruvian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Juan Martinez: (760) 902-6630
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