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Our main entrance, between the two "Catrinas". - TQLAS, La Quinta, CA

TQLAS

3.8
3.8
112 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
  • Dog-friendly
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Looking for a Mexican delight? TQLAS (pronounced tequilas!) is where it's at! Step inside our vibrant, colorful spot, instantly feeling right at home. But it's not just the atmosphere that sets TQLAS apart – it's the food! Our menu blends traditional and modern Mexican dishes, bursting with flavor and fresh ingredients. Tacos, burritos, ceviche, guacamole – everything's here to tantalize your taste buds. And the drinks? TQLAS has the valley's largest Tequila collection and a great selection of margaritas and cocktails. Whether it's a fun night out or a casual family dinner, TQLAS is perfect. Friendly service and delicious food await. So why wait? Come experience TQLAS today!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30–22:00 Sun 10:30–22:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–18:00
  • Phone number
    (760) 625-1140
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Juan F. Gonzalez
  • Area
    La Quinta
  • Cross Street
    Avenida Bermudas and Desert Club Drive
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 112 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Child-friendly

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Lively

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Child-friendly

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
TQLAS offers a unique twist on traditional Mexican cuisine with "amazing customer service." The atmosphere is "easy-going," and the staff, including Tony and Victoria, are praised for their friendliness. While some guests note noise and pricing concerns, the food and drinks generally receive positive feedback. The patio and decor add charm.

112 Reviews
  1. Linda

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service great! Food great! We will definitely be back!

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  2. Sandy

    VIP

    Central Coast

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service, fantastic food since ownership changed. (The only item that wasn’t amazing were the Al pastor tacos- they were fatty.) All other items we ordered were fantastic, even the chips!

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  3. Rachael

    VIP

    Orange County

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Our OpenTable booking was not managed well and we ended up being called by the restaurant on the day of dining to say the only spot for us was now 7:30pm from orig 6:15pm. Even tho I had confirmed a couple of times via text etc for the orig booking. The person on the phone said we would have an appetiser complimentary for our understanding. Which we appreciated the gesture. When we arrived at restaurant no one mentioned this. So we explained the story. Still received the bill without the app comp’d. Had to wait while a manager was called to explain all over again what we were trying to do. Pretty much undermined the whole point of showing appreciation. Extremely noisy. Seated in the corner by a very large group of about 20 people and so not the greatest night!

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  4. Brian

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Very slow service. 30 min to get a drink and chips. Wait staff wonders around doing nothing while customers wait for service. Food is very good but probably won’t be back as it’s not the first instance of similar service issues. Where is management?

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  5. Mike

    Orange County

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very good. Drinks were good but pretty pricey. $20 for a margarita seems expensive and when a party of 6 each has one it’s impactful. Service was good but tables close and made for noisy atmosphere.

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  6. Michael

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    55 reviews

    3.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The menu is interesting and does have a few new twists to traditional Mexican dishes. Problem is even the best food is not very good when served like warm at best. Our server was nice enough when we saw him but was as charismatic as a slug. Perhaps he was having a bad day. While there were a handful of kids busily filling water glasses or picking up plates, our server would disappear and not be seen until too late. All in all our experience was disappointing. However, to their credit, our subtle comment regarding the food was seriously taken, and with sincere apologies and two plates comped, there was an amount of redemption. We will give TQLAS another chance some time in the future and I am confident it will be a better experience.

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  7. Shari

    Palm Springs

    86 reviews

    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dinner last night - our first time at Tqlas! Valerie was our server - she was attentive and positive and professional. The GM Christina also stopped by to make sure we were happy. The busboy was very efficient. Food was great too so a win-win!

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  8. Michael

    VIP

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is different and unique (compared to traditional Mexican/American food). Service was great, very attentive. Try it for some place different!

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  9. CLIFF

    Palm Springs

    76 reviews

    3.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    2nd visit and both have been good - nothing exceptional but good enough to return so we will give it another try real soon I hope.

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  10. debbie

    VIP

    Denver

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was terrible. Had no flavor at all. I ordered ahi tuna tacos. It was ahi tuna and cucumber and avocado thrown in a taco. No sauce at all. The tuna was not marinated. They have no frozen margaritas which was a big disappointment. For dessert we ordered the churros and for $12 you had basically one large churro with ice cream. I do not recommend this place. And service was so slow to top it off.

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FAQs

TQLAS is rated 3.8 stars by 112 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for TQLAS

78015 Main St Suite 109, La Quinta, CA 92253-8962

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Avenida Bermudas and Desert Club Drive
  • Area
    La Quinta
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30–22:00 Sun 10:30–22:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–18:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Juan F. Gonzalez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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