I just got back from the best vacation in Palm Springs and as I was planning my trip I was pleasantly surprised to see that there are a ton of Michelin star restaurants there! After visiting for a few days and trying so many different kinds of cuisine, I can guarantee that no matter what you like to eat or drink, you’ll find a great spot in Palm Springs. I highly recommend that you make reservations ahead of time if you don’t want to wait for a table.
Check out my favorite food and drink recommendations in Palm Springs and let me know if I need to add others!
Birba
Birba is a Michelin star restaurant with the most delicious pizza and pasta I’ve had in a while! It’s a very romantic restaurant which would be perfect for date night. We did see quite a few bachelorette parties here as well.
Their pizza is so tasty and they have some fun flavor combinations like prosciutto and hot honey.
Their pasta is hand made and you can definitely taste the authenticity! I loved the spicy pennette a la vodka.
Blue Coyote Cafe
Blue Coyote Cafe was originally not on our list but after hearing from servers and locals, we decided to add it. Here, you can get a pitcher of margaritas which is great if you’re trying to party! You also get served chips and salsa and if you like super spicy salsa I recommend you ask them for a side of spicy salsa but be warned, it’s really spicy!
Their mahi mahi tacos are world famous and they were so good!
The star of their menu in my opinion is the molcajete! It was SO GOOD and so filling. It comes with rice, beans, tortilla and inside of the molcajete you get shrimp, steak and shrimp.
Boozehounds
If you’re a fan of dogs and endless aperol spritz then I highly recommend you check out Boozehounds! It’s a dog friendly space with so many dogs!
We tried the spam bibimbap breakfast bowl and it was so flavorful and light at the same time.
If you want something a lot less healthy then I recommend the nashville karaage chicken sandwich! It was phenomenal!
Cafe La Jefa
If you’re craving coffee in a super cute and trendy space then I recommend Cafe La Jefa! The coffee is tasty and there’s a ton of shopping to do in this space as well.
Cheeky’s
If you’re craving delicious brunch in Palm Springs, look no further than Cheeky’s! It’s always poppin’ so make sure to either get there early or make a reservation. I tried their chilaquiles with the homemade chorizo and it was so good! They also have delicious brunch drinks!
If you’re craving delicious brunch in Palm Springs, look no further than Cheeky’s! It’s always poppin’ so make sure to either get there early or make a reservation. I tried the George’s Strawberry Blush cocktail with aperol, strawberry puree and prosecco!
Chicken Farm
If you want delicious rotisserie chicken with even better green salsa, make sure you stop by Chicken Ranch in Palm Springs! They have great customer service and the food is excellent!
If you are looking for a place with a great patio, atmosphere and with a big selection of beer, I highly recommend Chicken Ranch in Palm Springs!
Johnny Costa’s Ristorante
The best lasagana I’ve ever had (in the USA) can be found at Johnny Costa’s Ristorante in Palm Springs. The lasagna (and the free bread) was phenomenal. There was so much flavor, it was so filling, and it was just so good! It was so good, I wanted to go back the next day but they were closed.
They also have great customer service. I highly recommend!
Koffi
If you want delicious coffee, then I highly recommend you check out Koffi. I loved the cinnamon and vanilla cold brew fusion! Their patio is also excellent.
Lappert’s
If you want some delicious and unique ice cream, definitely check out Lappert’s in Palm Springs. They have so many flavor combinations and are known for their date milkshake. I loved this flavor that was chocolate, marshmallows and chocolate chips!
Las Palmas Brewing
If you love beer, then you definitely need to stop by Las Palmas brewery! They have an outdoor area with a pizza station if you get hungry. I loved the table petite saison, fifty four french saison, and the black sands IPA!
Peninsula Pastries
Peninsula Pastries is a little bit removed from the main downtown Palm Springs area but I definitely recommend you check them out. They import French flour and butter to make the most delicious butterscotch pecan twists and baguettes!
La Quinta Brewery Co.
Another brewery that I highly recommend is La Quinta Brewing Co.! They have a cool spot in downtown Palm Springs where you can drink beer and play games. I loved the red amber the best but all of their beer is very good!
Tac/Quila
Tac/Quila is another Michelin star restaurant and the award is well deserved! I loved their taco chips with fried tacos with refried beans. I almost ordered another plate!
You can also get a flight of margaritas and my favorite flavor was a tie between the cucumber and hibiscus margarita!
The Ultimate Cocktails Bucket List!
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Here at Enthusiastic About Life, we are huge fans of all sorts of different drinks. As I travel the United States, I love seeing how different states do drinks. Check out all of the cocktails I’ve tried throughout the United States (and the world) and let me know which spot sounds the best!
Before we jump into the different drinks, check out The Ultimate Beer Bucket List, The Ultimate Coffee Bucket List and The Ultimate Wine List!
Arizona
BARRIO QUEEN
The margaritas at Barrio Queen are so tasty and are an especially great deal during happy hour!
BITTER & TWISTED COCKTAIL PARLOUR
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour is one of my favorite places to grab a drink! Super hip place with SO MANY drink choices. I had the lime and the coconut drink which is basically a margarita with coconut and it was amazing.
BLANCO COCINA
Blanco Cocina has the best mango margarita!
BODEGA
If you are looking for a spot with huge drinks to share, check out Bodega at Westgate Entertainment Center!
CASA CORAZON
My friend recommended Casa Corazon so I had to try it as he always has great recommendations. I loved their house margarita especially during happy hour as it’s a great deal!
CRESCENT BALLROOM
Crescent Ballroom is one of my favorite spots to grab a drink. The ambiance is great and they have a great selection of different drinks! The honey badger drink is my personal favorite!
THE DUCE
The drinks at The Duce are some of my favorites! They’re always so well balanced and so interesting!
ESPO’S MEXICAN FOOD
Espo’s Mexican Food in Chandler is a great, casual spot to grab some food and drinks. I tried their mango margarita and it was so refreshing!
FIESTA MEXICANA
Not only are their drinks delicious, they also give you an extra shot of tequila ‘just because’. Y’all need to check out Fiesta Mexicana restaurant on the West side of town for their margaritas!
GHOST RANCH
If you’re looking for a place to have a delicious margarita, then I recommend Ghost Ranch! The margaritas are so refreshing!
HANNY’S
I love going to Hanny’s to grab a drink, the restaurant is nice and has a great ambiance. They also have a huge selection of cocktails.
HEARTH ’61
If you find yourself either at or near the Mountain Shadows Resort then I highly recommend you check out Hearth ‘61 for drinks. I had The Long Sunset which was made with oxley gin, peach syrup, aperol, mint and lemon and it was so refreshing!
KAIZEN
I had the sandia summer spritz at Kaizen and not only was it super refreshing, it was so delicious! I highly recommend you go during happy hour as the prices are very affordable!
LOM WONG
Lom Wong is the spot for date night and for really delicious cocktails!
THE MACINTOSH
I love the cocktails at The Macintosh! They have a large variety based on what kind of liquor you like.
MARISCOS EL KORA
Mariscos el Kora has delicious margaritas with tajin and chamoy! They have live music on the weekend and it’s such a blast!
MIEL DE AGAVE
If you love Mexican food and want delicious cocktails featuring tequila, bacanora and mezcal then I highly recommend Miel de Agave! Their drinks are so good and also so beautiful!
PIGTAILS
If you want a place that is super unique, then you need to check out the speak easy style bar Pigtails. They have two locations in Arizona and both are super fun. It’s kind of a mission to find the entrance but I’ll be nice and give you the intel. This beautiful blue drink is the All Hail The Queen drinks which includes maestro dobel private barrel diamante tequila, coconut, ginger and lemon.
For the Desert Ridge location, enter through The Whining Pig and ask the bartender to point you to Pigtails. For the downtown Phoenix location, have your GPS point you to Coabana and it will be to the right near a window that shows workers gutting fish.
SALT, TACOS & TEQUILA
You would think that a place called Salt, Tacos & Tequila would have really good margaritas, and you would be correct to assume that. I tried the margaritas at Salt and they were so delicious! Not only are the drinks really good, the atmosphere makes you really want to party.
SIP COFFEE AND BEER
If you’re looking for a place with a large beer selection AND a great cocktail list, then I recommend Sip Coffee and Beer! I had the Timeless Cocktail made with vodka, açaí, lavender, vanilla, lemon, cranberry, prosecco. It was so refreshing!
TRATTO
Tratto is an excellent Italian restaurant and their cocktails are just as amazing!
UNDERTOW
UnderTow is the spot to go for delicious and unique drinks! Honestly, I could not tell you which drink this is because I had several 
but they were all so good!
Belgium
CHRISTMAS MARKETS
I loved all of the Christmas Market in Belgium! One of my fave parts of Christmas Markets was that there was delicious hot wine EVERYWHERE. And it came in these super cute souvenir mugs!
California
CHEEKY’S
If you’re craving delicious brunch in Palm Springs, look no further than Cheeky’s! It’s always poppin’ so make sure to either get there early or make a reservation. I tried the George’s Strawberry Blush cocktail with aperol, strawberry puree and prosecco!
TAC/QUILA
Tac/Quila in Palm Springs has excellent drinks and you can also get a flight of margaritas and my favorite flavor was a tie between the cucumber and hibiscus margarita!
So of course I had to order another cucumber margarita and look how cute the glass was!
The short rib enchiladas were amazing!
The pork tamal was definitely the star of the show. The pork had so much flavor and the toppings were fantastic!
The pork tamal was definitely the star of the show. The pork had so much flavor and the toppings were fantastic!
Make sure you leave room for dessert as their churros are made fresh daily!
Taqueria Tlaquepaque
If you’re looking for a no frills place with incredible Mexican food then I highly recommend Taqueria Tlaquepaque. I tried the al pastor burrito and it was so good, I had to order another al pastor taco. The barbacoa taco was also delicious.
They have really good chips and salsa too!
Their margaritas are also super strong, I had the strawberry frozen margarita.
Townie Bagels
Finally, if you’re craving a delicious bagel then I highly recommend you stop by Townie Bagels! Be prepared for a long line on the weekend but it goes by fast and it’s super worth it!
I had the best time in Palm Springs and cannot wait to return. I hope this post inspires you visit. For more recommendations on things to do in Palm Springs besides eating and drinking, check out The Ultimate Palm Springs Bucket List!
Thank you all for reading, and stay enthusiastic!
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-Maira