El Mexicali Cafe

82720 Indio Blvd, Indio
(760) 347-1280

Recent Reviews

Raul G.

This is a great place to bring the family, food selection and service is above par. We had an appetizer called " Chiles Guero's ". They're broiled yellow jalapeño peppers stuffed with ground shrimp and cheese. You can skim a thin layer of mayonnaise, a splash of soy sauce plus fresh squeezed lemon juice to bring it an another level of flavor. It's a small location with indoor and an outdoor dining space. It's about 100 feet from railroad tracks and allows you to watch the train go by while you eat, great for little kids to experience something out of the ordinary. We all selected different dishes and each one of us gave our plate two thumbs up. We will definitely come back and enjoy the experience again.

alexx Nandez

Food was flavorless and wack, chilled güerito were bomb but chicken meat flavorless. Tasted nothing. Great for white people but if you got season in your life don’t do

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Rita Figueroa

I haven't been here in years, it's still good. I had the enchilada and beef taco plate. Service was excellent, enjoyed sitting outside on the patio eating my meal.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Anthony Usera Power of Chiropractic

The best food.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Carolyn Richard

It does earn its rating as the best Mexican food in the valley!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sheldon Nelson

Family friendly and good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chiles Gueritos Rellenos De Camaron

Rebecca Stewart

Our waitress was good but I'm disappointed on everything else r. My fiance and I went to ha e almost needed date night. Had a few drinks and was way over charged the menu States one price but they charge more be xareful if you go here be aware. We took our food to go. It was bland. I can't believe I paid for su h bland food. I should ild of just ordered pizza or gone to fast food cause I feel cheated all around.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 5

Marla Martin

Chili gueritos were great as was Edith our server. Very small inside although they do have outdoor seating on a busy boulevard and train tracks running behind.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chiles Gueritos Rellenos De Camaron

Brent A.

Absolutely fantastic! Love this place. Been there twice. Had the chicken mole enchiladas the first time they were great. Today I had the number three combination off the charts. Chicken taco, beef, enchilada, and a chili releno with rice and beans. Cleaned the plate. I will definitely be back. It will be my go to Mexican joint. It's a bit expensive, but what the hell isn't in California? Definitely recommend this place. Service was fantastic too. People are always nice in this place.

Shirle Ternan

If you want, authentic Mexican food and you don’t need a fancy atmosphere, this restaurant is the place for you. The restaurant is close to the train tracks and Indio Boulevard can be noisy but it’s all part of the atmosphere. Because the food is so good we just ignore everything else.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Stuffed Peppers

Lou M.

Great food and great service! We loved it! We especially fell for their appetizers! Modest digs but clean and comfortable. The patio was a bit too noisy being on Indio Blvd but cute as can be. We WILL be back next time we are in Indio.

Bob N.

Fantastic good and friendly service.. our go to place when we're in need of Mexican food.

doug T.

The food is good. We had a bad experience with the server named Martha. She is very very rude. We arrived at 5pm to have dinner. We waited for a table inside, but they Martha decided to seat 4 separate groups before us. We asked her about it and she said in a very mean tone, "you guys aren't my problem". Would not recommend just because of the service, mainly Martha.

Riah

The house salsa is delicious and hot. The servers are really nice and attentive. Price and quality is outstanding. We love coming here after work for a cold beer.Update2024Still enjoy coming here, new cook bc I mean look at this sexy plate!! Asada baby. Love sitting down and waiting for the train to pass by.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gina Banuelos

The food is good depending on what you have, there is a male waiter that seem to be a little up tight or not very attentive. Actually he's kinda snobby, young guy.... Which made the atmosphere more unwelcoming than welcomed.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa

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