Castañeda's Mexican Food

78395 Varner Rd, Palm Desert
(760) 345-1188

Recent Reviews

alan p

Was driving back to California from Phoenix and looking for a quick bite that was close to the interstate. Googled Mexican restaurants then googled ‘handmade tortillas’ and this place came up. Handmade tortillas are a must. Called about 15 mins ahead and they said my order would be ready in about 10 mins. Showed up and to my delight was a fresh salsa bar. I had a bean rice and cheese burrito that weighed about 5 pounds haha and 2 carne asada tacos. Definitely didn’t need either of the tacos(only ate one bc they were so large) . Loaded up on obligatory salsas and carrots, onions and jalapeños and hit the road. Salsas were effin awesome and the star of the show. Carne asada tacos were tasty and would order again but the meat could’ve been seasoned just a little more. Burrito was all I want in a bean rice and cheese burrito. Ended up tossing not eating the second of my tacos and definitely didn’t need the tacos. I will definitely be going back. Staff was attentive and friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Guacamole, Carne Asada

Barnett P.

Great Chile Rellenos , California Burrito is very good as well. Service excellent, Flautas also my favorite

George R.

Food was good, service is good, ambience is nice for a small restaurant. I'd recommend it to my best friend.

Maggie De

Service was fine, but the order was wrong. They did not pay into the order. They had too much talking back there in the kitchen instead of paying attention to the order better management there as a food critic that’s a negative one star.

Alex C.

Restaurant signs said it's 24/7 but it's FALSE ADVERTISING. We pulled up to the drive-thru at 5:30am to get some food and nobody answered on the intercom. We went around in the front to just go in and order and saw 2 workers sitting down on the corner. My bf went up the door and it was locked. One worker just looks at him and didn't say anything so we left. The OPEN 24/7 sign was on and posters all over said it was OPEN 24/7. This place can be sued for FALSE ADVERTISING.

Michael Jackson

Great staff at this location. Food is always fresh and delicious when I receive my order and when I enjoy it at home.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Conga Burrito

Rudy Corona

Really good rolled tacos. Thank you!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

J. West

Food is fine. They have restrooms which they do not allow their customers to use. They are in public view, but they don't let their customers use them. There are other taco shops.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 1

katherinecurto

Only 24 hour restaurant near me…good food & goods prices. Excellent beans & chips.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Haig Shanna

Tasty food and good portions for the price.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: California Burrito, Carnitas, Carne Asada Fries

Jaden J.

They gave us the wrong food and when we called they had the worst attitude and manager screamed at us.

Karla R.

We just went today and the cashier was extremely rude. She made my husband feel humiliated after he just told her that he has a speech impediment and needed a pen and paper to write down the order for her to make the transaction easier. He was left feeling ashamed and a burden! The cashier literally gave him a awkward stare and did not acknowledge his request. Worst customer service! The cashier's name was Marbeya M. This was at 9:40pm on October 27,2023.

Edwards E.

not sure what all the bad reviews R about... This my go-2 spot after my long nights @ Agua-Caliente.. Open 24hr WITH a dine-in. I get the Skrimp fajitas... The food is incredible, the service is outstanding, & the ambiance is great ! ***24hrs***SALSA BAR***

Robb Pierce

You know they’re doing something right when all you’re left with is a big pile of grease. Been coming here since they first opened in the early 2000’s. First one in the lower desert. Almost 20 years later and it’s still champ!Sadly no chipotle sauce today. That’s my favorite. And no more bathrooms. That kinda sucks but oh well.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Julia Felix

Good food. The hot sauce ( salsa ?). Bomb ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Carne Asada

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