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“Hungry in the Desert? Start Here”

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Click in and you’ll find some of my favorite food spots around the desert—places I’ve tried, loved, and keep going back to. From casual bites to sit-down meals, I share what makes each spot special, whether it’s the flavors, the vibe, or just the fac...
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Mexican Food “Viva Mexico” 🇲🇽🌮🌯🫔

Mexican food is honestly a must-try. It’s so flavorful, fresh, and there’s literally something for everyone—whether you’re into spicy, mild, meaty, or vegetarian. The mix of spices, lime, avocado, tortillas… it just hits different. Plus, it’s the kin...

 
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Best Place to Try Chilaquiles and it’s a huge portion. They also have a variety of drinks like green juices, a flight of mimosas, and coffee selection. Also the customer service is impeccable super sweet it feels like home.
Cups Cafe - Palm Desert
 
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Great Margaritas. Cute location. I have tried the shrimp nachos, the camarones mojo de ajo (shrimp with garlic and white rice and refried beans), the churros, I mean it’s all so good. 10/10 recommend
Felipe's - Palm Springs
 
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This Salsa Restaurant has been around for as long as I can remember. They have a great bar and a wide variety of Mexican food, but the ceviche and shrimp cocktail are my favorites.
Salsa's Restaurant - Cathedral City

Yummmy Korean BBQ

Korean BBQ is such a fun food experience—you get to cook your own meat right at the table, from marinated short ribs to pork belly, and pair it with all the little side dishes (banchan) that come out with it. It’s interactive, social, and the flavors...

 
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I fell in love with Korean BBQ the first time I tried it in San Jose, so I was so excited when a few spots finally opened up here in the desert. This place is really good—the customer service is on point, the food is bomb, and it’s definitely worth c...
Blazing King BBQ & HOTPOT
 
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I went to Maru Korean BBQ with my cousin and really liked it. The meat was good quality, the service was smooth, and we got seated pretty quick—no long wait, which was a nice surprise. Definitely a solid spot if you’re craving KBBQ.
Maru

Sweet Dessert of Mine 🧁🎂

My favorite spots to satisfy my sweet tooth
 
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It’s a family run cupcake bakery. She was featured on Cupcake Wars 2013. My personal favorite is the Tres Leches Cupcake so creamy so good. I’ve also tried the macarons so bomb.
Tiffany's Sweet Spot
 
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Tea Be Honest in cat city is always a good idea. I’ve tried the brown sugar, Earl Grey, and Thai tea—each one hits just right. They also have snacks that look amazing (haven’t tried them yet, but they’re on my list). I’m just a big boba fan, and this...
Tea Be Honest
 
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I go to La Michoacana on Sundays with my Fam. They have so many different flavors of ice cream from tequila to snickers. I love their tositos locos and their elote. Hits every time.
La Michoacana All Natural - Cat City
 
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This place is in the heart of Palm Springs. Easy to miss, but it's in front of Wilma and Frida's. All the shakes are bomb, and it's a lot. I get a size small and it fills me up. Plus, they top it off with a mini donut, it is delicious.
Great Shakes