M Snook
We came here after searching for authentic Mexican restaurants that were on the way to Joshua Tree from an excursion in Thermal, CA. After scrolling the reviews we knew we had to stop! To say the food was delicious would be a serious understatement! It was EXACTLY what we were hoping for and more! The Pastor and the Beans were hands down the best I’ve ever had and we’re some of the lucky ones that get opportunities to eat authentic Mexican cuisine quite often! This is a must try!!
… moreStanton Wigh
A delightful little Mexican restaurant. We stopped for a quick lunch. We had the 2 fish tacos combo with rice and beans and thought the food was wonderful, fresh and authentic. Looks like a family business , and a lot of local clientele. We would highly recommend.
… moreJared Williams
Wonderful staff. Excellent service. Incredible food. Come here for a great experience 🙂
… moreJohn Rockwell
My buddy and I rode the new CV-Link from LaQuinta to Thermal and figured we’d head to Mecca since it’s on the cusp of the Salton Sea and is also an access point for some popular hiking trails. We were thrilled to find The Plaza restaurant, which has a diverse surf and turf menu of popular Mexican dishes. We were greeted when we came in and had fast, efficient, and friendly table service. There’s plenty of indoor restaurant-style seating with a few booths. My buddy opted for the tacos – cabeza, asada, al pastor, and carnitas, and noted that the al pastor was some of the best he’s had. While I found many options on the menu, I couldn’t pass up the lengua plate since it’s a rare that I can find it plated, even at shops that serve lengua tacos. Everything was delicious and perfectly seasoned, right down to the handmade corn tortillas which have a superior flavor and texture as compared to mass-produced tortillas. The house salsas were excellent – a chili-based picante salsa roja, and a mild tomatillo salsa verde which was delicious with a flavor of fresh garlic. They had the typical bottled beers you’d expect (Modelo, Pacifico, Corona, Ultra) as well as bottled Coca Cola. We will definitely be back the next time we visit the area. This is a working-class town that supports the local agricultural industries, and the prices at The Plaza Restaurant are very affordable.
… moreAndrew Lester
I stopped at this lovely little restaurant on the way to a day hike and was blessed with quick, friendly service and a bowl of delicious homemade chips with salsa verde. I ordered a chicken burrito and it was scrumptious! Highly recommend, will go again on my next hike in the area!
… moreNancy Chen
My coworker and I went to the plaza restaurant for lunch on this past Monday. On the white board listed what’s on specials. Costillas was one of them. I like ribs so I intend to order that. After we were seated, the only witness came to take the order, I ordered the ribs with flour tortillas only to find out later that the corn tortillas were handmade. After she brought the tortillas first to our table, I brought it back to exchange for corn, but she said i ordered flour and there’s going to be $2 extra if I exchange. I didn’t do it. And at the end, she charged me $16 plus the nopales (cactus) $1.25, but on the menu costillas listed $14. I am aware of the extra charged for the cactus. It’s the 16 vs 14 on the menu got me upset. When pointed it out she didn’t apologize, said something to my friend in Spanish that i don’t understand. I will never go to eat at that restaurant again. I like the food but I don’t like the service and dishonesty. And isn’t it supposed to be cheaper if it’s on the today’s special. Instead she up the price…
… moreShalini Joiner
Stopped here for lunch- tacos to go. Has a small dining area if you want to eat inside as well. Tacos were tasty and reasonably priced. Staff friendly.
… moreSonja H.
Excellent, fresh food! Everything we tried was very tasty.
… moreSergio Lemus
When deciding to eat here, don’t get the basic tacos or burritos Don’t make a big mistake, don’t miss on this restaurant true cooking artistic potential get the specialized platters like the mixed fajitas or dry barbacoa with consume on the side or torta de Birria with consume what sad site if just trying regular tacos when there are many deliciousness to experience
… moreHeather Lewis
I agree with other reviews, go beyond the basic taco and get some of the most delicious food in the valley. Someone said staff didn’t speak English, girl use your Google translate! I found the staff spoke English just fine and with my attempt at Spanish we did just fine to get me some very soft machaca con huevos and orange juice. If you have not tried this place, now is the time.
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