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Upbeat cantina with a full bar & south-of-the-border decor offering traditional Mexican fare.
Hours
| Friday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 43-430 Monroe St suite a, Indio, CA 92201
Phone: (760) 342-2333
Website: http://elmexicalicafe2.com/
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In 1981 our mother and family opened El Mexicali Cafe. Since then we have been delighting all our customers with our home-style Mexican cuisine and …
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… 2 Chile Gueritos | 2 Flautas | 2 Tacos … Indio, CA 92201 · 760-347-1280 · [email protected]. © 2020 El Mexicali …
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Reviews
TC RES
I had such a fantastic dining experience recently! The food was absolutely delicious, truly a culinary delight ️. And the atmosphere? It was so wonderfully inviting and vibrant, perfect for a relaxing evening. I also wanted to give a huge shoutout to the staff for being incredibly helpful and attentive throughout my visit. Their service really made the whole experience even more special. It’s always a pleasure to find places that excel in both food and hospitality. I’m already looking forward to my next visit! #Foodie #GreatAtmosphere #ExcellentService #DiningOut
… moreAlec Smart
El Mexicali 2, fourth Generations restaurant is a great Mexican restaurant concentrated on quality ingredients and traditional cooking philosophy..food seasoning is not spicy prejudice of chili..well, balance. Their salsa has enough kick or ask for spicier version with layers of chilies blend. To me, best QPR find in 2025. Generous portions with quality to match. Seafood freshness was palpable on the night we visited. Decor is old traditional waem Mexican vibes, hospitality was excellent. Grandma recipes are great legacy for this cafe with quality ingredients instead of chili t ladden Mexican biased. Even Diabla sauce is well balanced. Try rhe seafood platter to share with loads quality seafood such as shrimp, abalone and octopus. Cevice was refreshing with perfect acidity, house specialty of chili Guerito was tasty (yellow chili stuffed with diced shrimp reminded me of Chinese style cooking – Tasty). Overall, the experience was very satisfying and best QPR for 2025. If you happen to be in Indio or Coachella, i would recommend to give a try… I would consider a good legacy restaurant.
… moreFulldistance Going
Don’t go for their octopus and Chille Rellenos. Nothing to it and not worth it. But other dishes were Okay. Their drinks are very good. Service is fast and densely but even though we had reservations we had to wait almost 25 minutes to be seated. The ambiance is pleasant but nothing to write about. If you have another option try it.
… moreHarry Franzheim
We had a really great experience here. We had the peppers appetizer and they blew us away! Best Mexican food i have had in years!
… moreLORENE BUTLER
We stop here as often as possible, when we’re traveling on the 10 freeway. It’s just west of exit, going either way. We have a long motorhome and towing a trailer. Easy parking if you turn right on Oleander and have large RV.
We are greeted by many of staff with “hello” and “welcome”. There are extensive menu choices. It was lunch hour and we were greeted immediately with a bowl of chips and salsa, along with questions what we’d like to drink. They have Modelo Negra, my favorite, and often not easily found at Mexican Restaurants. Today we got the ala carte chile Relleno. I added a cheese enchilada, hubby, the grilled shrimp taco.
The Rellenos are nice sized, not too spicy, plenty of melted cheese, and complimented with a tasty, light red sauce that’s not too tomato’y.
Grilled shrimp had big shrimp, cooked right, in a ‘regular’ sized corn tortilla, not the small street taco size, which is a plus.
My cheese enchilada was a little small, but I couldn’t finish it after eating the relleno.
Our server was quick, and we were out in a flash, without feeling rushed. More than once we were thanked for coming in.
The only thing I think could be improved was to make sure the dishes come out piping hot. Ours were not, and I don’t remember this issue at past visits. No pics because I forgot. We will be back.
… moreWe are greeted by many of staff with “hello” and “welcome”. There are extensive menu choices. It was lunch hour and we were greeted immediately with a bowl of chips and salsa, along with questions what we’d like to drink. They have Modelo Negra, my favorite, and often not easily found at Mexican Restaurants. Today we got the ala carte chile Relleno. I added a cheese enchilada, hubby, the grilled shrimp taco.
The Rellenos are nice sized, not too spicy, plenty of melted cheese, and complimented with a tasty, light red sauce that’s not too tomato’y.
Grilled shrimp had big shrimp, cooked right, in a ‘regular’ sized corn tortilla, not the small street taco size, which is a plus.
My cheese enchilada was a little small, but I couldn’t finish it after eating the relleno.
Our server was quick, and we were out in a flash, without feeling rushed. More than once we were thanked for coming in.
The only thing I think could be improved was to make sure the dishes come out piping hot. Ours were not, and I don’t remember this issue at past visits. No pics because I forgot. We will be back.
Petra Calabro
Enjoyed a wonderful lunch today. Food was delicious and Carla and her team made our meal extra special by providing warm welcoming and friendly service. Highly recommend!!!
… moreArmelle Ngo
We ordered to go to eat in our rooms at the adjacent hotel and food came fast and hot. The shrimp fajitas are so tasty, very authentic tasting cuisine, with big portions and sides included. Happy we found this gem on the road.
… moreJason Mossberg
The atmosphere is amazing and the service was good. They were very attentive to their tables. The food was good overall. The only issues I had were the chips looked and tasted like they came from the bottom of the bag (small and a bit greasy). While the Carne asada had good flavor, there was too much fat for my liking. We will probably be back!
… moreVern Haynes Jr.
This is a great place to eat. I love their shrimp cocktail. This is a must go place.
… moreRo Rober.
First time visitors. Freeway close. Service was excellant. Food was delicious and served in a timely manner. Facility is clean and beautifully decorated. They proclaim authentic and they’re right. Great menu.
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