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Clandestino, Palm Springs, CA

Clandestino

4.8 (1042)
$30 and under
Mexican
175 N Palm Canyon Dr suite 160, Palm Springs, CA 92262

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 55 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
Clandestino is the moody sister of Tac/Quila. Serving elevated and fresh Mexican food. Located right next to the Marilyn Monroe statue in downtown Palm Springs. The restaurant is headed by Chef Gustavo Carreon who has worked diligently to create a menu that highlights the best that his home country has to offer. Some Clandestino exclusives include stuffed squash blossoms and cochinita pibil. We have 100% outdoor seating.

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What 1,042 people are saying

Clandestino reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Overall

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Food

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Service

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Overall

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Food

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Clandestino offers an exceptional dining experience with its "creative modern Mexican cuisine" and "superb food." Guests rave about the "attentive and friendly service," often highlighting servers like Zoe and Francis. The "beautiful outdoor seating" provides a scenic mountain view. Don't miss the "amazing margarita flight" and "delicious squash blossoms."
1,042 Reviews
  1. Miros

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, service was great! Great experience overall shrimp enchiladas were delicious and carne asada plate was amazing!

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  2. J VIP

    Los Angeles139 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent lunch here today. Exceptional service that is informative and welcoming. The menu is robust and filled with many options, even for those of us who don't eat animal products. The setting is really nice - although I wish the City of PS would do something about the eyesore 'graffiti park' that's right across the street. I will be back often. They just know how to do restaurants well here and at their other popular locations. Please establish more eateries in the PS area as you have a fan in me.

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  3. Janice VIP

    Chicago37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was great.. but have to say $10 for chips and salsa is overpriced.

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  4. Saurabh VIP

    Orange County12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best mexican inspired food places in Palm Springs, CA. Service was very good as well.

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  5. Lynn VIP

    Palm Springs5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was greasy and came out way too fast to be made fresh they must reheat the food service was fantastic and the bar has a cool bordello vibe dining on the patio if you want to have a conversation it’s incredibly noisy in the bar food not worth the price was disappointed

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  6. Jeff VIP

    San Francisco36 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The margarita flight was good - a nice variety of flavors. The tasty short rib empanadas had a firm and flaky shell paired with a tender filling. The chicken fajitas were good but a bit underwhelming. Service from Frances was attentive and friendly.

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  7. Anita

    Orange County3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    While the cauliflower taco presentation was beautiful, it had absolutely zero flavor. I was really disappointed. And we had a reservation but they set us outside with my husband in the blaring sun. We had to move around our own table and then move an umbrella from a different part of the patio ourselves.  We won't be returning or recommending .

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  8. TamaraM

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alejandra was fabulous and the other staff were great too. We spent hours there, having a great time

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  9. Tim VIP

    Orange County13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A perfect place for a date, friends or visitors. I always enjoy Clandestino.

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  10. Josh

    Palm Springs4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, food is off the charts and ambience is really cool.

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Clandestino is rated 4.8 stars by 1042 OpenTable diners.

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175 N Palm Canyon Dr suite 160, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Museum Way
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Springs
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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