Maracas - Rancho Mirage

This place is a gem! One of the best restaurants in the desert in terms of price, quality, margaritas, service, and table salsa. It's not the most expensive (like Fresh Agave) but also not the cheapest (like El Mexicali). The Cadillac margaritas are amazing- beautiful, strong, and tasty. The food is delicious and served quickly. The portions are very generous and come with a delicious little corn cake. On Taco Tuesday, you can mix and match Mexican street tacos for $1.50 each (they have 5 options to choose from). A tip: one taco can easily be split into two for kids. The burritos are also a great choice- make them wet with green or red sauce for an enchilada. The table salsa is always top-notch. The staff are friendly and accommodating. They even have baked ice cream for the kids. Happy hour until 6 is nothing special, and the house margaritas aren't great. The restaurant can get busy in the evenings and afternoons.

The food and service at this restaurant are excellent! It is definitely a local favorite, not just for us locals, but for snowbirds and city dwellers alike.