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Clandestino, Palm Springs, CA

Clandestino

4.8
4.8
872 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 58 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Innovative
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 699-6222
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 872 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Overall

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Food

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Innovative

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Overall

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Food

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Clandestino offers a delightful dining experience with "top-notch service" and "delicious, flavorful dishes." Its unique twist on Mexican cuisine, like the squash blossoms and osso buco, garners rave reviews. The vibrant outdoor patio, facing the Palm Springs Art Museum, adds charm to the venue. "Highly recommend" for an exceptional meal.

872 Reviews
  1. mike

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Fun and different from typical Mexican food. Would highly recommend!

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  2. Liz

    VIP

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We keep coming back... we fEnjoy the consistency of our food! Always tasty and delish!

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  3. Clarissa

    Portland

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always exceptional service, good food and nice atmosphere

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  4. Robert

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    61 reviews

    3.0

    61 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The steak was ordered medium rare and was well done. The halibut was dry and the blue cheese chips were soggy. I think maybe they had a staffing issue because it wasn’t as good as normal. For a steak cooked so incorrectly, I would normally bring it to their attention, but it took so long for the meal to arrive that we just let it go. Very disappointing for a normally excellent restaurant.

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  5. Jennifer

    VIP

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food/service and atmosphere! Loved the margarita flight. Lots of vegetarian options which is great as we are all vegetarian!

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  6. lynn

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arrived to watch a glorious sunset and watch an artist in residence at the adjacent graffiti park. Greeted by gracious staff with original and elevated Mexican cuisine.

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  7. Michael

    Palm Springs

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, steps above the usual Mexican cuisine - fresh ingredients, unusual additions, creative and artful presentation. Takes Mexican cuisine to the haute culture level! Always a treat and a special night out.

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  8. Michael

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service. Interesting flavors and always a great experience

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  9. Charlotte

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Continues to be best lunchtime restaurant in town. Great service. Excellent cuisine. DOG FRIENDLY & Oldster considerate. We love it!

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  10. Kc

    Palm Springs

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience is lovely with all the flowers. Nice view of the mountains. Love that you can make reservations. The food ,drink and service are wonderful. Zoe is a terrific waitress …professional, courteous, gives terrific recommendations..

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FAQs

Clandestino is rated 4.8 stars by 872 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 58 times today
Google Map for Clandestino

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

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Museum Way
  • Area
    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
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