Tía Carmen-Indian Wells

4.4

83 Reviews

$31 to $50

Southwest

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 48 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Vegetarian-friendly

Located at Hyatt Indian Wells, acclaimed Chef Angelo Sosa debuts his second location of Tía Carmen in Greater Palm Springs.

Paying homage to the beauty of the Southwest’s stories, land and farmers throughout the dining experience.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Southwest, Contemporary Latin
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–12:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Phone number
(760) 340-0488
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Angelo Sosa

Location
44600 Indian Wells Ln, Indian Wells, CA 92210-8707
Area
Indian Wells
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Experiences

Tia + Chefs
US$85.00 per person
28 Feb 2025 only
This intimate 4-course dinner experience is a collaboration of culinary artistry, with 4 chefs working together to craft an unforgettable feast before your eyes. As you savor each course, the collaborative energy of the chef's shines through—each dish a testament to their creativity, skill, and passion for cooking. The outdoor patio setting adds an extra layer of charm, with soft candlelight casting a glow over the scene and gentle breezes adding to the magic of the evening. Featured Chefs: Angelo Sosa - Tia Carmen Michael Hung - Steve Hermann Hotels Juan Morales - Agua Caliente Casinos Chantal Thorton - The Parker Palm Springs 4 Course Tasting Menu $85per person Optional Wine paring $45 & $85
Tia Carmen's Journey Tasting Menu!
Multiple dates available
Embark in a culinary journey with our thoughtfully curated prix fixe menu. Featuring a selection of our signature dishes, each course us designed to delight your senses with seasonal flavors and artful presentation. Indulge in a seamless dining experience that celebrates the best of chef's creativity and passion. 3 Course Prix-Fixe $55 Wine Pairing $35 (optional) Weds-Friday, Sunday 5-7pm

petite mercadoUS$26.00
a selection of cereals, yogurts, pastries, smoked fish, assorted meats & cheeses, oatmeal, and fruit
mercado experience US$39.00
a variety of our signature dishes including native grain fried rice, green chile pork, beef birria, tres leches french toast, made to order omelettes, and all items included in the petite mercado
both mercado experiences include drip coffee, assorted teas, aguas frescas, juices, and iced tea

OMELETTES

classico | egg, cheddar cheese
garden | mushroom, bell pepper, onion, spinach
carne | bacon, sausage, ham, onion
egg white | spinach, onion, mushroom, bell pepper

KIDS MERCADO

for guests ages 4-12US$18.00

A LA CARTE BEVERAGES

san pellegrino US$9.00
acqua panna still US$9.00
espressoUS$7.00
latteUS$8.00
cappuccino US$8.00
mimosa US$16.00
bloody maryUS$15.00

We proudly partner with the following local farmers, ranchers, and artisans:

Ramona Farms • Hypha Mushrooms • Coleman Family Farms • Tutti Frutti • Valdivia Farms • Girl & Dug Farm The Garden of Organic • Beylik Family Farms 1972 • Townie Bagels • Weiser Family Farms • Art of Tea • Len’s Coffee

Angelo A. Sosa, Chef | Daniel Arias, Chef de Cuisine | Piero Rodriguez, General Manager

These items are prepared to order and can be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

A gratuity of 20% will be added to parties of six or more. An additional 4% surcharge is added to your check in support of fair wages and benefits. The surcharge is not a tip or gratuity.

What 83 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Innovative
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Healthy
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Innovative
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tía Carmen-Indian Wells offers an "absolutely incredible experience" with outstanding food and service. Diners rave about the "amazing food and ambiance," "superb quality," and "perfect service experience." The menu features creative dishes with unique flavors, making it a "foodie's paradise." The staff is knowledgeable, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

83 Reviews

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Brittany
Naples
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and dining experience. Felt very special. Waiter Kevin was wonderful.
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Charlene
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Good food and service. Enjoyed a very nice dinner!
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james
VIP
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding. Get here before the locals figure out how awesome the food and the service is here. You will not be able to get in once that happens. Thank you to both an incredible front and back of house staff. Food is remarkable.
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Marcy
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The mole is amazing. I hope they will one day make it available to buy. Such an incredible dining experience.
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Rosalba
Unspecified
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
This place is absolutely amazing! The food is exceptional—some of the best I’ve ever had. As someone who has dined at many Mission restaurants, I can confidently say this one stands out. Every dish was flavorful, beautifully presented, and truly memorable. However, my experience was slightly marred by the service. Our waitress seemed overly pushy, constantly encouraging us to order more dishes by emphasizing that each item was "just one bite." While I appreciate recommendations, the persistent upselling felt uncomfortable and took away from the otherwise enjoyable meal. Despite this, the quality of the food and the overall ambiance make this restaurant a must-visit. I’d definitely return, though I hope the service can match the excellence of the cuisine next time.
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Joshua
VIP
Salt Lake City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 3 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant so good that we came back for a second time on our vacation so we could try some other things. Once again, we totally loved our experience! Yolanda was our server and we truly enjoyed her. She was knowledgeable and fun and helped make the evening great. We ate the Wagyu skewers, and it was absolutely incredible. The pan fritas are so good. We had them for appetizer for dessert. Asparagus was unique, and we really enjoyed that. We also had a fig dessert that was super tasty. Anyway, you’re looking for a superior experience, amazing service, amazing food from a top chef… This is the place.
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Audra
VIP
Los Angeles
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were so excited to try this restaurant and walked away disappointed. Flavors were flat - blue shrimp tostada. Sea bass (fish of the day) was OK but not great - fish was overcooked. Octopus was OK but not exceptional. We shared the plates (2 of us) but felt the prices were a bit high for the portion received. We had high hopes for this place but won’t be returning.
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Joshua
VIP
Salt Lake City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely awesome. The fried bread to start was out of this world. We both had the fever steak and loved it. Well seasoned and perfectly cooked.The sides were awesome and we finished with the flan- super good. Our server Kevin was great and helped make the night great. Very attentive, knew the menu well, not overbearing. Perfect service experience.
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Nick
VIP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is the best you will find in the desert. Chef Daniel and Chef Adrian are incredible people. Our son and daughter will never forget the hands on tour of the kitchen.
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Nuria
VIP
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The meal was outstanding: fresh, savory and beautifully plated!
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FAQs

Tía Carmen-Indian Wells is rated 4.4 stars by 83 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 48 times today

Experiences are available.

44600 Indian Wells Ln, Indian Wells, CA 92210-8707

Additional information

Area
Indian Wells
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–12:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Southwest, Contemporary Latin
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Angelo Sosa
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Phone number
(760) 340-0488

Tía Carmen-Indian Wells

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

Tia + Chefs

Tia Carmen's Journey Tasting Menu!

Menu

MERCADO

petite mercadoUS$26.00

mercado experience US$39.00

both mercado experiences include drip coffee, assorted teas, aguas frescas, juices, and iced tea

OMELETTES

classico | egg, cheddar cheese

garden | mushroom, bell pepper, onion, spinach

carne | bacon, sausage, ham, onion

egg white | spinach, onion, mushroom, bell pepper

KIDS MERCADO

for guests ages 4-12US$18.00

A LA CARTE BEVERAGES

san pellegrino US$9.00

acqua panna still US$9.00

espressoUS$7.00

latteUS$8.00

cappuccino US$8.00

mimosa US$16.00

bloody maryUS$15.00

We proudly partner with the following local farmers, ranchers, and artisans:

Angelo A. Sosa, Chef | Daniel Arias, Chef de Cuisine | Piero Rodriguez, General Manager

These items are prepared to order and can be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

A gratuity of 20% will be added to parties of six or more. An additional 4% surcharge is added to your check in support of fair wages and benefits. The surcharge is not a tip or gratuity.

What 83 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

How is Tía Carmen-Indian Wells restaurant rated?

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