James & Tia’s guidebook
Food scene
Great place for casual Mexican food - located next door at the La Quinta Resort. They usually have a fun live Mariachi band outside in the courtyard on Fridays and Saturdays - fun for the whole family! Be sure to make a reservation in advance.
39 locals recommend
Adobe Grill
49499 Eisenhower DrGreat place for casual Mexican food - located next door at the La Quinta Resort. They usually have a fun live Mariachi band outside in the courtyard on Fridays and Saturdays - fun for the whole family! Be sure to make a reservation in advance.
Casa Mendoza
78110 Cll EstadoGreat authentic Mexican! Located in Old Town La Quinta.
Our favorite elegant dining restaurant. Food, design and ambience can't be beat! Make sure to make a reservation in advance.
48 locals recommend
The Pink Cabana
44-985 Province WyOur favorite elegant dining restaurant. Food, design and ambience can't be beat! Make sure to make a reservation in advance.
Breakfast and lunch restaurant within Legacy Villas resort. IMPORTANT - only open seasonally (not summer) on Saturdays and Sundays from 8am - 1:30pm. Closed on all weekdays and in the summer.
Legacy Grille
48800 Legacy DriveBreakfast and lunch restaurant within Legacy Villas resort. IMPORTANT - only open seasonally (not summer) on Saturdays and Sundays from 8am - 1:30pm. Closed on all weekdays and in the summer.
Outdoor activities
Cove Oasis trailhead
54990 Avenida MaderoBest local hiking spot
Great place for the family! The kids can even hand feed giraffes. In hot weather, be sure to go there first thing in the morning.
889 locals recommend
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola AveGreat place for the family! The kids can even hand feed giraffes. In hot weather, be sure to go there first thing in the morning.
Stores
Target
78935 CA-111This is a great Target store that is close by.
Trader Joe's is great for prepared foods and inexpensively priced wine.
218 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
46400 Washington StTrader Joe's is great for prepared foods and inexpensively priced wine.
City advice
Ways to save
Order in on Doordash or Uber Eats
Make sure to call the front gate to let them know you have a delivery and ask the gate to circle our unit on the map for the driver. The front gate's number is (760) 564-0504. Our favorite restaurant for delivery is Daily Grill.