Tía Carmen

We truly had the most amazing meal in service. Every single course was top notch. The overall atmosphere and decor is stunning inside and out. We tried something from each section of the menu and already cannot wait to come back and try more. Do not skip out on the romaine salad and the flan dessert, still dreaming about it. So good! Todd and Yolanda took the most amazing care of us and helped us with our ordering suggestions.

From the umbilical cord, to the nipple, to that first spoonful of solid food, when you take that first bite at Tia Carmen, you will realize that you've never truly tasted food. The plates look like they've been skillfully decorated by the likes of Pablo Picasso, feeding your eyes first. The heavenly aromas speak to what is about to elevate your palate, with the first bite leaving you craving for the next. Please, come here and eat for the first time.

The atmosphere at this restaurant is absolutely captivating—intimate, relaxed, and effortlessly classy with subtle international touches that set it apart. The ambiance feels carefully curated to create a unique dining experience. The food was flavorful and artfully prepared, with certain dishes standing out as absolute must-haves, while a few left room for improvement. Each dish was well thought out, with incredible pairings that elevated the flavors. However, the true highlight of the evening was the service, and Yolanda was the star of the show. Her attention to detail, professionalism, and passion for creating a memorable experience were truly remarkable. She gave us 5-star, Michelin-level service, taking the time to explain the history, the menu, and the drinks with genuine enthusiasm. Her commitment to presentation and ensuring the experience was top-notch extended from the moment we arrived to when the food was served. Finding this level of service in the Coachella Valley is rare, and Yolanda’s exceptional care made our evening unforgettable. We will definitely be returning—and we’ll be sure to request Yolanda again!

This place is SPECIAL! 10/10 The best food and service in the Desert. Every dish is unique and absolutely delicious with amazing presentation and perfect portion. Miguel our waiter was top notch from the start to finish, his knowledge of the Chef and menu was spectacular. I will be back and be telling everyone about how excellent this restaurant is.

FANTASTIC. My coworker and I went to Tia Carmen on a whim because we wanted to treat ourselves. We’ve never had fine dining like this so we were nervous that we’d be hungry after and made plans to have In-n-Out after. We were blown away by the experience and our fantastic server, Yolanda, who made our night. She was incredibly knowledgeable and helped us navigate the menu. Every dish blew us away AND we weren’t hungry after eating!! We really thought we’d be starving but it was so good. This was a meal we won’t forget and hope to come back to!!

My fiancée and I evacuated from the LA fires to Long Beach for a night, and then to this hotel the following day. We crawled over to Tía Carmen because it was close to our room, and we were so tired and hungry. We basically just stumbled in and didn’t even realize we were about to have a fine dining experience. The food, flavors, ambience, and service were not only a surprise for us, but rivaled any fine dining experience, tasting menu, or Michelin starred dinner we’ve had anywhere in the world. I don’t leave reviews often, but this place, and especially our server Yolanda - who made us feel truly at home after an exhausting 48 hours of what felt like running for our lives - moved me to come and leave a review. Mostly just to say thank you. Thank you for the delicious cuisine, for the humanity, and for making us feel normal and taken care of, even for just a night.

Everything about this dining experience was superb. The service was over the top amazing. Almost as good as the food. We tried a lot of different dishes and each one was unique, flavorful and beautifully presented. Between the tuna soaked and in coconut broth to the steak smothered in bone broth butter to the caramel flan, we walked away saying this was the best meal we’ve probably ever had. I normally don’t leave reviews but I feel like this place deserves all the boasting. We celebrated our anniversary there and were touched by how well they treated us for our special day. This was an unforgettable experience. I would recommend this place time and time again. And we will be going back to try the breakfast in a couple of days.

Everything we ordered here was incredible. This is a celebrity chef restaurant where each dish tells a story – something I was skeptical about at first, but it totally works. We tried the pan fritos, fluke + banana, purple yam, octopus, lamb barbacoa, uni stew, yucca brûlée, and native rice, and I don’t regret a single item. The octopus was the standout for me – probably the best I’ve had, perfectly tender and not the least bit chewy. The Black Forest cake dessert was gorgeous but skippable. Overall, an unforgettable dining experience!