Maleza

4.5

59 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Serious Mexican flavors meet Palm Springs’ ease at Maleza, Chef Ysaac Ramirez indoor and outdoor restaurant and bar featuring shareable Mexican classics like whole branzino and tuna tostadas crafted from fresh seasonal ingredients. At the bar explore the best of Mexico's spirits culture through a rare collection of mezcals and tequilas, inventive cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Maleza is open all-day and for all occasions, from laid-back patio hangs, to group celebrations, and intimate dinners for two.

Located inside the Drift Hotel.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Regional Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 549-9528
Website
https://www.malezapalmsprings.co/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ysaac Ramirez
Private party facilities
Maleza is open all day and features communal dining tables, lounge seating, and a private dining room that overlooks the pool making it the perfect place to pre-party or post up all day.

Location
284 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Neighborhood
Palm Springs
Cross street
S Indian Canyon Dr and E Arenas Rd.
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Year's Eve at Maleza
$129.25 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate New Year's Eve with a culinary journey through Baja-inspired flavors. Join us for an elevated 4-course dinner crafted by Chef Ysaac Ramirez, complete with a welcome toast to kick off the evening. Vegetarian options and wine and cocktail pairing suggestions are available, ensuring a delightful experience for every guest. Select from our 6pm and 8:30pm seatings, and reserve your spot to toast to 2025 in style at Maleza. MENU: https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64ae9406603b1daa91951558/675dcd6f4c31bbac9aea0be2_2024%20NYE%20Dinner%20Digital.pdf
Tacos Y Tunes
Multiple dates available
Join us on the patio every Tuesday night for taco and drink specials and live music from local artists.

Offers

Jueves de Drift
Multiple dates available
Thu - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Every Thursday night, we bring the best of Baja with all night Happy Hour, live tunes, and plenty of vibes.

Oysters (Half Dozen)$28.00
Serrano mignonette, marinated horseradish, lemon
Shrimp Ceviche$22.00
Spicy coconut milk, salsa macha, cucumber, radish, serrano, apple, cilantro
Tuna Tostadas (2 Pieces)$25.00
Almond salsa, avocado, fennel, cilantro, dill, mustard blossom
Scallop Crudo$26.00
Tagarashi leche de tigre, tomatillo, citrus, rice chicharrones, cilantro oil
Delicata Squash$21.00
Requeson cheese, mizuna, wiser farm radish, spiced pistachio, honey mustard vinaigrette
Fried Artichokes$23.00
Jalapeño tartar sauce, lemon, dill, garleek seasoning
Grilled Maitake Mushroom$21.00
Blanco bbq sauce, salsa macha, smoked trout roe, chives
Panela Cheese$20.00
Chile crisp, grilled broccolini, tangerine olive oil, lemon, flour tortillas
Sweet Potatoes$19.00
Chile arbol yogurt, marinated shrimp, miso butter, cilantro oil, herbs
Baja Mussels$26.00
Salsa verde, chorizo, cream, garleek, dill, sourdough

LARGE PLATES

All proteins served with tortillas.

Whole Branzino$45.00
Salsa verde, lemon, herb salad
Half Chicken$38.00
Mole rojo, crispy leeks, sesame seed, marinated cucumber
Carnitas$42.00
Pork demi-glace, pickled onions, radish, herbs
Prime Flat Iron Steak$49.00
Garleek chimichurri, radish, arugula, grana padano, lemon

SIDES

Braised Cranberry Beans$9.00
Bacon, mirepoix, queso
Fried Baby Yukon Potatoes$8.00
Togarashi seasoning
Poblano Rice$8.00

DESSERTS

Guava Tart$14.00
Meringue, berries, micro dianthus
Churros$14.00
Cajeta envinada, oaxacan chocolate, coffee ice cream
Chocolate Tres Leche Cake$14.00
Whipped cream, pistachio, brown butter powder, strawberry gelato, marigolds

What 59 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Innovative
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Good for groups
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Neighborhood gem
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Great for outdoor dining
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Good for special occasions
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Lively
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Innovative
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Good for groups
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Neighborhood gem
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Great for outdoor dining
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Good for special occasions
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Maleza is a vibrant gem in Palm Springs, celebrated for its "cheerful and fun" atmosphere and "novel and delicious" offerings. Guests rave about the fresh, flavorful menu and "unreal service," particularly highlighting the tacos and handcrafted cocktails. The accommodating staff and stylish mid-century vibe make it a must-visit destination.

59 Reviews

R
Reena
VIP
Calgary
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The food was good, but the service was terrible.. probably the worst I've ever had; it really ruins the appreciation of quality simple ingredients.
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Joshua
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tacos y tunes what an evening. Some of the best Mexican food I’ve ever had
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Guy
VIP
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From start to finish, our experience was wonderful! The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly, making us feel right at home. And the food? Absolutely amazing! We can’t wait to come back again!
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Beverleym
Phoenix
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We did not know that Tuesdays are love music night. So service was slowed down They were great in accommodating a new table Server was fantastic- but there seemed to be an issue with food production
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Zach
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite restaurant in Palm Springs! Unique dishes unlike anything I’ve ever had anywhere else in my life. The Sweet Potatoes and Churros are my personal faves.
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Alex
VIP
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service! We had a lovely time here.
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R
Roberto
Orange County
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The place is very nice. The food is a fashion mexican style. Very delicious. The service was very good too. The meat was delicious
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De
San Francisco
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great food and service! Will be back to try the branzino
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Paul
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The server was amazing. He accidentally gave me the wrong entree. It was as so good, I didn’t even mind. However, he brought me the one I initially ordered as well; free of charge. Unreal service. Food was great!
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Lea
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We sat outside on the patio which was quiet as we were the only ones outside. The food was great - we had ceviche and tacos. We loved the steak taco more than the fish. It’s cute inside but it was a bit loud.
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FAQs

Maleza offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 549-9528.

Maleza is rated 4.5 stars by 59 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

284 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Additional information

Cross street
S Indian Canyon Dr and E Arenas Rd.
Neighborhood
Palm Springs
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Regional Mexican
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ysaac Ramirez
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.malezapalmsprings.co/
Phone number
(760) 549-9528
Private party facilities
Maleza is open all day and features communal dining tables, lounge seating, and a private dining room that overlooks the pool making it the perfect place to pre-party or post up all day.

Maleza

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

New Year's Eve at Maleza

Tacos Y Tunes

Jueves de Drift

SMALL PLATES

Oysters (Half Dozen)$28.00

Shrimp Ceviche$22.00

Tuna Tostadas (2 Pieces)$25.00

Scallop Crudo$26.00

Delicata Squash$21.00

Fried Artichokes$23.00

Grilled Maitake Mushroom$21.00

Panela Cheese$20.00

Sweet Potatoes$19.00

Baja Mussels$26.00

LARGE PLATES

Whole Branzino$45.00

Half Chicken$38.00

Carnitas$42.00

Prime Flat Iron Steak$49.00

SIDES

Braised Cranberry Beans$9.00

Fried Baby Yukon Potatoes$8.00

Poblano Rice$8.00

DESSERTS

Guava Tart$14.00

Churros$14.00

Chocolate Tres Leche Cake$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Is Maleza currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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