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Mole Palm Desert, Palm Desert, CA

Mole Palm Desert

4.6
4.6
292 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
Located at The Shops on El Paseo, Molé brings authentic flavors of Mexico to the community of Palm Desert, CA. We are proud to offer creative dishes made from scratch daily, such as Guaca-crab “jaracho” with diced mango; Colorado lamb shank adobo with ancho chile molé and minted cream; and, of course, molé con pollo made from 32 ingredients. Molé Comida showcases the pinnacle of modern Mexican cuisine by combining traditional recipes with contemporary techniques and presentation. With an unwavering focus on quality and creativity, every dish is a masterpiece that showcases Chef’s passion and skill. The restaurant’s elegant atmosphere, exceptional service, and exquisite cuisine make it a must-visit destination for food lovers seeking a one-of-a-kind culinary experience. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or indulging in a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience, Molé Comida promises to deliver an unforgettable culinary journey.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 636-1269
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Roberto Madrid
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM,Mon - Fri - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM,Sat - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    🍹 Dive Into Happy Hour Bliss! 🌞 Join us every Monday to Friday, 2 PM - 5 PM, for an unforgettable Happy Hour experience! Unwind with our $10 signature Margaritas, ranging from the classic Casa to the exotic Guava, or kick back with $5 Draft Beers. Explore our select $10 wines for that perfect sip. 🌮 Tempt Your Taste Buds with our delicious Comida specials. From savory Beef Torpedoes to fresh Guaca-Crab Jarocho, we've got flavors that dazzle. ✨ Make your afternoons extraordinary. Let's toast to good times and great tastes. See you there!

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What 292 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mole Palm Desert is a culinary gem, offering "elevated" Mexican cuisine with a creative twist. Patrons rave about the "delicious" mole and homemade tortilla chips. Guests appreciate the "wonderful service," notably from attentive staff like Matthew and Jenny. The vibrant ambiance and fresh ingredients make each visit memorable.

292 Reviews
  1. Edward

    VIP

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of most favorite restaurants in the valley. The flavors are always rewarding. We had a large party and the service was excellent.
    Mole Palm DesertResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Edward! We're delighted to hear that Mole Palm Desert is one of your favorite spots in the valley. We're thrilled that you enjoyed our flavors. We always strive to provide excellent service and it's great to know that you had a great time with your large party. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team

    1 person found this helpful

  2. shelley

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food on every level. My husband has tried every entre and raved about each dish. Last night he had the lamb which melted in your mouth. I love the guacamole with crab and corn esquites. It’s like a party in my mouth.
    Mole Palm DesertResponded 1 day ago
    Hey Shelley, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your husband enjoyed your meals and found our service to be top-notch. It's great to know that our lamb and variety of enchiladas hit the mark for you! We're also glad that our guacamole and crab and corn esquites added to your party in the mouth experience. We look forward to serving you and your husband again soon. Best, The Management Team

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  3. Mark

    E. Tennessee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice little spot with good menu selections. The chips and guacamole are first rate and a favorite. Meal sizes are smaller but that is AOK. Service was prompt, professional and exceptionally nice and friendly from the hostess, to the bus boy to the server. The interior is lovely with great beaded chandeliers, a handsome bar and comfortable seating. We will be coming back.
    Mole Palm DesertResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the review, Mark! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our chips, guacamole, and other menu selections. We're also glad that you found our service to be professional and friendly. We appreciate your kind words about our interior. We're looking forward to your next visit at Mole Palm Desert. Thanks again!

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Tim

    VIP

    Chicago

    69 reviews

    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at Mole is always fantastic. This time we had the fish and steak tacos along with the incredible chips (the best fresh made chips anywhere). Seems the salsa changed from a year ago which we preferred. Besides of slaw beans and rice are all fresh, very different and authentic and tasty too. Service always very on point and great too.
    Mole Palm DesertResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Tim! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the fish and steak tacos and our fresh, authentic chips. Your kind words about our salsa and the freshness of our ingredients truly made our day. We're also glad to know that our service met your expectations. We strive to provide the best dining experience and your feedback helps us do just that. We look forward to serving you again soon! - The Management Team

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Vanessa

    Los Angeles

    168 reviews

    5.0

    168 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was exceptional last night. What a great evening to celebrate the New Year. Jesus is a very special waiter and Brandon the bartender always makes us feel welcome. Scarlet the hostess was very friendly too. We enjoyed everything tremendously. We tried the seafood ceviche and the shrimp enchiladas…so refined. Thank you.
    Mole Palm DesertResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Vanessa, Thank you for choosing to celebrate the New Year at Mole Palm Desert! We're thrilled you had a great time and appreciated our food and service. It's wonderful to hear you felt welcome from our team, especially with our attentive service from Brandon. We're also glad you enjoyed our seafood ceviche and shrimp enchiladas! We look forward to welcoming you back for more celebrations in the future. Best, The Management Team

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Thelma

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, great service, easy parking. All around great dining experience. I will come back again!
    Mole Palm DesertResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Thelma, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great dining experience at Mole Palm Desert. It's great to know that our food, service, and parking met your expectations. We always strive to provide an exceptional experience for our guests and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another delightful experience. Best regards, The Management Team

    1 person found this helpful

  7. monique

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    My husband and I made a reservation for early dinner on New Year’s eve. The hostess was excellent and we were seated promptly. Apparently there was a mix up with the servers and we sat there for quite a while without being acknowledged. Again, the hostess was very attentive and worked quickly to round up a server for us. He came to our table immediately asking for our order. We weren’t offered cocktails or appetizers until we asked, then he appeared that we were inconveniencing him. After we got the appetizer and drinks, he seemed to be a bit more friendly. The food was excellent and we will definitely try again on a “normal” night. The atmosphere felt a bit “strip mall” for the high quality of the food. Tablecloths and real candles on the tables would be a welcome addition.
    Mole Palm DesertResponded 1 day ago
    Hello monique, Thank you for choosing Mole Palm Desert for your New Year's Eve dinner. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food and found our hostess attentive. We're sorry for the initial delay and any inconvenience caused. We'll certainly take your feedback into account as we strive to provide the best service possible. We appreciate your suggestion about adding a touch of class to our ambiance and look forward to your next visit. Best regards, The Management Team

    1 person found this helpful

  8. DARRYL

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food, best wait and service staff. Favorite place in PD.
    Mole Palm DesertResponded 5 days ago
    Dear guest, we appreciate the kind words and are glad we could provide you with a positive experience! Thank you. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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  9. Richard

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    43 reviews

    3.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Not bad, but to my disappointment the menu has change and the food was just not as flavorful as previous visit. Good service.
    Mole Palm DesertResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Richard. We're glad to hear that you found our service satisfactory. However, we're sorry to hear that our food did not meet your expectations. We continuously strive to enhance our flavors and your feedback is valuable to us. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide you with the excellent experience you deserve. - The Management Team at Mole Palm Desert

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  10. Elisabeth

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and drinks. Just took a little longer than I expected but it was good!
    Mole Palm DesertResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Elisabeth! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and drinks. We're always working on improving our service, and we apologize if it took longer than expected. We're glad you found it to be good and we look forward to your next visit!

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FAQs

Mole Palm Desert offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 636-1269.

Mole Palm Desert is rated 4.6 stars by 292 OpenTable diners.

Mole Palm Desert does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

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Google Map for Mole Palm Desert

73-130 El Paseo, Suite M, Palm Desert, CA 92260-4210

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Roberto Madrid
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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