Maleza

4.6

64 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for brunch
Charming
Kid-friendly

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

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 64 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

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Great for brunch
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Kid-friendly
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Great for brunch
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Maleza stands out in Palm Springs with its "unique and unexpected flavor combinations" and "absolutely divine" desserts like churros with cajeta envinada dip. Guests rave about the "amazing" service, highlighted by personal touches from the chef. The sleek, modern setting complements its bold, exciting Mexican-inspired cuisine.

64 Reviews

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Anne
Seattle
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Lovely room and considerate and well informed staff. Rainy night so didn't get to partake of the patio dining. Food was good - and thoughtful. wish our Branzino had been served with more or a side of salsa verde.
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Joann
VIP
Vancouver
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delightful experience at Maleza. Our server was attentive and very helpful. The food was delicious, unusual with lovely presentation. The cocktails were also very well done and delicious!
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Jay
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a super bar experience with a special skinny margarita with a touch of smoke (mezcal) and an “foamy” Expresso martini. We had to have two of each. Mussels, potatas bravas, and cranberry beans were out-of-this-world. We thought we were in San Sebástian for the patatas bravas, I was concerned I would like the Iron Steak, with chimmichurri, at $49. It was probably the best steak I have had, hands-down, in the last couple of years and well-worth the price. Service could not have been kinder or more professional. It started when we parked, and a server welcomed us to the restaurant, from outside, at a host stand. We chose to start our dinner at the bar and then move to our reserved table. This was our third time at Maleza. They do not disappoint.
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Peter
Orange County
43 reviews
3.0
43 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Not as good as it was the first couple times - food and service declined a bit in quality
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bill
VIP
New York City
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
5 people for Breakfast - Brunch>>> all had excellent food es[ecially the chilaquiles and queso fundido. Very good coffee/cappuccino. sleek modern setting -- light woods and minimalist decor. Service from Annissa was excellent and helpful. Highly recommended if the eaters like modern Mexican cuisine
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Reena
VIP
Calgary
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2024
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
VIP
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2024
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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FAQs

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

Maleza is rated 4.6 stars by 64 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 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

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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How is Maleza restaurant rated?

Is Maleza currently accepting reservations?

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