Maracas- S. Palm Canyon Dr. - Palm Springs, CA

Allison, Jill and myself, stumbled across this little gem on our way to the palm springs airport. We were in a rush and the service was great at accommodating. Our food came out hot, and as ordered in maybe 10 minutes at most. The wide selection on the menu made it difficult to decide what to order. I was pleased with my choice of the barbacoa bowl, but will be excited to try something new next time, seeing as there were many tasty looking items on the menu.

     Pictured above: Outside Restaurant View (Tripadvisor.com), Barbacoa Bowl, Tortilla Soup, and Tostada Salad.
        For more menu options and info visit: Maraca's Website

• Cuisine: Mexican- Tacos, Bowls, Soups, Salads, Burritos... you get it.

• Favorite Food Items: Barbacoa Bowl and Chips and Salsa

• Price: $$- Lunch specials are reasonably priced between $8-10 for bowls, salads and tacos. Dinner specials including meat focused dishes can peak at $19, but other dinner entrees are in the $10-14 range. Large quantities means you definitely get your money's worth, and leftovers for lunch tomorrow!

• Ambience:  Inside it was decorated with mexican details and props, vibrant colors and seating on the smaller size so I could imagine this place could fill up quickly. I wouldn't visit this place for the scene alone, but the food was good enough to bring me back. Outside on a nice day or evening would be my preference. Cozy spot for people watching and enjoying the outdoors. 

• Dress Code: Whatever you have on is fine...

• Shell's Rating: 3.5 out of 5 - Good food, good service. Salsa was delicious and we went through a few bowls for sure. The only thing about having a mexican restaurant in palm springs is that you are surrounded by a lot of other delicious mexican restaurants. If you have tried many other's I would recommend you give this place a shot. The menu is a good size, offering quite a variety, however it is missing some of the fan favorites that other restaurants offer.