PALM SPRINGS EATS:
Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
Spencer’s Restaurant
Las Casuelas Terraza
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Now that our city has become a culinary Mecca for foodies, new
restaurants seem to be taking over most of the available space in town.
The freshly renovated Purple Room (1900 E. Palm Cyn) inside Club
Trinidad that once was a Frank Sinatra hangout, has opened under
the auspices of Tony Marchese and Mark Van Laanen, co-owners of
the popular contemporary Trio Restaurant, and features a Continental
menu and great music.
This being Southern California, you’ll find plenty of excellent Mexican
restaurants locally. The Original Las Casuelas (368 N. Palm Cyn) has
been owned & operated by the Delgado family since February, 1958.
Small and quaint, this timeless landmark continues to share authentic
Mexican cuisine of the heritage and flavors of Mazatlan. The newer Las
Casuelas Terraza (222 S. Palm Cyn) menu offers classic Mexican dishes
and fresh vegetarian plates, and its bar has 75 varieties of Tequila. Terraza’s two leafy patios, live music, delicious food and fresh drinks make
this busy place a local favorite. Maracas Mexican Restaurant (155 S. Palm
Cyn) emphasizes fresh ingredients and great flavor along with a selection
of over 100 Tequilas. The original El Mirasol Cochina Mexicana (140 E.
Palm Cyn), which opened in, 1985 enjoys a bustling atmosphere, small
bar and outdoor tables while the new El Mirasol at the Los Arboles Hotel
(266 Via Altamira) features a lush garden patio setting and an expanded