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CLOSED: Native Foods
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Vegan
Vegan
American
International
Organic
Fast food
Take-out
Palm Desert vegan restaurant offering a creative and original menu featuring salads, veggie burgers, rice and noodle bowls, desserts, and more. In-house tempeh and seitan. Casual setting. Counter service. Reported closed to HappyCow, currently looking for a new location, please confirm and inform HappyCow.
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73-890 El Paseo, Palm Desert, California, USA, 92260
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7 Reviews
First Review by SueInNY
maynard7
Points +5573
Food was just average; service a little slow - Edit
I arrived at lunch time, and the place was packed. I was given a menu quickly, but my order wasn't taken for nearly 10 minutes. There are only 2 waitresses to handle the crowd, and they could really use a third person to act as cashier and to bus tables. Customers, tired of waiting for tea refills and soy sauce, got up and went to the counter to get what they needed.
Read moreThat aside, I was disappointed with the meal. I ordered the Hollywood Bowl which is brown rice, covered with lightly cooked veggies, and two strips of tofu with a peanut sauce. It sounds pretty good on the menu, but the flavors were bland.
Most things on the menu are $9.95, which in my opinion is a lot for a plate of vegetables, and this is not haute cuisine. However, prices are in line with other veggie places in Palm Springs, so it is what it is. Probably once was enough for me. If you go, it's probably best to arrive just before noon, or after 130pm, to get quicker service.
Pros: Nice neighborhood, Easy parking, Food presented nicely
Cons: Not very flavorful, Not a good value
Guest
gr8vegan
Points +2357
Wow this place is POPULAR! Deservingly so! - Edit
I've never seen such a limited wait staff work so amazing fast and accurately on such a massive lunch rush. I was shocked (impressed) that it was a daily occurrence. Despite the mad house and short staff everything was served to perfection, and decently timely. I highly recommend the watermelon mint juice, it is good and free refills! We hacked up the OC Raw salad to minus out the fat and add in some fun and it kept me full for 24 hours!
Read morePros: watermelon juice, healthy options, great parking
Guest
SonjaCPA
Points +5270
Pleasant lunch - Edit
Last summer while out for the weekend, we went to Native Foods. We are very familiar with the one in Westwood, but this was a much nicer space. Sit-down and not crowded. The menu was fairly similar, but a few items were not there, including save the chicken wings with ranch, my favorite. Parking was also a snap at this location.
Read morePros: filling food, ample parking, nice atmosphere
Cons: no save the chicken wings
Guest
d_greenwald
Points +109
Inferiour to its Native Foods counterparts - Edit
I love the native foods in Costa Mesa. I was disappointed when I got here. No fried foods? Seriously? I loved how the waitress pointed out she was wearing leather shoes.
Read moreA place for rich old yuppies to experience vegan cuisine.
Get a fryer and I'll come back.
Guest
VeganPam
Points +33
Awesome Restaurant - Edit
This is my favorite restaurant and I am lucky enough to live only a few blocks away...Yay! I love the Latino Lovers pizza, it is unbelievable. Great location, great atmosphere, and a ready-to-help staff. Okay, now I have made myself hungry!
Read morePros: California Vegan, excellent food, helpful staff
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nessers
Points +40
THE DESERT'S BEST! - Edit
Love Native Foods! Eat here all the time, SOOOO good. Looooooooooove the chicken run ranch burger, portobello burger, tacos, pizzas, & the California french dip is so yummy. Everything, actually, is pretty darn delicious. Always try the specials too...they are always exceptional!
Read morePros: great food, great service, yummy tea
Guest
SueInNY
Points +32
Excellent food in the desert - Edit
The food here is incredible. It's great to have a place like this around when I travel. Everything on the menu sounds so good, it hard to pick one. I had the Soy Amigo salad. It was extremely fresh and extremely tasty. For dessert, try the Key Lime Parfait. It is absolutely an incredible way to end a great meal.
Read morePros: excellent food, nice staff, healthy choices
Cons: not more locations
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