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Tía Carmen-Indian Wells, Indian Wells, CA

Tía Carmen-Indian Wells

4.4
4.4
96 Reviews
$31 to $50
Southwest

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Located at Hyatt Indian Wells, acclaimed Chef Angelo Sosa debuts his second location of Tía Carmen in Greater Palm Springs.

Paying homage to the beauty of the Southwest’s stories, land and farmers throughout the dining experience.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southwest, Contemporary Latin
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–12:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Angelo Sosa

Experiences

  • Tia Carmen's Journey Tasting Menu!

    Multiple dates available
    Embark in a culinary journey with our thoughtfully curated prix fixe menu. Featuring a selection of our signature dishes, each course us designed to delight your senses with seasonal flavors and artful presentation. Indulge in a seamless dining experience that celebrates the best of chef's creativity and passion. 3 Course Prix-Fixe $55 Wine Pairing $35 (optional) Weds-Friday, Sunday 5-7pm
    Tia Carmen's Journey Tasting Menu! Photo

What 96 people are saying

Tía Carmen-Indian Wells reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Innovative

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tía Carmen in Indian Wells offers a "visually stunning" setting with "delectable" and "beautifully plated" dishes. Guests praise its "imaginative menu" and "superb" service. The restaurant features both indoor and outdoor dining options, with standout items like the mole, Denver steak, and Wagyu skewers. Chef interactions enhance the overall experience.

96 Reviews
  1. Peter VIP

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tia Carmen delivers an extraordinary culinary experience, perfectly balancing bold flavors, stunning presentation, and top-tier service. From the moment you arrive, the warm hospitality sets the stage for a meal that is nothing short of exceptional. Every dish is crafted with thought and precision, offering a journey of flavors that surprise and delight. The blue prawn tostada is a standout—fresh, vibrant, and packed with layers of taste that build with each bite. The wagyu appetizer is rich, buttery, and perfectly executed, while the pon confit melts in your mouth, showcasing a masterful touch with texture and depth. I had the Denver steak which was so tasty—expertly seasoned, cooked to perfection. Try the Yucca brûlée as the side. And then there’s dessert. The Flan with the manchego cheese is simply epic—smooth, creamy, and the perfect sweet and savory finale to an unforgettable meal. Tia Carmen is not just a restaurant; it’s an experience. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just indulging in a remarkable meal, this is a place that will leave a lasting impression. Highly recommend!

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  2. casey VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were phenomenal! Would definitely come back.

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  3. Steve VIP

    Portland71 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Echoing another reviewer—Quick, book your reservation here before everyone finds this gem! The most inventive, fun, seriously delightful cooking in the desert. If you want old school, go elsewhere. If you want to taste new dishes made new and delicious ways, this is your place. And focus on trying the small plate menu.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food. Overall we had a great time. We’ll definitely be back.

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  5. Julian VIP

    Palm Springs29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place really makes true commitment to wuality in service and food as its counter partnin AZ. The restaurant is nice and quaint. Service is on point and food presentation and flavor were great! I ordered the trout and they debone it table side, its a beauty to see this happen next to you. Desserts are not that small, so dont order two to share as it will be quite a bit. However, they are worth it!

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  6. Brian VIP

    Palm Springs17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the tasting menu with wine pairing. The crudo appetizers was amazing. Hamachi tuna in a coconut broth with fennel and chili oil. So many layers of flavor. I had the Norwegian halibut with couscous topped with crispy leeks. Fish was perfect. My husband had the Denver steak topped with bone marrow butter with mole sauce. Perfect steak temp. The desert was the flan with shaved manchego cheese. Flan was silky and fluffy the salty cheese and the moscato wine all went well.

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  7. Janed VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful! Impressive! Delicious! That’s what we kept saying to each other during our dinning experience at Tia Carmen. Starting with the ambience, dinner and drink menus and welcoming staff, to yummy wine and cocktails along with all our food delivered deliciously hot, to hardly noticing the staff removing used dishes. We would eat out more often if we experienced this level of class elsewhere.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tia Carmen offers a perfectly curated dining experience, with each course timed flawlessly. Ordering everything at once ensures a seamless flow, and our server, Yolanda, was incredibly knowledgeable, making the meal even more enjoyable. Every dish was expertly crafted—an experience not to be missed!

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  9. Susan Cohen

    New York City114 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious food in a lovely atmosphere. Fresh, crisp salad with tasty dressing; flavorful octopus, beautifully garnished; grilled trout with crisp skin; steak, cooked perfectly; corn pudding, a great accompaniment to the main courses; rich chocolate log drizzled w syrup. Wonderful waitress, dishes promptly cleared and clean utensils provided. We will return soon to try other items on the interesting menu.

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  10. Gretchen65 VIP

    San Diego15 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sad to say 2/4 food was just ok. 1/4 food was not good and 1/4 was terrific. Pan was delicious and dessert (flan) was exceptional.

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FAQs

Tía Carmen-Indian Wells is rated 4.4 stars by 96 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Tía Carmen-Indian Wells

44600 Indian Wells Ln, Indian Wells, CA 92210-8707

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southwest, Contemporary Latin
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–12:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Angelo Sosa
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