Tía Carmen-Indian Wells

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

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   Peter VIP

   Los Angeles9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   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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   Jana VIP

   Orange County31 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   After looking at the menu, we almost chose a different restaurant because the menu had several things we hadn't heard of. We are so glad we decided to take a chance and try something different. The "fancy" southwest inspired food was so delicious!! Starting with the "fried bread" and ending with the amazing desserts, we had 2 out of the 3 on the menu, everything was great!! And, Kevin, our waiter, was great! We definitely will go back to Tia Carmen as soon as we can!!
   

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   casey VIP

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 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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   Steve VIP

   Portland71 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 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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   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 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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   Julian VIP

   Palm Springs29 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 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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   Brian VIP

   Palm Springs17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 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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   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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   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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    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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