The Rancho Mirage outpost of the family-owned chain has fed the Coachella Valley for generations.
40 Under 40: Maddy Botello
Maddy Botello returned to the desert during the pandemic to take over Wally's Desert Turtle that her grandfather founded in 1978.
Maddy Botello returned to the desert during the pandemic to take over Wally’s Desert Turtle that her grandfather founded in 1978.
Flavors of the Day
An authentic boba bar, a home-based macaron bakery, and a groovy ’70s fern bar are among entrepreneurs’ start-ups offering a taste of something different.
Dragon Lili Boba Bar, The Desert Patisserie, and Le Fern are among the start-ups offering different tastes to the Coachella Valley palate.
Where to Eat: Rancho Mirage
From Spanish-inspired paella to fall-off-the-bone American barbecue to hearty Irish pub fare, the desert's ever-expanding culinary scene shines brightly at these five locally owned restaurants in Rancho Mirage.
From fall-off-the-bone barbecue to Irish pub fare, the desert’s expanding culinary scene shines on 5 locally owned Rancho Mirage restaurants.
Wally’s Desert Turtle
An elegant ambiance at the Rancho Mirage restaurant coupled with California cuisine has developed a loyal patronage for over 40 years.
An elegant ambiance at Wally’s Desert Turtle coupled with California cuisine has created a loyal patronage for 40+ years in Rancho Mirage.
Now Serving
This trio of executive chefs landed in the desert with fresh ideas for dinner.
Meet 3 chefs who are new to their respective Coachella Valley hotel restaurants, like Ben Diaz at El Jefe, and have hit the ground running.
Open for Business, Again
Acqua Bistro California reopened this month after being closed for 15 months due to the pandemic and just in time to participate in the Taste of Rancho Mirage.
Acqua Bistro California reopened this month after being closed for 15 months and just in time to participate in the Taste of Rancho Mirage.
Mac is Back
All grown up and loaded with gooey gourmet cheeses, this classic comfort food packs a ton of flavorful possibilities.
All grown up and loaded with gooey gourmet cheeses, macaroni and cheese — the classic comfort food — packs a ton of flavorful possibilities.
The Way We Were
This could be your last chance to dine in an intact Steve Chase interior in the desert.
Wally’s Desert Turtle in Rancho Mirage is closing. This could be your last chance to dine in an intact Steve Chase interior in the desert.
Take a Taste of Rancho Mirage
Delectable Brandini Toffee, house-roasted coffee from Koffi, and Joyce's Sushi & Catering help deliver a renowned restaurant collection in Rancho Mirage.
Delectable Brandini Toffee, house-roasted coffee from Koffi, and Joyce’s Sushi & Catering help deliver a renowned restaurant collection in Rancho Mirage.