Chula Artisan Eatery - La Quinta, California

Angelica C.

So cutesie lil hidden gem 💎 in the Gem of the Desert 🏜 La Quinta, CA was a definite delicious delight for breakfast with my mom 👩 so cute 😍 and yes loved the chilequiles both the pork and zucchini were great 👍. So now you go get you some.

Ailyssa M.

I was super excited to try this place out, the photos online looked amazing!
We were welcomed with a raggedy menu and stained glassware.. I ordered a “freshly squeezed” OJ that was not freshly squeezed at all - more like an off brand quality/flavor.
Very Disappointed.
We did not order food.

Leighton G.

Love, love, love this place. It's a real celebration of Southwestern flavors. On this trip, we had the tamales bowl and torta. Fantastic! My friend was having about the blood orange mimosa.

Garrison H.

What a treat. A vendor took me to this amazing place. I’m hooked. The mature waitress was so engaging. They were busy for weekday lunch, but she was willing to help us assemble the most amazing tasting menu the table shared. Again, great food!

Bryan W.

Don’t come here if you want mexican food. Not sure what we ate. The effort to be fresh was too much I guess? Weird taste to everything and nothing was pleasant. If you don’t want somewhat decent tasting Mexican cuisine and just want to photograph your food for the gram, then this is the place for you.

Moon S.

Enjoyed my early breakfast. Nice decor, some clutter. I definitely recommend the tamale with egg with green sauce. Perfectly runny egg. I had the brewed Joshua tree coffee, smooth and rich in taste.

Jimmy C.

Best chilaquiles in the desert!! Red or Green, whichever you prefer, these chilaquiles will knock your socks off. Also their Chula Farm Bowl (turkey and arugula) is fabulous. Look for them daily specials tamales…and their bread pudding.

Greg S.

Our number one pick for a breakfast or lunch experience in La Quinta.

UPDATE: I know this is a rave review, just want to add, two years later, it is still the best breakfast and lunch around. The menu has changed, and Nancy is not happy that the Green Chile Biscuits are no longer available, but the food is still outstanding. Keep it up.

You must work to find this gem; it does not face directly on Washington rather it is behind Louise’s’.

First and foremost, the food is amazing as in so good it defies an easy comparison. It has a depth of quality and flavor I seldom associate with a breakfast/lunch restaurant. We learned that it is indeed chef driven, and it shows. So, off the bat, don’t expect traditional fare. The food and service are at another level. And it is a very good level.

The coffee is great. They have a local roaster brand. The quality is outstanding. They serve cream, heated on the side. They do custom coffees, of course they do.

We had the Heavenly Hollandaise Green Chile Biscuits, which is poached eggs, hollandaise on a green chile biscuit. Yeah, great, and on a bed of greens. Also tried the Brioche French Toast, a sweet delight. Fresh strawberries on the day we were there. By the way they have homemade strawberry jam that is amazing.

Also tried the Green Chile Monte Cristo. Think of a Monte Cristo sandwich made on a quesadilla but then dipped in egg and deep fried. I liked it so much I will have it again. Served with applewood smoked bacon this is really a showstopper.

The décor is unique and very comfortable. Odd matched furniture, soft couches, just welcoming. Lots of things to look at on the walls and very much an enjoyable experience. We found the service to be exceptional. It is not a 15 minute eat your eggs and leave. This is a restaurant, so expect a restaurant kind of experience. And it is not inexpensive. But then it is no cheap in quality or flavor. We have been three times and have averaged an hour or longer each time. I recommend it