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Low Desert / Modern Mexican

Mexican/Latin Breakfast
Locally Owned
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About

Low Desert / Modern Mexican is a casual, relaxed eatery in Smoke Tree Village in South Palm Springs. Inspired by Mexico’s street food culture, it offers an array of small plates and starters that showcase the complexity of Mexican cuisine.

Starters

Cauliflower Corn Mix (V) (GF): Cotija cheese, jalapeño mayo, panela cheese

Brussels Sprout Mix (V) (GF): Cotija cheese, jalapeño mayo, panela cheese

Zucchini Bites (V) (GF): Jalapeño cream cheese, pineapple medley

Chile Gueritos (6) (GF): Chorizo, shrimp, Oaxaca cheese, chipotle mayo

Chips & Salsa (Verde or Roja) (GF)

Nachos (V) (GF): Choice of Carne Asada, Pastor, Chicken, Carnitas, or Veggie; refried beans, mixed cheeses, salsa roja, pico de gallo, guacamole, crema, jalapeños

Soups

Pozole (GF): White hominy corn, pork back, cabbage, pico de gallo

Tortilla (V) (GF): Chicken, carrots, potatoes, zucchini

Albondiga: Ground beef, zucchini, carrots, potatoes

Street Tacos

Carnitas (GF): Roasted pork, pico de gallo, salsa roja

Al Pastor (GF): Adobo pork, pineapple chimichurri

Chicken (GF): Chicken leg, pineapple chimichurri

Carne Asada (GF): Steak, guacamole, pico de gallo

Grilled Shrimp (GF): Chipotle marinade, cabbage, chipotle mayo

Veggie (V) (GF): Portobello, mushrooms, squash, tofu, zucchini, panela cheese

Birria (GF): Beef, red salsa, pickled onions

Low Desert Tacos

Ahi Tuna (GF): Mango pico de gallo, pickled cabbage, tamarindo salsa

Asada Steak/Ribeye (GF): Chimichurri, grilled onions

Quesabirria (GF): Beef, Oaxaca cheese, red salsa, consome

Tortas

Carne Asada, Pastor, Chicken, or Carnitas: Refried beans, pickled cabbage, jalapeño mayo, panela cheese

Veggie Torta (V): Mushrooms, squash, tofu, zucchini, panela cheese, pickled cabbage

Specialties

Burritos/Bowls: Carne Asada, Pastor, Chicken, or Carnitas with rice, beans, pickled cabbage, Oaxaca cheese

Veggie Burrito (V): Mushrooms, squash, tofu, zucchini, panela cheese

Enchiladas (GF): Carne Asada, Pastor, Chicken, Carnitas, Birria or Shrimp; salsa verde/roja, mixed cheese, cilantro crema

Veggie Enchilada (V): Mushrooms, squash, tofu, zucchini, salsa verde/roja

Cheese Enchilada (V): Mixed cheeses, salsa verde/roja

Quesadillas: Carne Asada, Pastor, Chicken, or Carnitas; Oaxaca cheese

Veggie Quesadilla (V): Mushrooms, squash, tofu, zucchini, panela cheese

Cold/Raw

Aguachile (GF): Shrimp, jicama, cucumbers, avocado

Trio Ceviche (GF): Shrimp, ahi tuna, scallops, chile serrano

Mahi Mahi Tostada (GF): Avocado, tamarindo salsa, mango jicama

Ahi Tuna Tostada (GF): Avocado, tamarindo salsa, mango pico de gallo

Salads

Grilled Romaine (V) (GF): Avocado, tomatoes, grilled sweet potatoes, raspberry dressing

Kale (V) (GF): Couscous, green apple, jicama, pomegranate, avocado, blueberry dressing

Low Desert (V) (GF): Spinach, fennel, grilled sweet potatoes, black lentils, cilantro vinaigrette
Add chicken, shrimp, ahi tuna to any salad.

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Happy Hour is 2-5 pm.

Open Tue – Sun, 11 am – 8 pm.

Serves Brunch Sat & Sun, 11 am – 2 pm.

Closed Monday.

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Locally Owned