L'Atelier Cafe is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Palm Springs.

1. L'Atelier Cafe

8.8
129 LA Plaza (Indian Canyon Drive), Palm Springs, CA
French Restaurant · Downtown Palm Springs · 25 tips and reviews

Patrick C.Patrick Castelo: Went there for brunch, very welcoming. They have great sandwiches in authentic French baguettes which are rare in the US (had Le Poulet) and $5 mimosas. Charlotte the owner is a sweetheart..

Christie R.Christie Ritter: Authentic French pastries and cute cafe

AndreaAndrea: Cute French place with YUMMY quiche! Great place for breakfast :)

El Mirasol is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Palm Springs.

2. El Mirasol

8.5
784 N Indian Canyon Dr (Altamira), Palm Springs, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews

Helen H.Helen Holdun: Best authentic Mexican food in the Coachella Valley!

Veronica H.Veronica Hernandez: Everything is soo good, the best authentic food.

Lauren B.Lauren Bianca: Delicious carnitas and fishbowl Micheladas....what more could you need?! Super cute restaurant, good for date night 😉

The Original Las Casuelas is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Palm Springs.

3. The Original Las Casuelas

8.1
368 N Palm Canyon Dr (Amado), Palm Springs, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Palm Springs · 26 tips and reviews

Kara W.Kara Walker: Always packed, food is authentic! Very good service also! Enjoy!

Ross R.Ross Rojek: Excellent authentic Mexican food. Carnitas was great.

Lauren E.Lauren Elle: Chicken enchiladas were amazing. Authentic, great flavor and best rice have had in CA!

La Perlita is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Palm Springs.

4. La Perlita

8.3
901 Crossley Rd (btwn E Ramon Rd & Dinah Shore Dr), Palm Springs, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Eric S.Eric Shechet: Awesome authentic Mexican food 4.5/5 stars. Go here !!

Sara K.Sara K: Shrimp Diabla with corn tortillas is unreal. Great, authentic Mexican food

Annamaria S.Annamaria Sacco: delicious cevice, the shrimp diablo is a must if you like spicy food

Thai House is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Palm Springs.

5. Thai House

7.8
246 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Thai Restaurant · Downtown Palm Springs · 22 tips and reviews

Nancy R.Nancy R.: Better Thai food than Thai Smile up the street. I like my Thai food in a more "authentic" style though (smile is fine if you don't like spice and want a more "western" version).

Kirill K.Kirill Ka: Very nice and authentic!

Kevin M.Kevin Mar: Pad Thai is delicious, add some hot chili sauce, and enjoy a nice Singha

Sherman's Deli & Bakery is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Palm Springs.

6. Sherman's Deli & Bakery

8.9
401 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way (btwn Calle Encilia & Calle El Segundo), Palm Springs, CA
Deli · Downtown Palm Springs · 135 tips and reviews

YvonneYvonne: Great Eastern European food, monster sandwiches, and delectable baked sweets. Visited twice while in Palm Springs. Borscht, liver, and cabbage dishes were very authentic. Husband loved breakfast fare.

Lauren C.Lauren Chan: The corned beef was great and they give you a lot. Same goes for the San Jacinto cake (chocolate cake with chocolate mousse and cheesecake.) Heavenly.

RosaAkaNanaRosaAkaNana: The sandwiches are piled high! Split it with your BFF!

Rick's Restaurant & Bakery is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Palm Springs.

7. Rick's Restaurant & Bakery

7.8
1973 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Breakfast Spot · 45 tips and reviews

Jeremy S.Jeremy Schoeller: Cinnamon buns breakfast menu is all good, well priced, nice waiters and very authentic American diner experience.

Peter V.Peter Vermeulen: Love the vibe in this place - Try the huevos rancheros or the Norwegian

Bart R.Bart Rapozo: Just like your mom use to make! I love Rick's for breakfast and lunch!

Spaghetteria is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Palm Springs.

8. Spaghetteria

8.5
611 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Italian Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

Daniel W.Daniel Wohlfahrt: Authentic italian food! Very reasonable prices! Family-run business with very friendly staff

T P.T Pumilia: Ravioli, Stuffed Shells, Bruschetta

Bonny D.Bonny Dunn: Cabonera ... Don't remember full name but it's got bacon and egg in it and is beyond amazing good. Also the grandmother cake for dessert!!!

Nina's Pita & Pizza is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Palm Springs.

9. Nina's Pita & Pizza

7.7
555 S Sunrise Way (Ramon Rd), Palm Springs, CA
Greek Restaurant · Warm Sands · 13 tips and reviews

Acme House CompanyAcme House Company: Authentic Homemade Greek desserts! Baklava and rice pudding

John M.John Mahoney: Moussaka is great! Nina adds a little tomato sauce. Grecian platter for two is amazing. Huge portion.

Johnson B.Johnson Bow: Creme brûlée imported from Italy.

Elmer’s Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Palm Springs.

10. Elmer’s Restaurant

8.1
1030 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
American Restaurant · 84 tips and reviews

Carlos P.Carlos Pacheco: This is the first place I've visited that serves authentic German pancakes and they are amazing. Highly recommended! 

Delyn S.Delyn Simons: Great photos from 60s on the walls. Elaine is best breakfast waitress ever. Great runaround lawn out front and kids menu for kids (and kids at heart.)

chris s.chris sonnenburg: Dutch baby..baby. WITH LEMON! MMMMM!!!

Chicken Ranch is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Palm Springs.

11. Chicken Ranch

8.9
515 N Palm Canyon Dr (at Chino Dr), Palm Springs, CA
Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

CamiliaCamilia: Chicken Wok is the best !!

Ashley D.Ashley Dando: Rotisserie Chicken restaurant - there is not a fried chicken shop, it’s way better than that! Healthy and delicious plus it’s cheap

John F.John Fontein: The best chicken I've had in all of the land!! Get the half or whole chicken 🍗🐔🐓

El Salvador Cafe is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Palm Springs.

12. El Salvador Cafe

8.2
1759 N Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA
Latin American Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Gadi S.Gadi Shamia: Papusas! Small hole in the wall, super authentic and great service. Great stop for q casual lunch.

Paul T.Paul T.: There is a cute little grandma that cooks everything and the food is delicious. The pupusas and empanadas are tasty. The tamale not so much.

Kevin P.Kevin Phan: Tasty pupusas!!

Johannes is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Palm Springs.

13. Johannes

7.9
196 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Austrian Restaurant · Downtown Palm Springs · 22 tips and reviews

Fabian G.Fabian G: Fantastic authentic Austrian cuisine, but DO NOT buy a bottle of wine, up to 4x retail prize, better off paying $20 corkage fee.

Karen V.Karen Vizer: This is a fantastic restaurant with great food! On Thursdays they do street fair specials- house martinis and margaritas are $5.

Charlie M.Charlie McBrearty: Weinershmitzel. No question

The Sandwich Spot is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Palm Springs.

14. The Sandwich Spot

8.9
240 N Palm Canyon Dr (at E Andreas Rd), Palm Springs, CA
Sandwich Spot · Downtown Palm Springs · 59 tips and reviews

Howard L.Howard L: The #2 and #16 are two of the more popular sandwiches here, but they’re all good! Choose the Dutch crunch bread, you won’t regret it.

Richard E.Richard Efthim: Tried the minestrone. Delicious. Got their "chairman of the board" . Excellent. A must is their Dutch crunch bread. Top notch!

Steven I.Steven I: The Dutch crunch bread is delicious I but eat your sandwich upside down so you don't rip up the roof of your mouth.

Shanghai Red's Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Palm Springs.

15. Shanghai Red's Oyster Bar

8.4
235 S Indian Canyon Dr (btw Baristo & Arenas), Palm Springs, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Palm Springs · 72 tips and reviews

Janett L.Janett Lewis: The Vodka Oyster Shooters were the BEST! So very fresh and delicious!

Palm Springs CAPalm Springs CA: Hidden Jewel for good food and a good time.....check it out

Duane W.Duane Walters: The Cajun fish tacos are the best. After 8pm they are only $2.50!