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MEXICO CITY FLAVORS AND PALM SPRINGS EASE

Mexico City–inspired flavors, fresh ingredients, and a mezcal-forward bar set the tone at Maleza.

From ceviches and crudos to tacos, branzino, flautas, and churros, every dish is designed for sharing, lingering, and gathering around the table.
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Overhead view of grilled whole fish and smoked meat dishes on a tiled table with a Negroni cocktail
A group of friends enjoying cocktails and conversation in a modern lounge with large windows and stylish globe lightingCrispy arancini in orange sauce and birria tacos with fresh cilantro and salsa on a checkered tile tableA server presents a tequila or mezcal flight on a wooden board with sliced orange and garnishesShrimp aguachile with citrus segments, cucumber slices, jalapeño, and microgreens in a vibrant orange brothDiners enjoy an evening at a modern restaurant with lush plants, candlelit tables, and glowing paper lanternsGrilled eggplant dish with fresh herbs and olive oil drizzle served in a ceramic bowl alongside a lime cocktailA fresh ceviche or aguachile dish with thinly sliced radishes, cucumbers, jalapeños, and herbs in a white bowl.Sliced blackened pork belly served on a bed of sautéed chard with a smoky red sauce on a ceramic plate.Crispy fried spring rolls topped with fresh parsley and chervil herbs on a speckled ceramic plate in sunlight.

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Overhead view of assorted tacos on ceramic plates garnished with lime wedges, cilantro, and onions on a slatted table.

Tacos Y Tunes

Every Tuesday

‍Join us on the patio every Tuesday night for taco and drink specials and live music from local artists.
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Woman in a red top holding a frozen orange cocktail beside a birria taco on a brown ceramic plate at a tiled table.

Happy Hour

Sunday to Thursday, 4–6 PM

Stop by Maleza for Happy Hour prices on some of our favorite items on the menu.
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Guests relaxing poolside at a desert resort with yellow umbrellas, lounge chairs, palm trees, and lush greenery in the sun.

Weekend Waves

Saturday and Sunday, 9 AM – 12 PM

Enjoy brunch at Maleza and get two day passes to the pool.
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Guests relaxing poolside at a desert resort with yellow umbrellas, lounge chairs, palm trees, and lush greenery in the sun.

Poolside Hangs

Hang at our resort-style pool, where daybeds, cabanas, and loungers invite sun and relaxation.

Follow @malezaps for the latest poolside happenings.
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Press + Awards

Diners enjoy drinks and conversation at a modern restaurant with large windows and a globe pendant light, via Eater

Eater

“Situated inside the Drift Palm Springs hotel, the floor-to-ceiling windows and pool-adjacent patio welcome the bright desert sun.”
Overhead view of a burger, Mexican flatbreads, and a margarita with dried citrus on a slatted table by The Infatuation.

The Infatuation

“The tranquil, all-white patio with views of the crystal blue lap pool in the distance feels like you’re on a private island in the Mediterranean, not a roadside hotel in the desert.”
Modern white mid-century architecture building with palm tree and wooden slat facade under clear blue sky, featured in Food

Food & Wine

“Maleza, found inside the hip Drift Hotel, serves an elevated take that’s refreshingly unique.”
Grilled steak plated with black mole sauce, pomegranate seeds, mustard seeds, and shaved radish, featured in Tasting Table.

Tasting Table

“Maleza is the latest and greatest Baja-inspired restaurant to land in Palm Springs. Though Maleza is open all day long, it is most popular for dinner, especially if you’re seeking something a bit more elevated and upscale.”
Vibrant ceviche bowl with salmon, radish, cucumber, jalapeño, and cilantro lifted on a fork, featured in Los Angeles Times.

Los Angeles Times

“The meals offer an elevated take on Mexican street food, serving ceviche and aguachile that are so good, you’ll contemplate licking the plate clean.”
Three craft cocktails including a pink paloma with dried citrus, a negroni on ice, and white wine, featured in Forbes.

Forbes

“In addition to the traditional and unexpected drink offerings, Maleza’s NA cocktail, beer and wine offerings is one the most innovative booze-free lineups you’re going to encounter.”
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Variety

“The inventive menu features fresh takes on customary Mexican dishes, dozens of craft tequilas, and creative cocktails…”
Tacos topped with cilantro and onion served with salsa alongside a tequila flight on a sunlit table, featured in Forbes.

Forbes

“Drift Feels Like The Hotel Of The Future, Putting Food Front And Center”

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