With vanilla bean ice cream. Chef’s tasting $45
Tinto, Palm Springs CA
I wasn’t excited about dessert because I was SO full from the chef’s tasting. Well thank goodness because these dessert weren’t very good. They seemed like ordinary hotel-type dessert made in large production. Pretty lame.
The Saguaro Hotel.
Lamb meatballs, sherry cream, truffle. Chef’s tasting $45
Tinto, Palm Springs CA
Between the cherry cream and truffle, this was a very aromatic dish (and almost too aromatic – it was almost nauseating). The lamb meatballs were tender, juicy, and yummy though.
Garlic and paprika sausage. Chef’s tasting $45
Tinto, Palm Springs CA
I love Spanish chorizo. It’s so smoky and flavorful. These grilled skewers of chorizo were lovely. Mmm…
Sauteed shrimp, lemon, garlic. Chef’s tasting $45
Tinto, Palm Springs CA
These shrimp were super juicy and tender and the sauce was wonderfully garlicky. Gambas are one of my favorite tapas and these were a tasty version.
Seasonal vegetarian bomba rice, tomato, chayote, fried squash blossom. Chef’s tasting $45
Tinto, Palm Springs CA
I liked the texture of the rice, but it was surprisingly on the bland side. The fried squash blossom was also cold and limp by the time this dish arrived at the table.
Serrano ham, pine nut escabeche. Chef’s tasting $45
Tinto, Palm Springs CA
These were good, solid even, but nothing very special. I liked the addition of the serrano ham to the brussels sprouts though for added flavor.
Spanish octopus, potatoes, paprika. Chef’s tasting $45
Tinto, Palm Springs CA
Octopus can easily get really hard and chewy, but these slices were very tender. They tasted great as did the potato medallions.
Tomato compote, La Peral crema. Chef’s tasting $45
Tinto, Palm Springs CA
Omg, these potatoes were SO delicious! They were super smoky and perfectly fried. The tomato compote was also tasty and worked perfectly with the potatoes.
Chef’s tasting $45
Tinto, Palm Springs CA
I love olives! These were great, but I thought they could have been infused with a little more flavor.
Baby lettuces, shaved mahon cheese, Pedro Ximenez vinaigrette. Chef’s tasting $45
Tinto, Palm Springs CA
This salad was simple but tasty. The shaved mahon cheese and Spanish vinaigrette really made the difference.
Bread and olive oil.
House smoked marcona almonds. Chef’s tasting $45
Tinto, Palm Springs CA
These almonds were SO good! They were nice and smoky and so addictive. I could have eaten the entire bowl but had to save room for the rest of the tastings.
Bunuelos: donuts, date jam, spiced honey, date-olive oil ice cream. Summer prix-fixe menu $38
Tinto, Palm Springs CA
Mmm, I love bunuelos! These were pretty good and I enjoyed the date-olive oil ice cream too!
Chocolate flourless cake, chocolate mousse, passion fruit sorbet.
I think this was just a little too rich for me after a large meal. I couldn’t only eat a few bites before I had to quit. The flavors were good though.
Pink crown of thorns flowers (Euphorbia milii, Euphorbiaceae).
Vittle Monster 