Tac/Quila Menu

Looking for a trendy and intimate dining experience with upscale Mexican tapas? Tac/Quila in Palm Springs is your go-to spot. This women-owned restaurant offers a variety of options for all dietary preferences, from pescatarian to vegan. The menu features mouth-watering dishes like carne asada nachos, fried avocados, roasted poblano peppers with shrimp, and a trio of quesadillas. The bar top seating allows guests to enjoy the best sangria made by their talented bartender. The ambiance is unmatched, with indoor/outdoor vibes and heated outdoor seating. While some customers noted slow service and watery beans, the overall consensus is that Tac/Quila is a must-try spot in downtown Palm Springs. Don't miss out on the diablo shrimp, Tequila margherita flight, and impressive veggie options. Make a reservation in advance to avoid waiting and enjoy a delicious dining experience at Tac/Quila.

Tac/Quila Cocktail Menu

“TRES AGAVES”

“Tres Agaves” – Reposado Tequila, Serrano-infused Blanco Tequila, Mezcal, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, and Angostura bitters. The more tequila the merrier.

$15.00

MEZCALITA

“Mezcalita” – Mezcal, Orange Liquor, Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice, Lime Juice, Orange Bitters, and a Tajin rim So much orange I thought I was in Florida.

$15.00

SURFER ROSA

“Surfer Rosa” – Mezcal, Rum, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Agave, Bitters, and Mint leaves. Where there is smoke there doesn't have to be fire it could be Mezcal.

$15.00

REFRESCADO

“Refrescado” – Blanco Tequila, Agave, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, and Cucumber Water So refreshing who needs water.

$15.00

TE ENAMORE

“Te Enamore” – Mezcal, Whiskey, Lemon Juice, Tamarindo, Averna Amaro, Agave, and Bitters Smooth and Smokey, what's not to love.

$15.00

JALISCO MULE

“Jalisco Mule” – Serrano Infused Tequila, Lime Juice, Watermelon Juice, Simple, Syrup, Ginger Beer and Mint Summer nights remembered.

$15.00

BLOODY MARIA

“Bloody Maria” V-, Clamato, Horseradish, Worcestershire, house-made hot sauce. Garnished with a small garden. Spicy, surprising, and-in our humble opinion-the best in town.

$15.00

OAXACA

“Oaxaca ”- Mezcal, St. Germain, Cava, lemon juice, lime juice, and agave. South of the boarder twist on a French favorite.

$15.00

DIEGO RIVERA

“Diego Rivera” – White Rum, Dark Rum, Lime Juice, Horchata and agave “Only the work of art itself can raise the standard of taste.”

$15.00

"DAVID ALFARO SIQUEIROS'

“David Alfaro Siqueiros” – Gin, Lime Juice, Pineapple Juice, Chareau, and Agave Cocktails are a means of expression that are understood by everybody, everywhere.

$15.00

FELIPE ORLANDO

“Felipe Orlando“ -- Rosemary Infused Vodka, House Made Watermelon Lemonade Fresh Guava Puree and a Rosemary Garnish  Layers and texture don’t only make great art they make great cocktails too.

$15.00

FRIDA KAHLO

Mezcal Gin Blend, Galliano, lemon juice, agave, and orange bitters “Most of life’s struggles can be managed with a cocktail. Or two.”

$15.00

KIWI MINT MARGARITA

Kiwi Mint – Blanco Tequila, Kiwi Puree, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, and Agave

$15.00

PINEAPPLE MARGARITA

Pineapple – Blanco Tequila, Pineapple Juice, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, and House Made Pineapple Agave

$15.00

WATERMELON MARGARITA

Watermelon – Blanco Tequila, Lime Juice, Watermelon Juice, and Agave

$15.00

PRICKLY PEAR

“Prickly Pear” – Blanco Tequila, Guanabana Liquor, Prickly Pear Puree, Hibiscus Agave, and Lime Juice

$15.00

GUAVAMENTE

“Guavamente” – Blanco Tequila, Guava Puree, Lime Juice, Agave, and Muddled Strawberries

$15.00

AVOCADO

“Avocado” – Blanco Tequila, Lime Juice, Pineapple Juice, Cucumber Juice, Muddled Cilantro, Avocado

$15.00

FLIGHT OF TASTING SIZE MARGARITAS

Flight of Tasting Size Margaritas (Kiwi Mint, Guavamente, Prickly Pear, and Avocado) Who says you have to pick one- try these four!

$23.00

MANHATTAN

Manhattan – Sweet Vermouth, Bitters and Rye

$16.00

OLD FASHION

Old Fashion – Simple Syrup, Bitters and Bourbon

$15.00

MOJITO

Mojito – Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Agave, Muddled Mint, Soda Water and Rum

$15.00

PALOMA

Paloma – Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Grapefruit Soda and Tequila

$15.00

PINOT NOIR | CAMPION

Pinot Noir Campion:: Santa Lucia Highlands, California Light in color and body, almost ethereal, with a smooth, silky texture and bright acids. Flavors include cola, rhubarb, raspberries and cherries.

$14.00

CABERNET SAUVIGNON | BANSHEE

Cabernet Sauvignon Banshee:: Sonoma County, California Beautiful aromas of vanilla fig, and cassis fruit. Well-integrated tannins and a long finish.

$16.00

SYRAH | JAFFURS

Syrah | Jaffurs:: Santa Barbra, California Heady blackberry, bacon fat and bitter chocolate flavors that take on richness toward polished tannins.

$12.00

ZINFANDEL | FOXGLOVE

Zinfandel Foxglove:: Paso Robles, California Medium-bodied, supple and velvety, with melting tannins and a juicy core of fruit. Aromas of strawberries, blackberries and spice.

$11.00

TEMPRANILLO | Marques De Tomares

Tempranillo El Prenda:: Rioja, Spain This dense red delivers currant, licorice, espresso and mineral flavors, supported by well-integrated tannins and fresh acidity.

$11.00

MALBEC | LAURA CATENA "LA POSTA" PAULUCCI

Laura Catena “La Posta” Paulucci:: Mendoza, Argentina The primary flavors in this medium to full-bodied wine are blackberry, black cherry and plum.

$14.00

Tac/Quila Wine List | Red

Tac/Quila Wine List | White

PINOT GRIS | Acrobat :: , Oregon

Chehalem | Willamette Valley, Oregon Fruity and full bodied, with ripe components of freshly cut pear and apple. No sign of oak- just fresh clean crisp fruit all the way through.

$10.00

ALBARINO | LA TRUCHA:: Rias Baixas, Spain

La Trucha:: Rias Baixas, Spain Aromas of white fruit with apricot, peach and pineapple. Floral notes with a slight mineral touch and fresh finish.

$13.00

SAUVIGNON BLANC | LAPOSTOLLE:: Rapel Valley, Chile

Sauvignon Blanc | Lapostolle:: Rapel Valley, Chile Aromas of fresh herbs and cucumber, white fruit such as pear and floral notes.

$10.00

CHARDONNAY | HUSCH:: Mendocino, California

Chardonnay | Husch:: Mendocino, California Delightful flavors of ripe apple, lemon meringue, pear and caramel.

$12.00

GODELLO | LAS CASA DE LAS LOCAS

Godello | La Casa de Las Locas:: Monterrei, Spain Combination of yellow and tropical fruit. Fresh and balanced acidity.

$13.00

ROSE | Santa Maria

Rose | Santa Maria:: Santa Barbara, California Flavors of peach, strawberry and watermelon.

$11.00

SPARKLING | Organic

Sparkling | Naveran Brut Nature:: Spain Nose begins with ripe white fruit and moves towards notes that come from aging: baked goods, toasted bread and spice. Fresh pleasant texture and long finish reminiscent of white fruit.

$11.00

EL SULLY

(Mexican Lager) (Mexican Lager)- .%ABV / On Tap Amendment/ San Francisco, CA/ If you like Corona you’ll dig this Ounce

$8.00

Alesmith .

Pale Ale) (Pale Ale)- % ABV Alesmith Brewing/ San Diego, CA Citrusy, tropical, smooth. Ounce.

$8.00

SUBLIME

Mexican Lager) (Mexican Lager)- .% ABV / On Tap Alesmith Brewing Co./ Long Beach, CA/ Clean & crispy with malt forward sweetness Ounce

$8.00

California Honey

(American Blonde Ale) - % ABV / On Tap Pizza Port/ California/ Smooth, refreshing, crisp and not very hoppy Ounce

$8.00

Mama's Little Yella Pils

(Pilsner) .% ABV / On Tap Oskar Blues Brew/ Denver, Co/ Light hop, crisp and refreshing. Ounce

$8.00

Buenaveza Sea Salt & Lime

(Lager) Buenaveza Sea Salt & Lime (Lager)- .% ABV Stone Brewing/ San Diego, CA Inspired by the region of Baja Mexico Ounce

$8.00

White Rascal

(White Ale) (White Ale)-.% ABV Avery Brewing/ Boulder, CO Notes of coriander and clove.

$8.00

RACER

(IPA) (American IPA)- .% ABV / On Tap Bear Republic Brewing Co./ Cloverdale, Ca/ This hoppy IPA is a full bodied beer brewed with malted barley, wheat, and crystal malts. Ounce

$8.00

CHAVELA

Chavela with Our House Made Bloody Maria Mix and Light Beer Ounce

$8.00

FLIGHT OF CRAFT BEERS ON TAP

When you just can’t decide.

$12.00

Tac/Quila Beers, Chavela & Kombucha Menu

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

SODA

$4.50

HORCHATA

$5.00

JAMAICA

$5.00

ICED TEA

$4.50

ARNOLD PALMER

$4.50

LEMONADE

$4.50

WATERMELON LEMONADE

$5.00

GRAPEFRUIT JUICE

$5.00

WATERMELON JUICE

$5.00

ORANGE JUICE

$5.00

CRANBERRY JUICE

$3.50

PINEAPPLE JUICE

$3.50

APPLE JUICE

$3.50

HOT TEA

$5.00

SMALL PRESS

$6.00

LARGE PRESS

$12.00

MOCKTAIL

$8.00

TACO CHIPS

Taco Chips with refried beans and a trio of dips(avocado dip, ranchero, and chunky salsa verde)

$12.00

STUFFED GUERITO PEPPERS

- with chorizo, oaxaca cheese and chipotle mayo ()

$16.00

RAJAS TAMALE

filled with potato, carrot, jalapeno and topped with red onion, roasted poblano and queso fresco. With salsa verde on the side.

$11.00

PORK TAMALE

Pork Tamale with pulled pork and mole rojo, topped with roasted poblano, queso fresco, and sour cream. With roasted red salsa.

$11.00

BEER TEMPURA AVOCADO BITES

Beer Tempura Avocado Bites with pickled tequila onions and spicy aioli

$14.00

CRAB CAKES

() Crab Cakes with chipotle tartar sauce and a pickled cucumber and onion salad

$20.00

DEEP FRIED CALAMARI

Deep Fried Calamari with a smokey crema

$18.00

In The Beginning

Streetwise

CARNITAS STREET TACOS

Carnitas Street Tacos with slow-roasted pork, pico de gallo and ranchero salsa in a corn tortilla

$11.00

AL PASTOR STREET TACOS

Al Pastor Street Tacos with achiote marinated diced pork, onions, cilantro, pineapple in a house made corn tortilla

$11.00

GRILLED CHICKEN STREET TACOS

Grilled chicken, queso fresco, napa cabbage and pico de gallo

$11.00

GRILLED SHRIMP STREET TACO

with a chipotle marinade, cabbage, pico de gallo, chipotle mayo and avocado, in a corn tortilla

$12.00

CARNE ASADA STREET TACOS

Carne Asada Street Tacos with guacamole and pico de gallo in a corn tortilla

$13.00

VERDE ENCHILADAS

Verde Enchiladas with shredded chicken, Mexican cheese blend, queso fresco, and tomatillo salsa

$13.00

VEGGIE ENCHILADAS

Veggie Enchiladas with mushroom, squash, corn, tomato, onion, queso fresco, guajillo salsa, and sour cream

$11.00

SHORT RIBS ENCHILADAS

with ranchero sauce and topped with a blend of Mexican cheeses and sour cream

$13.00

FRIED CALAMARI

Fried Calamari tossed in dried chile pesto with sautéed peppers and onions, red cabbage and chipotle crema in a flour tortilla

$14.00

GRILLED TILAPIA

Grilled Tilapia with Napa cabbage, pico de gallo, avocado and chipotle crema in a corn tortilla

$12.00

SEARED AHI TUNA

Seared Ahi Tuna mango salsa, red and green cabbage, radish, cilantro, bell pepper, avocado and a sweet chile sauce in a flour tortilla

$14.00

SHORT RIB

topped with cilantro and onions on a corn tortilla

$13.00

ARRACHERA STEAK

Arrachera steak topped with corn and caramelized onions in a corn tortilla, (served side of guacamole)

$14.00

AVOCADO TEMPURA

Avocado Tempura with Napa cabbage, mango salsa and spicy aioli in a flour tortilla

$12.00

MARINATED & GRILLED PORTABELLO MUSHROOM

Marinated & grilled Portobello mushrooms with pickled onion, avocado, Oaxaca cheese and chipotle crema in a flour tortilla

$13.00

WHITE FISH CEVICHES

White Fish with onion, cilantro, tomato, cucumber, serrano, avocado and lime on corn tostadas

$18.00

SHRIMP CEVICHE

Shrimp with cilantro, tomato, serrano, lime, avocado and cucumber on corn tostadas

$19.00

OCTOPUS CEVICHES

Octopus red onion, cilantro, cucumber, serrano, avocado and tomato on corn tostadas

$20.00

MANGO HABANERO AGUACHILE

Shrimp, Avocado, Habanero, Mango, Cucumber, and Lime and a side of chips

$26.00

CEVICHE TRIO

White fish ceviche, shrimp ceviche, octopus ceviche tomato, avocado, onion, cilantro, garlic, serrano and chips.

$28.00

Elevated Moments

Plates

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

Chicken Tortilla Soup with chicken, vegetables, avocado and tortilla strips

$15.00

POZOLE SOUP

Pozole Soup with hominy, cabbage, pork, herbs, radish and guajillo broth

$15.00

CAMPECHANA

Campechana with shrimp, octopus, cucumber, onions, cilantro, tomato broth, avocado, lime, and a side of tortilla chips

$18.00

AHI SALAD

Jalapeno, red onion, mango, avocado, sesame seeds, ahi, tortilla chips and mixed greens tossed with a ginger-honey dressing.

$20.00

GRILLED AVOCADO SALAD

Grilled Avocado Salad with romaine lettuce, grilled avocado, grilled asparagus, grilled zucchini and grilled yellow squash, tortilla strips, sweet corn, and a cilantro-lime vinaigrette.

$17.00

BLACK BEAN SALAD

Black Bean Salad with mixed greens, tortilla strips, red onion, radish, avocado, corn, bell peppers, serrano chilies, and a simple olive oil and lemon dressing.

$16.00

ARCO IRIS SALAD

Arco Iris Salad with cucumber, mango, bell pepper, jicama, carrot, apple, red onion, tomato, avocado, corn, mixed greens, and a mango vinaigrette.

$17.00

JICAMA AND PAPAYA SALAD

Jicama and papaya salad with mixed greens, apple chips, carrots, and a watermelon serrano vinaigrette.

$16.00

TORTA AHOGADA

with carnitas, refried beans and pickled onions smothered in an herb tomato sauce

$20.00

CARNE ASADA

Carne Asada (grilled skirt steak) with guacamole, pinto beans, choice of arroz blanco or arroz verde, roasted jalapeño, cambray onion, house made corn or flour tortillas

$30.00

GRILLED CHICKEN FAJITAS

Grilled Chicken Fajitas with roasted onions and bell peppers, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and house made corn or flour tortillas, served with a side of arroz verde

$27.00

GRILLED STEAK FAJITAS

Grilled Steak Fajitas with roasted onions and bell peppers, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and house made corn or flour tortillas, served with a side of arroz verde

$32.00

VEGGIE FAJITAS

with mushrooms, roasted onions and bell peppers, calabasitas, corn, tomato, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and house made corn or flour tortillas with a side of pinto beans and arroz blanco

$25.00

CHIPOTLE MARINATED SHRIMP FAJITAS

Chipotle Marinated Shrimp Fajitas with roasted onions and bell peppers, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and house made corn or flour tortillas

$31.00

GRILLED SALMON

With sautéed zuccini and yellow squash, arroz blanco and Mexican slaw

$32.00

CAMARONES | AL MOJO DE AJO

Camarones | Al Mojo de Ajo (mild spices) with arroz blanco, Mexican coleslaw and rojo garlic bread

$32.00

CAMARONES | Rancheros

(mild with tomato, bell pepper and onion) Camarones | Rancheros (mild with tomato, bell pepper and onion) served with arroz blanco, Mexican coleslaw and rojo garlic bread

$32.00

ROASTED POBLANO PEPPER

Roasted Poblano Pepper stuffed with Oaxaca cheese, calabacitas, sweet corn and served on a bed of pinto beans

$22.00

ROASTED POBLANO PEPPER WITH Carnitas

Roasted Poblano Pepper stuffed with carnitas, Oaxaca cheese, calabacitas, sweet corn and served on a bed of pinto beans

$25.00

CAMARONES | A LA DIABLA

(spicy) Camarones | A la Diabla (spicy) with arroz blanco, Mexican coleslaw and rojo garlic bread

$32.00

ROASTED POBLANO PEPPER WITH CHICKEN

Roasted Poblano Pepper stuffed with chicken, Oaxaca cheese, calabacitas, sweet corn and served on a bed of pinto beans

$25.00

ROASTED POBLANO PEPPER WITH SHRIMP

Roasted Poblano Pepper stuffed with chipotle marinated shrimp, Oaxaca cheese, calabacitas, sweet corn and served on a bed of pinto beans

$29.00

GRILLED LOBSTER TAIL TACOS

These ‘do it yourself’ tacos include a grilled lobster tail, two flour tortillas with all of the fixings, and sides of avocado

$32.00

SHRIMP NACHOS

Shrimp Nachos with refried beans, cheddar and Monterey jack cheeses, ranchero sauce, pico de gallo, avocado, jalapeños and Mexican crema

$20.00

GRILLED CHICKEN NACHO

Grilled Chicken Nachos with refried beans, cheddar and Monterey jack cheese, ranchero sauce, pico de gallo, avocado, jalapeños and Mexican crema

$18.00

VEGETARIAN NACHOS

Vegetarian Nachos with refried beans, cheddar and Monterey jack cheeses, ranchero sauce, pico de gallo, avocado, corn, calabacitas, jalapeños and Mexican crema

$16.00

GRILLED STEAK NACHOS

Grilled Steak Nachos with refried beans, cheddar and Monterey jack cheeses, ranchero sauce, pico de gallo, avocado, jalapeños and Mexican crema

$22.00

TRIO OF QUESADILLAS

Shrimp with house made flour tortilla, short rib with house made corn tortilla, squash blossom with house made corn tortilla and served with pico de gallo, salsa verde and bean dip

$18.00

BLACK BEANS

$4.50

WHOLE PINTO BEANS

$4.50

ARROZ VERDE

$4.50

ARROZ BLANCO

$4.50

CORN SALAD

Corn Salad with red onion, cilantro, serrano chiles and queso fresco

$8.00

MEXICAN CORN

Mexican corn off the cobb with mayo, cotija cheese, paprika, cayenne pepper, lemon zest and parsley

$12.00

Coming Alongside

Finishing Well

ARROZ CON LECHE

sticky rice, milk, cinnamon, almonds and raisins

$10.00

Flan

$10.00

CHURRO ICE CREAM SANDWICH

$12.00

TRES LECHES CAKE

cake covered in sweet milk, cream, and Baileys' liquor

$11.00

LAVA CAKE

Served with vanilla ice cream

$11.00

Don Julio

$16.00

Clase Azul Anejo

$76.00

DON JULIO PRIMAVERA

$26.00

Clase Azul Plata

$16.00

Clase Azul Reposado

$20.00

Lunazul Blanco

$13.00

Lunazul Reposado

$13.00

FRIDA KHALO

$17.00

PATRON SILVER

$15.00

PATRON REPOSADO

$17.00

PATRON ANEJO

$18.00

DON JULIO BLANCO

$15.00

DON JULIO REPOSADO

$17.00

DON JULIO ANEJO

$17.00

CINCORO BLANCO

$16.00

CINCORO REPOSADO

$18.00

CINCORO ANEJO

$20.00

ARTE NOM BLANCO

$16.00

ARTE NOM ANEJO

$18.00

ARTE NOM REPOSADO

$17.00

CASAMIGOS REPOSADO

$18.00

CASAMIGOS BLANCO

$17.00

CASAMIGOS ANEJO

$18.00

BLANCO

$14.00

REPOSADO

$16.00

ANEJO

$18.00

TEQUILA OCHO PLATA

$18.00

OCHO ANEJO

$21.00

SIETE LEGUAS BLANCO

$16.00

SIETE LEGUAS REPOSADO

$16.00

SIETE LEGUAS ANEJO

$17.00

TEREMANO BLANCO

$14.00

TEREMANO REPOSADO

$15.00

CORRALEJO SILVER

$15.00

CORRALEJO REPOSADO

$15.00

CODIGO BLANCO

$14.00

CODIGO REPOSADO

$16.00

CODIGO ANEJO

$17.00

AZUNIA BLANCO

$15.00

AZUNIA REPOSADO

$18.00

HERENCIA REPOSADO

$17.00

HERENCIA BLANCO

$16.00

HERENCIA ANEJO

$17.00

EL TEQUILENO BLANCO

$15.00

EL TEQUILENO REPOSADO

$18.00

JOEL RICHARD EXTRA ANEJO

$25.00

IMPERIO DEL DON EXTRA ANEJO

$25.00

Tac/Quila Tequilas

Mezcal

DON AMADO ARROQUENO

$22.00

DON AMADO LARGO

$19.00

DON AMADO PECHUGA

$21.00

MONTE LOBOS ESPADIN

$16.00

LOS JAVIS REPOSADO

$17.00

CLASE AZUL

$61.00

VERDE

$15.00

LA VENENOSA RAICILLA

$15.00

MIEL DE TIERRA JOVE

$17.00

SOTOL DE SIEMPRE

$17.00

AGAVE DE CORTES JOVEN

$17.00

CASAMIGOS MEZCAL

$18.00

ILEGAL MEZCAL JOVEN

$15.00

ILEGAL MEZCAL REPOSADO

$16.00

ILEGAL MEZCAL ANEJO

$20.00

MONTE LOBOS TOBALA

$22.00

BRUXO

$18.00

VAMOS RIEND

$18.00

MICHOACAN DRURBES

$19.00

SAN LUIS POTOSI DERRUMBES

$17.00

DURRANGO DERRUMBES

$18.00

OAXACA DERRUMBES

$18.00

CONVITE ESENCIAL

$15.00

ROSA LUNA

$17.00