COACHELLA VALLEY
It’s after 10 p.m. and you’re hungry. While many desert kitchens close early, a number of restaurants and bars in Palm Springs, Cathedral City and Palm Desert offer later dining or extended evening hours. Here are 10 places to consider, from casual Mexican food to pizza, cocktails and full-service meals.
Palm Springs
1. Toast’d in PS
In downtown Palm Springs, Toast’d in PS offers the kind of casual meal that works after a show, a night out or a late shift. The menu includes burgers, sandwiches, wings and other comfort-food favorites, so diners can order a full meal rather than settle for a snack. Its central location makes it a convenient stop for people already spending the evening downtown. Friday and Saturday closing hours have been listed as 2 a.m., but diners should check the last kitchen order before heading over.
Location: 190 S. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Website: https://toastdinps.com/
2. Paul Bar/Food
Paul Bar/Food is known for an intimate, old-school cocktail-bar setting and a menu that goes beyond typical bar snacks. Past offerings have included steak frites, schnitzel and its signature burger, giving guests a choice between a proper dinner and something to enjoy alongside a cocktail. The restaurant has announced plans to reopen in November 2026, but has not confirmed the date. When operating, its published weekend kitchen cutoff is 11 p.m. It should not be treated as an open late-night option until the reopening is confirmed.
Location: 3700 E. Vista Chino, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Website: https://www.thepaulbarps.com/
3. Blackbook
Blackbook sits in the Arenas District, making it an easy choice for diners who want to stay near the neighborhood’s bars and nightlife. Its casual menu has featured burgers, loaded nachos, sandwiches and other shareable dishes. The setting is lively rather than formal, and it works equally well for a quick bite or a longer evening with friends. The bar may stay open until midnight, but its kitchen closes an hour earlier, so timing matters.
Location: 315 E. Arenas Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Website: https://www.blackbookbar.com/
Cathedral City
4. El Tarasco Mexican Food
For late-night Mexican food, El Tarasco is a practical alternative to burgers and pizza. Diners can choose familiar favorites such as tacos and burritos, whether they want a quick meal on the way home or something substantial after an evening out. Its location on Date Palm Drive makes it convenient for people traveling through Cathedral City. Late weekend hours have been listed, but diners should verify both opening hours and food availability before visiting.
Location: 34481 Date Palm Dr D, Cathedral City, CA 92234
Phone: (760) 324-4133
5. Henry’s Kitchen + Drink
Henry’s Kitchen + Drink offers a relaxed neighborhood restaurant-and-bar experience on Ramon Road. Its menu includes American comfort food and Mexican-inspired choices such as burgers, tacos, wings and appetizers. Televisions, drinks and entertainment make it a place to gather with friends as well as grab dinner. Published restaurant hours extend to 11:30 p.m. daily, although customers should confirm when the kitchen stops accepting orders.
Location: 68955 Ramon Rd STE 7, Cathedral City, CA 92234
Website: https://www.henrysbarandgrill.com/
Palm Desert
6. The Hood Bar and Pizza
The Hood Bar and Pizza combines a neighborhood bar with pizza and a schedule of live entertainment. It’s a more casual choice for people who want to eat while listening to music or catching up with friends, rather than sit down for a formal dinner. Its Highway 111 location puts it near other Palm Desert nightlife options. The venue has been listed as open until 2 a.m., but that does not establish that pizza is served until closing. Call ahead for kitchen hours.
Location: 74360 CA-111, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Website: http://www.thehoodbar.com
7. T.J.’s Steaks, Pasta & Spirits
T.J.’s Steaks, Pasta & Spirits offers a traditional neighborhood bar-and-restaurant atmosphere, with food choices associated with its name, including steak and pasta. It may appeal to diners looking for a relaxed meal without the formality of a fine-dining restaurant. Late venue hours have been reported, but the restaurant’s current menu, address and kitchen cutoff have not been independently verified for this guide. Readers should confirm the details directly before making a trip.
Location: 40205 Washington St, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Phone: (760) 345-6744
8. Kitchen 86
Kitchen 86 brings a lively dining scene to El Paseo, where guests can make an evening out of dinner, drinks and entertainment. The menu spans pizzas, pasta, seafood, burgers and shareable appetizers, giving groups plenty of choices. The restaurant also promotes late-night dining, which makes it especially useful in a valley where many kitchens close earlier. Published hours extend to 11 p.m. on most nights and midnight on Friday and Saturday, but diners should confirm the last food order.
Location: 73-130 El Paseo I, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Website: https://kitchen-86.com/
9. Platinum Cowboy
Platinum Cowboy has been described as a Western-inspired restaurant and nightlife destination with American comfort food and cocktails. Burgers, sandwiches and appetizers have been among the reported offerings, making it a possible option for a casual late meal with friends. Its extended evening schedule may be appealing after other restaurants have closed. However, the current official website, exact location and final kitchen hours were not independently verified, so visitors should confirm those details first.
Location: 74040 CA-111 G, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: (760) 341-8101
10. La Fe Wine Bar
La Fe Wine Bar offers a quieter alternative to a busy sports bar or late-night pizza spot. Its focus on wine, cocktails and small plates makes it suitable for a date, a conversation with friends or a lighter meal after an event. Located in the El Paseo dining area, it provides an option for guests who prefer sharing a few dishes instead of ordering a full entrée. Published late closing hours do not necessarily mean the kitchen serves until closing, so check the last order time.
Location: 73900 El Paseo Ste 1, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Website: https://lafewinebar.com/
Check the kitchen before heading out
Late closing hours don’t always mean late food service. Call ahead to check the kitchen’s final order time, especially on weekdays.