Savor Foodie Flights: Ultimate Sampling Guide to Greater Palm Springs
Planning a visit to a new restaurant or bar? With so many tempting options, choosing just one dish or drink can be challenging. Enter flights—curated samplings of multiple flavors, foods, or beverages. They're the ideal way to explore without committing to full portions. In Greater Palm Springs, discover an array of delightful flights perfect for foodies and drinkers alike.
Drink Flights
La Fe Wine Bar, Palm Desert | Wine Flights
Wine flights are a classic, rooted in winery tasting traditions. At La Fe Wine Bar on upscale El Paseo in Palm Desert, enjoy five-pour flights for $35, featuring diverse selections. Offerings rotate, so check their Facebook page for reservations and current menus.
Grand Central Palm Springs, Palm Springs | Mimosa Flights
Ideal for brunch, lunch, weddings, or showers, Grand Central offers a flight of three mimosas for $25. Choose from flavors like orange, blood orange, peach, mango, guava, or cranberry.
Tac/Quila, Palm Springs | Margarita Flights
Tac/Quila's Margarita Flight draws crowds with mini versions of four specialties: kiwi mint, pineapple, watermelon, and blackberry. The kiwi mint—blanco tequila, fresh kiwi and lime juice—is a standout. It's also available as a full pour after tasting.
Coachella Valley Brewing, Thousand Palms | Beer Flights
This craft brewery gem rotates fresh beer flights, letting you sample their microbrews. Pair with a tour for insights into local brewing.
Babe’s Bar-B-Que & Brewery, Rancho Mirage | Beer Flights
A mid-valley staple, Babe’s pairs tangy barbecue with an extensive tap list. Their four-pour beer flight ($10) showcases in-house brews—a must-try.
Foodie Flights
Cheeky’s, Palm Springs | Bacon Flight
Famous for its bacon flight, Cheeky’s offers crispy, smoky varieties like rosemary, Coca-Cola, brown sugar, apple cinnamon, jalapeño, and Korean BBQ. Selections rotate; pick your favorites. Pro tip: Arrive early to beat the lines.
El Patio, Palm Springs | Taco Flights
This family-run spot, evolved from Felipe's, specializes in authentic Mexican fare. Try the Tacos estilo La Paz: beer-battered fish and shrimp tacos with housemade coleslaw, onions, sriracha aioli, rice, and refried beans.
Fresh Agave, Palm Desert | Taco Flight (aka 'Taco Fiesta')
Build your own tacos with Fresh Agave's Taco Fiesta, sampling carne asada, pollo asado, carnitas, and chorizo for a fiesta of flavors.
Whether flights, samplers, or fiestas, Greater Palm Springs offers endless ways to taste its culinary scene. Once you've found your favorite, order full portions to savor more.
