Clandestino Menu (Update 2025)
**Introducing the menu at Clandestino:**
Clandestino, a cocktail bar with Mexican and Latin American cuisine, offers a unique dining experience in Palm Springs. With its trendy outdoor seating and romantic ambiance, this upscale restaurant provides a diverse menu with options for every palate. Customers rave about the Margarita flight, Arco iris salad, short rib empanadas, and squash blossoms. The churro ice cream sandwich steals the show with its homemade ice cream and crispy churro pairing.
The restaurant's extensive drink list, impeccable service, and relaxing patio atmosphere make it a must-visit spot in the area. Don't miss out on their signature dishes like the Mexican Osobucco, trio ceviche stack, and carne asada plate. Overall, Clandestino offers a delightful dining experience that combines delicious food, curated cocktails, and excellent service.
AppetizersAppetizers
Chimichangas
Three mini chimichangas stuffed with chicken, ranchero sauce, and cheese blend. Served on a bed of black beans, topped with tomatillo sauce, guacamole, and red onion escabache.
Crab And Shrimp Cakes
Served with corn, red onions, roasted poblano sauce. Topped with avocado and serrano slaw and pico de gallo.
Deep Fried Calamari
Served with smoked crema and salsa verde.
Fried Squash Blossoms
Four lightly fried squash squash blossoms stuffed with Oaxaca cheese. Served on top of smoked green and red sauce with a corn salad.
Pork Tamale
Stuffed with pulled pork and mole rojo; topped with red onion, roasted poblano, queso fresco and sour cream.
Short Rib Empanadas
Served with four and stuffed with short rib and Oaxaca cheese.
Stuffed Guerito Peppers
Six stuffed with shrimp, bacon, pepperjack cheese, cilantro, salsa negra and chipotle aioli.
Taco Chips
Six small hard shell tacos filled with vegan refried beans and soyrizo on a bed of lettuce. Served with guacamole, ranchero sauce and pickled onions.
Tempura Avocado Bites
Six served with pickled onions and spicy aioli.
Vegan Tamale
Stuffed with carrot, chayote, potato, cauliflower and sweet corn. Accompanied by a chickpea salad, roasted red sauce and vegan sour cream.
Arco Iris Salad
Served with mixed greens, cucumber, mango, bell pepper, jicama, carrot, green apple, red onion, tomato, avocado, corn and a mango vinaigrette.
Black Bean Salad
Served with mixed greens, tortilla strips, red onion, radish, avocado, corn, serrano chiles, bell pepper and a simple olive oil and lemon dressing.
Seared Ahi Tuna Salad
Served with mixed greens, jalapeno, red onion, mango, avocado, sesame seeds, tortilla strips, and a ginger-honey dressing.
Grilled Avocado Salad
Served with romaine lettuce, grilled avocado, grilled asparagus, grilled zucchini, tortilla stripes, sweet corn, and a cilantro-lime vinaigrette.
Jicama And Papaya Salad
Served with mixed greens, green apple, carrots, mint leaves, and a watermelon serrano vinaigrette.
Carne En Su Jugo
Pozole Verde
Served with hominy, salsa verde, pork, onion, cabbage and a tostada on the side with crema.
Sopa De Cantina
Soups & SaladsSoups & Salads
NachosNachos
Carnitas Nachos
Served with refried beans, cheddar cheese, Monterey jack cheese, ranchero sauce, pico de gallo, avocado, jalapenos and Mexican crema.
Chicken Nachos
Served with refried beans, cheddar cheese, Monterey jack cheese, ranchero sauce, pico de gallo, avocado, jalapenos and Mexican crema.
Chipotle Shrimp Nachos
Served with refried beans, cheddar cheese, Monterey jack cheese, ranchero sauce, pico de gallo, avocado, jalapenos and Mexican crema.
Short Rib Nachos
Served with refried beans, cheddar cheese, Monterey jack cheese, ranchero sauce, pico de gallo, avocado, jalapenos and Mexican crema.
Steak Nachos
Served with refried beans, cheddar cheese, Monterey jack cheese, ranchero sauce, pico de gallo, avocado, jalapenos and Mexican crema.
Vegetarian Nachos
Served with soyrizo, black beans, bell peppers, pickled onions, Oaxaca cheese, panela cheese, pico de gallo, avocado, jalapenos and crema.
Al Pastor Tacos
Two tacos with achiote marinated diced pork, onions, cilantro and pineapple in house made corn tortillas. Served with red rice and pinto beans.
Arrachera Steak Taco
One taco with corn and caramelized onions in a house made corn tortilla. Served with guacamole, red rice and pinto beans on the side.
Carne Asada Tacos
Two tacos with grilled carne asada and pico de gallo in house made corn tortillas. Served with guacamole, red rice and pinto beans on the side.
Carnitas Tacos
Two tacos with slow-roasted pork and pico de gallo in house made corn tortillas. Served with red rice and pinto beans.
Chicken Tacos
Two tacos with grilled chicken, queso fresco, and pico de gallo in house made corn tortillas. Served with red rice and pinto beans.
Fried Calamari Taco
One taco with sauteed peppers and onions, red cabbage, dried chile pesto in a house made flour tortilla. Served with chipotle crema, white rice and pinto beans.
Fried Sole Tacos
Two tacos with beer battered sole fish, cabbage, pico de gallo, creamy cilantro salsa and avocado in house made corn tortillas. Served with white rice and pinto beans.
Grilled Salmon Taco
One taco with napa caddage, pico de gallo, and dill cream suce in a house made corn tortilla. Served with white rice and pinto beans.
Grilled Shrimp Tacos
Two tacos with chipotle marinated shrimp, caggage, pico de gallo, and avocado in house made corn tortillas. Served with chipotle mayo, white rice and pinto beans on the side.
Lobster Tail Tacos
Lobster tail grilled with chile oil, two house made flour tortillas, cabbage, pico de gallo, and avocado.
Poblano Taco
One taco with sauteed poblano peppers, corn, red onion, oyster mushrooms,queso fresco, and roasted poblano sauce in a house made corn tortilla. Served with green rice and pinto beans.
Roasted Romesco Cauliflower Taco
One taco with romesco sauce, red cabbage, roasted pineapple sauce, coconut flakes, roasted pepitas and cilantro in a house made corn tortilla. Served with green rice and pinto beans.
Seared Ahi Tuna Taco
One taco with mango salsa, cabbage, radish, cilantro, sweet chile sauce and avocado in a house made flour tortilla. Served with pickled ginger, white rice and pinto beans on the side.
Short Rib Taco
One taco with cilantro and onions in a house made corn tortilla. Served with red rice and pinto beans.
TacosTacos
CevicheCeviche
Mango Chiltepin Aguachiles
Raw shrimp, avocado, mango sauce with chiltepin chile, red onion, cucumber, cilantro and fresh mango.
Octopus Ceviche
Mixed with red onion, cilantro, cucumber, avocado and tomato. Served on corn shells.
Shrimp Ceviche
Mixed with cilanto, tomato, serrano chile, lime, avocado and cucumber. Served on corn shells.
Sole Fish Ceviche
Mixed ith carrots, onion, cilantro, tomato, cucumber, avocado and lime. Served on corn shells.
Trio Ceviche Stack
Sole fish, shrimp, and octopus ceviches stacked with avocado and served with chips.
Camarones A La Mojo
Carne Asada Plate
Served with grilled skirt steak, guacamole, pinto beans, roasted jalapeno and your choice of house made tortillas. Topped with grilled onions.
Cauliflower Mole (Vegan)
Cooked over low heat for two hours with a variety of spices, fruits and dried chiles. Accompanied by red rice and crispy tortilla strips.
Chile Relleno
Cochinita Pibil
Slow cooked pork in a banana leaf. Served with a side of red rice, house made corn tortillas, and a tomatillo sauce.
Creamy Cilantro Salmon
Served with roasted fingerling potatoes, cipollini onions, bacon and roasted bell peppers.
Mexican Ossobuco
Served with red rice and bone marrow topped with barbacoa, radish-cilantro and served with corn tortillas.
Red Burrito
House made tomato flour tortilla, beef stew, red rice, refried beans. Served with a side of fresh guacamole, watercress saladand red salsa.
Seafood Mixto
Surf And Turf
Served with grilled skirt steak, guacamole, pinto beans, roasted jalapeno and your choice of house made tortillas. Topped with grilled onions.
Tlacoyo (Vegan)
Stewed vegetables stuffed into a lightly fried potato. Accompanied by a nopales salad, heart of palm, black beans, avocado and red tomatillo sauce.
Trio Quesadilla
Choice of protein on flour tortillas. Served with pico de gallo, salsa verde and bean dip on the side. Can only choose one type of tortilla.
PlatesPlates
Fajitas and EnchilladasFajitas and Enchilladas
Chk Enchiladas
Shredded chicken, Oaxaca cheese, roasted poblano salsa and red rice on the side. Topped with queso fresco, sour cream and avocado.
Veggie Enchiladas
Chayote, potatoes, onions, guajillo salsa, and Mexican cheese blend. Topped with queso fresco, sour cream, lettuce, pico de galloand served with a side of green rice.
Shrimp Enchiladas
Sauteed shrimp in a creamy chipotle sauce with bell peppers, onion, garlic butter and white wine. Topped with Oaxaca cheese, pico de gallo and cream sauce with a side of white rice.
Enmoladas
Shredded chicken, mole poblano sauce, watercress salad, pickled onions, tortilla stripes, crema and sesame seeds.
Chk Fajitas
Grilled chicken sauteed with onions and bell peppers. Served with choice of house made tortillas, pinto bean, green rice, salsa rojo, guacamole, and sour cream on the side.
Chipotle Shrimp Fajitas
Chipotle marinated shrimp sauteed with onions and bell peppers. Served with choice of house made tortillas, pinto bean, green rice, salsa rojo, guacamole, and sour cream on the side.
Steak Fajitas
Grilled steak sauteed with onions and bell peppers. Served with choice of house made tortillas, pinto bean, green rice, salsa rojo, guacamole, and sour cream on the side.
VEGGIE FAJITAS
Served with mushrooms, peppers, onions, corn, tomato, calabacitas. Choice of house made tortillas, pinto bean, green rice, salsa rojo, guacamole, and sour cream on the side.
Arroz Blanco
Arroz Rojo
Arroz Verde
Black Beans
Chips And Salsa
Served with red salsa.
Guacamole, Salsa And Chips
Served with red salsa.
Mexican Corn
Served off the cobb with mayo, cotija, paprika, cayenne pepper, cilantro and lemon zest.
Refried Beans
Side Ahi
Side Avocado
Side Calamari
Side Carne Asada
Side Carnitas
Side Chk
Side Chipotle Shrimp
Side Salmon
Side Of Cucumber
Side Fresh Jalapenos
Side Fried Jalapeno
Side Garlic Bread
Side Large Guac
Side Mexican Blend Cheese
Side Mole
Side Of Mixed Veggies
Onion, squash, zucchini, tomato, corn
Side Of Tortillas
Three house made tortillas.
Side Plain Shrimp
Side Queso Fresco
Side Short Rib
Side Small Guac
Side Sour Cream
Side Tostadas
Whole Pinto Beans
Side Soyrizo
SidesSides
DessertDessert
Arroz Con Leche
Cold rice pudding topped with almonds, raisins and cinnomon.
Choco Flan
Chocolate cake topped with flan.
Pan De Elote
Sweet cornbread smothered in condensed milk.
Kid's Bean And Cheese Buritto
Served with red rice.
Kid's Carne Asada Taco
Served with fries.
Kid's Cheese Enchillada
Served with red rice.
Kid's Cheese Quesadilla
Served with fries.
Kid's Chicken Quesadilla
Served with fries.
Kid's Ice Cream
Kid's MenuKid's Menu
Clandestino ExclusivesClandestino Exclusives
Bourbon, date infused demerara, lemon juice, aquafaba
Black Manhattan
Rye, amaro, bitters, infused with smoke
El Guero
Rum, amaro, tres leche milk, simple syrup, vanilla vodka whipped cream
Felipe Orlando
Rosemary infused vodka, house made watermelon lemonade, guava syrup
Mula Picante
Serrano-infused tequila, lime juice, watermelon juice, simple syrup, ginger beer, mint
La Dama
Vodka, lychee cordial, raspberry puree, lemon juice, simple syrup, citrus foam
La Morena
Tequila, Licor , espresso
Lychee Pisco Sour
Pisco, lychee, aperol, lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white
Mala Santa
Sage infused whiskey, lemon, simple syrup, pomegranite juice, ginger beer
Mezcalita
Mezcal, orange juice, lime juice, orange bitters
Moody Sister
Gin, lemon, honey thyme syrup, red wine float
Nina Fresa
Vodka, passion fruit liquor, strawberry puree, coconut milk
Paloma
Tequila, lime juice, grapfruit juice,agave, grapefruit soda
Smoked Old Fashion
Bourbon, demerara, bitters, infused with smoke
Te Enamore
Mezcal, whiskey, amaro, lemon juice, agave, tamarindo syrup, bitters
Tres Agaves
Reposado tequila, serrano infused tequila, mezcal, lime juice, simple syrup, angostura bitters
Vegan Whiskey Sour
Bourbon, demerara, lemon juice, aquafaba
Vicente Fernandez
Bourbon, chinola passion fruit, lemon juice, agave, muddled strawberries
Aperol Spritz
Bloody Maria
Serrano infused tequila, V-, clamato
Bloody Mary
Serrano infused vodka, V-, clamato
Cosmo
Vodka, lime juice, simple syrup, cranberry
Cuba Libre
Rum, lime juice, coke
French
French Martini
Vodka, pineapple juice, chambord
Gimlet
Gin, lime juice
Gin Martini
Gin, vermoth rinse of glass
Greyhound
Gin, grapefruit juice
Hot Toddy
Lemon Drop
Vodka, Lemon juice, simple syrup, triple sec
Long Island
Vodka, rum, tquila, gin, triple sec, lemon juice, coke
Manhattan
Rye, sweet vermouth, bitters
Mojito
Rum, lime juice, simple syrup, muddled mint, soda water
Moscow Mule
Vodka, lime juice, simple syrup, ginger beer
Negroni
Gin, sweet vermouth, campari
Old Fashioned
Bourbon, bitters, simple syrup, orange bitters
Srewdriver
Vodka, orange juice
Tequila Sunrise
Tequila, grenadine, orange juice
Vodka Martini
Vodka, with a vermouth rinse on the glass
Whiskey Sour
Whiskey, egg white, lemon juice, simple syrup
Drink Special
Classic CocktailsClassic Cocktails
CordialsCordials
Grand Mariner
Passion Liquor
Amaro
Iced Tea
Satori blood orange blend.
Hot Tea
Coffee
Tito's coffee trail.
Horchata
House made.
Jamaica
House made.
Watermelon Juice
Fresh squeezed.
Lemonade
House made.
Mocktail
Choice between cucumber, watermelon, Felipe Orlando or guava.
Watermelon Lemonade
House made.
Soda
Choice of coke, diet coke, sprite, Dr. Pepper and club soda. Free refillsGinger beer no free refills.
Sparkling Bottle
Liter glass bottle.
Still Bottle
Liter glass bottle.
Apple Juice
Orange Juice
Fresh squeezed.
Arnold Palmer
Made with blood orange herbal iced tea.
Large Press
DrinksDrinks
Margaritas, Sangria & MimosaMargaritas, Sangria & Mimosa
Mimosa
Champagne and choice of juice
Red Sangria
For two
White Sangria
For Two
Margarita Flight
Mango chamoy, cucumber, guava, jamaica
Refrescado
Tequila, cucumber, lime juice, agave
Mango Chamoy
Tequila, mango puree, lime juice, agave, chamoy
Guavamente
Tequila, guava puree, lime juice, agave, muddled strawberries
Jamaica Margarita
Tequila, jamaica, lime juice, agave
Watermelon Margarita
Tequila, watermelon juice, agave
Pineapple Margarita
Tequila, pineapple juice, agave
Lime Margarita
Tequila, lime juice agave
Cadillac Margarita
El Tesoro, lime, agave and grand mariner float
Amaras Cupreata
Amaras Espadin
Amaras Reposado
Bozal Cenizo
Bozal Espadin
Ilegal Anejo
Ilegal Joven
Ilegal Reposado
Madre Mezcal
Montelobos Espadin
Montelobos Pechuga
Montelobos Tobala
Rosa Luna
Vamonos Riendo
Verde (Well)
Taste Of Puebla
Fosforo Mezcal Tobala-UnagedFosforo Mezcal Tobala Penca-Aged - months in glass with a cooked agave leaf
MezcalMezcal
Red Wine BottleRed Wine Bottle
BTL Cab Three Thieves
Napa, California: Aromas of vanilla, fig, cassis fruit. Integrated tannins and a velvety texture.
BTL Cab Quilt
Napa, California: Palate dominated by fruit forward personality with secondary bright and balanced tones of black cherry, pomegranate and toasty oak.
BTL Mal Corazon Del Sol
Mendoza, Argentina: Notes of tea leaves and a savory palate. Sweet fruit compote with a spicy finish.
BTL PN Calling
Sonoma County, California: Medium bodied with flavors of cherry, cinnamon, white pepper, black tea.
BTL Blend Paul Autard
Rhone Valley, France: Smoky complex wine loaded with warm raspberry fruit.
BTL Rioja Vina Coterro
Alfaro, Spain:Medium bodied with bright raspberry and cherry aromas. Smooth finding balance between sweet and bitter.
BTL Tinto D.V. Catena
Mendoza, Argentina: Ripe red berry and plum aromas with a floral, violet like edge and appealing oak influence.
BTL Zinfandel Brochelle
Paso Robles, California: Blackberry jam with the acidic freshness of cranberry creates a flavor balance enhanced by spicy cinnamon, cardamom and clove.
Corkage
/ Bottle Corkage
Magnum
GL Cab Three Thieves
Napa, California: Aromas of vanilla, fig, cassis fruit. Integrated tannins and a velvety texture.
GL Cab Quilt
Napa, California: Palate dominated by fruit forward personality with secondary bright and balanced tones of black cherry, pomegranate and toasty oak.
GL Mal Corazon Del Sol
Mendoza, Argentina: Notes of tea leaves and a savory palate. Sweet fruit compote with a spicy finish.
GL PN Calling
Sonoma County, California: Medium bodied with flavors of cherry, cinnamon, white pepper, black tea.
GL Blend Paul Autard
Rhone Valley, France: Smoky complex wine loaded with warm raspberry fruit.
GL Rioja Vina Coterro
Alfaro, Spain:Medium bodied with bright raspberry and cherry aromas. Smooth finding balance between sweet and bitter.
GL Tinto D.V. Catena
Mendoza, Argentina: Ripe red berry and plum aromas with a floral, violet like edge and appealing oak influence.
GL Zinfandel Brochelle
Paso Robles, California: Blackberry jam with the acidic freshness of cranberry creates a flavor balance enhanced by spicy cinnamon, cardamom and clove.
Red Wine GlassRed Wine Glass
TequilaTequila
Angelisco Blanco
Angelisco Reposado
Arte Nom Anejo
Arte Nom Reposado
Arte Nom Blanco
Cantera Anejo
Cantera Reposado
Cantera Silver
Casamigos Anejo
Casamigos Blanco
Casamigos Reposado
Clase Azul Anejo
Clase Azul Plata
Clase Azul Reposado
Don Julio
Don Julio Anejo
Don Julio Blanco
Don Julio Reposado
Fortaleza Reposado
Fortaleza Blanco
Jaja Anejo
Jaja Blanco (Well)
Jaja Reposado
La Gritona Reposado
Patron Anejo
Patron Reposado
Patron Silver
Siete Leguas Anejo
Siete Leguas Blanco
Siete Leguas Reposado
Tequila Ocho Anejo
Tequila Ocho Plata
Tequila Ocho Reposado
Chopin
Condesa "Clasica"
Condesa "Prickly Pear"
Copalli
Ford's (Well)
Grey Goose
Gvori (Well)
Hanson
Sipsmith
Titos
Vodka, Gin and RumVodka, Gin and Rum
Whiskey, Rye and ScotchWhiskey, Rye and Scotch
Y Monkey Shoulder
Abasolo
Angels Envy
Ballantine
Basil Hayden's Dark Rye
Buffalo Trace
Elijah Craig
Four Roses (Well)
Four Roses Small Batch
Glenlivet y
High West Double Rye
Laphroaig
Rittenhouse (Well)
Whistle Pig
Old Fitz Year
Woodford Reserve
BTL Albarino Fento
Rias Baixas, Spain: Pear, white peach, sea salt, lanolin, hint of citrus skin. Complex.
BTL Chard Dutton Estate
Sonoma, California: Aromas of apricot, peach, and other stone fruits. Aromas complimented by light bouquet of vanilla, toast, and most notably caramel.
BTL Chard Devil's Corner
Tasmania, Australia: Layered aromas and flavors of zesty melon and ripe nectarine. Fresh and youthful on the palate with zingy citrus of lemon and grapefruit.
BTL PG Ryan Patrick
Columbia Valley, Washington: Bright cirtrus and floral notes.
BTL Ries Forge Cellars
Seneca Lake, New York: Vibrant mustard flower, white peach, and chamomile notes make this white racy and vivid, with mouthwatering cut on the finish.
BTL Rose Angeline
Santa Rosa, California: Crisp strawberry flavors met with bright citrus notes and racy, vibrant acidity.
BTL Rose Cote De Roses
Languedoc, France: Soft pale pink that releases aromas of summer fruits with hints of grapefruit. On the palate fresh and full with great aromaic presitsence.
BTL SB Monte Xanic
Central Valley, Chile: Aromas of fresh herbs, grapefruit, green apple. Mineral finish.
BTL SB Raphael Midoir
Loire Valley, France: Crisp aciditywith notes of lemon, lime, apple, pear. Mineral finish.
BTL Brut - Llopart
Napa Valley, California: Crisp, bright, vivacious. Aromatic wine with orange peel, pear, mango, lemon chiffon, yellow peach.
White Wine BottleWhite Wine Bottle
White Wine GlassWhite Wine Glass
GL Albarino La Trucha
Rias Baixas, Spain: Pear, white peach, sea salt, lanolin, hint of citrus skin. Complex.
GL Chard Dutton Estate
Sonoma, California: Aromas of apricot, peach, and other stone fruits. Aromas complimented by light bouquet of vanilla, toast, and most notably caramel.
GL Chard Devil's Corner
Tasmania, Australia: Layered aromas and flavors of zesty melon and ripe nectarine. Fresh and youthful on the palate with zingy citrus of lemon and grapefruit.
GL PG Ryan Patrick
Columbia Valley, Washington: Bright cirtrus and floral notes.
GL Ries Forge Cellars
Seneca Lake, New York: Vibrant mustard flower, white peach, and chamomile notes make this white racy and vivid, with mouthwatering cut on the finish.
GL Rose Angeline
Santa Rosa, California: Crisp strawberry flavors met with bright citrus notes and racy, vibrant acidity.
GL Rose Cote De Roses
Languedoc, France: Soft pale pink that releases aromas of summer fruits with hints of grapefruit. On the palate fresh and full with great aromaic presitsence.
GL SB Monte Xanic
Central Valley, Chile: Aromas of fresh herbs, grapefruit, green apple. Mineral finish.
GL SB Raphael Midoir
Loire Valley, France: Crisp aciditywith notes of lemon, lime, apple, pear. Mineral finish.
GL Brut- Llopart
Napa Valley, California: Crisp, bright, vivacious. Aromatic wine with orange peel, pear, mango, lemon chiffon, yellow peach.