La Cocina in Palm Springs is a Pan-Latin restaurant that explores the intersection of South American cuisine and its place in Southern California, thanks to Executive Chef and Palm Springs native Erick Hernandez.

Celebrate Latin culture in the desert with a menu of amazing options while you dine outside and watch Palm Springs shapeshift as Reforma turns into a hot dance club from 10 PM on.

Stay cool with a Valiente – concocted with Mezcal, lemon, orange, and banana liqueur or a Oaxacan Old Fashioned with Mole Bitters. A tropical Margarita might tickle your fancy – with options like passionfruit, guava, or white peach – with a salt or tajin rim, of course.

Begin your culinary exploration with uber-fresh Peruvian ceviche accompanied by sweet potato chips as the shovel, and cut elote (wood-fired roasted corn) on a stick. Share the beer-steamed, plump, juicy and spicy Saltspring Island mussels, with chorizo and saffron, paired with grilled bread to soak up all that addicting broth.

For heartier dinner options, order the Australian rack of Lamb with Peruvian harissa rub and pomegranate gastrique. Don’t miss the crispy Papas Bravas with aioli. The Peruvian Lomo Saltado is a must-order menu item with filet mignon and steak frites. It is the most popular dish that began in the late 19th century when Chinese immigrants arrived in Peru to work on the railroads and mines bringing with them their culinary traditions – adapting stir-fry cooking techniques with local Peruvian ingredients. The hearty bowl of filet mignon and steak frites at La Cocina is a satisfying medley stuffed with potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, and pearl onions.

Next time we want to try the Birria Eggrolls and Argentinian Empanadas stuffed with ground beef or wild mushrooms fried to golden perfection and served with red chimichurri and aji verde. .

Satiate your sweet tooth with a slice of Mango Lime Cheesecake.

Look out for Happy Hour deals and La Cochina’s new summer menu with discounted menu items like Mesquite Pork Belly Tacos, Mexican Wedge Salad, and Creamy Chipotle Pasta with Chicken.

Brunch, lunch, dinner, and take-out are all available at La Cocina.