Mexico City Flavors + Palm Springs Ease

Bold Mexico City-inspired flavors, fresh ingredients, and a laid-back energy made for long meals and great cocktails.

Events + Happenings

Overhead view of six tacos on clay plates garnished with cilantro, onions, avocado, and lime wedges on a metal table.

TACOS Y TUNES

Every Tuesday, 6–9 PM

‍Join us on the patio every Tuesday night for taco and drink specials and live music from local artists.

RSVP

Woman in red shirt holding a frozen cocktail with orange garnish beside a taco topped with onions on a checkered tile table.

Happy Hour

Sunday to Thursday, 4–6 PM

Stop by Maleza for Happy Hour prices on some of our favorite items on the menu.

Resort pool scene with guests swimming and lounging under yellow umbrellas surrounded by palm trees and desert mountains.

Weekend Waves

Saturday and Sunday, 9 AM – 12 PM

Enjoy brunch at Maleza and get two day passes to the pool.

Reserve

Friends relaxing on outdoor patio lounge furniture with drinks while a woman in denim approaches carrying a cocktail.

Poolside Hangs

Hang at our resort-style pool, where daybeds, cabanas, and loungers invite sun and relaxation.Follow @malezaps for the latest poolside happenings.

Day Passes

Group of friends enjoying cocktails and conversation in a modern restaurant lounge with large windows and paper lantern

Crispy arancini balls in creamy orange sauce alongside beef tacos topped with cilantro and onion on a checkered tile table.

Server presenting a tequila or mezcal flight on a wooden board with orange slices and chocolate accompaniments.

Fresh shrimp ceviche with citrus segments, cucumber slices, jalapeño, and microgreens in a vibrant orange broth.

Stylish restaurant interior featuring tropical plants, paper globe pendant lights, and diners enjoying evening meals.

A vibrant mango margarita with a chili-salt rim and dried fruit garnish, served on a dark velvet cushion in moody lighting.

Fresh ceviche dish with thinly sliced radishes, cucumber, jalapeño, and herbs in citrus marinade, bathed in warm natural

Crispy fried spring rolls topped with fresh parsley and cilantro, served on a speckled ceramic plate with creamy white sauce.

Press

“Drift Feels Like The Hotel Of The Future, Putting Food Front And Center”

“Maleza, found inside the hip Drift Hotel, serves an elevated take that’s refreshingly unique.”

“The inventive menu features fresh takes on customary Mexican dishes, dozens of craft tequilas, and creative cocktails…”

“The tranquil, all-white patio with views of the crystal blue lap pool in the distance feels like you’re on a private island in the Mediterranean, not a roadside hotel in the desert.”

“The meals offer an elevated take on Mexican street food, serving ceviche and aguachile that are so good, you’ll contemplate licking the plate clean.”

“In addition to the traditional and unexpected drink offerings, Maleza’s NA cocktail, beer and wine offerings is one the most innovative booze-free lineups you’re going to encounter.”

“Situated inside the Drift Palm Springs hotel, the floor-to-ceiling windows and pool-adjacent patio welcome the bright desert sun.”

“Maleza is the latest and greatest Baja-inspired restaurant to land in Palm Springs. Though Maleza is open all day long, it is most popular for dinner, especially if you’re seeking something a bit more elevated and upscale.”

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