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serious mexican flavors with palm springs ease

Day to night, indoors and outdoors, stop in for shareable Mexican favorites from Chef Ysaac Ramirez and a rare mezcal and tequila selection made to explore.
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hours and menus

Brunch and Lunch

Brunch: Saturday and Sunday, 9 AM – 4 PM
Lunch: Monday to Friday, 11 AM – 4 PM

Dinner

Daily, 5–9 PM

Bar

Monday to Friday, 11 AM – 9 PM
Saturday and Sunday, 9 AM – 9 PM

Happy Hour

Monday and Tuesday, 3–9 PM
Wednesday to Sunday, 3–5 PM

Poolside Bar

Daily, 11 AM – 7 PM

Events and happenings

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NYE At Maleza

Ring in 2026 at Maleza with a five-course prix fixe dinner built for bold flavors, good company, and one unforgettable New Year’s Eve.

Wednesday, December 31
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The Sunday Table

Join us for The Sunday Table at Maleza - a rotating, prix fixe Sunday supper served with intention. Each week brings something new to the table, all made to share. Bring your people. Stay a while.

Every Sunday 5 PM - 9 PM
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Weekend Waves

Weekends just got a whole lot better. Enjoy brunch at Maleza and get two day passes to the pool - perfect for savoring every sip, bite, and sun-soaked moment.

Saturday + Sunday 9 AM - 12 PM
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tacos Y Tunes

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

Every Tuesday, 7pm - 9pm
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Happy Hour

Join us at Maleza for Happy Hour prices on some of our favorite items on the menu.

Daily, 3pm - 5pm
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Poolside hangs

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

“Drift Feels Like The Hotel Of The Future, Putting Food Front And Center”
“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.”
“Situated inside the Drift Palm Springs hotel, the floor-to-ceiling windows and pool-adjacent patio welcome the bright desert sun.”
“The inventive menu features fresh takes on customary Mexican dishes, dozens of craft tequilas, and creative cocktails…”
“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.”
“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.”
“Maleza, found inside the hip Drift Hotel, serves an elevated take that’s refreshingly unique.”
“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.”

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