THE SOUTHWEST, REIMAGINED
By Chef Angelo Sosa
Fine Dining In Palm Springs
The Southwest is rich with stories, and Tía Carmen beautifully weaves them into an unforgettable culinary experience. Every dish is a symphony of heritage and artistry—whether evoking the essence of tradition or celebrating the soul of an entire culture. Under the masterful touch of Chef Angelo Sosa, each creation pays homage to his beloved Aunt “Tía” Carmen, whose influence extends beyond the name to define a dining experience of unparalleled refinement.
Meet the chef
Meet Chef Angelo Sosa
Whether you’ve seen Chef Angelo Sosa competing on Top Chef, dug into his two cookbooks, or visited any of the near dozen restaurants he’s masterfully lent a hand to, one notion remains clear: his passion for culinary precision is captivating.
Group Dining Buyouts
Control
the Show
the Show
For those seeking an unforgettable gathering, Tía Carmen offers exclusive buyout options for private and group dining. Whether celebrating life’s special moments or hosting an intimate soirée in Greater Palm Springs, our refined ambiance and exquisite cuisine promise an experience as extraordinary as the occasion itself.
Breakfast:
- Monday - Friday | 7am – 11am
- Saturday & Sunday | 7am – 12pm
Dinner:
- Sunday | 5pm – 9pm
- Closed on Monday, Tuesday
- Wednesday & Thursday | 5pm – 9pm
- Friday & Saturday | 5pm – 10pm | kitchen closes at 10pm | bar closes at midnight
Enjoy up to 3 hours of complimentary valet parking when dining at Tia Carmen. Validation available with your dining receipt. *
SNACKS
pan frito
cotija cheese, serrano chile, chestnut butter, pine thistle honey | gf veg
$12
jidori chicken croquettes
aji amarillo, manchego | d g
$18
LIGHT + BRIGHT + FRESH
fluke crudo
asian pear, lime leaf, japanese cucumber, banana, leche de tigre | gf
$18
tuna crudo
corn coconut broth, smoked chile oil, dill | gf
$22
corn tostada
fire roasted corn, elote mayo, corn purée, feta espuma, cilantro | gf *
$16
grilled octopus
spanish octopus, sherry vinegar, black garlic, squid ink | gf sh
$23
roasted purple yam
queso sauce, aged tepary bean mole negro | veg n
$19
beets & cheese
roasted local beets, coachella citrus, chile morita, queso fresco, salsa macha | d *
$19
romaine salad
baby romaine, fried egg dressing, manchego, pear, radish, fennel, sage vinaigrette | gf veg
$17
CHARCOAL + WOOD + FIRE
bucatini & mushrooms
cordyceps, local maitake, chervil, mushroom jus | gf veg v
$27
market fish a’la plancha
israeli couscous, mojo verde, tomato sofrito | g
$38
tia carmen burger
8oz mishima reserve beef patty, smoked gouda, heirloom tomatoes, bibb lettuce truffle aioli, brioche, fries
$32
filet mignon
8oz australian wagyu, southwestern spice blend; served with bone marrow butter aged tepary bean mole madre | n *
$58
ribeye
14oz australian wagyu, southwestern spice blend; served with bone marrow butter aged tepary bean mole madre | n *
$85
GRAINS + GREENS + ROOTS
flame roasted corn
yellow corn, poblano chile, corn flan, feta cheese | gf v
$12
yucca brûlée
yucca, cream, garlic, manchego cheese | gf veg
$12
roasted fingerling potatoes
bone marrow butter, aged cheddar, chives | gf
$14
native rice
native rice, smoked paprika, garlic, umami sauce | veg v
$8
crispy brussel sprouts
caramelized habanero agave, manchego, chili | veg v
$12
DAIRY FREE DF | GLUTEN FREE GF | VEGETARIAN VEG | VEGAN V | SHELLFISH SH | CONTAINS NUTS N
We proudly partner with local farmers, ranchers, and artisans. *These items are prepared to order and can be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Please inform your server of any allergies or dietary restrictions. A gratuity of 20% will be added to parties of six or more.
MERCADO BREAKFAST
Join us for our Mercado-style breakfast buffet, where seasonal ingredients and bold flavors come together in a vibrant culinary experience, featuring an abundant selection of freshly prepared dishes.
petite mercado
a selection of cereals, yogurts, pastries, smoked fish, assorted meats & cheeses, oatmeal, and fruit
$27
mercado experience
a variety of our signature dishes including native grain fried rice, green chile pork, beef birria, tres leches french toast, made to order omelets, and all items included in the petite mercado
$40
clásico
egg, cheddar cheese
garden
mushroom, bell pepper, onion, spinach
carne
bacon, sausage, ham, onion
egg white
spinach, onion, mushroom, bell pepper
personalized
choice of cheese, bell peppers, onions spinach, mushrooms, ham, bacon, pork, chicken sausage (up to 4)
kids mercado
for guests ages 4-12
$18
An Elegant Selection to Begin Your Morning
tía carmen's pastries
variety of assorted pastries
$15
horchata oatmeal
mexican cinnamon and brown sugar, vanilla bean, oat milk, toasted pecans
$18
farmers market fruit bowl
seasonal fruit, market berries
$18
smoked salmon
hibiscus pickled onions, tomato, dill + caper whipped cream cheese, boiled egg, toasted bagel
$24
straus family creamy organic yogurt parfait
pumpkin seed granola, honeycomb, macerated berries
$17
eggs clásico
two eggs any style, bacon, pork sausage or chicken sausage, southwest country potatoes, toast
$24
chilaquiles
hibiscus pickled onions, cilantro, creamy tomatillo sauce, fried egg
$22
birria eggs benedict
english muffin, braised short rib, two poached eggs, hibiscus pickled onions, hollandaise southwest country potatoes
$26
maiz pancakes
berry compote, honeycomb butter, maple syrup
$22
tres leches french toast
macerated berries, creme anglaise
$24
farmers market vegetable smoothie
$14
fresh fruit smoothie
$12
orange juice
$8
grapefruit juice
$8
san pellegrino
$9
acqua panna still
$9
mimosa
$16
bloody mary
$15
coffee
$6
espresso
$8
latte
$9
cappuccino
$8
MERCADO BREAKFAST
Join us for our Mercado-style breakfast buffet, where seasonal ingredients and bold flavors come together in a vibrant culinary experience, featuring an abundant selection of freshly prepared dishes.
petite mercado
a selection of cereals, yogurts, pastries, smoked fish, assorted meats & cheeses, oatmeal, and fruit
$27
mercado experience
a variety of our signature dishes including native grain fried rice, green chile pork, beef birria, tres leches french toast, made to order omelets, and all items included in the petite mercado
$40
clásico
egg, cheddar cheese
garden
mushroom, bell pepper, onion, spinach
carne
bacon, sausage, ham, onion
egg white
spinach, onion, mushroom, bell pepper
personalized
choice of cheese, bell peppers, onions spinach, mushrooms, ham, bacon, pork, chicken sausage (up to 4)
kids mercado
for guests ages 4-12
$18
An Elegant Selection to Begin Your Morning
tía carmen's pastries
variety of assorted pastries
$15
horchata oatmeal
mexican cinnamon and brown sugar, vanilla bean, oat milk, toasted pecans
$18
farmers market fruit bowl
seasonal fruit, market berries
$18
smoked salmon
hibiscus pickled onions, tomato, dill + caper whipped cream cheese, boiled egg, toasted bagel
$24
straus family creamy organic yogurt parfait
pumpkin seed granola, honeycomb, macerated berries
$17
eggs clásico
two eggs any style, bacon, pork sausage or chicken sausage, southwest country potatoes, toast
$24
tres leches french toast
macerated berries, creme anglaise
$24
farmers market vegetable smoothie
$14
fresh fruit smoothie
$12
san pellegrino
$9
acqua panna still
$9
mimosa
$16
bloody mary
$15
espresso
$8
latte
$9
cappuccino
$8
DAIRY FREE DF | GLUTEN FREE GF | VEGETARIAN VEG | VEGAN V | SHELLFISH SH | CONTAINS NUTS N
DAIRY FREE DF | GLUTEN FREE GF | VEGETARIAN VEG | VEGAN V | SHELLFISH SH | CONTAINS NUTS N
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BREAKFAST
tia carmen's pastries
variety of assorted pastries
$15
horchata oatmeal
mexican cinnamon and brown sugar, vanilla bean, oat milk, toasted pecans
$18
farmers market fruit bowl
seasonal fruit, market berries
$18
smoked salmon
hibiscus pickled onions, tomato, dill + caper whipped cream cheese, boiled egg, toasted bagel
$24
straus family creamy organic yogurt parfait
pumpkin seed granola, honeycomb, macerated berries
$17
eggs clásico
two eggs any style, bacon, pork sausage or chicken sausage, southwest country potatoes, toast
$24
chilaquiles
hibiscus pickled onions, cilantro, creamy tomatillo sauce, fried egg
$22
birria eggs benedict
english muffin, braised short rib, two poached eggs, hibiscus pickled onions, hollandaise southwest country potatoes
$26
maiz pancakes
berry compote, honeycomb butter, maple syrup
$22
tres leches french toast
macerated berries, creme anglaise
$24
OMELETTES
clásico
egg, cheddar cheese
$21
garden
mushroom, bell pepper, onion, spinach
$23
carne
bacon, sausage, ham, onion
$25
personalized
choice of cheese, bell peppers, onions spinach, mushrooms, ham, bacon, pork, chicken sausage (up to 4)
$25
ADDITIONS
mix berries
$14
apple wood bacon
$8
chicken sausage
$10
pork sausage
$10
southwest country potatoes
$8
toast
english muffin, white, wheat, or sourdough
$6
gluten free muffin
$8
avocado
$8
housemade salsa
$3
BEVERAGES
farmers market vegetable smoothie
$14
fresh fruit smoothie
$12
orange juice
$8
grapefruit juice
$8
san pellegrino
$9
acqua panna still
$9
mimosa
$16
bloody mary
$15
BOON BOONA COFFEE
coffee
$6
espresso
$8
latte
$9
cappuccino
$8
DAIRY FREE DF | GLUTEN FREE GF | VEGETARIAN VEG | VEGAN V | SHELLFISH SH | CONTAINS NUTS N
We proudly partner with the following local farmers, ranchers, and artisans: Ramona Farms • Hypha Mushrooms • Coleman Family Farms • Tutti Frutti • Valdivia Farms Girl & Dug Farm The Garden of Organic • Beylik Family Farms 1972 • Weiser Family Farms
*These items are prepared to order and can be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Please inform your server of any allergies or dietary restrictions. A gratuity of 20% will be added to parties of six or more.
SPECIALTY COCKTAILS
evergreen martini
ford's gin, clear creek douglas fir brandy, dolin dry vermouth
$20
yuzu & bergamot paloma
tromba blanco tequila, italicus bergamot, grapefruit, yuzu *
$20
pineapple & ginger tahona
tromba reposado tequila, pressed pineapple & ginger juice *
$19
century of passion
puntigudo mezcal, passion fruit, lime leaf *
$18
mesquite gunslinger
del bac whiskey, cynar, tempus fugit cacao, smoke
$25
mole old fashioned
don abraham añejo tequila, st remy brandy, mole (contains nuts)
$22
midnight in jalisco
tequila reposado, cacao, licor 43, grand marnier, espresso
$19
SIGNATURE MARGARITAS
unforgiven
tromba tequila, hibiscus, lime, cointreau, black lava salt *
$19
the bad and the beautiful
don julio blanco tequila, prickly pear, lime, cointreau, salt *
$19
rebel without a cause
jalapeño infused vida mezcal, pineapple, lime, cointreau, tajin *
$20
pillow talk
vanilla infused tramba blanco tequila, caramelized orange cointreau, lime
$20
night of the living dead
casamigos blanco, lime, cointreau, activated charcoal, black lava salt *
$22
some like it hot
tromba blanco tequila, chef soso's aguachile, fresh pressed apple *
$18
SPARKLING
laurent perrier | la cuvee
brut | champagne nv
$30
café de paris
brut | vin de france nv
$13
jcb nº 69
crémant de bourgogne | burgundy nv
$19
perrier-jouët
grand brut | champagne nv
$65
ruinart
brut rosé | champagne nv
$75
WHITE
paisley
pinot grigio | friuli '21
$13
domaine thomas et fils
la perrier | sancerre '24
$25
massican
annia tocai blend | napa valley '23
$20
bouchaine
estate chardonnay | carneros '21
$18
ROSÉ
il borro
sangiovese | toscana '23
$14
RED
bouchard aine & fils
pinot noir | burgundy '21
$22
castello di romitorio 'brio'
sangiovese | tuscany '22
$16
grounded wine company
cabernet sauvignon | california '21
$13
emerson brown wines
cabernet sauvignon | napa valley '21
$29
DESSERT AND SAKE
cascinetta vietti
moscato d'asti | piedmont '23
$15
dolceby far niente
late harvest | napa valley '17
$28
broadbent
vintage port | porto '15
$20
BOTTLES + CANS
skyduster super dry
12 oz can | lager | los angeles, ca
$9
trumer pils
11oz bottle | pilsner | berkeley, ca
$10
anderson valley blood orange goose
12 oz can | goose | boonville, ca
$10
weihenstephan hefeweiss
11.2 oz bottle | hefeweizen | germany
$10
la quinta even par
12 oz can | ipa | palm desert, ca
$9
pizza port chronic ale
12 oz can | amber ipa | carlsbad, ca
$10
athletic brewing Co.
12 oz can | non-alcoholic mexican style copper | san diego, ca
$9
* zero proof variations available
Desserts
Tia Carmen’s Jewelry Box
caramelized miso truffle, coconut marshmallow, lychee rose
$17
Flan Manchego Cheese
tequila caramel, vanilla bean, manchego cheese | gf, v
$15
Caramel Ristretto
caramel nougatine, hazelnut feuilletine, espresso mousse | n
$16
Le Citron
yuzu white chocolate ganache montee, fingerlime | gf
$18
DAIRY FREE DF | GLUTEN FREE GF | VEGETARIAN VEG | VEGAN V | SHELLFISH SH | CONTAINS NUTS N
We proudly partner with local farmers, ranchers, and artisans. *These items are prepared to order and can be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Please inform your server of any allergies or dietary restrictions. A gratuity of 20% will be added to parties of six or more.
Entrees
tenders
handbreaded chicken tender bites with fries
$12
fresh pasta
tomato sauce or butter and cheese |
$14
cheeseburger
prime beef patty, american cheese brioche bun, fries
$14
grilled cheese
cheddar, fries
$11
cheese pizza
10 inch personal
$14
pepperoni pizza
10 inch personal
$15
Sides
french fries
$9
fresh fruit bowl
$9
Desserts
ice cream
chocolate, vanilla (2 scoops) | vgn n
$6
sorbetto
mango, lemon (2 scoops)
$5
tia’s sundae
vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, sprinkles, chocolate crumble, chocalate sauce | vgn n
$12
DAIRY FREE DF | GLUTEN FREE GF | VEGETARIAN VEG | VEGAN V | SHELLFISH SH | CONTAINS NUTS N
We proudly partner with local farmers, ranchers, and artisans. *These items are prepared to order and can be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Please inform your server of any allergies or dietary restrictions. A gratuity of 20% will be added to parties of six or more.
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