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Chi Chi

Avalon Hotel & Bungalows Palm Springs

There’s something to be said for a go-to destination where ordering your “usual” gets a nod of recognition. The Chi Chi restaurant’s fresh, balanced California menu matches your desert mood, be it health or indulgence or somewhere in between. Here, we add rum to our coconuts. That’s simply how we lunch..

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HOURS:

Mon-Fri
Breakfast; 7:00am – 11:00am
Lunch; 11:00am – 5:00pm
Dinner; 5:00pm – 10:00pm

Sat & Sun
Brunch; 7:00am – 5:00pm
Dinner; 5:00pm – 10:00pm

CONTACT US:

(760) 318-3005

LOCATION:

Avalon Hotel Palm Springs
415 South Belardo Road
Palm Springs, CA 92262

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Breakfast

Monday – Friday
7am-11am

Morning fuel

FARMERS MARKET FRUIT 12
Pineapple, Watermelon, Mango, Cucumber, Jicama, Chili Salt & Lime

AÇAÍ BOWL 16
Hempseed Granola, Banana, Toasted Coconut, Blueberries, Mango,
Chia Seed Yogurt, Honey

BAKED OMELET 18
Spinach, Mushrooms, Green Onion, Tomato, Mustard Frill
Herb & Garlic Whipped Cheese

AVOCADO TOAST 18
Sourdough, Harissa, Avocado Spread, Heirloom Tomato, Mustard Frill, Sprouts, Fried Egg

LOX WORKS 20
Soft Egg, Capers, Onion, Dill Spread, Townie Everything Bagel

SHAKSHOUKA 12
Farmers Market Tomato & Chickpea Stew, Two Baked Eggs, Mint,
Cilantro, Naan, Feta

FRENCH TOAST 14
Poppy Seed, Lemon Zest, Whipped Coconut Cream, Maple Syrup

ENTRANA ASADO 27
6oz Skirt Steak, Two Eggs (Your Way), Cucumber & Tomato Salad

AVALON BREAKFAST 24
Two Eggs (Your Way), Bacon, Quinoa & Herb Hash Browns, Kale, Avocado

Cold Pressed Juice
12 each

GINGERSNAP
Fuji Apple, Green Apple, Ginger, Lemon

THE CLOVER
Kale, Cucumber, Celery, Spinach, Pear, Cilantro, Mint, Lime

THE QUENCH
Watermelon, Jicama, Strawberry, Mint, Lime, Watermelon Rind

SUNRISE
Orange, Carrot, Coconut Water, Lemon, Ginger, Turmeric

 

Sides

TOAST 4 | GF 6

BACON 7

2 EGGS 6

CHICKEN SAUSAGE 7

AVOCADO 4

 

Fresh Start

TURMERIC LATTE 7

DATE SHAKE 12

YOUNG COCONUT 10

 

Beverages

COLD BREW X LA COLOMBE 7

FRENCH PRESS 8

CAPPUCCINO/LATTE 7

ESPRESSO 5

JUICE – Orange, Grapefruit 6

HOT TEA X LA COLOMBE 5
Breakfast, Citrus, Chamomile, Earl Grey, Jasmine Green Tea

 

V. VEGAN
V.O. VEGAN OPTIONAL
G.F. GLUTEN FREE

A 20% Service Charge will be added to parties of 6 or more.

“Avalon adds a 3% Wellness Surcharge to assist in providing Health Care Benefits for our Colleagues.”

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Lunch

11:00am – 5:00pm

Starters

HUMMUS & AVOCADO 18
House-Made Hummus, Marinated Olives, Avocado Spread, Pistachios, Cilantro, Chips

HALF DOZEN OYSTERS 18 | FULL DOZEN 36
Mignonette Sauce, House-Made Hot Sauce, Lemon

HAMACHI CRUDO 17
Hibiscus Agua Chile, Corn, Onion, Coconut, Cilantro, Pickled Fresno

LEMONGRASS-GINGER & CAULIFLOWER CHILLED SOUP 12
Cilantro, Serrano, Chia Seeds, Smoked Paprika

 

Salads

SPICY CAESAR 16
Kale, Tomato, Parmesan, Croutons, Spicy Tahini Dressing

FARMERS MARKET LETTUCES 26
Burrata, Strawberries, Pistachio, Flax Seed & Oregano Vinaigrette

CHICKEN PISTACHIO SALAD 24
Baby Gem Lettuce, Pistachio, Dates, Sundried Tomatoes, Soft Boiled Egg,
Yogurt & Poppy Seed Dressing

ADD PAN SEARED GRILLED CHICKEN +6 | PAN SEARED GRILLED SALMON +12

 

Delicious Fuel

MEZZE PLATTER 26
Hummus, Labneh Tzatizki, Avocado Spread, Tabbouleh, Olives, Crudite, Grilled Naan

MEDITERRANEAN BOWL 22
Brown Rice, Baby Gem Lettuce, Feta, Cucumber, Pickled Onion, Marinated Olives, Lemon Vinaigrette
ADD PAN SEARED GRILLED CHICKEN +6 | PAN SEARED SALMON +12

AVOCADO TOAST 18
Sourdough, Avocado Spread, Heirloom Tomato, Sprouts, Mustard Frill, Fried Egg
ADD SMOKED SALMON +8

AVALON CLUB 21
Hot Capicollo, Manchego, Grilled Pineapple, Arugula, Balsamic Molasses, Fries

PAN SEARED SALMON 28
Arugula, Orzo Pasta, Piquillo Pepper, Olives, Feta, Pickled Onion, Mint,
Oregano Vinaigrette

EDAMAME FALAFEL BURGER 22
Heirloom Tomato, Pickled Onion, Cucumber, Tzatziki, Za’atar

DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER 22
Angus Beef, American Cheese, Baby Gem Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Special Sauce, Fries

 

Sides

FRIES 7

GARLIC FRIES 9

TORTILLA CHIPS 4

GRILLED NAAN 4

CRUDITE 4

 

Cocktails

SKINNY 15

RUM COCONUT +2
Fresh Whole Young Coconut, Dark Rum

GARDEN COOLER
Gin, Cucumber, Basil, Lime

CHI CHI MARGARITA
100% Agave Tequila, Avalon Citrus, Agave

WATERMELON SMASH
Vodka, Watermelon, Mint

DESERT JEWEL
Mandarin Vodka, Aperol, Grapefruit, Lemon, Bubbles

SIGNATURE 16

PINA ON ICE
Dark Rum, Pineapple Juice, Coconut

SMOKIN’ MIRRORS
Mezcal, Cassis, Lime, Ginger Beer

THE SPICY CACTUS
Pisco, Agave, Lime, Cucumber, Serrano Peppers

PALOMA
100% Agave Tequila, Elderflower, Grapefruit, Lime, Agave

THE WHISKEY PROPER
Whiskey, Orange, Pineapple, Ginger Beer, Bitters

ANEJO OLD FASHIONED
100% Agave Tequila, Agave, Angostura Bitters, Cherry

Wine

BUBBLES

Mionetto Superiore Prosecco, Italy 12/48
Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut 20/95
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, France 110
Mumm Napa Sparkling Brut Rosé 15/60
Dom Perignon, France 295

PINKS

Mulderbosch Rosé of Cab, S. Africa 10/40
Whispering Angel Rosé, France 15/60

WHITES

Barone Fini Pinot Grigio, Italy 10/40
Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc, Australia 12/48
Six Ridges, Chardonnay, Russian River 14/56
Duck Horn, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa 15/60
Bernardus Chardonnay, Carmel Valley 17/64
Pazo Barrantes Albariño, Spain 54
Stags’ Leap Chardonnay, Napa 60
Groth Sauvignon Blanc, Napa 60
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand 80
Cakebread Chardonnay, Napa 25/100

REDS

Seven Falls Cabernet, Washington 10/40
Terrazas Reserve, Malbec, Argentina 12/48
Ponzi Tavola Pinot Noir, Willamette 15/60
Anonymous, Red Blend, Napa 16/64
DAOU Cabernet, Paso Robles 16/64
Duck Horn, Merlot, Napa 25/90
Dunham Cellars Cabernet, Walla Walla 100
Golden Eye, Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 110
Stags’ Leap Cabernet, Napa 120

BEER

Stella Artois (draft) 7
Rotating Draft 8
Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale 8
Lost Coast Hazy DIPA 9
Stone Delicious IPA 8
Stone Ripper Pale Ale 7
Weihenstephaner Pilsner 7
Calidad, Mexican Lager 7
La Quinta Poolside 8
Abita Light 7
Duvel 9

“Avalon adds a 3% Wellness Surcharge to assist in providing Health Care Benefits for our Colleagues.”

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

**Due to state regulations:
Food must be purchased in order to consume alcohol

Dinner

Starters

 BREAD & BUTTER 9

Grilled Levain Loaf, Sumac Honey Butter, Olives, Pickles Crudités

 HEIRLOOM TOMATO CARPACCIO 18 

Flax Seed, Burrata, Sumac Vinaigrette, Dill Oil, Pickled Shallot

 MEZZE PLATTER 26

Hummus, Labneh, Tzatizki, Avocado Spread, Tabbouleh, Olives, Crudite, Grilled Pita

 HALF DOZEN OYSTERS 18

Mignonette, Lemon, Spicy Vinegar

 TUNA TARTAR 18

Piquillo Pepper, Quinoa, Za’atar, Aji Amarillo, Cucumber, Pickled Onion, Cilantro Salad

 MELON & PRAWNS 16

Yuzu Crème Fraîche, Melon, Fresno, Cucumber, Pickled Onions, Popped Quinoa

 SWEET POTATO 16 | V. GF.

Jalapeno & Dill Veganaise, Harissa Pomegranate Molasses, Burnt Onion Soil

 CHARCUTERIE BOARD 28

Chef’s Selection of Cured Meats, Cheeses & Accoutrements, Grilled Bread

Salads

 SPICY CAESAR 16

Kale, Roasted Garlic, Tomato, Kefalotyri, Tahini Caesar Dressing

 HUMMUS & LITTLE GEM 24

Feta, Cucumber, Pickled Onion, Olives, Cherry Tomato, Candied Pistachios 

 CARAMELIZED ENDIVE 22 | GF

Dates, Cured Egg Yolk, Sun-Dried Tomato, Smoked Paprika Oil, 

Poppy Seed Yogurt Dressing

 ADD GRILLED CHICKEN +6 | GRILLED SALMON +12 | 1/2 GRILLED BRANZINO +12

Entree

 CAULIFLOWER STEAK 22 | V. GF.

Harissa, Citrus Gremolata, Cilantro Salad 

 BRANZINO 36 | GF.

Charred Corn & Tomato Relish, Fennel & Mustard Frill Salad, Corn Puree 

 CHARRED SALMON 28 | GF.

Garlic & Poppy Seed Whipped Feta, Arugula & Quinoa Tabbouleh, Pickled Onion, 

Balsamic Molasses

 JIDORI CHICKEN 33

Toybox Squash, Lentils, Tomato, Mint Chicken Jus

 SLOW BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB 36 | GF.

Chickpea & Eggplant Tomato Stew, Muhammara, Short Rib Jus 

 GRILLED NEW YORK STRIP 38 | GF.

Tzatziki Labneh, Roasted Stone Fruit, Tomato & Herbs

Dips

 LABNEH TZATZIKI 11

Quinoa, Tabbouleh, Dill, 

Smoked Paprika

HUMMUS 11

Marinated Olives, Zaatar, 

Smoked Paprika

AVOCADO MASH 12

Candied Pistachios

MUHAMMARA 14

Pomegranate Molasses, 

Young Garlic

Sides

FRIES 7
GARLIC FRIES 9
TORTILLA CHIPS 4
GRILLED PITA 4

Desserts 12

 CHOCOLATE BUDINO

Baklava Crisp

ICE CREAM SANDWICH

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream,

Chocolate Chip Cookie, 

Rose Petal Pistachio Crumble

LEMON BLUEBERRY CAKE

Coconut Cream, 

Candied Pistachio Crumble

COCKTAILS

Skinny 15 Each

RUM COCONUT +2
Fresh Whole Young Coconut, Dark Rum

GARDEN COOLER
Gin, Cucumber, Basil, Lime

CHI CHI MARGARITA
100% Agave Tequila, Avalon Citrus, Agave

WATERMELON SMASH
Vodka, Watermelon, Mint

DESERT JEWEL
Mandarin Vodka, Aperol, Grapefruit, Lemon, Bubbles

Signature 16 Each

PINA ON ICE
Dark Rum, Pineapple Juice, Coconut

SMOKIN’ MIRRORS
Mezcal, Cassis, Lime, Ginger Beer

THE SPICY CACTUS
Pisco, Agave, Lime, Cucumber, Serrano Peppers

PALOMA
100% Agave Tequila, Elderflower, Grapefruit, Lime, Agave

THE WHISKEY PROPER
Whiskey, Orange, Pineapple, Ginger Beer, Bitters

ANEJO OLD FASHIONED
100% Agave Tequila, Agave, Angostura Bitters, Cherry

Beer

Stella Artois (draft) 7
Rotating Draft 8 Tank 7
Farmhouse Ale 8
Lost Coast Hazy DIPA 9
Stone Delicious IPA 8
Stone Ripper Pale Ale 7
Weihenstephaner Pilsner 7
Calidad, Mexican Lager 7
La Quinta Poolside 8
Abita Light 7 Duvel 9

WINE

Bubbles

Mionetto Superiore Prosecco, Italy 12/48
Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut 20/95
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, France 110
Mumm Napa Sparkling Brut Rosé 15/60
Dom Perignon, France 295

Pinks

Mulderbosch Rosé of Cab, S. Africa 10/40
Whispering Angel Rosé, France 15/60

Whites

Barone Fini Pinot Grigio, Italy 10/40
Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc, Australia 12/48
Six Ridges, Chardonnay, Russian River 14/56
Duck Horn, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa 15/60
Bernardus Chardonnay, Carmel Valley 17/64
Pazo Barrantes Albariño, Spain 54
Stags’ Leap Chardonnay, Napa 60
Groth Sauvignon Blanc, Napa 60
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand 80
Cakebread Chardonnay, Napa 25/100

REDS

Seven Falls Cabernet, Washington 10/40
Terrazas Reserve, Malbec, Argentina 12/48
Ponzi Tavola Pinot Noir, Willamette 15/60
Anonymous, Red Blend, Napa 18/64
DAOU Cabernet, Paso Robles 16/64
Duck Horn, Merlot, Napa 25/90
Dunham Cellars Cabernet, Walla Walla 100
Golden Eye, Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 110
Stags’ Leap Cabernet, Napa 120

*Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfsh, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and during pregnancy, can cause birth defects. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/alcohol.

“Avalon adds a 3% Wellness Surcharge to assist in providing Health Care Benefitsfor our Colleagues.”

**Due to state regulations:
Food must be purchased in order to consume alcohol

Weekend Brunch

SAT – SUN | 11AM – 4PM

STARTERS

HUMMUS & AVOCADO 18
House-Made Hummus, Marinated Olives, Feta, Avocado Spread, Pistachios, Cilantro, Chips

HALF DOZEN OYSTERS 18 | FULL DOZEN 36
Mignonette Sauce, House-Made Hot Sauce, Lemon

HAMACHI CRUDO 17
Hibiscus Agua Chile, Corn, Onion, Coconut, Cilantro, Pickled Fresno

LEMONGRASS-GINGER & CAULIFLOWER CHILLED SOUP 12
Cilantro, Serrano, Chia Seeds, Smoked Paprika

 

SALADS

SPICY CAESAR 16
Kale, Tomato, Parmesan, Croutons, Spicy Tahini Dressing

FARMERS MARKET LETTUCES 26
Burrata, Strawberries, Pistachio, Flax Seed & Oregano Vinaigrette

CHICKEN PISTACHIO SALAD 24
Baby Gem Lettuce, Pistachio, Dates, Sundried Tomatoes, Soft Boiled Egg, Yogurt & Poppy Seed Dressing
ADD PAN SEARED CHICKEN +6 | PAN SEARED SALMON +12

DELICIOUS FUEL

MEZZE PLATTER 26
Hummus, Labneh Tzatizki, Avocado Spread, Tabbouleh, Olives, Crudite, Grilled Naan

MEDITERRANEAN BOWL 22
Brown Rice, Baby Gem Lettuce, Feta, Cucumber, Pickled Onion, Marinated Olives, Lemon Vinaigrette
ADD PAN SEARED CHICKEN +6 | PAN SEARED SALMON +12

AVOCADO TOAST 18
Sourdough, Avocado Spread, Heirloom Tomato, Sprouts, Mustard Frill, Fried Egg
ADD SMOKED SALMON 8

AVALON CLUB 21
Hot Capicollo, Manchego, Grilled Pineapple, Arugula, Balsamic Molasses, Fries

PAN SEARED SALMON 28
Arugula, Orzo Pasta, Harissa, Olives, Feta, Pickled Onion, Mint, Oregano Vinaigrette

BUTTERMILK PANCAKES 16
Lemon & Poppy Seed Buttermilk Pancakes, Mixed Berries, Powdered Sugar

GRILLED NEW YORK & EGGS 38
Two Eggs (Your Way), Avocado, Sauteed Kale, Levain Toast

EDAMAME, CHICKPEA & FALAFEL BURGER 22
Harissa, Heirloom Tomato, Pickled Pickels, Cucumber, Tzatziki

DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER 22
Angus Beef, American Cheese, Little Gew, Tomato, Pickles, Special Sauce

AVALON BREAKFAST 24
Two Eggs (Your Way), Pork Bacon, Quinoa & Herb Hash Browns, Avocado, Sourdough Bread, Sauteed Kale

SIDES

FRIES 7

GARLIC FRIES 9

AVOCADO 6

GRILLED NAAN 6

TOAST 4

GLUTEN FREE TOAST 6

BACON 7

CHICKEN SAUSAGE 7

2 EGGS 6

*Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfsh, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and during pregnancy, can cause birth defects. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/alcohol.

**Due to state regulations: Food must be purchased in order to consume alcohol

Cocktails

Cocktails

SKINNY 15

RUM COCONUT +2
Fresh Whole Young Coconut, Dark Rum

GARDEN COOLER
Gin, Cucumber, Basil, Lime

CHI CHI MARGARITA
100% Agave Tequila, Avalon Citrus, Agave

WATERMELON SMASH
Vodka, Watermelon, Mint

DESERT JEWEL
Mandarin Vodka, Aperol, Grapefruit, Lemon, Bubbles

SIGNATURE 16

PINA ON ICE
Dark Rum, Pineapple Juice, Coconut

SMOKIN’ MIRRORS
Mezcal, Cassis, Lime, Ginger Beer

THE SPICY CACTUS
Pisco, Agave, Lime, Cucumber, Serrano Peppers

PALOMA
100% Agave Tequila, Elderflower, Grapefruit, Lime, Agave

THE WHISKEY PROPER
Whiskey, Orange, Pineapple, Ginger Beer, Bitters

ANEJO OLD FASHIONED
100% Agave Tequila, Agave, Angostura Bitters, Cherry

Wine

BUBBLES

Mionetto Superiore Prosecco, Italy 12/48
Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut 20/95
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, France 110
Mumm Napa Sparkling Brut Rosé 15/60
Dom Perignon, France 295

PINKS

Mulderbosch Rosé of Cab, S. Africa 10/40
Whispering Angel Rosé, France 15/60

WHITES

Barone Fini Pinot Grigio, Italy 10/40
Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc, Australia 12/48
Six Ridges, Chardonnay, Russian River 14/56
Duck Horn, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa 15/60
Bernardus Chardonnay, Carmel Valley 17/64
Pazo Barrantes Albariño, Spain 54
Stags’ Leap Chardonnay, Napa 60
Groth Sauvignon Blanc, Napa 60
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand 80
Cakebread Chardonnay, Napa 25/100

REDS

Seven Falls Cabernet, Washington 10/40
Terrazas Reserve, Malbec, Argentina 12/48
Ponzi Tavola Pinot Noir, Willamette 15/60
Anonymous, Red Blend, Napa 16/64
DAOU Cabernet, Paso Robles 16/64
Duck Horn, Merlot, Napa 25/90
Dunham Cellars Cabernet, Walla Walla 100
Golden Eye, Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 110
Stags’ Leap Cabernet, Napa 120

BEER

Stella Artois (draft) 7
Rotating Draft 8
Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale 8
Lost Coast Hazy DIPA 9
Stone Delicious IPA 8
Stone Ripper Pale Ale 7
Weihenstephaner Pilsner 7
Calidad, Mexican Lager 7
La Quinta Poolside 8
Abita Light 7
Duvel 9

**Due to state regulations:
Food must be purchased in order to consume alcohol

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Meet Our Chef

Alex Fregoso is the culinary force behind dining at Avalon Hotel and Bungalows in Palm Springs — a professional Culinary Institute graduate with over a decade of experience in restaurants around the world, including coveted apprenticeships with celebrity Chefs Gordon Ramsay and Iron Chef Morimoto. In Los Angeles, Alex was previously the Chef de Cuisine at Calabra, Santa Monica Proper’s one-of-a-kind rooftop restaurant in addition to working at the London Hotel West Hollywood and the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel. We’re honored to have his vision in front of Avalon Hotel and Bungalows, serving an eclectic menu of healthy California creations, inspired by his love of traveling the world.

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Avalon Palm Springs

415 South Belardo Road
Palm Springs, CA 92262

Front Desk: 1 (760) 318 3012
Reservations: 1 (760) 318 3012
Chi Chi: 1 (760) 318 3005
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