Chi Chi

Name: Chi Chi
Address: 415 S Belardo Rd, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, US
Telephone: (760) 318-3005
Price range: $$

Avalon Hotel & Bungalows Palm Springs

We’re looking forward to having you dine with us at Chi Chi. Please be advised if you are dining indoors with us, a proof of vaccination or negative Covid test results in the last 72 hours will be required per the new city mandate. Masks are also required in any indoor spaces.

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..

HOURS:

Daily
All Day; 8:00am – 4:00pm
Sunset; 4:00pm – 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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All Day

Starters

CHIPS & SALSA 16
Fire Roasted Salsa, Avocado Spread, Cilantro, Corn Tortilla Chips

FARMERS MARKET FRUIT 13
Pineapple, Watermelon, Mango, Cucumber, Jicama, Chili Salt & Lime

HALF DOZEN OYSTERS 20 | FULL DOZEN 40
Mignonette Sauce, House-Made Hot Sauce, Lemon

TUNA NACHOS 24
Ahi Tuna, Spicy Aoili, Furikake, Wakame Seaweed, Edamame, Wong Tong Chips

Salads

SPICY CAESAR 16
Kale, Roasted Garlic, Tomato, Kefalotyri, Tahini Caesar Dressing

CHICKEN PISTACHIO SALAD 26
Baby Gem Lettuce, Pistachio, Dates, Sundried Tomatoes, Soft Boiled Egg,
Yogurt & Poppy Seed Dressing

MEDITERRANEAN BOWL 24
Brown Rice, Baby Gem Lettuce, Feta, Pickled Onion, Marinated Olives, Cucumber, Flax Seed Vinaigrette

ADD GRILLED CHICKEN +8 | GRILLED SALMON +13

Delicious Fuel

AÇAÍ BOWL 18
Hempseed Granola, Banana, Toasted Coconut, Blueberries, Mango,
Chia Seed Yogurt, Honey

AVOCADO TOAST 19
Sourdough Bread, Harissa, Avocado Spread, Heirloom Tomato, Mustard Frill, Sprouts, Fried Egg

ADD SMOKED SALMON +10

LOX WORKS 22
Soft Boiled Egg, Capers, Onion, Dill Spread, Townie Everything Bagel

FRENCH TOAST 15
Poppy Seed, Lemon Zest, Whipped Cream, Maple Syrup

AVALON BREAKFAST 25
Two Eggs (Your Way), Bacon, Quinoa & Herb Hash Browns, Kale, Avocado

SHAKSHOUKA 16
Farmers Market Tomato & Chickpea Stew, Two Baked Eggs, Mint, Cilantro, Grilled Naan

MEZZE PLATTER 28
Hummus, Labneh Tzatizki, Avocado Spread, Tabbouleh, Olives, Crudités, Grilled Naan

PAN SEARED SALMON 30
Arugula, Orzo Pasta, Olives, Feta, Pickled Onion, Mint, Tomato,
Flax Seed Vinaigrette

FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH 26
Jalapeno & Dill Vegenause, Pickled Cabbage, Oregano, Fries

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

Cold Pressed Juice 12

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

2 EGGS 6

TOAST 4

I G.F TOAST 6

BACON 7

FRIES 7

GARLIC FRIES 9

AVOCADO 5

TORTILLA CHIPS 4

GRILLED NAAN 8

Beverages

TURMERIC LATTE 7

DATE SHAKE 12

COLD BREW X LA COLOMBE 7

YOUNG COCONUT 10

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

*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

Sunset

Sunset

FARMERS MARKET FRUIT 13
Pineapple, Watermelon, Mango, Jicama, Cucumber, Chili Salt & Lime

CHIPS & SALSA 16
Fire Roasted Salsa, Avocado Spread, Cilantro, Corn Tortilla Chips

HALF DOZEN OYSTERS 20| FULL DOZEN
40 Mignonette, Lemon Wedge, House-made Hot Sauce

SPICY CAESAR 16
Kale, Tomato, Parmesan, Croutons, Spicy Tahini Dressing
ADD GRILLED CHICKEN +8 | GRILLED SALMON +13

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

FRIES 7 | GARLIC FRIES 9 | GRILLED NAAN 8

Wine

Bubbles

Mionette Superiore Prosecco, Italy 12/48
Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut 20/95
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, France 110

Pinks

Mumm Napa Sparkling Brut Rosé 15/60
Whispering Angel Rosé, France 15/60

Whites

Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc, Australia 12/48
Bernardus Chardonnay, Carmel Valley, CA 17/64

Reds

Seven Falls Cabernet, Washington 12/48
Anonymous Red Blend, Napa, CA 16/64

Beers

Stella Artois (draft) 7
Rotating Tap (draft) 8
Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale 8
Lost Coast Hazy DIPA 9
Stone Delicious IPA 8
Red Seal Ale 7
Weihenstephaner Pilsner 7
Calidad, Mexican Style Lager 7
L.Q. Poolside Blonde 8
Abita Light 7

Cocktails

RUM COCONUT 17
Fresh Whole Coconut, Dark Rum

GARDEN COOLER 15
Gin, Cucumber, Basil, Lime

CHI CHI MARGARITA 15
100% Agave Tequila, Agave

PIÑA ON ICE 16
Dark Rum, Pineapple Juice, Coconut

WATERMELON SMASH 15
Vodka, Watermelon, Mint

THE SPICY CACTUS 16
Pisco, Agave, Lime, Cucumber, Serrano Peppers

PALOMA 16
100% Agave Tequila, Elderflower, Grapefruit, Lime, Agave

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 28

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

HALF DOZEN OYSTERS 20 | FULL DOZEN 40

Mignonette, Lemon, Spicy Vinegar

TUNA TARTAR 20

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

MELON & PRAWNS 18

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 29

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

ADD GRILLED CHICKEN +8 | GRILLED SALMON +13 | 1/2 GRILLED BRANZINO +13

Entree

CAULIFLOWER STEAK 24 | V. GF.

Harissa, Citrus Gremolata, Cilantro Salad

BRANZINO 38 | GF.

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

CHARRED SALMON 32 | GF.

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

Balsamic Molasses

JIDORI CHICKEN 34

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 40 | GF.

Tzatziki Labneh, Roasted Stone Fruit, Tomato & Herbs

Dips

Served with Grilled Naan

LABNEH TZATZIKI 12

Quinoa, Tabbouleh, Dill,

Smoked Paprika

HUMMUS 12

Marinated Olives, Zaatar,

Smoked Paprika

AVOCADO MASH 13

Candied Pistachios

MUHAMMARA 14

Pomegranate Molasses, Young Garlic

Sides

FRIES 7
GARLIC FRIES 9
TORTILLA CHIPS 4
GRILLED NAAN 4

Desserts

HOUSE MADE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES 8

BERRIES & CREAM 11

Farmers Market Berries & House Made Whipped Cocunut Cream

ICE CREAM SANDWICH 12

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Pistachio Crumble

DULCE DE LECHE CHESSECAKE 12

Peanut Butter Whip Cream & Caramel

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

“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

Drinks

Cocktails

SKINNY 15

RUM COCONUT +2
Fresh Whole Young Coconut, Dark Rum GARDEN COOLER
Gin, Cucumber, Basil, Lime

CHI CHI MARGARITA
Tequila, Avalon Citrus, Agave

WATERMELON SMASH
Vodka, Watermelon, Mint

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

SIGNATURE 16

COSMO FOR A CAUSE
Vodka, Cointreau, Lime, Cranberry
$1 donated to IRC for every Cosmo sold

PINA ON ICE
Dark Rum, Pineapple, Coconut

SMOKIN’ MIRRORS
Mezcal, Cassis, Lime, Ginger Beer

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

PREMIER PALOMA
Tequila, Elderflower, Grapefruit, Lime, Agave

MEDITERRANEAN SPRITZ
Tequila, Campari, Pineapple, Lime, Rose Water

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

ANEJO OLD FASHIONED
Tequila, Agave, Angostura Bitters, Cherry

Wine

BUBBLES

Mionetto Superiore Prosecco, Italy 12/48
Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut 22/100
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, France 110
Mumm Napa Sparkling Brut Rosé 15/60
Dom Perignon, France 295

PINKS

Angels & Cowboys, Sonoma 12/48
Whispering Angel, France 16/64

WHITES

Barone Fini, Pinot Grigio, Italy 12/48
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
Patient Cottat, Sancerre, France 18/72
Moartin, Codax, Albariño, Spain 54
Groth, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa 60
Cloudy Bay, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand 80
Cakebread, Chardonnay, Napa 100

REDS

H3, Cabernet, Washington 12/48
Terrazas Reserve, Malbec, Argentina 12/48
Ponzi Tavola, Pinot Noir, Willamette 16/64
Anonymous, Red Blend, Napa 16/64
DAOU Cabernet, Paso Robles 16/64
Duck Horn, Merlot, Napa 25/90
Golden Eye, Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 110
Stags’ Leap Cabernet, Napa 120
Soul of the Lion, DAOU, Paso Robles 295

BEER

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

Pool

POOL MENU

CHIPS & SALSA 16
Fire Roasted Salsa, Avocado Spread, Cilantro, Corn Tortilla Chips

FARMERS MARKET FRUIT 13
Pineapple, Watermelon, Mango, Cucumber, Jicama, Chili Salt & Lime

HALF DOZEN OYSTERS 20 | 40 FULL DOZEN
Mignonette Sauce, House-Made Hot Sauce, Lemon

SPICY CAESAR 16
Kale, Tomato, Croutons, Parmesan, Spicy Tahini Dressing
ADD GRILLED CHICKEN +8 | GRILLED SALMON +13

AVOCADO TOAST 19
Sourdough, Smashed Avocado, Heirloom Tomato, Sprouts,
Mustard Frill, Fried Egg

MEZZE PLATTER 28
Hummus, Labneh Tzatizki, Avocado Spread, Tabbouleh, Olives, Crudite, Grilled Naan

TUNA NACHOS 24
Ahi Tuna, Spicy Aoili, Furikake, Fresnos, Wakame Seaweed,
Edamame, Wong Tong Chips

DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER 22
Angus Beef, American Cheese, Little Gem, Tomato, Onions, Pickles, Special Sauce, Fries

GARLIC FRIES 9

WINE

BUBBLES

Mionette Superiore Prosecco, Italy 12/48

Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut, 20/95

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, France 110

PINKS

Mumm Napa Sparkling Brut Rosé 15/60

Whispering Angel Rosé, France 15/60

WHITES

Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc, Australia 12/48

Bernardus Chardonnay, Carmel Valley, CA 17/64

REDS

Seven Falls Cabernet, Washington 12/48

Anonymous Red Blend, Napa, CA 16/64

BEERS

Stella Artois (draft) 7

Rotating Tap (draft) 8

Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale 8

Lost Coast Hazy DIPA 9

Stone Delicious IPA 8

Red Seal Ale 8

Weihenstephaner Pilsner 8

Calidad, Mexican Style Lager 8

L.Q. Poolside Blonde 8

Abita Light 8

COCKTAILS

Rum Coconut 17
Fresh Whole Coconut, Dark Rum

Garden Cooler 15
Gin, Cucumber, Basil, Lime

Chi Chi Margarita 15
100% Agave Tequila, Agave

Pina On Ice 16
Dark Rum, Pineapple Juice, Coconut

Watermelon Smash 15
Vodka, Watermelon, Mint

The Spicy Cactus 16
Pisco, Agave, Lime, Cucumber, Serrano Peppers

Premier Paloma 16
100% Agave Tequila, Elderflower, Grapefruit, Lime, Agave

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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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