Shields Date Garden Menu
Shields Date Garden in Indio, California, offers a unique dining experience with a focus on dates. The cafe serves delicious dishes like Santa Fe and Ratatouille Omelets, alongside breakfast sides and special appetizers like Dungeness Chipotle Crab Cakes and Stuffed Dates. Customers rave about the famous Date Shakes, known for their sweet and creamy texture. The venue also features a garden with informative tours on the history of date palm groves. Despite some criticisms about pricing and credit card charges, Shields Date Garden remains a popular pit stop for travelers seeking a taste of Mediterranean flavors and a relaxing stroll through the expansive garden. With a blend of tasty cuisine, historic ambiance, and delightful date offerings, Shields Date Garden is a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
The Café at Shields
Santa Fe Omelet
Three-egg omelet with pepper jack cheese, cilantro, onions, and jalapeño, topped with tortilla strips, avocado, and red salsa
Ratatouille Omelet
Three-egg omelet with zucchini, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, red bell peppers, eggplant, basil, and feta cheese
Cheese Omelet
Three-egg omelet with your choice of cheddar, pepper jack, provolone, Swiss, bleu, or feta cheese
The Works Omelet
Three-egg omelet with bacon, sausage, ham, tomato, onions, mushrooms, red bell pepper, spinach, and your choice of cheddar, pepper jack, provolone, Swiss, bleu, or feta cheese
Piglet Scramble
Three scrambled eggs with a hearty mix of chorizo, ham, bacon, sausage, and pepper jack cheese
Denver Omelet
Onions, red bell peppers, ham, and choice of cheddar, pepper jack, and provolone cheese
Fit Omelet
A healthy and tasty combination of four egg whites, diced turkey, spinach, tomato, mushroom, tofu and fruit
Two Eggs Any Style with Bacon or Sausage or Ham
Two eggs any style, served with your choice of bacon, sausage, or half side of ham
Steak & Eggs
New York Strip Steak served with two eggs any style
Eggs Benedict
Two halves of English muffin topped with ham, poached eggs, covered with our own chipotle hollandaise sauce. Served with a side of rainbow potatoes
Desayuno a la Mexicana**
Two eggs any style with Chile Verde or Chile Colorado, papas rancheras and corn or flour tortillas
Country Fried Steak
Served with two eggs any style, country gravy and choice of hash browns or country potatoes
Chilaquiles**
Tortilla chips simmered in red salsa with grilled onions topped with two eggs any style, cilantro, red onion, queso fresco and a side of sour cream
English Muffin Sandwich
Our delicious breakfast sandwich made with egg, ham, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, and country potatoes
Beef Sopes**
Shredded beef and lettuce, onions, black beans, and a poached egg with red or green salsa on a thick masa patty; topped with queso fresco
French Toast
Made with freshly-baked bread with a cinnamon swirl and sprinkled with powdered sugar. Served with a side of bacon, sausage, or half side of ham
Belgian Waffle
One scrumptious waffle with a dollop of whipped cream, syrup and a choice of strawberry or applecinnamon sauce
Blueberry Pancakes
Shields' home-made pancakes made with organic flour and eggs and batter mixed with mouthwatering blueberries. Served with two slices of bacon
Shields Pancakes
Our pancakes made from scratch with organic flour and eggs, served with a side of bacon, sausage, or half side of ham
Shields Date Pancakes*
Our pancakes made from scratch with organic eggs and flour, mixed with a touch date butter, and a sprinkling of Deglet Noor dates on top
Oatmeal*
Oatmeal prepared with raisins, brown sugar, Deglet Noor dates, green apples & walnuts
Fruit & Yogurt Parfait
Low fat yogurt, berries and granola drizzled with locally sourced honey
Fruit Plate with Cottage Cheese*
A medley of seasonal fruits from our very own orchards.
Huevos Rancheros con Nopales y Frijoles**
Ranch Style Eggs with Cactus & Peruvian Beans Two eggs with your choice of red or green salsa, served with a side of Peruvian beans, nopales (cactus), on a bed of corn tortillas. Served with country-style potatoes
Machaca con Huevo y Frijoles
Two eggs with shredded beef, red bell pepper, onion, and poblano peppers, served with a side of Peruvian beans and country-style potatoes
Chorizo con Huevo**
Two eggs with chorizo, and a side of country potatoes, Peruvian beans and corn tortillas
Burrito de Machaca con Huevo
A hearty burrito filled with two eggs, shredded beef, red bell pepper, onion, and poblano peppers, wrapped in a flavorful, cilantro-jalapeno flour tortilla. Served with a side of Peruvian beans
Burrito de Chorizo, Huevo y Queso**
A hearty burrito filled with two eggs, chorizo (spicy Mexican sausage), and cheese, wrapped in a flavorful, cilantro-jalapeno flour tortilla. Served with a side of Peruvian beans
Cottage Cheese*
Side of Bacon
One Pancake
Date Pancake
Side of Beans
Half Grapefruit
Side of Sausage
One Egg
Side of Corn Tortillas
Side of Hash Browns, Country Potatoes, or Rainbow Potatoes
Side of Seasonal Fruit*
Toast (4pc.) or (1) English muffin with Date Butter*
Side of Full Ham
Breakfast
Breakfast Sides
Dungeness Chipotle Crab Cake
Made with real crab, served with date and red bell pepper tartar sauce on a bed of greens and frisee lettuce
Calamari
Seasoned calamari rings deep fried with a red bell pepper caper sauce
Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas
Diced shrimped cooked in lime juice mixed with pico de gallo and avocado
Stuffed Dates
Plump Medjool dates stuffed with jalapeño, bleu cheese, and prosciutto, wrapped in bacon, and finished off with a shallot demi-glace and balsamic reduction
Three Cheese Chicken
Made with cilantro-jalapeno flour tortilla, Pico de Gallo, sour cream, guacamole and a side of red salsa
Daily Soup Special
Served with your choice of white, wheat, or sourdough bread
Shields Signature Salad*
Fresh spinach topped with Deglet Noor dates, dried cranberries, walnuts, pears, crumbled bleu cheese, and our house mango vinaigrette
Heart of Palm Salad
Asparagus, prosciutto, mixed greens, dates, granola, cheese, & our signature rhubarb vinaigrette
Curry Chicken Salad
Shredded chicken breast in yellow curry, whole grain mustard, papaya, celery, carrot, & house cream on a field of mixed greens. Served with rhubarb vinaigrette
Tostada Salad
Large flour tortilla shell filled with artisan lettuce, diced tomato, roasted corn, red onion, black beans, shredded cheese and our chipotle ranch dressing with grilled chicken
Cobb Salad
Fresh lettuce topped with chicken, ham, or turkey and bacon, hard-boiled egg, avocado, tomato, green onions, bleu cheese crumbles, and ranch or bleu cheese dressing
Baby Wedge Salad
Two baby iceberg wedges with bleu cheese, green onion, diced tomatoes, and bacon bits topped with bleu cheese dressing and crumbles
Ahi Tower Salad
Raw ahi tuna, avocado, cucumber, mango, orange, topped with seaweed, pickled ginger, won tons and ponzu
Mixed Greens & Four Seasonal Fruit Salad
Artisan lettuce mix with chef's choice of 4 seasonal fruits, pine nuts, feta cheese, and tajin vinaigrette
Tower Salad
Includes Asian pears, avocado, mango, tomatoes, feta cheese mixed green and frisee lettuce with pistachio oil vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine lettuce, tossed in Caesar dressing and topped with parmesan, tomato and croutons
Lunch
Salads
Pan Seared Wall-Eye Fish
Our Shields' preferred fish flavored with jerk seasoning, lemon, and butter. Served with sautéed shallots and spinach, jasmine rice, and a Pasilla chile and chayote sauce
Walleye Fish
Three tacos of your choice on corn tortilla with, served with rice and Peruvian beans
Traditional Pork
Hearty tamale stuffed with shredded pork or cheese and dried Puya chiles, red tomatoes and red guajillo salsa, topped with a cheesy queso fresco crisp and sour cream. Served with rice and beans
Pulled Pork Sandwich**
Shredded pork with Shields' own zesty barbecue sauce on a large, crunchy Mexican-style sandwich bun. Served with cilantro jalapeno coleslaw
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Chicken tenders smothered in buffalo sauce with lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions, chipotle aioli, on ciabatta bread
Ahi Tacos
Raw ahi in butter lettuce with a Cajun and sesame soy sauce
Fish & Chips
House-made, beer battered tempura cod accompanied with a side of fries and caper tartar sauce
New York Steak Sandwich
New York steak, grilled green bell peppers and onions, and melted bleu cheese on a homemade ciabatta bun
Salmon Sandwich
Grilled salmon fillet with sun-dried tomato aioli on your choice of toasted white, wheat, focaccia, or sourdough bread
Shrimp Sandwich**
Sweet and spicy sandwich of shrimp marinated in orange, served with chipotle, lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, onions, bacon, and cilantro aioli on a homemade focaccia bun
Brioche Sandwich
Grilled turkey with melted pepper jack cheese or ham and melted cheddar cheese, on homemade brioche bread
Tuna Melt
Tuna and melted cheddar cheese on toasted, homemade sourdough bread with avocado, cilantro and jalapeno aioli
Chicken Club
Chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, and tomato on toasted, homemade white or wheat bread
BLT
Crispy bacon, lettuce, and tomato on toasted, homemade white or wheat bread
Shields Signature Date Burger*
Our signature burger topped with sautéed Deglet Noor dates, bacon, and melted bleu cheese. Lettuce, tomatoes, and onions served on the side
Shields Cheeseburger
With your choice of melted cheddar, pepper jack, provolone, Swiss, bleu, feta or Boursin cheese
Shields Burger
Our simple yet delicious burger with lettuce, tomatoes and onions
Brie Burger
Our all natural beef patty with grilled onions and melted brie cheese on a homemade burger bun with mayonnaise
Portobello "Burger"
Grilled Portobello mushroom, red bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, and pesto on a homemade focaccia bun
B.B.Q Burger**
Tangy and spicy barbecue sauce with onion rings, lettuce, tomatoes and cheddar cheese served on homemade hamburger bun
Chorizo Burger**
Chorizo and beef patty blend, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, on a homemade burger bun with avocado aioli
Tex Mex Burger**
Southern flavored burger with caramelized onion, ham, jalapeño, pineapple, lettuce tomatoes pepper jack cheese and served on ciabatta bread
House Specialties
Sandwiches and Burgers
Pico de Gallo
Side of Fries
One Fish Taco
Onion Rings with choice of Ranch or BBQ sauce
One Chicken Taco
Salsa and Chips
Guacamole
Side Salad
Guacamole and Chips
Side of Pan Fried Jalapenos
Side of Sweet Potato Fries
Shields' World Famous Date Shake
old fashion vanilla ice cream with milk and date crystals
Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie
a warm chocolate chip cookie topped with a scoop of vanilla cream
Cheese Cake
a slice of cheese cake with fresh strawberries and whipped cream
Berrie Bar
warm berry bar topped with shredded coconut and a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Gelato or Sorbet
a scoop of refreshing, gelato or sorbet with this season's fresh fruits
Lunch Sides
Desserts
Freshly Squeezed Juices*
Orange, grapefruit; Freshly-squeezed juices are not pasteurized
Fresh Coffee
Soft Drinks
Hot Chocolate
Apple, Cranberry Juice
Iced Tea
Aqua Panna
Hot Tea
Pellegrino
Kid's Drink
Codorniu, Brut, Spain
Le Grand Courtage, Brut, France
Domaine Laurier, Brut, California
Samuel Adams
seasonal selection
Beverages
Sparkling Wine
Joel Gott, Riesling, Washington
Paul Toso, Torrantes, Argentina
Root 1, Sauvignon Blanc, Chile
Forest Glen, Pinot Grigio, California
Grove Ridge, Chardonnay, Napa Valley
Salmon Creek, Chardonnay, California
Hess, Chardonnay, Monterey
Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay, Russian River
Rutherford, Chardonnay, Napa Valley
Napa Cellars, Chardonnay, Napa Valley
Bonterra, Viognier, Mendocino
Rutherford, Chardonnay, Napa
Martin Ray, Pinot Noir, Russian River
A to Z, Pinot Noir, Oregon
Rutherford, Pinot Noir, Napa Valley
Grove Ridge, Merlot, Napa Valley
Cedar Brook, Merlot, California
Grove Ridge, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa
Montes Alpha, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile
Avalon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa
Rutherford, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa
Earthquake, Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi
Filus, Malbec, Argentina
Four Vines, Zinfandel, California
Salmon Creek, White Zinfandel, California
Los Dos, Grenache/Syrah, Spain
Fillus, Malbec, Argentina
White Wine
Red Wine
Heineken
Bud Light
Budweiser
XX Lager
Negra Modelo
Fat Tire
Corona Extra
Blue Moon "Belgian White"
Coors Light
Miller Light
Stella Artois
Samuel Adams (Seasonal)
Shock Top
Modelo Especial
Bloody Mary
Cosmopolitan
Mimosa
Margarita
on the rocks only
Long Island Iced Tea
Lemon Drop Martini
Tequila Sunrise
Scotch Manhattan
Chavela**
Beers
Dinner
Sopa Azteca
Soup made with tomato, garlic, celery root, chicken stock, tortilla strips, topped with sliced avocado. without tortilla strips
Sopa Ajo (Soup)
celery root, fennel, roasted garlic puree, cream, chicken stock
Wedge Salad
(2) small baby wedges, bleu cheese dressing, bleu cheese crumbles, diced tomatoes, bacon bits, green onions
Signature Salad
Fresh spinach topped with Deglet Noor dates, dried cranberry, candied walnuts, pears, bleu cheese crumble, and mango vinaigrette
Chile Guero Poppers**
Four (4) stuffed with shrimp, melted cheese, breaded with panko, with a chipotle aioli, and lemon soy sauce
Ceviche Tostada
Two (2) tostadas topped with lime-cooked and seasoned shrimp with house pico de gallo and avocado. without tostada
Nachos
Fresh made tortilla chips, three cheese mix, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, and black beans with choice of chicken or carne asada
Choriqueso**
Three cheese blend with chorizo, choice of corn or flour tortilla
Quesadilla
Large flour tortilla with a blend of 3 cheeses, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream
Taquitos
Three (3) shredded chicken with our three cheese blend, wrapped in corn tortilla, deep fried to a crisp. Served with a side of guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo
Mini Beef Flautas
Two (2) shredded beef wrapped in a flour tortilla, served with pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, queso fresco, red salsa
Camarones en Agua Chile**
Shrimp marinated and slowly cooked in lime juice with sliced onion, cucumber, agua chile juice
Hummus**
Hint of chipotle anda side of lavash
Shrimp Cocktail
Poached shrimp, house made ceviche mix, diced tomatoes, cucumber, jalapeno, avocado, cilantro
Dungeness Crab Cake
Two (2) cakes served on a radish, cucumber, artisan mini salad, and topped with esquite
Potato Skins**
Crispy potatoes layered with chorizo, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream and a side of salsa
Ahi Tower
Avocado, cucumber, mango, orange, with seaweed, pickled ginger, served with ponzu and a wonton. without wonton
California Caesar Salad
Crisp Romaine Lettuce, Caesar dressing, queso fresco, tortilla strips, avocado slices, and grilled chicken. without tortilla strips
Curry Salad
Shredded chicken in yellow curry, whole grain mustard, celery, carrot, and house cream on a bed of baby artisan lettuce with a touch of rhubarb dressing and a slice of papaya. without bread
Starters
Salad Entrees
Chile Colorado**
Beef chunks marinated with guajillo chili, garlic, cumin, cooked in its own juice and simmered to perfection. Served with traditional rice, refried beans and flour or corn tortillas
Fajitas
Chicken, beef, shrimp, sliced red and green bell peppers, red onions, served with traditional rice, beans, and a choice of corn or flour tortilla
Chile Rellenos**
One (1) fluffy, pasilla battered chilies, mozzarella cheese, tomato broth sauce, served with rice, beans, and choice of corn or flour tortillas
Chile Verde**
Slowly cooked pork finished in a green tangy sauce. Served with rice and refried or black beans and corn or flour tortillas
Barbacoa
Chunks of beef marinated in a dry chili rub slowly cooked in its own juice, served with rice, beans, and corn or flour tortillas
Pork Tamale**
Traditional tamale stuffed with pork, red salsa, topped with sour cream, and served with rice and refried or black beans
Cheese Tamale
Stuffed with mozzarella cheese and green sauce, topped with sour cream, served with rice and refried or black beans
Enchilada Suizas
Two (2) corn tortillas filled with shrimp, Monterrey cheese, pasilla cream sauce, topped with a dollop of sour cream, and served with rice and refried or black beans
Traditional Enchiladas
Three (3) enchiladas (choice of red or green sauce), melted cheese, (choice of shredded chicken or beef), served with rice and refried or black beans
Pollo en Mole
Free range chicken breast covered in our mole sauce, served with rice and refried or black beans, and choice of flour or corn tortillas
Pollo Ranchero
Sautéed chicken, red bell pepper, red onions, green bell pepper, tomato sauce, served with rice, refried or black beans and corn or flour tortillas
Bistec Ranchero
Slices of tender beef sautéed with onions, bell peppers, spices, tomato sauce and served with traditional rice, refried or black beans and corn or flour tortillas
Carnitas**
Pork chunks seasoned with special spices, braised to tender perfection, with traditional rice, refried or black beans, and corn or flour tortillas
Camarones al Mojo de Ajo**
Prawns sautéed with garlic, spices, and butter, served with butter rice, refried or black beans, and choice of flour or corn tortilla
Camarones Rancheros**
Shrimp sautéed with bell peppers, onions, sliced tomatoes and tomato sauce, served with butter rice and refried or black beans and corn or flour tortillas
Sopes
Two (2) corn masa patties topped with refried beans, choice of chicken, beef, or carnitas, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, queso fresco, and sour cream, with a side of guacamole
Pork Belly
Three (3) seasoned pork belly tacos, topped with cabbage and pico de gallo salad, served with Mexican risotto and refried beans
Carne Asada
Three (3) tacos topped with onions, cilantro, and red sauce served with rice and refried beans
Al Pastor**
Three (3) pork tacos marinated in house dry chile spices, pineapple, and topped with diced onions and cilantro, and served with a side of tomatillo sauce, traditional rice and refried beans
Fish
Three (3) daily breaded fish tacos on corn tortillas, topped with lime flavored cabbage, pico de gallo, and chipotle aioli sauce, served with butter rice and refried beans
Shrimp
Three (3) shrimp tacos sautéed with a touch of white wine, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime flavored cabbage, alongside traditional butter rice and refried beans
Dorados
Two (2) deep fried tacos with your choice of beef or chicken, topped with shredded lettuce, pico de gallo and cheese, served with a side of salsa, rice, and refried beans
South of the Border Dishes
Tacos
Combination 1
One chile relleno, choice of one hard shell taco of beef or chicken with lettuce, pico de gallo, served with traditional rice and refried or black beans
Combination 2
One red or green sauce enchilada (chicken, beef, and cheese) and one chicken or beef hard shell taco, served with traditional rice and refried or black beans
Combination 3
Two enchiladas, one hard shell taco (beef or chicken), served alongside traditional rice and refried or black beans
Combination 4
One chile relleno, one red or green enchilada, one hard shell taco of beef or chicken, served with traditional rice and refried or black beans
Filet Mignon
8oz. served with garlic mashed potatoes, chef's choice veggies and your choice of one of the following house sauces: tamarind, peppercorn, or shallot cabernet demi-glace
Rib Eye
12oz served with baked potato, chef's choice veggies and your choice of one of the following house sauces: tamarind, peppercorn, or shallot cabernet demi-glace
New York
12oz garlic mashed potatoes, chef's choice veggies and your choice of one of the following house sauces: tamarind, peppercorn, or shallot cabernet demi-glace
Scallops
Pan seared with a touch of mango beurre blanc, served with lime risotto and asparagus. without risotto
Walleye
Pan seared with chipotle, Caribbean rub, served with quinoa and chef's choice veggies, and lemon butter sauce
Salmon
Pan-seared salmon with lemon-butter sauce served with mushroom risotto and chef's choice veggies
Shrimp Scampi
Linguine pasta, tomatoes, garlic, basil, butter and a dash of white wine
Seafood Pasta
Shrimp, fish, mussel, clam, scallop, marinara, tomato, garlic, artichoke, basil, parsley, vodka heavy cream, butter
Combination Platters
Steak & Seafood Entrees
Signature Date Burger
Our signature date burger with sautéed, Deglet Noor dates, bacon, melted bleu cheese, lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and sliced onions on the side
Pan-Seared Jidori Chicken Breast
Free range chicken, grilled asparagus, mashed potatoes, lemon Meyer demi-glace
Chicken Picatta
Thinly sliced chicken breast, sundried tomatoes, capers, fresh lemon juice, white wine, chicken stock, butter, garlic mashed potatoes, and chef choice veggies
Chicken Parmesan
Lightly breaded free range chicken breast, mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce on top of angel hair pasta
Pork Chop**
12oz. chop, served with whipped mashed potatoes, broccoli, chipotle maple syrup demi-glace and garnished with onion strings. without onion strings
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettucine pasta, Alfredo sauce, parmesan cheese
Mexican Paella**
Chorizo, shrimp, chicken, fish, saffron, green peas, rice, chicken stock
Beef Stroganoff
Fettuccini, capers, Dijon, mushrooms, onions, and demi- glace
Guacamole & Chips
Beans
Rice
Mushroom Risotto
Mac & Cheese
Sautéed Mushrooms
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Sautéed Spinach
Truffle French Fries
Baked Potato
House French Fries
Yukon Mashed Potatoes
Other House Favorites
Accompaniments
Tres Leches
Three layered sponge cake sweetened with condensed milk
Chocolate Cake
Milk chocolate with a vanilla cream filling and a scoop of vanilla
Berries Bar
Warm with shredded coconut, oatmeal, blackberries and a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Gelato
Seasonal flavors, Please ask your server for today's selections
Strawberry Cheesecake
Homemade with fresh strawberries and strawberry syrup