Wally’s Desert Turtle has been a desert staple for decades. The elegant restaurant opened its doors in 1978 when owner Wally Botello decided he wanted to create a fine dining experience in the ...

When the late Wally Botello launched Wally’s Desert Turtle in 1978, the stand-alone, Steve Chase-designed restaurant quickly became an icon of elegance and high standards along Rancho Mirage’s ...

With the pandemic, many local restaurants have been forced to adapt or close their doors. One local restaurant, Wally’s Desert Turtle, is going above and beyond to make sure customers can have ...