Mario's Italian Cafe Indio Menu
Welcome to Mario's Italian Cafe Indio, a culinary gem nestled in Indio, California. This cafe is celebrated for its welcoming ambiance and genuine Italian charm that makes every guest feel at home.
When it comes to their menu, expect an enticing array of classic dishes. The Chicken Marsala receives rave reviews for its sumptuous flavors, while the Chicken Piccata stands out with its perfect seasoning. For pasta lovers, dishes like Chicken Alfredo and lobster and crab cannelloni promise al dente perfection and rich sauces, ensuring a delightful dining experience.
Beyond the food, the attentive service and warm atmosphere create the perfect backdrop for family gatherings or intimate dinners. With generous portions and the option for catering, Mario's is truly a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Italian cuisine in the Coachella Valley.
Children's Plate
Chicken Strips & French Fries - Children's
Spaghetti Marinara - Children's
Penne Marinara - Children's
Macaroni & Cheese - Children's
Cheese Pizza - Children's
6"
Spaghetti Butter - Children's
Penne Butter - Children's
Pepperoni Pizza - Children's
Lite Sausage Parmigiano
Served with spaghetti marinara
Lite Meatloaf Parmigiano
Served with spaghetti marinara
Lite Cannelloni
Over a light bed of angel hair
Lite Fettuccine Alfredo
Creamy blend of imported cheeses
Lite Baked Lasagna
Lite Ravioli Marinara
With cheese or beef
Bow Tie Macaroni & Cheese
Creamy blend of Cheddar cheese
Lite Eggplant Parmigiano
Served with spaghetti marinara
Lite Baked Mostaccioli
Lite Manicotti
Over a light bed of angel hair
Dinner Specials - B
Large Specialty Pizzas
Large - Hawaii 4-0
Canadian bacon, pineapple, onions, and 4 cheeses
Large - Margherita Pizza
Fresh tomato, basil & garlic, fresh mozzarella & Romano cheese with extra virgin olive oil, light tomato sauce
Large - Buffalo Wing
Large - Hot Maggie
Seasoned ground beef, sausage, jalapenos, black olives, onions, peppers, and 5 cheeses
Large - BBQ Chicken Pizza
BBQ chicken, pineapple, onion, and 4 cheeses
Large - Mario's Special
Sausage, onion, black olives, mushroom, bell pepper, and pepperoni
Large - Vegetarian Special
Mushroom, black olives, bell pepper, onion, fresh garlic & fresh basil, and 5 cheeses
Large - Papas Con Chorizo
Large - White Pizza
Creamy alfredo sauce, ricotta, garlic & 4 cheeses
Large - Cheese OO
Large - Pepperoni OO
Large - Mediterranean Greek Pizza
Artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, green olives, red roasted peppers, pepperoncini, feta cheese, mozzarella, fresh tomato and fresh basil
Meat Sauce
Allolio-EAgilio
Marinara
Pasta Entrees
Dinner Specials - C
Lite Chicken Alfredo
Over fettuccine
Lite Chicken Primavera
Over fettuccine. Allolio style
Lite Chicken Cacciatore
Over fettuccine
Lite Chicken De Pompodora
Over fettuccine, allolio or red
Lite Chicken Parmigiano
With spaghetti marinara
Chicken Tenders
With coleslaw and French fries
House Special Osso Bucco
Sausage Marsala
Sauteed with mushrooms, red & green peppers, onions & wine, hot or mild. Served with spaghetti marinara & 2 pieces of garlic bread
Eggplant Parmigiano
Eggplant lightly breaded, baked with cheese & marinara sauce. Served with spaghetti & 2 pieces of garlic bread
Vegan Sausage Marsala
Old Favorites
Side Dishes
Garlic Bread Basket* (4)
Meatball (1)
Homemade Sausage (1)
Cup Of Sauce
Individual Salad
Fresh Steamed Broccoli
Pickles Side
Garlic Bread (2)
Meatballs (2)
2 pieces
Plain Bread
Coleslaw Side
Garlic Bread (1)
Pepperoncini Side
French Fries Basket
Fresh Steamed Vegetables
Homemade Sausage (2)
2 pieces
Anchovies Side Or Extra
Cannelloni
Noodles stuffed with beef, sausage, spinach & imported cheese served over a light bed of angel hair
Manicotti
Noodles stuffed with imported cheese & baked and served over a light bed of angel hair
Cheese Ravioli
Served with marinara sauce
Beef Ravioli
Served with marinara sauce
Combo Spaghetti & Ravioli
Served with marinara sauce, cheese or beef
Baked Lasagna
Noodles layered with imported cheeses, ground beef, sausage & mozzarella with meat sauce
Baked Mostaccioli
Homemade sausage, lean beef, fresh garlic, fresh basil, mozzarella, ricotta & imported cheese casserole, with meat sauce
Stuffed Noodles Entrees
Specialty Pasta Entrees
Bolognese
Lean beef, mushrooms, basil, fresh garlic and herbs in a spicy tomato sauce.
De Pomodora
Fresh basil, garlic, tomatoes, imported cheeses and allolio or red sauce.
Al Pesto
Fresh basil and garlic sauteed with roasted pine nuts and imported cheeses.
Al Vodka
Imported ham, bacon, cheese in a red cream vodka sauce.
Mushroom Sauce
Puttanesca
Fresh basil, garlic, tomatoes, imported cheese, anchovies, capers and kalamata olives with allolio or red sauce.
Carbonara
Imported ham, bacon, cheese in a cream sauce.
Primavera
Fresh vegetables, mushrooms, garlic and basil sauteed and tossed with a blend of imported cheeses.
Con Broccoli
Fresh broccoli, imported ham, bacon, tomatoes, basil and garlic, and imported cheeses.
Alfredo
A creamy blend of imported cheeses and mario's italian spice mix.
Maddalena, Paso Robles Ca. Merlot
Cypress, Ca. Merlot, J. Lohr
Mariella Portugal Rose
750 ml
Bottles-Merlot & Rose
New York Style - Byo
Small Pizza
Large Pizza
Calzones
The "Italian turnover pizza" stuffed with mozzarella, ricotta, Romano cheese, garlic, and basil
Calzones
Veal Specialty Entrees
Veal Picatta
Served with spaghetti same sauce or marinara. Sauteed with capers., lemon and a touch of garlic
Veal Parmigiano
Served with spaghetti marinara. Lightly breaded veal, baked with cheese & marinara sauce
Veal Cacciatore
Served over spaghetti. Sauteed with mushrooms, red and green peppers, onions, & wine, hot or mild
Veal Milanese
Served with spaghetti marinara. Lightly breaded and sauteed
Veal Marsala
Served with spaghetti same sauce or marinara. Sauteed with marsala wine & mushrooms
Veal Lemon
Served with spaghetti same sauce or marinara. Veal sauteed with lemon & garlic sauce
Saltimbocca
Served with spaghetti same sauce or marinara. Sauteed with white wine, topped with thinly sliced prosciutto & provolone cheese
Torpedo Combo
Dry salami, mortadella, ham, cotto salami, mozzarella, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pepperoncini, and Italian dressing
Vegetarian Torpedo (Hot Or Cold)
Mozzarella, provolone, Cheddar cheese, mushrooms, olives, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, Italian dressing, and pepperoncini
Ham & Cheese Sub
Lettuce, tomato, onion & Italian dressing
Turkey & Cheese
Lettuce, tomato, onion & Italian dressing
Chicken Sub
Lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo
Tuna Sub
Lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo
Cold Subs
Dinner Specials - A
Lite Spaghetti
Lite Penne
Lite Linguine
Lite Fettuccine
Lite Angel Hair
Ginger Ale
Cherry Coke
Coffee
Iced Tea
Pellegrino
Coca Cola
Arnold Palmer
Raspberry Tea
Grapefruit Juice
Pink Lemonade
Tea
Apple Juice
Cranberry Juice
Diet Coke
Dr. Pepper
Soda Water
Sprite
Bottled Root Beer
Orange Juice
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Bottles-Romeo & Juliet Wall Pessimento
Stella Rosa Black
Famiglia Pasqua, Passione E Sentimento Blend, Veneto, Italy
750 ml
Rosso Dolce Roscato Italy
Rose Dolce Roscato Italy
San Antonio Cardinale Red Blend
750 ml
Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon Lodi, CA
750 ml
Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon By Caymus CA
Rodney Strong Chardonnay Sonoma CA
Carmenet Chardonnay Lodi, CA
750 ml
Hess Chardonnay Monterey CA
75 Wine Company, Medicino County, CA Teck Bestoffer
750 ml
Bottles-Cabernet Sauvignon & Chardonnay
House Favorites
Lobster Cioppino
2 pieces of garlic bread. Lobster, clams, shrimp, fish, mussels, and calamari served over a bed of linguine, mild or hot
Osso Bucco
Cavaliere D'Oro Gabbiano Chianti, Italy
750 ml
Santa Christina Chianti Italy DOCG
Forte Ambrone Vino D' Italia Rosso, Italy
750 ml
Desire Lush Puglia Italy
Famiglia Pasqua, Passione E Sentimento Blend, Veneto, Italy
750 ml
Villa Alena Pinot Grigio Italy
Ruffino Chianti Superiore, Italy
750 ml
Bottles-Italian Wines
Red Wines By The Glass
Avalon, CA Cabernet
Estrella River, CA Merlot
Estrella River, CA Cabernet
Famiglia Pasqua, Passione E Sentimento Rose Prosecco, Veneto, Italy
406 ml
Estrella River, CA White Zinfandel
Filus Malbec ARG
Avalon, CA Pinot Noir
Cavaliere D'Oro Gabbiano Chianti
Z Alex. Brown Uncaged, CA Red Blend
Caymus Bonanza, CA Cabernet
75 Wine Co. CA
Fat Cat Cellars, CA Pinot Noir
Desire Lush Puglia, Puglia, Italy
750 ml
Minestrone
Toscano
Soup
Beer - Bottle
Coors Light
Angelo Poretti Bock Rossa 6
Modelo Negra
Heineken 0.0
Angelo Poretti Lager 4
Corona
Peroni
Meatball Parmigiano Sub
Homemade meatballs, marinara sauce, and cheese
Chicken Parmigiano Sub
Breast of chicken, herbs, spices, and mozzarella cheese in marinara sauce
Sausage Sub
Homemade sausage, bell peppers, and onions in marinara sauce
Eggplant Parmigiano Sub
Mama's style eggplant baked with mozzarella cheese in marinara sauce
Hot Pastrami & Cheese Sub
Hot pastrami with mustard and pickles
Hot Subs
Chicken Entrees
Chicken Cacciatore
Boneless chicken sauteed in a sauce of red & green peppers, onion, mushrooms & wine
Chicken Milanese
Served with spaghetti marinara. Lightly breaded and sauteed
Chicken Picatta
Served with spaghetti same sauce or marinara. Chicken breast sauteed with capers, lemon and a touch of garlic
Chicken De Pomodoro
Boneless chicken, fresh basil, garlic, tomato, imported cheese, and allolio or red
Chicken Lemon
Served with spaghetti same sauce or marinara. Chicken breast sauteed with lemon & garlic sauce
Chicken Liver Ala Caruso
Chicken liver sauteed with mushrooms, bell peppers, onions & tomato sauce, mild or hot
Chicken Parmigiano
Served with spaghetti marinara. Chicken breast lightly breaded, baked with cheese and marinara sauce
Chicken Alfredo
Boneless chicken and a blend of imported cheeses, herbs & spices
Chicken Marsala
Served with spaghetti same sauce or marinara. Chicken breast sauteed with marsala wine and mushrooms
Chicken Primavera
Boneless chicken sauteed with fresh vegetables, basil, garlic & imported cheeses. Allolio style
Tiramisu
Cannoli
Tropical Fruit Crepe Cake - Special
Gelato 2 Scoops
Cheesecake Rasberry White Chocolate
Gelato Scoop
Cheesecake New York Big Brulee
Cake Chocolate Fudge
Cake Chocolate Torte Flourless
Oreo Mint Ice Cream Cake
Layer Upon Layer Carrot Cake
Bomba Spumoni
Desserts
Bottles-Red Blends & Pinot Noir
Prisoner Wine Company, CA Blend
Z. Brown Uncaged, CA Blend
Fat Cat Cellars Pinot Noir Napa, CA
750 ml
Avalon Coastal Pinot Noir, CA
750 ml
Veggie Antipasto Salad
Chef Salad
Chinese Chicken Salad
Tuna Salad
Cobb Salad
Chicken Salad
Medjool Date Spinach Salad
Caesar Salad
Chicken Caesar Salad
Greek Salad
House Salad
Grilled Ahi Tuna Caesar
Antipasto Salad
Salads & Soups
House Wines By The Glass / Litre
Burgundy
Chablis
Merlot
Hacienda / San Antonio House Litre
Chianti
Hacienda / San Antonio House Half Litre
Garlic Bread Basket
Mozzarella Marinara
Sicilian Chicken Lollipops
5 Lollipop Chicken Drum with Our Homemade Creamy Sicilian Pesto Sauce
Pastrami Fries
Sauteed Mushrooms
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Fried Zucchini
Caprese Salad
Bruschetta Neapolitan-Style
Sourdough Garlic Cheesy Bread With Dip
Buffalo Wings
Bit Of Ravioli
Garlic Parmesan Fies
Fried Calamari
Appetizers
Lunch Specials (Deep Copy)
Small Sausage Parmigiano
Served with spaghetti & 1 piece garlic bread
Lite Spaghetti
Marinara or meat sauce and 1 piece garlic bread
Lite Penne
Marinara or meat sauce and 1 piece garlic bread
Small Meatloaf Parmigiano
Served with spaghetti & 1 piece garlic bread
Individual House Salad*
Soup & Salad
With cup of soup, individual salad and 2 pieces garlic bead
Small Torpedo Combo
Small
Small Antipasto Salad
Small with 1 piece garlic bread
805
Michelob Ultra
Stella Artiois
Modelo Especial
Bud Light
Beer - Draft
Small Specialty Pizzas
Small - White Pizza
Creamy alfredo sauce, ricotta, garlic & 4 cheeses
Small Pepperoni OO
Small - Hot Maggie
Seasoned ground beef, sausage, jalapenos, black olives, onions, peppers, and 5 cheeses
Small Cheese OO
Small - BBQ Chicken Pizza
BBQ chicken, pineapple, onion, and 4 cheeses
Small - Papas Con Chorizo
Small - Margherita Pizza
Fresh tomato, basil & garlic, fresh mozzarella & Romano cheese with extra virgin olive oil, light tomato sauce
Small - Mario's Special
Sausage, onion, black olives, mushroom, bell pepper, and pepperoni
Small - Buffalo Wing
Small - Vegetarian Special
Mushroom, black olives, bell pepper, onion, fresh garlic & fresh basil, and 5 cheeses
Small - Hawaii 4-0
Canadian bacon, pineapple, onions, and 4 cheeses
Small - Mediterranean Greek Pizza
Artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, green olives, red roasted peppers, pepperoncini, feta cheese, mozzarella, fresh tomato and fresh basil
Bodega De Sa Sangria
San Antonio Cardinale
Villa Pozzi Italy Moscato
Bivio Prosecco Split
Stella Rosa Black
Italian Spritz
Rose Prosecco Split
Rose Dolce Roscato
Rosso Roscato
Sweet & Sparkling By The Glass & Splits
Gf Specialty Pizzas
Gluten-Free Cheese
Gluten-Free Mediterranean Greek Pizza
Artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, green olives, red roasted peppers, pepperoncini, feta cheese, mozzarella, fresh tomato and fresh basil
Gluten-Free Hawaii 4-0
Canadian bacon, pineapple, onions, and 4 cheeses
Gluten-Free Mario's Special
Sausage, onion, black olives, mushroom, bell pepper, and pepperoni
Gluten-Free Margherita Pizza
Fresh tomato, basil & garlic, fresh mozzarella & Romano cheese with extra virgin olive oil, light tomato sauce
Gluten-Free White Pizza
Creamy alfredo sauce, ricotta, garlic & 4 cheeses
Gluten-Free BQ Chicken Pizza
BBQ chicken, pineapple, onion, and 4 cheeses
Gluten Free Hot Maggie
Seasoned ground beef, sausage, jalapenos, black olives, onions, peppers, and 5 cheeses
Gluten-Free Vegetarian Special
Mushroom, black olives, bell pepper, onion, fresh garlic & fresh basil, and 5 cheeses
San Antonio Chianti
Villa Pozzi, Moscato Italy
750 ml
Rusack Sauvignon Blanc Santa Barbra
Champion Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand
750 Ml Venuve Devienne Champagne, France
Bivio Prosecco Bottle Italy
Filus Malbec Argentina
Hooks Bay Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand
750 ml
Bottles-Other Whites/Reds & Bubblies
Seafood Specialty Entrees
Steamed Clams
Sauteed with garlic & herbs, served over a bed of linguini, mild or hot, red or clear
Jumbo Shrimp Alfredo (5)
5 pieces. In a blend of imported cheeses, herbs & spices
Sand Dabs
Blue Shell Mussels
Sauteed with garlic & herbs, served over a bed of linguini, mild or hot, red or clear
Jumbo Shrimp Pesto (5)
5 pieces. Fresh basil & garlic sauce with roasted pine nuts
Tender Squid Calamari
Tender squid simmered in a wine and tomato sauce, hot, medium or mild sauce
Three Piece Fish & Chips
Beer battered cod served with French fries, coleslaw & tartar sauce
Jumbo Shrimp Diavolo (5)
5 pieces. Sauteed in hot, medium or mild sauce
Lobster & Crab Cannellini Pasta
Rolled pasta stuffed with lobster & crab topped with sherried white shrimp sauce, over linguini
Clam Sauce
Jumbo Shrimp Scampi (5)
5 pieces. Sauteed in garlic, lemon & wine
Tender Clams Clam Sauce
Fresh garlic & herbs (red, white or allolio)
Hess Select, CA Chardonnay
Estrella River, CA Pinot Grigio
Estrella River, CA Chardonnay
Villa Alena Pinot Grigio Italy
Opia N/A Chardonnay
Cedar Brook Sauvignon Blanc
Mariella Rose, Portugal
Hooks Bay Sauvignon Blanc, NZ
White Wines By The Glass
Dinner Specials - D
Lite Shrimp Scampi
Over linguine
Lite Sausage Cacciatore
Served over spaghetti
Lite Clam Sauce
Over linguine
Lite Shrimp Diavolo
Over linguine
Lite Veal Parmigiano
With spaghetti marinara
Lite Veal Cacciatore
Served over spaghetti
Steak Pizzaiola
Served over spaghetti
Lite Shrimp Alfredo
Over linguine