Wow. I live a few miles away, and can't believe this is my first time trying Palenque!!…read more The service was wonderful from the moment we walked in. We chose to sit outside on the coveted heated patio. Lots of room and seating. The food was delicious. We ordered queso, and the biggest bowl was brought to us!! Lots of queso is never a bad thing. Perfect meal!! Thank you Palenque!

First time dinning here. I love Mexican food. It's been my husband's and I date night meal for…read moreclose to 20 years. We were part of a larger party of couples, approximately 12-14 people in total. Space was reserved in advance on the covered patio which was ready early for the party and the staff was happy to seat us and get drinks started. Overall the restaurant was very clean as well as the restrooms. The reason for 3-stars is I rate Mexican restaurants on three main dishes which should always be outstanding; Al Pastor, Carnitas, and sizzling Fajitas. If there is a failure with any ONE of these menu items the highest rating I can give is 3-stars! For starters the salsa was bland no taste, no hint of cilantro or spice. Some previous reviews mentioned the chips were thin, I didn't find that to be the case during my visit. They were fresh and warm. The fajitas were great, probably some of the best we've had in years. They were well seasoned and the steak & chicken was very tender. The veggies still had some crunch and weren't overcooked. However, there was no guacamole and a small squirt of sour cream. The rice didn't have any flavor on it, no salt..nothing!, But the beans were nicely seasoned and we were glad the beans didn't have cheese on them. However, we had to request the flour tortillas several times. The Carnitas were tender but had absolutely no flavor or seasoning whatsoever. They were just chunks of fried pork tips in grease, probably fried in vegetable oil not the traditional lard and obviously not with sour orange and seasonings. There wasn't a grilled jalapeño or even any pico de gallo on the side, they were very disappointing. We couldn't find Al Pastor anywhere on the menu. And speaking of the menu it was very large with way too many items. You can't possibly do all of these items justice. I recommend they scale the menu down and do a superb job on the customer "favorites" while offering seasonal items for a limited time.

One of the best authentic Mexican and Salvadoran restaurant in Kernersville inexpensive and great…read morehospitality. They're the best people Family own business. You ought to try it you'll keep going back.

Hidden gem. Small little spot behind the gas station. Daily specials. Had the burrito this time…read more Very good! The salsa is awesome with a slight kick! The service is quick and pride evident in the food and service. Great spot for real food!

I've lived in Kernersville for about 8 years now and this has been one of my regular spots the…read moreentire time I've been here ! My family as well always comes with me and they treat us with nothing but the most excellent service , the food is on point !!! EVERY SINGLE TIME If I may add the people who work here always are so nice to us no matter who it is & truly every time i come here I know it's going to be a great time & trust, im enjoying every. last. biteeeeee !! Definitely need to add this to ur list of 'must try's' the ambiance is also so nice & so beautiful with art everywhere ! Little local gem I think everyoneeeee needs to know about

Best Mexican food and great service! The servers are all really friendly and the service is fast!…read more The tacos are yummy, ACP with shrimp delicious, chips, salsa, guacamole and burritos are delicious (& burritos are gigantic)! Ambiance is fun, upbeat. The decorations are colorful and there's are TVs in various areas that usually have soccer on but sometimes American football. Parking lots on the front and side.

Hands-down, the best Mexican restaurant in Kernersville! The food, the decor, the service, the…read moreambience - all top-notch, especially for a town our size. The portions are decent, the prices are very very good especially considering the economy right now, and the table manners and service has been absolutely phenomenal... even on their busiest days numerous people came by to check up on us and make sure that we didn't need any extra refills, sauces, napkins, etc. That, to me is the hallmark of a place that values its customers and places its attention on the service it provides. We've loved this place so much, we frequently order to go in addition to our sit down meals so that we can have more over the next few days! It's that good. Highly, highly recommend Frida's.

We had a great dinner at Frida's last night. Great food and great company, what could be better? I…read moreknow! Let's add a Top Shelf Margarita and an illuminated, Sex On The Beach! Frida's has the usual food items but they also have some really unique items and they go above and beyond with their presentation! The service was also on point! Just because something is listed as a lunch item, doesn't mean you can't have it. I got the Birria Bowl that came with a crunchy collar and Mykela got the Grilled Chicken Chipotle Tacos. We both had leftovers because we saved room for the Churros aka fried dough Heaven. We placed To Go orders of the Philly Steak Burrito and the Steak California Burrito for our boys. Everything, including the To Go items, were plated beautifully and everything was delicious!!

Yet another small taqueria combined with a Mexican grocery/ meat market, in yet another small worn…read morestrip shopping center. My trip there was met with, at best, mixed results. The tacos, 2 Chorizo & 2 Campechano (4 for $8.99)were more than a little disappointing - both meats were over cooked and dry; the Campechano was a strange mixture and lacked the traditional Chicharrones and the beef, whatever cut it was, was anything but tender and flavorful. The Milanese de Pollo ($11.99) was rather nice ( though there is little in the cutlet that shouts Mexican) but if what I received was 1/2 chicken, it was indeed a very small bird. And the side of beans was all liquid, not a single bean to be found. Would not return here, especially with Tacos Casa Miguel just a bit up the road! Ambiance - 2 Food -2 Service - 4 Value - 2

Authentic Mexican at Los Potros in Kernersville was an absolute win this week. Some coworkers and I…read moremet up for lunch and we sat down immediately, but it filled up fast after 12:15. Keep that in mind if you come for lunch. We were given a two sided menu (English and Spanish) and there were specials written on a menu board by the kitchen. I ordered the carnitas torta and it was one of the best I've ever had! I split with my friend who ordered the carne asada tacos and the caldo de pollo rojo (red chicken soup). It was all amazing! Big portions and great prices. This place is nothing to look at on the inside, but let the food speak for itself! I can't wait to go back and try another one of their daily specials. And next time I'll take more pictures.

This Mexican grocery, a classic hole-in-the-wall, has a small taqueria in the rear. There are a…read moredozen or so tables and booths available for dining in, and the area is clean and bright. The menu is not especially broad, about what you'd expect with this type of spot! I ordered the Pozole Rojo and 2 Chorizo Tacos. My order was quickly done, no more than 10 minutes. The tacos were not topped when I got them, the meat was in warm tortillas and the chopped onion, lime, and cilantro were in a separate area. I applied the toppings, added lime juice and some of several salsas completed the item. These are good tacos and there is plenty of chorizo in them. I would order tacos here again if in the area, but it is not a destination spot. The Pozole Rojo was not really good. It was greasy, under seasoned, and had a bitter after taste. Definitely not a reorder item. Ambiance - 2 Food - 3 Service - 4 Value - 3 ( applied to tacos only)

This place is a hidden gem in Kernersville! TORTILLAS-…read morehomemade made to order - so delicious! QUESADILLA- fried, yes that's what I said fried- I should have ordered more than 1!! SHOPPING- the restaurant is in the back, while you wait walk around the market. They have grocery items- but also so many items- I felt like I walked into a market in Mexico. The Pottery is so beautiful, clothing embroidered with colorful flowers, shoes as me boots and more. Before I left bought lots of produce to fill my fruit bowl at home.

I haven't been to El Rancho Taqueria in years and they still did not disappoint. You get to seat…read moreyourself and the service was quick and super friendly. I ordered a combo which allowed me to try multiple things on the menu. I tried tacos with carne asada and a sope with carne asada. Not only were both items very delicious, but it was served fresh with your usual toppings. I also tried their tasty Jamaica juice, which is hibiscus, and I've heard many good things about their horchata. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, and it makes you feel as if you're eating at an authentic Mexican restaurant. It's a must try for a casual lunch, or dinner with friends.

If you don't want typical Mexican food, go here. It's the real deal. We had Texan fajitas…read more Everything was delicious and quick service. .

I come here every now and again. Food is good and the place is always clean and nice…read more Today, found what I wanted to order and sat for plus five minutes in an empty restaurant waiting to make the order - so, a little slow on the draw. I am El Gordo Grande which gives me the uncanny ability to rate the El Gordo bowl... I liked it! Service after my order was taken, was good... and my check was paid at the table (didn't make me go to the register). I suspect the initial issue was caused by a distracted staff with friends visiting the establishment. Perhaps it was the result of me being in the door a minute after opening too. As advertised, the food was good, so I will call that initial hiccup an anomaly and come back and visit again.

We went here for team dinner. The place is huge and windy inside. I saw my party as I was entering…read morebut had no idea how to get to them. The prices here are lower than most mexican restaurants, however, the food is lacking in flavor. It was okay, but I likely won't be back. The service was outstanding though! Our server was on top of things! The robot servers were cute!

This is one of those quick stop shops I love to go to. I started coming here to get fresh ripe…read moreavocados and I ended up taking advantage of everything else! I love buying groceries here when I need something quick and today I ordered to go from their restaurant for the first time. There was a very kind woman who helped me order after telling her what I like. I ended up getting a beef empanada (Fresh and Amazing) as well as the green chicken enchiladas. The enchiladas came with beans and rice and everything was really good. I told her I wanted to try their drinks next time and she was nice enough to let me sample. What do you know.. I walked out with two large drinks as well! Best horchata and Jicama I've had since trying them everywhere I go. They make theirs fresh and not from a powder! Very small location but the experience and food packs a big punch!

Service was patient, attentive and kind. Food quality was quite good and generous for the price…read more The ambience is standard for a restaurant in a grocery. Appears to cleaned well but well loved.