The food was salty, inferior quality the soda was flat. I am used to so much more quality from them very disappointed. The service was quite lacking. I felt very ignored. The waiter was very pleasant and had a very nice smile, but couldn't understand a word we said I've been eating there at least twice a month for several years but recently the quality seems to decline gradually until now it's bad read more

Great dinner overall. I loved the atmosphere -- it feels authentic, with cool chairs and nice decorations everywhere. The food was great. We had guacamole made right in front of us, and they even asked how spicy we wanted it. The meat came out hot and still sizzling, which I loved. Everything was fresh and hot, and the service was great. Margaritas were strong and tasted really good -- not too sweet. read more

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Good service. Really enjoyed the beans, salsa and chips. I ordered the tostada and it was very good. Give it a try!

Wow this place is cool. The inside is fun and muy autentico! The food is excellent and that's why I'm writing this review. Why go anywhere else in Corvallis. We have so few choices here. I love this place. Excellent for families big or small. Today we had the Huckleberry Margarita and the Coconut Blood Orange Margarita-don't be jealous. Chips come with a complimentary bean dip and pico red salsa. I loved my experience! You will too. read more

El Palenque - Gorgeous and clean!! - Mexican Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

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My husband ordered the beef chili Colorado, I had a chicken burrito... granted it was just a chicken burrito but really had no flavor it was supposed to be a supreme but I saw no guacamole let alone flavor!!!! My husband said his was barely worth eating... he absolutely never complains! Causes he says he's not picky!! I have been a chef for 32 years!! I really don't eat out ever! I like to know what goes in my food! So needless to say I was looking forward to not cooking cause I don't feel well. My husband said that there was no flavor and he didn't finish... he always does!! I was so disappointed... I was let down.. since I never pay to eat out.. read more

Service was great!!! That goes a long way. Food was not what I'd consider authentic. We had three different dishes and all were good but I wouldn't go back. I really go for the tortillas and salsa. Tortillas were store bought, boo. Salsa was okay. La Margarita in downtown Salem is my standard I compare all other sit down Mexican restaurants too. Short order is typically better but I wanted a nicer ambiance, which El Palenque had. Most Mexican food is good but it's nice when you find exceptional food, homemade tortillas and hot flavorful salsa. read more

Love this place. Great margaritas and good food and decent prices. Reminds me of a really good Chapala's back home but a bit more home made feeling. Nice staff as well and always enjoyable talking too. Big space for big gatherings as well and nice looking. read more

Food is good, waiters very nice. Good place to eat with friends, they don't try to hassle you out the door.

Great service and atmosphere. Best Mexican food in Corvallis that we've found so far.

Cute little Mexican food restaurant. Lunch specials. Wonderful food and service. Love them.

Cash only or you pay a 3% up charge. I refuse to pay for a convenience that is a cost of doing business.

Amazing food and great service The guacamole is just so tasty The enchiladas were perfect read more

Finally! It took 21 years, but I finally found amazing fajitas in Oregon! Not oily/greasy, amazing flavor, veggies cooked perfectly- it was everything I've missed about good fajitas! Guacamole was good too. Beans could've been hotter (as could the enchiladas de camarones), but the food tastes homemade and fresh, and not like it had been sitting around all day. Margaritas were delicious and also tasted like they use quality ingredients and not just cheap mix. Staff was friendly and efficient, prices were great. Overall, a definite stop and definite go-again! read more

El Palenque - Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

Seafood Enchiladas are the bomb!! Been a regular since I discovered this place a few months ago!

The Cantina in the back is where you need to be for your next birthday, graduation, or celebration. Every drink on the menu is a hit and the margaritas will have you considering calling an Uber so you can get a second...or third. read more

El Palenque - El Jefe, Mangoneada, Spicy Mango, Prickly Pear Margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

Lucky find for a great lunch . Who doesn't love good, traditional Mexican food! The salsa was yummy ! The food was delicious. I had a combo with cheese enchilada and a chilie. Their green sauce is one of the best. The restaurant has a traditional Mexican feel- clean , friendly and inviting. Generous portions, great service and very fair pricing. I highly recommend this as a good choice for Mexican food. read more

Had some solid fajitas this weekend at El Palenque. Good portion size for the price, and and fresh vegetables as well. Despite being some of the only customers in the restaurant, service was on the slow side. read more

El Palenque - Mexican Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

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Ah maze ing!! I'm from out of town so seriously cannot wait to go back. Chips and salsa. Delish. Rice and beans. Delish. Tres enchiladas. Delish! read more

Our favorite Mexican food spot in Corvallis!!! Pictured below: Enchiladas Verde (no beans, extra rice) read more

El Palenque - Mexican Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

WOW this place blew me away. I'm a Mexican food snob born and raised in southern San Diego, 5 miles from Tijuana and I need good Mexican food to survive. I spent the last 2 years in alaska with no such luck and just moved to Oregon and found this place a few blocks from our house. I was hesitant for a while but we finally gave it a try and it literally took to me heaven and back to my childhood. It truly tasted like home... from amazing margaritas to plates full of delicious rice and beans and fajitas. The furniture and decor took us right back to the beach in Mexico. I'm in love read more

El Palenque - Fajitas For 2 - Mexican Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

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This is a super cool little place tucked away in the back end of Corvallis. The service is friendly and the decor is so eye catching. My rum and coke was made perfectly. Thank you so much! read more

El Palenque - Chips n Beans and Salsa brought right to our table upon seating! Bean dip is awesome - Mexican Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

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Excellent food and service as always. Now that football is back on, skip the wings and come here! They have the game playing and a full bar! read more

El Palenque - Piña Colada with chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

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Soooo good!!! Such great service, amazing food & amazing margaritas!! Definitely will be back & 100% would recommend to try it out if you need a mexican food fix read more

El Palenque - Spicy mango margarita Chicken fajitas Cheese enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

The service is consistent and the food is fresh. The staff are all friendly! No waiting and pretty quick service. Big menu!

I ordered carne asada (see attached picture), it was disgusting and tasted like ground beef. Beans were clearly from a can. Tortillas were store bought. Food was extremely overpriced for the qua. Not sure why this town needed another Mexican restaurant, let alone an extremely poor quality one. Will not be coming back. read more

El Palenque - "Carne asada" - Mexican Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

Good food, reasonably priced. The service was slow even though there were only six guests during my visit. Had to subtract one star for that reason. read more

We came in on a week night about an hour before closing. The 2 staff members provided a comfortable environment with friendly, communicative, and tentative service. The hostess even made the fresh guacamole at our table because we can't have onions. It was delicious! Thankful for that nice experience and finding this hidden gem. read more

My go to Mexican restaurant in Corvallis. Great food and great service! Just try it. read more

My first time there was last night. I was meeting family there for a birthday dinner.The wait for our food was very long. As I was sitting there waiting for our dinner. I see a huge Rat run across the wall and was in total shock. Nobody else saw it then it came running back and my girlfriend and some others saw it. My girlfriend ended up getting hers to go. The food was cold and bland. I asked the waiter 3 times for chips and he never brought them. I will never be going back..what a horrible experience all the waiter had to say is that he would tell the owner. read more

It starts with the homemade chips and salsa. It's so hard to find a quality Mexican joint that doesn't serve chips out of a bag. The chicken taquitos were bomb. And so was the bacon wrapped shrimp. read more

El Palenque - Bacon Wrapped Shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

Don't let the outside fool you. When you walk through the door the atmosphere is great! The margarita was delicious and the food was absolutely amazing! One of the best Mexican restaurants I've been to - and I've been to quite a few. Sadly, we were only passing through town so I probably won't get back there but I highly recommend it and would definitely go back again if I am back in the area. read more

Was driving through heading home my wife found this on Yelp and we stopped because of the reviews, everything was excellent from the service to the margaritas. This was better than our local Mexican restaurant and I will drive the 1 hour 10 minutes to visit here again. My wife had la roca and I had carne asada y mas,,, OUTSTANDING!!! read more

Fantastic! Best fajitas I ever had. I would HIGHLY recommend this place. I got shrimp and chicken combi fajitas. Great seasoning.

I've only done Take Out once. The Beans were a little bland, but I'm definitely trying again. The place looked clean, and pleasing to the eye, and the Employees were pleasant! Those things will always get me to return, and try again. read more

I've been here twice now. I have not been disappointed neither time. I tend to get the fajitas which have been a phenomenal. Their platters are awesome and Margaritas, very yummy! read more

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We love this place! it's consistently excellent, with lots of variety and fresh, hot selections nicely presented. Some of the best rellenos and enchiladas in town! Superior friendly wait-staff. We recommend it without hesitation! Their margaritas are famous! read more

My wife and I come here every time we want Mexican and don't want to fix it ourselves. They have never disappointed us and we always appreciate their kind service and excellent food. Tell your friends. read more

Since my first review this place has become one of my top 5 spots to eat in town. Good but mild salsa and warm homemade beans come out first thing with a basket of chips. Enchiladas, chili rellanos, and tableside guacamole are some of the best I've ever had. Their happy hour is insane! You can get any appetizer half off! A Mexican pizza the size of Texas for under 5 bucks, or fajita nachos with steak and all the fixings under 6 bucks. Just some examples. Seriously, go here!! P.S. Happy hour is every day 3pm to 6pm I believe read more

Good Mexican restaurant. The food was great and the prices were fair. The service was very good. They use pretty cheap tequila for all of their margaritas, so I skipped those. Definitely a good bet for a meal. read more

Two stars are for the food only! (Not judging anyone on timeliness during the current plague.) This place took forever to make our food. (It's mexican food. It's pretty much all the same stuff on a different tortilla with a different sauce.) We didn't order anything complicated but our EatStreet driver had to wait around for it. It was about half an hour late (so an hour and a half) and only half warm anyway. The food is alright. Chips and salsa are good. The enchiladas are WAAAAAAY too sweet. I like a little sweetness in my enchilada sauce but this was over the top. Ground beef was bland and the green chili, which I think they called green sauce with pork? but it's supposed to be actual green chili, was also bland. Even if it isn't the right sauce make it taste like something. Anyway, kinda pricey for what you get and not good anyway. read more