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El Palenque

4.2 (83 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Gorgeous and clean!!
Marcia M.

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.

Fajitas
Kristin C.

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!

El Jefe, Mangoneada, Spicy Mango, Prickly Pear Margaritas
Maxwell M.

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.

Dallas A.

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.

Betsy M.

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

Fajitas For 2
Alex V.

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

Chips n Beans and Salsa brought right to our table upon seating! Bean dip is awesome
Jaxon L.

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!

Piña Colada with chips and salsa
Alisa W.

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!

Spicy mango margarita  Chicken fajitas Cheese enchilada

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7 years ago

Delicious and big portions. Great margaritas too! Service is good and would recommend.

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Best Mexican food and service I have found near Corvallis in three years. I will be back.

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Always great service , delicious food.. and the drinks yum it's our favorite go to place !

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Excellent food and service. We had some dietary restrictions and they were able to accommodate.

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In a field of humdrum Mexican joints, this place was fantastic! The service was great, food was absolutely on point! Eat here.

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Worst Mexican I've ever had. Enchilada sauce tasted like tomato paste. Refried beans tasted like they're from a can. Horrible all around.

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Best Mexican food in town! Love their guacamole made at the table. Fajita nachos are wonderful.

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