The food is incredible, the service is amazing, they have live music and a huge menu. They have it all! When I went I was seated quickly despite them being busy and got drinks shortly after, the menu has so much variety, and it all looked great. The food was wonderful and the portions are large. read more

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Palenque Grill. We really like eating here normally but...we just realized you have to now pay for a good parking slot to get anywhere near your location.. So instead of spending our money here, we are now off to another restaurant. This is a terrible new policy. Please let us know when you change your policy. I am sorry we had to go to one star but this is disappointing. With Humble Regards, Leticia read more

Dad and aunt visited and wanted to check out La Cantera, decided to dine in! Came in on a Saturday around 1230, was easily seated. Our waiter was very helpful and patient with all our requests. Our food came in on point! It is a bit pricey compared to others, but otherwise a good experience! I wish the kids cheese quesadilla is modifiable where we can add chicken to it. read more

Came for lunch/dinner. Ask for a table far away from everyone else so I could do a conference call. The host completely delivered and put me in the back in a booth by myself. I was able to make my call and order food. All the tacos had four to an order. I asked if I could mix two tacos, my favorite of the two was the tacos Al Pastor- it came with fresh pineapple. The pineapple was a little bit more ripe, but it was still very good. read more

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Big up to Oscar. Decided to go here for dinner tonight and ended up doing valet because it was raining, but keep in mind we were told valet would close at 7pm They seem busy, but we didn't wait long to be seated. We got a nice seat in the corner to the right. The ambiance was very lively, and the music was good. We decided to try Chicharon de ribeye Chamoy margarita Pastor quesadilla Enchiladas verdes It was all good. Oscar was excellent, attentive, and pleasant. We would be going back to try something else on the menu read more

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Went on Sunday, 2-15 at 5:30pm which is before the big dinner rush. And service was abominable. First, drinks delivered were completely wrong. Waited for new drinks and when they came my margarita flight was like drinking nectar. Second, order prime fajitas with shrimp for two with flour tortillas. When those came- only corn tortillas, no plates, no napkins, no follow up service until we were done eating. By that time, I was ready to just leave. It wasn't busy so no excuses. My husband likes their food which is why we went, but I told him I wouldn't go again. He agreed service was horrible too but his comments were about the amount of food given for 2 people. For the price you should be able to make more than 3 tacos. All around a bad night for Palenque Grill. Only giving 2 stars because I did being home 6 corn tortillas to feed the deer. read more

Came here for dinner after some shopping & was greeted/treated very kindly by the staff. We ordered the Tilapia & Shrimp, Octopus & Shrimp ceviche, & the Chicken w/ Potatoes. Everything was delicious. Love that they came to take drink orders w/ chips & salsa + beans & crispy tortilla off the rip as well. Felt like a modern but comfortable traditional take on ambiance which was refreshing. Affordable, delicious and great experience. We will definitely be back. read more

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Palenque is a solid pick for some authentic Mexican food. They rarely disappoint. I always try the Mole options when they're available at Mexican restaurants. The enchiladas were chock full of shredded chicken and very filling. The mole sauce was good, although a little bland. I prefer it to have a little more heat along with that chocolaty goodness. Otherwise, everything was tasty and the service was great. read more

Palenque Grill La Cantera - G-Mole Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

AMAZING FOOD! Oh my gosh everything was great! I loved the Al Pastor! I wish I could recreate it at home!!! I loved my steak dish and it was cooked perfectly and they were so careful with my allergy! The restaurant was beautifully decorated. I love the nice family or romantic Feel you could get from it depending on what you're there for. They had a live mariachi band, which was so cool. I haven't gotten to experience that before as it was my first time in Texas. It was definitely a restaurant for the books. Oh my gosh, our server was Oscar. He was absolutely amazing. Our glasses were never empty. Got all of our orders 100% correct even with the allergies and everything. He was fast with bringing out food and fast with making sure we got orders placed. He got nothing wrong. Absolutely the best server I had the entire time I was in Texas. read more

I typically have a great time at Palenque grill, it's still something I recommend they have great service and food. This time around I wanted to try something different and I was not a fan! The food seemed very bland and unfortunately came out cold. When we notified the server they immediately took it back, it took them around 15 minutes to bring back the meal. If you visit this restaurant i recommend getting the tacos and tres leches those are always a hit! read more

Palenque Grill La Cantera - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Palenque Grill is by far my favorite restaurant in La Cantera! If you've never been here before, Palenque Grill specialized in authentic Mexican food. Throughout the years I've tried multiple items from their menu and everything has always been delicious and cooked to perfection. If you don't know what to order here are my main recommendations: - If you want something in the healthier side, I highly recommend their pollo a la plancha which is grilled chicken with a side of rice and veggies. But please don't think this is just a plain chicken, the owner of this restaurant was the founder of El Pollo Loco, and I believe he uses the same seasoning from the rotisserie chicken in this dish. - If you are craving tacos, I highly recommend their tacos carretoneros which is your classic bistec tacos. - If you just want to snack on something while grabbing drinks with friends, you have to order their chicharrones ribeye. Which is ribeye steak but fried and it comes with guacamole. It is unbelievably delicious and I can assure you, you've never had anything like it before. Last but not least, let's not forget about their complimentary beans and salsa. God knows what they put in those beans, but they are highly addictive and I swear it is hard to stop eating them after you had the first bite. read more

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Loved their salsa! Very tasty fajitas with homemade tortillas. Our server was very sweet. read more

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Great spot! I had been here some time ago and can't believe I forgot about this gem. The waiter was very friendly and speedy. He checked on us the appropriate amount of times and the food, as usual, was delicious! I love their corn on the cob the way it's seasoned and the panchos were enormous. Way bigger than most spots I go to. Very generous portions at this spot and a wonderful happy hour as well as reverse happy hour. read more

I love this place so much, it's a great place for celebrations. Jonathan was such a nice and friendly waiter. I love the food here the tacos are delicious. I love the live music too, they are such a nice band read more

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I came to visit here out of town on a business trip and I had an amazing experience! I sat outside on the nice patio, and I got to enjoy a live performance with someone singing songs. The staff was extremely accommodating and multiple people came to check on me to make sure I was doing okay. I love that they gave me chips, salsa and refried beans to start and then my fajitas were awesome. Highly recommend! read more

Palenque Grill La Cantera - Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Amazing service and delicious food. We came for lunch after our wedding rehearsal and we reserved the party room for our 25 guest. Johny was super helpful in the reservation process. The day of we had excellent service from Ramon and all the food we ordered was delicious. Everyone enjoyed the time here. I ordered the matamoros tacos and they were delicious and a cucumber lemonade that was so refreshing. read more

Palenque Grill La Cantera - Tacos Matamoros - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I really enjoy the vibe here! It's spacious yet feels cozy, especially during the week. While I think some of the food prices are a bit high, the quality makes up for it. I tried the sirloin steak tacos, and the meat was cut in a surprising way--it wasn't chopped! But it still tasted great. One little tip: the service could use some improvement. My water didn't get refilled, and there were a few delays with the appetizers. I even had to get up to find my server on a quiet night since he was chatting in the kitchen! Overall, I had a pleasant experience and will definitely come back! read more

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Upon arrival, we were seated pretty quickly, which is quite impressive for a saturday night last minute, tryst. Sat at the bar and ordered drinks as well as food. Love The whole setup. The vibe was really soft and welcoming. I can always appreciate live music. The only issue I had was the service. Wasn't terrible it wasn't great either. We were given water right away and chips and salsa with the signature bean dip (yum) I ordered the flight on the rocks, and my friend just ordered one margarita.On the rocks. We got the choriqueso and I ordered la matamoros tacos. The food was delicious.However, it was not served to us hot. The cheese was already at the stage, like it had been sitting out for a while. And even when I bit into my first taco, you could tell that our food must have just been sitting there for a while. I felt like we also kept having to grab the bartender/ waitress's attention to order our items. She was nice. I just felt like the service could have been a little bit more efficient. Especially since we did receive our food the colder side of warm. I would definitely recommend if anyone wants a good margarita, to stop in! And like I said the food was really delicious. It would be best served hot. read more

Palenque Grill La Cantera - La matamoros. It was an extremely tasty dish of beef, grilled onions, avocado and cheese. - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Soo good!!! The food was AMAZING! The service was excellent our server Oscar was straight up 5*! He was friendly, quick, accurate, and helpful. The food was fresh. Everything was made fresh and had that great flavor. The restaurant was obviously Mexican themed and even had a live band. It was refreshing to se a live band NOT blow out the restaurant but loud enough to talk. The only reason for the 4 star was constant instruction with birthday songs. It was about every 5 -10 minutes there was some kind of singing and clapping. It was just to often. read more

Great food!!!!! The service was welcoming and pleasant. The menu did have a ton of what you'd expect.

We had a good experience for a big birthday party. Drinks are a bit too sweet, food was good and I liked that they had a photographer onsite to capture great memories. The live group also took requests. read more

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A little pricey Food was good Not too attentive The lady who came to our table only spoke Spanish. When I asked if there was a happy hour she really started speaking Spanish. I told her I did not speak Spanish and she send someone else over. I asked about happy hour and he spoke perfect English and yes we were there for happy hour. I guess we just weren't the right "type" of people there. read more

My husband and I went to Palenque Grill yesterday and decided to keep it light, just an appetizer and a drink. Once our server, Ramon, realized we weren't ordering a full meal, his demeanor changed immediately. He went from friendly and attentive to visibly disappointed and bitter. From that point on, his service declined sharply. He never offered to refill our iced tea or water, only checked on my alcoholic drink (a skinny margarita). It was clear that because we weren't running up a big tab, he wasn't interested in providing the same level of service. The food itself was good, but service matters just as much as taste. We stopped in for a quick bite and a drink to hold us over until dinner, not everyone comes in for a $150 feast. Regardless of the bill total, paying customers deserve respectful and attentive service. Because of this experience, I will not be returning, and I'd caution others who expect consistent service no matter what they order. read more

We arrived and were seated right away on a Friday night. We were seated at a table that was booth on one side and chair on the other. For some reason the table was centered to where you are sitting on a crease on the bench. Uncomfortable. The waiter spilled our martini since she landed it on our unstable table that was see-sawing. She did apologize and replaced it right away, which was nice. The cucumber martini, btw, is not good. The choriqueso wasn't even hot/melty when we got it. The tortillas were not cooked all the way through. The waiter didn't even ask if we were ready to order our main meal... Sooo, we took that as our only win and left. read more

This place is legit Every dish I've tried has been spot-on authentic, flavorful, and clearly made from scratch. The menu has a great variety, and the service is always friendly and efficient. Do not skip the free starters: chips, salsa, and those warm beans...Absolute perfection! I haven't had a single bad meal here, and that's saying something. If you're craving real Mexican food in San Antonio, Palenque Grill is a must. read more

Oscar our waiter was Excellent. The General Manager, Mr. Jose L. Gonzales gave superior service and suggestions for our Upcoming baptism lunch next weekend. Inaki, the lunch manager also was very attentive to our needs. The fajita/shrimp tray was absolutely amazing tasting--fabulous bacon wrapped Shrimp, sizzling tender beef fajitas, stuffed chili relleno, wonderful guacamole and ranchero style beans, fresh warm flour and corn tortillas. The pina colada was a little too sweet but refreshing and delicious. The cucumber martini was also a little Sweeter than anticipated but my daughter loved it. The 3 leches cake is out of this world Delicious! Everyone loved the walnut topped flan. The churros were small and crunchy and just enough! read more

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The food was so bad. I forgot to take a picture of my choriqueso and one of their special plate. Definitely not coming back. read more

Palenque Grill La Cantera - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

My fam and I made a trip to La Cantera Resorts for a little R&R and sitting by the pool drinking frozen drinks made us hungry. Yelp pointed me in the direction of this place which was a very short drive from the resort. Parking was plentiful and the place was not busy so we were in and out quick. Customer service was ok. We came later in the evening so I'm sure the staff was ready to go. I was in the mood for spicy so the waiter suggested I get the Puntas de Filete al Albañil. This was one of the few dishes with the "very hot" symbol next to it. This was basically a carne guisada but in a very spicy gravy. They used quality sirloin tips and potatoes that was cooked perfectly and was very tender. It was also served with pretty decent rice and beans. The whole plate was messy but delicious. A few bites in I was saying it wasn't that hot, but that heat snuck up on me out of nowhere. My hair started to look like I just got out of the pool at the resort. They do have a mild version, but I would still get the spicy version again. The fam all enjoyed their food as well. Overall, a solid meal apart from the abundance of chains in this touristy area. I would come back if in the area. read more

The food was great! The service was excellent! The staff was wonderful! Jay was especially worth the trip here. Our group from Dallas enjoyed it so much we went back the next night. two nights in a row was not enough. we will come here again the next time we visit SA. read more

Amazing restaurant. Great atmosphere. Whether you are outside on the patio or inside. Either spots are great to indulge in their fantastic Mexican cuisine. So many great options. One of my favorites is the cuchi cuchi. Weird name. But amazing flavor. They had a special on their menu board. Steak and something. I forgot what but it was amazing. Really really good. I personally need to go back more frequently so the city needs to hurry up with all the traffic issues on that side of town. If you can. Go visit them. You won't be disappointed. Amazing service as well. read more

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Do Yourself,&Her a favor and come dine here. Wonderful atmosphere, wonder staff,&&perfect vibe setting music to accompany any occasion. Mr.Jay Dominguez does an exceptional job of making me feel welcomed, at home and comfortable..ask for Barbara at the bar, her attention to customer service is not only exceptional, but quick. #5StarsAllTheWay!!!! read more

I haven't been to Palenque Grill in a few years, and I noticed that the menu has changed significantly. The chips served were different from what I remembered, and the beans lacked the delicious chorizo blend they used to have--just blah.. We ordered the Parrillada for two, but the meat quality was disappointing and not what I had expected. Including the shrimp- just not good. On a positive note, the Caldo de Albóndigas de Camarón was delicious, although it's now an off-menu item. The service, however, was good. read more

Great atmosphere and nothing but the classics we all love. This place does it right! Came here for date night and had a great time. We loved our large booth in the back and the attentive service we got. My Mar Y Tierra was good, but not great. I upgraded to the Premium Ribeye and Stuffed Shrimp but was disappointed in the Ribeye. No flavor and extremely fatty. The Shrimp were divine though. So succulent and flavorful. Loved them! My wife loved her roasted chicken, as I did. It has a wonderful smoke flavor and was moist throughout. Overall a good visit but missing the mark on great. I'll give them another shot. Everything was great. (No pics on date night) read more

Went here for a family birthday as it's our go to spot however this is how little chicken I had in my mole enchilada I was shocked to open it up to see this little of chicken. Service was great per usual but found it to be absurd read more

Palenque Grill La Cantera - Mole enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We went for dinner for the first time yesterday. Our server was really the reason for the poor review. He did not offer ANY information about anything on the menu, nor did he ask if we'd ever been there before - offered no helpful information about menu items at all. He seemed SUPER rushed all throughout our dinner... and only really asked in passing was everything OK. The food was really good though - we *might* come back... but it won't be for awhile. There are too many other options at La Cantera. We also did not receive a receipt :/... kind of womp womp for an experience. I don't think this is an 'experience' dining establishment. We just had dinner last weekend at Blu Prime, so maybe our opinion is a bit coloured coming from that beyond amazing experience and food. The service at Palenque Grill was meh, but the food was quite good. So let that be your guide. read more

While visiting Texas, we wanted Authentic Mexican and my hubby found this place in the La Cantera area. Oh My Goodness!!!!! Where do I start? Starters - chips and salsa!! I've never had refried beans as a chip dip. They don't do a tomato based salsa like in most NC salsas. The darker one in the photo tasted like grilled peppers. My husband and our waiter spoke Spanish to try and give me a description of what it was. Yes - my palate was correct, it's several types of grilled peppers and I'm still unsure how they made it. But the combination of it AND the beans on a homemade chip - heaven!! My husband ordered the Pollo Asada Tori and it was AMAZING! (And a lot of food). I ordered the fajitas de pollo and it was all served with fresh, warm tortillas (flour and corn). To top off the meal was the serenading at our table. It's top notch and I'd definitely go again whenever in San Antonio, TX! read more

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Amazing service from the staff here . We set at the bad and enjoyed complement chips with beans and salsa . I tried the crispy chicken tacos and they were delicious ! My margarita was so good I would have ordered a second if I could. The restaurant was clean as well as the restrooms . I'll be back again for sure! If the bar is open just sit there . There was a bit of a wait but we sat at the bar immediately . read more

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My husband and I had lunch at the Grill this afternoon. We ordered the queso appetizer. Unfortunately, the queso came out cold. We returned it for another. Our lunch came out before the new queso came back. We ask our waiter to take the queso off of our bill. He was professional and honored our request. After our meal, the general managers approached our table to apologize for the cold food. They were so lovely and apologetic about the food. We told them it was no problem. The GMs gave us a voucher for a free lunch and apologized again. I left a nice review when we paid. About 10 minutes later, the catering manager called to apologize. We enjoy the food and ambiance at the restaurant. We are repeat customers. However, the customer service response to a cold queso was so nice. They went out of their way to ensure they kept a customer. While we missed out on queso, we will return for the customer service. read more

Beef fajitas were rebubbery and lacked taste. Our waiter Brandon needs to learn to bus the tables when it is full of empty plates and empty glasses as patrons talk over them. This was ignored throughtout the evening. Instead of bringing all dishes out at the same time, we waited until each of us finally received their plate. Not good. What can I say? read more

My favorite place to get shrimp tacos . We always get Tacos Gobernador and Tacos Matamoros. They both come with beans. I absolutely love the Taco Matamoros. Thwr They're not fishy flavored at all. The shrimp is very sweet and meaty in flavor "yummy. I hate fishy flavored tacos lol. I duplicated it one day and it was spot on" The Chips, tostadas, beans and salsa they serve when seated is sooo delicious. We always ask for extra spicy sauce and they give us this creamy habanero sauce" you have to ask for that one. It's warned to be extra spicy. " I love it. Too bad the Palenque grill here in Stoneoak closed down many years ago. It was so close to home. But this one near La cantera is well worth the drive. The staff is also really nice and always checked up on us. I highly recommend @palenquegrillsa read more

Palenque Grill La Cantera - Shrimp tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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