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    Palenque Grill

    3.9 (183 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Al Pastor Tacos
    Brooklyn R.

    Solid Mexican food with standout appetizers and a great atmosphere! This spot inside La Plaza Mall offers decent Mexican food, but what really shines here are the appetizers. The grilled panela cheese served with fresh corn and flour tortillas was absolutely delicious--melty, flavorful, and a perfect way to start the meal. Their selection of fresh salsas and crispy chips also stood out, adding great variety and spice to the experience. When we visited on a Tuesday night, there was live music, which made for a lively and enjoyable atmosphere. Plus, the restaurant has plenty of seating, making it a great option for large groups. If you're shopping at the mall and looking for a good bite in a fun setting, this is definitely worth checking out!

    Guacamole
    Cameron K.

    Another excellent visit. Service was superb, food came very quickly too! We started with Guacamole and had taco plates. All were good. The Hibiscus and Vodka drink was wonderful. Loved the salsas that came with the chips and meals. Spicy and flavorful. We will return!

    G-Ord Flautas - Chkn (3pd)
    Ricardo J.

    Having eaten at the location in Laredo a few times, I was eager to eat at this spot during May 2024. This establishment is located inside the Las Palmas shopping mall. We sat at the bar and had some excellent service. We started with their chips, salsas, and dip. The standard setup is some smoky red salsa along with a bean dip - the beans have somewhat of a chorizo flavor to them and are absolutely delicious. I recommend asking for their avocado salsa to have, as well. That magic green sauce, though. I had my usual order of Enchiladas Callejeras, which were amazing as always. They enchiladas are stuffed well with Mexican cheese, and heavily topped with the same. It gets a little loud in here as the place fills up with mall shoppers and kids, but it still would be nice enough for a date night. It is a bit more elegant inside than most mall restaurants. Definitely it is a great place to check out when in the area.

    Red snapper delicious
    Mark M.

    Great place to eat Hispanic food. Perfect ambience and service. Love the fried red snapper. Grill options are also awesome.

    Kyle V.

    Our company had a large dinner here with 15 or so employees so we reserved a private room. We probably had 6 different servers taking care of us and they were great. We ordered family style and basically had multiple large platters of tons of things to share. I'm not even sure what it was because our manager ordered in Spanish and the food and drinks started coming! We had a pile of meat that included ribs, steak, and shrimp. We had large bowls of rice, tortillas, and chips. The drinks were pretty good and large enough for the price. The mariachi band was fun to enjoy and they had multiple large TVs around the restaurant. Overall, clean dining room, friendly staff, and authentic food. We will be back!

    Chicharon de ribeye appetizer with added panela cheese
    Bj C.

    I get to come here about once a year and it never disappoints. Bar is fantastic and service is exceptional. Great atmosphere!

    Amy D.

    Their food is served in ample sized servings. The ambiance is elegant, spacious and clean. The prices are somewhat steep compared to their other neighboring Palenque establishments. It's understandable however, that you're paying a steeper price to be elegantly served at a classier table setting. That said, if you're going to dinner for a celebration, this is a great place! If you simply want their typical great tasting food, stop by at one of the other ones, down the street. We tried those signature margarita drinks (see my attached picture). They truly don't disappoint! We couldn't decide on which one was our best.

    Ramevel L.

    My parents normally drives to McAllen, TX to visit the Basilica of Our Lady Of San Juan Del Valle National Shrine. This time, we went with them. We were trying to figure out where to eat for dinner and found the Palenque Grill. This place was amazing!! Not only is the food great but the service was exceptional. The server had the same name as my Dad, Ramon and he was soo nice!! One of the managers, Gladys was sooo nice too!! They really made us feel welcome! They had Caldo de Res which is one of my favorites! We even had Mariachis serenade to us. We can't wait to go back there again, hopefully this year The 5 1/2hrs drive is worth it.

    Inside the mall
    Victor H.

    Located in the La Plaza Mall, it's part of the Palenque chain but with a more classy decor and traditional Mexican flare. They have a live band who plays so you can sit closer to them, or sit away from the music. We sat away so we could hear ourselves converse. The menu has a plethora of options to choose from. They also have some vegetarian dishes such as the Enchiladas Callejeras which is what I ordered. Three enchiladas with cheese and onions mixed in served with refried beans and sweet potatoes & carrots. Pretty good and filling. They also serve you complimentary chips and dips/salsas. The bean dip mixed with the spicy green sauce was money. But made sure you don't fill up on those before your apps/entrees. While I enjoyed the food, the atmosphere was very loud so it was hard to hear others. This is due to the band playing live and also we were next to a table that was celebrating an anniversary which brought out the mariachi band to do a table side serenade. It was not ideal as I'm trying to cut into my enchiladas with violins and loud signing blaring into my ears. Nonetheless, dinner was a nice experience and a solid option in the city of McAllen.

    Michelada
    Augustus G.

    I'd give it 5 stars but it's a little pricey compared to other Mexican restaurants in the area. However, the food is really good. I had the Mole de Pollo and it was delicious. The guacamole and beans were awesome as well. Good michelada to wash it all down. I went there more than once while I was in the RGV, so that says something. The service is outstanding the first time, and so-so the next visit. Definitely worth checking out though. You won't be disappointed.

    Samantha M.

    First off I went to the Palenque grill in Edinburg and it was horrible service. This location is so much better. The waitress was so attentive and they were quick with refills. The recommendations for food were great. The temperature of our meat was cooked with perfection and the flavor was amazing. The ribs were the best on the menu and the stuffed shrimp were so great! I got a side of vegetables that were great with my steak. The chips salsa and beans on the table are a great little appetizer but you won't be eating them for long since the service is very speedy. They have both inside and outside seating that shove you great variety of ambiance. The restaurant is very clean. If you are in the area this is def one of my top recommendations. Again avoid the one in Edinburg you won't get the same quality at all! Thai place is great though!

    Mar y Tiera Ribeye, excellent steak.

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