This is the second time I come and today they had the Brunch menu. It was so delicious and of course it helps to have great customer service from Sally. The Margarita flight was also delicious. Great ambiance, great food and great music. Highly recommend. read more

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Sonia is fantastic! The best bar tender in the county! Food and service are . Drinks are delightful. Atmosphere is the right vibe. Got to watch my Dodgers beat the Padres! read more

Palenque Kitchen - Bar area - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Ramon was an excellent server at the bar! has the best energy & great conversation, love this place for a quick drink

not what you would expect at all. pretty small and only one bathroom. strange vibes as soon as you walk in. the one good thing is the drinks read more

Walking downtown noticed a Brunch sign on the walk way caught our eye decided to stop in. Wow!!! My husband and I loved our dish choices. I choose the Brioche dulce Leche toast. Such great flavor combinations. Definitely a great place our waitress was so attentive and offered and answered our questions. read more

Palenque Kitchen - Brioche dulce Leche toast. - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Amazing service and great customer service shoutout to Ramón the handsome and talented bartender delicious micheladas definitely coming back:) read more

Ramón was very attentive! Very nice and sweet. loved the atmosphere! Would definitely return.

Came across this little spot on a Saturday morning and found they were serving brunch. I chose the huevos rancheros, which had a really good homemade Guajillo sauce and chili Verde sauce. Both were amazing. I added steak to the dish, but to be honest it didn't add much to it so I wouldn't recommend doing that just order the dish by itself and you'll have a wonderful breakfast. The service was good too would definitely visit again and try a new dish to explore the menu read more

Palenque Kitchen - Huevos Rancheros with Steak - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

The food was outstanding. We brought a multi family with about 9 kids. I don't recommend that for other average people like myself because the bill was pretty outrageous. But everyone loved what they had, and we hit a lot of different menu items. read more

Food and drinks were so good. Victor was a great server! Would recommend this place to everyone

We ventured out in search for new eateries and we ended up in Riverside's Palenque restaurant. The restaurant is located on the high street surrounded by other food spots. The restaurant played loud music outside so it definitely drew our attention from a distance. Unfortunately, the same loud music was played inside which is not ideal if you want to have conversation with your companions during dinner. The food we ordered was tasty. The plates were presented well and arrived in timely manner. The flavours of Mexican cuisine were present. The food had good amount of seasoning. Jumbo shrimp in my dish were well cooked and tasted good. The sauce paired well with shrimp, rice, and vegetables that were soft but also retained some crunch. Fajita plate was equally tasty. Fresh pico, tender pieces of meats and warm tortillas. The restaurant offers different drinks as well. You can opt for cocktails, wine, or beers. Our dining was enjoyable thanks to professional waiter who attended our table frequently and took good care of us during our stay. read more

Palenque Kitchen - Camarones a la diabla - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

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Thank you Sally for wonderful service. She brought me a carafe of water so I would never run low. We had the Ceviche and aguachiles and tried the cocktails. We came on Mother's Day and they gave our mom a free rose which was really sweet: I got the shrimp enchiladas, they were good, it felt like they used the same shrimp from the ceviche in the enchilada. My mom got the Chicken Milanesa, both our plates came with a side of rice and beans. There is one restroom door for all patrons. read more

This place was amazing!! Victor was a complete Rockstar! We really enjoyed the birria tacos, guava agua Fresca, and their guacamole!

Ramon absolutely great service and conversation! He gave such great vibes and I would come again!

It's expensive and if you go on the weekend, you'll be stuck with the limited brunch menu until 2 p.m. We wanted just some basic Mexican fare and there was none to be found, so we walked. read more

The food was good. However, the service could improve. placed and order for pick up online and after and hour of waiting after the pickup time, one of the dishes was missing. Called and was told I would get a refund. They apologized and said they would do better. It's been a week and didn't received any refund. read more

The ambiance was nice. I enjoyed the food. I got the verde chilaquiles. I was unable to partake in any alcoholic beverages due to currently expecting but my friends had this drink with a watermelon garnish and it looked delicious. Our waiter Victor was amazing he had great interaction and was able to juggle multiple tables. I give credit to the entire staff because everyone was nice and friendly. I would definitely return again. read more

Great food, excellent customer service. The chill music, totally a great restaurant. I highly recommend this place! I had ceviche and the michelada did not dissappoint read more

I went to palenque after a long day of working out in Riverside and it was pretty good! In all, we got queso fundido, papas bravas, and i got the chicken milanesa. The queso fundido both my friend and I were not a fan of. It came with soggy mushrooms that weren't too good. The papas bravas were good but genuinely were just roasted potatoes. Nothing crazy. Lastly, the chicken milanesa had such a crispy coating and the flavor was really good! The service was great! Our server kept coming asking if we needed anything and filling our water. When we didnt know what to order he was super patient with us. The inside is small but plenty of places to sit. The bar is cute and the space is intimate but it was nice! read more

Palenque Kitchen - Papas Bravas Queso Fundido - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

The ambience is so cute I love how they have the lights dimmed it's the perfect environment for date night. I love football so I'm glad to see the establishment had those options available. That french toast was some of the best I ever had 20/10 exceeded my expectations! read more

First of all Victor was AMAZING. So kind and professional. We asked about the agua chile dish and he said it's only served at dinner but he would check. He came back and said the chefs were willing to make it! Amazing service and gave great recommendations to where to go next. I can't say enough amazing things about Victor! read more

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The service here was so fast! We were seated immediately! Our server Christian was AMAZING! He was very educated on gluten free options for me, as I have a gluten allergy, and checked in with me multiple times throughout the meal to make sure I was satisfied and feeling alright! I highly recommend visiting Palenque anytime you are in Downtown Riverside! Its perfect for dates, girls nights and just hanging out with Christian! Thank you for a delicious meal Palenque! read more

Palenque Kitchen - Birria Tacos (DELISH) - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Went to see the Mission Inn Christmas lights on December and stumbled upon Palenque. After checking my Yelp for the reviews...we decided to venture in for some dinner. Palenque has a cool vibe, with a great bar, felt like I was in Miami. We started with the guacamole, very delicious, with pepitas on top. It's a really small portion, more appropriate for one to two persons. The Mexican street corn was very delicious too. My family had pazole, some also had the fajitas, both were very good. One small complaint, the fajitas did not come to the table the way they usually do, with all the fanfare of a sizzling, smoky skillet. Still, they were delicious. I ordered the fish tacos...which were very tasty. I would definitely come back to Palenque, since I was driving I couldn't try the mescal drinks...so next time, I'll make my husband drive. :-) read more

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Excellent drinks. Had the margarita and Oaxacan cocktail The pulpo (octopus) appetizer was snappy without being chewy. Recommend the papas bravas either as a standalone appetizer or part of the El Jefe platter. Sally was a great server to boot! read more

My coworkers and I were looking forward to trying this restaurant, sadly it wasn't good. Drinks were ok, but not impressed with the food. The staff were very nice and the ambiance was as well. There was only one bathroom, unisex, and it was absolutely nasty! Will not be returning. read more

Disappointing. Let's talk atmosphere and Ambiance. The place is not large, like a regular size restaurant. Tables are set up around a large horseshoe bar in the middle of the place, with TV screens around the walls. So it gives off the vibe of a sports bar, trying to pass off as a higher end restaurant or a bar recently converted to a restaurant. Especially, with dance music being blasted through the speakers. Way too loud. Overall just average. Food: Was nothing to write home about and was overpriced. Better off going to a high-end steak house or El Torito for the same quality food and pay less. Got the steak tampenique with black beans and corn. Ordered it medium well, it came medium, a little on the rare side. It was just ok. The person I was with, got the carne asada with veggies. It was cooked right and the veggies were the best thing on the plate. Meats had little seasoning and lacked full flavor. Appetizer was the queso fundido with rayas de chile. This was good. Comes with tortillas, but it's better with chips. Ordered 2 different aguas frescas and had to return both, because they tasted watered down and lacked sweetener. Again just average. Service: Was also average. We were sat at a very small table, which we made the most of. There was another couple next to us at a much larger table, so when they left we asked if we could move over. Mind you this was before we ordered any food. We were told no, because the they had a party of 24 coming. So it was part of it, and so was our table, so either way that party has to wait until we left and another party next to us. It wouldn't have affected them in any negative way. Instead we were affected negatively by it. Poor customer service. IDK how or why this place has received a high rating, but don't be fooled by it. I don't recommend this place, there are many other better options. read more

Miss all the flavor! Not the worst place I've tasted but definitely no where near the best. Shrimp tacos tasted old with no flavor (like old food) and the milanesa was dry with no flavor. The salsa was so basic and the drink was decent but don't get the old fashion if that's your drink, it was made very un-old fashion with the wrong Orange and cherry. The pulpo appetizer saved the rating from 1 star, it was really good. I really wanted to give it a 3 star but 1 good thing out of 5 things we got should be a 1 star read more

Loud and obnoxious. Service? Amazing. Food? Decent Cleanliness. Good. Let's get into it! Upon walking home we were greeted immediately. Took about 10mins for them to clear a table for brunch on a Sunday. I realize it was quite busy at this time. However make your new customers know what's going on. Instead of just having us stand in the front looking like idiots. Have more communication. Finally we were brought to our table. Asked to change tables as the first option was crowded all around and oddly placed. They acknowledged us to another table all good. Moving onto the ordering and food. Our waitress was very attentive and cool. She really did make us feel special and made it a personal and great experience. Huevos rancheros. Verde sauce was very mild. Eggs cooked perfectly. All ingredients fresh. Tortillas were tasty. I'd definitely order this again. Chilaquiles Red was spicy and a very large plate. Green was far more mild and a much smaller plate. Not sure how the consistency is with portions. But seems a little off here. Now let's get to the music. So loud I couldn't even hear myself think. And this is during brunch like god damn. Turn it down maybe just by 1 so people can talk? That'd be ideal. So overall. Will I return? Sure and hopefully dinner is a new experience. With a better review and better food and less music. Bathrooms were clean. Tables were kinda clean? Things definitely need more attention with the closing crew for cleaning. Be back soon. read more

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The food was delicious! We went for a late lunch so not at all busy but the atmosphere was very. I've and good music! read more

Palenque Kitchen - Cuban torta - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

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This place is great! Irene was an amazing, knowledgable and welcoming server/bartender. The drinks and food were so yummy and we are excited to come back! Thanks so much, Irene! read more

Food was good, but our server Victor was great!The strawberry margarita was fresh and delicious... and on happy hour!!

Food was great and Victor was a great server! I definitely recommend if you are looking for a great restaurant if you in the Mission area in Riverside. read more

Palenque Kitchen - Victor was awesome and the food was great! - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

I was in town for a couple of days and decided to try it out. We had the nachos appetizer with carne asada and it was very good. We also ordered the Mango and Watermelon Margaritas. They were delicious! It was a little on the pricey side but I would recommend this place. read more

Palenque Kitchen - Watermelon and Mango Margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

We came by here on a Sunday night when we were in town for the Festival of Lights. It was extremely disappointing. We probably should have taken the hint when we were able to walk in and get a table, but figured it was just getting late. Everyone in our party loves Mexican food, and it was good, but it's never a good sign when you leave feeling like you were ripped off. The portions were small, prices were ridiculously high and they charged for everything, even spicier salsa (which wasn't spicy) when we paid for chips and salsa. I think it's pretty egregious that they charge $7 for steak in fajitas--what? So if I didn't order steak or chicken then I would just get a plate of sauteed onions and peppers for $23? And, it was not a generous portion of meat. Flavor of the meat was fine, the chicken enchiladas (yup, they charge for chicken too) were tasty, but my husband was still hungry since it only comes with two and they're pretty small. Service was okay. Cocktail list wasn't very impressive, so I just ordered a mediocre wine instead. The decor and ambiance reminds me more of a nightclub than a restaurant with bright colors and loud music. I'm really surprised that this place has such great reviews. Maybe they used to be better pre-COVID, but I really doubt we'd come back and I couldn't recommend it to anyone in the area. read more

Palenque Kitchen - The smallest salsa I've ever seen given with an order. We'll need to ask for more. - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

The tacos at Taco Tuesday were bomb... But the what made the experience something I will definitely return for was Irene. Amazing service, great personality, and I will definitely be back to see her for Taco Tuesday's!!! read more

Palenque Kitchen - Asada & Shrimp tacos - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Great deals, greater food. Ask for Irene on Tuesday evenings. She'll make sure to take care of you. read more

Palenque Kitchen - Tacos, shrimp and steak. - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Vibes are great! We ordered queso fundido with chorizo and its bomb. Chips and salsa - the salsa is very tasty. My Mexican friends loved it. I ordered the prime steak tacos - meat is soft and just the right doneness. My friends enjoyed their birria tacos and torta, and they enjoyed their entrees as well. Aisha is very warm and helpful with our questions with our orders. Overall a nice surprise - 5 full stars! read more

Service was super friendly would highly recommend comeing here our waitress sally was super helpful and attentive read more

Palenque Kitchen - Sally recommended the patron tower - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Gentrified Mexican food. Don't even bother eating anywhere downtown good lord. It's gotten so bad around here, everything is $20-30. Even the tiny little appetizers. I bet 80% of the reviews were from people drinking so they didn't know any better. Beans were dry. Rice was undercooked and crunchy. Don't get me started on the tiny ass portions. The whole reason we chose this place was the expectation that there would at least be a big plate of beans and rice and they give you a smear and half a scoop. My grandma would roll in her grave if she saw this food. The enchilada sauce tastes identical to the las palmas brand in a can. The only good thing is that the server was nice. Even though we were only one of two parties in the restaurant the music was so loud we could barely hear ourselves. And oh my god... the bathroom... again we were one of two parties in the restaurant, they had been open for 4 hours when we got there. The bathroom was layered in dried piss. The smell was like a beach bathroom. Out of toilet seat covers and the soap dispenser was busted. You're telling me they charge $30 a plate but can't afford to keep a clean and working bathroom? Don't support these businesses. read more

Palenque Kitchen - Enchiladas, rice and beans. - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Great drinks food and great vibes thanks to Frankie Ramon and Sonia!!!! If you are looking for a great place to brunch with a DJ check them out read more