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Palmitos Mexican Eatery

3.9 (438 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Open • 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Sign seen from the street. Located inside same parking lot at Smart and Final
Michelle F.

Located in the same parking lot as Smart and Final. Upon entering l, you'll notice the front counter with a selection of beverages behind it. Al everything from Mexican Coca Cola to Jarritos aguas. Tried the chicken (pollo asada) tacos with everything and a side of beans. Well seasoned and filling. They also have a fresh salsa bar, but chips are not complimentary. A must try when in the area. Ambiance is a quaint taco spot with minimal indoor and outdoor seating.

California burrito $6.80
Nathan P.

Recently, I have started to get the ceviche here and I did not regret it, order the shrimp ceviche tostada and for about $10 you will have a great lunch. Obviously, you can't go wrong with a California burrito or taco Tuesday but this is my new go to Mexican seafood place

Dorito elote!
Taelyr V.

I've been coming here since 2008. Though I haven't eaten here in years. The food is still as good as I remember it. My bean and cheese was fantastic. Beans perfectly seasoned and just delicious. My fiancee loved her Cali burrito with Carnitas, she said the carnitas were fantastic. We also got the dorito elite and unfortunately that needed some salt, but was still fun! The shop is small and most of the seating is outside. Staff is always friendly as well. I'll be back again!

Rolled tacos
Tiffany P.

My go-to item every time I try a New Mexican food spot is always gonna be the rolled tacos. Palmitos did a solid job--fried and super crunchy tortillas, the meat was seasoned well, and the toppings were plentiful (lettuce, tomato, cheese). I would come back especially for their taco Tuesday deals and their seafood options!

Cody A.

This place gets better everytime, no joke, i aint even that kinda guy to hype anything. The california burrito, and the red salsa FIRE!! I tell everyone this is my fav joint

Horchata, bean and cheese burrito, 3 crispy rolled chicken tacos.
Talia R.

Great food, really nice staff, and chill place to eat. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area and don't know what to eat.

I give it a star because the beautiful cashier pipis was very nice but I came her to get what I was craving for chicken nachos they where horrible the chip were cold , the chicken was old and cold omg!!! The beans were old and cold I had to throw them right in the trash 16.75 but I paid 18.05 somebody per pairing my good had to be sick ! Cause after eating the food I got scratchy throat now I feel like I'm coming down with a cold!!!!!!! DAM!

Tostada, taco, enchilada combo!
Hyuk K.

Love this place! Super friendly and the food is awesome! I try to stop by every week when I'm in town!!!

Outdoor seating
Jiselle T.

This place is clean, nicely decorated, outdoor seating. I had chilaquiles and they were good, but a bit too spicy for my liking and I wish they also came with rice. The service was good too, I would like to come back to try something else. They have a taco Tuesday special.

DELICIOUS MESS OF A MEAL: 2 Chilli Rellenos Topped with Cheese, and a serving of Mexican Rice and Beans, with Tortilla Chips.
Bryan And G.

We wanted to update our review by saying that they are serving up delicious to go meals. In addition, they are served with a friendly spirit, and there's always plenty of food. I ordered two Chili Relleno with Rice and Beans, and my partner ordered an Extra Large Burrito. We even were given lots of extra salsa; which in the past, they were very, very stingy about giving out. NO MORE!!! I point this out because my partner likes to have this with his meals, whatever it is.

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the food was served fast and was really good. The employees are really nice. I would highly recommend this restaurant

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Ta Bueno!!! El california burrito de adovada y carnitas ta bueno Ta bueno Tiene buen sabor

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This place has really good food all around, but service has room for improvement. They are so stingy with their sauces haha

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What makes this taco shop better than others? Carmens Mexican Food is just down the street, the food is pretty amazing.…

We love this place very much and have been coming here for years now. We did have a couple of issues… 

Did you start putting Mayo In your guacamole?

No. We do not put mayo in our guacamole.

Is there drive thru?

No, but we offer curbside pickup. You may place an order at www.eatpalmitos.com and select curbside pickup. We will bring out the food to your car.

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