Palo Santo in Brooklyn is hands down one of the best restaurants I've been to. The menu has such a great variety, and they offer solid gluten-free options, which is always a huge plus. Everything we tried was fresh, flavorful, and really well done. The sangria was amazing, and the outdoor dining area made the whole experience even better, such a great space. It's the kind of place you leave already planning your next visit. Definitely a spot I'll be returning to! read more

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My boyfriend and I ate dinner at Palo Santo during a work trip to Brooklyn. This spot wasn't on our radar until I jumped on Yelp, but I'm so glad we found it - such a great dining experience! We didn't have a reservation, but we went the day after a snow storm so it was pretty quiet. At first we were the only customers, but they slowly filled up during our meal. I would describe the inside as 'rustic cute'. It feels very cozy with the exposed brick, wooden tables, and soft lighting. For food we each did the Prix Fixe which lets you choose an appetizer, entree, and dessert. For appetizers we got the Chileatole and the Anticuchos. For entrees I got the Grass-Fed Skirt Steak and my boyfriend got the Pato en Mole Poblano. For dessert we both got the Bread Pudding. I thought the Prix Fixe was a good deal for the quantity and quality of food. Everything was prepared fresh and tasted delicious. Favorite bites were the Chileatole soup and the Skirt Steak. Our server was super friendly and approachable. Overall it was a really good experience and I would definitely return the next time I'm visiting the area. read more

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We were absolutely blown away by the delicious, fresh, high-quality dinner we had last night. Among our favorites from the menu were the zucchini quesadilla and brussel sprout salad, the coconut tres leches and pecan chocolate bread pudding. I ordered the steak and my friend ordered the scallops. I had leftovers since it was generous portions. We each took home a bottle of salsa picante, which is unbelievably good. This is a perfect spot for date night, 1:1 catch-ups with friends, or a special occasion. I like that there's the pre-fixe option and the aesthetic is gorgeous IMO. I will be returning in the future. read more

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Came here with my husband for the restaurant week menu. My husband ordered the fluke ceviche, shrimp mofongo and guava sorbet. I ordered the calamari, steak and tres leches. The quality of the food was amazing. We were surprised with how crowded it got on a night where temperatures were below freezing but it was well worth it. The restaurant week menu is 100% worth it. We would definitely return! read more

Palo Santo - Latin American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I came here for dinner with family, and it was such a treat. The ambiance is very cozy and the temperature felt good even though the restaurant has an open kitchen. The service was good. Anything we asked for, the waiter brought what we needed. Overall, a great experience. Everything we had to drink and eat was delicious. The red sangria was smooth, and the jalapeno sangria was interesting in a good way. The steak was perfectly cooked, and the Chimichurri sauce was so fresh. The grilled octopus salad was tasty. The coconut tres leche cake was one of the best cakes I have ever eaten. My crew also likes the elote and the bread pudding. I will absolutely be back. read more

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Amazing Latin American food with a fabulous price. You can't go wrong with the pri fixe menu. It's only $55 and let you pick your main and an appetizer and a dessert. The drinks are awesome. It's a great neighborhood spot and it's a great spot just near the subway of the R train. The only weird thing is that the numbers don't really match the block for the address but just look for it. It's in the middle of the street or the block and the service is also lovely. They let us linger as two girlfriends for quite some time. read more

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The food was incredible! They have an amazing weekday prix fixe menu for $57 that includes 3 courses - such a steal!! We had grilled calamari, ceviche, pork, steak, banana bread pudding & a strawberry crisp - with some drinks. It's the next day and I'm still thinking about it. Everything was SO fresh and flavorful. Every dish was plate licking good. Their backyard space is so intimate and cute, makes for a perfect spring/summer evening date night! Service was a smidge slow, but attentive when needed. Apparently they also sell their house made sauce - need to go back for that! Can't wait to return and try more! A hidden gem!! read more

we just hosted my sister's bridal shower at palo santo and it was an excellent experience! a friend recommended it for hosting events and we weren't disappointed. the price was reasonable, food was SO delicious, service was friendly. we had a a miscommunication that led to a small pricing error and they were quick to fix it. will definitely be back! read more

An underrated delicious spot with dishes from Mexico, Peru and more. We loved all our dishes. They were full of spice and perfectly seasoned . We plan to return for brunch and again for dinner to try everything on the menu! read more

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Restaurant week menu2025Feb experience: Great place for intimate dinner! Open kitchen so be prepared to smell like beef hahaha, love the service and friendly people working. A bit underwhelming for the appetizers, we each ordered the grilled calamari salad and caldo gallego white bean soup, loved the kale in the soup and good flavor, lots of beans. Calamari is grilled extra and some are extra charred i didn't mind, but could be a greener salad there. Small bathroom with sink outside but it was cute the door was very long and handle was low. The entree was skirt steak super yummy grill flavor and i love a chimmichurri, and a lil bit of tomatoes and the patatas bravas was crispy. My mofongo was ok, on the clumpy and dry side with hot sauce flavored shrimps(sofrito picante), i can appreciate the head-on shrimp for extra flavor but i thought it was a bit too cooked thru. Sorbet was deliciously fresh ripe yellow small guava flavor, and the tres leche texture was ok but the coconut chips and the cream on top was yummy. read more

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Palo Santo is a quaint establishment located in a Brooklyn brownstone that serves Pan Latin Cuisine. It is walking distance from the R train at Union Street, & from other eateries that include Rana Fifteen, Dinosaur BBQ, etc. Congratulations to Palo Santo on their 18th Anniversary! Friendly service & good vibes have always been present at Palo Santo. We visited one day during a "Restaurant Week " event & never looked back - lol. Wooden tables & chairs , casual decor & indoor / outdoor dining area all things that make up Palo Santo. You can view hardworking staff preparing & bringing wonderful looking dishes to patrons for dinner & during their brunch service. Palo Santo promotes their long-standing special 3 Course Dinner - ($49 )- includes an appetizer, entree & dessert. The first time hete we had a 3 Course-Dinner - we both had the Mushroom Quesadilla Appetizer, the Skirt Steak w/ Bok Choy & Potatoes Entree & shared a Tres Leches & Papaya Sorbet for dessert. Boy, was everything delicious! Every dish & the service was so good that we have returned numerous times and have had other marvelous cuisin. A 3-Course Meal for $49 is a great price & they give nice-sized appetizer & entree portions. Palo Santo is consistently fantastic. Website - www.palosantorestaurant.com Instagram - @palosantobk Brunch Service - Sat. & Sun. - 10am - 3pm. Dinner Service - Mon. - Thurs. - 6pm - 10pm, Fri. - 6pm - 11pm. Sat. - 5pm - 11pm & Sun. - 5pm - 10pm. read more

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Love. Love. Love! The food here is remarkable. I was really impressed with their entrees and desserts, which we got from their three course prix fixe menu for $49 per person. I was able to try two of each set as I shared. APPETIZER - Yellowfin Tuna Ceviche (4/5) & Grilled Calamari (3/5) The ceviche was a nice sour. The calamari, on the other hand, was bitter in some random bites (not sure what was making it bitter). ENTREE - Pato En Mole Poblano (5/5) & Grass Fed Skirt Steak (4/5) The pato (duck) was soo tender and well cooked. The poblano tasted amazing with the duck. Just no words. Meanwhile, the skirt steak was good but doesn't top the duck in terms of tenderness and flavor. It comes with yuca fries and queso sauce. Dessert - Coconut Tres Leches (5/5) & Chocolate Pecan Bread Pudding (5/5) Both the bread pudding and tres leches were equally and highly impressive. If they made a bakery or dessert shop, I would seriously visit every day. I also like the small request for feedback when you pay at the end. You can compliment the food, workers or make a small note of what could be better. read more

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Incredible meal! Nopales quesadilla, molé, tres leches cake. All delicious. Super kind staff. Beautiful mellow vibe. I've been going here for like 15 years when I come into town, and it's still amazing. read more

Went here randomly for a cousin meetup. Pleasantly surprised. The food was delicious and great presentation. Get the ceviche folks you will not regret. read more

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Just had dinner at Palo Santo on their 19th anniversary. Kudos to Chef Jacques and his staff for keeping this wonderful restaurant alive and thriving through a pandemic and more. As always, we received a wonderful welcome. And every dish was a triumph - bacalao, duck liver, avocado, tortilla, artichoke, fluke, sweetbreads, wild boar, and chocolate torte. And options for the vegetarian in the group. Also wonderful wine pairings. We can't wait to return. read more

Hosted our engagement party at the venue renting out the entire space and the whole process from start to finish was incredible. Jacques was so accommodating during the planning phase allowing our event planner to bring our vision to life and the day of staff went above and beyond to make our guests happy. We received endless compliments on the food and would absolutely recommend hosting your event here if you're thinking about it. 10/10 read more

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I came in with a group of friends on a saturday for brunch. We had a reservation, and it seemed quite full, so I would consider making one for brunch. They offer indoor and outdoor seating and a pre-fixe brunch menu. We sat outside and started with the bottomless mimosas for the table. Their bottomless limit is only 60 minutes though! The bread they brought out for the table was like a bread/muffin hybrid texture? I cannot explain it, but it had a lightly sugared/browned top and edge and was slightly sweet. It was very unique and we all really enjoyed it! We also had the fish tacos, bean and cheese pupusas, huevos banados, the omelette of the day, and the potato hash. Everyone enjoyed their food and we left happy and full to head to an event nearby! read more

My manager and I often dine after spending a day together, and he prefers to stay in a hotel in Park Slope due to ease of getting anywhere in NY and for the huge abundance of good places to dine. I chose this place because it seemed different from some of the other local places. I believe I picked a winner. I arrived 1st, and there was no one in the restaurant at first. The chefs called someone, and the evening began with the hostess, waiter, and customer service person Katie, who was the tip of our great dining experience. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and perfect hostess. I felt her friendliness, and she took it to a higher level. I wanted to play a joke on my managers arrival, and she went along with it. He arrived, and we had a good laugh. After we sat down, I asked, and she gave me her suggestions on appetizers and main meals. I went with both and was not disappointed. I usually don't eat everything, but last night was different. I ate everything. I saw they had 4 choices of Uruguaian wine, amongst and nice selection of wines from different Spanish regions. She described the characteristics of each wine. We decided to go with the Tannat Akardia. We enjoyed the wine very much and even thought it matched with the pulpo (octopus) we had as an appetizer. We also ordered the shaved Brussels sprouts as an appetizer. We we very pleased at both. For dinner, we got the swordfish and the Pato (duck), both of which Katie recommended, and we enjoyed. Normally, we never have dessert, but with Katie's personality, we could not resist and had the bread pudding. We had a very nice dining experience here, and my manager even made a note on returning to dine again! The glue to pur experience was truly Katie for her professionalism and her wonderful personality!!! read more

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I hosted my sister's bridal shower at Palo Santo and cannot recommend it enough! We had the back room and garden to ourselves and it was perfect for that kind of event. The food was fantastic and the service was amazing. Pros: - Amazing food - Amazing staff - Unlimited drinks - Bathroom right by the back room so it was basically a private bathroom - Beautiful backdrop in the big doors and the garden - Free to decorate how we wanted and they let us in early to set up - Very communicative throughout the whole process. Things to note for your own event: - The garden is smaller than it looks. Still a special surprise for the venue but maybe six people can sit out there comfortably. We put gifts out there and let people mingle in and out for photos. - The stairs up to the garden are so steep, so just be careful and it's not usable for older guests. - Food comes out family style and quick, so less table decorations are better so there's room for the good stuff- the food! - the max capacity is 36 people, but we had 30 and it felt maxed out. I think 25-30 people is a more comfortable number for that space. I'd highly recommend this venue just for a meal or especially for an event! Thank you Palo Santo!! read more

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I wanted to love this place. Its a small quaint spot. Certain dishes were really good but I wasnt blow away by anything. The service was great. read more

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Came here this weekend while we went to see a family member run in the New York Marathon. Every other place we walked past was packed so we thought we were lucky to find a place that didn't have a wait. We didn't want to drink for brunch, though they did have a bottomless option. There was only the option of a pre-fix brunch. We thought it was over priced at $30. Most of the options weren't worth it, like the pupusas, veggie quesadilla or the tacos. You got a non-alcoholic drink with the meal but for $30 for brunch it was just a lot. I went with the Steak & eggs option. I asked for my eggs to be poached, the yolk was cooked through and not great. The steak was gritty and stringy. The chimichurri sauce was too vinegar heavy. The potato's were sad. Honestly it was all sad, nothing had any type of seasoning on it. Not even salt or pepper. From when it was sat in front of me I thought it looked good but it went down hill from there. The Hibiscus Aqua Fresca was the drink option I went with my meal and it was amazing! Super fresh and perfectly sweetened. Great but not worth coming back for. read more

Palo Santo - Steak & Eggs - Latin American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Went here during restaurant week for their 3-course dinner option with a group of friends. Watermelon Feta salad, Sweet Plantain & Grilled Swordfish and Tres Leches was on the menu for me. Portions were well-sized, and food was actually quite good. From the freshness of the salad, to the hearty flavorful seafood entree, to the cherry on top- the Tres Leches, I had a great meal. Service was prompt and the interiors were great. Enjoyable meal and experience! read more

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I've run by this place so many times over the years and then finally... I took the opportunity to go. Loves: + Honestly I felt like everything was pretty good, from the mole poblano to the quesadilla. They used a thicker cheese in the latter so it was interesting but also yummy + There's street, indoor, and patio dining! I probably like the back patio the best bc it felt like our own private space for awhile. There's only a four-top and two two-top tables + Friendly staff + No drinkies this visit but that gives me something to look forward to for a future visit One thing to note is the reservations might look out online, but you can most likely do a walk-in for a party of two easily, even on a weekend night. read more

- the mimosas stay flowing during the bottomless brunch - they let you stay more than the advertised 60 minutes - the steak was seasoned very well - they give lots of potatoes - I liked the bacon - I love the homemade hot sauce - I love the brownstone facade - staff is very attentive they are kind of aloof tho, they made mistake on our bill on two separate occasions - platano relleno was delicious read more

Fantastic place! Go for dinner in a weekday. The chef's creativity and care are noticeable, and the staff us super-fruendly.

They rotate the menu regularly while retaining some classics and everything is fresh and beautifully seasoned. Exceptional flavors. Service is always friendly and accommodating. We love coming to this uniquely pan American spot read more

I dined in with my partner, and the atmosphere was phenomenal, it felt incredibly homey. We visited during restaurant week and were able to experience a wonderful course of meals. Each dish was uniquely flavored and exciting to try. We never felt rushed and were able to relax and enjoy our time. The waitress was kind and offered great recommendations on what to order. Overall, I'd be happy to come back in the future. read more

We experienced a culinary oddity tucked away in a small restaurant on Union St in Brooklyn. From appetizers to main courses, there was an explosion in your mouth of flavor, taste,happiness with every morsel. If you could believe it, the old world atmosphere made you feel warm and cozy. Service was impeccable. All I can say is book your reservation now. read more

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Great spot for hosting private dinner parties! I recently attended a dinner celebration at Palo Santo -- the host had a Saturday night reservation for a party of 10+. We were able to use the entire backroom for a reasonable fee. The preset menu featured many of the restaurant's signature dishes, and had decent options for vegetarians/vegans. All of the appetizers and entrees are served family style, I was able to try the vegetarian tostada and the plantain stew and was a fan of both! What truly topped the night was the dessert at the end, each guest was given a plate with a slice of tres leches cake. It was sweet, moist, and a cherry on top to a lovely dinner. Looking forward to trying out their regular menu soon! read more

Palo Santo - Yuca Stew - Latin American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Amazing neighborhood vibes, what a hangout spot! Outdoor patio vibes are top notch given cute sign and brownstones surrounding. The food was delish- 100% recommend heart of palm salad, quail, and the lemon pie and chocolate bread pudding were amazing Reservations at 5pm got us out by 6:30 after three courses and a lot of chatting read more

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Best thing we had by far was the hot chocolate, which was deliciously spiced and hit the spot. The food was okay, wouldn't exactly recommend. I had the chimichurri steak and eggs; chimichurri sauce was too vinegary and steak was too chewy, although the eggs were cooked well. Portion size is a bit on the smaller side but it'll fill you up. read more

Palo Santo - Steak and eggs - Latin American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Celebrated my birthday here with a bunch of friends this summer and I cannot say enough how great the experience was. For our party of 24, we had the entire space to ourself for 3 hours and served bottomless mimosas/sangria/beer/wine and a 3-course family style meal. We got the pupusas, French toast, and chilaquiles with the rice/beans, yuca fries and maduros. A fruit/bread appetizer and tres leche were also included. Everything was absolutely delicious, we even asked for a few more servings (which they so graciously provided). They played bad bunny the whole time and made sure our glasses were never empty, honestly just a great experience. Definitely recommend for a group brunch/dinner for something a little more special. read more

Came here for our anniversary dinner and had a wonderful dining experience. Our server Maria was very knowledgeable and was extremely friendly, especially to our third wheel (our toddler daughter). The food was fantastic - I always appreciate when the chef picks high quality ingredients and let's them shine throughout the menu in different ways. Favorites from our meal were the mussels and marrow (excellent flavors, sauce had a lot of brightness), hamachi tiradito (cuts of fish were buttery tender with a yummy spicy sauce pairing) and the cauliflower side (roasted to perfection with a nice sweetness from the miso glaze/goat cheese). Will definitely be coming back! read more

Palo Santo - Hamachi tiradito - Latin American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Cute place in park slope with unlimited brunch option. Ordered the coconut French toast and steak with eggs. Both decent. French toast was a big soggy and steak was over cooked but would go back and try something else. Backyard only has three tables and reservations do not apply to that area but there is also seating outside in the front of the restaurant on the side walk. read more

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My wife and I have been here twice. We absolutely love the food. The vibe and ambiance is very cool and cozy. The service was warm and spot on. We will going back for as long as we live in the neighborhood. read more

Came here for my sister's wedding event. The staff is super super nice and attentive. I accidentally spilled a drink and they cleaned it up immediately. Ambiance was nice. The food was great. We did a family style meal. All in all a great experience! read more

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Lovely place, great service! The food was delicious and everything was very flavorful. The pork was perfectly cooked and so tender. The corn tortillas are the best I've had. The sangria was a bit too sweet for me. read more

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The tacos del pollo mole were so spot on--scrumptious and just amazing. The service was friendly and thoughtful. read more

Palo Santo - Tacos, Pollo en Mole Poblano - Latin American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The food was amazing. We had the squash blossom quesadilla, mole and duck, and the pana cotta. The service was equally as great as the food. Highly recommend and we can't wait to go back and try more of the menu! read more

Beautiful ambience, great friendly service. We came as a walk in during restaurant week and fortunately were able to be seated in the back seating. Food was delicious. Lime pie in particular was absolutely exquisite. Great spot for a relaxing dinner and would recommend. read more

Palo Santo - Lime Pie - Latin American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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