Palenque Kitchen By Mezcal - Riverside

The food was good though pricy over $40/ head without drinks. But it really did taste good the server was very attentive even with the place being crowded. Forget a couple of things for each order though he corrected it. The back table is a lil tight to sit 4 people especially with a booth on the other side, we made it work. They were all nice and friendly so would go back again anyhow just not on a Saturday night. Prefer less of a crowd yet that's good for business. Thank you Paolo for takin the pics! Hope I got your name right!

I appreciated that they sat my wife and I right away as it was getting late on New Year's night and other nearby dining establishments were closed. Our server was prompt, friendly and professional. We ordered the asada steak and chicken fajitas. The fajita marinade was delicious on the tender chicken. The steak was a bit on the chewy side, but dipped in some of the refried black beans and guacamole compensated for the meat's texture. Margaritas were strong and flavorful, though overpriced at $17 a pop for the amount you get. I should have checked drink prices to avoid the surprise of a $34 charge for two drinks. For dessert, the tree leches cake pictured) was delightful, but, like the drinks, overpriced at $13. Palenque has solid food and drinks, but the prices, in my opinion, are too high to warrant a return trip.

Greeting was great! Vibe and food amazing (unlike previous reviews). No it won’t look like what is professionally photographed but it tastes yummy! Bar tender was good, nothing special. Mixed drinks are unique enough.

If you want very good food this is the place you need to try. This is the third time here and everything has always been very tasty and unique especially the carnitas. 9/03/2022 This restaurant gets better every time we go here, this is not your typical Mexican restaurant every dish is unique and made with quality ingredients and very good recipes. Caritas, barbacoa and birria couldn't have been better.

Great place to eat and drink. Fun vibe. The music and the atmosphere is fun. Shout out to Paolo, great service and knows how to show you a fun time. Food was delicious. Ample portions and the drinks are strong. Highly recommend for a group outing or even a nice date. Book a reservation online if you plan on going during peak hours, gets pretty full. Open late and plenty to do in the area afterwards.