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Appetizers

Start your meal with our flavorful small bites.




Guacamole Fresco

Freshly made guacamole with ripe avocados, lime, and cilantro, served with tortilla chips.

$13.99

Guacamole Fresco


Quesadillas

A warm corn tortilla filled with cheese and cooked to golden-brown goodness. With or without avocado lemon cilantro and charro beans.

$12.99

Quesadillas


Quesadillas Sincronizadas

two corn tortillas layered with beef and cheese and your choice of tortillas

$15.99

Quesadillas Sincronizadas


Queso Fundido

A sizzling skillet of traditional melted cheese, blended with your choice of the following. Served with warm flour or corn tortillas for scooping.

Cheese

$15.00


Chorizo

$17.00


Impossible Chorizo

$19.00


Mushroom

$17.00

Queso Fundido



A La Carte




Salsa de Guacamole

Our chefs specialty. A creamy guacamole and the vibrant flavor of salsa verde.

Small

$9.50


Large

$17.50

Salsa de Guacamole


Guacamole

Hand scooped avocados, mixed with with diced tomatoes, onions, fresh cilantro and a splash of lime. Served with house made chips.

Small

$11.00


Large

$19.00

Guacamole


Flautas

Crispy, golden fried corn tortillas rolled around shredded beef. Topped with Mexican crema and guacamole salsa.

Three

$9.00


Six

$15.00


Twelve

$26.00

Flautas


Barbacoa

Traditional slow cooked beef which is rich in flavor and succulent texture. Seasoned with a robust blend of traditional spices.

Half Pound

$17.00


Pound

$27.00



Chile con Queso Esitlo El Palenque

A creamy spicy and satisfying dip made with a traditional blend of cheeses and smoky green chile.

Small

$8.00


Large

$12.00

Chile con Queso Esitlo El Palenque


Calabacitas

Summer squash, fire roasted green chile and sweet corn. sautéed with onion and garlic.

Small

$8.00


Large

$12.00



El Palenques Famous Rice

Fluffy rice, simmered in a flavorful tomato-based broth with garlic, onions, and spices.

$5.99

El Palenques Famous Rice


Carne Adovada

A classic featuring tender pork marinated for hours in rich house made red chile adobo. The pork is slow simmered until tender in a red chile sauce.

Small

$17.00


Large

$20.00




Sides




Charro Beans

Hearty pinto beans simmered with bacon, onions, tomatoes, and jalapenos in a rich flavorful broth.

$5.99



Refried Beans

Creamy pinto beans well fried and seasoned.

$5.99



Fried Green Onions

Fresh spring green onions sauteed until tender and lightly blistered.

$5.99



Asada Baked Potato

A fluffy baked potato loaded with marinated, grilled asada.

$6.99



Mexican Crema

A rich, cultured cream with a mild, and tangy flavor. Perfect for drizzling over your dish.

$3.99



Corn Tortilla

Three warm, tender corn tortillas, perfect for wrapping, sopping up sauce, or enjoying with any meal.

$4.50



Flour Tortilla

Warm, soft flour tortilla. Perfect for wrapping your meal or enjoying on the side.

$4.25



Bacon

Thick cut, perfectly cooked smoked bacon, cooked to a perfect, crisp finish.

$4.75



Chorizo

A bold and spicy ground pork sausage, pan fried to perfection with smoky chiles and aromatic spices.

$5.99



Sausage

Pork sausage seasoned with traditional sage and black pepper for a rich and savory flavor.

$5.99



Chiles Toreados

Pan fried jalapenos, blistered until tender.

$5.99



Chicharones

Light, airy, and crunchy fried pork skins.

$5.99



Carne Asada

Juicy grilled skirt steak, marinated in a citrus and spice blend, and cooked to a perfect char.

$7.99



El Palenques Famous Rice

Fluffy rice, simmered in a flavorful tomato-based broth with garlic, onions, and spices.

$5.99

El Palenques Famous Rice


Egg

Cooked scrambled or fried.

$3.00



Papas

Tender sautéed potatoes.

$4.00




Breakfast




Huevos a la Mexicana

Two scrambled eggs cooked with diced tomatoes, onions, and jalapenos. Served with beans and potatoes.

$12.99



Huevos con Chorizo

Two scrambled eggs mixed with spicy Mexican pork sausage. Served with beans and potatoes.

$13.99



Eggs with Sausage or Bacon

Two eggs cooked to order with your choice of savory pork sausage or crispy bacon. Comes with beans and potatoes.

$13.99



Huevos Locos

Two scrambled eggs served on crispy corn tortillas, layered with jalapenos, onions and tomatoes. Served with beans and potatoes.

$13.99



Huevos Rancheros

Two eggs any style on soft corn tortillas, smothered in our famous red or green chile and melted cheese. served with beans and potatoes.

$13.99



Huevos Rancheros Estilo El Palenque

Two eggs any style served on two corn tortillas covered in our famous sauce, chile, jalapenos, tomatoes and onions. Served with beans and potatoes.

$13.99

Huevos Rancheros Estilo El Palenque


Carne Asada Con Huevos

Two eggs any style served with tender, marinated skirt steak sliced thin and Mexican spices. Comes with beans and potatoes.

$19.99

Carne Asada Con Huevos


Chilaquiles

House made corn tortilla chips simmered in your choice of red, green, or poblano sauce.

With Cheese

$12.00


With Chicken

$13.99


With Carne Asada

$14.99

Chilaquiles



Breakfast Burritos




Eggs and Chorizo

A warm flour tortilla filled with a mixture of Mexican chorizo scrambled eggs and cheese.

$14.99



Bacon/Sausage with Potatoes and Eggs

Your choice of savory sausage or crispy bacon, fluffy scrambled eggs, and potatoes, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.

$14.99



Eggs, Beans and Potatoes

A warm flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, seasoned potatoes and beans.

$13.99




Specials




Menudo

A rich and flavorful Mexica soup with tender honeycomb beef tripe and hominy, slow simmered in a savory red chile broth. served with diced onions, dried oregano, onions, and lime.

Small

$10.00


Large

$17.00

Menudo


Levanta Muertos

A hearty , slow-simmered beef broth, bursting with tender chunks of beef all cooked in a savory, spicy red sauce.

Small

$11.00


Large

$18.00

Levanta Muertos



Plates

All dishes (except skirt steak) are served with refried beans, El Palenque's famous rice, lettuce and tomato garnish.




Carne Adovada

A classic featuring tender pork marinated for hours in rich house made red chile adobo. The pork is slow simmered until tender in a red chile sauce.

$16.99



Flautas

Crispy hand rolled tortillas filled with slow cooked, shredded beef. Served hot and golden brown with cooling guacamole sauce and sour cream.

$13.99

Flautas


Mole

Tender chicken smothered in a rich, dark and complex mole sauce. Our traditional sauce is slow simmered chiles, spices, and a hint of Mexican chocolate for a balanced earthy sweetness.

$15.99

Mole


Enchiladas

Corn tortillas filled with filled with your choice of cheese, seasoned chicken, or carne asada, simmered in your choice of rich red, green or poblano chile and topped with cheese.

With Cheese

$12.00


With Chicken

$13.99


With Carne Asada

$14.99

Enchiladas


Chile Rellenos

A roasted hatch green chile stuffed with a blend of melted cheeses, dipped in a light, fluffy egg batter, and fried to a golden finish. Smothered in your choice of red or green chile sauce.

$13.99

Chile Rellenos


Arrachera

Tender, marinated skirt steak cooked to perfection. Served with a baked potato and calabacitas.

$25.99



Tampiquena El Palenque

Arrachera, enchilada, chile, cheese and refried beans.

$27.99

Tampiquena El Palenque


Carne Asada

Savory grilled and marinated steak.

$17.00



Barbacoa

Slow braised, fall apart tender beef. Cooked for hours for a moist, flavorful, and savory shredded meat.

$16.00



Chicken

Cubed chicken marinated in our special sauce.

$14.00



Picadillo

Slow-cooked cheek meat.

$16.00




Tacos

Four tacos served with charro style beans, avocado, cilantro, onions and radishes as garnish.




Al Pastor

Tender thinly sliced pork marinated in a flavorful mix of chiles and spices.

$14.99



Carne Asada

Tender slices of marinated flank steak, grilled to perfection and served on warm corn tortillas.

$14.99



Chicken

Tender, juicy shredded chicken slow cooked with a savory blend of herbs and spices.

$14.99



Barbacoa

Tender shredded beef slow simmered in a rich smoky blend of dried chiles, garlic and spices.

$15.99



Buche

Savory and tender pieces of pork stomach, slow simmered until melt in your mouth soft.

$15.99




Burritos




Carne Adovada

Fork-tender pork shoulder marinated for hours in a rich, earthy, and deep red chile sauce made from chiles, garlic, and oregano. Slow-cooked until the meat is succulent and falling apart.

$13.00



Carne Asada

Tender, marinated skirt steak, grilled to perfection and thinly sliced.

$13.00



Chicharron

Crispy fried pork belly with impossibly crunchy skin and tender, juicy meat.

$12.00



Chicken

Tender chicken that has been slow-cooked with spices, then shredded.

$12.00



Barbacoa

Tender shredded beef slow simmered in a rich smoky blend of dried chiles, garlic and spices.

$13.00



Mole

Tender chicken smothered in a rich, dark and complex mole sauce. Our traditional sauce is slow simmered chiles, spices, and a hint of Mexican chocolate for a balanced earthy sweetness.

$13.00



Picadillo

seasoned ground beef and tender chunks of tomato and onion, slow-simmered in a rich, savory tomato sauce with hints of cumin and garlic.

$13.00

Picadillo



Drinks




Sodas

Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Fanta, Dr. Pepper, Diet Dr. Pepper

$3.50



Milk

$2.90



Chocolate Milk

$3.50



Coffee

$3.50



Hot Chocolate

$3.50



Iced Tea

$3.50



Hot Tea

$2.90



Orange Juice

$3.50



Agua de Horchata

A traditional Mexican rice milk drink, sweetened and spiced with cinnamon and vanilla.

$4.00



Agua de Jamaica

A vibrant, ruby-red iced tea made from dried hibiscus flowers. It is both sweet and tart, with a subtle floral flavor.

$4.00



Mexican Coke in the Bottle

$4.00



Fresh Limeade

A classic, refreshing combination of tart, fresh-squeezed limes and pure cane sugar, served over ice.

$4.00



Sparkling Limeade

Fresh-squeezed lime juice, simple syrup, and sparkling water, served over ice.

$4.00




Dessert




Arroz con Leche

A traditional Mexican rice pudding, slow-cooked with long-grain rice, whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk. Flavored with cinnamon and served warm or chilled.

$6.50

Arroz con Leche


Pastel Tres Leches

A traditional, ultra-moist vanilla sponge cake soaked in a rich and sweet blend of three milks: evaporated, condensed, and whole milk

$9.50

Pastel Tres Leches

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