Palenque Kitchen - Riverside

Palenque Kitchen - Riverside reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Trest VIP

   Portland3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Staff is always so friendly and helpful. They were really accommodating as our group size grew. Very patient. Cocktails are delicious!
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Had dinner here, my friend took me out for my birthday. We put it on the OpenTable reservation but they didn’t do anything so not sure if they even look at it. Food was ok. The pulpo was SUPER chewy but the brussel sprouts that came with it were good. I had the quesa birria tacos, that was really good actually but the rice and beans taste like from a can. Not much flavor, the rice was under cooked ? Service was also sub par , we had to ask to get water refilled and they didn’t clear dirty dishes even tho they stood there and saw the table. That’s why I gave it 3/10 for overall experience. Don’t think I would go back. Maybe later down the line when they improve.
   

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   Natalie

   Orange County1 review

   1.0

   Dined on February 9, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   I came in for dinner with a friend and the hostess said we can’t get a seat inside without a reservation so they sat us outside in the cold even though it was not very busy. So I got online and checked if there were any reservations. It was 8:30 at that point and I saw there was a res available at 8:45 so I booked it. I went back to the hostess to tell her and she was visibly annoyed with us and told us we have to wait until 8:45 and confirmed my name 4 times, she did not believe me. A few minutes later she came to seat us and was very rude. They were turning away people when there were many reservations available. It’s bad business and bad service. The hostess was very rude. And then the food and drinks were a total of around $120 and it was barely any food, not great taste, drink was not good, terrible value for your money. Very disappointed, will not be coming back
   

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   Alexis

   Los Angeles1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service! Food was delicious. Will definitely be back
   

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   Robert

   Los Angeles1 review

   3.0

   Dined on February 2, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was excellent. We had to look for the waiter and ask him to come and take our dinner order after we finished an appetizer, and every time we wanted a drink refill. The waiter never never checked in to see if we need anything. The food was outstanding so we will go back despite poor service.
   

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   Angel

   Los Angeles1 review

   4.0

   Dined on January 26, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was good, the service even better....excellent!
   

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   Jhazmyn

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on January 5, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Brunch looks better on IG. Ordered 4 brunch entrees and only one was decent (French toast). Dinner is pretty good.
   

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   Michael VIP

   Los Angeles14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were given a spacious booth and received service quickly. We started with the margarita sampler, which seemed like three margaritas for the price of two, and they were delicious and strong. For food, we had the queso fundido with chorizo and the papas bravas and both were very good. The queso came with two small tortillas, so we asked for chips. The potatoes were well seasoned, but we asked for salsa and that made them better. We also shared the campechano tacos and they were delicious. Great service too.
   

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   Punit

   Los Angeles1 review

   3.0

   Dined on December 23, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Food is not bad, about same quality as El Torito but way overpriced. And this is coming from somebody who lives in Pasadena. Same cost as some trendier Mexican restaurants in Pasadena but nowhere near the taste.
   

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    Luz

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5

    Food was good , but service was not ok !!! Once we got out food waiter only checked on us once after that he never came back . We could have used refills on out drinks
    

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