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El Palenque

El Palenque

Mexican Restaurant, Historic and Protected Site, and Gastropub$$$$
Spring
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    Lewis D.
    "Great salsa, strong ritas, and good food."(3 Tips)
    Dustan N.
    "The margaritas are delicious and strong."(12 Tips)
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  • Cindy B.heart icon on user image
    Cindy BroderickJanuary 13, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Sangria margaritas, enchiladas verdes, tacos al carbon. A great after work restaurant. Nothing fancy. Good service and good food.
  • Sandra V.heart icon on user image
    Sandra VazquezSeptember 9, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Good food. Service was top notch. Always checking on for drink or chip refills. One of my favorite Mexican Restaurants in the area.
  • Kayla
    KaylaOctober 10, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Our favorite! Strong margaritas, cold beer, fresh limes, and the tamales are to die for! Try the queso flameado too!
  • Dustan N.
    Dustan NeylandJanuary 13, 2012
    The margaritas are delicious and strong. If you drink too much, call a cab. If you drive anyway and get a DWI, call me. Law Offices of Dustan Neyland - 281-312-0155.
  • Brandon T.
    Brandon TaylorAugust 4, 2013
    The best frozen margarita in Spring. The food is also reasonably priced and tasty.
  • Paula B.
    Paula BushMay 31, 2014
    Well skip eating the boxed and canned food, nothing is fresh here But give them this they know how to make a margarita that will be strong enough just not strong enough to eat the retched food
  • James O.heart icon on user image
    James OwensApril 11, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Food is always good, drinks are always great, service always sucks.
  • Serena H.heart icon on user image
    Serena HernandezJuly 6, 2015
    Everything is great👌🏼
  • Randy D.
    Randy DFebruary 6, 2023
    WOW, 50% more expensive than typical meskin restaurant. Thank God I will never be in Houston to eat here.
  • Martie T.
    Martie ThompsonApril 19, 2013
    Best margaritas! EVER!!!
  • Chris F.
    Chris FloresMay 27, 2012
    Top Shelf Grande Margarita.... You'll only need two...
  • Lewis D.
    Lewis DenecampJuly 16, 2011
    Great salsa, strong ritas, and good food.
  • Ariel E.
    Ariel ElizabethSeptember 10, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The delicious margaritas are STRONG here. One & I'm DONE!!!
  • Wendi B.
    Wendi BartlettOctober 19, 2011
    Their ritas are no joke!! They should be served w/ a warning label!! Have a taxi waiting for you!!
  • Jeff C.
    Jeff CorbettNovember 28, 2010
    Margaritas are strong, so be sure to order plenty!
  • Kenneth M.
    Kenneth MachacekAugust 14, 2011
    The Margarita's are awesome
  • Lois L.
    Lois LeblancApril 28, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Good Rita's , still here!
  • Joshua M.
    Joshua MathisJanuary 5, 2013
    Crowded, with lots of kids. Decent food, but limited menu. There are better values to be had in the area.
  • Frances M.
    Frances MoradoNovember 27, 2011
    This place is disgusting! Gotten sick every time I eat here no matter what I try on the menu. The only thing worth going is their margaritas. But their chips and salsa suck too!
  • Zach M.
    Zach MorrowApril 10, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The salsa is awesome!
  • Nick F.
    Nick FJuly 20, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Awesome Margaritas!
  • Matthew R.
    Matthew RyanApril 3, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Awesome Fajitas!
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