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    El Palenque Mexican Restaurant

    47 Reviews
    #20 of 199 Restaurants in Santa Maria
    $$ - $$$Mexican,
    Southwestern
    715 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454-5112
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    Overview
    4.0
    47 reviews
    • Excellent37%
    • Very good36%
    • Average17%
    • Poor6%
    • Terrible4%
    Travellers talk about
    “chips and salsa” (7 reviews)
    “asado” (2 reviews)
    “beans” (2 reviews)
    Open Now
    11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Hours
    CUISINES
    Mexican, Southwestern
    PRICE
    $$ - $$$
    RATINGS
    Service
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    Atmosphere
    LOCATION
    715 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454-5112
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    1 - 10 of 43 reviews

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    really good and criendly

    just had dinner tonight. food was really good. kids menu is great value. service was lovely. would recommend for sure

    Thank theparadizeisaway
    Reviewed 16 January 2018 via mobile
    Dinner Time!!!

    Make sure to order the Palenque Nachos with asada!!! Huge enough to share with 2 or 3 people! The steak was tender, chips loaded with cheese, lettuce, tomato, rice, beans, guacamole, sour cream and topped with jalapeño!

    Thank Clarice77
    Reviewed 2 August 2017
    Tasty Mexican food and friendly staff

    The food was delicious and the service was great! But note that they only have a beer and wine license, so the margaritas are made with wine, not tequila.

    Thank Yes-Lets-go
    Reviewed 12 July 2017 via mobile
    Okay

    Service was decent and friendly. The food was ok but not spectacular. This restaurant is a favorite with my colleague so we all went here last week. The others were satisfied with their meals and although there was nothing wrong with my order, it was...More

    Thank 458debbia
    Reviewed 13 February 2017
    Food is great and they don't skimp on the portions.

    Ate there yesterday and, the Denver Omelette was huge with Potatoes. Had enough left over for Breakfast today. It was one of the best Denver Omelettes I have had in a long time. Wife had Nachos and had plenty to take home for later. The...More

    Thank pilkingt3
    Reviewed 21 January 2017
    Good mexican food

    We were here for dinner. Since we were not too hungry the waitress suggested a three item combination that we were able to share. We had a cheese enchilada, chile rellano and they made us a vegetarian taco with beans. The combination comes with a...More

    Thank Amitadave1
    Reviewed 30 October 2016 via mobile
    Great little place

    I came here with my mom to try out the food. The hostess was great and seated us immediately. While you could tell the restaurant was old, it was also clean so I appreciated that. I had a strawberry margarita that was good despite the...More

    Thank Alisha D
    Reviewed 17 October 2016
    Nice Mexican Restaurant

    Based on the trip advisor reviews I tried this place and am pleased that I did. The service was great and the staff very friendly. The portions were very large and the food was very tasty. I'll be back.

    Thank Dale K
    Reviewed 13 August 2016
    Like Mexican Food? You'll Like This!

    George, the owner of El Palenque, always accommodates our special requests. The service is always quick and efficient. The chicken enchiladas and the chicken flautas are two of my favorites. They don't skimp on the chicken. Their chicken is prepared in some manner that always...More

    Thank SMGrandma
    Reviewed 25 July 2016
    Great food and fair prices.

    El Palenque is a great Mexican Restaurant where the food is fantastic.We visit this Restaurant almost weekly. Love the food and the atmosphere.

    Thank pilkingt3
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Cuisine
    Mexican, Southwestern
    Meals
    Dinner, Lunch
    Restaurant features
    Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Reservations, Wheelchair Accessible
    Good for
    Kids, Child-friendly, Groups
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Monday
    11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
    Tuesday
    11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
    Wednesday
    11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
    Thursday
    11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
    Friday
    11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
    Saturday
    10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 715 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454-5112
    • Location: United States  >  California (CA)  >  Santa Maria
    Description
    Phone 805-938-2343. New owners, a family. Was "Viejo Mexico" restaurant previously for 9 mo. Their website is still in-work, so more info to be added by their son. This is from Bill Kleinbauer, 805/938-1405
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