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Overall Total Score
3 out of 5
Good | 1844 reviews

What Rhea Sauer doesn't like about El Palenque Mexican Grill:
$11 for 3 very underwhelming, under filled tacos. This is one I can add to my life repentance. Also not in the distance qualify for a high-quality taco in taste. What Lía Montoya likes about El Palenque Mexican Grill:
Possibly the best Tex Mex in Buffalo. No, it 's not 'authentic ' Mexican I don 't even know if that exists in Buffalo, but for cheap and cheerful Tex Mex, you could do a lot worse than El Palenque. I 've been coming here almost since they 've opened and it 's always filling and delicious. The tacos al carbone, chili relleno, quesadillas, and chimichangas are all wonderful. The queso fundido is also very tasty and gar... View all feedback.

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3.6 ★ from 1432 reviews
Don
23.09.2023 - 07:24

The best Mexican food in WNY!! great service, the free homemade salsa and chips and wonderful, all food is excellent.

Sharon
23.09.2023 - 07:24

My favorite place.... food and drinks always on point

Sara
23.09.2023 - 07:24

Positive experience every time!.  Food, service, prices, atmosphere, etc.... all really good! I grew-up in Buffalo with ETS and Mighty Taco, so I can 't say tha...

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Susan
23.09.2023 - 07:24

Take it from a Texan, this place is pretty good. I had the flautas and they were yummy. Spanish rice was pretty close to authentic. I knew it was a good sign wh...

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Conni
23.09.2023 - 07:24

Awsome authentic Mexican food. Highly recommend. I have pretty much been to all the Mexican restaurants in this area. No one beats them. Great service as well.

El Palenque is a long-standing Tex Mex restaurant in Buffalo that has received a mix of positive and negative reviews. Some diners have been disappointed by the portion sizes, lack of authenticity in the food, and decline in quality over the years. Others have praised the affordable prices, attentive service, and tasty dishes such as tacos al carbon, chili relleno, and queso fundido. Overall, El Palenque seems to be a solid option for those looking for cheap and cheerful Tex Mex in the area.

Sirved
3.6 ★ from 408 reviews
Lindsey
08.06.2023 - 13:32

We've been coming here for years and gone downhill. Almost empty on Saturday. Ordered a chicken dish that came with tortillas (which we ordered a dozen times),...

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Dwight
08.06.2023 - 13:32

We've been passing this restaurant for years. Although you can’t give up lost opportunities, you can enjoy great food and service. I didn't try anything from my...

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Prince
08.06.2023 - 13:32

The service was terrible and for that alone, I would give it a negative. The food taste good but barely any meat, mostly bell peppers and onions. Went for lunch...

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Arjun
08.06.2023 - 13:32

I will give one star for the nice waitress we had. But other than that, I would give negative stars if I could. You can?t make a reservation so we had to wait f...

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Alfred
08.06.2023 - 13:32

First visit to El Palenque. I ordered the #1 from the lunch menu? Chile relleno beef) Taco, served with fried beans and shredded salad with a dollshade of guaca...

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Menu
2.0 ★ from 3 reviews
Leora
28.12.2017 - 09:49

I must say I'm not too impressed with this spotMy heart is at Don TequilaThe food is subpar and the service is not attentive at all.

Freddy
28.12.2017 - 09:49

Salty, small and unsatisfactory! Let's start with the staff.

Диана
28.12.2017 - 09:49

I wish I could give this review 0 stars While sitting at this restaurant we were awestruck at how terrible this place was.

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