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Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 982 reviews

What melanie honts likes about El Palmar:
I’ve been visiting this restaurant since 2007 and have watched the owner’s children grow up. Now, I even bring my own child here from time to time. The food is consistently excellent, and the owners have always been friendly. Food: 5/5, Service: 5/5, Atmosphere: 5/5. View all feedback. What Johnny Demaria doesn't like about El Palmar:
I have to stop going to this restaurant. The food is good, but we always wait 20-30 minutes for the bill after we finish eating. When the daughters are working, it seems to be even worse. During our last visit, we weren't checked on at all and waited over 30 minutes for the bill while one of the daughters walked by frequently without acknowledging us or asking if we needed anything. Eventually, my mom left, and I was... View all feedback.

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4.8 ★ from 8 reviews
Fernando
01.05.2023 - 11:00

If you are local and not eating here Tuesdays you're wasting your life. Tacos are 2$ each and you if your order 5 you get one free. And these tacos are big. Not...

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Josh
01.05.2023 - 11:00

Good Mexican food but also has a variety. My kids are picky eaters. My daughter enjoyed their steak and my son loved their fish and chips. I'd eat here again.

Bret
01.05.2023 - 11:00

Best Mexican cuisine in the area. A relaxed local hangout. Service is good, but slow, expect a wait. No good place for busy people. But if you want to sit and r...

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Thora
01.05.2023 - 11:00

Great food at a great price. The four of us have different dishes, all were excellent. I had the sopis with Chile Verde (picture). The Burritos are very big. My...

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Ruthe
01.05.2023 - 11:00

I had the steak and shrimp. It was delicious. I really liked how the potatoes were smeared, not overwhelmed. Definitely recommended by me.

Google
4.4 ★ from 190 reviews
Ashley
23.11.2023 - 20:56

Price per person: $50–100 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Parking space: Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot

LA
23.11.2023 - 20:56

They are very short staffed. The same person that took our order, cooked our food. Even with only 6 tables, it took over an hour to get our food. The free Satur...

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melanie
23.11.2023 - 20:56

I’ve been visiting this restaurant since 2007 and have watched the owner’s children grow up. Now, I even bring my own child here from time to time. The food is...

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Chris
23.11.2023 - 20:56

Wow, this place has the best food! If you haven't tried it yet, you're really missing out. The service was excellent, and I dined in for dinner. The price per p...

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Johnny
23.11.2023 - 20:56

I have to stop going to this restaurant. The food is good, but we always wait 20-30 minutes for the bill after we finish eating. When the daughters are working,...

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Yelp
4.1 ★ from 119 reviews
Khanh
23.11.2023 - 20:56

The absolutely BEST ribeye dinner in town from the least expected place. They do better steak than most steakhouses

Gary
23.11.2023 - 20:56

The food here is fantastic, with an impressive selection that goes beyond the daily Mexican menu. The steaks are cooked to perfection, and the pork chops are ab...

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Diane
23.11.2023 - 20:56

We spent a week house-sitting for a friend in the area and decided to try this restaurant for dinner after reading the mostly very positive reviews. I’m a big f...

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Michael
23.11.2023 - 20:56

As for the service, it offers a friendly, family-run atmosphere that feels welcoming. The decor may be a bit dated, but trust me, the food is what really matter...

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Facebook
4.6 ★ from 8 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 18 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.2 ★ from 304 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 343 reviews

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