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Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 941 reviews

What Lidia Duran likes about El Palenque:
small place, large taste hands down, the best quality Mexican restaurant dishes. everything is very authentic, tasteful, great recipe, ingenious salsa, real steak, tasteful beans and well cooked Spanish rice. naja regular customer 2-3 x per week View all feedback. What Ewell Nolan doesn't like about El Palenque:
We were told in about 20 minutes that our food is ready to give them more time, about 10 minutes more and we are waiting outside of another 15 minutes. You forgot our drinks so I had to remember them. Your Taco Tortillas break so easy that it became a taco chicken salad. Her beans had a strange taste, but it wasn't terrible. Their sauces were a great disappointment, lack of taste and spice. Your rice is probably the... View all feedback.

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4.8 ★ from 12 reviews
Viva
24.12.2017 - 11:51

I wasn't sure what to expect but went there since their Yelp reviews were pretty good.

Freddie
24.12.2017 - 11:51

Little hole in the wall? Yes please?!?? Food was good, service was quick, and I'll be back again!

מישאל
17.12.2022 - 07:03

This food was absolutely amazing. genuine Mexican cuisine, handmade chips, handmade salsa, which was hott! my favorite Mexican place on the island. total hole i...

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Lidia
17.12.2022 - 07:03

Small place, large taste hands down, the best quality Mexican restaurant dishes. everything is very authentic, tasteful, great recipe, ingenious salsa, real ste...

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Cesidia
17.12.2022 - 07:03

The authenticity is in comparison to many other Mexican joints. eating is delicious and gives in any case pueblito vibes. it's better

El Palenque, a hidden gem in Wahiawa, is a must-visit for authentic Mexican cuisine lovers. Despite being a small establishment with limited seating, this restaurant offers top-notch dishes that are praised for their flavor and quality. Customers have raved about the handmade chips, hot salsa, and dishes like cheese enchiladas with red sauce reminiscent of Tex-Mex flavors. While some reviewers have had negative experiences with wait times and food quality, many have been won over by the delicious food and friendly service. Overall, El Palenque is a favorite among locals and visitors alike, earning a reputation as one of the best Mexican restaurants on the island.

Sirved
4.1 ★ from 548 reviews
Helmi
13.06.2023 - 05:16

I ordered the Chile Relleno wet and what I got was two dry cold and soggy battered peppers. Really like this place and was willing to try something new especial...

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Molly
13.06.2023 - 05:16

Best Mexican food ever. My husband has lived in at least 7 states and he claimed that this place had the best Mexican food he had ever had. He is a huge meat ea...

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Ewell
13.06.2023 - 05:16

We were told in about 20 minutes that our food is ready to give them more time, about 10 minutes more and we are waiting outside of another 15 minutes. You forg...

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Туху
13.06.2023 - 05:16

Order this place on Uber Eats after I tried a new Mexican place and I was not let down! We got a good selection of the menu. Tacos, Burritos, Torta, Asada fries...

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Ernie
13.06.2023 - 05:16

Small place, big taste? Hands down, the best quality Mexican restaurant dishes. Everything is very authentic, tasteful, great recipe, ingenious salsa, real stea...

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