El Palmar Mexican Restaurant

Best Mexican food in Sacramento PERIOD!!!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Generous portions, perfectly cooked shrimp, and flavors that hit every note, pure magic! This restaurant is my mom's favorite (she and her bestie are regulars), and I was lucky enough to catch them before they left so I could place a to-go order. My go-to test at any Mexican restaurant is the Camarones al Mojo de Ajo (garlic butter shrimp), and I was thrilled to see it on the menu here. Ordering takeout is always a gamble since you're not at the restaurant if something isn't right but I believe quality should be consistent whether dining in or taking food to go. Thankfully, this place delivered in every way. The shrimp were succulent, large, not skimpy, and cooked perfectly. The garlic butter was rich and flavorful without being overpowering, and the sautéed onions balanced it all out. Even the refried beans stood out (something many places surprisingly get wrong). The rice was fairly standard...on the drier side but when mixed with the beans and that delicious garlic butter from the shrimp, it turned into a whole new level of flavor. That's how I made my burritos (that's how I eat this plate, I have to wrap it all up in a flour tortilla. Let me tell you, it was absolute magic! Portions were generous, I could tell the meal was thoughtfully prepared, and every bite was pure satisfaction. The only downside was the styrofoam packaging (I'm not a fan of that), but it didn't take away from how incredible the food itself was. This restaurant easily earns my seal of approval. I'll definitely be ordering from here again because when I say the food was amazing with a capital A, I mean it!

Great food, great service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious food, excellent service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Total rip off. 10% service fee. 10%!!!
Illegal

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

I know it is just a personal thing, but there was more cumin than I care for

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

Great neighborhood Mexican food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

i’ve been going to this fun family restaurant for years. It’s fabulous food always great service, very clean & Full bar.

Great menu. Loved the food the times I have eaten here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Good mexican food. I had the chicken mole special. The mole was good, not quite the depth of flavor I hoped for, but I'd order again. My partner had the camarones Diablo. Spicy as suggested. Big portions. Great margaritas.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa

Food and service ate outstanding, plus reasonably priced!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

How have I never been here living I. Sacramento all my life. This place was delicious. Hot fresh chips and salsa which is always a win. Waiter was enjoyable and recommended the carne asada sopes which my husband had and I had the enchilada verde which was so good. Delicious homemade beans too. Super clean and well maintained. We will definitely be back and I highly recommend this place if you’re craving some authentic Mexican food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

If you’re looking for authentic Mexican food in the very nice atmosphere El Palmer Mexican restaurant in Carmichael on Mission Avenue is the place you need to go. The food is excellent. Our favorite is the chorizo and eggs. The service is superb. We highly recommend El Palmar Mexican restaurant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing Flavors and the best Skinny Margherita this side of the border! Their new Ranch Cilantro is to die for.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Chicken Fajitas, Chile Relleno

The food was hot and delicious, the folks here were great, and the service was fast.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5