Palenque Kitchen Costa Mesa

Name: Palenque Kitchen Costa Mesa
Address: 1749 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, California, 92627, US
Telephone: (949) 402-9951
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.2

$$ • Mexican, Salad, Soup

Hours:
1749 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa
(949) 402-9951

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About Palenque Kitchen Costa Mesa

Palenque Kitchen Costa Mesa offers a pleasant dining experience with its nice decor and enclosed patio seating. The menu features delicious dishes like carnitas, seafood enchiladas, and unique cocktails. The food is flavorful and great, though the service can be slow, and the music is often very loud.

The restaurant has ample parking, and the staff is described as awesome and friendly, always checking in on customers. The decor is also noted as super cute. However, some reviewers have experienced slow and inattentive service, despite the restaurant not being busy at the time.

The recently added reviews praise the delicious food, including the Torta Cubana, shrimp tacos, Paloma cocktail, and the tres leches dessert with a twist. Reviewers also enjoyed the carne asada tacos, birria tacos, and the grilled octopus, which was described as perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. The vibes are great, and the food is considered elevated, making it feel like a special night out.