Palmilla Cocina y Tequila - Newport Beach

Not quite sure what all the hype is about. It’s good, not great. The area is fine but on a busy street. Parking is a mess but valet makes it tolerable. Cocktails are good, don’t order the queso fundido… it was called within seconds of receiving it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

The food and service were fantastic. Our server was engaging, food quality was high and location is great. A definite recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Place looks nice, server’s have an attitude,food was salty. Its just like another regular restaurant

Food: 1

Service: 1

Had a great time. Will be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I’ve been here before for dinner and drinks and enjoyed their mole and margaritas, but brunch was very disappointing. The coffee was just a basic brew, not hot, and came with small packaged milk ,surprising for a restaurant of this level. Service was inattentive despite the place being almost empty.

The worst part was my scrambled egg bowl. It looked fine at first, but underneath was half a cup of watery liquid that smelled off , very unappetizing. I had to move everything to another plate and leave the juice behind. Other dishes at our table were just okay, nothing memorable.

Ambience is still nice, and dinner may be better, but I definitely do not recommend brunch here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 3

The rice was dry, the mignon was dry, loved the corn.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Great dining experience! Highly recommend.
The filet soft tacos are outstanding, and the drinks are very well made.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cool vibe and great food.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Absolutely amazing spot. Great food, service is impeccable, and the vibe can’t be beat.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Vegans!! They have a vegan menu and it is DELICIOUS I’ve now had the vegan bowl and vegan enchiladas and WOW incredible. The enchiladas were perfect, came with a green rice that was unexpected and tasty. My mom (not vegan) decided to get the vegan enchiladas as well and absolutely loved them. We all left full and incredibly satisfied. I came for my birthday and our sever (i unfortunately forgot their name) had brown hair and floral tattoos she was so nice and went above and beyond for me. This place is beautiful and I felt very special. I will be back and bring all my friends here. 10/10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was anazing hawaian pancakes and the filet minyeon street tacos made with floured tortillas. Oh my God, amazing food. And the waitress was amazing. She was nice. She was on it and throw the bartenders filling up my drinks. It was awesome good experience.I would definitely recommend it.We'll go back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shrimp taquitos and specialty margaritas are a must! Honestly the whole menu

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The place inside is beautiful. We just came for drinks and desert. I wish they had cheese dip but they only have a fondue cheese or you can get guacamole and chips. We got the margaritas.. they were nothing fancy and not alot of alcohol, but it was OK flavor wise. Also the desert wasn't anything special. Just something plain. Not sure i would go back, but beautiful place just to sit in and chill.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Highly recommended 👌

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very unique experience, open air dining, the drinks are exceptional for their cost to value. Food was quick and incredibly tasty. We spent around $120 for two people with drinks, dessert and tip.

Worth it if you want to splurge a bit and are in the area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5