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El Palenque Mexican Restaurant

$$ • Mexican

Hours:
715 S Broadway, Santa Maria
(805) 928-2343

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4.6 (122)

My family and I love El Palenque! The staff is wonderful, we always feel so welcomed when we eat here. The food is honestly the best Mexican in Santa Maria. The food is excellent quality which is why it’s on the pricier side. I gave a 4 because I think it’s a little over priced, but you definitely pay for what you get!

Was in town on business and went here based on some reviews. It wasn't overcrowded but there were a couple large groups for a Wednesday night. They seemed short staffed but the servers were doing the best they could. Really liked their Salsa it was a bit different and had a mild heat. Ordered the shrimp fajitas which came out quickly. The flavors were good but the guacamole served was minimal and tasteless. No pico, just rice and beans and only 2 flour tortillas. Overall it was...read full review
Food was great. Got here right before 5pm and got seated right away. I'm glad I got here when I did because within 15-20 mins this place was packed with the dinner crowd (Friday night). Great atmosphere. I was just in Mexico back in June and the inside of this place felt very authentic.I ordered the Burrito Supreme, with the tomatillo. It was perfect. Probably the best wet burrito I've had since moving to California in 2018. BTW, the menu pictures you get when looking this place...read full review

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Hours

Monday 11AM - 9PM
Tuesday 11AM - 9PM
Wednesday 11AM - 9PM
Thursday 11AM - 9PM
Friday 11AM - 10PM
Saturday 10AM - 10PM
Sunday 10AM - 9PM
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