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El Palenque Restaurant

$ • Mexican

Hours:
5426 Vernor Hwy, Detroit
(313) 849-1319

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El Palenque Restaurant Reviews

4.6 (24)
I love trying new Mexican places, especially the whole in the wall... mom and pop places. Everything is homemade. NEVER ever had a salsa that tasted like theirs. I am a hot fan... it may be a little spicy for some. This place has been here for 43 years. Well they are in a new building. They were a few over, but there was a fire and now in a new building. What drew me in was the pictures on how they hook up the tostadas. To my surprise they actually have the goooddd tacos. MmmmmGo...read full review
Absolutely delicious!! They have drink and meal specials that are awesome values, but even without that the food is fairly priced. Chicken fajitas were delicious and they came out sizzling hot and there was plenty of food. We went twice and I had the fish tacos (crispy and yummy but the sauce was too spicy to even dip twice) and then the burrito with shrimp, chicken and steak. Portions were huge, and the sides were good, not just an afterthought. I can't speak to authenticity...read full review

The service was provided be a kind, thoughtful woman. Where else can you find a decent mole that’s always on the menu. The food was tasty, filling and half the price of so many glitzy restaurants. Try it.

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Hours

Monday 10AM - 7PM
Tuesday 10AM - 7PM
Wednesday 10AM - 7PM
Thursday 10AM - 7PM
Friday 10AM - 7PM
Saturday 10AM - 7PM
Sunday 10AM - 7PM
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