El Palenque Restaurant

5426 Vernor Hwy, Detroit
(313) 849-1319

Recent Reviews

Rose Erin Love

Awesome food !!! Great service!!

Avinash Dutt

Eating at this restaraunt feels like going back in time in a good way. Delicious food, A+.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jillian Smith

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 bless/support your local, small places. This is cash only establishment and they are opened everyday 10 to 7pm.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

mara

the service was great and i loved the atmosphere! the food tasted amazing and had an authentic mexican taste to it. the guacamole was fresh and the salsa and nachos were very good! 10/10

Kayleigh Pauley

this mom and pop shop was authentic and had a home feel! they greeted you with love and the food came out hot i had the huevos con chorizo.. so good. definitely worth stopping by!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Carne Asada, Chips and Salsa, Cheese Enchiladas Con Rice and Beans

Andres Carillo

Look and. Friendly,,,,,,,,,very. .ISTOSOS,,,,, VERY. GOOD. SERVICE,,,,,,,,,VERY. DELICIOUS,,,,,,,!!!!!

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 4

Anthony Bonk

Tacos were really good, I just grabbed a few to go, but they were awesome !

Atmosphere: 4

Gina Torres

Love this restaurant. Family business. Food is authentic. Service makes you fell at home. Homemade Meals

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Laura Brown

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 but I can speak for my taste buds and they say, 'yes! More pleaseeee"!

Sandra W.

Worst food I have ever had. Seriously, this place is awful. We ordered Carne Asada, three very sad tough pieces of beef, maybe a TBS of onion, no peppers. Cheese enchiladas had hardly any cheese on them, and the rice and beans looked and tasted like they were at least a week old. This place had a high recommendation in Hour Detroit, a family member must be on the magazine staff. Mad because we drove by several great places to get there.

Jorge Casarez

Delightful home cooking in small, humble restaurant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheese Enchiladas Con Rice and Beans

Analicia Hazelby

Really enjoyed this small family diner. Food was great!

RICK SEEFELT

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.

Angelica Hernandez

Stoppped in with my mom on our way back home to Ohio, and the tacos were amazing! Didn't know they were open still! First went there 24yrs ago but was visiting. Service was quick too! We'll be back for sure!

Mi White Pitbulls

Great food, great people! One of Detroits best Mexican restaurant. Family owned and operated for over 40 years. A true gem

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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