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Palenque Kitchen - Riverside, Riverside, CA

Palenque Kitchen - Riverside

4.1
4.1
410 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 29 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
Right in the midst of downtown Riverside, California, is Palenque Kitchen. It is said to have the best Mexican in downtown Riverside. The funky atmosphere features colored lighting, lounge areas and some Mexican art. The private dining area is also ideal to book your celebration or event. The hip and fun staff will help you choose from all the amazing dishes on offer.

Palenque Kitchen serves up authentic regional Mexican cuisine but with a modern twist. Start with one of handcrafted margaritas we offer or a beer if liquor is not your preference. Our Ceviche baja style is the perfect starter to share with the group. Fish tacos, carnitas and carne asada and El Patron our signature dish, are just feature some of the many amazing entree options. Top off your meal with our Palenque Cake or some authentic churros.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Mexican / Southwestern
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:30 am Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (951) 888-2240
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Rolando Rubalcava
  • Private party facilities
    From 15-350 guests capacity, private dining rooms available, two patios and separate atmospheres, custom menus and banquet menus, on site banquet coordinator, we can cater to most requests, Palenque Kitchen amazing decor transport you to Mexico and makes your experience unforgettable delight
  • Area
    Riverside
  • Cross Street
    University Ave
  • Parking details
    Park on the building's structure on Market St. between University Ave. and Mission Inn Ave.
  • Entertainment
    Live music, hispanic art, special events.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 410 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Inland Empire

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Palenque Kitchen Riverside offers a vibrant atmosphere with "great atmosphere matched with fantastic food and unique drinks." The service is noted as "friendly and welcoming," with standout dishes like queso fundido and campechano tacos being "very good." While some dishes may not meet expectations, the brunch is highly recommended.

410 Reviews
  1. Natalie

    Orange County

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I came in for dinner with a friend and the hostess said we can’t get a seat inside without a reservation so they sat us outside in the cold even though it was not very busy. So I got online and checked if there were any reservations. It was 8:30 at that point and I saw there was a res available at 8:45 so I booked it. I went back to the hostess to tell her and she was visibly annoyed with us and told us we have to wait until 8:45 and confirmed my name 4 times, she did not believe me. A few minutes later she came to seat us and was very rude. They were turning away people when there were many reservations available. It’s bad business and bad service. The hostess was very rude. And then the food and drinks were a total of around $120 and it was barely any food, not great taste, drink was not good, terrible value for your money. Very disappointed, will not be coming back

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  2. Alexis

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service! Food was delicious. Will definitely be back

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  3. Robert

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. We had to look for the waiter and ask him to come and take our dinner order after we finished an appetizer, and every time we wanted a drink refill. The waiter never never checked in to see if we need anything. The food was outstanding so we will go back despite poor service.

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  4. Angel

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good, the service even better....excellent!

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  5. Jhazmyn

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Brunch looks better on IG. Ordered 4 brunch entrees and only one was decent (French toast). Dinner is pretty good.

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  6. Michael

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were given a spacious booth and received service quickly. We started with the margarita sampler, which seemed like three margaritas for the price of two, and they were delicious and strong. For food, we had the queso fundido with chorizo and the papas bravas and both were very good. The queso came with two small tortillas, so we asked for chips. The potatoes were well seasoned, but we asked for salsa and that made them better. We also shared the campechano tacos and they were delicious. Great service too.

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  7. Punit

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is not bad, about same quality as El Torito but way overpriced. And this is coming from somebody who lives in Pasadena. Same cost as some trendier Mexican restaurants in Pasadena but nowhere near the taste.

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  8. Luz

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good , but service was not ok !!! Once we got out food waiter only checked on us once after that he never came back . We could have used refills on out drinks

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  9. Lizette

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Small place and cute. Food is good for brunch or late dinner.

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  10. Daniel

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere matched with fantastic food and unique drinks.

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FAQs

Palenque Kitchen - Riverside does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Palenque Kitchen - Riverside also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (951) 888-2240.

Palenque Kitchen - Riverside is rated 4.1 stars by 410 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Palenque Kitchen - Riverside

3737 Main Street, Suite 101, Riverside, CA 92501

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    University Ave
  • Area
    Riverside
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:30 am Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Mexican / Southwestern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Park on the building's structure on Market St. between University Ave. and Mission Inn Ave.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Rolando Rubalcava
  • Entertainment
    Live music, hispanic art, special events.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (951) 888-2240
  • Private party facilities
    From 15-350 guests capacity, private dining rooms available, two patios and separate atmospheres, custom menus and banquet menus, on site banquet coordinator, we can cater to most requests, Palenque Kitchen amazing decor transport you to Mexico and makes your experience unforgettable delight
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