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Palenque Kitchen - Riverside, Riverside, CA

Palenque Kitchen - Riverside

4.4
4.4
401 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
11:30 pm
Booked 2 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 401 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Inland Empire

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Palenque Kitchen - Riverside offers a warm and welcoming ambiance perfect for families. Guests rave about the "amazing and attentive service" and "delicious" food, with standout dishes like enchiladas and tacos. While some found the music loud, the atmosphere is lively and inclusive. Ideal for both casual meals and special occasions.

401 Reviews
  1. Punit

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Daniel

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. Lillian

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I made reservations for a family Christmas brunch. We were immediately greeted and sat by the hostess. Drinks were great. food was good and the place was fairly quiet so we were able to enjoy good conversation and our time together. Service was excellent. Will go back again.

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  4. Alex

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was ok, but they only have one bathroom, gender natural for the whole restaurant?

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  5. David

    Central Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was pretty good. Nothing was excellent. Spice level was a bit too high on the papas bravas. Too much cotija cheese on top of the cheese enchiladas.  Service was decent. Ambience: Seems like it doesn't quite know what it is. Almost a club-like atmosphere which didn't quite feel right for the setting or the food or the situation.

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  6. Angella

    VIP

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. Drinks were great and the service was super fast and friendly.

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  7. Fred

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    They couldn’t find our reservation! Only bad thing

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  8. Kathleen

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food, right by the Mission Inn and walking distance to the Fox Theater.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was looking for a place to have dinner before an event. Found this place and we had a great time. Plenty of space at the time we went so we sat at the bar. Bartender was super attentive and friendly. Drinks came out kick and they were delicious. We had all appetizers but everything had flavor. The octopus was our favorite. Would come again.

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  10. Linda

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly, fast, flavorful, fun. I had a good time with my family. The pulpo and shrimp were excellent.

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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 4.4 stars by 401 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
11:30 pm
Booked 2 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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