Palenque Kitchen - Riverside

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   TeeTee

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Jose great server who served my table. Reserved 2 and having a time of our life for my lady. The birthday girl. Food was good also great customer service. You will see us back soon
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles1 review

   3.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I went in on a saturday without realizing they only serve brunch until 4pm which was a bummer bc i was looking forward to having some lunch but overall it was an okay experience
   

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   Trest VIP

   Portland3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Staff is always so friendly and helpful. They were really accommodating as our group size grew. Very patient. Cocktails are delicious!
   

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   Stephanie

   Orange County3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Overall experience was average. I had reservations and was seated quickly. The only problem was, we sat there way too long to even be greeted by a waiter or waitress. We had to flag someone down for water, so while he was present, we went ahead and ordered. We started with the Papas Bravas, and the chicken taquitos. The papas bravas was very good but they ran out of hard shells is what we were told to make the taquitos, so it came out as a taco and the tortilla was soggy. It was taco Tuesday so we tried the tinga and asada. Chicken tinga to me was just ok. I had more flavorful ones and this was missing something. My husband liked the asada. May check the Newport location out for a brunch. Hope it’s better.
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Had dinner here, my friend took me out for my birthday. We put it on the OpenTable reservation but they didn’t do anything so not sure if they even look at it. Food was ok. The pulpo was SUPER chewy but the brussel sprouts that came with it were good. I had the quesa birria tacos, that was really good actually but the rice and beans taste like from a can. Not much flavor, the rice was under cooked ? Service was also sub par , we had to ask to get water refilled and they didn’t clear dirty dishes even tho they stood there and saw the table. That’s why I gave it 3/10 for overall experience. Don’t think I would go back. Maybe later down the line when they improve.
   

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   Natalie

   Orange County1 review

   1.0

   Dined on February 9, 2025

   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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   Alexis

   Los Angeles1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 2, 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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   Robert

   Los Angeles1 review

   3.0

   Dined on February 2, 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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   Angel

   Los Angeles1 review

   4.0

   Dined on January 26, 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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    Jhazmyn

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 5, 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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