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Welcome to Palenque Costa Mesa, we celebrate Mexican Regional Cuisine at it's fullest, with authentic flavors and top quality products sourced locally to enrich your palate. We offer a selection of crudos, appetizers, salads and entrees meant to be shared or enjoyed individually.
Enjoy!
Crudos
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Aguachile
lime cured mexican white shrimp, spicy green apple broth, farmers market tomato, cucumber, avocado
$23
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Baja Ceviche
local striped bass, cucumber, green mango, red onion, avocado fresh citrus, habanero, black lime, served with tostadas
$22
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Tuna Tiradito
sashimi grade tuna thinly sliced, marinated on rich unami soy dressing with pickled fresnos, spicy peanuts, red onion, flower crisps
$23
Appetizers
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Guacamole
avocado, spicy pepitas, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, corn tortilla chips, tomato
$14
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Pulpo
crispy octopus, mint jalapeno ai-oli, brussel sprouts, macadamia nuts, piloncillo glaze, garnished with fresno and jalapeño peppers
$23
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Camaron Al Ajillo
guajillo chile, garlic butter, prawns, bolillo or tortillas
market price $29
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Dry-Aged Beef Tacos Dorados
dry aged beef tacos dorados, salsa tatemada, chile morita, mexican cream, greens, cotija cheesed and pickled red onions
$16
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Pan Con Queso
queso fundido, chorizo, onions, bolillo
$15
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Puerto Nuevo Lobster Quesadilla
main lobster meat sautéed in butter, poblano peppers, onions, melted monterey cheese, tzatziki, petite green salad, lemon wedge.
$33
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Huarache
refried beans, melted cheese, chorizo, cecina, red onion, chile morita
$22
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Tacos de Papa
three corn tortilla potato taco, monterrey cheese, cotija cheese, salsa crude, cabbage curtido (VG)
$15
Salads
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Poblano Caesar
poblano dressing, romaine hearts, parmesan
$18
chicken $6
steak $8
shrimp $9
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Palenque Salad
spring mix, cherry tomatoes, pepitas, cotija cheese, cucumber, house chili balsamic vinaigrette
$16
chicken $6
steak $8
shrimp $9
Entrees
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Enchiladas
Choice of Chicken or Steak, salsa verde, monterey jack cheese, sour cream, red onion arugula salad
$22
add chicken $4
add steak $5
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Enchiladas Mazatlan
roasted bell pepper salsa, shrimp, monterey jack cheese, sour cream, red onion arugula salad, cotija cheese
$29
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Enchiladas Puerto Nuevo
roasted bell pepper salsa, lobster, monterey jack cheese, sour cream, red onion arugula salad, cotija cheese
$33
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Salmon Al Pastor
Atlantic caught salmon fillet, chiote rub, pineapple pico de gallo, pineapple glaze, creamy polenta
$33
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Zarandeado
grilled fish, chilaca aioli, fresh greens, lemon
$35
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Callos Dorados
pan seared scallops, roasted garlic habanero cream sauce, fideo, parmesan cheese, grilled broccolini, crispy bacon, toasted bolillo
$35
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Camarones A La Diabla
sautéed mexican shrimp, habanero chile sauce, butter, house rice, market vegetables
$31
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Ensenada Fish Tacos
two beer bettered cod fish tacos, coleslaw, chipotle ai-oli, pico de gallo ,lime wedge, and a side of Mexican rice and refried beans
$23
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Fajitas
choice of chicken or steak, sautéed poblano mixed peppers, onions, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, mexican rice, refried beans, and a choice of warm corn or flour tortillas
$28
add shrimp $3
fajita combo - choice of two items $3
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Pollo con Crema Chipotle
confit mary's chicken, crispy chicken skin, chipotle cream, fried shallots, broccolini, cremates, Mexican rice
$26
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Carnitas
confit natural pork, jalapeños, house pickles, salsa cruda, sides of Mexican rice and refried beans. A choice of warm corn or flour tortillas
$29
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Carne de puerco Iberico y Chile
grilled rich high marbled pork steak, frijoles de la olla, chile de arbor salsa, charred onions, queso fresco, purseslain
$36
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Birria Barbacoa
braised beef, consommé, accouterments, a side of Mexican rice, refried beans, and a choice of warm corn or flour tortillas
$31
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Carne Asada
achiote marinated prime steak, onions subisse, shishito pepper, morita ai-oli, crispy potatoes, and a choice of warm corn or flour tortillas
$43
add blue catalonian shrimp $16
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Steak Tampiqueña
16 oz bone in prime ribeye, refried beans, grilled mexican onions, pico de gallo, a cheese enchilada, jalapenos, and a choice of warm corn or flour tortillas
$51
add blue catalonian shrimp $16
Sides
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Mexican Rice
$5
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Avocado
$5
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Refried Beans
$5
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Habanero Salsa
roasted habanero salsa
$2
Dessert
Add: any dessert “a la mode” featured ice cream for $6 Our ice cream comes from a delicious ice cream maker locally sourced, family owned shop that makes quality small batches of ice cream and paletas-
Tres Leches
yellow sponged soaked in three types of milk, topped with macerated blueberries and lemon zest
$14
a la mode ice screen scoop $5
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Brownie
Warm delicious dark chocolate, brownie, cajeta, toasted nuts Ala mode ice screen scoop $5
$15
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Churros Con Chocolate
golden brown dough, cinnamon sugar, chocolate dipping sauce
$14
add a la mode ice cream scoop $5
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Seasonal Ice Cream Scoop
$5
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Palenque Butter Cake
Palenque Butter Cake rich butter cake, marshmallow fluff, mezcal marinated cherries
$15
*the consumption of raw cooked meats, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness*
Brunch Saturday and Sunday 11am to 2:30pm
Breakfast and Brunch featured menu items
Brunch Menu
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Mollete
refried beans, pico de gallo gratin cheese, and sliced avocado
$16
steak $5
bacon $5
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Chorizo Y Papas Plate
Fried egg, chorizo, refired beans, pico de gallo, crispy potatoes, cojita cheese.
$19
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Palenque Waffle
Belgium waffle, fresh whipped cream, nuts, drizzled with cajeta and garnished with strawberries.
$17
bacon $5
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Brioche French Toast
custard, cinnamon, cajeta, fresh cream, berries
$18
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Breakfast Burrito
scrambled egg, crispy potatoes, shredded cheese, pico de gallo, choice of chorizo or chicken
$18
Steak Asada $3
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Pozole
green chile chicken broth, hominy, shredded cabbage, radish, red onions, served with tostadas
$16
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Huevos Rancheros
chile guajillo sauce, salsa verde, avocado, sour cream, queso fresca, and choice of style eggs.
$19
add chicken $5
add steak $6
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Steak & Eggs
Steak , choice of eggs, refried beans, sautéed onions, jalapeños, and cotija cheese.
$25
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Chilaquiles Rojos o Verdes
choice of steak or chicken, crispy tortillas, choice of egg, onions, Mexican cream, fresco, and refried beans
$24
Shrimp $10
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Enchiladas Mineras
choice of chicken or steak, corn tortillas, melted cheese , guajillo sauce, sautéed potato, carrots, escabeche, cojita cheese, and Mexican cream
$20
chorizo
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Ham & Eggs
scrambled eggs, ham, refried beans, crispy potatoes, cotija cheese, pico de gallo
$19
Desserts
Any dessert “a la mode” featured ice cream Our ice cream comes from a delicious ice cream maker Locally sourced, family-owned shop that makes quality Small batches of ice cream & paletas-
Churros Con Chocolate
Golden brown dough, cinnamon sugar, chocolate dipping sauce.
$15
a la mode ice cream scoop $6
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Palenque Butter Cake
rich butter cake, marshmallow fluff, mezcal marinated cherries
$15
a la mode ice cream scoop $6
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Tres Leches
yellow sponged soaked in three milk types, topped with macerated blueberries and lemon zest
$15
a la mode ice cream scoop $6
Sides
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Frijoles
refried creamy white peruvian beans
$5
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Mexican Rice
traditional mexican rice, tomato broth enriched with garlic and onion
$5
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Papas Bravas
spicy crispy potatoes, chile morita oil, cotija cheese, sour cream
$5
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Habanero Salsa
roasted habanero salsa
$3
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Crispy Potatoes
coated breakfast potatoes
$5
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Avocado
avocado sliced side order
$6
Brunch Concoctions
specialty drinks created by our mixologists for brunch-
Pom Sparkler
grey goose le citron, pama, sparkling wine, citrus, simple syrup
$16
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Palenque 75
luna azul tequila, lemon, sparkling wine, citrus, simple syrup
$16
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Spritzer
ciroc summer, watermelon red bull, citrus, simple syrup
$16
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Carijillo
espresso, liquor 43, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, lemon peel
$16
Featured Drinks
Our drinks menu features created by our in house mixologist-
SANDIA PEPINO
lunazul silver, watermelon infused, house citrus, chile rim
$16
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PALENQUE MARGARITA
lunazul silver, house citrus, simple syrup
$13
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Palenque Cadillac
lunazul reposado, sour, agave nectar, liquor 43 orange liquor float, sugar rim
$16
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FRIDA'S MAGGIE
patron silver, pineapple chipotle infused, lime, agave nectar
$17
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MAYAN PITAYA
union mezcal, lemon, dragon fruit, agave nectar
$16
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ZONA ROSA
ketel one vodka, orgeat, lemon, grenadine, peychaud's bitters
$16
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SPICY DIABLO
don julio silver, cassis, lime, ginger, spicy bitters, soda
$16
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OAXACAN LOVER
vida mezcal, lime, pineapple, sugar, spicy bitters *has egg white
$16
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SUAVECITO
union mezcal, lime, pineapple, chareau, sugar
$16
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LA PALOMA
don julio silver, lime, grapefruit, sugar
$16
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GUAVA-MENTE
patron silver, lime, sugar, guava, grapefruit, soda
$16
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LA CURA
crown royal canadian whisky, ginger syrup, lemon juice, raw honey
$16
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CHILE PEPINO
cazadores tequila, lime, cucumber, jalapeno, sugar
$16
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MARGARITA SAMPLER
enjoy a delicious sampler of our most popular margaritas sandia pepino/ mango/ hibiscus
$33
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Toro Bravo Mojito
captain white rum, lime, sugar, mint, watermelon redbull
$16
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OAXACAN OLD FASHION
deleon tequila, ilegal mezcal, simple syrup, angostura & orange bitters
$17
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MERCADITO
tequila silver, cilantro, agave nectar muddled cucumber & jalapeno
$16
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Patron Margarita Tree
4 Margarita samples containing Classic, Guava, Mango, and Sandia.
$60
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TAMARINDO NEGRONI
patron silver, tamarindo infused sweet vermouth, campari
$17
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Red Bull Watermelon Margarita
Fresh lime juice, silver tequila, Red Bull red edition (Watermelon)
$19
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Red Bull Paloma
Tequila Blanco, lime juice, squirt, Red Bull
$19
REFRESHMENTS
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MEXICAN COCA COLA PRODUCTS
$5
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JARRITOS & FLAVORS
$5
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PELLEGRINO SPARKLING AND PANNA WATER
$6
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AGUA FRESCA
ask our server about the featured flavors
$5
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Red Bull
Original Red Bull, sugar free Red Bull, Red Bull Water Melon,Tropical Red Bull
$5
CHAMPAGNE / BUBBLES
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CHANDON BRUT ROSE SPLIT
$17
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LA MARCA PROSECCO
$16
$58
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VEUVE CLICQUOT CHAMPAGNE BRUT
$160
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MOET CHANDON NECTAR IMPERIAL ROSE
$160
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MOET CHANDON IMPERIAL SPLIT
$24
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Mimosa
$12
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Mimosa Package
$50
WINES
WHITES
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WHITEHAVEN SAUVIGNON BLANC MARLBOROUGH
$58
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RAEBURN CHARDONNAY RUSSIAN RIVER
$14
$56
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TREFETHEN CHARDONNAY NAPA VALLEY
$60
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NEWTON CHARDONNAY NAPA VALLEY
$160
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CAPE MENTELLE SAUVIGNON BLANC
$12
$48
REDS
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BORSAO GARNACHA CAMPO DE BORJA
$10
$42
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DAOU CABERNET SAUVIGNON
$75
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NUMANTHIA TERMES RED WINE, SPAIN
$14
$55
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THE FORAGER PINOT NOIR WILLAMEE VALLEY
$15
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LAPOSTOLLE CABERNET SAUVIGNON VALLE DE RAPEL
$46
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SKYSIDE CABERNET SAUVIGNON NORTH COAST
$14
$55
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NEWTON CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA VALLEY
$146
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PAPILLON ORIN SWI RED WINE CALIFORNIA
$150
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LOUIS M. MARNI CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA VALLEY
$80
BEER BOTTLES
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PACIFICO
$8
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MODELO
$8
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CORONA
$8
CORDIALS
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GRAHAM’S 10 YEAR OLD TAWNY
$17
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LICOR 43
$9
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FERNET
$9
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PAJAROTE PONCHE FLAVORS
Ginger - Guayaba - Tamarind
$9
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APEROL
$9
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CAMPARI
$9
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CHARTREUSE
$9
CANS
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BLUE MOON
$8
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DOS XX LAGER
$11
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FORT POINT WESALIA RED
$11
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OFFSHOOT RELAX HAZY IPA
$11
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SCRIMSHAW PILSNER
$11
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ABNORMAL MOCHA STOUT
$12
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FEATURED BEER 0.0 NON ALCOHOLIC
$7
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MICHELADA
$12
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CHELADA
$12
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MICHELADA VIP
SERVED WITH SHRIMP ON THE RIM
$16
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BLOODY MARY
$12
SELTZER
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WHITE CLAW FLAVORS
$10
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ONDA TEQUILA SELTZER FLAVORS
$10
PREMIUM TEQUILAS
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AVION 44 EXTRA AÑEJO
$36
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CASA DRAGONES JOVEN
$60
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CLASE AZUL REPOSADO
$42
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CUERVO FAMILIA RESERVA
$60
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DON JULIO 70
$20
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DON JULIO 1942
$38
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DON JULIO PRIMAVERA
$38
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LUNAZUL PRIMERO
tequila añejo cristalino
$22
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MANDALA EXTRA AÑEJO
$32
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PATRON PLATINO
$44
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PATRON EL ALTOS
tequila extra añejo
$28
Try Palenque's Happy Hour, we offer discounted drinks and appetizers, at our bar and patio every Monday through Thursday, from 5pm- 6:30pm
Enjoy Taco Tuesday Special with our best featured taco selection. Minimum order of two tacos per person for this promotion, at the bar and the patio section offered only, this offer does not combine with any other current offers.
Drink Specials from open to 6:30pm
$10 Palenque Margaritas
$2 off all specialty drinks
$2 off all beer
$2 off all well drinks
Taco Choices
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Fajita Shrimp Taco
marinated mexican white shrimp, corn tortilla, sautéed onions and rajas, chipotle ai-oli, cilantro, lime
$7
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Steak Asada
prime filet mignon marinated in achiote, avocado sauce, corn tortilla, onion sprouts
$7
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Quesa Birria
slow braised beef chuck roll, melted monterey jack cheese, corn tortilla, red onion, cilantro, beef consume and lime
$6
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Carnitas Chile Verde
pork confit, corn tortilla, salsa verde, crispy potatoes, red onion, cilantro
$6
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Chicken Tinga
ABF slow cooked chipotle spiced chicken thighs, queso fresco, crema, red onion, cilantro
$6
Appetizers
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Papas Bravas
crispy potatoes, chile morita, cotija cheese, scallions, crema
$14
add: carnitas $6
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Queso Fundido
mexican cheese blend, flour tortillas, add choice of homemade chorizo or rajas poblanas
$16
add Chorizo $2
add Rajas $2
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Shrimp Ceviche
mexican shrimp, cucumbers, red onion, tomato, serrano pepper, chile morita, avocado, lime, soy
$20
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Shrimp aguachile
lime cured Mexican white shrimp, spicy citrus broth, farmers market tomato, cucumber,avocado,red onion, cilantro
$22
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Guacamole
avocado, spicy pepitas, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, corn tortilla chips
$16
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Esquite
yellow corn, butter, cotija cheese, chile morita ai-oli, lime juice, chives
$13
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Nachos
melted cheese, bean pure, pico de Gallo,queso cotija,sour cream, pickled onion, jalapeño,chipotle aioli
$18
Add: Chicken,Steak or Carnitas $6
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Pulpo
crispy octopus, mint jalapeno ai-oli, brussel sprouts, pepitas, piloncillo glaze, garnished with fresno and jalapeño peppers.
$23
Soups & Salads
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House Salad
spring mix, cherry tomatoes, pepitas, cotija cheese, cucumber, house chili balsamic vinaigrette
$15
add: chicken $6
add: steak $7
add: shrimp $9
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Caesar Salad
romaine hearts, croutons, parmesan cheese, lemon, caesar dressing
$18
add: chicken $6
add: steak $7
add: shrimp $10
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Pozole
Green tomatillo and poblano broth with chicken, hominy topped with cabbage and red onions. Served with tostadas.
$12
Tacos
Two large tacos accompanied with refried beans & mexican rice-
Quesa Birria Tacos
two corn tortillas quesadilla, loaded with slow braised beef birria, onions, cilantro, limes, consome
$24
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Baja Fish Tacos
two fish Tacos , beer battered, slaw, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo
$22
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Asada Steak Tacos
two steak asadaTacos , pico de gallo, avocado sauce, cilantro
$22
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Fajita Shrimp Tacos
marinated Mexican white shrimp, corn tortilla sautéed onions and rajas, chipotle ai-oli, cilantro lime.
$23
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Prime Steak Tacos
corn tortillas, black Angus steak, caramelized onions, bacon,melted cheese, pico de Gallo
$25
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Carnitas Tacos
Two confit natural pork Tacos , jalapeños, house pickles, tomatillo
$21
House Specialties | Main Entrees
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Chicken Milanesa
ABF breaded chicken breast, lemon aioli, arugula, mexican rice, refried beans
$24
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Asada Steak
grilled 8oz flat iron steak, cebollitas, market vegetables, black beans, chile toreado, warm tortillas
$34
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Steak Tampiquena
10oz black angus steak, chicken taquito, salsa aguacate, esquite, black beans, warm tortillas
$45
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Carnitas
confit natural pork, jalapeños, house pickles, mexican rice, beans, fresh tomatillo sauce, warm tortillas
$28
add: chile verde $2
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Camarones a La Diabla
sautéed mexican shrimp, habanero chile sauce, butter, house rice, market vegetables
$32
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El Jefe
grilled frenched pork chop, bacon wrapped shrimp, house rice, papas bravas, sour cream, scallions
$56
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Enchiladas
two enchiladas, mexican cheese blend, chile verde, queso fresco, sour cream, mexican rice, refried beans
$22
add: chicken $6
add:shrimp $9
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Fajitas
sautéed poblano mixed peppers, onions, butter, sour cream, mexican rice, beans, warm tortillas, guacamole
Chicken Fajitas $27
Steak Fajitas $28
Shrimp Fajitas $30
Veggie Fajitas $25
combo choice of two items $28
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Quesadilla de carne asada
marinated diced ranchera (Steak) melted cheese, caramelized onions. Served with sour cream, guacamole and tile de aceite.
$18
Dessert
Our ice cream comes from a delicious ice cream maker locally sourced, family owned shop that makes quality small batches of ice cream & paletas-
Birthday Bliss
A perfect combination of flavors to celebrate your loved ones. churros, tres leches and browny a la mode desserts.
$36
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Churros Con Chocolate
golden brown dough, cinnamon sugar, chocolate dipping sauce
$13
a la mode ice cream scoop $6
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Brownie
warm delicious dark chocolate, brownie, mezcal cajeta, toasted nuts
$14
a la mode ice screen scoop $6
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Blueberry Lemon Tres Leches
yellow sponged soaked in three types of milk, topped with macerated blueberries and lemon zest
$15
a la mode ice screen scoop $6
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Palenque Cake
toasted pound cake,piloncillo glaze, almond fresh cream, seasonal fruit.
$14
Brunch Saturday and Sunday 11am to 2:30pm
Purchase additional Bottomless Champagne & Mimosas $30 only available with the purchase of an entree, maximum time 1.5 hrs
Breakfast and Brunch featured menu items
Brunch Menu
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Chorizo Y Papas Plate
Fried egg, chorizo, refired beans, pico de gallo, crispy potatoes, queso fresco
$19
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Brioche French Toast
custard, cinnamon, dulce de leche fresh cream, berries
$19
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Huevos Rancheros
chile guajillo sauce, salsa verde, over easy egg, avocado, cream, cotija cheese
$19
add chicken $5
add steak $7
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Steak & Eggs
Medium well steak , fried eggs refried bean sauteed onions and jalapenos, queso fresco
$27
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Mollete
refried black beans, gratin cheese, sliced avocado served with house salsa
$18
add: bacon $5
add: steak $7
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Chilaquiles Rojos o Verdes
choice of steak or chicken, crispy tortillas, over easy egg, onions, Mexican cream, queso cotija, and refried beans
$24
add: chicken $5
add: steak $7
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Enchiladas Mineras
corn tortillas filled with Oaxaca cheese guajillo sauce, sautéed potato, carrots onion , queso fresco Mexican cream
$23
add chicken $5
add steak $7
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Menudo
"Hot Spicy Soup" beef honeycomb, tripe, chile guajillo, oregano, onion, and tortillas
$19
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Pancakes
2 Buttermilk Lemon pancakes, blueberry compote, whipped cream
$18
add:Bacon $5
Desserts
Any dessert “a la mode” featured ice cream Our ice cream comes from a delicious ice cream maker Locally sourced, family-owned shop that makes quality Small batches of ice cream & paletas-
Churros Con Chocolate
Golden brown dough, cinnamon sugar, chocolate dipping sauce.
$14
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Blueberry Lemon Tres Leches
Yellow sponged soaked in three types of milk, topped with macerated blueberries and lemon zest
$15
a la mode ice cream scoop $6
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Brownie A La Mode
Warm delicious dark chocolate, tocumbo dulce de leche, ice cream, mezcal cajeta, toasted almonds
$14
Sides
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Frijoles
$5
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Mexican Rice
$5
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Crispy Potatoes
$5
Drinks
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Bottomless Mimosas
Only available for 1.5 hours with purchase of entrée per person
$30
Enjoy our handcrafted margarita selections, made from scratch with fresh pressed juices and hand picked garnishes, our drinks have been carefully selected by our house mixologist to deliver a perfectly balanced mixed drink
Specialty Cocktails
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Sandia Pepino
Watermelon infused tequila, house citrus, blue agave, tajin rim
$17
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Spicy Diablo
Blue agave, Don Julio blanco, cassis, lime, ginger, spicy bitters, soda
$17
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Oaxacan Lover
Mezcal Union, lime, pineapple, habanero bitters, egg white, sugar
$17
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Suavecito
Mezcal Union, lime, pineapple, strawberry, sugar
$17
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La Paloma
Blue agave tequila, lime, grapefruit, sugar,
$17
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Palenque Margarita
Astral blanco, house citrus, sugar
$14
Strawberry $2
Mango $2
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Chile Pepino
Mezcal, lime, cucumber,jalapeno,sugar
$17
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House Old Fashioned
Bourbon, angostura bitters, orange bitters, sugar
$17
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Mercadito
21 seeds tequila, cilantro, agave nectar, cucumbers, jalepeno, sugar
$17
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Margarita Sampler
Enjoy a delicious sampler of our most popular margaritas - sandia pepino / house / hibiscus
$36
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Red Bull Watermelon Margarita
Fresh lime juice, silver tequila, Red Bull red edition(Watermelon)
$17
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Red Bull Paloma
Tequila blanco, lime juice, squirt, Red Bull
$17
Non Alcoholic Refreshments
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Mexican Coca Cola Products
$5
Coke $6
Sprite $6
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Jarritos
Flavors $5
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House Brewed Coffee
$3
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Evian Water
$6
Still $8
Sparkling $8
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Agua Fresca
ask our server about featured flavor
Flavors $5
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Red Bull
Original Red Bull Sugarfree Red Bull Watermelon Red Bull Tropical Red Bull
$6
White Wines
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Chandon Brut Rose Split
$14
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Charles Smith Riesling
Glass $8
Bottle $32
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Jacobs Creek Pinot Grigio
Glass $7
Bottle $28
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Terrazas Chardonnay
Glass $8
Bottle $32
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Campo Viejo Rose
$10
Glass $10
Bottle $40
Red Wines
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Castle Rock Pinot Noir
Glass $9
Bottle $36
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Graffigna Malbec
Glass $9
Bottle $36
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Terrazas Cabernet Sauvignon
Glass $8
Bottle $32
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Zinfandel Federalist
Glass $12
Bottle $48
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Numanthia Termes Tempranillo
Glass $12
Bottle $48
Beer
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Bottled Beer
XX Lager, Corona, Pacifico, ModeloEspecial , Michelob Ultra
$10
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Negra Modelo Draft
$10
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Draft - XX Lager
Pilsener- Lager style a perfect balance of flavor and refreshment
$10
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Michelada VIP
$16
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Draft - Lagunitas Hazy Wonder IPA
tropical fruitness, slightly bitter, densely hazy phenomenon that’s strangely light in mouthfeel,
$12
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Draft - Pacifico
Mexican lager with a slightly more complex flavor than other imports.Subtle grassy bitterness gives the light-bodied beer character while accentuating a crisp, refreshing finish.
$10
Seltzer
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White Claw
Flavors $10
Premium Tequilas
Ask your server for a full list of the largest tequila & mezcal selection in town-
Avion 44 Extra Anejo
$38
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Casa Dragones Joven
$60
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Cuervo Familia Reserva
$30
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Don Julio 70
$22
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Don Julio 1942
$42
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Patron El Alto
$42
Monday - Friday
5pm-6:30pm
Happy Hour
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Guacamole
Avocado, spicy pepitas, pico de gallo cotija cheese, corn tortilla chips
$10
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Chicken Taquitos
Chicken tinga, pico de gallo, queso cotija, crema, tomatillo sauce, black bean puree
$10
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Queso Fundido
Mexican cheese blend, shiitake mushrooms, flour tortillas choice of homemade chorizo or rajas poblanas
$8
Add Chorizo $2
Rajas Poblanas $2
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Spicy papas bravas
Crispy potatoes, chile morita, cotija, cheese scallions, crema
$10
Add Carnitas $5
Taqueria
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Single Asada Taco
Steak / pico de gallo / avocado sauce / cilantro
$5
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Single Carnitas Taco
Confit natural pork / jalapeños / pickled onions / fresh tomatillo sauce
$5
Late Night
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Papas Bravas
Crispy potatoes chile morita cotija cheese scallions crema
$13
Add Carnitas $4
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Queso Fundido
Mexican cheese blend, shiitake mushrooms, flour tortillas, choice of homemade chorizo or rajas poblanas
$15
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Spicy Shrimp Ceviche
Mexican shrimp, cucumbers, red onion, tomato serrano pepper, avocado, lime, soy
$19
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Spicy Shrimp Aguachile
Lime cured mexican white shrimp, spicy citrus broth farmers market tomato, cucumber, avocado
$22
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Guacamole
Avocado, spicy pepitas, pico de gallo, cojita cheese, corn tortilla chips
$16
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Esquite
Yellow corn, butter, Cotija cheese, chile morita ai-oli
$13
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Chicken Taquitos
Chicken tinga, pico de gallo, queso fresco, crema, tomatillo sauce, black bean puree, cotija cheese
$14
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Asada Steak Tacos
Steak, pico de gallo, avocado sauce, cilantro
$23
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Carnitas Tacos
confit natural pork, jalapenos, pickled onions, fresh tomatillo sauce
$21
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Baja Fish Tacos
Local fish, beer battered, slaw chipotle ai-oli
$21
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Campechano Tacos
Flour tortillas, steak, chorizo, habanero sauce, red onion, cilantro
$23
Appetizers
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Papas Bravas
crispy potatoes, chile morita, cotija cheese, scallions, crema
$11
add: carnitas $5
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Queso Fundido
mexican cheese blend, choice of chorizo or rajas poblanas, shitaki mushroom, red onion, cotija cheese, served with tortillas
$13
add: chorizo $2
add: rajas $2
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Guacamole
avocado, spicy pepitas, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, watermelon radish, corn tortilla chips
$13
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Esquite
yellow or white corn, butter, cotija cheese, chipotle aioli, lime juice, chili powder
$11
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Chicken Taquitos
ABF shredded chicken tinga, pico de gallo, queso fresco, sour cream, tomatillo sauce, shaved lettuce, black bean puree
$14
Crudos
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Shrimp Ceviche
mexican shrimp, cucumbers, red onion, tomato, serrano pepper, chile morita, avocado, lime, soy
$19
Soups & Salads
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Pozole
green tomatillo and poblano broth with chicken, hominy topped with cabbage and red onions. Served with tostadas
$12
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House Salad
spring mix, cherry tomatoes, pepitas, cotija cheese, cucumber, house chili balsamic vinaigrette
$12
add: chicken $4
add: steak $5
add: shrimp $7
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Caesar Salad
romaine hearts, croutons, parmesan cheese, lemon caesar dressing
$13
add: chicken $4
add: steak $5
add: shrimp $7
Burritos & Bowls
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Breakfast Burrito
scrambled egg, rice, pinto beans, papa, chorizo, chipotle aioli side of salsa tatemada, arugula salad
Breakfast Burrito $16
veggie option: sub with rajas poblanas
Add Fries $4
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Asada Steak Burrito
marinated steak, beans,pico de gallo, mexican rice, avocado sauce, salsa tatemada
$16
Add Fries $4
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Chicken Tinga Burrito
chicken tinga, rice, beans, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli, salsa tatemada
$15
Add Fries $4
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Palenque Bowl
choice of chicken, steak, shrimp or fish, rice, beans, rajas, tatemada sauce, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream
$17
chicken tinga or steak
add: shrimp $7
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Birria Bowl
braised beef, onions, cilantro, beef consommé, corn tortillas
$17
House Specialties | Main Entrees
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Chicken Milanesa
ABF breaded chicken breast, lemon aioli, arugula, fried capers
$22
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Enchiladas
two enchiladas, mexican cheese blend, chile verde cotija cheese, sour cream, mexican rice, refried beans
$18
Add: chicken $4
Add: shrimp $7
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Fajitas
sautéed poblano mixed peppers onions, butter, sour cream, mexican rice, beans guacamole, flour or corn tortillas
$19
add: veggie $2
add: chicken $4
add: steak $5
add: shrimp $7
*combo choice of two items $26
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Torta de Carne Asada
Marinated ranchera (steak) served on toasted telera bread, mayo, refried pinto beans, avocado,tomato, onions, lettuce and side of pickled jalapeños
$18
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Quesadilla de carne asada
Marinated diced ranchera(steak) melted cheese, caramelized onions, served with sour cream, guacamole and Chile de aceite.
$17
Tacos
Two large tacos accompanied with refried beans & Mexican rice-
Quesa Birria Tacos
corn quesadilla, slow braised beef birria, onions, cilantro, limes, consommé
$17
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Baja Fish Tacos
corn tortillas, blackened fish, cole slaw, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo
$17
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Asada Steak Tacos
corn tortillas, steak, pico de gallo, avocado sauce, cilantro
$16
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Carnitas Tacos
confit natural pork, jalapenos, house pickles, fresh tomatillo sauce
$16
Sides
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Mexican Rice
$4
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Refried Beans
$4
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Market Vegetables
$5
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Black Beans
$5
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French Fries
$5
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Vegetables
$5
Dessert
Add: any dessert “a la mode” featured ice cream $6 Our ice cream comes from a delicious ice cream maker, locally sourced, family owned shop that makes quality, small batches of ice cream & paletas-
Palenque Cake
toasted pound cake, piloncillo glaze, almond, fresh cream, seasonal fruit
$14
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Churros Con Chocolate
golden brown dough, cinnamon sugar chocolate dipping sauce
$13
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Brownie
warm delicious dark chocolate brownie, cajeta, toasted nuts
$14
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Blueberry Lemon Tres Leches
yellow sponge soaked in three types of milk cake, topped with macerated blueberries and lemon zest
$14
Drinks
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Sandia Pepino
watermelon infused, house citrus blue agave tequila, tajin rim
$17
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Spicy Diablo
blue agave tequila, cassis, lime ginger, spicy bitters, soda
$17
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Oaxacan Lover
Mezcal, lime, pineapple,egg white habanero bitters, sugar
$17
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Suavecito
mezcal, lime, pineapple, strawberry, sugar
$17
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La Paloma
blue agave tequila, lime, grapefruit, sugar
$17
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Palenque Margarita
blue agave tequila, house citrus, sugar
$14
add: strawberry or mango $2
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Chile Pepino
mezcal, lime, cucumber, jalapeno, sugar
$17
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House Old Fashioned
Bourbon, angostura bitters, orange bitter, sugar
$17
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Mercadito
blue agave tequila, cilantro, sugar, cucumber, jalapeno
$17
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Margarita Sampler
enjoy a delicious sampler of our most popular margaritas: sandia pepino, palenque margarita, hibiscus
$36
Refreshments
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Mexican Coca Cola Products
$5
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Jarritos & Flavors
$5
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House Brewed Coffee
$3
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Sole Sparkling & Still Water
$6
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Agua Fresca
ask our server about featured flavor
$5
Wine
White
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Chandon Brut Rose Split
$10
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Charles Smith Riesling
Glass $8
Bottle $32
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Jacobs Creek Pinot Grigio
Glass $9
Bottle $36
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Terrazas Chardonnay
Glass $7
Bottle $28
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Campo Viejo Rose
Glass $10
Bottle $40
Red
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Castle Rock Pinot Noir
Glass $9
Bottle $36
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Graffigna Malbec
Glass $8
Bottle $32
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Terrazas Cabernet
Glass $8
Bottle $32
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Zinfandel Federalist
Glass $10
Bottle $40
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Numanthia Termes
Glass $10
Bottle $40
Beer
Draft
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XX Lager Lager
$10
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Pacifico Lager
$10
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Lagunitas IPA
$12
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805 Firestone
$11
Bottles
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Modelo
$10
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Negra Modelo
$10
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Corona
$10
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XX Lager
$10
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Pacifico
$10
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Michelob Ultra
$10
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Heineken 0.0
(non-alcoholic)
$10
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Michelada
$12
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Chelada
$12
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Michelada VIP
$16
Seltzer
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White Claw Flavors
$10
Premium Tequilas
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Avion 44 Extra Anejo
$36
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Casa Dragones Joven
$60
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Clase Azul Reposado
$42
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Cuervo Familia Reserva
$30
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Don Julio 70
$22
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Don Julio 1942
$42
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Patron El Alto
$42
*ask your server for a full list of tequila & mezcal selection
Lunch
$30.00 per person*Please choose 2 options for your custom menu
Salads
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Taco Salad
Crispy large flour tortilla, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, guacamole, chipotle crème. Served with your choice of steak, grilled chicken, or carnitas
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Palenque Chicken Salad
spring mix, grilled chicken, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, spicy pepitas, cotija cheese, chile balsamic vinaigrette
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Shrimp Cesar Salad
chile marinated shrimp, romaine lettuce, caesar dressing, parmesan croutons
Entrées
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Palenque Torta
toasted telera roll, asada steak, lettuce, tomato, sliced avocado, beans, queso fresco, side of escabeche
side of Fries add on $5
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Enchiladas Verdes
two cheese blend enchiladas, tomatillo sauce, rice, beans, arugula
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Burrito Especial
choice of asada steak or chicken tinga, cheese blend, pico de gallo, rice, beans, arugula, palenque salsa
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Palenque Lunch Bowl
Your choice of meat (asada steak, chicken tinga, carnitas) rice, black beans, guacamole, sour cream, pickled red onions
Dinner
Platino Dinner
$50 per person*Plus tax and 20% service fee
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Palenque Guacamole
corn tortilla chips, salsas hass avocado, red onion, spicy pepitas, pico de gallo, cotija cheese
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Palenque Salad
spring mix, cherry tomatoes, pepitas, cojita cheese, cucumber, house chili balsamic vinaigrette
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Roasted Poblano Chicken
natural grilled chicken, poblano cream sauce, mexican rice, market vegetables
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Carnitas
pork confit, rice, beans, salsa cruda, escabeche, corn tortillas
Diamante Dinner
$55 per person*Plus tax and 20% service fee
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Palenque Guacamole
corn tortilla chips, salsas hass avocado, red onion, spicy pepitas, pico de gallo, cotija cheese
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Caesar Salad
romaine hearts, croutons, parmesan, lemon, caesar dressing
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Chipotle Cream Chicken & Shrimp Enchilada Combo
grilled chicken breast with chipotle cream sauce, mexican rice, beans accompanied with a shrimp enchilada
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Asada Steak
flat iron steak, guacamole, black beans, grilled onions, grilled jalepeño, corn tortillas
Add Shrimp + $5
Dessert
$7-
Add on Churros or Brownie
$7
Buffet -only available for groups of 40 or more
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Salads
House Salad
Caesar Salad
Mexican Pasta Salad with Grilled Corn
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Sides
Spanish Rice
Black Beans
Frijoles
Grilled Vegetables
Esquites
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Entrées
Enchiladas
Choice of Beef, Chicken or Shrimp
Gourmet Tamales
Choice of Chicken Mole, Chile Verde, Beef BBQ
Chipotle Cream Chicken
Poblano Chicken
Slow Cooked Pork Carnitas
Steak Asada
Chicken Fajitas
Chile Verde
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$50 Per Person
2 - Salad
2 Sides
2 - Entrée
Add Dessert choice of Brownie or Churros $5
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$ 55 Per Person
2 - Salad
3 - Sides
3 - Entrée
Add Dessert choice of Brownie or Churros $5
Mezcal Bar Packages
Drink Tickets
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Regular
Includes beer, house wine red or white, margaritas, sangria & wells
$15
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Premium
Includes all Mezcal’s signature cocktails
$20
Prix Fixe Bar
Billed by person by the hour-
Regular
Beer, house wine, wells & nonalcoholic beverages
1 hour $35 per person
2 hours $50 per person
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Premium
Beer, Premium cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages
1 hour $45 per person
2 hours $60 per person
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Billed on Consumption
Host may cap consumption at a specific dollar amount
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No Host Cash Bar
If Bar Set Up is required there will be a charge of $100.00
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Margaritas by the Pitcher
house margarita, serves five
$60
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Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Unlimited Coffee, Iced tea & Soft Drinks
$5 per person