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Mezcal Cantina is the premier Mexican Restaurant in the heart of downtown Riverside, with over 100 tequilas and mezcal selection and handcrafted margaritas, we deliver Mexican Regional dishes with a modern twist, lunch – dinner and Sunday brunch, also banquets 15-300 guests and a high energy lounge with the best of today’s entertainment
Mexican small plates & entrees along with cocktails & DJ music in a colorful, art-adorned space.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–1 AM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–1 AM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3737 Main St STE 101, Riverside, CA 92501
Phone: (951) 888-2240
Website: http://www.palenquekitchen.com/
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Moon s
If you’re ever in downtown Riverside, I definitely recommend stopping by for some nachos. Just keep in mind that during the holidays they offer a special menu, so some regular options aren’t available. I ended up trying the fish tacos and really enjoyed them they were pretty tasty. For appetizer, I definitely recommend the fries. They were perfectly crispy but just keep in mind there’s no ranch but they still taste pretty yummy with ketchup The rice and beans were okay, but the service was amazing and the atmosphere is definitely wonderful. Oh, and the Cadillac Margarita really hits the spot too.
… moreCharlene C
My husband and I came here for a lunch date yesterday. We parked in the structure next door. The decor inside is beautiful and we were immediately seated at a corner booth. We were given both the brunch and dinner menu. I ordered the ceviche and fish tacos and my husband ordered the steak tampiquena. Our host Victor was amazing and was always checking up on us and was super helpful since it was our first time dining here. Everything was delicious and definitely a place we’d return.
… moreSophia Nguyen
The food was very tasty but a bit pricey. The atmosphere was great and had nice vibes. Our food came out super quickly and our server Christian checked in on us and refilled our water quickly. He was great and gave us chips and salsa!
… moreEmily Lu
The food was good, ~$25 for 2 tacos. They were flavorful and had a lot of ingredients inside. We got the Quesa Birria Tacos and the Shrimp Tacos.
The interior is pretty dark but lively with a bar in the center.
Our server Christian was very helpful with the menu and making sure we were happy with our orders.
… moreThe interior is pretty dark but lively with a bar in the center.
Our server Christian was very helpful with the menu and making sure we were happy with our orders.
Jeff Milla
I don’t normally write reviews, but I feel obligated to here. This was easily the worst service I’ve ever experienced at a restaurant.
Getting our drinks was genuinely the best part of the night, and it went downhill immediately after.
We waited 30 minutes for guacamole after ordering it. When our carne asada finally arrived, it was missing the cebollitas, black beans, and chile toreado. Those were eventually brought out with zero explanation or apology. On top of that, our pozole was delivered to the wrong table entirely.
After taking our order, we essentially never saw our waiter again. No check-ins. No “how is everything?” Nothing. Because of that, we couldn’t even correct the missing items when the food first arrived. We tried multiple times to flag him down, but he was nowhere to be found the entire meal.
By the time we were finished, we had been trying to close out for over 30 minutes. We finally had to ask a food runner (who, to be clear, was incredibly kind and the only bright spot of the night) if he could help us pay.
To top it off, we asked for to go containers for the pozole and were told they didn’t have any suitable containers. They handed us a flat container with holes in it. For soup. What?
I understand it’s Christmas, and I really wanted to give them some grace. But this wasn’t just “busy” or “off night” service. It was complete neglect from start to finish. I’ve never felt this ignored at a restaurant before, and it completely ruined what should’ve been a simple meal.
Absolutely unacceptable.
… moreGetting our drinks was genuinely the best part of the night, and it went downhill immediately after.
We waited 30 minutes for guacamole after ordering it. When our carne asada finally arrived, it was missing the cebollitas, black beans, and chile toreado. Those were eventually brought out with zero explanation or apology. On top of that, our pozole was delivered to the wrong table entirely.
After taking our order, we essentially never saw our waiter again. No check-ins. No “how is everything?” Nothing. Because of that, we couldn’t even correct the missing items when the food first arrived. We tried multiple times to flag him down, but he was nowhere to be found the entire meal.
By the time we were finished, we had been trying to close out for over 30 minutes. We finally had to ask a food runner (who, to be clear, was incredibly kind and the only bright spot of the night) if he could help us pay.
To top it off, we asked for to go containers for the pozole and were told they didn’t have any suitable containers. They handed us a flat container with holes in it. For soup. What?
I understand it’s Christmas, and I really wanted to give them some grace. But this wasn’t just “busy” or “off night” service. It was complete neglect from start to finish. I’ve never felt this ignored at a restaurant before, and it completely ruined what should’ve been a simple meal.
Absolutely unacceptable.
D. M. (Angelniner)
Atmosphere: The music was too loud.
Service: Subpar this night (Dec 6th). I know it was busy, but it was 15 mins before our drink orders were taken. The food took a long time to come out.
Pricing is so high! $24 for a plate of chicken salad (see pic) and $10 for a mango juice drink. I didn’t order because everything was so overpriced with small portions. The refried beans that came with the taco meal was a surprise small portion, at least half, compared to all other Mexican restaurants I’ve ever been to. They got the order wrong and charged for it. That is twice the two tacos order. The churros desert has no cinnamon sugar on it; you had to rely on the whipped cream and a few thinly slices strawberries for the sweetness. None of the party of 5 enjoyed it. There were 2 birthdays in the party, and it was ignored after being reported, but they sang and brought b-day desserts to many other tables. I don’t get it.
… moreService: Subpar this night (Dec 6th). I know it was busy, but it was 15 mins before our drink orders were taken. The food took a long time to come out.
Pricing is so high! $24 for a plate of chicken salad (see pic) and $10 for a mango juice drink. I didn’t order because everything was so overpriced with small portions. The refried beans that came with the taco meal was a surprise small portion, at least half, compared to all other Mexican restaurants I’ve ever been to. They got the order wrong and charged for it. That is twice the two tacos order. The churros desert has no cinnamon sugar on it; you had to rely on the whipped cream and a few thinly slices strawberries for the sweetness. None of the party of 5 enjoyed it. There were 2 birthdays in the party, and it was ignored after being reported, but they sang and brought b-day desserts to many other tables. I don’t get it.
Reuben Garcia
While the food was delicious, the overall value and service were a bit disappointing.
The portions are quite small for the price point, and we experienced significant delays with both ordering and following up on our request.
Additionally, be aware that there is only one shared restroom for the entire restaurant, which can cause a wait.
… moreThe portions are quite small for the price point, and we experienced significant delays with both ordering and following up on our request.
Additionally, be aware that there is only one shared restroom for the entire restaurant, which can cause a wait.
Dakoda Bradley
Good overall experience. We had great food. My baja fish tacos were delicious. My wife raved about how tasty the birria was. Definitely a great server, too. Sonia was sweet and attentive. Definitely not the cheapest meal but youre eating downtown so what do you expect? Its good quality and a great location.
… moreLisa Chau
Stayed in Riverside for the weekend for a wedding and stopped by Palenque for dinner because it was in walking distance of our hotel.
This place had a lot of seating choices (was able to trap our toddler in a booth) and happy hour was really great. Guacamole had big, fresh chunks. Esquite was the highlight for me personally. They give plenty of limes for tacos. Would recommend.
… moreThis place had a lot of seating choices (was able to trap our toddler in a booth) and happy hour was really great. Guacamole had big, fresh chunks. Esquite was the highlight for me personally. They give plenty of limes for tacos. Would recommend.
Mariah Carter
I went here for my sister’s birthday, and it was great. Our server Eddie was fantastic. The shrimp ceviche was great & drinks were too!
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