El Palenque

About

Mexican

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    3.0 stars

Location

Adress: 951 Niagara Falls Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14226

Phone: (716) 446-9206

Work Hours

Mon11:00 am-10:00 pm
Tue11:00 am-10:00 pm
Wed11:00 am-10:00 pm
Thu11:00 am-10:00 pm
Fri11:00 am-10:30 pm
Sat12:00 pm-10:30 pm
Sun12:00 pm-9:00 pm

Business info

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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Accepts Apple Pay
    No
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    Good For
    Lunch, Dinner
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    Parking
    Private Lot
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
  • group
    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Casual
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    Noise Level
    Average
  • local_bar
    Alcohol
    Full Bar
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    No

Reviews

  • Stacey Thomas

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 12 August 2026

    This place used to be good. NOT anymore. Online menu gave the price of a certain dish as $8.75. I arrived to pick up my order and was charged over $13.00! I inquired and a mature woman at the front counter angrily snapped that the price went up a few months ago and the new price is $11.50. I showed her the online menu and she got even more impatient and visibly furious, arguing that her husband was supposed to call to have that changed. I asked how anyone looking at their online menu is supposed to know about their THIRTY percent price hike, and she simply stomped off. On the walk to my car, I did some quick arithmetic and wondered how tax could take the price from $11.50 to over $13.00, so I went back and asked. They now have -- wait for it -- a take-out fee! The portion itself was an even bigger disappointment. Lots of rice and lettuce, and two pathetic little strips of chicken -- highway robbery with rude treatment. Hard to imagine that they will be in business much longer.

  • Mark Fernandes

    star star star star_border star_border 9 August 2026

    Nice location, good prices and decent portions. The service isn’t the greatest, appears to be family owned, but they don’t check on you or get refills or anything for your drinks. I wasn’t overly impressed, but then the food came. I had the Enchiladas 3 ways special which was awesome and my wife had a combo plate which was also very nice. I don’t live in Buffalo but I go down a couple times a year, this is definitely a place I’ll return to on my next visit.

  • Michael Sholtz

    star star star star_border star_border 28 July 2026

    Not the best Mexican food but it's good enough and convenient. We've been enjoying this place for a long time. Really good margaritas.

  • Ma Reva Tuozo

    star star star star star 23 July 2026

    Food is awesome! If you love mexican food, this is definitely a place for you to be. I would love to come back. 😃

  • Arthur S Tigg Jr

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 21 July 2026

    Awful experience. What ever you do do not order the #33. It’s an anemic dish, no sides, not even garnish. The flavor was weak and it was served lukewarm at best. The service was below subpar. It was as if my server had no idea how to describe what was on the menu. Cleanliness was questionable, I’d give it three out of five. To top it all off the cashier verbally tried to bully me into tipping! Not once but three times.., with attitude? It felt like I was in the midst of a comedy. I have a few tip for you.., clear your tables, serve food hot, improve your hospitality and take the #33 off the menu, now!!!!

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