We tried Palenque Mexican Bar & Grill last Friday evening. It's in a little strip mall right on Highway 151 and doesn't look like much from the outside. Once inside, it's pretty festive. Carved, brightly painted, wooden chairs and tables fill the area and there are colorful adornments on the wall. We were greeted by a cheerful host, seated and given menus and shortly afterwards our server arrived to brings chips and salsa and take drink orders.
The menu is fairly standard Tex-Mex with a few combination platters and various entree options. The prices were quite reasonable especially considering the portion sizes. The salsa was fresh, mild, and very tasty. When we ran out of chips, the waiter was quick too ask if we wanted more. They also had several hot sauces at the table which I always enjoy. We had the Carne Asada and an enchilada platter. The beans and rice both had great texture. The meat was perfectly cooked. The enchiladas were mildly spicy with good flavor.
Atmosphere, service, and tasty food. This is a solid choice for Mexican food in the area.