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| - Palenque is easy to miss, but you should make a point to seek it out if you enjoy Tex-Mex favorites. Located in a strip mall on 51 in McFarland, it'll be on your right if you're heading away from Madison. The exterior of the strip mall isn't anything to rave about, but once you set foot in Palenque your spirit will lift with all the bright colors. The chairs and tables are (presumably hand-)painted and depict a range of scenes including cacti, parrots, and architecture.
My go-to for a new place is a chicken chimichanga. I was very happy with my choice. The chimichanga was large and filled with flavorful chicken. It was also covered in a healthy dose of queso, taking it to the next level. The beans served on the side still had some texture to them and the rice soaked up the excess queso, making a delightful treat of its own. The chimi is also served with a good pile of lettuce, pico, sour cream, and guacamole on the side.
Prices were affordable and service friendly. I have a couple other places closer to my home that are my go-tos for Mexican food, but I definitely need to work Palenque into the mix.
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