Menus
- Brunch Costa Mesa
- Dinner Menu
- Brunch Menu
- Dinner Costa Mesa
- Happy Hour Riverside
- Happy Hour Costa Mesa
- Taco Tuesday Costa Mesa
- Late Night Riverside
- Banquets Riverside
Brunch Menu
Desayunos
-
Breakfast Burrito
choice of chorizo or chicken scrambled egg, crispy potatoes, shredded cheese, pico de gallo
$18
-
Huevos Rancheros
Chile guajillo sauce, salsa verde, over easy egg, avocado, cream, cotija cheese
$17
Chicken $5
Steak $5
-
Steak & Eggs
Steak asada, fried eggs, refried beans
$27
-
Chilaquiles Rojos O Verdes
Choice of chicken or steak, crispy tortillas, over easy egg, onions, Mexican cream, cotija cheese, refried beans
$24
-
Brioche French Toast
Custard, cinnamon, dulce de leche. Fresh cream, berries
$18
Bacon $5
Sides
$5-
Homemade Chorizo
-
Bacon
-
Two Eggs Any Style
-
Refried Beans
Dessert
-
Tres Leches
White sponge cake soaked in three milks, topped with macerated berries, lemon zest
$14
-
Churros Con Chocolate
Golden brown churro, cinnamon sugar, chocolate dipping sauce, strawberry
$10
-
Flan
Traditional light custard, caramel saucе, macerated berries, whipped cream
$10
-
Brownie a La Mode
Warm delicious, dark chocolate brownie, caramel, vanilla granola, ice cream
$12
Brunch Concoctions
-
Palenque 75
Luna azul tequila, lemon, sparkling wine, hibiscus syrup
$15
-
Spritzer
Aperol, sparkling wine, soda water, orange oils
$15
-
Espressotini
Smirnoff vanilla, espresso shot, Mr. black, orange liqueur
$15
-
Carajillo
Espresso shot, liquor 43, banana liqueur, orange oil
$15
-
Mimosa & Flavors
Sparkling wine, your choice of guava, orange, or hibiscus
$11
-
Mimosa Sampler
All three of our flavors served on our special board: guava | orange | hibiscus
$29
-
Margarita Sampler
Enjoy a delicious sampler of our most popular margaritas: sandia pepino | mango | hibiscus
$30
-
Patron Tree
4 margaritas served on our mini Patron bottles, sampling our classic margarita flavors: Palenque margarita | strawberry | guava | mango
$45
Appetizers
-
Papas Bravas
Crispy potatoes with chile morita, cotija cheese, scallions, and crema
$15
Carnitas $6
-
Queso Fundido
Mexican cheese blend, add chorizo or rajas poblanas, shitaki mushroom, red onion, cotija cheese, flour or corn tortillas
$17
Chorizo $2
Rajas $2
-
Shrimp Ceviche
Mexican shrimp, cucumbers, red onion, tomato, serrano pepper, chile morita, avocado, lime soy
$21
-
Guacamole
Avocado, spicy pepitas, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, watermelon radish, corn tortilla chips
$17
-
Esquite
Seasonal corn, butter, cotija cheese, chipotle ai-oli, lime juice, chili powder
$14
-
Chicken Taquitos
ABF shredded chicken tinga, pico de gallo, queso fresco, sour cream tomatillo sauce, shaved lettuce, black bean purée
$17
-
Pulpo
Crispy octopus, mint jalapeno ai-oli, brussels sprouts, macadamia nuts, piloncillo glaze, garnish fresho and jalapeno peppers
$24
Soup and Salads
-
Pozole
Green chile chicken broth, hominy, shredded cabbage, watermelon radish, red onions, served with tostadas
$13
-
Caesar Salad
Romaine hearts, croutons, parmesan cheese, lemon Caesar dressing
$18
Chicken $7
Steak $7
Shrimp $10
-
House Salad
Spring mix, cherry tomatoes, pepitas, cotija cheese, cucumber, house balsamic vinaigrette
$16
Chicken $7
Steak $7
Shrimp $10
Tacos
Two large tacos accompanied with refried beans & Mexican rice-
Quesa Birria
Corn tortillas quesadilla, loaded with slow braised beef birria, onions, cilantro, limes, consome
$25
-
Baja Fish
Corn tortillas, beer-battered fish, slaw, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo
$24
-
Asada Steak
Corn tortillas, steak, pico de gallo, avocado sauce, cilantro
$23
-
Campechano
Flour tortillas, steak, chorizo, habanero sauce, red onion, cilantro
$23
-
Fajita Shrimp Taco
Marinated Mexican white shrimp, corn tortilla, sautéed onions and rajas, chipotle ai-oli, cilantro, lime
$24
-
Carnitas
Confit natural pork, jalapenos, house pickles, fresh tomatillo sauce
$22
House Specialties | Main Entrees
-
Chicken Milanesa
ABF breaded chicken breast, lemon ai-oli, arugula fried capers
$25
-
Asada Steak
Grilled 8oz flat iron steak, cebollitas, market vegetables, black beans, chile toreado, flour or corn tortillas
$35
-
Steak Tampiquena
10oz black angus steak, chicken taquito, aguacate salsa, esquite, black beans, flour or corn tortillas
$47
-
Carnitas
Confit natural pork, jalapenos, house pickles, Mexican rice beans, fresh tomatillo sauce, flour or corn tortillas
$29
Chile Verde $2
-
Camarones A La Diabla
Sautéed Mexican shrimp, bacon, habanero chile sauce, butter, house rice, market vegetables
$34
-
El Jefe
Grilled frenched pork chop, bacon wrapped shrimp, house rice, papas bravas, sour cream, scallions
$58
-
Enchiladas
Two enchiladas, Mexican cheese blend, chile verde, cotija cheese, sour cream, Mexican rice, refried beans
$24
Chicken $7
Shrimp $10
-
Fajitas
Sautéed poblano mixed peppers, onions, butter, sour cream, Mexican rice, beans, guacamole, flour or corn tortillas
$23
Chicken $7
Steak $7
Shrimp $10
Veggie $4
Combo Choice of Two Items $29
Sides
$6-
Mexican Rice
$6
-
Palenque Rice
-
Black Beans
-
Refried Beans
-
Market Vegetables
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-
Add
Any dessert "a la mode" featured ice cream
$6
-
Churros Con Chocolate
Golden brown dough, cinnamon sugar, chocolate dipping sauce
$14
-
Blueberry Lemon Tres Leches
Yellow sponged soaked in three types of milk, topped with macerated blue berries and lemon zest
$16
-
Brownie
Warm delicious dark chocolate brownie, cajeta, toasted nuts
$15
Specialty Cocktails
-
Sandia Pepino
Watermelon infused, house citrus, blue agave tequila, Tajin rim
$18
-
Spicy DIablo
Don Julio blanco, cassis, lime, ginger, spicy bitters, soda
$18
-
Oaxacan Lover
Mezcal union, lime, pineapple, strawberry, sugar
$18
-
Suavecito
Mezcaln union, lime, pineapple, egg white, habanero bitters, sugar
$18
-
La Paloma
Blue agave tequila, lime, grapefruit, sugar
$18
-
Palenque Margarita
Astral blanco, house citrus, sugar
$16
Strawberry $2
Mango $2
-
Chile Pepino
Union mezcal, lime, cucumber, jalapeno, sugar
$18
-
House Old Fashioned
Bourbon, angostura bitters, orange bitter, sugar
$18
-
Mercadito
21 seeds tequila, cilantro, sugar, cucumber, jalapeno
$18
-
Margarita Sampler
Enjoy a delicious sampler of our most popular margaritas: sandia pepino, palenque margarita, hibiscus
$36
-
Refreshments
Ask our server about featured flavor
Mexican Coca Cola Products $6
Jarritos & Flavors $6
House Brewed Coffee $5
Avian Sparkling & Still Water $7
Agua Fresca $6
Brunch Menu
Desayunos
-
Breakfast Burrito
choice of chorizo or chicken scrambled egg, crispy potatoes, shredded cheese, pico de gallo
$18
-
Huevos Rancheros
Chile guajillo sauce, salsa verde, over easy egg, avocado, cream, cotija cheese
$17
Chicken $5
Steak $5
-
Steak & Eggs
Steak asada, fried eggs, refried beans
$27
-
Chilaquiles Rojos O Verdes
Choice of chicken or steak, crispy tortillas, over easy egg, onions, Mexican cream, cotija cheese, refried beans
$24
-
Brioche French Toast
Custard, cinnamon, dulce de leche. Fresh cream, berries
$18
Bacon $5
Sides
$5-
Homemade Chorizo
-
Bacon
-
Two Eggs Any Style
-
Refried Beans
Dessert
-
Tres Leches
White sponge cake soaked in three milks, topped with macerated berries, lemon zest
$14
-
Churros Con Chocolate
Golden brown churro, cinnamon sugar, chocolate dipping sauce, strawberry
$10
-
Flan
Traditional light custard, caramel saucе, macerated berries, whipped cream
$10
-
Brownie a La Mode
Warm delicious, dark chocolate brownie, caramel, vanilla granola, ice cream
$12
Brunch Concoctions
-
Palenque 75
Luna azul tequila, lemon, sparkling wine, hibiscus syrup
$15
-
Spritzer
Aperol, sparkling wine, soda water, orange oils
$15
-
Espressotini
Smirnoff vanilla, espresso shot, Mr. black, orange liqueur
$15
-
Carajillo
Espresso shot, liquor 43, banana liqueur, orange oil
$15
-
Mimosa & Flavors
Sparkling wine, your choice of guava, orange, or hibiscus
$11
-
Mimosa Sampler
All three of our flavors served on our special board: guava | orange | hibiscus
$29
-
Margarita Sampler
Enjoy a delicious sampler of our most popular margaritas: sandia pepino | mango | hibiscus
$30
-
Patron Tree
4 margaritas served on our mini Patron bottles, sampling our classic margarita flavors: Palenque margarita | strawberry | guava | mango
$45
Dinner Menu
Crudos
-
Shrimp Aguachile
Lime cured Mexican white shrimp, spicy citrus broth, farmers market tomato, cucumber, avocado, red onion, cilantro
$23
spicy
-
Tuna Tiradito
Sashimi grade tuna, thinly sliced, umami soy dressing, pickled chilies, spicy peanuts, red onion, flower crisps
$23
-
Baja Fresh Ceviche
Local striped bass, cucumber, green mango, red onion, avocado, fresh citrus, habanero, black lime, tostadas
$22
Salads
-
Palenque Salad
Spring mix, cherry tomatoes, pepitas, cotija cheese, cucumber, house chili balsamic vinaigrette
$14
Chicken $6
Steak $8
Shrimp $9
-
Poblano Caesar
Poblano pepper caesar dressing, baby gems, parmesan, lemon zest, tortilla strips
$18
Chicken $6
Steak $8
Shrimp $9
De La Tierra | Cortes
-
Mar Y Tierra
8oz New York strip, mashed potatoes, garlic shrimp, sauteed mushrooms, charred broccolini, chipotle cream, watercress salad
$48
-
Carne Asada
Achiote marinated prime steak, onion soubise, shishito peppers, morita aioli, potatoes, warm tortillas
$43
-
Steak Tampiqueña
16 oz bone in ribeye, refried beans, cheese enchilada, grilled Mexican onions, pico de gallo, warm tortillas
$53
-
Beef Barbacoa
Braised beef, consommé, accouterments, Mexican rice, beans, warm tortillas
$31
-
Carnitas
Confit natural pork, jalapeños, house pickles, Mexican rice, beans, salsa cruda, rice and beans, warm tortillas
$29
-
Pollo Con Crema Chipotle
Confit Mary's chicken, crispy chicken skin, chipotle cream, fried shallots, broccolini, crema, Mexican rice
$26
spicy
Sides
-
Mexican Rice
$5
-
Avocado
$5
-
Refried Beans
$5
-
Habanero Salsa
$2
-
Chile Oil
$2
-
Palenque Side Salad
$7
Antojitos
-
Guacamole
Avocado, spicy pepitas, pico de gallo, cotija cheese
$14
-
Queso Fundido
Queso fundido, chorizo, rajas poblanas, flour tortillas
$15
-
Pulpo
Crispy octopus, jalapeños, mint, ai-oli, brussels sprouts, piloncillo glaze, mandamia nuts, jalapeño & fresno pepper garnish
$23
-
Crispy Beef Tacos Dorados
Braised shredded beef, spicy guajillo sauce, Mexican cream, shredded aged cheddar, scallions
$16
Avocado $2
-
Puerto Nuevo Lobster Quesadilla
Main lobster meat sauteed in butter, poblano peppers, onions, melted monterey cheese, tzatziki, mix greens
$33
-
Huarache De Campo
Refried beans, sauteed vegetable, ricotta and cotija cheese, fried onions, charred peppers
$16
Chorizo $4
Oyster Mushrooms $5
vegetarian
Entrees Del Mar
-
Salmon Al Pastor
al pastor marinated salmon filet, pineapple pico de gallo, creamy polenta, pineapple glaze
$33
-
Zarandeado
Grilled branzino, chilaca ai-oli, fresh greens, lime, rice and beans
$35
-
Mariscos Chile Relleno
Masa crusted chile, melted cheese, Mexican shrimp, scallops, lobster, aji amarillo sauce, tobiko
$33
-
Camarones a la Diabla
Sautéed white shrimp, spicy habanero garlic butter sauce, Mexican rice, market vegetables
$33
-
Callos Dorados
Pan seared scallops, roasted garlic habanero cream sauce, fideo parmesan cheese, grilled broccolini, crispy bacon, toasted bolillo
$35
-
Fish Tacos
Two fish tacos, beer battered, cole slaw, chipotle ai-oli, pico de gallo, rice & beans
$20
Platos Caseros
-
Fajitas
Sautéed poblano mixed peppers, onions, butter, sour cream, Mexican rice and beans, guacamole, flour or corn tortillas choice of chicken or steak
$28
Shrimp or combo $31
-
Enchiladas
Salsa verde, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, red onion arugula salad, cotija cheese
$22
-
Enchiladas De Pollo
Salsa verde, chicken tinga, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, red onion arugula salad, cotija cheese, rice and beans
$26
vegetarian
-
Enchiladas Mazatlán
Roasted bell pepper salsa, shrimp, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, red onion arugula salad, cotija cheese, rice and beans
$29
-
Enchiladas Puerto Nuevo
Roasted bell pepper salsa, lobster, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, red onion arugula salad, cotija cheese, rice and beans
$32
Dessert
-
Add
Any dessert "a la mode" featured ice cream
$5
-
Tres Leches
White sponge soaked in three milk cake, topped with fresh fruit, lemon zest
$14
-
Churros con Chocolate
Golden brown churro, cinnamon sugar, chocolate dipping sauce, strawberry
$14
-
Pastel de Queso
Cheesecake with prosecco, marinated strawberries, fresh whipped cream
$14
-
Pastel de Chocolate
Layered chocolate cake with mezcal infused sweet cream, chocolate granache
$14
Specialty Drinks
-
Mayan Pitaya
El silencio mezcal. lemon. dragon fruit, aperol
$16
-
Frida's Maggie
Patron silver pineapple chipotle infused, lime, agave, pineapple
$16
-
Zona Rosa
Ketel one vodka, orgeat, lemon, grenadine, Peychaud's bitters
$17
-
Sandia Pepino
Lunazul silver, watermelon & cucumber juice, house citrus, agave, chile rim
$17
-
Spicy DIablo
Don Julio silver, cassis, lime, ginger, spicy bitters, soda
$17
-
Oaxacan Lover
Union mezcal, lemon, pineapple, strawberry
$17
-
La Paloma
Don Julio silver, lime, grapefruit soda
$18
-
Palenque Margarita
Lunazul silver, house citrus, agave
$15
Strawberry $4
Hibiscus $4
Mango $4
-
Guava-Mente
Patron silver, lime, guava, grapefruit soda
$17
-
Demoledor Old Fashion
Elijah Craig whiskey, demerara, chocolate mole bitter
$17
-
House Oaxaca Old Fashioned
Casamigos reposado tequila, illegal mezcal, demerara, angostura & orange bitters
$18
-
Chile Pepino
Lunazul, lime, simple, cucumber & jalapeño juice
$17
-
Tamarindo Negroni
Don Julio silver, tamarind infused sweet vermouth, Campari, orange peel
$17
-
Toro Bravo Mojito
Bacardi white rum, lime, simple, mint, watermelon Red Bull
$17
-
Margarita Sampler
Enjoy a delicious sampler of our most popular margaritas: sandia pepino | mango | hibiscus
$35
-
Patron Tree
4 margaritas served on our mo=ini patron bottles sampling our classic margarita, strawberry, guava, & mango
$60
Try Palenque's Happy Hour, we offer discounted drinks and appetizers, every Monday through Friday , from 5pm- 6:30pm
Happy Hour
$2 off Beers, $2 off Wells, $2 off Specialty cocktails, $10 House Margaritas.-
Guacamole
avocado, spicy pepitas, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, corn tortilla chips, tomato
$10
-
Esquite
yellow or white corn, butter, cotija cheese, chipotle aioli, lime juice, chili powder
$10
-
Single Carnitas Taco
Confit natural pork / jalapeños / pickled onions / fresh tomatillo sauce
$7
-
Single Asada Taco
Steak / pico de gallo / avocado sauce / cilantro
$7
-
Single Fish Taco
Local fish, beer battered, slaw chipotle ai-oli a la carte
$7
-
Single Chicken Tinga Taco
ABF slow cooked chipotle spiced chicken thighs, queso fresco, crema, red onion, cilantro a la carte
$7
Try Palenque's Happy Hour, we offer discounted drinks and appetizers, at our bar and patio every Monday through Thursday, from 5pm- 6:30pm
Food
-
Guacamole
$11
-
Pan Con Queso
$11
-
Ceviche
$17
-
Tacos Dorados
$13
-
Carnitas Chile Verde Taco
each $4
-
Chicken Tinga Taco
each $4
Drinks
-
Off Beers
$3
-
Off Wells
$3
-
Off All Specialty Drinks
$3
-
House Margarita
$10
Taco Tuesday
-
Steak & Shrimp Tacos
$7
-
Birria Tacos
$6
-
Carnitas & Chicken Tinga
$5
-
Palenque Margaritas
Until 6:30 PM
$10
-
$2 Off All Specialty Drinks, Beer, & Well Drinks
Late Night
-
Papas Bravas
Crispy potatoes chile morita cotija cheese scallions crema
$13
Add Carnitas $4
-
Queso Fundido
Mexican cheese blend, shiitake mushrooms, flour tortillas, choice of homemade chorizo or rajas poblanas
$15
-
Spicy Shrimp Ceviche
Mexican shrimp, cucumbers, red onion, tomato serrano pepper, avocado, lime, soy
$19
-
Spicy Shrimp Aguachile
Lime cured mexican white shrimp, spicy citrus broth farmers market tomato, cucumber, avocado
$22
-
Guacamole
Avocado, spicy pepitas, pico de gallo, cojita cheese, corn tortilla chips
$16
-
Esquite
Yellow corn, butter, Cotija cheese, chile morita ai-oli
$13
-
Chicken Taquitos
Chicken tinga, pico de gallo, queso fresco, crema, tomatillo sauce, black bean puree, cotija cheese
$16
-
Asada Steak Tacos
Steak, pico de gallo, avocado sauce, cilantro
$23
-
Carnitas Tacos
confit natural pork, jalapenos, pickled onions, fresh tomatillo sauce
$21
-
Single Fish Taco
Local fish, beer battered, slaw chipotle ai-oli a la carte
$7
-
Campechano Tacos
Flour tortillas, steak, chorizo, habanero sauce, red onion, cilantro
$24
Lunch
$30.00 per person*Please choose 2 options for your custom menu
Salads
-
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
-
Palenque Chicken Salad
spring mix, grilled chicken, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, spicy pepitas, cotija cheese, chile balsamic vinaigrette
-
Shrimp Cesar Salad
chile marinated shrimp, romaine lettuce, caesar dressing, parmesan croutons
Entrées
-
Palenque Torta
toasted telera roll, asada steak, lettuce, tomato, sliced avocado, beans, queso fresco, side of escabeche
side of Fries add on $5
-
Enchiladas Verdes
two cheese blend enchiladas, tomatillo sauce, rice, beans, arugula
-
Burrito Especial
choice of asada steak or chicken tinga, cheese blend, pico de gallo, rice, beans, arugula, palenque salsa
-
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
-
Palenque Guacamole
corn tortilla chips, salsas hass avocado, red onion, spicy pepitas, pico de gallo, cotija cheese
-
Palenque Salad
spring mix, cherry tomatoes, pepitas, cojita cheese, cucumber, house chili balsamic vinaigrette
-
Roasted Poblano Chicken
natural grilled chicken, poblano cream sauce, mexican rice, market vegetables
-
Carnitas
pork confit, rice, beans, salsa cruda, escabeche, corn tortillas
Diamante Dinner
$55 per person*Plus tax and 20% service fee
-
Palenque Guacamole
corn tortilla chips, salsas hass avocado, red onion, spicy pepitas, pico de gallo, cotija cheese
-
Caesar Salad
romaine hearts, croutons, parmesan, lemon, caesar dressing
-
Chipotle Cream Chicken & Shrimp Enchilada Combo
grilled chicken breast with chipotle cream sauce, mexican rice, beans accompanied with a shrimp enchilada
-
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
-
Salads
House Salad
Caesar Salad
Mexican Pasta Salad with Grilled Corn
-
Sides
Spanish Rice
Black Beans
Frijoles
Grilled Vegetables
Esquites
-
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
-
$50 Per Person
2 - Salad
2 Sides
2 - Entrée
Add Dessert choice of Brownie or Churros $5
-
$ 55 Per Person
2 - Salad
3 - Sides
3 - Entrée
Add Dessert choice of Brownie or Churros $5
Mezcal Bar Packages
Drink Tickets
-
Regular
Includes beer, house wine red or white, margaritas, sangria & wells
$15
-
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
-
Premium
Beer, Premium cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages
1 hour $45 per person
2 hours $60 per person
-
Billed on Consumption
Host may cap consumption at a specific dollar amount
-
No Host Cash Bar
If Bar Set Up is required there will be a charge of $100.00
-
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Unlimited Coffee, Iced tea & Soft Drinks
$5 per person
-
Margaritas by the Pitcher
house margarita, serves five
$60