What a pleasant surprise. Walking in, it looks like fast food, but service was excellent and very attentive and kind. Food was very good, our table had queso, crunchy tacos, quesadilla, soft tacos, and several other items. Everything was very good. It is worth a try!Parking: Easy with plenty of optionsKid-friendliness: There were kids there and is a very laid back feel.
One of my favorite local Mexican spots, even if it’s a chain — but had to deduct a star because right now I’m in a Whataburger drive through because even though it says that Taco Palenque is open until midnight and the Open sign is on and I drove out of the way for a steak burrito, all the drivethru signs are dark and the employees are sitting outside in the parking lot, so I guess I’ll be having a Dr Pepper shake instead.But all I want is a burrito.. ?
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Carne Asada
Amanda Johnson
Fast and great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tacos to Go, Breakfast Taco Egg Cheese and Potato
Andrew
Mario is the man! Super helpful.
Karina T
I love this place!!! Their fajitas are the best!! I love the Pirata taco. I order it on corn and make two tacos out of one since they always give you an extra tortilla. Their corn and flour tortillas are made in house. I alway love their salad bar as they have picked onions, cilantro, a variety of salsas, and a bunch of other stuff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Otto Wishman
Great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Michelle Mele
Marianna was so nice and the food is always tasty!Be aware that the menu online is more extensive than at the drive
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Quesadilla
John Olson
I usually have a great experience. I came by yesterday and the manager told me to swing by Tuesday (today) because they had a great Pancho deal going on. Got here made a special trip sat in line saw the brand new sign that says buy one get one free Pancho's on Monday and Tuesdays. Got to the drive-through speaker and he told me it's only on Mondays even though the sign says Mondays and Tuesdays. I explained to him that the sign says Mondays and Tuesdays and that the manager the previous day had told me to return for the special deal he told me it didn't matter there was no deal today. I'm going someplace else for lunch.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Melody
They got our order perfect and the red salsa HOLY MOLY it's delicious. Perfect heat without ruining the flava!
Finally! A place where vegans can get a decent burrito with Impossible meat. So yummy and it’s BOGO so I got 2 meals out of this. Plus, they have a salsa bar with fresh chips. My new favorite place. The photo here is from my leftovers.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
brandy roth
Went through the drive through and got some street tacos and quesadillas. The salsa, the beans, everything was awesome! This is the BEST Mexican fast food place I've been to in Austin. BEST!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Quesadilla, Salsa, Tacos to Go
Pete C.
Love the food! Real Mexican not Tex Mex. I get take out there once a week. Today there was a sign saying 2 for one burros. Went in and ordered 4 burros which should have cost the same as 2 burros. The counter help said that only applied to the first 2 burros and not the other 2. No such qualification on the sign. I left feeling cheated.
andrea wong muñoz
Good tacos. Steak was tender. You would think containers are a little small but they were ok at the end.And against all odds, food was still hot when we got home, which was very surprising.Will be back for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul McAlister
Amazing food at an affordable price ! Gotta recommend fajita nachos and enchiladas ! Super clean facility with courteous staff ! Best place around by far for TexMex !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 8 Oz Avocado Salsa, Palenque Bowl w Chicken Fajitas
What a pleasant surprise. Walking in, it looks like fast food, but service was excellent and very attentive and kind. Food was very good, our table had queso, crunchy tacos, quesadilla, soft tacos, and several other items. Everything was very good. It is worth a try!Parking: Easy with plenty of optionsKid-friendliness: There were kids there and is a very laid back feel.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Tortilla Chips, Taco Plate, Cheese Dip, Quesadilla Supreme
Good food at a great price
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
One of my favorite local Mexican spots, even if it’s a chain — but had to deduct a star because right now I’m in a Whataburger drive through because even though it says that Taco Palenque is open until midnight and the Open sign is on and I drove out of the way for a steak burrito, all the drivethru signs are dark and the employees are sitting outside in the parking lot, so I guess I’ll be having a Dr Pepper shake instead.But all I want is a burrito.. ?
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Carne Asada
Fast and great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tacos to Go, Breakfast Taco Egg Cheese and Potato
Mario is the man! Super helpful.
I love this place!!! Their fajitas are the best!! I love the Pirata taco. I order it on corn and make two tacos out of one since they always give you an extra tortilla. Their corn and flour tortillas are made in house. I alway love their salad bar as they have picked onions, cilantro, a variety of salsas, and a bunch of other stuff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Marianna was so nice and the food is always tasty!Be aware that the menu online is more extensive than at the drive
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Quesadilla
I usually have a great experience. I came by yesterday and the manager told me to swing by Tuesday (today) because they had a great Pancho deal going on. Got here made a special trip sat in line saw the brand new sign that says buy one get one free Pancho's on Monday and Tuesdays. Got to the drive-through speaker and he told me it's only on Mondays even though the sign says Mondays and Tuesdays. I explained to him that the sign says Mondays and Tuesdays and that the manager the previous day had told me to return for the special deal he told me it didn't matter there was no deal today. I'm going someplace else for lunch.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
They got our order perfect and the red salsa HOLY MOLY it's delicious. Perfect heat without ruining the flava!
Restaurantji Recommends
Finally! A place where vegans can get a decent burrito with Impossible meat. So yummy and it’s BOGO so I got 2 meals out of this. Plus, they have a salsa bar with fresh chips. My new favorite place. The photo here is from my leftovers.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went through the drive through and got some street tacos and quesadillas. The salsa, the beans, everything was awesome! This is the BEST Mexican fast food place I've been to in Austin. BEST!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Quesadilla, Salsa, Tacos to Go
Love the food! Real Mexican not Tex Mex. I get take out there once a week. Today there was a sign saying 2 for one burros. Went in and ordered 4 burros which should have cost the same as 2 burros. The counter help said that only applied to the first 2 burros and not the other 2. No such qualification on the sign. I left feeling cheated.
Good tacos. Steak was tender. You would think containers are a little small but they were ok at the end.And against all odds, food was still hot when we got home, which was very surprising.Will be back for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food at an affordable price ! Gotta recommend fajita nachos and enchiladas ! Super clean facility with courteous staff ! Best place around by far for TexMex !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 8 Oz Avocado Salsa, Palenque Bowl w Chicken Fajitas