Don Pancho had a vision to create a fast casual Mexican restaurant that would provide true Mexican flavor. This is how the Palenque chain was born. Originally from Sinaloa, Mexico and now a U.S. citizen, Don Pancho originally founded El Pollo Loco© which was a success that led him to open his first Taco Palenque® back in 1987 in Laredo, Texas. Taco Palenque® is mainly known for its authentic Mexican tacos.
It has become the ultimate place to spend time with family and friends while enjoying a meal. In fact, positive word of mouth has had a major impact on our satisfied customers. There are several Taco Palenque® locations operating throughout the south region of Texas and are continuing to grow.
Informal Mexican restaurant serving basic dishes such as quesadillas & breakfast tacos. Based on 655 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Drive-through ✔️ Delivery
Address:
20518 US-281, San Antonio, TX 78258
Phone: (726) 223-1123
Website:
Hours
Wednesday |
7 AM–11 PM |
Thursday |
7 AM–11 PM |
Friday |
7 AM–11 PM |
Saturday |
7 AM–11 PM |
Sunday |
7 AM–11 PM |
Monday |
7 AM–11 PM |
Tuesday |
7 AM–11 PM |
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Reviews
Galdino Davila
Ambiance music is not loud. Food is great, they have a red hot souce that has the right amount of heat! Try adding Pico de Gallo and lime to your borracho beans. Overall great place.
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David SQUAREPEG Lane
Great Location, right next to Planet Fitness for a refuel after a hard workout and open 24 hours as well.
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Joseph Kim (Joe)
Wow, I truly love Salsa Bars….offering unlimited chips, salsas, pico, and more! I am in love with Taco Palenque! $10.49 for my combo! 2 tacos (beef, beans, and rice filled) extra tortillas, FIDEO, and a drink! Highly recommended!
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Jamie Walton
Food is always on point, but I got frustrated with this location. The combos come with a side, per the sign. Below the combos is the list of sides: refried beans, charro beans, or guacamole. The person taking my order argued with me that guacamole is not a side, and I said my confusion is with your sign. I told them what it says and they said my only options were refried beans, rice, fideo, or salad. I said that’s not what the sign says. I’m trying to let this person know and then they just get quiet on the intercom. I asked if they could repeat my order and they asked if I wanted guacamole on the taco and I said no. I said I’m really confused and this person wasn’t understanding me. I never had this issue at any other taco palenque. Please update your sign accordingly if that’s not an actual side with a combo. I just asked for salad so we could move on. I get to where I pay and she’s all the sudden only speaking to me in Spanish. I couldn’t understand her at all. So I just looked at her and she repeated the same thing again. So again I just move on by saying yes and handing my card. I felt misunderstood and somewhat discriminated. How could you speak English over the intercom but then not to my face…? Was she mad at me? So here’s my food with the iceberg lettuce salad with no dressing. Am I being unreasonable?
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Avery Madrigal
The fajitas are great quality meat. I got the fajitas for 2 because I prefer extra meat. It was about $35. Both the chicken and steak tasted lovely and there wasn’t a lot of fat or chewy parts. Meat was lean and cooked to perfection. Made for some amazing tasting tacos.
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Christopher Sanchez
I don’t want to start any BEEF, but Las Palapas has yall out matched when it comes to the Nacho game.
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FIDEL C
This place was super clean and the dinning are is great and has lots of seating! We stipped by to get Bfast on our way to a car show out in Dripping Springs, TX…The food was great as always at all the Taco Palenque restaurants we’ve been to…We ate tacos and the servings were more than plentiful!!! Great place, only downfall is that there is not one by my house on 410/Valley Hi area…Lol
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Mario O.
Today, Wednesday 15 June, we were back at Taco Palenque, the third time, but this time we ate inside the restaurant, not like the first and second, we ask to take out by the drive thru.
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Eric Villarreal
Best family style food period, fast service but better than fast food quality friendly staff and hospitality. Every time I drive bye this 281 Taco Palenque is always busy best chips and salsa bar fresh ingredients. The other guys no name mentioned no business or customers empty parking lot…
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Anke O
For fast food tacos pretty good, just really, really greasy!
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