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El Palenque is a Mexican restaurant located in Green Hills that has received mixed reviews from customers. While some have praised the fresh and authentic Mexican food, highlighting dishes such as salsa and queso, others have criticized the service and quality of the meals. The restaurant has been described as a hidden treasure in the neighborhood, with some customers labeling it as their favorite Mexican restaurant in Nashville. Overall, opinions on El Palenque vary, with some patrons expressing satisfaction with the food and service, while others recommend avoiding the establishment due to poor experiences, generally, El Palenque receives a rating of 3.7 on average.

Overall Total Score
3.7 out of 5
Very good | 1156 reviews

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Yelp
3.1 ★ from 120 reviews
mae-d-teacher5268
08.04.2024 - 19:59

Fresh hot Mexican food! Also, this is a GreenHills original! It's been there for years!

marilee-j
08.04.2024 - 19:59

Went in for a lunch this week. Inedible. The beef stank of fish. Then asked for just simple chips with beef and the beef must have been two weeks or more old. N...

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clint-r-1
08.04.2024 - 19:59

Meh. Food was passable, service mediocre, prices high. Best thing I can say is their iceberg lettuce was fresh. Don't waste your time trying to find this place.

green-h-tree73
08.04.2024 - 19:59

This my favorite restaurant in Nashville. This is what you wish every Mexican restaurant would be. The food is fantastic! And it is prepared and served by a fam...

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renee-b-snake9
08.04.2024 - 19:59

Amazing straight up authentic! We come from ELA and it all good come down and enjoy the best Mexican meals ....

Tripadvisor
3.4 ★ from 30 reviews
Zomato
4.1 ★ from 56 reviews
Google
4.0 ★ from 236 reviews
Foursquare
3.5 ★ from 33 reviews
Restaurantguru
3.8 ★ from 459 reviews
INT Restaurants
3.7 ★ from 411 reviews
Sirved
3.7 ★ from 124 reviews
Restaurants
3.0 ★ from 1 reviews

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