Palenque kitchen by Mezcal Menu

Welcome to Palenque Kitchen by Mezcal, a gem nestled in Riverside, California. This upscale Mexican restaurant introduces a vibrant menu that showcases the rich flavors and traditions of Mexico.

• Appetizers are a highlight, featuring dishes like Papas Bravas—crispy potatoes crowned with cotija cheese and a spicy crema—and Queso Fundido, a melty cheese blend that can be enhanced with chorizo, perfect for sharing.
• For something refreshing, their Shrimp Ceviche is a must-try, bursting with cucumber, avocado, and lime, ideal for a warm day.
• Don’t miss the sweet finale with Churros Con Chocolate or the luxurious Blueberry Lemon Tres Leches, each crafted to deliver a memorable dining experience.

As echoed by satisfied patrons, exceptional service and a lively atmosphere further elevate the experience. Dive into Palenque Kitchen and enjoy the flavors of Mexico today!

Appetizers

• PAPAS BRAVAS

  crispy potatoes, chile morita, cotija cheese, scallions, crema add: carnitas 6

  US$14.00

• QUESO FUNDIDO

  mexican cheese blend, add chorizo or rajas poblanas, shitaki mushroom, red onion, cotija cheese, flour or corn tortillas add: chorizo 2 rajas 2

  US$16.00

• SHRIMP CEVICHE

  mexican shrimp, cucumbers, red onion, tomato, serrano pepper, chile morita, avocado, lime soy

  US$20.00

• Shrimp Aguachile

  lime cured mexican white shrimp, spicy citrus broth, farmers market tomoto, cucumber, avocado, red onion, cilantro

  US$22.00

• GUACAMOLE

  avocado, spicy pepitas, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, watermelon radish, corn tortilla chips

  US$16.00

• ESQUITE

  seasonal corn, butter, cotija cheese, chipotle ai-oli, lime juice, chili powder

  US$14.00

• CHICKEN TAQUITOS

  ABF shredded chicken tinga, pico de gallo, queso fresco, sour cream tomatillo sauce, shaved lettuce, black bean purée

  US$17.00

• Nachos

  melted cheese, bean puree, pico de gallo, queso fresco, chipotle ai-oli,

  US$18.00

• PULPO

  crispy octopus, mint jalapeno ai-oli, brussel sprouts, macadamia nuts, piloncillo glaze, garnish fresho and jalapeno peppers

  US$23.00

Soup and Salads

• POZOLE

  green chile chicken broth, hominy, shredded cabbage, watermelon radish, red onions, served with tostadas

  US$12.00

• CAESAR SALAD

  romaine hearts, croutons, parmesan cheese, lemon caesar dressing add: chicken 7 steak 7 shrimp 10

  US$18.00

• HOUSE SALAD

  spring mix, cherry tomatoes, pepitas, cotija cheese, cucumber, house balsamic vinaigrette add: chicken 7 steak 7 shrimp 10

  US$15.00

House Specialties

• Chicken Milanesa

  ABF breaded chicken breast, lemon ai-oli, arugula, fried capers

  US$24.00

• Steak Asada

  grilled 8oz flat iron steak, cebollitas, market vegetables, black beans, chile toreado, flour or corn tortillas

  US$33.00

• Steak Tampiqueña

  10oz black angus steak, chicken taquito, aguacate salsa, esquite, black beans, flour or corn tortillas

  US$46.00

• Carnitas Michoacánas

  confit natural pork, jalapeños, house pickles, mexican rice beans, fresh tomatillo sauce, flour or corn tortillas add: chile verde 2

  US$28.00

• Camarones a La Diabla

  sautéed mexican shrimp, habanero chile sauce butter, mexican rice, market vegetables

  US$32.00

• El Jefe Plate

  grilled drenched pork chop, bacon wrapped shrimp, house rice, papas bravas, sour cream, scallions

  US$56.00

• Torta Cubana

  locally sourced toasted telera roll, ham, refried beans, carnitas, pollo milanesa, queso blanco, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado add: bistro fries 3

  US$22.00

• Enchiladas

  two chicken enchiladas, cheese blend, chile verde cotija cheese, sour cream, mexican rice, refried beans add: shrimp or birria 28

  US$22.00

Tacos

• QUESA BIRRIA

  corn tortillas quesadilla, loaded with slow braised beef birria, onions, cilantro, limes, consome

  US$24.00

• BAJA FISH

  corn tortillas, beer battered fish, slaw, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo

  US$22.00

• ASADA STEAK

  corn tortillas, steak, pico de gallo, avocado sauce, cilantro

  US$22.00

• Prime CDMX Taco

  corn tortillas, black angus steak, caramalized onions, bacon, melted cheese, pico de gallo

  US$25.00

• CAMPECHANO

  flour tortillas, steak, chorizo, habanero sauce, red onion, cilantro

  US$23.00

• FAJITA SHRIMP TACO

  marinated mexican white shrimp, corn tortilla, sautéed onions and rajas, chipotle ai-oli, cilantro, lime

  US$23.00

• CARNITAS

  confit natural pork, jalapenos, house pickles, fresh tomatillo sauce

  US$21.00

Sides

• MEXICAN RICE

  US$6.00

• PALENQUE RICE

  US$6.00

• BLACK BEANS

  US$6.00

• REFRIED BEANS

  US$6.00

• MARKET VEGETABLES

  US$6.00

Dessert

• CHURROS CON CHOCOLATE

  golden brown dough, cinnamon sugar, chocolate dipping sauce

  US$13.00

• BLUEBERRY LEMON TRES LECHES

  yellow sponged soaked in threetypes of milk, topped with macerated blue berries and lemon zest

  US$15.00

• BROWNIE

  warm delicious dark chocolate brownie, cajeta, toasted nuts

  US$14.00

Specialty Cocktails

• SANDIA PEPINO

  watermelon infused, house citrus, blue agave tequila, tajin rim

  US$17.00

• SPICY DIABLO

  don julio blanco, cassis, lime, ginger, spicy bitters, soda

  US$17.00

• HOUSE OLD FASHIONED

  bourbon, angostura bitters, orange bitter, sugar

  US$18.00

• OAXACAN LOVER

  mezcal union, lime, pineapple, egg white, habanero bitters, sugar

  US$17.00

• MERCADITO

  21 seeds tequila, cilantro, sugar, cucumber, jalapeno

  US$17.00

• SUAVECITO

  mezcal union, lime, pineapple, strawberry, sugar

  US$17.00

• LA PALOMA

  blue agave tequila, lime, grapefruit, sugar

  US$17.00

• PALENQUE MARGARITA

  astral blanco, house citrus, sugar add: strawberry or mango 2

  US$14.00

• CHILE PEPINO

  union mezcal, lime, cucumber, jalapeno, sugar

  US$17.00

• MARGARITA SAMPLER

  enjoy a delicious sampler of our most popular margaritas: sandia pepino, palenque margarita, hibiscus

  US$36.00

Wine

• CAMPO VIEJO ROSE

  US$11.00

• CHARLES SMITH RIESLING

  US$9.00

• JACOBS CREEK PINOT GRIGIO

  US$8.00

• TERRAZAS CHARDONNAY

  US$9.00

• CASTLE ROCK PINOT NOIR

  US$10.00

• GRAFFIGNA MALBEC

  US$10.00

• TERRAZAS CABERNET SAUVIGNON

  US$9.00

• ZINFANDEL FEDERALIST

  US$12.00

• NUMANTHIA TERMES

  US$12.00

Beer

• MODELO

  US$11.00

• NEGRA MODELO

  US$10.00

• CORONA

  US$10.00

• XX LAGER

  US$10.00

• PACIFICO

  US$10.00

• MICHELOB ULTRA

  US$10.00

• HEINEKEN 0.0

  NON-ALCOHOLIC

  US$8.00

• MICHELADA

  US$13.00

• CHELADA

  US$13.00

• MICHELADA VIP

  US$17.00

• XX LAGER MEXICAN LAGER

  US$10.00

• PACIFICO MEXICAN LAGER

  US$10.00

• LAGUNITAS IPA

  US$12.00

• 805 FIRESTONE

  US$11.00

• WHITE CLAW FLAVORS

  US$10.00

Premium Tequilas

• AVION 44 EXTRA ANEJO

  ask your server for a full list of the largest tequila & mezcal selection

  US$37.00

• CASA DRAGONES JOVEN

  US$60.00

• CLASE AZUL REPOSADO

  US$43.00

• CUERVO FAMILIA RESERVA

  US$31.00

• PATRON EL ALTO

  US$43.00

• DON JULIO 70

  US$23.00

• DON JULIO PRIMAVERA

  US$33.00

• DON JULIO ROSADO

  US$43.00

• DON JULIO 1942

  US$43.00

REFRESHMENTS

• MEXICAN COCA COLA PRODUCTS

  US$6.00

• JARRITOS & FLAVORS

  US$6.00

• HOUSE BREWED COFFEE

  US$5.00

• EVIAN SPARKLING & STILL WATER

  US$7.00

• AGUA FRESCA

  ask our server about featured flavor

  US$6.00

CHAMPAGNE/SPARKLING

• CHANDON BRUT ROSE SPLIT

  US$15.00

• RUFFINO PROSECCO SPLIT

  US$13.00

• MOET IMPERIAL BRUT SPLIT

  US$24.00

• MOET IMPERIAL NECTAR ROSE

  US$160.00

• CLICQUOT YELLOW LABEL BRUT

  US$160.00