Palenque Restaurante sits at 908 Washington Ave in the heart of the Italian Market, cooking a range of Mexican food that spans street food to traditional dishes passed down through generations. The mole poblano is a signature here: a dark, complex sauce made from more than fifteen dried fruits along with chilies, chocolate, and spices, served over chicken with a side of Mexican rice.
Other plates include carne asada, marinated and grilled steak served with grilled onions, jalapeños, rice, refried beans, and guacamole, and enchiladas suizas — shredded chicken in soft corn tortillas smothered in a creamy tomatillo sauce and melted cheese. The restaurant describes its sauces as a way of evoking different regions of Mexico.
Regulars return consistently, drawn by generous portions, reliably well-prepared meat dishes, and a welcoming atmosphere that draws a broad range of diners in the neighborhood.
Other plates include carne asada, marinated and grilled steak served with grilled onions, jalapeños, rice, refried beans, and guacamole, and enchiladas suizas — shredded chicken in soft corn tortillas smothered in a creamy tomatillo sauce and melted cheese. The restaurant describes its sauces as a way of evoking different regions of Mexico.
Regulars return consistently, drawn by generous portions, reliably well-prepared meat dishes, and a welcoming atmosphere that draws a broad range of diners in the neighborhood.