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Claim this listingEl Palacio Mexican Restaurant & Cantina of Chandler
4.0
34 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
El Palacio Mexican Restaurant & Cantina of Chandler, Ariz. started back in 1982 in Bullhead City. Since then, the restaurant has gained a reputation for quality, authentic Mexican food, and multiple restaurants have opened throughout the state. The award-winning restaurant offers many menu items that will quickly become favorites.
If you're stopping in for lunch, try the Donkey's Choice, which includes your choice of taco, flauta, enchilada, aquitos, quesadillas or mini-tostada. Favorites, like nachos, can also be found on the menu at El Palacio Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, as well as soups, salads and wraps. If you're planning on throwing a party for a large group of people, ask about the El Palacio Mexican Restaurant & Cantina's Desert Rose Catering Company that's perfect for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and more.
Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Cuisines
Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern, Regional Mexican
- Hours of operation
Brunch and Lunch: Monday - Friday: 10:30am - 3:00pm, Saturday - Sunday: 10:00am-3:00pm Dinner: Monday - Friday: 3:00pm - 9:00pm, Saturday - Sunday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm
- Phone number
(480) 802-5770
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Business Casual
- Executive chef
Anthony Serrano
- Private party facilities
Host your next event at El Palacio Mexican Restaurant & Cantina of Chandler and make your gathering one to remember. The attentive staff and skilled chefs will ensure your are completely satisfied, leaving you eager to return and celebrate all over again.
- Private party contact
Event Coordinator: (866) 704-1480
- Neighborhood
Chandler
- Cross street
San Tan 202 & Gilbert Road
- Parking details
Public Lot
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access
Menu
Botanas (Appetizers)
Fiesta Platter$9.25
A sample of some of our famous appetizers. Quesadilla, taquitos, chorizo and potato mini tacos, nachos covered with homemade beans, melted yellow cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, and topped with onions, tomato bits, jalapeños, our special sour cream and guacamole
Nachos$7.50
Tortilla chips covered with homemade beans, melted yellow cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, and topped with jalapeños, tomatoes, onions, our special sour cream and guacamole
Nachos with Seafood$9.00
A mixture of pollack fish & baby shrimp
Carne Asada Nachos$9.95
Tortilla chips covered with homemade beans, strips of carne asada, melted yellow cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, and topped with jalapeños, tomatoes, onions, our special sour cream and guacamole
Guacamole Dip$7.00
Delicious, ripe avocados delicately seasoned with our special spices
Queso Dip$9.00
A melted cheese dip with green chilies, onions, chorizo and a little Picante Salsa
Taquitos$8.00
Corn tortillas filled with shredded beef or chicken, rolled very thin and fried to a golden brown. Garnished with guacamole, 6 for
Taquitos on the Grill$8.00
(3) Grilled taquitos with your choice of meat. Topped with melted yellow cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, guacamole and our special sour cream
Flauta$5.50
A light and crispy rolled flour tortilla, filled with chicken and Monterey Jack cheese. Served on a bed of shredded lettuce with pico de gallo and guacamole
Chorizo and Potato Mini Tacos$9.00
With a portion of diced carne asada and topped with our special sour cream 6 for
Quesadilla$5.75
One large soft folded flour tortilla with melted Monterey Jack cheese and guacamole
- With carne asada$9.25
Fiesta Cheese Crisp$6.50
A large deep fried crisp flour tortilla topped with yellow cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, our special sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo
- With carne asada$9.25
Mexican Pizza$6.25
A large baked flour tortilla with melted yellow cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, topped with tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, oregano, sour cream and guacamole
Potato Skins$7.00
Baked potato skins, deep fried and topped with homemade beans, your choice of meat, melted yellow cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, onions, tomatoes, our special sour cream and jalapeños
Chicken Wings$8.50
Our famous chicken wings (8), marinated in our special spices then fried. Served with ranch dressing, or drenched in honey or a delicious spicy bar-b-que sauce. (may take longer to cook)
Fried Calamari$8.00
Breaded and quickly fried calamari accompanied with our picante sauce
Side
Ranch dressing
Drenched in honey
Delicious spicy bar-b-que sauce
Ensaladas (Salads)
Served with your choice of blue cheese, 1000 island, garlic caesar, house (creamy Italian), Mexican dressing or ranch. All salads topped with crisp tortilla chips.
Ensalada Compuesta$4.00
A small dinner salad topped with yellow cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes Dressing: Blue cheese 1000 island Garlic caesar House (Creamy Italian) Mexican Ranch
Ensalada de Aguacate$7.75
A whole sliced avocado on top of fresh mixed greens. Topped with yellow cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, tomatoes, and your choice of any of our delicious dressings Dressing: Blue cheese 1000 island Garlic caesar House (Creamy Italian) Mexican Ranch
Ensalada De La Casa$8.25
Fresh tossed greens mixed with grilled chicken, fresh mild sauce, parmesan cheese and our creamy Italian dressing, topped with tomato slices. Dressing: Blue cheese 1000 island Garlic caesar House (Creamy Italian) Mexican Ranch
Ensalada Del Chef$7.50
Fresh mixed green salad with chunks of warm pork. Topped with yellow cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, tomato and avocado slices . Dressing: Blue cheese 1000 island Garlic caesar House (Creamy Italian) Mexican Ranch
Gallina Azul$8.00
Fresh tossed greens mixed with grilled chicken and our delicious blue cheese dressing. Topped with tomato slices. Dressing: Blue cheese 1000 island Garlic caesar House (Creamy Italian) Mexican Ranch
Grilled Chicken Caesar$8.50
Grilled chicken on a bed of romaine lettuce tossed in a roasted garlic vinaigrette, parmesan cheese, tomatoes. Dressing: Blue cheese 1000 island Garlic caesar House (Creamy Italian) Mexican Ranch
Grilled Chicken Salad$8.25
Grilled chicken on top of fresh mixed greens. Topped with tomatoes and your choice of any of our delicious dressings. Dressing: Blue cheese 1000 island Garlic caesar House (Creamy Italian) Mexican Ranch
Enchilada Salad$7.00
Crisp salad greens topped with slices of hot cheese enchilada, and avocados . Topped with yellow cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, pico de gallo and our special sour cream. Dressing: Blue cheese 1000 island Garlic caesar House (Creamy Italian) Mexican Ranch
Fajita Salad$9.75
Your choice of chicken or sirloin beef grilled with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and zucchini. Served on top of mixed greens. Topped with avocado slices and tomatoes. Meat: Chicken Sirloin beef. Dressing: Blue cheese 1000 island Garlic caesar House (Creamy Italian) Mexican Ranch
Seafood Salad$9.00
Fresh greens topped with seafood (a mixture of pollack fish & baby shrimp), pico de gallo and half of an avocado. Dressing Blue cheese 1000 island Garlic caesar House (Creamy Italian) Mexican Ranch
Taco Salad
Fresh mixed green salad in a crisp flour tortilla bowl. Your choice of meat. Topped with yellow cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, our special sour cream, tomato bits and Mexican dressing. Style: With seafood (a mixture of pollack fish & baby shrimp). Dressing: Blue cheese 1000 island Garlic caesar House (Creamy Italian) Mexican Ranch
- With seafood$9.75
- Steak$9.75
- Grilled chicken$9.75
Ensalada Suprema$8.25
Fresh greens tossed and mixed withpork carnitas and our special sour cream dressing. Topped with sliced avocados and tomatoes Dressing Blue cheese 1000 island Garlic caesar House (Creamy Italian) Mexican Ranch
Sopas (Soups)
Sopa De Albondigas
Mexican meatballs (ground beef) in a vegetable broth. Delicious!
- Cup$2.25
- Bowl$4.25
Menudo
Tripe and hominy simmered to a delicious stew. Garnished with cilantro, lemons, onions and oregano. Your choice of tortillas.
- Bowl$6.75
Chicken Tortilla
Chicken and fresh avocado in a rich vegetable broth.
- Cup$2.25
- Bowl$4.25
Especialidades (Specialty Dinners)
Served with Mexican rice and homemade refried beans, or upon request vegetarian steamed white rice, with vegetables and whole pinto beans. Albondigas or Tortilla soup or salad and your choice of tortillas.
Fajitas$13.50
Strips of sirloin, pork carnitas or grilled chicken grilled with fresh bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and zucchini. Garnished with avocado slices and pico de gallo. Meat Strips of sirloin Pork carnitas Grilled chicken: Side: Mexican rice and homemade refried beans Upon request vegetarian steamed white rice Albondigas Tortilla soup Salad
- Fajitas with shrimp$15.50
- Extra plate (includes rice, beans, soup or salad and tortillas)$5.00
Chile Verde$11.25
Cubed pork sauteed with onions and tomatoes and our salsa ranchera Side: Mexican rice and homemade refried beans Upon request vegetarian steamed white rice Albondigas Tortilla soup Salad
Steak Ala Mexicana$12.25
Grilled sirloin steak topped with onions, tomatoes, and avocados. Side Mexican rice and homemade refried beans Upon request vegetarian steamed white rice Albondigas Tortilla soup Salad
Steak Ala Diabla$12.00
Strips of sirloin sauteed with our secret picante hot salsa. Side Mexican rice and homemade refried beans Upon request vegetarian steamed white rice Albondigas Tortilla soup Salad
Carne Asada$12.95
Grilled sirloin steak topped with green chiles and garnished with guacamole. Served with chile relleno. Side Mexican rice and homemade refried beans Upon request vegetarian steamed white rice Albondigas Tortilla soup Salad
Steak Ranchero$12.00
Strips of sirloin sauteed with onions and tomatoes and salsa ranchera. Side Mexican rice and homemade refried beans Upon request vegetarian steamed white rice Albondigas Tortilla soup Salad
Steak Picado con Calabasas$12.00
Strips of sirloin sauteed with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and zucchini. Side: Mexican rice and homemade refried beans Upon request vegetarian steamed white rice Albondigas Tortilla soup Salad
Mole Poblano$12.00
Chicken sauteed in a spicy gravy-like chile paste sauce (peanut butter, chile and chocolate). Sprinkled with chopped onions. Can be made burrito style - Just ask. Side: Mexican rice and homemade refried beans Upon request vegetarian steamed white rice Albondigas Tortilla soup Salad
Machaca$10.50
Shredded beef sauteed with onions, tomatoes and bell peppers. Side: Mexican rice and homemade refried beans Upon request vegetarian steamed white rice Albondigas Tortilla soup Salad
Carnitas Rancheras$12.00
Seasoned and shredded slow roasted pork with grilled onions and jalapeños. Garnished with pico de gallo and guacamole. Side: Mexican rice and homemade refried beans Upon request vegetarian steamed white rice Albondigas Tortilla soup Salad
Chile Colorado$11.50
Chunks of cubed pork sauteed with a mild red chile sauce and onions. Side: Mexican rice and homemade refried beans Upon request vegetarian steamed white rice Albondigas Tortilla soup Salad
Chimichanga$10.50
A burrito filled with your choice of meat and fried to a pastry flakiness. Topped with lettuce, tomato bits, cheese, our special sour cream and guacamole (not served with side of tortillas, soup or salad). Side: Mexican rice and homemade refried beans Upon request vegetarian steamed white rice Albondigas Tortilla soup Salad
Seafood Chimichanga$11.50
A burrito filled with seafood (a mixture of pollack fish & baby shrimp). Fried to a pastry flakiness. Topped with lettuce, tomato bits, cheese, special sour cream and guacamole. (not served with tortillas, soup or salad). Side: Mexican rice and homemade refried beans Upon request vegetarian steamed white rice Albondigas Tortilla soup Salad
Arroz con Pollo$11.50
Cubed chicken sauteed with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, carrot bits and peas. Side: Mexican rice and homemade refried beans Upon request vegetarian steamed white rice Albondigas Tortilla soup Salad
Mariscos (Seafood)
Served with Mexican rice and homemade refried beans, or upon request vegetarian steamed white rice, with vegetables and whole pinto beans. Albondigas or Tortilla soup or salad and your choice of tortillas.
Del Mar$12.50
A flauta and an enchilada stuffed with seafood (a mixture of pollack fish & baby shrimp). Smothered with our mild salsa verde, then topped with cheese, avocado slices and our special sour cream. (not served with tortillas). Side: Mexican rice and homemade refried beans Upon request vegetarian steamed white rice Albondigas Tortilla soup Salad
Seaside Delight$15.50
Shrimp sauteed with chicken breast, pico de gallo, avocados and smothered with Monterey Jack cheese. Side: Mexican rice and homemade refried beans Upon request vegetarian steamed white rice Albondigas Tortilla soup Salad
Camarones Zacatecas$13.00
Shrimp sauteed in picante sauce with sliced bell peppers, tomatoes and onions. Side: Mexican rice and homemade refried beans Upon request vegetarian steamed white rice Albondigas Tortilla soup Salad
Calamari$13.00
2 crisp corn tacos filled with breaded calamari, onions, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, cabbage and our own special spicy tartar sauce. Side: Mexican rice and homemade refried beans Upon request vegetarian steamed white rice Albondigas Tortilla soup Salad
Sopa Del Mar$15.00
Clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari, pollack fish and garden vegetables in a light spicy broth. Served with fresh cabbage, onions, cilantro and lemon. (ala carte only). Side: Mexican rice and homemade refried beans Upon request vegetarian steamed white rice Albondigas Tortilla soup Salad
Mariscos Zacatecas$14.50
Clams and mussels sauteed in our picante sauce with sliced bell peppers, tomatoes and onions. Side: Mexican rice and homemade refried beans Upon request vegetarian steamed white rice Albondigas Tortilla soup Salad
Scampi$13.00
Shrimp sauteed in butter, garlic and our special spices. Side: Mexican rice and homemade refried beans Upon request vegetarian steamed white rice Albondigas Tortilla soup Salad
Shrimp Cocktail$10.25
Boiled baby and large shrimp served with a mixture of lime juice, special tomato juice sauce, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers and sliced avocados (served in a glass, ala carte only) . Side: Mexican rice and homemade refried beans Upon request vegetarian steamed white rice Albondigas Tortilla soup Salad
Especiales Del Chef (Chef Specialties)
Vegetable Plate$7.50
Sauteed bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, zucchini, peas and carrots served on a bed of rice. Topped with yellow cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, garnished with sliced tomatoes and avocados. Choice of meat or seafood (a mixture of pollack fish & baby shrimp)
- Choice of meat or seafood$8.50
Mayan Burger$8.75
A cheeseburger with Jack cheese and yellow cheddar cheese and our special sauce, onions, tomatoes and lettuce. Side of steak fries
Mexican Flag$8.75
(3) enchiladas, (1) chicken enchilada with verde sauce (1) machaca enchilada with red sauce and (1) pork enchilada with ranchera sauce. Topped with melted cheese and our special sour cream
Ala Carte #1$7.25
(1) chile relleno and (1) spinach and cheese enchilada verde topped with our special sour cream
Marimba$10.50
Lightly seasoned grilled chicken simmered in red wine. Served over a toasted bun with pico de gallo, yellow cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Served with steak fries
Going Green Enchiladas$8.50
(3) Spinach and Monterey Jack cheese enchiladas with onions. Topped with verde salsa, Monterey Jack cheese and our special sour cream
Burritos
With a side of Mexican rice and homemade beans add 1.50. (This special rice and homemade beans price is available with these burritos only). All of our "Burritos" listed below are topped with melted cheese and salsa. Try one deep fried and topped with Monterey Jack cheese.
El Bandido Burrito$31.00
Imagine a 28 inch long burrito weighing 5 pounds, filled with top sirloin and chicken tenders grilled with avocados, onions and tomatoes. Also inside, a tamale, chile relleno, Mexican rice and homemade beans. Half red enchilada sauce, half verde sauce topped with melted cheese, lettuce, tomato bits, onions, our special sour cream and guacamole. Salsa: Ranchera Picante Red enchilada sauce Verde Meat: Chicken Ground beef Machaca Pork
Godfather Burrito$9.50
A 10 inch burrito filled with a chile relleno, homemade beans, pork, rice and ranchera sauce. Topped with lettuce, tomatoes, yellow cheddar cheese, onions, our special sour cream and guacamole. Salsa: Ranchera Picante Red enchilada sauce Verde Meat: Chicken Ground beef Machaca Pork
El Padrino Burrito$9.75
Our special burrito filled with carne asada, grilled pico de gallo, grilled jalapeños, our special sour cream, yellow cheddar cheese and a bit of enchilada sauce. Topped with Monterey Jack cheese. Salsa: Ranchera Picante Red enchilada sauce Verde Meat: Chicken Ground beef Machaca Pork
Desert Burrito$7.50
Your choice of meat and homemade beans topped with red sauce, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and onions. Salsa: Ranchera Picante Red enchilada sauce Verde Meat: Chicken Ground beef Machaca Pork
Meat & Homemade Bean Burrito$6.00
Salsa: Ranchera Picante Red enchilada sauce Verde Meat: Chicken Ground beef Machaca Pork
Meat Burrito$7.00
Salsa: Ranchera Picante Red enchilada sauce Verde Meat: Chicken Ground beef Machaca Pork
Homemade Bean Burrito$5.00
Salsa: Ranchera Picante Red enchilada sauce Verde Meat: Chicken Ground beef Machaca Pork
Pork Chile Verde Burrito$8.00
Salsa: Ranchera Picante Red enchilada sauce Verde Meat: Chicken Ground beef Machaca Pork
Pork Chile Verde Burrito$8.00
Salsa: Ranchera Picante Red enchilada sauce Verde Meat: Chicken Ground beef Machaca Pork
Shrimp Burrito$11.50
Shrimp sauteed in butter and garlic with pico de gallo, diced avocado and jalapeños. Rolled in a flour tortilla with rice and homemade beans inside. Salsa: Ranchera Picante Red enchilada sauce Verde Meat: Chicken Ground beef Machaca Pork
Carnitas or Diced Steak Burrito
Served with pico de gallo, diced avocado and jalapeños, rolled in a flour tortilla with rice and homemade beans inside. Salsa: Ranchera Picante Red enchilada sauce Verde Meat: Chicken Ground beef Machaca Pork
Platillos De Huevos (Egg Dishes)
Served with Mexican rice, homemade beans and your choice of tortillas
Huevos Rancheros$7.85
A crisp corn tortilla topped with 2 fried eggs, smothered with our ranchera sauce and Monterey Jack cheese. Topped with tomato bits
Machaca con Huevos$7.85
Fresh scrambled eggs with shredded beef, chopped bell peppers, onions and tomatoes. Topped with our special sour cream. Can be made burrito style - Just ask!
Relleno Omelette$7.85
An omelette wrapped around a chile relleno, smothered with chile relleno sauce and topped with melted cheese
Spanish Omelette$7.85
Onion and cheese omelette with chile relleno sauce
Guacamole Omelette$7.85
An omelette smothered with guacamole and ranchera sauce. Topped with melted cheese and our special sour cream
Chorizo con Huevos$7.85
Scrambled eggs and our fresh "homemade" Mexican pork sausage (not too spicy). Can be made burrito style - Just ask!
Buenos Dias Burrito$7.85
Scrambled eggs with chorizo, potatos, onions, and jalepeños. Served in a large flour tortilla, rolled and topped with our special sour cream
New Mexico Enchiladas$7.85
(2) flat corn tortillas topped with cheddar cheese, onions and red enchilada sauce then topped with (2) fried eggs (does not include tortillas)
Tostadas
Seafood Tostada$8.75
A crisp flour tortilla topped with beans, seafood (a mixture of pollack fish & baby shrimp), melted cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, our special sour cream, yellow cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
Tostada Ala Papa$7.25
Delicious deep fried potato skins topped with homemade beans, your choice of meat and melted cheese. Finished off as a tostada with lettuce, tomato bits, yellow cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, and our special sour cream
Fiesta Tostada$8.50
The "Mama Grande" of the tostadas. A large, crisp flour tortilla shell covered with homemade beans, your choice of meat, lettuce, yellow cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, tomatoes, guacamole and our special sour cream
Tostada Compuesta$7.00
Your choice of meat on a crispy corn tortilla smothered with homemade beans and topped with lettuce, yellow cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, tomato bits and guacamole
Make It Your Way Combo
Your choice of salsa: ranchera, picante, roja or verde. Salsa: Ranchera, Picante, Roja, Verde
Machaca Taco
Chicken Taco
Ground Beef Taco
Pork Taco
Cheese Enchilada
Pork Enchilada
Chicken Enchilada
Machaca Enchilada
Ground Beef Enchilada
Chili Relleno
A Green Chili stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese
Empanada
Stuffed with pork, beans, jalapeño and roja sauce
Chicken & Cheese Flauta
Machaca & Cheese Flauta
Pork & Cheese Flauta
Pork Chili Colorado Tamale
Mini Bean Tostada
Mini Bean Burrito
Mini Cheese Quesadilla
Mini Bean Chimi
2 Mini Machaca Taquitos
2 Mini Chicken Taquitos
One Way Combo$8.25
Your choice of one of the above options. Served with rice and beans
Two Way Combo$10.00
Your choice of two of the above options. Served with rice and beans
Three Way Combo$11.00
Your choice of three of the above options. Served with rice and beans
Combination Dinners
All combination plates are served with Mexican rice and homemade refried beans, or upon request vegetarian steamed white rice with vegetables and whole pinto beans. Any other meat will be an extra charge. Side Mexican rice and homemade refried beans Upon request vegetarian steamed white rice. Meat: Chicken Ground beef Machaca Pork; Salsa: Ranchera Picante Roja Verde
Enchilada Ranchera$10.00
Enchilada with your choice of meat topped with ranchera sauce, our special sour cream and a pork ranchero burrito
El Palacio Tacos$12.00
Chicken tenders or Carne Asada marinated in red wine and rolled in 2 soft flour tortillas. Topped with guacamole and pico de gallo
Verde Enchilada$10.00
Enchilada with your choice of meat topped with verde sauce, Monterey Jack cheese and our special sour cream and a pork tamale covered with ranchera sauce
Pork Chile Colorado Enchiladas$10.00
2 enchiladas with sauteed pork and enchilada sauce. Topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese, onions, tomatoes, lettuce and yellow cheddar cheese
Burrito Especial$12.00
Chicken tenders or sirloin sauteed with onions, tomatoes and avocado chunks. Topped with salsa ranchera and Monterey Jack cheese
El Picante Burrito$9.75
Pork chunks sauteed with our secret salsa, rolled in a large flour tortilla and topped with yellow cheddar cheese. Very spicy hot!
Tacos Del Rio$13.00
Shrimp sauteed with butter and garlic. Topped with tomatoes, cabbage, yellow cheddar cheese and our own special tartar sauce in 2 crisp tacos
Carne Asada Burrito$11.50
Chunks of sirloin, grilled with a bit of enchilada sauce, rolled in a large flour tortilla and topped with Monterey Jack cheese
Shrimp Burrito$13.00
A large flour tortilla filled with shrimp, sauteed in butter, with garlic, avocados, pico de gallo, then rolled with rice and homemade beans inside
2 Fish Tacos$11.75
Alaskan Pollack fish sauteed with butter and garlic. In crisp corn shells with cabbage, tomatoes and cheese. Mixed in with our special tartar sauce
La Comalada$43.50
Make your own soft tacos with this platter for a party of four or more. Includes delicious carnitas, chicken tenders, carne asada and chorizo with cactus (nopalitos). Served wih guacamole, lettuce, grilled onions, cilantro, jalapeños, pico de gallo and a dozen soft corn or flour tortillas, rice and homemade beans. - Enjoy!
Tortillas
Corn Flour
Ala Carte
Those little extras needed to compliment your dinner. Any other meat will be an extra charge. Meat: Chicken Ground beef Machaca Pork; Salsa: Ranchera Red enchilada Verde
Super Taco$4.50
A crisp large flour tortilla filled with your choice of meat, lettuce, yellow cheddar cheese, tomatoes and our special sour cream
Empanada$4.50
Flour tortilla filled with pork chile colorado, homemade beans, jalapeños and Monterey Jack cheese. Grilled to a soft crispness
Taco$1.95
Your choice of meat
(2) Carne Asada Tacos$9.00
- Chunks of sirloin grilled with a bit of enchilada sauce, rolled in corn tortillas. Garnished with cilantro, onions and smothered with guacamole
(2) Carnitas Tacos$9.00
Soft flour tortilla with seasoned shredded pork, pico de gallo and guacamole
Enchilada$2.85
With your choice of meat and sauce
Chile Relleno$3.25
Pork Tamale$3.50
Tortillas$1.10
Corn or flour
Homemade Beans with Cheese$1.75
Mexican Rice$1.50
Side Of
Sour Cream$1.25
Our special sour cream comes with onions, cilantro and seasoning
Guacamole$3.00
Jalapeños$0.95
Pico De Gallo$0.95
Mexican relish chopped onions, tomatoes, cilantro and seasoning
Onions$0.50
Cheese$1.50
Postres (Desserts)
Any desserts topped with liquor will not be sold to go or served to minors.
Frutitas$3.95
Wonton skins filled with strawberries, coconut and cinnamon apple then deep fried and sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. 8 for
Churros$3.95
4 Mini Mexican dessert sticks covered in sugar and cinnamon. 4 for
Dessert Nachos$5.00
Chocolate and vanilla tortilla strips dusted with sugar, drizzled with chocolate sauce and topped with a scoop of ice cream
Deep Fried Ice Cream
The ever popular and unique dessert, with your choice of French vanilla or chocolate ice cream and topped with whip cream. Choose from a variety of delicious toppings. Flavor: French vanilla Chocolate
- Toppings Coffee liqueur$4.50
- Toppings Chocolate$4.25
- Toppings Amaretto$4.50
Frutita Style$4.25
A sweet mix of strawberry, coconut. Flavor: Strawberries
Banana Taco$3.95
Deep fried banana served in a large flour tortilla taco shell and 1 scoop of French vanilla ice cream topped with cinnamon sugar and whip cream
Scoop of French Vanilla or Chocolate Ice Cream
Dessert: French vanilla, Chocolate ice cream
Flan$2.25
A smooth vanilla and Mexican chocolate egg custard, garnished with whipped cream ...
Crème Brulee$5.00
A silky caramelized orange liquor egg custard
Sopapillas$4.85
3 Flour dough pocket pastries deep fried to a golden brown - Sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, served with 1 scoop of French vanilla ice cream and honey
Bebidas (Drinks)
Soft Drinks$2.65
Complimentary refills large (32oz.). Pepsi, Diet pepsi, Sierra Mist, Dr Pepper, Orange crush, Mountain dew, Lemonade, Mug root beer
Coffee$1.50
Complimentary refills
Hot Tea$1.00
No refills
Ice Tea$2.25
Regular, raspberry (complimentary refills)
16oz. Milk$2.50
No refills
Horchata$2.65
No refills
Jamaica$2.65
No refills
What 34 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
4.0
- 3.8Food
- 3.9Service
- 3.8Ambience
- 3.4Value
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
3.01 review
Dined on February 16, 2016
overall3food3service2ambience4 Four of us went for dinner. Three ordered Margaritas I asked for mine without salt. All three came with salt.. Second one person ordered ground beef burrito and she got chicken burrito. Third asked for a side of sour cream. Never got it. Our waitress seemed a bit preoccupied . - D
Dave
Detroit
vip109 reviews
4.0109 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2016
overall4food5service4ambience4 Strange city, looking for a true Mexican meal. Found it at El Palacio! Arrived early, so we took advantage of happy hour margarita's - very good! That was just the start - they have a salsa bar - help yourself and mix and match. Again, a nice surprise. Carne Asada beef tacos were excellent as were the pork tamales. Try their own Mexican chicken soup - it came in a large bowl - homemade and very filling - YUM. - DA
DisplacedAZNative
Washington DC
3 reviews
2.03 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2015
overall2food2service4ambience2 We were looking for a 'new' Mexican restaurant to try out while visiting family in the Valley (our go to is Tia Rosa's in Mesa but wanted to branch out a bit) and chose El Palacio based on recommendations from various dining apps. The staff was certainly attentive and helpful - I give them high marks for that; however the food itself was a bit disappointing. Ground beef Chimichanga instead of shredded? Salsa verde with little taste or texture beyond mashed tomatillos? Maybe we set the bar too high with our 'go to' Tia Rosa's but for the money, ambiance, and all around experience of a quality neighborhood Mexican restaurant El Palacio didn't meet our expectations. For a quick lunch or drink in the bar it's probably passable but it certainly isn't somewhere I'd take friends or family to on a regular basis. - DJ
DeidreJune
Phoenix
vip27 reviews
4.027 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2015
overall4food4service5ambience4 We love this place! Truly a neighborhood gem, the staff here always make us feel right at home. Emily, Lauren, and Renee make our visits extra special. They have the best Gold Cadillac margaritas in town!-1/2 price on Mondays :) Their menu has an amazing variety of options not often found in your average Mexican restaurant. I particularly like their seafood soup. They have excellent carnitas rancheras as well . Makes Mondays something to look forward to! - t
tacosrgreat
Phoenix
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on July 14, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5 We frequently visit this restaurant for its good food,great friendly service and the relaxed atmosphere. The wide variety of specialty dishes makes El Palacio a step above the others. We also have used their catering services for a few special occasions and we're very delighted with the generous portions. Taco tuesday is always a great excuse to get together and catch up with friends for an inexpensive meal. Thanks for being in the neighborhood. - OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
2.01 review
Dined on March 19, 2015
overall2food3service2ambience3 The restaurant was just ok. Our server had too many tables and we were off in the corner so he didn't get to us much. The kids burgers were overcooked and hard. Kids did not like them. The adult meals were good but it would of been nice if they would of came with a knife. - IS
ISpeakTheTruth
Las Vegas
vip54 reviews
3.054 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2015
overall3food3service4ambience3 Good place for a Mexican dinner for the family. Decent food and good service. Prices slightly on the high side, but for the convenience of just driving a mile or two for dinner with the family, I would recommend this place. - Q
Qusie
Phoenix
vip3 reviews
3.03 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2015
overall3food2service3ambience3 This was my first time dining at El Palacio, and I took my teenaged sons. Even though there was a large group waiting for tables, our reservation was honored and we were seated immediately. Chips, two types of salsas and a bean dip were brought out as soon as we sat down. All were good, but we especially liked the bean dip, which was quite a bit better than the usual Mexican restaurant fare. Our drink orders were taken and filled quickly. Then when we began ordering dinner, things went downhill. For some reason our server, although very friendly, contradicted what we wanted, and practically insisted on changing our order. My son wanted the appetizer taquitos and she told him he get them from "the grill instead of the appetizer version." My son acquiesed, as did I when my fried machaca burrito was changed to a chimi - "same thing, but better" according to the server. My other ordered the seafood tostada. The food took forever to arrive, during which time we finished off the chips and salsa and our drinks (refills were slow at this point, too), and just sat there waiting. When the food finally arrived, it was barely warm, the taquitos were grilled - not "from the grill," whatever that meant, not crunchy and swimming in grease, the tostada was a plate full of mostly lettuce, and my chimi was full of stuff that would not have been in the burrito I wanted to order. It was a decent chimi, just not what I wanted. Overall, I would try again and just INSIST on ordering what I wanted to order, and I think I might be more satisfied. But even that wouldn't fix the greasiness of my son's food, the lukewarm temperature of my food, or the fact that the seafood tostada was lacking seafood. - F
Featherman
Phoenix
5 reviews
5.05 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5 Went primarily because of their involvement with Eat ur Art Out but have been there before and have always loved their food, service and portions. Had friend from Chicago and all three of us enjoyed it greatly. Posole was excellent - was able to contain myself and bring half of it home! Fruity margarita prices (non happy hour) were explained well to ladies but they ordered and enjoyed them a lot. - KN
KNM418
Phoenix
vip12 reviews
3.012 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2015
overall3food3service3ambience2 Pictures looked to be a little different than in person. Food was decent and service. Didn't win me over to go back - HM
HeavyMetalMeatHammer
Phoenix
vip199 reviews
3.0199 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2015
overall3food2service4ambience3 The maiden of authenticity has been sacrificed upon the altar of mass appeal. The highlight of the visit was the sangria: seriously, one of the best renditions we've had in the Valley. The albondigas was good; so were the machaca enchiladas. Considerably less appetizing were the tamales and the chicken enchiladas. And forget the chile relleno. No flavor, no heat, just a mushy green thing encased in a half-inch layer of batter and served at room temperature. Full marks for our server, though; he did a good job. Perhaps we should have asked him why the allegedly spicy salsa accompanying the pre-dinner chips tasted like kimchi. - OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
3.01 review
Dined on December 5, 2014
overall3food3service1ambience5 El Palacios has one of the best salsa bars in Arizona. We frequent this restaurant at least once a week and typically have a great experience. We love the e-club and the group trivia. Although the service is hit or miss, the salsa bar has us coming back week after week. - E
Emily
Phoenix
vip159 reviews
5.0159 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2014
overall5food5service5ambience5 This is by far the best Mexican place in the East Valley! They have incredible street tacos, which they have on weekly special for very reasonable prices- order as many as you want with whatever protein you want (plus, you can mix and match). My husband's hands-down favorite dish to order is the "Mexican Flag." You get three enchiladas, one each with red, queso, and green sauces to mimic the flag. It comes with beans and rice, plus unlimited chips and salsa (they serve you a couple, but have a whole salsa bar with many choices that you can help yourself to). A very casual restaurant that is super kid-friendly and their patio is dog-friendly too! We love eating here! - D
Devilicious1
Phoenix
1 review
4.01 review
Dined on October 21, 2014
overall4food4service4ambience4 We go here frequently for Taco Tuesday. they raised the price from $1 to $1.50 per taco but it's de worth it. You can choose shredded pork, chicken, or beef or ground beef. Free chips, bean dip and award winning salsa is served with your dinner. They also have beer specials and good margaritas for $4. My kids love to come here too. - ML
MikeL
Phoenix
6 reviews
4.06 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2014
overall4food4service5ambience4 Had a great experience. Waiter was attentive and helpful with menu suggestions. We had a party of 7 and he accommodated us with separate checks and even a birthday dessert for one guest. - S
Sandra
Chicago
vip46 reviews
5.046 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2014
overall5food4service4ambience5 A keeper for sure! Our group of five enjoyed everything we ordered. The chips are some of the best we have ever had! We will be back! - OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
7 reviews
1.07 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2014
overall1food2service2ambience2 Food was poor, lact flavor poor presentation, low quality. Restaurant was not clean, menus were filthy. Menus were filthy and stcking with salsa. Refried beans were soupy and more like gravy. Would not eat here again. - d
dragonfly
Phoenix
vip11 reviews
3.011 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2014
overall3food4service4ambience4 We decided to use our open table credit and try El Palacio. The food was good and the server was friendly and efficient. The only thing I was very unhappy about is the bar drink description. I ordered the creamsicle martini hoping for something similar to the ice cream bar. It was basically super strong vodka and orange juice that even my husband said was way to strong. I sent it back for them to lighten up a little and it came back watered down vodka and orange juice. Next time I will probably just order a diet coke. - A
Angela
Phoenix
vip30 reviews
4.030 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2014
overall4food4service5ambience3 We like eating at El Palacio because it has great staff & their food is very tasty. A bonus is you not only get chips & salsa brought to your table when you sit down, they have an "unlimited help yourself salsa & dip bar"! We've never had bad service as any server we've ever had is always friendly & attentive! - JM
JustMe
Phoenix
4 reviews
5.04 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2014
overall5food5service4ambience5 We decided to try a new place, and checked what was available on Open Table first. This restaurant was in the general area of where we wanted to be. They sat us right away, bringing menus, chips and salsa. We ordered the taco salad, Ala Carte 1 (chili relleno and spinach and cheese enchalada) and a combo. ALL of the food was very delicious!! Our waiter was quick, however, he forgot to bring the extra sauces on the side for my husbands combo items. But overall, a very good experience with excellent food. - M
Mike
Minneapolis
vip7 reviews
1.07 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2014
overall1food1service1ambience1 I can't really comment on the food or ambiance, as this restaurant did not honor the 9 PM reservation that my wife and I had. When we arrived a the restaurant shortly before 9 PM, the closed sign was lit up and the doors were locked despite there still being customers inside. Very unprofessional to not honor a reservation. - A
Angela
Phoenix
vip30 reviews
5.030 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2014
overall5food4service4ambience4 My niece was visiting from NY & loves Mexican food, so we took her here to celebrate her birthday. Even though the waitress was new, she was very personable & made our dining experience fun! She even came out with a birthday dessert for my niece at the end of the meal! - OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2014
overall5food5service5ambience3 Had a group of 20 there for my birthday celebration. Awesome service and great god. No complaints. - A
Angela
Phoenix
vip30 reviews
4.030 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2014
overall4food4service5ambience4 We have driven past El Palacio for a while now & had been meaning to try it, but never got the chance until the other day & we were pleasantly surprised. The staff was very friendly & our waiter was great. He stopped by our table before bringing another table their order to let us know he would be right with us & was extremely attentive. The food was very good & we thoroughly enjoyed dining here & will be dining here again in the future. - T
Tgirl
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on March 21, 2014
overall5food5service5ambience5 I was pleasantly surprised a great place was right in my backyard - OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
1.01 review
Dined on February 14, 2014
overall1food1service1ambience2 We originally ordered a mojito for my wife and a Malibu rum and cranberry juice for me. The mojito was made with nothing but artificial ingredients and couldn't taste any alcohol. My drink the cranberry was brownish in color and again couldn't even taste the alcohol. For over $7 a drink the quality was embarrassing. The refried beans in the dinner was runny and reddish in colors and didn't taste very good at all. The tamale in my wifes dinner was horrible. I have had better tamales from the frozen section of my local grocery store. The server seemed like she wasn't thrilled and had to be prompted to replace the drinks when we had issues with them. Dount we will be back and definitely will not recommend anyone to this place. - LH
LisaH
Houston
10 reviews
5.010 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2014
overall5food5service5ambience5 Large menu, excellent service, reasonably priced and great ambiance! We make it a point to dine there every time we are in the Chandler area! You will not be disappointed! - RE
RandalE
Phoenix
8 reviews
1.08 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2013
overall1food1service1ambience4 We were not happy with the service it took too long to get our food not to mention the chips and salsa. Additionally, the food was not good either. We were extremely disappointed in the whole experience. - N
Neverb
Chicago
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on July 23, 2013
overall5food4service5ambience4 When I think of mexican food, I think El Palacio. My wife and our friends visit El Palacio at least once per week and we are never disappointed. The chips are freshly made (not from a bag like other mexican food places) and the salsa is home made (not tomato sauce from a can like other mexican food places). The staff is incredibly freindly and service has always been fantastic. Prices are very reasonable and they do a great job with daily specials to make the dining experience even more affordable. Good bar area to catch a game or play trivia. Very poplar with locals. Ourstanding overall for sure. - S
Star4511
Phoenix
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on June 15, 2013
overall5food4service5ambience5 My husband and I don't eat out much, but I was pleasantly surprised by how great the service was! Food was great! Drinks a little over priced but everything else was great! - T
Tony
Phoenix
10 reviews
3.010 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2013
overall3food1service5ambience5 If you want super-salty food, then this is your place. Believe me, you wont be disappointed. The food could be excellent if they just bring the salt down a few notches. In talking to the waiter and the hostess later, we were told that it was the number one complaint but the chef is also the manager, so complaints fall on def ears. - OC
OutinChandler
Phoenix
vip6 reviews
2.06 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2013
overall2food2service2ambience2 That one one pretty much sums up everything about El Palacio. Arrived at 5:40 for our 5:45 reservation on a Friday evening (first time here, so I wasn't aware a reservation would actually not have been necessary...there was hardly anyone in the place). Hostess was nowhere to be found, so we stood around like mannequins waiting for someone to show up and direct us to our table. Party of 6 was seated at a table that could seat at least twice that, kind of awkward. Sat around for more than 5 minutes before our server presented himself to take our drink orders. Happy hour, so the margaritas were definitely on the weak side. Ordered several different entrees in the group, everything was "okay". - AK
AllanK
Phoenix
vip10 reviews
1.010 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2013
overall1food1service2ambience1 Lousy. I would rather have gone to Taco Bell and I never go there. Do yourself a favor and don't go here... - TB
TBones
Phoenix
vip12 reviews
5.012 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2013
overall5food5service5ambience5 My wife and I were not big fans of Mexican food until we ended up at EP. We soon found ourselves returning for good drinks/food and great conversation with Roy. As luck would have it, Roy tempted us with a mini-dinner appetizer. Soon we were ordering dinner and have tried many delicious dishes having found some favorites! Chef Anthony has also introduced a healthy menu with lighter fare but equally tasty! There are many delicious appetizers, main dishes & desserts (and events)! You are greeted with chips and fresh award-winning salsa & there are daily happy hour specials. EP has been, and continues to be a wonderful dining experience! Hmmm.... Wondering if I should not say too much lest our hidden gem become too well known! ;-)
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2950 E. Germann Rd., Chandler, AZ 85286
Additional information
- Cross street
San Tan 202 & Gilbert Road
- Neighborhood
Chandler
- Hours of operation
Brunch and Lunch: Monday - Friday: 10:30am - 3:00pm, Saturday - Sunday: 10:00am-3:00pm Dinner: Monday - Friday: 3:00pm - 9:00pm, Saturday - Sunday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm
- Cuisines
Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern, Regional Mexican
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Dress code
Business Casual
- Parking details
Public Lot
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Executive chef
Anthony Serrano
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access
- Phone number
(480) 802-5770
- Private party facilities
Host your next event at El Palacio Mexican Restaurant & Cantina of Chandler and make your gathering one to remember. The attentive staff and skilled chefs will ensure your are completely satisfied, leaving you eager to return and celebrate all over again.
- Private party contact
Event Coordinator: (866) 704-1480