El Palenque Mexican Restaurant 2987 Santiam Highway Southeast, Albany, OR 97322

"This place is great. Good people, good food, and their chips and salsa are killer. I would give them a solid 5 stars on their food but they stopped making the tortillas fresh. They need to go back to that because it was awesome. Rey the big lava stone dish thing...it's called something that starts with Mochal..a."

"Excellent authentic Mexican food. The chips and salsa were good and the inclusion of refried beans was a pleasant surprise. I had the fajita nachos, which were delicious but not the best test of a kitchen. However, all ingredients were fresh and flavorful. Prices were reasonable also. Can't wait to go back and try the enchiladas or tamales. Service was a little slow, but there seemed to be only one server."

"Excellent service! Food was good, though both dishes were drowned in a cream sauce. This made it hard to distinguish flavors. Do not waste your money on the fishbowl. $28 and I bet only a one shot of tequila. That being said, typical Mexican restaurant atmosphere. Food was decent, drinks not so much."

"I love this place but I have to give it 4 stars because I feel like it needs a bar! They have a great selection of margaritas and all the right happenings. All food I've had from here has been excellent except the cheese dip. It came out like a block of melted cheddar. Couldn't get it on the chip. Was a bit strange. Margaritas are excellent every time. Margarita flight is the bomb!! Check out Tamarind or Prickly Pear flavor if getting a single drink."

"Been here a few times now. The food and drinks are good. So far the best Mexican food I’ve had since moving out here. The service is a hit and miss. Sometimes it’s great and other times a bit slow. Overall this place is great."