Taco Palenque Multiple Locations
Mexican · 17605 I-35 Frontage Rd, Schertz, Texas 78154
This is a chain with multiple locations - the address above is the one reviewed here.
★★★★½ 1 review(210) 600-4208
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Flavor is decent, Portions are Small, Prices are above average.
It had been a while since I had eaten at a Taco Palenque, and with the recently opening of this location, I decided to stop in and try something new from the menu.
One of the people dining with me recommended the Pirata, which is basically a bean and cheese with fajita taco. I saw some other items that looked appealing as well, but went with their recommendation.
The location has a salsa bar, with a decent selection of sauces, from red to green, mild to hot, and pickled onion, white onion, cilantro, lime and other toppings. The chips were self serve, tasted fresh, and didnt appear or taste like pre-made chips, but I could be wrong. They were good though, and I ate at least 2 small baskets of them while waiting for my food.
The food came out, after about 10 minutes , my 2 pirata jr tacos, with a bowl of charro beans. I topped them with some shredded cabbage, some salsa & onions, and took my first bite.
The bean and cheese flavor on these tacos is the primary flavor, I was rather disappointed by the lack of meat flavor. Granted these are the Jr version that come on the combo (less meat) I still expected more from this item, as its advertised a lot, and is one of the more expensive tacos on the menu.
I tried the charro beans, they were decent, but a bit lacking in flavor in my opinion. Just a bit plain for my taste, I added some additional cilantro and onion, which slightly improved them, but the beans actually made a decent dip for the chips.
Overall, compared to previous visits the food has always been so-so In my opinion. I've never had anything overly impressive, but never had bad food either. The portions are on the smaller side, and the prices are on the higher side for what I would consider a fast food Mexican restaurant.
Taco Palenque - Signage
Pirata Taco after toppings.
Pirata Taco - as served before toppings.
Charro Beans
Taco Palenque - Salsa Bar
Taco Palenque - Salsa Bar Chips
Taco Palenque - Dining Area
Taco Palenque - Order Kiosks
— Paul