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10/18/2026
Brunch has plans and you are invited. 🍳
Make it a weekend table in Costa Mesa or stretch the brunch mood in Riverside from Friday through Tuesday.
Select brunch dishes are on the menu, the full Palenque lineup is available, and Bottomless Mimosas are ready when you are.
Sunday gets the Live DJ treatment.
📍 Costa Mesa (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays), OC & Downtown Riverside
🥂 Sat. & Sun. Brunch
🌛
10/16/2026
Midday craving? The Fajitas heard you. 🌮
Palenque Riverside is open for lunch Friday through Tuesday, so you have five chances to turn the lunch question into an actual plan.
Pull up downtown.
📍 Downtown Riverside
🍽️ Friday to Tuesday
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10/14/2026
Save room. Always save room. 🍮✨
Order desserts, share them, or don't. We won't judge.
📍 Costa Mesa (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays), OC & Downtown Riverside
🥂 Sat. & Sun. Brunch
🌛
10/12/2026
Start your week somewhere that does not feel like workday. 🍹
Palenque Riverside is giving you a two-night reason to leave the house so bring the crew that makes early-week plans worth it.
🍹 Monday: $7 Margaritas all night
🌮 Tuesday: Taco Tuesday all night
📍 Downtown Riverside
🌛
10/10/2026
Your team might lose this weekend. The tacos definitely won't. 😏🌮
Come watch the game with us, win or not, tequila and margaritas included to help either way.
📍 Costa Mesa (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays), OC & Downtown Riverside
🥂 Sat. & Sun. Brunch
🌛
10/09/2026
Our biggest party of the year is back, and it's a full THREE-NIGHT takeover! 🎃👻
It's happening. Palenque's Halloween Celebration takes over October 30–November 1, and it's going to be the wildest weekend of the year.
Three nights. Both locations. Costumes that go hard, a DJ that doesn't stop, and Halloween cocktails so good they might just become your new personality.
Costa Mesa and Riverside are both turning into full-blown Halloween headquarters, and you do not want to be the one who missed it.
Save the dates. Plan the costume. This is THE party. 🔥
📍 Costa Mesa (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays), OC & Downtown Riverside
🥂 Sat. & Sun. Brunch
🌛
10/08/2026
Nobody's mad about a $10 margarita on a weekday. 🍹
Slide in for small plates, $4 tacos, house margaritas, and drink specials that make the pre-dinner plan feel like the actual plan.
✨ $3 off specialty cocktails, well drinks, & beers
✨ $10 House Margaritas
✨ Happy Hour bites starting at $4
Meet us on the patio.
📍 Costa Mesa (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays), OC & Downtown Riverside
🥂 Sat. & Sun. Brunch
🌛
10/06/2026
Riverside, your Tuesday plans just made themselves. 🌮🍹
Taco Tuesday deals all night at the bar and patio. Come hungry.
✨ $7 Steak & Shrimp Tacos
✨ $6 Birria Tacos
✨ $5 Carnitas & Chicken Tinga
Available from 5 PM - 6:30 PM:
$3 Off All Specialty Cocktails & Beers
$3 Off All Well Drinks
$10 House Margaritas
NOTE: Costa Mesa is closed every Tuesday
📍 Downtown Riverside
🌛
10/05/2026
Date night. Girls' night. Random Tuesday that turned into a whole thing.
Fall at Palenque has room for all of it. 🍂🍹
📍 Costa Mesa (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays), OC & Downtown Riverside
🥂 Sat. & Sun. Brunch
🌛
10/03/2026
The steak's better here than wherever you were about to settle for. 🥩
Steaks, tequila flights, and a late-night crowd at Palenque that makes the decision easy. Bring the guys.
📍 Costa Mesa (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays), OC & Downtown Riverside
🥂 Sat. & Sun. Brunch
🌛
10/01/2026
The middle of the day just found a better plan. 🌮
Palenque Riverside is open for lunch and brunch Friday through Tuesday, so you have more days to trade the usual quick bite for a table that actually feels like a break.
Book your table and meet us downtown.
📍 Downtown Riverside
🍽️ Friday to Tuesday
🌛
09/30/2026
Happy hour just became the plan for tonight. 🍹✨
Riverside: Monday–Friday until 6:30 PM
Costa Mesa: Wednesday–Friday until 6:30 PM
✨ $3 off specialty cocktails & beers
✨ $10 House Margaritas
✨ Happy Hour bites starting at $4
📍 Costa Mesa, OC & Downtown Riverside
🥂 Sat. & Sun. Brunch
🌛
09/28/2026
Brunch with a side of a good time. ✨🍹
Four flavors, one tower, Patron done right at Costa Mesa. Order off the full menu while you're at it.
🎥
📍 Costa Mesa, OC & Downtown Riverside
🥂 Sat. & Sun. Brunch
🌛
09/26/2026
That little shift from summer heat to fall evenings? We’re here for it. ✨
Meet us outside before the night fills in.
📍 Costa Mesa, OC & Downtown Riverside
🥂 Sat. & Sun. Brunch
🌛
Address
3737 Main Street
Riverside, CA
92501
To reach the restaurant and bar & grill located on Main Street in Riverside via public transport, you can take any bus or train that stops at the nearest station. From there, it is only a short walk to the establishment.
If you prefer to drive, there are several parking options available nearby. You can park your vehicle in one of the designated parking lots/garages within walking distance of the restaurant. Alternatively, street parking may be available as well, but make sure to read all signage for restrictions and time limits.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
5pm - 9pm |
| Tuesday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Thursday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Friday |
11am - 1am |
| Saturday |
11am - 1am |
| Sunday |
11am - 9pm |
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What people say
Palenque by Mezcal is a must-visit Mexican restaurant and bar located on Main Street in the heart of Downtown Riverside. This authentic Mexican cuisine with a modern twist is perfect for any occasion, whether it's brunch with friends or a celebration with family. The signature brunch menu is not to be missed, and the bottomless mimosas for only $30 are a steal. The happy hour specials are also worth checking out, especially during game nights. Taco Tuesdays are another highlight, featuring $7 steak, fish or carnitas tacos and $10 margaritas. For tequila and mezcal lovers, Palenque has one of the largest selections around, making it the perfect destination for a weekend outing. Graduation celebrations can also be held at Palenque with group table reservations or full or partial restaurant buy-outs available. With DJ vibes and great food, Palenque by Mezcal is definitely worth visiting in Riverside or Costa Mesa. Visit their website at PalenqueKitchen.com to view menus and make reservations today!
