I felt I needed to write a review after reading so many great ones that should not be on here. Who ever says El Palenque is authentic and/or the best Mexican food they have ever had has NOT had real Mexican food before! This place is NOT good and did NOT taste authentic. WORST Mexican food I have ever had.... more

My husband and I eat here often and the food is consistently wonderful. The chile rellenos are my favorite, but the rolled chicken enchiladas are awesome too. more

My wife and I spent Valentine's weekend in Lake Geneva and had made no dinner reservations. After spending the day walking around and browsing the shops, we chose El Palenque for two reasons: my wife loves Mexican good and all of the other restaurants in downtown Lake Geneva were already booked with Valentine's Day diners. El Palenque was quite the... more

I have eaten here often, sometimes to go. For me the food is pretty good compared to other Mexican restaurants in the area. Most times I have eaten here there has only been one woman to seat people, bus tables, waitress and ring up the bill. This is not a problem weeknights when they are not busy, but on weekends... more

I work at an office in Lake Geneva, and we get El Palenque on a regular basis... pretty much every week! We're addicted to the nachos!!! Wonderful guac! Amazing salsa! Love the cheese! If anything, maybe too much sour cream. We always get take out, but I've eaten in a few times, and I've always been happy with the service,... more

Food was not very good, but even more disturbing in the ladies room you have to throw you toliet paper in a garbage can. Seriously dirty bathroom and a big sign not to flush TP. EWWWWWWWWWW!! more

If you are in Lake Geneva and are in the mood for great food with the feeling of being ripped off you are in the right place! My friends and I decided to go here on a Saturday during the Venetian Festival. Place was not very packed and totally under staffed. Best part, besides good food, was when it came... more

Insufficient wait staff caused excessive delays with receipt of beverages, refills, and extra chips (for us and other customers). The food was good, although perhaps too much cilantro was used. Good guacamole. Not sure I'd return if I lived here... more

If you are looking for excellent authentic Mexican food in the Lake Geneva, WI (Southern Wisconsin) area then you should look no further than El Palenque. It's atmosphere from the second you walk in is like being at home, with prompt service from the very beginning. Once we were seated we looked over the menu, which seemed limitless, and after... more