Palenque Kitchen Costa Mesa Menu

1749 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  • CRUDOS

    • SCALLOP AGUACHILE

      hokkaido scallops, spicy pomegranate, citrus broth beets, carrot, cilantro
    • CEVICHE

      puerto vallarta style ceviche, sesame lime dressing cilantro, crispy taco shell
    • CAMPECHANA TOSTADA

      octopus, shrimp, scallops, morita, crispy tortilla
  • APPETIZERS

    • GUACAMOLE

      avocado, spicy pepitas, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, corn tortilla chips, tomato
    • PAN CON QUESO

      marinated queso fresco, rajas, mini bolillos
    • GORDITA

      quesillo, squash blossom, huitlacoche, mixed greens
    • PULPO

      crispy octopus, black beans, hoja santa crema
    • CAMARON AL AJILLO

      guajillo chile, garlic butter, prawns, bolillo or tortillas
    • MOLOTES

      potato-chorizo croquee, masa crus, avocado salsa
    • ALBONDIGAS

      dry aged beef meatballs, salsa tatemada, black garlic broth
  • SALADS

    • ENDIVE SALAD

      endive, radicchio, pecans, amaranth, quinoa, figs, orange vinaigrette
    • POBLANO CAESAR

      poblano dressing, baby gems, parmesan
  • ENTREES

    • CARNITAS

      confit natural pork, pineapple pico, Mexican rice, beans, tortillas
    • BIRRIA TATEMADA

      beef shank, consommé, accouterments, Mexican rice, beans, tortillas
    • MOLE TEMPORAL

      chicken, seasonal vegetables, Mexican rice, beans, tortillas
    • CARNE ASADA

      cowboy cut ribeye, Mexican onions, charred eggplant purée, Mexican rice, beans, tortillas
    • ZARANDEADO

      grilled fish, chilaca aioli, fresh greens, lime market price
    • CALABACITA

      Mexican squash, squash blossoms, Monterey jack cheese, tomato broth, Mexican rice, beans, tortillas
    • VEGAN ENCHILADAS

      salsa verde, vegan chorizo, vegan cheese, arugula, Mexican rice, beans
    • VEGAN ANCESTRAL BOWL

      rice, beans, sautéed kale, sweet potato, spicy almond-seed mix, pickled sprouts
  • SIDES

    • MEXICAN RICE

    • AVOCADO

    • REFRIED BEANS

    • BLACK BEANS

  • DESSERT

    • PALENQUE CAKE

      pound cake, piloncillo glaze, vanilla whipped cream, seasonal fruit
    • FILLED CHURRO

      horchata cream, pecan praline, candied pecans
    • BROWNIE

      sesame, charred marshmallow, citrus caramel
    • PEAR TART

      pear, guava, pastry cream, mezcal ponche, sorbet

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Menu Gallery

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  • Menu 5
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